Wynberg Boys' Schools Magazine 1947

The

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DECEMBER

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Editorial

Debating Society

The Headmaster - Mr. \Yl. A. Clegg Mrs. L. Clegg School No,es Junior School NOtes, 1947 Staff and Official Views Applied Quotadons Reincarnation The Vengeance .. Forced down

Studems' 4

5 6 7

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Il Il

of Thoth in a Jungle"

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Christian

Association

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Fricdlandcr House Shield School C.1det Der. No. 36

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Crickee

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The i."fusic.'l_l and Dramatic

Society

Visit of C.T. Orchestra Scripture

21 22 22

Evening

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Rugby, '947 Old Boy's Match A Critique of the School Team ...

School Sports, '947

The Origon of Rugby

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The Cross

Encounter Citizenship

20 20

Old Boys' Corner

36 37 38

The Pho,ograph Album In a Haunted

House

On the Telephone

at Night

with a Bear Course, 1947

by an Airman

Examination

Coumry.

Results,

1947 1946

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30 31 33

~bitoriaL Our schools to-day are perhaps the last strongholds in modern society of true learning, by which is meant the imparting of knowledge without specifically training students for a particular career when school days are over. Time was when the Universities heia claim to the title, but learning for its own sake has been completely discredited in a commercialised world. Students with very clear pecuniary aims have forsaken the Faculties of Arts or Pure Science to study Medicine and Engineering, for example, as more lucrative in prospect. In effect the universities have become technical colleges

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providing a specialised trammg in the various professions. those who would like our schools to follow suit and train people in some trade or profession during the all-important years of their·lives.

Should such arguments prevail it will sad day.

Teachers arê keeping the lamp darkness of materialism, and, like Ages, they struggle for, survival Economic pressure is thinning their seem, is all they may hope to be centred society.

There are our young formative truly be a

of learning alight in a smothering their prototypes in Europe's DarK against uncompromising forces. ranks; a bare subsistence, it would allowed at the hands of a money-

Enumerated in the pages following are the extra-curriculum activities inseparably bound up with tbe subjects taught in school hours and togetber with tbem comprising a pupil's schooling.

The work of a school, strictly non-commercial in aim when once tbe tbree R's have been taught, serves to counterbalance tbe weight of materialism pressing down on man from his tender years.

These subject:. and. activities of a s<.'hool may be likened to windows letting in light to the mind, revealing a variety of views as they open in different directions.

It ii during the formative years that they are best set In the house of the mind, for adult walls are singularly resistible to the process of knocking in windows.

Many a man will regretfully admit that· such things as music, painting or poetry remain sources of joy beyond his comprehension, as windows were not acquired in youth to gaze at the vistas beyond them. ..., «What is tbe use of teaching Latin in schools?" is commonly asked.

Yet from the Latin window there is a particularly unbroken view stretching away through the centuries, embracing the beginnings of our race customs, institutions and a major part of the English language.

We see matters in better perspective after surveying such sights.

With the acquisition of windows one inevitably develops " sensibility "-a word almost lost to our vocabulary-connoting an ability to see beauty in Nature, to enjoy good music, to discriminate between good and bad expréssion in aft, language and manners.

It is man's sensibility that is being killed by the modern world.

The dreadful films and" pot-boilers" from the press, in meeting a demand, indicate depravity.

A senior student at school is presented with real literature in his setworks, wherein he may sense the charm, grace or feeling of exaltation to be found in such writing.

Should he catch a glimmer of gold bidden beyond in the innermost recesses of the treasure house, the objective has been attained, for then the student has gained, at least in part, sensibility, the mark of educated man.

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MR. W. A. CLEGG.

MRS.

W. A. CLEGG.

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W. ~. ([legg.

Since 1919, when Mr. William Clegg was appointed headmaster, his name and that of the Wynberg Boys' High School have been synonymous.

When December, 1947, comes and Mr. Clegg retires from his duties, it will take us some time to get used to the dissociation.

Mr. Clegg came to this country as a young man, old enough to have been deeply moulded by the most intimate influences of England, yet young enough to assimilate the culture of his new country.

This was atteoded by a keen interest in mathematics and the mathematical sciences, the attitude of mind which these studies demand, and the logic that underlies their methods; and also by a deep understanding of the foundation principles, and 路the characteristic methods of education as such.

Above all, however, Mr. Clegg is an educationist, who knows the difficulties of young people, and a headmaster having in full measure those blessed gifts of tact and administrative ability, strict criticism and just censure.

Mr. Clegg showed himself possessed of many divergent showed many-sided intercourse with ideas and an intellectual that comes from an appreciation of unrealised possibilities. anyone who needs these more than a schoolmaster?

interests, modesty Is there

Under Mr. Clegg's guidance this school advanced from humble proportions.

Its present premier position, as the culmination of a life's work, merits the gratitude and respect of everybody in any way associated with this institution.

We congratulate Mr. Clegg. on the able and energetic way in which he dealt with many important questions and problems, for we must not forget that the popular view of education is still very largely only this: its business is to see that the boy knows wbat is in the text-book.

In private Mr. Clegg bas been generous to pupils in need, and .in any other difficulty a boy has always been encouraged with sincere words and wise guidance.

Indeed, to many hundreds of boys who bave been in Mr. Clegg's classes we may apply the words of John Milton: "Their hearts have become more capacious and their thoughts more erected to the search and expectation of greatest and exactest things."

We hope that Mr. Clegg will enjoy his life as a retired gentleman for many years and retain that remarkable health which has seldom made him miss a day in class. May be often return to the scene of his triumphs and <."Ontemplate the fruits of his labouc, which the passing years will never wear away.

F. G. T. 3

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It is never easy, or pleasant, to contemplate the termination of a long-standing association with one whom we have learnt to regard with esteem and affection, and it is with very real regret that we have to say farewell to Mrs. Clegg, who will be leaving us at the end of the year.

Mrs. Clegg has become as much of an institution at Wynberg as the boarding-house over which she has presided with such grace and efficiency for so many years. Only those more intimately connected with Mrs. Clegg and her work for the School generally and the boarding department in particular can have any idea of the extent to which she has spent herself in the service of the School, of the ceaseless and untiring labour which she has devoted to the welfare of those in her care, or of the unsparing and unstinted manner in which she has given of her time, talents, and strength to the many and varied activities of the School. It is a never-ceasing cause of wonder to all who know her how she has managed to do all she has done, very often under trying and discouraging circumstances, and throughout it al! to maintain that cheerfulness and good humour which cannot help but infect all who come into contact with her. As she enters upon her well-earned retirement, she will take with her the good wishes and affectionate regards not only of the present generation of Wynberg boys but those also of countless old boys, many of them no longer boys but the responsible heads of families of their own, and therefore better ab:e to evaluate and appreciate the motherly care received at her hands and the homely interest she always showed in their affairs.

Mrs. Clegg will be leaving behind the ceaseless round of duties with which her day has been crowded from dawn to dusk, but she will not be lenely, for, like Mr. Chips, she will be able to conjure HP "hundreds and hundreds" of familiar faces, members of the great family which has grown up, during the most vital and impressionablo years of life, under her nurture and guidance. It is difficult to visualise the boarding-house without Mrs. Clegg, and it will not be until she is no longer with us that we shall fully realise all that she has meant to the life of the School. The annual Matriculation Dance, for instance, will not be the same without her, and it is good to know that she is making her future home within sufficiently easy reach of the School she has served so well as to permit us the hope of seeing her with us on many such an oC'casion i.n future.

We say good-bye to Mrs. Clegg with real regret, but with deep 4

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thankfulness for all she has meant to the School during her long association with it. It is our earnest hope that she may be spared to enjoy many happy and carefree years amidst the peace and beauty of the Vale of Constantia.

H. A.

~cbool jlotes.

The year under review commenced with a further increase in the enrolment and consequent congestion, and is ending with an invasion of painters, which does not augur well for our building schemes.

Indeed, the new School buildings have bet<n held up so long that they have ceased to be a matter of interest.

There is only one staff change: our P.T. master, Mr. J. F. Oosthuizen, resigned in April and left for London to study radiotherapy.

We owe much to Mr. Oosthuizen for his keen interest in School acti\':~i::s and thank him for all that be has done.

His place has been taken by Mr. A. J. Morris, who has already proved himself a worthy successor.

Regarding the Staff, we also record that in December Mr. H. J. Smuts, B.A., had the degree B.Com. conferred on him by the University of Cape Town.

The Prefects for J 947 are: Head Prefects, K. Brown and P. Prynn, and then: T. Frewin, L. Hawtrey, D. Greeff, C. Holton, R. Jones, O. Ryan, F. Simons, G. Simpson.

In these notes we also thank Mrs. Orkin for four scholarships, each of the annual value of ÂŁ15, to be awarded to pupils in Std.S on the year's work.

These scholarships are in memory of her son, Edward Wise, an Old Boy of the Scbool, wbo did not return from active service.

The Royal Visit in February is well remembered.

Our cadets lined certain streets on the arrival of the King and Queen, and again when they opened Parliament.

In addition, the whole Scbool flanked the Main Road when the royal procession passed on its way to Simonstown.

In the third term we had a pletbora of diversions: a lecture on the dangers of the roads by the Traffic Control Department, Rugby Schools' Day, a talk on Vocational Guidance by the Labour Depart. ment, a concert by the M unicipal Orchestra, a panel inspection, and a visit from some unknown gentlemen who burgled the Headmaster's

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In tbe realm of sport we have had many successes.

K. Brown was selected to represent Western Province in the Nuffield Week Tournament.

He balted consistently well and just missed being selected for the S. African eleven.

His highest score was 75 (not out) against O.F.S. On Rugby Schools' Day the U I 5 won its competition, whilst the U 19 went very close in losing to the eventual winners, R.B.H.S. on adjudication.

In athletics the following merit special mention: At the W. Province Junior Athletic Championships Wynberg won the U15 relay and N. Riley the UI7 220yds. hurdles.

In the absence of adequate training facilities these were very good efforts.

Riley was subsequently selected to represent W. Province in the S.A. Junior Championships at Pietermaritzburg, and justified this decision by winning the 120yds. hurdles and 220 yds. hurdles U17.

At the Scottish Sports Gathering on the Track on Arbor Day, J. Kets was first in the U 19 high jump; C. Harris first in the U 19 long jump; N. Riley first in the UI9 220yds. hurdles; and P. Prynn second in the U 19 shot putt.

This year the" Seniors Society" was formed, having as its object an enlargement of the cultural horizon of Std.x pupils, to be effected by visits to the Little Theatre, the Eisteddf-::dd, the Orchestra, etc.

The School Dance was again a great enjoyment to all who attended, and, being the last of so many organised by Mrs .Clegg, will be particularly remembered.

Our examination results last year exce:::ded all expectations and were well received in official quarters.

May we look forward to the same success this year, and in that sense we urge all our candidates in the public examinations to work hard and write well.

F. G. T.

Junior ĂŞcbool j}ote~, 1947.

In recording the events of 1947, our tboughts go first and foremost to that event which is of decidedly sad moment to us all, namely, the coming retirement of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Cl egg.

Our Junior School was started by Mr. Cl egg in January, 1929.

Under his principalship the roll increased steadily from approximately 180 pupils until, in December, 1943, it was 330, so that the authorities considered it large enough to make a separate school of the Junior 6

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School under a separate principal.

Those o( us who worked under Mr. Clegg in the Junior School during its first fifteen years will remember that period as one of much pleasant and definite progress. Our immense gratitude and appreciation go to Mr. Clegg for his unceasing interest, assistance and sympathy, present at all times.

For one fact we were always particularly grateful, and that was the readiness with which Mr. Clegg instituted worthwhile innovations in our activities, innovations which came to stay.

To him we Banking, Native Eurythmics and as also new and

owe the introduction of Parents' Days, Union Loan Study, visits to Kirstenbosch, Percussion Band work, the School Orchestra, and dramatic entertainments, better methods of handling class subjects.

And no less interested a figure in our Junior School affairs was Mrs. Clegg.

If there was any occasion when her assistance was needed, it was

rendered in fullest measure. It was she who made our Parents' Day teas on the boarding-house lawn an attractive and pleasant relaxation from tbe otber routine events. And it was ber delicious confectionery which, supplied in over abundance, was later sold and so realised more towards funds. And it was to us that Mrs. Clegg turned over the house staff when refreshments at School functions helped to bring parents and friends together lO chat oper events.

And since the official division of High and Junior Schools in January, 1944, Mr. and Mrs:-Clegg have actively associated themselves in all we have done, so that a co-operation between the schools has materialised which has been more than gratifying.

Now that Mr. and Mrs. Clegg are to relinquish their heavy tasks, we wish them many, many years of happiness and health in their new home. And nothing would please us more than to welcome them at any and all future School func,tions.

ĂŞtaff

ani) <!&fficial ~iebl~.

In January this year there was but one change upon the Staff.

Jn place of Mrs. B. Cleaves we obtained the services of Miss D. Giaeser, who undertook the work of Standard 3.

The departure

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to those Juniors who were in his gym. classes, and they joined in the rousing farewell accorded to Mr. Oosthuizen at the end of the March term. Since then, Mr. Barnard has been in charge of the junior physical training.

In May our schoolwork underwent a fuU inspection by the acting circuit inspector, Dr. G. Joubert, who spent a week in our midst.

In May, too, we were at long last able to have a complete interior renovation of the Junior building. Painters and decorators were present for six weeks freshening rooms and corridors.

But we bave had to be yet another year under appallingly cramped conditions with our Junior roll reaching the 350 mark. At long last, however, we may state that upon our return from the forthcoming Xmas holidays, we shall see the builders at work adding fou'r classrooms, another lobby, a principal's office, staffroom and extra storeroom accommodation.

This will make an untold difference in our daily routine.

At the end of the second term our piano teacher, Miss P. Cadman, left us to proceed to England, and her successor, Miss D. Colborne, had but lately returned from London herself.

To the newly-created post of Special Grade been appointed Miss R. Frylinck.

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POSSESSIONS.

In September, 1946, we launched a special Accessories Fund.

Contributions from parents were sought, and by April, 1947, the amount raised was ÂŁ168, eventually to increase to ÂŁ173.

For this generosity we are deeply grateful to parents Old Boys' Union, to whom we offer sincerest thanks.

and the

Purchase No. I was a radio, to which was added a pick-up, transformer and loudspeaker to reproduce gramophone records in the Hall. Mr. Simpson has very kindly constructed a frame ana stand for this equipment.

Purchase No. 2 has been a Bell and Howell cinema projector, complete with screen and sound apparatus.

We hope to use it early this term.

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Purchases Nos. 3 and 4 are a rotary duplicator and a typewriter.

For all of these purchases we have been ab!e to obtain grants from the Education Department.

We are, however, still urgently in need of anotber piano.

EVENTS

AND ACHIEVEMENTS.

In May, a party of 120 from Stds. 4, 5 and 6 visited tbe Little Theatre to witness a performance of one-act plays.

In September, the Std. 6 class attended tbe Little Theatre matinee, when Shakespeare's "Mere-hant of Venice" was so enjoyably performed under Miss Rosalie van der Gucbt's direction.

The Cape Town Orchestra they visited us in August.

gave the usual Junior session when

In May we held our Annual Scripture Evening, and in September our Annual Entertainment, both detailed elsewhere.

Quarterly visits to Kirstenbosch have been made.

Parents' afternoon.

by pupils of Stds. 4, 5 and 6

Day will be held on Saturday,

Cross-country and playground forward to in the fourth term.

6th December,

in the

races are being eagerly looked

Union Loan Banking is flourishing, and Miss Frylinck meets with ever-increasing demands for stamps and certificates.

House Points for Class work, Sport, GymnastiC's, Music and Art continue to stimulate keen competition.

Wellington, which won tbe day at the Annual School Sports, is also in the general lead this year.

The National Feeding Scbeme continues smoothly under the able supervision of Misses Frylinck and Lacey.

Tbe School is greatly indebted to a parent, Mrs. H. Muldal (Miss Joyce Bradley), who, in order to help our funds, arranged for two performances of tbe Rotary Club's current production "Tons of Money" in our School Hall on June 13th and 15th. Our thanks to Mrs. H. Muldal as also to Mr. Eric Vadas, the produc-er, and to the company. As a result we banked ÂŁ50.

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The erstwhile custom of bolding this entertainment 9

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was reverted to this year-, and the Hall was filled to capacity on the final Friday and Saturday evenmgs at the third term when a varied programme was presented.

First their song occasion organised

came that ever-interesting item, the extremest Juniors, in scene, "The Toyman."

Jt was very colourful and on this the singing was exceptionally good.

Miss K. Lacey had the scene with Miss R. Frylinck at the piano.

The next item upon the stage itself was a bright play, " Blackbird Pie," based upon tbe nursery rhyme" Sing a Song of Sixpence."

The king demanded his lunch, but was annoyed to find roast beef upon the dish in place of blackbird pie. The seven cooks were then put to remedying this deficiency, and in due course provided a solution.

Philip Myers, as the king, deserves special mention.

Mr. Lorie produced the play and Mrs. Anstee was responsible for the outfits of the seven cooks and the several blackbirds-no mean task.

The final play, "Sir Peter the Porcupine," had a longer and more engrossing story.

The king (Tommy Mittag), in financial difficulties, conspired with his chancellor (Gidon Levitas) in order to marry off the princess (Andre Schoon) to the highest bidder.

The lucky man was no other than dragon-slayer Sir Peter the Porcupine (Bary Bloch).

Miss S. Langford produced the play, Miss D. Glassen assisting at the piano.

Four boys very efficiently.

from

Std.

6 performed

their

stage-managing

duties

Musical items interspersed the plays. The School Orchestra provided Purcell's "Trumpet Tune" in bold style, Schubert's "Lilac Time" waltz tunes with pleasing lilt, and some light French pieces, " Far from the Ball" by Gillet, " En Badmant " by d'Ambrosio, and the gavotte from "Mignon"

by Thomas, in a clean, light manner.

The continued presence of Old Boys is a matter of great pleasure and invaluable assistance.

Clifford Glaum played the first movement and Ronnie Wright a 'cello solo by Squire.

of a Vivaldi

Concerto,

Lastly came a group of six songs with piano and percussion accompaniment.

These were sung by Std. 5, the percussion effects, arranged

by Mr. Lorie, beilli executed by M. Zoccola.

Of the six songs, " Pigeons at Church" was the most delightful.

Sweets the amount

were sold at the interval and funds needed for School acquisitions.

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<!auotations.

Waiting for exam. results: " Oh they lifitened, looked and waited, Till their hope became despair, And the sobs of low bewail ing Filled the pauses of their prayer."

K - tch - ng (during recitation); Cadet Band:

"Sound

School Orcbestra:

"My voice shall sound as you do prompt."

all the lofty instruments of war."

"It cracked and growled and roared and howled."

H - I'd - ng: "And his chin new-reaped showed like a stubble-land at harvest time."

From tbe L - bby: "A voice of weeping beard and loud lament."

A B - ard - r: "His paunch grew mutinous.

B - rg - r: "A plentiful lack of wit."

The Arm - - ry: "There To a Boarder:

is not a sbirt and a half in all my company."

'" If this should stay to dine,' be said, 'There won't be much for us.'''

9a During Maths:

"With half-sbut eyes ever to seem, Falling asleep in a half-dream."

Cr - - k: "And I for Elizabeth."

Reincarnation.

From the very first the atmosphere and appearance of the little hostel, situated in the heart of a range of undulating hills, struck Mr. L'Ednah as peculiar. Most of the guests, witb the exception of a brilliant young pianist, were elderly, silent individuals who seemed to revel in their own company.

Tbe pianist, true enougb, bad been ratber friendly to Mr. L'Ednab even if the otber guests badn't. He would sit for bours Listening to the young man practising on the ] 1

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Bechstein "grand" in the lounge, or else amuse bimself by going for long walks into the hills. It was on one o( these ell.cursions that the " event" befell Mr. L'Ednah.

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Tbe day was fine with the sligbtest hint o( coldness in the air.

Mr. L'Ednah took路 his walking-stick from the hall-stand and, placing his hat upon his greying head, set off briskly on his walk into the hills.

Exactly bow far he walked tbat morning he did not know, but he was a long way from the hostel when the first signs of rain became evident.

No sooner had the first few drops fallen when the tree under which Mr. L'Ednah was crouching in an endeavour to escape the rain, began to sway and toss violently, although there was hardly any wind to stir it. Soon the rain stopped altogether, and a pale phosphorescent light seemed to flicker across the black masses of storm-clouds.

Later a low rumbling began to throb, becoming an incessant roar.

Then, suddenly-a vivid white flash, followed immediately by a terrific flash seemed to spiit the darkened heavens asunder, and a great glowing gasb appeared across tile sky. From this gash a pale, pinkish-white light shone, falling directly upon the tree beneath which the now shivering form of Mr. L'Ednah Wl~ apprehensively crouching.

Tben to the ears of Mr. L'Ednah came a faint sigh, followed by wbat seemed to be millions of whispering voices. The intensity of the light suddenly increased and as it did so a sudden chord of music rent the air. Mr. L'Ednah, forgetting his fear for the moment, Iistened in spellbound amazement.

Now, not only could be hear the strains of the glorious music, but he was also able to see forms-radiant, winged forms opening what seemed like two enormous golden gates.

Then came a procession of winged beings singing to the beautiful music the words, "Hallelujah, hallelujah!"

With a final triumphant chord the music began to fade away and the forms soon became misty and indiscernable.

And then-the sun was shining once more, and of rain or a dark sky there was no sign.

Mr. L'Ednah looked at his watch and found that he had been gazing at the wonderful spectacle for well over half an hour.

He got to his feet stiffly, and, giving his coat a brush, he dazedly walked in the direction of the bostel.

It was late afternoon when he finally reached the hostel.

From the lounge came the strains of Beethoven's" Pathetique Sonata" being played by the young pianist.

As though in a dream, Mr. L'Ednah walked to the piano, and, pushing the young man aside, sat down and

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began to play.

Chord after magnificent chord reverberated through the rool11 to the strains of the" HaLlelujab Chorus "-the l11usic he had heard in the lLills. When be had finisbed playing, the young pianist put his hand on Mr. L'Ednah's shoulder and said, "You're a great musician, Mr. L'Ednah.

You didn't tell me that you played the piano' before." " I had no reaSOl] to," was the reply. ever touched the keyboard of a piano! " The young

Was reversed?

pianist

gasped.

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tbat

* Mr.

"This

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is the first time I've

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L'Ednah's name was" Handel" D. HOLTZHAUSEN (IXA).

~be Vengeance of ~botb.

Slowly, grunting witb exertion, Thompson raised the slab of marble.

At his feet lay the bodies of his companions, Reynolds and Cardyke, their heads bashed in by a shovel.

"Tbe entrance to the Temple of Thoth, at last," himself, smiling evilly.

"And the treasures are mine, Trail upon trail had been followed up, and at last the place of the riches brought to the sbrine of an Ancient Jay bare.

he gloated to all of them." secret hidingEgyptian deity

Vividly be recalled the events of the last few months, how the three of them, finding their clue in an old man, had beaten him to deatb in order to wrest the secret from bim. Queerly enough, be could recall the actual words. " I shall tell you now, before I go back to my master, knowing that ricbes will never benefit you, and that you shall never escape the vengeance of Thoth."

His last words almost a whisper, the old man had given them the secret, and as the final words died on his lips his souL had sped back into the unknown from whence it had come.

The three men were the worst of a bad lot, and all of them had been loath to relate their previous histories to one another.

And now Thompson had killed his two companions, for something had whispered jl] his ear, " Why sbare tbe treasure?

A whole is better than a third."

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He dropped the slab back into the desert sand and walked down the passage.

Wben be came to a flight of stone steps he turned back -be bad notbing but bis bands to carry away the spoils.

As he came back to the doorway he saw that the bodies of his late companions were lying inside the Pyramid.

"That's outside.

queer,"

Must

,. 1 could

he thought.

be my nerves getting

the better

have

sworn

1 left them

of me."

Br;nging a bag and a shovel, in case he had any further excavating to do, he walked down the passage, playing his electric torch on the walls.

Tbey were ricbly carved and the bieroglyphics were inlaid with gold and silver. At last the flight of steps came to an end, and he was in a huge ball, so big that his torch couid hardly penetrate to the centre of it, wbere a colossal golden idol stood mutely in the silence of generations.

Everytbing was tbick with dust, and as be scraped some of it away with his foot the mosaic splendour of the flooring was revealed.

He made a complete circuit of the hall to find gold, silver and jewels ranged in profusion round the walls.

Thi:::k' clouds of dust rose at every footfidl, almost ch~king him, but he did not seem to notice them -be was struck by the treasure.

Tremb,ing with excited joy, he crossed the hall, and walked up to the great, silent idol set upon a towering control altar.

Scraping away the dust, he read the inscription by the light of his torch: 路It was very sh.)rt as warn;ngs went, and rained no curses dcwn on the heads of intruders.

It read simply: " Beware all ye who dare to desecrate the tomb of the mighty one."

At the feet of the Ibis-headed god fifty (eet above him, lay a large gold coffer full to the brim with jewels. f..Lbies, sapphires, diamonds, they all glinted and sparkled brigbtly in the beam of his torch.

Lifting the box in his arms, be walked down the stone steps of the thirty-foot altar, and some distance from its base he turned to ha ve another look at the idol. " As if you could do anything to me," he shouted, and flung the shovel at the idol. Sped by a strong right arm it crashed against the beak of the image and clattered to the floor.

Turning, be picked up bis box and began walking towards the stairway.

Tbe echoes had barely died away before he felt that the idol was leaning over him. He glanced back to see the great golden image toppling over towards hirtf He made a great effort to get out of tbe line of fall, but was beavily encumbered by the jewels.

If he had let them fall he would probably have escaped, but his avarice conquered his instinct of self-preservation.

Witb a tremendous crash tbat resounded throughout the long hall, the idol smashed to the ground, breaking in several places.

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leaving Thompson under the ibis-beak with a a last dying convulsion he buried his arms up to priceless treasure, and then lay still.

Tne last away and the silence settled down on the Tempie blanket.

Outside the temple a dog sniffed at the bare stone side of a pyramid seeking its master.

There was blood on the yielding desert sand, but no footprints.

The cold white marble glistened silently in the moonlight, its story unread.

D. HARDING (IXA).

"jf orceb bonnl in a Jungle" bp an ~irman. rn the year nineteen hundred and forty-one, when the second great war was at the height of its fury, I, Squadron-Leader James Hudson, D.S.O., was ordered to deliver a very important document to a commander in charge of a naval base in Sarawak, Borneo.

I left the Air M inistry with the document inside the pocket of my tunic, as it had been arranged [or me to take off next morning at sunrise. When I took off that morning I had an uneasy feeling that all would not go right.

I soon got (lver that feeling and by 10 a.m. that morning I had reached Tripoli, where 1 bad my 'plane refuelled.

1took off at II a.m. and started on my course to Basra, which was the next stop. J reached Basra at 12.45 p.m. without any interference from hostile aircraft.

I took off and headed for Singapore, but when I was over Rangoon I saw twelve black spots on the horizon.

I grabbed my field glasses, and to my horror I discovered that they were Jap M .K.ll 'so 1 knew that 1 was hopelessly outnumbered so L decided to climb above the clouds and by means of an oxygen device have a run for it. But to my dismay 1 found that there were more planes above me, so I tried to fight my way out. I got the first Jap plane squarely in my sights and in (anlly my thumb went down In lhe red firing blltlon: brrr! bang!

Ihe Jap plane went rockcting ear1hward in a spin which the pilot could never pull out of. Bill lhen disasTcr l)cclI1'red. M y plane shuddered liS a h:.!il of bullet biL intu my I'uselage.

My engine beg<tn lO splutter and then my plane's nose tilted then crashed earthward.

I opened the escape hatch and slid into space.

1 nearly forgot to pull the ripcord but remembered just in time. I floated earthwards and when I reached the ground 1 found myself on tbe border of a dense jungle.

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found out, quite correct.

L was stranded there for about. fourteen days and during that time I fed on water, ccconu~s and bananas.

On the fourteenth afternoon I saw a dull grey shape far out to sea. Immediately I lit a fire, and taking off my hirt I waved it above the smoke.

1 5ignalled S.O.S. in morse a few times that way and then saw an answering signal come from the cruiser.

Luckily it was an allied ship and I was soon aboard sipping a steaming cup of cocoa.

I. was then escorted to Borneo and soon delivered the message to the naval chiefrather late.

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It was not long before he found company.

His type always do These men that hav~ spent long and arduous hours aboard a filthy little trader usually find someone to sit and listen to whatever tale they have to tell. Many, as you can guess, are make believe, but this is not merely an imaginative creation of the mind.

This is a true, really true story, as the captain can bear witness.

He was there ....

"Yes, my friend, his name was Jas~ar, er, Captain Jaspar, L think.

We travelled on the' Theta,' the same trader that [ have just come ashore from."

He stopoed here to light his pipe, and even as the satisfying tobacC'::> seemed to be a sma~l, live coal, his eyes were brighter still. "When we came to the Aleutians, Captain Jaspar, a man named Johnson, and myself went ashore. and during the course of conversation, Jaspar pulled out a pocket-size snap album, and with no small amount of pride showed us beautiful pictures he had taken of the ne:ghbouring islands.

But then came the tragedy.

In attempting to turn over two pages simultaneously he revealed a wonderfully clear photograph of a man on his stomach with a thick-handled knife in his back. The man lay in a pool of dark liquid.

It was evidently blood! ! !

Jaspar swore viciously and threatened to cut our throats, but when we promised, with this shadow of death looming over ollr heads, never to divulge his gruesome secret, he calmed down to his normal state of profanity, and in a very shaky condition continued to display his candid camera shots. As he reached the last page it refused to open.

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Jaspar screamed in an anguish of terror and babbled out that it was the voice of the man be had murdered.

These words were bis last!

A whizzing cleaving sound struck the air. With a resounding ., thwack,'路 a knife embedded itself in Iaspar's back. The look of bis face was awful.

His teeth, though c1encbed, eil1itted a tbin trickle of blood which ran slowly over bis cracked lips. His eyes cursed me silently, and the curse of a dying man's eye is a memory that lingers forever, [or even now, though years have elapsed, time has not erased that baunting memory from my mind.

It wasn't a pretty sight watching a man writhe in h;s death agonies, and Jobnson keeled over in a dead faint.

But the mystery bad only begun, for later wben we opened the last page on board the <. Theta," a mile out at sea, we saw what was to us t;,e most mysterious of all the intriguing incidents, for there before our horror-stricken eyes, was a picture at the slain captain as he lay on the beach with that tbick-handled knife in his back ... !

The embers of the sailor's pipe glowed with a warmth that lacked in the story he'd just told, and a wry smile flickered around edge of his mouth.

Yet his sole listener, left wondering, not of story's truth, but whether that man, the wizened old yarn-spinner the Sailing Age, bad really been there to witness the fantastic tale.

Perhaps it would have been better for him had he gone back watched that grim tale-teller page through a wOrn snap album ..

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JJn a :l)aunteb J)ouse at Jligbt.

One the old had an haunted

evening last summer, my friend Brian and I decided to visit house opposite our school.

That morning at school we had argument, so we decided to make certain whether it was or not.

The street was lighted by a single lamp situated next to the school, and I balf regretted that J had argued as to the eeriness of the place.

When we reached the house we had to gain admittance through one of the shattered windows, as the door was bolted from inside.

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Cautiously we crept through the deserted passages and corridors until we reached th:! basement, where we split forc(!s. Suddenly a high screech filled the air and the sound of wings became audible.

We were so confused that we had no time to guess what the sound might be. Stumbling and staggering we made for the door, only to find thal it had jammed.

Then suddenly a light became visible, and, on reaching it, we saw to our delight that it was caused by a hole in the floorboards overhead.

By standing on some old barrels we gained access to the ground floor, which was bathed in the moonlight coming through a skylight in the roof.

As we looked about us, we saw a sight that made our blood run cold. Tbere were three human skeletons lying in the doorway through which we had to pass. Then the silence was pierced by a shrill scream, and without hesitation we ran to the passage and climbed out of the window through which we had come.

Only when we were in the street did we stop to rest. When we said good-bye to each other, we made a resolution that we would never go near that house in the night again.

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Hello!

Who is that? " " Who do you want? " "I want Joe Robins. Are you he? " " No, I am Knott." " Well, who are you? " " I am Knott."

"Not what? " " No, not Knott Watt, I simply am Knott.

What is your name?

"Watt's my name."

"Yes, that is what I asked. What is your name? " " Quite correct, I am Watt, I am." " Are you trying to be funny? " " Certainly not, I am trying to tell you my name is Watt."

"Oh, I see. You are Watt I am Knott." " Who is being funny now? " " Ob, keep quiet! "

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A small boy, upon being asked by his teacher what South Africa was most famous for, replied without any hesitation, " For its Rugby, Miss." Scholastically speaking this is not exactly correct, but in the sporting world it is a long-established fact. Let us delve back into the past and see how this game first originated.

During an inler-form soccer match at the famous public school of .Rugby, in England, many years ago, there was a certain player who was not very adept in trapping and steadying the spherical ball. In a moment of exasperation, preceded by many failures in trying to perfect the above feat, he picked up the ball and ran the length of the field with it, much to the spectators' amusement and astonishment.

Some ingenious youths devised a game from this blunder where the ball, ovai in shape, was handled instead of being kicked. The game took the name of the school where it was first played-Rugby.

The game soon spread all over England and Association Football had a new rival.

Soon the game was being played all over the British Isles and spread to South Africa, New Zealand and Australia.

South Africa, particularly, rose to fame in this game. The J 906 Springbok side, led by Paul Roos, was the first to achieve fame for South Africa in the handling code. Of course the game as it was played then lacked the finer points that it has now. Great men like Danie Craven, Jack van Niekerk, Andre MacDonald, Barry Heatlie, OsIer, Maurice Zimmerman, "Boy" Louw, Paddy Carolin, Lois Babrow and D. O. Williams did much to raise the standard of and improve the game. Special mention must be made of Danie Craven, who first devised the game as it is played now. Without him Rugby would not be as we know it to-day.

Thus while .Rugby still has the services of such men like George van Reenen, Jan Lotz, etc., and is played as it is meant to be played, it wi.ll, in my opinion, continue to hold such a grip in the world, and particular:y in South Africa, where it is the national sport.

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One day in the middle of winter smail boy was trying to cross a flooded river without success. After three fruitless attempts at crossing the river he lay down on the bank and went to sleep.

In the middle of the night a huge grizzly bear eyed him from Its cave-mouth on the top of a large pile of stones a hundred yards from the boy. With a savage roar the bear came lumbering towards the boy. The boy woke instantly and ran to the nearest tree, which was a hundred yards in the bear's direction. The bear plunged in pursuit of the boy who had nearly reached the tree. ] ust as he reached the tree he stumbled and fell. He lay quite still and pretended that be was dead, because he knew that bears do not eat dead meat. After sniffing at the boy tbe bear returned to his cave and went to sleep. In the morning, when the boy awoke, he found that he could NOSS the river without much difficulty.

When he reached the opposite bank he continued on bis journey to his uncle's farm. After two hours' hard walking he reached the farm. His uncle was overjoyed to see him. After a good breakfast the boy went for a swim in the river.

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During the recent vacation 76 boys and girls from nine cf the leading peninsular schools assembled at St. Cyprians to attend the seventh of a series of annual Citizenship Courses. After a preliminary address by Revd. L. lrving, Mr. V. P. Steyn, Chief Probation Officer of the Union, explained his work as sucb in coping with those people handic'apped by reason of race or other circumstances, and so especially in need of care. Miss Williams, Secretary of the Society for the Protection of Child Life, spoke about the work of that society. After lunch tbe students split up into two parties, one visiting St. John's Hostel and the other "Tenterden," Wynberg. These are two of the many, yet insufficient, institutions inaugurated for the care of needy persons.

Herscbel School was the venue of tbe next series of lectures. The subject, " Disabilities Due to Race," _was dealt with, first as it. affects the Native African by Revd Canon C. N. T. Savage, and then as it

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people of the Coloured community by Advocate general discussion which followed ended the mornIn the afternoon a bus conveyed the students to were shown round.

On the next day Mr. Hastings Beck, Editor of " Radio Week," spoke on "The Young Skolly " and tbe remedial efficts clubs and other such institutions have on him. Mr. J. D. Rout, Chief Commissioner for Child Welfare, expanded on the valuable information given

by Mr. Steyn and Miss Williams witb regard to Child Welfare and institutional life. The visit in the afternoon to tbe Tokai Reformatory proved most interesting.

Tbe :ourth and last day of the course saw the students entertained by a realistically-portrayed rendering of the" Prison Problem" by the Very Revd. C. C. Tugman, Dean of Bloemfontein, at the Wynberg Girls' School. Dean Tugman, formerly an amateur actor, brought to life the prisoners' difficulties and stressed tbe ne'ed for more institutions.

The need for tbese institutions was the theme of Sir Herber StanIey's address, while the Revd. C. T. Wood, Warden of St. John's Hostel, spoke on the outside influences on the young people in his institutioR, and made it evident that financial assistance is lacking. He would be very grateful if a few of his boys could be invited out to private houses to sample the trend of a normal life. After a general discussion, Revd.

L. frving closed the course with" How the Young Citizen can Help."

Wynberg boys attending the course were P. Prynn, T. Frewin, J. Kets and K. Brown. They would like to thank Mrs. Verrinda for organising 5l1ch an interesting course and St. Cyprians, Herschel, Rustenberg and Wynberg Girls' Schools for their hospitality.

K. BROWN (X).

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Because we have so ma"y other School activities the Debating Society is not getting tbe support it should, and the number of boys that come to th~ meetings is disappointing.

However, the boys that do attend are not only keen but also show real abiliy as speakers, and the debating has consistently been of a very high standard. Several of tbe boys are bound to do weU as public speakers in later life.

The committee elected lor this year is as follows: S. Brawer (secretary), M. Smythe, M. Coben, G. Skakal and G. Simpson.

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Jn response to a need felt by a number of senior boys, a branch o( the above association has been formed in the School. Weekly meetings are held after School, and at these meetings boys are given the opportunity of meeting round God's word and sharing in Christian fellowship. We are greatly indebted to Messrs. F. A. C. M illard and S. E. Edkins for their initial help in the formation of the group and (or their continued interest in it. Up to date we have also been privileged to receive visits and to hear addresses from Messrs. G. Gain, D. Houliston, P. Gammon and M. Davey, and we have received much spiritual help and guidance from the messages they have brought us.

The movement is in its infancy, but it can augur nothing but good lor the Sc'hool, and we confidently look forward to the time when the association will become a vital and popular part of the School life and activities.

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No. on Roll, 320; Cadet Officers, 3; Student Officers,S. At the beginning of the year the strength return showed 32u Cadets, including recruits, who are enrolled when they turn thirteeh during the current year. According to a Draft Ordinance Cadets will be enrolled when they turn twelve from J 948 onwards.

We regret to state that this Corps no longer receives the support from the Castle it had during the war years. The artillery section seems to be a thing of the past; no guns nor instructors are to be obtained. This is also true of the medical section, which, but for the kind assistance of Mr. H. Arguile, would have to be abolished.

The signalling section, of all these specialised platoons, is the only one that still receives due instruction, which is being supervised by Lt. C. A. MacLeod.

Owing to the small number of officers, shooting practices cannot be carried out satisfactorily, i.e., every day of the week according to a drawn up scheme.

Instructors to assist.

for company and squad drill are now seldom sent out

Lt. H. N. Holmes is the Quartermaster and he also experiences difficulties in obtaining the necessary equipment for uniforms, etc.

This detachment took part in tbe lining of the streets during the Royal Visit as well as in the review by Her Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth, on the occasion of her birtbday, at Young's Field.

The Band, tbough no longer its original strength, continues to do good work and sbows keenness in its performances.

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During the season October, 1946, to .March, 1947, we were able to enter six teams in the Schools' Cricket League.

I Il addition a number of " [riendlies " were arranged for those who were unable to get a game in the Fourth Xl. It is most gratifying to note that there has been no falling off in the popularity of our summer sport, and the increasing numbers participating augurs well (or the future of the game at Wynberg.

There has already been a noticeable improvement in the general all-round standard of our play.

The First Xl have had on most occasions to battle hard, but due to their keen team spirit their games ha ve always been well worth watC'hing and tbeir performances most creditable.

The team lacks stalwart batsmen and this proved a tremendous handicap.

Brown proved the mainstay of the side, finisbing the season with an average of 34. Amongst a number of really good innings he scored three centuries (two of them not out) for which he bas been most deservedly presented with a bat.

Page also did very well.

Promoted straight from the Under 14 his batting average for the seven games was 27.

Great as this is it in no way compares with his bowling average, for here he took 35 wickets at 4 runs apiece.

Of the junior teams the Second Xl and Under 14B were the most successful, each winning nine of their fourteen games.

The Second XI bave acquitted themselves very well indeed, and have certainly shown themselves to be the mest improved of the Wynberg sides. The other teams .. while not as succesful, nevertheless proped themselves to be worthy opponents at all times-their en:husiasm in spite of many defeats is most praiseworthy.

The following members of our First XI played for Southern Suburbs in the Trial Games for the s;:lection of a Western Province School Team to compete in the Nuffield Tournament: Brown, Lee, Golding, Blackie, Bleekers, Bell, Smytbe, sen., Smythe, jun.

Brown, wbo played convincingly, and numbered amongst his scores a 5:5 and 81 was the only one chosen to play for the Western Province Schools

XI. As opening bat for the Western Province Team he again showed himself to be a cricketer of the highest standard, and bis scores of 75, 33, 19 and 13 were no mean performances.

He could oniy have missed being selected for the South African XI by a very narrow margin.

We congratulate him on these fine performances and trust that this year he will make the grade.

It was with real regret that at the end of the season we had to bid farewell to J. F. O. His keen interest, boundless enthusiasm and cheery optimism will be sorely missed.

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hearty welcome and we trust that his period of coaching and supervi ion will be a very happy one. We would a!sc> we:come Mr. Reddick, a professional from Nottingham, who will be with uS this season as our cricket coach. We trust, too, that his stay with us will be a pleas:lI1t and happy one.

Colours were awarded to Brown, Lee, Blacker, Bell, Bleekers, Golding, Smythe, sen., Smythe, jun., Richardson, Solkan, Williams and Page; and to Brown we offer our congratulations on being awarded a Blue.

SUMMARY OF FIRST Xl GAMES. 20/10/46: vs. Bishops. Bishops, 125 (P. Smythe 6/27). Wynberg, 159/9 (Brown 101 not out). Wynberg won by I wicket.

2/11/46: vs. SAC.S. Wynberg, 60 (Blacker 17, Golding 15).

S.A.C.S., 58 (M. Smythe 7/24). Wynberg won by 2 runs.

9/1 1/46: vs. Observatory.

Observatory, 120 (M. Smythe 5/30, Bleakers 4/26). Wynberg, 55. Observatory won by 65 runs.

16/11/46: vs. C.B.C. Wynberg, 25 (Williams 12). C.B.C., 97 (Bell 5/23). Wynberg, 64 (Brown 30). Wynberg lost by an innings and 8 runs.

23/1l/46: vs. Marists. Wynberg, liS (Bleekers 45, P. Smythe 17).

Marists, 160 (Bleekers 3/39, Blacker 3/30). Marists won by 5 wickets.

30/1 1/46: vs. Lansdowne. Lansdowne, 126 (Brown 5/40, Richardson 2/4). Wynberg, 122 (Golding 33, Blacker 31). Lansdowne won by 4 runs.

1/2/47: vs. Sea Point. Sea Point, 172 (Page 5/41). Wynberg, 91 (Brown 56). Sea Point wcn by 81 runs.

8/2/47: vs. Rondebosch. Wynberg, 165 (Brown 100, Richa誰dson 19).

Rondebosch, 44 (Page 13 not out). Wynberg won by 121 runs. ]5/2/47: vs. C.B.C. Wynberg, 201/8 (Brown 129 not out, Richardson 26, Bell 17). C.B.C. 55 (Page 4/4, Brown 4/13). Wynberg won by ]46 runs.

22/2/47: vs. Constantia.

Constantia, 48 (Blacker 4/13, Page 6/9).

Wynberg, 151/9 (Brown 28, Richardson 25, Blacker 18, Page 20 not out, Wilson 15 not out). Wynberg won by 8 wickets.

1/3/47: vs. Observatory. Wynberg (1), 45 (Brown 10). 003ervatory 45 (Page 6/7).

Wynberg (2), 72/7 decl. (Bell 31 not out).

Observatory, 73 (Page 5/22). Observatory won by I r~.n.

8/3/47: vs. Bishops. Wynberg, ]45 (Page 50, Be~l 29, Salkon 22).

Bishops, 145 (Blacker 6/39, Page 3/35). A tie. .

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An inaugural meeting took place in March, and it was decided that the Committee from 1946 be retained, with Koppel Brown as Chairman, 1. Shifrin as Secretary, and M. Moskowitz, C. Bloch, P. Prym and O. Ryan as members.

The general membership has continued to number over 130, and funds as in March showed a credit balance of 拢9 6s. 3d.

Our first meeting, beid in April, drew a large audience.

The orchestra played three pieces, Purcell's "Trumpet Tune," Mendelssohn's "On Wings of Song" and Schubert's " Lilac Time" waltz tunes, and Richard Andrews played Sq uire's "Plaisir" as 'cello solo.

There followed a playreading of A. A. Milne's "The Boy Comes Home."

The remainder of tbe evening found the audience spellbound by a programme of conjuring tricks by the Rev. W. R. Dux bury, whose art is so well known in Peninsula circies.

For the] une meeting we were greatly indebted (Miss Joyce Bradley), who brought to the School performance of the comedy "Tons of M :mey," packed house.

to Mrs. H. Muldal the Rotary Club's that entertained a

The third meeting was held on August 9th. The orchestra again started the programme with Sc路hubert's " Lilac Time" waltz tunes and added a light French piece, " En Badinant," by D'Ambrosio.

Raymond Lee played a violin solo, "Cradle Song," by Peggy Cochrane, and Ronnie Wright a 'cello solo, "Romance,"

by Squire.

The matric class, coached

by Mr. Maclead, then gave the one-act play "Mr. Burbage Comes to Dine."

The guest artists of tbe evening were the members of the Lyric Quartet who, with their accompanist, entertained us to a group of folk-songs, Strauss waltzes, etc.-all very enjoyable.

The fourth and final meeting was held on 1st November, when a programme of films was shown on the new School cinema projector.

This was an auspicious occasion, since on this first evening when the new projector was being used, we had as our guest of honour Mr. Lewis of tbe Southern Life.

He very kindly screened two of his impeccable colour films-one on insect life, and anotber including the visit of the Danish gymnasts and the making of puppets路. Two other films shown concerned" Modern Aircraft" and" Salmon Running," the second of which was in colour.

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An added suggestion of M r. Lewis was that we purchase our own scbool C'me camera for photographing school events, such as the Athletic Sports. We shall make the purchase in due course.

At the conclusion of the meeting M r. Larie passed threc votes of thanks, first to Mrs. C!egg, for her great kindness in providing us with coffee at our evenings during the past four years, second to Mr. Lewis for his memorable share in our programme and interest in our cinema activities, and third to parents, through whose generosity we were able to purchase tbe projector.

The Society ends its 1947 season with a credit balance of ÂŁ13 17s. 6d.

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The annual VISIt of the Cape Town Orcbestra took place on Wednesday, 13th August. The programme entitled, "Tbe Orchestra is the Composer's Paint-box," comprised ten short pieces illustrative of the title. Tbe seniors were given pieces by Jarnefelt and Sizet illustrating various aspects of the instruments, then two old stagers, Dvorak's "Humoreske" and Offenbach's "Barcarolla," and lastly, as a picture of Spanish festivity, "Capriccio Espangola " by Rimsky Korsakav.

Mr. Larie discussed each item before it was played. The presence of Miss Beth Evans and her harp was a novel interest. At the junior session came a surprise visit of an " Argu." photographer.

His two best photos. of the audience appeared in the" Argus" next evening.

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Following upon the successful experiment in 1946, invitations were again extended to parents of Junior School pupils to be present at an evening of Scripture plays and music. On this occasion the stories dramatised were" Tbe Prodigal Son," " Ruth and Boag" and "Queen Esther," and they were simply and effectively presented against the black velvet backclotb. Miss Frylinck was responible for This page sponsored by Reed's 27

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The hymn, "Old Hundredth," was sung by all present, and the School Orchestra played Massenet's "Thais" Meditation, "On Wings of Song" by Mendelss;)hn, and Purcell's " Trumpet Tune."

To open the programme, the Rabbi Abrahams reading of Psalm 46, while in conclusion Bishop with a short prayer.

Parents and guests remained us afterwards.

gave an impressive B. Peacey officiated to have coffee with

l\ugbp, 1947.

Eleven teams were entered this year for the usual Saturday fixtures, and the majority have not only distinguished themselves on occasion, but also have maintained a good standard of play throughout.

Once again Saturday games have continued to draw good crowds to the School grounds.

The spectators have not been disappointed.

The star team of the year was the Under 15A, coached by Dr. H. G. Wood, who were Schools' Day winners of their particular section.

Led by their able and inspiring captain, F. Simons, they enjoyed a most successful season, and hnlshed up with the tally or J 21 points for and 23 against.

At all times they played crisp, open and enterprising football, a marked testimony to the intelligent and enthusiastic coaching, and are to be congratulated not only on their achievements but also for their spirit both on and off the field.

The School Team played many excellent games, its best performances being its defeat of a strong Jan Van Riebeeck School team by 2L points to nil, a 3-all draw with Diocesan College, and a narrow defeat, 6 points to 3, by Rondebosch.

At Schools' Day also it put up a fine performance, being eliminated by a narrow decision by Rondebosch, the ultimate winners, after the two teams had dra Wil 3 points severely from illness and injury, at one time no less than nine playerr out of fifteen being incapacitated.

Like the Under 15A they playeci keen, open, intelligent football, and Ryan and Bell, captain and vicecaptain respectively, are to be congratulated on the success and spiril of their team.

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The Under 15B, C, and D have all played well with varying success, and will supply much seasoned talent for next year's teams. Mr. Simpson has produced a very keen and efficient little team in the Under 15C. The Under 13A team was again rather disappointing this year.

Although tbeir results were good, the players, with a few notable exceptions, lacked the will to improve, and the team as a whole, therefore, never achieved the really bigh standard of which it was capable.

The Under DB's and C's all played keen football of a good standard, and with this promising material coming up Wynberg need have no fear for its Rugby future.

The number of " little" players taking part in football has continued to increase. Their ages vary between seven and eleven years old, and it is tbe keenness generated in tbis nursery that has fed and inspired the teams representing the Scbool in the actual competitions.

Once again Prefects and Senior Players are to be thanked for their invaluable assistance in these junior games; their tactful and efficient handling of the little players is not only appreciated, but it should alsv be noted that " Junior Rugby" could neither be developed nor maintained without their assistance.

The coaches, Messrs. Wood, Simpson, Holmes, Morris and Barnard, are to be congratulated on their very able work, which is ~.ppreciated by all players. The following Seniors have distinguished themselves in coacbing or administrative positions: Ryan, Bell, Brown, Simpson, Cohen, Halton, Benger, Spiro, Bain, Turner, Sbifrin, Roseneare and Salkow. Danie Anziska, an Old Boy of the School, found time during a busy university course to assist with the Under 19 coaching, a gesture much appreciated both for its spirit and usefulness.

The following season:-

Rugby

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been made for tbe

1947

Blues: O. Ryan, I. Blacker, R. Jones, K. Bell.

Colours: C. Holton, J. Smuts, W. Wilson, C. Bleekers, G. Gibbon, P. Prynn, F. Berger, L. Hawtrey, C. Harris, N. Riley.

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The Old Boys' back-line, in which Roslind and West distinguished themselves, gave a fine exhibition of open, football, and only a stout defence limited the rate of their scoring.

At half-time the School was 6 points down, but after the resumption they equalised from a penalty

by Smuts and an unconverted try by M r. Barnard.

Tbe School pack, ably led by Ryan, is to be congratulated on holding its far heavier and more experienced opponents.

Both in the loose and tight tbey gave an exhibition which has never been bettered by a Wynberg pack.

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School Team: Simpson, A. Ryan,

C. Bleekers, C. Harris, R. Jones, Mr. Barnard, G. J. Smuts, K. McGregor, G. Giboon, l. Blacker, P. Prynn, C. Holton, V. Meyer, F. Berger, L. Hawtrey.

Old Boys' Team: S. Harper, N. Thomas, R. Bleach, O. Rosslind, G. West, L. Albertyn, B. McGregor, P. Lee, P. Smuts, S. Lewis, B. Chait, L. Knobel, M. Langley, A. Hawtrey.

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Ryan: An able and inspiring captain, one of the best forwards playing in he Jnler-School Senior Competition; gifted in all phases of the g谩me; possible weakness-lack of dive-tackle; awarded his Blue for 1947.

Bell:

A sbrewd and inspiring vice-captain, whose lion-hearted determination and deadly tackling bave been a constant source ot inspiration to bis team-mates; is at his cool est and best under pressure; weakness-a somewhat sluggish and erratic service from the scrum; awarded bis Blue for 1947.

Blacker: A robust and hustling forward, equally good at flank, hooker or front-rank support; excellent in the line-out, and untiring in the loose; awarded his Blue for 1947.

Jones: A clever and penetrative centre who has found his best form; one of the most dangerous attacking centres in the competition; awarded his Blue for 1947.

Smuts: A very good full-back, cool and confident, with a safe pair of bands and a sure kick; must, however, adapt himself more speedily to the changing direction of play; he is also a sound, reliable f1yhalf and centre.

Bleekers : A very good full-back, possessed of a big match temperament and a lengthy kick; he is very safe and reliable but mus: improve his positional play; he is also an intelligent wing with an impenetrable defence.

Ha,.,路is: A vital, speedy, attacking wing, who makes the most ot every opportunity; with furtber experience he should mature into a player of exceptional merit; he must remedy a weakness in defence.

Simpson: A player who, at bis best, is a wing or centre of great ability; he is an excellent tackler, but tbis season his form has been very erratic.

Riley: An exceptionally fast and penetrative centre, experience and an improvement io his tackling, into a very fioe player.

who with more should develop

Wilson: A sound fly-balf who sets his back-line away smoothly; has a cool aod unruffled temperament, and if he improves

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Ho[ton: A great-bearted,

strong, robust forward wbo is at his best in tbe tight and line-out; he should mature well, but must banish the idea that he shines in the loose.

Prynn:

A strong forward who excels in line-out work; if this player can infuse more fire into bis game bis improvement should be phenomenal.

Gibbon:

A greatly improved player, who has developed into a really good front-ranker; as tbe season progressed his loose play improved out of all recognition, and he has a bright future in front of him.

Hawtrey:

An exceptionally gOOd elghtb man and the most deadly tackler in tbe team; only an unfortunate injury prevented him from attaining Blue standard, and he should mature into a really great forward.

Meyer: An accomplisbed

hooker, who often deputised in that position with distinction; experience and an improvement in his loose-play will bring him Ol, considerably.

Berger: A bustling,

courageous flank, whose form deteriorated badly towards the end of the season; he must remedy a serious weakness that has crept into his defensive play.

Greeff: A good front-ranker, improving

McGregor: games;

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wbo plays well in the line-out, towards the end of the season.

A solid scrum-ball and flank a tough forward with a strong

who played defence.

some

Brown:

A gifted and brainy fly-half who was only prevented health from probably achieving Blue standard.

du Toit: The most improved who should

player in the team, especially into a tlank of great ability.

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Wright: A game, hard-running will undoubtedly

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Williams: A hard-workjng wing who, when be bas overcome a besitancy to take opportunities speedily, should develop well.

Schmidt: A dour, hard-working lock and tlank wbose keenness and fitness have brought about a great improvement in his play.

Marais: An improving player, strong at line-out work, who gives every indication of maturing into a good forward.

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~tbool ~port~, 1947.

The Annual Sports took place on Friday, 7th March, at the Technical College Ground, Claremont. Both tbe Championsbip and Handicap events were keenly contested, and in the former three records were brok.en, namely, N. Hay tread, 14.8 secs. for the Opefl 110 Yards Hurdles, and B. Weinreicb's 7 secs. and 9.9 secs. in the Under 10 Fifty Yards and Seventy-Five Yards respectively. N. Denison also returned 7 secs. for the 50 yards Under 10. There was keen competition in the House Championship, and the issue was still in doubt late int~ tbe afternoon.

Finally, however, Wellington managed to regain the Championship which they had lost to De Waal in 1945.

At tbe close of the meetlng the Cups were presented by Mr. J. F. Oosthuizen.

Tbe following points were obtained by the Houses:(1) Wellington

92 73 57 47

(2) Van &ebeek (3) De Waal....

(4) Rhodes The Cups were awarded to:-

Tbe Friedlander Cup (under 10 Champion): B. Weinreich (W.).

D. Baskin Cup (Under .12 Champion): J. v. d. Merwe (V.R.) and N. Doveton (V.R.).

D. Baskin Cup (Under 14 Champion): N. Jowell (W.).

Artbur Newman Cup (Under 14 Relay): Wellington House.

Claude Felbert Cup (Under 16 Champion): H. Bayne (W.).

Dr. G. Pycroft Cup (Under 16 440 Yards): F. Simons (oR.).

Wollaston Cup (Open 440 Yards): N. Hay tread (V.R.).

Dr. Bobbins Cup (Open 100 Yards): N. Hay tread (V.R.).

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Hoogenhout Cup (Victor Ludorum) : N. Hay tread (V.R.).

MeDonald Cup (J unior House Cbampionship): Wellington House.

Duncan Taylor Cup (House Championship): Wellington House.

The results

were as follows:OPEN.

100 yds.: 220 yds.:

1, N. Hay tread; 2, F. Williams; 3, P. Prynn.

Time, 11.1 secs.

1, N. Hay tread; 2, G. Simpson; 3, P. Melliar.

Time, 25.3

secs.

440 yds.: 1, N. Hay tread; 2, B. Jones; 3, G. Simpson.

Time, 55.5 secs.

880 yds.: 1, R. Jones; 2, F. Williams; 3, C. Bleekers.

Time, 2 mins. n.4 secs.

1 Mile: 1, R. Jones; 2, F. Williams; 3, C. Bleekers.

Time, 5 mins.

29.4 secs.

Long Jump: 1, G. Simpson; 2, J. Vine; 3, J. Salkow.

Length, 17 ft. lOt in.

High Jump: J, K. Bell; 2, P. Prynn; 3, O. Schmidt.

Height, 5 ft.

It in.

110 yds. Hurdles: 1, N. Hay tread; 2, N. Riley; 3, P. Prynn.

Time,

14.8 secs.

Shot Putt: 2t in.

1, C. Holton;

2, P. Prynn; UNDER

3, C. Bleekers.

Length,

33 ft.

16.

100 yds.:

1, C. Harris; 2, R. Wright; 3, L. Hawtrey. Time, 11.3 secs.

220 yds.: 1, H. Bayne; 2, F. Simons; 3, R. Wright.

Time, 25.5 secs.

440 yds.: 1, F. Simons; 2, H. Bayne; 3, N. Berger.

Time, 56.6 secs.

880 yds.: 1, H. Bayne; 2, N. Berger; 3, H. v. d. Merwe.

Time, 2 mins.

19.25 secs.

Long Jump: 1, C. Harris; 2, N. Pelser; 3, F. Simons.

Length, 18 ft.

2 in.

High Jump: 1, N. Doyle; 2, J. Kets; 3, C. Harris.

Height,5 ft. It in.

110 yds. Hurdles: 1, H. Bayne; 2, C. Harris; 3, R. Wright.

Time, J 7.5 secs.

UNDER

14.

100 yds.: 1, N. Jowel!; 2, K. Prior; 3, D. Isaaesoll.

Time, 12.5 secs.

220 yds.: 1, N. Jowell; 2, K. Prior; 3, D. Wright.

Time, 28.6 secs.

Long Jump: 1, N. Jowell; 2, A. Doering; 3, D. lsaaeson.

Length, 14 ft. lIt in.

High Jump: J, D. Isaaeson; 2, L. Wilson; 3, J. Blacker.

Height, 4 ft. 9 in.

75 yds. Hurdles: J, N. Jowell; 2, J. Blacker; 3, L. Wilson.

Time, 12.5 secs.

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J, N. Doveton; 2, D. Stewart; 3, B. Woolt.

Time, 10.5 secs.

1, J. v. d. Merwe; 2, N. Zauber; 3, B. Peacey. Time, ?'???

UNDER

50 yds.: 1, B. Weinreich; 7 secs. (record).

75 yds.: 1, B. Weinreieb; 9.9 secs. (record).

10.

2, N. Denison;

3, R. Wucherpfenning.

2. R. Wucherpfenning;

3, N. Denison.

Time, Time,

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1, V.R.; 2, R.; 3, W. Time, 49.2 secs.

I, R.; 2, O.W.; 3, V.R. Time, 50.8 secs.

1, W.; 2, O.W.; 3, R. Time, 57.7 secs.

1, V.R.; 2, W.; 3. O.w.

Time, 44.6 secs.

1, D.W.; 2, W.; 3. V.R. Time, 32.5 secs.

PROVINCE

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A Wynberg team, consisting of 25 runners, distinguished itself at the Junior Championships, held at the Green Point Track on the 23rd of March.

N. Riley and F. Simons ran brilliantly to win events in the Under 17 and Under 15 sectiol'ls respactively, and our Under 15 Relay Team, consisting of F. Simons, G. Crowder, P. Jowel! and N. Jowell, romped away with their championship.

N. Riley was chosen for the Western Province Team, and later, at Pietermaritzburg, be brought back two South African Championsbips, winning the Under 17 National Titles in the 110 Yards Hurdles and 220 Yards Hurdles in 14.3 and 26.6 secs. respectively.

Congratulatiom. to our first National Title-bolder!

Our successes were:UNDER 17:

220 yds. Hurdles: 1st, N. Riley (Dead Heat).

110 yds. Hurdles: 2nd, N. Riloy.

440 yds.: 3rd, G. Simpson.

UNDER 15: 220 yds.: 1st, F. Simons.

100 yds.: 3rd, F. Simons.

The winning Relay Team was as f811ows:RELAY TEAM, UNDER 15: F. Simons, G. Crowder, P. Jowell, N. Jowell.

UNDER 19: 880 yds.: 4th, R. Jones (individual time, broke School's record), 2 mins. 64/ 5th secs.

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" Cross-Country Day" was held on the 22nd October, and proved very successful, although the intense heat did render conditions more difficult.

Altogether two hundred and eighty-three fUnnel'S participatea in the afternoon's events, their ages rangIng from seven to nineteen.

The Senior Cross-Country was won by O. Schmidt in a well-run race, while F. Simons spreadeagled his field in the Under 15 event. In the Cross-Playground Races M. D'Oliveira, B. Peacey and K. Cloete distinguished themselves, not only in the winning of their contests bu~ also in the fluent and mature manner in which they did so. The detailed results were as follows:-

Senior Cross-Country:

I, D. Schmidt (R.); 2, K. MacGregor (R.). Time, 38 mins. 56 2/5th secs.

3, G. Parkinson

Junior Cross-Country: (D.W.).

I, F. Simons (R.); 2, 1. Brown 38 mins. 562/ 5th secs.

Time,

Under 13 Cross-Playground: (O.w.); 3, A. Gold (W.).

Under 11 Cross-Playground: 3, N. Denison

I, B. Peacey

(R.); 3, I. Scott

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(O.W.);

2, R. Legg

2, K. Blake

(R.);

(V.R.).

Under 9 Crass-Playground: 3~ W. Hutton

1, M. D'Oliveira

(W.);

J, K. Cloete

(O.W.);

2, E. Bakker

(W.);

(O.W.);

2, G. Smith

(W.);

(V.R.).

Sups Crass-Playground:

J, J. Johnstone

3, M. Rael (V.R.).

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ctExamination

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SENIOR

CERTIFICATE.

First Class: M. Hili, P. Lee, G. Babbage, 1. Duncan. R. Gorin, H. Slomowitz, V. Stokes.

Second Class: W. Hosking, A. Kesler, S. KrolI, A. Michalowsky, R. Nehema, E. Parlabean, C. Roberts, R. Robinson, G. Abramowitz, D. Bailey, M. Berman, R. Chivell, J. Cilliers, A. Hawtrey, S. Sher, E. Trautman, G. Walter, R. Wilkins, M. Wolisohn.

JUNIOR

CERTlFICA TE.

First Class: J. Creed, G. Crowder, J. Donaldson, F. Glaum, J. Harding, D. Holtzhausen, P. Linder, M. Moskowitz, J. Napier, G. Sanders, I. Scott, I. Shiirin, 1. Spiro, R. Stevenson.

Second Class: A. Bam, G. Blacker, A. Cohen, M. Cowan, L. Crook, K. Crawley, H. de Villiers, W. D'Oliveira, F. Duminy, W. Edgecome, T. Euley, G. Gibbs, W. Golding, D. Grassow, R. Hamilton, H. Harmer, S. Harris, L. Hawtrey, E. JohJ, H. King, K. McBain, M. McCleery, K. McCready, E. Marais, W. Marais, S. Matthews, T. Medus, V. Meyer, E. Miller, H. Mostert, C. Myburgh, L. Nossel, R. Osborn, T. Poolman, A. Rabin, T. Ridge, N. Riley, J. Rubin, A. Rust, B. Saevitzon, J. Salkow, K. Sawyer, C. ShonfeJd, F. Simons, P. Spangenberg, M. Stock, P. Thomas, R. Turner, J. van Eeden, G. van Tonder, P. White, A. Woodgate, R. Young.

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LETTER. October,

1947.

It has been suggested to me that in place of presenting any formal report of the Union's activities through the medium of the School Magazine, J should write a few informal lines. The idea appeals to me as sound, for it enables me on the one hand to keep informed those members who may be geographically too remote from Wynberg to attend our meetings, and on the other hand to incorporate a few personal thoughts relating to the School and the Union.

The year 1947 has because the renaissance the consolidation and Mr. Lincey's Committee to me; eventful because close to the heart o( all

been both important and eventful; important of the Union in 1946 was so succe5sfcll that continuance of the good work achieved by in that year was a matter of no small concern of the desire to bring to fruition plans very those interested in the future of the School.

Let me Arst devote a word to our normal activities.

The usual matches vs. the School took place and these have no doubt been chronicled by the Editor.

The Annual Dinner, held at Cogills Hotel, . was favoured by an attendance which has never been equalled at a similar function of the Union during its eighteen years of existence, . in addition to which we had the pleasure of entertaining representatives of the S.A.C.S., Bishops, Rondebosch, Marists and St. Georges Unions.

By the time this publication reaches you, a Smoking Concert will have been held at the Hotel Cecil, this being scheduled for mid-November.

We are closing our year with a record membership and a sufficient number of Life Members to have made it worthwhile to deposit their subscriptions to a special account in order to draw a small amount of interest and leave the capit~1 intact.

When I wrote of plans close to our beart I had in mind primarily the War Memorial Swimming Bath, which ha long been exercising the attention of both ourselves and the School Committee.

A sum of approximately £1,350 has been deposited with the S.A. Permanent Building Society until the time comes to utilise it. The Provincial Authorities have ind;cated that the basis on which they make grants for such a purpose is £2 for everyone collected by tbe School.

The construction o[ the bath has proved impossible as yet owing to building

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restrictions.

In the meantime the memorial plaque is being cast and engra ved and will have been unveiled by the time these notes are read.

The end of this year sees the retirement of Mr. and Mrs. Clegg after a period of ab::>ut thirty years at Wynberg, during which time the School has grown very considerably.

The boarding establishment, under Mrs. Cl egg's wise and kindly sway, has become a model of its kind. Jn expressing the hope that tbe Cleggs will enjoy many years of pleasant retirement-l believe tbat they are settling in Constantiaand that tbey will not withdraw themselves from contact with the Scbool and tbe Union, 1 know that I am echoing the sentiments of all Old Boys.

It remains to welcome Mr. and Mrs. Bowden, who are taking over in the New Year.

On your behalf I extend to them all good wishes.

1 am sure that they will spare no effort in promoting the advancement of the School.

Whatever assistance this Union can ofrer will be most willingly given. ]n conclusion, a word regarding your 1947 Committee.

Whatever success we bave attained this year has been primarily due to the unremitting efforts of the Honorary Secretary and to the close co-operation manifested by the various Committee members.

My grateful thanks to them and all good wishes to you for the coming year.

R. T. FELBERT.

Two Old Boys who are concerned with Cape Town's Water Supply are Donald MacKellar, who is Resident Engineer of the Third Steenbras Pipeline, and S. E. Prentice, who is doing preliminary work on the new Wynberg and Newlands Reservoirs.

Dr. Gordon G. Henderson. is stationed

at Nelspoort

Sanatorium.

Sidney Hodgkiss bas been transferred Kimberley

Branch,

to Plein St. Braneb,

from the Standard Cape Town.

Bank,

Oswald F. Meyer is visiting South Africa on a business tour, and on hearing of the Union's activities became a Life Member. director in the firm of G. A. Meyer &Co. (Pty.) Ltd., Wool of Port Elizabeth.

He intends returning to his home in U.S.A., in November.

Our best wishes to him for a pleasant Sbortly after passing his C.A.(S.A:) a partnership in the firm of Chartered Sargeant & Jones, of Cape Town.

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Another successful C.A.(S.A.) candidate was Tommy Goodson.

He is now Accountant at the Panther Shoe Co. He recently married Miss 1. Catzavelos. Congratulations also to his brother, Desmond, on the birth of a son.

H. A. Easrman, City Electrical Engineer of Cape Town, recently became a Life Member.

He spent many anxious hours during the winter when the coal shortage at the Power Station threatened to turn Cape Town into" Darkest Africa." A hurried air trip to Johannesburg, however, put things right.

Last year Dr. E. Theal-Stewart was awarded his Doctor's Degree in science, the subject of his thesis being" Experiments relating to the synthesis of benzcyclooctatetraenes and to molecular compoung formation in the diphenyl series."

(Research work in organic chemistry to you.) At present he is lecturing at U .C.T. An infrequent visitor to C.T. nowadays is G. Marais. After leaving the S.A.A.F. he joined Wits University, where he is taking Dentistry.

Donald Glbbs is at Pietermaritzburg

on Soil Erosion problems.

Hugh Mathew is teaching at Diocesan Prep. School.

News has reached us of the Eddy brothers. Major Ewart is still in the Army and is stationed in the Transvaal; George is with the P.W.D. in Port Elizabeth, and Dr. Thomas has started a practice at Somerset West.

J. T. Sutherland

is at the G.P.O., where he is an apprentice electrician in the Engineering (Telephone) Dept.

Congratulations to O. Caldeco/( of the U.C.T. for graduating M.A. in Philosophy, and for being elected President of N.U.S.A.S. David Lyfton has been taking some excellent parts in the productions of tbe Brian Brook Company.

The following is an extract from a letter from Peter B. Keil" who is taking Electrical Engineering at the School of M ines, Missouri University, U.S.A. "During the War 1 served in the U.S. Navy for two years and one month, but did not see any action. My overseas and sea duty was confined to five months in the" black gang" of an Aviation Supply Ship and six months with a Carrier Aircraft Service Unit on tbe Island of Hilo, Territory of Hawaii, plus a month at Pearl Harbour, T.H. 40

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As our summer vacations are over three months in length, 1 am spending the summer working out in Kansas. [am studying in Electrical Engineering-specialising in Power Distribution. Tbe course is four years in length and leads to a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering.

The thing that strikes you about Americans is their informality and friendliness. They do not seem, in general, to take as serious a view of life as do South Africans.

Both bave much in common, though, including a pioneer background, friendliness to strangers, and the ability to look to tbe future instead of the past.

In this part of the U .S. the temperature varies between 110 degrees in tbe shade and 30 degrees below zero. This is something that strikes a stranger irnmedjately. Kansas City, wbich is dose to tbe small town wbere I live, is very similar to Jobannesburg in appearance.

The centre of the biggest stockyards west of the Mississippi, it still retains some of the feeling of tbe ' wild and woolly West.' Cattlemen, oilmen and farmers from Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas come to Kansas City for a wild time as well as for conventions."

Peter's letter also contained a dollar bill for his current sub. wish him best of luck and happiness" over there."

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Another Old Boy from America who is touring the Union with his wife and son is J. C. Moresby-White.

He bails from Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.

Dr. /. D. du Plessis, of tbe U.C.T., is Chairman of the Municipal Orc'hestra Subscribers' Society.

wbo was organist at Holy Trinity Church, Kalk Bay, is now officiating in tbat capacity at St. Pallls, Rondebosch.

Harold Cobb has returned to teach Piano Syncopation in Cape Town, and Ivan Murison has opened at School of Ballroom Dancing at Wynber.Q. Neville

Gibbs,

S. A skew where he took a course new to us, so we asked interested in it. Here Clifford

bas returned to South Africa from England, in Industrial Psychology. This was s::Jmething him what it was all about and how he became is his reply:-

"While attached to the Royal Air Force in England during the war, I obtained some very useful experience of aptitude testing in the llelection of air crews and deciding for which branch of flying they were best fitted-pilots, navigators or air gunners. I was also forThis

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tunate enough to see a British War Office Selection Board in action in a lovely old country house; aptitude tests formed an important part of tbeir technique for choosing men suitable for officer training.

1 was so impressed by what I had seen in ~he Services thaI 1 decided to specialise in the educational and commercial aspects of psychology.

Accordingly, after being demobilised, I went to London University to do a post-graduate course in'Lndustrial Psychology, and also spent two months at the National Institute of Industrial Psycbology studying their methods of vocational¡ guidance.

Briefly, the technique is as follows :Eacb test is designed to measure a person's aptitude for a partiC'ular group of occupations..

Thus tnose careers for which he is unsuited are eliminated, wbile those for wliich he may be suited stand out in contrast.

The final choice of a career is made bX correlating his aptitudes, his disposition and his interests. â&#x20AC;˘ Having returned to South Africa in August of this year, i am now practising as a vocational adviser in Cape Town, ' putting round pegs 10 round holes.'''

Other Old Boys we have received the year are:-

A. M. Bruce-Brand, Magistrate's P. G. Steward, who Rhodesia for two years.

Office, Gwelo,

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Jack Pickup, wbo writes, "My regards to the blokes in Cape Town.

Hope to come down there before I die."

Presumably Jack is busy at something, but whetber it is work or cricket, we wouldn't know.

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P. M. Good, who is at Sabie, on the Tweefon(~in Forest Reserve.

He is training to be a Forester in the S.A. Forestry Ser'. ice.

G. R. Dowlhwaile, from Hill Crest, Natal.

H. B. Parkes, from Knysna.

These, and many others nearer home, have sent their greetings to the Union. We thank them and beartily reciprocate.

Dr. Bobbins bas also written, aod to him we likewise send our kindest regards. Dr. Bobbins' address is clo Grosvenor Hotel, Kingwilliamstown.

The Union welcomed all those new members who joined this year, especially P. N. Ryan, who left Scbool in 1899, H. A. Eastman, 1906, and G. H. S. Whiting, 1910.

OBITUARY. Although tbe fol!owing deaths occurred some time ago, they have not yet been recorded in the Magazine, and are therefore given for the information of Old Boys:Colonel Denys Reitz, Soutb African Statesman, Soldier and Author, who was so well known throughout the Empire That an adequate tribute in our limited space would be impossible. In tbe passing of Col. Reitz South Africa has lost one of its most colourful eha rac-ters.

Rev. Desmond K. Clinton, Congregational Minister and former Chairman of the Congregational Union of S.A., who died in Johannesburg on 4th January, 1945, aged 36. He bad a distinguisbed career, passing his B.D. at London University and !lis B.Litt. at Mansfield College, Oxford.

He was Minister of Claremont Congregational Church and Ebenezer Cburch, Johannesburg.

He was also a member of the Archives Commission.

Anyone knowing of deaths of Old Boys is requested to notify the Hon. Secretary.

Of those boys who left School in 1946:A. M. Michalowsky is apprenticed to Cleghorn & Darroll, where he is learning Pharmacy.

R. Gorlin has joined the firm of Chapman & Cohen, Architects, and is studying Architecture as a part-time student of tbe U.C.T. He is a member of the U.C.T. Athletic- Club.

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R. E. Wilkins is with Hubert Davies, Paarden Eiland, and is training to be an electrical fitter and wir~man.

E. Parlabean has joined the City Council as a clerk on the staff of the Housing Committee.

He has been playing rugby ror False Bay Under J9A. J. Be/grove is an apprentice

Radio Technician.

MCI/¡k Wright is a clerk at Arderne, Scott & Thesen.

Fred BaiesIon writes to Mr. and Mrs. Clegg from an estate in Nyasaland which breathes the aroma or Darkest Africa. To quote him "lions, leopards, bush buck, bush pigs, baboons, monkeys are always about and within a radius of thirty miles. I can get Jumbo, Hippo, Buffalo and all the other antelope." Essential oil distilling is his business and Patchouli, Citrodora and Saigriana are romantic sounding words to us town-dwellers.

David Leslie has written to Mr. and Mrs. Clegg from Manchester, where he has obtained his B.Sc. (Tech.) Apparently he has been seeing something of England preparatory to spending two years in the Army .

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