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CONTENTS EDITORIAL SCHOOL NOTES JUNIOR SCHOOL NOTES CONTRIBUTIONS: Nature Notes Herman 8A Books and Authors My Garden Before and After a Big Storm 'n Wandeling Langs die Hange van Tafelberg Applied Quotations .. Vengeance Fun With a Box Camera SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Rugby, 1949 .. Cricket F riedlander Shield Athletics, 1949 The Cross-Country, 1949 Tennis The Musical and Dramatic Society Recorded Music Annual Entertainment Debating Society Students' Christian Association The Cadet Detachment The Seniors' Society .. Examination Results, 1948 OLD Boy's CORNER LIST OF ILLUSTRA

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SCHOOL PREFECTS, 1949 .. IST XV, 1949 UNDER 15A SCHOOLS' DAY FINALISTS 1949 UNDER 13A SCHOOLS' DAY WINNERS, 1949 1ST XI, 1949 ATHLETIC TEAM, 1949 1ST TEAM TENNIS, 1949 CADET OFFICERS AND WARRANT OFFICERS, 1949 OLD Boys' DINNER, 1949

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EDITORIAL The passage of another year is chronicled in the pages that follow. Of the events to be remembered perhaps the most noteworthy is a visit of the Administrator and the Executive Council of the Provincial Council on a tour of inspection of our dilapidated school premises. Brief as was the visit, one would like to think that it presaged a brighter future for the Wynberg School. To those pessimistically inclined we would point to the green of our playing fields and remind them of the arid waste that used to face our school. May we soon see opposite our new frontage a school housed in a manner befitting its good name. The Cape Education Department has now decreed that a school may choose to enter for the Junior Certificate Examination or arrange its own system of internal examinations. In company with the majority of schools we have decided for the present to retain the external system of promoting pupils. It would seem that we are approaching the time when it will be universally recognized that the aim of a school is to educate its pupils rather than merely to pr-epare them for examinations. Teachers adhering perforce to a syllabus unfortunately produce syllabus-conscious" pupils; hence all too often cultural subjects outside the exam. curriculum are regarded as a waste of time. Subjects such as music, art appreciation and the like are truly educative, but are disregarded to a large extent. One envisages a pupil of the future leaving school educated in the right sense rather than crammed with examination facts. From that stage he would be examined by means of an aptitude test to determine whether or not he was suited to a particular occupation; these tests would be devised by individual professional, business or trade associations. A scheme of this kind, obviating the need for examinations in our schools, would allow more time and greater scope for producing a vastly improved system of education. tt

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SCHOOL NOTES This year has been no exception and again there has been an increase in the enrolment and consequent expansion of school activities in all directions. In one respect, however, contraction took place: that old landmark "The Incubator" has been demolished. Old Boys (a t school around 1930) will remember their lessons in this old iron shed at temperatures of 100° F. in summer and the leaky roof in winter. All passages and classrooms in the school have now been fitted with electric light. This is another improvement, each one of which affects our hopes of a new building in the inverse ratio. Two large guns (used by the cadets) have been mounted in the grounds near the tennis courts. The surface of the playing fields has improved considerably and great credit is due to the grounds committee for the change effected. A new pump producing 850 gallons per hour was also a contributing factor. Changes in staff were as follows: In December 1948 Mr. S. Gilmore, B.A., resigned to take up an appointment in Bredasdorp. Mr. F. Stiglingh, B.A., was appointed temporarily. The permanent appointment went to Mr. S. Thwaits, B.A., B.Ed., who teaches English and history. The Prefects for 1949 were: Head Prefect, 1. Brown; Deputy Head Prefect, N. Pelser; Prefect Body, H. Dungey, R. Hamilton, R. Jardine, N. Jowell, B. McEwan, P. Meiburg, W. Meiburg, M. Richardson, B. van Rosenveld. In these notes we again thank the United Building Society for a grant of £50 for 1948 and another £50 for 1949. These sums were to be divided into a number of small bursaries. We also record with deep regret the death of Mr. W. Duncan Taylor in October. Chairman of our School Committee for many years, Mr. Taylor was also an Old Boy of the school. As a leading citizen of Wynberg his civic interests were many and varied, but greatest was his love for his church, which he has generously endowed. To his family we extend our deepest sympathy. The following achievements warrant special mention: W. Fitschen's Junior Certificate result of four A's and three B's with an "A" aggregate; the public speaking of J. S. Labuschagne, who, as « Best Speaker" for 1949, showed himself much above anybody we have heard in the Debating Society for a considerable time.

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In March the school held a successful swimming gala-the first of its kind. A boxing club was also started this year (in this connection Old Boys will recall the boxing classes conducted by the late Mr. McCall, which, however, were more an adjunct of the P.T. classes of those days). The following represented the school in sport: S. Vlok, in the Nuffield Shield competition; N. Riley (for the third successive year), in the W.P. and S.A. Junior Athletic Championships, winning both his hurdle events; in the S.A. Junior Athletic Championships L. Shapiro broke the record in the Under 13 120 yards Invitation race, and R. Belonsky won the Under 15 75 yards race; in the \Xf.P. Junior Championships our Under 13 relay team set up a new W.P. record, whilst L. Shapiro equalled the record in the Under 13 75 yards. On Rugby Schools Day the Under 13 team became champions and the Under 15 were runners-up. Finally, we mention E. Harman's great run in the Under 15 cross-country race, in which he not only lowered the school record by a large margin, but actually completed the course 22 seconds faster than the time taken by the winner of the senior race. The School Dance was a great success and our thanks due to Mrs. Bowden for a very enjoyable evening.

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At the time of going to press the departmental examinations are upon us. We hope our candidates will do well-they carry our best wishes.

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JUNIOR SCHOOL NOTES THE

NEW

BUILDING

It was with a great sense of pleasure and relief that we were able to start 1949 under less crowded conditions and spread ourselves into a building almost twice its previous size. Standards 4 and 5 were divided into two sections of approximately 34 pupils each, and Standard 6 continued in two sections as before. Standard 3 has been the only uncomfortably large class this year and that discomfort will end in 1950. One special feature of the new accommodation has been the extra large Standard 5a classroom into which the cinema screen has been fitted and in which the cinema projector and epidiascope have been freely used as aids in the teaching of geography and history. In th.e same room, too, is the recorded music apparatus on which gramophone records have been played when appropriate, and all the school has been able to make use of these benefits. Much development should take place as time progresses. STAFF In January this year, as additional member of staff, we welcomed an Old Boy of the school, Mr. H. A. L. Mathew, who came to take charge of Standard 5b, as well as to take a very active part in cricket and football coaching, where his services proved very valuable. Mr. Mathew, however, leaves us again at the end of the year in order to follow a different profession. In April Miss P. Blenkinsop handed over her Standard 3 class to Miss E. Dorrington, who besides doing her routine classes has proved most valuable in the teaching of art and handwork and helping with the scenes for the October play. In April, too, came Mrs. Whitehead, who took charge of Standard 4a, while Miss E. N. Dunt proceeded overseas on a well-earned six months' holiday tour. Miss Dunt has recently returned and is full of the interesting experiences of her holiday which included ten days at the Edinburgh Festival. Miss Dunt also met David Lytton at Stratford, where he is in the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre Company. As successor to Miss J. Pienaar, who was in charge of speech training, came Miss F. Druker in April. Miss Druker has since produced the annual junior play, "The Charcoal Burner's Son ".

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ACQUISITIONS As a result of the rebate fund from school fees we were able this year to make certain purchases much to our advantage in the new building. An extra piano and an epidiascope were foremost acquisitions. And in order to improve both the appearance and comfort of the office and staff-room we were able to order the installation of feltex flooring, attractive curtains and comfortable basket chairs. The school library, too, benefited considerably by the addition of ordinary reading matter and also a well-equipped section for Scripture lessons, including sets of supplementary readers. It is hoped that the stage curtains complete overhaul in the new year.

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To Mr. W. Jennings, an Old Boy and member of our School Committee, we are much indebted for the presentation of a flute, for which we hope to find a player in 1950. Remaining purchases included two excellent films for geography purposes: (a) Latitude and Longitude and (b) Night and Day. EVENTS

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Our roll during 1949 has averaged 404 and during the year we admitted 110 pupils, among them boys from England, Belgium and Holland. Of particular pride to us this year was our Under 13 A Rugby Team, which lost only one match during the season and came out first at Schools' Day at Newlands. A newcomer to the school in January, Lionel Shapiro, won particular distinction in our own Athletic Sports as weU as in the wider field of competition in the Western Province Sports, and at Paarl. The cross-country and cross-playground races found the usual overwhelming list of entries and the keenest competition. A Traffic Talk by the authorities was held in September when a special film was screened to point out rules for" Safety First ".

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The Union Loan Banking brought deposited ÂŁ3 60 and bought 340 certificates. Standards 4 and 5 paid quarterly nature study lessons.

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The Annual Entertainment, with plays and music, took place on the 21st and 22nd October. It is detailed on a~other page. The Annual Parents' Day Concert and Exhibition will be held on Tuesday afternoon, 6th December.

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In connection with lessons in Scripture Miss Frylinek will take pupils of Standard 5 to visit places of worship of various denominations and religions.

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NATURE NOTES About this time of year a peculiar new breed of animal puts in an appearance. Fortunately for mankind there are only about three of these species, which are to be found in the precincts of every scqool. Although this breed of animal is not mentioned in the standard works on natural history I am convinced that it is worthy of notice. The name bestowed upon this breed is " Editores Magaziniensis ". The substance devoured by the members of the species is print and paper. This is usually accompanied by their daintiest morsel of all-blue print. Anyone of them may be seen sneaking to its lair at night with screeds of paper bulging out of its pouches, and reappearing next morning with two or three morsels left. These pieces of paper are the hard work of aspiring authors. They then vomit up the choice specimens of their nocturnal orgy of literary indigestion, and for the paper still left unfilled owing to lack of suitable material, insert articles of their own devising which they think will stand imperishable and immortal in print. They apologize for the poor quality of the articles though firmly convinced of their excellence. Happily, the power of these animals over unfortunate authors exists only for a short time, and then the breed sinks into that oblivion to which it so rightly belongs. K. MATIER (9b).

HERMAN N ow Herman is always a peaceful character. So the police say. Well, anyway, what I mean is that when Herman is :arrested, which is pretty often, he does not put up a struggle. In fact, the only thing that Herman has ever been known to say in public which is not something which will shock the ladies is, "Where's my lawyer?" But now Herman is in big trouble, or so it seems, for when he wakes up the other morning he finds himself in strange surroundings. This in itself, of course, is not unusual, except that this is the death-house at the Central Prison. Now Herman is not even surprised. He has been here

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before. They put him one night in this cell because all the others were full. So y'see, Herman is familiar with the cell. Of course, I am very sorry to see my friend in such distressing circumstances and I also wish to know what is the trouble. So I speak with Herman and I hear a sad tale of misfortune. He looks me square in the face and says in a mournful voice: "A long, long time ago, . . ." I take my handkerchief out, " when I was a li'l boy back home I longed for the well-paid jobs and fresh air of the cities. So I take me a job in Woodstock, and after a while I am earning . . ." he whispers in my ear, in case a warder hears, " two pounds a week plus all the dirt I can sweep from 4 a.m. to 6 p.m. Of course, I am very satisfied, and to tell the truth (though I hate to say so) I become so good they deport me, er, transfer me to the beautiful city of Pretoria," he sighs, " the dirtiest streets in the Union." He hastens to add that here he is very happy .. "I become a prominent member of our community." I do not ask him about his community. "And after a while I speak at debates," he adds, "and get to know the Pretoria Prison very well, for what I say at debates is, Hey, you, shurrup', or otherwise I don't say any thing-I just kicks 'em out." "But one night," he starts sadly, " it all happened. Someone starts heckling the guy I'm paid to see that no one heckles (in a ferocious voice), so wha t happens?" I shake my head weakly. "He pulls a gun and shoots the lights out. I gets excited and hauls out my gun and sprays twelve slugs all over the place." He pinches my arm confidentially. "Just to make sure one of 'em gets him. Well, a whole lot of shootin' starts and what happens? When the lights go on here's me in a hall, all alone, with a smokin' gun, and twenty-seven guys biting the dust. " " But, Herman," says I indignantly, " that's only circumstantial evidence, they can't string you up for that." Well," says Herman, "there's also that accident I had last week. Yeah! Maybe that's it." What happened? " I ask. He says, Well, Mabel and I went for a drive, and it seems as though the car caught alight and Mabel forgot to get out". Oh ! " I say weakly. Herman scratches his head. Can't figure out how it happens," he says, bewildered like. I get up. "Well, Herman, I'll be seeing you." Yeah, I'll be hangin' around," says Herman. H. SHAPER (1 Oa). t

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MY GARDEN BEFORE AND SEVERE STORM

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The early morning sun bathed my garden 10 streaming sunlight. The birds were chirping and singing in the trees, while the flowers had begun to open out after their night's rest. The dew was fresh upon the lawn and plants and each blade of grass sparkled in the morning light. Numbers of small insects were beginning to awake and start their day's work. The peace, however, continued for but a short time. Soon, black clouds could be observed on the horizon and the sun's light was often dimmed, while large shadows dulled the sight of the beautiful plants and insects. In a short time the wind had sprung up and was rustling through the trees whilst the chirping of birds ceased. In a moment the clouds were above the garden and small drops of rain started to fall. The wind grew stronger and the rain came down harder and heavier and soon it was pouring torrents of water over what had been before a beautiful abundance of flowers. The wind's ferocity increased and many of the smaller plants were ripped with their roots out of the ground. Wind-barriers were broken down and strewn upon the torn and ruined plants.

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The rain continued for some time, but suddenly the wind died down and the clouds ceased to shed their tears. Soon the sun was shining through open patches in the sky. Looking out on to the garden I observed a heartbreaking sight. Huge pools of water were spread over half the garden while broken and ruined plants were thrown in all directions. None of the flowers still standing had their petals, and many of the branches of the trees were splintered and broken off. On looking on such a devastating scene one could immediately see that it would take much trouble to restore it to its former beauty. JACOBSON (6a).

WANDELING LANGS DIE VAN TAFELBERG

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Dit was 'n heerlike oggend in die Lente en die wandellus het my beetgepak. Met my getrou ou hond, het ek vir 'n uitstappie langs die hange van Tafelberg gegaan. Ons het naby die berg gewoon en dit was my gewoonte om die insekte en die plantegroei te bewonder. Ek het baie aangename dae daar deurgebring. Bo my was die blou, wolklose hemel en daar ver onder my het die uitgestrekte see met die wit gedakte branders teen die kus gespoel. 'n Koel windjie het oor Tafelbaai gekom. Dit was heerlik verfrissend. Die Sagte groen van die gras en die helder kleure van viooltjies, madeliefies, disas en die suikerbosse, het my bekoor. Eekhorinkies het vrolik in die bome en in die gras rond baljaar, op soek na akkers. Klipdassies het in die son sit en bak. Op die grond het goggas rondgekrui p. Een miskruier het ongestoord sy bol voor hom uitgestoot. My hond het dit alles met belangstelling ondersoek en het kort-kort opgewonde geblaf. Ook hy, het die Lente oggend ten volle geniet. In die hoĂŤ dennebome kon ek die getjirp van die voĂŤltjies hoor. Ek het op 'n sagte ta pyt van dennenaalde gaan sit en die wonderlike rustigheid van die natuur bewonder. Die gesins van die wind deur die bome, die geritsel van blare, en die dowwe veraf dreuning van die see, het sag op my ore geval. Ja, dit was Lente, en ek was 'n gelukkige skepsel in die groot, wonderlike Skepping. N. BROMBERGER (7a).

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APPLIED QUOTATIONS By cold hunger led, at proud men's doors they ask a little bread. Standard 10 (at the end of the Jlear) : Hung round their bowers, and fondly looked their last, the playful children just let loose from school. Staff-room-: Where village statesmen talked with looks profound. Standard 9a: Dear 路lovely bowers of innocence and ease. Standard 9a (during gJI1n.) : Through torrid tracts with fainting steps they go. Standard 9a (dnring maths.) : While words of learned length and thundering sound amazed the gazing rustics ranged around. C1'Oss-eonntry: Pants to the place from whence at first she flew. M-ti-r: For e'n though vanquished, he could argue still. School Bttildi路rtgs: . . . Could not all reprieve the tottering mansion from its fall. Standard 9b: Full well they laughed with counterfeited glee. And the loud laugh that spoke the vacant mind. The noisy geese that gabbled o'er the pool. Standard 9b (during maths.): But now the sounds of population fail. K - nn - dJI: The bashful virgin's sidelong looks of love. Bl - ek: These matted woods where birds forget to sing. lob: A savage plac'e, as holy and enchanted . . .. M - nde - - wi - z: Then all smiles stopped together. P - la - r N.: Or crazed with care, or crossed in hopeless love. Mc':' w - n: Fair Science frowned not on his humble birth. Pe - se - P.: If I might teach thee wit, better it were. P - re - ll: His flashing eyes, his floating hair . . .. e -w - n: To me fair friend you never can be old. e -x: And all thought he was henpecked. Ja - - bs - n: To a beautiful physique. M - l - n: A mighty noise came issuing from the smoke. Mee - tt -m: His listless length at noontide would he stretch. eh - m - t-: It was a miracle of rare device. D - ng - y: Alone and palely loitering. H - nk -: With hoary whiskers and a forky beard. Meel - rt -: In puns, or politics, or tales, or lies. Boarders:

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VENGEANCE As r opened the door the all-consuming lust for vengeance turned into a blinding cataclysmic feeling of hatred that engulfed my whole body, making my very soul cry out for revenge . . . revenge against him who had killed the only person r have ever loved. Once more the devilish cunning of the man, the sheer injustice of it all, seemed to mock at me in my subconscious self . . . the crime that could never be proved in a law court. Yet would have my revenge. Yes, ye gods! would have my revenge.

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like some ethereal wraith into the room. The air of evident luxury verging on ostentation was repugnant to me, acting as a spur to my intentions. . . . r stepped nearer. As r gazed down at the patrician features of the sleeping figure the feeling of loathing partially gave way to that of wonder as r reflected on the strange quirk of fate that so bestial a man had been endowed with so noble an appearance. The change in mood was momentary, however, for the very next second my body was once more consumed by that fearful, unrelenting flood of hatred; all thoughts of mercy and compassion toward my fellow-being were engulfed and swept away by that fearsome tide. Satan would have looked upon me as a boon companion.

raised my right hand and slapped him hard across the cheek. He awoke with a startled exclamation which froze on his lips the very minute he saw my face. He paled visibly; the smooth veneer of imperturbality was replaced by a look of utter horror, and at that moment r saw the man for what he really was-the cringing coward. Hoarse, inarticulate mumblings tumbled from his lips; his body trembled and shook as he tried to force the words out of his mouth; large beads of sweat formed This

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on his brow while he contorted his features into masks of stark terror and fear. ÂŤYou!" The words sounded unreal but there was no mistaking the tone of dread. ÂŤBut you're dead! I killed you myself! I saw you die! You're.. . ." My fingers closed round his throat and I squeezed relentlessly till I felt his struggung beginning to cease as the life ebbed out of his body. My lust for revenge was sated. He had every justification in displaying such emotions on seeing me, for, you see, my brother, whom he had killed, and I were identical twins. N. E. DUBOW (9a) .

. FUN WITH A BOX CAMERA The modern amateur photographer is under the unfortunate impression that it is only the owner of the expensive camera who can take photographs good enough to win prizes. There is no reason, however, why the box camera enthusiast should not take as good, or even better, pictures than his more fortunate friend. The main rule for obtaining good pictures with the box camera is that of obeying the instructions enclosed by the manufacturer. Unless the camera is used correctly it will not give its best results. One of the main causes of photographic failures is camera shake. This causes photographs to be badly blurred and, more often than not, the negatives that appear out of focus are really the victims of camera shake. Even if the camera shake is not obvious in the print, it will be a glaring fault in any enlargement. There are two ways to combat this. The one is to hold your breath at the moment of exposure and the other is to rest the camera on some firm support, preferably a tripod. This keeps the camera perfectly steady and ensures sharp negatives. Having m.ade certain that the photograph will be a success we can now look for methods to make the photograph a picture instead of a snapshot. A photograph can only be classed as a picture when it is interesting and attracts the attention of the casual onlooker. To make a picture interesting we have several methods to which we can resort. They are to let the picture tell a story, to let the picture contain human interest, and to let the picture be unusual.

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A picture that tells a story is a picture that is complete in itself, and that does not let the onlooker wonder what was happening at the tune of exposure. How many of an average amateur's holiday photographs are of stiffly-posed people? A picture of a man standing stiffly to attention in his best clothes will not attract any attention, but a photograph of the same man dressed in his golf clothes or ready for a fishing trip, will. When taking photographs of adults or older children, pose them in the surroundings that suit them best. This will help them to relax, and relaxation is the key to good portraiture. When taking group photographs of adults, children or pets see that their attention is focused on the same object. A photograph of three children looking in different directions is a pictorial failure. This causes them to appear as three separate subjects instead of a group where all three are combined into one subject. Any photograph that contains human interest is sure to be a success. By" human interest" we mean something that attracts the attention of anyone. For example, photographs of young children, animals, and everyday scenes contain a lot of human interest. When posing the subjects for a photograph that contains the latter quality see to it that the subject is unaware of the camera, otherwise its nervousness will spoil an otherwise good picture. To make a photograph interesting we must depart from the rut of normal routine. There is an old adage: " Always shoot with your back to the sun." In the days gone by this was perhaps important, but today, when our films are coated with an anti-halation material, this is not essential to good photographs. Try taking a few photographs facing the sun (taking care that the sun is not shining directly into the lens). The result should be an excellent silhouette of the subject. Photographs taken by weak artificial light and with heavy shadows on the face of the subject itnpart a feeling of mystic thoughtfulness to the final print. In the same way, bright illuminations and a lack of shadows give the picture a feeling of joyous carelessness. \'(1e can also try taking

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at the widest aperture (about f6' 3 ). The results will be well worth the trouble spent. Trick photography is something that should be tried by every amateur. We can, by suitable arranging, make people appear giants or dwarfs. A good photograph can be made as follows: Let the subject No. I stand eight feet or so in front of the camera and let him stretch one of his arms out level with his shoulder. Then let subject No. 2 stand about fifteen to twenty feet further back until his feet are apparently on a level with No. l's hand. The resulting photograph will be both unusual and humorous. These poses can be varied to give many different and striking effects. Last, but not least, the fascinating hobby of table-top photography will increase the range of the box camera. The only additional apparatus is a portrait lens to enable us to come within three feet of the subject. Plasticene can be moulded into models, and with a little thought many ingenious photographs can be taken. These suggestions I have given are a mere gateway into the realm of good photography. It is up to the amateur himself to supply the key to open it. LESLIE LEVENSON (lOa).

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RUGBY, I949 An enjoyable but difficult season has just ended. Limited time as well as ground space has necessitated very short practices with the minimum opportunity for coaching. The school playing fields have, however, benefited immensely from a year's rest, and this fact more than amply compensates for a season of inadequate training facilities and absence of home matches. By far the best team of the year was the Under 13A, which lost only one of the 19 games it played, finishing up with the enviable record of 334 points for and only 27 against. In addition, it won the Under 13 Schools Day competition with ease-it was not merely the winning but the manner of winning that was so satisfying. At all times the team played delightful open football, the back-line being outstanding in its age group. Congratulations to both the players and their coach, Mr. Morris, for a season of grea t achievement. The Under 19A has played well in most games, but a distinct weakness in defence in the back-line has proved a consistent handicap. The forwards have had a good season, always being equal to, or better than, their opponents. Their two best efforts were against Bishops and Rondebosch, when on each occasion they completely outplayed the opposing packs. I. Brown and B. McEwan, captain and vice-captain, are to be congratulated on their handling of their team throughout a season which, for many reasons, has been by no means easy. The Under 19B, under Terry and David, have had a good season and are fuUy equal to the best Under 19B teams of the past, namely, those of 1942, 1946 and 1948. For the second half of the season this team played in the" B " competition {or all it3 matches. At all times the team played fast, open, successful football, and its players are now well-salted and ready to take their places in the School Team next season. For the first time the school entered an Under 19C and this team, although not strong, acquitted itself well, proving the experiment a complete success. The Under 16 played good, open football in their lower competition and many of the players have matured beyond ordinary expectations.

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The Under 15A has not displayed convincing form this season and never has been quite able to fulfil its promise. Somewhat fortunately they reached the final at Schools' Day but they were overwhelmed by S.A.C.S. in no uncertain fashion. In one match, however, they rose to greรกt heights mid-way through the second half of the season when they defeated the powerful S.A.C.S. side, the Schools' Day winners, by 13 points to 3. The Under 15B, C and D teams enjoyed their Rugby but did not gain many successes, while the Under 13B, C, D and E proved once again a promising nursery in which young players are carefully taught the technique of the game. The Under 13E team was entered for the first time and it is highly proba.ble that a 13F will be added next season. The number of little" players has increased still further, and there are now ~bout 150 players between the ages of 6 and Il enjoying their games each week, although they are not entered in actual competitive football. Much promising material has already been passed on to the Under 13 teams, and a steady supply is being generated for the future. Special coaches, senior players, have once again been allotted to each junior section, namely: A. Chambers to the Big Juniors "; M. Greenberg and R. Belonsky to the Small Juniors "; and E. Hopkins and R. Denison to the Springboks". This year the Small Springboks" appeared on the scene; they are the Sub B class, and never have small players been surpassed in their enthusiasm for and enjoyment of their weekly games. M. Cowan and M. Malan are to be congratulated on their most successful management of a very happy family. All these senior players are to be thanked for their invaluable assistance. Without their help the school could not cater for 348 players. Their tactful and efficient handling of the little players is not only appreciated but it should also be realised that Junior" Rugby could neither be developed nor maintained without such assistance. The coaches and referees, Messrs. Wood, Simpson, Morris, Holmes, Sieberhagen, Mathew, Thwaits and Stighling are to be thanked for their able and untiring efforts; the keenness and support given to these men by the players is ample evidence of the appreciation of their work. Once again Mr. Bowden's exceptionally keen interest and helpful advice have been greatly appreciated by both the coaches and players. B. McEwan and R. Tomlinson have been of great assistance to Mr. Morris in coaching and polishing his Under 13A players, and finally W. Meiburg, P. Meiburg and P. Dickerson, who throughout the tt

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season were responsible for the care and upkeep of all equipment, are to be thanked for their able services. The following Rugby awards have been made for the 1949 season: Blues: 1. Brown, P. Meiburg, A. Chambers, R. Tomlinson. Colours: N. Pelser, N. Jowell, E. Kahn, B. McEwan, R. Hamilton, M. Richardson, B. van Rosenveld, W. Meiburg, H. McCallum, R. Wright, K. Doveton. OLD

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In a fast, open game the Old Boys defeated the School by 19 points to Il. The match was played on the False Bay ground and heavy rain the day before had rendered conditions underfoot both slow and slippery. Nevertheless, both back-lines gave the ball air and a fast, attractive game resulted. K. Brown was in devastating kicking form and the game might almost be know.n as "Brown's Derby". After 15 minutes' play Brown broke neatly and went over for an unconverted try. Shortly afterwards he put over an excellent penalty from 40 yards out. Mendelowitz replied with a good penalty for the School and, after a period in which the honours were even, Brown goaled another penalty from a good distance out. Mid-way through the first half Chambers, one of the School locks, was seriously injured and had to leave the field permanently. The half-time score was 9-3 in favour of the Old Boys. On the resumption Riley scored under the posts after a 50-yard run, receiving the ball in full stride after both his forwards and backs had participated in a handling movement. Soon afterwards McGregor, a flank forward, scored another try for the Old Boys. Both these tries were converted by Brown. The School, however, was not discouraged and fought back gamely. After a long period of even play Pelser scored a try for the School which Mendelowitz converted, and just before the final whistle Mendelowitz added to the School score by landing another fine penalty. Final score: Old Boys 19 points, School 11 points. TEAMS

Scott, Williams, Harper, Riley, Brown, Rosslind, Mitchell, Woker, McGregor, Blacker, Gibbon, Yuill, Knobel, Katz, Prynn. School Team: Tasker; Isaacson, Pelser, Mendelowitz, Jowell, Kahn, McEwan, Brown, Terry, Tomlinson, van Rosenveld, McCallum, Chambers, R. Doveton, Wright. Old Boys

Team:

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MATCHES

(1949)

SENIOR

Van Riebeek Wellington Rhodes De Waal ..

Wellington 0, De Waal o. Wellington 0, Rhodes o. Van Riebeek 13, De Waal Van Riebeek 6, Rhodes o. Van Riebeek 0, Wellington Rhodes 0, De Waal o. P. W. L. D. 3 2 0 1 3 0 0 3 3 0 1 2 3 0 2

o. F. 19 0 0 0

A. 0 0 13

Pts. 5 3 2 2

F. 12 13

A. 0 3 3 25

Pts. 5 4 3 0

JUNIOR

De Waal .. Wellington Van Riebeek Rhodes

Wellington 10, Rhodes o. De Waal 0, Van Riebeek o. De Waal 9, Rhodes o. Wellington 3, Van Riebeek Van Riebeek 6, Rhodes o. Wellington 0, De Waal 3. P. W. L. D. 3 2 0 1 3 2 1 0 3 1 1 1 3 0 3 0

A CRITIQUE

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6 0

1ST FIFTEEN

B'rown: An able and inspiring captain with a good knowledge of tactics; not afraid to use his imagination; an excellent front-rank forward who is equally good in the loose, tight and line-out; awarded his Blue for 1949. McE~/)an: A lion-hearted player and an able and resourceful leader; excellent in defence but must endeavour to get the ball away faster from the base of the scrum; has proved an outstandingly good vice-captain. P. Meibnrg: Has developed into one of the best flanks playing in inter-school Rugby; a tireless forward both in the loose and tight; an excellent defender; awarded his Blue for 1949. This jJage sponsored

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Tomlinson: One of the best school hookers of recent years and a demon for work in the loose, tight and line-out; has maintained a consistently high standard of play throughout the season; awarded his Blue for 1949.

Chalnbers: A lock-forward

of the highest class; a tireless worker who, but for a serious injury, would have improved still further by the end of the season; awarded his Blue for 1949.

Kahn: A deadly positional the mark.

tackler at full-back; but must improve play, his anticipation, and his speed getting

his off

Jowell: An improving

young wing with a solid defence; he must, however, concentrate on getting off the mark faster and should improve his hand-off.

Greenberg:A courageous he has a bright and a stronger cut in.

wing who improves with every match; future but must try to develop a dive tackle hand-off and overcome a slight tendency to

N. Pelser: A lively, penetrative but very marked Blue standard.

centre who, but for occasional lapses in defence would come very near

Ham,iltol1: A solid wing and centre with a very strong defence; his big handicap

is lack of initial speed off the mark.

Mendelowitz: A shrewd centre with an eye for an opening;

lacks thrust largely because he does not break at top speed; m.ust remed y a weakness in defence.

Richardson: A fine kick with a safe pair of hands and a good knowledge of the game; lacks essential quality for a fly-half; defence.

speed off the mark, an must improve a shaky

Van Rosenveld: An excellent flank forward with tons of speed and dash; must, however, develop a dive-tackle and overcome a tendency to allow the opposing scrum-half to break; even with these faults is on the verge of Blue standard.

K. Doveton: A talented young forward

who is good in the loose, tight and line-out; has a devastating break from the lineout on occasion; must endeavour to get out of the habit of " resting" during a game; although, possibly due to inexperience, his form was patchy during the earlier part of the season, he was definitely the best forward in a very good pack during the last three matches; narrowly missed a Blue.

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Meibnrg:

A rugged, powerful front-ranker who has improved considerably this season; must continue to make the fullest use of his weight and strength, and also assist his hooker in set scrums.

McCall1l1n: A tireless,

hard-working forward who is a good lock and an excellent line-out player; possesses a very useful touch-kick; must infuse more fire and speed into his loose play.

Wright:

A good eighth man who has latent possibilities of brilliance; must, however, overcome the tendency to hesitate on critical occasions and must, above all, develop a dive-tackle.

R. Doveton: A very good front-ranker and lock who has shown considerable improvement and who has only been prevented from gaining a permanent place in the First Team by the lack of weight; he rnust improve his speed and overcome a tendency to hang off-side in the loose.

Mostert: A bustling,

fiery forward who has unlimited possibilities if he can cure himself of the fault of tackling high.

Hutchings:

A rugged, hard-working front-ranker and lock who, but for ill-health, would possibly have found a permanent position in the First Fifteen.

Isaacson: An improving concentrate

young wing with a good defence; must on more speed and overcome a tendency to cut

1n.

EJ/re: A young and unfledged

full-back with tons of talent and a big-match temperament; has a safe pair of hands and a lengthy kick; an excellent place-kick; his positional play will improve considerably with further experience.

Clews: It is not custornary

to mention a player who has not played First Team in this critique, but this exception is made on account of the outstanding improvement and keenness of this player; he has developed into an excellent scrum-half with a swift service and a good break round the scrum; with further experience he should mature into one of the best scrum-halves this school has possessed.

H. E. T.

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CRICKET The season under review, October 1948 to March 1949, is one of which the school has every reason to be proud. A keener interest has been evinced and each and every team from the 1st XI to the Under 14B has shown considerable improvement, not Qnly in the standard of their play but in general team deportment and in smartness in turn-out. Last Octoher the Cricket Room was renovated inside and a couple of enthusiasts gave it an outside coat of paint. It has already proved its worth as a changing room and a cricket gear store-room. The school has again been able to purchase a fair amount of new gear and each team is now reasonably well equipped. The 1st XI under the able captaincy of Richardson had a fairly good season. Of their 12 league games they won seven most convincingly, one was washed Out and four were lost. The Banks' and Old Boys' matches were won fairly easily but they lost to Garrison rather badly. The annual match against Rondebosch 1st XI was drawn this year. Wynberg batted first and declared at 123 for five, the Rondebosch team ending up. with 87 for two, but very much on the defensive. This was a vast improvement on last year's performance. Further details of all these matches are listed below. Both the Seconds and the Thirds had fairly successful seasons. The 2nd XI, after losing the first few matches, settled down and won their last seven games without any difficulty whatsoever. McEwan, the captain, handled his team firmly and well and on more than one occasion proved a shrewd tactician. The 3rd XI, who won six out of their ten games, have shown themselves a much improved sid'e and one which was always difficult to beat. The performances of these two sides are all the more meritorious when it is considered that they were both playing in a higher division than they had previously done. Both the Under 14 sides, especially the A, improved on their already good records of the previous year, and the reputation of the 1st XI is undoubtedly assured with the good material coming up. There are several players of undoubted ability in the A side. Thirteen games were played in all. Of these six were drawn, four won and three lost.

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While the Fourths and Fifths cannot boast that they won the majority of their matches they have enjoyed their cricket immensely and played the game in the spirit tbat it should be played. As I indicated last year, there were so many keen players who could not make the Fifth team we started an internal series of games on house lines known as the Cake League. Teams of as many as 14 players took the field, and if enthusiasm counts for anything these games provide aH that is desired. The winners of this division last year were van Riebeek. Actually these games have provided an opportunity .for quite a number of players of promise to sbow their ability. One is already in the 3rd XI and the 4th and 5th have a couple each. After a trial match lasting practically all day the following members were chosen to play in the Outer Suburbs Side. Of a side comprising 13 players we had Richardson (captain), Vlo~, Eyre, Smythe, Simpson, Wilson (W.) and Shifrin (I.). This team gave a most successful account of itself in the Schools' Week Trials, and of these Vlok was chosen for the Western Province Nuffield XI which went to Rhodesia. Our congratulations to S. Vlok and M. Richardson on being awarded their cricket Blues. Colours have been given to the following: M. Richardson, S. Vlok, P. Eyre, P. Smythe, W. Wilson, G. Newton, I. Shifrin, D. Simpson, R. Hamilton, S. Quinn and F. Bing. G. Newton is the recipient of the bat awarded by the Old Boys for the most improved player in the Senior section while H. Joffe, of the Under 14A, receives the award in the Junior section. Both these players are thoroughly deserving of this honour for they have shown themselves to be much improved players. The house matches were played with the usual zest and determination and, as always, attracted a large number of specta tors. Wellington were the winners with a triple tie between the other houses for second place. To Mr. Thwaits we would extend a hearty welcome. His achievements with the Grey 1st XI are too well known to need comment and we trust that he will enjoy many happy hours with the School 1st XI. In conclusion, I should like to thank first of all Mrs. Bowden and her staff for the 'excellent and most welcome fare provided each Saturday afternoon, and then the masters, Old Boys and boys who have helped one way and another in the coaching and supervising of our summer game.

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Especially do I wish to thank" Tommy" and Brian Mac" for their willing aid in the cricket room, and, lastly" on behalf of the School, I should like to thank Mr. Smythe for so kindly donating the burglar-proof guards for the cricket room windows. t<

9.10.48: vs. e.B.e. e.B.e. 91 (Smythe 3/7, Vlok 2/12). Wynberg 118 (Richardson 16, W. Wilson 19, L. Wilson 17, Simpson 17, Bain 22 not out). Wynberg won by 2 wickets. 16.10.48: vs. Constantia. Constantia 50 (Vlok 6/12, Thomas 3/10). Wynberg 213/5 declared (Vlok 86, Eyre 46, Smythe 25 not out, W. Wilson 19). Wynberg won by 163 runs. 23.10.48: vs. Marist. Wynberg Game abandoned, rain.

85/7

(Shifrin

21, Smythe'34).

13.11.48: vs. Sea Point. Sea Point 80/5 (Vlok 3/16). Wynberg 78 (Simpson 19 not out). Wynberg lost by 5 wickets. 20.11.48: vs. Lansdowne. Lansdowne 100 (Smythe 4/27, Eyre 2/9). Wynberg 211/9 (Eyre 44, Vlok 40, Shifrin 40, Scott 23). Wynberg won by 8 wickets. 27.11.48: vs. Observatory. Observatory 1st innings 51 (Simpson 7/10, Vlok 3/16). Wynberg 120/6 declared (Eyre 39, Vlok 34, Richardson 33). Observatory 2nd innings 126/4. Wynberg won by 8 wickets. 4.12.48: vs. Bishops II. Bishops II 105/4 (Richardson Wynberg 103 (Vlok 33, Shifrin 26). Wynberg 6 wickets.

2/15). lost by

5.2.49: vs. S.A.C.S. S.A.C.S. 70 (Richardson 3/8, Quinn 2/1). Wynberg 141 (Bing 36, Richardson 23, Vlok 25). Wynberg won by 71 runs. 12.2.49: vs. Rondebosch II. Rondebosch II 35 (Richardson 4/9, Eyre 3/4, Hamilton 2/4). Wynberg 153 (Vlok 59, Newton 45). Wynberg won by 118 runs. 19.2.49: vs. Constantia. 3/18, Eyre 2/13). lost by 6 wickets.

Constantia Wynberg

81 (Quinn 4/8, 45 (Palm 12).

Hamilton Wynberg

26,2.49: vs. Lansdowne. Lansdowne 61 (Eyre 2/1, Dowung 2/3, Newton 2/8). Wynberg 190/7 declared (Vlok 63, Eyre 36, Newton 41, Quinn 21). Wynberg won by 129 runs.

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5.3.49: vs. C.B.C. C.B.C. 163/8 declared (Hamilton Wynberg 95 (Quinn 34, Dowling 28). \'{fynberg 68 runs.

3/18). lost by

4.12.48: vs. Old Boys. Schooll81/7 declared (Shifrin 27, Vlok 34, Smythe 53, Mr. Bowden 20; Youll 5/35). Old Boys l31 (H. Mathew 27, Johnston 27, Jennings 28; Vlok 7/54, Richardson 3/9). 9.12.49: vs. Garrison. Garrison 101/3 (Vlok 1/5). Wynberg 94/6 declared (Newton 19, Bing 17). Wynberg lost by 7 wickets. 9.3.49: vs. Rondebosch 1. son 49, Vlok 33). Match drawn.

Wynberg 123/5 declared (RichardRondebosch 187/2 (Eyre 1/15).

16.3.49: vs. Banks. Banks 137 (Hamilton 4/20, Dowling 2/2). Wynberg 149/4 declared (Richardson 90, Vlok 37, Mr. Bowden 12). Wynberg won by 6 wickets. A.N.H.

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ALLOCAnON OF POINTS

Cricket Athletics Cross-country Rugby Debating Society Drama Music Junior Certificate {R 1 Senior Certificate esu ts Junior School Results Standard 9 Standard 7 } Results Total Rouse Award: De Waal.

De Welling\'{faal ton 24 36 24 44 21 28 16 32 66 18 26 26 15 34

Rhodes 32 32 24 16 12 32 26

Van Riebeek 8 21 27 40 3 24 25

134

106

105

148

110

120

104

117

160

120

110

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5-64

482

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ATHLETICS, I949 A successful innovation was introduced during the nrst term, the afternoon of 28th February being devoted to handicap races for the majority of the school and the 4th March to the Championship events at the Garrison Ground, Wynberg. The latter events were keenly contested, the \'V'ellington House team again winning the Duncan Taylor Cup. Three records were broken, namely: B. Weinreich, 15'1 secs. for Under 12 120 yards; Wellington Under 12 relay team, 43'1 secs. for 330 yards; and W. Meiburg's putt of 35ft. 7t ins. At the close of the meeting the cups were presented by Mrs. W. Bowden. The following points were obtained (1) Wellington (2) Rhodes .. (3) Van Riebeek ( 4) De Waal . .

by the Houses: 105 81 53 31

The Cups were awarded to: Friedlander Cup (Under 10 Champion): L. Williams. D. Baskin Cup (Under 12 Champion) : B. Weinreich. D. Baskin Cup (Under 14 Champion): L. Shapiro. Arthur Newman Cup (Under 14 relay): Wellington. Claude Felbert Cup (Under 16 Champion): N. Jowel!. Dr. G. Pycroft Cup (Under 16 440 yards): P. Pelser. Dr. Bobbins Cup (100 yards Open): R. Wright. Wollaston Cup (440 yards Open) : N. Cowan. Hoogenhout Cup (Victor Ludorum) : R. Wright. McDonald Cup (U nder 16 House Championship ) : Wellington. The Duncan Taylor Cup (House Championship): Wellington. The results were as follows: OPEN

100 yards: 1, R. Wright (R.); 2, Von Rosenveld (V.R.); 3, M. Cowan (W.). 10:8 secs. 220 yards: 1, R. Wright (R.); 2, M. Cowan (W.); 3, Van Rosenveld (V.R.). 24'5 secs. 440 yards: 1, M. Cowan (W.); 2, Fay (R.); 3, N. Berger (W.). 56 secs.

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1, N. Berger (W.); 2 mins. 15·8 secs.

2, Malan

Mile: 1, Brown (R.); 2, Mostert 5 mins. 25·2 secs. Long Jump: (D.W.). High

Jump: (V.R.).

1, Pelser (V.R.); 19 ft. 1 in. 1, Hamilton 5 ft. 2:!- ins.

(D.W.);

(V.R.);

3, Carter

3, Jardine

(D.W.).

2, R. Wright (R.);

(R.) j 3, Dungey

2, Lee

(D.W.);

3, Pelser

110 Yards Hurdles: 1, Richardson (R.); 3, R. Wright (R.). 16·9 secs.

2, W. Meiburg

Shot

2, Gibbons ins.

Putt: 1, W. Meiburg Ha milton (R.). Record,

(V.R.)j 3 5 ft.

UNDER

100 yards: 1, N. Jowell (R. ) . 1 1 . 8 secs.

(W.);

1, Pelser CV.R.); 60·5 secs.

880 yards: 1, Pelser Belonsky (W.).

High

Jump: 1, P. Eyre (R.). 5 ft. 2 ins.

2, N. Jowell

110 yards Hurdles: P. Eyre (R.).

2, R. Terry

1, N. Jowell 17·5 secs.

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UNDER

100 yards: 1, L. Shapiro (W.); Gomes (V.R.). 12 secs.

(W.);

3, D. Wright

(W.);

2, R. Terry 2,

3, Parvess

(W.);

(V.R.); 2, R. McCall 2 mins. 21 secs.

(R.);

3, Barnett

(D.W.);

2, Berelowitz

Long Jump: 1, Doveton (V.R.); (R.). 17 ft. 5~ ins.

(W.);

16 2, Parvess

220 yards: 1, N. Jowell (W.); (D.W.). 25·8 secs. 440 yards: (R.).

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(V.R.); (R.);

3, P. Eyre

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14 2, R. Blumgart

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220 yards: 1, L. Shapiro (W.); 2, R. Blumgart Gomes (V.R.). 27·1 secs.

(D.W.);

3, R.

Long Jump: I, R. Blumgart (D.W.); 2, L. Shapiro Doveton (V.R.). 16 ft. H- ins. High

Jump: 1, Stewart (V.R.).4ft.3-iins.

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75 yards: 1, B. Weinreich (W.); 2, Spears (R.); 3, Bron1.berger (W.). 9·9 secs. 120 yards: 1, B. \Veinreich (W.); 2, Bromberger (W.); 3, Spiro (D. W.) . 15·5 secs. 10

UNDER

50 yards: 1, Williams 7·4 secs.

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75 yards: 1, Williams 10·7 secs.

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(V.R.); (W.);

3, Cox

(W.).

3, Rael (V.R.).

RELAYS

Open

(440 yards): 48·9 secs.

1, Rhodes;

Under 16 (440 yards): 52 secs.

2, Wellington;

1, Wellington;

Under 14 (440 yards): 1, Wdlington; Waal. 55·2 secs. Under 12 (330 yards): 1, Wellington; Record, 43 . 1 secs. Under 10 (220 yards): Rhodes. 31· 8 secs. WESTERN

3, De Waal.

2, De Waal; 3, Rhodt;s. 2, Van Riebeek; 2, Rhodes;

1, Wellington;

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2, Van

3, De

3, De Waal. Riebeek;

ATHLETIC

A Wynberg team of 27 runners again distinguished itself at the Junior Championships held at Green Point Track on the 19 th of March. L. Sha piro, of the Under 13, won the 75 yards in 9 seconds, thus equalling the W.P. record time. N. Riley, as the result of his excellent hurdling form, was again chosen for the Western Province team, and at Paarl on the 9th April retained his national title for the 110 yards hurdles and 220 yards hurdles respectively. Our successes were: UNDER

1st 75 yards: L. Shapiro. 9 secs. (equals W.P. record). 1st 120 yards: L. Shapiro. 14·2 secs. 1st Relay: L. Shapiro, Smith, B. Peacey, H. Joffe.

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1st 75 yards Hurdles: R. BeJonsky; 3rd Kantor. 11路1 secs. 2nd Relay: K. Parvess, G. Lcib, L. Binder, D. Wright. UNDER

3rd 220 yards Hurdles:

1. Scott.

UNDER

1st 220 yards Hurdles: N. Riley. 26 secs. 1st 110yards HurdJes: N. Riley. 15 路7 secs. Athletic Blues for 1949: N. RiJey, 1. Scott, R. Wright, W. Meiburg. Athletic Colours for 1949: M. Cowan, R. Hamilton, N. Pelser, P. Eyre. H.G.W.

THE CROSS-COUNTRY, I949 Cross-country Day" was held on Wednesday, 19th October, in very bad conditions. A fierce north-west gale made things difficult for the runners and unpleasant for the spectators. Although not a record entry, 322 runners took part in the day's sport, their ages ranging from 6 to 19 years. A disappointing feature was that the Open and Under 15 entries were the poorest of the last ten years; otherwise, with the exc~ption of the Under 9's, the remaining entries were actually a bove standard. Despite the bad conditions the Senior Race was won by K. Clews in the fast time of 35 mins. 27路2 secs. He was closely followed home by A. Chambers half a minute later. As both these runners completed the course in under 36 minutes they were both automatically awarded Athletic Blues. 1. Brown, P. Pelser, J. Thomas, N. Mostert, D. van Schoor, M. Richardson, and P. Pelser all qualified for Athletic Colours, having completed the course under the stipulated Colours' time. In the Under 15 race E. Han:nan put up what was probably the best cross-country performance ever accomplished at Wynberg. His time, 35 mins. 5路6 secs., not only beat the very good time of the Senior winner but also was only 50 seconds longer than R. Smuts' outstanding senior record accomplished C<

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in 1944. K. Matier and R. Belonsky also ran excellently to beat the existing Junior record which, until trus race, had been considered an almost unbeatable time for that age group. B. Peacey won the Under 13 Cross-playground in convincing fashion, coming clean away from his field in the closing stages of his race. Cross-country Day" is almost entirely run by the scholars themselves, and all pickets and course stewards are to be thanked for their efficient and willing help. A less obvious but equally important service is also rendered by those boys who swiftly compile the results and calculate the points gained by the various houses. In this respect, Bromberger and Prinsloo deserve special mention. t<

The detailed results were as follows:

Senior Cross-country (1) K. Clews (V.R.); (2) A. Chambers Brown (R.). Time: 35 mins. 27' 2 secs.

Junior Cross-country (1) E. Harman (W.); (2) K. Matier Belonsky (W.). Time: 35 mins. 5' 6 secs.

(R.);

(3)

(V.R.);

(3)

Under 13 Cross-pla)/ground (1) (V.R.).

P. Peacey (D.W.);

(2)

Shapiro

(W.);

(3)

Haneke

Under 11 Cross-playground (1)

Cloete

(D.W.);

(2)

Purlof

(R.);

(3)

Cox

Under 9 Cross-playground (1) Vos (D.W.);

(W).

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(2) Schipper (R.),

(3) Koevort

(V.R.).

Sub-B Cross-playground (1) Thorn (V.R.);

(2) Smith (D.W.);

(3) Perrow

(W.).

(3) Rowberry

(W.).

Sub-A Cross-Playground (1) Coombs (R.);

(2) Roger (R.);

The points gained by the various Houses were:

Seniors (1) (2) (3) (4 )

Rhodes Van Riebeek De Waal .. Wellington

Under 9 194 112 79 50

( 1) (2) (3) (4)

Rhodes Wellington De Waal .. Van Riebeek

199 193 140 134

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Juniors ( 1) (2) (3) (4)

Van Riebeek Wellington De Waal .. Rhodes

Sub-B 442 425 387 233

(1 ) (2) (3) (4)

Wellington Van Riebeek Rhodes De \"Vaal ..

Under 13 ( 1) Rhodes

(2) (3) (4)

Wellington De Waal Van Riebeek

Snb-A 668 546 475 391

(1) (2) (3) (4)

Wellington De Waal .. Van Riebeek Rhodes

Under 11 ( 1) (2) (3) (4)

Wellington Van Riebeek Rhodes De Waal ..

231 231 178 140 91 87 87 86

House Totals 768 709 609 542

( 1) (2) (3) (4)

Wellington Rhodes Van Riebeek De Waal

2,304 2,167 2,106 1,8"50

H.E.T.

TENNIS This year has seen the inauguration petitive sport at the Wynberg School.

of tennis

as a com-

At present there is no schools' league in which to enter teams but a series of friendly fixtures with other schools will provide games for two teams from our club. With regard to our home courts the club has had a most inauspicious start. The failure of our borehole water supply at the time of preparing court surfaces followed by most unseasonable rain has produced courts on which it is not possible to play tennis. Soon, however, we hope to remedy this state of affairs and have at our disposal courts fit to entertain visiting teams. RESULTS TO DATE

Ist Ist 1st 2nd

Team Team Team Team

v. Bellville, lost 2 matches to 4. v. Wynberg G.H.S., lost 3 matches to 4. v. Sea Point B.H.S., lost 0 matches v. Sea Point B.H.S., lost 0 matches

to 7. to 7.

CA.M.

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THE MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY, I949 This is the seventh year of the Society's has proved a very enjoyable year indeed. The included 1. Brown (Chairman), H. Kantor Pelser, 1. PosweIl, R. Belonsky, N. Dubow, H. Wright. FIRST

MEETI

existence and it 1949 Committee (Secretary), N. Dungey and R.

The :first meeting was held in April when a threefold programme was presented. First, the orchestra performed three pieces: (a) Keltic Lament by Foulds; (b) PureelI's Trumpet Voluntary; and (c) a new departure, a violin solo" Romance" by Svendsen, played by Clifford Glaum, with actual orchestral accompaniment. Then followed a play, "The New Wing at ElsinorĂŠ ", by St. John Hankin, which aimed at being an amusing sequel to " Hamlet" and had in its cast N. Dubow, R. Belonsky, H. KantOr, 1. Boswell, L. Shaskolsky. Our guest artist of the evening was Miss Rachel Rabinowitz, who gave a 45-minute piano recital along with suitable remarks about the music she played. Among her pieces was the popular Mozart Sonata in C Major, and others by Chopin, Bartok, etc., followed. SECOND MEETING

The second meeting was held on 12th August when we took the opportunity of screening the Lawrence Olivier film of " Henry V " to a packed house. The film was most appropriate, bringing to the Society both the Shakespeare Theatre as it was in Elizabethan days and the fine :film version of the play as well as the William Walton music. THIRD

MEETING

On the 17th September came the third meeting, when the School Orchestra played a Handel pastoral movement, a Schubert air from" Rosamunde " and an Irish air, " The Boys of Wexford ". Ronnie Wright, as cello soloist, played "The Swan" (Saint Saens) with piano accompaniment, and the Drigo Serenade with a most pleasing orchestral accompaniment. Then followed a play, " The Ghost of Green Mansions ", with a senior cast, which was repeated at the Annual Entertainment. The guest of the evening was Mr. M. R. Stroud, who entertained the large and appreciative audience with a programme of conjuring tricks.

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The fourth meeting was held on Saturday, 29th October, when we once again had the pleasure of an evening of films made and shown by Mr. L. Lewis, who had visited us two years previously. The programme started with a brilliantly-coloured version of the annual « Coons' Carnival ", to the accompaniment of well-synchronised gramophone records. There followed films of the Danish and Swiss Gymnasts, the making of puppets, the 1941 Eclipse as seen from Calvinia, and Insect Life of the Cape Peninsula, each a most perfect production. To end, we were given an old-time silent comedy with all its ludicrous situations which brought forth much mirth from the audience. At the conclusion of the programme votes of thanks were passed, first to Mr. Lewis for his magnificent entertainment, and secondly to Mrs. Bowden for her kindness in providing us with the everwelcome cups of coffee. The. evening marked the completion of the Society's seventh year of activity, and it is good to record the continued excellent attendance and interest of all concerned.

RECORDED MUSIC A.-LuNCH-HOUR

GRAMOPHONE

RECITALS

With music playing an important part in our activities a desire for listening to good records was voiced, and as a result it was decided to inaugurate a regular series of lunch-hour recitals to take place each Friday from 1.10 p.m. to 1.35 p.m. The recitals have been in progress since April of this year and have drawn crowds ranging from 60 to 100 to the new, very large and well-equipped room in the Junior School building. Boys from Standards 4 to 10 were invited to attend and to bring lunch with them. The music performed h~.s been of a varied nature and included such favourites as «William Tell ", Overture (Rossini), « Blue Danube" Waltz (Strauss), «Peer Gynt" (Grieg), and many other readily-appealing works featuring well-known orchestras and soloists. The attendances and enthusiasm have been very gratifying. B.-RECORDED

MUSIC CLUB

As a result of the lunch-hour recitals, which are necessarily of short duration, certain boys displayed keenness for listening to works too long to hear on the Fridays, and a proper club was formed to meet occasionally in the evenings.

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The first meeting took place on 27th September and was attended by 30 listeners, who were given as a progranune Mozart's Serenade A Little Light Music", two Mozart opera arias, and Tchaikowsky's Violin Concerto with Ida Haendel as soloist. It proved a most enjoyable occasion. A second meeting was held on 12th October when E. Hopkins presented a programme of Chopin music to celebrate the centenary of the death of the composer. Hopkins introduced and interspersed the music with some very well-pr~pared information about Chopin. A third evening will be held when the examinations are over, when Rimsky-Korsakov's S~heherezade " will be played. <t

ANNUAL ENTERTAINMENT On two successive evenings, Friday and Saturday, 21st and 22nd October, the Annual Entertainment was held in the Scho贸l Hall. The demand for seats far exceeded the supply and it was a pity that the performance could not have been repeated yet once more. The first item on the progranune was the always-popular kindergarten song scene-this year All About Humpty Dumpty "-in which the sub-standard pupils showed us where future talent lies. Under Miss Lacey's guidance the young singers and actors provided a most attractive scene, with Miss R. Frylinck accompanying at the piano. On the stage later were two plays. The first, The Ghost of Green Mansions", by C. Wardell, had as its cast pu pils from the Senior School and as its story the secret meeting in a " haunted" house of four professors in order that they might indulge in forbidden games of cards, safe from their wives and the outside world. In the end their wives and the outside world did find them out, but not without many amusing complications, heartily entered into by an enthusiastic group of players, namely, I. Kennedy, K. Calder, N. Dubow, C. Katz, D. Black, E. Hopkins and J. Blacker. The second play, " The Charcoal Burner's Son ", was in the form of an operetta by L. du Garde Peach, with music by Victor Hely-Hutchinson. There we met the traditional King 路(B. Feinberg), Princess (M. Adler), Ogre (c. Coombs), Dragon (P. Horwitz) , the Lover (D. Girling), two very conspicuous soldiers (J. Scott and G. Ehmke), and an excellent army of redcoats. The story worked itself out until the spell <t

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had been broken, revealing the dragon and the ogre as two very ordinary, harmless mortals, and with Johan marrying the princess. Miss F. Druker achieved a very spirited and polished production; Miss Cragg trained the singers in pleasing solos and lively choruses; and Miss E. Dorrington gave the scene a most artistic setting with its castle and neighbouring trees. The School Orchestra, soloists and Standard 5 Chorus provided the purely musical fare. The Standard Fives sang two humorous songs, "There was a Man of Newington " and" A Tragic Story", to piano accompaniment, and the Vesper Hymn to the accompaniment of the orchestra. The singing was clear and pleasant and the combination of voices and orchestra well balanced and rousing. The orchestral items-air from" Rosamunde " by Schubert, "The Boys of Wexford" (traditional), a pastoral movement by Handel, Russian Waltz by Frank Bridge and the Purcell Trumpet Voluntary-were played with a good sense of ensemble and round, full tone. The two soloists of the evening deserve special mention (and received much applause). They have both progressed far this year and play with much greater sureness and musical sensibility. To H. Dungey, as violin solo, was allotted the Svendsen " Romance" (with orchestra), and R. W right, as cello solos, "The Swan" by Saint Saens (with piano) and the Drigo Serenade (with orchestra). In these again the combination of soloists and orchestra was most pleasing in its effect, and the work of all concerned a distinct step forward. Mon'ey raised went to School Funds and totalled ÂŁ55 18s. 6d,

DEBATING SOCIETY Hon. Secretary: S. Golin. Committee:

1. Brown, N. JoweU, E. Kahn, L. Levinson.

This year our Debating Society discussed an interesting variety of subjects. From the purely abstract ones like" Where there's a will there's a way" and "The modern girl grows up too soon" we wandered to the more practical ones like" Elementary domestic science should be taught to boys as well as girls" and" Newspaper reading should be encouraged ",

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It came as a pleasant surprise when Mr. Thorp informed us at a meeting one night that the Debating Society has now reached its majority because it was exactly 21 years ago that it was started (incidentally by himself). Those who attended the meetings will long remember the pleasant gatherings we have had. This seems to be an appropriate place for a remark that is long overdue. Of the boys who attend the ordinary meetings not more than 10per cen t. are day scholars. The question arises: What is the cause of this lamentable state of affairs and how can it be remedied? Tea and cake, perhaps! A most encouraging feature of the debates this year was the fact that quite a number of juniors took part in the discussions. In the third term the society blossomed forth at its best and two events especially stand out. One was the annual interdebate against the Old Boys' Union on 12th August, when Messrs. L. Faure, G. Hamilton and E. Lincey, speaking for the Old Boys, won the motion" That a vocational training is more beneficial than an academic 'education" by 32 votes to 16. N. Jowell, L. Levinson and H. Mendelowitz spoke for the school. After the meeting the Old Boys had tea in the boarding-house with Mr. and Mrs. Bowden. The second outstanding event was the Best Speakers' Debate held on 22nd September. The speakers were: 1. Brown: " The advantages of trave!." S. Golin: "Does advertising serve its purpose." H. Mendelowitz: "Does a nation at peace necessarily deteriorate? " N. Jowell: "The influence of the cinema." J. S. Labuschagne: "Native education." W. Meiburg: "Detective' Stories." L. Levinson: "路Right thinking has a good effect on a man's life. " Although the standard of debating was remarkably good J. S. Labuschagne really excelled, and so won the premier award donated by the Old Boys' Union for Best Speaker of the year. H. Mendelowitz came second and received the award by Mr. Grainger. The judges were Messrs. W. E. Bowden, F. G. Thorp and G. MacIntosh.

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We planned to have another inter-school debate against the Girls' High School this term as a return invitation to the one we had earlier in the year, but because the school programme for this term is so overcrowded it is well-nigh impossible to find a date suitable to both schools, and it seems that we will have to abandon the idea with great regret-on both sides of the fence. S. Golin had all the enthusiasm necessary to work hard as secretary and he did his job well. H. J.

STUDENTS' CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION Once again, as the year draws to a close, we are glad to report that the Association has maintained its witness to the vital things of life and has taken its place along with other activities in the life of the school. Regular weekly meetings have been held throughout the year, and once again we have to say thank you to a large number of speakers who so willingly responded to our invitation to address us. Our numbers have not always been as great as we should like them to be, but whether the attendance at our nl.eetings has been great or small, we have always been conscious of another Presence in our midst, and it has been good to be able to meet together in fellowship week by week in this way. During the course of the year we celebrated our second birthday, our speaker being Rev. Wilfred Green, and all present voted it a very happy occasion. A misunderstanding threatened to interfere with our commissariat arrangements, but, thanks to our indefatigable secretary, this hurdle was safely passed, much to the relief of all concerned. Another highlight in our programme was the showing of the film" The God of Creation ", kindly brought to us by the Rev. R. V. Reynolds. The film made us realise more fully the truth of the Psalmist's words: "The Heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament showeth His handywork". We should also like to record our thanks to Mr. Lorie for allowing us the use of his projection facilities. We shall be saying goodbye to some of our stalwarts at the end of the year, and to all who will be leaving us we extend our

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very best wishes for a happy and successful future, and we trust they will continue their good work in the new spheres which will soon be opening before them. We shall miss our secretary and chorus leader, R. Terry; the able leadership of R. Brown; and the artistic notices of our advertising manager, P. Pelser. We should also like to say thank you to J. Smith, our official precentor, who, by his skilful handling of his piano-accordion, has enlivened our meetings and added gusto to our singing. A happy holiday to those of our number who will be remaining at school for another year, and we look forward to meeting you again in the same place at the beginning of next term.

H.A.

THE CADET DETACHMENT This year will be remembered in the annals of the Cadet Detaclunent because it marks the commencement of what promises to be a very profitable and interesting experiment. Early in the year the Detachment was affiliated to the 2nd Heavy Battery, Coast Artillery-now to be reorganised as 2nd Coast Regiment. This has made it possible to make the training much more realistic and to give the boys something beyond the basic infantry squad, platoon and company drill which wearied many of the senior cadets beyond endurance. Major van der Hooven, O.c. 2nd Heavy Battery, proved to be more than helpful and all his undertakings with regard to a steady supply of instructors have been fulfilled. When he left during the year for a spell of d uty in Voortrekkerhoogte, Captain Poolman showed that he was equally enthusiastic for the well-being of the Detachment and his work in preparing for the camp at Noah's Ark Battery was thoroughly well done. He and Captain Prinsloo gave us all a very interesting, instructive and enjoyable time in camp. This camp was attended by the O.c. Detachment, Major W. E. Bowden, M.C., 2nd. Lieut. Barnard, six student officers and 70 cadets.

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The following were appointed student officers during the year: 1. Brown, N. Pelser, B. McEwan, M. Richardson, N. JoweU, R. Hamilton, R. van RosenveId, H. Fay, M. Malan and K. Doveton. These young officers have done a very good job. It would be quite impossible to run the detachment without their efficien t services. A. Chambers and E. Tomlinson were appointed Battery Sergeant-major and Company Sergeant-major respectively, posts which they filled very well. Captain Marais continues to assume the responsibility the musketry of the detachment and he has spent a great of time on the range with teams of various ages.

for deal

Now that the first year of our affiliation is over with its attendant teething troubles, we are confident that the work of the detachment can be developed to a very high standard indeed.

THE SENIORS' SOCIETY Members of the Society look following events and excursions: Annual

back

with

pleasure

on the

visit to the Castle.

View of the Wynberg Telephone guidance of J. Sutherland (an Old Boy).

Exchange

Little Theatre productions of «The Match Phrenix too Frequent ", « The Man of Destiny". View of the Old Master paintings at the National Art Gallery-explained Dorrington, of the Junior School staff. These meetings cultural background of the Society.

under

Girls",

the

«A

from the Beit collection and interpreted by Miss

were well attended, and, in improving the of our senior pupils, they realised the ideals.

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EXAMINATION RESULTS, 1948 SENIOR CER TIFICA TE First Class: F. C. Glaum, J. D. Harding, D. M. Holtzhausen, W. Marais, 1. R. Scott, 1. Shifrin, A. P. Simpson . â&#x20AC;˘ Second Class: A. J. Bam, F. J. Creed, G. Crowder, J. A. Donaldson, W. Edelstein, D. L. Grossow, S. C. Harris, L. E. Hawtrey, M. A. McCleery, V. W. Meyer, E. W. Miller, A. M. Michalowsky, M. Moskowitz, L. Nossel, R. Osborn, T. Pool man, A. Rabin, N. W. Riley, B. H. Saevitzon, G. Sanders, J. A. Shee, F. H. Simons, 1. A. Spiro, R. B. Stevenson, P. M. Thomas, J. A. van Eeden, J. Vine, R .. A. Young.

JUNIOR

CERTIFICATE

First Class: P. D. Anderson, K. Doveton, W. H. Fitschen, E. S. Harbel', J. Katz, K. Matier, H. P. Meiburg, J. Smith. Second Class: R. Albertyn, R. Belonsky, D. D. Black, J. Blacker, G. H. Blooman, R. G. Chait, A. J. Chambers, A. G. Coombs, R. J. de Klerk, G. E. de Kock, R. M. Denison, V. B. Diamond, C. A. Dowling, N. E. Dubow, B. Erasmus, P. Eyre, C. B. Gray, B.. G. Haigh, L. Hanssen, K. Hinrichsen, S. W. Hinrichsen, E. P. Hopkins, J. J. Jacka, N. Jackson, A. Katz, C. F. Kat~, J. Katz, A. Kennedy, 1. Kennedy, 1. B. Laurenson, 1. R. Lee, R. L. Legg, C. C. Lowe, W. W. Meiburg, M. A. Meintjies, A. E. Ohloff, P. M. Palmer, B. C. Ridyard, G. R. Searle, M. Shlomowitz, D. N. Smit, J. Smith, J. G. Smith, R. S. Smith, C. van der Walt, E. van Heerden, 1. van Renen, L. G. Wilson, N. L. Wilson.

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OLD BOYS' CORNER·

COMMITTEE,

1949

Hon. President President Vice-President Hon. Secretary Hon. Treasurer Committee Members

· .The PrinciPal (Mr. W. E. Bowdm). · . E. G. Macki'ntosh. · . R. Toumley-Jolmson. · . R. H. Gibbs. S. H. Jones. C. C. Askew, K. Brown, R. Fdbert, T. Bruce Gibbons, W. Jennings, I. W. Friedlander. Staff Re presen tative Mr. F. G. Tho1'p. PRESIDENT'S

LETTER

While it is difficult to review a whole year's activities in a little space, it is with some pride that we are able to look back on our achievements towards making the ever-expanding Union more powerful and in so doing to give greater and more generous service to the School. Functions, sporting and social, will have been adequately dealt with elsewhere; that they were successful and enjoyable goes without saying, and although hard work has always been entailed . the enthusiasm aroused has amply compensated. At the Annual Dinner, for example, there were present 120 members-quite the biggest gathering we have had to date. The rate of expansion has been remarkable when one takes into consideration that after the war it was necessary to make virtually a new start. That the task of rebuilding has been tackled with energy and with a progressive spirit is easily apparent when it is realised that now there are over 100 life-members. We are in touch with 500 members, a number of whom are overseas, while in Rhodesia our strength has steadily increased. Nothing could be gratifying to the organisers of the various functions than to have Old Boys motoring 90 miles, thereby illustrating the keenness which prevails. In 1950 it is likely that we shall ha ve to establish sub-unions or at least district representatives to facilitate social gatherings and to further the cause. Many

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ex-scholars h~ve visited the School, where they have been welcomed by Mr. Bowden, and very shortly a Visitors' Book will be available in wruch all Old Boys will be able to record their visits. Those who have not seen the School for some time will be amazed at the rapid strides that have been made, and I suggest that more of you take the Principal's invitation seriously and see for yourselves just what is being done. At trus stage I should like to convey to Mr. and Mrs. Bowden our sincerest thanks for their kindness aod courtesy and for the unfailing assistance which both have given. As a member of the committee Mr. Bowden has given us the benefit of his experience and wise counsel; his close co-operation and goodwill have enabled us to work wholeheartedly for the ultimate good of the School. To the committee as a whole I should like to express my thanks for the constructive work in which it has been my pleasure to join. At the beginning of the year it was clearly understood that our aims, particularly that of the Bursary scheme, were ambitious, but through concerted effort it has been possible to lay a solid foundation for future building. There could be no finer or nobler project than this scheme to provide scholarships to the University and I commend it your most earnest considera tion. Please do not be misled that 1952 is a long way off-it is not. The capital sum required is a large one and every contribution, be it ever so humble, will help. In order to spread the effort of what has now become a very full calendar, the system of delegating various duties to committee members was ina~gurated. This has proved successful, but next year we visualise an even greater need for specialisation. Briefly, this will mean that each committee member will be fully responsible for a " portfolio" such as sport, news gathering, social functions, funds, and so on. At the next annual general meeting it will probably be necessary to elect a member for the specific purpose of being an additional secretary. So varied have the activities become that the correspondence alone has developed into a full-time secretarial occupation. To a large extent it has been possible to relieve the secretary of some of the routine work, yet the constant need for his personal attention and often attendance has made the need for reorganisation vital. To Ronnie Gibbs I give my warmest thanks and those of the entire Union. For sheer un tiring effort and efficiency he sets a standard so high that it is difficult to imagine

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how he finds the time to accomplish all he does. It is no exaggeration to say that the present strong position of the Union is largely due to his energy, efficiency and devotion. To the Treasurer, Stanley Jones, I should also like to pay tribute. No longer the the financial affairs such that they can be totted up on the back of an envelope-apart from the ordinary finances, the War Memorial and the Bursary Funds have :added a good deal to his duties, which he has performed graciously and efficiently. By popular consent the News Letter is one of our most valuable services and I am sure that its capable Editor, Clifford Askew, will join with me in thanking all those at the School who have so kindly contributed news of their sporting and extramural achievements. For his valued services on our committee as the representative of the School Mr. Thorp is to be congratulated. Although his name is almost synonymous with that of the Debating Society which he founded, his contribution to every phase of the association between the School and the Union has been important. With such foundations as it has been our privilege to add to, I think that we may well look forward confidently to a bright future. Next year will bring an influx of newlymatriculated members and we look to them to give their full support and to apply themselves diligently in the service of their Alma Mater. In conclusion, let me appeal to each and every member to maintain his active interest. Membership is admirable, but the fullest expression of it is even more so. Keep the secretary informed, visit the School and join in as many of the functions as you are able. The welfare and development of School and Old Boys' Union are interdependent; it is to the individual member that we look for our prosperity. E. G. MACKINTOSH, President. NEWS

OLD

BOYS

1949 has been another year in which the Union has made a satisfactory increase in membership, and while we should like to mention all those who have joined during the year space will not permit. The best we can do is to give as wide a ÂŤ crosssection" as possible and at the same time to extend to all newcomers a cordial welcome.

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In this year's issue pride of place must go to Captain L. A. Brooke Smith, R.N.R. (Retired), who by virtue of his leaving School in June 1893 becomes our Senior Member. He visited South Africa early in the year and made a point of calling at the School, of which he has proud and happy memories. Prior to his departure for Ceylon and England we asked hin1 for some news about himself from the time he left school to train for the sea. Here is the letter he sent in reply: The Old Boys' Union has asked me to give my recollections of the school and some account of my service since I left it. I do so in the hope that any success which I have had in life may encourage those boys now at school who may be backward with their scholastic work, for I was a backward boy, if not a duffer! I was at several schools, including the junior school of the Diocesan School at Claremont and Dale College, King William's Town, where I made little progress, and soon after the Wynberg High School was established under the late Mr. Littlewood my father transferred me to Wynberg High. There were at that tin1e some 100, or perhaps 150 boys, at the school, but so far since my return to Wynberg last month I have only met two of my contemporaries, Tempier Buissinne and Stanley Elliott. Many have passed on, but I hope to meet others. Mr. Littlewood was a great headmaster and I think laid the foundation of the school very truly; but like all great and successful men he made mistakes. We have a saying at sea that he is a poor man who does not make mistakes! The only mistake dear old Littlewood made with me was not that he caned me often (would that he had hit a bit harder) but that he did not see that some duffers could, upon reaching manhood, succeed as well as those bookworms who shone at school. It was this way. My father's yarns of bad food and a dog's life at sea had had the reverse effect he intended upon me and I longed to go to sea. I was offered a Colonial nomination for a cadetship in H.M.S. Britannia, the training ship for the Royal Navy in those days. Accordingly, he requested Mr. Littlewood to prepare me for the simple entrance examination which would take place a few months later on board the flagship at Simonstown, only a pass being required and not in competition as was the case with entrants in the British Isles. Mr. Littlewood expressed the opinion that it would be useless for me to attempt this elementary test and that I had not the mental capacity to become an officer of the Royal Navy, but

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he suggested that my class master, Mr. Robertson, might be able with special private tuition to prepare me for the school ship " Conway " and a career in the Merchant Service. This was more to my liking, for my ambition was to follow my father as a n1aster mariner. Mr. Robertson was a grand Scot, and he had rather fiery red hair and a somewhat frightening countenance to a small boy, but when that small boy knew him .in private life he soon learnt to love rum and his teaching. Spelling has always been my greatest difficulty, and in those days mathematics was to me wellnigh incomprehensible. I could not understand Algebra and Euclid. The simple fourth proposition I could not manage, but Robertson showed me a dodge; he cut out two triangular pieces of 'paper from a doubled sheet and placed one over the other and there it was! That opened my eyes and penetrated my sluggish brain. The asses' bridge was next crossed and my interest aroused; indeed, those lessons at Robertson's house next door to where Sir Percy Fitzpatrick lived w.ith his people, gave me a start, and unless I am much mistaken have helped me throughout life. Mrs. Littlewood was a gracious lady and she and her sister, Miss Acland, and the dear old Head have left in my memory a combination of the sort that leads to success in a school and its functions, which surely are not only to educate scholastically but to develop character and turn boys into well-mannered, loyal and truthful strong men. I joined "Conway" off Rock Ferry in 1893, and in 1895 returned to the Cape for a holiday with my people at Muizenberg. In October 1895 I joined the sh.ip "Siren ", a beautiful skysail yard clipper, and with a good slant we ran from Table Bay to Port Jackson in 28 days, a passage which, according to Lloyd's Calendar, has never been beaten before or since. Our captain, MalcoLn Machan, was a seaman and a man, for to drive a sailing ship as he did, always shortening sail before it was too late, was a feat of courage and good judgment equal to any a sailor can accomplish. The second mate, Mr. Houston, was another, for by his example we apprentices in the Half Deck learnt how to lead. He always acted up to the good officers' motto: "Never send a man to do a thing you would not do yourself. " Our passage to London from Sydn'ey was unlucky. " Macquarie ", one of Devitt and Moor's nnest ships, left Sydney ten days before us via the Cape and we did well round Cape

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Horn and sighted her in the Atlantic trades, but had long spells of calms and light airs in the Doldrums and Horse latitudes. We sighted her again in the shops of the Channel, but that night we were in collision with H.M.S. Landrail and had to abandon ship in a hurry. I landed at Weymouth in a cotton shirt and dungaree trousers, having lost all my kit. John Masefield mentions this in his poem of the Wanderer"; and I have a water-colour picture by a friend to whom I described the scene of that beautiful ship making her last plunge under all plain sail and the main yard aback, a wonderful dawn, about 4.30 a.m. on July 8th, 1896,22 miles S.S.W. of Portland Bill. My next step was to join the R.N.R. as a midshipman, and, completing my time for second mate in two barques, I went with steam. After a spell in a transport during the South African War I was appointed acting Sub-Lieutenant, R.N.R., to the gunnery and torpedo schools and H.M.S. Barracuta, Cape Station. tt

In October 1903, ha ving passed the examina tion for extra master, I joined the Orient Line as fourth officer. In 1905-06, with only five ships in the Orient Fleet and a surplus of officers, I was able to obtain leave from the Company to serve a year in H.M.S. Terpsichore on the Cape Station as Lieutenant, R.N.R. Then (45 years ago) I last visited the school and one day Mr. and Mrs. Li ttlewood came on board. I think he was glad to see that his estimate of my mental capacity in 1893 was scarcely justified; indeed, he generously admitted it. My luck was in, for about 1908 the Orient Company doubl'ed its fleet and I was promoted chief officer. Those were beautiful ships and we were a happy crowd, our managing directors, the Greens, Andersons and Devitts, taking a personal interest not only in the ships but in us all. In 1910 I did the best day's work in my life and married Margaret, the daughter of the Rev. Canon Bean. 1913 saw me in command of the Omrah " and 1914 Orontes ". Being a fully qualified R.N .R. officer and having commanded fairly high-speed merchant ships at an early age, soon after war broke out I was given command of a fleet minesweeper. Next my job was to net the North Channel, but two years of that put me in hospital. However, the great Harley Street specialist who, as Surgeon Rear-Admiral, had sentenced me to be confined at Haslar Hospital for a long period without hard labour, qualified his punishment by releasing me for a rest cure to take command of an armed boarding steamer in Arctic waters. Of three boarding steamers on that tt

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station ours was the only one afloat at the end of the season, and I next found myself in sunnier climes in H.M.S. Heroic, my last command. In 1919 an old captain of the Orient Line and an admiral under whom I had served nominated me for the appointment of Marine Superintendent of the Meteorological Office in London. For nearly 20 years it was my duty to co-ordinate and superintend the voluntary observations of the British Merchant Navy and compile information for seamen of weather, currents and Ice. Wireless telegraphy had by this time revolutionised communication at sea, and so it fell to my lot to work out an organisation for interchange of meteorological information at sea. By December 1938, when my pension was due and my family practically launched upon their careers, it was time that that sluggish brain of my youth had a rest, and so we settled down in a cottage in Suffolk to watch our family serve where duty called them. Alas, in 1939 Hitler upset the apple-cart for the second time, but they all came through, seven doing their bit and the youngest training for the sea; but I made a mistake this time and did not choke him off the sea and so he is joining the British South Africa Police and, I hope, will there come in contact with old Wynberg High School boys. Yes, you boys who find it difficult to l,eam at school, stick to it, for you will probably develop later and then you will find that though you could not take a good place in class or pass school examinations, as you get older the knowledge will be there. Little as we realise it when we are young we do learn, and though our learning may be latent it will all come out by and by so long as we try all the time and do not let our brains rust. There is so much in example. My luck has been in the men under whom I served. Keep your eyes skinned and your ears hauled out to a bowline and do your best and follow the lead of good men under whom you may be placed. South Africa, I understand, intends to become a maritime power, both commercial and naval, and the" General Botha" gives fine opportunity to those who wish to become sea officers. It is a great mistake for any lad to go to sea unless he and his parents are sure that he is cut out for the life. To those who are not the sea may be hell. My own experience and belief is that the sea is a hard master but if one wants a man's life it is a good one.

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With the best of good wishes to the Headmaster and Mrs. Bowden and Wynberg High School, past and present, I am, Yours very truly, L. A. BROOKE SMITH. 28th March, 194,. Many of Captain Brooke Smith's contemporaries have since crossed the bar, but the two he mentions, viz., Messrs. Elliott and Buissinne, are in our ranks, the latter having joined tIus year. Other new members include: Fred A. Balest1'a, tobacco planter, of Palombe, Nyasaland. Tom Barry, farmer, of Buffeljagts, Swellendam. A. v. Briel, of Carson and Co., Cape Town. Geoff Faulding, who has had a brilliant line of successes in becoming an Actuary. He passed his finals about a year ago and now holds the degrees 贸f F.F.A. (Fellow of the Faculty of Actuaries in Scotland) and F.S.S. (Fellow of the Royal Statistical Society) . These exams are known to be extremel y difficult and the Union congratulates him on his great achievement. Dr. D. Gelfand, of Queensborough Terrace, London. Aubrey Human, of Kenilworth-musical type who is no mean organist.

e. H.

Legg, owner of the popular Cylnor Guest House at

Somerset West.

Maurice Levy, attorney, of Kenhardt, c.P., and his brother, Dr. Samuel Levy, whose address is BMjDCNC, London, and, what's more, our letters reach him. G. P. Pargiter, who strengthens our colony at Somerset West.

A. PhilliPs, A. E. F. Spence, E. M. Menington Krmner, all of Cape Town.

and T. S. C.

Many years before the war we had on our roll an Old Boy in the U.s.A. with whom for some reason we lost contact. Through the good offices of Oswald F. Meyer, of Boston, contact was re-established. Accordingly, we welcome again to our fraternity J. C. Moresby- White, O.B.E., of Carnegie Place, Pittsburgh. As a point of interest, Mr. Meyer ordered a length of blazer cloth, a badge and tie a few months ago and the parcel was duly sent away. Shortly after, in acknowledging receipt, he wrote:

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I have had the cloth made up into a blazer and it looks awfully well and has been much admired. My tailor actually told me that while it was hanging up in his showroom before he sent it to me two or three customers came in and wanted to give him an order for a similar blazer! " No doubt the Union colours will soon become well known at various Boston Tea Parties. Worcester is becoming a popular spot for Old Boys, and two new members from that part are E. Ross-Roberts, director of J. B. Hammond (Pty.), Ltd., and Graham Stephenson, partner in the firm of Krige and Stephenson, Architects. Congratulations to W. B. Edgecombe, third year apprentice stereotyper with the « Cape Times". During the year he won the Gerber Trophy for coming first in South Africa in a printing examination. One day he hopes to become a master printer. Our thanks to, firstly, « Ginger" Townley- Johnson for his amusing libel on the Old Boys' Annual Dinner, and, secondly, to those many members who have written to us during the year. Among them are: Peter May, shift-boss on the Crown Mine, Johannesburg. He reports that one of his colleagues is Ray Cockshutt, who left School in 1930. R. H. W. TerMorshnizen, with the S.A.R. in Pretoria. Hugh M. Trtti1~or, also of Pretoria. A. van Gijn, who has been transferred by his firm, IngersollRand Co., to Bulawayo. Redvers v. Sweet, who advises that he is leaving shortly for England on a business trip-lucky man. Red" is with Spicers (S.A.), Ltd., wholesale stationers. A. A. Tennant, a new Rhodesian member, is with the Salisbury Municipality. J. Belgrave works in his late father's firm in Graafwater. Pat Reid has moved to Pietermaritzburg where he will £ind several other Old Wynbergians. Rupert M. Robi'l'lson, retired bank manager of St. James, joins our growing list of senior members, having left School in 1903. With the arrival of summer King Cricket began his reign, so we visited the local pitches in search of Old Boys. «

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At Cape Town we found Ronnie Valentine, who had just made 69-not at all a bad start. In the same club where, by the way, Frank Tindale is club captain, we observed that fast bowler Mike Hanmer was as dangerous as ever. Club captain of Claremont is Jack Burt, but nowadays he finds Second League less exhausting. George Human has started well at Alma, and at Technical College Teddy Page has impressed us as a most promising bowler. Best wishes to all for a successful season. G. R. Dowthwaite, of Kingswood College, Grahamstown, visited Cape Town in August. As he teaches history we nearly asked him if " The Rise of Japan" was a certainty for this year's Matric. Exam. G.R. is interested in dramatics and is in charge of this activity in his school. Part of his stay here was spent in calling at local theatres for new ideas. David Lytton, formerly with the Brian Brooke Theatre,' is now in England where he has joined the Stratford Company. He leaves soon on a tour of Australia.

NEWS OF THE 1948 LEAVING CLASS The following are at Cape Town University: Medicine: G. Sanders, A. M. Michalowsky, A. P. Simpson, F. C. Glaum, M. Moskowitz. B. Com.: W. Marais, 1. Spiro. B.Sc.: D. Harding, B. Saevitzon, L. Nossel, 1. R. Scott, N. Riley, P. Thomas, R. B. Stevenson, also J. Vine and J. A. van Eeden (Surveying). Architecture: D. M. Holtzhauzen, I. Shifrin.

S.A. Mtdual: F. K. W. Creed, V. M. Meyer, A. Barn, E. T. Joh1. Southern Life: R. E. Jones. Union-Castle Co.: L. A. Crook. Pepsi-Cola Co.: G. G. Bain. Bank: E. Miller, D. Grassow, R. Osborn. Pharmacy: R. A. Young. Farming: M. A. McCleery, W. Edelstein. Cape Town Municipality: L. Hawtrey (draughtsman) and L. Wilson and A. E. Beauchamp (Clerks).

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Magistrate's Office, Wynberg: T. Poolman. Provincial Administration: F. H. Simons. External A1'chitecture: A. Rabin. S.A.R.: D. Penberthy. Garlick's, Ltd.: G. B. A. Young. Commercial Art: R. Chait. S. C. E. Harris is studying commerce in Apprentices: R. A. Gray and A. mechanics) j1.Laurenson and L. Hanssen Rayment (aircraft engineering at Wynberg

England. Kennedy (motor (G.P.O.) j M. J. Aerodrome).

IN MEMORIAM CECIL HENRYSOUTHEY

Died in Cedarville, East Griqualand, in January 1949. Born in Plumstead in 1881 Mr. Sou they was the only' son of the second marriage of Sir Richard Sou they, a former Colonial Secretary and Lieutenant-Governor of Griqualand West. He was named Cecil after his godfather, Cecil Rhodes. He left School towards the end of last century and saw service in the South African and Great Wars. DR.

CECIL VERNON

IMPEY

Died in Cape Town in February 1949, aged 66. He was the only son of Dr. S. P. and Mrs. Impey. He was a well-known radiologist and took a keen interest in the training of nurses. His hobbies were boxing and wrestling. During the Great War he was a medical officer. EDWARD FUDGE

Died in Cape Town in July 1949. He left School in 1925 and joined the S.A.R. Many years ago in trying to beach a fishing-boat at Fish Hoek he injured his heart and thereafter was a semi-invalid. Being unable to take up any sport he gave his attention to scouting and became a popular leader. It says much for his courage that in spite of his handicap he was a great success in this movement. LIEUT. FRANK

UPTON,

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Killed in an air accident in April 1949, aged 23. Although he transferred to Rondebosch B.H.S. from our Junior School he was well known to many Old Boys.

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Died in October

1949, aged 63. He was one of the best-known citizens of Wynberg where for many years he played a prominent part in its affairs. From 1938 to 1943 he was a Provincial Councillor. He took a keen interest in the Wynberg Methodist Church. He worked hard for the School and for a long time was chairman of the School Committee. For this and for his personal charm he will be long remembered. FRANK HEARNE

Died in Cape Town in July 1949, aged 90. He was not an Old Boy of the School but was a former cricket coach. His son George was at School and later became a Springbok cricketer. Mr. Frank Hearne was one of the few who represented both England and South Africa, and all who received tuition from him pay tribute to his coaching methods. The Union wrote to congratulate him on his 90th birthday. Here is an extract from his reply: ÂŤ I wish to thank you for your very kind wishes for my 90th birthday. I wonder if I shall reach 91. I don't feel quite like going under just yet, but you never know.-From the old cripple, Frank Hearne." Just a few weeks later his innings closed.

The Old Boys' Union expresses its deepest sympathy families and relatives.

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A recent VIsItor to the School was Colonel A. Dunstan Adams, of Nairobi, Kenya. During the war he commanded the Frontier Force Brigade, and Old Boys who were in East Africa early in 1940 will remember something of the assaults which this tough unit made on enemy territory. The School is going to miss Barney Pycroft, who has joined the United Tobacco Co. in Rhodesia. Last year he put in some sterling work coaching boys at the nets.

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Frank and Edgar Hoal are doing well in the sphere of motor racing. They both drive Rileys and will shortly take part in an event in the Transvaal. At the end of the year they will compete for the van Riebeeck Trophy in Cape Town. Douglas Hamilton, who joined the Union-Castle Co. about 18 months ago, has already had several interesting voyages. Not long ago he was at New York, and now we hear that he has just been to Helsinki, Finland. At present he is Acting Third Engineer on the" Roslin Castle ".

The President and Committee send their cordial greetings and good wishes for Christmas and the New Year to all Old Boys, wherever they may be.

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