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ANNUAL MAGAZINE OF THE

WYNBERG BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL

DECEMBER

1963

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SENIOR

SCHOOL

STAFF

PRINCIPAL Mr. W. E. Bowden,

B.A., H.E.O

...... Mathematics VICE-PRINCIPAL

Mr. F. G. Thorp,

M.A., B.SC., B.EO.

...... Physical Science STAFF

Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr.

J. C. Boltman, M.A. H. E. de W. Tasker, B.A. A. G. Driessen, B.A. S. Gilmore, B.A. ...... W. E. Gredley E. P. Hopkins, A.r.C.B.(S.C.), N.C.T.C.......

Mr. E. D. Keyser, B.A., B.ED. Mrs. E. Jennings, L.U.C.T. Mr. F. A. J. Kooy, B.A. ...... ...... Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr.

A. Kucharzik, B.A.(HONS.) W. Lennox, B.SC(HONS.) 1. Le Roux, B.A. H. D. Lingenfelder, B.A. J. L. Mathew, B.SC ...... A. J. A. Morris, B.A. W. Morris, B.A. A. C. PaW, B.SC V. J. Parkins, B.A....... D. S. Sieberhagen, B.A. H. J. Smuts, B.A., B.COM., A.I.A.C.......

Mr. Mr. Mr. Dr.

A. G. Thomson,

M.A.T.C. A. Verwymeren ...... J. R. Wbeeler, B.SC H. G. Wood, B.A., PH.D.

Latin, English History Religious Instruction, Afrikaans Geography Afrikaans, Physical Education Mathematics, Bookkeeping, Commercial Arithmetic, English Manual Training ...... Educational Music English, General Science, Social Studies, Religious Instruction English, Social Studies Mathematics History, Geography, Social Studies, Afrikaans Afrikaans Geography, Zoology, Religious Instruction Physical Education, Social Studies, English Science, Mathematics Mathematics, General Science English Afrikaans, History Bookkeeping, Commercial Arithmetic, Business Methods Art, General Science Music Mathematics Mathematics, Zoology

SECRETARY: Mrs. J. Cotton,

JUNIOR Principal...... .. .. Vice-Principal .. Sub A SubB Std. lA Std.IB Std.2A Std.2B Std.3A Std.3B Std.4A Std.4B Std. SA Std. SB Physical Training Class Singing ...... Remedial Speech Eurhythmics Piano Violin 'Cello Speech Training and Play Production

SCHOOL

B.A.

STAFF

Mr. A. Lorie Mr. J. F. Oosthuizen, B.SC. Miss K. Lacey Mrs. M. Paddick M lSS H. Steyn Miss D. Friedman Miss A. Malberbe Miss M. Vassilopoulos Mrs. J. Oberholzer Mr. N. Wolt! ...... Mr. M. Bohting Mr. K. Hutchison Mr. A. Lorie Mr. K. Pretorius Mr. J. F. Oosthuizen, B.SC. Mrs. E. Jennings Mrs. Zwarts Mrs. M. Botha ...... Mr. N. Scha.fer Mr. A. Lorie Mr. J. Spink Miss D. Salmon

HARRY

11imself as one of the leading members of the Wynberg Staff. Somew bat retiring, not easy to know at first, the latent warmth and kindliness of his personality became more and more apparent as one's acquaintance with him broadened, and very soon one realised his value as a loyal colleague and a firm friend. His outstanding contribution to the life of the School was the promotion and development of the Students' Christian Union founded in the middJe period of his stay at Wynberg. He welcomed the opportunity of confronting the students with the claims of Christ, and as Chairman he communicated to those under him his steady faith, enthusiasm and capacity for organisation, which latter quality is so essential for the success of any spiritual or cultural enterprise. He will be long remembered by the past members of the Union for his fervent inspiration and the ideals he transmitted to them. A holder of the Gold Medal of the Red Cross Society for First Aid, he gave a day-to-day service to the boys of this School; his calm, sympathetic attention in dealing with all mishaps, ranging from headaches and fainting to broken legs, was invaluable and much appreciated by the boys and parents alike. In addition, a team entered by him in 1942, reached the final of a closely-contested Red Cross Competition, an achievement of no mean importance. In 1950 he took over the Editorship of the School Magazine, and for the next twelve years the annual publications were characteristic of his taste, imagination and literary discretion. Both he and his predecessor, Mr. Charles MacLeod, raised the School Magazine to a level that it bad never before attained. For many years, he was the Scbool representative of tbe Cape Departmental Teachers' Association and the South African Teachers' Association. A polished speaker, and a level-headed administrator, he was rightly rewarded by being elected President of the Cape Departmental Teachers' Association, and filled this position with distinction for the statutory two-year period. Mr. Arguile is still staying in the district of Wynberg, and his contact with the School remains close. The Staff, the boys he has taught and thosc who will still meet him, are privileged to have a friend whose interest in tbem and the School will always remain fresh.

ARGUILE

To bave been a member of any institution for thirty-three years is admirable; to have served it all tbat time with distinction is a rare achievement. Botb for the duration and quality of his service Harry Arguile takes an honoured place in the history of the School. Originally, after a two-year period of teaching in England, he came out to South Africa witb the intention of working in the missionary field. His first year in this country was spent in tbe Transkei at the Clarkesburg Mission Station, wbich had just started the first secondary school for Africans in that area. Shortly afterwards, in 1929, he accepted a position at Wynberg. He first taught English and Latin, and it was this latter subject with which his name and reputation became closely associated. For the last six years he had been the Chief Examiner in Latin for tbe Joint-Matriculation Board of South Africa. A quiet man, with absolute integrity and an intense personal conviction, he soon established

H.E.T. 2

HAROLD GORDON WOOD Harold Gordon Wood came to Wynberg in July, 1934. A strong, definite personality, his impact on the School was immediate. His interests and activities were many and varied. In his own subject, Biology, he fortunately combined bis hobby with his work, and such was his enthusiasm that at Wynberg he promoted it from a back-room science, tucked away in odd, non-descript classrooms, to a fully-fledged, recognised scientific subject, with a well-equipped laboratory together with store rooms as its final setting. This transformation did not materialise overnight; it needed years of campaigning and planning before it ultimately became a reality. He has since constantly striven for the provision of Junior laboratories but, owing to the inertia of the Education Department, these efforts have so far proved unfruitful. For some time he taught Mathematics to the senior and junior classes. The symbols obtained by his Junior Certificate classes bave never yet heen equalled at this scbool. In ]945, the University of Cape Town awarded him his Doctorate in Philosophy for his thesis on "The Crane-flies of the South-West Cape". An organiser of exceptional ability, he controlled for many years the administrative side of Athletics. Eacb year the smoothness which characterises the running of the School Sports bears ample testimony to this fact.

then intervened, during which no suitable pumping apparatus was available. After the war, a second bore-hole was sunk, a concrete store-house constructed and pumping apparatus installed. In addition, over a period of months, he planned the building of a dam on the bank above tbe C Field, and with the help of unskilled labour personally supervised its entire construction. With these resources, plus an additional supply of municipal water, the grounds are now irrigated by modern equipment. The superb condition of our fields, subject though they are to the wear and tear of heavy daily use, bears witness to the unqualified success of his achievements. Most of the trees which grace our grounds were planted under his supervision. Fortunately for the School, DI. Wood's retirement will not deprive us of his future services. He has been appointed to supervise the maintenance and development of tbe grounds and, in this position, the Staff intends to keep tbe same close social and administrative contact with him that bas happily existed for so many years.

From J 934 to 1956, a period broken only by four years of war service witb the South African Artillery, Dr. Wood coached the Under 15 A and B; tough, shrewd, experienced and enthusiastic, he was one of the most brilliant coaches in schools' rugby. His two outstanding teams were the 1939-1940 combination led by Desmond Riley and the 1947 team captained by Fred Simons. Before 1940, Wynberg was, as far as tbe number of pupils on the register was concerned, a relatively minor school. Although there were also social and economic reasons, the brilliant success of tbose Under 15 teams started a steady influx of pupils, which has continued ever since. Perbaps his most visible and lasting contribution was tbc development of the School Grounds. Starting out witb an imaginative conception as to what could and should be done, he pressed on. despite many irritating delays and set-backs, until his vision was almost wholly realised. Water was the initial difficulty. He was instrumental in having the first bore-hole sunk in 1939. The war years

H.E.T.

Gdilorial It seems as if it was just tbe otber day that we read the opening lines" and so we come to the end of another year. " In these days of faster and faster travel, when vast highways scar mountainsides so that you can reach the end of the scenic beauty quicker, when the status quo changes as soon as you are getting used to it, and when man more and more becomes master of his environment, and so controls his destiny - only one thing ~eems to be constant - the passage of time. This happens with such astonishing alacrity and slyness, that we are constantly surprised when we realise that another year has speeded by. It is then that we think back and wonder whether we have done anything worthwhile during the past twelve months. Unfortunately, it seems to be a human failing these days seldom to wonder whether we are doing something worthwhile at the same time we do it. Nevertheless. we can now but look back and say, "What have we accomplished in 1963?" This has not been a year of material benefits, of anniversaries, of outstanding incidents. Rather has 1963 been noted for a surge of spirit from the very heart of the school-the boys themselves. The atmosphere has been happier, the time more fleeting. The alma mater has entere:\ into a period of change. New faces are becoming the rule, whilst members of staff whose presence has become almost tradition are nearing the end of their life's work (and, no doubt, are looking forwa rd to a well-ea rned rest!).

activities are most important, and success in tbem should be praised, but they are short-term in value. With all the goodwill in the world, being outstanding at, say, rugby, is not going to carry you through life. No, we should realise that although school is a time for enjoyment, it also has to provide us with our whole foundation for our future existence. We must remember that what we amount to in life is proportionate to how hard we worked at school. The need and demand for a new School Hall is as urgent, .if not more so, than ever. When and if a luxurious new hall does rear its marble bead on our grounds, the old one can be sure of an honourable di charge. Never before has one hall ~erv,ed the interests of so many with so few cubic feet. Assembly room, gym, theatre, cinema, music hall, dance floor and even parade ground in adverse weather, the old building is sorely in need of retirement. How slowly the wheels of administration turn! The new fields on the old Labia estate have been launched on their career by a few games of cricket, played by the "vrietangs" of the sport. Nevertheless, as the fields settle down and the pitches mature, they will soon be graced by players from the higher realms. A new Science block and Woodwork room are barely past the rumour stage, and details are being kept carefully undisclosed. Finally, we wish all Matriculants the best possible luck in their forthcoming exams, every succe3 and happines in the future, and hope that their ties with the school, through the machinery of the Old Boys' Union, will remain close. We pray that Mr. Bowden has a speedy and complete recovery from his unfortunate illness, and extend to aU our readers wishes for a Happy Christmas and a Prosperous 1964.

This joie de vivre has been apparent especially on the rugby touchline, where the feeling of "saam draai" could be sensed halfway across Wynberg on a Saturday morning. Unfortunately, this has not pervaded the classroom, and it is felt that effort here leaves much to be desired. It is so easy, while at school, to be oblivious of future responsibilities, and to give all our energies into carving out our niche in school life. Extra-mural MAGAZINE

R.N.S. COMMlTI-EE

Ma~ter-in-Charge: Mr. A. Kucharzik Editor: R. Sladen Assistant Editors: C. Pritchard, K. Gottschalk Photography Editor: L. Nockie Cultural Activities: L. Posniak Sport : H. Green, B. Giljam

SCHOOL

PREFECTS,

1963

Frollt Row (I. to r.): B. de W. Momsen, A. J. Je Roux, A. S. Badenhorst (Head Prefect), Mr. F. G. Thorp (Act. Headmaster), R. N. Sladen (Deputy Head Prefect), R. A. Good, L. E. Nochomovitz. Second Row (I. to r.): A. F. Steyn, C. L. Sacher, E. Kiwi, A. G. Steenekamp, A. F. Coetzee. Third Row (I. to r.): V. J. Standley, C. C. Walker, R. W. Eastman,

1963 has been a year of changes at Wynberg. Mr. J. C. Boltman came to us from Rhodesia, where he taught for many years, in order to fill the place of Mr. H. Arguile, who retired last year. We wish him a long and happy association with the school. Mr. A. C. Pahl joined our Mathematics and Science Department from Graeme College, Grahamstown, and our only regret is that he left us again at the end of the third term, after a most auspicious beginning, to join the Cape Town

D. G. Goosen.

J. R. Heritage,

M. Barker.

branch of International Computers and Tabulators (S.A.) (Pty.) Ltd. Mr. 1. Le Roux, formerly teaching at Fi"h Hoek, has rapidly become a popular figure both in the classroom and on the playing field. At the end of tbe second term Mr. T. J. Hurter, who has done so much for our Art Department, left us to take up an appointment at Westville High School, Durban, and his place has now been taken by Mr. A. G. Thomson, a former teacher

this year: A. Badenhorst (Head Prefect), R. Sladen (Deputy Head Prefect), M. Barker, A. Coetzee, R. Eastman, P. Good, D. Goosen, J. Heritage, E. Kiwi, A. le Roux, B. Momsen, L. Nockie, C. Sacher, V. Standley, A. Steenekamp, A. Steyn and C. Walker. Congratulations to them on their appointment.

of Michaelhouse, who has settled in very bappily. Mr. E. D. Keyser, who obtained his B.Ed degree from Stellenbosch at the end of 1962, will be leaving the woodwork and metalwork department to teach English at Voortrekker High next year. At the end of the third term Mr. A. Kucharzik left for a period of study before taking up another appointment. M r. James, former headmaster of the Duke of York School, Nairobi, Kenya, will be with us to help out during the last term, and we trust that he will enjoy his stay with us. In Dr. H. G. Wood the school will be losing a pillar of strength, and tbough we wish him a pleasant retirement, we are happy tbat he will. continue his long association with the school by carrying on with the supervision of the grounds. During the absence of Mr. H. E. Tasker on six months' furlough, when he was able to sample Europe's coldest spell in fifty years, Mr. Basson, a retired teacher of long experience, ably carried on in the History Department. Mr. S. Gilmore assures us that his three months' furlough fishing on the South Coast could not ha ve been better spent. During Mr. Gilmore's absence Mr. Simenhoff took over in the Geography Department. At the beginning of the third term Mr. J. Wheeler went on three months' well-earned leave. We wish him a very pl.easant holiday. Mr. H. J. Smuts became ill towards the end of the third term and will be unable to resume his duties before the end of the year. Our good wishes for speedy betterment go to him. Two weddings, those of Mr. A. C. Pahl and Mr. H. D. Lingenfelder, took place during the June holidays, and our best wishes go to the newly married couples. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Sieberhagen on the birth of their son David. During the June holidays Mr. Reg Richter, who taught at Wynberg for seven years before becoming Vice-Principal of Vredehoek Primary School, died after a long illness. Our sincere sympathy is extended to his family. The Headmaster, Mr. W. E. Bowden, underwent a successful cataract operation during the second term, but unfortunately he had to have a far more serious eye operation towards the end of the third term. At the time of writing there has been no definitive report as to his progress, but the school and staff join. in wishing him a complete and speedy recovery. During Mr. Bowden's absence Mr. F. G. Thorp, the Vice-Principal, shouldered his duties. The following boys were elected as Prefects

MR. GEORGE W. HEUGH Mr. George William Heugh, well known to many of the older boys as the School's Secretary for many years of the last decade, died on the 19th August in his 88th year. He came to us being pensioned from the Post Office Administration where he was highly regarded for the deep and solid knowledge which he had of technical construction. Probably due in part to bis training and the demands of his profession, Mr. Heugh was one of the most accurate men I have ever known. In school we all knew him as a kind and sincere gentleman, ever ready to help boys and staff alike, always con~iderate, never cross. In those far-off days when the school had to have fetes, Mr. Heugh was always in the front rank of those helping, as, indeed, on so many other occasions. We remember, with gratitude, his great help when the school was still "growing up". He moulded his life on the idealism and optimism of the Christian Faith, in which he firmly believed. He gave more than he took and so it is with deep sorrow that we lament his passing. F.G.T.

The School Dance, held on the 21st September, was a memorable occasion, made more so by the brilli:lIlce of the band, and the mouth-watering spread provided by Matron and Sister of Littiewood House. Among those present were M r. and Mrs. F. G. Thorpe, Mr. and Mrs. A. Morris, Mr. and Mrs. S. Gilmore, Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Sieberhagen, Mr. Larie, Mr. Hopkins, Mr. Thompson and Mr. Dowling. We w.ere also glad to see Miss Urie, Headmistress of Wynberg Girls' Higb, and Mr. and Mrs. Friedlander, M.P.C. The theme was "Africa", and a sen.ior master may be quoted as saying that "it certainly is darkest". The lights

SEEN AT THE SCHOOL DANCE Left to righl: A. Badenhorst (Head Boy), Miss J. Harris, Mr. F. G. Thorpe (Act. Headmaster),

.Miss B. West. Mr. R. Field (Hon. Sec. Old Boys' Union and Head Boy 1959). were then switched on. Once again the smallness of the hall was feIt, but this was more than compensated by the immense spirit of gaiety and fun which culminated in a traditional "Auld Lang

Syne" by the time the dance was drawing la an end in the wee small hours. Many thanks to all those who enabled us to spend such a happy evening.

1962 At the Annual Prize-Giving held on the 4th December we were fortunate to have Professor Lighton, Dean of the Faculty of Education of Cape Town University, as our principal speaker. Drawing on his own expensive experience in the field of education, he brought home la us how necessary it was for a school like Wynberg to produce boys with properly-rounded personalities, who would serve their country and tbe world well in an age of over-specialisation. He held up the Ancient Greek ideal of the harmonious man before us, emphasising his essential qualities in the form of definitions tbat spelled the word H-U-M-A-N-E.

In the course of his reporl the Headmaster, Mr. W. E. Bowden, continued the ame train of thought when he outlined a concept of education that would prepare a youngster for life not only by concentration on specific school subjects and efficient classroom techniques, but also by training for good citizen hip. Mrs. Lighton then presented the prizes. On behalf of the Old Boys' Union, presentations were made by Mr. S. Myers to Mr. and Mrs. H. Arguile. Merit

Prizes:

G. Booth. E. de Swardt,

Merit

P. Gilmour. S. Stichling. L. Werbeloff. J. Fine.

Standard VIIlC: Class Prize:

Standard VTB: Class Prize:

C. Tatham. Standard

D. Sawyer. Standard

G. Taylor

and

R. Sladen. Standard

Mathematics, General Science Studies: K. Hahndiek. English: R. Horwitz.

and

Social

A. Steyn. S/andard

Class Prize:

M. Margolis. Merit Standard

D. Heller. Special

VUB:

B. Peach. VIIC:

D. Chapman.

Class Prize:

J. Creedy.

Standard

Prizes:

J. Hendrikse.

VI/lA:

Latin, Social Studies: S. Ger. Mathematics: C. Hay tread. General Science: L. Patrick. Davidowitz Memorial Prize for English: Patrick.

Prizes:

Best Speakers' Prizes: (I) E. Labuschagne; (2) L. Nochomovitz and R. Sladen. Bevan Prizes for Reading: (I) D. Katz; (2) R. Siaens. Templeton Prizes for Music: H. Goodman, A. Meyer (Abs.), L. Mandel and D. Goosen. Enworth Music Society Cup for Services to Music: H. Goodman, A. Meyer (Abs.). Caxton Prize for Outstanding Effort: M. Barnes (Mathematics). Steyl Cup for Most Improved Footballer: C. Walker. Honorary Life Membership of Old Boys' Union: P. Good. Friedlander Shield for the Winning House: Van Riebeeck House. Bevan Prize for English Reading: (1) L. Nockie ; (2) R. Sladen, C. Felbert.

Class Prize:

Bookkeeping:

XB:

Maskew Miller Prize for History, Bookkeeping and Commercial Arithmetic: D. Helier. Class Prize:

Bookkeeping and Commercial Arithmetic: Peach.

Merit

Prizes:

D. Katz.

R. Hamburger. R. Katz. C. Stephens.

Art:

XA:

English, Physical Science, Mathematics and History: M. Margolis. Friedlander English Prize: D. Katz. D. F. Marais Memorial Prize for Afrikaans: R. Siaens. History: F. Kleinman.

Clas.\' Prize: M. Thompson. Latin: Q. Rookledge. Clas.\' Prize: K. Hahndiek. Merit Prizes:

Standard

Class Prize:

VIA:

Science:

[XB:

Afrikaans: A. Badenhorst. Geography: B. Momsen. Bookkeeping and Commercial Arithmetic: Dungey.

PRIZE LIST, 1962:

Standard

R. Sladen.

Class Prize:

Class Prize: J. Dodd. Standard VilA:

Mathematics and General Thompson. English: W. Barnes. Afrikaans: J. Wiegman. Latin: S. Blanckenberg. Woodwork: S. Wolf.

IXA:

Physical Science and History: Latin: P. Travis. Mathematics: R. Jennings.

VTC:

Social Studies: J. Dodd. Bookkeeping: P. Rencontre, V. Watson-Smith. Woodwork: Q. Gibbs.

Standard

Prizes:

R. Pachter.

Class Prize:

S. Ger. 8

SENIOR

CERTIFICATE

sebaIk, B. S., Hansen, T. B., f{enning, B. J., Hockney, A. P., Hodge, F. J., Horne, A. E., Kaplan, C., Killick, A. M., Killingbeck, 1. B., Kingma, K., Knol, P. B., Knottenbelt, E. C., Kyritsis, J. J., Lan, S., McCarthy, N. J., McGrath, A., Marks, L. F., Martin, M. J., Mecinski, M. A., Merrett, K. J., Metcalfe, R. G. C., O'Connor, M., Page, R. A., Peiser, A. J., Potash, H., Seftel, B. A., Smith, G., Smitb, R. N. G., Stamelato, G. M., Sternslow, J. J., Stewart, D. W., Swimmer, A. B., Tamlin, C. M., Thackray, R. J., Till, A. H., Truter, H., Turvey, A. D., Van der Poll, D. B., Warr, N. E., Westmoreland, O. J., Whitfield-Jones, R. W., Wilson, J. D., Wyness, N. W.

First Class: Anziska, B. J. A., Heller, D., Hollard, D. G., Katz, D. R., Kilpatrick, P. A., Macfarlane, R. 1., Margolis, M. L., Moore, V. C., Osturn, N. J., Selwyn, A. P., Siaëns, R. P. A., Todres, P. H., Wallis, N. M., Witte, B. C., Zabow, T. Second Class: Baerecke, P. A., Barnes, M. G., Bess, M. W., Bowditcb, M. H., Boyd, L., Calvert, N. W., Clarke, A. F., Clarke, D. F., Cohen, S. A., Cook, R. S., Desmarais, C. R. T., Elliott, A. J. S., Fairley, D. B., Forsyth, J. S., Freedberg, H. R., Geldenhuys, S. C., Giles, M. J., Gill, R. P., Gilham, T. R. C., Goodwin, P., Hancke, M. T., Horner, K. A., Johnson, G. J., Kennedy, W. W. W., Kleinman, F. L., KnowIes, T. H. W., Labuschagne, E., Levy, L., Magnin, R. T., Maisel, G., Nel, B. R., Northam, G. J., Parkes, J. C., Powell, O. P., Richardson, D. R., Solomon, R., Spamer, C. H., Sparks, G. H. N., Taylor, O. V., Thomas, K. J., Trott, S. P., Van Dyk, G. T., Van Wyk, J. P. M., Waters, R. J., Watson, L. M. JUNIOR

LAER AFRIKAANSE TAALEKSAMEN, 1962 WISE SCHOLARSHIP

AWARDS

Po~·t Senior Cerrificafe Course: Margolis.

D. R. Katz, M.

Slandard X: R. Sladen, P. Travis. Standard IX:

CERTIFICATE

FirSI Class: Bloeh, M., Bramweil, C., Cohen, M. S., Dau, W. J., Fine, G. G., Freislich, D., Ger, S. S., Groenewald, R. J., Hay tread, C. p., Holmes, R. M., Hunt, S. L., Johnson, R. R., Kirkwood, 1. R., Klinger, A. M., McCullagh, M., Mawman, B. E., Miller, A. J., Mitchell, R., Moodie, B. W. D., Newman, J., Pachter, R. H., Patrick, L., Pieksma, F., Pool man, R., Radowsky, M., Saevitzon, 1. S., Silbowitz, H. J., Sparks, H. D. N., Tatbam, C. G., Tilders, E. W., Warnoke, O. M., Wolff, O. D.

R. Pachter, S. Ger, A. Steyn.

OLD BOYS' SCHOLARSHIPS 1961: J. H. Webb, 1. M. Linden, N. G. Heselson. 1962: N. G. Heselson, H. B. Baker. 1963: M. Margolis.

TAALBOND VOORBEREIDENDE

1962 EKSAMEN

Hoërgraad met lof: Ka per Habndiek. Second Class: Abelsohn, G. B., Barton, R. J., Bearryman, R. C., Beneke, R. H., Bloeh, G. H., Braude, S. L., Bravo, B. B., Bre kal, D. B., Bunting, G. E., Cairneross, 1. R., Callanan, D. M., Capstick, J. E., Chandler, H., Clark, M. C., Clarke, C. J., Cohen, N. L., Cristol, 1. S., Dean, D. J., Dixon, C. S., Donald, M. G., Elvin-Jensen. S., Engelke, P. P., English, M. G., Euvrard, A. J., Evrard, B. E., Finney, B.O., Frank, S. B., Frye, P., Goodman, H., Gott-

Hoër Graad: Horace V. Briel, Hugo Cbandler, Michael P. Clack, William J. Dau, David Freislich, Christopher Groenewald, Arnold J. Miller, Michael R. Thompson, Jan D. Wiegman. Gewone Graad: Jonathan Best, Stephen Blanckenberg, Gordon H. Bloeh. Stephen L. Braude, Rupert Chandler, Edmund L. de Swardt, Soren Elvin-Jensen, Jonathan B. Fine, Stanley B. Frank, Selvyn P. Glasser, Graham P. Goetze, Edward D. 9

LAER

Green, John W. Hendrikse, Peter H. Hunt, Taki G. Kyriacos, Andrew V. Lowry, Roger G. Metcalfe, Martin Nochomovitz, Neville D. Pasvolsky, Brian Pickup, Paul A. Rencontre, Quenti.n J. Rookledge, Leon G. Roberts, Sinclair 1. Scott, Brian A. Seftel, Harold J. Silbowitz, Christopher G. Stephens, Guy J. Westmoreland. HOËR

Hoër Graad:

COMBINED

G. Goosen.

Gewone Graad: Asher B. Abitz, Keith G. Byron, Anthony F. Coetzee, Michael Finberg, Gregory G. Fine, Selwyn S. Ger, Roelof. C. Germishuys, Daan L. Groeneveldt, David R. Katz, Eric N. Kiwi, Melvin Miller, Jeffrey S. Newman, Rodney H. Pachter, Derrick J. Schmidt, Robert N. Sladen, Colin G. Tatham, Peter K. Travis, Henry Truter, Norman M. Wallis,

TAALBOND

Gewone Graad: Derek G. Holland, Robert Siaens, Gabe T. Van Dyk, Tuviah Zabow.

Derek

TAALBOND

MATRICULATION

CLASS, 1963

First Row (I. to r.): P. Martin, C. Palmer, M. Stein, A. Rennie, J. Leibbrandt, J-1. Kaplan, C. Pritchard, M. Rourke, R. Knell, M. Pacer, F. Kaminer, A. Shedden, G. Slade. H. Mitchell, P. Travis, M. Rowe, J. Merrel. Seated (I. to r.): C. Sacher, A. Coetzee, B. Momsen, A. Steenekamp, L. Nochomovitz, R. Eastman, Mr. H. E. Tasker, R. Sladen (Deputy Head Prefect), Mr. F. G. Thorp (Act. Headmaster), A. Badenhorst (Head Prefect), Mr. 1. L. Mathew, P. Good, Dr. H. G. Wood, M. Barker, J. Heritage, V. Standley, D. Goosen, E. Kiwi, E. Steyn. Third Row (I. to r.): Kaplan, D. Sherwin, G. Walson, T. Hansen, A. McGratb, A. Steyl, R. Davidson, T. Dungey, S. Kahn, P. Brading, A. Abitz, K. Byron, J. Capstick, M. Goode, R. Burton, D. Groeneveldt, L. Posniak, A. Gottschalk, M. Barrelt, A. Burton, F. Greenblatt, 1. MacRae. Fourth Row (I. to r.): G. Johnson, M. Knight, M. Lamb, C. Edwards, D. Schmidt, D. Craye, G. Kernoff, R. Germishuys, M. Maze, 1. Prinsloo, P. Holloway, H. Bester, M. Hume, H. Green, M. Gavronsky, M. Miller, A. Stewart, A. Kirkpatrick, B. Giljam, C. Smit. Fifth Row (I. to r.): C. Felbert, R. Sykes. A. Schoonraad, C. Petersen, F. Opie, B. Finney, A. Rossi, P. Crundwell, R. Jennings, D. Dean, R. MacClatchie, G. Pi~tersen, A. McKey, T. Dahl, D. Stewart.

THE

LIBRARY

quests for money, tbe librarians decided to impose a small fine on overdue books for the twofold purpose of building up a small revenue for incidental expenses and encouraging the prompt return of books. Both purposes were served and within a short while it was possible to buy handsome binders for several wortbwhile periodicals. Apart from the normal acquisition of fiction and non-fiction, an attempt was made to buy blocks of books. The most notewortby of these purchases was forty "Teach Yourself" books. They have been in constant demand, especially tbose dealing with scbool subjects. The cbjef event of the year, however, was the gift by an Old Boy of the latest edition of Encyclopaedia Britannjca. A start, too, has been made witb the purchase of large numbers of juvenile books which are to be sbelved separately. So many of the very junior boys have difficulty in finding suitable reading among the thousands of books. Very soon the library year will come to an end, for the boys and the librarians - mainly .in their final year - will be too busy preparing for the examinations. It will seem very strange indeed to walk into the library next year and not find headlibrarian Posniak and his enthusiastic colleagues McGrath, Pritchard, Gottschalk and Swimmer at their tasks. They have given generously of their time and bave been enormously helpful in making the library a live and valuable part of tbe school. They leave behind them a tradition of dedicated enthusiasm. It has been a great pleasure working with them.

At the beginning of the year Mr. Kucharzik undertook the mammoth task of shelf-reading and checking five thousand volumes against accession register, author and title cards. While this was being done, Mr. Parkins, who was to take over the library, made some furniture changes that gave symmetry to the interior and helped to lessen tbe gloom of this very old and inadequate building. Extra leaves were added to wbat might already have been the longest boardroom table in town, framed prints of vintage motor cars were propped on top of shelves and a Piccasso was conveniently placed to cover a patch of damp. Moreover, the Committee had approved a very substantial grant for magazines and periodicals, and the library opened rather late in tbe first term with a brave splash of colour. The magazines and periodicals created an almost cosy atmosphere in this forbidding room, and were immediately very popular. It was disappointing, how.ever, to find that Blackwoods, New Statesman and Nation, Courier, and other fine periodicals, were largely ignored by all except the Leftist group, whose requests for even more esoteric publications had to be resisted. Jt is, unfortunately, impossible to cater for tbe few in a school library. So much pleasure bad been derived from these magazines that it was decided to bind several of the more instructive and place them on the reference shelves. Not wishing to make further re-

OLD AFRICA "The view of this extensive city, the t:rowded population and the cultivaled slate of the surrounding country formed altogether a prospect of civilisation and magnificen.ce which I lil/le expected lo find in the bosom of Africa." - Segu, as described by Mungo Park, /790. It is a common misconception of the man in the street that before 1652 the history of Africa concerns an unmterrupted succession of stone-age savages. Although a tremendous amount ot archaeological research remains to be done, even the bare outlines present an exciting picture which

is being annually supplemented by startling discoveries. Africa has given man his greatest gift - man himself. Over 2,000,000 years ago man had already evolved far enough to make stone weapons and shelters. It may well be a thought for philosophers that the earliest human fossil yet found (a child's skull from Tanganyika) was "fractured by a blow from a blunt instrument", causing the death of the victim. Religion and speech are about 70,000 years old. About 10,000 years ago some nomadic hunters, the Capsians, settled as fishermen around the Great Lakes of East Africa, and made pottery and Il

These city-states adapted the Arabic script for Swahili, much as we have the Latin script for English, and a rich Swahili literature survives. The growth of inland towns such as Eugarika (Tanganyika) increased the wealth and trade of this entrepot "Afro-Asian" civilisation still further, and Kilwa, for example, minted its own coins. In 1414 the Emperor of Malindi gave tbe Emperor of China a giraffe, and in 1417 a Chinese fleet paid Malindi a visit, and Admiral Cheng Ho recorded the existence of Kilimanjaro. That these towns were closely linked together is proved by the remains of an old road, several hundred miles long, running from Kenya to Northern Rhodesia. The ruins of contour terracing dot East Africa from Etbiopia to the Limpopo. Zimbabwe is perhaps the best-known ruin. Although built around 500 A.D., it only attained importance after 900 A.D., when the port of Sofala was built. Zimbabwe's wealth was founded on iron and copper, and while the mining methods were primitive, the remains of over 12,000 workedout trenches have been found in Northern Rhodesia alone. It was this iron, turned into steel in India, that the Saracens used, and which the Crusaders envied. As to the question of who the Barbarians were, there survives a letter written from the ruler of Mombasa to the ruler of Malindi after the Portuguese invasion: "No living thing remained in the city, neither men nor women, young nor old, nor children however little. All who had failed to escape had been killed and burnt." It is interesting to notice that Africa reached its zenith when Europe was in the shadow of the Dark Ages. But now the pendulum of history swung, and Europe rocketed ahead into the Industrial Revolution while Africa stagnated. This explains, even apart from the slave trade and colonialism, why those civilisations which so impressed the Portuguese and others by their wealth in the 1400-17005 seemed so shabby during the 19th century. Zimbabwe enjoyed a very uneasy peace with its Khami and Inyanga neighbours, but when the Portuguese seized control of the Zambezi River trade in 1629 it was not long before the weakened Kingdom was overrun and started fragmenting into ever-smaller. and more backward regions. which were eventually destroyed by the Matabele in 1839 when they were fleeing from the Voortrekkers. From 1509, when the Portuguese defeated the Egyptian fleet, until 1905, when the Japanese won

the hundred and one other things that are only possible in sedentary life. The earliest civilisations are found along river valleys (free water and mud) and by 5,000 B.C., wheat, barley, millet, rice and vegetables were planted along the banks of tbe Nile and Niger, while sheep, goats and cattle grazed in the fields. The Egyptians appear to have been the first to have invented cloth-weaving, producing linen from flax. At this time, too, the wbeel was invented somewhere between Ninehveh and Timbuktu, and many Saharan caves have rock-paintings of wheeled chariots. And so our city life appears - cemeteries, bureaucrats, drains, wealth amidst poverty, and taxation. Specialised jobs are made possible, such as that of the trader, miner, glass-blower, builder, astronomer, priest, soldier and school teacher. (Assyrian school-masters were the first to employ lines, cuts and detention.) In 666 B.C. "the Assyrians came down like a wolf on the fold" and invaded Egypt with iron spears. Within a few hundred years all Africa from Senegal to Rhodesia had learnt the use of iron. The 500 B.C. slag-heaps at Meroe were so huge that a British archaeologist called tbe city the "Birmingham of ancient Africa". The Phoenecians became the first colonialists in 1600 B.C. when they founded Carthage, which soon founded coLonies of its own in Sicily, ltaly and Spain. An entire book could be written about the West African Empires of Ghana (of which an Arab historian wrote in 1067, "the King of Ghana has 200,000 warriors"), Mali and Songhai who between them dominated the period 300 to 1500 A.D. More interesting, however, from our point of view, are the Kingdoms of East and Southern Africa. In 1600 B.C. the Egyptians organised an expedition to the 'Land of Punt" (Somaliland). Dating from around 200 A.D. is the "Periplus of the Red Sea" which gives us a list of all ports known to the Greek and Roman traders as far south as Mombasa. An increasing number of Arab, Persian, Indian and Later Chinese began to found new ports ever further southwards. Byzantine coins of 400 A.D. have been found on Madagascar. The powerful Kingdom of Abyssinia with its capital at Axum flourished on the Red Sea trade. It became Christian as early as 600 A.D., but after the Muslim conquest of the Sudan it was eclipsed by its southern neighbours, just as Kush itself had grown after the decline of Meroe.

the Russo-Japanese War, Europe was ruler of the world. Today we are privileged to watch the new Africa marching forward to take its place in the family of man. K. A.

lOA QUOTES

AND

GOTfSCHALK,

EMOTION

AND

POETRY

The poetry of any period reflects the mood of that period with far more accuracy than does any textbook of history. The emotions of the oppressed and those forced into war lend themselves to poetic expression. The writings of the starving underdog are often far more expressive than those of the cushioned writers in our affluent society whose phantasmagoria often litter the literary market. It all seems to boil down to 'Rule One' of all writers: write only on subjects about which you know something. Indeed, when one compares the poetry of wretched slaves with the often pitiful imitations penned by free men then there is no case for human freedom! Britain's angry young man of the First World War, Wilfred Owen, who was conscripted into a war that he hated, produced poetic masterpieces telling of the futility of making men fodder for the cannons. He was obviously appalled by the slaughter of man by man. Who can fail to be moved by his 'M iners': 'I thought of some who worked dark pits Of war, and died. Digging the rock where Death reputes Peace lies indeed.' Consider the poetic masterpieces of the American Negroes. If one reads a book of this poetry one is at once aware of the oppression of tbe people. But one notes their high hopes for tbe future and their ability to laugh at themselves. Their poetry overflows with emotion - but they never lose sight of their object: freedom. A master of this type of poetry is Countee Cullen who reveals his talent in 'From the Dark Towers'. Here he promises that: 'We shall not always plant while others reap.' and again The night whose sable breast relieves the stark white stars, is no less lovely being dark.' Here the poet points out that things dark do not, becau e of their darkness, appear less attractive. Mr. Cullen seethes with emotion again in 'Heritage', a long poem telling of the longing of an Afro-American for the dark continent of hi ancestors. Waring Cuney writes with passion of a Negro girl, oblivious of her beauty because: 'dish-water gives back no images'. These poems were written by men filled with emotion; rallying their brothers to action against whatever evil was present. Emotion is a clever weapon and is very effective provided it is not over-used. Above all, it must be genuine.

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MISQUOTES

ÂŁ-SIm-n: HA voice so thrilling ne'er was heard." (Wo rdswo rth .) G-rm-sh-ys (night before exams): "So much to do, so little time."' G--s-n: "What was that about the birds and the bees? " G--Isch-lk: ". . . words of learned length and tbundering sound amazed tbe gazing rustics ranged round" (Goldsmitb). Cr--n-v-Idt: " ... And high and shrill he answers to their voice." D--l: "Oh, to be in England, now that spring is here." }--ns-Il.: "What, art thou mad? art thou mad? is not the trutl; the truth?" (Shakespeare). K-p/-n: "A good portly man, j'faith, and a corpulent, of a cheerful look" (Shakespeare). K-w-: "Here is no cause to mourn?" "None ... save the hopelessness." M-rv-e G-vr-nsk- (perpetually): "Why?" M-z- (checking register): "Anon, anon, sir." N-ch-m-v-/z (in Science): "Wipe your hands across your mouth and laugh" (Eliot). -p-e: "With monstrous head and sickening cry"' (Chesterton). P--/-rs-n: "0 what can ail thee ... a.lone and palely loitering?" (Keats.) P-sn--k: ". . . that pictured countenance, the depth and passion of its earnest glance." (Browning.) Pro/chord (now serving 90 days): 'The moving finger writes; and having writ, moves on" (Khaiyyam). R-n-Ids-n (asked a question):" . does not answer, his lips are pale and still" (Whitman). Sh-dd-n: "Let us sleep now ... " (Owen). Tr-v-s: "Close bosom-friend of the maturing un" (Keats). W-/k-,.: "If I don't ask questions, how will I learn anything?" W-/s-n (before exams): "Art not thou horribly afraid? doth not thy blood thrill at it?" (Shakespeare). Away from lOa: "Far from the madding crowd's ignoble strife" (Gray). R. N. SLADEN,lOa.

C. M.

PRlTCHARD,

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work was in such an advanced stage of decay and so beetle-ridden that it literally crumbled on sight. Enterprising wasps had made full use of a readymade comb and filled the radiator core with mud, while a broody hen had sought shelter under the dome of a half-buried fender. I bave found from experience that never can anyone who is rebuilding a "classic" expect enl:ouragement from friends. You are immediately placed in the "mentally unstable" category and eyed with suspicion. Word soon got round that I was working on some mysterious, antiquated vehicle and a steady stream of inquisitive spectators peered continuously into the depths of my workshop. A few asked questions, many gave advice and none offered to help. I remember being assured by an interested elderly gentleman that "she'd kick like a mule" and tbat I'd get an overdeveloped right arm from cranking. His parting shot was, "You'd never get her running, anyway". My parents were quite convinced that nothing would emerge from the garage under its own power within ten years, and took up the "as long as it keeps him happy, sort of thing" attitude. However, all this pessimism only made me mor路e determined to complete the car. Last year, four years after commencing work. Mephistopheles sprang to life, literally sprang. Every tool balanced on any part of the car leaped to the safety of terra firma. With each spasmodic cough of the engine, the whole body seemed to lurch forward, then relax during the momentary pause. Simultaneously, the car seemed to be growing indistinct. Within seconds the garage was filled with the impurities of its exhalations. Several months later, after many adjustments and much tuning, saw us before a smiling roadworthy onker. Hand operated windscreen-wiper,

EXCUSE MY DUST Speed! It's the mechanical jet age. Faster; twin "carbs., straight - through exhausts, rev. counters and compression ratios" are familiar words to the enthusiast. Unless something "goes like a bomb" it's no good. People speak of "gunning tbeir car down the straight" or "wbipping round to so-and-so". You must have asked a friend how fast his new car could go or mentioned that you flew tbe 6,000 miles from "Jo'burg" to London in 12 hours to be in the swim. Have you ever stopped to think of the first inventions which made relatively high speeds attainable by m3.n? It is satisfying to know that so many people are today interested in tbe restoration and preservation of historic macbinery. Tbe Veteran and Vintage car vogue is so thoroughly established that it is extremely difficult to "discover" an old wreck somewhere. Connoisseurs are lovingly and painstakingly dismantling old wrecks, patiently cleaning and mending the parts

"From This ... and faithfully reconstructing the vehicle to original specifications. Slowly the history of motoring in South Africa is being pieced together in back ~heds and garages, where, for many nights a week, much midnight oil is burnt by the enthusiastic "crank", while his family and friends are reluctantly relieved of his company. Choice were the adjectives qualifying my name when I bought a vintage Triumph as "scrap" five y.ears ago. The chassis, overgrown with grass, had retired beside a dilapidated outbuilding on a smallholding a decade before. The bodywork was strewn over a wide area of farmyard and all small fittings and seats were non-existent. The wood-

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two-wheel brakes, no outside doorhandles, windup windows or hard-top? Can't pull the handbrake while moving or you'll smash the transmission? Hmm, He thumped his fist on the fender, after which he gave it a mighty upward wrench - then the inevitable and obvious, "they don't make them like this anymore!" D, G, B.

THE MOON,

AND

SLADE,

A thunderous roar was given vent from thousands of throats as the sleek ship, which had brought the pilot from his launching pad on the largest artificial satellite, landed .in the vast stadium, Streamers floated up, flasbbulbs popped, and a cheering mass surged to meet the figure getting out of the rocket.

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Cholmondeley, first Jiving thing and first chimpanzee on the moon, stepped sedately out of the rocket and proceeded to hurl those infernal bananas at his fans.

BACK

He was to be the first on the moon, The stark craters stood eerily in the bJuey-green earthlight and their knife-edged crags cut through the baleful seas of meteoric dust. He pressed the red button that primed the r~tro-rockets, pulled a green lever, and the awkward moon rocket, controlled by complex electronic "brains", executed a swift half-turn and landed rather too heavily on its dozen pipe-stem legs,

R, SLADEN, lOa,

JOHANNESBURG Here,

where

tbe grass grew,

Broken bottles rust in decayed piles; Black, oily smoke sluggishly curls Through the green, fume-laden sky For endless miles.

The pilot shifted his weight and inspected his tight-fitting space-suit. He had worn it during the whole course of the outward journey from Earth, and he longed to reach under the thick rubber and have a good, long scratch. His stomach twitched bad-naturedly, and rumbled that it was time for some refreshment, so he eased himself up and strolled over to the food kit, and helped himself to a banana and some milk out of a baby's bottle, I'm sick to death of these infernal bananas, he thought. All this "high-protein" nonsense. What I need is a balanced diet.

The condensed steam drips on rusted pipes, Indifferent girders hold up tbe sky; Can even Marx's remedy for these ills Shatter the hidden might Of these dark, Satanic mills? Down where the streaming Spew sulpbur across God's

smoke-stacks sky,

Where factory sirens shriek day's knell, The devil's claws lit by fire and sweat, The black silhouette of hell.

He gazed out of the porthole with his liquid brown eyes, wbich registered bored resignation. What a hell of a place. Who wants to spend his time walking up and down craters? Not even a tree in sight. And this silence is getting me down. Makes one feel like screaming his head off. Thus, having dismissed the moonscape with a curt grunt, the pilot returned to his favourite pastime, eating,

The sun draws taut the veil of purple and grey across the mine-dumps at the funeral of day,

Thirty minutes and fifteen bananas later, his reverie was disturbed by the shrill of a bell on the control board. Reflexes drilled into him by months of training brought bim to his feet, and hi lithe arms reached out and pressed a white button in the centre of the bank of dials. The rocket shuddered as the motors gathered power, and the roar of the exhaust filled the cabin, A red ligbt blinked on, and witb the dexterity of long practice, the pilot flicked the green lever, and the motors exploded into a surge of strengtb, and like a giant hand, thrust the ship from the surface, gradually at first, then faster and faster. He was on his way -home!

Neon

signs

flirt with subconscious, Kwela dies a sudden death; Sullen sidewalks slumber As Sodom streaks by, deaf. The concrete kloofs stand haughty Above the empoverished whom they mock, But even mountains topple befor,e 'quakes, And not all tremours Are caused by falling rock, K. A,

G01TSCHALK,

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Clues Across: I. Government of a state by the immediate direction of God. 8. Mam constituent of a forest or woods. 9. A conjunction (reason). Il. Masculine of 'she'. 12. To knock out (abbreviation). 13. A Primate. 15. Performance by one man. 17. A line drawn perpendicular to a mirror on the same plane. 19. A horse. 20. fntelligence Quotient. 21. First person plural in accusative case. 23. A disturbance. 28. American term of greeting. 28. To steal. 32. Speed of a film. 33. Enzyme of gastric juice. 34. A limb. G. BRAUDE, 9a.

Clue~'Down: I. Famous liner which sank in 1912 after being hit by an iceberg. 2. A liquid which evaporates very quickly. 3. Material containing valuable metallic constituents for which it is mined and processed. 4. Initials of Count Emanuel. 5. A rebelljon. 6. Same as no. 9 across. 7. A domesticated Asiatic ox. 10. Plural of song. 14. JIIegal South African political organisation. 15. South Africa (initials). 16. Not off. 18. Short for mummy. 22. 'Yes' in Spanish. 24. Selfish. 25. Exclamation of surprise. 26. That which is uttered by mouth. 27. Breathing organ. 30. To kill or capture by hunting. 31. Either , neither nor.

Solution

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THINGS

TO TALK ABOUT

"criss-cross gorges ca nyoned by high walls of brick," this appreciative guest confirmed my suspicions that we are a more realistic people because we realise more so than our up-country counterparts what things count more in our everyday life. Viva la Cape Town!

• The only comments from a recent visitor to the "Golden City", was, "I spent the whole time sitting with my feet in a basin of hot water, trying to thaw the ice between my toes!" This soon led to a discussion on why most Capetonians return to Cape Town from Johannesburg feeling that our old Mother City isn't so bad after all. What exactly does make Cape Town tick?

• Derek Taylor is busy organising his crosscountry radio quiz amongst the various schools in the Provinces. The lines leading to Durban, where he operates from, certainly have been hot lately. Should anyone have tuned in on Friday, 6th September, you would have heard Wynberg narrowly defeated by the sheer margin of half a point. Despite this setback, the experience proved to be worth their while, so the quiz team say. Having seen, just prior to their own contest, another local school thoroughly masticated by their long-haired, spectacled and toothy opponents, the Wynberg team went into the quiz booth prepared in every respect. There was a minor setback when, instead of contacting the Durban Studios of the S.A.B.C., the line was connected to a private house; the poor maid, unable to offer a word of intelligible English, spluttered onto the air for a few brief moments, then died down again amidst a chorus of chuckling from both teams. Incidentally, would you know what the second-highest peak in the world is?

• I'm convinced that the very layout of the surrounding suburbs plays an important part. The "Golden City" is .like a dismembered piece of mutton, disjointed, with no connections between the various slices. In order to reach one suburb from the next, a bus ride into town is not enough: one then has to make an additional tri p into the relevant ar,ea. This gives rise to quite a wide variety of effects, as my guest informed me. '. There was a party in Waverley, and with a little influence in the right places he was able to tag quite cheerfully along without being branded with the title of "gate-crasher". "Why I worried about it in the first place," he reflected, "I quite honestly don't know, since most of the 'guests' hadn't been invited anyway!" There had been a ghastly mistake made by someone: 'There were Cyrildenians bumping into Greensiders, with a horde from Yeoville clashing with the Illovians from the 'Northern Side of Town'." As any saneminded host knows, this is an explosive mixture, especially in Jo'burg. The resulting compound was a party that never quite reached the ignition point, what with all the "ejecting" and scrutinising.

• There is another young gentleman with me at the moment who has some advice for any prospective victims: "Keep away from the army, boys, it's not for humans!" He has just returned from the Medical Inspection, his first glimpse into the life he's going to lead for the next nine months. He calls it "the full gestation period". Having arrived there, he tells me. no time was lost in checking whether he was alive and kicking, first by weighing him in a full-length overcoat, and then by herding him into a crowded room to be branded as "fit" by a gang of doctors. This procedure took precisely fifteen minutes. The real task of efficiency came right at the end, when he had to wait for the signed form to be returned to the "waiting room". Exactly one hour and ten minutes later he was a free man!

• How then is it that the suburbs of Cape Town can mix, on the whole, rather well? Tt seems bound up with transport. We have a common meeting place here in the Peninsulathe beach, where the whole of the city congregates. We know each other, because we can get at each other, and because of this we are more united as a city. • What about money? There's a lot of it here, I'm told by my visitor who does not wish his name disclosed. They are a society living on their nerves, suspended by green backs ; and should the latter fall, the snap of the former will echo far and wide. We have it to a far lesser degree in Cape Town since we have a closer relationship to natural beauty. Even the lazy schoolboy gazing languidly out of the classroom on a hot summer's day invariably settles his eye on some product of nature. Describing the centre of Johannesburg as

• "School is boring these days." There is an outcry amongst Matriculants this year, who claim that they only come to school for a break anyway, and that it's high time the "Department", heard, but hardly seen, allowed them more time to remain at home, doing straight swotting. I'm inclined to agree with them. After all, if at this stage of the game they haven't got down to serious

at their short meeting than has been done in years at Geneva. Tbe 17-nation committee at Geneva has probably spent bundreds of hours debating the problem and Geneva was tbe scene oE heated exchanges between the delegates representing the nuclear giants. However, tbe two African states at Geneva, Nigeria and the United Arab Republic, attempted, by repeated appeals to the delegates, to induce them to progress along the road to peace. Jndeed, tbe Afro-Asian countries will probably prevent the resumption of nuclear tests. The reason for this may not be altogether obvious but, with the U.S.A. and the U.S.S.R. conducting a propaganda battle in AErica and Asia, it is hardly likely that they would risk damaging tbeir roles as self-styled campaigners for peace. A nuclear moratorium only binds a great power for as long as that power receives the benefits of such a moratorium. But neither the United States nor the U.S.S.R. could possibly gain from a resumption of the tests.

study, they never will. The majority oE Matries would utilise this time to their advantage, thus enhancing their chances in the final exams. "Guided bomework," to my mind, is a sheer waste oE time at such a late stage. Those who would wish to take rutbless advantage of such an allowance by frequenting the local cinemas, are welcome to tbeir unscrupulous habits. But Ear those wbo would seriously strive towards a good pass, the propasalaE more time off is an excellent one. There is a bue and cry outside my window at this very moment: "We want two weeks at home beEore tbe finals! !" â&#x20AC;˘ My parting shot is this: At about the time of publication, a great many young people will be venturing into the world to make it a better place (or all of us to live in, a world beset with fear of war and riddled with political strife. The forseeable future, we are told, lies but three years ahead, and in tbat space of time anything can happen. These young people hold the key to whatever the future may bring, and may they use it judiciously, with fair judgment, opening the door to better things; it is only by doing this that people can live in peace.

A severe thorn in the flesh, from the Russian viewpoint, is the Chinese People's Republic. In terms of nuclear strength China is an unknown quantity but it is certain tbat she bas not progressed very far in the nuclear field since left in the lurch by the exit of Russian assistance after the so-called 'split'. Tbe Western defence system suffers the independent mind of Charles de Gaulle, 'the man wbo is France'. Like China, France would have nothing to do with the ban. In the Chinese case the New China News Agency released a statement saying that the test-ban was not in accordance with the wishes oE 'the peace-loving (sic) peoples of the world'. A slap in the face for Mr. Kruscbev in no uncertain terms! De Gaulle's action, though more sophisticated, amounted to very much tbe same thing. France had no intentions oE attacking anybody, so why should she sign?

â&#x20AC;˘ Tbought for today: "How can we live if we have no pride in ourselves?" C. NOCKIE, I Da.

A NUCLEAR

TEST BAN

Do we care about a nuclear test ban? In South Africa we are, comparatively, 'safe' as far as nuclear war is concerned, being at a safe distance from tbe nuclear powers and their wranglings. For this reason the public can be forgiven for Its apathy regarding this subject. We have not yet come across any 'enterprising' Cape Town businessman offering us fall-out shelters! But in tbe United States the fall-out shelter trade has never had it so good. July, 1963, will be remembered as the month when the impossible was achieved - a nuclear test-ban. The United Kingdom, U.S.S.R. and U.S.A. agreed to ban tests under water, in outer space, and the lethal tests in the atmosphere. Only one door was left open: underground tests. These are, however, the least dangerous tests and the delegates to Moscow seemed confident that further talks held in equally cordial circumstances would lead to a blanket-ban on all tests. Lord Hailsham, the British delegate, Mr. Andrei Uromyko, Soviet Foreign Minister, and Averell Harriman, the veteran United States diplomat, did mort:

The U.S.S.R. wanted to put the seal on this ban by having a non-aggression pact signed between members of the Western North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and the Communist Warsaw Pact. With Eastern Germany belonging to the Warsaw Pact, and the U.S. non-recognition of that state, the chances of such a treaty are, at present, remote. However, with men of the calibre oE Kruschev and Kennedy holding their respective whiphands, we need not fear war. Kruschev is certainly taking a friendlier Line tban before and Kennedy's attitude is far more positive tban that of 'Ike' Eisenhower, whose pre-occupation with golf. was one of his weak points. 18

People are beginning to realise the folly of nuclear experimentation. If they hold the bomb for too long they are sure to drop it. This hungry world needs bread - not bombs. All the Aldermastons and 'World Without the Bomb" Conferences are loud-sounding nothings if the statesmen who control our destiny will not hear the cries of their subjects. At last they have begun to hear. As N. S. Khruschev, in one of his more

thoughtful moods, commented, "After a nuclear war the survivors may envy the dead." A ghastly thought. Yet, it may be said, that all but the pessimists will agree that the threat of a thousand terrible Hiroshim'as may, in the not-too-distant future, vanish beyond the horizons. Afterwards, a peaceful world may be able to accommodate us, the teeming millions, on its surface. C. M.

GUESS WHO

Never scoff doughnuts.

PRITCHARD,

lOa.

• ••

"Was it three pounds of soda?"

at creant-

"Frankly, you can submit it to my Press-Attachd!"

"Och, if your confooondid maths. noot-book contained State secrets, they'd be safe from prying eyes!"

"As you were."

Ex-Roman

Army

(Retd.).

K. A.

SHEDDEN,

GOTrSCHALK,

lOa. lOa.

FIGHTER

man had downed two Migs. Wben he landed he hurried over to the Mess-Room, wondering what to say first - that be had killed two M igs~ or that his Wing-Man had been killed. He decided on the first but his words were received with a cold silence. It seemed incredible that a man should down two Migs at once and the young man saw suspicion in their eyes. Someone asked for his evidence. He hesitated a moment and then said that his wing-man was dead. The men turned back to their games and drinks, ignoring him. He went up to a f,ew, trying to reason witb them, but each time he received the cold shoulder. Something within him snapped and from that day he was a changed man. He became rec~less and wild, going out on lone hunts or sometimes with only one other. Every time be came back c1aimina more and more kills. Working by those kiUs which were witnessed, his score rose to eleven in two weeks; including the unwitnessed kills, it totalled nearly twenty. A legend grew up around him but he did not care any more. Eventually he was recalled to America to be decorated by the President for his feat. But he never received that decoration nor any other. Instead, a few days later, it was reported in some tucked-away column in the newspaper that an Air Force transport carrying six airmen had crashed in mid-Atlantic. There had been no survivors. J. KIRKWOOD, 9a.

PILOT

Silence feU as the young man sauntered selfconsciously over to the bar in the Officers' Mess Room, knowing that hostil,e, critical eyes followed his every move. He was fresh from the Fighter Training School in America and had been posted to Squadron 222, the crack Squadron in Korea. As he returned to a table with his drink in his hand, he felt intensely inferior to these men and once again wondered why on earth he had been posted here. His Commanding Officer took him to meet his Flight Leader - a man with fair, crew-cut hair and hard grey eyes. The otber members of tbe flight were also gathered round and gazed at him with hostility, indignant that a 'fresher" should break into their elitĂŠ corps. They were all formaJJy introduced and his Commanding Officer left him to get acquainted with the men. These men were all veterans. Not one of them there had less tban four Migs to his credit. Slowly the young man reaLised what a struggle it was going to be to win their friendship. A cold, wintry morning dawned. The generator had failed and thus there was no hot water, no hot meal. In silence they ate tbeir breakfast and ambled over to the briefing-room. It was rumoured that the Chinese 'planes were flying in large formations and the young man felt keen anticipation. Here was the chance to justify himself. He needed just one Mig and, he told himself, he was going to get it. The Flight took off as it always had, the young man sticking close to his leader's wing, determined not to disgrace himself. On they flew, the clouds looking like a boiling foam beneath them. When wouLd the Migs appear, he wondered? Straining his eyes, he quartered the sky in vain searching for the errant enemy. When the flight landed, no seals had been broken, no gun-ports blackened, the enemy just had not been there. Despondently the young man walked back to the Mess with no tale of glory to tell. The missions passed, everyone like the first. Every time it was not his flight that had the luck, or if they did engage the enemy, he just did not seem able to down one Mig. A few other new boys had joined the Squadron and even some of them had one to their credit. He still had not proved himself. Then finally he shot down two Migs. He was out with only his Wing-Man when out of nowhere there came seven Migs. In the ensuing battle his Wing-Man was shot down but the young

9A QUIPS AND

QUOTATIONS

"I met a lady in the meads, full beautiful -a faery's child." C-h-n, M.: "He which hath no stomach to this fight, let him depart; his passport shall be made." C-h-n, N.: "With monstrous nose and sickening cry and ears like errant wings." Fr-nk: "What immortal hand or eye could frame thy fearful symmetry? '.' Fr--sl-ch: "Lord, what fools these mortals be!" G-r: "A little learning is a dangerous thing." K-n.ny: "Holy, fair and wise is she; the heaven such grace did lend her:' K-ll-ck: "Since there's no help, come let us kiss and part." M-wm-n: "Kiss her until she be wearied out." McC-ll-gh: "Oh, well for the fisherman's boy." M-tch-ll: "Only thin smoke without flame:' Nw-m-n: "And as he slowly drew up, snake-easing his shoulders."

Cl-rk-:

"All the world's a stage." "Kaalvoet klonkie." "Cut is the branch that might have grown full straight." S-It-l: "Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?" S-lb-w-IZ: "Starve, scourge, deride me, I am dumb." St-m-l-t-s: "Born a shapeless lump, like Anarchy." P--ksm-: P--lm-n: S--v-tz-n:

Beggars are really a nuisance, but they do serve one purpose: their preserves pricks the conscience of the hard-hearted (and usually rich people) who never think of anything besides their own welfare. J.

NEWMAN,

9a.

THE DON The crowd on The Hill now rose to acclaim, Tbeir eyes all focussed on one spot. As on to the carpet of velvet-like green There strode a significant dot.

C.B. and L.P. BEGGARS

Larger it grew and then at last

How often have you moved hastily away when a beggar has plucked hopefully at your sleeve? Is it his filth which fills you with revulsion? Or are you one of those who feel guilty that they do not do more than give a cent or two and therefore ignore him altogether, settling your conscience by telling yourself that he has no right to beg as it is? Very few people realise one fact: Tt is best explained in the words of Charles Lamb, who said that a beggar is "the only free man in the universe". Other than his two basic worries, food and sleep, he is free, and troubled by none of the inevitable petty worries of everyday life. A beggar is someone who does no work, so most people on seeing someone on a street corner playing a mouth organ will probably think: "At least he is trying," when be is probably better off than the bored old chap waiting hopefully, open hand outstretched. Although they do not care to admit it, I am sure there are many who would like to discard the cares of everyday life and sit on some street corner to watch the passing throng and thank those kind-hearted enough to drop the occas.ional cent or two. But, of course, with "the cares of every-day life", you would also be discarding regular meals, sleep and security. How many would like to make this sacrifice? Only those who had so many worries that in comparison a beggar's life would seem a bed of roses! Is it a beggar's pride which stops him going to some charity, or is it that beggars are usually those who do not wish to better themselves? I doubt if the former occurs very often; most of. them look as if they belong to the second category. In some cases it would be very difficult for a beggar to better himself. Take the example of the Viennese beggar who made so much money that he was eventual1y driven to "work" in his own chauffeur-driven limousine.

It took tbe shape of a man

For now bere came like a knight of tbe past The gallant Sir Donald Bradman. He strode to the wickets with bat and pads, Taking his guard with practised care. Thinking to himself: "I'll show these lads," Settled down with a confident air. Some say it was his lightning hook, Others say his drive; But there he stood with ready eye, The greatest 'bat' alive. And great be And great he As hooks and From his bat

looked and great he played, proved to be; glides, cuts and drives, there flowed free.

The runs flowed thick, the runs flowed fast, With greatest ease they came; And when the hundred mark he passed, Australia won the game. He left the field, his job being done, A century, he had scored; The Ashes' were Austratia-won, And he had his own reward. J. NEWMAN, 9a.

Solution to Crossword Puzzle Across: I. Theocracy; 8. Trees; 9. As; Il. He; 12.Ko; 13.Ape; IS.Solo; 17.Normal; J9.Nag; 20. IQ; 2l. Us; 23. Commotion; 28. Hi; 29. Rob; 32. Asa; 33. Rennin; 34. Leg. Down: J. Titanic; 2. Ether; 3. Ore; 5. Revolution; 6. As; 7. Yak; 10. Songs; 14. Poqo; 16. On; 18. Mum; 22. Si; 24. Mean; 25. Ob; 26. Oral; 27. Nose; 30. Bag; 31. Or.

ESCAPE!

PROFESSIONAL SOCCER IN SOUTH AFRICA

What could he do now? He had killed his employer, Dr. Erfstein. Of course he had not meant to kill him. If the doctor had called the police he could have been in trouble. Or. Erfstein would be missed soon. He had to get away, get out of the country. Yes, that was it, get out of the country. But how? Of course, by 'plane, in the morning. If the doctor was missed in the morning, and he was not there at the time he should arrive, things would look suspicious. He could not help that. He was catching the ten a.m. 'plane out of the country. At 9.50 the following morning he was sitting in the airways lounge anxiously awaiting the departure of the 10 a.m. 'plane. He did not like waiting at the airport; there were too many policemen around. They migbt be on to him already. One looked straight at him. A pang of fear went through Ilim. He wanted to run, but he could not. Then came the announcement over the loudspeaker for all passengers travelling on the 10 a.m. 'plane to embark. Once aboard, he heaved a sigh of relief. He was relatively safe now. The roar of the engines rose to a crescendo and the 'plane began to move. Suddenly the engines grew quiet and the 'plane rolled to a halt. Tbe hostess announced that an official was coming aboard. Fear rose inside him, choking him. They had found the body and were coming to arrest him! The official came aboard and questioned him about his destination. He had forgotten to fill that in on his papers. The official then disembarked and the 'plane began to pick up speed. They suspected him, they would be waiting at the other end. He would have to di appear as soon as they landed. There was something wrong! The 'plane would not lift. The pilot tried to brake the 'plane. Too late. It hit the fence. The tail was fiung up and the nose buried itself in the ground. There was a terrific explosion. The smoke mushroomed up and slowly dispersed. R. MITCHELL, 9a.

In the last half of 1959 a number of "revolutionary" soccer clubs in the Transvaal and Durban broke away from their respective amateur leagues and so formed the first professional soccer body in South Africa. This body is called the National Football League. The league started off with only a handful of teams, and has since gone from strength to strength. The First Division at present constitutes eighteen teams, made up of twelve from the Transvaal, four from Durban, one from Bloemfontein and one from Cape Town. There are four second divisions. These are the North (Tv1. and O.F.S.), the South (Natal), the Cape Eastern (Eastern Province) and the Cape Western (Western Province); as well as one Third Division (Transvaal). There is a number of competitions. Firstly tbere is the 1st Division, ponsored by the "Landstem". There is also the Castle Cup competition, for which any club is eligible to enter and this is a knock-out competition; the UT.C. Bowl; and tbe "Champion of Champions" competition which is contested among the winners of the three above-mentioned competitions. These competitions carry substantial sums of prize money. There are two minor competitions as well, namely the Dean's "Clean Play" and the Dugson's "Neat Dress". The 2nd and 3rd Divisions also have a competition of their own, run on the lines of tbe Castle Cup, namely the Alitalia Cup competition. This cup has been donated by the well-known airline. The number of teams in the First Division will be reduced to fourteen in two years' time. This will be done by automatically eliminating the two bottom team irrespective of the province they are in. The third bottom team and the winner of each of the four second divisions will ha ve a play-off, and the winner of the play-off will enter the Ist Division. The standard of South African soccer has improved considerably since the inception of the professional code. This can be emphasised by the performances displayed against three top teams which have recently toured South Africa. In the future, three teams will be brought to South Africa annually. This will improve the standard of this wonderful sport and pastime.

RAMADAN The most important month in the Moslem calendar is the month of Ramadan. This month is the month of fasting for the Moslems just as it was Muhammed's month of inspiration and fasting.

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Muhammed joined a group who were seeking the truth of the religion of Abraham, called the Hunafa. It was the practice of the Hunafa to select a month for fasting and meditation, and so Muhammed chose Ramadan, the month of heat. When be was forty years old, Muhammed took his wife Khadijah and went to spend the month in a cave at Mt. Hira near Mecca. There Allah re· vealed the beginning of the Koran to him tbrough the angel Gabriel. It was his last night in tbe cave before going back to Mecca wben, in a trance, he saw tbe angel Gabriel who commanded him to listen to Allah and obey him. This was the beginning of his career as the prophet of Allah. In the one hundredth and eighty-fifth verse of the second Surah (The Cow) of the Koran, tbe laws of the fasting during Ramadan are stated, the most interesting of which is that AIlab does not want anyone to suffer hardships during Ramadan and therefore if a person is sick or travelling during that montb, they need not fast but when they have recovered or reacbed tbeir destination they should fast for a month starting from that day. Muhammed explained that these laws were revealed in tbe Koran because many people had kept Ramadan so strictly that they had died. One rule was that if you had missed the one allowed meal at night you had to fast until the following night's meal. All other activities were also restricted until the true laws of Ramadan which are practised by Moslems today, were revealed. G.

STAMELATOS,

en middagete bestaan uit twee barde korsies brood, oorblyfsels van die vorige aand se maal. Die huurders aanskou Skeel Hans altyd met misnoeë wanneer by smiddags om drie-uur sy huurgeld kom invorder. Hy is 'n lang, maer man met onversorgde baard en pikswart hare wat op sy skouers val. Sy donker bruin oë lê diep in hul oogkaste en flits gedurig. "Mnr. de Wet, u huurgeld," is die woorde waarmee hy groet. Die aangesprokene verdwyn en kom 'n paar minute later terug met die geld. Skeel Hans kyk ongestoord aan terwyl die geld in die leersakkie, wat hy vir die doeloop hou, aftuimel. Hy is egter nouliks dje hoek om, of hy strompel so vinnig as hy maar kan na sy huisie terug, waar hy die sakkie in 'n ysterpot bêre en dit sorgvuldig sluit. "Mev. Breda .... " "Ag, meneer, sal u tog asseblief more terug kom? U weet hoe moeilik dit vir my deesdae is om die geld bymekaar te skraap," soebat sy. Skeel Hans se oë rus sonder medelye op die tenger vroutjie, wat net twee maande gelede weduwee geword het. "U skuld my .... " "Ek weet, ek weet! Maar as ek u nou betaal, sal daar nie vanaand kos wees vir Sannie, my dogtertjie nie. Gee my asseblief nog net één dag kans om die geld te kry." Geërg, dreig Skeel Hans dat as sy nie betaal nie, sy maar dadelik kan gaan pak. Wanhopig oorhandig Mev. Breda haar laaste geld. Dit verdwyn in sy leersakkie. Sy weet dat sy en haar dogter vandag sal moet bonger ly. Skeel Hans kryaltyd sy geld van die vyf huurders in die dorpie, Welgemoed. Tog is hy, elke aand weer, traag om vyftien sent uit te gee vir 'n witbrood en tee, maar hy moet mos 'Il bestaan voer. Saans, wanneer die dorpsklok tienuur slaan, begin die vrek te lewe. Sy vuil hande gly liefdevol oor die berg geld wat hy noukeurig elke aand tel, sy donker oë het 'n vreemde warme glinstering terwyl hy die dag se inkomste byvoeg. Uiteindelik is hy klaar. Nou sit Skeel Hans dromerig en geniet die goue berg, waarin by sy oë verlustig. ·n Hee~ gefluit dui die koms van 'n storm aan, wat binne enkele minute uit die niet verskyn het. Eensklaps gryp die orkaan die krot en smyt dit honderd treë verder in die breë rivier, wat deur Welgemoed stroom. Die water spat op, val terug, en die rivie'r bruis voort, die donkerte tegemoet.

9a.

DIE VREK SE LAASTE DAG Die eerste goue sonstrale valoor die ontwakende land. As dit op 'n ontluikende blomknop val, gaan die blom stadig oop en die helderkleurige blomblaartjies versier die sprankelende frisheid van die more. Maar, wanneer die strale. eindelik ter ruste kom op die klein, vervalle huisie met 'n skoorsteen, waaruit rook nooit opstyg nie, dan word die lig afgew~r deur die swart papier wat oor die vensters geplak is. Op die manier word Skeel Hans, die vrek, terwyl hy lê en slaap, nie deur die eerste sODstrale gehinder nie. Hy staan ook nooit vroeër as twaalfuur op nie, want dan maak die jong wat sy kosbare oggendblad aan hOq1 besorg, bom wakker. Dit spaar bom natuurlik 'n wekker. Brommend staan hy ni'et die verkeerde been ujt die bed en trek hy 'n ou vormlose broek en verflenterde hemp oor sy onderklere aan. Sy ontbyt

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HAHNoIEK,

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MOUNTAIN

The A's parade with rifle on shoulder, Tbe cup must be won from its present holder; The band has won by no short length, So it's up to the A's now, to show all their strength.

It has turned many a soldier's heart

(returning from the war), Whether it was seen in the glimmering night, Or by the wondrous pale morning light; And many a time I have stared At the slow roll of that fleecy stream Which cascades down, down, down Until it seems to vanish like a dream.

Whether writing some lines or in detention, To one true fact I give all my attention, And seriously thinking, it seems to me That in our school is the best place to be; For in the future there's a tough nut to crack, And we would fare well, if our brains now we wrack. I. W. AlNSWORTH, 8a.

If there is a life hereafter,

My only wish and need Is that I may once again see That majestic, serene sight Ringed by the fiery glow of a Capetonian night. B. SCORDILIS, 8a.

PROGRESS

IN PUPPETRY

Puppetry is a traditional Chinese art, having been handed down from generation to generation. The Chinese form of puppetry is called "Shadow Puppets", and a number of figures cut from cardboard are used. By putting these figures against a white screen, with a strong light behind them, shadows form on the audjence's side of the screen. Another form of puppctry which I am sure you have all heard of, is "Glove Puppets" with the traditional puppets "Punch" and "ludy". This form of puppetry came from Germany originally, and has spread all over the world. From Czechoslovakia we got "Rod Puppets", an old form of entertainment which goes back many hundreds of years. This form of puppetry, however, has become almost extinct. The puppets that are usually used today are the "Marionettes". Tbese are very lifelike characters which are manipulated by means of nylon or twine strings connected to various parts of the body such as the head, hanels and legs. They are connected to a cross-like control held by the operator. The most important part of puppetry is the action. The first thing to do is to choose a suitable play or story. After that has been chosen one must construct a suitable platform or stage on which the puppets can perform. The most interesting part comes when one starts rehearsing by synchronising the actions of the puppets with the music or words of the play. Puppet shows are always in great demand for children's parties, bazaars, and so on It is most rewarding to put on shows for charity. After the show has ended one feels a great sense of satisfaction, and that it has all been worthwhile.

THEY ARE THE SCHOOL Down Cambridge Road towards the gate, On to an objective they seem to hate, Singly, or in groups, they walk, Avoiding passing cars as they talk, Their heads erect, their hats up high, They salute the gates, for those gone by. The bell has gone, they stand in lines, Watched by prefects who voice their mindsAt any caught committing the act Of explaining to their friends some important fact. For in the Ijnes, strict silence is maintained, And they don't consider that you merely "ex路 plained". From the assembly hall they trudge, Bearing against all tin badges a grudge; Tnto the classes they steadily stream, Free for a moment, they shout and scream. The hustle and bustle dies down witb the entrance Of the form master demanding swift repentance. Above the noises may be heard The explanation of some theorem or verb; The master knows each boy's ability, And wonders at the sheer futility Of quenching their desire for knowledge That will, he hopes, get these boys to College. The fourth period is over, the fifth half done, It won't be long now, and they'll be out in the sun With lunch-time near they"1l be talking together, De.ocribing the limits of some teacher's tether; With the ring of the bell, the boarders proceed To have. as they put it, their starvation feed. Friday has arrived - and so have we, Ready to form up in the right company;

D. MUTTr, 7d.

of the stone-age roan. They also say that the stone-age man trained the dogs for hunting purposes. It has been said that a dog will remain with its owner whether he is wealthy or not. The dog originates from the wolf and he has a lot to thank them for; for instance: his marvellous sense of smelling, acute hearing, keen eyes, sharp teeth, strong legs for running, and muscular body covered with protective hair, all of which fits him for his outdoor life with his master. The dog also helped during tbe wars 1914-18 and 1939-45. Their jobs were rat-killers, Red Cross dogs for feeding and aiding the wounded, and as sentinels and messengers. Then there are specially-trained dogs which will pilot a blind person through crowded streets, helping him to avoid obstacles and choosing the right time and place to cross a street. A St. Bernard is used. in Switzerland for rescue work among the Alps; the poodle, pug, Maltese and Pekingese are used as companions and housewatchdogs. The dog is something of an aristocrat, ready for sport, keen on the watch but not over-fond of work. The sheep dog is hard-working, knowing and useful. The huskies are used in Antarctic expeditions, while Great Danes are useful for hunting, as well as the Mastiffs. The bloodhound is used by the police for tracking down criminals. They can follow a trail 30 hours after it has been made. Tbe greyhound and borsoi dogs are used for racing; the belgIe and bassets are small hounds that are used for hunting hares and rabbits. Still, tbe dog will, in years to come, remain "man's best friend". A. LAWSON, 7c.

THE SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS OVER A CENTURY With a prolonged, wailing shriek, Henry Jacobs, the driver. turned on the steam. The little engine, the "Natal", with its train of coaches gathered speed, amid the prolonged cheers of tbe assembled spectators. Tbis line between Durban and the Customs House at Durban Point, not more than two miles Jong, brought the first railway to Southern Africa on June 26th, 1860. November 4th, 1863, was a day of celebrations at the Cape when the line between Cape Town and WeWngton was opened. Tbe "Tavern of the Seas", as Cape Town was so often called, now had its first railway. An Englishman, William Dabbs, built the first engine at Salt River and drove the first train from Cape Town to Wellington. About this time diamonds were discovered around Kimberley, causing the railway system to expand rapidly northwards. The first train to reach Johannesburg from Cape Town took two days, 14 hours, 43 minutes, and arrived there on September 15th, 1892. The number of orders for new locomotives, carriages and trucks from Britain now increased greatly. After the turn of the century a weJl-known locomotive designer called Hendrie was thinking of displacing steam locomotives by electricity in Natal. He placed an order for electric locomotives in 1914 but the War brought inevitable delays and it was not until 1925 that electric traction came in for the first time. In the next year the lE class of electric locomotives was running. In 1926 there were no less than 95 of these 3,000-volt, 1,200 h.p. locomotives in service. Further electrification followed in the Transvaal, the Orange Free State and in the Cape for both Main Line' and Suburban services. The 2E, 3E, 4E and SE classes of locomotives followed, the most powerful being the 4E units. The SE units are less powerful and two are usually used for one train. In 1961 the S.A.R. were contemplating placing orders for 130 more of these useful, heavy, dual-purpose Bo-Bo locomotives. M. W. BATES, 7d. MAN'S

FRIDAY

THE THIRTEENTH-BUT MY LUCKY DAY

Ppprrriiinnnggggg! I opened one eye and gazed sleepily at my alarm clock, which was virtually jumping up and down on my bedside table. My bed was so warm and comfortable that it seemed a crime to get up. Tt never bappens like this in books, I thought, where one "springs out of bed, filled with the joys of spring". Two things were wrong: firstly, I crawled out, and, secondly, it was winter and bitterly cold. To cap it all, I saw that it was Friday the thirteenth!

FAITHFUL FRIEND AND COMPANION

Among the many animals employed by man, the dog is the most faithful of all. Some scientists say that the bones of dogs were found near that

I made my way to the bathroom and climbed under the shower. The warm water woke me up and I began to think the world was a better place. As I dressed, a horrible thought assailed me: that homework that I had thought had been set for Monday was for today! I ran to my case and after rummaging around for a while I found my exercise book right at the bottom. I ploughed through the work in the most untidy fashion before going downstairs to have breakfast. The poached egg on toast was just how I liked it, and the coffee especially good. When I arrived at school, I remembered that the key to my desk, which contained my library book due for that day, was lying on the hall table at home, and that I had lost my spare key. There was also some homework in the desk, and there wasn't time to unscrew it. With grim forebodings I filed into line. I walked into class trying to think up a good excuse and then I saw it! A little gold key lying on the desk! Tbe homework I had done that morning was not for tbat day but for Monday, and that meant no homework for the week-end. When I came home that afternoon, wbo should be there but my godfather who added five pounds to my somewhat depleted resources. He also took me out that night, and what a night it turned out to be.

vlakte gevorm het, terug te hou. Die boom het amper al die plantegroei vernietig. Om diĂŠ rede is 'n begin gemaak om wilde plantegroei te beskerm en te groei vir almal wat wil kom kyk. Vandag vind ons pragtige tuine met bome soos die wilde perske en die keurboom, bossies soos die mosterdbos en die suikerbossie, en blomme soos die vygie, aanhef. Ook vind ons mooi grasperke en blomtuine met stroompies wat tussen die tuine loop. Voorwaar 'n museum vir die nageslag. A. NOBLE, 6d.

MIDNIGHT

A few days ago my friend, Richard, and I decided to go to the cinema to see "Psycho". This is a terrifying film based on the story written by the well-known producer, Alfred Hitchcock. At the conclusion of the film we both rose shakily to our feet. We waited for a few minutes until the crowd had dispersed and then strolled outside. We walked slowly along the dimly-lit, cobbled street until we arrived at the entrance of the churchyard. As it was getting rather late, we decided to take a short-cut through the deserted churchyard. We started walking across tbe cement and the sound of our feet echoed across tbe whole yard. Suddenly we heard a gbostly sound, Whoo-oo-oo! Ricbard gave a startled jump, and I could see his hair rising like a brush. "Be calm, you silly chump," I said shakily, "it's only an old owl." J did not let Richard know that the sound had almost petrified me! We now started to walk briskly acro s the churchyard whistling to ward off our fears. All at once I felt a sudden, sharp slap on my cheek. "Help, help!" I cried. Richard heard me and stood rooted to the ground, unable to do anything. I started laughing nervously. "It was that owl again," I said. "It must have touched me with one of its wings." Richard became more cheerful. ''That was a nasty one;' he said, "J thought someone was trying to strangle you!" Finally we arrived at the far end of the churchyard. I looked at my watch. Half-past twelve. [t had taken us thirty minutes to walk the distance which normally takes us about fifteen minutes.

H is a pity there are not more Friday the thirteenths. D. RAPHAELY, 6b.

DIE VYFTIGSTE VERJAARSDAG VAN KIRSTENBOS Hierdie jaar merk die vyftigste verjaarsdag van die Nasionale Botaniese Tuine van Suid-Afrika. Ter viering hiervan is posseĂŤls uitgegee met die Kirstenbos emblem daarop en sal sanggroepe van verskeie skole in die tuine sing. Omtrent drie honderd jaar gelede was daar min of meer twee duisend verskillende soorte plante in die Kaapse vlakte. Ongelukkig, met die koms van dit: wit mense, is omtrent vyftig waens van die suikerbosse koppe gepluk en het die suikerbos so verminder. Toe het die Hottentotte die stompe uitgetrek en vuur daarmee gemaak. Later is die Port Jackson bome na Suid-Afrika gebring, om die duine, wat eenmaal die Kaapse

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STAFF To the Staff in January this year, we welcomed Miss H. Steyn to Standard lA, Miss D. Friedman to Standard IB, Mr. M. Bohling to Standard 4A, and Old Boy Mr. Neville Schafer to the post of full-time music teacher. Mrs. Zwarts has been deputising for Miss Robertson in Remedial Speech. Miss P. Weights is due to return to the Staff in January, 1964, after a year in England. During 1963, Miss Vassilopoulos (Std. 2B) and Miss Malherbe (Std. 2A) celebrated their respective marriages, and will continue their services at the school until December, 1963. Our heartiest congratulations go to Miss D. Friedman and Mr. K. Hutchison upon their engagement. To Mrs. Oberholzer, in July, we extended our deepest sympathy in the loss of her husband. In July, Miss Dawn Salmon (Mrs. T. McClurg) relinquished her post at tbe school. Sbe had been in charge of Speech and Drama for six years, and her outstanding play production and training of Speech Choirs won much success for the school, both at school and at the Eisteddfods. In April, Mr. Pretorius' admission to bospital necessitated his regrettable absence for some weeks, during which time Mrs. G. Hewitson deputised in Std. SB. Mr. J. F. Oosthuizen was in complete charge of W.B.H.S. rugby organisation during Mr. Tasker's furlough, and, along with Mr. Tasker, took the school's first team on a rugby tour of Rhodesia in June. H is with deep regret tbat we record the deaths of two former members of Staff: Miss R. Frylinck, who spent nearly twenty years at the school until her retirement in J951, and Mr. R. Richter, who taught Std. 6A with us for one year, after which Standard Sixes were transferred to the High School. Mrs. E. Tasker, along witb Mr. and Miss Tasker, proceeded to Europe on a six-month visit in December. Since their return they have shown us their vast collection of interesting slides. They spent several days in Stratford on Avon in the company of Mr. and Mrs. David Lytton who live there permanently.

tributed along with the boys' Quarterly Reports. This News Letter has, from aU accounts, proved a popular innovation, in tbat it provides a regular account of what is going on besides the routine five hours of school lessons, and empbasises how much else is always happening. This General Section of the Junior School Notes, therefore, is a resumĂŠ of much that is in the News Letters, which now appears in print, for a wider circulation among Old Boys as well. In March, a major event was the mounting on the walls of our Library, of reproductions of seventeen famous pictures, presented to us by Or. and Mrs. N. Spektor, to whom we renew our thanks and appreciation. The annual meeting for "New Parents" was held in February, when more than eighty parents were present. They were shown some excellent films of school activities taken by Mr. Pretorius, and presented by him. In July, parents of Std. 4 and Std. 5 pupils attended on respective evenings, when they were given an outline of the teacher's general work and problems, as also an account of the work of each class. In June Mrs. Paddick assembled her Sub B parents, when she too gave an interesting talk on the work of the class. Rhodes House were the victors in both the Athletic Sports and Swimming Gala this year, while De Waal won the Cross-country and crossplayground honours. The Rugby Season has been quite successful for (he Under l2A, B, C and 0 players who improved greatly as the season progressed. The Junior First XV were undefeated in their three games and the Under llA had an undefeated season. The Friday afternoon players were, as usual, coached by enthusiastic "uncles" from the High School rugby players. In March we had the second annual cricket and tennisette matches between parents and juniors. The parents won the tennisette by 15 sets to 10, while the boys won the cricket by one run. Judo classes were started for pupils in Stds. 3, 4 and 5 with a large number entering their names, and much. enthusiasm and progress throughout the two terms.

GENERAL In June, J962, it was decided to compile a "Quarterly News Letter" for parents, to be dis-

have flourisbed. It is run by Mr. Pretorius, assisted by other staff members. A Junior School Museum has been started by Mr. Hutchison. It is housed in the old library book-cases, which have been effectively converted. Std. 5 visited the "You and U.C.T. Exhibition, and Std. 2 the Wild Flower Show. Tbe Piano, Violin and 'Cello pupils gave their usual half-yearly performances to their parents. "Family" contributions to the Cape Peninsula Feeding Scheme amounted to over R200 this year and there was overwhelming response for requests for old clothing for the Child Life Protection Society, and for tins of food (over 400 lins) for the "Car~ of the Aged" week.

Cricket and tennisette drew large numbers in the first term, and much is hoped for from them in the fourth term this year. Pupils of Stds. 2 to 5 attended the Annual Theatre for Youth play "Hans, the Witch and the Gobbin", by Cullen in March. The Singing and Speech Choirs entered for the Eisteddfod in May, and both distinguished themselves by winning trophies. The Speech Choir won the Sons of England Cup, while the Singing Choir, for the second year in succession, won all five possible cups, sharing two witb other schools. Miss Salmon and Mrs. Jennings are to be heartily congratulated. The "Kirstenbosch Golden Jubilee's Youth Week" included a Festival of Song in the City Hall, when our Singing Choir took part along with several hundred other children. To Mrs. Jennings, on this occasion, goes the credit of the only encore of the evening among the school choirs. A fine new grand piano in the Assembly Room this year has been a valuable acquisition. The Orchestra and Choir both took part in the Ninth Annual Hour of Music on two evenings at school, and at our usual "gala evening" for the Epworth Music Society at Plumstead. The Choir sings again at the "Hero's Day" Song Fes.tival on October 10th. In February a "Tuckshop" was opened in a small house on our new playground, and sales

STANDARD

DENNIS

FAGIN

The Junior School, too, would like to express its deepest sympathy with Mr. and Mrs. R. Fagin and Alan in their tragic loss of Dennis, in a mountaineering accident. As a Junior he was uch a bright, cheery, friendly little fellow, full of enthusiasm and with a great love for bis school. He was young for the classes he was in, and made such pleasing progress. As a High School pupil he had been one of the Friday afternoon "uncles" who coached the youngest rugby players, and we had so proudly watched him in lhe 1963 Old Boys' match. We shall miss him, and remember him with great pride and affection.

thing Maryaid when they were III the cabin. "Up there on the top bunk," said mother. "That's a nice place," said Mary. "It has a nice view of the porthole," said Mike. "When will we be moving?" asked Mike. "In about an hour," said father. "Daddy, will you play deck-quoits with me?" asked Mike. "Yes, I will," said father. So Mike and fatber went to play deck-quoits. It was an exciting game. Mike won in the end. They went back to tbeir cabin. "Who won?" asked Mary. "I did," said Mike. "We should be moving in a minute," said father, and just as he spoke they heard a loud hoot. They were off. "How long will it take to France?" asked Mike.

A HOLIDAY Once upon a time there l.ived two children. Their names were Mike and Mary. One day Mike said to motber, "When are we going to France?" Mother answered, "In about a week's time". Maryand Mike counted the days until the great day came. Then, after lunch, Mary said to mother, "Are we going now?" "Yes, when we have packed up a little more," answer,ed father. When they had packed up they drove quickly down to the docks. They found their ship and delivered the cases, then they went up the gangway. "This is exciting," said Mike. The man showed them their cabin. "Where am I going to sleep?" was the first

"About a week," answered father. Suddenly they heard a loud bell. "Lunch time," called mother. They all ran down to a big room. They had a nice lunch. When they had finished they went back to the cabin. They played on the ship till bedtime. When it was time for bed Mary was very excited because she had never slept in a bunk before. They had a nice time and they were sorry when it was time to get off. "It is a pity we have to go," said Mike. "Yes," said Mary, 'I tbink so too." "Well, if you want to stay here we can go to our hotel," laughed father. "No, we did not really mean it," said Mike. "Well, come on, let's fetch the cas.es." So they all went to fetch tbeir cases and caught a taxi to their hotel. It was named the Stephenson. "Which room shall we sleep .in?" asked Mary. "We shall have to ask the man," said father. So they went in. They found the man and be showed them their room. It looked out into a forest. Mike and Mary wanted to go exploring at once but mother said they must first come down to lunch. So they came down to lunch. "It is a nice dining-room," said Mike. "1 wonder if the food is so nice." After lunch they went to explore. "I wonder if any treasure would be buried," said Mike. "Well, I don't see why not. I will start here with my foot," and he gave a kick and he felt something had. He called to Mary. Togetber they dug. Suddenly they saw a box. They tried to pull it up. This tbey could not do. "Well, we sball have to go home and fetch a spade," said Mike. Then they dug all around the box. They could pull it up easily now. "I do believe this is treasure," Mike said. "Well, I still don't think so," said Mary. "I will go home and open it," said Mike, and he walked towards the hotel. Mary followed. When they were home Mike said to Mary, "I am going to open it." So he took a hammer and hit a blow. It opened and what did Mike see? Mike saw three bags. One had written on it "Gold", the other "Silver" and the last "Copper". Mike called to Mary at once. He said, "Look at these bags." "Well, what's wrong with it?" said Mary. "Look what it has written on it." Then Mary's mouth fell open. "You mean to say you have found all that? We must take it to mother at once." So they did and mother and father were so

pleased with them that they gave Mike and Mary each a silver, gold and copper piece. Then they lived happily ever after. STEPHEN GRANGER.

AN ESKIMO'S

ADVENTURE

One day in March it was very hot .in north Alaska. It was so hot that all the igloos started m路eHing. One of the igloos' tunnels was melted away. Most of the eskimos started to move to their summer houses, but one of the eskimos did not have a summer house, so he had to stay in his igloo. Now it was getting late, so the eskimo went to bed. At about two o'clock at night there was a roar outside. It was a bear. The bear roared so much that it woke up the e~kimo. He went outside to see what it was, but as soon as he got outside the bear jumped on him and killed him. It was early in the morning and all the eskimos were coming back. One of the eskimos remembered about the eskimo that bad to stay. So be told all his frightened friends. So they started a search party. Now it happened that one of the eskimos found a piece of wood with some fresh blood on it. He called the other eskimos. Then one of the eskimos said that a beast must have killed him. They kept on looking. After a week they found his body in the ice, but he was still alive. So they wrapped him up in furs and put him in front of a fire. About three hours later he was alright, but it was too cold for him, so a sbip had to come and take him to a hot country in tbe desert. After a year he became a desert patrol rider. Then after anotber year he was sent back to north Alaska and he became a chief eskimo. STEPHEN

THERE

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WOLF.

DOG

There was a little dog, That ran like a log; And when he ran he Ran like a log so he Went zig zag zog. He digs up ground with Very big paws and does Not cover it up. He goes inside And comes outside And then goes on Again. CHRISTOPHER AHRENDS.

out of the bay, I saw a little boat tossing about on the waves. Soon I heard a voice shouting, "H-e-l-p, h-e-I-p!" I ran to tbe captain and told him about it. He called three sailors and we all got into a boat. Suddenly it tilted, and one of the sailors jumped to tbe side wbich was up, and pushed it down. Then we rowed to tbe man and pulled him up. On tbe way back, we saw that the ship was ready to go, so we rowed faster. Then we got onto the ship and finished our trip round the bay.

CHIMPANZEES I went to the circus To see the chimpanzees. They did all their tricks and somersaults And drank up all their teas. JOHN DOUGLAS.

THE STORY OF A BIRD One day I saw a mother bird pushing one of her eggs out of her nest. It was a blue egg with white spots on it. I took tbe egg with me and made a nest out of straw, feathers and dry grass. Wben it batcbed I kept tbe bird until it could fly. For a day I did not see it, but on the second day early the bird was sitting at my window tapping away on the window pane. DEREK

M. BARKUSKY.

MY EAGLE One day I went up the hill at the back of our farm. I climbed right to the top. Suddenly I stopped, for I bad nearly stepped on a baby eagle. [ picked it up and ran down the hill to the farm. Wben I got home I phoned the vet. He came to the farm that night and said that the eagle had broken a wing. When he had gone I put the eagle in a basket and it stayed there for the next few days. I then let it out and it flew away.

CocHRANE.

THE MAGIC CAP Once upon a time a little boy was walking down a road. He came to a little cap. So he put the cap on bis head. All at once he found himself in anotber land. Tben he took the cap and put it on the ground. After that he walked around to find something to do. Then be went and threw the cap into a little lake. Suddenly a beautiful swan came and said to the boy, "LittJe boy, come and climb on my back and I will take you borne." So the little boy did as he was told. Then the swan took him home. Wben be got home he told his mother all about his adventure and his lovely afternoon. STEPHEN

T. AT THE CIRCUS

One Saturday, after lunch, I looked at the paper and saw that the circus was coming. I bought three pink tickets. They were in row A. That night I went to the circus. I saw a strong man, who picked up one thousand pounds. Then came the animals - tbe lions, ponies, dogs and elephants. I thought Tickey was very funny. After the jast performance we went home. I was sad because I had to wait another year to see the circus again.

EARLY.

AN ANIMAL STORY Once there Jived a zebra. Her name was pinky. She had two babies. They looked cute but they were naughty zebras. They would sometimes play hide-and-seek among the grass. One day one of the zebras died, but the other one was crying bitterly all day long. His mother was also sad the day he died. All the other zebras were sad. Then one day they sang some carols. Tben they lived happily ever after.

L. SCHNEIDER.

WHEN I GROW UP ... Wben I grow up I want to be a sea captain, because I .Iike the sea and ships. I will take people from country to country and I will care for the people, and give them good food as well as fresh water. They will be happy on my ship. There are lots of things on a ship. There will be ropes and cars, goods, trucks, big lorries and other cargo. I will have a crew of fifty men and I will be happy with my ship. P. BAKER.

BARRY BARNARD.

STANDARD ADVENTURE

DAY.

IN A BOAT

One day we went to the docks. A ship of the Soutb African Navy was in. My father asked if we could go aboard. They said we could, because it was just going round Table Bay. When we got

A WALK IN THE FOREST One day I went for a walk in the forest. I caught a tame deer and it licked me. My dog 32

played with the deer while I fed the squirrels. A bird came and sat on my shoulder and as I walked over a bridge I saw fishes in the stream. Hares hopped around my feet and butterflies and bees were sucking nectar out of the flowers. I looked inside a bird's nest and I saw a mother bird and her babies. When it was time to go home I said goodbye to the forest and took the deer home with me.

EK SPEEL

STANDARD

VIR DIE

EERSTE

Toe ons daar gekom het, het ons langs die rivier gekampeer. Ek het ook my speel geweertjie saamgebring om hasies te jag met Husky. Ek en Husky het in die bos geloop om hasies te gaan soek. Ons het gesoek en gesoek, maar ons het nie eers 'n basie gesien nie. Toe ek by die kamp kom was dit al tyd om te eet. Later toe ek huis toe kom het ek gaan slaap en gedroom dat ek vyf hasies met Husky gevang het.

BOYCE.

G. A BOOK

SPAN

I HAVE

GIU.MER.

ENJOYED

I enjoy reading books about science. The name of the book I have enjoyed most is called "Light and Colour".

Dis tien路uur op 'n Saterdag oggend en ek is so bly, want vanmiddag gaan ek vir my skool se eerste span speel. Dong, dong! Dis nou twee-uur. "Papa, sal u vir my skool toe neem, want ons afrigter wilons 'n bietjie voor die wedstryd oefen. Om drie-uur moet ons begin. Ons speel teen Bishops." Nou is dit drie-uur en Bishops skop af. Ek kry die bal en gee dit aan Neil, hy gee dit aan Michael, hy hardloop tot by die kwartlyn en gee dit aan my. Ek hardloop vinnig en duik oor vir ons drie. Michael stel die bal en skop, dis 'n mooi skop en dit is oor. Nou loop ons voor met vyf punte teenoor nul. So het die telling tot die einde ,gebly. Ek het my eerste wedstryd met vyf punte teenoor nul gewen.

The book tells me how much light is used. One of tbe things it explains to me, is about plants. The book also tells me how light travels in waves which are just Like a pond one has thrown a stone into. It also explains bending light. It tells me how a rainbow is formed and what colours there are in it. I enjoyed it because it tells me much more about light and colour than I knew before J read it. I think it is a good th.ing to read books because it improves one's speWng, general knowledge, reading, speech. and grammar.

WAKELlNG.

B. LANz. A BOAT TRA VELLl NG

SCHOOL

When I was on holiday at the Victoria Falls with my father, my mother and my two sisters, my father decided that we should go on a boat trip up the Zambezi River. We all went to the place where one has to book to go on tbe river. The next day we went to the place wbere we had booked the day before. The man who owned the boat took some other people and our family in his car to the jetty where his boat was. We all climbed into the boat. The man started the engine of the boat and off we went up the river.

T walk to school every day. I would rather ride to school on a bicycle, because it is quicker. I still think walking to school is much more fun, though. I think walking to school is fun, because it is both interesting and enjoyable. I see bees getting honey out of the flowers on the roadside. I see many insects busily doing their day's work. I sometimes see frost on the grass in the mornings. When I arrive at school, I thjnk of all the things J saw on my way to school. In school I write storie~ of what J saw. R. Scon-SHAw. HUSKY

EK GAAN

TRJP

When we got to the island to wbich we were going, we all got off the boat and we had tea. There were many monkeys on the island. On the way back from the island we saw a little crocodile and also a big one. When we got back to the jetty we got off the boat and we cljmbed into the man's car. The man took us to the place where .we were staying. [ thought the boat trip was lovely.

JAG

Eendag het my ma ges锚 dat ons sou gaan kamp en ek kon ook my groot hond Husky saamneem. Ek was baie opgewonde toe ek dit hoor. Ek het my ma ook gehelp om die toebroodjies in die mandjie te pak.

G. GILBERT.

STANDARD

bal gegryp en 'n drie gedruk. Hy was die enigste seun wat 'n drie gedruk het. Hy was die held van die span.

A DANDELION

A dandelion, so people say, Can almost tell the time of day. I puff _. the feathers float away, Dog Jiffy thinks it's time to play!

STOMPIE

FILM

STAR

One dark night Timmy crept out of bed. He packed all his belongings in a red towel that his mother bad given him before she died. Tying the towel to his ruler be slung it over his shoulder. With one last glance round the dormitory which had served its purpose, he crept out of the open window to seek his fortune. With not even one more glance at the orphanage he broke into a run to the stables where he saddled his faithful barse Trigger. He galloped West, out of tbe city. Six days' travel brought him into the Wild West where someone offered him a film contract. Ten years' hard work made him Roy Rogers. Since then Roy Rogers has always been a Western film star. A. MASON. THE

MASON.

MONKEY A SILLY

A monkey in a tree, Keeps looking upon me; Jf I climb up the tree, f'm sure he'll bite me!

DREA M

Suddenly I found myself on a planet with grey monsters chaining me to rocky walls of stone. T tried and tri,ed to escape but the monsters were too strong for me. Then a mysterious thing happened. The walls caved in and the monsters disappeared. r was left alone. It was a dark and cold night. Thunderclaps filled the air. Eventually [ broke away exhausted, with perspiration rolling down my cheeks. I walked around tbe planet for a few days just about dying from starvation. Then all of a sudden I woke up. It was all a silly dream!

The monkey's still in that tree, Will he ever come down to me? ['II pull his tail, And tie bim to a rail, And then he'll be in jail.

DIE

JAG

Ek is 'n seun en Stompie is my klein hondjie. Ons woon op 'n plaas. Ek gaan nou vir julle 'n storie vertel toe ek en Stompie gaan jag bet. My pa het gesĂŞ dat ons die jakkals en die wolf moet doodskiet wat al sy kuikens opeet. Toe sit ek 'n paar toebroodjies in 'n sak en maak dit vas aan my perd. Toe gaan ek my geweer haal. Ek klim op my perd en ry weg met Stompie langs my perd. Ek het vir drie ure gery, maar wat was daar, 'n ronde gat in 'n groot klip. Ek was 'n bietjie nuuskierig. Toe vat ek my geweer en loop saggies deur die gat. My hond het eerste binnegegaan en met 'n jakkals en 'n wolf geveg. Ek skiet een, twee, drie, vier skote met my geweer. Die jakkals en die wolf is dood. My hond bet nie seer gekry nie maar hy het net 'n skrik gekry. Toe ry ek huistoe. Toe ek tuis gekom bet, het ek vir my pa elke ding vertel wat gebeur het. Toe gee hy vir my een Rand en sĂŞ dit was goeie werk.

A. Louw. YOUNG

EN EK GAAN

VERFUSS.

WILKINSON.

WEDSTRYD

L. ATLAS.

Dit was Willem se eerste wedstryd en by was baie trots. Hy het baie vroeg opgestaan. Dan het hy sy ontbyt gehad. Hy het die trein na Rondebosch gehaal. In die trein bet hy sy ander maats gesien en het langs hutJe gaan sit. By die rugbyveld was daar baie mense. Toe het Willem na die kamer gegaan. Dan het hy sy broek en sy trui en sy stewels aangetrek. Hy het op die veld gegaan. Die afrigter het die fluitjie geblaas. Willem het die bal geskop. Hy kan nie die bal in sy arms kry nie. Toe sien hy sy kans en hy het die

TREES Little trees upon the hill, Sleeping in the moonlight still ; I dream of you, Who bloomed into A spreading Christmas tree; A playhouse for My gang and me. R. FRIEDI.ANDER.

MY OUMA My great great Ouma Believed she had a diploma; So she searched the cupboard From top to toe, But only found an old hoe. L.

STANDARD

took me home. When I got home my mother was very worried and I told her all about my adventure. For punishment I could not go swimming for the whole of the season and from that day on I wished that I had never gone to the river. So never disobey your mother because it always turns out for the worst. G. CANTRELL.

ATLAS.

THE GHOST

HOW I EARNED

Coming home from my friend's house on a dark night, I thought I saw the outline of a scary ghost. I was walking across the huge parking area when suddenly I stopped. Far in the distance I saw a white figure. Everything was so frightening that I could barely move an inch. Slowly I walked on and soon I was very tired. My nerves were getting weaker and soon I fainted. How I reached home I don't know, but when I finally woke out of a deep sleep, I was lying in my faithful old bed. My mom and dad were sitting next to me. "How lucky you are!" were my father's first words. "You were picked up by loe's dad." That day my mother took me in her big grey car to Joe's house. There I thanked Mr. Jones for saving my life. On the return trip we passed the big parking area and it was only then that I realised what I had seen the night before. It was the white marble statue of Napoleon the Great on his beautiful horse. K.

ONE RAND

It was a sunny Saturday morning and the dew lay on tbe grass. After breakfast I heard tbe doorbell ring. It was my friend Peter. He asked whether I could go mountain-climbing with him. My father replied, "Yes". My mother said that J must be very careful. We packed our equipment and caught a train to Kalk Bay. We had to walk to the foot of the mountain. It looked very easy to climb, so 'we started on our way. Soon we were at the top of the mountain. We had a wonderful view of Kalk Bay. I took several snapsbots. Peter said, "You go one way while I go the other way," so I agreed. Half-way down I heard a scream. It sounded a lot like Peter. I rushed to where the scream came from. There I saw Peter lying on the ground. His head was bleeding. I was startled. I had two flags so I waved them about. A man saw me and came to me. He went for a doctor and soon he was back with an ambulance. In a few minutes Peter was in hospital. Hi fatber gave me a rand. I thanked him very much. I took it home and put it away. When Peter recovered we went to the Curzon and saw a very good film. We never went mountain-climbing by ourselves again. J. BURGER.

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A NARROW ESCAPE My mother always used to tell me never to go near the big river nearby our house because it has big potholes in it. But one day I thought that if r swam around the edge I would be safe. So I got my costume and climbed out of the window. When I got there I put on my costume and dived into the water. The river was cool and the banks were gay with its lovely flowers. After a while I got tired of swimming around the edge, so I swam out a little bit and when I tried to stand up I couldn't, so I cried out loudly, "Help, help", and I was swallowing gasps of. water. At once a young farmer took off his shoes and hat and dived in. He quickly clutched me around the neck. and swam to the river bank. and gave me artificial resplration. When I felt better, T told him the story and he

HOW I EARNED

AND SPENT ONE RAND

Last summer I went for a swim at Sea Point but the water was very cold. J stayed in the water for about fifteen minutes. When I came out, balf-way up the beach I trod on something sharp. I yelled "Ouch!" At once I looked where I had trodden. There I saw a silver watch. I got dressed and ran home. That nigbt my father looked in the "Lost" column in the Argus. There it was, "A silver watch with leather strap and scratched glass. One rand reward." M.)' mother telephoned the owner and he came to fetch the watch and I received one rand reward. 35

The next morning I went to Jack bought a box of tennis balls because keen tennis player.

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"Smugglers," I thought. I quickly ran trom the clearing to the nearest police station. Fifteen minutes later I was pouring out my story to the sergeant on duty. "All right, we will try to round tbem up." Half an hour later the sergeant came back. "We rounded them up son, thanks to you. Come and collect your reward of fifty rand tomorrow." On my way back I thought, "Pbew, what a night".

Lemkus and I am a very MARAIS.

GHOST

One night my friend invited me to come and have a game of chess. I enjoyed the game very much although I lost. It was nearly ten o'clock when at last I decided to go. There was a lot of talk about people dressing themselves up like ghosts and I was on the look-out. Suddenly I saw something white moving along in the bushes. It was coming towards me and I fell flat. Slowly it came nearer. By now my heart was beating like a sledge-hammer. Then suddenly I heard tbe police siren screaming in the still night. Before I could say Jack Robinson, the so-called ghost which I knew was only a man dressed up, had torn his sheet off and was running away. I was up and after him but I could not catch him. The police took me back to the station where we discussed it. The next day the police called at my bome and asked me if I would like to come and help with the search. I went, of course, and very soon we had picked up his trail. He must have seen us because suddenly he took to his heels. We chased him for about an hour. At last I was within tackling distance of him. r tackled him low and he fell. I had left the police far behind. Tbe man stood up to fight and I hit him on the jaw. He fell and I fell too. Again 1 hit him, this time a little harder. I had knocked him out when the police came panting up. We then drove home contented and proud. I received a reward of five rand, with which bought a new chess set.

H. S. THE

JACOBSON.

A GHOST It was the last night of my holiday at my friend's house. I had just finished my supper and said "thank you" to Mrs. White, my friend's motber, and started for home, two streets away. As I turned the bend I thought I saw a ghost. My knees started to shiver and my hands started to shake, and I still had one more road to go. Finally I reached home still shivering a little. I tried the door handle, and to my greatest surprise the door was locked. I rang the bell but there was no reply. I went round to the back and on my way I thought I saw the ghost again. I looked in at tbe back but tbe bouse was in darkness. I went back to the front and heard a car coming up tbe road. Tbe car stopped outside our bouse and out walked my mother and father. Tbey bad been visiting and did not know I was coming borne that nigbt. Later I told them the story and I was never going to go for a walk by myself at night again. M. STEIN.

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OLD

HORSE'S

4A LIFE

I was born in Ireland on a small farm north of Dublin with three sisters. The grass was green and tbe food I was given was good. Then one of the inexperienced farm-bands gave my mother a wash after she bad been for a romp in the meadows. The water went into the pores of her skin, causing an infection to set in, and soon after that she died. To complete my misery, a cruel man came to the farm wanting to buy me. At this time I was only a year oLd. The man bought me and took me to a large stable where he tried to teach me to be a showjumper, but I did not like him and when he had

GHOST

I was passing Whispering Forest on my way home from my friend's house when I thought J saw a ghost. I was curious so I crept cautiously forward. I came to a clearing in the middle of the forest. On the far side of the clearing was a hut. On the doorstep stood a gigantic white figure in robes with green sparkling eyes. "So that's what I saw," I muttered, "a statue". I dived for cover as two men appeared. ''Tonight's a great night to smuggle this, Spike," said one man.

tried to show me some tricks I threw him. He decided that I was of no use to him and sold me again. This time I was fortunate enough to pass into the hands of one of the best-known jockeys in Ireland. As soon as he saw me, he entered me for tbe Derby, even thougb I had never seen a racecourse before. At last, after many months of gallops and hurdle-jumping, the great day dawned. I was a newcomer to the circuit and few people bet their money on me. I was led onto tbe track and into line. Suddenly the horses were away, but I stumbled. I quickly recovered and ran out tbe winner and after that J won many more races. Now I live in a peaceful meadow. A.

A TRAIN

pointed at me and said something to the farmer. I did not take much notice at that time, but a few days later I saw the man again, only this time he had a carriage with him. I was taken out of tbe field and harnessed to the magnificent coach and driven away to a castle. I later learnt from some other old horses tbat I was to be Simon van der Stel's coach-horse as the otber one had died from pneumonia a few days earlier. And so it happened that I became tbe Governor of the Cape's coach-borse. About five years later, 1 became too old to pull a coach and I was given to a man to feed and take care of me. And that is how 1 came to be on Mr. Hansen's farm. Thank you for that story, "straight from the horse's mouth," you migbt say, and you will be quite correct, but I hope you did not take all tbat make-believe to heart!

WERBELOFF.

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We went to Simonstown by train; On the way it began to rain. We saw a rainbow in the sky, And an aeroplane flying high.

ROWE.

RIDDLE-ME-REE [f

As the train sped past Zandvlei, I wish I could have stayed to play;

As we approacbed the calm blue sea, I wondered how many people saw me. In tbe harbour of Kalk Bay, Where many little children play, We saw the boats which looked so grand, And on the pier there was a band. There were guns a-plenty in tbe hill, From which I derived a very great thrill ; At last we reached our destination, Which was, of course, Simonstown Station.

you can answer my riddle, I'll let you go free. My first is in dog, but not in cat. My second is in garden, but not in house. My third is in nurse, but not in lady. My fourth is in ice, but not in hot. My fifth is in neck, but not in mouth. My whole is in candle, but not in ligbt. What am I? S. FRIEDLANDER.

T. FEITELSON.

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MY LIFE STORY

MOONLIGHT

I was born on a little farm somewhere near ... oh, this memory of mine ... Pretoria, I think it is, but nevertheless, let us continue the story. As I said, my memory is nothing to go by, as 1 am not one of those lucky pachyderms who are supposed never to forget. But tbere I am, wandering away from the story again. My mother was a sturdy farm horse who came from . . . never mind. My master was not the kindest of men but he treated us all fairly well. One day, as I was romping in the fields, my master and another man stood watching us. He

don't know why the moon flies by; The dark fishes gleam, in the deep running stream, The dog in his kennel growls, While the cats in the woods prowl; The donkey in the meadow sleeps, Wbile the moon comes and peeps; r don't know wby the moon flies by; The cows路 in their stables dream, Under the moon's cold beam; So if you see a gleaming ball in the sky. You will know it's the moon flying by. ROBERT

ELLIOTT.

carried on. Silver's mother tried to jump tbe gap but she was too old and plunged to her death on the rocks below. Silver, in despair, ran out of the canyon and into the hands of the Circle C. Rancbers. Charley Bare lassoed him and led bim back to tbe Circle C. Ranch wbere he broke him in. While riding the range on Silver, Cbarley Barr dismounted and was bitten by a snake. He climbed onto Silver who was off like the wind. He was a few days' ride away from the ranch, but Silver made it and by that time tbe poison was starting to wear off. CharIey Bare could only thank Silver for his life.

LOST IN THE DESERT I was staying with some relations at an oasis in the Sahara Desert. I was packing some food, water and fuel before leaving early the following morning. I stopped packing and looked out at tbe barren desert wben I saw a sandstorm blowing up. I quickly rolled down the canvas walls of the jeep and climbed into the driver's seat, intending to turn the jeep around and drive it to the shelter for jeeps and otber vehicles. I started the motor and drove forward. As I turned, tbe sandstorm h.it tbe oasis. I thought I bad turned rigbt around, but when I had travelled some distance, I began to wonder where I was. I tbought I was on the other side of the oasis so I turned again and travelled against the sandstorm. When it bad passed, I looked around, but to my dismay there was nothing but sand aU around me. I didn't know what to do so I drove to the top of a sand dune and looked around, but tbere was nothing but sand and more sand. I drove long distances in each direction but found nothing. Tbere was soon only a half-gallon of fuel and bardly any food or water left. At mid-day the next day there was no food, water or fuel left. I must have .lost consciousness, for when I recovered I was in bed. I went to sleep with everything mixed up in my mind. When I awoke I was told that I had been found by some riders who bad brought me to the oasis. As I lay in bed and sipped the cool water I thought that I should not like to go through that again. D. RAINS.

G. MILLAR.

LOST IN THE DESERT It all began when my family and I went, for the school holidays, to an oasis in the Namib Desert. On my second day there I decided to ride a little way into the desert on my pony. I did not dream of going so far, so, taking a flask of water, 1 mounted my pony and rode into the desert. I rode for a while, keeping the oasis in sight, then all at once, I saw another oasis. Spurring my pony on, I galloped towards it. Suddenly my pony reared up on its hind legs and I fell off. My pony turned round and galloped off in the opposite direction. When I got onto my feet I saw no oasis and no pony. My flask of water was broken and evening was coming. I started to walk in the direction in which I thought the oasis was. After walking some distance I began to stumble. My head seemed to be on fire, then the next instant I lost consciousness and sank onto the now cold desert sand. As I lay on the bed and sipped the cool water, I felt that I should not like to go through that again. Next time I would make sure that I had a guide before I left. The experience of being lost in the desert is one I shall not easily forget.

SILVER In the year J 956 Silver was born. His crafty mother, "Old Dun", protected him from tbe Circle C. Ranch. The band of the Circle C. Ranch tbat wanted him most was Charley Barr. He had first set eyes on Silver when he was a yearling. There was a grey roan that was three years old and it kept Silver's life in peril when he was not with his motber. Charley Barr and a few men of the Circle C. Ranch set about building a corral in one of the canyons wbich the herd of horses in which Silver was, always came tbrough, when being chased. When the corral was finished, they chased the herd in, but Silver and his crafty motber escaped from the main berd and ran into a blind canyon that ended in a sbeer drop of about thirty feet. Seven feet away, on the other side, the canyon

S. MARCUSE. A DREAM I awoke to find myself on the beach of an uninhabited island. At least I thought it was uninhabited. I stood up. It was hot, very hot. Suddenly I beard a noise. It sounded like a drum. I crept up to the tip of the peak I was standing on and looked over the edge. There were men, black 38

men, horrible-looking men, below me. They were beating the drum. They were eating something. Then I knew what they were - cannibals! I jumped up, but as I jumped my foot caught on a twig and it snapped. I thought they would hear but, to my surprise, they didn't. I ran away as fast as I could, looking for a place to hide. I saw a cave in the mountain and I ran in. It was a big cave, but it was damp. I took off my shirt, rolled it up and used it for a pillow. I was soon asleep. When I awoke the sun was high in tbe sky. I felt better after my sleep. I put on my shirt and walked out. I looked at the sea over a steep cliff. I saw about twenty little canoes coming toward the island. In each canoe there were about thi rly men. They were all black, except for ten men who were white. Tbeir captives! Would tbey eat them? I hoped not. When they landed they killed all ten men and ate them! I felt sick. Then I felt giddy and I fell over. I heard a voice calling me. It sounded like my mother's voice. Then I awoke and found that I was in bed. My mother and father were standing over me. 'Wake up,' I heard my motber say. 'It's time for school'. It bad all been a dream and was I glad it had been. D.LAN.

FRISK Y THE MOUSE Despite his mother's warning, Frisky the mouse decided, at midnigbt, to explore the pantry. He had the narrowest escape of his life. When it was midnight Frisky crept out of his hole and crept along the fI.oor. When he arrived at the pantry he accidentally knocked a bottle of jam over the cat's head. The eat's name was Julius. Julius got up and, seeing nothing, lazily felI asleep again. Unfortunately Frisky tripped and knocked a number of jars over. Tbe cat woke up with his eyes gleaming like torches. Suddenly tbe mouse squeaked and Julius started to mew, pst, pst, sh. The chase had started. Frisky started to run and Julius started to run. Julius was faster than Frisky but Frisky was a very good dodger. Suddenly the cat went hurtling through the air. He had tripped over a marble. Frisky fortunately reached his hole safely. Tired, he fell asleep quickly. His mother was cross but she did not hit him. She tbought that it would teach him a lesson. B.

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WHAT I WOULD LIKE TO DO WHEN I GROW UP .' My special interest and what I would like to do when I am grown up is to go into my father's business. He is a textile agent for bu inesses overseas. Just recently he has come back from a trip to Southern Rhodesia and Johannesburg. On Saturday I helped him to unpack all his big travelling cases and to put his samples back into bis showroom. This is bow I became interested. Every Saturday morning when I am not playing rugby or on Friday afternoons I go and help.him. He shows me how to type, as he has got two typewriters, and his typist, Mrs. Peterson, uses the electric one. In his spare time he shows me how to mark jerseys and dresses and how to enter them in the stockbook, and in this way [ have become thoroughly interested and take the business very seriously. Now, every spare afternoon when I am not having rugby practice, and when our teaclJer does not set us a large amount of homework, I go into town either to type, or to file, and my fatber brings me home again at half路 past six. My father has another traveller whose name is Mr. Graham, who travels for him to places near here like Paarl, Bellv.ille and Stellen路 bosch. My mother has also become interested and helps every morning. When my father is away, my mother goes in and works the whole day, and when both of them are away, my grandmother either telephones or goes in to see to things. Our business is in Short. market Street. During the six weeks' holidays my father plans to go overseas and he may take us along with him. L. HAMBURGER.

AN INVITATION

AND A FLIGHT

I was working in my study when John came in. His face was flushed, his socks were down, and he looked v路ery excited. He had obviously been running - and running hard. At any other time I would have been happy to hear what he had to say, but I had a great deal of homework to do. and did not want to be disturbed. "Go away, please, John; I'm busy now," I said. "But Michael, I've something to tell you!" "Go away," J cried in exasperation. "But ... "

COHEN.

up and stretched myself. "Hi, mom," I called out, "I've just had a fabulous dream." J. BENJAMIN.

A geometry book wbizzed past his ear, and he retired hastily. I worked on until supper time, and not until we were at tbe table, did I bear what be had to say. Tbe moment I had sat down he began to babble like a drowning man, waving a much-crumpled piece of paper in front of my nose. When I finally quietened him down, I discovered that we had been invited to a friend of his, Mr. Erasmus, for the day. My reaction, in the circumstances, was somewhat sceptical. "Is that the reason for all this excitement?" I wanted to know. "We're going for a ride in his aeroplane!" came the reply. This was something new, and I too began to grow excited. Anyway, who could belp himself with a brotber like Jobn? Wben he was set on something, his entbusiasm knew no bounds. Even my motber was fairly bopping up and down in her chair. So that was that, and the next day we set off to Mr. Erasmus with a packet of sandwiches and a note of thanks from my mother, whistling as if we owned the world. When we arrived at his house, be was already waiting for us, early as we were, and we climbed into his car and were soon purring along a country road, exulting in the fresh morning air and admiring the beautiful scenery. On our rigbt was a green field with cows grazing and in between the cows strolled beautiful black horses, snorting and bellowing, and tossing their heads high into the air. A sleepy little brook tinkled and gurgled among the rocks higher up, and a little shepherd's boy was sitting there, rod and line lying beside him, his head on his chest, and his hands in his pocketsfast asleep. We turned another comer, and the scene of country life changed quickly to one of hustle and bustle as we passed through the gates of the airport, and slowed gently to a stop outside hangar K4, where Mr. Erasmus' Piper Cub was waiting. We climbed in, Mr. Erasmus slipped on his goggles, a mechanic spun the prop, whilst another pulled away tbe chocks, and we were away; taxiing down tbe runway with ever-increasing speed, until Mr. Erasmus pulled gently on the stick, and tbe plane rose like a graceful bird, up, up into the morning sky. At two thousand feet we levelled off, and, banking slightly, we turned and cruised along over miniature farms, with tiny dolls working on tbem, wbo ceased their work as we passed overhead, and, shading their eyes against the sun, they gazed up at us and waved. Tben we were turning, turning, turning ... over in bed and I woke

MY HOBBY My main hobby is motor-boat building, which I started about twelve months ago. Since tben, I bave built two model cabin-cruisers. The first one was but an experimental model. The second one, a very fast cabin-cruiser, I named "The Esperanza". Darel Carver, my best friend, is also a model boat enthusiast. We have often had races on the calm water of Zandvlei. "The Esperanza" always wins. Darel's boat is similar to mine, only his model is powered by a battery-driven outboard motor, while my model is a glo-plug, petroldriven motor. My first model sank in a river near Paarl, and J was unable to retrieve it, the water being too deep. It was a great loss to me, but .it made me even more keen to build another model. At tbe moment, I am making plans to build a much larger model, big enough to carry me. This will be driven by an eleven cubic centimetre, dieseldriven engine. This model will not be constructed of balsa wood like my previous models, but of an eighth of an inch p.lywood. When I grow up I hope to go to University so as to become a marine engineer. I will then, if possible, join a firm of shipwrights and go on building ships. Darel Carver has the same hopes as 1. A.

GOOSEN.

MY TRIP TO SWITZERLAND On the 18th of TUlle, 1963, the 'plane left D. F. Malan Airport at approximately half-past twelve. At last we heard our "Will all passengers for flight 215 for Johannesburg, Salisbury, Brazzaville, Rome and London please board the 'plane (Boeing) immediately." Finally, after about eleven hours' trav.elling, we landed at Leonardo da Vinci Airport (Rome), at half-past f-our (a.m.), where we had to wait six hours for our connection to Zurich. The temperature was 78째F. At last the long wait was over, and once more we zoomed off, now in a French jet, the Caravelle. Soon we landed at Zurich Airport, where we hailed a taxi, to take us to our hotel. The following morning we took a Swiss train, through the lovely countryside to picturesque 40

Luzerne. Tbat morning we decided to walk to a museum in Luzerne, with knights' armour, can路 nons, spears, lances and many other interesting articles, but witbout success. After an hour or so, we found it, and just round the corner from our hotel, but all tbe same, it was far more interesting than I thought! We spent the rught in the Hotel Des Alpes, and the following morning we took a train to Inter路 laken, a tourist centre, Soon after six o'clock. At last we arrived at our destination, and from our bedroom window we had a beautiful view of tbe second路highest mountain in Switzerland, the Jung路 frau, and the fantastic north face of the Eiger. Straigbt away we left our hotel to go on a trip by train up to the summit of the J ungfrau. Finally we reached it, after going through a tunnel of four and a balf rillles, built in 1907. It was bitterly cold, and the glare of snow was so bright that I could barely look at it. Eventually we arrived back at our Interlaken Ost (East) Station, where we hailed a taxi to our hotel, and there we bad a welcome dinner, and a very peaceful night's sleep. Tbe following morning we left Interlaken by train for Zurich, where we bought souvenirs and took the Comet to London. P. A PRACTICAL

gether, and finally a deadly white when he saw the balf-forgotten 'Kublab Bab'. For a moment I waited and then exclaimed, "Tbe Ghost, 'Kublah Bah', is here, to take away your soul as I did with your ancestors and as I sball do with your descendants". John, remembering what his grandfatber's great grandfather had done, backed to the wi.ndow. ''I'd rather die myself than be killed by this monster," whispered John to himself. So he jumped out of the window - into the icy, cold waters of the swimming pool. I then slipped out of tbe house, but when I came home, I found that I had left motber's sheet behind. The next morning at school, John came up to me saying, "Call yourself a friend by scaring my wits out? I know it was you as your surname was on the sheet which I found." With tbat be walked off angrily. The following week I received a summons from the police to appear in court on the Friday afternoon. Scared and worried, I did not mention the matter to my parents. On tbe Friday afternoon, 1 was waiting for my case to be caJJed, when John Arnold came up to me and said, "A good joke, wasn't it?" I was beginning to see light and suddenly exclaimed, "A fine joke!" I ran home angirly, but I had learnt my lesson.

GOODWJN.

JOKE

M.RuBIN.

One dark, stormy night, when lightning flashed and thunder rolled, casting an eerie ligbt over tbe surrounding countryside, I crept slowly up tbe lane to Jobn ArnoJd's bouse which bad a legend attached to it tbat every year, on September 13tb, the ghost of bis forefather, Kublah Bab, paid a visit to the supposed "haunted" bouse. For the past two centuries no gbost had arrived, but on this particular rugbt, September 13th, I, Allan Roberts, bad decided to scare the wits out of my classmate, and as his parents were not at home, matters were simpler still. With mother's best white sheet tucked under my arm, I opened the huge oak front door, walked through the hall, and slowly began to climb the creaking, mahogany stairs. On reaching the top stair, I threw tbe white sheet over my head, crossed the landi.ng and perceived the crack of ligbt tbrougb the door which was ajar. There sat Jobn, doing his homework and trying to puzzle out how to do the English Clauses. He came towards the door to 'phone Philip Goodwin, but I pusbed the door with my left leg and entered tbe room. John turned pink, scarlet, all the colours of the rainbow put to-

A PRACTICAL JOKE AND A RETALIATION It was during the last week of our March school holidays that I decided to play a practical joke on tbe boy across the road. First of all I had to find out when his mother would not be at home, as this was part of the plan I went over to his house and as we set up the wickets to play cricket I asked him, "When will your mother be a t home this afternoon, Peter?" (for this was in the morning). "Oh, about two o'clock, but sbe will be going out at three o'clock, but why do you ask?" was his reply. Only because I wanted to know if you would be able to ask your motber whether you might join me when I go cycling tomorrow," was my innocent reply. I was very pleased witb myself on being able to make someone tell me something, without his knowing wbat I really meant by the question. That afternoon after lunch, I laid my plains with my sister. At three o'clock my plan came into action. My sister rang Peter's house and, 41

start. 10hn's friend's name was Bill, and he ran to the hangar and brougbt the plane out. He told us to jump in and taxied down to the end of the runway and took off. Wben we were in the air, the ground seemed to move along so slowly but we were actually going at one hundred and ten miles per bour. When we were over tbe sea the engine started to splutter and it then stopped altogether. I looked at the petrol gauge and saw that the tank was empty. I then realised that Bill had forgotten to fill the tanks. Bill had not put parachutes into the plane as he always tbougbt they were no use. But now he realised what good use they might be. There were a number of islands in tbe sea and Bill chose to come down on the biggest one wrucb had a sandy beach. He put the plane into a shallow dive and finally came down. He pulled tbe stick hard back and the plane crashed, tbrowing us clear. Luckily we were not injured and the plane was not badly damaged. We set to work building a fire so that a passing ship might pick us up. It did eventually, and BiJl"s plane was also picked up. Bill has now bought another plane and carries parachutes in it. Bill has also invited us for another flip, and I hope the same thing doesn't happen again. T. SALVAGE.

fortunately, Peter himself answered the telephone. Now, as my sister is very good at imitating other people, she set about imitating Mrs. Dean, Peter's mother. "Peter, my boy," said my sister, imitating Mrs. Dean, "come on your bicycle to the garage next to the Dairy Den in Constantia, and bring my spare set of car keys. I am stuck and I can't start my car as I cannot find my keys." "All right mum, I'll be right there in a few minutes. 'Bye now," was Peter's cheerful reply. Meanwhile, while all this was happening, I was on my way to the garage near the Dairy Den. Peter arrived ten minutes later, and, to his surprise, he found, not his mother there, but me. After a few moments he gathered his wits, and nearly killed me, as he was so angry about the practical joke I had played on him, but as we rode home, be laughed at it and we were still the best of friends. There was one thing I did not expect, and that was a retaliation; but it came! On the second-last day of the holidays, Peter told me to come over to his house to play, and I, not thinking that he would do anything to me, walked over to bis house and, as I opened the front gate, I was met with the surprise of my life. The water which Peter had thrown was on target and landed on my head from a branch above, and I was thoroughly drencbed. Wben I had wiped tbe water out of my eyes, I sat on the grass and laughed and laughed. Peter did likewise and even to this day we laugh when we think of the things we did to each other during those March holidays. R.

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A VISIT TO THE YOUNGSFIELD AERODROME One day my brother, who is a good friend of a man at the Youngsfield Aerodrome, received a letter from this particular man inviting him to come and have a flip in his new Piper Cub. He also invited the rest of our family, which was very kind of him as we had never met him before. We were very excited at his invitation and the next day we rode down to the aerodrome. When we arrived at the hangar we were met by the owner of the 'plane and two of rus friends. Before we went for our flip, the man, wbose name is M r. Stratford, showed us around the hangars. There were all sorts of different 'planes, including a Dakota. After we had been shown around the hangars, the time came for us to go soaring into the air in the Piper Cub. Mr. Stratford said that he could only take two people at a time and therefore it was decided upon that my brother and I would go up first. We climbed into the 'plane and were soon leaving the runway behind us.

JOSEPHSON.

A FLIP IN AN AEROPLANE During the summer holidays my brother Jobn came up to my room one morning, and in his hand was a square piece of paper with writing on it. I asked rum what it was, and be said it was an invitation to go on a flip in his friend's aeroplane. The flight would take place tbe following day. I was so pleased, I jumped for joy. That day was a Friday and I told all my friends and received envious looks from tbem. When I returned home I had my lunch and had a rest. J also went to bed early. Tbe following day my father drove us in his car to the private airfield on a farm where John's friend kept the plane. We had to wait for about a quarter of an hour till John's friend showed up. He said he was sorry that he could not come earlier because the engine of his old car wouldn't 42

When we were about a hundred feet up I managed to pluck up enough courage to gaze out of the window. The sight that met my eyes was indeed a beautiful one. The country below looked like a model village or a photograph. Table Mountain looked flatter than I had ever seen it look before and with Lion's Head and Devil's Peak on either side it was a rare sight indeed. Now and tben we would fly into an air路pocket and the 'plane would jolt a little, but otherwise it \Vas a very enjoyable journey. When we arrived back at the aerodrome I thanked Mr. Stratford for being so kind as to let us ride in his 'plane. I hadn't enjoyed myself so much for a long time. D. ROLFE. A VISIT TO THE "YOU AND V.CT." EXHIBITION The day before we were to go with the school to see the "You and V.C.T. Exhibition", we were told to bring twenty路five cents. We also had to take home a notice about it. On the day we were to leave, we had to wait for our bus to arrive. When our bus did arrive, I was surprised to see what I thought was a luxury bus. We boarded the bus and were off. Some boys were singing, others talking, and others just looking out of the windows. We arrived early so we had to wait. When we got in, practically every boy rushed to the main arena, only to find the open-heart operation not on. So tbey all looked about. I went straight to look for some articles on the skin, but could not find any. Then I looked for what tbey had on civil engineering. I found it and saw an electrical generator and other things that were beyond me. So I just looked around. Then the open-heart operation started and I went to watch. I felt quite sick when I saw it, but did not leave. It was then time to come back to school. On the way we had quite a bit of fun. Arriving back at school, we had to settle down to hard work. M.

I knocked on the C.O_'s door and was told to come in. I did, and to my surprise he asked me jf I'd like to have a short leave, jn view of all the cvertime I'd done in the air. I bad only been at that squadron six months but nevertheless J accepted. The following morning I left for the quiet town of Dawtin, away from the war, where I had decided to take my leave. It was a small fishing port and it attracted me witb its quiet hospitable people, who seemed to forget that there was a war on. I decided to do $ome fishing, which would soon take my mind off the troubles of the war, I thought. But that was where I was wrong. Early next morning I hired a small boat, and then borrowed fishing tackle. The day passed quietly and then at about 4 o'clock the old fishing boat was knocked badly as something very powerful hit it. This happened several times before I saw the cause: Sbarks, but not ordinary sharks. They seemed to know I could not swim, and wanted me to fall out of the boat, so that they could get at me. The next two hours ot that day I shall never forget. The boat leaked, and apart from that, I lost three of my fingers as the sharks snapped at me as the small vessel rocked to and fro in the ocean waves. How I got back to shore J don't know. But I struggled on, hitting tbe sharks, as they rose out of tbe water, with an oar. My worst fear was tbat I could not even swim, and 1 was half a mile from the shore, but I made it. Bleeding and unconscious, 1 was rushed to the nearby hospital by the local people. Six weeks later, back at the Squadron, 1 told my friends, "Never again shall I go fishing in that sea until I have learned to swim. What a lucky escape!" S.

THE TREASURE

LINNEGAR.

HOARD

In the morning we prepared our gear. We started the engine of the cabin cruiser and we were soon out of tbe harbour. Our crew consisted of four sailors and two divers. We had obtained a number of clues to the wreck of the Grosvenor. We were to spend five days at sea. We arrived at the supposed position of the wreck on Wednesday, the 2nd of June. My partner and I checked our equipment. We were then lowered down into the sea. At about midday we discovered a broken part of a mast-head. We attached a rope to the broken mast-head. We gave a signal to the crew above. We hung onto

CHADWICK.

A LUCKY ESCAPE It was in the late summer of 1917 when I was notified that I was wanted in the Commanding Officer's office of number 240 Fighter Sq uadron. The war was on, and it brought me nothing but excitement every day, w~ich I liked; but what now? I had already done six hours up in tbe air that morning, and surely the C.o. did not want me to do another trip? 43

when we started to move the sand, we disturbed a shark, which attacked my partner, who was badly bitten. I swam to him and killed the shark witb my knife. I swam to the surface, dragging my partner behind me. We radioed a belicopter to take him to hospital. After he had been taken to hospital we carried on with the digging. We soon discovered tbe treasure hoard and when we had changed the old money to modern money, we paid the hospital and prepared for our next treasure hunt under tbe sea.

the rope and allowed ourselves to be pulled to the surface. During tbe nigbt we sailed back to the barbour and took the mast-bead to a laboratory to be tested. It was found that it was about the same age as tbe Grosvenor and tbat it must have been under the sea as long as the Grosvenor. This proved we had located tbe wreck of the Grosvenor. We sailed back to the spot which we bad marked witb a buoy. My partner and I went down to direct the operations. Unfortunately,

WELLINGTON

H. MILLER.

both the second and the third games were lest to Van Riebeeck and Rbodes respectively. Fortunatelyour Juniors saved tbe day by winning all three of their games. Again congratulations to Rhodes on winning the House Rugby. Wellington members I would like to remind of our motto, "ex unitate vires" (out of unity comes strength). To the 1963 Friedlander Shield Winners we wish to say that we intend to prove our motto during tbe forthcoming year and rob them of the Shield. T. LER.

HOUSE

The following were appointed to the committee for 1963: A. J. Le Roux (Captain), J. R. Heritage (Vice-Captain), R. Davidson (Secretary), D. Goo路 sen, J. Leibbrandt, V. Standley, B. Bravo and our two Junior representatives Asher and A. Goosen. I would like to tbank tbe members of the corn路 mitee for their support and keen interest tbrough. out the year. Congratulations to J. R. Heritage, D. Goosen and V. Standley on bei:1g appointed School Prefects at the beginning of the year. At the Annual Athletic Championships we took second place to Rhodes and our tbanks and congratulations go to B. Bravo, M. Stein for their very fine efforts in tbe 100 yards, 220 yards and relay races. But we will not forget tbe others who ran, or even our very Junior House members, the Subs, who helped add to our total points. Congratulations also to Geoff Johnson and Rhodes House on taking first place at the meeting. Sbortly after the Atbletics we competed in the Annual Swimming Gala, which was won by Rhodes, with Wellington taking third place. The end of the cricket season saw the annual house games with Wellington coming out on top. Congratulations to the First team and Junior team. Also, thanks to the Wellington Tennis Team for their achievements on the tennis courts. An inter-house debate was held at the end of the second term, with Wellington speaking their way to the top. Tbe annual rugby games saw Wellington tying with Van Riebeeck for second place. The first game resulted in a draw against De Waal and

DE WAAL HOUSE House Masters: Messrs. J. Mathew, O. le Roux. Captain: A. Badenhorst. Vice-Captain & Secretary: R. Sladen. Commillee: S. Ger, C. Felbert, C. Walker, S. Kahn. De Waal has not had a successful year, as far as inter-house competitions are concerned, because although the spirit was willing, tbe body was weak. Undistinguished positions were gained in all inter-house competitions except Tennis and the Cross-Country, which we won. The latter naturally calls for tbe most spirit of all. Claude Felbert is to be congratulated on being the Victor Ludorum and breaking two records at the inter-bouse Athletics, and he later represented Wynberg with distinction at tbe W.P. Schools and W.P. Junior Atbletics meetings. A. Euvrard obtained second place in the Senior cross-country competition at school. 44

The rugby XV's were both hampered by injuries, and notwithstanding that, Badenhorst, Ger, Walker and later Knight were all on the sidelines. The Senior team acquitted itself well under the circumstances. Congratulations go to Badenhorst and Walker, who received Honours for Rugby for the 1963 season. Michael Hume played excellent tennis and it was no surprise when he emerged victor at the end of lhe School Cham pionships. Rather a record has been established in that A. Badenhorst and R. Sladen, head and deputy-head prefects respectively, are both in De Waal. while other house prefects were A. Steyn and C. Walker. M. Knight was originally elected House Captain, but he was replaced by Badenborst during the third term. It is boped tbat this year's spirit will prevail in 1964, and should we remember to "Carpe Diem" - seize tbe opportunity - we should be assured of a very good year indeed. Thanks are specially due to Messrs. Mathewand Le Roux for their constant support, advice and inspiration.

event and took first place. All swimmers are to be congratulated for their enthusiasm and the bard work tbey put into their training.

Cricket. The Senior team was a powerful one and beat De Waal and Van Riebeeck, losing only to Wellington. The Juniors also did well and Rhodes took second place in cricket.

Tennis. Inter-House tennis was introduced for the first time and proved very successful. D. Craye and R. Jennings did well and Rhodes came second to De Waal in the final points_

Rugby. The Rhodes senior team played attractive rugby and were unbeaten in the senior section. The Junior team brought in three valuable points and Rhodes won the rugby with nine points from Wellington and Van Riebeeck wilh seven points.

Judo. The Inter-House Judo was also introduced for the first time and Rhodes House proved themselves again by gaining another victory.

R.N.S.

RHODES

CroH路-Coul1lry. Rhodes did well in all age groups and all competitors must be congratulated for their fine spirit. L. Raymond ran extremely well to win the Junior race, and R. Grendon and R. lennings put up fine performances in the Senior race. Rhodes occupied second place in the final points total. It has proved a good year for Rhodes House and I would like, on behalf of all the members of Rhodes House, to thank Mr. Morris for all lhe work and time he has sacrificed for his House during the year.

HOUSE

House Master: Mr. A. Morris. House Captain: G. Johnson. House Commillee: D. Craye, A. Coetzee, Jennings, J. Sternslow, D. Schmidt, RonaIdson, P. Brading, A. Rennie, Germishuys, A. Turvey, M. English.

R. M. R.

Inter-House Athletics. Rhodes won this meeting and tbanks and congratulations must go to our House Master, Mr. Morris, for his knowledgeable advice and enthusiasm. The Committee gave up many of tbeir lunch breaks to coach the Juniors, but the result obtained was an ample reward. There were few individual stars, except for the U.16 Champion, A. Turvey, wbo performed excell.ently - as did L. Raymond, but on the whole it was a good combined effort tbat carried the day for the House.

G. N.J. House Ma.rlers: Messrs. Oosthuizen,

Lingenvel-

der.

House Captain: P. Good. House Vice-Cap/ain: B. Momsen. Commi/tee: Eastman, A. Burton, Barker, Good, Momsen.

Tnter-H ouse Swimming.

School Prefec/s: Barker, sen,

Another combined effort by all swimmers ensured victory for Rhodes House. It was a closely contested gala and the result was in doubt until the final relay event. M. English was the Senior Champion and brougbt in 20 valuable points for his House. R. Humphreys did well in the U.14 section, winning all his events. M. Emms also performed well in the U.16, 100 yards Freestyle

Eastman,

Good,

Mom-

Nochomovitz.

The House has not attained the results obtained last year, but the standard has still been high. The spirit has been very good during the year, but not as good as the Committee and M r. Oosthuizen would have liked. Words of gratitude are to be devoted to our House Master, Mr. Oosthuizen, who has been most encouraging and delight-

fourth and in the school 1st team Lamb was most outstanding batsman of the new season. In the inter-house Rugby we were placed third and had no less than six first-team players, namely A. Burton, Momsen, Hay tread, Good, Eastman and Bramweil. B. Momsen is to be congratulated on receiving Honours for Rugby. In the Cross-Country we did well by being placed third, but special notice must be made of Chris Edwards wbo represented W.P. in the S.A. Championship and who broke the long-standing record of Wucherpfennig. In the inter-house Judo we came fourth and in the Tennis we were placed third. Lamb represented the Ist team and Pachter represented the 2nd. B.M.

ful to work witb. Van Riebeeck has also been very fortunate in having Mr. Lingenvelder to give assistance in the organisation of our House. The first inter-house occasion of the year was the Annual Athletic Championships in which the house came fourth. We were very unfortunate in losing two of our outstanding athletes, namely Peter Cronje and Pat Good, due to injuries, at a vital point in the Championship. At the annual Scbool Gala our house failed to take first place for the first time in three years. Our most outstanding swimmers were Hay tread and A. Burton in tbe seniors and Cotin Tatham in the juniors, who establisbed a new record in the 220-yards freestyle and was the U.l6 Champion. In the Inter-House Cricket we were placed

LlTILEWOOD

HOUSE PREFECTS

FroIlt Row (I. to r.): B. Momsen, C. Sacher, Mr. F. G. Thorp (Acting Principal), P. Good, Mr. A. J. Morris, E. Kiwi, A. Steyn. Back Row (I. to r.): A. Shedden, V. Standley, R. Sykes, A. Rennie.

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son. Among tbe large audience were Mr. and Mrs. H. Arguile, and anotber old friend of the scbool, Mrs. Marais. Also present was Mr. WiJliam D'Arcy, the Society's first secretary in 1943. Part I of the varied programme brought the school Orchestra, Soloists, Singing Choir, fresh from their great success at tbe Eisteddfod, and the Speech Choir. The opening item was Vivald誰s "Alla Rustica" Concerto for Orchestra. After this, Derek Goosen, 'cellist, played two movements of a Sonata by Marcello, with Mrs. Jennings at the piano. He played with great style, and received much applause. The Speech Choir then gave a very lively account of "Casy Jones", their offering at the Eisteddfod. Aubrey Meyer, violinist, then played "Chanson Arabe", arranged

The Society has the distinction, this year, of having reacbed the twentieth year of its existence. It has flourished throughout that period, and its achjevements have been recorded in a voluminous book, which should become one of the school's proud possessions. The Committee for 1963 included A. Badenhorst, Head Prefect, as Cbairman, R. Sladen, Secretary, A. Meyer, D. Goosen, L. Nockie, A. Sheddon and A. Steyn. First Meeting,

11 th May

There was a packed hall on this occasion, when the Secretary, in his opening remarks, announced that this was the Society's Twentieth Annual Sea-

The Junior

School Choir with Mrs. E. lennings, their conductor. five silver cups at the Cape Town Eisteddfod,

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by Kreisler, from Rimsky Korsakov's suite "Scbeherazade". The Singing Choir followed this with four songs, "Who is Syvlia?" by Coates, Skye Boat Song, "Silent Worship" by Handel, and "In Praise of Neptune" by John Ireland. Miss Jennings was, as usual, the perfect accompanist. The Orchestra concluded Part I with an exhilarating performance of Lehar's "Count of Luxemburg" Waltz. The first guest artist of the evening was Roy Williams, baritone, who once again del.ighted us with his beautiful singing and warm-hearted personality. With Mrs. Jennings at the piano, he sang "A Mistress Mine", Shakespeare - Quilter, "Song of tbe Flea" by Beetboven, "Water Boy", a Negro Spiritual, and "Old Mother Hubbard" by Victor Hely Hutchinson. The second guest artist was Pierre de Groote, who, with Helga Bassel at the piano, gave us a recital of music for violin and piano. This included Handel's Sonata in F major, Kreisler's arrangement of the Mozart "Haffner" Rondo Malaguena by Sarasate, Spanish Dance by Granados, and two more Kreis.ler pieces, "Variations on a Theme of CoreUi," and "Praeludium and Allegro". Mr. de Groote's beautiful tone, stylish playing and great artistry will long be remembered by the audience. This was a most enjoyable evening, and quite a miniature Music Festival.

Second Function, 23rd and 24th August The Ninth Annual Hour of Music, which was also the occasion of the 28th Anniversary of the founding of the School Orchestra, took place in the School Hall on Friday and Saturday, 23rd and 24th August. Once again we essayed a fairly ambitious programme, with a series of competent and assured performances. Tbe programme opened with the Concerto "Alla Rustica" (for Orchestra) by Vivaldi. The lively rustic dance rhythm in the first movement set the tone for the whole evening. This was undoubtedly the most attractive Vivaldi Concerto we have done. Next came the first movement of Dvorak's refreshing Sonatina for Violin and Piano. The violin part was played with good style and tone and great assurance by Stephen Hunt, with Mr. Lorie playing the piano part. A pity there was not time for the rest of the work. Derek Goosen then undertook a truly ambitious step - the performance of four movements from

the unaccompanied 'Cello Suite in G by Bach. We must congratulate Derek on a most successful result. He played with fine tone, smooth phrasing and good control, and worked hard to give each movement its specific character. Following this came the Beethoven Romance in F for violin and Orchestra, in which Aubrey Meyer was the solo violinist. This is a work requiring the soloist to sustain a beautlful melody and long phrases. Aubrey's style was particularly suited to this work which he played with a clean, singing tone and great sensitivity. The orchestra blended well in the solo parts. The next item was Mozart's Concerto in C major - K415 - for piano and orchestra, with Howard Goodman in the solo piano part. This concerto is a gem, and gave us all untold pleasure in its preparation, as we discovered, one by one, its manifold beauties. Once again, Howard distinguished himself by a well-shaped and thoughtful rendering of the piano part, while the orchestra supported him well, with a neat account of the tuttis and accompaniments. TO THE SCHOOL'S CREDIT GOES THE ACHIEVEMENT OF HA VING PRESENTED THE CYCLE OF THREE PIANO CONCERTOS -K413, K414 and K415-WITH NEVILLE SCHAFER AND HOWARD GOODMAN AS SOLOISTS IN 1960, 1962 AND 1963. Now the stage curtain opened, to reveal our Junior Choir all ready for their six songs, with Mrs. Jennings at the piano. As usual, the variety of songs was most interesting - Handel's "Silent Worship," the Skye Boat Song, Eric Coates' delightful setting ot "Who Is Sylvia?", L. Ager's "The Big Brown Owl", Ireland's "In Praise of Neptune", and Johann Strauss' "Spring's Return", based on one of bis inimitable waltzes. The singing was an unqualified success and a great delight, and to Mrs. Jennings goes unbounded gratitude for giving ber young singers tbat sense of tremendous enthusiasm and great pride in what tbey do. Their choir "means something" to them all and to us. And we cannot let it go unmentioned that, despite an immediate tragic family bereavement, Mrs. Jenings would not hear of postponement of the evening. "The how must go on," she said- and it did. Neville Schafer, now a member of the Music Staff, next played two piano solos, Debussy's Arabesque in G, and the Brahms Rhapsody in E flat. Once again we enjoyed Neville's fine playing, and were sorry tbat there was not time for more. 48

The whole programme is to be repeated (or tbe Epwath Music Society at Plumstead on September 14th.

The three final items were, as usual, o( a lighter character. Derek Goosen played the 'cello solo part in Saint Saens' "The Swan", Aubrey Meyer played tbe Glazounov Spanish Serenade, arranged by Kreisler, and the Orchestra, according to what has become a tradition, concluded the programme with a waltz - "The Count o( Luxembourg", by Lehar. On Saturday evening, it was announced that on to our Epwath Music Society Cup there would be four names inscribed for 1963: Aubrey Meyer (violin), Stephen Hunt (violin), Derek Goosen ('cello) and Howard Goodman (piano). )

SCHOOL

PLAY

Now in its twentieth year, the Musical and Dramatic Society presented "Dial M for Murder", a_ play tbat demands mature and sophisticated acting and alert, well-drilled technicians; and one left tbe scbool hall grateful that both pre-requisites had been so amply satisfied. Wendy Jamieson, guest performer from tbe Wynberg Girls' High School, made a charmingly 50

naĂŻve wife to the s.inister, razor-sharp Robert Sladen. Clearly tbough, whatever distinction she may bring to tbe more feminine roles, her fortĂŠ is gangland scenes. Her tigerish dispatcb witb a pair of scissors of tbe would-be murderer was most convincing, as was her portrayal of confusion at the machinations of ber husband. Robert Sladen as the wronged husband patiently awaiting an opportunity for revenge, suavely blackmailing Alistair Shedden into a murder attempt on his wife and, when that attempt misfires, enmeshing her with diabolical cleverness in a murder charge, rose splendidly to the demands of a difficult part. He was seldom short of the authority and maturity needed. Some light and virtue was necessary to emphasise this dark, evil character, and Jeffrey Newman's playing of the frank, reliable, uncomplicated Max Halliday did this very satisfactorily. One was sorry to see Alistair Shedden's stage

appearance cut short by a pair of scissors. He has a stage presence and personality that is instantly felt, and he brought some deft and sure touches to his part of the unscrupulous Captain Lesgate. Small boys gasped and tUncbed at the realism of the murder attempt, and at least one small girl hid her face in her father's lap. Barrie Evrard made a great impact. Tall, greying at the temples, casually confident in the best Scotland Yard tradition, he captivated large numbers from our sister school. After a slightly faltering start - his pipe wasn't drawing well - he brought assurance and authority to the part and used the stage easily and naturally. Altogether it was a most satisfying performance for which all the credit and our gratitude go to producer MichaelOrin, who no doubt had some fatherly advice for stage manager Michael McCullogh who, in turn, ensured a well co-ordinated and technically excellent play.

This season of South African rugby will go down as one of glorious experiment. Perhaps the thrill engendered during the first half of tbe season has been tinged witb disappointment at the summary cessation of our attempt to instil tbe old magic into the game once more. But the experiment has taken place, and Or. Craven and the South African Rugby Board deserve much praise for their determined and imaginative leadership. The entbusiastic support given tbem by both the players and tbe public is a well-merited reward for their efforts. To one who has but shortly returned from overseas, this South African experiment is of particular interest. However interesting technically, the Oxcamb-Southern Universities match at Newlands and, to a somewhat lesser extent, lbe Wallaby games also played there, were drab affairs. Only tbe emotional elation of winning or losing injected a transitory interest into these tactical contests. Our visitors sbould not be criticised, for they were merely employing a method of play, "the second-pbase attack", which is at present used in every international game in Britain and France and, to tbe best of my knowledge, in New Zealand and Australia as well. In this

country, its appearance has been spasmodic; elsewhere it is endemic. Briefly, what is now popularly called the "second-phase attack", consists of lining up in so shallow a pattern that your backs (and often your loose-forwards) arrive on your opponents' hack-line simultaneously with the ball. From the resultant tackles. impacts and knocks-on, the ball readily becomes available, and the "second-phase attack" is developed either in a dribbling rush, a ball. scooped up in the loose, a quick heel and transfer from a loose maul, a swift passing movement. or angled or up-and-under kicks speedily followed up. The destructive "first-phase" is an essential pre-requisite of the "second - phase". Nevertheless. this method certainly cannot be classed as scrambling play: it is a calculated. scientific technique execuled witb relentless efficiency. If the opposing side attempts to handle the ball. the "second-phase attack" strategy immediately forces it to make mistakes, which cannot be avoided. Is there any counter to this stranglehold? Yes; but from both the players' and the spectators' points of view tbe antidotes are more deadly than the malady. If the opponents are not 51

Front

Row

RUGBY 1st XV, 1963 (Coach), C. L. Walker, A. S. Badenhorst (Captain), (Act. Headmaster), P. A. Good (Vice-Captain), B. de W. Momsen,

(I. to r.): Mr. H. E. Tasker

Mr. F. G. Thorpe Mr. F. J. Oosthuizen. Second Row (I. to r.): A. A. Burton, M. G. English, C. D. Haytrcad, A. J. le Roux, A. F. Coetzee, B. D. Clark, G. N. Johnson. Third Roll' (I. lo c.): M. Barker, R. W. Jennings, R. W. Eastman, J. R. Heritage.

wpinely prepared to be wiUing victims - and what intelligent and determined side is? -- then their scrum-half or fly-half must immediatel.y and persistently resort to kicking, usually under intense pressure. Depending on the coolness and ability of the kicker, the game becomes one of desperate and usually inaccurate kicking, or develops into a duel of cold, calculated, angled touch and high kicks. In either case the kicking game is enforced to the detriment of tbe bandling code and, although tbis does afford an interesting if somewhat oblique study of tbe scientific application of the boot. it certainly ruins the game as an enjoyment for the players and a spectacle for tbe spectators.

There is one other alternative counter in which the forwards of the opposing side either do not let the bailout or tbe scrum-baH plays back to his pack. This method is extremely dangerous, unless one's pack is considerably stronger tban their opponents', and usually develops into indiscriminate mauling and kick-and-rush tactics. At the moment therefore, practically all international rugby strategy is concerned eitber witb the execution of, or defence against, tbe "secondphase attack". If one ubscribes to tbe adage that the magic of rugby either lives or dies by the standard of back-play, then it is clear why most international matcbes suffer from a state of chronic constipation.

In a good average game, where the boot is used with discretion. there should be not more than about 60 line-outs in all. During the recent England-Ireland game, there were 96 line-outs; this figure was later raised to 111 when Scotland and Wales met. In 1961 the England and Scots players contrived to boot the ball out 115 times_ This is what "offensive-defence" strategy .leads to_ The facts are hard, brutal and unromantic; the statistics, jf not the writing, are on the wall. It is to be hoped that the International Rugby Board. when it meets in January next, will be susceptible to the wisdom of Dr. Craven's suggested amendments to the rules_ This surgical method of amendment is the only possible solution_ because gentlemen's agreements and exhortations to play to the spirit, not the letter. of the law will never be followed when victory is striven

for. It is more than possible, however, that this conservative body wiU at the most only grant South Africa a dispensation for a limited use of certain of her suggested amendments. The School once again extends its heartiest congratulations to its Springboks Doug. Hopwood, Lionel Wilson and Dave Stewart, on their selection for the Test Matches against the Wallabies. Congratulations also to the Wallabies themselves on their determined, rousing and mobile play, which enabled them to go very close to winning the rubber. The School has once again experienced a successful season, seventeen teams baving being entered in the inter-school competitions, and a total of 486 players in all catered for. The teams entered were as follows: Under 19 A, B, C; 16 A and B; IS A. B. C and D; 14 A and B; 13 A

UNDER 15 A RUGBY TEAM. 1963 Mr. F. G. Thorp (Act. Principal), C. Stephens. M. Emms, L. Raymond (Captain), O. Powell (Vice-Captain), R. Katz, Mr. W. Lennox (Coach). Second Row (I. to r.): C. Slabber, B. de Smit, D. Banks, N. Hoy. B. Watsoll. B. probYIl. D. Bairstow. Third ROil! (I. to r.): R. Lautenbach, J. Retief, M. Carter. A. Stand Icy. Frollt

ROil" (I. to r.):

delight and an inspiration to tbe School in general and their coaches in particular. To the captain. A. Badenhorst, tbe vice-captain, P. Good, and the Senior Rugby Committee. B. Momsen. C. Walker and A. Le Roux, must go much of the credit for sustaining the spirit and the standard of play at such a high level. Players of high calibre themselves, they never asked for more than they were prepared to give; their team followed them witb faith, confidence and enthusiasm. In every sport, but especially in rugby, a team bears the stamp of its coach. Of necessity the control of the coach over his team must be firm, knowledgeable, imaginative and inspiring; he must be one witb the team and yet, as a selector, must have the remoteness of objectivity. All these qualities Mr. J. F. Oosthuizen possesses, and the team and tbe School is fortunate to have a man of sucb outstanding quality.

and B; 12 A, B, C and D. Tbe Garrison authorities are once again to be tbanked for making their fields available to tbe School for practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Tbeir generous help is greatly appreciated. Tbe surfaces of our new fields at Hawthorndene are now ready for use in athletics, rugby and cricket. As no Pavilion or changing rooms have been as yet erected, tbe grounds are at the moment valueless. This state of affairs appears likely to continue next year. 1be Provincial Authorities purchased this site for over R40,000; the School has developed tbe site at the cost of over R20.000. That an asset involving an outlay of well over R60,OOO cannot be used is arrant stupidity. It just does not make economic sense. Administrative wheels certainly turn very slowly, and it is realised that attempts have been made to speed their motion. but these irrefutable facts should be pressed continuously and forcibly at the very highest levels. Tbe best team of the year is tbe Under 15 A witb the proud record of baving played and won all their trurteen games. Their tally of points is 233 for with only 30 against. Mr. W. Lennotx, enthusiastic and tireless. is a knowledgeable coach of great experience. Both he and bis captain. L. Raymond, are to be congratulated on a season of outstanding achievement. The team has played attractive, penetrating rugby, attacking through their backs at all times with close support from their forwards. Tbe backs. who have been responsible for 188 of the points scored, played a flexible, imaginative game, but still lack a degree of individual thrust. The forwards always provide a solid platform from which to develop attack. and the keenness and zest wruch the entire team infuses into its play is tbrilling to watch. Jf this team can in two years' time produce the standard of fitness required of a top-line Under 19 A. a tour of Natal will be arranged for it in 1965. In passing, it is interesting to record that this team since their Under 12 days have played 54 matches, won 5l, drawn 2 and lost 1. As an Under 12 A they scored 371 points to 12; as 13 A, 367 pts. to 20; as 14 A. 298 to 4l: 15 A, 233 to 30. The combined tally is 1,269 points for and 103 against. A truly impressive record. The School team this year is the best in Wynberg's history and, in their allotted fixtures, lost only one game of tbe thirteen played, coring 151 points and having 55 registered again t them. Their pride and spirit, especially in adversity (of which they bad more tban tbeir fair share) was a

The pack was the best set of forwards in Under 19 school rugby; it was hard, fit and fast and was outstanding in all the games it played. The loose forwards were remarkably quick on the loose ball, and it was a delight to see the pack as a unit tear into the mauls and the loose scrums. Tbe backs did not reach such a consistently high standard, but it must be reaJjsed that they felt the impact of tbe many injuries received far more than did the forwards. In addition, in the sccond haH of the season when the experimental laws were no longer enforced, they had to cope with shallow-lining opposing backs and strung out loose forwards in almost every match. Although this was to be expected in adult rugby, it was depressing tbat so few schools responded to Dr. Craven's request to play to the spirit of the new rules, not lhe letter of the old ones. The School Team's best games were the defeats on Rondebosch at home by 21 points to 3, Diocesan College by 1 t points to 3, Paarl Boys' High by 19 points to 3, and two glorious games against Hottentots' Holland. one of which was drawn 3-all and the other won by 8 points to 6. In our muchanticipated curtain-raiser to the 2nd Test Match, we were soundJy defeated by Rondebosch who played excellent football and ran out winners by 17 points to 3. In thi game, however, the School lost five of its back-line between Wednesday, the day on which the team was selected and published and Saturday morning, when the game was played. This tally included two scrum-halves. A delightful game against tbe Old Boys, which the School lost b yl4 points to 15, was a fitting close to a thrilJjng season.

UNDER J3 A RUGBY TEAM, 1963 Mr. A. Larie. J. Cawood, L. Atlas, Mr. F. G. Thorp, N. Gow, K. Long, Mr. A. Morris (Coach). Second Row (I. to r.): P. Pittard, 1. Macay, J. 00 !huizen. L. Green. T. Salvage, E. Geldenhuys, L. Rose-Innes, A. Armstrong. D. Gatzanis. Third Row (I. to r.): P. Scott. R. Gildenhuys, P. Craythorn, K. Trollip, M. Dewar. R. v. d. Linden, A. Noble. Fro/!(

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The Second Team once again provided stiff opposition in tbe weekly practices and deserve great credit in keeping a cutting edge on the First Team. Injuries, as the season progressed, greatly weakened tbis team, but right to the end it remained a very effective combination. Tht Under 19 C also experienced the disheartening effect of being called upon to replace players in the teams above it. Nevertheless it battled well and finished the season with a creditable record. The Under 16 A always tried to play the open game and were responsible for some good performances. There is much latent talent in this team, but lack of real, hard fitness kept them from rising above a certain level, which was far below their potential. At tbeir best, they played wme very good games, but in general thei r form

was inconsistent. The Under 16 B followed much the same line of development. The Under 15 B as a team had an up-and-cIown season. Although there were IJ1ayers of good quality, who were of "A" standard, the team as a whole lacked the determination to make itself outstanding. The Under 15 C and 0 \Nere handicapped from the outset by the lack of a plentiful supply of reserves. The "C" played good rugby and its spirit was excelh!nt. and at all times it endeavoured to keep the ball moving. Despite the unsettling effect of having cOlltinuously to supply replacements for the upper teams. the "0" was playing better at the end of the season than at tbe beginning, a feat to be proud of. The Under 14 A started the season with a series ot reverses. but such was its spirit and determina-

school football. The back-line. when at full strength, was most penetrative and impressive, a]most half of the total number points being scored by their bard-running wing, John Cawood. Tbe "B" team's record was not good, but tbere is certainly enough talent to form the nucleus of an improved team. The Under 12 A had a good season, and it is pleasing to note its steady progress and improvement throughout. Although tbey were never really subdued by their opponents, the forwards initially lacked fire in tbe loose, were not compact in tbeir line-out work, and failed to acbieve a sustained push in the set scrums. When, however, tbey settled down, the forwards eliminated these faults, and proceeded to play entertaining and successful rugby from then on. The three-quarters backed up well, ran straight, and were often unlucky in

tion that, although it took time and effort to weld it into a new combination. it finished the season with tbe enviable record of winning seve nout of nine of their later matches. The individuality of several of its players often produced refreshing and colourful results: its future progress wiJl be watched with great interest. The Uneler 14 B played bright, open rugby and successfully completed a season which all the players enjoyed. After an initial defeat by Paul Roos Gymnasium, the Under 13 A then proceeded to win its remaining eleven games, finishing the season with tbe imposing record of 201 points for and 53 against. ML Morris is to be congratulated on this performance. In the pack, there were some forwards of outstanding ability wbo should continue to make their mark as tbey progress through

UNDER

12A RUGBY

TEAM

Frolll Row (I. to r.): M. Oosthuizen, R. Ritchie, S. Currie. Second Row (I. to r.): Mr. K. Pretorius (Coach), J. Ormond, J. Katz (Cap1.), Mr. A. Lorie (Headmaster), 1. Emms, D. Asher, Mr. K. Hutchison (Coach). 7 hird Ro1V (I. to r.): L. Strauss, T. Bakkum, B. Eastman, H. Miller, P. Wright. M. Reyneke,

G. Davis. Fourth

Row

(I. to r.): I. Rosenberg,

S. Kitley, J. Herbert,

L. Oosthuizen,

J. Rcardoll.

not scoring more than they did. The team record was: played 13, won 6, lost 7, witb 76 points for and 74 against. The 12 B followed mucb tbe same pattern, but poor tackling on their part often gave the "A" team an inflated idea of its value in practices. Tbis cardinal weakness was also prevalent in their matches, and led to their opponents scoring more often than was necessary. Their record was: played 12, won 6, lost 6, with 73 points for and 76 against. The "C" and "0" teams had a less fortunate season, often playing against sides which obviously should have been entered in a higher grade. This is a fate that all too often befalls the lower teams of a major scbool, and applies to all age groups. When faced with opponents of the.ir own weight and size, tbey invariably put up creditable performances. In their four matches, tbe Under I I A team was undefeated, scoring 77 for and having only Il registered against tbem. Tbis success was the product of enterprising, open rugby. In May we were delighted to be the hosts to Prince Edward Boys' High School. In a closelycontested game the Scbool won by 14 points to 3, and we regret that we were not allotted a match against them when we toured Rhodesia. We much appreciate the contact that Mr. Bantoch and the Prince Edward players established with us when we were in Salisbury, and hope to renew our friendship in the not-too-distant future. We were also fortunate in welcoming Kearsney College in August, a school with which we had struck up a warm friendship when we toured Natal last year. In the closing minutes of a rousing game, we managed to edge ahead of our opponents, but we will remember our 9 - 8 victory as tbe closest shave we have had this year. Mr. G. Burger and bis team leave many happy memories witb us, both on and off the field of play, and we hope to renew the friendship in our probable tour of Natal in 1965. The higblight of the season was the School Team's visit to Rbodesia, an experience that will be long remembered. A visit to the Victoria Falls, a trip at dusk on the Zambesi, a pilgrimage to "World's View", a day of glorious leisure at the Vumba National Park, tea on the lawns of the famous Leopard's Rock Hotel, a visit to the Tobacco Floors in Salisbury with tea at Lake McIllwaine in the afternoon, an interesting inspection of the Bata sboe factory at Gwela, all these memories will for long remain fresh in the minds of the players and coaches. Rhodesian hospitality is famed, and is everything that report holds it to

be. We were on all s.i.desoverwhelmed with kindness and consideration. Our thanks and appreciation goes out to the Headmasters, Mr. J. Simpson of Churchill, Mr. I. A. A. Maclean of Chaplin, Mr. K. M. Fleming of Umtali and Mr. C. R. Messiler-Tooze of Milton. We also thank the coaches, Mr. J. Clark and Mr. B. van Blomestein of Umtali, "Doc" J. De Villiers of Chaplin, Mr. P. Snyder and Mr. W. Marais of Churchill and Mr. J. Robinson of Milton, wbose warm and kindly attention was only equalled by their administrative efficiency. From a rugby point of view, it was a difficult tour. We narrowly lost three of our four games, descriptions of which appear later. In 1957 our team played four matches in eighteen days, two of which were at Salisbury. This time the four matches were played in ten days, at venues as widely dispersed as Gwelo, Umtali, Salisbury and Bulawayo. Our last two games were played within tbree days, the final one taking place in the afternoon after we had detrained at half-past six that morning. These conditions were impossible to cope with and fatigue and lack of sleep took their toll. A similar tour schedule must never be accepted in the future. There appears to be some misapprebension among parents as to how and when an Under 16 boy may play in the senior Under 19 competition. The conditions are perfectly clear. First, the boy himself must have an ambitious urge to do so. His parents' consent, either verbal. or written, must accompany this request. And finally, the two senior coaches must be satisfied that the player himself will be able physically and mentally to stand up to the tempo of the high-power game required in tbe top level of schools' rugby, and that he will suffer in no way from having been out of his normal age limit. Since 1961, the year in which the Under 16 A was entered in the "A" competition, only one player, A. Le Roux, has been asked by the coaches to play in the Under 19 competition. In all other cases, the requests have come from the parents themselves. If a father is puzzled as to what course he should take, he would be well advised to consult the fathers of boys who bave played Under 19 while still under 16. He can also cbat it over with players who have had this experience, and also with "A" team players who have missed baving had it. If be so wishes, be can also approacb either or both of the two Senior coaches. But what fathers must avoid is listening to the views of garrulous but inexperienced persons who are all too eager to offer their undigested advice.

of the 1961 Springbok Touring Team presented by Dave Stewart. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. A. Morris, Mrs. Arnott and Sister Griffiths have our warm thanks for putting up our Rhodesian and Durban visitors, and also for providing tasty refreshments after the Old Boys' Match. Sister Griffiths once again deserves our appreciation for look.ing after injured players taken over to the Hostel on practice days and on Saturday mornings. Once again many senior boys have performed an invaluable service to the School in coaching our nursery of junior players. They have given these little fellows great pleasure and fun each Friday afternoon, and in addition have succeeded in teaching them the rudiments of the game. The nursery curtain-raisers before the Old Boys' Match provided refreshing entertainment, and also showed how far the little fellows had progressed within a period of less than six months. The School owes an immense debt to these Seniors, and the future excellence of the Under 12's and Under j 3's is founded on the good work done by them. Fulltime coaches of these junior divisions were: H. Green and M. Bloch of the "Lions and Tigers" ; S. Ger and G. Abelsohn of the "Hamiltons and All Blacks" ; S. Kahn, C. Sacher and A. Abitz of the "Springboks and Villagers". Coach-Manager, S. Kahn. For the second year in succession, A. Badenhorst has duplicated the offices of School Captain and Secretary. He combines a devotion to the game with an exceptional faculty for smooth administration. His keenness bas been an inspiration to those around him, and his administrative example will be followed long after he has left school. M. Ronaldson is to be thanked for his careful and efficient work as Press AttachĂŠ. This year, for the first time, a First Aid Attendant for the School Team was instituted, and D. Pearson has distinguished himself in this position. J. Sternslow is to be thanked for acting as First Team linesman throughout the season. J. Leibbrandt, B. Momsen, C. Tatham and D. Knigbt have, for the second year, carried on the administration of the Equipment Administration Department, and are to be tbanked for this essential service, without which rugby at school could not function. Mr. W. Edwards, Mr. J. Salkow, Mr. M. Louw, Mr. G. Bunting, Mr. B. Kelynack, Mr. M. Lundy, Mr. D. Seeliger and Mr. R. Charles are to be thanked for refereeing many of our home matches, a nd it is to be hoped tbat they enjoyed the games as much as did the players.

What advantage accrues to a player starting early in the Under 19 competition? If he can stand up to it, and there have been many, then he will have been matured and sophisticated at school to a degree which would otherwise probably have not been possible. This degree of maturity and experience cannot be attained if he bas only one year in scbool Under 19 rugby, and he will tben have the far harder experience of learning it as a youngster outside of scbool and probably witbout the assistance of a knowledgeable and sympathetic school coach to advise and protect bim. Wynberg has had many products of going into the Under 19 competition straight away. To mention a few: the Springboks, D. Hopwood, L. Wilson, D. Stewart and D. Holton ; A. Luck, G. Bosch, A. Thom, D. Whitfield, F. Simons, F. Duk, R. McCall, 1. Engelke, K. Mann, C. Walker, A. Le Roux and many others. But once again let .it be stressed that - if, in the opinion of the Senior coaches, a player is unable to stand up to the rigours of top-line Under 19 competition, then he is not permitted to play in this section, even if he wishes to do so with the consent of his parents. The Brian Steyl Award, presented by Mr. C. C. W. Steyl in memory of his son, has this year been shared by two players, R. Eastman and R. Jennings of the School Team, as players who have shown the greatest improvement throughout the season. Last year's delightful innovation of supplying all School teams and their opponents with oranges at half-time when playing on the Wynberg field has now become an institution. Tbis generous and thoughtful gesture, organised by Mr. G. Bunting, is appreciated by all teams, and tbe parents responsible, Messrs. Anziska, Bunting, Craye, Cronje, De Swardt, De Wet, Eastman, Emms, Engelke, Englisb, Fine, Hay, Honne, Heritage Just, Raymond, Walker, Watson and Walson-Smith are to be warmly thanked. Mr. F. Craye receives the thanks of the Touring Team and its managers for the box of delicious apples; they certainly went down very well. Or. Johnathan Katz stood the School Team to tea and cakes after tbe Newlands curtainer; this is not the first time he has done so, and his cordial interest is appreciated. Thanks also to Lionel Wilson for his presentation of the panel of a rugby ball inscribed with the signatures of the Springboks and Wallabies. It will be framed and take its place on the wall in 10 A classroom next to a similar panel containing the signatures

Dr. Harry Anziska has assisted Mr. Lingenvelder in coaching tbe Under 14's. It is typical of this enthusiastic and knowledgeable Western Province administrator that he can find time in the midst of a busy profession and many otber varied activities to devote to a scbool of wbich he was once a prominent member. It is with respect and affection that we tbank bim.

was liked and respected boys. Altbough an Old intimate contact with School. We extend our family and relatives; his fresh in our hearts.

Finally, and above all, the strength of our rugby is due in full measure to our coaches, wbo give of their time, energy and experience with such unstinted generosity. Messrs. Oosthuilen, Bohling, Le Roux, Lennox, Pah\, Lingenve\der, Morris, Pretorius, Hutchison and Wolll are to be thanked and complimented on their able and untiring services; the keenness and support given to these men by most players is an open testimony to the appreciation of their efforts.

1st TEAM

Tbe following Rugby for tbe 1963 season;

Awards

have

H.E.T.

Vs. Vs. Vs. Vs. Vs. Vs. Vs. Vs. Vs. Vs. Vs. Vs. Vs.

been made

A. Badenhorst, B. Momsen and C. Walker have each been awarded tbe Rugby Honour Badge, the highest distinction obtainable in this sport. A. Badenhorst, A. Burton, B. Clark, A. Coetzee, M. English, P. Good, J. Heritage, R. Jennings, G. 10hnson, A. Le Roux, B. Momsen, C. Walker.

Vs. Vs. Vs. Vs.

C. Hay tread.

Won 9-8 Won 11-3 Won 2\-3 Won 8..5 Won 6-0 Drew 3-3 Lost 5-13 Won 19-3 Won 8-0 Won 22-5 Won 9-3 Won 22-0 .. Won 8-6

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D. 1

L. I

Pi. 151

Chaplin High (Gwelo) Umtali B.H. . . Churchill High (Salisbury) Milton College (Bulawayo)

P. 4

H.E.T. DENIS

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Pa. 55

On Tour;

Colours; B. Bravo,

R. Eastman,

RESULTS

Paul Roos Gymnasium Bishops Rondebosch B.H. J. J. du Preez S.A.C.S Hottentots ..Holland Jan van Riebeeck Paarl B. H. Paarl Gymnasium J. G. Meiring _ D. F. Malan St. Joseph's Hottentots-Holland

Blues;

M. Barker,

by both the Staff and the Boy, he maintained an those he still knew at deepest sympathy to his memory will long remain

FAGIN

W. 1

... Won Lost .Lost Lost

L. 3

Pi. 31

11-3 6-9 6-10 8-14 Pa. 36

Friendlies;

At the close of tbe season, in tragic but beroic circumstances, the Scbool lost one of her finest sons; be died on Table Mountain while attempting to bring help to an injured friend. Denis Fagin was rare among boys. A hard and methodical worker in the class-room, tireless in practices and inspiring on the field of play, he gave of his best in everything he did. Administratively he was an exceptionally efficient Rugby Secretary and Senior Committee member; in History, be gained the highest Senior prize; he was tbe proud wearer of a Rugby Blue and Athletics Colours. He was one of what I personally term my "Elder Statesmen", a small group of boys of absolute integrity, burning scbool spirit and mature judgment wbom I from time to time consult on matters of importance in tbe life of tbe School. Everything interested him. He was frank, warm and friendly, and

Vs. Vs. Vs. Vs.

Prince Edward (Salisbury) Kearsney College (Natal) Rondebosch B.H. Old Boys

L. 2

Won 14-3 Won 9-8 _ Lost 3-17 Lost 14-15

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Pf. 40

Pa. 43

Pi. 222

Pa. 134

Complete Summary; P. 21

W. 14

UNDER VS. Vs. Vs. Vs.

15A

RESULTS

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Won 3-0 Won 16-8 Won 6-3 Won 25-5

Vs. S.A.C.S Vs" Hottentots-Holland Vs. Jan van Riebeeck _ Vs. Paarl B.H Vs. Paarl Gymnasium Vs. J. G. Meiring _ Vs. D. F. Malan Vs. St. Joseph's Vs. Hottentots-Holland

Rondebosch and beat them in every phase of the game. The forwards were in brilliant form and gove the.ir backs plenty of opportunity to run with the baIl. Johnson, at scrum-half, had an excellent game, and the Rondebosch flanks seldom caught him with the ball. The only score at half-time was a try scored by Good, after Johnson had made the opening. Soon after half-time, Momsen scored two tries, one of which Barker converted, 11-3. Immed.iately after the kick-off, after one of Momsen's tries, Johnson broke from a loose scrum and passed to Coetzee who went over near the posts. Again Barker converted. V. d. Merwe (full-back) kicked a penalty for Rondebosch, before the Scbool again attacked, and this time Clark scored next to the posts. With Barker's conversion, the final score was 21-3.

Won t 1-3 Won 17-3 Won 33-0 Won 17-3 Won 24-0 Won 24-5 Won 34-0 Won 8-0 Won 15-0

Pf.

233

Pa. 30

1st XV RESULTS I. SCHOOL 9, PAUL ROOS 8. This first match of the season was played at Coetzenberg, and the School Team proved that they were going to be at threat in tbe Under 19 A Competition of the Western Province. Tbe field was wet but still there was a good deal of sparkling back-play by both sides. The W.P. Schools' sprint champion, Starkey, was at fly-half for Paul Roos, but he was harassed by the School looseforwards on numerous occasIOns. Score in the first half for the School, came from tries by Good (fly-half) and Momsen (flank). Paul Roos retaliated with a converted try by their centre, Basson. Half-time, 6-5. Fifteen minutes after half-time Coetzee (School wing) scored an unconverted try after a backline movement. The School was thus leading 9-5. when, rather against the run of play, Borthwick (P.R. wing) scored a try in the corner after Jennings (School full-back) had failed to gather a rolling ball. Final score: 9-8.

4. SCHOOL 14, PRINCE EDWARD (Salisbury) 3. In a bright match, the touring team from Rhodesia lost their final game of tbe tour to the School. Though both sides attempted to open up at every opportunity, the bandling at times by both sets of backs was poor. The half-time score was 6-3 in favour of tbe School. Tries were scored by Clark and Johnson, while May (P.E. full-back) notched his side's three points. Shortly after half-time, Clark weaver his way through to touch down under the posts for Barker to convert, 11-3. A clearance kick near the Prince Edward line was neatly held by Coetzee, who rushed over in the corner for an unconverted try. Final score, 14-3.

2. SCHOOL 11, BISHOPS 3. In this match played in sunny weather, the School forwards gave an excellent account of themselves and out-played the heavier Bishops' forwards. This was evident after half-time. Bishops were first to score when their wing, Southern, scored a good try after their backs had moved with speed. The School fought back and soon Clark (centre) broke through the defence for a try far out. HaU-time score: 3-3. Soon after half-time, Barker (full-back) put tbe School in the lead with a penalty. Momsen scored a glorious try when he intercepted a pass and ran 40 yards to score far out. Barker converted, and the School were worthy winners, 11-3.

5. SCHOOL 8, J. J. DU PREEZ 5. The School had a close call in winning this match. In the second spell the forwards gained the upper hand and the backs had more than a fair share of the ball. But without Good, at flyhalf, the backs did little with it. Half-time score was 3-5 in favour of J. J. du Preez. Johnson had sent the School captain, Badenhorst, over for a try and Strauss (centre) had scored a converted try for J. J. du Preez. In the second half, both teams attacked strongly but no score was made until five minutes before time, when Badenhorst scored his second try. Barker added the extra points with a conversion and the School won 8-5.

3. SCHOOL 21, RONDEBOSCH 3. This was tbe School Team's best display of the season and before a large crowd they trounced

6. SCHOOL 6, S.A.C.S. O. A strong wind handicapped many back-Ijne movements, although it was an attractive match 60

to watch. The School backs looked dangerous on many occasions, and Hay tread at flyha-If for the School did well. In the first half Hay tread and Bravo scored the only two tries of the match, the one by Bravo after a particularly good back-line movement. Towards the end of the match the School outpaced S.A.C.S., but bad handling prevented further scoring. On one occasion Hay tread dived Just short of the line. Final score, 6-0.

man took the ball cleanly and time and again from the 6ft. 3tin., 240 Ibs. Hugo (Paarl lock). In the first half, Good kicked a penalty and scored a try which, with a try by Momsen, produced a half-time score of 9路0 in favour of the School. In tbe second half, Good kicked another goal and converted a try by Coetzee. Final score, 19-3. 10. SCHOOL 8, PAARL GYMNASIUM O. In warm weather at the Paarl Sports Ground, the School Team played without tbe usual fire. Many easy penalties were missed by botb sides. There was no score at half-time. After half-time, Good broke, and scored a try under the posts, which Barker turned into five points. Watson, playing his first game for the School Team, scored a fine try eight minutes before time, wben he broke on the blind side after a loose scrum. Final score, 8-0. II. SCHOOL 9, KEARSNEY COLLEGE 8. The School pack dominated this match against tbe Natal boys and gave the "three's" ample opportunity, but the cover defence of the visiting side was excellent. The first score was made when Badenhorst broke on the blind side and sent Barker (centre) over for an unconverted try. Sell (right wing) scored for Kearsney after a break in midfield had taken place. Heming (Iock( converted with an excellent kick. Kearsney went further ahead when Stuart (fly-half) broke on the blind side and scored. Half-time, 3-8. After balf-time, first Coetzee and then Good scored tries, on both occasions by sheer speed.

7. SCHOOL 3, HOTTENTOTS-HOLLAND 3. The Schoo.1and the unbeaten Hottentots-Holland team drew 3-3 in a bard-fougbt match. The backs of botb sides tried to run witb the ball, but the defence was good. Hottentots-Holland played with the wind in the first half, and led 3-0. Nolte (H.H.H. centre) scored a try for them, after a few of their backs had handled. Soon after balf-time, the School suffered a severe blow, when Bruce Clark left the field with a broken collar-bone. For the rest of the match the School played with only fourteen men and gave a very good account of themselves. Eight minutes before time, Good goaled a good penalty from 35 yards out. Final score, 3-3. 8. SCHOOL 5, JAN VAN RIEBEECK 13. The School suffered the first defeat of the sea路 son. It was characteristic of thjs match that all Jan van Riebeeck's points came from bad handling by the School backs. From tbe resulting loose balls, tbe J.v.R. backs pounced. After five minutes J.v.R. scored when Bester (centre) picked up a dropped pass and scored a converted try for them, 5-0. The same routme was followed ten minutes later, this time with Truter (centre) crossing for a converted try under the posts. After balf-time, the School pack played particularly well. They broke away with the ball from a loose scrum and after a hand-ta-hand movement, Coetzee (wing) crossed in the corner. Good converted, 5-10. The School attacked strongly and again bad handling broke down promising movements. However, Jan van Riebeeck scored again on time with a try by Theron (flank). Final score, 5-13. 9. SCHOOL 19, PAARL B.H.S. 3. Tbis was tbe first Cape game after the Rhodesian tour and the School Team played excellent rugby - backs and forwards combining in lovely movements. Tbe pack completely outplayed the heavy Paarl B.H. pack and in the line-outs East-

Line-out during tbc Home Match against the Kearsn"y College (Natal) Touring Team.

in the corner for a try which Good converted. Johnson was next to score wben he broke around the blind siele for an unconverted try. Play was scrappy at this stage anel soon Clark pounced on a loose baH to score between the posts. Half· time score, 14-3. Marist fought back but the School scored two more tries after half-time. Firstly Le Roux (frontrank) used his strength to barge over for a try next to the posts and then Burton (flank) followed up a cross-kick and dived over next to the posts. Clark converted. Final score, 22·0.

]2. SCHOOL 22, J. G. MEIRING 5. Again the School Team played excellent rugby, the pack deserving high praise for the way they played as a unit. The fitness of the team made it possible for them to keep up the pressure until the final wbistle. J. G. Meiring scored first, when their centre, Fabricius, scored a converted try under the posts. He is also a W.P. Nuffield cricketer. Tbe School scorers in the first half were Good (try, conver· ~ion), Walker (try) and Barker, a 35-yard penalty. The second half saw the School Team com· pletely on top of thei r opponents. Good and Barker each kicked a penalty and Barker also converted a try which Momsen had scored.

16. SCHOOL 8, HOTrENTOTS-HOLLAND 6. The School were eagerly looking forward to this match. Up to this stage, both teams had been beaten once only, in fixture matches, and naturally both wanted to see that the number stayed that way! From the kick-off, H .H.H. attacked strongly anel after ten minutes, Moller (fly-half) picked up a relieving kick by Good and scored a try for them, 0-3. The School retaliated immediately anel played some outstanding rugby. First Good crosskicked for Clark to score and then another '·Johnson break" followed. He broke from a loose scrum inside his own half anel passed to Badenhorst, who ran 30 yards to score near the posts. Good converted. Half-time score was 8-6, after Richard (H.H.H. centre) scored a try after a loose maul. The play was lively and exciting after halftime, both teams trying their utmost to notch wme points. Again the superb fitness of the School Team helped them to win tbis grand match and end the season with the best record of the Under 19 A competition. Final score, 8-6.

] 3. SCHOOL 3, RONDEBOSCH 17 (Newlands). Without detracting from Rondebosch's victory, it must be said that the School Team played without four regular backs (including scrum-half) and also without a second team scrum-half. This match was played as a curtain-raiser to the 2nd International between South Africa and Australia .and produced some fine rugby. ' Greater penetration brought Rondebosch four superb tries. They .led 6-3 at half-time after the School had had the better of the early exchanges. Good put over a penalty and the School led 3-0. Soon after, V. d. Merwe (full-back) goaled a penalty and McClean (wing) scored a try for Rondebosch. Rondebosch scored twice in quick succession soon after the start of the second half. The final try came when Schreiber (R.B.H.S. centre) broke through and scored a fine try. Final score, 3-17. 14. SCHOOL 9, D. F. MALAN 3. The School Team vice·captain, Good, scored all the nine points. It was a hard match and the School were without several of tbeir best threequarters. The only half-time score comprised two penalties by Good. Immediately after the kick-off, Good crossed in tbe corner for a try which Turvey, playing his first game for the School Team, could not convert. Final score, 9-3.

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ANNUAL

RUGBY SECRETARY.

OLD BOYS' MATCH

The Old Boys team included two Internationals: D. Hopwood (captain) and L. Wilson (vice-captain). In addition, there were four provincial players, viz., H. du Plessis, A. Luck, J. White and B. Anderson, while the School Team had two masters in its midst. A large crowd in warm, sunny weather, was kept keenly interested by long-range movements and thrilling rugby. Both teams opened the game at every opportunity, and the first score came from the Old Boys. Luck (scrum-half) broke from a loose scrum and found Thom (flank) up in support. He went over under the posts for a good try which Anderson

15. SCHOOL 22, ST. JOSEPH'S O. Tbis was a comfortable win for the School, but the pack did not dominate the game as was expected. However, the backs moved freely and some very good three-quarter play was seen. In the first balf, Good kicked a penalty to open the score. A few minutes later Coetzee crossed

converted, 0-5. In return, tbe Scbool took the lead, thanks to a dropped goal by Good and a try by Mr. le Roux. He had picked up well, when a movement between Luck and Hopwood failed. Again the Old Boys went into the lead when Luck scored a try just before balf-time. Du Plessis converted. Half-time score, 6-10. The Old Boys resumed the second half with sweeping movements between backs and forwards, but it was the School who scored first. A clearance kick by Wilson was charged down and Mr. Le Roux was up in support to score his second try. The Old Boys missed a good cbance of scoring when "Lappies" Fagin (front-rank) dropped a pass in front of the posts. However, they attacked strongly again when Bosch (wing), Wilson and Duk (centre) combined in a movement before Duk scored. Meintjies (hooker) added the extra two points, 9-15. In the best movement of the day the School scored the final points. Turvey (centre) broke and when he was stopped be found Badenhorst and Mr. le Roux up in support who sent Eastman (lock) over for a fine try. Good converted, making the final score 15-14 in favour of the Old Boys. By A.S.B.

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1963: RHODES HOUSE. By: A.S.B. CRITIQUE

OF 1st XV

A. BADENHORST. - As a captain and player he more than fu1filJed the promise of last year. Through bis inspiring leadersbip the School Team played fine attacking rugby throughout the sea~on. A grand player and probably the best captain in W.P. Schools Rugby. Awarded Honour Badge and Rugby Blue for ]963. fohnson

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P. GOOD. - Matured into an excellent flyhalf. He has a perfect pair of hands and his superb tactical kicking played a great part in his team's success. His future in Senior Rugby depends on whether he can speed up bis first three yards. He has played 51 games for the School Team, a feat only equaUed by Piet Myburg in the early 1950's. Awarded Rugby Blue for 1963.

Old Boys' Match. HOUSE RESULTS JUNIOR:

Van Riebeeck 0, Wellington 11. Rhodes 0, Van Riebeeck O. De Waal 0, Wellington 9. Wellington 11, Rhodes 6. De Waal 3, Van Riebeeck 18. Rhodes 3, De Waal 0.

C. WALKER. - Probably the finest front-rank forward in Schools rugby. Excellent in both the tight and tbe loose. He still has to improve his handling of the ball, especially in giving a smooth 63

A confident player who has a most promisIng future in Senior rugby, provided he looks after his physical condition, and eliminates a tendency to give a ragged service in the beginning of a match. Awarded Rugby Blue for 1963.

pass with both hands. A top-class forward who has a most promising future. Awarded Honour Badge and Rugby Blue for 1963. B. MOMSEN.-An outstanding attacking flankforward with a fine pair of hands and uncanny anticipation, which frequently enables him to turn defence into attack and to snap up opportunist tries. Must still develop a deadly first-time tackle. Awarded Honour Badge and Rugby Blue for 1963.

M. ENGLISH. - One of the best hookers in Schools' rugby. A tireless worker in both the tight and the loose. A most promising prospect for next year. Awarded Rugby Blue for 1963.

A. LE ROUX. -

A hard, tough and vital frontranker who fulfilled the promise of last year. A grand player in the tight, and at his best when the pressure is on. Must always keep the perfection of scrumming technique in the forefront of his mind. Awarded Rugby Blue for 1963.

R. EASTMAN. - One of the two most improved players in the School, and undoubtedly one of the finest lock-forwards and line-out forwards playing Schools' rugby. He bas made phenomenal progress during the season and should mature into a first-class forward. Awarded Rugby Blue for 1963.

R. JENNINGS. - One of the two most improved players in the School. Aft.er a Shaky start, his all-round play went from strength to strength. A courageous player, with a cool head, a safe pair of hands and a sound kick. He must improve his acceleration, learn to kick with both feet and eliminate a tendency to di1ly-dally in the face of forward rushes. A player of promise. Awarded Rugby Blue for 1963.

I. HERITAGE. - A tireless worker. both in the tight and loose, who maintained a consistently high standard of play throughout the season. He never gives up trying or learning; a player of promise. Awarded Rugby Blue for 1963. A. BURTON. - One of tbe most improved players in the pack. A great-hearted flank-forward who at aU times ga ve of his very best and who played some very fine games. Must develop a deadly first-time tackle. Awarded Rugby Blue for 1963.

A. COETZEE. - A f,earless and hard-running wing with an eye for an opening or opportunity. Speedy and intelligent, he must, however, eradicate a weakness in defence and a tendency to overdo the inside swerve. Awarded Rugby Blue for 1963.

B. BRAVO. -A fast wing who unfortunately, due to injury, was unable to regain his best form. He has great possibilities, but must ruthlessly eliminate a tendency to cut in every time.

B. CLARK. - The most penetrative centre in Schools' rugby; he has all the essentials of a good centre but unfortunately a bad injury cut sbort his season. He has exceptional promise, and provided he is determined and concentrates on improving his speed and technique, could gain provincial honours or higber. Awarded Rugby Blue for 1963.

C. BRAMWELL. - A fast wing, wbo is keen and game. with tons of determination. He has that rare gift of covering his back-line and should develop into a good wing. A. TURVEY. - A very promising young centre with a natural gift for tbe game. He must, however. remember that the centres are the spearhead in attack and hence the need for quickness in everything he does. An excellent prospect for next year, but only if he eliminates a tendency to dawdle and remembers that his whole rugby future depends on whether he can maintain consistently a sharp three-yard acceleration.

C. HA YTREAD. - A promising young centre or wing who did not quite produce tbe standard of play expected of him. He has speed, a good pair of hands and a tremendous tackle; he should mature into a fine player next season, provided he works hard at his game. G. IOHNSON. - The complete scrum-half and undoubtedly the best scrum-half in Schools' rugby.

I.F.O. & H.E.T.

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The last farewells, the promises to take good care of ourselves and to write home, and then, finally, tbe moment arrived. With a screeching whistle that drowned the last snatches of conversation, our train pulled out of Cape Town station, bound for Rhodesia. The School Rugby Tour was under way. Very routine

This was, however, often livened up by bursts of hectic action wbich would usually end with Tubby emerging from the chaos with a puzzled smile on his face and the inevitable words, 'Oh No! ,. on his lips. In Bechuanaland our train halted at a deserted siding that rejoiced in the name of Magalapye. No OOller had we slopped than hordes of Native merchants descended on us, and in DO time a bar-

soon we settled down to the humdrum of eating, sleeping, singing and reading.

RUGBY TOURING TEAM, 1963 Front Row (1. lo r.): S. S. Ger. G. S. Watson. Secolld Row (1. to r.): A. J. le Roux, C. L. Walker, A. S. Badenhorst (Captain), Mr. F. G. Thorpe (Act. Headmaster), P. A. Good (Vice-Captain), B. de W. Momsen, G. N. Johosoo. Third Row (I. to r.): Mr. H. E. Tasker (Coach), J. A. H. Leibbrandt, A. A. Burton, M. G. Engiish, A. F. Coetzee, B. D. Clark, Mr. J. F. Oosthuize:l (Coach). Fourth Row (I. to r.): R. D. J. Burton, C. D. Hay tread, M. Barker, R. W. Jennjngs, R. W. Eastman, J. R. Heritage. D. J. Schmidt, M. G. H. Knight.

home. As we manhandled our heavy luggage down Bulawayo station before finally boarding the Cape Town train, we were inclined to agree with the guide-book which said that Bulawayo station is reputed to be the longest in Southern Africa.

gaining war was being ruthlessly waged. We emerged triumphant from the encounter and on every head perched a straw hat in the latest local fashion. Soon we had passed tbrough Bulawayo and reached Gwelo, our first stop. Here our hosts were Chaplain High School, who did everything possible to make our stay so very enjoyable. On learning that Chaplain was co-educational, we quickly formed a hockey team and drew 3 - 3 with the girls. That afternoon we played our first rugby match, and the Chaplain boys showed us tbat they were just as sportsmanlike on the field as they were oft the field. In tbe evening a memorable dance was beid and our expert on rock bands, Jobn, assured us that the Spectres were up to standard. Tben we were on tbe move again. Our next stop was at Umtali, a pretty town only a few hundred yards from tbe Portuguese border. We soon discovered that Umtali Boys' High boasted a golf course. Tbis turned us all into aspiring golfers overnigbt. Our expert, Tony Coetzee, was promoted to instructor and soon everyone was tee-ing off. lt was noticeable that the break from school had caused our arithmetic to suffer badly; some of us could never add up tbe number of strokes correctly! The Umtali boys took very good care of us and arranged a braaivleis for us, and a visit to the famous Leopard Vumba mountains. At the end of our stay a dance was held in our honour but, to our dismay, an epidemic of mumps laid low many of the girls. Then we were tbe guests of Churcbill High School in Saljsbury. Here most of us watcbed television for tbe first time. The Churchill boys were friendly and always eager to help us. In tbeir company we spent an afternoon at picturesque Lake Mackelwain. After the rugby game a dinner was held at which we each received a small token. Tills was followed by a dance. Our final stop was at Milton in Bulawayo. Here we experienced our hardest game of tbe tour. On the following day we were taken to see "the view of tbe world" from Rhodes' Grave in the Matapos. The presence of snooker tables turned our energies into fresh cbannels and soon the experts, Bernie. Curly and Herb, were challenging all corners. After a pleasant stay at Milton we took leave of tbe Rbodesian schools and spent an unforgettable day at the Falls, before starting out for

The tour will always remain as one of the highlights of our experiences at school. The success or otherwise of a tour of this nature depends to a large extent on tbe initial planning and thanks must go to Mr. Tasker and Mr. Oosthuizen in this direction. Their continued efforts. coupled with those of our captain, AndrĂŠ Badenhorst, and the rest of the team, made this an enjoyable tour which will long be remembered by those who took part. R. EASTMAN.

1st XV MATCHES

ON TOUR

Il. Vs. CHAPLIN HIGH SCHOOL (Gwelo), 11-3. The School took full advantage of Cbaplin's mistakes, though the score was level at half-time. The match was played on tbe Police Ground of Gwelo. Chaplin opened tbe scoring tbrough a penalty by Talbot (No. 8). Good equalised with a try shortly afterwards. Coetzee scored a try soon after tbe resumption which Good converted, 8-3. English scored tbe final try, following up a cross-kick by Good. Final score, 11-3. II. Vs. UMTALI In a fast and beaten by Umtali as if tbe School but bad tackling break through at

B.H.S., 6-9. exciting game the Scbool were B.H.S. At one stage it appeared were too fit for tbe local boys, allowed tbe Umtali centres to will.

Umtali took the .lead when Van Zyl (front rank) kicked a penalty and Mamer (wing) crossed for a try. Momsen broke from a scrum and Le Roux took a bad pass briHiantly to crash over for a try. Half-time score, 3-6. Soon after half-time the School levelled tbe score when Good put over a good penalty. Just before tbe final whistle, Coltman (Umtali captain and centre) broke, and scored a fine try to make tbe final score 6-9 in favour of Umtali

HI. vs. CHURCHILL

SCHOOL (Salisbury), 6-10.

which their number eight, Mitcbell, converted. Early in the second half another break-away saw centre, Robertson, score for Churchill, which Irvine again converted, 0-10. Tbe School tben replied with tries by Johnson and Bravo. Final score, 6-10.

Despite a definite territorial advantage and a superior pack the School were still beaten. Attacks broke down at centre for the School on many occasions. The half-time score was 0-5 in favour of Churchill. Irvine (wing( had crossed for a try

IV. vs. MILTON COLLEGE

(Bulawayo), 8-14.

The Milton pack averaged 200 Ibs. - almo t 30 Ibs. heavier per man than the School pack. This great pressure told in the end, but the School were still unlucky to lose. Both fly-halves kicked excess.ively. The School's more mobile exploitation of the loose ball, however, broke down through ineffectiveness a t centre. A try by Coetzee and a penalty and conversion by Good made up the Scbool's tally. For Milton, their giant lock, Lloyd, kicked two penalties, and landed a conversion. In addition Corbi (left wing) scored a try and their front-rank, Steyn, also kicked a penalty. Final score, 8-14. The Milton team was rated as the best schoolboy side in Rhodesia for 1963, and the School put up a fine show against tbem. Johoson dives over for a try in tbe Touring Team's match against Churchill (Salisbury).

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Variety On the last day of the third term a variety show, which proved a great success, was staged in tbe school hall. The participants consisted solely of boys from the school and so many were the items that we were unfortunately driven to cut short our programme. Much to our dismay, this meant that we had to leave out recordings made by the recently-formed Recording Society wbich is growing steadily in popularity. The programme consisted of a one-act play, "Blue Murder," presented by Mutti & Co., which was a comedy taking place in a detective's office; various guitar bands, including a moutb-organ solo by Foster with Barnes 00 the guitar; skits, aod a magician. The between-act pauses were filled in by jokers who made their appearance in hilarious

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costumes and amused the audience with jokes and skits. Everyone commented on the high standard of the musicians and there were many encores when the "Littlewood Strollers" made their appearance and entertained us with their guitar band. Mention was also made of the piano solo by L. Nochomovitz with R. Sladen on drums and S. Kahn on bass. The show was thoroughly enjoyed by all and was such a success tbat it is tbe hope of everyone to have many more shows like tbis in the future, and perhaps make it an annual event. We sincerely hope that this will be the forerunner of many more and that they will be even greater successes. C. E. PETERSEN, Compere.

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sides. M r. Pretorius has been assisted by Messrs. Wolf, Bohling and Hutcheson in coaching the Junior School boys. When seven of the first eleven players left al the end of 1962 I was able to turn to the 2nd XI, so ably coached by Mr. A. J. Morris, for replacements. The under IS A in Mr. Parkins' care has had a very successful season. There is some good material to draw upon here, bul we will leave them for a while to increase their run aggregate, especially the trio Rookledge, Stephens and Powell. The following awards were made for the season: Honours Award: M. Giles. Blues: M. Giles, M. Bowditch. Colours: M. Giles, M. Bowditch, P. Watson, B. Nel, A. Kriegler, G. Johnson, J. Sternslow, B. Clark. F. Kleinman, M. Lamb and P. Brading. Old Boys' Senior Bat: M. Giles. Old Boys' Junior Bat: H. Sparks. Anderson Bat: M. Lamb. With Mr. Bowden away on sick leave tbis season, M r. Pretorius will continue his excellent work in the Under 13 nursery, forming a foundation upon which subsequent coacbes can build. Jack Burt (Jnr.), N. Budge and H. Spiro forged their way to the top of the W.P. Cricket world when they were selected to represent our Province at the close of the season. We hope tbey will have greater success this coming season. At least ten of our Old Boys are playing in the current first division league this season. With each new season a new group of supporters become interested in our welfare. M r. and Mrs. Brading, Mr. Lamb, Mr. Ronaidson, Mr. Palmer and Mr. Johnson have encouraged the team by their regular support and interest. "Ginger" John50n, "Kobber" Gibbs and E. Hopkins of the Old Boys' Union have also been welcome spectators on numerous occasions. . Now that we have the use of the Hawthorndene ground for matches, Mr. A. J. Morris and Dr. H. G. Wood have three wickets needing constant attention. We bave had excellent wickets throughout the season aod would therefore like to express

Scintillating cricket was played at Newlands by Schoolboys during January when the S.A. Nuffield XI defeated a strong W.P. XI in a one-day friendly match. This high peak of schoolboy cricket has been an encouragement to our boys to emulate such exploits. We were very disappointed that none of our players were included in this team or were included in the S.A. Nuffield XI which toured Great Britain in June. We would hasten to congratulate R. Morris of R.B.H.S., however, on his selection and fine performance overseas. Our interest follows the young Springbok side leaving for Australia shortly and we look forward with anticipation to their tour. The Michaels, Giles and Bowditch were our representatives in the W.P. Nuffield XI during the Nuffield Week in Cape Town. M. Giles was the captain, an honour which has come to our club for the second year in succession. The first XI under M. Giles' leadership had a good first-half season, winning two of its four matches outright, which enabled the team to be placed 7th on the log at the end of the season. During tbe second balf-season G. Johnson took over command very capably and the side has improved considerably. In the last match of tbe season they struck a high rate of scoring when tbey were asked to obtain 179 in 55 minutes. At close of play tbe scoreboard read 151 for 5 wickets which was very gratifying to their coach. With this attacking approach we look forward to great things in the coming season. Mr. Tom Reddick coached the 1st XI with Mr. Mathew to assist him, and Mr. Parkins assisted with the IS A team. Mr. Martin Young, assisted by Mr.Pretorius, coached the Junior School cricketers. Mr. Gilmore (3ed XI) was on furlough during the first term when Mr. O. le Roux very successfully substituted for him. We bid farewell reluctantly to Mr. Pahl (5tb XI) who leaves us to take up an industrial appointment before the end of the year. Mr.Driessen (4th XI) and the under 15 coacbes Messrs. Hopkins (DISB), Hurter (U15 D), who has left for Natal, and Mr. Wheeler (U15 C), who is on leave at present, have rendered excellent service to the club by coaching these 68

1st XI, 1963 Front Row (1. to r.): P. Brading (Vice-Captain), Mr. F. G. Thorp (Acting Principal), G. Johnson (Captain), Mr. J. Mathew (Coach), B. Clark. Second Row (1. to r.): K. Mac Rae, C. Palmer, H. Sparks, A. Turvey, R. Smith, J. Sternslow. Back Row (I. to r.): M. Lamb, P. Good, D. Goosen.

our appreciation to these gentlemen and their staff for giving the club such excellent service. Week by week during the season we enjoy tbe hospitality of Littlewood House when tea time arrives. For this facility we would like to thank Mrs. Arnott and her staff on bebalf of our visitors and ourselves. As a postscript to this report I sbould like to take tbis opportunity of paying tribute to an old colleague and ex-staff member, Mr. R. P. Richter, who died so tragically earlier this year. Reg is remembered by all of us as one who meticulously applied himself to his cricketing duties witb devotion and relish while he was with us at W.B.H.S. J. L. MATHEW.

The results of the House games this year were: Junior Senior Total Wellington 4 27 31 Rhodes , 8 18 26 De Waal 17 0 17 Van Riebeeck _......... 0 9 9 REPORT ON

1st XI 1962

MATCHES

Vs. Alma. On a plumb wicket, Alma, batting first, scored 216 for 7 declared. Kriegler (4/67) bowled well. The Scbool started badly and were all out for 97. Following on, the School stalwarts Giles (103 n.o.) 69

SCHOOLS' WEEK

and Bowditch (59) showed fine form and we de· clared at 202 for 3 wkts. Alma, needing 84 runs, got the score for the loss of 5 wkts. The school thus lost the first game of the season by 5 wkts.

Vs. Bishops. Bishops were all out for 205, and Watson 3/62 bowled well. Bowditch 49 batted well but the collapsed badly and were all out

Vs. Pinelands. The School, batting first, scored 168 (Oiles 31. Lamb 35 and Watson 44 n.o.). Pinelands just made it on the first innings and scored 169, due to fine bowling by Oiles (5/44) and Nel (3/36). The School batted a second time and scored 104 for 6 wkts (Lamb 36, Kleinman 21 and Johnson 18 n.o.). Pinelands won on the Ist innings.

Bowditch 4/47 Lamb (54) and rest of the side for 141.

Vs. S.A.C.S. The School's previous superiority over S.A.C.S. was not evident in this game and we were all out for 134 (Oiles 43, Kriegler 36 and Watson 21 n.o.). S.A.C.S. got the runs for the loss of 5 wkts. Kriegler bowled well to take 3/44. Vs. N. Suburbs. A fine century by Oiles (146 n.o.) and good support by Bowditch (29) and Johnson (18 n.o.) enabled the School to score 210 for 4 declared. Oood bowling by Kriegler (5/44) and Bowditch ,3/35) put N. Suburbs out for 138. The School thus won their first match of the week by 72 runs.

Vs. Lansdowne. In the first innings the school scored 210 for 9 wkts. declared. Bowditch (121 n.o., scored in 140 mins.) batted aggressively. Lansdowne replied with 183. Clark (3/25) and Bowditch (3/53) bowled accurately and were well supported in the field. School batted attractively in the 2nd innings and scored 156 for 6 declared in 110 minutes. Giles was unfortunate to miss his second century of the season when he was out at 99. Lansdowne were all out for 152 and School won by 35 runs.

Vs. Country. Oiles again batted splendidly to score his 2nd century of the week (l04), and with able support from Clark (29 n.o.) and Sternslow (24), the School scored 221 for 7 declared. Kriegler's flighty off·spinners had Country in trouble and be ended up with 5/50. Giles (4/17) also bowled well and Country were out of 112. School won by 109 runs.

Vs. Mowbray. On a bad wicket and in gale·force conditions, School did well to total 208 for 9 declared (Klein· man 66, Giles 22 and Lamb 29). A good spell of bowling by Bowditch (6/54) saw Mowbrayall out for 144. School then declared at 110 for 2 wkts (Oiles 66 n.o.) and Mowbray were all out for 92 in the 2nd innings (Watson 4/23, Bowditch 3/23 and Kriegler 2/13). Thus School won by 82 runs.

Vs. Rondebosch. The side played extremely well and defeated this powerful side by 53 runs. The School scored 204 all out (Bowditch 63, Oiles 50, Brading 32 and Johnson 17). The team fielded excellently and Giles (4/19), Bowditch (2/33) and Kriegler (2/30) bowled weU. Rondebosch were all out for 151.

Vs. Banks (friendly). In view of the following year, only boys who were remaining at school the next year took part in this match. Banks batted first and were aU out for 128 (Goosen 4/34 and Smith 2/23). The School were left with 100 mins. to get the runs and came quite close, scoring 104 for 6 (Lamb 32, Johnson 22 and Powell 21 n.o.).

1963 Vs. Marisl C.C. Most of the experienced players had left and this young team did well to score 143 against the strongest team in the League (Johnson 20, Lamb 20, Brading 20, Stephens 26). Marist replied with 214 for 7 declared (Goosen 3/58). School scored 95 all out in the second innings (Rookledge 23, Sternslow 21) and Marist got the runs for the loss of 3 wkts.

Vs. S.A.C.s. (friendly). This match was arranged before Schools' Week began and S.A.C.S. were soon in trouble against some fiery bowling by Clarke (3/11) and Bow· ditch (3/8). S.A.C.S. totalled 58 all out. Wynberg made light work of the bowling and scored 115 for 5 declared in quick time (Lamb 46, Bowditch 37 n.o. and Sterns low 17). S.A.C.S. were soon in trouble again and were 82 for 8 wkts. at the close of play (Kriegler 5/36 and Bowditch 2/11).

Vs. Technical College. School collapsed badly due to excellent spin· bowling by veteran Allan Marshal! and were all out for 52 (Ronaldson 25). Techs. replied with 213 for 8 declared (Goosen 3/51). In rainy con· ditions on the following Saturday School again

collapsed and were all out for 69 (Brading 20, Ronaldson 17).

1st Xl's Captain's

Comments

The first balf of the season proved extremely successful, but due to the fact tbat many of the team's experienced players had left the school, we had to embark upon a new process of teambuilding. Consequently many young players had to be blooded into Senior cricket. The team improved rapidly and towards tbe end of the season were showing fine form. This improvement was due to the keenness of the players, and to the excellent coaching oE Messrs. Reddick and Mathew and we should like to extend our thanks to them for tbeir encouragement and advice throughout the season, and we hope to reward their hard \Vork in the forthcoming season. We should like to extend our thanks to Messrs. Lamb, Ronaidson, Brading, Palmer and Johnson who have attended our matches regularly and given us excellent support. G.J.

Vs. Somerset West. School scored 129 all out, batting first ,Johnwn 25, Sternslow 24, Stephens 22, Clark 20). Good fielding by the School was responsible for tbem being dismissed for 148 (Sparks 4/31, Goosen 3/52 and McRae 2/30). School scored 112 all out in the second innings (Clarke 27, Turvey 19, Sparks 18). School came close to victory in the closing minutes, but Somerset West got the runs with 2 wickets remaining (95 for 7 wkts). Vs. Old Boys (friendly). The powerful Old Boys team batted first and scored 241 for 9 declared (M r. J. Mathew scored 20). Anything loose was punched to the boundary and Goosen (4/59) and Smith (4/114) were treated severely. The School started well but collapsed against the spin-bowling of Giles (5 for 27) and were all out for 118 (Johnson 23, Lamb 25, Turvey 25), thus the Old Boys won by 123 runs.

Player Inns. N.O. M. Giles ............... 14 3 M. Bowditch ...... 14 3 M. Lamb ............. " 26 0 G. Johnson .........22 4 P. Watson ............ 10 3 F. Kleinman _.... 12 0

Vs. General Botha (friendly). The Scbool approached their batting positively for the first time this year and were able to declare at 153 for 7, scored in 116 mins. Sternslow (44) and Lamb (31) batted well, as did Clarke (20). Tbe batting success was followed by good bowling and fielding performances (Clark 4/13, Goosen 4/17) and Botha were put out for 26. Thus the School team obtained their first victory .in the new year by 57 runs.

H.S.

146* 121* 56 48 44* 66

To/al 703 411 519 333 120 162

Ave. 63.9 37.36 19.96 18.5 17.14 13.5

1 st XI Catches: G. Johnson 23 (10 stumpings), P. Brading 9, M. Lamb 8, M. Giles 7, P. Watson 7, B. Nel 7, B. Clark 7, J. Sternslow 6, H. Sparks 5. Run-ou/s: 15 were accounted for i n the field.

Vs. Pinelands (friendly). A fiery opening spell by Clark (4/12) and Palmer (2/16) caused the collapse of tbe Pinelands upper batting, and Goosen (2/16) and Smitb (2/16) finished tbem off - 54 all out. The School continued their form from tbe previous game and obtained the runs in 30 mins. (Ronaldson 33, Johnson 32). Batting on, the School scored 143 all out (Brading 29, Goosen 16). Thus the School wonby 10 wkts.

BOWLING ANALYSIS M. Giles J. Sterns low

M. Bowditch A. Kriegler B. Clark _

Vs. Wynberg C.C. Wynberg C.c. totalled 196 all out (Clark 5/43, Turvey 2/23). The Scbool scored 165 all out (Lamb 56, Turvey 35, Jobnson 23). An excellent spell of bowling by Clark (7/55) saw Wynberg C.C. all out for 179, leaving tbe Scbool 55 mins. to score 210 runs. Tbe School started excellently and scored 151 for 5 wkts. before bad light stopped play (Jobnson 48, Lamb 35, Goosen 17 n.o. and Ronaldson 15). The Scbool thus lost on the first innings.

avers Maidens Runs Wk/so Ave. 81.4 14 219 20 70.95 47 10 78 7 11.14 113 23 324 28 11.57 185.1 39 489 36 13.58 189 42 486 31 15.68 2nd XI

As with all 2nd Xl's we bad a difficult task in team-building. Illness and 1st XI replacements led to constant changes in our side, but nevertbeless a good team spirit developed quite quickly. Our match against Sea Point being a good example when the team fougbt back gallantly after being on the defensive. We are looking forward to a more successful 71

2ND CRICKET

Xl, 1963

Front ROIl' (I. to r.): A. Turvey, Mr. F. G. Thorp (Act. Principal), R. Davidson, Mr. A. Morris (Coach). R. Sladen. Second Ra\\) (I. to 1'.): F. Pieksma, P. Groenewald. R. Smith, A. Rennie, K. Macrac, G. Fine. Third Ra\\' (1. to r.): C. Palmer, D. She.rwin, M. Knight.

BAITING

season next term. But if we intend to win any matches our fielding must improve considerably. We would like to thank Mr. Morris for the enthusiasm and patience be showed throughout the season and I hope hi.s sound coaching will be rewarded in tbe coming term. Special thanks must be extended to P. Grundwell wbo sacrificed his Saturday afternoons to umpire for us. R. DAVIDSON.

R. Groenewald R. Smith " M. Knight

BOWLING Overs Runs 35 155 38 158 33 137

Wk/so

Ave.

12 11

12.09 14.36 15.22

Inn.

R. Groenewald

......... 7 M. Knight 7 A. Rennie .................... ... 7 R. Davidson ................. 7 ,

N.O.

H.S.

44*

0 0 0

28 41 36

TOf.

93 108 96 95

Ave. 15.5 15.4 13.7 13.5

26/ 1/63-

Westerford Ist Xl 278/6 (Macrae 2/15). Wynberg 171 (Groenewald 44 n.o., Rennie 41). Wynberg f:ollowed on, 93 (Pieksma 33). Westerford won by an innings and 14 runs.

9/2/63--

Wynberg 120 (Rookledge 41, Fine 21). Sea Point Ist XI lOL (Groenewald 5/14, Smith 3/11).

23/2/63-

16/3/63-

Wynberg ] Il (Turvey 24, Smith 21). Sea Point 133/7 (Smith 3/18, Groenewald 2/29). Sea Point won by 3 wkts. Wynberg ]53 (Groenewald 22, Smith 21, Fine 20). St. George's Ist XI ] 61/8 (Smith 3/20, Knight 3/28, Groenewald 2/31). Wynberg 148/9 (Davidson 33, Knight 28). St. George's 82 (Sherwin 3/9, Groenewald 3/25, Smith 2/30). Wynberg won by 68 runs. Wynberg 146 (Davidson 36, Stephens 33, Sladen 21).

Fish Hoek 1st XI 143/5 (Knight 3/28, Sherwin 2/32). Wynberg lost by 5 wkts. 4th XI The 4th XI enjoyed a very successful season. During the first term of ]963 they won four matches, drew one and lost to Pinelands H.S. in the first match of the year. The team beat Westerford, Rondebosch B.H.S., St. George's Grammar School and Simonstown High. Mundell and Dungey bowled extremely well and Dungey was awarded a bat for his splendid performance in taking eight wickets against St. George's. Good batting came from Hitchcock,

UNDER 15 A CRISKET TEAM, 1963 Front Row (I. to r.): C. Stephens, Mr. F. G. Thorp (Acting Principal), B. Watson (Captain),

Mr. V. Parkins (Coach), D. Powell. K. Bridgens, Q. Rookledge, E. de Swardt, E. Merrifield. Third ROil" (1. to r.): E. Jennings, J. Hendrikse, R. Katz, I. Kirkwood (Umpire).

Second Row (1. to r.): J. Fine,

P. Cronje,

UNDER

13 A CRICKET TEAM.

1963

Row (I. to r.): C. Maimin, Mr. F. G. Thorp (Acting Princ.), M. Mc Clurg (Capt.), Mr. A. Lorie, J. Cawood. Secolld Row (I. to r.): P. Pittard, P. Goodwin, N. Gow, E. Geldenhuys, 路A. Armstrong. Third Row (I. to r.): K. Long, M. Dewar, K. Salvage. Frollt

D. Powell when they were promoted to the Ist XI. After losing to the strong Bishops team, we were faced with another difficult game, viz. Ron路 debosch. Due to some very good batting by Stephens and Powell, who played for us in this game, and also Rookledge, we almost defeated them. Outstanding performances during the season were Rookledge's century against Observatory and as already mentioned the game against Ronde路 bosch. The success of the team was due to the hard work exercised by our coaches, Messrs. Reddick and Parkins. B.W.

Germishuys, Martin and Greenblatt, the captain and wicketkeeper, who scored a sound 54 not out against Rondebosch. Thanks are due to Mr. Driessen whose coaching is much appreciated. The results show the fine effort he put into the team. P.M. Under 15A The Under 15 A XI had a fairly successful season, winning 3 out of 6 games, losing 1 and drawing the rest. We started off the season in high spirits by beating St. Joseph's convincingly by four wickets. Unfortunately for us we lost C. Stephens and

Under 15B Won Drawn

Played 7

Matches were Marist, Sea Point,

played Bisbops

On Monday morning we won the toss and batted first against tbe South Western Districts XI. Lamb and Johnson put on 61 runs for the 2nd wicket and were eventually all out for 167. Johnson 33, Lamb 31, Brading 27 and Goosen 24, batted well for tbe School. Due to some good bowling by Smith and Sparks, the S.W.D. side collapsed and were 65 for 8 at one stage. However, tbey rallied well and were all out for 130. Sparks ended up with 4/38 and Smith with 3/68. Wynberg thus won by 31 runs.

LOSI

5 against Observatory, and Lansdowne.

Although the team is not lacking in material, the results were disappointing, but this migbt be due to the fact tbat the team play in the Under 15 A division. The side received much enjoyment out of their cricket, and they will continue doing so.

Tbe School again won the toss on Tuesday against Oudtshoorn High School. The School were soon in trouble but due to another good knock by Lamb, with able support from Smith, Turvey and Brading, we managed to total 197 (Lamb 46, Smith 46, Turvey 27, Brading 23). Oudtshoorn were soon in trouble against the swing bowling of Sparks and Palmer and were all out for 74 (Sparks 5/16 and Smith 3/16). Following on in their second innings, they were 108 for 8 at the close of play. Tbus the School won on the Ist innings by 123 runs.

THE 1st XI TOUR TO OUDTSHOORN September,

1963

The touring party, consisting of three cars, left the School early on Friday morning to reach Oudtshoorn late that afternoon. On our arrival at Oudtshoorn we were welcomed by Mr. Maree and Mr. Bosman, who arranged the tour and tbe accommodation for the team during their stay in Oudtsboorn, and the boys were sent off to tbeir separate families.

We left for Cape Town at 9 a.m. and arrived home at about 4.30 p.m., a very tired team, gJad to be back, although a few of tbe players' hearts were still back in Oudtshoorn. The hospitality and friendliness of the people of Oudtshoorn will be long remembered.

Tbe first game of the tour was played on Saturday 28th against a strong Oudtshoorn Invitation XI. This team included a couple of South Western Districts Provincial players and the boys were not yet in form as it was tbe first time the team had been out on a wicket. Wynberg batted first and were soon in trouble. A defiant 3rd wicket partnership of 52 between Lamb, who batted aggressively for his 71 runs, and Brading (8). School was eventually all out for 131. The Oudtshoorn XI passed tbis score for the loss of 5 wkts., and were eventually all out for 163. Sparks (4/38) and Smith (3/68) both bowled accurately, and the fielding was also good.

The entire team would like to express their sincere thanks to Mr. Mathew, Mr. Wheeler and very especially to Mrs. Brading for giving up their valuable time in organising and providing transport for the tour and making it the success it was.

From the Coach's

Sunday the 29th was an interesting day as far as sight-seeing goes. We journeyed tbe 19 miles to tbe Cango Caves. Most of tbe boys had not yet been to the Caves and they were tbus eager to get started. Smith came into his element here, keeping tbe boys continually laughing with his witty remarks. After lunch at tbe Caves we travelled to the Oudtshoorn flower park and from there we travelled to the Safari Ostrich Farm, where an excellent guide showed tbe boys around tbe farm. Smitb, Lamb, Brading and Ronaldson attempted unsuccessfully to master ostrich riding. The team later visited tbe showrooms where many souvenirs were bought. We returned to Oudtsboom and, after attending evening service at the Methodist Church, the boys retired early to bed in anticipation of the strenuous matcbes ahead of us.

.I.

Notebook

A coach must have the wbole-hearted cooperation of every player in tbe team, otherwise he cannot bave the success he deserves.

2. In the field, back up every return to the wicketkeeper wbo should be over the stumps every time. 3.

Wben batting, get well across to the off-side shots and be behind tbe ball with your body.

Keep the bead well down, so tbat the ball makes contact with the bat immediately before your nose.

5. Play your shots down the line from whence the ball has come and leave the wide off-side ball until your score is well past twenty-five runs. 75

6. Look for runs all the time and run very quickly. Three runs winning cricket.

7. Play as many

forward

shots

are the non-striker. Sbout your calls either YES or NO or WAlT - nothing else. 12. It is the centuries which win matches, not the fifties, although they help!

run the first per over is

as possible.

J 3. Be courteous wben taking guard and remove your cap if tbe umpire is an adult. J 4. When making an appeal, do so definitely, without ostentation, and only if you are in a position to see whether or not the batsman is out. 15. Always endeavour to cross in a run when a catch is about to be held, so that tbe incoming batsman does not need to face up to strike on arriving at the crease.

8. From

the field placing deduce the type of bowling you are facing. Remember to play back sbots to the leg-break bowler unless he bowls very well up to the bat.

9. Pick out tbe best places penetrate 10. Always JI.

for scoring

shots

the field. run your

bat into

the crease.

Wben calling for a run, remember that you can only call for a run when the ball is in front of you and behind your partner, if yOLl

16. Never

clap an incoming

UNDER J2A CRICKET TEAM, 1963 L. Strauss, Mr. A. Lorie, M. Plenderleith (Capt.),

batsman.

Row (I. to r.): Mr. K. Pretorius, S. Pringle. Secolld Row (I. to r.): P. Wright, B. Eastman, J. Katz, B. Valentlne, J. Strauss, R. White. Third Row (I. to r.): M. Oosthuizen, R. Spreadbury, B. Wilkinson, P. Carter.

FrOIll

17. If one oE your team has bowled well or caught a good catch it is not necessary to clap him, but a word oE commendation when you are near him is sufficient. 18. Caps are to be worn at all times. 19. Appreciate the umpires and talk to them when there is a pause in tbe game. 20. Be optimistic at all times. Never show that you are beaten; rather beat your way out of trouble. 21. Deposit watches, neck ornaments, etc., with your coach and never use your feet (0 field a ball; use your hands. 22. Short runs are unnerving to the fielding side. 23. Embarrass the fielding side when batting by Eollowing them onto the field. 24. Never have an excuse Eor failure. SelE-pity is your own bandicap. 25. Bowlers must keep the ball well up to the batsman and have a variety of balls to try on (he batsman. Try to think the batsman out on the fifth ball of each over. 26. Captains should open the field for an over then close it, depending upon the batsmen in and vary this procedure wben in difficulties. 27. Batsmen must never consult when the incoming batsman is on his way to tbe wicket. 29. When fielding close to tbe boundary, stop the ball .infield before crossing the line, then return to the stationary ball and return it to the wicketkeeper, otherwise a boundary is recorded against your team. 30. Remember that cricket is a gentleman's game at all times, play it as hard as you are allowed to play .it .in the middle.

M. LAMB. - Is the chief run-getter in the team. He must develop some forceful strokes off the back foot. He attacks well off tbe front foot and has a fine temperament for cricket. His fielding has improved considerably. He is a candidate for the W.P. Nuffield XI. B. CLARKE. - A very dangerous bowler who is rapidly learning the tricks of the trade. As a batsman he can be a very fast scorer, but often gets himself out by rash decisions. A little bit of patience would go a long way. He is a good close-in fielder. D. GOOSEN. - Is a stock off-spinner who bowls well on occasions. He bats well in nets but has still to fulfill his potential in a middle game. He is a good fieldsman. R. SMITH. - Is a good leg-spinner. He has batted well and is not afraid of hitting the loose ball. With a little more concentration and keenness to apply himself to reading cricket literature he could be very good. A. TURVEY. -A batsman wbo shows determination. He plays the ball late and with application and hard work at practice he can develop into a prolific run-maker. He must develop a back lift. As a seam bowler he will have to practice with more purpose and keenness. PALM ER. -Is an excellent partner for B. Clarke. He must attack the stumps all the time and allow tbe batsman to make the mistakes. Change of pace and change of length must not be at the expense of direction. M. RONALDSON.-An opening bat who must be patient. He must learn to tap tbe ball during tbe first three overs at least and then gradually squeeze himself into the game as he takes command of the bowling. He has some good driving shots and can be a good fielder. H. SPARKS. -Is a good seam bowler, being more hostile with the old ball than opening the attack. He moves the ball away from the bat very late. As a left-handed number seven batsman he can bold the tail together whilst vital runs are being scored. J. STERNSLOW. - Has batted well from time to time but is temperamental. He has improved his off-drive and has a good defence. He is a stock bowler and a fair fieldsman.

CRITIQUE G. JOHNSON. - A capable captain. He has improved as a wicket-keeper and could go far in this department. He loses concentration whilst batting. With more keenness and a desire to learn better footwork he could become a very good, iE not a provincial, player. His prospects are good for the W.P. Nuffield XI. P. BRADING. -Is a very keen student of the game. He must learn to bend the left elbow and play his back shots with more power. If he chases tbe bowling he will bave more success than jf he adopts a defensive pose.

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Long Jump: L. Shapiro (1950), 18ft. 10tins. High Jump: J. Leeson (1954), 5ft. tin. UNDER 16: lOO yards: L. Shapiro (1952), 10.4 secs. 220 yards: L. Shapiro (1952), 23.6 secs. 440 yards: R. Gaylard (1950), 54.7 secs. 880 yards: W. Kirsten (1940),2 min. 10.2 secs. IlO yards Hurdles: C. Rossiind (1941), 15.5 secs. Long Jump: L. Shapiro (1952), 20ft. 6tins. High Jump: A. Elliott (1961), SH. 5tins.

The Annual Athletic Sports Meeting was held in March, under favourable conditions. The heats were interesting, with many tough tussles for positions in the finaLs. Last year's Victor Ludorum, P. Good, a strong contender for this year's title, was unfortunately injured in his first heat. The standard was above average and two records set up by Claude F.elbert, who broke his own 440 yards record in the heats on the previous day by 0.3 secs., setting up a new time of 53.0 secs. Jn the 880 yards he ran away from the rest of the field to finish in 2 mins. 2.2 secs., bettering Ronnie Wucherpfennig's nine-year-old record by 1.3 secs. There were also some other notable performances although no other records were broken. M. Knight came close to breaki ng the shot put record held by D. Whitfield, and L. Raymond, taking an early lead, won the Under 16880 yards in 2 mins. 13.3 secs. An athlete showing promise, 1. Scott, returned a good time of 11.8 secs. for the Under 14 100 yards. The open mile came up to expectations with a keen tussle developing between V. Standley and C. Edwards, who eventually won in the time of 4 mins. 47.2 secs. Rhodes House won the Old Boys' cup with Wellington, De Waal and Van Riebeeck taking 2nd, 3rd and 4th places respectively. C. Felbert was Victor Ludorum. Thanks are due to Mr. Lennox, Dr. Wood and their team of helpers for making the day so pleasant and successful. We were pleased to have Miss Urie as our guest of honour to present the certificates and trophies. C.F.& V.S.

OPEN:

lOO yards: L. Shapiro (1952),10.4 secs. 220 yards: L. Shapiro (1953), 23.2 secs. 440 yards: C. Felbert (1963), 43.00 secs. 880 yards: C. Felbert (1963), 2 min. 2.2 secs. 1 Mile: M. Allis (1954),4 min. 36.3 secs. IlO yards Hurdles: N. Riley (1948),14.5 secs. Long Jump: B. Weinreich. High Jump: W. Hutton. Shot Put: D. Whitfield (1961), 36ft. 8tins.

Relays: 10: 220 yards: Wellington UNDER 12: 330 yards: Wellington UNDER 14: 440 yards: Wellington UNDER 16: 440 yards: Wellington 48.6 secs.

UNDER

(1944), 3l.1 secs. (1961), 43 secs. (1956), 53.5 secs. and Van Riebeeck (1951),

OPEN:

440 yards:

De Waal (1961),47.1 secs.

The following were the points obtained by the Houses:

RECORD HOLDERS lO: 50 yards: N. Dennison and B. Weinreich (1947), R. Skeeles (1958), J. Bland (1959), 7.0 secs. 75 yards: B. Weinreich (1947),9.9 secs. UNDER 12: 75 yards: S. Versveld (1942), 9.2 secs. 120 yards: B. Weinreich (1949), IS.! secs. UNDER 14: 100 yards: P. Lowry (1936), 11.5 secs. 220 yards: J. Moore (1956), 26.2 secs. 75 yards Hurdles: N. Riley (1944), 11.3 secs.

UNDER

I. Rhodes

2. Wellington . 3. De Waai . 4. Van Riebeeck

Cups were awarded to: Friedlander Cup: Under 10 Champion: M. Oosthuizen. Junior Relay Cup: Under 10 Relay House: Van Riebeeck. 78

109 83 60

Baskin Cup: Under 12 Champion: R. Elliott. Junior Relay Cup: Under 12 Relay House: Rhodes. Baskin Cup: Under 14 Champion: I. Scott. Arthur Newman Cup: Under 14 Relay House: Wellington. C. E. Felbert Cup: Under 16 Champion: A. Turvey. Dr. Pycro!t Cup: Under 16 440 yards: L. Raymond. Dr. Bobbins Cup: 100 yards Open: B. Bravo. Stanley Lewis Cup: Open High Jump: A. Badenhorst. Duncan Taylor Cup: Open Lon? Jump: P. Brading.

Woollaston Cup: Open 440 yards: C. Felbert. Headmaster's Cup: Open 880 yards: C. Felbert. T ay.field Cup: Open Mile: C. Edwards. Neville Ri/ey Cup: Open Hurdles: C. Hay tread. Hoogenhout Cup: Victor Ludorum : C. Felbert. MacDonald Cup: Under 16 House: Rhodes. House Cup (Old Boys' Cup): Rhodes. Open 100 yards: I. B. Bravo (W.); 2. M. Stein (W.); 3. B. Momsen (V.R.). 10.9 secs. 220 yards: I. C. Felbert (O.W.); 2. B. Bravo

ATHLETICS

TEAM,

1963

Row (I. to r.): P. Good (Manager), Mr, O. le Roux, A. Badenhorst, Mr. F. G. Thorp (Acting Principal), C. Pelbert (Captain), Mr. H. Lingenfelder, C. Edwards, Dr. H. G. Wood, V. Standley.

Frollt

Second Row (I. to r.): J. Ocsthuizcn, I. Scott, A. Blotnick, G. Watson, N. Cohcn, G. Fuchs, M. Stein, N. Gow, J. Cawood, B. de Vries. Third Row (I.tor.): B.Momsen, R.Burton, W.Miller, A.Coetzee, B.Mawman, M.McCullagb, M. Gavronsky, R. Sladen. Fourth Row (I. to r.): C. Hay tread, D. Schmidt, R. Dunn, J. Heritage, G .Pfeil L. Raymond, M. Knight. '

75 yards: (O.w.);

(W.); 3. M. Stein (W.). 24.4 secs. 440 yards: I. C. Felbert (O.W.); 2. G. Watson (O.W.); 3. M. Stein (W.). 53.3 secs. 880 yards: I. C. Felbert (O.W.); 2. R. Jennings (R.); 3. C. Walker (O.w.). 2 mins. 2.2 secs. Mile: 1. C. Edwards (V.R.); 2. V. Standley (W.); 3. C. Walker (O.W.). 4 mins. 47.2 secs. IlO yards Hurdles: 1. C. Hay tread (V.R.) ; 2. A. Badenhorst (O.W.); 3. D. Schmidt (R.). IS.8 secs. High Jump: 1. A. Badenborst (O.W.) ; 2. R. East· man (V.R.); 3. S. Goosen (W.). 5ft. H-ins. Long Jump: 1. P. Brading (R.); 2. C. Walker (O.W.); 3. B. Momsen (V.R.). 19ft. 6tins. Shot Put: 1. M. Knight (O.W.); 2. C. Walker (O.W.); 3. A. Badenhorst (O.w.). 36ft. Hins.

1. M. Oostbuizen

(W.); 2. H. Emrich 3. E. Casper (V.R.). 10.5 secs.

Relays Open (440 yards): 1. Wellington; 2. De Waal; 3. Rhodes. 48.3 secs. Under 16 (440 yards): J. Rhodes; 2. Van Rie· beeck; 3. De Waal. 50.8 secs. Under 14 (440 yards): I. Wellington; 2. Rhodes ; 3. De Waal. 55.8 secs. Under 12 (330 yards): I. Rhodes; 2. Van Rie· beeck; 3. Wellington. 44.5 secs. Under 10 (220 yards): 1. Van Riebeeck; 2. De Waal; 3. Wellington. 31.3 secs. Western

Province Schools' Athletic Championships For tbe second year running, the champion· ships were held at Zwaanswyk High School. Our School team acquitted tbemselves well. The weather was hot and the track in excelent condi· tion. Claude Felbert set a new W.P. Schools' record for the Under 19 880 yards of 2 mins. 1.7 secs. Colin Hay tread came 2nd in the Under 17 hurdles. and M icbael Knight did well in the Under 19 shot put.

Under 16 100 yards: 1. A. Turvey (R.) ; 2. R. Dunn (O.W.) ; 3. N. McCullagh (O.w.). 11.3 secs. 220 yards: 1. A. Turvey (R.) ; 2. R. Dunn (O.W.) ; 3. M. Cohen (V.R.). 25.8 secs. 440 yards: 1. L. Raymond (R.); 2. R. Dunn (O.W.); 3. A. Standley (W.). 58.4 secs. 880 yards: 1. L. Raymond (R.); 2. A. Standley (W.); 3. A. Horne (W.). 2 mins. 13.3 secs. Long Jump: 1. C. Tatham (V.R.); 2. D. Bair· stow (V.R.); 3. G. Hammond (W.). 16ft.7tins. Higb Jump: 1. B. Mawman (R.); 2. A. Turvey (R.); 3. P. Engelke (R.). 4ft. 9tins. 110yards Hurdles: I. A. Turvey (R.) ; 2. B. Maw· man (R.); 3. P. Engelke (R.). 16.5 secs. Shot Put: 1. J. Cairncross (R.); 2. B. Mawman (R.); 3. S. Frank (R.). 31ft. 2ins.

Western

Province Junior Athletic Championships The championships were held at the Paarl ath· letic track in warm weather, although it bad rained the day before. Tbe 880 yards heats were run at the track on the previous evening. C. Felbert, after having recorded 2.00 mins. the Saturday before, was a strong favourite for the 880 yards title. Altbougb putting up one of his best times, he did nol run a good race and finisbed in 4th place. We thank Mr. Lingenfelder for his keen in· terest in and his training of the team. The awards for 1963 were as follows: BLUES: C. Felbert. COLOURS: A. Badenborst, P. Brading, B. Bravo, R. Eastman, C. Edwards, S. Goosen, C. Hay· tread, J. Heritage, M. Knight and V. Standley.

Under 14 100 yards: I. I. Scott (W.); 2. W. Millar (R.); 3. J. Cawood (D.W.). 12.0 secs. 220 yards: 1. 1. Scott (W.); 2. G. Pfeil (W.); 3. W. Millar (R.). 28.5 secs. Long Jump: I. 1. Scott (W.); 2. W. Falconer (W.); 3. G. Bunting (R.). 15ft. 4tins. Higb Jump: 1. N. Gow (V.R.); 2. C. Wolf (R.) ; 3. G. Pfeil (W.). 4ft. Sins. 75 yards Hurdles: 1. N. Gow (V.R.); 2. G. Pfeil (W.); 3. G. Bunting (R.). 13 secs. Under 12 75 yards: I. R. Elliott (R.) ; 2. R. Josephson (R.) ; 3. T. Wilmot (O.W.). 10.3 secs. 120 yards: 1. R. Elliott (R.); 2. R. Josephson (R.); 3. T. Wilmot (O.W.). 16.5 secs.

C. FELBERT(Capt.). 1963 CROSS-COUNTRY The Cross·Country tbis year was held in beavy rain witb the course through the forest being very slippery. There was also a light wind whicb tended to hinder the runners. The organisation of the meeting was under the direction of Mr.

Under 10 50 yards: I. M. Oosthuizen (W.); 2. E. Casper (V.R.); 3. H. Emrich (DW.). 7.2 secs. 80

CROSS-COUNTR

Y TEAM,

1963

Front Roll' (I. to r.): R. Timmis, L. Bridgens, S. Long, M. Carter, R. Langley, 1. Bland. Seco'1d Rall' (I. (0 r.): Mr. J. Mathew, A. Euvrard, C. Edwards (Senior Capt.) Mr. F. G. Thorp

(Acting Principal), Roll' (I. to r.): C. D. Banks, D. Pam, FOl/rth Row (I. (0 r.): A. Hornc. Third

L. Raymond (Junior Capt.), R. Jcnnings, Mr. H. Li~genfelder. Rookledge, B. de Smidt, J. Dee1ey, M. English, J. Kirkwood, D. de Beer. K. Bridgens. R. Grendon. P. Ryan, V. Standley. C. Felbert, H. Till, A. Killick,

Lingenfelder, who took over from Mr. Mathew. A big vote of thanks is due to both these masters as well as to tbe otber officials and time-keepers. The pickets deserve a special vote of thanks for doing their duty under miserable conditions.

10.8 secs. to break the record set up by C. Edwards in 1961. His time was 33 mins. 12.8 secs. L. Bridgens was second, well behind Raymond, while E. Shedden was third. In the U.13 Cross Playground N. Gow won from Long and Cawood. In the Under 11 Cross-Playground Hugo won narrowly from Scott and Steadman. The Under 9 Race was won by Recontire with Peters second and Oosthuizen tbird. Finally, we sbouJd remember those who, in spite of having no chance of doing well, nevertheless ran hard for their respective houses. The results were as follows:

In the Senior Race Chris Edwards, who had already run for Western Province tbis year, was strongly favoured to break the record. Edwards took the lead from the start and drew a way steadily to win by nearly three minutes from A. Euvrard, who was a surprisingly good second in blues time. Edwards took 1 min. 38.6 secs. oII R. Wucherpfennings' 1954 record with his time of 30 mins. 47.1 secs. R. Jennings sprang another surprise by coming in third just outside blues time.

Sen.ior Cross-Country:

In the Junior Race L. Raymond ran very well, taking the lead from the start. He just failed by

I. C. Edwards (Record).

(V.R.).

Time:

30 min. 47.1 secs.

Junior Event. The following year he was able to get the better of some of the School's more established senior runners when he took first place in that year's event. Though he did not better the senior record, he was within reach of it. Altbough it was commonly thought that be would break the record this year, few expected that be would achieve such an outstanding time as 30 mins. 47.1 secs., wbich betters tbe previous record by 1 min. 38.4 secs. The very next day he showed his superb stamina and fitness in being placed second in the Western Province Schools Championships close behind tbe winner and well witbin the old Western Province record. After some excellent performances in senior Club Cross Country, he was chosen to represent Western Province in tbe South African Junior Cross-Country Championships in Pretoria. This talented runner received the Scbool's highest award when be was presented his Honours for Cross-Country. We all wish him the best of luck and every success in the future.

2. A. Euvrard (O.W.). 3. R. Jennings (R.). Junior Cross-Country: 1. L. Raymond (R.). Time: 33 mins. 12.8 secs. 2. L. Bridgens (W.). 3. E. Shedden (V.R.). Under 13 Cross-Playground: 1. N. Gow (V.R.). 2. Long (W.). 3. Cawood (O.w.). Under Il Cross-Playground: 1. Hugo (V.R.). 2. Scott (R.). 3. Stead man (W.). Under 9 Cross-Playground: 1. Recontire (R.). 2. Peters (V.R.). 3. Oosthuizen (V.R.). Sub B Cross-Playground: 1. Priestman (R.). 2. Hendrikse (R.). 3. Brown (O.w.). Sub A Cross-Playground: 1. Burman (O.W.). 2. Mathew (V.R.). 3. Katz (W.). GRAND

Sub A Sub B Under Under Under Under Open Total

9 11 13 . 15 .

1963 De Van Rhodes Wellingfon Waal Riebeeck 126 107 187 141 127 48 107 153 586 781 542 431 1,208 1,641 1,058 1,623 302 325 166 288 229 124 201 307 316 277 297 243 3,141

TOTAL,

2,621

3,309

2,870

CROSS-COUNTRY, 1963 Honour Award: C. Edwards. Blues: C. Edwards, A. Euvrard. Colours: C. Edwards, A. Euvrard, R. Jennings, R. Grendon, V. Stanley, R. Burton, P. Ryan.

OUTSTANDING

ACHIEVEMENTS

Over the past few years, Chris Edwards has had some notable acruevements in Cross-Country running. His ability first came to light in 1961 when he set up a new record of 33 mins. 2 secs. for the

CHRIS EDWARDS 82

INTER-SCHOOL

ROAD

RACE

W.P. INTER-SCHOOLS CROSSCOUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

Record times were set up in both the Under 16 and Under 19 Schoolboys' Road Races organised by the Celtic Harriers Athletic Club on Saturday, 20th April. The races took place in cloudy and overcast conditions.

Due to unfortunate circumstances the School Cross-Country was held on the 23rd September and the Inter-Schools was on the 24th at Rondebosch. Added to this our boys are handicapped by the fact that these courses are much shorter and flatter than our own and therefore much faster. ] n spite of this, excellent performances were recorded by the Wynberg runners. In the Junior Race L. Raymond hung on determinedly to I. Plane of Rondebosch to finish second. These two runners finished well ahead of the rest of the field. Long finished 13th. In the Senior Race C. Edwards led from W. Perry, setting a very fast pace, but with about 200 yards to go, Perry spurted past to win by about 15 yards, taking 50 secs. off: the record. There was a wide gap between these two runners and the rest of the field. R. Burton finished 24th. Both Senior and Junior Teams finished sixth. C. EDWARDS.

The Junior Race was won by G. van Wyk of Milnerton in the record time of 12 mins. 12.4 secs. L. Raymond was the first Wynberg runner home in 9th place. The other members of the Junior Team, which was placed third, were Nielsen 16th, Horne 21st, and Banks 36th. The Senior Race was a close battle between C. Edwards and W. Perry of Westerford. The lead changed several times until Perry broke away to win by 10 secs. from Edwards. C. Felbert and R. Burton ran well to finish 7th and 9th respectively. Unfortunately these were the only three runners from the school in the race and the school was unplaced in the team event.

Once again we are able to look back on a very successful Swimming Season. We are very proud of the fact that, for the first time, we were able to have two representatives in the W.P. Schools' Swimming Team, and our congratulations go to K. Kingma, who swam in the 440 yards Freestyle, and M. English, who competed in the Diving Section at the S.A. Championships. Blues were awarded to K. Kingma for his time in the Under 19, 440 yards Freestyle of 5 mins. 7.5 secs. and 2 mins. 27.4 secs. in the Under 19, 220 yards Freestyle. M. English won the Senior Swimming Cup, with a total of 20 points, and was awarded his Blue. He swam three events within a colour time, and won the Diving Section. Colours were awarded to C. Hay tread, A. Sutton, R. Burton, P. Good and A. Burton. The School Team was narrowly beaten by Bishops in the B League of the Inter-Schools' Competition and our congratulations go to them. We hope to reverse this result next year. For the first time our Inter-House Gala was

held on a Friday afternoon, and fifteen new records were e3tablished; this is a clear indication that the standard of our swimming is continuing to improve. A special word of thanks to Mr. Gredley, our Coach, who gives up many hours of his time, especially on Saturdays, to coaching, inter-schools competitions and keeping the bath in good order. Thanks are also due to the House Masters, Staff: and boys who assisted with the gala. The final points position was as follows: (I) Rhodes 109 points (2) Van Riebeeck _..............99 points (3) Wellington 64 points (4) De Waal 54 points The other results were as follows: The Senior

Cup:

1st: M. English (R.), 20 points. 2nd: K. Kingma (V.R.), 13 points. 3rd: C. Hay tread (V.R.), 9 points. Under

10, One Len.gth Freestyle:

1: M. Oosthuizen (W.), 24.2 (Record). 83

Rall'

(1. to r.): R. Wolman.

SWIMMING A. Falconer,

TEAM,

1963 l. Emms, B. Gouid,

I. Roscnbcrg, G. Goles, M. Cohen. Second Roll' (I. to r.): A. Euvrard. A. Burlon, Mr. E. Grcdlcy (Coach), C. Hay tread (Capt.), Mr. F. G. Thorp (Acting Principal), M. English, Mr. D. S. Sieberhagen (Master-in-Charge), K. Kingma, A. Sulton. Tltird Ral\! (I. to r.): V. Kempton-Jones, H. Potash, B. De Smidt, M. Emms, F. Spektor, B. Nielsen, C. WoiIl, L. Rose-lones, R. Burns. FOl/r11t Row (I. to r.): R. Burton, C. Tatham, L. Raymond. 1'. Retief, H. Till, H. Green, M. NolI. Front

T. Feitelson,

2. C. Hay tread (V.R.), 6 min. 12.7. 3. A. Burton (V.R.), 6 min. 28.8.

2. N. Wright (W.), 25.0. 3. R. James (W.), 26.5. Under 12, One Length Freestyle: I. 1. Rosenberg (R.), 20.4. 2. A. Falconer (DW.), 22.2. 3. M. Plenderlcith (V.R.), 24.4. Under 14, lOO yds. Freestyle: I. R. Humphries (R.), 69.3. 2. V. Kempton-Jones (R.), 70.1. 3. G. Bunting (R.), 73.3. Under 16,100 yds. Freestyle: 1. M. Emms (R.), 62.5. 2. C. Tatham (V.R.), 63.0. 3. B. de Smidt (O.W.), 63.8. Under 19, 100 yds. Freestyle: 1. A. Sutton (W.), 60.7 (Record). 2. C. Hay tread (V.R.), 61.6. 3. A. Euvrard (DW.), 64.5. Under /9, 440 yds. Freestyle: 1. K. Kingma (V.R.), 5 min. 7.5 (Record).

Under JO, One Length Breaststroke: I. N. Wright (W.), 35.5. 2. R. Schate (V.R.), 38.5. 3. N. Fine (V.R.), 39.5. Under 12, One Length Breaststroke: I. R. Wolman (O.W.), 27.6 (Record). 2. CEmms (R.), 29.4. 3. 1. Rosenberg (R.), 29.4. Under 14, 700 yds. Backstroke: 1. F. Spektor (V.R.), 88.3 (Record). 2. R. Humphries (R.), 90.0. 3. G. Bunting (R.), 91.9. Under 16, 100 yds. Breaststroke: I. H. Potash (O.W.), 82.2. 2. M. Coben (V.R.), 83.5. 3. M. Noli (O.W.), 83.6.

Under 19, 100 yds. Breaststroke:

Under 16, 220 yds. Freestyle:

1. M. English (R.), 76.6 (Record). 2. P. Good (V.R.), 82.4. 3. H. Green (W.), 90.6.

1. C. Tatham (V.R.), 2 min. 42.2 (Record). 2. B. de Smidt (D.w.), 2 min. 44.0, and 2. M. Emms (R.), 2 min. 44.0. Under 19, 220 yds. Freestyle: 1. K. Kingma (V.R.), 2 min. 27.4 (Record). 2. C. Hay tread (V.R.), 2 min. 42.0. 3. A. Sutton (W.), 2 min. 55.6. Under 16, 220 yds. Breaststroke: I. M. Noli (O.W.), 3 min. 22.5. 2. B. Jeffes (W.), 3 min. 23.1, and 2. B. Nie]son (R.), 3 min. 23.1.

Under 10, One Length Backstroke: I. N. Wright (W.), 36.3. 2. R. Jrlam (D.W.), 37.5. 3. D. Yach (V.R.), 39.8.

Under 12, One Length Backstroke': I. A. Falconer (O.w.), 28.2. 2. D. Wright (W.), 31.0, and 2. D. Hunt (W.), 31.0. Under 14, 100 yds. Backstroke: I. D. Gauld (W.). 85.2. 2. G. Bunting (R.), 92.9. 3. C. Wolff (R.), 93.6. Under 16, 100 yds. Backstroke: l. C. Tatham (V.R.), 75.7 (Record). 2. A. Turvey (R.), 81.8. 3. L. Raymond (R.), 82.8. Under 19, 100 yds. Backstroke: 1. A. Burton (V.R.), 70.9 (Record). 2. K. Kingma (V.R.), 80.6. 3. B. Giljam (O.W.), 84.5.

Under 19, 220 yds. Breaststroke: j. M. English (R.), 3 min. 8.1 (Record). 2. P. Good (V.R.), 3 min. 39.0. 3. M. Lamb (V.R.), 3 min. 46.3. Diving, Under 14: l. G. Bunting (R.), 17.67 points. 2. N. Gow (V.R.), 16.20 points. 3. N .Woolf (R.), 15.92 points.

Diving, Under 16: 1. V. Watson-Smith (R.), 17.40 points. 2. A. Turvey (R.), 15.03 points. 3. J. Dodd (V.R.), 13.33 points.

Under14, One Length Butterfly: I. R. Humphries (R.), 23.0.

Diving, Under 19: I. M. English

2. P. Cronje (V.R.), 27.1. 3. L. Rose-Innes (D.W.), 27.2. Under 16, Two Lengths Butterfly: I. M. Emms (R.), 45.7 (Record). 2. H. Potash (O.w.), 47.0. 3. J. Dodd (V.R.), 56.0. Under 19, 100 yds. Butterfly: I. M. English (R.), 72.5 (Record). 2. H. Green (W.), 84.0. 3. W. Moodie (O.w.), 92.2.

::?. M. Knight 3. P. Good

(R.), 26.46 points. (D.W.), 15.60 points. (V.R.), 11.67 points. HOUSE

RELAYS

Under 10 (4 x 1 length): 1. Wellington, 1 min. 55.2. 2. De Waal, 2 min. 07.0. 3. Van Riebeeck, 2 min. 12.0. Under 12 (4 x 1 length): I. Rhodes, 1 min. 37.2. 2. Wellington, I min. 39.8. 3. Van Riebeeck, 2 min. 1l.8.

Under 14 (4 x 1 length): 1. Rhodes, 1 min. 20.4. 2. Van Riebeeck, 1 min. 25.9. 3. Wellington, 1 min. 56.9.

Under 16 (4 x 2 lengths): 1. Van Riebeeck, 2 min. 40.3 (Record). 2. De Waal, 2 min. 47.3. 3. Rhodes, 2 min. 47.4. Under 19 (4 x 2 lengths): I. Van Riebeeck, 2 min. 39.1 (Record). 2. Wellington, 2 min. 45.4. 3. Rhodes, 2 min. 52.5. All success to our swimmers for the future. D.S.S.

At the beginning of the 2nd term a W.P. interteam contest was held. Wynberg was drawn by ballot to face the Academy A team. We were beaten by 3 to 2, and Mr. Pahl (Capt.) and E. Kiwi were the only ones in the team to score. A senior and junior team was chosen to take on a triangular team contest at Temple Hall against Temple and the Mutaf. Mr. Pahl (capt.), M. Knight, E. Kiwi, B. Evrard, G. Westrnoreland and A. Butcher were the senior team and Patrick was captain of the Junior team. The school Senior Team beat Temple but was beaten by Mutaf. The Junior Team won both contests. Mr. Pahl put up an excellent performance that night and this ended the 2nd term's judo.

At the beginning of 1963 it was a privilege to welcome Mr. PaW, a new teacher, into the Judo Club. He had had previous experience and was able to give us much advice and coaching. At the close of the first term we had interhouse and individual championships. In the interhouse championships Rhodes won, with Wellington 2nd and De Waal 3rd. G. Westrnoreland won the individual championships, with E. Kiwi 2nd and M. Knight 3rd. To round off the term's judo we had a team contest against Temple, which the School won by 5 to 2. The team was captained by Mr. Pah!. G. Westrnoreland was chosen to represent W.P. in a team contest against Tv1.

Frollt

Row

JUDO TEAM, 1963 (1. to r.): Mr. C. Pahl, G. Westrnoreland, M. Knight, Mr. F. G. Thorp (Acting

Principal), E. Kiwi, B. Evrard, Mr. A. Butcher (Coach). Second Row (1. to 1'.): M. Finberg, K. Neilson, L. Patrick, C. Wolf, B. Neilson, P. Mac Pherson, H. Morris, S. Stighling. Third

Row

(I. to

r.): P. Baerecke, M. Kahn, R. Timmis, A. Butcher, G. Barnard.

During the 3rd term several members entered for the W.P. Judo trials. G. Westrnoreland, Patrick and Barnard were chosen to represent W.P. in the S.A. Championships. Patrick put up an excellent performance, thus proving the high standard of Judo in our school.

a technique 3rd Kgu.

and

Fron! Row (I. to r.): M. Lamb. Second Rall" (I. to r.):

E. Kiwi

they were graded

On behalf of the Judo Club we would like to congratulate Mr. C. Butcher on becoming the S.A. Champion, and we would like to express our sincerest gratitude to Mr. Pahl and Mr. Butcber for their patience and coaching throughout the year. As Mr. Pahl will be leaving at the end of this term, we would like to say how sorry we are to Jose him and would like to wish him success in bis future Judo career.

A Junior team from tbe Junior school also entered and beat St. Joseph's. As a result of their performance, a few boys were graded. In the Senior competition M. Knight won 2 to 0, E. Kiwi drew 1 to 1, and B. Evrard won 2 to O. B. Evrard

as a result

During the second term Mr. Pah! expanded the Judo programme, giving boys from the Junior school lessons twice a week. He started off with J 00 boys, of which be has 50 keen members left. In his coaching he was aided by B. Evrard.

Soon afterwards three teams were chosen to fight against St. Joseph's College. On this night M. Knight, E. Kiwi and B. Evrard were going for their grading. The Senior team only won on points 5 to 4, and the Junior team beat them.

M. Knight,

test;

underwent

E. KIWI, B. EVRARD.

1ST TENNIS TEAM, 1963 D. Cfaye, Mr. F. G. Thorp (Act. Principal), M. Hume, Mr. J. C. Boltman, T. Watson, R. Jennings, M. O'Connor,

D. Phillips.

Co'ours: Lamb, Jennings, O'Conner, Hume and Craye.

The 1962-63 season was a very enjoyable and successful one. Althougb players of Macfarlane's calibre were missed, the team still brought in very good results, finishing second to Sea Point in the W.P. junior league_ The new all-weatber court was officially opened in a match against tbe Old Boys, who proved to be too strong for tbe School. Hume and Craye did very weU under the circumstances. We would like to take tbis opportunity of thanking the Old Boys for the court, and we hope that the School vs. O.ld Boys matcb will become an annual event. The standard in scbool championsbips was high and a larger number of boys entered compared with previous years (60). Hume, Jennings, Craye and Lamb reached tbe semi-finals. The eventual winner was M. Hume in a closely-fought victory over D. Craye, the score being 6-4, 5-7, 8-6. An attempt to introduce a doubles event was made, but owing to lack of time and support it fell through. The Charles Macleod cup for the most-improved player was awarded to D. Craye, who had improved beyond recognition. Craye and Hume developed as a very formidable doubles pair. A young player to catch the eye was Z. Leyser of Std. 6, who came into the 1st team at a very critical stage and proved himself. He has shown great promise and sbould do weU in the future. Hume and Lamb were elected to represent the school at Mr. Houba's tennis camp in Stellenbosch and greatly benefited from the experience. Mr. Houba was the 1st team coach and due to his hard work the standard and interest was very high. Inter-house tennis was introduced for the first time and the respective positions of the houses were: (1) De Waal, (2) Rhodes, (3) Van Riebeeck and (4) Wellington. We would like to thank Mr. Smuts for all the time and energy he devoted to school tennis. M. Hume and bis committee are to be congratulated on an excellent job of work. M. Hume received the Captain's Cup. Awards for 1963 were: Blues: Hume and Craye.

The results of the 1962-3 season were: Lost to S.A.C.S. 3-4. RECORD:

Vs. St. George's Vs. Marists Vs. Sea Point Vs. Bishops. . V~. Van Riebeeck _...... .. Vs. Bergvliet Vs. Rondebosch. . Vs. W.G.H.S. Vs. Old Boys _ Vs. S.A.C.S. . P. W. L. D. 10 7 3 4

Won 7-0 Won 7-0 Lost 1-6 .. Won 7-0 Won 5-2 . Won 7-0 . Lost 3-4 . Won 8-0 Lost 4-12 Won 6-1 F. A. 54 17 ..

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Chairman: G. Abelsohn. Secretary: J. Sterns)ow. Commillee: M. Bloch, R. Pachter. The Club has had a most successful season, and the membership now stands at 60. Competition with other schools has yet to be resumed, but nevertheless there has been keen activity. There was a large entry for the school tournament with some 50-odd contestants. The singles have yet to be decided, but it is expected that the four seeds, Bloch, Sternslow, Abe)sohn and Clark, will meet in the semi-finals. Tbe finals of tbe doubles wil.1be contested by Abelsohn and Sternslow who play Bloch and Pachter. As yet we have not played matches against any scbools, but later in the year we expect to play against Rondebosch, Sea Point and Herzlia. G. ABELSOHN.

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Cmdt. J. Wheeler.

W. E. Bowden,

M.e.E.D.

command of SlO. P. Good were extremely successful in the inter-cadet Drill competition by being runners-up to Bishops, an extremely creditable performance.

2.l.C.: Major Coy. CommQ/~ders: Capt. W. Lennox, F I c. H. D. Lingenfelder, F/c. O. LeRoux, Adjutant: F/c. C. E. Hopkins.

Total strength of the detachment this year was 380, all ranks. J would like to thank all members of the detachment for tbeir assistance in making things run smoothly, especialIy to WO.1l G. Stewart for his admirable help in the armoury.

The student officers set a high standard on the parade ground, ably directed by the officers of the detachment. Due to the keenness of Major Wheeler and the effective manner in which his commands were carried out by both Student officers and members of 'A' Coy., the company under the

It has been a successful year, and we hope that the high standard set will be maintained.

W.L.

OFFICERS AND STUDENT OFFICERS, 1963 D./Maj. A. Badenhorst, SlO. P. Good, A.F/C. E. Hopkins, Capt. W. Lennox, Maj. J. Wheeler, A.F IC. C. Pahl, ASF IC. H. Lingenfelder. SlO. R. Eastman, SlO. A. Stewart. Middle Row (I to r.): Sgt. B. Pearson, SlO. L. Nochomovitz, SlO. A. Coetzee, SlO. C. Felbert SlO. J. Heritage, SlO. R. McClatchie, SlO. M. Barker, SlO. D. Goosen, SlO. R. Sladen; SlO. C. Hay tread, Sgt. M. English. Back Row (I. to r.): Sgt. D. le Roux, Sgt. L. Raymond, Sgt. A. McGrath, Sgt. M. Knight, C.S/M. J. Gaylard, B/Maj. B. Finney, Sgt. A. Steenekamp, Sgt. C. Smit, Sgt. B. Evrard, Sgt. A. Euvrard, Sgt. R. Burton. From

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(I. to r.): Sgt. C. Smit, B/M. B. Finney. Capt. W. Lennox, DIM. A. Badenhorst. Sgt. A. Steenekamp, Sgt. M. Knight, Cpl. G. Johnson. Secolld Rol\' (I. to r.): L/Col. A. Byron, C. Slabber, P. MePherson. R. Mitchell. LICpl. E. Nauschutz, Cpl. B. Momsen, Cpl. R. Holmes, D. Knight, J. Green. Third Row (I. to r.): M .Facer, Cpl. E. Kiwi. T. Hansen, LICpl. R. Johnson, LICpl. P. Engelke, Cpl. D. Dee, M. Erasmus, D. H igginbotham, Cpl. K. Byron.

Winners of Cadet Band Competition

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1958 until 1963.

petition was much higher than tbat set in previous years, and there was no doubt that many long hours of arduous practice were entailed. W.ithout the sustained effort of every member of the band, succe s would have eluded us. I would like to congratulate every member of the band, and especially to thank 0 I M. Badenhorst and BI M. Finney and all my senior members for their devoted efforts to attain the best po sible standard. W.L.

The Cadet Band has come to the end of a year of continuous endeavour and concerted effort. The sacrifices involved, such as no free time at breaks, only band practice, has paid dividends in that the band secured first place in the annual cadet competition. Other awards were: DIM. A. Badenhorst, second in the Drum Major competition; BI M. B. Finney, second in the solo bugle competition; Sgt. A. Steenkamp, first in the solo drumming competition. The standard of music set for this year's com-

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DEBATING SOCIETY, 1963 Sladen (Chairman), Mr. F. G. Thorp

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School Socieliej DEBATING CLUB Chairman.: R. N. Sladen. Vice-Chairman: L. E. Nochomovitz. Secretary: C. Felbert. Committee: A. Badenhorst, R. Eastman,

hampered by so many more important duties, nevertheless gave us his full support, and without whose inspiration and advice we should have had much extra labour. Thanks are also due to Matron, for tea; M r. Morris and the boarders for their support; Mr. Larie, for the use of the Junior School hall; and the Junior School tuck shop, which provided an unceasing supply of cool drinks to ease many a befuddled mind.

A. Steyn.

Once again the Society has enjoyed a fruitful year, and support at all times has been generous. Even so, there are many other competitive functions on Friday nights, and venues and subjects had to be made as attractive as possible. We are deeply obliged to Mr. Bowden who, although

The year was initiated by what has now become a tradition - the debate with our sister

The Society has been in the fortunate position of seeing some excellent films obtained from a large variety of film libraries, and had a very gratifying attendance from its members at each Wednesday film show. The annual visit to the AB & Cl factories at Somerset West once again proved a great success, the members being able to see the 'real thing' for a change. It was obvious that a good percentage of the pupils present returned from Somerset West with a far better insight and appreciation of science in industry, which is one of the Society's aims. This year a project had been proposed by the Committee in the form of the construction and application of a 'High Voltage Generator'. However, the idea met with little enthusiasm when the necessary capital was applied for, and the project was cancelled. In the very near future another S2A, (South African Association for the Advancement of Science) Congress is to be held at tbe University of Cape Town. At the previous Congress last year, the Society was in the fortunate position of having three speakers representing it. They were: K. Gottschalk (Interstellar Propulsion), S. Cohen (Hydroponics) and A. Steyn (Radio-Astronomy). This year we are proud to be able to send one speaker to the Congress, namely K. Gottschalk. whose topic is "Archaeology in Africa". I should like to thank Mr. Thorp on behalf of the committee for his assistance and help. Our congratulations go to A. Steyn on his fine achievement of winning second prize in the Forbes Astronomical Essay competition during 1963. On behalf of the Society's members, I should like to thank the Committee for its unfailing help and encouragement. Special thanks are due to our cbairman for his entbusiastic guidance during the year. Finally, on behalf of the committee, I should like to tbank all the Society's members for their support and interest throughout the year.

school. Here it was decided tbat future generations will regard our era as unproductive, artistically speaking. Next on the agenda was an extremely well-attended triangular debate, by Wynberg, Herzlia and Westerford, who were the hosts. Discussion was light-hearted, and no partisan feelings were shown when the motion, "Man is bound by the tyranny of convention," was passed by a large majority. A new note was struck on the last day of the first term when an Inter-House debate was arranged. Voting was entrusted to members of opposite houses to those speaking, and after much heated argument and persuasion, Wellington emerged victorious. The annual Hat Night, a device for levering young speakers on to their feet, was the usual success, but it seems that future occasions could be improved by selecting more serious subjects, and giving speakers more time in which to prepare tbeir talks. The next debate, after rather a long lapse in time, was against our perennial rivals, S.A.C.S. A small but enthusiastic body of supporters visited S.A.C.S. on this occasion to see the motion, "The Human Race is Growing Soft, Mentally and Physically," carried by a slight majority. The last debate that took place before this report goes to the Press was tbe return match against Wynberg Girls' High. A subject in a much ligbter vein was chosen this time, and an enthusiastic gathering finally accepted the idea that teenagers should go steady. Four more meetings will be held in the last term, against Sans Souci, Herschel, and the Old Boys' Union; while the Best Speaker's Debate will end off the year. I should like to take this opportunity ot' thanking my Committee for the ass.istance and support they have rendered, and wish those who will be concerned with the Society next year the best possible success, so that Wynberg Boys' High may still have a forum for the spread of ideas, thoughts and good manners.

A.S.

R.N.S. SCIENCE

Second Cape Junior Science Congress 25-27 September, 1963

CLUB

Chairman: A. Steyn. Vice-Chairman: R. Sladen. Secretary: A. Sbedden. Committee: K. Gottschalk, R. Eastman, C. Pritchard, L. Nockie, L. Posruak. The progress of the Science Club this year has not been substantial, but there has rather been a steady growth of ideas and interests.

The 1963 congress was run on similar lines to last year's highly successful meeting, and although it lasted for only tbree days, it attracted a vast contingent of over eight hundred pupils from schools all over the Western Cape. Wynberg had one of the largest representations, and thirty-four of our scholars were present at the congress.

The South African Association for the Advancement of Science went out of its way to provide as entertaining and educational programme as possible. Lectures and films were held on all three days, and delegates had a choice of visiting Or. S. H. Skaife's laboratory at Hout Bay, the Consolidated Glass Works at Bellville, the R.B.H.S. Science Laboratory, or the Physics and Geology departments of the University of Cape Town, as excursions in the afternoons. Papers were presented by thirteen of the delegates. These were of an extremely high standard. and ranged from "Mathematics for the Amateur" to "Die Transistor", from "Psychology" to "Some Aspects of Cancer". Adrian Gottschalk of Wynberg read a highly interesting and informative paper on the "Archaeology of Africa", for which he was in fact congratulated by a delegate who had delivered much outspoken criticism on the previous papers. Highlights of the congress were lectures given by Or. S. H. Skaife on "Ants and Ourselves", Mr. R. Cherry on "Some Aspects of Nuclear Physics", Dr. J. Juritz on "Light", and Mr. J. Elsworth on "Inorganic Chemistry". The latter two, with the aid of the huge revolving stage of the New Science Lecture Theatre, brought home to us the fact that science can be fascinating if one has enough expensive equipment. On behalf of all those who were at the congress, 1 would like to thank those who made it so successful and so enjoyable, and we look forward to another one of similar standard next year. R.S. STUDENTS'

CHRISTIAN

tunately we cannot thank everyone who has played a part in the smooth running of the Union. These were some of our outstanding activities: A braaivleis at the Ex-Scout Hall, Wynberg, on the 28th of December. An S.C.U. Leadership camp on the 9th and 10th of February; Bible Studies in Timothy on Thursdays led by Mr. Mathew. After returning from camp w.e started parallel discussion groups on Tuesday unti I Mr. Mathew completed his series of studies; on the 9th of March we had another braaivleis at Mr. Driessen's home, while on the 16th of April a team from the school, under Peter Crundwell, led the Wynberg Girls' High School meeting. The Monday meetings are now held in the Hall and prayer meetings are held, by a keen core of Christians, ten minutes before school every morning. Some of our more prominent speakers drew crowds. Among these we number Jack Pienaar of the ALM. who showed slides of his work, and George Young who has been a regular speaker at the S.C.U. for the last five years. Or. Bennet of Mt. Coke fame screened his slides, and the film "The Brain-washing of Dr. Hayes" drew a record crowd of 250. Stan Fish, Neville Woudberg, Allan Powell and Frank Retief also were popular, and Reverends Upton and Erasmus also stirred our hearts. We had two Old Boy speakers, Jack Schoeman and Mr. Leonard (who by an accident we doublebooked), and we look forward to hearing from two ex-teachers of ours in the future, Mr. H. Arguile and Mr. J. Gardener. We are looking forward to the Rev. Kreedman's talk on "Going Steady", two films, an outing, and a birthday party. God has prospered the work of the Union and has blessed us. We have aimed at establishing Christians, and reaching Non-Christians, and "Hitherto hath the Lord helped us".

UNION

Chairman: Frank Opie. Vice-Chairman: AndrĂŠ Steyn. General Secretary: Graeme Slade. Advertising Secretary: Peter Crundwell. Minutes Sec. & Treasurer: Robert Jennings. Scripture Union Secretary: Roland Eastman. Master in Charge: Mr. Driessen. This year has been a "year of changes", changes which could never have been carried into effect without this committee, and the assistance and advice of numerous others. Mr. Driessen and Mr. Mathew welcomed our speakers and Mr.Driessen in particular has always encouraged us in everything. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the headmaster for allowing us to use the hall on Mondays. Mrs. Driessen too deserves much praise for opening her home to us for one of our braaivleises. Unfor-

OPIE,

Chairman.

HEBREW BIBLE SOCIETY Chairman: R. Sladen. Vice-Chairman: L. Nockie. Secretary: C. Sacher. Masrer-in-Charge: Mr. Teper. Among the speakers who addressed the Society this year, we were privileged to hear Chief Rabbi Abrahams discuss the factors involved in Israel's censure of South Africa at the United Nations. Openly, and very objectively, he explained how, although wishing to maintain the existing good 93

we included a new transformer and fluorescent bulb for the enlarger. Our thanks go to Mr. Verwymeren (Master in charge) for the help and guidance be has given us througbout the year. Mr. Hurter is to be thanked once again for his co-operation in allowing us the use of tbe artroom, and we trust tha t his successor. Mr. Thompson, will be as helpful.

relations between berself and this country, Israel felt bound by her own policy, and voted accordingly. Before Rabbi Smith departed for England, to settle there, he addressed us on the various aspects of the Passover. A large audience heard his excellent lecture, and we sincerely regret tbat we shall not be bearing bim again in the future. Dr. Rivkin, of tbe Jewish Board of Education, delivered wbat was perhaps one of the most interesting of all lectures. He viewed the Bible from three different angles, namely the Biblical, Literary and Historical points of view. As a Literary work the Bible is regarded as excelling all others; from a religious point of view, we accept it as fact. Lately archaeologists have striven to prove the "Biblical" aspect as .fact, and have succeeded to a large extent. Once again, we extend our sincere thanks to Mr. Teper for his organising of the Society as well as to Mr. Thorpe for his patience in allowing us the use of the Lecture Theatre. L.E.N. PHOTOGRAPHIC

A.S.

RECORDING

SOCIETY

Chairman: S. Lan. Secretary: C. Clarke. Commitfee: Bloch, Newman, Frieslich. Master in Charge: Mr. V. Parkins. For a long time the Lunch Hour Forum has proved popular with the boys. The Lunch Hour Forum had the disadvantage that only less busy people were available as speakers. Therefore, .it was thought that, armed with a tape-recorder, members of the Recording Society committee would be able to visit interesting people and record interviews. The first playback included an interview with Mr. Anthony Delius, a journalist wbo attended the Addis Abbaba conference. This interview was very interesting and Mr. Delius' talk cbanged our views about the African leaders considerably. It is hoped tbat some time in tbe near future the other interviews we have recorded, with Dr. Mitchell of SH.A.W.C.O. and the Director of N.A.S.A., for instance, will be played back.

SOCIETY

Chairman: A. Steyn. Vice-Chairman: A. Shedden. Secretary: L. Nochomovitz. Commitfee: H. Potasb, M. Finberg. 1963 has been a year of progress, both in membership and dark-room activity, for the senior members sbowed a keen interest and spent more time in the dark-room. Off to a late start, due to a delay in the delivery of new stocks, the dark-room was in full working order early in the second term. With the increase in membership and interest (amongst the seniors only we fear) the dark-room has since been in continuous use by our budding photographers over most week-ends. Due to tbe bugbear of blacking out the artroom, most work has been confined to week-ends and here our thanks must go to Mr. Morris for letting us have the school keys. Towards the end of the second term the school library increased its section on Photography by obtaining some excellent books, which we hope will be of some help and enc贸uragement to our "beginners" . In view of the larger membership and the late beginning, it was decided to forego having tbe competition tbis year and use tbe extra money for more equipment. Amongst the new purchases,

C. CLARKE, 9a. CHESS CLUB Chairman: R. Jennings. Secretary: M. Lamb. This year the Chess Club participate in interschool competitions and joined the Inter-School Chess League. Tbe two teams met with a fair amount of success, especially the second team, which won four of its matches. Dungey and Werbeloff represented the School in the Western Province Junior Chess Championships. Messrs. Parkins and Thompson and Dr. Wood are to be tbanked for the use of their rooms. Througb poor support from tbe Std. 9's, and also a lack of entbusiasm, this year did not prove outstandingly successful for the club. RW.J. 94

1ST ROWING

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The team entered for the South African championship, but was unsuccessful. The 1964 championships, it is hoped, will be held in Cape Town, and two Wynberg crews will enter. We wish them luck in the future.

Early in 1962 saw a new school sport introduced. Five boys had begun rowing and had soon entered for the 1962 Western Province Championships. They did well enough to take second place, as there were the three more-experienced S.A.C.S. crews to contend against. Interest developed rapidly, and at the beginning of the new year three additional crews had been formed. The third and fourth teams are all from Standard 6 and 7. The first race of the year was won by Wynberg 'B-. They beat Plumstead by a wide margin. In this race, our school's 'A' team broke an oar. On September 7, the 1963 Western Province Championship took place. Wynberg took first, second and fifth places to become the champions. The 'A' crew coasted to an easy win with the 'B' crew coming in seco!1d.

LUNCH-HOUR FORUM, 1963 The Lunch Hour Forum organisers were active this year in bringing a variety of speakers to the school. Tbe attendances at most talks were fair, but larger audiences would be welcome. Dr. Wallheim, the warder at Cafda, gave an interesting talk on "The Social Aspect of Malnutrition". He brought home to us how lucky we are to be able to take for granted our three daily meals. We were alarmed by the statistics of deaths among infants of Coloured and African parentage compared with those of White parentage, and by the fact that prolonged malnutrition causes permanent physical and mental stunting. 95

best net return. Gordon Bunting won the best gross with a fine score of 80-12-68. In the July holidays 1. Saevitzon went to Durban to play in the "Slazenger Golf Competition", held tbere at Windsor Park. He failed to qualify for the competition proper, but in a competition for the non-qualifiers he won the prize for the best net, with 91-18-73. Also in Durban with him, N. Cohen decided to try his hand at golf. Playing with Saevitzon and Cristol, he holed in two, using a four iron at the short fourth hole (170 yds). His lie shot was only 4tin. from the hole. (He now thinks that he has a great future in golf.) The standard of golf at the school has improved tremendously in the past year: G. Bunting has reduced his handicap from 22 to 12; T. Coetzee is now also a 12-handicap player; M. Bloch, from 20-18; [. Saevitzon, from 28-18 ; B. Seftel, from 32-20 ; H. Silbowitz, from 36-22; P. Engelke, from 30-24 ; G. Fine, from 36-30; I. Cristol, from 36-34 ; J. Miller is a 36; D. Goosen 13 ; P. Good 18; R. Groenewald 30; P. Gilmour 26.

Mr. Cuff, the Chief Magistrate of Wynberg, told tbe Forum about the interesting work of a magistrate. His remarks, wbich included a few amusing incidents, left us in a good mood for the remainder of tbe day. An American Field Service Scholarship winner told us about his interesting experiences in the U.S.A. The scholarsIlip is for a year at an American school, during which time the scholarship-holder stays with a typical American family. The next speaker was from tbe Railways. He spoke to us about the future of a young man looking for a career in the Railways and gave us a brief llistory of the South African Railways and Airways. A speaker representing the Musgrave and Watson travel agency informed us about student tours operated by this organisation. These tours take one through Europe for about R738 or, by economy tour, for R569. Taking all .inlo account, the Forum meetings this year were fairly successful, but we bope to receive more support from tbe boys in the future. M.B.

SCHOOL GOLF, 1963 Royal Cape Golf Club: At the Western Province Junior Open, Wynberg had an entry of six golfers. Of these, Tony Coetzee excelled. Coetzee won tbe W.P. Junior Championships in 1961 at Milnerton. He had a qualifying round of 87, and remained undefeated in the match-play knock-out rounds, until the finals. There he met J. Liebenberg, a three-handicap golfer. Coetzee held Liebenberg to the 17th where he was beaten 2 and 1. The other 5, M. Bloch (92), L Saevitzon (94), P. Engelke (96), B. Seftel (100) and H. Silbowitz (104), just failed to qualify. Masters vs. Boys al King David Country Club: This year in April the boys challenged the Masters to a match. Bloch and Engelke lost their match to Mr. Parkins and Mr. Kooy, the latter having a run of "bogey" on the last 7 holes. Saevitzon and Seftel, however, managed to turn the tables by beating Mr. Hopkins and Mr. Le Roux, 1 up in a tense match. Westlake Prentice Open: The winner of the senior section was Brian Seftel, 89-22-67, with runner-up Ian Saevitzon, 88-20-68. Tbe Junior section was won by Harold Silbowitz with 93-36-51. Clovelly Prentice Open: The winner was H. Silbowitz, 92-25-67, with the

MOUNTAIN CLUB REPORT The W.B.H.S. Mounlain Club was inaugurated at the beginning of this year by Mr. Hurter. Many joined because of the novelty, but it was evident after the first few climbs which members were keen. The first climb was led by Mr. Peter Cronwright who bas been tbe main organiser of the Club's activities., and we are deeply indebted to him for all the belp be bas given us. Most of tbe climbing was done on Table Mountain under tbe leadership of M.C.S.A. members, and so far we have attended three M.CS.A. meets, one of which was a week-end camp in the Koue Bokkeveld; the other two were rock climbs in the Peninsula. During the Easter vacation Mr. Cronwright took five of our members and two boys from S.A.C.S. up the Cedarberg. A most enjoyable and memorable ten days were spent climbing the various peaks, and it was with much regret tbat they had to pack tbeir baversacks and return home. The Club's activities bave not been restricted to

mountain climbs alone. but we have also had three evening meetings, the first being a film show by Mr. Cronwright; tbe second, a talk by Mr. Klosser; and the third, a slide show by Mr. Ralph Taylor of one of his recent trips to tbe Drakensberg and of another trip through East Africa. We were very sorry to have to say farewell to Mr.Hurter when he left us at the end of the second term, but he handed over the reins to Mr. A. Morris, a capable and experienced mountain. eer, who is now Master-in-Charge. Tbe primary object of tbe Club is to educat路e its members in the art of mountaineering by taking them on climbs under the leadership of experienced mountaineers. This does not mean only walks, but, as many of our members know, also rock climbing. It is essential that all those interested in rock climbing should be well schooled in the various techniques in order to avoid any accidents that could occur through inexperience and ignorance. This need bas been catered for by Mr. Katz who looks after our boys on M.C.S.A. rock meets, but it should be stressed that members ought not to attempt difficult climbs in their own little parties unless accompanied by a responsible and experienced person. C. C.

WALKER,

Secretary.

The June issue was an extremely successful one. and a circulation of just over three hundred brought in R32 to the Feeding Scheme. Our most sincere thanks go to Mr. W. E. Bowden, without whose support and constant interest the "Times" would cease to function; thanks also to M r. Thorp and M rs. Cotton for their endless patience. We also express our gratitude to all those who bave been so liberal with their support in the past, and thank in anticipation those who will be buying the "Times" in the future. At the moment of writing, an October edition is hot on the press. [n the words of Sir John Maud, may we "have fatter sales, and the Peninsula less thin schoolchildren" . R.N.S.

NEWS OF THE 1962

MATRIC.

CLASS

Any gathering of the 1962 Matric Class is sure to reflect the large numbers who are spending 1963 at various training camps. But we still hear of many around Cape Town. Among the names which spring readily to mind is that of Mike Bowditch who has been an outstanding member of the Villagers Under 19 side, and is working for Caltex. Another prominent school sportsman, Roger MacFarlane, is at the Air Force Gymnasium, but will be flown down to Care Town at the end of his service to play in the S.A. Junior Tennis Championships later in the year. With him in Pretoria are R. Bray and L. Watson, while M. MargoJis - last year's scholarshi p winner - anel R. Siaens are at Naval Gymnasium and intend continuing their studies in the engineering field at U.C.T. next year. Several are at U.C.T. already, joining the large contingent of old Wynberg boys there. Brian Anziska, Andrew Selwyn and David Katz are studying Medicine, while Norman Wallis and David Heller have chosen Engineering. Jn the Commerce faculty are .F. Kleinmar, L. Levy and "Rax" van Wyk as full-time students ,while parttime are C. Desmarais, T. Knowies, P. Godwin and G. van Dijk. Also part-time as a law student is Norman Osborn. Richard Cook is at the Michaeljs Art School, R. Gill is doing a B.A. course and David Richardson a B.A., B.Soc.Sc., while P. Kilpatrick is in the Science faculty. At other centres are P. Baerecke, at Graaff-Reinet Teachers' Training College, A. Petersen and M. Bass doing agriculture at Elsenburg, and D. Fairley doing Medicine at Wits., where it is rumoured that he has been joined by E. Labuschagne.

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liTHE TIMES" After a year's lapse, the 'Times" was launched anew by some new blood, and R. Horwitz, K. Hahndiek and G. Coetzee were enrolled as willing and enthusiastic learner journalists. Under the guidance of editors Sladen and Nochomovitz, their originality and enterprise knew no bounds, and thus it was that the June edition contained a message from Si r John Maud, the last British Ambassador, and articles from, among others, Leslie French, Sarah Goldblatt and Terry Herbst (of tbe Cape Times). An extremely attractive cover was prepared by TownJey Johnson, while additional visual highlights were provided by J. M. Jackson, cartoonist to the Cape Argus. The aim of the "Times" is, of course, to donate as much as possible towards the Peninsula School Feeding Scheme. Copies are sold at ten cents each, and articles are sought of the widest interest. The newspaper gives coverage to all school functions, and tries to promote discussion of these. Contributions from outside, on an adult level, but of interest to schoolboys and parents alike, bring glimpses of tbe outside world - thus prominence is given to features on careers, little-known institutions and places of interest.

with a shipping firm and G. Sparks is working at the Department of Customs and Excise. G. Haupt is an administrative clerk and R. Magnin is with S.A. Mutual. S. Sollinger is a trainee-manager at O.K. Bazaars and G. Maisel is an apprenticed photo-lithographer. D. de Reuck and S. Geldenhuys are both apprenticed to printing firms. William Kennedy started off the year witb a fishing firm but is now in a chemical business and may go to U.C.T. next year. Vim Moore and "Boere" West are both in the Police, and the latter may become a permanent member. With the Standard Bank are S. Trott, C.Spamer, A. Steck, G. May, R. Majee, K. Priday, R. Mannsbad and r. Hadley, wbo intends doing a course in Business Admin.istration, while G. Northam, R. Ellenburger and D. Holland are at Barclay's. At College of Careers are 1. Levin and A. Maree. R. Gamsu and G. Nurick are back in Windhoek. A. Burton, K. Byron, 1. Dickson, C. Felbert, P. Good, P. Ho.lloway, S. Kahn, R. Kaplan, A. Kirkpatrick, P. Martin, M. Rourke and A. Steyl are back at Wynberg and we wish tbem the best of luck in their forthcoming examinations. Apologies for any inadvertent omissions or inaccuracies, and many thanks to all those who have so kindly assisted me in tracing the over 100 Old Boys of the 1962 class.

At A.C.F. camps are Norman Calvert, I. Atterborough, L. Boyd and N. Chapman, while H. Freedberg and D. Clarke intend continuing their studies in dental and medical fields on completing their service. Brian Clifton, A. Elliott, D. Friedland and J. Fersyth are also in camp, while further afield are P. Todres in Pretoria and T. GiLlbarn in Walvis Bay. Nearer home are O. Powell and I. Hunt, while A. Koekemoer, 1. Hunt, J. Parkes, J. Kipling and R. Merrifield are also in uniform! Mickey Giles was down to play in Nuffield Week at the start of the year, and has since played for S.W.A. Under 19 in a curtain-raiser to the Wallaby game. W. Searle was last beard of transporting army trucks from Oudtshoorn to Potchefstroom. After sbort spells in tbe Standard Bank, Peter Watson, Brian Nel and Andy Kriegler were all called up, as was Robin Waters. Others scattered by the ballot are J. Mutti, S. Coben, C. Sussman, T. Zabow - whi intends to study Medicine next year - M. Hencke, D. Taylor and G. Johnson. Peter Tester is working in the Administrative offices of U.C.T., while "Fuzzy" Thomas is in tbe Fishery Department - as was Robin Solomon until he, too, fell to the ballot. Brian Witte is with a stationery firm, M. Reynolds is in the furniture business, and L. Mandel is witb a wholesale hairdressing supply firm. A. Vlok is in tbe Navy and A. Cleohe in the Civil Service; H. Harmer is

COMMITTEE Hon.

President

President . Vice-President Hon. Secretary Hon.

Treasurer

Committee

OFFICIAL

ADDRESS

OF THE

1963

The Headmaster (Mr. W. E. Bowden, B.A., H.E.O., M.C., E.D.). Selwyn B. Myers. E. Ford. R. Field, 7 Jeffcote Avenue, Bergvliet, or P.O. Box 194, Cape Town. J. F. B. Ryan, C.A.(S.A.), 3rd Floor, Shopping Centre, Wynberg. F. Craye, R. T. Felbert, R. H. Gibbs, Dr. A. Katz, R. Townley Johnson, J. van Niekerk, R. van Rosenveld. D. Katz. Mr. E. P. Hopkins. P.O. BOX 111, WYNBERG, GP.

O.B.U.

PRESIDENT'S

LETTER

and Caius College, Cambridge, as a research graduate in pure mathematics. He left Cape Town in September, 1963, to be in time for the new term, and he expects to be there for two years, and possibly three.

The past year has been characterised by an allout effort to increase our membership and so far the results bave been fairly encouraging. In this respect we are greatly indebted to Mr. Bowden who was instrumental in enrolling almost the entire 1962 matric class. The Union continues to play an important role in the life of the school and, with the improved liaison between the Union and the School Committee, a number of joint projects have been undertaken. The first of these was our donation of funds to build an all-weather tennis court, which came into use at the beginning of thi.s year, and, with the rand-for-rand grant by the Administration, the School will be able to construct a second court in due course. The Union has also decided to provide a new scoreboard for the school playing fields. Although our recent financial assistance bas been directed towards sporting amenities, the Union is ever mindful of the need to assist with cultural and academic projects and these will be considered in the coming year. Our members continue to play a prominent role in the social, cultural and sporting life of the country and I need hardly stress the remarkable achievements in the rugby sphere. The Union is arranging a ~eries of lectures during the month of November and I sincerely hope that they will become a regular feature of our activities. There are still copies available of "The Story of a School" by D. H. Thompson, which may be obtained by sending R2.00 to the Secretary. In conclusion, J wish to thank my colleagues on the Committee for their co-operation and assistance during the past year. S. B. MYERS.

1959 lan Linden. After spending a year at Dartmouth Naval College he joined the Royal Navy's anti-aircraft frigate "H.M.S. Leopard" which has been based at Simonstown. At present he holds the rank of M idsbi pman. J 960 Alan M itchell is in his third year of B.Sc. (Electrical Engineering) at U.C.T. Having won an E.S.C.O.M. Bursary, Alan couJd not accept tbe Union's award, which went instead to Neil Heselson wbo is in his third year of Medicine at U.C.T. 1961 Howard Baker is also a Medical is in his second year at U.C.T.

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Oxford University Geoffrey Jowell has achieved the high honour of being elected President of the Oxford Union, and he is the second Old Boy to have secured this appointment. The first was Brian Farrell who held the position some 35 years ago. Oddly enough, both are members of Oxford, Geoffrey as a student and Brian as a Reader in philosophy.

Rhodes University Or. John Nunn has been appointed a professor at Rllodes University. We asked him for some details regarding his new position, and here is an extract from his reply: "There are two Chairs of Chemistry here - the one of Physical Chemistry and the other of Organic Chemistry. I hold the latter. I came here in January, 1962, from Pretoria, where I had been head of the Organic Chemistry Division of the C.S.r.R. This is an extremely pleasant University, but, of course,

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1955 David Bromberger,B.A.,B.A.(Hons.)(U.C.T.). 1956 Robert Kaplan, B.A., B.Com.(U.C.T.). 1957 Michael Worral, B.Sc.(U.C.T.). 1958 John John

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Dr. Eric Theal Stewart is still a lecturer in Chemistry at Dundee where he is making a good name for himself. In addition to his work at Dundee he has lectured for the last two years at the Oxford Summer Courses. In collaboration with one of his colleagues he is preparing a text book on theortical chemistry, and we understand tbat he has produced other works of a technical nature.

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WINNERS OF THE O.B.U. SCHOLARSHIP 1952 Norman Bromberger, B.A., B.A.(Hons.) and B.Sc路CU.C.T.) and B.A.(Oxon.). 1953 Mendel Kaplan, B.Com., LL.B.(U.C.T.) .and M.B.A.(Columbia). 1954 Eduard van Ch.B.(U.C.T.).

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Webb, B.Sc., B.Sc.(Hons.)(U.C.T.). Webb has been accepted by Gonville

Old Boys prominent in student affairs were R. Jowell (1958) and P. Horwitz (1956), outgoing Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the S.R.C. respectively. The following list includes some of our undergraduate Old Boys, excluding those of the 1962 Matric. class: Medicine: I. Shaskolsky, N. Heselson (1960), R. Kiwi, L. Savadier, J. Whitehouse, H. Baker (1961), E. Ger, D. Nathan, D. Goldberg, R. Marx (1968). Commerce: 1. Stone, J. Lewenson (1960), P. Fabricius, A. Nathan, S. Kaplan, H. Spiro (1961), M. Soltynski (1958). Arts: M. Drummond (1958), M. Turkstra, R. Goodwin (1959). Science: E. Tiffin (1959), D. McCallum, M. Marx, D. Cole, J. Rourke (1960), G. Pasvolsky. J. Evens, M. Aitken, A. Magnin (1961). Engineering: 1. Engelke, R. Witthuhn, A. Todres (1958), P. Oppenheim, D. Harrison, J. van Dam (1959), A. Mitchell. (1960), K. Gilmore (1961). Law: M. Kantor (1960), D. Scott, R. Totos (1958). Accounting: Part-time students include S. Schneider, H. Isaacs, "Tufty" Mann, wbo bas qualified, Christopher Johnstone, Brian Rutter and R. van Ryn. Quantity Surveying: C. R. England, who is employed in tbe City Engineer's Quantity Survey Branch. has qualified as a Quantity Surveyor.

much smaller tban most in tbe country. We have 1,600 students. Tbe Cbemistry Department is quite big, however, with 430 students. This compares with Cape Town, wbere there are about the same number in tbe Department. Grahamstown is a very pleasant town. Our four children (12, 10, 8, 6) are already thoroughly at home bere. It is in fact an ideal place for children - few cars and few outside distractions. The weather is ideal - better in many respects than Pretoria." In addition to bis University duties, Professor Nunn plays an active part in Church work. He is secretary of tbe Grabamstown Diocesan Braneb of the Association of Missionary Churchmen, and he tells us, "My Churcb duties keep me out of mischief when 'off-duty' from the Department. I was made Sub-Deacon recently, a job which gives me deep pleasure." The Union records its pleasure at Dr. Nunn's appointment and wishes him all happiness and success. Stellenbosch University To the best of our knowledge, only one Old Boy is a "Matie", J. Carstens, wbo is studying Medicine. University

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This news has been kindly contributed by John Webb and David Cole, to whoc the Union expresses its thanks. Graduates of 1962 include C. Kaplinsky (1959) and D. Sterry (1947) in B.Sc. C. Eddy (1959) graduated B.A., M. Adler (1955) M .B., Ch.B., and S. Dorman (1958) B.Comm. L. Pasvol (1959) has obtained his B.Sc.(Hons.) in Physics and J. Webb (1958) and J. Wheeler (1957) B.Sc.(Hons.) in Pure Mathematics. The latter is studying this year for an education di ploma with a view to teaching high school maths. and physical science. R. Bennett has qualified in B.Sc. (Chemical Engineering). R. Gaylard (1958) won a gold medal for the most distinguished graduate in mechanical engineering. His devoted swotting won him a bursary to the Rolls Royce Company in England where he is engaged on rocket motors. Other graduates in engineering were N. Eden (1958) and K. Burt (1958).

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Brian McEwen has been appointed Branch Manager of. the Southern LiJe Insurance Co. in East London. Rugby is one of his recreations and we hear that he has qualified as a referee. A newcomer to the same Company is Stanley Jennings who is with the local office at Newlands. Stanley is keeping himself busy in a number of activities and making himself useful in several spheres. At School he is helping "Jock" Schoeman

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in the Sunday evening services held for the boarders. He is also giving valued assistance at Wynberg Methodist Sunday SchooL In Scouting, he has reached the position of Assistant Scoutmaster in one of the Wynberg Troops. Michael Lundy has been refereeing rugby matches at School on Saturday mornings. He left School a few years ago to train for a sea career at the General Botha, and he subsequently served in tankers operating between the Persian Gulf and South African ports. He has given up the seatemporarily at least - to study at U.C.T. For some while news has been reaching us that Roy Terry has been making a name for bimself in the literary field, and tbe Union has now received some details of his activities. After leaving School he became an articled clerk with the accounting firm of which Stanley Jones is a partner, but after a few years he relinquished this field in order to take up journalism. He worked successively on the "Chronicle", Bulawayo, "The Natal Mercury", Durban, "The Evening Post", Port Elizabeth, and the "Rand Daily Mail", Johannesburg, where he was science reporter. This appointment was the first of its kind on a South African newspaper. He is now the editor of "The Manufacturer". He has written a book, "Man in Africa", and a serial play, "No Place to Hide", for Springbok Radio. We look forward to hearing more about the progress of this versatile Old Boy. A breezy letter has come from J. W. E. Ross who has settled in Avondale, Salisbury, S.R. Here is an extract: "I have retired from the Police after 30 years' service, 1931-1935, with the B.S.A. Police, and 1935-1962 with the N.R. Police. I was O.C. Southern :Division when 1 left, with my Headquarters at Livingstone. I had then become a Senior Superintendent (Colonel to you down south). I am now employed in a finance house in Salisbury (Bowwater (C.A_) Ltd.), and find it a very different life. M y son, M. E. Ross (also exWynberg), is .in the B.S.A. Police here (third generation). Please give my regards to Townley Johnson and any others of the 1919-1924 vintage. Tell them I'm enjoying a rest from tbe serious responsibility of a senior officer's trials and tribulations in the politically hag-ridden North, and am at present attempting to accumulate some "jolly" to supplement the pension. You can thus expect to find me anywhere in Africa where a caravan can be parked and there is enough water to sail a boat." We wish him all happiness in his reti rement.

While our thoughts are on Rhodesian Old Boys, we are glad to report on Dr. Vincent Granger, B.Sc., Ph.D., who obtained his doctorate at U.CT. for his thesis on, if we remember correctly, "Tbe Workability of Cement". During the War he served with the S.A. Engineering Corps and the R.E., and later joined the City Engineer's Department, Cape Town. In 1951 he moved to Southern Rhodesia as senior engineer for the National Building and Housing Board in Salisbury. Later he became a consulting engineer and was responsible for large-scale municipal development projects, road and airport construction and canal and sewerage development. In 1952 he founded the first testing laboratory in Southern Rhodesia and when it was taken over by the Standards Association of Rhodesia and Nyasaland he became its deputy chairman, in which appointment we wish him every success. His brother, Denis, a co-founder of the Old Boys' Union, and an attorney by profession, is also living in Rhodesia. The third brother, Edgar, remained in Cape Town where he is engaged in Insurance. Hilary Langley was, until March, the City Council's Valuation Records Officer, and he was then appointed Staff Recruiting and Training Officer. He is the first person to occupy this newly-created post and, beginning from scratch, he will be responsible for organising the Council's recruiting and training programmes. Cecil Jubber has produced another serial play for the S.A.B.C. based on the book, "Malina Rorke". This is tbe story of the amazing experience of a remarkable woman during the stormy period of about 1890 to just after the S.A. War, and it tells of her travels with her son Edgar in South Africa and in Rhodesia during the Matabele rising. The story is of particular interest to Old Boys as Edgar was a boarder at the School in the late 1890's. In her narrative she wrote, "I found a good school for Edgar in Wynberg, and was delighted to heal that instead of being behind cbildren of his own age he was considerably in advance of them". Later she described how he excelled at his work and was engrossed in rugger and cricket. When she was able to spend a week in Cape Town she entertained Edgar and his pals to sumptuous afternoon teas as often as the school authorities would permit! Old Boys who saw the Scout play, "You, too, can be a Scoutmaster" at the Claremont Civic Centre in April would have noticed the pronounced Wynberg representation. The Ist and

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Late in the year the Committee said farewell to Ron van Rosenveld who bas been transferred by his firm to Rhodesia. Ran has served on the O.B.U. Committee for a number of years and has proved himself a keen and useful member. We wish him well in his new field. A visitor from Rhodesia was Dr. Michael Gelfand, C.B.E., who came to lecture to the Medical Association Conference. Glen Harvey has returned to South Africa from Canada after an absence of some year. Our warmest appreciation is expressed to .R. Spencer-Scarr of the Rhodesian Chrome Mines for his generous gift to the School of the Encyclopaedia Brittanica. Louis Ladal1 has had a picture accepted for an overseas exhibition. Of abstract design, the picture represents modern art in its latest form. P. G. Carstens (1929) has been appointed Chairman of the Credit Guarantee Insurance Corporation where his ability as an organiser is drawing considerable attention. News has reached us regarding the Kahn brothers, both of whom are in the United States. Dr. Eric is studying gynaecology and Selwyn is studying engineering. A report of the Old Boys' annual rugby encounter against the SellOoi will appear in the rugby section, but special mention must be made of Alistair Thom who drove down from Johannesburg to play in the game. This kind of spirit is most encouraging and the Union has pleasure in recording its appreciation to him for making the big effort to be with us on that occasion. His presence was most warmly welcomed. He himself had a good game and no doubt felt that the long trip was worth while. Alistair is keeping up his rugger in Johannesburg and has been playing for Quaggas. Best of luck to him_ Here is a late item of news supptied by Townley Johnson : At the gathering after the delightful Past vs. Present rugby match, I met an Old Boy, one of three brotbers well remembered at School. He is Bert Wolman, and be left in 1922. His youngest brother was a contemporary of mine in the early 20's and is now in the leather business in Johannesburg. Another distinguished member of this family is now one of the leading world authorities in one of tbe branches of medicine. Now domiciled in London, this brother is Dr. Max Wolman.

2nd Claremont Groups combined in the production and a number of past and present boys took rart, There were three principal roles; 贸ne was taken by .Redvers Hamilton, an Old Boy, and another was taken by Ian Ainswortb, a present boy_ ".Red" and Ian had long passages to memorise and tbey acquitted themselves well. The play, needless to say, was a comedy, and it was written by tbeir .Rover leader. Other Old Boys wbo taak leading parts were John Webb, Neil Gauld, Jimmy Cole ,who provided the piano accompaniment, and D. Gauld. From the School there were Trevor Martin, P. Ainsworth, R. Mannsbach, H. Jones and P. Wilmot. To complete the iist. Ran Gibbs was treasurer for the concert. The wanderlust continues to affect a number of our younger chaps and we commend their spirit of determination to get to know something of the world at a time of life when tbey can do so without being tied by family obligations. One is Nico Vos who will be remembered as an excellent athlete at School a few years ago. For some time he lived in tbe U.K., and now we hear that he has moved to Australia. What be is doing we don't know, but news about him will be welcomed. The one who has shown the bighest sense of adventure and who has thereby gained the richest experience has been Richard Stephen_ He left ScllOol some eigbt years ago, joined an oil company and then decided to see the world by working his way. Starting from Norway, he made his way to Gibra.ltar, Bulgaria, Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan and India. He then decided to visit the American base camp at Khumbu on Mount Everest at an altitude of 17,000 feet. After several days of climbing through impressive mountain formations he reached Sir Edmund Hillary's camp where he was invited to stay. Two days later he pressed on again and met the Americans as they were beginning their descent. Back at Hillary's camp they were in time to participate in the opening ceremony of a school performed by the High Lama of Thyangboche. During the ceremony all present, including Richard, were blessed by the High Lama who sprinkled their foreheads with holy water from a peacock's tail-featber. Back in Calcutta be joined a ship bound for Curac,:ao and Australia. It is his intention to .leave the ship in Australia and to spend six to twelve months in Australia and New Zealand.

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It is a mystery to us how "Ginger" Townley Johnson manages to supply us with so much sporting and general news of Old Boys year after year, and we suspect that he keeps some kind of card index in his home. If not, then he has a remarkable memory, not only for the names of past students who have made some impact on the community, but also for minute details of their achievements. He bas rendered this invaluable service to the Magazine (to say nothing of his most welcome annual cartoon) for many years, and tbe Editors gratefuUy acknowledge their warmest thanks to him for his contributions which have, by no means, been taken for granted. He has again this year supplied tbis section of our news.

Wilson and Doug. Hopwood. Dave Stewart was down from Mossel Bay to welcome the arrival of his young son and this happy event most certainly compensated him for the disappointment of non-participation in the Springbok team on htis old field, Newlands, on which he played so many excellent games. However, be regained his place in the Springbok team and played in the last test when the South Africans stormed their way to victory. It is fitting at this stage to pay a tribute to Lionel Wilson. When the final test against the Wallabies had ended, Lionel had made 17 appearances in international rugby, beating Gerry Brand's record of. 16. His first selection occurred in 1960 when he played in the third test against the AllBlacks. Perhaps his outstanding qualities have been courage, anticipation and steadiness, for it is true to say that he never let his side down. His record is meritorious and is one which the School will probably not surpass for many years. He, Doug Hopwood and Dave Stewart bave set bigh standards of sportsmanship which reflect great credit to the School and which provide a shining example for young players still. at School to emulate.

When the second test against the touring Wallabies took place at Newlands tbe proceedings for the fuH day beId a lot of interest for Wynberg Old Boys. The School team played in an early curtainraiser against Rondebosch and, regrettably, due in part to the fact that only the full-back and flyhalf were regular members of tbe School First, they were unable to contain some very fine thrustful play by their opponents' backs who continuously cut the line. This was a disappointment to many Old Boys wbo had boped to see the side fully represented and playing the sort of rugby that has made tbem such an attractive team this season. Still, no excuses. These things happen and the Rondebosch team gave us a fine display of running rugby, and avenged the early defeat inflicted on tbem at tbe beginning of tbe season.

Our representation in the higher spheres of rugby is maintained and recent departures, in the persons of Manfred Mansfeld and Henie du Plessis played for South-West Africa and S.W. Districts this season. Athletics has enjoyed a good season in the Western Province and we are pleased to see M. Hobbs' name among the successful distance-runners in local cbampionships in competition witb A. Hodges who has performed so creditably for his club and Province. C. C. Savage of Celtics is as indefatigable a worker for the sport as he ever was. We recall him as a 440 man burdler years ago, while in later years the long-distance trudges over bill and down dale became his forte. The quarter-mile has been a popular distance for many of our outstanding runners and we remember Barry Heyman in recent years, and now Claude Felbert who has appeared on tbe scene. Donald McDonald, after outstanding burdling prowess for Western Province, is now representing Transvaal. Tn Cape Town recently from Rbodesia. was a well-known Old Boy, Alec Hearne. He played cricket for tbe Cape Town Club and in the 1920's was an attractive batsman, always immaculately groomed, and a representative hockey player as well. There was obvious reason for his ability as

In tbe following match two of our fellows were representing Western Province Under 19 against S.A. Defence in a victorious team that played fine rugby. Tbese two ex-Wynberg players were the balf-back pair from Villagers, Mike Bowditch and S. Maree. Mike is one of those players unique in also having represented Western Province at cricket when he played for Nuffield sides in three tournaments. These two acquitted themselves splendidly and it was interesting to contemplate their future in relation to anotber fine School and subsequent senior rugby partnership between Aubrey Luck and Dave Stewart. The immediate pre-Test curtain-raiser between ex-U.C.T. and ex-Stellenbosch held more interest for us wben we observed John Boonzaaier from Border booking for 'Varsity. Finally,

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a cricketer with a name like his. George Hearne, who represented the same club and Province, as well as becoming a Springbok, in the seasons 1922 and 1924, was an elder brother, well remembered as a distinguished Wynberg cricketer. He had followed in the steps of R. R. Dower (1898-9), who played in an Old Boys' match as late as 1928. In the fifth series of internationals between South Africa and England the game saw the first appearance of that peerless Springbok, G. Aubrey Faulkner, who graced the scene so magnificently from 1905-1912. Fifty years after his departure from the scene we still mee old sportsmen who speak with reverence of his prowess and gracious conduct wherever he played. Jonathan Borland (1957) is gaining prominence in the world of wrestling in the bantam and feather weights. He has taken part in inter-provincial competitions and was Northern Natal champion in rus weight in 1961. and in the same year came second in the S.A. Springbok trials. Administratively he is secretary to the W.P. Wrestling Urnon and is also a referee. During trus year he won the "Mr. South African Urnversities (Physique)" title. Professionally he is training to become a chartered accountant. For probably the first occasion in South African motoring rustory two Old Boys, as a fatherand-son combination, took part in the reliability run over a tortuous course where the highest degree of skill and toughness are pre-requisite. The two? Dave PosweIl, one of our stalwart supporters, and son, Irvan. The latter has been responsible for much organisation in club motoring in the Province and we are happy to acknowledge their spirit on this urnque occasion. Also in motor racing, we recall two brothers, Frank and Edgar Hoal, who distinguished themselves on various circuits throughout the country. Villagers Under 19 team won the competition trus year. Five Old Boys were in the side, M. Bowditch, S. Maree, C. Copeland, D. Fagin and, earlier in the season, R. Ormond. At the time of going to Press, only Claremont Cricket Club has held its annual meeting. and Fritz Bing has been appointed captain of the 1st Eleven. Last season some twenty Old Boys were playing for the first division in local clubs and we hope that this fine record will be maintained during the coming season.

IN MEMORIAM It is with regret that the Old Boys' Union records the passing of the following past-students .,during the year, and the Chairman and members 'Convey their deepest sympathy to all who mourn their passing:

George Clark George Clark passed away on 2nd August, 1963. He was at school in the 'twenties where he was a keen footballer and a most popular scholar. After leaving Wynberg we spent many happy occasions with him as he was a fine companion on many mountaineering and camping excursions. His inimitable sense of humour always assured his fellows of delightful evenings around a camp fire under the stars. In later life, after his return from active service, he became a keen member of the Observatory Bowling Club where he continued to make many friends, and was an asset to his club in every respect. His sudden and early demise in bis eary fifties is deeply regretted. (This tribute has been kindly supplied by Mr. Townley Johnson.)

Graeme Reynolds Graeme Reynolds died early in the year in tragic circumstances as the result of a fireworks accident sustained about eighteen months previousJy. He was unconscious for most of the time and death came to him as a happy release. He was a gifted student at School and at the time of his passing he was a B.Sc. student at U.C.T. J. C. Moresby-White Mr. Moresby-White was a member of a wellknown Cape family and he left School about the year 1913. He spent most of his life in the United States where he died about a year ago. He was a Life Member of the Old Poys' Union and in spite of the fact that he lived so far away, he took a keen interest in its affairs and supported its appeals. He visited South Africa a few years ago and, after watching a cricket match at School during a visit there, he complimented the players on their keenness in fielding and on their general approach to the game. He has generously bequeathed 500 dollars to the O.B.U. Scholarship Fund.

J. (Jack) M. Gaodson Jack Goodson died in Johannesburg in December, 1962. He was a member of a family which 105

affected him and he remained a warm, modest young man always prepared to thrive in the hectic exchanges of life. It is with extreme sadness that we must realise that Denis Fagin now belongs elsewhere. This hadness is tempered by the proud knowledge that his passing came when he accidentally fell from the mountain while hurrying to obtain help for his badly-injured climbing companion.

has had close affinity with the School for many years. Jack, who was employed by a world-wide mineral water manufacturer, was stationed for some years in Ghana and Nigeria. It was there tbat !le developed heart trouble, which became serious through being unable to obtain proper medical treatment. His firm transferred him to Johannesburg, but unfortunately his illness had reached too advanced a stage for recovery. Jack will be remembered for his blufi, genial nature which made him a popular companion. He was a keen rugby player at School, and he joined Villagers Club after leaving.

In his short life Denis hved fearlessly, and it seems fitting that, akin to heroes who have sacrificed themselves regardless of tbe consequences, he was thus taken from us. (This tribute bas been kindly supplied by Mr. Townley Johnson.)

Denis Richard Fagin With a sense of deep shock, we heard on 28th September of the untimely, tragic death of Denis.

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It is difficult, adequately, to assess the loss of such an admirable young man. We knew him in bis tender years at School when he first came to our potice as a youngster wbo possessed all the assets of gentleness and persuasiveness. H is outstanding contributions to his School and companions are well known. Two distinctions in particular, athletics and rugby, earned him coveted Blues awards, and he was one of the youngest scholars at Wynberg ever to have merited them. But perhaps of equally justifiable pleasure to this young man was his interest in and encouragement to a host of little boys who idolised him.

In the University Section of these notes we have reported the appointment of Dr. Nunn as a Professor at Rhodes University. As we go to Press we hear that another Old Boy, Dr. Charles Marks, M.B., Ch.B., M.R.C.P., F.R.C.S., has won a similar honour. He has been appointed Professor of Clinical Surgery at the Marquette University School of Medicine in Wisconsin, V.S.A. Dr. Marks left School early in the War and qualified .in Medicine at V.C.T. in 1945. After holding posts at Groote Schuur and Kimberley General Hospitals, be went to England, where he served at several hospitals, including Guys.

Denis also possessed all the admirable qualities that endeared him to the older generation who recognised in bis qualities a contradiction of so much of the criticism so often prone to be levelled at youth.

In the School Magazine of 1956 we reported that be had been appointed Hunterian Professor at the Royal Scbool of Surgeons. He was in practice in Southern Rhodesia at the time.

After matriculating he went to U.C.T. to study for a B.Com. degree. He played for Varsity Under 19 in 1962, and in the next season he was an outstanding member of the successful Villagers Under 19 where he played with half a dozen other Old Boys.

Or. Marks bas published a number of works on surgery, and he is an associate founder of tbe S.A. College of Pbysicians, Surgeons and Gyn;:.!!路 cologists and a Fellow of the International College of Surgeons.

Denis had a delightful personality and he had a host of friends. His youthful successes never

We wish him all success in his new post.

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SINCE 1894 A MUST from our

Sports

Department

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at the manufacturers

in Britain

by the cricket professionals Alan Oakman (England and Sussex) and Eddie Watts (Surrey): GUNN & MOORE GRADIDGE

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HENSHILWOOD'S OF (The

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SCHOOL

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We acknowledge receipt oE magazines from the Eollowing Schools and Colleges: Churchill School, Salisbury. Hilton College. HoĂŤrskool Jan van Riebeeck. Muizenberg High School. Observatory

Boys' High School.

Observatory

Girls' High School.

Prince Edward School, Salisbury. Rondebosch

Boys' High School.

Rustenburg High School. Sea Point Boys' High School. Selborne College. South AErican College Schools. St. Joseph's College, Rondebosch. Umtali Boys' High School. Westerford High School. Wynberg Girls' High School.