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Fill your plate in 2017
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JANUARY 2017 Volume 136 Stanford‘s monthly newspaper
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This is the quote chosen for the start of the year - the month of January 2017. I am hoping that by December 2017 we will have 12 thought provoking quotes with some background on the author of each quote. The intent is that we are all positively influenced by the messages and indeed the vibration of the words and that our lives are enriched in some small way. The world received these profound words of wisdom from Mahatma Gandhi (2 October 1869 - 30 January 1948) “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever" echoing his well known “Be the change you wish to see in the world” but the former expressed in a much more direct, grounding and thought provoking way. A how to Be….. as we continue to live each and every day of this year. Mohandas
Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.
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Porbander arrived in Durban South Africa on 24 May 1893. Just 24 years old and newly qualified as a lawyer he journeyed to SA to provide legal support for an Indian business in Durban requiring a Gujarati speaking representative (he went on to win the case). During this time he would experience a turning point of his life - no doubt triggered by the night he was forced off a train in Pietermaritzburg - this would start his fight of non-active violence against racial oppression. Unfortunately this divide is something that still exists in our society today. – MAHATMA GHANDI
He would go on to be known as Mahatma or Great Soul - a legendary leader, teacher, publisher & non violent activist who changed the world. Happy 2017!
If the words resonate with you - please cut out the quote, paste it on your mirror, put it on your fridge - these words are yours everyday for the rest of this New Year.
Lorraine
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Reader's Letters SAFETY TALK – fire in december Helicopter topping up in the Willem Appel Dam
news and updates
the chase Wednesday 14 December 2016 15:15 I was just getting my braces checked in Hermanus when my dad got a call from my sister, Beulah. She said: ”Dad my phone is gone!” A while later I came out of the room and my dad told me what happened. So, I took out my phone and started tracking it. Luckily both our phones are Apple so I could use ”Find My iPhone” to track it. We went to get my sister at Jet and asked a Traffic Officer (who, for some reason was standing outside Jet) to help us find her phone.
DOGS IN STANFORD In recent months 2 cyclist and 5 walkers have been attacked and bitten in public areas in Stanford, which includes the Wandelpad. 3 required hospital ER treatment. 2 of the dogs had to be put down, which is rather a shame, because had they been on a leash - as is required by Municipal bye-law; they would not have suffered such a fate. Of course dogs enjoy retrieving sticks and balls thrown for them into the river, but the yellow bill ducklings, coots and moorhens are not quite so appreciative. Loose dogs also frequently attack dogs in their own gardens; often breaking flowers and shrubs in the process. When a dog causes injury or damage to persons or property it becomes a criminal offence. There are two or three residents who are able to control their dogs when loose - but the overwhelming majority are unable to do so and inevitably it will be the inconsiderate majority who spoil it for the few.
Supplied By Concerned Resident
He radioed other Police to assist. A minute later we all got into the cars on the chase, following my Phone’s directions. We went all the way to the middle of Zwelihle, still on the chase. At the end we found her phone in the very back of a small house with the lady who took it from the counter at Pep. She didn’t hand in the phone at Pep and didn’t answer any of our calls. There were a lot of alcohol bottles lying around her house… The traffic officers were very helpful and patient. My sister was very happy that we could find her phone! Next time she won’t leave it on the counter or anywhere else. So take advice from this exciting event: keep a close eye on your phone. Also, if you ever lose your Apple device (Phone and tablet), you can always come ask me to help track it for you.
By Jaden Du Preez
Cover ImagE 'Still Life' BY Ntando Sebele
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news and updates
Congratulations! What an achievement for Stanford – Klein River Cheese win two awards at the World Cheese Awards in Spain!
CPF News By Stuart Anderson
SECURITY RISK TO THE VILLAGE Herewith some photographs of an unfenced area at the top end of Adderley Street which provides easy access for criminals from the R43 into the village. Not only is this area an eyesore, but it will remain a security risk for the houses in close proximity, as well as an entry point into Stanford North's properties. A fence had been in existence in this area, but is now in a state of total disrepair. Three months ago, a mother and her daughter were assaulted in their home 150 metres away from this hotspot. Police maintain that the attackers used this area as an access point and drove away in a getaway car parked conveniently on the 'parking space' on the R43. As mentioned in last month's 'River Talk', installation of cctv cameras at the only two vehicular entrances into Stanford from the R43 remains a CPF priority. Having an unnecessary 'third' entrance from this area at the top end of Adderley Street would render cameras ineffective. The area needs to be securely sealed immediately before more criminal incursions occur. SAPS has taken this matter up with the Municipality for its support and action.
A big win for our amazing village! Congratulations to Klein River!
The velvety smooth, nutty and creamy Klein River Havarti won a bronze while the deliciously smoky Klein River Oak Smoked Stanford won gold! Klein River Farmstead offers an array of exceptional and award-winning South African cheeses. All cheese is made using age-old artisinal methods using pasture-fed cow’s milk. 028 341 0693 www.kleinrivercheese.co.za R326, 7km outside Stanford
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news and updates
A Stanford Christmas lunch
P hillipskop Rock Art & Heritage Site We are delighted to announce a new Heritage Site at Phillipskop Mountain Reserve, due to the recent discovery of rock art in our cave – the only recorded rock art on the Cape Whale Coast! This rock art site will be opening to the public on 1st December 2016. Cave paintings were discovered in the spacious cave at Phillipskop Mountain Reserve earlier this year, and since then we have been working with archaeologists and Heritage Western Cape to investigate and record the rock art, and put together a management plan to care for it. Heritage Western Cape has designated the site as a Grade IIIA Heritage Site (High Local Significance). Phillipskop rock art site is special because it is currently the only recorded rock art on the Cape Whale Coast. The paintings, which depict a group of men, an antelope, and various decorated hand-prints and finger dots, represent both the San hunter-gatherer and the Khoe herder traditions which began thousands of years ago and persisted into early colonial times. This rock art not only reflects the life of the past, but also the cultural conceptions of the artists, and it is of important historical, cultural and educational value. The rock art is situated in a large, sheltered cave,
The Stanford Uniformed Neighbourhood Watch held their annual Christmas lunch on the 24th of December 2016-12-26 for the disadvantaged children and disabled members of our community. The lunch is an initiative from the heart, that is driven by the Neighbourhood watch members and it aims to share the Christmas spirit of giving and sharing. This meal is a special occasion for people to share a day with the less fortunate members of the community. The event was held in the community hall with everyone coming together around a big table to cook and share a meal, pray, talk, laugh and build community spirit. The purpose of this meal is to come, as people, together and celebrate with each other and with those who do not get the opportunity to enjoy a Christmas meal. The Watch would like to offer these communal meals on a regular basis to give back to the community and spend time together sharing within the community. We would like to thank Leanne Pepler and her group, Chis De Wit and his wife, and the Universals rugby club for their kind donations. In 2017, we hope to hold a meal at Easter and Christmas. We invite all who would like to share in this event to join us in preparing and sharing these meals in the year to come. To get involved,please contact any of the following people : Willem Mclean:076 810 8908 Sara: 072 6342775
near a stream – an ideal shelter for San and Khoe people. It is thought that the decorated handprints and finger dots are the work of Khoe pastoralists, and are approximately 1,000 – 2,000 years old. The fine-line human figures and antelope paintings represent the work of San hunter-gatherers, and are likely to be significantly older. Although there are many thousands of rock art sites in Western Cape, the majority of these are clustered in areas such as the Cederberg. The rock art at Phillipskop extends the known geographical range of Khoe-San paintings. Phillipskop’s rock art site is situated in a cave, 30-40 minutes’ walk from the reserve’s reception and carpark. The reserve is half an hour from Hermanus, 3km off the R326 east of Stanford. The reserve is open every day, but visitors should phone in advance (073 6211808). There is a day visitor entrance fee of R40 per adult and R20 per child. As this is a conservation area, we regret that no dogs are allowed on the reserve. For more information and details of accommodation, hiking trails and guided walks at Phillipskop, see our website: www.phillipskop.co.za
Note to editor: Khoe is more commonly spelt Khoi, but Khoi is the English spelling of the word and the Khoe people prefer the spelling Khoe. Therefore, out of respect, we prefer to use this spelling. Khoe is pronounced the same way as Khoi.
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news and updates
Stanford Street Festival The Street Festival was a great success - Congratulations to John Withers and his Stanford Street Festival Team. Pictures kindly posted by Annelize Mouton on the Stanford River Talk Facebook page.
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Harry Curtis sings for Stanford Street Festival.  A bit about Harry - he has an auditing, accounting and tax practice in Cape Town where he spends his weekdays but his passion is singing. He has performed at a number of theatres and clubs in Cape Town as well as for many charities - including Stanford now!!! - and senior citizen residences. Over the past 12 years he has produced over 30 albums, the songs of which you can listen to on
his website www.harrycurtis.co.za. The albums are diverse and the music produced by Cape Town musicians. If the budget allows he performs with session musicians otherwise, mostly with backtracks off his albums. You can order any albums by emailing Harry at office@curtisco.co.za.
C r eati v e C ou si n s the gallery opened its door in September.
At almost 2 metres tall (and with a winning smile) Ntando Sebele cuts an elegant figure as he weaves between the tables at Graze Café. Wonderful waitron though he is, his real calling is revealed next door. After your Wednesday or Saturday morning fix, step into Through The Looking Glass Gallery alongside Graze and admire Ntando’s paintings. Deft and detailed, his beautiful, small oils of birds were the first things to sell when
‘I started painting at the age of 12,’ Ntando elaborates, ‘and I studied painting and ceramics for 18 months once I’d left school. I’ll paint anything that excites me, from a still life to a landscape. I just love to have a paintbrush in my hand – even to do house painting!’ he laughs. Many Stanfordians might have guessed that Ntando and his first cousin Clear Dumani (who runs Coffee Stop near Stanford Tourism and was featured in the December issue of Stanford River Talk) are related. But it’s not just their height
In the spirit of things fresh and new, I took a look in the three new shops that have opened
on the Stanford high street recently. Two of these look set to become new favourites, while the third is only open over season to tantalise us with its selection of spoils. Starting, then, with our visitor, the Opwipwinkel, opposite the municipal offices. This wonderful pop up shop stocks a wide variety of goodies, ranging from exquisite clothes (the baby clothes are exquisite), to fashionable edibles both local and imported, to decorative items for the house and garden. I couldn't pick a favourite thing, and, for fear of buying out the whole shop, have even thus far avoided the temptation to buy anything, but the sweet, smoked paprika and floral baby dresses are proving too hard to resist. The shop will be open until the end of January, and, with such a wide array of goodies, there's something to suit all budgets and tastes. Progressing down Queen Vic, and crossing over the road, we find
By Su Wolf
(and smiles!) which give it away – it’s also the artistic talent they share. ‘We used to make things together as children in Zimbabwe,’ says Clear, ‘mud bowls and wire work cars’. ‘But we also fought a lot!’ Ntando adds with a smile. As all artists know, painting is a precarious way to earn a living, so to make ends meets Ntando works at Graze and Haes Farm and he can only manage to fit in an hour or two of painting a day. ‘That’s why I tend to do smaller paintings,’ he says, ‘but I have dreams for the future – a studio or perhaps a gallery. It’s good to have dreams’. YOU CAN CONTACT THESE CREATIVE COUSINS ON: Clear 083 753-5382 cleardumani1@gmail.com Ntando 078 114-0261 thandoseb@gmail.com
NEW GOODIES FOR A NEW YEAR! Well, that was 2016 – what a year it was; probably the best thing that can be said about it is that it is behind us. And that leaves us with 2017, which, while it doesn't have to try terribly hard to be better, is, at least, still fresh and new.
ART talk
SHOP TALK By Katie Smuts
the marvellously named Through the Looking Glass, Stanford's latest art gallery that hosts our talented local artists as well as others from further afield. Another beautifully fitted shop, it's worth popping in just to absorb the atmosphere. In addition to the wide selection of artworks, the shop also stocks beautiful furniture and a selection of gorgeous carpets. It's the carpets that are worth checking out currently, as they are all on special – 15% off – until 15 January. Finally, the newest arrival is Blue Bayou, wedged between Stanford Suds and the General Dealer. This welcome addition to our village stocks locally crafted, laser cut wood and vinyl goods. They stock a wide range of decorative items, with wall clocks cut from old LPs at R200 each, all of which are marvellous, particularly the one with the Stanford skyline. Blue Bayou also carry craft supplies. For anyone whose new years resolutions included “take up a hobby”, this is the shop for you, as their dolls houses and furniture sets are gorgeous, and promise hours of rewarding fun. The made up dolls house sells for R1200, but you can buy the kit and assemble it yourself for R850, which makes it the most affordable property you can buy in the village! STANFORD RIVER TALK 7
EVENT TALK Dear friends of Scotland
in the west coast town of Ayr in Scotland.
Some of you (2nd or 3rd Scottish generation) might never have experienced a full well-organised Scottish Burns supper. Now is your chance! Throughout each year Stanford hosts iconic events such as the Street Festival, Penguin Plunge, the Stumble, Music on the Lawn, Boxing Day Cricket, the Stanford Players, JazzFordians' Soiree, Hogmanay (31st December) on Queen Victoria Street, the list seems endless since each month there is always something happening. January is no exception because it is the time of the year when a Scottish event is hosted, none other than Burns Nicht, a celebration of Scottish culture, its humour, its special culinary features, its particular sounds in music, Burns' poems and songs all of which immortalizes Scotland's legendary National Bard Robert Burns (1759-96).
The Stanford Hills Wine Farm has been hosting this special evening for some years now for upwards of one hundred devotees. The 28th January is the wellestablished Burns Nicht that sets the New Year 2017 off and you are all invited to book your table and enjoy a relaxed, colourful programme of light humour, good cheer, clever oratory toasts, a wee dram to wash down the haute cuisine, the skirl o' the pipes, international visitors, all with the Amazing Grace of Scottishness in all its tartan glory and pageantry (dress smartly, please). The bookings, unsurprisingly, have begun quite heavily so look at your 2017 diary (now that you have one) and pencil in this momentous occasion. The price is R250 for 3 courses (of course including the perennial haggis, The Great Chieftain o' the Puddin' Race), creamy Atholl Brose and a Scotch whisky dram.
It can be safely said that no other man of letters is commemorated in such a manner, every year, in almost every country, town or village in the world (indeed Russia) other than the Scottish poet Robert Burns and this highland gathering usually occurs on or around 25th January, Rabbie's birth date of 1759
Book now (tickets only) with Andrew on 0725717846 (eft payments will be accepted and he will provide the bank link) to ensure you and your cronnies' places (decide who you will sit with) at this once-a-year event. Not to be
missed. Please share this email with your friends in Stanford, Hermanus, Gansbaai, Caledon and other towns and villages in the area and in Cape Town. Aw ra best, Andrew aherriot70@gmail.com
PROBUS YEAR END Probus had their last meeting of the year on Thursday 8th December, 2016. Probus celebrated Christmas Lunch at Stanford Harvest where they enjoyed a warm welcome and delicious meal from Viv McOnie. We would like to wish everyone a peaceful, healthy and happy time over the Festive Season and we look forward to meeting new residents of Stanford next year at our Probus Meetings. Regards, Sarah
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VET talk by Dr Olga Koorts
New Year’s Requests This month the pet column is not about facts. Nor is it, as is the custom at this time of the year, about new year’s resolutions. Instead a few simple requests. Please do not take a pet into your home if you do not intend to treat it as a family member for they deserve as much care as children or the elderly. Please do not get a pet if you have no intention of sterilising it for by not doing so you contribute to the massive population of unloved, unwanted and neglected pets. Please do not acquire a breed of which you have no knowledge for it falls to already overburdened welfare organisations to rehome it once you discover that you are not well matched. Please do not expect your pets to be at home alone all day and not be prepared to spend time with them after work because you are too tired, busy or socially active for they need companionship and exercise just like humans. Please do not have a pet, or worse, pets if you cannot afford to look after them for it is not the responsibility of anybody else to provide basic care or pay for veterinary treatment. Please do not blame your pets for bad behaviour if you have not bothered to train them for they look to you as their leader to guide them. Please do not use human drugs for pets without prior consultation with a vet for you might do more harm than good. The “do not” list is longer than this space allows. If, however, you are willing to spend the time, effort, and yes money to take proper care of a pet, please get one. Or more! For this will be the most rewarding relationship of your life.
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CREATIVE WORKS HOLIDAY PROGRAM By Regina Krut On 12-15 December 2016, Stanford Creative Works held a Holiday Program in Stanford that offered a variety of creative activities for children. The workshops were held at De Bron Primary School, and included morning and afternoon sessions. Locals volunteered to facilitate workshops and we were able to offer workshops such as mosaics, potato printing, reading for fun, fabric painting, and movement exercises. The puppeteers from Enlighten Education Trust joined us on Wednesday and delighted children with two puppet shows. Afterwards children made their own small puppets. On Thursday, Kombe M Ras, an acrobat from Cape Town, showed the children some cool acrobatic moves, some juggling, and a fire eating show. The children loved it and were excited to meet a real acrobat. One of the highlights of the week was a 2 day workshop with graffiti artist Marti Lund and the DAVID KRUT team from Cape Town which resulted in a beautiful mural on the wall of the corner shop in school street. See picture We also had constable Ali from Stanford SAPS come to spend some time with the children and talk about how to stay safe in the holidays. At Stanford Creative Works, we believe that creativity brings empowerment. When children are engaged and using their creativity, it develops confidence and problem-solving abilities. A huge thank you to all our facilitators who gave so generously of their time: Chris Wolf, Marian Ferris, Debbie Taverner-Smith, Lesley Beake from Children’s Book Network, and Lynsey Mitchell from Panthera Africa, and Ali from SAPS. Thank you also to our sponsors: David Krut projects, Skills Exchange Co-operative, Rotary Club of Stanford, Mike Gibbs and our overseas funders, Die Bron Primary for the venue and a big thank you to our community ladies who helped us during the program. Many thanks for the wonderful food from Kleinriver cheese and the Peregrine Farmstall. It was truly a community effort. Anyone who would like to get involved for our next holiday program or in our weekly creative session please call Regina: 0763757116 If you would like to learn more about our activities visit: http:// davidkrutbookstores.com/stanford-creative-works-scw-holidayprogram/
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HERITAGE TALK Information supplied by Irene & John
(current owners of the home of Sir Robert Stanford)
THE HOME OF SIR ROBERT STANFORD circa 1785
HO US E DE KLE INE RIV ERS VA LEY
Sir Robert Stanford 1838 to 1857 Robert Stanford bought the land when he retired from the army on half pay in 1838. He was a progressive farmer for his day, building dams and a large mill. He also supplied fresh produce in abundance to Cape Town markets, ships, the government and army.
Julian Appel, a farmer Caledon, applied for a grazing permit for his cattle and sheep when he first saw the fertile lands at the foot of the Akkedis Mountains in 1729. This permit changed hands numerous times and in 1785 Christoffel Brandt built the first farm house “De Kleine Riviers Valey House”. The government then granted the farm to him in 1801. Ownership varied over the years, one of its owners being Johannes Andries Truter (1813 - 1831) one of the Cape Colony’s first presiding judges. King George IV knighted Sir John Truter in 1820, he was the first South African to be knighted. Legend has it that the following owner,
Samuel Parlby (1831 - 1838), was so in love with his wife Hester that when she died in 1835 he wanted to be able to see her grave from the terrace of the farm house so he buried her on the site of that is today the Old Graveyard in Moore Street. Sir Robert Stanford lived in and owned the homestead from 1838. He served 27th Inniskillin Regiment of Foot and was knighted by Queen Victoria in 1850.Phillipus De Bruyn, the village founder acquired the house on public auction in 1855. He was also laid to rest in the Old Graveyard. Duncan Mc Farlane bought the house in 1857, this purchased marked the first land/property transfer in Stanford.
The Birkenhead De Kleine Rivers Valey House also gave hospitality to the survivors of the Birkenhead disaster. The H.M.S. Birkenhead ran aground off Danger Point in the early hours of the morning on February 26 1852. The Ship was carrying 638 people of which only 193 survived the tragedy. Some of the survivors where brought to the house for convalescence where they were nursed, fed and clothed. The Birkenhead has secured a place in history due to the gallantry of her men who allowed the women and children to escape before trying to save themselves.
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In 1849 he became the victim of anticonvict agitation, protesting agains the British Government’s decision to settle convicts in the Cape. He was in agreement with the protest but as he was still on half pay as an officer, he was left no choice but to supply the convict this, Neptune, using his boats to ferry the goods by sea from Stanford’s Cover to Cape Town. Due to this Robert Stanford was completely ostracised by the whole of the Cape Colony, even his dying child was refused medical attention. Robert Stanford went to England to seek help from the British Government but all he received was 5000 pounds and a knighthood. On returning to the Cape he found that documents had been falsified and the farm auctioned off against his wishes to Phillipus de Bruyn, who was to subdivide the farm into erven for a new town. It is said that Sir Robert Stanford paid de Bruyn 50 pounds to have the town named Stanford.
SCHOOL talk
Thank You!
DONATION of UNBREAKABLE CONSOL SOLAR JARS A safe sustainable alternative light supply. Stores energy during the day when placed in sunlight and releases light at night and 100% recyclable.
Thank you Rotary Stanford for bringing sunshine into homes without electricity. Donated to learners at De Bron Primary School on 21 December 2016.
DONATION of COLOURING BOOKS Stanford River Talk would like to extend a special thank you to Paarl Media Cape/Novus Holdings for their generous donation in aid of Funimfundo's fundraising.
SOAP BOX by Martin Ranger
The other day I was conscious of the ghost of my father. I was aware of him pompomming as he pottered around doing his household chores. I heard his sigh as he sat down in front of the TV at 17:55, a drink at his elbow, to watch Newsnight. The news stories generated whinges about irresponsible motorists ‘driving like Stirling Moss’. A further revelation of his seniority was his frequent referral to Racquel Welch as being the symbolic apex of feminine desirability. However, there is no doubt that his habit of shouting tactical advice at the TV when a favourite team is losing is guaranteed to irritate all those around. And he gets even louder when they fail to heed his wisdom. But hang on a minute, that’s not my father, that’s me I’m hearing! Whilst it is evident that many graduate from
PATER FAMILIAS life’s skills course without having learnt much on the way, the one thing we all eventually realise is that we are turning into our parents. Now I have really tried to stay current. I listen to the latest adult contemporary music and read enthusiastically. I even devour the darkest of Icelandic novels, struggling with the names and the relationships. (Do the sons and dóttirs really take their fathers given name as a surname?) Talking of things Nordic I have also mastered the art of Bluetooth connectivity. Something to do with bridging the gap? I use the DStv app even though I probably only watch a handful of channels. Does anyone really use the DStv magazine? With its content promos dominated by the trivial and its advertising by numerous ads for stair lifts it has become a resource for those
weak both in the head and the hip. And whilst I have yet to embrace Showmax I do at least understand how it works. To be honest I am a little sceptical of any substantive benefits offered by social media. Nevertheless I do have a Facebook page so that (one day) I can be one of the first to know I’m a grandfather! Otherwise I have little pinterest. I try very hard not to appear curmudgeonly and so laugh at everything, funny or not. This, of course, can be a risky tactic, especially when one finds oneself engaged in a solo performance. Practice is required to develop the skill to morph a chuckle into a cough. Anyway, must go now, it’s time for KUWTK. Luvly,jubbly. STANFORD RIVER TALK 11
DAVID LIVINGSTONE CONTINUED David Livingstone was a ‘giant’ of the Victorian Age. On his shoulders were heaped honours and accolades, his books were bestsellers and the British Nation waited impatiently for news of his exploits in the wilds of Africa. Dying a lonely and painful death in central Africa, he was buried in Westminster Abbey – an honour never before accorded a commoner. Guy Winchester-Gould tells the story of this remarkable missionary, doctor and explorer
Commerce and Christianity- Part 8 At the head of a mixed party of Europeans and natives Livingstone’s ability to lead men came into question. He was a solitary man who, generally, preferred the company of his bearers and porters to that of Europeans. It was said of him he displayed incredible patience with staff and little towards his compatriots. Exacerbating matters was the fact his years alone had made him solitary, introspective and, at times, bad-tempered. There were occasions when he did not utter a single word for days, disinclined to talk unless he had something specific to say. A major casualty proved to be Thomas Baines who was accused of being lax with the Expedition’s stores. Not acquainting himself fully with the facts, and despite Baines protesting his innocence, Livingstone summarily relieved Baines of his duties. In later years Livingstone acknowledged having been precipitate and regretted having dishonoured Baines by his actions. Determined to travel westwards utilising the Zambezi and “Ma Robert”, progress was slow. As the Portuguese had warned, rapids were the problem and soon the Kebrabasa Rapids impeded all progress while the Victoria Falls, greatest obstruction of all, lay ahead!
Undaunted, Livingstone soldiered on, overland where necessary, the long and often arduous marches helping him overcome depression which was becoming increasingly frequent. After seeing the Victoria Falls again (I can find no reference to whether the peach and apricot pips planted in 1855 had flourished!), the party re-traced its steps. Slavery was flourishing and because of the brutality associated with the practice, previously docile areas through which he had once travelled had become hostile. Some chiefs even believed Livingstone to be complicit in the trade! He wrote the British Government pleading for more to be done to eradicate the scourge. Malaria again menaced their progress with Mary taking seriously ill. This time she did not respond to treatment ministered by her husband and in the early hours of 27 April 1862 slipped into a delirium from which she never recovered. Shattered at her passing and ‘weeping like a child’ Livingstone poured his heart out into his diary. The following day she was buried in the shade of an enormous baobab in the village of Chupanga in present-day Mozambique. She was 41. (to be continued)
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LIVING SOUNDTRACK
Greeting in the Solomon Islands “Yu stap gut?”
By Andrew Herriot
That is the most commonly used Pijin
education colleague occupied a flat
heroic Lieutenant Kennedy, swam after
phrase asking a friend or stranger how he
within my British Government premises so
their craft was rammed and wrecked by
or she is. Western culture especially the
he voluntarily became my ‘gofer’ during
the Japanese destroyer Amagiri. This was
influence from the big neighbour, Australia
rehearsals and performances. What a
long before the young sybarite entered
and to some extent USA, has played a
pleasure – someone willingly heaving my
politics, and the good life, had his fling
significant role in shaping some of the
bulky musical
with Ava Gardner and a few others to
country’s ubiquitous appeals particularly
equipment
tourism and visitors’ interests in water
(oh to play a
sports, ecology, wildlife, cerulean skies and
mouth-organ!)
exploration of the waters around many
and then to
inhabited islands. Solomon Islanders are
connect it up
predominantly Melanesian - about 95%
and attend,
- with smaller Polynesian, Micronesian,
deftly, to the
Chinese and European communities.
intricacies of
More than 90% identify as Christians.
sound levels
Expatriate ‘do-gooders’ abound but many
during a live
of them are part of the country’s strategy
show. Life
to ‘grow up’ and stand tall internationally.
in Stanford
Hence it was not surprising, undeniably
today is not
apt, to learn that Rotary International was
quite the
present and as was expected this group
same when
represented the predominant business
it involves
and professional community. We were
heaving one’s
welcomed into that congregation and it
equipment, painfully, here and there
took no time to find myself organising a
to attend rehearsal schedules for a
cabaret show to raise funds for the local
local soiree or some other “players”
hospital. Tucked away within the wide
event. However there had to be
porous boundaries of such a melange
time for my professional input which
I experienced a fecund penchant to
required me to travel to the many
be associated with raw talent, singers,
islands. This often led to experiences
amateur musicians and those with some
such as long trips by outboard
stage experience (see pic – Honiara Has
motor boats in all kinds of weather
Talent!). Not only did I discover a wealth of
and learning about the rich history of
gravitated towards Frank Sinatra and the
natural munificent aptitudes amongst the
these islands. On one occasion, on my
non-musical Peter Lawford, (a Rat-Pack
residents and the non-residents (not a Face
way to Choisel Island, we passed close
Member with Martin and Davis Jr) who
Book or Instagram in sight!) but also the
to Kennedy Island (colloquially known as
married Jack’s sister Pat Kennedy. Sinatra
local police force had a brass band some
Plum Pudding Island, though the correct
fascinatingly starred and directed in the
of whom enjoyed playing swinging jazz
local name is Kasolo Island) which is a
War II movie “None But The Brave” set in
standards - divine. This was music to my
small uninhabited island that was named
Hawaii which had a familiar ring about
ears. “When Your Smiling” here we come!
after John F. Kennedy following an incident
it vis-à-vis an island in the Pacific. It is
Rehearsals were easy since most people
involving Kennedy during his World War
nevertheless an interesting intersectional
had much fewer distractions in an island
II naval career. The island is notable
link with some of the greatest icons in the
where pastimes, hobbies, things to do
for its role in the story of PT-109 (1963
history of metronomic swing music and
were self-sustaining. This is certainly not
movie), part of the Pacific Ocean Theatre
it does allow the people of SI to boast a
the case in Stanford or any other western
of World War II. In August 1943 it was to
little on how their history and past events
village, town or city where dwellers have
this island, (for the safety of JFK’s crew),
provided a hubristic link with the western
many commitments, domestic, professional
that the crew of the Patrol Torpedo-109,
world.
and personal. My young Solomon Islander
commanded by the young 26 yr old
boot and subsequently
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