Wynberg Boys' Schools Magazine 1941 by Wynberg Boys' High School

DECEMBER,

1941.

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CL)NTEN~l Editorial ...... In Mel1wl'iam Roll oJ FJ ono'ur School Notes Jtm;or School Affairs 1940 Entertainment .â&#x20AC;˘ Debating Society Applied Quotations "-town Galling" ...._ The Fatal Bour An Advenlttre of aflying broomstiok How our School coulcl be improved

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'l'he Beauty of Evening .4. Make-believe Ohost 5 Skemer 6 The Village 9 The Buck Leg 70 Swltshine 72 Et'ening 13 The Laurentic 74 The Oarden 14 Sports-Reviews and R-esulls The School at War 15 OlelRays on A ctil;e Service 15 Examination Results 1 4

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<!Ebitorial. Till we suspended the publication of the magazine Jas.t year, owing to the loss we incurred in our first issue after the outbrcak. of the war, wo had not realised the value placed by our memqers upon our annual record of the activities of our school. From the protests we have received during this year, we have learned. that, in its eighteen years the magazine has become an integral part of' the life of our school and is regarded as complementary to all the other activities we engage in, from the production of ~l.a~s to t~~.; 1

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games we play and even to the impression which the personalities and, often, tile idiosyncrasies of some of our members make upon their fellows. Without a magazine to record them, it seems, our achievements, our pleasures and our follies lose something of their flavour and a great deal of their importancfl. Since twenty-four months bave passed since 0111' last appcarance, many events that were worthy of record at tbe tiLUe have passed into oblivion; many have to be rccorded barely. Our scbool notes will, therefore, be found to be somewhat fullcr and at the same time our doings more succinctly described than in our last issue. Three changes on the staff have left departure of Mr. Wood, Miss Speight and us, we can assert after our experience accession to our ranks of Dr. A. J. van Miss R. Gauntlett.

us poorer, through the Mr. Haupt, and enriched of their worth, in the Zyl, Miss E. Dunt and

Mr. Wood, who joined the staff in June, Hi3.!, left in September. 1\)40, to proceed on Active Service after a year in which his services to the school bad culminated in two great achievements: the coaching, for tbe second year in succession, of a great Under 15 Rugby side and the saving of our school IZrounds from the deterioration we had seen, with something like despair, increa ing during the last decade. His two sides of H.l39 and L940 recalled the sides of 1925 to 1929, when Mr. Wahl won recognition for our school as the training ground of great teams, Were the season of 1940 more r.ecent, we should be able to dwell more fully upon the performances of the team ltnd the presentation made by its members to Mr. Wood, Similarly, we cannot recapture the spirit of a staff meeting some eighteen months ago, Of record here at appropriate length the testimonies paio. there to Mr, Wood's vision of OUT' fields watered by our own underground supply and his persistence in the face of disappoilltments and apparent failure. His c;acrifice of his position on the staff and of the comfort and the interest~ of bis home we can record, if not at length, yet with pride and recognition of his unselfishness. Mr. Haupt, who also joined tbe staff in June, 1934, left us in March, f940, to assume the duties of principal of the Aliwal Road School a.eross the way, For six years the teacher of Standard VI, Mr. Haupt had become, through a geographical accident-the allocation of Mr. Bosrnan's old room of sacred memory to his class -the colleague of members of the senior staff, the Don Bradman of the staff cric~et team and tbe pleasantest of colleagues. It is t~o late to describe, tho presentation ma.de to hi ru on his departure, R,l1d far too late to wish him success in his new position: for, as 2

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vve have learned from hi.' former Old Boys in our present Standard VII, he has achieved it. Miss ]fIorence Speight. who joined us in 1936, and had chargc of Standard 3, .left us in December on her marriage to Mr. Thompson. :From the fint day of her appointment, Miss Speight revealed her worth, falling at once into our Junior School tradition of service of the school, at Junior School productions, at tbe Annual Exhibitions and in tbe daily life of her class and her sphere in our school. We regretted losing Miss Speight and regretted still more the unfortunate (second) tradition of our Junior staff, which she has encouraged; for in December of this year our Junio!' School-and our .whole institution-will suffer the loss of Miss Gobbett to the same state of life, this time with tbe connivance and through the conspiracy of Mr. Tasker, to wbom she will be married 'in Decembpr. Miss Gobbett, who joined the staff in 1933 and has been in charge of Standard IV, will lea ve a memory behind her of efficiency in her class-room, of quiet understanding of their natures and of their troubles among her pupils, of charm among her colleagues and-sin..:e dramatic productions are spectacular-of artistic triumph " which in their gcneral excellence throughout nine years have not oeen surpassed in our school hall, or perhaps in any othQr school hall, and in one at least, "The Willow Pattern" of ] 937, cannot often have been oqualled. Only a producer who will give the attention to the multitucLinou details of the innumerable rehearsals which Miss Gobbett conducted can evoke the response from a cast which she commanded, and her success, and our delight in her productions, are a tribute to her personality-and a measure of our loss. It is very late in the day, as we sai.cl of Mr. Haupt, to wish Dr. van Zyl, Miss Dunt and Miss Gauntlett succers, or evetl welcome them to the staff. Dr. van Zyl wa~ with us in 1932 a a student teacher, shadowing a senior master day after day, or, like Lazarus, picking up crumb from a rich man's table, as our two visitors of the current term, Mr. C. Botha and ::VIr. B. Schneider, are doi ng now. After some years of experience at Ronde bosch and an educational tour of England, partE of the Continent and America, where he was awarded the degree of Ph.D. on a thesi!> on Mathematics soon to be pu blisllecl, Dr. van Zyl was appointed to Mr. \iVood's post on our staff last September, and has beon ol}e of U' for fifteen months. Miss Dunt and Miss Gallntlett have fallen into (or risen into) Olll' J'unior School ways and in the prod uction of pla.'-s and the ]Jl'eparation of scenery, as well as in 3

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tbe submission of excellent contributions from their classes to the magazine, will give }\'[r. Lorie tbc support be has long rcceived from the member路 of the Junior staff who co-operate with him. Mis.' Gauntlett we wiRh to congratulate on hcr recently-announced engagement to R. G. W. Danford. At the close of tbe third term, Mr. Mostert was granted six months' sick leave by tbe Department. We wish him a, complete recovery, and welcome Mr. du Bois, who has been appoint,ed to his post until be returns. To all our readers, a Happy Cbristmas, and succe's both In the ordeals now at band and in tbe temer battles far afield. GB.

lJn jfflemoriam. OWEN CHARLES

HILL.

Died by drowning at Princess Vlei on the 1st October, Charles Hill.

Owen

Born on 2nd January, 1927, Owen Hill cntered Standard 7b in 1940. At the time of his death he was preparing for the JtU1ior Certificate Examination. During bis two years at \Vynberg he had made an impre:;sion on his fellow' as onc whom they delighted to tease without malice and who could retort without rancour. A pleasant, chccrful boy of small stature, he was respected in his spbere in our scbool life, and the sympathy of the school goes out to bis parents in the sad loss of their ouly son. NOEL DAVID MURRAY

BYL.

Tbe death of Noel Byl occurred as tbe result of an acc.ident during a route march of the Cape Coastal Guard, to which he was attached. Born on 1st April, 1923, Noel B.vl attended our school during the years 1937 and 1938. He passed the JlU1iorCertificate examination, and was engaged as a telegraphist at the Post Office, Cape Town. He will be remembered by the staff and the members of his class as a boy of quiet and modest personality. As one who met rus death in the performance of a duty to his country which he had laid upon himself, he will be honoured by the school. To his parents, his elder brother and the boy at school at present we offer our deepest sympathy. 4

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~oll of 1$onour. CECIL ARNOLD

FRIEDLANDER.

In Febrllary tidings rcachcd us that a Mine-Sweeper manned by a crew from Capc Town had been destroyed in the Mediterranean. Of tha,t cww Cecil Ii'riedlandel' was a member, reported missing. Born on 14th September, 1909, Cecil .Friedlalldel', the eldest of tbe four sons of Mr. A Friedlander, l\I.P., attended our school througbout his scbool life. An excellent scholar and a good sportsman, he playcd a great part in tbc activities encouraged among the boys of hi day. Re was a member of a select company of enterprising boys in Standard 9 whosc ambition for the good name of the school made the founding of the Magazine and of an early Debating Society possible, he played for thc l"il'st Eleven and di. tinguished himself in the class-room, and was one of the mo t popular boys of his year. He matriculated in the First Class in 1926. Graduating LL.B. at the University of Ca,pe Town, he entered the firm of C. and A. Friedlander, and when war brokc out was praeti~ing as an attol'ney in the Tramkei. After leaving school, he played for tho Cape Town Cricket Club, but abandonfld cricket shortly after for the pa times which became a pa~sion witb him-fi 'bing and yachting. He retained his interost in literature, and the weekly articles wbich ho contributed to the Cape Argus for several years were the product of a scholarly mind. Simple an cl unostentatious, like his own personality, they were pervaded with a charm which made them interesting even to one who knew nothing of the sport. His vC'ntures into creative literature were fugitive and had not been assembled. The pos essaI' of a good voice, he sang artistically and with excellent diction. He sustained the difficult rille of the Duke in " The Marriage of Figaro" in a production at tbe Little Theatre seven veal'S ago. To Mr. a.nd Mrs. Fl'iedlander路. [an, Frank and Richard we offer thc sympathy of the staff a,nd' of many generations of OUI' boys .in their presumed loss of a nne son and brother. JOSEl H SETZKORN. 2nd Lieutenant Josoph near Pretoria dming 19-J.0.

Sctzkorn 5

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Joseph Setzkorn, one of three broth.ers who attended our school, and the youngest, matriculated in 1931. !::Lewas a friendly, cheerful boy, robust in health and in character. After leaving school he joined tbe Railway services and for some years was stationed at Grahalllstown. Oill our rare encounters with him it was a pleasure to listen to his tales of the Good Old Days at Wynberg and of h is very vigorous part in tbe escapades he related. HARRY

MILLER.

Harry Miller, one of five brothers wbo attended our school, died on Active Service at Nairobi in the latter part of 1940. Harry Miller, wbo was a member of our school for six years, left after passi ng the Junior Certi ficate examination in 1\)27. He took part in all the sports we playerl and was a popular uoy: \'Vhen war broke out, he had a pOf!ition M the Wynberg bmllch of Aekermall'路 anrlwaR a faithful mombcr of tIJe Old l3o'y~' L路llion. Al~THUR

J拢ARP-JON.I拢I::l.

Artb ur Earp-J ones, wllo came to us from Paarl in J 937 and matriculated in the F'irst class at the end of tbat year, died on active service ea,rly in 1940. He was a quiet boy, exceptionally able, and a member of the First .Fifteen. Li ving at Conl'tantia, and rucrely closing hi,' school career with us, he. wa not known to manv of Our members: but the ,'tatf and the boys of 11is class l;:ne; him as a fine, manly boy. ' CYRIL

WHEELER.

Cyril Wheell'r, who left our Standard Five in 1930 to continue his schooling at East London, was killed in a naval engagement during the first half of this year. The second 80n of a Plumstead family, young to make an impression on the life brother, a member of our great 1929 First only record the death of an Old Boy in the

Cyril Wheeler was too of our sebool, as his Fifteen, did. We can service of hil:' countr.,'.

~cbool j}ott~. During 1940 and 1941 the full circle of our normal scbool activitie bave been pursued. One new acquisition has been added to our equipment. Throughout the two years we haye watched, first with hope anel later witb confidence, tbe attempt at 6

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boring into the :fields with a. view to reaching the water which we had been assured flowed beneath the urface. We struck water at 80 feet and at last we have seen tbe fields watered from our own supply. During the search one at least of our :fields was idJe for a wbole season, but we can now look fOFward to turf restored to health and vigour and a pleasing green in place of a Karoo-like scrubbiness. If our fields suffered, our footba,ll did not; for Mr. Tasker allows nothing to disrupt the organisation of our Rugby. More teams bave been entered tba,n ever before and the masters in charge assi ted by Frank Friedlander, have every reason to be satisfied with their coaching. Owing to va.ccination ailments and seasonal disorders the Under 15, from whom we expected a great deal, played very few games in tbe first half of the season and did not settle down in the second half. Mr. Taskcr's own team, after a serious lapse in the middle of the ~eason, redeemed themselves and vindicated his belief in tbem as the best team he bas coached by their magnificent play in the two closing matches of the season. In 1940, the School team played very well, and the Under 15 team went through the season with only one defeat. The cricket during both years has been interesting, and Mr. Wahl and Mr. Martin may be proud oftheil' charges. In li'nbruary, 19-10,Valentine, the opening batsman, .路cored 221 not out against S.A.C.S. at St. Michael's. Tbe Staff and the Old Boys presented Valentine with a bat, Tburston's gave him a cup, and Maskew Miller's a book by Herbert Sutcliffc on batting. The pre entation was made during the Olel Boy,.' Match by "Ginger" Johnson, the skipper of the Old Boys' side, wbo paid a tri bute to the amazi ng genius of Mr. Wahl. Old Boys who had been coached by1\1r. Wahl at cricket, and till a few years ago at football bad not met greater coaches in their senior clubs, and he was not surpriseeL that Wynberg could boast such an outstanding cricketer as Valentine and the number of good players who were representing the school. The two Ath letie meeting were held at Ncwlands, aftel' our venture at the Military Camp. now not available to us. Both meetings were very successflll, and both were followed by school successes at the la ter Inter-School Sports, in 1940 at the Track and this year at Paarl. At Paarlour runners broke two records, our Under 17 Relay Team a.nd W. Kirstein, our Milcr, but on the whole our performances there were disappointing. We had fewer successes than at any other meeting during the past eight years. lTor our own Inter-House Competitions, wc now po. SORS cups covering the whole range of ou!' events from Under JO to Under 19. The last cup, for our Unuer 10 Champion, was presonted by Mr. 7

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A. Friedlander, M.P., and the first winner was Malcolm Richardson. At our 1940 meeting we took leave of a runner who has left his name in our annals, as he bas in the annals of every sport engaged in by the school-I. Fine. It was fitting that he shared the Victor Ludorum Cup with S. Lewis, a boy with an equally fine record in our three games and in our scboollife. In both years, 1940 and 1941, the third term was brought to a close by the Matriculation DancE. On each occasion the Hal! was decorated by Mrs. Heugh, and after each Dance, Mrs. Clegg was cheered to the ccbo for bel' generosity in entertaining her friends among the boys, the Old Boys, who were able to attend and the staff. The September Dance is a dignified and gracious tradition at our School-and the Supper an. Epicurean masterpiece, and the Magazine feels honoured in paying its yearly tribute to Mrs. Clegg and her helpers after two more great events in the social life of our school. In June, 1940, the enior school attempted to repeat the succes of 1939 in the field of drama. The play" The Amateur Crusader" was not as good as its predecessor, and only two performances were given. Stanley Lewis, in a long and exacting part, bade farewell to our school footlights on the oocasion of this play, after many triumphs in our Hall. Two Debating Society seasons have progressed and ended, during wbi.ch Mr. Thorp has conducted, quietly and without any of the Cup-Final occasion that bring our other activities into prominence, the proceedings of perhaps the most valuable organisation in the school. A number of boys have had training in clear thinking and confident speech, and tbc silent members who attend have had many a pleasant evening. H. Preiss created a record in winning the Best Speaker's Prize twice-in 1939 and 1940.

1\1r. Arguile, who has for a long time helped in the training of our cricketer<i and has very generously given up much of his time to teaching French, that our few visitors from England may not be at a disadvantage when they return to their homes, has commenced classes in First Aid. The Cadet Corps, which was disba.nded some nine years a.go, was restarted this year, and Mr. Marais, who kept up the interests of the boys in shooting thr-oughout the period of disbandment ef the Corp, is in charge of it and of the valuable physical training exercises, which have been instituted twice a week. Our school is fortunate in having tbe services of such a competent officer as j\!fr. Marais at it disposal when this new need has arisen. 8

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At the cIa e of each of tbe two years our examinatJ€»)'t success-e,,: bave, in general, been what wc predicted them to be. ]1n 1940,. tbe Senior Oertificate class excelled themselves anel left a. fine record, which tbe pre. en t candida tes will find it cl ifficult to surplt s. In 1939, S. Galloon equalled the achievement of Gordon Key of 1928 in being awarded a bursary on his suece&s in tbe Junior Certificate examination. G.B.

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During the Jast two yeats the Junior School bas maintained all its established activities and oommanced a few new ones. Six cellos have been added to the Orchestra and :;\11'. A. E. Puttick, the circuit inspector, and Mrs. J ubber have presented two violins to tbe school. A reference library has been formed, .uperintended by Mis_ Dunt, containing suitable books on Literature, History, Geography and General knowledge. Ola. s newspapers ate a weekly feature, cont,aining articlcs, poems and pictutes by the boys. Posters ar!) made by tbe boys announcing school events. Excellent mm'al paintings of a,nimals and nurscry stories have been exe\Juted by Mark Wright (Standard 5) and Occil Jubbcr (Standard 6), and secnes from the story of Literaturo have been painted by Standard 6 boys on t.be w~L11of Standard 5 class· room. Tbe visit of tbe Oape Town Orchestra on Augn~t 16th wa' a great success. Mr. Middleton, a member of the Orche tra, is now giving lessons in the oboe and the clarinet. Boys of the School make periodical vi its to tbe Thursdn.y Even.ing Ooncert in the Oity Hall, and a party went to see the Gwen Frangcon Da,vies Oompany in the "Twelfth Night." A party also visited the Marionette Theatre in the Argus Gallery. A wardrobe of play costumes and head-dress has been inaugu. rated and is supel'\7ised by Mi s GauntJett. The Annua,l Exhibition will take place on the 6th DeeOlnber· There will be the usual concert, tea and exhibition of work. The taking. at the Tea Stall, will go to War l~unds. The Governor.General's every Friday morning.

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194路0 (fntertainment~. On August 9th, 1940, a special evening of orchestral illusie and 谩rama for Wae Funds was arranged. Among other items were two cenes from" A iVIidsummer Night's Dream," well performed by Standard Six pupils and attractively staged. In November, 1\:J4C,was the Eight Annual Dramatic entertainment. The programme, as ill previous years, included three plays, and orchestral items. Fir~t came" Ride a Cock Horse," a charming kindergarten eflort. Then followed the well-known play "Michael" by Miles Malleson, produced by Miss Speight. Our interior et was designed as a peasant hut, and with careful lighting all the tenser drama in the play was most effectively brought out. Outstanding wa John Ashman's performance as Michael. The third play, 'Radio Roadway," was an operetta from Mr. Lorie's own pen. Aftel' the seriousness of " Michael" it afforded light contrast. The tory concerned two children who, having won a radio competition while spending a holiday with their grandparents, were allowed a day on the radio roadway, wbere they visited tbc unearthly, confectionery and library realms in turn, bringing gifts from each to a final party at the grandparents' home. The orchestra accom panied throughout, and the settings were bright and colourfnl-particularly that for the Confectionery realm. Tbree packed houses watched the performances. JUNE ENTERTAINMENT. At the end of the June term, 1941, the school gave two evenings of orchestral music and short plays, in aid of the Merchant Navy League. Both houses were sold out a week before the event. Tbe School Orchestra of 36 took the largest share of the programme, playing works by Rameau, Brahms and Schubert. Tbe recorders played some special solos; and a special novelty, " Play box," ft cycle of ten short songs with piano and percussion accompaniment, brought much applause. Two short plays, "Blackbird Pie," a clever comedy, aud " The Boy Who Painted Cats," a quasi-thriller from the Japanese, gave scope for lively action and colourful costumes. Programme covers were decOl'ated with lino cuts of various school buildings, executed by Douglas Selk of 7c and printed in the 8chool colours. NOVEMBER

ENTERTAINMENT.

The Ninth Annual Dramatic Entertainment takes place on the 12th, 14th and 15th November. In reviewing the entertain10

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ments of tbe past eight ~'ears, we obsâ&#x201A;Źl've a steady progress IU rogards standard of prodllotion, standard of acting, addod equipment-oyclorama, orchestra pit, dimmers, interloJ' set, floodlighting and orcbestml accompaniment to opcrettas. Tbis ycar sees a fllrthcr step forward-a full longth play, "l\lakebelicvc " by A. A. Milne. It is ono of tho only good full-length play for young people-with a very largo cast, an excellent stOl'~', and much scope for cenic effects. No effort has been spal'ed to nse these facts to advantage. The junior "taff and pupils are now reaching the finftl stages of much reheacsing. In brief, "Makobelieve" tells of a little girl, who, intending to write a play (in the prologue) i persuaded by her young friends and the butler, James, to divide her literary efforts into three acts -a fairy play, "Tbc Princess and the Woodcutter." an adventure play, where Oliver and Jill on their desert isle wreak vengeance on their acid teaoher, aunt and the curate-and a Christmas play, wherein we bear how Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard acquire riclws and a family of nine children. Miss Gobbett is in charge of the prodllCtion-hcr "Swan Song" with us a. staff meniber-with Mi s Dunt u,;,;assistant. Miss Ga,untlett de'igned the costumes, and supcrvised Standanlf' 5 and 6 in the execution of the scenery, anel Mr. Larie has written and arranged incidental music to be pcrformetl by the theatre section of the School Orchestm. As the curtain rise, and to enlist even the youngest boys in the school. Miss Lacey is presenting a short song scene, "The Princess of London" with the Kindergarten pupils. TickE't selling has been exceptional, Friday n,nd Ra,turday nights being sold out a fortnight beforehand. The production of" M&kebelieve " is a big step forward, and it is intended that thi sbonld lead in the direction of still bigger' plays, incorporating boys from all classoR of the entire srh001. The formation of a Dramatic Society is bcing considered, giving opportunities for play-reacling, ::tcting. construction of scen.ery and sets. Our stage hands arc already capable workers, vho are improving witL expericnce Music and drama are no\v. very v.ita.l activJties at W.B.H .. -as they 1ihould be. 11

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jjBebating ~ociet!'. Hon. Secretary: H. van der Velde. Committee: R. Bell and L. Cbait. Since the last pu blication of these notes two seasons have passed, during both of which the standard of debate was well maintained. We wish to record the following :Best Speakers' Debate, 1940: H. Preiss, A. Fine, J. Katz, R. Anderson, S. Galloon, H. van der Velde. Result :-}. H. Preiss. 2. J. Katz and S. Galloon. H. Preiss achieved the distinction of being the first member to be adj udged " Best Speaker" more than once. Best Speakers' debate, 1941 : O. Caldceott, H. van der Velde, M. Brodie, L. Chait, S. Galloon. Result:

1. 2.

O. Caldecott. S. Gallon.

School vs Observatory R. Anderson, H. Preiss.

B.H.S. at Wynberg,

1940;

School vs Observatory B.H.S. at Observatory,' Galloon, O. Caldecott, H. van der Velde.

A. Fine, 1941:

In addition to the above, the following members delivered speeches in 1941 :R. Bell. D. Good on, O. Linton, 1. Schuitevoerder, M. Resnekov, L. Adams, 路H. MOl'eley, S. Goldstein, H. Peires, L. Jones, D. Turner, A. Hosking, S. Katz, D. Lytton. During the year the following officiated in the chair: S. Galloon and R. Bell The work done by D. Turner in assisting the secretary is much appreciated. H. van der Velde qualified for the Scout" Debater" badge. Owing to war conditions the Old Boys' D0bate was suspended. The Society again thanks the O.B.U. for granting the Best Speaker's Prize in 1940, and Mr. R. Felbert who personally maint<tined the grant in UH!. F.G.T.

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<ftuotation5. \

D. H-m-It-n, in class: " And there I dreamed-Ah

! woe betide! "

The 01'chestra and: Standard. IX:

"We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams."

H-ss-n:

wandering to the mark in vicw."

"Obliquely

H-ss-n and -nz-sk-: H-rt:

"Four','

a crowd."

"A slumber did my spirit seal."

Br-d--:

(1) "And

(2) "In

boys with women"s voices strive to spoak big," childhood's unsuspicious hours."

von dor V-Id-, in the ')ross.country: "He hadna gone a step, a step, a step but barely one." P-cr-ft: "Ye Gods, ye Gods. must I endure all this." and F-nch-m: "Earth has not anything to show more fair." --sth--z-n: Fl-pp-r:

"I wish, I wish I were a fish." "And ears like errant wings."

M-rc-s (x) : "A lunatic, lean-witted--.'" B-Il (xl: "He did not come at dawning, he did not come at noon," B-Il (viii bl: "I must go down to the seas again." The Violin Class: K-rst--n:

"Sweep thy faint strings, musician."

"See by degrees a richer blush arise."

The B--rd-rs, waiting for pocket money: " Never have so many waited so long for so little." Any boy in X: "I wasted time and now cloth time waste me " H-w-s, in Maths.: Sm--k:

"With

"And why, yeGods, should two and two malw four ! "

mirth anJ laughter let old wrinkles come."

G--els-n: "Say not the struggle nought availeth." 13

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((ailing."

..... and before we say" tot siens,'路 over to a class-room within the precincts of a local academy for young ladies, at 2.15 on any Thursday. "Now, girls, we'll study the parts of a composite flower. Tade, tade, tade da da da da da da tade, tade da de da. Girls, please give me your attention! As I was saying, we--tade tade ..... Oh ! dmt that row. Joyce, pull down the window. Bang. Quiet, dear, there is enough racket, as it is. There are six stamens, four long and two short, and also four petals in the wild radish. Oh, I wi h those boys would kcep quiet; they are not even in tune, and as for time-weU, I suppose tlaey I.'re serving their country. What patient instructors they must haNe and what a good work they are doing in their kindly, gentle manner. Ta de. I am afraid I shall have to give you a free period. Good afternoon, girls. Da." Over. And just before we close, over to thc scene of action. I told "Hi, you, what do you think you are? A fairy? Left you to march, not to trippie. Platoon, Halt, Advance. Turn. Order Arms. Hcre, you! You drop that rifle again and I'll skin you, then I'll fry you in oil, then I'll wring your neck, then hang you. then ru cut you np into little bits and chew you and forget to spit you out again, and, so as not to cause indigestion, I'll drown you. Now you drop that rifle! Slope arms. Dis-mi s. L. FAURE (9).

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Slowly the hands of the clock crept round to the hour anel at the first strokes, the slow procession began to wend its way to the scaffold. Bill Srp.ith had just eaten a hearty meal and his face showed no sign .of fear. Upon arrival at the scaffold everything was placed in position. Tho rope was adjusted. With a last look at his watch, to see the time bad really arri ved, the man in authority gave the signal-Hill and his fpllow Bricklayers resumed work after the dinner W. J. SMITH (IX). 14

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~n abbenture of a flping bro:omstick. One day, Harry was walking along the main road of Wynberg, when he suddenly saw an old broomstick lying in front of him, He picked it up and absent-mindedly pullcd a hail' out of it, Immediately the broomstick rose, carrying Harry high up into the ail' on an adventure that he was not likely to forget for a long time. Away went the broom heading North for England. Soon it was over the Channel, and Harry saw hugo battleships patrolling it. Now he was over Erance, the 'Cene of disaster where the French were o\'errun by the German;;, a nd then Germany, where he saw German soldiers in every street. Poland, a mass of ruins, was full of German storm-troopers. Harry was delightfully thrilled, but alosad that so much destruction had taken place. Then Ru 'ia, a huge mass of land which occupies half of Asia. Harry marvelled at the sight. The Pacific Ocean, Canada, tho huge Atlantic Ocea,n, Hany wa so excited that he lo t his hold and fcll into the sea. He screamed and suddenly woke up. Why, it had only b en a dream. Hcavens. it was nine o'clock, he would be latc for school. He dressed and ran to school, still wondering about his wonderful dream. Perhap.' it, would be a good j,bing, thought Harry if everyone could go for a ridr on a flying broomstick. L. KAVALSKY (Std. lY)

~ob:J our ~cbool coulb be improbeb. Wyn berg Boys' High, chool is one of the best school:; in the Peninsula, and one that we can be proud of attending. However, good as it i , it may nevertheless be improved. Here are somc of the improvements that may be instituted:From a constant source of information 1 have found out, from quite a number of boys, that it is rather a tiring job climbing up and down thc tairs, so I think that we shollld have e calators installed in the .Jllnior block, going up a.nd also down the building. What is also wearing is taking the school fces to the 'ocrctary. 'Vires could be erected from each clltss路room to the secretary's office, clown which yOIl could slide the !-lchoolfees. [n abollt ten minutes' timc your receipt and change, if noce . ary, would be sent back to your cla.路s-rool11.

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A caning-machine could also be invented, but if a teacher deserved a caning he or she should also be sent to have one. There should also be a telephone at every desk. The teacher, after setting some work should go into another room. If you can't understand the work you can ring up the teacher and inquire. You could also ring up a friend in a desk quite a far way off, asking or telling him something. Ice-creams, penny buns and cold drinks should be served free at each interval, and hungry boarders should be allowed to eat at any time during school. A cinema should be built, attached to the school, where entertaining and interesting films could be shown once a week. These improvements I am sure would encourage many boy(> to come to our "chool and make t.he old boys wish they were back at lessom again.

K. BROWN (Std. IV)

mbe fljeautp of QEbening. The lakc lay very still. No wind stirred the dark trees as they stood up against the darkening sky. A few clear white clouds floating slowly along the sky began to pinken. Then up came the moon in all its beauty with stars as maidens to light the way. As it rose into the sky it sent its beams across the lake to where I sat. Evening is very beautiful.

GEOFFREY

THATCHER

(STu. IV)

~ JIlake=bdiebe ~b05t. We were seated around the fire telling ghost stories when la1Uddenlywe heard a rat-rat at the door. I, l~onald, the eldest boy of the family, went to the door and saw before me the ghastly sight of a ghost. I never believed in ghosts but this time I did. J ran upstairs at once and the others followed. A few minutes 16

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later we came down stairs again .. The ghost was: lYy the fire cating our rOil. t che. tnuts. I did not like otlJ"r people eaiting my chest~uts so I took.a jump at the Gbost. I expectod my hand to go rlgbt through Its bead, but instead a big sboet came off in my band. It uncoverod Jim, another one of tbe family who, being sent to bed earher for being naughty, had tried to get his re\Tenge.

HAROLD KING (Std. lIl.)

~kemer. Stadig vleg die son sy pad dcur die wolke, wat met goud gerand is, om die laaste skof van die dag af te lĂŞ voordat hy dio aarde verlaat in sy dl'ome. Die skemer kom vorgesel met daardie geheimsinnige som berhoid wat die diere en insekte laat weet dat hul nOli slaapplekke moet sook. Daar waar dio lug dio hobbelrige bergtop ombels lyk die rand soos 'n vllurstreop. Die bome staan uit soos donker beelde teen dio kemergloed wat Oor die westelike gesigseinder sypel. Alles is nou stil en 'n men. boor net die geritsel van die dennanaalde en die gekroun van die dennebome as hut van kant tot kant waai. Die bome lyk soos koperpilal'e teen die skemerlug. Die berge wat die vlakte omsingel is voorwcrpe van teenstel)illg. Die berge op die oostelike horison geniet nog die laa .te sonstraJe en is gekleurd in die pragtigste kieme, terwyl dio op die wostelike horison bedek is dour onheilspellende skadns wat ook die vlakte omh uI. Maar terwylons die onbetwi::;te natullrpt'2.g bewonder val dit ons by dat dit donker word. Die son het al gesak en daarmee verdwyn ook die il1.sekgemurmel en a,ndor geluide wat ons hoor a dit nog lig i. Die lug i. deurtrek met die genre van wild(, blomme en die muf ruik van verotte plantegroei. Dit is nou donker, en die bome vorm onaardse geda.anLes wat 'n men' Iaat bang voel. Dit is nie te lank nie of dio maan en sterre werp bul vriendelike stralo op moeder aarde. J. MAREE 17

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'lCbe '\J IUage. There's a village by tbc Seaside, And it calJs-it calls to me; .For that village by the seaside In my mind will always be. Wben the fishing boats are starting At the dawn of early day, When the seabirds hunt for morsels And the fisher maidens play, In that village by the seaside Is wbere I long to be, For that village calls so softly, Calling in my heart to me. When the fishing boats turn homeward, And the noontide bell is rung, When tbe waves lap on the sbingle And the noontide psalm is sung, That's wben I hear the village Calling softly unto me, And I long to bo afishing In its wide and placid ea. When the fiery gem is sinking, And the dusk rides in the sky, When the world is all for sleeping And the raucous sea birds cry, Then the \Tillage lights are winking, And the moon is ghostly white, And I long to be within it Through the. oft and peaceful night. D. LYTTON (7a)

'lCbe Jjuck JLeg. My Dad went for a holiday And tbere he shot a buck, I wish he'd brought it down alive, I'd keep the leg for luck. And then when I do ill in class The leg would cheer me on, And then my fa,ther'd say to me, t< You ve done good work my son." EDGAR HUTCHINGS (STD. IV.) 18

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~unsbine. Sunshine, sunsbine everywhere On the ground and in tbe air, On the tall, majestic steeple, On the batless headed people, On the garden of the flowers On the ma.ny coloured bowers, On the sbeep's beautiful fleece, On the faintly hissing geese On the scL1Oolboysrunning along, Chanting and singing a merry song, On the Monstrous, grey, old Mountains On tbe laughing, joyful fountains, On the pigeons in the coop, On the rascal chasing the boop, On tbe kittens in the basket, On the quaint, old, wooden casket.

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(fbening. Tbe sun was setting in the west, All the birds had gone to rest, A dark red glow all o'or tbe sky, And over head the seagulls cry. All around tbe darkness crept, Till at la t the creatures slept, Not a sound from a single bird, Only the hoot of an owl was h~ard.

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~be 1Laurentic. Across the great Alantic Large steamers come and go, But the fato of tho" Laul'entic " Is one that's filled with woe. It wa.s a bright Spring morning When the good ship et sail; The sirens they were booting As outwards steamed the mail. Now in the huge Atlantic A cyclone there did brew, And there she steamed, Laurentic Amidst the sea-gulls' mew. <C

And the fate of the" Laurentic She sank adown to rest In the sands of the Atlantic, Her people with the blest. J.

VAN DER

POST (6)

~be ~arben. It was an oldtime garden Where roses stood in rows And Marigold' grew wiJdly vVhere the moss-grown pool o'erAows An oldtimc archway Aow'ring With Morning, Noon and Night, While Daisies round and Buttercups One sees, and Butterflies in sight. An oldtime bench I sat on. With Ivy sprawling o'er, While birds sat singing gently And green was j;he grassy floor. And while the birds were singing 1 heard a voice above them all ; And what do you think it was then? vVhy, the old" come to dinner" call. C. JUBBER

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The season just concluded has been very suceessful ; it has also been one of expan 'ion, nine teams being entered instead of the usual six. A high standard of play ha been maintained throughout, and the keenness of tho players, e pccially the vcry young one', ha' contributed greatly to making the sea, on the success it has been. Contrary to usual custom, detailed results of all matches are being given ~ the reason for this departure from precedent is that in this way Old Boys on Aeti \Te cr\7ice may now have the opportunity of reading aU the result. The School Team has. with the exception of one unaccountable lapse at Paarl early in the season, played :fine l"tugby. Aftcr a somewhat "baky tart, the team settlen down, and ultimately exhibited form, especially in the last four matches, which madc it equal to the best teams in the competition. lts best performance was thc 17-3 defeat of Jan van Rie beeck, a Schools' Day finalist. Altogether it bas played an opon, imaO'inativo game, and has come through with the best rccord of any Wynbcrg Under Nineteon Te!!.01 Tbe econd Team, although considerably outweighted in most of its matches, has been responsible for some good performances. As usual, its ranks had rcgul::trly to be depleted by filling vacancies from time to time in the fir t team, but notwithstanding these difficulties, this ban(l of happy campaigners thoroughly enjoyod their season An Under 16 B team was er.tereu for tho first time and thouO'h not ~~strong combination, the players leal'lwd much which will stand them in good stead in the future The foul' Under Fifteen teams have played well, the Under 15 B po~ essing the best; record. ThE''' A" team nevor quito seemed to settle down, and thongh good never reachcd its true form until tb" concluding match of the season, when it succeeded in beating ,.A.C. . "A" by 2(\ point.s t.o 9, aftcl' having beon 9 points down at the intervf11. It was a famous v[('tory! In the lower teams, there are many players who will distingni h thomsol ves next year. Two Under ]3 teams were entered im;tpad of 011('. At the beginning, both teal11'l were ver,v ra.w. bilt gradually they improved until in the end they wcre holdin!! their own with all COllWl'B_ Lack of weight proved a great handicap, but, as at least ixteel1_

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The coaches, Messrs. Mostcrt, Martin, Simpson, Van Zyl and lI'ricdlander are to be congratulatód on their very able work, which is appreciated greatly by Itll players. In this respect, a special word of appreciation for the services of Fran1<. FrietlJander is not out of place. An Old Boy of tbc School, he bas found time during a busy medical course to assist with the Under 13 coaching, a gesture appreciated both for its spirit and usefulness. The Springboks and Villager (the Under 12's, lI's and 9's) are as keen as over. These little fellows, wbile having a good romp and healthy exercise, learn the rudiments of the game. Watson and Brodie bave rendered great assistance in helping with the Under 9 practices. The folbwing Rugby awards have been made for 1941 :_ Rttgby Blues :-W. Watsoll, H. Oosthuizen, R. Bell, J. Maree, D. Bell, A. Anziska, J ..Ruch. Rugby Colours: O. l~os 'Iind, A. Milliner, KSolomon, E. Adams, W. Oosthuizen, L. Chait, L. Bailey, N. Moseley, W. Kasner, A. Tomlinson.

Under 19a S.A.C.S. Se!t Point Bishops Sea Point Paarl Paarl Com. Rondebosch H.H.H.S. Sea Point D.C. Jan v Riebeeck S.A.C.S

Under 19b

8 9 S.A.C S. (c) 19.0 D.C. (c) 6.22 Voortre kker 4· 0 Paarl (c) 0.40 Paarl Com. 5 3 Stelleu bo 'ch 6.11 C.B.C. 8· 6 J. v Riebeeck 8· 6 6.11 17.3 22.3

Under [5a UI/dey 15b D.C. 3· 9 S.A.C.S. Paarl 6.12 Voortrekker A Gym 22· 3 Observatory Rondebosch 0.18 Gym Sea Point 3· 0 Rondebosch D D.C. 0.10 S.A.C.S. Jan IT R;icbecck 3.6 S.A.C.S. 2D· 9 22

Under 16a 25· 0 13·31 7· 8 14· 8 0·14 3· 6 0·14 0·15

S.A.C.S. B O· 7 Parow 0·60 Rondebosch 6. 0 Mari,;t 0·15 Rondebosch B 0·39 M.arist 0·14 D.C. 0·31

Under l5c 9· 5 S.A.C.S. 9 3 3- 5 Rondebosch E 0-15 6· 0 D.C. (d) 10·17 7- 3 Observatory 3· 8 3· 9 Rondebosch D 0-15 9- 3 Rondebosch] 5- 3 Observatory 8· 3 Rondebosch 0·10 S.A .C.S. 44· 0

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Wynberg Old Boys proyed too .'trong for the School team in the annual Past v Present Rugby match, play cd on the School Grounds on Juno 7tb, winning by 8 points (a goa,J and a penalty. goal) to O. Both teams played attractive Rugby. The Old Boys owed their victory to solid forward play, and the ability to profit by chance. that came their way. The School tbree·quarter line tack led well, but were rather shaky on attack. Tbe half·time score wa.' 3-0, Lewis putting over a penalty goal. In the Second In.lf l~iley scored a try from il good threo· quarter movement, and Lewis convorted. Langley, the Old Boy.' scrum.half, gave good support to Lewis, who played a fine game at fIy.half. l~jlo'y was also in good form, while FriedJander wa.' a safe full·ba,ck. Moseley, John.'on and Mathew were prominent in the pack, where Albertyn hoolwd very well. For tbe school, Rosslind was olltstanding at full· back, and 00 thuizen (scrum.half), Bell and Milliner were the pick of the back di vision. \oV atsotl tbc Captain, Ruch and Maree were the best of the pack. After tbc game the teams were entertained Mr. & Mrs. W. A. CJogg. Tbe teams werA:-

to refreshments by

Fl'iocllander, R. Me Orcgor, Harris, Ryan, Riley, Lowis, Langley, DanieIs, C. Albertyn, Wolf olm, W. Moseley, Johnson, Bla.ck, Mathew, Price (Captain) . .'-;clt"ol-Rosslind, Milliner, R. Bell, Tomlinsol1, Adams (ViceCaptain), W. Oosth uizen, H. Oosthuizen, Ruch, D. Bell, Tasker, Martin, Cbait, Moseley, W~ttson, (Captain), Maroo. Old BO:l's-F.

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cttro~~=cttountrp, 1941. The races were run over the traditional course in fine spring weather, a diff South Easter acting as a deterrent to fast time,!. Norman MoseJey's record run of 35 mi n~. 40 secs., beating the previous record of 36 mins. 6 4 5 secs., establisbed last year by R. Mac Gregor by nearly half a minute, stands out as an exceptional achievement in the circumstances. Granville West put up an excellent perform:mce in the Junior Race, and, although bis time was not a record, he was nearly 'foul' minutes ahead of the next arrival. Two new Cro s-Playgrounds were inliltituted tbis year-one for the Under 9's, and the other for the exclusive pos 'ession of the Subs. All races were very well supported. The results were as follows;JUHior Cross-Country. Senior- Cross- Country. 1. 2. 3.

Moseley (D.W.) Bailey (V.R.) Pask (R)

1 2.

West (D.W.) Sleigh (W.) Heath (D.W.) Till/(': 39 min 54J/5 sec. (Record; D. Riley37 min. 29 sec.)

35 mins. 40 sec. (Previous record-36 min. 64/5 sec.) Cross-Playgrounds. Time:

Under 11. I. Richardson (R.) 2. La,tegan (D.W.) 3. {Vcrsvelrl (W) } Riley (V.R.)

Under 13. 1. 2. 3.

Adams (W.) Tylcoat (R.) Nisbet (V.R)

UI/der 9. Hoets (V.R.)

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The SI/bs路 Doering (R.) Levy (W.) {Hansen (W.) } Calder (W.) are as follows ;Under 13. 974 1. Wellington 123 81 841 2. Rhodes 764 3. Van Riebeeck 66 30 505 4. De Waal

3. Choveaux (O.W.) The points gained by the various houses II~l1iors. Seniors. 1. Wellington ;- 23-1 l. De Waal 125 2. Wellington 2. I Rhodes 125 3. Rhodes 1VanRieb. III -1. V Riebeeck 4. De Waal Under 9. Undar Jl. 133 ! 6 l. De W~Lal J. De Waal 181 2. Wellington JI8 2. Wellington 93 171 3. Rhodes 3. Rhodes 4. Van Ri;)bceck ]2' 4. VanRiebeeck 91 2-!

T h.e "1tbs. 51 J. Wellington 30 'L. Rhodes 3. VanH,iebeeck 27 12 4. De Waal H.E,T,

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QCricktt. This year we entered five team' in the Scbool League Competitions and we enjoyed a very good season. The first eleven had a successful season under the Captaincy of S, Lewis, a 1939 Nuffield player. Tbe 2nd and 3rd teams were Captained by P. Hollowayand M. Broclie. Thc under 14 A was the most successful team, only losing of its matches. Credit for our good record goes to Mr. Wahl, Mr. Martin and Mr. Arguile; but this year we miss the service of Mr. Haupt, who is now principal of the Aliwal Road Sbool. As we now have an ample water supply, we hope next season to have a turf cricket ready. 'l'hi~ season we have been able to play on the A pitch, which was undergoing repairs last season .. FIRST

TEAM MATCHES-1940-1941. vs. St. Gcorge's: drawn. Wynbcrg, 160 (Fine 63, Watson 34, D. Bell 24.) St. George's, 90 for 7 (Kriel 5 for 21.) v . Mal'ist; won by 15 runs. Wyn berg, 100 (Watson 38, Adams 25.) Marist, 85 (Fine 5 [or 19, Mc Gregor 2 for 12.) vs. H.RH.S. ; Wynberg, H.H.H.S., vs. D.C.; lost

won by 90 runs. 184 for 7 (Carter 72, Adams 33, Fine 33.) 94 (Kriel4 for 34, Pycroft 3 for 17.) by 8 wickets.

Wynberg 85 (narter 18, Lewi D.e., 90 for 2 wickets.

15, Pycroft 15.)

vs. Observatory; Observatory Wynberg

lost by 95 runs. 182 (Watson 3 for 59, lTine 2 for 27, Pycroft 2 for 26) 7 (Solomon 28, Watson 16, Pycroft 11).

vs R.B.H.S. ; lost by 44 runs. Wynberg 12誰 (Carter 29, W Adam R.B.H.S. 161 (Kriel 7 for 51).

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vs S.A C.S.; won by 22 runs. Wynbcrg 82 (Watson 2(j, Milliner 15) S.A.C.S. 60 (Watson 5 for 12, McGregor 4 for 31). vs Garri on; won by 82 runs Garrison 37 (Watson 3 for 12, McGregor 2 for 7} Wynberg 119 (Carter 49, Kriel 20).. 25

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vs. Marist ; won by 135 runs. Wynberg 252 (D. Bell 60. Carter 35, Milliner 49) :Ial'ist 115 (Watson 6 for 29). vs Sea Point; won by 89 runs, Wynberg 158 (Carter 24, Watson 47, Salomon 26) Sea Point 69, (L. Adams 4 for 11 Salomon 4 for 15) vs S.A.C .. ; \yon uy 43 runs Wynberg 120 (R. Bell 40, Salomon 19) S.A.C.S. 77 (Solomon -Âą for 33, L. Adams 3 for 18). \7S.

St. George's ; won by 160 runs. Wynberg 210 (R. Bell 58, Milliner 62, D. Bell 27.) St. George's, 50 (Salomon 7 for 20, L. Adams 3 for 27);

vs. Observatory; lost by 4 wickets. Wynberg 148 (R. Bell 59, D. BeU 21, Milliner 21.) Observatory, 153 for 6 wickets (Watson 2 for 30 ) Summary :-J>layeu JUNIOR

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The Victores LudorulU were A. Fine and S. Lewis (tied) ; the Junior Champion, D. R,iley; the Under 14, H. Joffe; and the Under 12, V. Outram. The House Champions were Wellington. In the 'Ve tern Province Cbampionshjps held at the Track, S. Upton won the Under 19 220 Hurdles, W. Moseley was second in the Under 17 Mile, L. Adams third in the 110 Hurdles and W. Hare third in the High Jump. A. Milliner was second in tbe Under 15 lIO and the 220, O. Rosslind second in tbe 75 yards Hurdles, and our Relay team (Milliner, Tomlinson, Rosslind, Joffe) first. Bluob were awarded to A. Fine, S. Lewis, D. Riley, W. Hare, J. GaHoon and R. Mc Gregor (Cross-Country): Colours to C. Searle and .IT. Ballinge!". 26

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(!Critique of tbe ~rbool 'lCeam.

W. Watson -A fine £lank forward, who excels in line-out work. He is a good captain, a scasoncd campaigner, tacklcs well, and leads his team confidently. O. Rosslind.-A very nippy full-back with a safe pair of hands; positional play good; tackles and kicks well. His one failing is that he often hangs on too long, and gets himself i.nto unnecessary difficlll ties. A. Millbner.-A fa t, hard, straight-running wing, who is It deadly tackler. If he had not suffererl a lapse of form during mid-season, he would have certainly bcen awarded a Blue.

L. Adams -A good wing, who due to bad health unable to strike form this season.

has been

R. Bell.-A gifted player, who was one of the most dêtngerolls centres in thc competition: posses es a bcautiful kick, a devastating natural break, but must conccntrate on increa ing his spccd, if he is to fulfil his undou bted promise. A. Tomlinson.-A improve with age.

c]cver, straight-nmning

centrc, who should

E. Solo1non.-A player with a great heart; a brilliant placekick, tackles well, is always on the ball, but must curb bis tendency always to break inside, thus losing contact with his wing. L. Fa·u.re.-A very good scrum-half of first team standard, who later acquitted himself very well on the wing. As captain of the second team for the major part of the ca on, he ha been a leader of exceptional ability and inspiration. W. Oosthuizen.-A fly-half, who get. his back-line away with exceptional moothne. s; \Tery fast off tbe mark, and po sesses a dangerous break. His handling is omewhat erratic, but his only real weakne's i ' a very shaky defence. H. Oosthl~izen.-A scrum-half

of exceptional ability, who bas all tbe attributes of a great player; he has a vcry swift and lengthy 'ervice, breaks anel. kicks well, anel vnl'ieH hifl game with great imagination: he Imlst, however, always pay special attention to his condition. Anzislla..-A big, robust forward, who gets thro.ugh a. surprising amount of work in the loose: good in the line out aml in the tight; must improvc his spced. A.

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D. Bell.-A very fino, all-round player: plaYii with imagination, and distributes wcll to hi. backs; a deadly tackler, and a.n excellont hooker. If he improves bi speed, a promising future lies ahead of him. W. /(asner.-A strong player, who at his best can be very useful, he possesses strength and 'peed, but his play has a tendency to be erratic.

Maree -An stamina: always on takes full advantage tries than any other

excellent eighth-man, possessing speed and the ball, whether in attack or defence, a.nd of every opportunity offered. Scored more forward.

L. Bailey.-A hard, plucky player, wbo has not bad the best of luck with injuries. Very keen and fit, he is always up with the game, a.nd is good botH. in attu,ck and defence.

J. Ru.ch -The only player, in my knowledge, who has gained a Blue in his fir t year of l~ugby. Exceptionally fit, h<:: plays with great dash, is a deadly tackler, and is always up on attack. L. Chait,-A sterling lock-forward, who gets through tons of hard work in a solid, unassuming way. He is very good in the loose, and has a bright future ahead of him. N. Moselev.-A greatly improved carried 011 bis famil" football tradition. equally at bome in attack anel defence.

player, who ha.s worthily He is a hard, fast player,

B. Ter Morshuizen.-A sturdy eigbth-man, who also has bad ill-luck as far as injuries are concerned. A hard tackler, who also acquits himsclf wcll in the loose and the line-out. H.E.T.

\!tue ~cbool ~port5. This year the Annual School Sports were held on the Newlands Cricket Grounds on .Friday, March 7t.h It was a pleasant, day, but the track was slightly heavy. This, however, did not prevent our athletes from putting up excellent performance. Wellington with lil points came first fot' the 8th year in succe ion. Rhodcs scored 76 points, De ViTaal 43 and Van Riebeek 40. L. Adams, the Senior Victor Ludomrn, came very near the 220 yardfl rccord held by George I1ddy since 1922 by running the 28

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distance in 24 seconds in his heat. R. Bell and A. Milliner created new records for the open high jump and the Under 16 long jump respectively. O. Rosslind, who was also in top forill, et up new figures for the 110 yarcl1' hurdles. S. Versveld and M Richardson were recoI'o breakers in the heats of tbc 75 yards Under 12 and Under 10 respectively. . At thc end of a very successful meeting, at which ft \Te records were broken, Mr. Duncan Ta,ylor, M. P.C. presented tbe trophic.

W.K. ENlOH, VlUTOR, LUDO RUM. L Adams (Van Riebeek) 18 points. Runners up (De Waal) and W. Kirsten (Wellington) Hi points each. DUNCAN Wellington

TAYLOR

111 points,

R. Bell

IJ:: CUP.

R,hodes 76, Dc Waal 43. Van Riebeck

40.

WOLLASTO W. Kirstein

(Open

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(Wellington). VICTOR

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A. Milliner (Wellinatan) 16 points

18 point.

BASKIN R. Chamberlain ARTHUR

(Under 16) O. Rosslind

CUP (Under

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(Rhode ..) 16 points. NEWMA

CUP (Under 14 relay)

Rhodes 56.5 se"oncLs. BASKIN

T. Stewart

CUP

(Under 12)

(W), T. Woodford

(R),

and

S. Vers\Teld

(W),

la tie). FRIEDLANDER M. Richard

CUP (Under 10;

on (Rhode. ). OPEN.

100 yards: L. Adams (V.R.), W. Oosthuizen (R) 3. time 10.8 seeonds

(W) 2, J Maree

(Adams broke the record in his heat 10.5 secs.) 220 yards: L. Adams (V.R) Maree (l~) 3, time not taken. 29

I, W.

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440 yards: W. Kirstein (W) 1; L. Adams Moseley (V.R) 3; time 56.8 seconds.

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880 yards: W. Kirsten (W) 1 ; N. Moseley (V.R.) 2; L. BailEY (V.R.) 3: time 2 mins 11.4 secondl;'. (V.R)

I Mile: W. Kirstein (W) 1 ; N. Moseley (V.R.) 2; W. Watson 3; time 5.14 seconds

120 yards Hurdles: L. Adams (V.R) A. Mathew (V.R) 3; time 17.0 seconds. seconds in his heat).

I; R Bell (D.W.) 2; (L. Adams did 16.6

Shot put: W. Kasner (R) 1; R. Bell (D.W.) (D.W.) 3. Distance 32ft. 6 inches.

Long Jump: R Bell (D.W.) 1 ; W. Oosthuizen Mathew (V R) 3. Distance 18ft. 3tinches.

N. Smook (W) 2;

High Jump: l~. Bell m.w.) I; B. Chait (W.) 2 ; W. Kirstein (W.) 3' Height 5ft. 5~ inch (Record). Relay 440: 50.2 second::;.

De Waal I;

Van Riebeek 2; Wellington

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100 yards: A. Milliner (W) I; B. Joffe (R) 2; H. Oost,huizen (W) 3; time 10.9 seconds (In his heat Milliner's time was 10.8 econds. 220 yards: A. Milliner (W) I, B Joffc (R) 2; O. Rosslind (W) 3: time 25 sAconds. (In his heat Milliner's time was 248 seconds) 440 yards: O. Ros lind (W) I; A Termor huizen (D.W.) 3; time 58 ~econds.

Millindr

(W)

880 yards: O. Rosslind (W) I; B. Termorshuizen C. Ueckerman (R) 3; t;me 2 mins. 16 seconds.

(D W.) 2;

110 yards Hurdle~; O. Rosl'lind (W) I; A Tomlinson time 15.5 seconds (Record)

(R) 2;

G. Marais (D.W.) 3;

Long Jump: A. Milliner (W) .1; H. Oosthuizen Solomon (R ) 3; di. tance 20ft It inch (Record). High Jump: C. Sleigh (W) I; (R) 3; beigh t 5 ft.

R Stewart

Relay (440 yarrls): Wellington time 1)0 econd (Record). 30

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(W) :!; 2;

B. Cros

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(W) 2;

H,. Chamberlain

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S. Kavalsky

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Long Jump: R. Cham berlain ( ) 1: E. Daniels H. Matthew (W) 2; distance 14 ft. 11 incho '. High Jump: J. Crowley (V R) 1: N. Wright (R) 3: height 4 ft. 3 inches. Rolay (440): ti rue 56.6 secs.

Rhodos

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UNDER

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Chamberlain 2;

Van

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(B,) 2:

Riebeeck

3':

]2.

75 yard': S. Versveld (W) 1 : I. Stewart (W) 2; T. Woodford (R) 3 : time 10 soos. (Versveld, however, broko the record in bis beat: Time 9.4 seos.) ]20 yards: T. Woodford (R) 1; I. Stowart (W) 2; S. Versveld (W) 3; time 16 sccs. (I. Stewart aneL T. doodford did their beats in 15.5 secs.-.l short of record.) Relay (440 yard): Wollington time 60.5 ecs. l~ecol'd. UN llEl~ 50 yards: M. Richardson t'T.l-{'.) 3: time 8 ecs.

1: De Waal 2;

(R) I ; JC Hinborg (R) 2; C Bloch I;

Relay (220 yard): time 33 sccs.

De Waal 2;

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boys travclled

A suggestion made by ollr own school had been adopted Under 13 events included in the programme. 13 events

CHAMPIONSHIPS.

On Saturday, 22nd March, a tcam of twenty-two to Paarl to compete in the W.P. Championships.

In the Under

10.

75 yards: lU. Richard.'on (R) Chaveaux (D.W.) 3; time ll.li secs.

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in tbe

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~7Mds and third in the 120. r 'ur I~elay team (Woodford, Versveld and Outram) came tbird. In thfl Under 15, B. Joffe came second in the Relay team (Pycroft, Ryan, Slcicrh and Joffe) third.

no,

Stewart, and

our

In the Undflr 17, Ha.re was third in the High Jump, Riley sccond in the 440, .Milliner first (:.I. tie) in the Long Jump with 19 foot 6 ins., W. Kirstein fir't ill the mile, and our Relay team second. Congratulations to Kirstein on bi WP. record time of 4 min. 4 ~ seCR.in the fil ile-a magnificent performance-and to om Relay team (l~iley, Hare, Rosslind and Milliner) on their record tane of 47.-1 Hec'. in a heat. Thn two record were brought down from 4 mins. ,,(,7.4 ec'. and 47.6 seconds. Bp,l],

Athletic Blues wcre aWfI,rdrd to L Adams, W. Kirsten, R. A. Milliner and O. Ros 'Iind and N. Moseley (Oross-Country)

m:be ~cbool SQUADRON-LEADER

at WWar. G. C. O. KEY,

D Li'.C.

Early this year it was announced that Gordon Key had been awarded tbe J) F.C. for distinguished services in the R.A.F. (Jordon Key spent all his school days at ollr school. He was an exceptional boy a t ~chool, being awarded a bursary on the results of the Junior Certificate exa,mination in 1928 and Matriculating in the l<'il'st Cla.ss in 1930. Able and mature, be bad hi own nic:be in our life, a little withdrawn from the busy current of our daily affairs. In 1927, in two performances on the same evening, he revealed ta,lent in a,cting-illtelligence, a good voice and a fine presence-unsurpassed by anything wc have seen on the stage since then. UIlfortunately, he had no further opportunity of Clisplaying his histrionic gift, at our school. He assisted in the production of the Magazine in 1929 allel for several years contributed skilfully-written yerse, parodies of classical poem which, Ilsually, boys of his age have not relt(1. In the year of his lVTa,j:rieulation ho won the Best :Speakcrs' Prize at the Debatillg Socicty. Graduating M.A. in .Histol'y at Rhodrs University Collcge, where lw became a leading number of the Dramatic Society, he 32

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joined the Royal Ail' :Force long befoI'O war beoke Ollt, somewhat to the surprise of his friends, who predicted a life of distinction for him in academic circles. The distinction he ba been awardcd comes as no surpri 'e to any who knew hi strength of character and the depth of his personalit,Y. CI~DRIC OLIFF

KEY.

On tho return of an R.A.F. Squadron from an engagllment over Egypt, I t. Cedric Key was reported mis. ing. \lVe have heard nothing furtber and do not know how tu interpret the annOllnCCment. Cedric Key matriculated in L926 after a life at our school in which he took part in all OLlr activities. He bad many of the qualitie~ of leadership and both in the boarding-house and in the school was a vigorous per.'onality. Ris performallces at forward in an Under 15 team in IB24 were dashing and spirited and even reckle s. His play conLributed to tbe success of tho tcam, and tbe school teams of his last two years lost a fine player when a temporary wealme, s kept him out of the game. He g ual ified at Rbades U ni\Tt'r.;ity CollefTe anel, aftel' practising in South West Africa for, ome y(,aI'S, was an attorney at SomarStt "Vest whcn he enlisted in the R.A.F. He manied last ,Veal'. On his occasiollal vi 'its to the school we l'aw in maturity vigour and alertnes of [Jersonality wc knew fifteen years ago.

n has

Lhe

'ince been learned tbat Geelrie Key is a prisoner of war

ÂŽlb JSops on ~ctibe ~erbtce. Our list of the names of our Old Boys on Acti \Oe is by no means complete Our record of the regimental numbers anel the IlI1its of those we ha\7e i.. also deficient. We have decided, therefore, not to publish the numbers and addre se which we have, since we houid, in se doing, mis!ead any who, wi hing to write to their friends, might assllme that tbc addresse were sllfficienL. Relatives and friellds of OLlrOld Boys are asked to forward full details to Mr. Clegg. C. C. Askew, D. Anziska, J. D Baker, A W Bate., H. J. Bate~.

6th Mounted Company, Piet Retief (disbanded) 1st Battalion, Wits Rifles. 3rd .Field Artillery, S A E.C. Q , eI'vices Corp' 2nd A/A Brigade, Artillery Company 33

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:\. Brande. 31'd Brigade of t:lignals \i~. Il. BUl'hanan, 3ru Brigade of Signal Lt. G. I{. Ball, 6th Mounted Company (di banded) H. Y. Bal'fil,ld, '~o. 11 Bombing Squadron, S.A.A F. 2nd Lt A. V Bett>;, Armaments Officer, S.A.A.F. B. J. DanieIs, SA M.U Training Centre W. E. Dix, 16th ll'ield Company, S.A E.O. C. Deluridge, Rogiment V, Concentration Oamp G. H.. Dowtll\vai.te, Genen.l Hospitol, S A.l\I.O.T.D. f{ f)aiHh, Uanspan, Andalusia, C.p. I{. W. 1'~astlllan. ()th Battery AA. '. Eastman ,2nd Heavy Brigade, Ooast Artillery Lt. T. S. Ed.dy, Grenadier Guards '1'. E. FitzgNald, JsL Field Btl,ttery, O.F.A. H. Felbpl't, Provost Oorps, Wynberg A. Fin!', H.::U.l-\. Nel,;on I. W. Friedlallder, Q Services :?ncl Lt. V. L. Granger, 3rd Oompany, S.A.E.O E Uranger. 6th Mounted Oommand (disbanded) D. R Urallgor, Q Seryices 2nd Lt B. J. :\1. GOOdSOIl, S A A.F. g. H. Gibbs, 1st DiviSion Supply Oompany ,J. B. Graham, Oape Town Highlanders A . .13 Graham, Oape Town Highlanders .\l. Gclfaml, (~ f:)ervioei:! D. ({alloway. {;th Armoured Regiment, S. .T.C. :\[ Harris, l~t InfanLry Brigade ,J IIm路ris. R.A. \Iodieal Corp. H. X. Hoskins, S A. Engineering Oorps A. HNshhaulIl, Seaward Dofenee Force. \\'. C. Haylett, S.A. M()dical Corps L. G. lIaylptt, 31'(1~'i!'ld Oompany, Engineer A. Hllman, IsL Division, 'upply Oompa.ny :!nri Li('ut. H. Houston, 2 3 Battalion, K.A.R. Il:. S. Hanu00ck, Q Sorvices M. H. Eiopkins. No. 3. A.O.O, S.A.T.O. ,Yo .Tanllings, Q Servi(,E'HTraining Rnb. Lt. W .l R .. Jl1ckson 211(1 Lt. IC Jacobs, 1\1: A F H n ,Judcl, Oapp Town Highlanders .J N .Jordan, Works lhttalion, SA EO Nqllfldl路()n~Lea.rlcl' G O.O. Key, D JP 0., Ho A.JT. Lt. (' A O. Kcy, I~ A F. J. ,J Laas. Q Services R Lrwill. 2nd A A. Brigado Lt C. Lt路gg. Terhlllo,Ll Sel" ice:; Training

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R A. Lanning, 2nd A.A. Brigadtt Lt J. F. Lincey, E. A. Survey Company 2nd Lt. E. Lincey, 6th Heavy Battery, Artillery M. Marcus, Seaward Defence Force R. E. Moseley, Ist A. A. Brigade C S Metelel'kamp, Cape Town Highlanders 2nd Lt. J. R. MeLaren, SA. Engineering Corps 2nd Lt C. C Moodie, 1st Field Survey Co. Lt. S. Matheson, Q Services Training E G Mackintosh, S A. Artillery F. H. P. Moncrieff, Argylle and Sutherland Highlanders K. A. MeMaster, Mobile Map Printing Company R Manly, 6th Mounted Comm~nd (disbanded) A. W. Miller, Cape Town Highlanders F. Mc Intyre, Air School, R.S.A A.F. M. Miller, S.A. Medical Corps A. G. Plane, 6th Mounted Brigade (disbanded) R. C Bowley, Cape Fiela Artillery J. S S. Parsons, C. Coy., D.EO.V.R. H. R. PolIoek, Aircra.ft Carrier, H 1\1 S. Furious 2nd Lt. R. C. B. Riches, 1st Infantry Brigade, D E.O R H. L. Roberts, 1st A A.. Brigade, Artillery O. R. Steveni, S.A Engineering Corps H B Steveni, Ist A A Brigade, ArtilJery K. L Sawyers, Cape Town Highlanders Sub. Lt. A. W. Solomon, Seaward Defence Force S. Steyn, S A Engineering Corps Jack Silbowitz, D. Coy, D.E.O R. Julius Silbowitz, D Coy, D.E O.R. M Silbowitz, 1st CF A. P. A Skeeles Stb Battery, 2nd A A Brigade W. Spencer-Scan. S.A. Engineers Training Coy T. F. Somerville, Cape Town Highlanders J. Smith, S.A. Artillery 2nd Lt. R. A. S Upton, 1st A.A Brigade S. Upton. Air School, S.A A F C. W. Waylett, CF A â&#x20AC;˘ 6th Brigade A. H. Waylett, S A. Signal ervices G. vVooley, Seaward Defence Force D. P. Watson, Q Services 2nd Lt. V. Williams, S.A. Air Force J. Wonfor, 1st S.A. Irish N. R. Wonfor, D E.O.R E. Wise, 1st A.A. Battery, S A. Artillery Lt. L. F. Wood "H.M.S. Repulse"

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. C Savago, 5th Battery, 2nd A A Brigade , C Sims. S.S Wanderer D. Taylor, "Thelma" Gordons' Bay J H Tbwaits, R.A,F R D Thwaits," H.M S. Hermes " G. F. Tindale, 2nd A.A. Brigade D F. van Niekerk, Q Services Lt F. T. Vlok, Ist A.A Brigade

Cfxamination l\e~ult~. SENIOR

CERTIFICATE.

H. Albertyn, J. Galloon, R. Katz, G. Millnel', S. Moskowitz, R. ussbaum, H. Preiss. Fi,'sf

CIa,s

W. Laufel',

Secolld Class D. Balne, D. Blaokball, O. Blumberg, J. Boonzaaier, V. Bl'emridge, J. Burnard, N. Constantine, J. Friedman, W. Hare, 0 Hart, D. He !!'On,J. 'Jardine, J. Katz, R. Kriel, A. Lewis, R Mc Gregor, C. Mills, D. Riley, B. Rosenbaum, C. Soade, C. Voigt, B. Weilers, S. vVeiner, A. Williams-Asbman, I. \iVolman.

JUNIOR

CERTH'ICAT~.

First Class: L. Chait, L. Faure, N. Hamilton, Peires, M. Resnekov, I. Schuite\70erder, D. Tnrnor.

B. Kirby, A.

W. Adams, H. Barnard, I. de Wet, L. Eaton, E. Finoham, H. Gibbs, J. Gluok,D. Hamilton, A. Hansen, G. Hart, A Heynes, S. Hill, E. Howes, W. Jackson, L. Jones, W. Kirstein, A. Mao DonlLld, F. Marais, L. :Marolls, J Masterton-Smith, H. Oosthuizen, TL Plumridgo, I~. Pyoroft, M. Rosen, H. Sage, N. , mook, E. Strelensky, A Tomlin. on, 1. Townsencl, F. van Zyl, E. }'Veils, J. Wingerin, R \;V誰ttenbel'g, R,. Woodgate. Secolld

Class:

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