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Mr. C. A. MacLeod, M.A. Mr. S. A. Thwaits, B.A., B.ED. Mr. A. J. A. Morris Mr. D. S. Sieberhagen, B.A. Mr. W. Lennox, B.SC...

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Mathematics Physical Science Latin, English Afrikaans History Mathematics, Zoology Manual Training Bookkeeping, Commercial Arithmetic, Mathematics Mathematics, History, Geography English English Physical Education, Biology Afrikaans, History Mathematics, Biology

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EDITORIAL WYNBERG BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL EXAMINATION

RESULTS

A RETROSPECT

(1949)

SCHOOL NOTES JUNIOR

SCHOOL NOTES

CONTRIBUTIONS:

Misapplied Quotations. or History Wynberg Dorelle ..

Applied Quotations - Standard Xa A Treatise on Aeromodelling ..

Standard Xb : Applied Quotations Crossword Puzzle Hit Parade for 1950 The Odd Man ..

Junior School Stories

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SCHOOL ACTTV1TIES :

Rugby ..

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F riedlander Shield (1949) Athletics Cross-Country ..

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Annual Entertainment Recorded Music Musical and Dramatic Society Seniors' Society Students' Christian Association Debating Society The Cadet Detachment Old Boys' Corner LIST

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ILLUSTRATIONS

School Prefects School Dance First XV Rugby Tour First XI A thletjc Team First Tennis Team • The Witch' • Willow Pattern ' Debating Society - Best Speakers Cadet Officers and Warrant Officers The School Badge

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EDITORIAL The Magazine brings you once again a record of the school year now rapidly drawing to a close, and, having read its pages, we trust you will agree that in the class-room, on the playingfield, and on the wider stage of the world, the proud record of the School has been maintained and enhanced.

To Mr. W. Lennox, B.se., who joined the Staff in April of this year, and who comes to us from "Bonny Scotland" via "the Golden City," we extend a very warm welcome, and we trust he will have a long and happy stay with us.

In August we were favoured with a visit from a panel of Inspectors led by Mr. A. E. Puttick. Such visits are chiefly memorable in the minds of schoolboys for the half-holiday which marks the end of the Inspection, and we are glad to report that the tradition was upheld this year. We understand that this was Mr. Puttick's last inspection before relinquishing the reins of an office he has filled with distinction for many years, and we extend to him our best wishes for a long and care-free retirement.

Reference is made elsewhere in these pages to the historymaking tour of the School Rugby team. Under the able management of Mr. Tasker, the team carried the School colours into some of the more distant parts of the Province, and the success of this venture prompts one to hope that it may be followed at a not too distant date by a similar project in the educational field.

It will be of interest to all our readers to know that plans for the Memorial Swimming Bath are now well under way, and the architect's drawings of the bath look most imposing. There have been many difficulties to overcome, but these have been faced in the true spirit of our School motto, and there seems to be every prospect that the memorial plaque unveiled by His Honour the Administrator three years ago may soon find a fitting and a permanent resting place.

The School Dance was again a great success, and our sincere thanks go to Mrs. Bowden and the ladies who assisted her behind the scenes, as well as to Mr. Bernard Bowden for the artistic decoration of the Hall.

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To Mr. MacLeod, who has served as Editor of the Magazine for the past four years, but who has found it necessary to relinquish the editorship this year, we express our gratitude for services rendered, and we would acknowledge his assistance in the production of this issue of the Magazine. We also acknowledge our thanks to our advertisers, to the Rustica Press, and to all who have contributed to make this publication possible.

We extend our thanks to the Rondebosch Boys' High School and the Cape Technical College for copies of magazines received.

To our Senior andjunior Certificates candidate, once more in the throes of examinations, we wish every success and Ha happy issue out of all their afflictions." To all our readers we extend our greetings for a happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

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WYNBERG BOYS' mGH SCHOOLA RETROSPECT There is very little difference in phonetic value between the words history and mystery. Usually the early history of any great movement is shrouded in mystery, and it would appear as if Wynberg Boys' High School is no exception. It is in an endeavour to clear the air a little that this article is written.

In South Mrica, the struggle between Kruger and Rhodes was becoming more and more bitter. Indeed, many of the Dutch themselves did not favour the obstinate isolation policy of the old man. General Smuts had made his entrance into the political sphere. He was a great friend of Cecil Rhodes, who with the help of "Onze Jan" Hofmeyr had been made Prime Minister in I 8go. The "Uitlanders" had established the National U nion to demand constitutional and other reforms. Relations between the English and Mrikaners were deteriorating rapidly.

In Cape Town, Rhodes had bought several hundred acres of land below Devil's Peak. He gave the young architect Herbert Baker an idea of what he wanted as a home, and in a few years' time Groote Schuur was one of the finest residences in Southern Mrica ... In short, it was the year 18g2, the year which marked the founding of the present W.B.H.S. It is interesting to recall that in the ensuing Boer War, which began seven years later, old boys of the School found themselves on opposite sides.

The residents of Wynberg, a growing residential suburb, had for a long time been desirous of establishing a good public school in their district. At that time, the only two large schools to路which boys could be sent were Diocesan College at Rondebosch and the South Mrican College School (S.A.C.S.) in Cape Town. Many residents objected to the distance their boys had to travel to either of these schools. It must be remembered that travel in those days was not what it is now. This state of affairs, coupled with the fact that the Wynberg Girls' High School had already been in existence for seven years and had proved an outstanding success, led the residents to clamour for the school which we know so well today.

The local newspaper, the Wynberg Times, described the land on which the school was to be built as follows:"The site for the premises is an admirable one, being at the junction of Aliwal Road and Higgs and Stewart Streets, sheltered against the south-easters and yet open, and commanding fine views of Table Mountain."

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Although it is not possible to name with certainty the founder of the School, nevertheless, from information so far collected, he would appear to be Sir Henry de Villiers, the famous Chief Justice. There is reason to believe that the site for the school was acquired from him.

The Foundation Ceremony commenced at 3.45 p.m. on the 31st March. Sir Langham Dale, the Superintendent-General of Education, was unable to officiate at the opening ceremony on account of ill health, and accordingly Rev. Dr. Cameron deputised for him. Thus Dr. Cameron laid the foundation stone at the School Hall. The second stone was laid by Dr. Cameron at the Principal's residence and Boarding School, after a prayer

by Rev. R. Ridgill.

The Girls' School was the scene of the laying of the third stone. The Infant School was already under construction there; this was for infant boys and girls, as the lowest class at the Boys' School was Standard 2. Nowadays each school has its own infant department. .

During the ceremony at least six speeches were made.

Space does not permit the recording of them all, but an extract from Sir Henry de Villiers' speech is given:"The matter has been taken in hand not a moment too soon. The population of Wynberg is increasing so fast that we can no longer be satisfied with a second-class 'School for boys ...

I understand that it is to be the object of the managers to obtain the very best headmaster procurable ... Reference has been made by more than one speaker to the assistance which I have had the privilege to render to the new scheme. I only regret that I have not been able to do more. We all owe services of some kind to our country, but, while performing these services, we ought not to forget the needs of our immediate surroundings.

The only condition which I have attached to my co-operation is that the new school shall be strictly undenominational ...

Ladies and gentlemen, I am glad to have had the privilege of assisting at this function today. Let us hope that from a small beginning the new school may rise to prove a real credit to Wynberg and a blessing to the whole country."

Several references made by Sir Henry in his speech require explanation. The second-class school for boys meant the old Wynberg Grammar School on the corner of Aliwal and Tenni:l.l1tRoads, with a playground on Oxford Street, then called Higgs Street. After the High School was opened on Wednesday, 21st July, 1892, the Grammar School closed, and the scholars were transferred to the new school. Although the statement has

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not yet been definitely proved, it would appear that the history of our presen t school is connected wi th that of the old Grammar School. More research, however, will be required before this can be ascertained.

When Sir Henry de Villiers stated that "the new school shall be strictly undenominational", he meant that it was the intention of the Board that the school should be run on similar lines to that of the famous public schools in England, with one exception-viz. that instead of being attached to a particular denomination, as was the English custom, the school should be run as a public or church school without being attached路 to any particular church.

Thus the headmaster, Mr. E. T. Littlewood, M.A., B.se., was brought from England-with the intention that he should teach the scholars the noble ideals and traditions of the English schools-and how well he succeeded in his task is too well known to require any comment. The vice-principal was Mr. J. Robertson, and there were six assistant masters and three visiting masters.

The Patrons of the school were Sir Henry de Villiers, Sir David Tennant, K.e.M.G.,Speaker in the House of Assembly of the old Cape Parliament, and Sir Richard Southey, K.e.M.G., the Colonial Secretary.

From a humble beginning, the School has grown considerably since I8g2, until it can now boast of 720* scholars. One of the most important extensions to the original building has been the manual training block. It is interesting to note that the School was the first to introduce woodwork as a subject.

The boarding-house, originally accommodating twenty-five boarders, has also made great advances. The school grounds originally comprised seven acres, but, as though trying to extend its claim to fame, it now spreads itself across approximately dou bIe that area.

Sport was also an essential part of school life. The upper field was the happy hunting ground of football and cricket.

Cricket matches were played against Victoria Cricket Club, Stellenbosch, S.A.C.S., Bishops, High Constantia Cricket Club, as well as against Gardens and Green Point Cricket Clubs. The I gag soccer side topped the log, having completed the season undefeated and without having a single goal scored against them. *310;n the Senior School and 410 in the Junior School

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Although no Old Boys' Union existed in those days, matches were played against W.B.H.S. Old Boys.

The first athletic meeting was held in 1894, and from that date onwards it was an annual event. Large crowds were always present for the occasion. A brass band from Wynberg Camp was in attendance, the musical items always being given on the sports prograwme! The events included sack races, throwing the cricket ball, a three-legged race, wheel-barrow race, tug-ofwar, bicycle races, a ladies' race and a masters' race.

A!Jd thus the School began after a very auspicious start: past scholars have upheld the Wynberg traditions, and to those of you who will be members of a famous school in the years to come, I would say: Ludi honorem servate !

K. MATIER

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Footnote.-I am greatly indebted to Mr. R. Gibbs; the secretary of the Old Boys' Union, for his co-operation and help in supplying information required for this article. A book is in the course of preparation, which when published will contain much more detailed information about the history of the School.

EXAMINATION RESULTS: I949 SENIOR

CERTIFICATE

.First Class:

H. A. Dungey, M. EIstein, R. W. Jardine, N. I. Jowell, E. Kahn, D. LeClue, A. M. Michalowsky, P. Wisnovitz.

Second Class:

R. Berelowitz, G. P. Blacker, R. M. Bridgens, I. F. Brown, P. Bruss, B. J. Chimato, M. Cowen, G. C. Cox, D. S. Eddy, C. Fraser, S. Golin, R. M. Hamilton, P.J. Hinks, E. V. Hutchings, W.Jack, N. D. Jacobsen, J. Jonker, J. S. Labuschagne, L. E. Levenson, M. S. Malan, H. C. McCallum, T. A. McClarty, B.J. McEwan, H. Mendelowitz, C. A. Myburgh, N. J. Pelser, P. J. C. Pelser, E. Purcell, M. H. H. Richardson, J. H. Rubin, H. D. Shaper, R. W. Terry, J. M. Thomas.'

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CERTIFICATE

First Class:

J. M. Arguile, T. L. Boshoff, G. S. Bruins, S. EIstein, P. D. Freedman, R. M. Greenwall, H. M. Kantor, C. D. Karabus, U. B. Leibbrandt, B. A. Newman, W. Oosthuizen, 1. M. Boswell, L. S. Shaskolsky, E. F. Sims, C. D. Stern, L. L. van Zyl, C. H. N. Young.

Second Class:

M. H. S. Aginsky, Rodney Anderson, Ronaid Anderson, D.I.Arnold, E. M. Bernberg, F. Bing, J. P. Bowman, D. J. Buchanan, K. W. Calder, W. Clausen, K. Clews, D. de S. de Klerk, A. D. Doering, D. F. Duk,J. R. Fenton, L. Fitzmaurice, J. P. Gibbs, F. D. Glaum, A. R. Gold, R. P. Hare, D. N. Holton, C. S. Hutchings, W. Joffe, A. Jonker, D. Loxton, R. McCall, E. G. McCallum, M. H. S. Melliar, A. A. Merris, N. P. Mostert, G. E. Newton, M. Nortjie, G. Raichman, R. M. Ralph, S. D. Saacks, M. Samer, D. N. Smit, H. P. Spears, A. C. Theunissen, V. Thorndike, N. A. Williams, D. N. Wright.

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TAALEKSAMEN

M. EIstein, N. 1. Jowell, E. Kahn, L. E. Levenson.

"WISE"

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SCHOLARSHIP

AWARDS

1. Scott; J. D. Harding.

R. W. Jardine; D. Le Clue.

P. D. G. Anderson; K. Doveton.

C. Young; L. van Zyl.

These Bursaries, to the value of £10 per annum, are awarded by Mrs. A. Orkin as a memorial to her son Edward Wise, an Old Boy of the School who lost his life in the Second World War. They are awarded each year in Std. IX, and are tenable for three years-Std. IX, Std. X, and a post-Senior Certificate year.

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SCHOOL NOTES The past year has again been one of expansion of school activities coupled with an increase in the enrolment. This rise in the number of pupils has been going on for many years and is as much a tribute to our standing as to our power of endurance in our inadequate buildings. The plans of the memorial swimming bath have now been drawn and building of the project will commence soon. We shall then have something to show to our visitors. A further change in the building is the conversion of the small science store room into an equally small library, the need of which was so urgent that something had to be done. The library has been restocked and is exceptionally well patronised.

Our playing fields are continuing to receive every attention and have stood up well to a strenuous football season.

The only staff change was the appointment in April of Mr. W. Lennox, B.se., to teach mathematics and science ..

The following were elected as prefects: Head Prefect, R. van Rosenveld; Deputy Head Prefect, A. Chambers; Prefect Body: H. Fay, M. Greenberg, P. Meiburg, W. Meiburg, R. Tomlinson, E. van Heerden, R. Wright.

In the Junior Certificate examination, remarkable results were obtained by G. Bruins with six A's and one B, and by C. Karabus with five A's and two B's. The former was placed third in the Province and the latter sixth, and both were granted merit awards by the Department of Education.

The Wise Scholarships for 1950 went to C. Young and L. van Zyl-bath very successful students.

The Junior City Council meeting was one of the leading events of Cape Town's Youth Week. Several of our boys acted as councillors; but, in particular, N. Dubow held the important post of Town Clerk, whilst J. Ehmke was chairman of the General Purposes Committee.

At the annual radio Inter-School Quiz we were represented

by N. Dubow, U. Leibbrandt and N. Bromberger. In a close finish this team lost to Observatory G.H.S. End of term Play Reading for the School Cake is a new activity introduced this year. It is very popular and has received such encouraging support as to ensure its further development.

The Cadet Corps continues to be very active. At the Oudtshoorn Training Camp for Student Officers and N.C.O.s in January, Sgt.-Major R. Tomlinson gained the cup awarded

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to that cadet making the greatest progress. Again in October a detachment was in camp at Simonstown learning to handle the big coastal defence guns.

In the field of sport, distinction was achieved by the following:W.P. Nuffield Team: P. Eyre, M. Richardson and S. Vlok (second time).

W.P. Junior Athletic Championships at Paarl: First place in the U I 5 Relay.

The Rugby First XV played three matches in the Eastern Province and was the first touring side ever to be sent out by this school. lts venture is recorded separately. This year tennis was also brought into line with other games as a competitive sport, and the standard is rising gradually.

As the school hall can no" longer accommodate all our candidates in the public examinations, several classrooms "will be commissioned for the purpose. This year we shall write Zoology in the Senior Certificate examination for the first time.

We end the term with best wishes to all our examinees and also to those boys who are leaving school.

JUNIOR SCHOOL NOTES STAFF

In January this year, in a certain reshuffle of staff, Miss J. Goldsbury came to take charge of Std. 2, and Miss S. Deenik, who first substituted for a term in Std. 4A, went across to be the teacher of Standard I, when Miss Goodwin left for England.

Mrs. V. Whitehead has been in charge of Standard 4A since April, since which time, too, Mr. J. Ganserer has been on the staff as teacher of Std. 5B. In July, Miss M. Ferguson was replaced in Sub B by Miss T. Barge. Mrs. E. Anstee, who had substituted for long periods for five years, left us in March.

Mr. Ganserer has proved a valuable addition to those on the staff who assist with rugby and cricket.

At the end of the June term, Mr. R. Barnard was married to Miss D. Geyser. To Mr. and Mrs. Barnard we extend our best wishes for many years of health, good fortune, and happiness.

On I st December, a week before school closes, Mr. A. Lorie will leave for Europe on a brief visit, returning in time for the new quarter in January.

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ACQ.UISITIONS

An early purchase this year was a "Viewlex" film-strip projector, a portable instrument which can be sent from class to class with ease. Together with this projector we purchased a fairly large portable screen.

An acquisition, in the sense of its being a great improvement, has been the macadamising of the ground surrounding the Junior School. It has made the ground far neater in appearance, and will be a great boon in summer, when dust is a regular enemy.

During the third term over 200 new library books were added to the lending library shelves. Miss E. Cragg is the librarian, and we have made a passage corner as library-like as conditions permit ..

Representations have been made for the replacement of the rapidly degenerating split-pole fence on the drive by a suitable brick wall.

EVENTS

AND ACTIVITIES

The roll has remained steady this year, and between go and 100 new pupils were admitted.

On 15th September, when the School assembled for one hour only, a special short service was arranged in memory of the late General Smuts, whose funeral took place that day.

In March we were accorded an inspection of religious instruction by Miss E. B. Hawkins, and in April a general inspection of all work by the Circuit Inspector, Mr. A. E. Puttick.

Cricket found so many young enthusiasts that Mr. Wahl and Mr. Barnard had to divide their attention among several games going on at the same time on the Junior practice day.

Rugby, detailed on separate page, was organised according to weight this year, and there were no less than four Under 80 lb. groups. J. Katz and K. Matier, two Std. 10 pupils, are to be thanked for their enthusiastic help in running weekly practices for boys in Std. I and Sub B respectively.

The annual sports and the cross country and playground races brought the usual number of keen entrants.

The Union Loan Banking keeps Miss Frylinck fully occupied and more, during the time allotted on Fridays.

Groups of older juniors paid two visits to the Alhambra Theatre to hear recitals by Yehudi Menuhin and Eileen Joyce respectively.

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MISAPPLIED QUOTATIONS ...

OR HISTORY COMES TO WYNBERG With apologies to Messrs. Pilt, Bonaparte, Bismarck, etc., Jar the use of, or rather, abuse of, their quotations ... and also to the thirteenth letter oJ our alphabet

Meditatively meandering with measured movements, Napoleon Bonaparte, arm-in-arm with Otto von Bismarck, sauntered up Cambridge Road, through the memorial gates and up the drive. As they approached the stately pile-I use the word "pile" in its most literal sense-housing close on 400 potential murderers embarking on their lives of crime by terrorising innocent teachers, their ears were assailed by a cacophony of shrieks, shouts and laughter-a monstrously malicious rnisapplication of schoolboy "humour."

"War with teachers is the logic of history," morbidly muttered the Iron Chancellor, and, minus any manifestation of mellifluous malleability, Napoleon mordantly moaned, "In the past I have conquered governments, but schoolboys I can never subdue."

Describing a sharp right turn, the doughty duo entered the school proper, whereupon the sight of workmen effecting repairs occasioned Bismarck to murmur morosely: "Papering over the cracks, merely papering over the cracks." Napoleon, not having been present at the treaty of Gastein, merely twittered with meaningless mawkishness, and walked into the science laboratory.

Perched on a stool sat William Pitt, absent-mindedly sipping port through a pipette, objectively contemplating the . pl,!-nsof the swimming bath which graced the wall. Ceasing his melodious imbibing, he melancholically mused, "Roll up the plans of the swimming bath; they will not be needed for the next ten years!" Moved by these mournful misgivings, Napolean, snorting that the English were a nation of sailors and innkeepers, linked arms with the German and strolled out on to the playing fields ...

In all fairness, I am forced to admit that the game there ensuing bore some superficial resemblance to rugby, but it was rugby with a difference! Julius Caesar, playing at eighth man,

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having ascertained that the thoughts of his opponents lay more in the direction of burial than praise, struck a dictatorial pose, and in a magnificently mandatory monologue cried, "Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your earguards," and swung a fierce right hook at Winston Churchill-succeeding in divorcing the Englishman from his cigar. Winston, doing duty at scrum-half, retaliated by putting the ball under his hooker's feet in the next three scrums, gave the "V" sign, and dogmaticall y barked, "We will barge them in the line-ou ts; we will kick them in the loose scrums; we will hunt them between the molehills; we will never surrender!"

The game was short-lived, however, for Joseph Stalin, hearing someone shout "Mark!", fiercely objected on the grounds that he should have shouted "Rouble." A vote was called for, the motion lost, the decision vetoed by Referee Molotov-the game taking on the aspect of a Security Council Meeting. 'Midst the general uproar, Andrei Vyshinsky, linesman, slunk into the science lab, abducted a hydrogen bomb, and threw it into the milling mass of muscular males ...

The rest was silence ... no quotations ... no alliteration ... just silence.

N.E. DUBOW (XA) DORELLE "We shall have Dorelle Bibbington here for Xmas week," announced Margaret Joy-Golding to her family at the breakfast table.

"Good heavens!" her husband exclaimed, pushing his boiled egg away. The thought of Christmas spent in the company of the aforesaid Dorelle had brought about a sudden loss of appetite. "What on earth is she coming here for?"

"It appears," replied his wife, "that she has received information as regards the presence of ghosts at Golding Place."

"That accounts for it," her husband said.

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"She writes of her experiences in the Times, you know, and it would be rather awkward if Mrs. May 1. Borrow read that we have ghosts here," said Margaret.

"You mean that American woman who wants to buy the place from us?" asked John.

"Yes." "Well, what effect will the news have on her?"

"Strictly between us," said Margaret, "before she left here yesterday she told me that on no account would she buy a house that was haunted. It was fortunate for me that she told me when she did, because I was just about to tell her of the ghosts."

"Good heavens!" said John again.

The repetition appeared to irritate Margaret.

"Don't sit there jibbering," she snapped. "We'll have to find some way to put Dorelle off; not that I believe there will be any manifestation, but we must be on the safe side."

However, Xmas arrived without any suitable excuse for the cancellation of the impending visit having presented itself, and with it came Dorelle.

She arrived on Sunday afternoon, and spent the evening giving a lengthy account of her latest psychic experiences to a rather bored audience. Her suggestion that they should retire to bed was welcomed enthusiastically.

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Next morning an air of expectancy hung over the breakfast table at which the路 family had assembled with unusual punctuality.

Dorelle's appearance at the table left no doubt among the family that the dreaded visitation had occurred. Her rather untidy appearance was not in keeping with the chic Dorelle they were accustomed to. She had obviously dressed in a hurry.

However, Dorelle was in no hurry to recount her nocturnal visitation, and the dramatic atmosphere which was prevalent was soothing to her ego. For the air of boredom of the previous night had not gone unnoticed. The length of deliberation which went into her choice between sausages and eggs was extremely irritating to those gathered round the table, but they could only suffer in silence. At length, her choice being made, she would have started eating, had not her hostess, able to contain herself no longer, blurted out the words: "I hope you had a good night's rest, my dear."

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"No!" was the expected reply. "I had a visitation." The family leaned forward eagerly in their chairs. Margaret wondered which of the two ghosts reputed to haunt Golding Place it would be: Lady Pitt's ghost, or that of the miserly old Sir Ian Pecunnis which was reputed at times to appear in the form of a wrute rat. She had never given the stories of the ghosts much credit.

"I awoke last night as the stable clock was striking twelve."

Dorelle paused dramatically. "Suddenly I was aware of some evil presence in the room, and in the corner by the door saw something white. It approached across the room, and, as it drew nearer, I saw it was an evil-looking white rat. Its fangs were bared, and its evil-looking eyes were glued on me. It passed the foot of the bed, and then disappeared through the window: I ran to the window, but there was nothing there."

John and Margaret exchanged meaning glances. And then John J oy-Golding had an inspiration. He had often cursed路 his youngest offspring's partiality for tame white rats, and, as far as he could remember, rus son was in possession of an extra large white rat-or at least he was until two months ago, the last occasion which fate had thrown him and the rat together with rather unfortunate results. He cleared rus throat.

"Are you sure it wasn't a dream?" It sounded rather lame, but he considered it a good enough beginning.

"Of course it wasn't," Dorelle snapped. "I will include it in my next article for the Times."

John groaned inwardly. "Well, ifit wasn't a dream, it was one of Derick's pranks. You see, he has rather an evil-looking white rat, and ... " .

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Dorelle left that afternoon, swearing to sever all relationship with the Joy-Goldings. Her visitation never appeared in print. And Mrs. May 1. Borrow wrote saying that she had found a more suitable mansion nearer town. The Goldings never sold Golding Place, for John inherited a large fortune 拢i'om a bachelor uncle and was thus able to pay for the property's upkeep; and, anyway, who wanted to sell a place that had helped rid them of what might have been years of friendly relationship with Dorelle Bibbington.

This was told to me a week after it occurred. It therefore came as no surprise to me when I heard that Margaret had had a nervous breakdown, for Derick announced that he had sold his white rat to a school friend two months before Dorelle's visit.

IAN KENNEDY (XA)

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AN-D-RS-N:"I am not arguing with you-I am telling you!"

B-L-NS-Y(at hurdles): "So like an arrow swift he flew."

BL-eK: "All the world's a stage."

BL--M-N:"A countenance more in sorrow than in anger."

B-RN-E (in Afrikaans): "Why! What an ass am I!" (bal-bal).

D-V-D: "As a white candle in a holy place, So is the beauty of an aged face."

D-B-w: " And e'en though vanquished he could argue still. " F-Y: "Much ado about 'Lotz'!"

F-TS-H-N:"Genius is one per cent. inspiration and ninety-nine per cent. perspiration."

GR--N-ERG:"And truly in my youth I suffered much extremity for love!"

J-CK--N(during English): "Will you walk into my parlour? . l" K-TZ, J.: "Advice to those about to marry-Don't."

K-NN-DY: "For the female of the species is more deadly than the male."

L-E: "Will you come and join the dance?"

L-vY (in Afrikaans): "WeU hast thou fought."

M-T-ER: "He had occasional flashes of silence that made his conversation perfectly delightful!"

P-CK: "Break my heart, if I must hold my tongue."

R--s: "Sweetest li'l'feIler, everybody knows."

SL-M-W-TZ(in future): "He wiU rise to great heights."

SM-TH,J.: "Absence makes the heart grow fonder."

V-N R-S-NV--D:"War should be the only study of a prince."

FIRSTTEAM: "To grunt and sweat under a weary life."

CADETCORPS:"Providence is always on the side of the big battalions."

STD. XA (during Latin): "Against stupidity, the very gods themselves contend in vain."

STD. X MOTTO: "Swot yesterday, swot tomorrow, but never swot today l" A TREATISE ON AEROMODELLING In 1948 the centenary of aeromodelling was celebrated.

OnJune 5th, r848,John Stringfellow, the father ofaeromodelIers, flew his first craft, the remains of which are now in the Science Museum, Kensington. It had a wingspan of ra ft. and was powered by a steam engine. On its first flight it flew some 120 ft.

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The pioneer airmen all used models to test their ideas before actually building the real aircraft. Today, before an aircraft manufacturer builds his prototype, he has perfect scale models built. These are tested in wind-tunnels with different aerofoils to obtain the optimum flying characteristics. The manufacturer is then fairly certain that the costly prototype will not crash on its first fligh t.

In America, models are dropped from high-flying aircrafi.

In a diving attitude, these models are soon falling at supersonic speeds. All the data required is radioed down to a special instrument which registers the information on a graph. These models are usually used once only, for they bury themselves deep into the testing-ground out on the Mojave desert.

The best start a boy can get into the wide fields of aeromodelling is by buying a small scale-model. A scale-model is a model of a real aircraft which has all the details of the real thing in miniature. By following the simple instructions on the plan, the novice is able to build a fairly good replica. Such a model should not be expected to fly well; the real purpose of the scale-model is to give the beginner experience in handling balsa wood and covering the model with silk-span. At any model shop they are always willing to lend a sympathetic ear to the troubles of the beginner, for they know that, as soon as he has seen his first "contest job" flying, he will be back soon, a good customer, bitten by the "flying bug."

It gives great pleasure to see one's first successful model climbing away into wind, and then circling around, later to glide down to a smooth landing. The ideal contest kit for the beginner is the "Sparky." Having built his quota of at least four scale-models, he is eager to try something that really flies.

The "Sparky" satisfies all these ambition.

If the idea of modelling pleases him, he will invariably join a model-club, although some people, like myself, prefer to play a lone hand. After a year or two of flying rubber-powered models, one looks for new fields of interest, amply supplied by the purchase of a reliable model aero engine. This is an importan t step forward. _ Following the wiring diagram carefully, mount the engine on a test-block, taking care to see it is firmly bolted down. While one is discovering the easiest way to start the motor, one may be building the model for it. Powered models are divided into two sections, namely, free-flight and control-line. Free-flight This

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planes are released, climb steeply, and then at a set time, usually after about twenty seconds have elapsed, the electrical circuit is broken by a timer. The model then glides down to earth.

Standing in the centre of a circle of about 50 ft. radius, the control-line flyer is able to manoeuvre his machine with great precision. There are an infinite number of stunts he is able to perform with his sole control, the elevator. When he has obtained a fair amount of skill in the handling of his plane, he can enter in the frequent competitions that are held.

Not until one has had a good deal of practice in controlline flying should one advance to the exacting sport of speed flying. It entails the purchase of a "hot" engine and many other special racing requirements. Speeds in excess of 100 m.p.h. are often obtained, while the record stands at about 191 m.p.h.

Quite a strain on the man in the centre!

As with most hobbies, it is best to start aeromodelling from the bottom rung of the ladder of skill. Therefore, get weaving along to the nearest hobby shop, buy a scale-model, and you'll be on the road to many hours of interest and excitement.

ULRIC LEIBBRANDT (IXA) STANDARD Xb: APPLIED QUOTATIONS BL-CK-R:"Combs of iron cannot part my hair."

CH-MB-RS:"Red Ros-es for a blonde lady."

C-RT-R: "Oh! for the mighty mouse."

D- KL-RK: "My cures are an act of nature."

D-V-T-N: "To sleep, perchance to dream" (after the tour).

D--M-ND(fighting with Chambers): "To be or not to be."

D-WL-NG:"A day off is never a day wasted."

D-CK-RS-N:"And by this declension, into the madness wherein now he raves."

-HMK-:"The world did shake when I was born."

-YR-: "His flashing eyes, his floating hair."

G-LDM-N(on the rugby field): "The game's the thing."

H-NR-cHs-N (to Eyre): "Thou mayst shoot with bullets, but I prefer peas."

H-PK-Ns (on the tennis court): "A face serene, where ne'er a smile was seen."

J -CK-: "Love, his affections do not that way tend!"

K-TZ: "Fair Maths frowned not on his humble birth."

M--B-RG, P.: "To grunt and sweat under a weary life."

M--B-RG, W.: "More matter with less art."

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M--NTJ--S: "If I composed the dictionary, better it were."

-HL-FF (on tour): "We come from the Western Province."

R-HM-R (spotting history questions): "I will learn the folly of his expectations."

SM-TH: "A face where smiles went out and in."

T-ML-NS-N(during Mrikaans): "A language most strange and mysterious. " V-N HEERD-N: "If I could teach thee wit, better it were."

V-NC-NT: "A plentiful lack afwit."

WR-GHT: "My physique is my fortune."

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PARADE FOR 1950

TEMPTATION During the exams WEDDING SAMBA Gr--nb-rg during the school dance BIG BRASSBAND FROM BRAZIL The school band IT's A QUIET TOWN Standard XB TILL THE END OF TIME Matrics in November THEY SAY IT's WONDERFUL Standard VIII during Science PEOPLE WILL SAY WE'RE IN LOVE eh-mb-rs in his sleep STARDUST Sounds from the lobby DREAM Standard XB during Mathematics ONE MORE TOMORROW .. The night before the last of the exams STORY OF A STARRY NIGHT After the school dance TIME AFTER TIME A second year matric. student

THE ODD MAN What do you think ofthjs mass of burnt and twisted steel?

It looks as if it was a terrific crash, doesn't it? But I'm forgetting; nobody is listening. I never thought death would be so unromantic, so desolate, so quiet. But now I am rushing on too quickly. Let me get back to this unforgettable disaster, which stirred the minds of the nation-the world, perhaps.

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cause of a life lost, but because of the valuable machine that was put completely out of action.

This airliner was one of the most modern, and was only built a few years after the Third World War. Seeing that the "Reds" wert no longer on the warpath, and that UNO was allowing only reporters to enter the remains of the ex-capital of the Russian Empire, namely Moscow, I immediately applied for a job as a reporter. I always was one for adventure.

The next week I was on this airliner en route for the U .S.S.R. It was driven by hydrogen power, and was the fastest passenger plane in operation at that time. These modern inventions! How I wished I was back in the fifties, in the age when travel was a bit slower, but much safer. But what is the use of wishing? Fate has its way, whatever happens, and I suppose, if I had been living in that era, the same thing would have occurred. And here I am now in my silent solitude, with nobody to see or listen to me and to hear my fateful tale. However, I am getting. off the point again. One can't quite help it, you know, being in the state of mind that I am in.

Anyhow, to continue, we were over the Alps at the time the trouble in the engine was revealed. There were about thirty of us in the passenger deck, all of us either delegates or reporters from various nations. We were told to fasten our parachutes to our backs: these same parachutes that have saved so many a life during the past quarter of a century-except, of course, my own. Why is it that fate has been so unkind to me? Me, the only one who did not survive the disastrous crash.

Then it came, all of a sudden, like some premonition that warns one of one's future misfortunes. The hydrogen jet had been cut off, and the plane was already out of control. So clearly do I remember the way everyone rushed for the hatch, and how I was pushed aside by that burly brute of a man who was so eager to save his own skin that he didn't mind if the rest of us lost our lives through him. I remember the ghastly tongues of flame that issued from the hydrogen jet pipes, lapping at the sides of the plane and coming ever nearer, nearer. Everyone out but the pilot, co-pilot, and myself. These two men were also too late to jump through the hatchway, which was already scarred and was being silently devoured by the hungry flames.

But they knew the plane literally inside out, and had found a place in the rear of the plane through which they could squeeze themselves. I went after them, but found that I could not force myself through the opening - the reward that one gets for having lived too comfortable a life while on earth.

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Then I became frantic. Try to picture a fairly short and rather plump gentleman with a round face and very regular features which were distorted with fear. I caught a glimpse of the earth; from where, I do not know, for, if I had known, I should have hurried to the opening without the slightest sign of hesitation. When I did discover the opening, it was already too late, for the airship was only a few hundred feet from the ground. Imagine my horror, as I watched the earth rushing up to meet me. Nearer it came, faster, closer, then ...

Well, here I am relating my tale. To whom, I ask myself?

The answer is simple. I am talking to myself, of course. And why? So that I may pass the time, if time is a word one can use up here in the atmosphere, in which I calmly float along, for ever, and ever, and ever ...

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Standard I MY LIFE (by a Cow) I am a cow that gives much milk. When I was a calf, I had to drink milk from my mother, and, when the native men came to milk mother, they pushed me away.

When I worked, I had to pull a waggon, and the native boys and men never hit me with a whip. Now I am old my master is kind to me. He gives me food, anĂŠ!.the native boys and men are also kind to me.

NEIL PERROW MY BICYCLE I have a bicycle which is red, and twelve and a half years old, which is older than I am! I ride often, and take dangerous risks.

Dad, even though teaching Economic History, is a good engineer and keeps it in good order. In spite of its age, it gives very little trouble!

GERALD ROBERTSON Standard II A RIVER TELLS OF IDS JOURNEY TO THE SEA I am a very wide river which Hows to the sea. I was Howing one day, when I saw a ship sinking into me. Suddenly a storm came, and I Howed faster. My banks were wet, and people slipped on them. Ahead of me was a fallen bridge which stopped me. Still I struggled, and freed myself with the bridge floating on me. As I went on, I came to a clear stream which joined me.

Some people saw the bridge. They tried to jump on the bridge, . bu t could not. On I went past houses, bridges, churches and fields. One day I flowed past a town. I knew that I was near the sea. At last I reached the sea. I was part of the great big sea, just as I had wished.

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A RIVER TELLS OF IDS JOURNEY TO THE SEA On a dull night the rain came. It flooded a valley, and so I started on my way. First I passed a cottage at daybreak; then still more cottages were in sight. When the cottages were out of sight, I grew lonely, and only dead grass was to be seen. Then to my surprise I saw a forest.

First I thought it would not be pleasant, but I cheered up later. Then suddenly there was an opening on the edge of the bank, and to my horror there was another river. We met with a terrible splash, which we could not help. Very soon we made friends. We were now in the forest. We came across lots of animals such as deer, springbok, monkeys and birds. When the forest ended, it was much different from what I had expected.

There were lovely green trees and bushes, and houses with gay children in the gardens.

Then village after village passed, and It seemed so lovely going under bridges. Motor cars, buses and lorries went roaring over the bridges. Then towns were in sight, and motor boats and sailing ships sailed over the huge river, because many other rivers from all directions had joined it. Now we were in great sorrow because there was the sea, and that was the end of my journey.

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GOING SHOPPING One Saturday morning my mother said that I must go shopping for her. Mother gave me two shillings and ninepence to buy vegetables and minerals. I got to the first shop, and that was the bakery, where I bought one loaf of white bread. After I had bought a couple of other things, I found a tickey in my pocket, so I bought an ice-cream, because it was a very hot day.

Most of the people in the shops were women, and there were also a few men.

Just as I thought I had bought everything, I happened to find one shilling. All the way home I was wondering what I had forgotten to buy. As I was turning into my road, I remembered the bunch of turnips which I was told' to buy. I hurried all the way back to the shops. Now I had bought everything, and my basket was full. I was going up a hill when I heard a terrific noise. I ran up the hill as fast as I could. When I got to the top of the hill, I saw two buses had collided. A break-down

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lorry came rumbling up the hill towards the buses. When I got home, I told my mother about everything that had happened while she unpacked the basket.

WINSTON GROVES 'N PIEKNIEK IN DIE VELD Vanmore gaan ons 'n piekniek in die veld hou. Ons gaan na die piekniek loop. Dit is 'n myl en 'n half van ons huis af.

Ons moet eers al die eetgoed in 'n mandjie pak; dan moet ons al die speelgoed in nog 'n mandjie pak. My broer Jannie en my sussie Martha gaan die speelgoedmandjie dra, en ek en my pa gaan die kosmandjie dra. Ons moet die huis toesluit en dan loop. Ons loop verby al die outas se huise, en naderhand kom ons by die piekniek-plek, en ons pak al die speelgoed uit. My ma sê, "Kinders, julle kan maar nou gaan speel." Ons het toe gaan gousblomme pluk en vir my ma gegee. Toe gaan ons "aanaan" speel. My pa en my ma het toe saam met ons kom "vroteier" speel. Toe was dit al twaalfuur, en ons moes toe gaan eet.

Toe ons klaar geëet het, het ons" wegkruipertjie" gespeel. Ons het vir 'n uur" wegkruipertjie" gespeel. Toe gaan ons 'n entjie stap. Toe ons terugkom, het my pa en ma 'n bietjie gaan lê.

Ons het toe "hasie aan blou" gespeel. Dit is 'n mooi speletjie, en ons het baie lank gespeel. Toe my ma wakker word, het ons tee gedrink. Ons het toe "karre" gespeel. Toe het ons weer die goed in die mandjies gepak en huis toe gegaan. Ons het die dag baie geniet.

DONALD McINTYRE Standard IV WHY I LOVE THE SPRING I love the Spring because it is beautiful and warm. The flowers show their beauty, and the trees are in their glory, with their beautiful green leaves. The streams run tinkling beneath the mossy banks into a little pool formed by rocks.

In the Spring we can run about in our cool clothes, 'and feel the warm sun against our faces and legs. I also love it because the yachting season starts then. In the Barracuda, my yacht, I race along near the shore, and see the tall reeds, with their furry tops swaying gently in the wind.

In the Spring I climb up the mountains, and see the vast green expanses beneath me. The proteas with their fluffy centres stand straight in the springy tussocks of grass. We see a

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small lizard poke his nose out of some bushes, and dart away like lightning as soon as we take a step towards him. We climb further up the mountain, and see a dassie race across the stones and grass. We find a small stream, and drink the ice-cold mountain water. As we drink, we see two eagles fly from their nest and swoop down on a small dassie that is sunning itself in a glade. The eagles catch the luckless dassie, and carry it off to devour it. I see the eagles go up to their nest in a beautiful climbing turn. .

We climb down the mountain, and watch a buck go running off. We climb into our car, and make for home. That is why I like the Spring, because it is so full of nature's beauty.

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A STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED WHEN A BOY WENT TOO FAR INTO THE SEA In a little cove in Ireland a little boy of about eleven years swam in the cool sea water: About four hundred yards from the spot where he was swimming his brother and father were busy clambering along the cliff. His mother and sister were lying on the grass reading books, while the small terrier was capering about joyfully. Everywhere was peacefulness and joy. All at once a shriek broke the peace.

Father and Mother exchanged anxious glances and hurried off to the beach with the same thought in mind. Brother and sister were also not long in following. Jumping up, they sped off in .the direction which their parents had taken only a few seconds before. Arriving there they exchanged gasps of astonishment, for not far off a head was bobbing up and down, growing smaller and smaller as the current carried it further away.

There was only one explanation, and that was that the head, now only a tiny speck in the distance, was their brother's. He had probably gone too far into the water, and then the swift current had swept him away. With the idea of rescuing him, the boy and girl hurried off in search of a boat. They did not search long before they found one, with oars and rudder complete. Calling their father, they jumped in and began rowing with the greatest of zeal. Before long they had reached the now half-conscious body of the boy. With the greatest of care he was lifted in, and the journey to the shore was begun.

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With joy on their faces, the father and brother lifted the body out of the boat. Then, laying him on the grass, artificial respiration wa applied. After ten minutes, which seemed like hours to the quartet around him, he opened his eyelids. From then on it was only a matter of course. After an hour he was his old self again, ready to pull his sister's plaits.

LEO COETZEE A RECKLESS ADVENTURE One day a party of boys were walking along the beach when they discovered a boat hidden among some rocks. It was a small boat, and it could only hold one person at a time, so, being rather reckless, one boy climbed in, while the rest pushed the boat into the sea. 'When that boy came back, another one climbed in, and he had his turn, and so on until they had all had a turn except one. The story would have ended there, had not the last boy, who wanted to be clever, gone out too far and been caught in the current.

In vain he struggled to pull pack to the shore, but the current was too strong, and he was steadily washed out to sea.

His friends, thinking he just wan ted an extra long ride, watched him, until they realised that he could not row back. It was rather late in the afternoon when they realised this, and it took them a long time to get back to the village. On arriving, they went to the lifeboat shed, but no one was there, so they went back to the village. They toured the village and gradually found the men, who, once they had realised they were telling the truth, rushed down to the shed and ran the boat out.

Soon they were pulling along the shore searching for the boy, while night came on all too quickly. At last they saw a speck on the water, and sure enough it was the boat with the boy in it. Rapidly they rowed toward the speck on the water, and, lifting the boy out of the boat and taking it in tow, they rowed back to the village, where the boy's anxious parents waited for him. After that not one of the children in the village went out in a boat without permission.

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"Ready, go!" yelled Bob, and dived headlong into the foamy surface of purple, about five miles long. Bob flashed into the lead of his brawny friend, Mac Josten; but Bob reckoned without the weight of his bundle, which consisted of his clothes

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and lunch wrapped in a waterproof bundle with the aid of some old sacking found on the bank. Keeping close to the shore, his head came into contact with a large boulder, and that was the last that was seen of Master Bob Briton for five years. Some people said he was drowned; some said he was taken to sea by the strong current. That was the general idea, for the police drags failed to find anything in the lake.

Then one day a sad, forlorn beggar reported the loss of a few pounds and demanded action by the police. 0 one investigated, until rich people reported the loss of a number of small valuables. Inspector Ivan of Scotland Yard one day came into conLact wiLh three young wits who found pleasure in relieving people of burdens such as money. He put up a brave fight but did not expect clubs. The three toughs left him for dead, but two years of training-for that was the length of time he had been in the C.I.D.-had a lot of effect.

Dazedly he pulled himself together, fired three shots into the air, and fainted. He was picked up by a policeman patrolling on his beat, and awoke a few hours later after an operation.

Slowly the inspector revived, but it was not until five hours later that he remembered his past. It therefore came as a shock when Charles Bonnie-for this was the name his fellow Yard men knew him by-turned out to be Bob Briton. He remembered having been a good few miles off the British Isles before he recovered, and had then let himself be carried to France, where he had been adopted-he had lost his memory because of the boulder incident-and had later come to England and joined the police force. The hiding he had been given restored his memory.

ADRIAN JOFFE 'N NOUE ONTKOMING OP SEE Die 2ge Junie het 'n mooi dag aangebreek, met helder lug en 'n skoon, vars reuk in die lug. Dit was die dag waarna ons almal uitgesien het, omdat ons met my pa se motorboot sou gaan vaar. adat alles in orde was, het ons in die motorboot geklim, en ons voorberei vir, wat ons gedink het, 'n baie aangename tyd sou wees. Tog het niemand geweet wat vir ons voorgelĂŞ het nie.

Ons het al omtrent vier myl gevaar, toe ons skielik 'n dowwe mis aan die gesigseinder bespeur. Ons het maar nie veel notisie daarvan geneem nie, en het toe maar weer voort gevaar.

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Toe die mis darem dikker word, het ons gesien watter gevaar ons in verkeer. Met angsvolle gesigte het ons teruggekeer landtoe, maar toe gebeur die mees verbasende ding wat ons aan kon dink. Van die land se kant af het' n dik mis vinnig ingerol.

Ons was tussen twee gevare, en om aan te gaan sou noodlottig wees, want wie weet watter rotse daar mag wees, wat ons boot kon verpletter? My vader het toe maar die anker laat sak en ons het gewag. 'Vat was ons verbasing, toe ons 'n halfuur later 'n skip hoor aankom. Dit het reguit op ons afgepyl en deur blote geluk het dit ons gemis. 'n Uur later het die mis uiteindelik opgeklaar, en ons kon weer terug vaar. By die huis aangekom, het ons almal lekker warm koffie geniet, en toe maar bed-toe gegaan, om lekker drome te droom.

LEON COETZEE Standard VI CASTLES IN THE AIR As I went to bed one night, after reading a book on careers, I was filled with imaginings as to what my future life would be.

I fell into bed with the idea of getting to sleep soon, as I had a rugby match the next morning. All was quiet except for the faint music which was being played on the wireless and the hooting of an owl outside. Rolling over to one side, I hoped I should be able to fall asleep.

It was then that it all began. A cloud was formed, and I could see myself walking up the steps of a university. Architecture was what I was studying, as I had passed matric with good marks. My spare time was being used up by the reading of set books and the arranging of stamps, which had become so numerous. Stamp magazines lay on a cupboard in one of the corners of a room in which I was boarding. Then I saw myself playing rugby for my university's first team, which was a strong one. The next step to be taken before I had to reach the Springbok team was to play for my Province. After this I was selected to play for the Springbok team which was to play against a touring team. EstabLished in a firm of well-known architects, I settled down to hard work and started earning a good salary. I bought myself a house in which my family could settle down happily. It was the most up-to-date house that could be had, and was situated on the seafront. There were telephones in all the bedrooms and a bathroom to each room.

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Here was going to be the place to which I was going to retire and live for the rest of my life. .

When I woke up the next morning, I was very much disappointed not to find myself in my luxurious house. Still greater was my disappointment to find myself still a young boy and only in standard six. Yet I had all my friends to play with, and no big responsibilities. I had to go a long way yet, before I could retire into my own home.

ARNOLD HOFMEYR PEACEY VERDWAAL IN DIE VELD Een Saterdagmiddag het ek besluit om te gaan blomme pluk in die veld saam met my foksterrierhondjie, Vlekkie. Ek het omtrent 'n halfmyl geloop en dit baie aangenaam gevind, want die hele veld was met wilde blomme besaai. Daar was pypies, proteas, vygies en allerhande ander soorte blomme. Ons het later so ver geloop dat ons nie gesien het dat dit donker geword het nie.

Ek het omgedraai en geprobeer om in die rigting van die dorp te loop, maar ek was heeltemal verdwaal. Ek was naderhand so moeg dat ek in die gras gaan lĂŞ het en aan die slaap geraak het. Skielik het ek vir Vlekkie hoor blaf en toe ek opkyk sien ek 'n liggie in die verte.

Ek het dadelik daarheen gehardloop en toe ek daar kom vind ek dat dit 'n boerewoning is. Ek het aan die deur geklop, en, toe die boervrou die deur oopmaak, het ek haar die hele storie vertel. Sy het dadelik my ouers gebel en vir hulle laat weet dat ek veilig was en dat ek die volgende oggend huis-toe sou kom.

Then there was the lunatic who took oats along with him to feed his nightmare.

And the one who took a ruler to bed with him to see how long he slept.

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The seasonjust concluded has again been one of expansion, sixteen teams in all having been entered in inter-school competitions. Only one other school, Rondebosch, has now a larger competitive entry. The standard of play has been high throughout, the keenness of the players, both the young and the matured, making the season the success it has been.

The "weight instead of age" experiment among the lower teams has been a decided success. The under thirteen competitions have been abolished, and the under 120 lb., under 95 lb. and under 80 lb. competitions substituted. This measure has taken away many of the disadvantages of the smaller boy without adding any handicaps to the bigger boy. This changeover is a process that cannot be hurried, and, as in all pioneeringefforts, much care and hard work are necessary before results can be achieved. After an uncertain start, the Under 120 A team' has matured into a very good team; but the Under 95 A and Under 80 A have still to shake down into serviceable combinations.

For the senior players, tlus season has been one of mounting excitement. The announcement of the touring team was awaited with keen interest, and tbe general standard of play has undoubtedly improved. A good team was mustered, but unfortunately three leading players had to withdraw owing to illness and injury. The team travelled up on the Warwick Castle, and returned on the same boat. Unfortunately, bad luck again dogged the team, and in two of the three games the side played with only fourteen men for three-quarters of the game. The resul ts of the matches were as follows:- Wynberg 3, Grey 14; Wynberg 12, Umtata I I; Wynberg 3, Selborne 9路 The games were greatly enjoyed, and our hosts in every case could not do enough for us. Dr. Bennett, an Old Boy, personally arranged a most enjoyable motor trip for the team around East London and its remoter suburbs. This afternoon was enjoyed by the team perhaps more than any other. A tea at Nahoon was followed by a soccer game on the beach in which the team plus some local inhabitants displayed gay and enthusiastic abandonment, if not the highest football technique.

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The strength of the School team lay in its forwards, the pack being considered one of the best that has played in interschool football for many years. The inside backs unfortunately were desperately weak in defence, an inherent weakness which was undoubtedly aggravated by injuries. The team's best achievements were a win and a loss against Diocesan College by 9 points to 8 and 12 points to 15 respectively, and the defeat of Rondebosch Boys' High School by 5 points to 3. At Schools' Day Paarl Boys' High School, the ultimate easy winners, gained a deserved win by the narrowest of decisions after a drawn game. A. Chambers has proved one of the best captains the School has yet had, and he has been ably assisted by B. van Rosenveld and P. Meiburg, who have on occasion deputised for him.

The Under 19 B, under Dickerson, Dubow and Isaacson, has played good football, and many of its players acquitted themselves well when playing for the A team. The Under 19 C has had a very successful season, and has proved itself of good calibre. The Under 16, after a shaky start, has matured into a sound little team. Many players from these teams will be representing the School next year.

The Under 15 A, after a shaky start, settled down into a workmanlike combination. Although its form was patchy and inconsistent, it did on occasion rise to bri lliance; a fast-moving and penetrative back line made it always a pleasure to watch.

It was certainly the unluckiest of teams to be defeated at Schools' Day by a penalty kick in the closing moments of a game which it had dominated. Rondebosch then went on to win the final. The Under 15 B is probably the best we have had during the last fifteen years; it played good, vigorous football and ended the season with the excellent tally of 20I points for and 3 I against. Both the Under I5 C and D teams have been well above the usual standard. This augurs well for the future.

The "weight" divisions have already been commented on, and it is evident there is much promising material in this very important nursery of school rugby. The Under 120 C team deserves special mention, because it has developed into a team well above the standard of an ordinary C division side.

The "Springboks" and "Small Springboks" this season have been under the patient and efficient care of J. "Katz and K. Matier respectively. These two seniors have performed an essential service with a good-humoured ability that has commanded the re pect and appreciation of all concerned. The following senior players are also to be thanked for the invaluable

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assistance they have given to the coaches of the junior teams: E. van Heerden, A. Chambers, R. Tomlinson, P. Dickerson, F. Bing, R. Peck, W. Meiburg, J. Levy. Once again let it be stressed that, without their help, Junior Rugby at Wynberg could not be developed on its present scale.

The coaches, Messrs. Wood, Simpson, Sieberhagen, Morris, Lennox, Barnard and Ganserer are to be complimented on their able and un tiring efforts; the keenness and support given to these men by the players is an overt token of the appreciation of their work. Mr. Bowden's exceptionally keen interest in all teams continues to be appreciated by the players and the coaches. In particular, his assistance in the coaching of the School Team and his pertinent advice when sitting on the Rugby Selection Committee has contributed greatly to the success of the team. Any comment would be inadequate without some reference to the services rendered by E. van Heerden.

This player, owing to a serious injury incurred in a match just before the team went on tour, was unable to accompany it, although previously selected. His injury precluded him from playing rugby again, but such was his spirit of sportsmanship and devotion to the School that he continued to give unstinted service as an assistant coach and committee-man throughout the season. We are proud of him. Finally, Dickerson, Jowell and Basckin are to be thanked for the very efficient way in which they handled the administration of equipment, an arduous but most essential service.

The following rugby awards have been made for the 1950 season:Blues: A. Chambers, B. van Rosenveld, P. Meiburg, R. Tomlinson, R. McCall, R. Dovetbn, W. Meiburg.

Colours: P. Eyre, K. Doveton, M. Greenberg, R. Wright, K. Clews, E. van Heerden, D. Wright, A. Ohloff, A. Katz, P. Hanssen.

HOUSE

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SEmoRs Wellington 6, De Waal 8.

Van Riebeek 16, Wellington 3.

Rhodes 0, Van Riebeek 3.

De Waal 3, Rhodes 3.

Wellington 3, Rhodes 6.

De Waal 0, Van Riebeek o.

I never forget a face, but in your case I'll make an exception.

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Chambers: A good tactician and an inspiring leader; an excel-

lent lock forward, equally good in loose, tight, and lineout; one of the best senior captains in inter-school football; awarded his Blue for 1950.

Van Rosenveld: A gifted all-rounder, and an eighth man of the highest class; until his injury, he had developed into a very good centre; a good leader and a player who, more than most, subordinates his own interests to the welfare of the team; awarded his Blue for 1950.

P. j\l[eiburg: A fine flank forward who, despite a serious knee injury, regained his form and has consistently played very good rugby; a tireless worker who is always on the ball; awarded his Blue for 1 950-the third year in succession.

Tomlinson: A lion-hearted player who is probably the best hooker in inter-school football; in addition he attains the very highest standard in the tight, loose, and line-out; he also possesses the quality of leadership to a high degree; a player with a great future; awarded his Blue for 1950.

McCall: A greatly improved young player who has made his mark at flank; a fiery, determined player who is always on the ball; an expert dribbler; has one grave fault-his inability to make a quick heel in the loose; awarded his Blue for 1950.

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R. Doveton: A player who, with grit and determination, played himself back in to form and then attained a standard of the highest quality; has developed into an expert front-rank support, the most arduous position in rugby; rugged, tough, and fiery, he has been an invaluable me~ber of the team; m u t al ways bear in mind that the playing of the ball is the primary objective; awarded his Blue for 1950.

W. Meiburg: A rugged and powerful front-ranker and lock, who has also pro~ed himself excellent in the line-out; his hustling play in the loose has been very effective; ill-health has handicapped him, but he has nevertheless reached the Blue standard for 1950.

Eyre: A full-back with a definite big-match temperament and the safest of hands, who has repeatedly extricated his side from awkward positions in many of the most important matches of the season; his posi tional play is still faulty, and a tendency to let the ball bounce has crept in; he has a superb but somewhat inconsistent place-kick; despite many faults, however, the team has always considered itself fortunate to have him as their last line of defence.

Greenberg: A hard-running, courageous wing who is difficult to stop once he gets under way; possesses a sound defence; continued injuries have somewhat stunted his development; his biggest difficulty, however, is his inability to get off the mark quickly, either on attack or defence.

R. Wriglzt: A powerful, hard-running wing who at his best is a great scoring factor; has a good defence; a tendency to patchiness somewhat offsets his more penetrative moments.

K. Doveton : A very fine line-out forward, fast in the loose, and a deadly and effective tackler. At his best, he has accounted for some magnificent performances, but, partly due to the effect of injuries and partly to lack of concentration, his form has not been consistent.

D. Wriglzt: A promising young front-ranker who is very near Blue standard; he is very good in the loose and the lineout, but lacks compactness in the set scrums; if he can remedy this latter weakness, he will become a forward of the highest class.

OlzlojJ: Probably the most improved player in the team; he has matured from a very ordinary forward into one of very nearly Blue standard; a powerful front-rank support and lock, he will improve still further, especially if he speeds up his loose play.

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Van Heerden: A very good front-ranker and lock; determined, keen and efficient; he was not far from Blue standard, and, but for a serious injury which prevented him from playing for two-thirds of the season, would possibly have gained that award.

Clews: A strong, courageous, tough scrum-half with plenty of vitality and initiative; a poor distribution from the base of the scrum is spoiling an otherwise talented player.

Jackson: A clever, brainy player who is handicapped by lack of weight; has great courage and is a deadly tackler in the loose; must improve a poor service from the scrum.

Raichmann: An all-rounder who can play a sound game at centre, wing, full-back and hooker; has courage and tackles well; shows promise and will improve rapidly.

Hanssen : Another utility player of undoubted promise; must, however, use his weight and speed more, both in attack and defence.

Katz: A fly-half with a good eye for an opening and a penetrative break; handicapped by slowness off the mark; very weak in defence.

Dickerson: A sound eighth man, who is always on the ball, and is enterprising in attack; needs to cultivate a dive-tackle if he wishes to improve further.

Levy: A greatly improved player whoseforte is a strong defence; if this player concentrates on improving his handling and speed off the mark, he should develop into a very good three-q uarter.

Dubow: Also a much improved player, a solid lock, with tons of "tiger" in the loose; he must, however, infuse the same determination into his defence as he does in attack.

White: A good loose forward who is always up with the play; hesitation before he makes a tackle unfortunately neutralises all his effectiveness in defence.

Belonsky: A fast, imaginative centre who certainly has speed off the mark in attack; a poor defence greatly detracts from his all-round value.

David: A centre with a good kick and a sound knowledge of the game; lacks thrust and has a shaky defence.

Leib: A fly-half with keen rugby sense and a fine pair of hands; unless he infuses more dash and determination into attack and defence, his improvement will be strictly limited.

H.E.T.

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1950

A rugby tour had been discussed last year, but it was only possible to arrange it for 1950 due to the great amount of organisation necessary. Backstage, a lot of the work, in fact most of it, was done by Mr. Tasker, the coach, and it was due to his enthusiasm that the tour was such a success.

OnJune 17th Table Mountain said its goodbye, and nineteen players stood on the decks of the Warwick Castle, excited and full of hopes for the next ten days. The short while spent on the boat was full of interesting incidents, fun with the deck games and sing-songs round the piano with "Chopin" Dickerson thumping out a discordant tune.

We arrived at Port Elizabeth at lunch-time on Sunday.

The afternoon was spent in the company of Grey students, who took us for a drive to Seaview and treated us to refreshments.

Our match against Grey College was on the following afternoon, and on Sunday night, after a meeting, we sat and had a pleasant hour disputing the correct and incorrect way of playing "Jack Poker," owing to the lack of grey matter of a certain member of the team.

In order to regain our land-legs we went to loosen up at the Grey fields on Monday morning. The players missed their usual tit-bits of chocolate, fruit eclairs, etc., but it was all for a good cause. That afternoon we played the match in oppressive heat, and, although only visitors, we had our supporters from the Warwick. The score at the close of play was fourteen points to three in Grey's favour. It was a hard game, and the berter side won.

Our next and final port of call was East London, where, after upsetting the routine of the Railways, we eventually got our luggage up from the harbour and departed for U mtata just in time, or Mr. Tasker would probably have needed First-Aid attention. The journey up was uneventful except for the interest taken in certain members of the native community during the committee meeting.

Umtata was reached at three a.m. on Wednesday morning, and we were dragged out of our bunks at six. The morning was spent hunting for witch-doctors and native bead-makers, and the results are shown in several photographs. We attended the opening ceremony of the new Umtata High School buildings, and then returned to our respective billets with the people who had kindly taken us in for the day. After a hockey match, Old Girls vs. Present-and a rugby match, we played a most

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excltmg game, just managing to win by one point. Umtata High was really very unlucky in losing. A dance was to be held in the Town Hall, and we were invited to attend. Although there were nineteen of us, we were not short of partners, and, even although we had to leave early to catch our train, enjoyed the dance immensely. The hospitality and friendliness of the people of Umtata will not easily be forgotten. We arrived back at East London on Thursday afternoon and were taken to Selborne College, where we were staying.

Friday morning came and we were now to play the last match of the tour. We lost by nine points to three, but the play for most of the game was fairly even. That afternoon Dr. Bennett, a Wynberg Old Boy living in East London, taak us for a drive to Nahoon beach, where we had a game of soccer on the sands. We were the guests of Selborne College that night, and were taken to the cinema.

Our trip home began on the Saturday afternoon, but, as we could not lunch on the Warwick, arrangements were made for us to have a lunch at the Regent Cafe. The food was excellent, and during the meal the juke-box played for us the inevitable Harry Lime theme which had followed us about during the tour at every cafe. With a few hours to kill before the boat left, a few of us visited the zoo, while others went on board.

Joan Harrison, the South African swimmer, was waylaid in East London and forced to sign autographs and submit to being photographed, all of which she did in good spirit.

On the downward voyage there was the usual round of dancing and deck-games on board, but unfortunately it was only on Monday, the last day, that many of us felt well enough to run around. Approximately three-quarters of us had succumbed to seasickness. A lot of time was spent in the company of a Norwegian who played the mandolin and gave us hours of enjoyable music.

On Tuesday morning we awoke early and went up on deck so that we could see Table Mountain as the ship came in.

The only thing we saw was a sprinkling of lights here and there, but not a sign of the famous mountain; it was still winter, and the sun had not yet risen.

After ten days, hectic ones at that, what with holding trains up for half an hour, singing Russian songs with mandolin accompaniment, and thousands of other never-to-be-forgotten incidents, we were home. Everyone who was lucky enough to be chosen for the tour will always remember it and think of the enjoyable football played, the fun on the boat, and the hospitality of our guests at the three schools.

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"OLD BOYS' MATCH" On the afternoon of the 20th of September the "Old Boys' Match" was played. The afternoon was a bright and sunny one and perhaps a little too hot for rugby.

The School kicked off, and play commenced at a terrific pace. Play was very even at the beginning, but, after one of the School's forwards went offside, the Old Boys were awarded a penalty, and K. Brown in his characteristic calm way made no mistake, 3-0. A short while later the Old Boys received the ball from a loose scrum, and, after some perfect handling by their backs, Williams went over to score in the corner.

K. Brown converted, 8 - o. The School fought back, and just before half-time were awarded a penalty. Eyre made sure of three points. Half-time score, 8 - 3.

The second half provided some thrilling play, with the School side doing most of the attacking. The School's forwards lived up to their reputation of being a solid and very hardworking pack, even with three of their players absent. Time and again the School almost scored, and it was only the deadly tackling of the Old Boys that prevented them from doing so.

The Old Boys' next try came completely against the run of play. From a School backline movement from within the Old Boys' twenty-five-yard line the ball was kicked forward and was gathered by Williams, who caught the School's backs completely on the wrong foot, and put in a strong run to score under the poles. Scott converted, making the final score 13 - 3 - a well-deserved victory for the Old Boys and the end of a very open and entertaining game packed full of exciting moments.

This was a great climax to a very successful School season.

A. CHAMBERS THE

TEAMS

School team: Eyre, Greenberg, Clews, Hanssen, Wright R., Levy J., Jackson, Doveton R., Tomlinson, Wright D., McCall, Meiburg W., Ohloff, Meiburg P., Van Rosenveld.

Old Boys: Scott, Thomas J., Thomas N., Williams, Brown K., Rosslind, Mathew, Blacker, Spiro, Brown I., Prynn, Terry, Parlebcan, McGregor.

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CRICKET The season October 1949 to March 1950 can be considered as a highly successful one. Practically everyone of the even teams playing in the league gave an excellent account of itself, and there were several meritorious individual efforts.

The First XI, under the leadership of Richardson in the first half of the season and Eyre during the second half, played most attractive cricket and are to be congratulated on their excellent displays. The following members of the 1949 te?-m were chosen for the Southern Suburbs side in Schools' Week: Richardson, Vlok, Eyre, Bing, Quinn, Newton, and Knott, and of these Richardson, Vlok and Eyre were chosen for the 1950 Nuffield Side which gave such an excellent account of itself in Kimberley. Richardson was most unlucky not to make the S.A. Nuffield Team. In his five innings he scored r87 runs, his highest score being 85. For some years now we have been playing an annual fixture against Rondebosch First XI. Last year in December we were at home for the first time to the Bishops First XI. It must be remembered that both Rondebosch and Bishops First XIs play in the W.P. Men's Second Division League, and therefore our sides do not normally meet these sides. Both friendlies against the Old Boys and the Banks were won fairly easily. This year in March, too, we were able to enjoy a game against the touring St. Andrew's (Bloemfontein) side. Not only was there an exciting finish, but it proved to be one of the most enjoyable games played. A short summary of each game is given below.

Of the Junior sides the Seconds again did very well, while all the others had what can be considered most satisfactory seasons. D. Louw has been awarded the bat for the most improved Junior player, and Knott receives the award in the Senior Section.

Our congratulations to Richardson, Eyre and Vlok on being awarded their Cricket Blues. Colour awards go to Eyre, Dowling, Knott, Newton, Bing and Palm.

The House Competition was divided into two sections this year-a Senior and Junior. De Waal won the Senior competition with two games won and one drawn; Van Riebeek were second. In the Junior section Van Riebeek won all their games to come first, while De Waallost one to be runners-up. These and the Cake League games never failed to produce bright, entertaining and most determined cricket.

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It is somewhat early to make any mention of the season just started. In view of the larger numbers playing we have entered another team to play competitive league games. We hope the new sight-screens will soon be up and the new scoreboard in use. For the screens we should like to say a big "thank you" to the Old Boys. We know they are going to be most useful. I should also like to take this opportunity on behalf of the First and Second XIs to say a very sincere "thank you" to Mrs. Bowden and her staff for those excellent and most enjoyable lunches and teas.

SUMMARY

OF FIRST

XI GAMES

15th

October vs. Bishops Second B: Bishops batted first; Richardson 3/ 17 and Eyre 3/15 each bowled well, and Bishops were all out for 68. This total was passed with seven wickets in hand. Stumps were drawn with our total at 1'24 for four, to which Eyre had contributed 56 not out, and Vlok and ewton a patient '20 and IS respectively ..

'2'2nd October vs. Sea Point: Our next match, against Sea Point, started somewhat disastrously. After twelve minute:;' play the first five batsmen were back in the pavilion without a run being scored. Bing came to the rescue and scored a most resourceful 50. Aided by Knott (9) the innings closed for 63.

Sea Point won this match easily by eight wickets. Eyre was again our most successful bowler with four for 61.

'26th October vs. Garrison: This match was won fairly easily by seven wickets. Vlok, bowling accurately, was responsible for five wickets for 40, and the Garrison innings closed for 9'2, to which total the School replied with 104 for three-Richardson 58 not out, and Eyre 50 not out.

'29th October vs. Marists : The School side batted first and rather slowly for their I IS runs. Of these Quinn had 34 and Eyre had '24 to their credit. Marists replied with 155, Richardson claiming five wickets for 3'2 and Eyre three for 46, Marists thus winning by two wickets.

5th November vs. Observatory: The School side batted first and Richardson declared with 1'29 runs on the board and eight wickets down. Of these Vlok contributed 40, Quinn '20 and Bing 16. Observatory replied with 136 for two wicketsthe runs coming easily, and they were therefore winners by eight wickets.

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12th November vs. Rondebosch Second: Batting first on an easy wicket, the School side collected 160 runs before declaring for seven wickets. Eyre again showed excellent form and collected 58 not out. Other good performances were those of Newton, 29, Quinn, 22, Bing, 21, and Richardson, IS. Rondebosch fared badly against a spirited attack by Eyr.e, 5/29, and Knott, 4/ I 5, and were all out for 70.

19th November vs. Lansdowne: Vlok's contribution of 46 was the only bright aspect in a drab innings of 96. This was certainly a bowler's day, for Lansdowne were all out for 72. Knott took five wickets for 3, Vlok three for 22, and Eyre two for 18, Wynberg winning by 24 runs.

26th November vs. Constantia: In a really one-sided match the School XI won by 143 runs. Batting first, we had scored 198 for five when Richardson declared. Individual performances were Richardson 64, Eyre 50 not out, Vlok 36, and Bing and Quinn each 18. Constantia were all out for 59, Hamilton taking four for 16, and Vlok three for 16.

5th December vs. Old Boys: With the score at 192 for three wickets, Richardson declared the School innings closed. Of these Richardson had contributed I I I himself, in a bright, polished display of fluid scoring. Vlok's 57 was a useful addition to the total. Against the determined bowling of Knott, 5/26, and Vlok, 3/3 I, the Old Boys could make no headway, and their innings closed for 99.

5th December vs. BishoJ)s First: This was our first game against this side, and an all-day fixture, play commencing at II a.m. Bishops batted first and declared with the total at 226 for eight wickets. Vlok was the best performer with the ball, securing two wickets for 14 runs. Wynberg replied with a modest but very determined 80, Quinn 18, Richardson 17, and Jewton 14 being the best performers with the bat. The School has every reason to be well satisfied with this effort against very strong opponents.

4th February 1950 vs. Lansdowne: Our opening match of the New Year was against Lansdowne. Again this was somewhat stodgy cricket, and the School's 104 was no credit to the side.

Bing (45) was the only member to show any initiative under unorthodox conditions. Spirited bowling by Eyre, 4/30, and Dowling, 3/ 13, enabled the School to dismiss Lansdowne for 95, just 9 runs short of our total.

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I I th February vs. Bishops Second: Bishops, batting first, were out by tea-time for 89. Chambers, 3/8, and Dowling, 2/10, were the best bowlers. Our batsmen soon got going, and runs came quickly, our opponents' total being pas ed with seven wickets in hand. Newton 42 not out, Bing2I, and Eyre 15 were the best contributors to the total of 100 for six wickets.

18th FebntaT)' vs. S.A.C.S.: S.A.C.S., batting first, compiled a very slow 8i-this taking them just on two hours to make.

Of the bowlers, Eyre was the most successful with five for 19.

Our reply of85 was almost as slow. Of this total Dowling scored 27 and Van Schoor 19.

25th FebTua1y vs. C.B.C.: Batting first, the School collected a bright 158 for nine declared in just under two hours. Eyre batted entertainingly for 68. Bing's 39 and ewton's 20 were other useful contributions. Devastating bowling by Eyre, who took nine wickets for 15 runs, brought about the dismissal of the C.B. C. side for a moderate 7 I. 3rd March vs. Rondebosch: Knott, emulating the excellent example set him by his captain, took nine wickets for 18 runs in this match against Rondebosch Second, who only scored 56.

The School's reply of 149 provided bright batting displays by Eyre 32, Bing 27, Hanssen 24.

15th MaTch vs. Banks: Our annual game against the Banks' XI again provided bright, interesting cricket. Eyre declared the School innings closed at 183 for four, scoring 56 of this total himself. A 4.5 by Bing, 30 by Newton, and 29 by Dowling were other useful scores. Against the bowling of Knott, 4/14, and Chambers, 3/25, the bankers found themselves with quite a large deficit when their innings closed for 96.

22nd Jltfarch vs. Rondebosch: Our annual fixture against Rondebosch First Team was played this year at Rondebosch.

Rondebosch, batting first, were 34 for six at tea-time. Bad fielding and somewhat doubtful tactics allowed the game to slip out of our hands, and Rondebo ch were able to declare at 151 for seven. The School did not commence its innings until 5.25 p.m., and rather faint-hearted batting by the earlier batsmen allowed the Rondebosch bowlers to get right on top. At close of play at 6.50 p.m. the School total was rather a sad 40 for nine wickets.

31st March: Our closing match, played on the last day of the first term, was against the touring St. Andrew's (Bloemfontein) team. This was also an all-day fixture, play commencing at IO.45 a.m. St. Andrew's batted first and somewhat slowly against accurate bowling and excellent fielding. Lunch was

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taken with the score at 59/5. Adventurous batting by Forbes and Marais enabled them to carry their score to 126, scored in 160 minutes. Eyre, with five for 28, was the most successful bowler. The School innings started rather disastrously when Dowling returned to the pavilion with no score on the board.

Bing steadied matters, but with the score at 93 for six things were none too bright. When Ramsay was dismissed and the score stood at 109 for nine, it looked as if it were a foregone conclusion. However, determined batting by Knott (I I not out) and Hopwood (14 in 70 minutes) saved the situation, and we were able to pull off what must surely be the most exciting, memorable and enjoyable game of the season. Eyre's score of 34 and Bing's 25 were also most valued contributions to our reply of 128 for nine.

A. J. H. FRIEDLANDER

SHIELD, 1949

Wellington

Cricket ..

Athletics ..

Cross-Country Rugby Cadets Debating Society Drama ..

Music Std. VII and IX Exams.

Std. VIII and X Exams.

Junior School Exams. ..

32 38 21 25 la 22 44IS

120 92 134

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Van Riebeek

14 13 17 24 0 45 8 12 135 109 94

14 28 31 41 30

471 553 HOUSEAWARD: Rhodes ATHLETICS,

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This year the Annual School Sports were held at the Garrison Sports Ground on March 3rd. It was a pleasant day, the track being in excellent condition. Wellington Under 14 team established a new record for the 440 yards relay, and Wellington House team were again successful in winning the Inter-House Championship.

The Inter-House points were as follows:Wellington, 104.

Van Riebeek, 50.

Rhodes, 67.

De Waal, 50.

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RECORD

Under 14: 440 yards Relay Wellington, 54.7 secs.

The Cups were awarded to:The Friedlander Cup (Under 10 Champion): G. Belfort.

The Baskin Cup (Under 12 Champion): A. Luck, D. Bromberger.

The Baskin Cup (Under 14 Champion): L. Shapiro.

The Arthur Newman Cup (Under 14 Relay): Wellington.

The C. E. Felbert Cup (Under 16 Champion): B. Heymann.

The Dr. Pycroft Cup (Under 16440 yards): B. Heymann.

The Dr. Bobbins Cup (100 yards Open): R. Wright.

The Woollaston Cup (440 yards Open): R. Wright.

The Hoogenhout Cup (Victor Ludoruin) : R. Wright.

The McDonald Cup (Under 16 House Championship): Wellington.

The Duncan Taylor Cup (House Cup): Wellington.

OPEN

100 yards: (I) R. Wright, (2) Van Rosenveld, (3) Peinke; II.2 sec.

220 yards: (1) R. Wright, (2) Van Rosenveld, (3) A. Katz; 24路7 sec.

440 yards: (I) R. Wright, (2) A. Katz, (3) W. Meiburg; 55.8 sec.

880 yards: (I) Clews, (2) White, (3) Carter; 2 min. 12 sec.

Mile: (I) Clews, (2)Jackson, (3) D. van Schoor; 5 min. 10.8 sec.

LongJump: (I) R. Wright, (2) Hanssen, (3) Peinke; 18 ft.路ro in.

High Jump: (I) Eyre, (2) Blacker, (3) Hanssen; 5 ft. 4t in.

Hurdles: (r) W. Meiburg, (2) Eyre, (3) A. Katz; 16.5 sec.

Shot Put: (I) W. Meiburg, (2) D. Isaacson, (3) Van Heerden; 35 ft. 3! in.

16 Leib, (2) Heymann, (3) Blumgart; I I.4 sec.

Heymann, (2) Leib, (3) Binder; 25.6 sec.

Heymann, (2) Belonsky, (3) 1cCall; 56.8 sec.

R. Belonsky, (2) Matier, (3) McCall; 2 min.

UNDER

100 yards: (I) 220 yards: (I) 440 yards: (I) 880 yards: (1) 14.9 sec.

High Jump: (I) Hart, (2) McCall, (3) R. Anderson and D. Buchanan; 5 ft. ot in.

Long Jump: (1) B. Heymann, (2) R. Blumgart, (3) R. Anderson; 18 ft. It in.

Hurdles: (I) R. Belonsky, (2) D'Oliveira, (3) Stewart.

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14 100 yards: (I) Shapiro, (2) H. Joffe, (3) J. Mathew; 12 sec.

220 yards: (1) Shapiro, (2) J. Mathew, (3) H. Joffe; 27 sec.

High Jump: (I) Middiemost, (2) Shapiro, (3) G. Isaacson; 4 ft. 7t in.

Long Jump: (I) Shapiro, (2) Hancke, (3) McDonald; 18 ft. lOt in.

Hurdles: (I) H. Joffe, (2) McDonald, (3) Malinaric; 12 sec.

UNDER 12 75 yards: (I) A. Luck, (2) D. Bromberger, (3) Perloff; 10 sec.

120 yards: (1) D. Bromberger, (2) A. Luck, (3) Rogers; 16.1 sec.

UNDER 10 50 yards: (I) G. Belfort, (2) P. Schipper, (3) D. de Wet; 7.4. sec.

75 yards: (I) G. Belfort, (2) P. Schipper, (3) B. Hilliard; 11.3 sec.

UNDER

RELAYS

Under 10: (I) Wellington, (2) Rhodes, (3) Van 32.6 sec.

Under 12: (1) Wellington, (2) Rhodes, (3) De Waal; Under 14: (I) Wellington, (2) Rhodes, (3) De Waal; Under 16: (I) Wellington, (2) De Waal, (3) Rhodes; Open: (I) Rhodes, (2) Van Riebeek, (3) De Waal; WESTERN

Riebeek; 43.3 54.7 50.6 48.7

sec. sec. sec. sec.

PROVINCE JU lOR ATHLETIC CHAMPIONSHIPS The Wynberg team was represented by thirty-two runners at the Junior Championships held at Paarlon the 18th March.

W. Meiburg obtained third place in the Open 120 yards Hurdles, but the strongest section of the team was in the Under 15 and Under 17 grou ps, the Under 15 A and B relay teams being first and fourth respectively in their particular events.

This is the first time in the history of the championships that any school has entered two relay teams for a particular age group, and the above result is a pleasing tribute to the enthusiasm and painstaking training of the relay teams by Mr. Tasker.

The teams consisted of: Under 13: Luck, Perloff, Rogers, Spears, Spiro, Weinreich.

Under 15: Blumgart, Gomes, Heymann,Joffe, McDonald, Malinaric, Mathew, Rappoport, Shapiro, Stewart, Zanber.

Under 17: Belonsky, Binder, Blacker, Clews, Eyre, Isaacson, Jowell, Leit, Pelser, Harman, Peinke.

Open: A. Katz, \rVo Meiburg, Van Rosenveld, Wright.

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ATHLETICBLUESFOR1950: R. Wright, W. Meiburg.

ATHLETICCOLOURS FOR1950: K. Clews, P. Eyre, R. Belonsky.

OLD Boys OTE: N. Riley, the South African Junior Champion (1948, 1949) for the 120 yards and 220 yards hurdles, achieved a splendid victory over the American Ray Grieve at Beaufort West on the loth October. It is the first time in this country that Ray Grieve has been beaten in the 120 yards hurdles-time, IS sec.

H.G.W. CROSS-COUNTRY,

1950

"Cross-Country Day" was held on Monday, r6th October on a sweltering, almost windless day. The conditions were trying for the runners, and the average performances put up compared favourably with those of other years. Altogether 303 competitors took part, the Open and Under IS events again being relatively poorly supported as compared with past entries; otherwise, the remaining entries were well supported.

In the Senior Cross-Country, T. Harman ran a magnificent race, breaking what was thought to be an unbeatable record by as much as thirty seconds. His time was 33 minutes 45 seconds. What made this performance even more meritorious was the fact that it was the first time that he had taken part in the Open competition. He now holds both the Senior and Junior records, and is a runner of infinite possibilities. His physique, determination and endurance point the way to a future in marathon running, and this exceptionally gifted little athlete will carry with him our hopes and good wishes.

K. Clews was second in the fine time of 34 minutes 50 seconds, a performance which, in most years, would have assured him offirst place. M. d'Oliveira ran very well to complete the course in 35 minutes 50 seconds, and D. van Schoor and K. Matier both finished within the standard Colour time of 38t minutes.

R. Belonsky, a runner of great keenness and merit, was unfortunate to get a touch of sun which forced him to abandon the race, in which he would, in all probability, have finished prominently.

J. van der Merwe ran a very good race in the Junior CrossCountry to finish well ahead of the field in 38 minutes 41. I seconds, while . Clayden and W. Barham in turn finished far in front of their nearest rivals.

B. Weinreich finished first, running well within himself, in the Under 13 Cross-Playground, but was closely followed home

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In the Under I I Cross-Playground, E. Rogers ran well to pull away from N. Vos in the straight, while N. Koevert was always in a challenging position.

The Under 9 Cross-Playground provided a grandstand finish in which P. Schipper only just managed to stave off a late challenge by D. Orpen, who, but for inexperience, would probably have passed the eventual winner on the post. D. de Wet ran a very good race to finish close up third.

The detailed results were as follows:Senior Cross-Country: (I) T. Harman (W.); (2) K. Clews (V.R.); (3) T. d'Oliveira (D.W.). TinTe: 33 min. 45 sec. (a record).

Junior Cross-Country: (I) J. van der Merwe (V.R.); (2) . Clayden (V.R.); (3) W. Barham (W.).

Under 13 Cross-Playground: (I) B. Weinreich (W.); (2) A. Peacey (D.W.); (3) K. Cloete (D.W.).

Under I I Cross-Playground: (1) E. Rogers (W.); (2) N. Vos (D.W.); (3) N. Koevert (V.R.).

Under 9 Cross-Playground: (I) P. Schipper (R.); (2) D. Orpen (V.R.); (3) D. de Wet (W.).

Sub B Cross-Playground: (1) ewton (R.); (2) . Bester (D.W.); (3) P. Rowberry (W.).

Sub A Cross-Playground: (1) D. Mason (D.W.); (2) B. Finney (R.); (3) J. Anderson (D.W.).

The points gained by the various Houses were: Seniors Juniors (1) Van Riebeek (1) Van Riebeek 139 512 480 (2) Wellington ..

(2) De Waal 98 61 :!30 (3) De Waal ..

(3) Wellington . .

216 27 (4) Rhodes (4) Rhodes ..

Under 11 Under 13 (1) Rhodes (1) Wellington ..

634 516 ('2) De Waal ..

(2) Rhodes ..

377 429 Wellington .. .(3) De Waal 347 (3) 4째4 Van Riebeek 290 Van Riebeek 0 (4) (4) 3 3

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De Waal

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Combined House Totals

178 143 127 80

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Van Riebeek Rhodes De Waal

.. 2,088 1,767 1,682 1,618

ATHLETICBLUES,1950: E. Harman, K. Clews.

ATHLETICCOLOURS,1950: D. van Schoor, K. Matier.

H.E.T. TENNIS,

1950

The past tennis season was a very enjoyable, if not too successful one. The results themselves are a poor reflection of the matches played, as many of the games were very closely contested. During the season, Mr. Cooper of Bishops coached at the School, and the improvement in the standard of play was due mainly to his efforts. Towards the end of the season, a tournament was arranged. In the finals of the singles E. Hopkins beat D. van Schoor, and E. Hopkins and J. Smith beat K. Doveton and A. Katz in the finals of the doubles. A very enjoyable match was held against the staff, the latter winning easily. In conclusion, I should like to thank Mr. Bowden and Mr. MacLeod for the interest they have shown in the tennis teams.

E. HOPKINS

(Tennis Captain)

RESULTS First team

Lost to Bellville by 6 games to 2.

Lost to Sea Point by 7 matches to I. Lost to J an van Riebeeck by 4 matches to 3路 Second team

Lost to Sea Point by 7 matches to nil.

Lost to Jan van Riebeeck by 5 matches to

2.

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ENTERT AlNMENT

The Annual Entertainment was held on Friday and Saturday evenings, 22nd and 23rd eptember, when, as has become usual, the demand for seats far exceeded the possible supply.

The programme opened with a Kindergarten song scene, "The Witch," arranged by Miss K. Lacey, with able assistance at the piano by Miss T. Barge. The grey curtains and a crescent moon provided a pleasing background to the youngest performers . . The first of two plays was A. A. Milne's "The Boy Came Home." This is a difficult play to handle, since the action in scenes two and three is in the hands of only two characters.

These two characters, UncleJames and his nephew Philip, were wel! portrayed by Ivor Poswell and Hymie Joffe respectively, specially in the dream scene, and, when back again to reality, Ronaid Meaker made a stately Aunt Emily, while Philip Myers and Solly EIstein did good work as the maid and Mrs. Higgins, the cook. Mrs. HadJey's production aimed at simplicity, and Harry Kantor was an able stage manager.

The second stage presentation was an operetta, "Willow Pattern," by EmJyn and Williams. This work was performed in 1937, and the revival was a matter of interesting comparison.

With Miss F. Druker as producer, and Miss E. Cragg at the piano, the operetta proceeded in lively manner, while Miss E. Dorrington with her junior assistants provided a setting of outstanding beauty. The large wiJlow pattern plate in the background, backed by special cyclorama lighting in blue and white, was most effective, as were the extra pagoda, tree and bridge. The costumes were excellent, both individually and collectively.

Of the performers, the three Court Fishermen, Ting, Tong and Tung, played by G. Ehmke, A. O'Connor and R. Savage, provided much amusement. M. Adler made a charming princess, while J. Scott was more than convincing as the fierce Tartar Prince, who was chaperoned by his determined aunt, Peter Horwitz.

Those in smaller parts, as weU as the chorus, all entered into the spirit of a jolly production.

The musical section of the programme, allotted to the School orchestra and soloists, and Standard 5 singers, provided the most ambitious items yet attempted. There were two concerto movements with orchestral accompaniment, the first being the finale from Bach's E major violin concerto, played by

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Hugh Dungey, and the second being the slow movement from Haydn's cello concerto played by Ronnie Wright. Soloists and orchestra gave well-controlled and able performances. A third ambitious item included the Romance and Minuet from Mozart's "A Little Night Music," also played in pleasing manner. The "Ballad of the Carpenters," poem by L. A. G. Strong and music by Mr. A. Lorie, was first performed in 1942, and was revived this year. The combination of massed voices and orchestra always sounds effective, and it carried the story along in its varying phases. MacdowelI's "To a Wild Rose," A. Joyce's waltz "Dreaming," Schubert's "Rosamunde" Ballet Music, and Frank Budge's "Marche Militaire" completed the programme. The assistance of staunch Old Boys in the orchestra is ever valued and appreciated.

The total proceeds of the entertainment amounted to ÂŁ66 14S. RECORDED MUSIC LUNCH-HoUR

RECORD

RECITALS

The lunch-hour record recitals, inaugurated during 1949, were resumed during the winter terms, and drew steady audiences of from sixty to seventy listeners, being held, as before, on Fridays from 1. 10 till 1.35 p.m. Programmes included a variety of shorter works featuring orchestral pieces, solo instrumental pieces and songs. On three occasions films of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in Strauss and Schubert music were screened.

RECORDED

MUSIC SOCIETY

Three successful meetings were held in the temporarily transformed Standard 5A classroom. At the first of these Mr. Lorie played miscellaneous records with music by Bach, Mozart and Brahms, after which J. Smith, Std. 10, presented Rimsky-Korsakov's "Scheherezade", with a suitable spoken commentary. At the second evening, N. Dubow, Std. 10, presented a programme of his favourite records, including some operatic arias sung by Lily Pons and Ezio Pinza, after which the cinema projector came to the fore, and gave us sound-films of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in Schubert's "Rosamunde" Overture and the Strauss waltz "Music of the Spheres."

At the third meeting Mr. Lorie played, first, some interesting records including Saint-Saens' "Danse Macabre," and then came two more Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra films of

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"Orpheus in the Underworld" by Offenbach, and "Tales from the Vienna Woods" by Strauss. We were pleased to welcome parents and friends on these evenings.

MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY, 1950 The eighth anniversary of the Society's existence found the membership yet a little larger, and, as committee members, there were R. van Rosenveld, A. Chambers, N. Dubow, H. Kantor (Secretary), I. Poswell, R. Wright, R. Belonsky and H. Spears. .

Attendances at meetings have been excellent; the hall is always packed, and we have been very pleased to welcome many parents and friends of members.

FIRST MEETING

This was held on 29th April, when the orchestra, singers and soloist gave us "Marche Militaire" by F. Bridge, Second Movement of Haydn's Cello Concerto, with Ronnie Wright as soloist, and Mr. Lorie's setting to music of L. A. G. Strong's poem "Ballad of the Carpenters."

There followed a lively production by Miss F. Druker, with a cast of senior boys, of Bell's one-act play "The Thread of Scarlet." Following this, our guest artist, Miss Joyce Kadish, gave a most interesting and enjoyable recital of piano music, interspersed with her own apt commentary on the music itself.

The 'programme included the ever popular first movement of Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata," Debussy's "Sunken Cathedral" and Da Falla's "Ritual Fire Dance." Miss Kadish was recalled several times, and gave two encores.

SECOND MEETING

This took place on 17th June, when the Orchestra played Macdowell's "To a Wild Rose," Schubert's "Rosamunde" Ballet Music, and a gay old-time waltz, "Dreaming," by A. Joyce. Hugh Dungey played a violin sonata by Corelli, with Mr. Lorie at the piano.

The rest of the programme was in the hands of guest performers from the University, when Miss H. Houghton and her cast gave us a large slice of their excellent show, "1066 and All That." This brought much amusement to a large audience.

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MEETING

The occasion for this was 9th September. At the "play competition" at the end of the June term, A. A. Milne's "The Boy Came Home" received such a lively reading that it was decided to put the play into serious rehearsal, which it received under the direction of Mrs. H. Hadley, and was given as tbe first item on this programme, as also at the Annual Entertainment a fortnight later.

The School orchestra followed this with two movements from Mozart's "A Little Night Music," the Finale from Bach's E major Violin Concerto, with Hugh Dungey as soloist, and yet again the waltz "Dreaming" by A. Joyce.

The guest performers were once more drawn from the University Speech Training ranks, when Miss Matine Haman and her students provided a most comprehensive programme including mimes, choral verse, and a scene from the play "The Glass Slipper." The whole was designed to show how even the simplest of narrative poems can be put to dramatic and more expressive use. Particularly fine was the study of Coleridge's "Rime of the Ancient Mariner." Miss Rosalie van der Gucht introduced the programme with a brief commentary.

FOURTH

MEETING

The fourth meeting will be devoted to films, and will take place in late October.

The Society would like to acknowledge its gratitude to all those who helped to make the evenings so successful-to the performers at school, to the guest artists, and to Mrs. Bowden for the kind provision of the coffee, which "rounds off" the occasions so well.

SENIORS' SOCIETY There were only three meetings this year, but they were of exceptional interest. Through the efforts of F. Burns (an Old Boy and Hon. Secretary of the Club) we were the guests of the "Thematic and Group Stamp Collectors' Club of Southern Africa." The lecture, and the theme on exhibit, was "The Olympic Games"; but a great deal more was learned about stamps in general during the informal interval for refreshments.

In June we visited the Little Theatre for the production of "Romeo and Juliet", and spent a very enjoyable evening.

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The visit to the Royal Observatory was a great occasion.

Looking at the Moon, Jupiter, Mars, Alpha-Centauri and star clusters in the Milky Way through large telescopes was a revelation, and all members of the party were agreed that the big Victoria refractor would simplify their study"of astronomy.

STUDENTS' CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION The past year has not been without difficulties for our Association, but we can thankfully say that the S.C.A. has once again proved a source of blessing in the School. It is encouraging to note that many of our members are drawn from Stds. VII and VIII, as they will be able to carry on the good work of the Association when the present senior members have left school. During the first and second terms, our meetings we.re held on Monday afternoons, but in the second quarter the attendance was very disappointing. This was largely due to路the fact that a rugby practice was unavoidably held on the same afternoon. The suggestion that the day of the meetings should be transferred to Friday was greeted with enthusiasm by our members, and the resulting attendance seemed to warrant such a change. We are greatly indebted to the many speakers, too numerous to mention, who have willingly given up their time to come along and address our meetings. All our members will look back on the happy times we have had together, and even when the attendance has been small, it has been good to put aside the material things of life for a short while and to meet with Our Lord.

In May an essay competition was organised by the Women's Christian Temperance Union, in which N. Bromberger gained first place in the Cape Province with a brilliant essay which gained 99% and a special prize. Congratulations, Norman!

On the 16th of June we celebrated our third birthday, Mr. F. C. Millard being the speaker on that occasion. The attendance was well over the 50 mark, and we appreciated the fact that Mr. Bowden, the principal, found time to attend the celebration, although he had many other duties to fulfil.

Refreshments, as usual, were a very welcome item on the programme!

July was another important milestone in the history of the S.C.A. movement. On Saturday the 29th, an Inter-Schools Conference was held in the Y.W.C.A. in Long Street. Six

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representatives from Wynberg attended the conference, and they all agreed that it was a memorable occasion. It is to be hoped that similar conferences will be held more often in the future.

The leaders of the Association this year have been K. Matier (chairman) and G. Burnie (secretary). They have proved able and willing leaders. A special word of thanks is also due to N. Bromberger for his attractive notices announcing the various meetings.

To those of our number who will be saying good-bye to us at the end of the year we wish every success and happiness in life. Remember always to put Christ first. It is with confidence that we leave the work of the Association in the hands of our successors, knowing that it is in capable hands, and having the assurance that the times of blessing experienced in the past will be repeated in the future.

DEBATING SOCIETY Hon. Secretary: N. E. Dubow.

Committee: R. van Rosenveld, R. Tornlinson, A. Chambers, M. Greenberg.

The Society has good reason to feel happy about the progress made this year. The meetings were almost in the nature of social gatherings which proved to be very profitable to everybody who attended, and the Best Speakers Debate was once again proof of the amazing progress which boys can make in about eight months' time with a little sincere effort and natural ability.

The list of subjects discussed looks ambitious enough.

"Our present system of education has become outmoded", "International sport does not promote goodwill", and "The application of science has not made man's lot a happier one" are only a few of the topics that we dealt with.

The Old Boys' Debate was held on 18th August, and the subject was: "The invention of the printing press was of greater importance than the discovery of electricity." Mr. H. Albertyn, leading the motion for the Old Boys, was supported by Messrs.

Harding and Fourie. Speaking against the motion for the School were J. Katz, R. van Rosenveld, and W. Meiburg.

But the most delightful meeting the Debating Society had for many years was the debate with Herschel High School on the 8th September. Miss M. de Villiers led the motion: "The

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artist has done more for the happiness of mankind than the scientist," and was seconded by N. Dubow. P. Rahmer opposed the motion, and was seconded by Miss S. Fischer. The best feature of the debate was the very high standard of debating by the girls.

The Best Speakers Debate was held on the 27th September.

Thejudges were Mr. Bowden, Mr. Mackintosh, Mrs. Goy and Mr. F. Thorpe. The speakers were: E. Hopkins, "The development of the petroleum industry"; J. Katz, "Science in everyday life"; W. Meiburg, "Self-education versus university education" ; N. Dubow, "South Mrica-Black or White?"; P. Rahmer, "Has the press in South Africa served its purpose?"

The Best Speaker's Title for the year was won by N. E. Dubow, with E. Hopkins coming second. As usual we have to thank the Old Boys' Union for donating the first award and Mr. Granger for donating the award for the runner-up.

The Debating Society owes a great debt of gratitude to the honorary secretary, N. E. Dubow, for his able and enthusiastic organising.

H. J. S. THE CADET DETACHMENT The Detachment has grown each year to an almost alarming extent, taking into consideration the number of officers available to handle the training. Total numbers were as follows: four officers, eight student officers and 325 cadets. This number would have been still larger had the boys born in 1938-who are eligible for membership-been enrolled.

The Detachment was organised into two six-inch batteries, an infantry company of four platoons and a large squad of recruits. The batteries, after a brush-up of their basic training, spent the year on specialist coast artillery training; the infantry company were brought up to a fair standard of efficiency at company drill, while the recruits were able to put their squad drill behind them and qualify for transfer to the infantry company next year. Capt. Marais continued to organise the range work throughout the year, and it is interesting to note that the Detachment has entered teams in the Imperial Challenge Shield, the Empire League, the Watts Cup, the Scobell and the Logan competitions. Results are not yet available.

During the year the following attended courses: W.O. II E. Tomlinson, Second-Lt. (S.O.) D. Wright, Second-Lt. (S.O.) P. Hanssen, W.O. II R. McCall, at Oudtshoorn, and Drum-

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Major E. van Heerden at Bloemfontein. All acquitted themselves weU and received excellent reports. Special mention should be made of W.O. II E. Tomlinson, who was adjudged the most improved cadet on the course.

During the September holidays, the O.C., five student officers and 76 cadets attended camp at Noah's Ark battery for a week's training. Our thanks are due to Commandant L. Kloodwyk, the O.C. Second Coast Regiment, Lt. Loxton, the Camp Commandant, and the Instructional Staff for a very pleasant as wel! as instructive week. At the end of the week the battery was inspected by the O.C. Cape Command, Brigadier G. Daniel.

The following officers and student officers held office: Commanding Officer: Major W. E. Bowden, M.C., E.D. Second in Command: Captain D. Marais.

Company Commander: Second-Lieutenant R. Barnard.

Adjutant and Q_uartermaster: Lieutenant A. N. Holmes.

Student Officers: R. van RosenveId, A. Chambers, K. Doveton, H. Fay, P. Meiburg, W. Meiburg, P. Hanssen, D. Wright.

Regimental Sergeant-Major: W.O. II E. Tomlinson.

Company Sergeant-Major: W.O. II R. McCall.

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COMMITTEE,

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

Staff Representative

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The Principal (Mr. W. E. Bowden) R. Townley Johnson T. Bruce Gibbons R. H. Gibbs S. H. Jones C. C. Askew, J. F. Cartwright, R. T. Felbert, W. Jennings, E. G. Mackintosh, N. Pelser Mr. F. G. Thorp PRESIDENT'S

LETTER

The President's Letter! A title which conjures up visions of some hapless martyr in a South American State. Or maybe another individual who went down to posterity by virtue of the claim of innumerable taverns the length and breadth of the United States which boasted the famous statement "George Washington slept here!"

To the first-of these comparisons I can state that my term of office has been a most happy one. To the second I boast a presidential claim that in a matric. class-in a dark corner at the back of the room, naturally-a certain desk bore the engraving "Townley Johnson slept here!"

As an Old Boys' Union our major aim is to assist the Alma Mater and try to repay the generous benefits which School provided us with. I feel that for the most part the Union can justifiably regard the year as a satisfactory one. We have found it possible to do a tangible amount of good. In the academic sphere we have promised to provide an ammeter for the Science Room. We have arranged to have sight-screens erected for the School cricket-field. To Mr. Bruce Gibbons of the Committee and Mr. Simpson of the Staff we tender our thanks for doing the hard work in connection with this project.

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No longer will present bowlers enjoy the happy advantage of the delightfully distracting vision of boarders from the Girls' High who inspired us to mighty deeds. Nostalgic memories ...

The provision of these sight-screens will ruin bowling analyses, but turn out better cricketers.

We started our Bursary Fund with much optimism. At the beginning we felt certain that our aim of obtaining ÂŁ3,000 would materialise. It is nowhere near that total at present. I appeal to every Old Boy to help us raise this amount. With the Memorial Swimming Bath Fund it is our most laudable project.

Please bear this appeal in mind.

Functions at School have continued to be most happy affairs. Annual matches, cricket and rugby, were played against School. Our sincere thanks are tendered to Mr. and Mrs. Bowden ~or their gracious hospitality and co-operation on each and every occaSIOn. The Annual Dinner was the usual successful function with a most representative attendance. Old Boys from the late 'go's to the most recent matric. class enjoyed the occasion. Most gratifying was the appearance of those loyal members who came in from Worcester, Somerset West and Hermanus.

The ews Letter continues to be a most invaluable means of keeping our members au Jait with the doings of the Union and the School. We were therefore perturbed to hear that Cliff Askew finds it impossible to remain a member of the Committee and editor of the News Letter. We hope that his health will be such as to make it possible for him to rejoin us at some future date. Bill J ennings has also found it necessary to ease up. To him I tender our gratitude for the manner in which he has so unselfishly worked for the School and the Union.

Our thanks are due to Mr. Thorp for the happy liaison between the School and the Old Boys' Union. He has given us most valuable advice and assistance. In I929 he gave me 3 per cent. for chemistry and physics-he is much nicer now!

Your Committee has made my task as President a very easy one, and to them I say a very sincere "Thank you."

Ron Gibbs, our secretary, has been the recipient of so many superlatives from past presidents that I am left with the only remaining one. To my mind he is the Compleat Secretary.

Coupled with our secretary is our treasurer, Stanley Jones. He seems to love figures, artists, and accountants! What a life they enjoy! We are grateful to him for keeping us financially sound.

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As an Old Boys' Union we are admitted to be a powerful one. I would once more commend the Bursary Fund to your earnest consideration. We are soon to see the Memorial Swimming Bath a reality. May we not, therefore, as a powerful Union, hope to realise our other objective, the Anniversary Bursary Fund?

R. TOW TLEY JOH SON President SPRI

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The Union is proud to report that once again an Old Boy will have the honour of wearing the coveted green and gold for representing South Africa in sport. This time it is Neville Riley, who will take part in the 120 yards and 220 yards hurdles in the third and last athletic test between South Africa and U.S.A. Other Springboks who were once at Wynberg B.H.S. (although not all finished their schooling there) were: Jock van Niekerk,Jack TindaIl, Frank Waring and Bennie Osier (rugby); Aubrey Faulkner, Otto Schwartz, George Hearn and S. D. Snooke (cricket); Dave Murray (soccer); and Brian Sewell (badminton).

NEWS OF OLD BOYS It is a pity that we are unable to publish all the letters that arrive from Old Boys in different parts of the world. We hear from men young and old who represent a wide variety of callings, and we should like them to know, wherever they are, that the Union is glad to be in touch with them.

There are new members, too, from different parts to whom we extend a cordial welcome.

At the commencement of the year we enrolled J. V. van Niekerk, formerly of Porterville, C.P., who is living at Plumstead. He left school in 1919.

J. R. Wilkinson (1932), who joined shortly after, is employed at H.M. Dockyard, Simonstown.

A. E. Eaton, partner in the firm of Messrs. Buckland & Eaton, building contractors, of Cape Town, has already made his influence felt by building the pump-house which contains the new bore hole pump.

E. Bromley (1939) of Plumstead was a newcomer to the Old Boys' Cricket Team in their match against the School last year.

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Dr. Donald Turner (1942) qualified in Medicine at U.C.T. at the end of last year and left almost immediately to take up an appointment in Pietermaritzburg.

R. B. Thorn (1932) of Berea, Johannesburg, Charles Greer (1933), a surveyor of Pinelands, and C. J. Bruyns (1940), of Wynberg, are new members.

Two brothers who will be well remembered by many Old Boys are John and Michael Hopkins. Both are in the tobacco trade, Michael (1936) being with the United Tobacco Co. in Blantyre, Nyasaland, and John (1934) with the British-American Tobacco Co. in Ibadan, Nigeria. Both are hoping to visit Cape Town in 195 I, and we look forward to meeting them again. In a letter to the Union John relates the following: "Working in Nigeria puts me half-way between the Union and the Continent, and I therefore spend alternate leaves in each place. Every eighteen months I have 105 days leave during which it is possible to do a lot of touring. During my last leave I toured England, Scotland, Wales, France, Switzerland, and Italy, covering 6,500 miles by car and about 9,000 by air.

"As you have probably seen from the papers, I now have a son, howbeit at the moment only three days old."

Harry Bersin (1933), of Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia, joined last February, and also enclosed a sub. on behalf of his brother George. He states in a letter: "I was recently in Kenya, where I met another Old Boy, Derek Carpenter, who is now an accountant in the Standard Bank at Nairobi." Many will remember "Tool" and his variety of escapades at school.

James C. Rankin (1925), a new member of Malvern, Johannesburg, in applying for membership wrote: "Many years have passed since I left the School, but a recent visit to the Cape has made me feel that I should like to preserve the link." On being informed that there are a number of members who left during the last century, he wrote: "I feel I can regard myself as a comparatively "young" Old Boy. I felt it to be so on Monday when I saw Cape Town University giving Pretoria University the best rugby game I've seen in years. It goes without saying that Cape Town won."

C. Waylett, of the Shell Oil Co., has been transferred from the Cape Town to the Durban branch.

E. L. Ladan (1934) afKalk Bay mentioned in a letter that on a recent visit to Rhodesia he met Dr. Jack Tate, Government Medical Officer at U mvuma.

To our growing list of senior members we have added the name ofWilliam D. Chapman, of Gobabis, South-West Africa.

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G. W. Scott of Cape Town joined during the year, and he has conveyed the sad news that his brother, Alan C. A. Scott, who served with the Transvaal Scottish in the last war, was twice wounded, once in Somalil.and and once in the Western Desert, and is now permanently disabled and unable to get abou t. Alan was at school from 1908- I 9 I 9.

Jimmy Mathew, son of our late history master, needs no introduction to most Old Boys. He is a house master at Rondebosch B.R.S., and is studying B.Sc. to become a teacher.

We take this opportunity of thanking two Old Boys for their co-operation in regard to the recent rugby tour of the School. The first is Dr. R. M. Bennett, a doctor-missionary of Mount Coke Mission, Transkei, who spent an afternoon showing the team all over East London. He made the necessary arrangements of providing the cars and later of taking the boys to tea at Nahoon. Judging by their remarks on their return they must have had a most enjoyable afternoon; the Union is grateful to Dr. Bennett for adding so effectively to the happiness of their trip.

The second is A. C. Parker, sports editor of the Saturday Post, Port Elizabeth, who published a photo of the team in his paper and kindly sent a copy to the Union for its records.

Dr. David Gelfand returned to South Africa from England last June after passing the examination for admission to the F.R.C.S. (Eng.). Congratulations! Dr. Gelfand has settled in Benoni.

Best wishes to Dr. Arnold Katz (1936), who leaves for England shortly to write the same exam.

Congratulations, also, and hard luck as well, to B. H. Mitchell, son of our late commerce master, who writes: "I have been in the throes of transferring, much against my will, my family and household to Johannesburg, and also writing a very stiff G.P.O. engineer's examination. I am glad to be able to tell you of my success in the examination, but regret to say that I have been appointed in Johannesburg." The Union will miss him, as he was a keen supporter of all its activities.

Hearty thanks to Capt. L. A. Brooke Smith, R.N.R. (Rtd.) (1893), for an interesting letter dealing with the history of the School. This has been placed with the other documents on the subject. We regret to learn that Capt. Brooke Smith recently strained his heart and as a result had a spell in hospital. Knowing how this active gentleman abhors illness and the idleness it entails, we wish him a speedy recovery.

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Two new younger members are Mervyn de R. Wright (1945) of Port Elizabeth ana F. M. E. Bourne (1942) of Claremont.

David de Waal Meyer (191 I), another new member, represents a Government department which is becoming more and more important as the years go by. He is the Secretary of the Department of Commerce and Industries, Pretoria.

A special word of congratulation must go to Dr. Vincent Granger for obtaining his degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering. His thesis "The Workability of Cement" called for an enormous amount of hard work and research.

Only three men in South Africa hold the degree ofPh.D. (Civil Engineering), and Dr. Granger's was the first granted by the University of Cape Town for thirty years.

While on the subject of education we congratulate also Len Faure on passing the examination of C.A. (S.A.). He already holds the A.LA.C. Diploma, and now he is preparing for the exams of the Chartered Institute of Secretaries, and of the Institute of Incorporated Accountants. Seems to like swotting, doesn't he? He is considering the prospect of opening up on his own in Rhodesia. Our best wishes to him.

A third Old Boy is now in Nyasaland, having been transferred there by his employer, the Standard Bank. He is Neville S. Wright, and he is working at the Limbe Branch. There is no shortage of sport up there, rugby being one of the games available. The two others in that territory are Michael Hopkins (Blantyre) and Fred Balestra (Palombe) .

John Katz has returned to the Cape, having qualified as a dentist. He has been studying for this degree since he was discharged from the S.A.A.F., in which he served as an air-gunner.

D. Allen, of Carst & Walker (Pty.) Ltd., has been transferred from the Cape Town to the Johannesburg Branch.

Dick Upton has been appointed Assistant Manager of Garlicks' Port Elizabeth Branch. In a letter to the Union he. states that he has settled down happily and likes it up there.

He has already met several other Old Wynbergians. He concludes: "A big and unexpected thrill was seeing the School touring team play Grey a couple of months ago. I think they were unfortunate to lose, but Grey certainly have a fine school team."

Donald W. McKellar has been appointed Assistant Water Engineer of the Municipality of Cape Town.

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We had the pleasure of meeting our old friend Dr. G. H. M. Bobbins in September when he paid a short visit to Cape Town.

If you are interested in fishing, read the Angling Notes in the Cape Argus every Friday evening. These authoritative articles are prepared by C. C. Albertyn under the pen-name of "Dassie". "Alby" is an analytical chemist by profession, but, as he thinks nothing of setting out to fish at two in the morning in aU weathers, people wiUbegin to wonder ifhe intends turning professional fisherman one of these days.

Our thanks to George Sickler, well-known test match umpire, for two photographs he has presented to the Union to help in the search for historical data. One shows the Cadet Corps of Ig05, and the other the Wynberg High School First Soccer XI of Igog, soccer being the code of that period. The team had a remarkable record, finishing top of the log with S.A.C.S. second and Marist Brothers third. Wynberg scored twenty-five goals for and had nil against. Our goalkeeper was none other than the said umpire! 0 thers in that team were "Polly" Sutcliffe, skipper, Wilfrid Eastman, and "Mike" Elliott, who was killed at Delville Wood a few years later.

Congratulations to Jack Burt, chairman and club captain of Claremont Cricket Club, who, for the hard work he has done for the club for many years, has been elected a life member. He holds the distinction of being the youngest life member of any sporting body in the Western Province today. Good work, Jack.

Bobbie Jack-Bleach, former captain of False Bay Rugby Club, and a regular player for the Old Boys' rugby and c.ricket teams, has moved to Basutoland, where for the next two years or so he will carry out survey work for the Basutoland Government.

Cecil Jubber, who is well known in theatrical circles, has joined the S.A. Broadcasting Corporation as an announcer.

News has reached us that T. Fitzgerald, who served with the S.A.A.F. during the war, has remained in the Permanent Force and is now stationed in the Q.M.G.'s Dept., Pretoria.

Major M. E. Anderson, also of the Permanent Force, recently underwent a course at the S.A. Military College at Roberts Heights.

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To all Old Boys who have sons:

The Principal has informed the Committee that, so large is the waiting-list nowadays of registrations for admission to the School, Old Boys who desire to send their sons there should, to avoid disappointment, book them soon after birth.

The same applies to the Boarding Houses, where large numbers of applicants are refused annually on account of accommodation. Separate bookings are necessary for the School and Boarding Houses.

LATE NEWS As we go to press we learn that H. M. Trainor, of Pretoria, has received an award from the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers for the best paper presented during the year. Congratulations.

We welcome another new member, A. Forrest, of the African Guarantee and Indemnity Co., Cape Town.

During the course of a visit overseas this year, Ralph Felbert came across a number of Old Boys in England, and he has given us the following information: "In Oxford I met and lunched with Brian Farrell, who has, of course, spent a good many years in that city, first as a Rhodes Scholar and now as Wilde Reader in Mental Philosophy. Mr. and Mrs. Farrell and their family offour live a little way outside the town and seem to be very interested in growing their own produce. Mr. Farrell sends regards to all Old Wynbergians.

"In Cambridge I penetrated the very old-world precincts of Trinity College, and spent a few minutes chatting with Professor Jack Littlewood, who had just returned from a Sunday morning excursion to a belated lunch. It is many years since he was last in South Africa, but he still has pleasant recollections of his old school.

"In London I had a telephonic conversation with Mr. E. C. Loxton, a dentist, but was unfortunately not able to arrange a meeting with him.

"I very much enjoyed a performance ofT. S. Elliot's 'The Cocktail Party', in which one ofthe leading roles was portrayed

by Mr. Ian Hunter, whom I also had the pleasure of meeting.

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He has not been in South Africa since his schooldays, but quite a number of his contemporaries are members of the Union, and they will, no doubt, be glad to learn that this play enjoyed a most successful run in the West End." Rev. R. J. Moore, who was at School with Dr. Bennett, is minister in charge of the Trinity Methodist Church in East London.

The President and Committee send their best wishes for Christmas and the New Year to all Old Boys

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