Wynberg Boys' Schools Magazine 1970

ANNUAL

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SENIOR SCHOOL STAFF

PRINCIPAL MR. N. R. BLACKBEARD, B.A.

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL MR. W. LENNOX, B.Sc.

Mathematics

VICE-PRINCIPAL MR. S. GILMORE, B.A.

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SENIOR ASSISTANTS MR. MR. MR. MR. MR. MR. MR.

J. M. BLOM, B.A. D. B-ROMBERGER, B.A. (Hons.)

B. GARDNER, B.Com., B.Ed., C.A.(S.A.) L. HEATH, B.A. J. L. MATHEW, B.Sc., B.Ed. A. J. A. MORRIS, B.A. V. J. PARKINS, B.A.

. . . Afrikaans History, English . Commerce . Latin, English Biology English, Geography English, Mathematics

SECONDARY ASSISTANTS MR. MR. MR. MR. MR. MR. MR. MR. MR. MR. MR. MR. MR. MR. MR. MR. MR. MR. MR.

J. BOWEN, P.T.C. (Wales) P. R. BREETZKE, B.A. P. BROSTER, B.Sc. L. E. CALLAGHAN, B.A. A. FOURIE, H.P.T.C. P. JACKSON, Teacher's Cert. (Lond.)

F. A. J. KOOY, B.A. I. LE ROUX, B.A. T. METROWICH, B.Sc. T.MEYER, B.A. . . . . . . . . .

J. D. MILLER, B.Com. D. A. ORCHISON, N.A.T.D. J. PARKER, B.Sc. D. SEELIGER, P.T.C. II J. SLATER, B.Sc. P. H. J. TUCKER, B.A. (Hons.)

J. VAN NIEKERK, B. Com. C. P. A. VERWYMEREN, U.P.I.M. H. HIGGS, H.P.T.C. (Itinerant)

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Secretary: MRS. J. COTTON, B.A. Cricket Professional: MR. D. STEELE Grounds Supervisor: MR. J. PAYNE Caretaker: MR. A. BROCKER

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EDITORIAL An old Chinese proverb says: If you give a man a fish you feed him for one day, but if you teach him to fish you feed him forever. And is not this what school sets out to do for us? A good school is not chiefly concerned with handing out a daily academic meal, but rather with the provision of habits and attitudes and standards that we will adopt and make our own and be guided by in after life. Yet when we think of school we immediately think, sometimes bitterly, of discipline and this immediately suggests prefects.

The_ most important task of the prefect is the guardianship of the school's good name. But the reputation of a school cannot be created by prefects; it is in the hands of everyone of us to make or mar. In a sense, then, we are all prefects and must keep ourselves consciously aware of our charge. Each one of us must set his own standard, and must-set it high. You can tell when you are on the right road - it is uphill! But, you may say, "Short hair does not appear on my list of no's," or "My parents allow me to smoke," or "Toe-capped shoes are a monstrosity". The answer to these objections is that throughout life we have to adapt our standards in part to those in authority over us: to our parents at home, to a military official in the army, to our boss at work, to the captain of our cricket team, and to the headmaster at school. And since it is going to be a lifelong subjection to some or other authority, it is unreasonable to resent the restrictions placed upon us at school. Much that we kick against now we will later on incorporate in our own standards, and be thankful for it. The world has not yet reached that sanity propounded by Robert Burns: The rank is but the guinea stamp; The man's the gowd for a' that.

We are still judged by superficial standards of dress, speech and behaviour . . G.K.R.

SENIOR SCHOOL NOTES Staff Departu res Staff changes have been somewhat fewer than in recent years. Perhaps last year's overhaul of the salary structure and the provision of promotion posts are already bearing fruit.

Mr. K. Dovey has left teaching and gone into commerce. He will be missed at Littiewood House and on the rugby fields, where his knowledgeable coaching was much appreciated.

Mr. A. Noffl<i returned, married, from England but was with us for only six months before he accepted a promotion post at the Norman Henshilwood High School. His departure is a blow to Wynberg. Himself an old boy of the school, he threw himself whole-heartedly into its affairs. His meticulous organisation of Athletics and, in particular, Sports Day, won the admiration of everyone. We wish him every happiness and success a t his new school.

Mr. P. Fourie who deputised for Mr. Noffl<i during the latter's absence overseas, and Mr. H. Gerber who helped out with the junior Woodwork classes, have also left.

We are sony to have to say goodbye at the end of the year to Mr. O. le Roux and Mr. E. Callaghan. Mr. Le Roux has been a force in Wynberg rugby and passed on to his teams many of the fineI points of the game. He has accepted a post at Paul Roos Gymnasium, and it will be interesting to see how we fare against his new charges next winter.

Mr. CaJJaghan, too, has given much of his time to rugby and has performed a valuable service to Littlewood House.

During the course of the year Mr. Garisch and Mr. Van Breda have deputised for short periods for absent members of staff. We thank them for answering our calL We are fortunate in having Mr. J. van Niekerk as our latest stopgap. He has only recently returned from several years' teaching in Canada, where he captained the local "Springbok" rugby team. He is helping out until the end of the year.

Staff Arrivals Mr. B. Gardner joined the staff at the beginning of the year as a Senior Assistant. He is a Commerce teacher and coaches rugby.

Mr. T. Meyer teaches Afrikaans, coaches rugby and is a housemaster at Littlewood House.

Mr. J. Parker taught Mathematics during the second and third quarters and was in charge of a cricket team.

Mr. J. Bowen comes from Wales. After a two-year stay in Australia he has come to South Africa. Not surprisingly he has proved a valuable asset in our school rugby. He is joining the staff of the Junior School next year.

Mr. Higgs replaces Mr. Gerber as Itinerant Woodwork teacher, and Mr. D. Seeliger, an old boy of the school, will take over the Physical Training post next year.

We wish all these gentlemen a long and happy stay at Wynberg.

Staff News Mr. Black beard took long leave during the second term and he and Mrs. Blackbeard visited England and the Continent. Mr. Lennox deputised as headmaster, and newly-wed Mr. and Mrs. Heath supervised LittIewood House.

We should like to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Bromberger on the birth of theu son, and Mr. Heath on his marriage. May fortune smile on them.

Mr. Tucker was away for the second and third terms preparing a thesis for a master's degree.

Mr. Parkins has taken long leave during the last term of the year.

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PREFECTS

1970

Back Row: H. Oblowitz, B. Campbell, P. Shelton, T. Bakkum, R. Blackbeard, V. Potter.

Standing: I. Emms, M. Zwahlen, J. Burger, R. Clark, D. Sims, M. Gluckman, I. Brownlie, P. Simcock.

Seated: R. Good, W. Lennox (Deputy Head), G. Ronaldson (Head Prefect), Mr. N. R. Blackbeard (Principal), T. Durant (Vice Head Prefect), S. Gilmore (Vice-Principal), E. Casper.

Tributes Once again we have to thank our school committee: Messrs. R. Felbert (Chairman), S. Myers (Vice-<:hairman), R. Friedlander (Secretary), S. Jones, T. Cawood, and A. Oosthuizen for helping to guide the destiny of the school. We are indeed fortunate in having the interest and services of such able persons at this critical stage of our history.

The Tuckshop Mothers continue to do a wonderful service. Boys and staff and parents are deeply appreciative of the sacrifice they make in time and effort.

We want to thank our Grounds Supervisor, Mr. J. Payne, for the provision of cricket and rugby pitches of such high standard, and for the generally excellen t state of our grounds.

General Last year's examination results were satisfactory: 12 first class and 64 second class passes in the Senior Certificate, and 32 first class and 77 second class passes in the Junior Certificate.

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COMBINED

MATRICS

1970

Back Row: I. R. Oliver, L. A. Lawrence, I. L. Johnstone, J. D. Francis, P. T. Kirby, B. I:'ringle, E. C. Rijkers, C. R. T. Ramsden, H. S. Bosman, R. L. Venables, T. W. Green.

Fifth Row: D. P. Butler, D. H. Heard, K. R. Andrews, R. P. Pharaoh, A. D. J. Theys, C. D. Tulcoat, P. D. Gohl, F. A. Pottage, A. L. Sleigh, W. G. Bailey, D. L. Maeder, T. F. Poner, J. R. Hey, D. Durlacher.

Fourth Row: M. J. Goslen, P. W. Gohl, R. Fitzpatrick, I. A. Thomson, M. Stein, P. J. Weir, C. H. Cumming, B. Barnardt, P. B. Gambon, M. A. Reyneke, G. S. Lowden, G. J. de Toit, D. F. Spolander, R. J. Carter, C. R. Smeda.

Third Row: A. de Groot, A. Silverman, J. W. Somerville, G. A. Boyce, H. K. Oblowitz, B. M. Campbell, P. A. Shelton, C. B. Burke, T. A. Bak'kum, R. R. Blackbeard, V. Potter, D. Brown, B. D. Slater, L. D. Milner, B. G. Barron, H. R. S. Just.

Second Row: M. C. Zwahlen, R. M. Clark, R. Good, I. S. Emms, Mr. T. P. Metrowich, E. Casper, Mr. W. Lennox, G. K. Ronaidson, Mr. N. R. Blackbeard, T. C. Durant, Mr. V. J. Parkins, P. J. Simcock, Mr. P. B. Broster, M. J. Gluckman, J. Burger, I. W. Brownlie, D. F. Sims.

Front Row: R. Goldstein, D. D. Milford, G. A. Wiseman, I. Schmaman, D. A. Jupp, R. L. Blumgart, N. J. C. King, P. P. Mann, S. R. Carter, L. Shlomowitz, D. N. Thomson, K. J. Vaughan, R. Ross.

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The first half of the year passed uneventfully. Whatever there was of interest was packed into the tlmd tem1. Once again Wynberg won the Cadet Band competition and will journey to Johannesburg to represent the Western Province Command in the national competition.

Mr. Lennox, Mr. Gardner, Mr. Kooy and Mr. Breetzke are to be congratulated on this outstanding achievement. The Judo Team won the Western Province Inter-Schools' Judo Competition for the fifth consecutive time, head-prefect G. Ronaldson gained second place in a national Road Safety Essay competition, Mrs. Catherine Taylor deUvered a thought-provoking address at a very successful Founders' Day ceremony, the Bevan English Reading Competition was held, the Matric Dance was a splendid success, the Old Boys organised a Sponsored Walk of nine miles which added R3,OOOto their funds, and yet another of those noble but spindly and dangerous pines in front of the school has had to be felled.

Finally, there is nothing to report about the new school, except that it seems possible that the move wijl take place in three years.

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SENIOR CERTIFICATE First Class Passes: P. J. Anderton,

C. R. Barton-Bridges, B. A. Blaine, D. de W. Blankenberg, P. B. Buchholtz, T. Curr, A. Friedlander, R. Hewett, P. Lea, J. Ormond, M. Rowe, T. van Gysen Second Class Passes: D. Asher, A. Barnard, A. Basquez, J. Boland, K. Brown, R. Burns, R. Carter, J. Castle, T. Coetzee, B. Cohen, M. Cohen, K. Corin, G. J. Davis, G. A. Davis, R. Dawes, D. Delbridge, G. des Ligneris, B. de Vries, A. Dorman, P. Dowling, H. Dyer, P. Feitelson, R. Foster, M. Fried, P. Furman, T. Gibson, E. Gluckman, D. Hugo, V. Hugo, A. Jacobs, M. Katz, B. King, A. Kirkwood, J. Klein, R. Langley, A. Lategan, C. Lehy, S. M,lntyre, C. Martin, S. Milliner, S. Pam, B. Peters, R. Pharo, M. Pretorius, T. Probyn, D. Read, D. Reeves, A. Ross, B. Sacks, B. Schneider, N. Selby, A. Shenker, 1.

Slabber, M. Stalling, B. Stowe, I. Szake, C. Unger, D. Verster, A. Visser, R. Weilers, A. Werbeloff, A. Wilmot, M. Witkin, N. Woodin.

JUNIOR CERTIFICATE First Class Passes: T. Adamstein, L. Atlas, I. Bensted-Smith, N. Bradfield, G. Buchholtz, M.. Cooke, R. Friedlander, M. Gentz, G. Gilbert, G. Gillmer, M. Goldstein, R. Goodchild, M. Henderson, T. Hewett, W. Katzin, G. Landon, S. MacFarlane, K. Miller, A. Moseley, D. Ormond, J. Pears, K. Penwarden, P. Ramsden, M. Reeves, P. Rubin, A. Slome, J. Taylor, H. Tooch, R. Waring, J. Wessels, J. Wheeler, P. Williamson.

Second Class Passes: R. Allan, D. Anderson, M. Archer, M. Austin, G. Aves, N. Balsdon, B. Banks, C. Blakemore, N. Borain, A. Botha, A. Bowie, M. Bregman, A. Brown, A. Butcher, D. Butler, L. Butler, D. Chorn, E. Coffin, M. Cooper, R. Cowles, C. Cromhout, P. de Villiers, A. Dimond, T. Dodd, T. Dunster, C. Dunt, B. Dyer, B. Eastman, F. Ellis, C. Facer, N. Frye, A. Fuller, D. Gargan, M. Green, M. Hadwen, G. Hau, M. Heldsinger, D. Herron. P. Jennings, S. Kavalsky, P. Key, N. Kirkwood, A. Klopper, D. Kunneke, C. Kyriacos, F. Kyriacos, R. Lazarus, P. Marcus, A. Mason, C. Moir, J. Morom, H. PahI, M. Peters, L. Pharo, J. Redelinghuys, N. Redford, J. Riley, D. Robertson, D. Rogers, D. Sawyer, M. ScordiLis, M. Small, P. Snowball, l. Srot, S. Taylor, A. Termorshuizen, R. Thorburn, J. van Breda, B. Vance, G. van Eck, W. van Embden, B. Vincent, N. Ward, R. White, R. Whitehead, A. Wilkinson, C. Williams.

ANNUAL PRIZE GIVING, 1969 Distinguished guests included our Circuit Inspector Mr. Winckler, members of the school committee, representatives of the Old Boys' Union, Mrs. Friedlander, Miss Urie from the Girls' School and Mr. Lorie. Our guest-in-chief and speechmaker on the occasion was Mr. R. Friedlander, Deputy-Mayor and past scholar of the school.

Mr. Friedlander took as his theme the four quarters of the school badge representing Van Riebeeck, De Waal, Rhodes and the military settlement at Wynberg. He gave a brief historical sketch of each and explained the contribution each had made to the Wynberg community. Our badge wa a reminder that we, too, are pledged to the service of the community and that through service comes happiness and satisfaction.

Mrs. Friedlander then presented the prizes.

Std. 6A: Standard Prize, 6A Class Prize, English Prize: S. Snowball.

Std. 6D: Afrikaans Prize: P. Hosiassohn.

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6A: Science Prize, Mathematics Prize, Merit Prize: A. Etzine.

6A: Commerce Prize: M. Buxton-Forman.

6A: Social Studies, Merit Prize: A. Hendrikse.

6B: 6B Class Prize: J. Adamsteu1.

6D: 6D Class Prize: G. Hochfelden.

6A: Merit Prize and Latin Prize: D. Chait.

6A: Merit Prizes: L. de Wet, A. Katz, S. van Embden, G. Jones.

6B: Merit Prize: T. EarIey. 7C: Standard Prize, 7C Class Prize, General Science Prize, Social Studies Prize: J. Oosthuizen.

Std. 7A: English Prize, Merit Prize: G. Fitzpatrick.

Std. 7A: 7A Class Prize: S. Granger.

Std. 7C: Afrikaans Prize, Merit Prize: N. Snyman.

Std. 7A: Latin Prize, Merit Prize: L. Schneider.

Std. 7B: 7B Class Prize, Mathematics Prize: S. Dyason.

Std. 7D: Commercial Prize: P. Delbridge.

Std. 7D: 7D Class Prize: L. King.

Std. 7A: Merit Prizes: A. Brooks-Neill, P. Sutherland, K. Hopkins.

Std. 7C: Merit Prize: B. Whitley.

Std. 8C: Standard Prize, 8C Class Prize, Science Prize, Commercial Prize, Mathematics Prize: G. GiUmer.

Std. 8A: Davidowitz Prize for English, 8A Class Prize: M. Cooke.

Std. 8A: Afrikaans Prize: J. Wessels.

Std. 8A: Latin Prize, Social Studies Prize, Merit Prize: N. Bradfield.

Std. 8A: Merit Prizes: G. Gilbert, T. Hewett, S. MacFarlane, J. Pears.

Std. 8C: Merit Prize: M. Henderson.

Std. 9A: Standard Prize, 9A Class Prize, Mathematics Prize, Science Prize, Latin Prize: I. Schmaman.

Std. 9C: English Prize, Merit Prize: T. Green.

Std. 9C: Afrikaans Prize, Merit Prize: C. Burke.

Std. 9A: Biology Prize, Geography Prize, Merit Prize: N. King.

Std. 9C: Commercial Prize, 9C Class Prize: R. Blackbeard.

Std. 9A: Merit Prizes: G. Lowden, C. Tylcoat, N. Wright.

Std. 9C: Merit Prizes: I. Thomson, M. Zwahlen.

Std. lOA: Standard Prize, lOA Class Prize, Friedlander Memorial Prize for English, Mathematics Prize, Arguile Prize for Latin: P. Anderton.

Std. lOA: D.F. Marais Memorial Prize for Afrikaans: R. Hewett.

Std. lOA: Biology Prize, Mathematics Prize, Merit Prize: C. Barton-Bridges.

Std. lOA: Science Prize: T. Curr.

Std. IOC: Commercial Prize: D. Blanckenberg.

Std. lOA: Maskew Millar Prize for History: M. Katz.

Std. lOA: Templeton Prize for Music: D. Read.

Std. lOA: Bevan Prize for English Reading: P. Anderton, P. Furman.

Std. IOC: Caxton Prize for Outstanding Effort: A. Ross.

Std. lOB: Caxton Prize for Outstanding Effort: A. Visser.

Std. lOA: Honours Award: P. Anderton.

Std. lOA: Abelsohn Cup for the Matriculation Pupil who has done most for the School: P. Anderton.

Std. lOA: Life Membership of Old Boys' Union: P. Anderton.

Std. lOA: Old Boys' Bursary: P. Anderton.

Edward Wise Bursaries (Two best pupils in Std. 8): G. Gillmer, 8C; M. Cooke, 8A. Friedlander Shield: Van Riebeeck House.

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MATRIC

DANCE

This year's Matric Dance was held on Saturday, 19th September, in the school hall and was attended by almost the entire Matric Class and a majority of the masters. Guests of honour were Mr. and Mrs. Fay and Mr. and Mrs. Riley of the Old Boys' Union.

Early on in the term the theme of "Witchcraft" was adopted by the Dance Committee which consisted of Johan Burger, Dave Sims, 'Tieh' Thomson, 'Jos' Smedley, Robert Elliot, Ted Durant, Martin Zwahlen (secretary) and Ian Brownlie (chairman). As no other suggestions were forthcoming from the Matrics the committee sat down and began to plan the dance step by step.

Work was started on the hall on Thursday morning and completed on Saturday morning. After many arguments it was decided to have a low ceiling, and Thursday night saw almost the entire Matric Class helping with the hall. Music was provided by record players and tape recorders and both evenings were most enjoyable. On Saturday morning the finishing touches were added, leaving the afternoon open for the boys to spruce-up.

In the quadrangle was a gallows constructed by Vernon Potter with a dummy hanging from it. The corridor was fashioned in the shape of a cave. At the entrance to the corridor was another cave with a life-sized witch stirring a cauldron. In the hall itself a low ceiling of black and blue strips of crinkle paper was erected. The freezes depicted scenes of witchcraft throughout the ages. Multi-coloured lights covered by perforated tin-foil enhanced the effect of the low ceiling. The stage was made smaller with hessian and crinkle paper and the band was bathed in blue light.

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Geoffery Ronaldson was master-of-ceremonies and at ten o'clock he announced that supper would be served in the boarding house. In a short speech Geoffrey thanked Mrs. Blackbeard, Sister de Klerck, Matron and the mothers for all the effort they had put into the dance. Mrs. Blackbeard and Matron were presented with vases of flowers and Sister de Klerck and mothers with orchids.

After supper both masters and boys let down their hair and many were seen attempting Zorba's dance. The repertoire consisted of ballroom as well as 'pop' music provided by the 'Sounds Everlasting'. Towards the end of the evening Mrs. Fay was presented with a box of chocolates by the chairman of the Dance Committee, Ian BrownLie. Few people left the dance-floor in the latter half of the evening and to everyone's dismay twelve o'clock arrived too soon.

And so, another Matric Dance at Wynberg has come and gone, and will be remembered as one of the highlights of our school career.

Special thanks must go to Mrs. Blackbeard, Matron and Sister de Klerck for the excellent supper and their unfailing helpfulness. Without them the dance would not have been the success it was. Mr. Blackbeard must be thanked once more for his kind co-operation with the dance committee throughout the preparations.

Congra tulations must also go to Peter Weir who was in charge of the dĂŠcor, Kevin Fine who was in charge of the lighting, and Bruce Campbell who was in charge of the ceiling.

Jackie Weir must also be thanked for her very valuable assistance given to us throughout the dance preparations.

Ian Brown1ie.

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The boarders are a very necessaly addition to the school even though the day-boys may not think so.

It seems traditional to give a complete account in the House Report of the sporting achievements of the boarders. This seems a sound policy as we don't feature too well in the academic activities of the school although we have a few exceptions. In rugby we can boast of four 1st XV players: Allan Theys, 'Planky' Johnstone, Terry Dunster and 'Stompie' Milford. All other teams list boarder representatives. I should like to thank those boarders who helped at the Saturday morning matches.

'Planky' ]ohnstone, Alan Davis, Robert Good and John Somerville represented the boarders i.n the l st Cricket and Hockey teams. In the] udo teams we had] urgens Wessels (W.P.) and 'Planky' Johnstone (W.P.S.). The swimming team had a boarder as captain, Terry Dunster. In Table Tennjs we had two W.P. (B. team) players. As was the case last year, the school cadet-band drew heavily on LittIewood House and once again the drum-major was a boarder.

Our informal Sunday night meetings held by Jock Schoeman, Phil de Wet and Stan Jenrungs are of great value to us and much appreciated. We thank them for giving up their free time and hope they will return next year.

This year we have managed to reconcile Littlewood and Waterloo Houses to the extent of holding three joint film shows per term in the 'Barn' at the Boys' High School. At first the_ meetings were highly segregated but now integration is complete. These evenings are due to Mr. Slater's initiative.

We raided the common-room fund to install a stereo radiogram in the Senior Common-Room and Sister de Klerk obtained a grant from the Cape Education Department to fit wall-to-wall carpeting. All this provides an effective guard against homesickness.

LittIewood House prefects 1970: Robert Good (head), Brian Burke (vice-head), Danny Milford, Barrie Barnardt, Allan Theys and Chris Cummings. Our thanks go to our three housemasters and to Mr. Blackbeard for their support, which made our task so much easier.

The masters' flat has seen a variety of faces this year. The newly-wed Mr. Heath was acting-superintendent during Mr. and Mrs. Blackbeard's absence overseas. We want to thank Messrs. Heath, Slater, Meyer, Callaghan and Parker for the ever-ready help they have afforded us. Mr. and Mrs. 8lackbeard have, as usual, done a great deal for the boarders, both as a substitute father and mother and in the runrung of LittIewood House, and we do appreciate this concern.

Our very special thanks go to Matron, Mrs. Krause, and Sister de KIerek. The prefects want to thank these ladies for the special a ttention we enjoyed.

Next year, in the army, reminiscences of our last year at school will be truly nostalgic.

Brian Burke.

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We have been singularly fortunate thjs year in having Paul Gambon as head librarian.

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LlTTLEWOOD HOUSE Back Row: M. Austin, E. Coffin, K. Burgess,M. van Verseveld, W. Bailey, E. Rijkers, N. Borain, C. van Tonder, A. Brown.

Fifth Row: S. Jackson, R. Steven-Jennings, J. Wessels,A. Davis, D. Furmage, A.P. Durant, N. Walsh, L. Slow, T. Dunster, G. Bricknell, C. Dahl, N. Watson, T. Dodd, G. Heath, S. Ryan.

Fourth Row: P. Retief, J. van Rensburg, S. Dyason, N. Snyman, G. Doran, A. M. Durant, D. Johnson, K. Heydenrych, N. Selby, D. Rivett, S. Elms, R. van Zyl, L. Smit, P. Calder, G. Hards, P. Taylor-Smith.

Third Row: P. Baker, M. Baard, D. Eyre, R. de Villiers, P. le Roux, D. Nangle, B. Johnson, I. Bennett, A. Meyer, P. Watson, M. Theys, J. Barton-Bridges, t'. Heather, G. Robson, B. van Rensburg, A. G. Durant, W. Post. c:"cond Row: A. Sleigh, C. Tylcoat, P. Mann, A. Theys, D. Milford, Mr. E. Callaghan, Sister De Klerk, R. Good (Head Boy), Mr. N. Blackbeard (Superintendent), Mrs. Blackbeard, B. Burke (Deputy Head Boy), Mrs. Krause, Mr. J. Slater, B. Barnardt, C. Cumming, J. Somerville, I. Johnstone.

Front Row: G. Sutton, A. Adams, K. Sutton, J. Mieny, P. Bragg, K. van Zyl, P. van Tonder.

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There was a considerable flutter in the dovecote early in the year when it was learnt that a Departmental inspection would be made. Understandably perhaps, but nevertheless inconveniently, the Department is curious to know what happens to its annual library grant of R620. It is also concerned that a high percentage of university students fail their examinations partly because they do not know how to use a reference library. They literally lose themselves in the stockrooms and it is felt that some familiarity with the Dewey Decimal System will at least enable them to locate themselves. School libraries, therefore, are to be modelled on University libraries, so that students who go up for their fIrst year will have some .idea of how to trace their reading requirements.

This, of course, is a tall order for masters in charge of school libraries. Very few have library qualifications, and most have other extra-mural duties; not to mention that they are invariably language teachers and carry a heavy burden of preparation and marking.

In the event the library inspection passed off peaceably, but it was recommended that a full-time, fully trained and qualified librarian be appointed. But such people - who must also have a teaching qualification - are d.ifficult to find and we are patiently awaiting an appointment.

Some changes were made in the magazine order this year. We added 'Motor-cycle', 'Popular Electronics' and the London 'Sunday Times' to our list and all three have proved popular. It never ceases to surprise that the popularity of 'Punch' is not diminished by the generation gap and the ever-widening cultural gap between ourselves and Britain.

An innovation this year is the purchase of Jackdaws - stout and attractively bound and printed folders containing facsimiles of llistorical documents. Those in constant demand are Battle of Britain, Anglo-Boer War, Waterloo, Trafalgar, Tower of London.

Paperbacks have been purchased in greater numbers. Much excellent reading of past decades is no longer obtainable in hard covers; moreover with novels ranging in price between R3 and R4, it is tempting to buy, instead, six paperbacks and write them off somewhat sooner than a hard-cover publication.

There seems to be no answer to our chronic problems: overcrowding during lunch especially on rainy days, lost books, overdue books and boys who never read. [ should like to thank the librarians for a valuable task well performed; and Mangnall Rogers and Wilson for their Friday afternoon help. Finally I must thank Mr. A. Fourie. for his h.ighly competent handling of the Afrikaans section and for his invaluable aid in the classification of the Reference Library.

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Perfect weather graced the occasion of the annual Founders' Day celebrations. The whole cadet detachment with the exception of C company was on parade.

After the cadets had taken up their positions, sentries were placed at the memorial gates and the colour party and other members of the Guard of Honour took up their positions beside the swimming pool.

Proceedings were opened with a hymn and this was followed by Peter Shelton's reading of the lesson, "Let us now praise famous men ... " The inscription on the memorial and the names of old boys of Wynberg who lost their lives in both world wars were read by the head boy, Geoffrey Ronaidson. " ~ Cadets in the Guard of Honour and A Company presented arms while the Last Post was sounded by the Gibbs brothers. Tllis was followed by the reveille.

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Ceremonial guard mounted at the Memorial Gates, Founders'Day, 1970.

Mrs. Catherine Taylor, M.P. for Wynberg, who had kjndly agreed to deputise at short notice for Sir de Villiers Graaff, then delivered her speech.

She said that she did not believe that a wholesale condemnation of modern youth was justified.

Styles of hair and dress were not, in themselves, symbols by which to judge characters and morals. What was important, and especially for us in South Africa, was to keep ourselves alert and informed, to avoid mental stagnation and passive acceptance of traditional attitudes.

IJ was our duty, she said, to test everything by the light of reason and constantly to re-think our attitudes in a constantly changing world. She warned us, however, that this did not mean a complete rejection of traditional disciplines and of a linking of arms with the 'beautiful people'!

The tyranny of the left - politically, socially and morally - she finally warned, was as dangerous as the tyranny of the right.

After Mrs. Taylor's address the sentries at the memorial gate were changed. This is symbolic of handing over the task of protecting the memorial and its precincts to the boys who will be at the school the following year. This is to show that the school is conscious of the unselfish ideals and sacrifices of those who died.

After the changi!1g of the sentries the battalion marched past and saluted the memorial.

Finally the cadet band entertained guests with a selection from its repertoire.

Thereafter tea was served in Littlewood House.

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At the beginning of this year, activities of this society were numerous, but unfortunately when Mr. Tucker left us, the spirit of the Music and Dramatic Society eemed to leave wi th l'tim.

Many lunch-breaks were spent Ustening to records on classical works by Gershwin, Mozart and Greig and vocal works by the Swingle Singers and Bjoerling.

On many occasions members of this society went to the various theatrical productions.

These included "The Way of the World" and "The Cherry Orchard" by Capab, "The Emperor" by Pacof and "The House by the Lake" by the Strolling Players. Mr. Heath is to be thanked for arranging most of these functions during M r. Tucker's absence.

We were indeed very pleased to have four members of Capab 'Music for Youth' with us. They included Pierre de Groote on the violin, Virginia Fortesque on the harpsichord, Eva Tamassy, a Flautist, and Richard Oxtoby on the recorders. The two performances these artistes gave were thoroughly enjoyed by all.

This year the Wynberg Girls' High School produced 'Pride and Prejudice by Helen Jerome (dramatiscd from Jane Austin's novel) and the Boys' School were indeed delighted with the invitation to play the male roles.

After many weeks of rehearsal, the cast gave their performance on four occasions during March. Mrs. Patricia Robson, the producer, is to be congratulated on her outstanding production which proved most enjoyable with all the audiences.

Members of our school who took part and who are to be congra tulated on their excellent performances are: lan Johnstone (Mr. Bennet), Nicholas Fine (Mr. Darcy), Bruce Pringle (Mr. l3ingley), Nicholas King (Mr. Collins), Nigel Wright (Mr. Wickham), Peter Shelton (Col. The Hon. Guy Fitzwilliam), Maurice Goldstein (HilI), and David Jupp (Captain Denny).

Thanks also go to the many stage assistants who helped with the various jobs backstage.

The Sixteenth Annual "Hour of Music" The Annual "I lour of Music" took place in the School 1-Iall on Friday and Saturday nights, II th and 12th September, when we welcomed a large audience on each occasion.

The programme opened with a concerto for two violins and orchestra by the composer Manfredini. This is a very pleas,mt -work, most suitable for introducing baroque music to young players. The soloists, David Pogrund and Robin Friedlander, had worked hard on their parts and acquitted themselves ably. Next came a piano solo - on Friday a Chopin octurne, in a thoughtful and musical performance by Clive StockweIl and on Saturday, a Schumann Novellette, in a keen and lively performance by Raymond Goldstein, who surprised us all with an encore of his own composition, "Prelude for the Sixteenth Hour of Music". We wish Raymond evely success with l'tis composition as he furthers h.is music studies on leaving school.

The third item a Vivaldi Concelto for cello and orchestra, brought Andrew Klopper as soloist. He has developed well this year, and played with a very musical, singing tone.

The recorder players then took the stage. Alan MOLTisgave a selflively and enthusiastic account of a Sonata by James Hook while he was later joined by Graham Earl and Clive StockweIl in a very moving A.ir by Robert Woodcock.

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The piano was then moved into position for the performance of Alec Rowley's Miniature Concerto for Piano and Orchestra. This is an entirely charming work designed for young players to provide a suitable start at concerto playing. Friday night's soloist was Stephen Granger whose playing was musical and thoughtful while Saturday's soloist was David Crathome, who gave a fIrm, lively account of the solo part.

Next came David Pogrund, who with Mr. Lorie, played the first movement of Dvorak's Sonatina for vioHn and piano. David also shows great development over the year with good feeling for the music in hand.

The recorder consort then mounted the platform. Stephen du Toit is a very promising player, whose Haydn Minuet was a most lively and promising performance. He was then joined by Alan Morris, Graham Earl, Gerald de Beer and undsay Mann (with his percussion instruments) in some cheery pieces by Slater and Tate. Mr. Forbes Smith was their director, and accompanied the piano.

The curtains now parted to reveal the fIfty six strong junior choir, with peerless Mrs. Elsie Jennings at her usual place at the piano.

Once again, our young singers, so magnificently trained by Mrs. Jennings, provided a group of delightful songs, fIrst "The Lord is my ught," a version of Psalm 27 by Allister, second the evergreen two-part version of Hely-Hutchinson's setting of "The Owl and the Pussy cat" third, Michael Diack's witty Handelian slant on "Sing a Song of Sixpence" and fourth in three parts Haydn Wood's "Song of a Thankful Heart" needless to say, an encore was demanded, and took the form of Eric Thinan's "Song of the Glens". The singÏng throughout was a sheer joy.

Last item of all was orchestral. Frank Bridge's Valse Russe and Marche Militaire, each a contrast to the other, found the orchestra in good form and accord.

The 1970 names for the Epworth Music Cup were Jeffrey Ronaldson, David Pogrund, Andrew Klopper, Robin Friedlander, Clive StockweIl, Raymond Goldstein, David Crathorne and Stephen Granger.

My own very special thanks to Mrs. Jennings, Mrs. Perold, Mr. Forbes Smith, Mr. Wiehalm, Mr. Rautenbach and Mr. Vermeymeren for their tireless work in training the performers - to all the performers, school boys and old boys, and to the audiences who gave us such wonderful support. Another milestone in the history ofW.B.H. and J.S. School Music.

A. Lorie

WINTER DRAMA SCHOOL The 6th Winter Drama School was held this year from Monday, 22nd June, until Wednesday, 1st July, at Cape Town High School and at the Little Theatre.

The morning session, from 9.30 to 12.30, was divided into three periods and these covered various subjects such as make-up, movement, creative drama, speech, stage technique, production and backstage work. Two periods were also spent at the S.A.B.C. After an hour for lunch we adjourned to the Little Theatre for hourly lectures by such people as Robert Mohr, Mavis Taylor, Tessa Marwick and Helen Rooza, who lectured on styles of the theatre, movement, costumes, Bantu Theatre, lighting and contemporary drama. Thereafter, from 2.30 until 4.30, the second-year students rehearsed the ten short plays in which the j~~ first-year students participated. These productions were staged in the Little Theatre on the last night of the course and were most successful.

Wealso had the opportunity of seeing the plays "Spring Awakening" and "The Alchemist."

All members of staff and especially Mr. Robin Malan must be congratulated, must be thanked for all their effort and time spent in making the Drama School the success that it was.

In conclusion, I· would like to say that it was a pity that only two pupils from our school attended this most enjoyable course, and I hope that next year this number will increase.

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HOUSE

REPORTS

VAN RIEBEECK

HOUSE

Housemasters: Mr. Blom, Mr. CaJlaghan, Mr. Orchison, Mr. Breetzke, Mr. Meyer.

House Captain: E. Casper.

Secretary: P. Shelton.

Committee: M. Gluckman, N. Fine, E. Rykers, S. Curry, K. Burgess.

This year proved victorious for Van Riebeeck in all sections of sport. Mr. Blom, his team of housemasters, the committee and E. Casper, the House Captain, must all be thanked for their tremendous amount of hard work in guiding Van Riebeeck to victory.

Rugby: Van Riebeeck was represented in the Ist XV by l. Brownlie, E. Casper, M. Gluckman, T. Hewitt, K. Wright, N. Fine, S. Curry, V. Potter, R. Whitehead. [ Brownlie must be congratulated on captaining the Ist XV for the first part of the season and S. Curry for the remainder. Although the inter-house rugby is still to be played, Van Riebeeck is favoured to win.

Cricket: Van Riebeeck was runner-up to Rhodes in the inter-house cricket. Those who distinguished themselves were A. Lamb, who scored a century, and E. Casper who took five wickets. We were well represented in the I st XI by A. Lamb and M. Gluckman.

Athletics: Van Riebeeck frowned off last year's defeat and carried off the Athletic Cup with fine spirit and hard work. Those deserving special merit are N. Fine, M. Gluckman, G.le Roux and J. Oosthuizen.

Swimming: The might of Van Riebeeck proved itself when we came first with over double the points of our nearest rivals, Rhodes. Mention must be made of special performances by the under 14 relay team, the under 16 relay team and M. Preyser, L. Perry, D. Yach and G. Rixon.

Tennis: Van Riebeeck won the inter-house tennis with L. Shlomowitz and L. Venter distinguishing themselves.

Representing Van Riebeeck in the Ist team were L. Shlomowitz, L. Venter.

Badminton: Van Riebeeck was represented in the 1st and 2nd Badminton teams by I. Brownlje (2nd team Captain), P. W. Gohl, P. D. Gohl, Waring, J. Wessels.

Hockey: R. Good represented Van Riebeeck in the Ist Hockey team and must be congratulated in getting into the final Province Trials.

Band: E. Rykers, better known as "Moose" deserves special mention for the hard work he put into the band as Band Leader.

Judo: T. Hewett and J. Wessels gained Honours this year.

Societies: N. Fine played a prominent role in the school Debating Society. E. Casper was Chairman of the Golf Club and Chairman of the Hebrew Cultural Society.

Prefects: E. Casper, R. Gluckman, L Brownlie, P. Shelton, R. Good, V. Potter P.S.

DE WAAL

HOUSE

Housemasters: Mr. P. Broster, Mr. J. Mathew.

House Captain: D. Sims.

Vice-Captain: C. Ramsden.

Committee: H. Bosman, A. Theys, D. Thomson.

A thletics: Through sheer lack of talent in the senior age groups, De Waal was unable to repeat last year's performance. We did, however, manage third place. Our strength lay in our juniors where the Cawoods again gave us good support.

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Cricket: There were not even enough seniors to fHl a team this year but some of the juniors who helped out put up a good show. C. Ramsden was awarded colours.

Rugby: The house matches have not yet been played. Alan Theys, De Waal's only regular 1st team player, had a very good season. D. Furmage went on tour.

Swimming: De Waal came third - thanJ{s again to our juniors, of whom Knight and Jackson did well.

De Waal had two prefects this year: D. Sims and B. Burke. Our congratulations go to Van Riebeeck who have done so well this year. Sincere thanks to Mr. Broster and Mr. Mathew for all their support.

RHODES Master-in-charge: L. Heath.

House Captain: 1. Emms.

Vice-Captain: R. Clark.

Secretary: G. Ronaidson.

Committee: T. Durant, P. Mann, P. Gilmour, F. Kalis, H. Oblowitz, C. Smedley, R. Elliot, T. Dunster , J. Margalit.

This year was very much more successful than last year and more enthusiasm was shown all round. Rhodes, ably led by 'Muscles' Emms, took the Friedlander Shield for the winning house. Congratulations to the nine prefects in Rhodes. They are: G. RonaIdson, T. Durant, I. Emms, R. Clark, P. J. Simcock, B. Campbell, H. Oblowitz, R. Blackbeard and J. Burger. The senior cricketers won their section and ended second overall. R. Clark was awarded his honours blazer. [n the rugby the juniors fared weU and the under 15 side was unbeaten and Rhodes ended on top overall. D. Ayre took the under 13 team to second place and J. Louw led the under IS's. Congratulations to J. Margalit for his W.P. Schools selection and to T. Dunster for his blues award.

Rhodes came second in the gala, athletics and cross-country. Congratulations to H. Oblowitz and F. Kalis who represented W.P. and also to the latter for winning the cross-country. In the under 19 section (athletics) Smedley, Oblowitz, Gilmour and Kalis distinguished themselves, as did Coffin in the under 16 section. In the gala T. Dunster and M. King did well.

The other houses are certainly very fortunate that there is no house hockey as Rhodes boasted five first team players here. R. Clark and T. Durant were awarded honours and blues respectively. R. Blackbeard, D. Bishop, R. Goodchild and P. Tayler-Smith took us to second place in the tennis after a closely fought match with Van Riebeeck. R. Blackbeard and D. Bishop were awarded blues. T. Robertson won the solo drumming for the third time this year and will again represent W.P. in the inter-provincial competition.

G.K.R.

WELLINGTON Housemasters: Mr. D. Bromberger, Mr. J. Slater.

House Captain: M. Oosthuizen.

Secretary: K. Fine.

Committee: Milford, Ablesohn, Reyneke, Porter, Silverman, Bakkum, Bailey.

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not come up to expectations. They did, however, win the under 19 relay and were only 0.1 sec. outside the record. Most of the senior points were scored by Thomson and Silverman.

Rugby: WeUington excelled in this field with five regular and effective Ist team players: Ablesohn, Bakkum, Oosthuizen, Milford and Des Ligneris. Ablesohn was chosen as scrum-half for Craven Week in Rhodesia. He was awarded a Blue. All our 1st team players received colours.

HEBREW CULTURAL SOCIETY Chairman: E. Casper Vice-Chairman: B. Barron Secretary: M. Stein Committee: L. Atlas, M. Goldstein, H. Katz, A. Silvem1an.

The Society enjoyed a most active year with meetings being held at regular intervals.

These meetings took the form of fIlms, slide-shows and lectures. The fIlms viewed were: "Only Another Day", "Children of Exodus", "Most Precious Resort," Ilnd "The Game".

These were most enjoyable. attendances. The first talk was given by Mr. Pinshaw of the Jewish Board of Deputies. His talk was 1110Stinteresting and he traced famous Jewish sportsmen and well-known people in early South African history.

Mr. Michael Morris came to us on the following occasion to speak about computers and aU about the work they do.

The next meeting took the form of a slide-show, which was presented by Mr. Morris Cohen. Mr. Cohen was one of the volunteers who went to Israel during the Six Day War. He gave a commentary to the slides which showed us many interesting sights in Israel, and gave us some idea of how lsraelis live.

Towards the end of the first term Mr. Martin Nockie gave his thoughts and r-xplanations on a book written about kilbuttzin. This proved most enjoyable. Another talk of a similar nature was given by Mr. Geoffrey Peires who spoke about the Day of Remembrance and Anti-Semitism in Europe.

We were indeed pleased to have Miss Jllana Kitner with us. As a Rotary Exchange scholar she told us about life in America. This was a most interesting talk.

The last talk was given by Or. Dan Shanit who spoke about student life in Israel. He was President of the International Union of Dental Students and was Secretary of the World Union of Jewish Students in Israel. He is now student advisor for the Students' Jewish Association at U.C.T. Our thanks go to aU these speakers to whom we are indebted for a successful and active year.

At the time of going to Press, the Society is organising a tean1 to send to the inter-school Bible Quiz which I am sure will prove most successful.

A special vote of thanks goes to Mr. Ehud Sagiv, who has been interested in our activities and who has helped to arrange them. Thanks also go to Mr. Broster for allowing us to use the Lecture Theatre.

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STUDENTS' CHRISTIAN UNION Chairman: C.R. Williams Vice-Chairman: P. Williamson Committee: R. Whitehead; M. Green Masters-in-charge: Mr. P. Broster This has been a year of many changes in the Union stemming from the committee's attendance at a Scripture Union Leadership Camp at Froggy Pond. One result of the many new ideas gained at the camp was the organisation of a combined Girls' and Boys' Camp at Melkbosstrand. The First term's theme was "The Bible", and this was illustrated by a series of mm strips and talks. This term ended pleasantly with a braaivleis at Mr. Williamson's house.

Our Second Term was as interesting as the first, the theme being "Famous Characters from the Old Testament." At the end of this term another combined meeting was held at Miss Perrow's house in Plumstead.

During the third term Bible Week was organised, and a bookstall was held at breaks.

This proved to be a highly gratifying effort, many B.ibles and other books being sold.

During this week a New English Bible was presented to the School by the Union.

On behalf of the committee I would like to thank all those who have helped to make the year a success, and especially Mr. Broster for all he h.as done, and Mr. Mathew for the use of his laboratory. Most of all, however, our thanks go to the Lord Jesus Christ for the way he has been with us in all our efforts and prospered our work this year.

****************** PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY It seems as if the rebirth of the photographic society at Wynberg is at last a very real thing. This year our new darkroom was made available to a very large number of old and new but very enthusiastic members.

The darkroom has been fitted out with the very latest and best equipment and we can at last boast of two enlargers and a host of other necessities which are avajlable to all members at extremely low cost. In this respect we would all like to express our gratitude to Mr. Broster who has been the driving force behind the society throughout the year.

During the year lessons and expert guidance concerning printing and developing techniques were given to all recruits.

We cannot sufficiently express our thanks to Mr. Blackbeard for the financial backing which we have received from him. This and only this enabled us to expand and improve as we did. We are most grateful to him.

All members of the photographic society must realise that the success or failure of the society depends entirely on them. It is for tlus reason that we urge them to take a real interest in the society and to make use of the facilities available to them.

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DEBATING SOCIETY Master in charge: Mr. Kooy Chainnan: G. Ronaldson Secretary: K. Fine This year was a fairly inactive year for the debating society. In the second term Mr. Parkins took charge of the society while Mr. Kooy was on leave.

At the National Bilingual Speaking Competition which was held at Marist Brothers our school was represented by Silverman and Cooke. The views of RonaIdson, Cooke, Fine, Taylor and King were expressed on Wynberg's behalf at the Forum discussion which was held in our hall. Our traditional debates against the Old Boys and also the Girls' School have not yet been held.

The inactiveness of the society is largely due to the lack of interest and drive shown by its members. Without enthusiasm this society cannot function successfully.

MOUNTAIN

CLUB

President: Mr. P. Cronwrigh t Chainnan: Mr. A. Morris Secretary: B. Campbell Committee: R. B1umgart, R. Hiseman, D. Jupp, B. Pringle Seven years ago a mountain club was formed at Wynberg by a number of exceptionally keen climbers. Today with these founder members now leading school clubs, we have a most active club with an ever increasing membership. AlthOUgll the junior section is now in a safe position, the next committee must endeavour to catch the interest of the new standard sixes at the beginning of next year. The master-mind behind the success of the club has once again been the President, Mr. Cronwright. His enthusiasm has inspired aU members with the result that there is tremendous interest and spirit in the club. .

This year's programme began with a climb at Elsies Peak near Fish Hoek. With perfect weather and a party of eighteen boys, three short routes were completed. A party which consisted of ten members, who were new to the sport, climbed an easy route, while the leader, Lulu Patrick, explained methods and techniques. Clinlbs of a harder nature (E standard) once again appeared on the programmes. The inclusion of these climbs has provided ince.ntive for the members to do six 'D' standard routes after which they may move on to the harder ones. But the club does not cater for only those boys who enjoy the more difficult climbs. There are days for the boys who enjoy walks and for those who like easy rock scrambling. Whether a boy is interested in fitness or photography, the club caters for his needs.

The Mountain Club of South Africa (M.C.S.A.) which is always striving to keep in c1ese contact with school clubs arranged a meeting addressed by Mr. Fletcher and Mr. Scheiders. The general subject was "Rock-climbing techniques" and was attended by boys from all schools in the Western Province, including a number of our senior members.

M.C.S.A. rock meets were attended by a few members. The members of our club would like to thank the M.C.S.A. for their continuous support and interest. In return for their services, the school club once again arranged a work party at the Du Toits Kloof Hut. A number of boys got through a day's hard work clearing fire breaks around the hut.

Another work party has been arranged because of the ceremony commemorating the hut's completion and opening, which will take place on the site in the near future. By means of its activities the club has succeeded in surrounding itself with a circle of friends 24

with the result that it has established a strong foothold for the future.

There were once again a number of weekend climbs during the year and boys were able to climb in the cold Bokkeveld, the Cederberg, and Du Toit's Kloof. The weather proved an unwelcoming foe and resulted in the cancellation of a number of climbs.

During the second term Prof. Jackson addressed the club on the subject "Wild flowers of the m(wntains." The evening was el~oyed by aU. The quarterly meeting during the third term was highlighted by members' slides, taken during the various school climbs.

The annual trip to the Cederberg once again took place under the gujdance of Mr. Cronwright. Helping out with the leadership during this week in April was Mr. Fair, ex Wynberg master, and 'Doe' Watson, a Rondebosch master. The trip took the form of an extensive traverse in the Southern Cedarberg which included, for some boys, as many as ten peaks.

I would like to thank Mr. Morris, Mr. Cronwright and aU others who aided the club in its continual progress.

SCIENCE

CLUB

Master in Charge: Mr. Metrowich Chairman: Tylcoat Vice-chairman: Millner Others on committee: Shelton, King I would like to thank Mr. Metrowich very much for his co-opera tion and interest in the club. He always spurred us on. He would have l_iked us to have done practical work by ourselves for he was himself very busy.

I would Like to thank Charles Field and Mr. Van Breda for giving up their time to talk to the club about space travel and computers Tespectively. We showed mms from the Shell library and for these I extend our thanks. We also visited Metal Box. We have planned an outing to visit Stellenbosch University and Mr. Van Breda is going to give us another talk on computers. We will also be arranging a few more fIlms this year. [n the flrst tenn we had a number of committee meetings. We planned an interesting year with mms, practicals and talks. This was the first term and the work piled on and we found it impossible to do anything. The practicals which were decided upon were very interesting but too involved. It required reading up and this we found interesting but often not very informative as regards the actual projects. In short, I think a Standard Nine committee should be appointed next year for they have much less work than matrics have.

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CHESS CLUB REPORT A special mention must be made of F. Kyriacos who is at present unbeaten at board three. Tllis year we have three entrants in the Western Province Junior Championship. They are D. Maeder, R. Waring and F. Kyriacos. We fared well last year, having all three entrants placed in the first ten. They were D. Maeder 5th (chosen as reserve for S.A. Junior Championships), R. Waring 7th and P.A. Feitelson 8th.

Last year the First Team came third in the 1st League and the Second Team came second, having lost only one match to Pinelands who won the league.

The Old Boy's Match is planned for the 21 st September.

All in aU it has been an uneventful year with daily attendance mediocre and league resul ts promising. The former can be ascribed to a long series of mms screened by Mr. Broster. We would like to thank Mr. Meyer and all those masters who have helped with transport, and Mr. Mathew for the use of the Biology Lab.

Chairman: D. Maeder Secretary: R. Waring This year started with the Annual Championships won by R. Waring in an unbeaten effort. We offer our congratulations to him. He was followed by D. Maeder an.d F. Kyriacos.

Our league games have gone well, and at the time of going to press the results to date were: For Against Bishops 8 2 Sea Point 8 2 St. Josephs 3 7 Herzlia 7 3 St. Georges 6 4 Pinelands 8 2 Westerford X 2 8 Paarl 10 0 Westerford A 8 2 Groote Schuur 7 3 Cape Town High 4 6 There are stijl three matches to be played. In the newly formed 2nd league our second team has not fared too welL

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THE CADET BAND

Back Row: R. Schuiler, D. Payer, Corp. R. Wiese, M. Wiese, S.Sgt. D. Gargan, M. Johnson, S. Fay, J. Douglas, I. Schriek.

Standing: A. Ingram, Corp. I. Emms, A. Peterson, G. Rixon, M. Waters, Sgt. J. Edwards, J. Somerville, C. Luden, S.Sgt. T. Dodd, D. Johnson.

Seated: S.Sgt. D. Jupp, W.O. " T. Robertson, Lt. B. Gardener, W.O. " S. Gibbs, Capt. W. Lennox, W.O. I E. Rijkers, Lt. D. Kooy, W.O. " I. Gibbs, D. Milford.

CADETS Thls year we decided to hold a retreat ceremony on Founders' Day instead of entering for the annual company competition. Unfortunately, the weather during the second term prevented our being able to obtain sufficient time to master rifle drill and slow marching, which were both unknown to our cadets.

At the time of writing preparations are at their final stages for Founders' Day and unless the weather proves un favourable, the parade should be a success. The annuaJ illSpection is due to take place on the Monday following Founders' Day. C. Company are unable to participate in either of these events as we have not been supplied with sufficient uniforms for the cadets in this company.

We were sorry to lose Lt. A. Noffkj at the end of the second term after hls long association with Cadets at Wynberg. Our newly commissioned recruit to the cadets, Lt. J. Slater, took over the training of the guards from him.

Six of our cadets attended camps at Westlake during the course of the year. S.O.'s E. Casper, M. Oosthuizen, P. Gohl and W.O.A. Bowie attended a camp in January and Sgt P. Williamson and Sgt. A. Termorshuizen attended a camp during the Easter holidays. All these cadets are to be congratulated on the good results they obtained.

S.O. T. Durant proved to be an efficient senior student officer and was ably assisted in A Company by S.O.'s E. Casper, I. Brownlie, R. Elliott, and W.O.R. Good. S.O. M. Oosthuizen started as Guard Commander but had to withdraw as a result of a rugby

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lIljury and his place was taken by S.O. Casper. In B. Company the S.O.'s were C. Cumming, P. Gohl, T. Dunster, D. Thomson and K. Andrews. The training of the new recruits in C Company was left to S.O.'s B. Campbell, J. Margolit, B. Pringle, J. Oliver and W.O. A. Bowie.

Our thanks go to our Commanding Officer, Capt. Lennox, for all the work he has had to put into the organisation of the detachment; to our long-suffering Quartermaster, Lt. Bromberger; and to the other members of staff who have assisted in an official or unofficial capacity.

It seems that this is to be the last year of the Wynberg Cadet Detacmnent in its present fonn. We have no details, other than those that have appeared in the press, of the proposed new form for cadet detachments. This marks the end of another era .in the history of the Wynberg Cadet Detachment.

The band has done excellent work this year even under the adverse conditions of, firstly, pracUcally starting from scratch with a new band, apart from the drum section and, secondly, of being handicapped by the most inclement wea ther we have seen for years, which nevertheless did not limit the practices. These boys could be seen and heard every long break, short break, before school and even after school on occasions, every day of the school week.

They were successful in again winning the W.P. Cadet Band competition, and will consequently go to the National Competitions at Johannesburg. We wish them aU success.

I have pleasure in also stating that our leading drummer wlo T. Robertson was again placed first in solo drumming. Wiese won the Silver Bugle for I st place in the bugling competition, and Drum Major E. Rijkers was placed second in his competition. All in all a worthy result.

I would like to thank the new Band Master Lt. B. Gardner, also Lt. P. Breetzke and Lt. D. Kooy, for their devotion to duty, and inspiration to the band members. My wholehearted thanks go also to DIM Rijkers and all seniors in the band, who did their utmost to make this year the success it has been.

PARENT I TEACHER ASSOCIATION The Parent/Teachers Association has met regularly in committee during the year. Two general meetings were arranged, which were well attended by the parents. [n June, the drug menace was discussed, the guest speaker was Dr. H. F. Marlo, a specialist in the field of drug effect on the human body, assisted by Mr. T. Caars of Heynes Matthew. The Rev. Hitler spoke from the Church's point of view, emphasizing that life meant something far greater than landing up as a drug addict. The Panel of Guest Speakers was asked many questions which lead to interesting discussions.

In August Or. Skaife, a world authority on ants and termites, presented a most interesting film and talk. After both these meetings, tea was served by the Ladies Committee, and an opportunity was given for parents to meet the teachers and discuss the progress of their sons in various classes.

Mrs. Damain-I-1arris and her Tuckshop Committee, assisted by willing parents, have continued to give sterling service in the running of the Tuckshop, a service greatly appreciated by the boys, especially appreciated on a Saturday morning during sports meetings.

The parents have appreciated Mr. Blackbeard's reports on school activities which he has kindly given at our Parents Meetings. We do believe the Parent-Teachers Association is fulfilling a function in providing the much needed bridge between parents and school.

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THE OLDEST OLD BOY

Road towards Constantia and you get Higgs Road, leading to what was then known as Higgs Dorp. You had a building on the western corner of Aliwal and Higgs Roads and this is where McNaughton lived. Nixon's School was the ancestor of Boys' High School. When Nixon's School became over-crowded, then Boys' High School was built and all the boys went over Higgs Road to this new school under E.T. LittIewood.

Living within 150 yards of Nixon's School, it is easy to understand why my parents sent me to this school and when the shift took place I went with the majority. This makes me the oldest living boy who attended Littlewood's School. At Nixon's the chief games were Cricket and Ball Slaan (A sort of rounders). The property did not lend itself to rugby. In the cricket team was Nicholas de Kock, the fast bowler who afterwards got a reputation for his pace, breaking a wicket in half during a bowling over.

Mr. Nixon, headmaster, was a married man who lived in Constantia Road. He was so devoted to his little daughter that he brought her to school with him. Then there was great

Mr. H. M. Shaw, who l.ives in Indian Road, Wynberg, and is now 91 years of age, is the oldest living member of the Wynberg Boys' School.

W.B.H.S. developed out of Nixon's School named after its headmaster - which had as its premises the small cottage which still stands at the corner of Aliwal and Riverstone Roads.

The Frontispiece photograph was taken in 1895 on the day that Nixon's School closed down and the boys were assembled ready to march across to their new school. Only the hall and the library and the prefects' common room remain of that school.

Mr. Shaw is the fourth seated boy from the right, i.e. between the two cricket stumps. Mr. Nixon is in the middle of the back row, bowler-hatted and moustached.

Many of our present boys have seen Mr. Shaw without recognising him. He is often to be seen driving to Kenilworth station in his old Ford V8, greenish in colour, giving a warning hoot at the corners. And if your mothers play golf at the Royal Cape and enter for the Cecile Shaw Trophy, they wiLl be competing for a trophy presented by Mr. Shaw's wife.

We wish him every happiness and continued good health.

Below are some of Mr. Shaw's reminiscences: I was born on 18th March 1879, and from this you can know my age at the present time. I am considered as having a good memory and I shall have to draw upon it to give you some facts of the early days of your school. At an early date my father, who was the chief engineer in the Punjunb in India, was appointed in London as an advisor to the Cape Government.

He bought the old property known as Longwood at the corner of Riverstone Road and what was then known as Dead Man's Lane, now Brodie Road, at Wynberg. Now in view of the cemeteries, don't you think that Dead Man's Lane was more appropriate? Now let us get back to Boys' High School. About 100 yards from Longwood along to the north at the junction of Riverstone Road, Tennant Road and Aliwal Road and on the north west corner of these roads still stands a residence which was the old Nixon's School. Go further along Aliwal

competition amongst the students for the job of taking her back to her mother.

Littlewood's School was quite a different matter. Here we had splendid grounds and great encouragement for athletic performances. I have a medal which I won for Cycle Race. The boys on the bars were wonderful performers.

Max Honnet was a perfectly formed individual and splendidly muscular. He afterwards led Springbok Football men to England. I have never seen such a fine physical body of boys.

They revelled in their strength and perfectly ideal build. There was a teacher named Etheridge who was as keen on games as the boys and he used to let boys off their punishment to get them out to bowl to him at the nets.

I could give you a list of men such as Bertie Graham, Faulkner, Alec Solomon and others, all outstanding men in sport.

The outcome of all this strength was visible when a master set a mathematics problem to his class and when several boys had solved this correctly he found his best mathematician had not got the right answer. He was ordered to stand up and try again. He again failed to produce a correct answer and then the master 31

we had one scrap and that was the end of the Bread Riots.

1 en tered my business l.ife as an Engineer in the Public Works, and then, thanks to Mr. Westhofen, I was allowed to attend classes at S.A.C. i.n the Avenue.

I then became a Government Road Surveyor. I was appointed to investigate the boundary dispute between King Khama and Rhodesia, coverillg about 450 miles. Here, a fine young man from Littlewood's School, Punch Moller, was with me and was killed by a snake. In 1927 I represented South Africa at an Engineers Conference held ill Paris. ( went to Bolivia and to the head waters of the Amazon for a Company in London.

I was the surveyor for Tiller of

accused him of not trying. He replied that he was trying and this the master did not believe.

The boy then lost his temper, as, he said, the master had called him a !jar. He snatched up an ink pot and let fly at the master, missed, and the pot shattered against the wall. He was taken to E.T. Littlewood, who said he should get a caning. He was then taken into a small room and Littiewood, Robinson and Lloyd tried to give him a taste of the cane. He was too much for the three of them and got away from the school.

Now about myself. l left Littlewood and wen t to Bishops. Today I am the sole survivor of the famous O.O. Football team in which were Percy James, Biddy Anderson, Fanie Heatlie and many other famous rugby men.

Diamond Fields. Here I found the remains of a min ing concession where they shovelled away spades-ful of diamonds looki.ng for tin.

I have a record as President of the lnstitute of Land Surveyors. ( went to East Africa to lay out fanns for immigrants and lived in Zanzibar.

I. was an officer in the Prince of Wales' Rifles and we were called out at the time of the Bread Riots. I was approached

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EK EN DIE KOEJAWEL "Swiep, swiep," fluit die appels en koejawels verby my ore. Ons is almal besonder vrolik, want die onderwyser doen sy eie werk en ons is geweldig opgewonde omdat die kwartaal amper verby is.

"A! " skree 'n outjie in die hoek, sy gesig oortrek met koejawelpitte en sap. Hy is ongelukkig my vyand en ek het hom getref. Die klas was lam van die lag toe daar skielik nog 'n stem bykom.

"Wie het dit gegooi? " vra die onderwyser. Ons is skielik doodstil en ek word bleek.

"Wie het dit gegooi? " vra hy 'n tweede keer en ek steek my hand in die lug. Hy kyk my vererg aan en sê: "Gaan dadelik met die koejawel na die hoof en vertel hOI11wat jy daarmee gedoen het."

Ek stap in stilte uit die klaskamer en wonder wat om te doen. Ek besluit om na die prinsipaal te gaan, want as die onderwyser uitvind dat ek nie gegaan het nie, dan is ek regtig in die moeilikheid.

Ek klop aan die deur.

"Kom binne," sê hy.

"Meneer, ek het 'n koejawel in die klaskamer gegooi, Meneer."

"Myaarde, maar dit lyk vir my asof jy daarvan geëet het. Kan jy nie tot pouse wag nie? " "Nee, Meneer, ek het dit gegooi, Meneer." ,,0 so. Maak toe die deur." Terwyl ek die deur toemaak, haal hy sy rottang uit. Hy slaan my dat ek sug van die pyn en toe ek uit die kantoor stap, vrywe ek my stert en besluit om nooit weer dinge in die klas rond te gooi nie. Voortaan sal ek dit liewer eet.

A. Knight, 6A. EARTHQUAKE

DISASTER

As the evening drew nearer the happy community ofTulbagh was quietening down for a restful night. The following day was to be an eventful one because there was to be an exciting carnival. Little did the people know that the carnival would never take place.

Through the still and quiet night the sound of the church bell striking ten shattered the silence. As the tenth chime's echo drifted farther and farther many of Tulbagh's inhabitants had already retired to bed, but strangely enough the animals had not.

Suddenly, from the mountains, there was a terrific wind which seemed to be tearing the Boland to pieces. Then thunderous rumbling noises came rolling towards them from the sea. Then came the terror of an earthquake - the shaking. Everyone awoke and found his house falling apart. The windows were breaking and the whole town seemed to collapse like a pack of cards.

The people ran screaming with terror from their falling houses into the cold night, grabbing their most precious belongings, their children and their pets.

In a couple of seconds the whole of the Boland was in the streets, cold and terrified.

The screams of agony. terror and shock did not drown the thundering noise.

Never before, for some people, have thirty seconds appeared to be so long. As the vibrations subsided the mountainside burst into flame. Now these frightened victims were encircled by a ring of fire. They dared not re-enter their homes and so they spent the night in the road. No-one slept; many wept.

The rising sun looked down upon a sad sight and the following morning. Amid a circle of smouldering mountains were pathetic-looking people, homeless and very upset. All 33

that was left upon each plot was a heap of debris.

Every caravan and tent was sent to the people and they slept in them. A few bega.n rebuilding only to find their homes demolished by a second tremor.

If we should be so unfortunate as to have another earth tremor we, in Cape Town, should think fust of those poor, suffering people in that devastated area, the Boland.

C. Wallis, 6A.

IN DIE VRUGTEBOORD Dit was vakansietyd. Ses weke van geen skoolwerk het voorgelĂŞ. Ons gesin woon in Bergvliet waar daar baie vrugteboorde en plase gevind kan word. [n die somermaande is daar baie vrugte aan die bome.

Een heerlike oggend het ek en my broer vroeg opgestaan want die vorige aand het ons besluit om 'n sak vrugte te gaan steel. Ek het geweet dat elit baie stout was, maar ons het baie van vrugte gehou en ons het nie daaraan gedink nie. Ons het per fiets na die naaste vrugteboord gely. Rondom die boord was 'n hoĂŤ heining. Ek het hard gedink en eindelik het ek 'n plan beraam. Ons het my fiets teen die heining gesit, op my fiets geklim en ons was gou oor die heining. Eers het ons ons broeksakke vol vrugte gestop. Toe het ons die groot sak begin pak. Dit was byna vol toe ons skielik 'n hond hoor blaf en mnr. Swart met sy geweer aangekom het. Ek het vreeslik geskrik; ons het die sak laat val en die hasepad gekies. Toe het ons 'n skoot gehoor, maar dit was mis; nog 'n skoot, ook mis. Soos blits was ons oor die heining en op ons fietse. Ons het baie vinnig huis toe gery.

Gou-gou was ons in ons kamer en soos onskuldige seuns, het ons boeke gelees. Ek sal nooit daardie noue ontkoming vergeet nie.

C. A. StockweIl, 6A.

ROMAN MISSIONARY My name is Marcus hlius and I am a Roman Legionary. A t the moment I am in the camp of the warrior Attila, leader of the Huns, held prisoner because they think I am a spy. Two years ago, while fighting with the legions in Gaul, I was captured by barbarians. [ was made a slave, but managed to achieve my freedom. I became a missionary and travelJed among the numerous barbaric nations, spreading the new Christian beliefs. When I left my family in Rome long ago, I had been converted to Christianity after hearing the missionary, Paul of Tarsus, speak in the forum.

I have travelled northwards, towards the frozen land of Mongolia. I have made my way through Danemark, land of the fierce Danes, and Northland. I have been through Germany, spreading Christianity among the fair-haired Goths and Vandals and have lived with the great Frankish tribes.

Two weeks ago I had to leave my horse with wandering tribesmen because of the deep snow. The Huns found me lying half dead in the snow near their camp. Their settlement consists of queer bee-hive shaped huts on wheels. They are made from felt and are called yurts. The Huns are of Mongol blood and have wide features with flat noses. They wear felt clothes. They are superb horsemen and perform amazing feats on the backs of their Mongol ponies.

While I am in captivity I hope to convert a few tribesmen to Christianity. They have no firm religion, unlike the Northern tribes who worship such gods as Wodin and Thor.

Instead, these Huns believe in strange spirits, as do the Tibetans and Chinese.

If my captors free me, I shall make my way back to far-off Italy where I shall rejoin the legions.

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HIJACKED "Flight 704 from Paris has just landed," said the voice over the intercom. Ifolded up the newspaper I had been reading, and picking up my brief-case, I slowly made my way towards the door.

Stepping out into the sunshine, I noticed the Boeing airliner coming towards the main buildings. The weather was perfect and I hoped that it would last until 1 reached New York.

"Will passengers on flight 704 from Paris to New York please take their seats," came the voice again, and I strolled out onto the tannac towards the now stationary airliner.

I had just taken my seat when I noticed a bearded man wearing a grey slouch hat coming down the a.isle. He sat down a few seats away from me and began to read a magazine.

Before long the seats were all occupied and with our seat belts fastened we took off from London airport. After we had been flying for about an hour I noticed the bearded man rise from Ilis seat and amble towards the cockpit. I thought nothing of it, and I continued to read my newspaper.

Suddenly there was a crackle over the intercom and the pilot's voice was heard, "This is your pilot speaking, the aeroplane has been hijacked. Please do not panic. Anyone who leaves his seat is likely to be shot." I then remembered the mysterious bearded man.

The newspaper dropped from my shaking fingers and I wondered where our next stop would be. Cuba or maybe Beirut?

J. Barton-Bridges, 6B.

THE PARTY I had been overcome with boredom since returning from the Sicilian Expedition the previous year, early 415 B.C., and decided to have the largest and most memorable party ever.

At a quarter to five the guests started arriving. The women were elegantly dressed in extravagant flowing togas in luxuriant purple and orange colours. Herodotus arrived, looking extremely smart as he stepped down from his chariot. The party now took on a rather dignified ai.r.

Suddenly shouts were heard in the atrium where Octus and Janel were engaged in a ferocious battle. Octus drew his gleaming ruby-studded sword from his leather scabbard and struck down his adversary with a single fatal blow on the back of his skull.

Thucydides, the deceased's father, drove himself into a fit of melancholy and ripped his purple embroidered silk toga. We eventually calmed him and he overcame his grief. The party resumed.

ThĂŤ slaves soon served scrumptious food on golden platters. The numerous fish dishes were artistically laid out on a large table in the centre of the atrium. Ulecus the harpist, started plucking his instrument and the sweet music filled the air as the guests were tasting different fishes. They gloated over the wine and port, recently brought from Spain by the Arab traders.

As it was still early in the evening and the air was warm we dumped a few drunkards into our bath. Most of them recovered and at midnight we held the javelin contest under candle Ught. Perilus was by far the most accurate thrower and managed to hit the target from two hundred peltes. His brother Satlus, had little difficulty in excelling himself in the discus contest.

The last event of the evening was a duel between our two slaves Mico and Lus. The winner would he liberated. Armed each with a weighty sword they began. Mico being 35

more agiJe easily won by splitting Lus's helmet with a frna! show of his immense strengtn.

Mico suddenly charged at me, his sword aimed at my heart and revenge in his eyes.

I felt the cold beads of sweat run down my spine and then, oblivion ...

D. Yach, 7A.

POLLUTION! Air pollution, soil pollution, water pollution, people pollution, noise pollution, oil pollution, soon it will be space pollution ... and what is its cause? Man! With no clean air to breathe, how can one survive? Without plants, where would we be? Overpopulation is one of the modern world's most fearful crises and water, Life's necessity, is not much use when fouled with cans, grime, bottles and a million and one other things which frequent our streams and water supplies.

Let's take a look at the Brown Pelican of which only five eggs hatched ou t of 1,200 nests in California last year. The Brown Pelican will undoubtedly disappear as a breeding bird in California. No-one wants the Brown Pelican to perish. He does not pollute. He does not slaughter other species. He does not gather in numbers that nature can't support but yet he is destined to die. He is only one example of a victim of man. But few worry about that. Man will continue to contaminate "the good earth" and only when it is much too late wijl he realize; realize just how near death he is.

We are already getting used to signs such as: DANGER, POLLUTED STREAM - NO SWIMMING, but just how long will it be before we see: BEWARE, CONTAMINATED AIR - NO BREATHING? To remedy pollution the powers of the world will have to unite and impose heavy frnes on anyone who in any way contaminates the earth. Death sentences should be handed out much more liberally, not only for murder, but for anyone who is caught polluting more than once (this should help in keeping the population down! ).

If, as is often the case, an oil tanker sheds its cargo, the company involved should not only have to pay for and supervise the cleaning of beaches and affected waters but should also have to pay the government concerned at least Rl ,000,000 for the sole use of restoring and conserving the local marine life.

A fine of R500 should be imposed on any person throwing papers around, and business enterprises should be forced to purify all air that passes from their premises.

The present type of internal combustion engine motor car should be barred from use completely and small, economic and manoeuverable electric vehicles should be developed.

Driving licences should be much more difficult to obtain and each person should be allowed to have only one car every ten years.

To give animals free and happy lives, vast areas of land should be set aside for their homes.

As far as noise goes, laws should be passed enforcing the use of "silencers" on industrial machines and aeroplanes.

It will take a lot to save the world and the chances are a~ainst us, but we can do it, and we must make the world a better place for our children and grand-children.

G. Jones, 7A.

OP DIE STRAND Een snikwarm Maandag gedurende die Kersvakansie, het ek en my maat besluit om by die strand te gaan swem. Ons het ons fietse geneem en in die pad geval.

Dit was so warm dat die sweet van ons afgerol het. Ons het net 'n paar myl van die strand af gewoon. Dit het ons nie lank geneem om by die strand te kom nie.

Toe ons by die strand kom, was daar baie mense wat in die swembad gebaljaar en in die son lĂŞ en bak het. 'n Paar mense het net daar rondgestaan.

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Ons het gou-gou uitgetrek en voete natgemaak. Kort daarna was ek op die duikplank en het met 'n hoë duik die water geklief.

Daarna het ons 'n rukkie in die swembad gespeel. Ons het tot laat in die agtermiddag by die swembad gebaljaar, maar toe ons begin honger word, het ons besluit om te gaan aantrek en huis toe te gaan.

Ons het daardie dag ten volle geniet en ons het besluit om elke dag van die Kersvakansie daar deur te bring.

P. Hosiassohn, 7D.

THE RUN AWAY HORSE At last it was finished. It is often said that one can spoil the ship for a ha'penny worth of tar, but in our case this was certainly not so, for we had drained our savings to the last cent in order to perfect our craft. It was indeed a grand sight as we gazed up at the stern which lay above us, resting in three large wooden cradles.

Three of us, helped and sometimes hindered by the willing hands of awed boys, had completed the craft in two and a half years. We had come down to the dockyard almost every evening after we had completed the day's work. to add a few touches to it. This Saturday, however, we had been at the dockyard from early morning and now the days of toil were over and we lay on our backs admiring our handcraft in the light of four pressure lamps.

We could not use the ship's lighting as the wiring had not yet been connected.

However, this was merely a formality and the next day would surely see the full installation of the wiring. The yacht had been perfected to the last detail, and the figurehead, an expertly carved and polished horse's head, gleamed in the light provided by the lamps and seemed to add more splendour and give it that majestic touch which it needed. It was also later to have some influence on the name of the ship.

Although crowds had been gathered around the yacht all day, there were now only a few coloured dock workers to witness the completion. At length we packed up tools for the day and each went his separate way home.

We were due to leave in eight days on our circumnavigatory voyage, and we were all rather excited, and even slightly apprehensive about what the future might hold for us.

Starting from Cape Town we planned to sail to Britain, then southwards through the Panama Canal, across the Pacific to Australia and the East Indies, and finally back home.

Finally the great day dawned. A large crowd had gathered to give us a warm send-off.

The champagne bottle was smashed across her bows, and we christened the yacht "The Runaway Horse." Finally the craft lurched forward down the canal and into the sea, and we ran away to adventure.

S. Granger, 8A.

'N VERSKRIKLIKE

DROOM

Die son is heerlik. Ek lê op die strand en die son bak op my rug. Ek is slaperig en ek maak my oë toe. Ek sal nie aan die slaap raak nie. .. ek sal nie ... ek sal nie ... ek sal ,,James Henry Smit, u word ter dood veroordeel vir die moord op Elizabeth Hanes," sê die regter, in 'n ernstige stem. Die polisieman slaan die boeie om my sweterige hande en sit sy hand op my skouer en sê: "Kêrel, ek is jammer."

"Ek het dit nie gedoen nie! Ek het nie! Ek het dit nie gedoen nie! " skree ek in 'n verdrietige stem. Die trane stroom uit my rooi oë. Ek kan nie praat nie. Ek, 'n moordenaar! Dis nie waar nie. God help my. Asseblief' Ek onthou nie die daaropvolgende dae nie. Ek kan dit nie glo nie. Ek gaan sterf.

Verniet sterf. Ek het niemand vermoor nie. Wat het ... My gedagtes word deur die bewaarder versteur. "Jou vader is hier," sê hy.

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,,My seun ," sê hy, ,jy het nie baie tyd nie. Sê vir my - het jy daardie meisie vermoor? " Ek huil. Ek sak op my knieë en hou sy baadjie vas en terwyl die trane van my wange afrol, sê ek: "Pa, ek het nie. Ek sweer dit."

Dis die volgende more. Ek het net een uur om te leef. Waarom moet ek nou sterf?

Waarom? Ek hoor die voetstappe van die bevelvoerder en toe weet ek. Ek weet ek het nie baie tyd nie. Ek hoor die geluid van sy sleutels. Die sweet drup van sy voorkop af. Die deur is oop. Ek kan die man net deur 'n mis van trane sien. Hy kom nader. Hy lig sy arm op. "Help! Ek het niemand vermoor nie! Ek het nie! " Ek kyk op en daar is 'n mooi meisie voor my. "Ek is jammer as ek u wakker gemaak het, maar is dit u hoed? Ek het dit by daardie strandhuis gevind," sê sy. Ek is spraakloos.

Dit was net 'n droom.

Ek het hard probeer, maar ek kon nje die trane van verligting terughou nie.

L. Schneider, 8A.

1985 It was the] st January, 1985. The traditional Coon-Parade was passing along Adderley Street. My eight-year-old son was enjoying the parade, throwing coins to the girls with the collection boxes. An enjoyable start to a new year!

Trus was also to be election year, as announced by the United Party Prime Minister, James Graaf, son of the previous Prime Minister, Sir de Villiers Graaff. The elections would be held on the 4th of May to coincide with the day that the United Party first assured power in ] 975.

The 4th of May finally arrived and I made my way to the polling booth under the Plumstead National Flyover bridge. After receiving my card I looked at the names of the candidates staniling for the Wynberg constituency. First was C. J. Malherbe, the U .P. candidate and below him the present M.P. P.L. Smith of the Progressive Party. Iput my cross next to Mr. Smith's name, deposited my card and left the polling station.

The next day we heard the news: "The Prime Minister, Mr. James Graaff, has been returned by his supporters in Rondebosch. Mr. Danie Tyler, the Progressive leader of the opposition, has also won rus constituency in Durban North. The parties stand thus: United 62, Progressive 53, Nationalist 20, and the Herstigte Nasionale Party have J seat."

Two days later the final results were heard: "The Progressives have 13 seats more than the U.P.'s and have therefore won the election. Mr. Danie Tyler becomes Prime Minister." ''I'm sure I've heard that name before," I told my wife.

"Yes, wasn't he the mayor of Johannesburg?" she said.

"No, that was Taylor. I know, of course! He was in my class in Matric at Wynberg! " 1 said.

With an old class-mate of mine ruling the country the nation settled down to the normal routine of life.

The year ended with a Christmas speech by Prime Minister Tyler who then left on a tour of Capitalist West Russia. He arrived there on the day that the country celebrated the tenth anniversary of its adoption of Capitalism. From Moscow he made a New Year speech to the world, congratulating President Loskovit on a highly successful decade of peace and progress.

A. Brooks-Neill, 8A.

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SONOP As die son in die more opkom, En die voëls begin sing; Weet almal 'n nuwe dag, Is deur God aan ons gebring.

Die lug is vol van kleure, Die bome is groen en bruin; Die insekte en voëls is oral, In die bome, blomme en tuin.

As Moeder in die kamer kom, Om die gordyne oop te maak; Dan weet ek die son is op, Maar ek is tog nog vaak.

As die son dan weer verdwyn, Is nog 'n dag verby; Ek wag op nog 'n sonop, Wat 'n wonder is viI my.

M. Goldstein, 8A.

KLUBS EN VERENIGINGS

BEROOF KINDERS VAN HUL OUERS

As jeugdige wil ek graag my eie mening uitspreek oor hulle van wie ons leiding moet kry, naamlik ons ouers. Ons moet gedurig aantygings aanhoor soos: "Kyk net hoe gaan die jeug aan. Hulle ontbloot hulself, gebruik sterk drank, verdowingsmiddels en ontaard selfs in homoseksuele wesens. Dit is net te skandelik vir woorde! " "Hoekom," moet ons dikwels vra, "neem die bogenoemde dinge toe onder ons, die sogenaamde elite, en onder al die ander gemeenskappe? " Ons ouers hou elke dag vergadering, mammas by die verskillende klubs en pappas by die verskillende verenigings. Hulle is besig om 'n sosiale lewe te lei! Intussen is ons, die jeug, by die huis. En dan wonder ons pa's en ma's waarom ons nie by die huis wil bly en met hulle gesels nie. Die eenvoudige rede is dit. Hulle is té besig met al hul vergaderings.

Om die minste van Ma te sê, ek dink dat sy meer besorg oor haar nuwe aandtabberd is as haar kinders se aandete en Pa, 0 aarde, hy kou harder aan sy volgende toespraak as wat sy gestel hom toelaat.

Die primêre "vereniging", die huis, word gruwelik verwaarloos. Is dit nie ironies dat die huisgesin juis moet afgeskeep word in sy sosiale verkeer om sosiaal te floreer nie. Pa sê sy werk vereis dit en Ma sê sy moet die pas langs Pa volhou. Ek bewonder hulle vir wat hulle down, want dis indirek ook vir my, maar ek sidder as ek daaraan dink dat ek ook eendag dieselfde verantwoordelikhede moet aanvaar.

Alles begin dus by die huis en die huisgesin. Ek wij nie graag ons ouers blameer vir hierdie agteruitgang nie, maar ek kan net nie meer dinge uit die gewone oogpunt benader nie. Ek is heeltemal bewus van die feit dat daar nog welouers is wat hul belange opsy stoot vir die belange van hul kinders, maar dan bots die ouer se idees soms weer met die klubs en verenigings van hul kinders.

Ons het 'n probleem en ons soek hulp allyk ons so onafhanklik.

B. Silverman, 8A. 39

THE BIG WALK Picture the scene. It is approximately ten o'clock on October 10th. Walkers have assembled at Jubilee Square in Simonstown for the start of the 22Y2 mile walk to the Grand Parade in Cape Town.

At ten o'clock a gun is fired and the ladies set off. There is much noise as this mob thrusts forward in an untidy start. The stragglers stroll up the hill and you see that one or two people have lost their shoes in the mad surge forward. They are faced with completing the slog bare-footed.

Presently the boys and veterans come under starter's orders. There is much pushing and shoving. The gun is fired and you find yourself in a stampede in which if you cannot keep your feet, you come out a mangled mess.

You find yourself surrounded by people. To get anywhere you have to weave between people constantly. You pass the Quany and by then you have found your stride after the hectic bustle at the start. You proceed onwards, chatting, eating and singing.

The field lengthens out and you see the energetic walkers speeding along up the front, the not so energetic in the middle and the happy-go-lucky types at the back.

By the time you reach Muizenburg you are tiring a little. You slacken your pace perhaps. You refuse the hundredth cup of water that has been thrust kind.ly at you.

As you come to Retreat you see an endless stream of bobbing heads. You might pass one or two people who have taken a rest. Many spectators have lined the roads to see you in your agony.

Through Wynberg, Claremont, Newlands, Rondebosch and Mowbray you feel terrible.

If you stop you could not continue. You are simply moving on aiL Your muscles are so used to that set pace that they do not want to stop.

Presently the City Hall comes into view. You are cheered on. You are ready to collapse. "Why did I do it? " you say to yourself. Madness. Yes, definitely.

You find yourself on the Grand Parade and put in a dramatic burst, that does not last for more than five yards, and then collapse into a chair, tired and foot-sore.

Why do people undertake it? Yet each year the entry gets larger and larger. Aren't we gluttons for punishment.

L Stephenson, 8A.

A RAINY NIGHT Standing outside in the wind-swept darkness, I could see the old mill, gaunt against the skyline, the trees bowed down grotesquely before the driving rain. An owl hooted eerily in the wa tery darkness. The rustling underfoot was almost ghostly in the stygian darkness.

With a shiver running up my spine, I turned and walked inside, glancing over my shoulder at every eerie rustle.

I went inside to the warmth of the roaring fire. The rain beat an unmerciful tattoo on the corrugated iron roof. Occasionally rain fell, sputtering into the fire. There was a sudden banging somewhere in the house.

"What was that? " Footsteps, resounding through the house, could be heard coming up the passageway accompanied by a slashing noise. The door opened. My father looked in, home early from the club. Water was dripping off his sodden raincoat.

"What a filthy night! " he remarked.

Then came a flash of lightning. A rumble of thunder reverberated over the house. I started to drowse and suddenly a tree was chasing me, reaching out to trap me. There was a sudden crash and I woke with a start. A branch must have been broken off the big oak tree in our garden. The rain rattled against the windows, accompanied by the low, eerie moaning of the wind through the power lines.

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A jagged fork of lightning pierced the darkness. In it's brief light I could see the frenzied movements of trees. The thunder echoed in the distant hills. The moon briefly showed its face above the dark, scudding clouds. Then the moaning in the power lines rose to a shriek. The rain stopped and a tension-ridden silence followed. With a crash of thunder and a drumnting of rain, the bombardment resumed.

The fire spat a glowing coal onto the carpet. A dog howled above the roar of the storm. I walked to a window. The sea was in a frenzy. Flourescent white streaks of spray were driven over the water toward the shore. Turning from this impressive display of Nature's raw power, I climbed into bed.

The next morning I awoke to the chirping of birds. All around the house was evidence of the storm's fury. Broken branches lay strewn over the garden and pools of water lay everywhere. The sun showed its bright face over the retreating clouds and shone forth its promise of a cheerful, spring day.

W. Mannington, 8C.

FROM THE TOP OF THE HI LL The world lay spread out at my feet .Likea beautiful, green carpet viewed from my pedestal that was the hill.

The carpet was not all green, but there were different shades of green, a darker here, a lighter there, interposed with flashes of browns and reds as the forest undulated slowly with the wind. Suddenly the beauty of the scene was marred by a savagely devastated area of about a square ntile where only ash and blackened, grotesque branches showed where plants and nature had Lived together in perfect harmony before the terrible flames had come.

Further to the west a shimmering snake of water slithered its way down to the sea where the brilliant flash of virgin sands met the velvet green of the jungle. The deep, azure-blue of the sea stretched out for miles to end at the hazy horizon, where it seemed to turn back on itself and come back to cover me as the sky. At the foot of the hill a flock of wild geese rose like a veil from the blue face of the lagoon and wheeled away into the rising sun, their squawks being carried to me by the cool morning breeze.

Rising from its bed behind the mountains, the sun tinged the white, far-off pel!ks with blood and shot its crimsoned arrows far into the heavens above me. I did not move for fear of breaking the crystal air which surrounded me, refreshed me and filled me with the joy of living. Here was the earth as it was; perhaps one of the last areas not yet reached by man and civilization; here was nature, free wild; I wanted to be part of it. All the animals, birds, insects and reptiles in that green sea had been there since the beginning of time, a time that had changed the earth from a vast nature reserve to a bustling zoo. with people in cages that were getting smaller and smaller. No freedom, like the things in my forest.

As the fresh, champagne air filled my lungs, I felt ten feet tall and strong; strong enough to protect this part of me from destruction at the hands of the Rats.

As I exhaled, I shrank. I watched the black slime from a passing tanker ruin my beaches and heard the roar of machinery as a path was hacked through my forest for a new six-lane highway.

Suddenly, I felt cold.

S. Macfarlane, 9A. 41

ALL ABOUT ME A Il abou t me Cement devours the purtrid air, Bricks pile high, But love crumbles to the ground.

Through the concrete jungle One path leads Your ownIn silence, For words are evil, Words say what they mean, Words prosecute.

Seas stW wash distan t shores, Trees still stand upright, As from the beginning, But manMan bends.

It were best man were as the trees, Or man had words will be as one, And words are evil.

Yes, all about me I see strange th.ings, And strange th.ings torment the mind.

N. Bradfield, 9A.

SOLITARY CONFINEMENT The man looked quickly at the two unsmiling faces beh.ind him, then stepped through the door. It closed silently bellind him as he sat down. The white padded walls seem to laugh at h.im.

"In the interests of science," they had said.

They didn't care what happened to h.im. The cold, blank stare of the attendants had been proof of that. He was merely an experiment. A sheaf of notes, to be lost or forgotten down the years.

Silence!

Nothing but silence, hour after hour. He rapped on the door but the padding absorbed the blows. He stamped his feet. Nothing. The hours passed by, slowly.

It seemed to penetrate h.is brain, a sl'lrill whistling sound that got louder with every passing second. He covered h.is ears but it shrilled deeper and deeper into his brain. Then the ]jghts went out.

He sat up slowly and looked around. The glaring, white padded walls were not there any longer; instead there was darkness!

Noth.ing! No walls, no door, no sound, just inky blackness. It was not the gentle, soothing blackness of a summer's night, but the harsh, shrieking oblivion of deep space. It was a space without stars!

He started to bite h.isnails.

The noise, the whistling sound, it was back! He screamed. The sound echoed back through the darkness. He screamed again, louder. Once more the echo answered him. He begged, cried, implored, but to no avail. Finally he sank to the floor, a grovelling, quivering, gibbering mass of flesh, the remains of a once strong man. The door opened and they carried him out.

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Observation: The experiment, number 333, gave a result which led us to conclude that it would be unwise to subject a man to the stresses involved in total isolation for more than 48 hours.

W. A. King, 9A.

BLACK AND WHITE The sun is shining brightly through an opening in the grey cloud mass. It filters through the blanketing smog and spotlights a grey, drab s.l.iceof the big city. It is amazing that even a slum sparkles after the rain.

Down in the world of magic oil-slick ra.inbow pools, of streaming gutter rivers where magn.ificent stick and paper fleets race the babbling stream to sure doom in the storm-water drain a group of urchins pick with hungry fmgers the sparkHng eyes at the water-borne offal, shouting, laughjng, and gurgling with pleasure they splash with bare feet amongst the pools and puddles.

Then suddenly aU activity ceases. Grimy wh.ite faces are set in the direction of two remarkably white eyes - surrounded by black skill - peering through a hole in the fence.

The tense siJence is broken.

"Hey Kaffir! Whadd'ya want? " "Can I ..."

"Go home, nigger, you're black! " "Please can ... " "TIlis is our place. We don't want no Kaffirs here. Go home! " "But ... " "Voetsak! " And a stone strikes the pleading black face just over the big white eye and a red smear appears.

"Let's get him, ou's! " The black boy turns and flees with the war-cries of the pursuing white savages ringing in his ears. Across slumland where black and white grew up in adjoining blocks he flies, turns to glance beh.ind and does not hear the screeching brakes for the blood thumping in his ears - until it is too late. Too late to alter his fate or change his colour.

As the driver, white-faced and kneeling holds the crumpled black form in his amlS, there is a shudder and the white eyes are finally covered by black lids.

D. Herron, 9A.

MY GETROUE HOND, WAGTER "Pas maar net goed op vir luiperds' " was my pa se laaste waarskuwing toe ek en Wagter, my groot wolJllOnd, in die bakkie vertrek het. Ek was van plan om 'n bok te probeer skiet, maar ek wou in 'n digter bos as gewoonlik probeer.

Die bakkie het ek naby die begin van die bos gelaat. Vir 'n lang ruk het ons in stilte geloop, sonder om enigiets buitengewoons te sien. Skielik het Wagter gaan staan.

Vir 'n paar minute het ek doodstil gestaan, bang dat my kloppende hart my teenwoordigheid sou verraai. Gedagtes van ander jagters wat hulle lewens ill hierdie bos verloor het, het deur my brein geflits. Toe het ek 'n geluid in die tak bokant my kop gehoor. Blitsvinnig het ek na eenkant toe gespring, my geweer gereed vir wat ook al mag kom. Gelukkig was dit net 'n voĂŤltjie wat in die boom was.

Na 'n paar uur se stap sonder 0111 enigiets van belang te sien, het ek onder 'n boom gaan lĂŞ om te rus. Dit was heerlik sag in die lang gras, en my gedagtes was ver weg.

Skielik het ek gehoor hoe Wagter kllor! Ek het probeer om op te staan. Terselfdertyd het Wagter gespring, klaarblyklik om op my te lande te kom. Net bokant my kop het hy met 'n luiperd gebot. 'n Wilde geveg het gevolg.

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Om en om het die twee gerol, om eindelik tot stilstand te kom. Die luiperd was bo, en het vir Wagter aan sy nek beetgehad. Gou het ek 'n skoot afgetrek wat die luiperd getref het. Hy het hoog in die lug gespring, om op sy sy te val. Weer het ek geskiet. Die dier was dood!

Toe het ek opgemerk dat Wagter beseer was. Hy het tjankend op sy maag gelĂŞ. Toe ek nader gegaan het, het hy probeer opstaan, maar het weer op sy rug geval. Aan sy bebloede nek kon ek sien dat hy sommer gou dood sou wees. Albei sy agterpote was gebreek, en ek het besef dat ek hom sou moet skiet.

Dit het my hart gebreek, maar ek het gekorrel, my oĂŤ toegemaak, en die skoot afgetrek. Met daardie skoot het 'n deel van my ook gesterf.

BUndelings het ek na die bakkie teruggehardloop. Uitgeput het ek daarin geklim en huis toe gery. Daardie dag het ou Wagter werklik my lewe gered.

T. Hewett, 9C.

NEPHOLOGY Supine I meditate in repose My world.

A cerulean sphere Bound within the compass of Soffit Sides Sill.

The inexorable amble of A cloud Is the opiate Of slow stalking Satisfaction Borne within the tragacanth Of determination and Self-imposed thaumaturgy The solatium of sempitemal Sortition.

The die has rolled and wobbled and stopped For unveiling The fruits of a nescient Folly And the dolorous doldrums They trade, OR

To redintegrate the ruin Of carefree years by making Bursed amends and Discovering Exemplar exertion.

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ON FAINTING To nervous strains And heartbeat throbbing Fiery clouds of smoke I drew.

Black ravens jumped And twitched and twittered Swallows took the hint And flew.

Whorls of coloured inflorescence Danced and swirled and Slipped from view.

Then the numbness, Burnjng forehead, Chased the amber, Red and blue.

Vast voids of blackness Time arresting Stood bare before my naked sight.

First 1 stumbled Then 1 crumbled Swathed in helpless Veils of night.

D. Maeder, IDA.

ONE FACE He walks the past with his eyes, And watches from the corner an old happiness.

His hair.

A flying debris in a soft wind.

His mouth trumpets near his arched nose.

A growing skin.

A fallen chin.

A smile, changed to a thin sneer of dying hate and boredom in a lazy ground hole of earth and sky.

A shadow falling on his face screams itself to sleep in my drunken mind.

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'N HELD UIT DIE VOLK VAN SUID-AFRIKA Dirkie Uys was nog 'n jong man toe hy gesterf het. As hy wou, kon hy langer geleef het, maar sy liefde vir sy pa was te groot. Hier volg die storie.

Nadat die Zoeloes die Trekkers langs die Blaauwkrantz- en Boesmansriviere uitgemoor het, het die Trekkers 'n strafkommando teen hulle gestuur. Piet Uys was die een leier.

Voordat hulle UmgungundhJovu kon bereik, moes hulle eers deur 'n gevaarlike poort ry.

In 'n kom voor hulle het die Zoeloes gesit en wag. Hulle is in twee verdeel. Piet Uys het met 'n deel van die strafkommando die helfte van die Zoeloes aangepak. Die Zoeloes moes omdraai en die Trekkers het hulle agterna gesit. Zoeloes het tussen die Trekkers opgespring.

Ses Zoeloes het op Uys gespring en 'n assegaai het hom gelem. 'n Klompie manne het probeer om hom uit die kom te kry, maar Uys was te swak en hulle moes hom laat agterbly. Hulle het hom op sy kooigoed onder 'n boom neergesit. Toe hulle wegry, het Dirkie Uys van sy perd afgespring. Alhoewel hulle met hom probeer moo.ipraat het, het hy daar gebly. Hy het oor sy sterwende vader gestaan. Die Zoeloes het nader gestorm. Hy het 'n paar skote geskiet, maar daarna moes hy sy snaphaankolf gebruik. 'n Paar van die manne wou omdraai om Dirkie te help, maar daar was te veel Zoeloes.

TeĂŤsinnig het hulle na die poort gery. Dirkie se dapper daad het hulle sleg laat voelomdat hulle sy pa laat agterbly het, alhoewel dit nie moontlik sou gewees het om Piet Uys te red nie. Hulle het omgekyk en gesien hoe die Zoeloes rondom Dirkie saamgepak het. Zoeloes het van orals gekom om Dirkie aan te pak. Eindelik kon hulle die snaphaankolf nie sien nie. Net Zoeloes kon gesien word.

Dirkie Uys is een van die dapperste helde uit die volk van Suid-Afrika. Die mense van Suid-Afrika kan altyd trots op hom wees.

N. Wright, lOA.

IN DEFENCE OF WASTING TIME Wasting time is, so men of books say, the very source of evil, the murder of man's most precious stuff, time. But they are hypocrites, for if they were not in truth contesting this fact, they would slate others for doing the same. Paradoxical as it may seem, wasting time is not wasting time, but a useful use of it. No second can be spent doing nothing, it must be used, the profitabj]jty of the venture being the only variable.

Here again, it is the philosophy of the agent which governs the value of the use or misuse of time. Where one may consider it well spent, another may consider it wasted. Both of course, are wrong. No, both are right. It is merely relative, depending on the value on the scale of social conduct as sighted through time's reticule.

Procrastination, some fool said, is the thief of time. If a task is not tackled at first opportunity it is likely never to be done at all. It is my contention that any job should. in fact, be delayed to the last possible moment. This allows maximum enjoyment of the "intervening time, which would anyway have to be wasted after completion rather than before. It alJows the maximum of thought to be put into any action, preventing any rash statements or movements from being made. Then of course, there is the off-chance that the task to hand need never be done at all. This attitude leads to the saving of time, labour and effort, the result being that time is saved by wasting time. The alternative would be to squander time and effort on a futile and ultimately useless mission.

It can be said that devoting time to scientific and material development is profitable, whereas time spent on any artistic or cultural or entertaining pursuit is wasted. Art is the essence of life, it is the expression of the human mind, it is man's reason for existence.

The earliest recorded art was executed when man had time to waste. When one is not being positively creative or destructive in a materialistic way, the mental facet takes over and either useful or useless thoughts are thought. With these ideas held to the fore, it can

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be logically deduced that much of the reason for the creation of life was for time to be used in a natural, and not entirely profitable way, that is that a great deal of time should be wasted. The avoidance of work is, has been, and always will be one of the more important secondary motives in man, the prime being survival. Accordingly, to live a balanced and sane life, every living person must include well proportioned parts of work, rest and wasted time in his or her life.

D. Maeder, lOA.

THE WATER SHORTAGE Rasping sound as brakes are applied on gravel. Rewing of a powerful engine. Silence as the engine is cut. More silence, broken only by a gurgling noise.

"Water's getting Iow." "Yeah."

More gurgling. Sound of top being screwed back onto the bottle.

"What we going to do about the water shortage? In this dump the next stop could be miles away."

"We could try for a pub."

"Very funny ... " Thoughtful silence. " ... but you could be right. Beer is probably cheaper than water in this desert."

"The longer you talk the drier )?ou'll get."

The silence is shattered as the two engines are kicked into action. Silence falls again, slowly, like nightfall, as the bikes disappear into the distance. The dust settles.

One hundred miles later. Still no pub but now the water is also gone.

"This place is so quiet you could hear a drop of water falling."

"Forever the comic. How far does that map say it is to the next town? " "Fifty odd miles, but it also says this is a main road. If we keep going it must come out somewhere."

"HelJ? " "Talking about a water shortage, how's your petrol tank standing up to the drought? " "Another twenty miles."

"Just great! " "Yeah! " Again silence falls, this time more slowly because the bikes are going at a more economical speed. Twenty miles later. Combination of gurgling and scraping noises.

Gurgling from a jerry-can half full of petrol. Scraping from one motor cyclist on his knees, digging in a dry river bed. "If the bushmen can do it, why can't we? " "Mainly because the bushmen know where to look and secondly they've been doing it all their silly, sun-baked Lives."

Grunts from the general direction of the river bed. Funny, excited no.ises. Feverish digging.

"Ever heard of beginner's luck? " "Yeah."

Loud slurping noises as the head disappears down the hole.

"Ugh! " Loud spitting noises followed by a desperate rattling of stones.

"The beauty of being a bushman is having grown accustomed to its taste. How much water is there? " "Who cares how much there is; you can't drink that stuff."

"Yeah, well [ suppose you would rather do the camel act. Lead me to the water and watch me drink."

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The "camel" watches as the water is consumed and promptly spat out again.

"We'IJ be able to start a caravan soon. Fill the bottle and let's get going."

Silence but for a gurgling as the bottle is fiUed. Silence and the dust settle together.

A smaIJ brown figure appears and bends at the hole. Two more small brown figures approach. Loud slurping and jabbering fills the air. Roughly translated the jabbering means: "These white men are very clever. This hole will last many drinks. The water shortage is over. (Grunts of agreement.) Drink your fill and let's have a quiet nap behind that rock."

Silence falls again. Grunts from behind the rock.

A passing jackal stops to sniff the air. He follows his nose and drops eagerly at the hole.

D. Sims, IOC.

DROOGTE Die boer se kop rus op die tafel, deur sy arms omring. Langs hom op die tafel lĂŞ 'n stukkie papier waarop 'n brief geskryf is. Die papiertjie is skoonwit behalwe 'n klein rooi kolletjie in een hoek. Die kolletjie is bloed, en dit kom van 'n klein ronde gaatjie in cUe man se kop. Dis gelukkig dat sy nie die anderkant van sy kop kan sien nie.

Sy lees die brief:- Liefste Marie, Ek is nou dood. Dood soos die plaas. Ek is jammer dat ek hierdie daad moes pleeg, maar ek weet van geen ander oplossing nie.

Jy sal geld van die versekerings-agent kry en jy kan die plaas vir 'n paar honderd rand verkoop. Ek is bly dat ek nie daardie transaksie sal sien nie.

Liefde,

Otto.

Sy sit die brief neer en loop stadig na die venster waarvandaan sy die beeskraal kan sien; die leĂŤ beeskraal. En daar op die pad kan sy die waterkar sien aankom.

Sy sal hulle moet vertel dat die water nie meer nodig is nie. Die beeste het dit nie nodig nie - hulle is dood, net soos hulle baas.

Sy kom van die venster terug na die man en uit haar rok haal sy 'n ander brief - een van die Landbank af. Sy lees dit saggies - " ... u versoek vir 'n lening van R42,000 is toegestaan ... " T. Green, IOC.

THE BROWN PAPER PACKET Children live in a world of their own. Adults don't understand them; they think they are irresponsible. When a child gets really interested, involved and excited about something he is inclined to neglect the more important aspects of life around him. This sometimes proves fatal.

He was seven years old. He walked down the street. In his hand he had a brown paper packet. He had spent his whole week-end pedalling his bicycle to and from his father's store delivering groceries to his customers. His face was beetroot red from the sun. Many tears of sweat had fallen from his brow.

The contents of this brown paper packet was his reward. It contained an assortment of chocolates and toffees which, in spite of the mess they made on hands and mouth, were stili worth the discomfort of glued teeth. Which would he eat first?

He could not make up his mind. He was only seven years old. He walked down the street weighing up the respective merits of each. The sweets would last longer, but the chocolate had the added advantage of nuts. Which would he eat first? To a child this was a mammoth decision. Had he not sweated and laboured pedalling up hills and around corners under the seemingly white-hot sun for one whole Saturday and one whole Sunday for this brown paper packet and its contents.

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His fingers convulsed around the base of the packet in an attempt to weigh up its contents. Subconciously his fingers slipped to his mouth to brush away the occasional dribble of saliva which betrayed his anticipation of the forthcoming feast.

He could not make up his mind. He began walking along the edge of the pavement, balancing lumself on the narrow kerbstones, all the while debating which it was to be. He held the brown paper packet up and surveyed it speculatively. Such a drl'b uninviting and uninteresting screen for the things he had been looking forward to. His reward! It was, to lum, like an oyster's pearl in its dull grey shell. All that work to make it a reality.

As he came to the corner he tossed it in the air, reflectively. Concentrating on placing Ius feet exactly one before the other he dropped it. It fell on the road a few feet from the gutter. He immediately stepped forward and bent to pick it up.

As his fingers touched it they were jerked away. The tight-cornering car screeched to a halt, but all in vain.

The brown paper packet rolled away and came to a halt in the gutter. The brown paper packet full of gooey, sweet, sticky, caramelish, nutty death!

K. Fine, lOC.

THE BROWN PAPER PACKET Every tiling was wrong everywhere. At school we were about to start writing the first term examinations and I hadn't even started studying. Home life wasn't much better.

Everyone was irritable and short tempered and that evening, I was in a foul mood.

It was supper time and I walked into the grubby little kitchen and sat down at the table. My mother placed a plate of stew in front of me. I pushed my chair back and stood up. "That's all we ever eat in this damned house. Last night's stew. Don't we ever ... " My speech was cut short by my father's fist and I stormed out of the kitchen wiping the blood from my mouth and went into my room.

I sat on the bed, realizing that it was aU my fault. After all, we weren't at all well off and they did try to feed us as best as they could, but I still hated him for hitting me like that. 1 looked in the mirror and saw the blood flowing freely frol11 my cut lip and the tears from my eyes. I put on my jeans, sandals, T-shirt and overcoat and looked into my cash-box. Twenty-three cents! By this time I was hungry and I remembered that I had a few sandwiches in a brown paper packet that I hadn't eaten at school that day. I was going to run away from Cape Town, my home, my parents and school because I wanted to get away from it all. I wanted to be free and aU I had was twenty three cents and a brown paper packet containing three of four sandwiches.

Three hours later I was only six miles from home and still walking, and by this time I was really hungry and decided to fmish these sandwiches. I dug into my brown paper packet and pulled one out - it was stale.

Typical of that mother of mine - stale bread Ugh! If there is one tlung that I really and truly hate, it's stale bread.

I was just about to fling the packet far into the road when a car stopped to give me a lift.

"Where are you going, sonny? " "Where are you going, Dad? " "Laingsburg."

"That's good enough."

I climbed in and thanked lum.

"You a traveller or sometlling?" I asked him.

"That's right, son."

There was a long uneasy silence and I was glad when he finally spoke.

"You running away from home, boy? " "Surething, Dad." "Why? Home can't be that bad, can it? "

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"You bet! Man, I'm just tired of it and I don't smile on that food. That is for birdsville, man." He smiled.

We had just passed Worcester when he remarked that he was hungry. "I got some sandwiches in this packet here," 1 told him.

"That'U do just fine, son. Thanks! " I opened that packet and gave him a stale, soggy, tomato sandwich.

"Gee, son, I don't blame you for running away. Throw them out before they start to smell" "No, maybe I will still eat them." He laughed.

"There's a little cafe about twenty miles further on," he remarked. "We can stop there and get a couple of hamburgers or something. At least the food will be fresh. Okay, chief? " "Sure tIling, dad."

My mouth started watering at the thought of fresh hamburgers made from fresh bread roUs, fresh meat and fresh tomato.

After what seemed like hours, we arrived at this cafe, went in and sat down at one of the tables. We ordered two hamburgers each and two cups of coffee.

When the food finally came I was watering at the mouth.

"Looks good," he said.

I spat out the first mouthful. The bread roll was stale, the meat was bad and the tomato soggy.

"Thanks for the lift, dad."

1 picked up my packet and walked outside and crossed the road. It was about midnight before a car stopped.

"You going to Cape Town, dad? " "Yeah! Hop in! " "Thanks, dad! " 1. Burger, IOC.

TOE DIE POLISIE MY VIR 'N DIEF AANGESIEN HET Die aand het die maan helder geskyn. Dit het gelyk soos 'n vyfsentstuk wat in die aand skitter. 'n Warm windjie het oor die plaas gewaai. Oor die algemeen was dit 'n aangename aand om buite te wees. Ek was besig om botter te maak. Die radio het saggies in die agtergrond gespeel. Skielike bo die gesing van 'n vrou, het ek die hoenders hoor raas. Ek het geweet dat dit 'n dief was, want dit het al tevore gebeur en die hoenders het dieselfde geluide gemaak.

Ek het dadelik opgespring en die polisie gebel. Daarna het ek by die agterdeur uitgeglip en saggies na die hoenderhok geloop.

Ek het agter die sleepwa gelê. Stadig het ek opgestaan, en daar was die dief; besig om hoenders in sakke te stop. 'n Wolk het dit donker gemaak. In die verte kon ek die polisiewa hoor. Dit was my kans. Ek het uitgespring en met 'n stok in my hand die hok ingehardloop.

Ek het net voete hoor klap en toe ek opkyk, het die dief langs die vrugteboord gehardloop. Op dieselfde oomblik hoor ek die polisie aankom. Ek het agter die dief aangehardloop. Ek wou hom vang. Die polisie wat al by die hok aangekom het, het begin skree.

Ek weet nie wat hulle geskree het nie, maar ek het net aangehou met hardloop. Skielik het ek skote gehoor. Dit was nog donker. Ek het gedink dat hulle die dief al gevang het toe ek 'n koeëllangs my ore hoor sing het. Ek het geval en bly lê.

Die polisie het nader gekom. Meer skote is afgevuur.

Die polisie het my ingehaal. Die een het my gegryp en vir my gesê dat ek lank in die tronk sal sit. Ek was bang en met 'n klein piepstemmetjie het ek vir hulle gesê dat ek die eienaar van die plaas is.

Toe ons laat die aand ophou soek het, het die polisie verskoning gevra en weggery.

A. De Groot, 10e.

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Mr. A. Lorie Mr. J.F. Oosthuizen B.Sc. Miss B. Cook · . Miss A. Coop · . Miss G. Burger · Mrs. G. Hewitson · . Mrs. G. Maisel Miss P. Watters (Senior Assistant) . Miss D. Pridham-Jones Miss L. Cowley Mrs. I. Oberholzer · . Miss L. Bowie · ..

Mr. N. Hoy · Mr. F.A.B. Smith Mr. A. Lorie Mr. R. Just (Senior Assistant) . Mr. J.F. Oosthuizen Mrs. E. Jennings . Miss Genau . Miss I. Gilbert . Mrs. M. Botha Mr. F. Rautenbach · Mr. D.J. Wiehahn Mr. A. Lorie · . Mrs. C. Perold · Mr. F.A.B. Smith · Mrs. J. Buchanan · Mr. M. Donough · Mrs. Katie Foster

PRINCIPAL VICE-PRINCIPAL SUB A1 SUB A2 SUB B1 SUB B2 STD 1A STD 1B STD 2A STD 2B STD 3A STD 3B STD 4A STD 4B STD 5A STD 5B PHYSICAL TRAINING CLASS SINGING AND CHOIR REMEDIAL SPEECH SPEECH TRAINING AND DRAMA EURHYTHMICS PIANO PIANO VIOLIN CELLO RECORDER SECRETARY CARETAKER KITCHEN SUPERVISOR

JUNIOR SCHOOL NOTES STAFF To our staff in January we welcomed Miss B. Cook to Sub. AI, and Miss L. Bowie to Std. 3B, as well as Miss l. Gilbert as teacher of speech and drama, and Miss Genau as teacher of remedial speech. Mrs. G. Maisel is leaving us in December and we thank her for all her hardwork with her Std. 1 class. We shall miss her cheery presence.

Miss A. Coop proceeds to Europe on a year's leave, and we wish her both a happy and profitable time abroad, and a safe return to W.BJ.S. Mr. F. Rautenbach spent the third term touring music festivals in Europe, while his piano pupils were in the capable hands of Mrs. Symons.

Miss C. Liefman who had acted as piano teacher for over four years, left us in March to be married to Mr. D. Levin in Durban. To Mrs. Levin we express "our very big thanks" for all she did for W.B.I.S. We shall remember her as an excellent teacher and a most endearing personality.

Mr. DJ. Wiehahn has taken over Mrs. Levin's piano pupils and we trust he will have a happy stay with us.

On Parents' Day 1969 Mrs. BarweU of George once again sent us a vase of most beautiful flowers to be placed on the piano in memory of her daughter, Mrs. T.

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Sandrock - a moving gesture, fully appreciated by us.

We thank Mrs. S. Moss (wife of Old Boy Or. S. Moss) for so gallantly stepping into the breach when illness beset two staff members.

Mr. J.F. Oosthuizen, our vice principal is to take an overdue tenn's leave in the fourth quarter.

Our heartiest congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Oosthuizen and Miss Jean Oosthuizen on Jean's forthcoming marriage to Or. Stevens. The Junior School Choir under Mrs. E. Jennings has been honoured by an invitation to sing at the wedding.

We were pleased to welcome Christopher Goodwin and Brian de Vries, Old Boys, who came to do practice teaching with us. They are both training at the Graaff Reinet Training College.

Of former staff members we may relate that Miss K. Lacey has been on a second world tour, stopping off at The Expo in Japan. One or two of us have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. K. Pretorius in Humansdorp.

Mr. K. Hutchison refereed our tennisette finals on Parents' Day. Mrs. T. McClure (Miss Dawn Salmon, our former super play producer,) visited us with her slllall son.

GENERAL It is now a regular remark that the school started the year with a full complement of ovĂŠr 550 pupils. We are overcrowded and will remain so until the new Junior School is built in a few years time.

In the second term of 1970, we were accorded inspections by the Deputy Circuit Inspector Mr. du Bois, and the Kindergarten I.nspectress Miss Scholtz, and ill July tJle Inspector of Handicrafts, Mr. van der Westhuizen, who all reported favourably upon the school.

The usual gathering of new parents was held on a waml February evening when tJley were given information about the school and shown films and slides of school activities.

Shortly afterwards, the usual Parents versus Juniors cricket and tennisette matches provided a pleasant afternoon for participants and spectators.

At the Annual Sports in February, van Riebeck House carried off the day.

At the Annual Swimming Gala, van Riebeck House also took the lead. It is here that we should like to express our indebtedness to Miss Qurik of Shell, for her expert training and encouragement, and for so kindly distributing the Junior trophies. We also thank Mr. and Mrs. Hau for so kindly contributing a cup for the under 9 relay.

The under 12A Rugby Team, though not always successful played lively and enterprising rugby and are this year's winners of the Sam Katz trophy.

The under lI's also had quite a pleasing season, while the under J O's played keenly and made up in enthusiasm what they lacked in style. In a tournament at S.A.C.S. they won 3 out of 5 matches.

The under 12A cricket team enjoyed a successful season, losing only one match in six.

Much of their success was due to the special coaching of Mr. A. Oakman.

The Tennisette season, under the ever capable guidance of Miss P. WaIters, drew a large number of players, and provided some good matches.

The Judo Team, coached by Miss Butcher did quite well in the School League, drawing one competition and winning the other.

The 16th Annual Hour of Music by the School Orchestra, Soloists, Junior choir and Recorder Concert took place in September.

The Std. 3,4 and 5 classes attended a "Theatre for Youth" production of Bolt's play "The thwarting of Baron Bolligrew" in the Little Theatre.

In June the piano, violin, cello and recorder pupils provided two interesting programmes for their parents.

On August 18th, CAPAB sent a group of artistes, Joy van Niekerk, Joyce Scotcher and Virginia Fortescue who presented a delightful programme of songs and piano solos for the young.

On August 31 st, the Cape Town Symphony Orchestra gave a special concert in the Girls' School Hall for the standards 2 to 5 of the Girls' and Boys' .Junior schools.

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The Annual School Magazine will contain a set of stories and poems by Juniors, including free writing from the sub standards.

Parents' Day will be on the final Saturday of the year as usual.

The Annual Entertainment will take place on three evenings in October, when K.G. play lets, a straight play "Knavish Tricks" and the operetta "Tom Sawyer" will comprise the programme.

The following boys won special awards in December, 1969: 1. SPEARS ENGLISH READING CUP: Anthony Myers.

2. NEWMAN AFRIKAANS READING CUP: Anthony Burman.

3. DERMAN DRAMA CUP: G. Rossiter, C. Archer, D. Anderton, Goodman.

4. CRA YE TENNISETTE CUP (SINGLES): G. Botten.

5. PACHTER TENNISETTE CUP (DOUBLES): A. Vann, R. Murray.

6. CRICKET BAT: D. Vann.

7. PAIR OF CRICKET GLOVES: J. Hadwen.

8. CRICKET BALL: M. Cawood.

9. CRICKET CAPS: M. Cawood, R. Farrant.

10. ATHLETICS: FRIEDLANDER CUP: Under 10: G. Cawood.

Il. SWIMMING: MILLER CUPS: Under Il: Van Riebeeck.

SWIMMING: MILLER CUPS: Under 12: De Waal.

SWIMMING: MILLER CUPS: Under 13: Van Riebeeck.

SWIMMING: BEN GOULD CUP: T. Yach, CUP FOR MOST IMPROVED SWIMMER: K. Perry.

12. RUGBY: SAM KATZ CUP: Under 12B. 13. FRIEDLANDER HOUSE SHIELD: Van Riebeeck House.

14. DAVmOWITZ ENGLISH AWARD: D. Merrington, P. Merrignton.

15. FEITELSON AWARD: G. Barker - Art, Q. Pike - Art, C. Steyl- Art. 16. TEMPLETON MUSIC AWARD: C. StockweIl.

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JUNIOR SCHOOL CONTRIBUTIONS FREE WRITING FROM SUB. A1 Mis Coc woz tichin the clas and she sed we were good boys. She sow a snack and she sed Oh! tac that snack away. Now my bruthe ses my dogs iyz are worm.

H. Binder, Sub. Al. Janet has a cat he is very noti. He will never be good. Janet has a hard life with him. He will never lisin to Janet.

W. Colborne, Sub Al. Mis Coc can run fast up the hiJ. Mis Coc shots at noti boys.

Mis Coc can jump hj.

B. Pharo, Sub Al.

SUB.A2 MY HOME my home is big and it has a rocree and it is ner the shop and Iam glad uuw home is ner the shop becuus [ want to bi sum sweets at the shop and them [ wil get bad tith and them I wij haf to go to the dentst and [ doo not won to go to the dentst and [ haf not efe gon to the dentast onli my sist has.

P. Delmar, Sub A2.

NOAH'S ARK ethee bodee besept Noah was bad So god mAd Noah mAc a Ark and then he got ethee liveeng amal to go in the Ark tM wAtd 7 days and on the 7th day cAm a nudo G. Williams, Sub. A2.

SUB. B1 FISH UNDER WATER Fish live in water, they have gills to breathe with but people who go under water have to use aqualungs. Fish [ove to swim in the big waves but crabs live in the rocks where there are only small waves. This is how fish and crabs live.

G. Baartman, Sub BI.

A VISIT TO THE CIRCUS One day [ went to the circus and saw two monkeys. The lions and tigers were in cages but the elephants were walking outside. The ringmaster came in first with the red-nosed clowns. Then came five dogs who all jumped through hoops. [ liked the circus and [ will go again. z. Atlas, Sub Bl.

AT THE DOCKS One day [ went to the Docks and there Isaw the cranes put the cases on a big ship and then a tug came to pull the ship out. The people threw streamers down and the ship pulled out. Then I couldn't see it anymore.

A. Steward, Sub. Bl. 56

TRIP TO AN ISLAND One day I was walking on the beach when J saw an island. I went down to one of the little boats. I packed the boat and sailed to the island. The island,had lots of trees but there were no people so I decided to go back home again.

H. Erasmus, Sub. Bl.

SUB.B2 THE ZOO One day thi: family and I went to the zoo. When we got there we saw monkeys and pigs and seals and ducks and then we went home and then on the way home we saw a sheep and then we saw another sheep.

R. Kassei, Sub. B2.

THE PARK I went to the park and I saw lots of animals. I saw pigs and lambs and lots of lions and I went to the man who gave us the peanuts to give the animals food so I said to the man May I have some peanuts. Yes you may. So I took some and fed the animals.

J. Fick, Sub. B2.

"HO HO WHAT A SURPRISE" It was half past eleven when suddenly

my sister J iIJ heard a funny noise. She came running into my room just after my Mother and Father had gone out for supper. Jill said to me I heard a funny noise like this scratch sc-r-a-tch sc-r-a-tch. Oh nonsense. Oh [ think you are right. I think that a robber is at the door. Well I said to Jilll will get my cricket bat. You take my water pistol and shoot him in the face. On your marks get set shoot.

Just then in walked Smokey the cat.

B. Tyson,

Sub B2.

STANDARD lA MY ADVENTURE

AS ROBINSON CRUSOE

One day L was in my father's chamber. I said that I would very much like to go tb sea.

Then my father said that if J went I would never come back again. But I disagreed. Then my father said I could go.

So the next morning [ went on board a big vessel. So I set sail. On the way we met some pirates who attacked us. My native friend and I were taken prisoners and we had to work very hard. But one day I escaped and went on board another ship. A big storm arose and the crew jumped overboard.

All my friends were swallowed up and I swam up on shore half dead.

Night was coming on so I climbed a tree and next morning I saw the ship so I swam over to it. I found plenty of provisions to last me a long time. Time passed and I built myself a little fortress. One day I looked down and I saw nine savages eating flesh! I grabbed my gun and shot but all the savages ran off. Then four years later thirty savages came leading two prisoners. One was torn to bits, while the other one ran. I shouted that [ would save his life. I shot one man and the other one took a.im. I named the man whom I had saved 'Friday'. He became my friend.

Many years passed and one day an English ship came by. We climbed aboard and reached England safely after living 0n the island for twenty-eight years.

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I F I WAS A DETECTIVE If I was a police detective I could help the police catch robbers and put them in the cells. And also, I could make all the cars stop for me, but I would have to be quick to catch robbers and crooks.

I would have to know all the rules of the world, but it would be nice to shoot the robbers and save the world.

The people would call me the champ of the town.

S. Geldenhuys, I A.

MAROONED ON AN ISLAND Once I was on my way to Scandinavia and as we flew over a desert island we found out that the plane was being hijacked. Suddenly the plane circled the island and came into land. We got out and we were taken to an old Japanese bunker.

Then my dog, who had escaped and run away from me when we got out of the plane, suddenly appeared. Then he bit the ropes and we escaped.

C. Merrington, lA.

STANDARD 1B THE ROBBERS Sam and Lou were walking down the street. Lou said, "Sam look at that bank! Shall we rob it? ". "Yes I think we shall," said Lou. That was a good idea. So they ran in to the bank and Lou said, "stick 'em up otherwise I shall shoot." "All right, all right," said the man there, but Lou was already taking the money. ''I'll repay you for this," said the man in the bank and made a sign to another man in the bank to call the police and no sooner had he caUed than there was the sound of a car outside. The police came rushing in and ('aught Sam and Lbu. They were taken to prison and the bank got their money back.

M. Bridgens, IB.

THE ELF There was a Little elf, and he kept to himself.

He ran down a hole, and ran into a mole.

He quickly ran out, right into a spout.

He was very wet, and very upset.

R. Wocherpfennig, IB.

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MY CAT I have a cat that is nice to keep I take him to bed when I sleep.

He licks my toes and bites my nose.

He sits next to the dog which is chewing a log.

Up on the waU lik a furry baU, sits a cat.

He doesn't shake a paw but he's delighted to see his father-in-law.

He sits in the tree and thinks he can see the sea.

He has sharp claws and little white paws.

He plays with beads and pounces on seeds.

He played with his mother and now plays with his brother.

He has little point years and quite a few fears.

He bites my shoe-laces and jumps on our cases.

He jumped on my bed, and said can I sleep with you it's nicer with two and I said yes.

P. Williams, IB.

STANDARD 2A SICKNESS SAVES A SHIP On board the Santa Maria stood the Captain and l. The sea was calm and blue. There was a light breeze blowing. 1 was standing in the front of the ship when I saw another ship quite far off. I decided to find out what kind of ship it was, so I climbed up the rigging to the lookout. When I reached the lookout I found a telescope. I looked through it and I could scarcely believe my eyes when I saw a fleet of Portuguese war ships. I climbed down from the rigging as fast as 1 could and told the Captain. "All men to arms," shouted the Captain. The Portuguese vessels drew nearer and nearer all the time. I watched the distance from our vessels and they grew smaller. Soon the Portuguese vessels were gliding alongside our ship. They boarded and a fierce battle began. Clang went swords and pistols exploded. All I heard was musket shots ringing in my ears. I knew we were outnumbered.

I suddenly had a bright idea. I ran to the back of the ship and pulled a rope and up went the quarantine flag. The Portuguese fled when they saw the flag. We were victorious, and after four months we reached Spain safely.

S. Burt, 2A. 59

MY TRIP TO THE CAPE WITH VAN RIEBEECK At last the time came for Jan van Riebeeck to sail to the Cape. For some time llay in bed thinking then [ heard someone knocking on the door. It was Van Riebeeck. He told me that I was going with him to the Cape. We left early the next morning and sailed for more than six months. At last we arrived there and as we landed, Jan van Riebeeck told me that the Hottentots were friendly and the bushmen were not. He also told me that he was fIrst going to build a fort and then a castle. He asked me to barter spices with the Hottentots for cattle. He grew vegetables and fruit for trade with every passing ship. We stayed there for seven years. Eventually the time came for us to leave the Cape and to go back to Holland. We packed the ship and sailed back. [ went to meet my mother on the docks, and two weeks later a messenger came. He told me that I was to become governor after Jan van Riebeeck.

R. Gunning, 2A.

BUSH FIRE The wheels of the car went spinning through the dust on the road. We saw the dry, parched leaves of the bushes. The owls hooted once or twice. The hot dry sun poured down on the lone lanes.

At last we swung round a corner and there we were. The place was terribly isolated.

We sat down and had our picnic. There were rivers with no water in them for miles around us. Suddenly out of the corner of my eye I spotted smoke. When I turned round I was surrounded by spitting flames. To my utmost relief it started to rain. The rain fought with the flames vigorously until the fire was extinguished.

B. Malbin, 2A.

STANDARD 2B THE HAUNTED HOUSE I was staying with a friend in a small village at the sea-side. One night my friend said to me, "Have you seen our haunted house? " "You surely don't believe in that sort of thing," [ said. "WeU, it's all very strange," he answered. "The house has been empty for years, but people say that sometimes lights are seen shining from the windows. ['II take you there tonight. Be ready at nine-'o-clock and wear something black so you won't easily be seen." That night we climbed up the hill. There stood the gloomy old house.

The gate creaked as we opened it. The path was full of dead leaves so our footsteps were muffled. The front door opened easily. There was dust everywhere and the walls were covered in cobwebs and cracks. We made our way along the path and up the stairs. Then we saw a Hght shining under a door and we hears soft voices. We looked through the keyhole and saw three men counting money. By listening to what they were saying, we knew it was stolen money.

"You stay here while I fetch the police," said my friend. A short while later they arrived and arrested the men. We were each given a watch for helping the police.

T. Duguid, 2B.

THE DAY I MET A MARTIAN One day, as I was walking to the station, [saw what seemed to be a bright red bubble in the sky. As 1 watched, the bubble floated nearer to the ground and then it landed. I went to have a closer look at it. Suddenly a hatch opened and out stepped a funny little creature. He was one foot high and was green with y~lIow spots. We stood and looked at each other. He said, "My name is Minus X. Who are you? " "Nicholas Brian Kamp," I answered. Then he invited me into his bubble spaceship. We went for a trip. 1 showed him 60

our country. He was very impressed but said that Mars was better. When he had seen enough, we landed at the same spot where we had first met. He said goodbye and flew away.l walked on towards the station.

N. Kamp, 2B.

LOST Tom, Mike and I were off on our holiday. We were sitting in a crowded compartment as the train roared along the railway (jnes towards the Cederberg Mountains. At last the train thundered into the station. From there we caught a bus which jogged down the rough country lane to the camping site. We found a shady spot and pitched the tent.

Mike said he was going for a walk. An hour went by and he still hadn't returned. After two hours we decided to go and look for rum. We searched and searched. Then we came to a creek. Suddenly we heard a cry of anguish. We looked down over the edge. There was Mike. "I fell down here and hurt my leg," he said. We threw rum a rope and pulled him up. Then we carried him back to the tent. He had only sprained an ankle and the next day he was able to walk around. So our camping holiday was not spoilt after all.

J. Green, 2B.

THE KITE I am a kite. I love to fly, High, rugh up in the sky, I dip I dive, I spin around And far below me is the ground, I wish I were a bird in flight Instead of which I am a kite.

N. Caris, 2B.

STANDARD 3A FROM MY WINDOW As I was looking from my window I saw a lady come hobbling along. She was going to cross the road when a car speeding by, knocked her down. I went quickly to 'phone the ambulance and the police.

When the ambulance arrived there, she was groaning. The attendants took out the stretcher and put her on it, and lifted her into the ambulance and drove away.

As it disappeared the police came and marked the road where the accident had taken place. The car was badly damaged. The police had evidence against the driver.

The next day I heard the lady was dead, so the driver was sent to prison.

M. Aitken, 3A.

I SAl LED WITH VASCO DA GAMA We sailed from Lisbon in windy weather and knew a storm was brewing. The next day the storm hit us. The wind raged through the masts and we rocked to and fro with the waves crashing on the deck.

Soon the storm blew itself out and the sun came out. Everybody was in rugh spirits but then to our horror we saw a pirate ship bearing down on us.

Hastily we put up extra sails to catch more wind.

Suddenly the pirate srup struck a reef and began to sink.

The next day we rounded the Cape and dropped anchor in a bay which we called Mossel Bay because there were great quantities of mussels.

We traded with the Hottentots for fresh meat and a month later reached the East.

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ONS PLAAS Vader het vir ons 'n baie mooi woonhuis op die plaas in Constantia gebou.

Ons het ook ander geboue op die plaas soos die melkamer, die skuur, die pakkamers en die varkhokke. Ons gee die varke kos in die oggend en die aand.

Voor ons huis is daar 'n mooi blomtuin waarin moeder die mooiste blomme kweek.

Agter die huis is daar 'n mooi vrugteboord met lekker appels en vye.

Ons het ook baie melkoeie wat vir ons baie melk gee. In die groen weivelde loop die koeie en wei.

In elke kamp is daar 'n windpomp. Wanneer die wind waai, draai die wiel. Die windpomp pomp dan water in 'n klein dammetjie vir die diere om te drink.

Ja, plaaslewe is maar nog altyd die beste. Ek sal nooit in 'n stad gaan woon nie.

T. Knight, 3A.

THE MAD MONKEY [n thejunglesofYed, Lived a monkey who said: "('m king of the monkeys, you fools!

I'm tall and I'm great, ['m king of this state: My friends, look at me, as wise and as great As a ruler of State."

Then he came - a fighter, a biter, a smiter; To destroy the king, Who, in his mind, was a THING. Then at night he did strike, Rode away on a bike; To return, and proclaim himself King!

The citizens wept in their grief and their pain.

The Gods wailed so hard that it started to rain, For the whole escapade started over again.

N. Braak, 3B.

THE DESERT ISLAND [ was alone on this island. Our ship had been wrecked. My crew had probably been drowned. As 1 looked around, I saw to my horror, miles and miles of desert, just plain, yellow sand. [ started to walk inland, hoping to find some civilisation. [ walked and walked. Day crawled into night, and night crawled into day. To fmd water [ had to dig near a green bush. [ ate coconuts and anything else. After walking for days, I became thinner and thinner. Then I came to another part of the desert where there were no palm trees and no green bushes where I could fmd water.

I walked on, hoping to find some water and palm trees. Igrew so hungry that Istarted to bite bits out of my body and eat them. I started to feel violently ill, but I could not do anything as my stomach was empty. My body began to wrinkle and my skin began to peel off.

As I staggered and crawled along, I felt the life begin to leave my body. The last thing I can remember is a flash of yellow as I looked up at the sun for the last time.

G. Brown, 3B.

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STANDARD 3B THE MOD HIPPIE OF HAMELIN A mayor sat in council, one day, To think what was best to lure away From the town - the big and little mice That were coming after their cheese and spice, And then, before the corporation, He made this surprising exclamation: "Now hear, and Iwill give some counsel For tuppence I'd my velvet gown sell To any man who can rid this town Of the vermin running up and down.

And I'll give him an extra half-a-crown!

Or, if he does it well, a whole pound, And I'll see that in due time, King he.'s crowned! " At that moment, what should happen At the chamber door, but a gentle tappin'.

"Come in," cried big fat Mr. Ferry, The image of a grandpa cherry, He then let out a nervous snigger, As in did come the strangest figure!

Wearing necklaces, beads and a furry beard!

To the mayor this hippie looked most weird.

He said "As sure as I'm 'Beatle John,' Man, I can make these mice real gone! " Then the Town Clerk, namely Mr. Seef, Quaked with a jeering disbeUef. But the Icippie walked out and started humming To the crazy tune his guitar was strumming And the mice they followed with patterning paws Out of the windows, and out of the doors.

Eventually the hippie stopped, But the mice could not, and on they hopped.

At last they reached the hippies' tribe.

Oh, such joy as 1 cannot describe!

And the Mayor returned, and was made King And in celebration, the people did sing: "YEH, YEH, YEH."

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D. Heymann, 3B.

AN ACCIDENT One Tuesday morning the class set out to go to the museum in Cape Town.

We got out of the bus and started to walk to the museum. When we got to a crossroad, we suddenly heard BANG! We looked around and saw that two cars had crashed! I saw a telephone box and ran to it and telephoned for the police and an ambulance. In the meantime the cars had burst into flames. I ran again to 'phone the fire-brigade. I ran back and tried to help. My friend picked up a brick and threw it at the window. It broke the window and we opened the door and through the broken window we pulled the people out. The ambulance arrived and took the people to hospital. Then the fire-brigade and the police arrived. The fireman put out the fire and went away. The poUce marked where the crash had taken place. It all happened in an hour and a half, so we still had time to go to the museum. That night the headUne in the newspaper read: SCHOOL BOYS SAVE LIVES OF FOUR. The class was rewarded by the police. We heard soon afterwards that the people had recovered completely from their injuries.

G. Cawood, 3B.

STANDARD 4A A STORM AT SEA On the 29th of ] uly, 1952, the "Stormy Waters," a ship coming from England to South Africa was wrecked twenty miles out at sea off the coast of Llideritz. There were 121 passengers on board and only thirty-one of them were rescued alive.

The dark, black clouds lay menacingly over the ship, claps of thunder were heard in the distance. Suddenly there was a streak of lightning and the rain came down in torrents, more lightning was seen and thunder was heard. The waves suddenly became mountainous and the "Stormy Waters" was being tossed about like a cork. Suddenly with tremendous force a wave struck the ship and it almost capsized. Wind was coming from all directions and was blowing 誰he gigantic waves against the ship. Women and children were screaming and crying, while men were helping the crew pump out the water.

Eventually a wave hit the ship again with tremendous force, this time it could not hold out and gushes of water came gushing in a new leak. The ship looked a sorry sight as it lay si.nking in sore distress.

G. Tyson, 4A.

AN ESCAPED CONVICT The doorbell - the bruise on my head - all these mixed conclusions as I lay in bed the next morning. I went back in thought, thinking of the night before.

As I was sitting in our study quietly reading a Sherlock Holmes thriller, the doorbell rang. There he stood hands in pockets casually sucking chewing gum. His long sideburns and grin of determination made me tremble. I could feel the perspiration pouring down the side of my face.

I was shaking at the knees when he said, "You keep out of this or you'll be the one who suffers." I said nervously, "Wh-what do you w-want." He was about six foot tall and taking long footsteps as he strode past me.

He was upstairs like a flash. I couldn't do anything but follow him. As I neared the top of the stairs I saw a dark shadow disappearing into my parents' room. I could hear him dialing the safe number. He ran down the stairs, I raced after him, in vain I made a flying dive to reach him but I felt a sharp blow on my forehead. llooked up dazed only to see him stumble over an old trunk and get a shower of flowers over him.

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By sheer luck he fell on our alarm. He made a last effort by getting out of the window. phoned the police, "Please come to Riversdale Road, Number 19, please hurry."

Suddenly there was an uproar, I looked out of the window catching a glimpse of the proceedings. [watched an unbelie~ble sight. Our bulldog, Spoofer had him pinned to the ground. The men in blue had arrived, to no avail for the intruder. He said gasping, "Get this crazy hound off - oh, it's no use." One policeman had already slipped the handcuffs on him. "Good grief," uttered one of the policemen, "Hank WiJton, we've been after him for ages." "Goodbye for now sonny, we'll be seeing you tomorrow for more details." So that was it and I'll never forget that night. 1 shivered, cuddled up, and fell asleep.

D. Fine, 4A.

A STORM AT SEA I was sitting in the lounge of my flat, when the telephone rang. I answered, and there was a desperate call for help from the lifeboat station. I put down the receiver and rushed out.

Soon I arrived at the station where I changed into oilskins and a sou'wester. More and more volunteers arrived and soon we had eighteen men to help save survivors from the wrecked cargo vessel.

Vivid flashes of lightning appeared in the stormy dark night. The thunder rolled in the dark, grey, angry clouds. All of a sudden a giant squall of wind whined among the huge waves. The warning rays from the lighthouse shone out across the sea and picked out a distressed vessel. As soon as we arrived alongside the vessel, we threw a line across to the survivors. Soon all the survivors were on our lifeboat. Later we were back on land and taking survivors to the nearby port of Plymouth. I arrived home in time to listen to the 10.30 news bulletin.

M. Burger, 4A.

STANDARD 48 A DREAM One night I dreamt that the Russians were invading South Africa. The Mig 15 and 21 were bombing the city of Bloemfontein mercilessly. Squadron after squadron had unloaded their deadly cargo on the city. The suburb of Bayswater had not been bombed.

There was chaos on the roads as people tried to flee to safety from the screaming bombs.

The houses were crumbling as bombs pounded them. As suddenly as it had begun the squadrons of bombers departed. Suddenly there was the noise of millions of feet and the Russian army marched into the city, followed by tanks then artiUery. In a moment the city was full of Russian tanks, trucks and artillery guns. Then, far to the west came the droning of engines. "American jets," shouted the people. Hundreds ...

I awoke suddenly and remembered my dream and I said to myself that thank goodness it is nol true.

J. Hadwen, 4B.

THE ROPE The "Sea Spray" plunged through the foamy sea. The captain, Mathew Craig, sat on his bunk. He had made his plans. If he were to find the treasure, he and his accomplices would kill the rest of the crew.

A day later they found the treasure. Craig found a crewman prying in his chest. He slyly knocked out the crewman and that night he hung him from the yard-arms. Then he threw the dead body to the sharks. Then he threw the bloodstained rope in his chest.

Suddenly he saw a printed note. It read: "The curse of Katawa is on you." The captain was now panic-stricken. He was aware of the crew's suspicion. He now planned to kill all the crew.

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But the next day did not come for the Captain. That night the ship struck a rock during a violent storm and the chest sunk to the bottom of the sea. It was found by divers and on opening the chest the bloodstained rope was found. The story of the "Sea Spray" is still a mystery.

C. Hyland, 4B.

THE SUNNY TREASURE COVE Sparkle cove is on the northern coast of Scotland. It is rightly so-called because it receives good light from 8.30 in the morning to 5.30 in the evening. But it was because of this fact that the Black Eagle lost his life.

It was the year 1816. A pirate vessel was cruising along near to this cove. Suddenly, a shot was heard. Black Eagle, the captain dropped his ale and ran to his post by the mast.

He was shouting orders and soon every man was at his cannon. But nobody saw any sign of life. "1 don't like this," grunted Black Eagle. Suddenly a flash was seen and a bullet skimmed over Black Eagle's head. Before anY0f!e knew what was happening, the ship lurched over on its side. "We have been hit," yelled the captain, and a whimper from the slaves, who were chained to the oars greeted this news. "We have got to get to the life-boats, comrades, and leave the slaves where they are." In a few minutes the pirates were rowing to shore. They soon landed and took a last look at the sinking vessel.

"There's a cove up there my hearties. We'll spend the night there. Our attackers won't find us there because it will be dark."

But Black Eagle had made a mistake. Tllis cove received light for another hour yet.

Still, the pirates didn't know this and they walked confidently to the cove, not expecting anything unusual to happen. Suddenly they heard footsteps outside and shrank back into the shadows but the cove was too light and they could easily be seen. Black Eagle realized this but it was too late. A party of Coast Guards trooped in and the pirates were arrested.

Later they were all sentenced to death. They were duly hanged - with a silver rope found in the pirate's treasure chest. As Black Eagle stepped onto the scaffold he muttered, "Curse me for being a fool and falling into the ambush," and then he dropped into the life of the underworld.

O. Rogers, 4B.

STANDARD 5A A STRANGE INCIDENT One stormy night as 1 was walking home from my friend's home, I noticed tyre tracks leading up to the old house which was on the verge of being demolished. I thought it was strange because the house was thought to be haunted, and nobody used even to go there and into the grounds. Since I was not in a hurry to go home I decided fa creep up the house and to shelter from the rain which was now flooding the driveway trying to avoid the many potholes which 1 had to jump over. I finally reached the house which looked rather eerie in the half light. Then [ tried the door, locked, of course. [ then walked slowly around the house, being careful to stay in the deep shadow which made a contrast with the moonlight. 1 found an open window and I just managed to climb through it. I found myself in what must have been a library. There were many empty shelves and at the other end there was a door.

I slowly tried it and it creaked open. [ found myself on the landing of the stairs.

Suddenly 1 heard a strange sound as if someone was calling me. I stiffened, and heard the sound again. It seemed to come from a room which was far away ... the attic maybe. I walked down the stairs which seemed to give way under me, and [ made for the kitchen.

To my surprise [ saw a full box of matches on the sink. I struck one but it went out. AliI tried just went out. SuddenJy I felt an icy chill running down my spine for this time the 66

voice that I heard, sounded much nearer. This time I knew what the voice was saying. It said: "Come with me." I felt dizzy and I walked straight not realising where I was going. I fought against the strong sensation which came over me. Suddenly I remembered that my father had told me that there was a huge hole in the floor, and I was heading straight for it!

I managed to steer myself clear of the danger ahead. I looked at my watch, and to my amazement it was the same time as I had come there! A quarter to ten! Suddenly I remembered that a Uttle girl had fallen down the stairs at a quarter to ten. Then I disappeared out of the house and down the road. I still don't know where the tyre tracks came from and they still remain a mystery to me. But I will never forget that night, and what happened to me. I'm sure if I told anyone he would not beUeve me, so I'm going to keep it as my secret.

G. Maimin, SA.

COMMANDOS "You're next, Joe," said the commander. Finally Joe, Tom and Jack were swimming strongly underwater with aqualungs. They were commandos on a special mission to capture the enemy plans and then to leave the ship on which they had stolen the plans and blow it up.

"Set the time-bomb for an hour, Jack," said Joe. Meanwhile Tom was clambering up the anchor chain when Jack followed with Joe. Once on board they crept silently towards the staircase which led up to the bridge where the plans were stored. "Look there's a guard," said Jack. So deciding we would have to get rid of the guard, Joe crept up behind him with his knife gUttering in the moonUght. In a few seconds it was all over and Joe was dragging the guard to cover so that the other guards would not notice his body. First Tom slithered up the stairs, crept round and looked through one of the windows. He noticed a guard lounging in one of the chairs. He then beckoned Jack to creep up without being seen. As Jack was about halfway up the stairs the guard stood up and by coincidence walked to the window and looked out to spy Jack, but Jack had not seen him and kept on crawling. The guard reached for his machine-gun but Tom had quietly slipped in at the door. The guard opened fire. Tom pounced on him and plunged his knife deep into his neck. Tom found the drawer which contained the plans and quickly dashed them into his pocket.

By now the guards were streaming from aH directions, for they had heard the gunfire.

Suddenly there was a chattering of machine-guns and when the smoke cleared the guards were lying limply on the deck. Joe, Tom and Jack dived overboard with the plans and when they reached the shore the ship blew up with sirens wailing and searchlights piercing into the water.

S. Barker, SA.

MURDER AT NIGHT One late night, while I was fast asleep, I was suddenly awakened by revolver shots ringing through the silent, cold night air. Immediately I sprang out of bed and peered through the open window. A silhoueted figure darted across the lawns, opposite a large double-storeyed house. Quickly I rang the emergency phone-number for the police.

Within minutes a van drew up outside our gate. Meanwhile I called my father and we both rushed to the gate. I described the incident to the officer and then repaired to bed.

The foHowing morning I studied the newspaper whose headlines read, "Murder Victim Found in the Haunted Mansion." It had been a murder. That afternoon I crept around the rear of the mansion to investigate. After :;earching in vain for evidence, I returned home, but fortunately out of the corner of my eye, I spotted an object, tattered, on the ground. It turned out to be a wallet with several ten rand notes inside it and a picture of

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the murdered man. I quickly picked it up and carefully put it into my pocket. Later I handed the precious evidence to the officer in charge of the case. The wallet was sent for investigation and there were plenty of fingerprints studded on the cover.

After the prints had been returned they were checked with the criminal records. It was found that the murderer was a jailbreaker and that he was exceedingly dangerous. Later, after the grounds and the house had been throughJy checked, several footprints and pieces of cloth were discovered. We decided to print a picture of the wanted man in the newspaper. We received a call saying that he had been spotted walking into a house in Constantia. All the available men were gathered together and they surrounded the grounds. Then two constables knocked on the door leading to a porch where I was hiding.

When the murderer opened the door and saw the police-uniform, his reactions were immediate. He grabbed his revolver and made for the door, shooting the policemen in his way. As the charging man rushed past me, I tripped him, so that he tumbled into a policeman's hands.

At the jail, the day before he was to be hanged, the murderer committed suicide. After that horrifying case, 1 returned to my uneventful life as a school boy.

O. Johnson, SA.

STANDARD 5B "BUSH MORNING" The last shades of night slowly faded into the forest as the sun crept over the horizon.

Kha, the African rock python, uncoiled himself and slithered into the ever-brightening sunshine. Monkeys started chattering in the treetops and the birds began to sing.

Nika, the lion, walked with his family through the biscuit-coloured grass to the stream leading from the water-hole. A flock of wild-duck rose as they saw the lions approach and the zebra stamped restlessly abou t with fear. Buck turned to flee, but seeing there was no danger, they proceeded to drink.

Kha made his way to the water-hole and drank. His tongue flickered viciously to smell out any roaming prey which he could eat. He then slithered into the sunshine and fell asleep.

On the opposite side a cloud of dust rose towards the clear sky as two buffalo had a friendly brawl. A baboon burst into the open with a baby clinging to her neck. Nika loped to the water's edge and with a deep rumble from his throat, beckoned his family to drink.

Kha suddenly awoke and looking around him saw a careless jackal. With lightning speed he caugh t it in his deadly coils and began to devour it. In the stream fish darted about in the crystal-clear water and in the distance animals heard the dull boom of the waterfall.

Nika quenched his thjrst and let out a roar. He then proceeded to the shade of a baobab tree while h.is five cubs frolicked around him. Sheba, the lioness, lay down beside him and began to lick his nose.

Kha had now finished the procedure of devouring the jackal and went to sleep again.

Suddenly the monkeys began to chatter wildly and in the distance they could see a long line of dust appear.ing. It was being made by the great monster of man, the jeep.

"Flee," roared the Uon. "They will bring the thunder stick which can kill at a distance."

Suddenly the water-hole was alive with movement. All the animals were fleeing for cover. Only Kha was left with a full stomach. Two hours later the line of dust had disappeared. The great danger had passed.

C. Edgar, SB.

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A FIGHT FOR MY LIFE 1 looked out of my flimsy hut and hastily buttoned up my flying jacket. The proud jets were standing ready for action and I saw my co-pilot checking the instruments.

Leaning into the wind, I struggled up to the plane where} could see one of the mechanics checking the rockets and bombs.

"Everything all right? " I asked.

"Yes sir," he answered, trying to make his voice reach me against the howling wind.

Then I saw my co-pilot sitting in his seat looking at the maps. } opened the cockpit cover and clambered into the none too spacious cockpit. I pressed a button and it slid closed. Pressing the self-starter [ felt the plane shudder slightly and calling the control tower, asked for permission to take off. The answer came through the earphones quite clearly. Pushing the throttle forward I saw the runway rushing past. The shuddering had gone and I pulled the joy-stick back.

"Your destination is a hundred miles east of your present position," said the con trol-tower.

"Thank you, control," I replied, "I'm on my way."

We were soon near the bombimg area and I could see the petrol tanks quite clearly. I could also see the deadly missile-shooters. The infra-red missile it shot was of the type that followed the plane until it hit it and exploded. It was one of these that} saw coming towards us at that moment. Self-instinct made me hit the left rudder pedal.

All I can remember was throwing the plane about the sky and yelling to my co-pilot to jump for it. Then} was alone in the plane with the missile still on its destruction course. I pressed the canopy release and the next moment maps were flying out of the cockpit and I felt my helmet tugging at my chin because of the speed [ was travelling. The next moment I pressed the ejection seat button.

That was all [ remembered until} found myself lying in a hospital, injured, but alive.

P. Hanratty, SB.

ALONE AT SEA The morning of the yacht race dawned cold and grey. A blustery wind was whipping the water as the little yachts lined up for the start of the greatest yacht race ever single-handed from Plymouth across the vast Atlantic ocean to New York.

The signal for the start boomed from the cannon and the little yachts, five in all, headed for the open sea. My yacht, which was called "The Hawk", was trembling with life on the ever pitching sea. The first two days were calm and free from incidents. But on the third day the water became restless and the waves slapped hard against the bows. The fog began to lower over the tiny yacht and the skyline was grey and threatening.

The next morning the tempest arose. The ceaseless wail nearly drove me to exhaustion as I battled to haul down the puffed sails. I was now keeling over at a fifty degree angle.

The storm grew stronger as I tried to lash the sails down. The yacht heaved to and fro like a cork and I was thrown around and received many cuts and bruises.

Later the hideous storm quietened and my spir.its rose. I sailed swiftly along to my destination, New York, and prepared to enter the harbour a day later. The worry of where I had come in the race grew inside me but a few hours later I crossed the fmishing line. I had achieved my aim. I had come first and had broken the record.

N. Krige, SB.

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W.B.H.S. vs. PLUMSTEAD 18th April, 1970

1ST XV

The honours for this opening fixture must certainly go to Plumstead who, by driving forward play and intelligent backline movements, defeated the unco-ordinated Wynberg team.

Plumstead kicked off with a breezy southeaster behind them. Soon, in the eighth minute of the game, Calmeyer, the Plumstead scrumhalf, goaled a penalty kick from thirty yards out. Plumstead were lucky when Bakkum (fullback) was tackled after making a good break.

Wynberg, now playing into the wind, seemed more at home, and soon were pressing hard.

Abelsolm (scrum-halt) was unlucky to be stopped a few yards short of the line after a good blind side break. An excellent touch kick

by Fuller (plumstead) brought them back into the game. Minutes later Plumstead came close to scoring.

In the twenty-fifth minute, following a loose ball after a Wynberg misunderstanding, a Plumstead forward managed to cross the Wynberg Line and thus increase their lead. Calmeyer failed with the conversion.

Bradfield, on the Wynberg left wing, had a good run but again there were no Wynberg forwards up in support. After thirty minutes in the second half, Currie (eighth man) following up after some fiery forward play, passed out to Emms (centre) who in turn sent Bradfield over well to the right of the posts. Casper's kick unfortunately hit the upright.

Wynberg tried hard to reduce the deficit, but their weakness路 at forward made this impossible.

Abelsolm spent the whole game chasing after the ball because the forwards tapped needlessly in the line-outs. For this reason Casper at fly-half had a torrid time. Final score: 3-6.

It has been a sad year in the annals of our Senior team. On paper at the beginning of the season, this year's School Team held out much promise of developing into a combination of merit, but unfortunately that promise was never fulfilled as our players struggled for most of the season. The main difficulties seemed to be: (a) some players were unable to stand up to the rigours of Under 19A rugby, (b) the word 'tackle' at times seemed to have been completely erased from their vocabularies, without defence one must expect to be beaten, Cc) because of lack of resolution, fire and the gutbelly type of rugby needed to win matches, they were seldom able, except on a few notable occasions, to take control of a match.

In summing up, there is no substitute for forwards who can scrum well, who play controlled rugby, keeping mistakes to a minimum and for backs who can handle, run straight and hard and who tackle fearlessly. This year's 'first' team did not pay due attention to the elementary principles of sound rugby, and consequently paid the price. Surely the pulling of a Wynberg jersey over their shoulders from U 12D to the School I st XV should be sufficient motivation to want to excel and rank with the foremost.

The sun did shine gloriously on a few occasions and the team's best performances were a 9-6 win against Rondebosch, 14-12 win against S.A.C.S. and a 21-9 win in the return match against S.A.C.S. Mr. Oosthuizen is thanked for the hard work he put into coaching the under 19A team. His keenness and knowledge are much appreciated.

He is also to be congratulated on being elected Chairman of the Western Province Schools Rugby Union. We trust that he will derive satisfaction from the service he renders; "we know that the Union will derive benefit from Mr. Oosthuizen's Chairmanship.

D.F. MALAN vs. W.B.H.S. 25th April D.F. Malan kicked off into the sun. From the ruck that followed, the D.F. Malan backline 71

clid well to take the ball over the Wynberg twenty-five yard line. A good break by fly-half Casper once more brought play to the halfway line. D.F. Malan soon brought play back into the Wynberg Half of the field with a well-placed kick by their flyhalf and strong rucking by their pack. From a scrum their backline got the ball out to their wing who almost scored on the far side of the field. Here misfortune struck Wynberg; Brownlie, the prop, went off injured.

Good hard play got D.F. Malan back into Wynberg half. They did well to score from a ruck. It was easily converted. Although Brownlie came back again, there was no extra score.

Wynberg kicked off but were called back for a scrum. By driving hard D.F. Malan penetrated into Wynberg territory. From a ruck on the twenty-five, the D.F. Malan backline flipped the ball to the wing, who went over for a try in the corner. It was a difficult kick, but it was converted (0-10).

Wynberg gained little ground from the kickoff, and the game continued to swing from twenty-five to twenty-five. Close to their tryline, the Wynberg backline got the' ball. They were quickly stopped and the D.F. Malan forwards dribbled the ball over the line for a try. This was not converted (0-13). D.F. Malan were now afire and from a ruck their centre got the baH and after breaking, he scored under the posts. It was easily converted. After that Wynberg went to pieces and were lucky not to have more tries scored against them. Final score: 0-18.

yards from the Bishops line, Dunster was well supported when he dashed round the front of the lineout. Casper's kick from the touchline was short. (3-0).

Two minutes later the Bishops left wing dropped the ball with an open line ahead. Milford at fly-half was having considerable difficulty with the wet ball at this stage. [n the fifteen minutes before half-time, as they began to dominate, Bishops squandered numerous chances of scoring from fairly easy positions. Then two minutes from the interval their flyhalf converted h is fourth attempt from in front of the posts.

Five minutes after the restart Milford goaled a penalty from thirty-five yards to pu tWynberg back in tlle lead. Stent (scrum-half Bishops) replied a minute later with a good try which the flyhalf converted (6-8). Now the heat was on and Casper soon intercepted brilliantly and galloped fifty yards to dot the ball down between the posts. Milford stared in disbelief as his kick flew wide (9-8). Then Bishops set about squashing all resistance. l1leir wing took a cross that beat Sims and put them two points in the lead. Emms tackled well, all in vain. A forward was caught lying on the ball and their fly half added another tluee points to their lead.

Final score: 9-14.

W.B.H.S. vs. PAUL ROOS 9tll May Wynberg started off in grand style when they kicked off to the blind side and caught Paul Roos napping. They swung the ball along the backline at every opportunity to break and score. Paul Roos settled down and, but for their handling, would have run through. Theys broke without support. Gluckman was just beaten to a touchdown after a good kick ahead by Casper. Gilimer failed to hold a cross from Casper when close to the Line. Johnstone was doing well in the lineouts at this stage. Theys intercepted and ran seventy-five yards to be tackled just short of the line. Then with Paul Roos facing an open line, their wing dropped the ball.

Soon afterwards their centre ran fifty yards, shrugging tackles off aU the way, to score midway out. Three minutes later their scrumhalf slipped through untouched. The fullback converted. Score 3-8.

Wynberg had a torrid time this half and had to defend desperately. Abelsohn injured his ankle and Currie took over at the base of the

W.B.H.S. vs. BISHOPS 2nd May This was the first game of the season played in real winter weather; it was cloudy wet, rugby weather. Bishops deserved to win this exciting display of football that never faded at any stage. Wynberg ran the ball at every opportunity, wIllie Bishops used their su perior forwards to gain ample ball for their somewhat wasteful backs. Theys in the forwards impressed with his piercing breaks from the flank deep into Bishop's territory, while Gluckman at left wing brought off two try-saving tackles once when covering at right wing!

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Standing: T. Dunster, R. Whitehead, V. Potter, N. G. Fine, K. P. Des Lignens, A. Theys, E. Casper.

Seated: T. A. Bakkum, Mr. J. F. Oosthuizen (Coach). J. W. Brownlie (Captain), Mr. N. R. Blackbeard (Principal), I. Emms (Vice-Captain), Mr. P. R. Broster (Coach), S. C. Currie.

play by their red-headed fullback, MacDonald, led to Wynberg's fifth defeat of the season.

Paarlopened the scoring with a penalty, but Wynberg replied quickly when Casper (flyhalf) kicked ahead for llis wing, Gillmer, to score in the corner. (3-3). Right on half-time, after Wynberg had been under almost continual pressure, the Paarl eighth man made for the line He was stopped short, but the ball had been knocked out of his hands for a forward to pick up and go over. (6-3).

scrum. Emms kicked ahead and, against the run of play, Margolit scored (6-8). Five minutes later the Paul Roos scrumhalf dived over from a five yard scrum. The fullback converted. After a lapse of five minutes, the flyhalf slipped through untouched in a similar position.

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Wynberg attacked relentlessly, until the end of the match, but were unable to break the defence. Gluckman broke the line, but his 'try' was ruled lost by the referee. Final Score: 6-16.

With the Wynberg backs enjoying a steady service from scrumhalf Abelsohn, they often came close to scoring, but the Paarl defence held firm. The tables were turned when the left wing beat his opponent to increase the lead to 9-3. A dummy scissors from Paarl almost bore fruit, and then the Wynberg forwards took

PAARL BOYS' HIGH vs. W.B.H.S. 16th May Paarl deserved their six point win by beating Wynberg at their own game. The forward play was fairly even, with Paarl getting a better share of the lineout play. The Paarl backs completely outplayed their opponents and very intelligent 73

Wynberg worked hard for their win, and after trailing 0-9 at the interval, won. Ken wright took over from injured Margolit and certainly left no evidence of the Craven Week player's absence. All the backs ran with determination and this resulted in a fast, exciting game. SACS sorely missed the lightning break of Morrison at flyhalf, but generally lacked determination in the backs.

over. Theys carried, and Currie (eighth man) scored after a loose scrum (9-6).

Smit (centre) sewed the game up for Paarl when he shrugged off a tackle and caught the defence out of position (12-6). Final score: Paarl 12, Wynberg 6.

W.B.H.S. vs. JAN van RIEBEECK 23rd May Wynberg had overwhelming territorial advantage and Bakkum used the ball intelligently, but was unable to get his closely-marked wings away. Abelsohn flicked the ball out to Gluckman, who, after making ground returned the pass and brought play right into the Jan van Riebeeck twenty-five. It was here, after twenty minutes of the first half, that Oosthuizen goaled an easy penalty to put Wynberg in the lead which they held ootil half-time. When Oosthuizen collected a high kick ahead and Brownlie took it on in a good scissors move, Wynberg came close to breaking through, but, with the defence flat-footed, his pass to Gluckman was lost.

SACS took an early lead when flank er MacLaughlin put over a penalty. Soon afterwards he scored a try which he was unable to convert. The Wynberg forwards floundered in this half and made many mistakes. Wynberg were penalised two yards from their own line, but the kick, from midway out, failed. Three minutes later a penalty from forty yards sailed between the uprights after a Wynberg late tackle (0-9).

Gluckman was prominent in defence and, after blunting his opposing wing with a crash tackle, he sent SACS back fifty yards with a stupendous kick from his twentyfive yard line. Just on half-time Bakkum hit the cross-bar with a penalty from thirty-five yards.

Jan van Riebeeck was by no means beaten, as they showed, but the seven-man pack could not gain clear superiority. Gillmer was just beaten to a touch-down after a clever kick ahead by Casper and Oosthuizen was just stopped short of the line after a scissors movement from Hewett. Yet another new move involving Casper passing outside and running round to collect again ended in Gluckman's getting away but he put a foot in touch. With the scissors movements working well Bakkum dummied twice, but was caught by the scrumhalf covering the line. Margolit hooked cleanly against the head and Oosthuizen tore away, but yet again a foot had gone into touch. Dunster barged roood the front of a lineout, but still the defence held. Jan van Riebeeck, now two short, steamrollered Hewett and the wing used his overlap and scored. Wynberg supporters breathed a sigh of relief when the conversion from the touchline flew wide. Final score: 3-3.

Right from the resumption Wynberg tore into their opponents. Abelsohn and Currie were stopped just short of the line. Gluckman fielded a clearance and sprinted down the wing. His return pass was, however, knocked down. Bakkum, who had a good, steady game at fulback, followed up his own kick ahead and forced the SACS fullback into touch close to their line.

Dunster's break roood the front of the lineout took him within inches of the line. Milford broke past his opponent, V.d. Merwe, but Oosthuizen was ooable to force his way through. SACS were penalised and Oosthuizen made no mistake (3-9).

Casper, at inside centre, slipped through a tackle and missing out his outside centre, passed to Gluckman who dived over for an unconverted try (6-9).

MacLaughlin replied with a magnificent forty yard penalty (6-12).

Then Bakkum kicked ahead on th~ SACS twenty-five. Currie collected it and fell over the line with a pack of SACS wolves on his back. He himself converted it from the touchline. Two minutes from time, when Gilmer outpaced a defender to a kick ahead and was held back, SACS were penalised and Oosthuizen sent the ball between the posts.

W.B.H.S. vs. S.A.C.S. 6th June With Milford at flyhalf, given plenty of room in which to move, and both forwards and backs enjoying a slight superiority, Wynberg notched up a well-deserved 14-12 victory over SACS.

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a penalty. Margolit raked an enormous share of tight-head baIl, but the backs lacked imagination on attack. Their defence held finn, however, and was the strongpoint of the Wynberg play. Penalties were wasted and no kicker seemed to fmd form on the hard ground.

The Wynberg lineout play was quite their fmest display, Jolmstone and Fine being particularly prominent. The loose forward trio kept the opposing halfbacks penned in. Abelsohn, however, was closely marked by the Kearsney Natal School's flank. Milford made clever use of his freedom at flyhalf.

Kearsney drove forward but a series of Bakkum penalties sent them reeling back to their twenty-five. Early on in the game Currie was just short from thirty-five yards. Two minutes later the Kearsney fullback missed an easy twenty-five yard penalty. Then Wynberg settled down and applied the pressure. Dunster followed up a well-placed kick from Oosthuizen and beat the fumbling fullback to the touchdown. When the Kearsney pack knitted together they drove through the Wynberg eight, using their vast weight advantage to harrass them into mistakes. Five minutes from the interval the Kearsney fullback capitalised on the second of three attempts.

The centre pair, Oosthuizen and Casper, had a good game and contributed the midfield strength of Wynberg. Besides missed penalties, the only scoring chance was when Gluckman came inside Milford from a five-yard scrum and dived for the line, but the opposing scrumhalf knocked the ball out of his outstretched arms.

Final score: 5-3.

W.B.H.S. vs. RONDEBOSCH 13th June Showing a pleasing metamorphosis from the first games of the season, Wynberg completed 'the double' by beating both SACS and Rondebosch in consecutive weeks. Though many will say that Rondebosch deserved to win, which they would have done had they made use of their opportunities, Wynberg always looked dangerous when in possession of the ball. The Rondebosch pack had the beating of the Wynberg eight in the lineouts and tight scrums, but were sluggish to the loose ball. The hard, first time tackling and covering of the Wynberg backs blunted the Rondebosch backline, and pointless, wasteful kicking away of a good, clean ball contributed to their downfall.

Wynberg through an interception by J ohnstone, stormed up to the Rondebosch line and with the game only five minutes old, Oosthuizen goaled a penalty from twenty-five yards. later, with a disorganised back line, he was fractionally wide with a drop. Furmage, at fullback, was safe. Gluckman, as always, turned in an impeccable display of tackling. Rondebosch built up attack after attack, each breaking down after a Wynberg crash-tackle. Weeden levelled the score for Rondebosch wi th his third attempt at goal (3-3). Three minutes later Abernethy (centre) gave them a 6-3 lead with a clever drop goal. In the thirty-sixth minute of the fust half Weeden was wide from thirty yards far out.

Soon after half-time Oosthuizen levelled the scores with an easy penalty (6-6).

Then Rondebosch found less possession coming their way. Theys.picked up a pass from Milford that took play to within five yards of the Rondebosch line. The Wynberg team answered a war-cry from 'Old-Boy' supporters, who have attended the matches this season in large numbers, when Theys, in the flyhalf position, booted ahead for an easy bounce to go to Gluckman, who already over the line, had just to bring the ball down out of the air. Play tended to become scrappy, and just on time the Rondebosch left wing went over in the corner, but was brought back for an infringement.

Final score: 9-6.

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In a fast-moving game of running rugby, Wynberg went down to Port Natal. Wynberg starting with the wind, pressed. Gluckman saw a lot of the ball, but was unable to break away from his faster opponent. Then the Port Natal forwards took over and by the end of the game tighthead count was 9-0 against Wynberg.

Their Craven Week loose forwards gave Abelsohn a torrid time, but our backline always looked dangerous, both in attack and defence.

Bakkum handled safely at fullback. Ken Wright (reserve hooker) played a storming game at right wing. Brownlie was injured early on in the game and was uncomfortable in the scrum.

W.B.H.S. vs. KEARNSEY COLLEGE Wynberg started shakily, but warmed up to beat Keamsey convincingly by a goal to 75

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Standing: A. Davis, K. Hopkins, T. Dodd, W. Hempel, S. Garish. L. King.

Seated: K. Penwarden, Mr. O. le Roux (Coach), S. Casper (Captain), Mr. N. Blackbeard (Principal), R. Marcus.

Absent: A. Lamb, J. Martin.

scoring when his dive on a ball in goal was just short. Then he dribbled forty yards to well inside the Port Natal twenty-five. With Wynberg back on the attack, the Port Natal eighth man sent a long pass out to the wing, which was neatly intercepted, by Casper who "strolled" the fifteen or twenty yards to the tryline.

Oosthuizen converted (6-5). Then, Port Natal chalked up a try by their scrumhalf; a penalty by their eighth man; another try by a flanker; all in the space of eight minutes. They were unlucky not to get another try, but the lock took the corner flag with him when he was tackled by Bakkum. The linesman awarded a lineout on the line instead of indicating a twenty-five dropout. Final score: 5-15.

Neither side managed to goal more than one of the feast of kicks given away.

Wynberg, with the wind at their backs, flew into their opponents. A scissors movement between Casper and Milford had Currie sending Gluckman away, but the pass was forward.

Casper then broke past his man, drew another and gave Gluckman the pass, but a solid tackle stopped him short. After twenty minutes, the Port Natal number eight broke away and the pass to his wing resulted in a try. Ten minu'tes later the identical movement resuIted in another try at the hands of their flanker.

Gluckman sent Port Natal reeling with a clever twenty-five yard dropout, but again they bulldozed their way back. Wright came close to

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ball and attractive movements were buil t up.

After a scrappy ten minutes Wynberg settled down and Theys raced after a kick from Oosthuizen to score, with Milford also handling. Oosthuizen missed the conversion from in front, but soon afterwards booted through and touched down ahead of the defence. He added the points. Theys broke away again with a cross from Brownlie, and with Oosthuizen, scored aU Wynberg's first half points.

Even with the Wynberg forwards giving away penalties, Marist were unable to break through.

Finally, after seven minutes, their hooker Malcolm, put over a good kick from the touchline. His later kick, from in front of the posts, flew wide. A clever kick from Casper sent Gluckman away, and on finding his path blocked, he tl ipped the ball inside to Oosthuizen, who scored, and added the conversion.

Theys sped away, and fed the points hungry Wright, who placed the ball between the posts.

A good movement, when Fine sprinted thirty yards and passed to Gluckman, unluckily did not resltlt in a try when a lone Marist defender knocked down the final pass. Then Currie picked up a difficult clearance and forced his way past three Marist forwards before grounding the bail. Oosthuizen added the conversion to b ring his tally to sixteen for the match. Final score: 28-3.

W.B.H.S. vs. D.H.S. 26th June After the Test Match atmosphere and the climax of the Port Na tal game, everything went flat on the last ma tch of the tour. All the reserves played and gave a good account of themselves, Wright proved invaluable on the wing as a replacement for an ill Gillmer.

Gluckman, injured against Port Natal, made way for Theys and Dunster, Brownlie and Bakkum fell out. The captaincy was ably taken over by Currie, who set a good example on the field. For the first time, the halfback combination of Milford and Abelsohn did not come off.

In dtiving rain both were apt to use the break too often and neglect their dangerous backs.

The only chance of scoring came in the first half when the DHS full back .missed a penalty from thirty yards. Wynberg, with the wind and rain, had the better of this half; Oosthuizen and Casper featuring prominently. Casper did well in the absence of Bakkum as a touch-kicker. ] ust after half-time Currie made fifty yards on his own, dribbling the ball through the defence. DHS went into the lead when a centre put over a neat forty yard drop goal that had tluee points written all over it from the moment it left his foot. Casper pushed through a grubber kick and with Oosthuizen and Wrigllt chasing it only yards from the line Oosthuizen was obstructed by the only DHS player in defence. The referee awarded a penalty try which Oosthuizen converted. Wynberg held the 5-3 lead until four minutes from time when, from a loose maul five yards from the line, the bail came out of the scrum unexpectedly and a DHS flanker dived on it. The fullback converted the easy kick. Final score: 5-8.

W.B.H.S. vs. S.A.C.S. 25th July Wynberg won the toss and after the kick was forced into defence by a determined SACS side.

In the first three minutes Wynberg was penalised and MacLachlan (fullback) scored tluee points with a good kick. Good forward play brought Wynberg within five yards of the SACS line. From a set scrum Abelsohn knocked on, but Margolit heeled against the head and Abelsohn sent Theys over for a try in the corner. Oosthuizen converted with a fine kick.

SACS rallied but were unable to penetrate the good defence. Morrison led the SACS attack with short, tactical kicks which carried his team deep into Wynberg territory, but they were continually forced back. A brilliant interception by Casper followed by a pass to Oosthuizen brought play to the middle of the field before the movement broke down. Shortly afterwards Brownlie broke loose from a maul and sent Emms over to score in the corner.

W.B.H.S. vs. ST. JOSEPH'S 18th July Wynberg adjusted to the yie.lding surface better than their opponents did and were checked only in the tight pieces, where hooker Wright had a torrid game. He made up for it in the loose however, and burst through inside of Theys to piek up a try. Speedy flanker Allan Theys notched two good tries and made another for Wright and generally linked well with Currie, who also had a storming game. Bakkum was called upon only once at fullback - in the second half - and could have played a more attacking game from behind. In the second half Currie curbed his tendency to "die" with the

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Standing: A. Blackbeard, D. v.d. Byl, G. Owen, D. Bradfield, A. Oliver, S. Welsh, P. Finch.

Seated: R. Bailey, R. Louw (Vice-Captain), Mr. T. Metrowich (Coach), G. le Roux (Captain), Mr. N. Blackbeard (Principal), J. Calder, T. Page.

Wynberg twenty-five yard line for going in on the wrong side of the scrum. MacLachIan made no mistake with the easy kick. SACS dominated the Iineouts and for a while held their own, but a clever interception by Casper and good kicking by Oosthuizen put Wynberg a further five points ahead. Wynberg wound up the game when Emms passed the ball to Wright who put in a strong run to score under the posts. In the closing minutes of the game Wynberg was enalised but MacLachian failed with the kick.Final score: 9-21.

Oosthuizen's conversion feU short. Wynberg forwards then applied the pressure with Curry and Theys excelling in the loose play, the only weakness being in the lineouts. After Bakkum had failed to find touch and Wynberg was penalised for holding the baU in the scrum, MacLachlan succeeded with the penalty. Fumbling by Benkamin (SACS scrumhalf) allowed Wynberg to drive through but SACS were saved by a good kick from MacLachIan. From the kick-off Abelsohn led Wynberg on attack. Five minutes after half-time Casper scissored with Oosthuizen who ran through to score left of the upright. He himself converted.

Morrison applied pressure for SACS with a short kick penetra ting the Wyn berg defence, Emrns retaliated with accurate kicks for the wings to gather. Margolit was penalised on the

J.G. MEIRING vs. W.B.H.S. Ist August J.G. Meiring dominating all phases of forward play, ran out rather lucky 18-9 winners.

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resulting in a tly under the posts by flanker Dreyer after fifteen minutes. Fliend converted.

Du Preez kept the pressure on Wynberg and almost scored after a forward rush. From a loose ma uI in front of the posts scrumhalf Cohen shook off three Wynberg defenders to score under the posts. Friend converted an easy kick giving JJ. du Preez a 10-0 lead.

In the second half the Wynberg forwards gave a good account of themselves and played with a lot more determination.

Potter did sterling work at Number Two and was well supported by J ohnstone. The pack had settled down and Margolit raked up a large tight-head count. The rucking was of a high standard and both packs went in with determ.ination. The three-quarters received a lot of good ball, but lacked penetration and squandered their chances with aimless kicking and bad handling.

Ten minutes before full time centre Oosthuizen was taken off the field with an injury. Theys was moved out to the wing and Gluckman to centre. Shortly afterwards Casper missed an attempt at goal. Eight yards in from touch and on the twenty-five, his kick was hooked to the right. Just before the final whistle J .J. du Preez once more put on the pressure. Gluckman took a fly-kick at a waist-high pass and missed, this resulted in Friend going over for the easiest of tries. Ellis added the extra points. Final score: 0-15.

morning, Wynberg never really settled down and succumbed to the heavy Meiring pack. The match was marred by many penalties and aimless kicking from mid field.

From a blindside kick-off, Wynberg penetrated deep into Meiring territory but the ball was kicked deep downfield. It bounced awkwardly for the Wynberg fullback Bakkum, but some good covering by the Wynberg forwards prevented a certain try. Wynberg were penaljsed for the ball not going in straight in the scrum but Bekker sliced the ball badly. The drop-out resulted in a hjgh up-and-under being put onto the Wynberg line. Bad passing and tackUng by the loose forwards allowed Fourie, the J.G. Meiring flanker, to go over midway out. The Bekker conversion fajled. Meiring kept Wynberg on defence and Wynberg were penalised when MargoJit was 'foot-up'. Coetzee put over the easiest of penalties to put Meiring 6-0 up.

Rallying strongly, Wynberg drove deep in to J .G. Meiring territory. On top form, Oosthuizen goaled a good penalty (6-3). From the kick-off a strong forward rush by Wynberg brought play up to the Meiring twenty-five, where they were per.alised for going off side. With a superb kick Oosthuizen levelled the scores 6-6. Meiring struck back when fly-half Coetzee put over a drop goal which hit Oosthuizen before going over.

From the kick-off Wynberg were penalised for going off-side and Bekker succeeded wi th an easy kick (12-6). Wynberg were penalised for barging in the Uneout and after moving ten yards forward Meiring took a tap penalty. Play carried on but when the movement broke down, a penalty kick at goal was takep by Bekker because Wynberg were not behind their tryline. Bekker succeeded to make the score 15-6. Wynberg were soon on the attack again after another .Iate tackle on a Wynberg player.

Oosthuizen reduced the Meiring lead to 15-9.

Bad tackling allowed Coetzee to go over for a late try. Bekker's attempt at goal failed. Final score: 18-9.

W.B.H.S. vs. BELLVILLE 22nd August Seymour Currie, captained the team for the second time. With all the players eager to win thei r Iast h ome ma tch of the season, the Wynberg forwards were soon deep into Bellville territory. From a set scrum the ball sped out to Casper, who dununied cleverly before sending Gluckman over for a try. Milford failed with a difficult kick. Soon afterwards Nel landed an easy penalty for Bellville to make the score 3-3. Keeping up the pressure, Bellville remained inside the Wynberg twenty-five and were eventually rewarded with a penalty. Ne] put the ball between the posts to make the half-time score 3-6.

Hewett had a good game at fullback and often saved the team from difficult situations.

Casper played well at centre, and his tackUng often upset the Bellville attackers.After three

W.B.H.S. vs. JJ. du PREEZ 15th August In a hard-fought game Wynberg lost 15-0 to the strong JJ. du Preez side. JJ. du Preez had the territorial advantage in the fust half, and their ]oose trio were quick to the loose ball, 80

U-14A RUGBY Back Row: K. Morris, G. Spolander, M. Preyser, P. Mauger, S. Gillmer.

Standing: B. Gibbons, P. Retief, R. Steven-Jennings, G. Jones, M. Buxton-Forman, S. Joffe.

Seated: S. van Embden (Vice-Captain). Mr. B. Gardner (Coach), A. Katz, Mr. N. Blackbeard (Principal). T. Cleary.

Front: R. Schuman.

WYNBERG vs RONDEBOSCH BOSCH 29th August

consecutive games on the wing, Wright was recalled to hooker in the absence of MargoUt, and did weU to take the tight-head count.

Bellville continued to do most of the attacking, and were helped along on several occasions by some poor tackling by the Wynberg players.

The Wynberg Iineout forwards once again jumped well, especially in the front of the ]jneouts. The absence of Oosthuizen was felt as Wynberg was floundering without a reliable kicker.

In the last ten minutes of the game Wynberg, playing more constructive rugby, fought back strongly and gaining possession from the loose, sent Gluckman over in the corner (6-6).

Minutes later Wynberg again scored when Potter barged over for the team's third try.

Final score: 9-6.

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Bad tackling and poor covering contributed to Wynberg's 31-5 defeat by Rondebosch in the last match of the season. Both teams played hard running rugby but eventually Rondebosch's superior three-quarter running began to tell. Rondebosch opened the scoring when, soon after the kick-off, Wynberg were penalised and fullback Brouwer put over an excellent forty-five yard kick (3-0).

From the resulting kick-off Wynberg camped in the Rondebosch twenty-five and after a Rondebosch three-quarter had dropped a pass, Bakkum playing at centre, scooped up the ball and dived over under the posts. Casper converted to put Wynberg into a 5-3 lead. Both 81

teaJTIs gave the ball a lot of air and although Casper tackled well, he could not stem the tide.

Rondebosch eventuaJJy got the upper hand aJld a lineout infringement by Wynberg on their twenty-five saw Brouwer pu t over an easy kick (6-5). Play often ran the whole length of the field with both defences holding out well. Near half-tin1e Rondebosch, gaining second phase possession, sped the ball out to Olivier who dived over in the corner for an unconverted try.

From the deep kick-in Wynberg were penalised and Brouwer goaled (l2-5). Rondebosch, forcing play into the Wynberg twenty-five, forced a lineout. A fine controlled tap to Zietsman enabled him to g.ive fly-half KohIer a quick pass, who, in turn, snapped over a neat drop (15-5). At this stage of the game the Wynberg backline begaJl to crumble. Receiving little support from the loose forward trio, the backlil1e, with the exception of Casper, had both handling and tackling lapses.

Aberna thy, the Rondebosch centre, cut the Wynberg line cleanly, and finding no cover defence, coasted the remaining forty yards for the easiest of tries. Brouwer hooked his conversion (18-5). From a scrum on the Wynberg ten-yard line the ball was let out to Olivier on the bl_indside and after brushing off at least six tackles, went in for a try midway out. Brouwer converted (23-5).

Rondebosch, turning on the pressure, won a quick heel, and a well-placed punt ahead by Kohier found Olivier who jinked inside Theys and, having no cover defence to contend with, scored next to the posts. Brouwer agaill added the extra points (28-5).

Right on time Coaten scored for Rondebosch. Brouwer was wlable to convert. Final score 31-5.

Unless otherwise' stated G. Ronaldson was responsible for writing these match reports.

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Southern Suburbs: Main Road, NEWLANDS. Phone 69-1159 69-1997 Northern Suburbs: 4a Teddington St., BELLVILLE. Phone 97-4876 97-9177 Stellenbosch: Plein Street, STELLENBOSCH. Phone 4994

1ST XV RESULTS - 1970 FlXTURES: Vs. Plumstead Vs. D.F. Malan Vs. Bishops Vs. Paul Roos Vs. Paarl Boys. High Vs. Jan van Riebeeck Drew 3-3 . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .

Rondebosch St. Josephs Vs. S.A.C.S Vs.J.G.Meiring Vs. JJ. du Preez Vs. BellviIJe Vs. Rondebosch P 14

W 5

L 8

D 1

Lost 3- 6 Lost 0-18 Lost 9-14 Lost 6-16 Lost 6-12 Vs. S.A.C.S. . Won 14-12 Won 9- 6 Won 28 3 Won 21- 9 Lost 9-18 Lost 0-15 Won 9- 6 Lost 5-31

P.F. 122

FRlENDLlES: Vs. Kearsney College (Natal) Vs. Port Natal Vs. Durban Boys' High. . . . . . ..

P 3

W 1

P 17

W 6

L 2

D

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CRAVEN WEEK The seventh annual Craven Week, was held in S:ilisbury this year. The aim of the Week is to improve the standard of school's rugby in South Africa and to give the boys from different parts of the country an opportunity to get together, both on and off the field.

Those who participated will whole-heartedly agree that this aim was realised .

The W.P. team this year included two Wynberg boys, J. Margolit who was also selected to play for the side last year, and J. Abelsohn. The team had a fairly successful record: W.P. Schools 12 Griquas 17; W.P. Schools 9, Northern Transvaal 9; W.P. Schools 22, N.E. Cape 6.

Apart from the days when the teams did not play matches, they were coached by former Springboks. In the case of W.P. they were Mr. "Butch" Lochner and Mr. John Gainsford, who both managed to give a great deal of individual attention which was greatly appreciated.

Off the field our time was fully occupied.

Entertainment consisted of a number of rugby mms of past Springbok tests, a reception given by the Mayor, and on the Wednesday evening the teams went to a city cinema. On Friday morning the Rhodesian Air Force gave us an excellent display and the same afternoon the B.S.A. Police gave an enjoyable show.

Although we did not have time to see much of Rhodesia, the fact that we were in a foreign country gave all a great thrill. On Saturday afternoon the Rhodesian Premier, Mr. Ian Smith, addressed the boys at the Police ground.

We would again like to thank the Shell Company who sponsored this week. Special thanks must go to Mr. Oosthuizen and Mr. Broster for the enthusiastic and expert training that helped so much towards our selection.

J. Abelsohn

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COMPLETE SUMMARY L D P.F. 10 1 137

P.A. 169

Won 5- 3 Lost 5-15 Lost 5- 8 P.A. 26

P.A. 195

POlNT SCORERS 55 (II conversions,8 penalties 3 tries) M. Gluckman 12 (4 tries) E. Casper 11 (3 tries, 1 conversion) S. Currie 11 (3 tries, 1 conversion) A. Theys 9 (3 tries) T. Dunster 6 (2 tries) K. Wright 6 (2 tries) J. Abelsohn 3 (l try) T. Bakkum 3 (1 try) N. Bradfield 3 (1 try) I. Emms 3 (1 try) G. Gillmer 3 (1 try) J. Margolit 3 (l try) D. Milford 3 (I penalty) V. Potter 3 (1 try) M. Oosthuizen

CRITIQUE OF 1ST XV I. BROWNLIE: Captain: A very sound and knowledgeable forward who unfortunately this year seemed unable to regain the form that last year made him such a valuable member of the 1st team.

I. EMMS, Vice-Captain: A gifted player but unfortunately injury and sickness side-lined him for the greater part of the season.

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U-13A RUGBY Back Row: T. England, A. Askew, D. Eyre, G. Batten, A. Vann.

Standing: P. Blackbeard, L. Thackwray, R. van Zyl, G. Rossiter, A. Knight, M. Blenoowe.

Seated: P. Lourens, Mr. N. R. Blackbeard (Principal), M. Cawood (Captain), A. J. Fourie Katz.

In Front: S. Howell, J. Barton-Bridges.

T. BAKKUM: Equally at home at full-back, fly-half or centre. He has great rugby ability and is polished in the execution of his moves.

He tends however, to lack fire and sustained effort.

J. MARGOLIT: A very knowledgeable and intelligent hooker, without equal in W.P. Schools' rugby. Represented Western Province at Craven Week. Awarded Rugby Blue for 1970.

M. GLUCKMAN: A highly intelligent wing, his courage and determination have often been an inspiration to his team ma tes especially in his ability to tackle in a deadly fashion. Like all good wings he has that rare quality of never dying with the ball.

M. OOSTHUIZEN: A strong hard working centre who is rapidly developing into a first-

(Coach),

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class three-quarter. A player of distinct promise.

E. CASPER: A grand little player who by sheer courage and application, developed into a first ra te centre.

D. MILFORD: A most versatile player who served his team well at fly-half and scrum-half.

A very talented player but must tighten up his defence.

J. ABELSOHN: Fulftlled the promise of last year and developed into a very good scrum-half.

During the second half of the season he seemed to lose concentration and detennination which resulted in a most slovenly service from the scrum. He must aim at a consistently high standard throughout all his games. Represented Western Province at Craven Week. Awarded Rugby Blue for 1970.

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2ND XV

S. CURRIE: An attacking flank-forward who is always on the ball, his spirit and detennination were an inspiration to his team.

He must watch his old weakness of 'dying' with the ball. Awarded Rugby Blue for 1970.

The Second Fifteen had a most successful season, the results being as follows: Matches played: with enthusiasm and enjoyment Matches won: with clean, open rugby, good teamwork and sound leadership Matches lost: despite determined tackling, and sustained effort Points for: Fitness, keenness, team spirit and willingness to learn.

Points against: Enforced team changes At the start of the season the pack was sound in the basics of scrummaging and Iineout work, and quickly learned the art of mastery in the mauls and the value of quick, hard rucking.

Unfortunately they never quite learned the close-support drive which is such a valuable attacking method. However, they combined splendidly and played with such fire that they rarely failed to dominate.

The backline at the beginning of the season was weak on attack and defence, but through steady application and intelligent captaincy by David Suns, it became a well balanced asset to the team. These players learned to run the ball to the wings and also learned the value of even an unsuccessful variation in play. They worked together on defence as well as attack, and had some delightful movements and dazzling tries.

V. POTTER: After a slow start he developed into a very good front ranker and more than useful line-out forward.

R. WHITEHEAD: A hard working front ranker who played some excellent games and should with more experience, mature weU next year.

N. FINE: A strong hard-working forward who is rapidly developing into a first class player. He must infuse more fire and 'devil' into his play. A fine prospect for next year.

I JOHNSTONE: A strong, rugged lockforward who developed into a more than sound jumper in the line-out. He must maintain a consistently higher tempo throughout all his games and infuse more fire into his play.

T. DUNSTER: A rugged and reliable flank who developed into one of the most valuable members of the pack. Always on the ball and looking for work. Awarded Rugby Blue 1970.

A. THEYS: A good number eight, he has promise but must infuse more fire and resolution into his play and must develop a far deadlier tackle.

K. WRIGHT: A grand hooker with the heart of a .lion who at all times gave of his best.

Excellent both in the tight and loose but must guard against a tendency to become too loose.

T. HEWITT: The most improved player in the side and has developed into a sound full-back with safe hands and feet. He must, however, speed up his general play and concentrate on his place-kicking.

K. DES LlGNERlS: A hard working loose forward who has improved considerably, he must endeavour to itnprove his speed and increase the tempo of his play.

Enjoyable rugby for players and spectators was the aim of this side. That this aim was achieved is due in no small measure to the influence of the captain, David Sims, and his lieutenants, Neville Askew and Ken Wright.

They were helped immeasurably by the team's fine spirit and collective aim to produce a season of rugby full of pleasant moments.

Mr. Broster is thanked for the great part he played in the success of this team. His knowledge and his infectious enthusiasm were apparent in the rugby the under 19B team played.

G. GILLMER: A player with the makings of a good wing; he has a good burst of speed but lacks confidence in his own ability. Must watch a tendency to weakness in defence.

D. FURMAGE: A sound and capable looseforward who must infuse more fire into his play. Has a tendency to be too defensive in his approach to his game.

1970 has been a successful season for the D team and even more successful for the C team.

For the fIrst time for some years Wynberg entered an under 19D, but unfortunately, the team played only a few of its fixtures during the second half of the season because illness and injury took their toll in all four under 19 teams.

UNDER 19C&

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UNDER 12A RUGBY TEAM Back Row: S. Oliver; O. Johnston; G. Phyffer; J. Baglione; M. Katz.

Centre: D. Joubert; D. Fay; M. Stander; G. Roberts; R. van Rosenveld; I. Peterson.

Seated: R. Symmonds; Mr. R. Just (coach); A. Cross; Mr. A. Lorie (principal); P. Smuts N. Hoy (coach); S. Barker.

The C team, captained by Chris Cumming, proved one of the strongest C teams Wynberg has had during the past few years. The keenness with which these boys played is a tribute to themselves and to Mr. Jackson, their coach. The impOltance of having C and D teanlS is demonstrated by the fact that a few C team players had games for the under 19A and several for the under 19B. Mr. Jackson is thanked for the skill and spirit infused into the C and D teams and for the happy season largely made possible by rum.

(captain);

Mr.

A well-drilled pack gave the A backline ample opportunity to run with the ball.

Features of their play were their excellent rucking (based upon All Black methods) and sound tackling.

The B team was also successful during the season and several B team players played with distinction in the A team. Trus kept the A team on their toes because players Uke Priday, Pen warden, Hempel, Coltham and Harris were a constant force to be reckoned with.

Mr. le Roux, who coaches the U.16 A and B team, is thanked for the work he has been doing with them this year. In the tigerish ferocity of the rucking of the A team forwards can be seen Mr. le Roux's teaching of the All Black technique, a technique one feels is going to be seen more and more in this country. Mr.

UNDER 16A & B Wynberg fielded four U.16 teams and enjoyed a very successful season. Under the capable leadership of Casper and Martin the A team played winning rugby.

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two matches saw the A team playing with more zest and inflicting convincing defeats on J.G. Meiring and JJ. du Preez. The last match of the season saw Rondebosch establish and maintain superiority in aU phases of play to run out worthy winners.

The B team defeated Rondebosch and in so doing restored the somewhat damaged prestige of the Under 1S group. Overall the B team lost only tllree matches during the season and the A team two.

A feature of both teanlS was the keenness displayed at practice and in matches. Both teams showed a willingness to learn and were keen to practise. G. le Roux (Capt.) and R. Louw (V. Capt.) led the A team ably.

Mr. Dave Stewart is thanked for giving up an afternoon to help with the coaching of the A and B teams. His presence was much appreciated.

Mr. Metrowich gave unstintingly of his knowledge and keenness, llis teanlS obviously deriving much benefit. He is thanked for tllis and for the enjoyment his teams had and the enjoyment tlley gave to the spectators. He and the Under I SA are congratulated on their good record and their good rugby.

Le Roux and the two teams are congratulated on their successful season. Receiving hard, willing and well-drilled players makes the task of coaches of the higher age group so much the easier.

UNDER 16C & D The C team, captained by S. White, was stronger tllis year than it has been for a few years and it recorded some good wins, notably against S.A.C.S. The strength of the C team was partly due to the existence of a D team - something that has been lacking for a few years. This team, captained by Snowball, contained some keen players and was involved in some closely con tested matches.

The fact that we could field two teams added to the success in matches and enjoyment of practices. We hope that Wynberg can continue to enter four under-sixteen teams.

The good rugby played and the zest for the game shown by the boys are due in no small measure to Mr. Heath's valuable coaching. He is warmly thanked for all he did for the boys in his group.

UNDER 15A & B The U ISA started the season Witll the reputation for being undefeated in two years of rugby. Unfortunately the team lost some key players, the parents of whom had been transferred.

However, both teams started the season with wins, the A team just scraping home in some games.

As the season progressed, however, the standard of play improved and the end of the first half of the season saw the A team still unbeaten, having defeated a strong S.A.C.S. team 10-S on their home ground. Rondebosch were defeated 6-3 at Wynberg in a close, hard-fought match.

The B team at this stage had lost tllfee matches, but thereafter, under the sound leadersllip of Byrne, were more than holding their own. [n the second half of tlle season, with a reputation to uphold, play tended to be stereotyped and defensive in character. Consequently S.A.C.S., p.laying hard, driving rugby, inflicted the first defeat of the season. TIle following

UNDER 15C & D The boys of these teams had an interesting and enjoyable season of Rugby. They started off the season with full teams and much zeal, but owing to 'flu, and injuries in the A & B teams, it became a struggle to find players to fulfil all comnlitments.

It is naturally disappointing when an effective combination is broken up in order that a player may be promoted to a higher team, but, on the other hand it is gratifying to see a boy acquitting himself well in an A or B team.

Mr. Callaghan did much hard work with much zeal in coaching these two teams. He is warnuy thanked for all he did for them.

UNDER 14A & B The Under 14A and B sides continued to build upon the good foundation laid during their Under 13 season. Both teams tried to maintain possession and movement of the baU with the forwards and the backs combining well.

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UNDER

10A RUGBY

Back: M. Hurworth; R. Westgate; P. Williams; J. Bos; K. Reinbach; A. Myers.

Centre: P. Roseveare, K. Fern, D. Pollock, R. Camp, G. Newman, A. Marx, A. Kowalski, J. Edgar.

Front: H. Owen; D. Peacock; Mr. F. Smith (coach); V. Wood, Mr. Lorie (principal); W. Anderson;

A.

Gerber.

The A side was more successful in its effolts and was ably led by Alan Katz.

The forwards formed themselves into a working unit and in most of the games showed their ability to give the ball to the backs from the set pieces and the general play.

The half-back pair, laffe and Bu'ton-Forman, started off rather tentatively, but they did settle down to become a good pair of halves.

The backs, who have the ability to run with determination and who, with experience wiU acquire greater penetration, put up some good performances.

The B side, skippered by Robin Lancaster, had its ups and downs, but it played with deterrnination against some very strong sides and, at times, played most delightful rugby.

Mr. Gardner is thanked for all he did for the

Under 14A and B teams; he is congratulated on the fine rugby played and the good results obtained. Boys play SpOlt because they enjoy it. Il is certain that this group will be out in full force next year.

UNDER 14C & D The C team improved steadily thJ'oughout the season, but nevertheless were unfortuna te in that they did not win more matches. The zest for the game and the hel pful coachjng of Mr. Noffki and (during the second half of the season) Mr. Bowen, both of whom are sincerely thanked for what they did for these teams, enabled the C team to win its last ma tch against R.B.II.S. by II hard-earned points to 9.

The 0 team, usually playing against heavier opponents, did not win many of the fixtures,

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knowledge and enthusiasm of Mr. Katz to the benefit of other teams as well. Messrs. Katz and Slater and the tean1 are congratulated on their splended achievement.

but they did improve as the season progressed.

The team did well to win a hard tussle with the Norman Henshilwood B team.

UNDER 13A & B The Under 13A team has again had a good season, losing only three matches against two teams, i.e. Rondebosch and Western Province.

These boys started the season playing top class rugby, and managed to continue doing so.

Promising players, Eyre, Cawood, Rossiter and Vann forming a nucleus round which this fine team was built, should be prominent rugby players for years to come.

The Under BB team also had a very satisfactory season. Some players, like Farrant and Barker, were unlucky not to play for the A side. At practices this B team not only tried hard to improve, it gave good opposition to the A tean1, showing that often the strength of the A team depends largely on the strength of the

UNDER 12A & B The Under 12A enjoyed a season of fair success. All the matches played were won or lost by small margins which is also indicative of the upsurge of keen competition in under 12 rugby.

Characteristic of this year's team was their enthusiasm and a willingness to improve their game. This resulted in an improved standard of play in the latter half of the season.

The Under 12B team had a very enjoyable season, though they lost more games than they won. The team spirit was always sound and they played lively and enterprising rugby.

Messrs. Just and Hay, and Mr. Barnett, an Old Boy, are thanked for the hard work they put into their coaching. Mr. Bamett, in business in Cape Town, must often have found it difficult to attend practices. We are most appreciative of his help. The improvement in Under 12 rugby was due to the keenness and knowledge of the coaches.

B. The presence oPparents at the matches was much appreciated. Their interest in and encouragement of the players seems to make the boys the more resolute.

Once again Mr. Fourie has produced good young sportsmen!

He is warmly thanked for what he is doing for Wynberg rugby.

UNDER 12C & D The Under 12C team had a fairly successful season marred unfortunately by a disappointing last game. The players have been very enthusiastic and have developed well over the season.

The D team has been less successful. Bouts of 'flu and injury have meant that this team has been represented by a large variety of players, and as a result it has been difficult to develop any cohesion. They have been very keen, however, and have not lost heart when playing powerful opponents.

Mr. Parker is thanked for coaching these teams. The business-like demeanour of the C team was most pleasing.

UNDER 13 C & D The C team enjoyed a particularly successful season. This was largely due to the enthusiastic approach of the boys. The record shows that this team suffered only two defeats, both of which were "avenged" in the second half of the season when Paul Roos were beaten 17-0 and Rondebosch 6-5. The team's record reads: P W L D F A 15 13 2 0 203 57 The D team suffered through having few reserves to fill gaps left by illne~, but, although they lost a number of games, they ended the season on a high note when they defeated Rondebosch. This team should have an easier time next year when new boys will arrive to reinforce them.

The coaches, Mr. Slater and Mr. J. Katz, an old boy, are thanked for their coaching of rugby and the engendering of spirit. The School was pleased when it was able to use the

JUNIOR 1ST RUGBY XV The Junior Tst team enjoyed a very successful season, winning all their matches. A large measure of their success was due to the enthusiasm and enjoyment which team members evinced in all the games they played.

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UNDER 10 A TEAM

lil1atch reports, to the boarders, K. Sutton, J. Mieny, G. Sutton, J. van Rensburg, A. Brown, L. Slow, A. van Rooyen, G. Robson, N. Selby, P. Baker, B. Johnson, D. Rivett, J. van der Hoeven, P. Watson, P. Bragg, 1. Bennet, G. Doron, D. Nangle, A. Durant, R. van Versveld, R. de Vi.lliers, S. Adams, S. Whatmough, C. Doig, M. Board, W. Post, S. Elms for supplying cut oranges, sand and water when necessary.

This year again many outside referees have helped us witll our Saturday morning games. In this connection we would like to thank Messrs.

Ger, Hopwood, Klein, Louw, McEwan, Crathorne, Bastin, Ralph Burmeister, van Heerden, Engelke, Tester, Willmer and Lt. Commander Morgan and Lt. Smith.

The work done by the ladies of the P .T.A. is greatly appreciated by all who gather at Wynberg on Saturdays. Mrs. Damain-Harris ruld her helpers are warmly thanked.

There is no organised fixture List in this age group and all matches played are arranged on a friendly basis.

After a somewhat shaky start, the team continued to enjoy a fairly successful season.

Two matches were played against Monterey which Wynberg won. In a Tournament organised at S.A.C.S., Wynberg played against Monterey, Bishops, S.A.C.S., Fish Hoek and Golden Grove, losing 2 and winning 3 matches.

The team ended the season with 4 defeats (against Bishops and S.A.C.S.) and 5 wins.

JUNIOR RUGBY This year Ulere were so many players that two new teams had to be introduced - the Uon Cubs and the Tiger Cubs. These teams played on alternate weeks. Enthusiasm is the hallmark of these Springboks of tomorrow, whose "uncles" this year were J. Abelsohn, L. Atlas, W. Bailey, D. Furmage, I. Johnstone, W. Potter, M. Reyneke, A. Sleigh, P. Thomas. We thank them for their hard work every Friday.

Mr. Smitll and Mr. Rautenbach, who supervise and coach boys playing in these extra matches, are doing an excellent job in guiding these young players at the very beginning of their rugby careers at Wynberg. Their work in this connection is appreciated and they are thanked for it.

Comparable results were obtained by the Under 16A, 15A, 14A, BA, 13C and Junior First, the last mentioned team playing relatively few matches. It is most encouraging to note that we have no fewer than six teruns that can more than hold their own against any teams in their age groups. The future for Wynberg rugby is certainly bright.

Rugby players in the School t11allk Mr. Blackbeard for his invaluable interest and encouragement and for his eveready support.

To the following all Wynberg rugger players are also indebted for great service to the game: Mr. Payne for maintenance of our fields, to D. Milford, T. Dunster and A. Sleigh for the never-ending task of supplying 24 teams with balls for practices and matches, to G. Gillmer, our Hon. Secretary who did a tremendous amount of work most efficiently, to A. Brown and J. Wessels for their duties as Results Secretaries, to Geoffrey Ronaldson for his vivid

AWARDS AND TROPHI ES FOR 1970 Colours: J. Abelsohn, T. Bakkum, I. Brownlie, E. Casper, S. Currie, T. Dunster, r. Emms, N. Fine, M. Gluckman, 1. Johnstone, J. Margolit, D. Milford, M. Oosthuizen, V. Potter, A. Theys, R. Whitehead and K. Wright.

Blues: J. Abelsohn. T. Dunster, J. Margolit and S. Currie.

This year the Azriel Fine Trophy awarded to the most improved under 13 or under] 4 rugby player goes to Stephen Joffe who had had Little experience as a scrum half at tile beginning of the season, but it was not long before he reached a good understanding wi th his fly-half.

As the season progressed his development continued and he became a good attacking player who could vary his play effectively. He scored some good tries.

The P. de V. Wahl Trophy awarded to the most improved under J 5 or under 16 player goes to Peter Byrne who started playing rugby seriously this year. At tile beginning of the season he was selected from tile under 150 terun. He made steady progress until he was made captain of the B team. He would have played for the A team had the season been any longer. A Priday and 1. Taylor were strong contenders for the award.

77ie Brian Steyl A ward goes to Trevor Hewett, tile under 16B scrum half in 1969. This year he started as a fly-half in the under J9C 90

The Old Boys kicked off and were immediately under pressure from the School. They were forced into their 25 but soon launched their first attack. After several players had handled the movement ended in the School 25.

The School retaliated and after a good 50 yard break by Theys, Fine scored for Casper to convert (5-0). The Old Boys surged into the attack and almost scored. A well-timed penalty relieved pressure. After a dummy, Casper broke the line and fed Gentz who was put into touch close to the line. A movement by the Old Boys which originated in their own half resulted in a ruck on the school line. The ball came out and Williams on the wing scored. He converted (5-5). Shortly after the kick-off Theys broke well to send Potter over for a try at the posts.

Casper converted (10-5). At this stage of the game the school enjoyed a decided territorial advantage. From a line-out the imaginative Hopwood threw the ball over his forward's heads to fly-half Dave Stewart who sent his backs away. Full-back Clampett scored (10-8).

Straight after the kick-off Casper intercepted a pass in the Old Boys' half to run through untouched to score under the posts. He goaled (15-8).

team. He soon acquired a swing pass, an eye for a gap and a good sense of positional play. By the end of the season he was on form, the best under 19 player in two positions: full-back and fly-half.

The Eric Tasker Trophy is awarded to the house winning the Inter-House Rugby Competition. This year the Trophy goes to Rhodes House - overall winners of the competition.

THE SENIOR RUGBY COMMITTEE The following served on this committee: I. Brownlie (Capt.), T. Bakkum, I. Emms, T. Dunster and G. GiJlmer (Hon. Secretary).

A.J.A.M.

HOUSE GAMES, 1970 LOG

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Vl9 Rhodes De Waal Wellington Van Riebeeck

3 3 3 3

1 0 I 2

0 2 16 2 1 10 2 o 9 0 1 17

11 17 19 5

4 1 2 5

VIS Rhodes De Waal Wellington Van Riebeeck

3 3 3 3

3 0 0 26 2 1 0 17 I 2 0 9 1 2 0 3

0 6 19 12

6 4 2 2

VI3 Rhodes De Waal Wellington Van Riebeeck

3 3 3 3

2 3 1 1

1 0 2 2

0 0 0 0

26 28 13 9

3 0 32 41

4 6 2 2

Final Log Rhodes De Waal Wellington Van Riebeeck

9 9 9 9

6 5 2 4

1 3 7 4

2 1 0 1

68 55 22 29

14 23 79 58

14 11 4 9

Halftime

score: 15-8

From a forward rush Thom scored, but Humpries failed to convert. After a sniping break by Stewart a try almost resulted. From the ensuing scrum Klein scoJled. Horton missed the angled kick. The Old Boys attacked and Horton, intercepting a pass, put them into the lead (15-17). After prolonged pressure on the school line, Williams scored his second try to stretch their lead. Badenhorst converted (15-22) During this period play was very open with both sides trying to penetrate each other's tightly-knit defence. The Old Boys had a narrow escape when Theys gathered a crosskick from Hewitt with no-one to beat but was judged off-side. After a good run down the touchline by Gentz the ball was passed to Wright who made ground before passing to Brownlie who scored under the posts. He took the conversion himself but missed (18-22).

Just before full-time Cawood scored. The conversion failed. Final score: (18-25). Referee: Mr. Matt Louw M. Bastin

W.B.H.S. vs. OLD BOYS, 16th September In an entertaining game the Old Boys deservedly beat the School 25-18. The fast game was evenly contested with both sides throwing the ball about freely.

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W.B.H.S. vs. MASTERS It was Thursday, the 17th September, and a warm breeze was blowing from 7B, when a frightened group of boys faced the mighty masters 1st XV. These boys, school leavers lucky enough not to play for the school under 19A were the latest in a long line of school teams attempting to match the masters' sporting prowess.

The game started off at a cracking pace; one shin, two fingers and a skull being cracked in the first ruck. Only the threat of Mr. Broster's first-aid treatment kept some players on the field. Penalties were liberally awarded by the masters' honorary captain and referee, Mr. "Blaasop" Bowen. Mr. He~th's attempts at goal improved steadily until he was regularly steering the ball between the corner flags. Both sets of backs produced some copybook moves and were an object lesson to the thronging spectators in the art of the one man scissor, the forward lob and the running trip. Pressure, however, fmally told and Mr. Le Roux in a desperate dash for the changing rooms, tripped over the try tine and much to everyone's surprise, except for the referee's fmancial adviser, a try was awarded.

Three nil down and uphill was a. desperate situation for the boys and much verbal and personal support was going to the Masters. Mr. Miller's disguise paid off when he received a pass from the Boys' scrum half and dashed twenty yards before running out of breath. No points were scored in the second half but several scores were settled. A near try was missed as Mr. Heath's stomach brushed the corner flag as he went over next to the posts.

Peter Skel ton came close wi tb a solo effort, but was obstructed by Mr. Broster. The referee, who had closed his eyes, claimed to have been unsighted.

Gradually the Masters manoeuvred themselves into a position from which to run for safety, but at the final whistle the crowds poured onto the field and the Masters were poured into the swimming pool. Still, they also won the team splashing competition.

RUGBY TOUR 1970 The twenty players who were selected for the Rugby Tour to Durban had their first indication that the tour was underway , when 92

on Wednesday, 17th June, Mr Blackbeard presented the Wynberg captain, lan Brownlie, with a beautiful linesman's flag.

The following evening everyone met at Cape Town Station and Mr J. Oosthuizen and Mr P. Broster, who were in charge of the team, led us to our coach. Cape Town Station was in pandemonium as Wynberg and Cape Tutorial boys were everywhere. Ken Wright caused a minor upset by arriving five minutes before the train departed.

We were met at Durban station by masters and boys of the schools we were to play.

Transport had been arranged, so we left the city and headed for Botha's Hill and Kearsney College.

The rest of that Saturday was spent in a light training session in order to get acclimatized.

The boys soon settled down to Boarding house life and food and in the evening we all attended a film show in the school hall.

On Sunday morning everyone attended Chapel and the rest of the day was spent at the beach. Several went to a restaurant and after polishing off many T-bone steaks found the bill came to approximately R2S.00.

That evening saw the team get some longoverd ue rest.

After a light run in the morning the game was played under excellent conditions in the afternoon. Everyone was in high spirits after the game and our comedian, Danny Milford, gave an impromptu sing-song which drew many laughs. That night both teams saw the film 'Wait Until Dark'.

Tuesday morning found the Wynberg camp moving out. Regretfully the boys walked to the bus, for who could forget the truly magnificent view from Botha's Hill during sunset.

At Port Natal HoĂŤrskool we found we were to stay at private homes and lots were drawn to see who would go double. Marius Oosthuizen and Nick Fine were two of the lucky ones.

On Wednesday we were given a tour of the sugar-refineries and the harbour which proved to be most interesting. Back at school lan Brownlie was made honorary prefect and Theo Bakkum was presented with a house badge.

A fast-moving game ended with a spate of injuries in the Wynberg camp; Brownlie, Gluckman, Oosthuizen, Casper and Milford were the casualties. That eveni11g,which was the last free

What impressed me most about the 1970 All Black Team was the all-round ability of their players. The forwards in particular were very versatile players rather than specialists in only one position. We saw prop forwards and locks who never shirked their "donkey work" in the tight, but if the occasion arose, they could run and handle the ball like three-quarters. This was where they were so good at their fifteen man rugby.

On arrival in this country, Ron Burk, their Manager, openly stated that his side had come here to play attractive, constructive rugby, and how well they have stuck to their word.

We in South Africa had heard so much about the All Blacks' second phase play and their fifteen man rugby, but there were very few who really understood the meaning of this rugby terminology.

one in Durban, was again spent on the beachfron t.

On Thursday morning we arrived at our old rival school, Durban Boys' High. A leisurely day was spent at the school and in the evening most boys returned to D.H.S. where they were holding their annual talent contest.

After the game, the boys returned to pack, sad that the tour had come to an end. We all met at the station and Mr. Oosthuizen and Mr. Broster were presented with gifts from the Indian Market.

After another enjoyable train journey on which we made many new acquaintances, the Wynberg team found themselves back on Cape Town Station.

So another successful Wynberg Boys' High School Rugby Tour had come and gone and will be remembered as one of the highlights of our school career.

I. Brownlie.

We, in South Africa, tended to think that second phase play was that which developed from the loose forwards picking up the loose ball and starting a move from this broken play.

But to me, the All Blacks' second phase rugby stemmed originally from the set pieces such as the scrums and lineouts. Once they had gained possession at the scrum or lineout, they were not going to part with the ball very easily. If a player found himself in a tight spot, all he would do was to put his head down - the ball tucked well away under his arm - and drive forward a yard or two, using his head and shoulders to bump the opposition out of his path. This committed the defender to a defmite tackle to halt the AlJ Black.lf the tackler went in high, he was bowled over by the head or shouJder charge, and therefore he was forced to make the low tackJe. This then left the All Black player free to distribute the ball to his support which was always near at hand. A particular point of interest here was that, whenever they did go down in a tackle, they would never die with the ball but always passed, flipped or rolled the ball back before they actually touched the ground. This naturally prevented the opposition from even getting a hand to the ball before it came out at the back of the loose scrum. The second half of the Western Province match showed this to perfection.

The so-called rucking of this team was not quite as vicious as it has been in the past, but it

THE ALL BLACKS TOUR Comments by Lionel Wilson, Springbok Fullback and Wynberg Old Boy. Dr. Danie Craven was asked to conunent on the current All Blacks Team, and I feel his summing up put the secret of their success into a nutshell. Dr. Craven said that here was a team of great talent whose main aim was to fight for possession of the ball. Once they had acquired such hard-earned possession, they were not prepared to kick or throw it away aimlessly, but were determined to fight to RETAlN such possession.

Therein lies the difference between tht: pattern of play of the All Blacks and that of our South African teams. Too often one fmds our forwards battling away at the scrums and line-outs to gain possession of the ball for the backs, only to see the fly-half or centre boot the ball aimlessly upfield. Usually this lands in the arms of the opposition full-back who returns the ball with interest, making the original kicker's team and particularly his forwards, fall back on defence rather than move forward on the attack. No forward likes to pull his head out of the scrum and run back, not even the forwards of this great New Zealand team. We saw them running back in the Third Test in Port Elizabeth and it resulted in their giving one of their poorer displays of the tour.

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was still very effective. In New Zealand players are taught at a very early age to go into loose scrums with their heads down and over the ball.

We in South Africa, tend to amble up to a loose scrum in an upright position and then start scratching for the ball with our feet. The All Blacks' idea is to go over the ball first, shove their opponents out of the way, leaving the ball in a stationary position on the ground for their scrum-half to pick up and feed to his fly-half.

This naturally makes it so much easier for the scrum-half. Our scrum halves usually have the ball hooked back from all angles and at all speeds.

These All Black players certainly have impressed me and I honestly feel tha t I have learnt a tremendous amount from them. [ have always had a high regard and respect for the New Zealand player, and this side has once again underlined that, unless players are prepared to discipline and dedicate themselves to the game

It was always a pleasure practice where concentration fundamentals of the game only following once they fection.

to watch them at was always on the fIrst, with the frills had reached per-

The Springboks have won the Test series against this great New Zealand Team and I congratulate them on this stout effort, particularly after the past few lean seasons. However, the defeats suffered by our Provincial Teams once again emphasise the lack of depth and talent of our younger Provincial men. I still maintain that all is not well with our rugby, and I sincerely hope that our coaches wiU take stock and try to put into practice with the men under their control, the lessons learnt from these All Blacks. Only then will we be.nefit from this All Black Tour.

Lionel Wilson is wannly thanked for writing down for us these penetrating and interesting thoughts that deserve close attention from all those who coach and play the game.

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reason for this is to prevent pupils from attempting too much, as they were inclined to do previously.

H. Oblowitz earned the MacDonald cup for the best performance when he ran the 800 m. in 2 min. 3.8 sec. A'three-way tie made H. Oblowitz, C. Smedley and G. Gillmer Victors Ludorum.

Of the Juniors, G. Cawood put up the best performance in the Under 10 age group, and C. Oliver in the Under 12 age group.

Athletic training sessions were held regularly throughout the track season. Teams took part in various meetings and most athletes gave a good account of themselves. The training sessions took place on the Hawthorndene fields under the valuable guidance of Mr. Noffki. The attendance, however, left much to be desired, but this should improve when we have our own track.

Pupils should realize that one need not necessarily have natural ability to gain enjoyment from athletics. Those boys who participate in winter sports would gain much benefit if they took part in athletics as preliminary training.

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RESULTS

Under 10: 50 m.: 1. G. Cawood (O.W.) 7.4; 2. J. Edgar (O.w.) 7.8; 3. A. Marx (V.R.) 7.8.

75 m.: 1. G. Cawood (O.W.) 10.8; 2. J. Edgar (O.W.) 11.4; 3. A. Marx (V.R.) 11.7.

Annual Championships Hopes of having the Annual Championships at the Hawthorndene fields were dashed when watering restrictions prevented suitable preparation of the fields, hence the Garrison track was again used by kind permission of the Defence Force.

Some changes were again made this year, mainly to increase the number of participants.

New events were the under 14800 m. and the under 15 1500 m. Boys were allowed to enter in only three events (excluding relays) and not four, as had been the case in the past. The

Under 12: 75 m.: 1. C. Olivier (W) 11.0; 2. R. van Rosenvelt (V.R.) 11.1; 3. P. Smuts (W).

100 m.: L C. Olivier (W) 14.6; 2. R. van Rosenveldt (V.R.) 15.0; 3. K. Gibson (R) 15.0.

Under 13: 75 m.: 1. M. Cawood (O.W.) 10.2; 2. T. England (O.W.) 10.6; 3. D. Eyre (R) 10.6.

100 m.: 1. M. Cawood (O.W.) 13.6; 2. T. England (O.W.) 13.8; 3. D. Eyre (R) 14.4.

Long Jump: 1. J. Barton-Bridges (W) 13' 2"; 2.

M. Cawood (O.W.) 13' 1"; 3. A. Knight (O.W.) 12' li".

Under 14: 75 m. Hurdles: I. B. Gibbons (W) 13.2; 2. M. Buxton-Forman (W) 14.2; 3. S. Ryan (V.R.) 14.4.

100 m: 1. M. Tyler (V.R.) 13.4; 2. E. Robb (O.W.) 13.5; 3. S. van Embden (V.R.) 13.6.

200 m.: 1. M. Tyler (V.R.) 28.1; 2. M. Preyser (V.R.) 29.2; 3. A. Katz (R) 29.7.

800 m.: 1. M. Ryler (V.R.) 2-32.1; 2. Tie: T. Cleary (W), S. Jackson (O.W.) 2-37.4.

Long Jump: LA. van Minnen (R) 14' 11"; 2.

Tie: P. Retief(R), L. De Wet (R) 14' 8".

High Jump: 1. S Ryan (V.R.) 4' 6"; 2. R. Steven-Jennings (V.R.) 4' 3"; 3. P. Retief (R) 4' 3".

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ATHLETIC TEAM 1970 Back Row: B. Peake,S. White, N. Fine, P. Williamson, P. Zwick, H. Katz.

Standing: I. Rubin, K. Hydenrich, C. Tylcoat, M. Goslett, M. Oosthuizen, D. Adshade.

Seated: M. Gentz, F. Kalis, Mr. N. Blackbeard (Principal), H. Oblowitz (Capt.), M. O. le Roux, G. Gillmer, R. Marcus.

Under 15: 100 m. Hurdles: 1. K. Bluff (O.W.) 16.0; 2. D. Bradfield (R) 17.2; 3. G. Le Roux (V.R.) 18.2.

100 m.: 1. K. Bluff (O.W.) 12.8; 2. M. Curr (V.R.) 13.0; 3. N. Silbowitz (W) 13.1.

200 m.: 1. K. Bluff (D.w.) 25.9; 2. H. Roup (O.W.) 26.6; 3. N. Silbowitz (W) 27.0.

800 m.: 1. P. Zwick (V.R.) 2-12.4; 2.1. Gibbs (R) 2-24.8; 3. K. Heydenrych (W) 2-26.5.

Long Jump: 1. H. Katz (R) 16' 0"; 2. P. Finch (R) 14' 7"; 3. A. Pelt (W) 13' lI".

Hjgh Jump: ]. R. Louw (R) 5' 4t"; 2. D. Bradfield (R) 4' 9"; 3. P. Finch (R) 4' 7".

1500 m: l. P. Zwick (V.R.) 4-41.5; 2. K. Heydenrych (W) 5-90; 3. B. Edwards (O.w.)

5-16.3.

Under 16: 100 m. Hurdles: 1. S.Casper(V.R.)

Lamb (V.R.) 17.2; 3. S. White (V.R.) ]7.2. ]00 m.: 1. H. Damain-Harris (V.R.) ] 1.9; 2. R. Marcus (W) 12.0; 3. J. Oosthuizen (V.R.) 12.4.

200 m.: ]. H. Damain-Harris (V.R.) 24.5; 2. R. Marcus (W) 25.5; 3. S. Casper (V.R.) 26.6.

400 m.: 1. H. Damain-Harris (V.R.) 61.2; 2. R. Friedlander (R) 63.7; 3. C. English (W) 64.0.

800 m.: 1. P. Williamson (O.W.) 2-17.5; 2. B. Kuun (V.R.) 2-]9.7; 3. J. Brits (W) 2-23.4.

1500 m.: 1. B. Kuun (V.R.) 4-50.8; 2. P. Williamson (C.W.) 4-54.0; 3. D. Adshade (V.R.) 5-76.

Long Jump: 1. J. Oosthuizen (V.R.) 18' 9~"; 2. R. Marcus (W) 17' 6"; 3. P. Grendon (O.W.) 16' 9~".

High Jump: LE. Coffin (R) 4' lO"; 2. J. Oosthuizen (V.R.) 4' 9"; 3. K. Hopkins (D.W.) 4' 9",

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Relays: Under 10: I. De Waal, 32.0; 2. Rhodes; 3. Van Riebeeck.

Under 12: 1. Rhodes 44.0; 2. Wellington; 3.

Van Riebeeck.

Under 13: 1. De Waal 55.7; 2. Wellington; 3.

Rhodes.

Under 14: I. Van Riebeeck 54.6; 2. Rhodes; 3.

De Waal.

Under 15: 1. De WaalSIJ; 2. Rhodes; 3.

Wellington.

Under 16: 1. Van Riebeeck 48.3; 2. Wellington; 3. Rhodes.

Open: 1. Van Riebeeck 47.4; 2. Rhodes; 3.

Wellington.

1500 m. Non-Competitors Team Race: 1.

Rhodes; 2. Van Riebeeck; 3. De Waal.

Shot Put: 1. T. Dodd (V.R.) 31' 8 2. S. Casper (V.R.); 3. E. Coffin (R).

Discus: I. E. Coffin (R) 129' 10"; 2. A. Lamb (V.R.); 3. C. Haley (W).

Open: 100 m. Hurdles: 1. C. Smedley (R) 15.9; 2. M. Gentz (R) 16.0; 3. M. Oosthuizen (W) 16.8.

100 m.: I.G. Gillmer (R) 11.6; 2. M. Gluckman (V.R.) 12.0; 3. N. Fine (V.R.) 12.1.

200 m.: 1. G. Gillmer (R) 24.2; 2. T. Bakkum (W) 24.6; 3. M. Gluckman (V.R.) 24.7.

400 m.: 1.F. Kalis (R) 53.6; 2. M. Gluckman (V.R.) 55.8; 3. A. Theys (O.W.) 56.4.

800 m.: LH. Oblowitz (R) 2-3.8; 2. P. Weir (O.W.) 2-11.6; 3. B. Peake (O.W.) 2-12.9.

1500 m.: l. H. Oblowitz (R) 4-36.3; 2. P. Weir (O.W.) 4-37.9; 3. G. Moseley (V.R.) 4-47.1.

High Jump.: 1. A. Sleigh (W) 5' 3"; 2. R. Elliot (R) 5' 2"; 3. J. Schouw (W) 5' 2".

Long Jump: 1. C. Smedley (R) 19' 0"; 2. R. Elliot (R) 18' 6 3. M. Oosthuizen (W) 18' 3" .

Discus: I. R. Whitehead (V.R.) 97' 7"; 2. R. Pharoah (V.R.); 3. A. Sleigh (W).

Shot Put: 1. G. van Eck (O.W.) 32' lOt"; 2. E. Rijkers (V.R.); 3. W. Bailey (W).

Overall Results: Ist Van Riebeeck 2nd Rhodes 3rd De Waal Wellington

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Awards: Colours: G. GiIlmer H. Oblowitz: P. Weir F. Kalis Blues: H.ObIowitz F. Kalis Honours: H. Oblowitz Record Holders: Under la: 7.4, 1970 50 m.: G. Cawood 10.8, 1970 75 m.: G. Cawood Under 12: 11.0, 1970 75 m.: C. Olivier 14.2, 1969 100 m.: M. Cawood Under 13: (Introduced in 1969) 10.2, 1970 75 m.: M. Cawood 13.6, 1970 100 m.: M. Cawood 13' lOr', 1969 Long Jump: L. de Wet Under 14: 12.6, 1969 75 m. Hurdles: K. Bluff 12.6, 1969 100 m.: K. Bluff 26.2, 1956 200 m.: J. Moore 18' lOr', 1950 Long Jump: L. Shapiro

Me. A. Noffki and Mr. D. Bromberger in tbe Staff vs. School Relay.

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certain cases it was possible to retain old records, as differences in distances were negligible. Only in ilie one mile (now 1500 m.), 100 metres and the Under 10 and Under 12 distances did records have to be replaced; and also in the Under 16 hurdles as the heights of the hurdles have been changed.

5' Or', .1954 High Jump: J. Leeson 2-26.7, 1968 800 m.: B. Kuun Under 15: (Introduced in 1969) 16.0, 1970 100 m. Hurdles: K. Bluff J2.7, 1969 100 m.: H. Damain-Harris 25.9, 1970 200 m.: K. Bluff 2-12.4 1970 800 m.: P. Zwick 4-41.5, 1970 1500 m.: P. Zwick 17'9",1969 Long Jump: J. Oosthuizen 5' 4~", 1970 High Jump: R. Louw Under 16: 14.5, 1968 lOO m. Hurdles: B. Schneider 1l.9, 1970 100 m.: H. Damain-Harris 23.6, 1952 200 m.: L. Shapiro 54.1, 1968 400111.: B. Schneider 2-500, 1964 800 m.: L. Raymond 4-37, 1969 1500 m.: H. Oblowitz 20' 6~", 1952 Long Jump: L. Shapiro 5' 5 1961 High Jump: A. Elliot 34' 7", 1965 Shot Put: A. Craxton 129' 10", 1970 Discus: E. Coffin Open: 14.5, 1948 100 m. Hurdles: N. Riley 14.5, 1968 Oosthuizen 11.6, 1970 lOO m.: G. Gillmer 23.2, 1953 200 m.: L. Shapiro 53.0, 1963 400 m.: C. Felbert 2-2.2, 1963 800 m.: C. Felbert 4-32.2, 1968 1500 m.: J. Williamson 20' 9", 1954 Long Jump: B. Weinreich 5' 8r', 1956 High Jump: W. Hutton 36' 8~", 1961 Shot Put: D. Whitfield 100'4r',1969 Discus: R. Pharaoh Relays: Under 10: 30.5, 1964 200 m.: Van Riebeeck Under 12: 42.1, 1964 300 m.: Van Riebeeck Under 13: 55.7, 1970 400 m.: De Waal Under 14: 53.5, 1956 400 m.: Wellington Under 15: 51.1, 1970 400 m.: De Waal Under 16: 48.3, 1968 400 m.: Rhodes 48.3, 1970 Van Riebeeck

Cup Awards: Friedlander Cup: Under 10 Champion: G. Cawood.

Junior Relay Cup: Under 10: De Waal.

Baskin Cup: Under 12 Champion: C. Olivier.

Junior Relay Cup: Under 12: Rhodes.

Under 13: 100 m.: M. Cawood.

Baskin Cup: Under 14 Champion: M. Ryler.

Arthur Newman Cup: Under 14 Relay: Van Riebeeck.

Under 15: 800 m.: P. Zwick.

Dry Pycroft Cup: Under 16 400 m.: H. Damain-Harris.

MacDonald Cup: Under 16 Relay: Van Riebeeck.

CE. Felbert Cup: Under 16 Champion: N. Damain-Harris.

Neville Riley Cup: Open Hurdles: C. Smedley.

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Open: 400m.:DeWaal 46.9,1968 Note: The past 3 years have seen Ule change over to the Metric system, hence records over this period have only now been finalized. In 100

Tayfield Cup: Open 1500 m.: H. Oblowitz.

Headmaster's Cup: Open 800 m.: H. Oblowitz.

Woollaston Cup: Open 400 m.: F. Kalis.

Duncan Tay/or Cup: Open Long Jump: C. Smedley.

Stanley Lewis Cup: Open High Jump: A. Sleigh.

Dr. Bobbins' Cup: Open 100 m.: G. Gillmer.

Ryan Cup: Open 200 m.: G. GilJmer.

Open: Shot Put: G. van Eck. Open: Discus: R. Whitehead.

David & Salkow Cup: Open Relay: Van Riebeeck.

Old Boy's Cup: Winning House: Van Riebeeck.

Hoogenhout Cup: Victor Ludorum: 3 tie: C. Smedley, G. Gillmer, H. Oblowitz.

MacDonald Trophy: Best Performance: H. Oblowitz.

meeting held at Green Point by the W.P.S.A.U. H. Oblowitz put in the best performance from the school, when he did a time of J min. 58.7 sec. for the 800 metres. This excellent time also gained him selection for the team chosen to run at the W.P. Junior Championships.

Cross-Country Once again teams competed in the schools league races organised by Spartan Harriers. The teams acquitted themselves fairly weU in the first two races but owing to lack of enthusiasm a team could not be raised for the third race.

As in previous years very few boys showed an interest in cross-country. lt can only be hoped that perhaps in future years rugby players can be urged to compete in crosscountry as part of their training.

B. Peake, who finished 7th in the senior section, and K. Heydendrech, 10th in the junior section, are to be congratulated on their performance in the flIst race at Rondebosch Common.

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Tennis at Wynberg has continued to prove a most popular sport. The increasing numbers of players forced us, earlier in the year, to look for further facilities. We were very fortunate in obtaining the use of the Wynberg Tennis Club's courts on certain days of the week. These are situated ten minutes walk from the school and have proved to be invaluable. We should like to take tlus opportunity of thanking the Wynberg Club for the use of their courts.

Our relatively new tennis master, Mr. Miller, has ably guided us through the year and it is significant to note that our standard has been maintained at an all-time high.

School Tournament We normally finish the annual school tournament at the end of the third term. However, this year we took advantage of the perfect weather in April and started early.

D. Bishop won the Open singles. D. Bishop and S. MacFarlane won the Open Doubles, L. Venter won the Under 15 singles, Ryan and Calder won the Under 15 doubles, M. Venter won the Under 14 singles.

House Matches This year the house teams were not very evenly matched, Rhodes and van Riebeeck fielding the strongest teams. After starting the first round with six players per team, Mr. Miller was forced to decrease the number to four. This was necessary as some of the houses found difficulty in fielding six experienced players.

After a hard tussle Van Riebeeck won with the trophy, with Rhodes in second place.

League Tennis Our first team again acquitted themselves very well this year. Of all the matches played we lost only one, and that after a hard-fought struggle. Th is was to our traditional rival, Rondebosch.

Unfortunately, but for one or two exceptions, the standard of Schools First League tennis is not high. Most schools seem to have one or two good top players and a long and mediocre tail.

Our other teams playing in the leagues have also done well, the second team losing only one match and the third team three.

Outside Achievements At the beginllĂ?ng of the year we ob tained a new member of the First Team, D. Bishop. He has since been selected for the Western Province Junior side which played during the June holidays in the Inter-provincial Junior Championships.

Others who have acquitted themselves well are the Venter brothers in the 1969 Appletiser National Schools Tournament, and Mark Venter who made a clean sweep in tlus year's Western Province Chanlpionships by winning the singles, doubles and mixed doubles in the Under 14 section. S. MacFarlane and D. Bishop did well in the under 16 and ] 8 sections respectively.

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1st TENNIS TEAM Standing: D. Bishop, R. Goodchild, S. Macfarlane, L. Shlomowitz.

Seated: Mr. D. Miller (Master-in-charge), R. Blackbeard (captain), Mr. N. R. Blackbeard (Principal).

Absent: L. Venter.

1st Team League Sea Point I Sacs I Rondebosch II Fish Hoek I Jan Van Riebeeck [ Herzlia I Rondebosch

Awards Colours: D. Bishop 1st Team Badges: S. MacFarlane, L. Shlomowitz, R_ Blackbeard, L. Venter, R, Goodchild.

Most improved Player's Cup: Buxton Forman.

Results: Won 6-1 Won 5-2 Won 5-2 Won 5-2 Won 7-0 Won 5-1 Lost 1-5

The Appletiser Bowl Having won the preliminary rounds of the tournament, the Wynberg Under 15 team, consisting of Larry and Mark Venter, proceeded to Stellenbosch for the final rounds of this tournament which took place during the third week of the December holidays. Schools from all over the Republic took part in this tournament, which is run to provide competition on

Old Boys Match Our annual match against the Old Boys once again proved to be one of the highlights of our tennis season. On a perfect 'afternoon during the first term we took on a strong team of Old Boys. It was a hard but very enjoyable match and we went home the victors, tired but happy.

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the same level as the Craven Week in mgby and Nuffield week in cricket.

The team arrived on the Sunday afternoon as matches began on the Monday. The tournament was divided into twelve sections with four teams in each section, the matches being played on a Round Robin system. Each game consisted of three matches, namely two singles and a doubles match. Wynberg won their section and proceeded into the semi-finals where we were to play five matches. The other teams in our semi-finals were, Rondebosch, Montague High, Grey College, Hoërskool Pretoria and Northview High School, the latter being the eventual winners of the tournament. We won three out of the five matches, beating Rondebosch, Montagu and Hoërskool Pretoria.

During the week many interesting entertainments were provided, such as a trip to the Appletiser Fam1 near Grabouw.

The finals took place at the W.P.L.T.A. Courts at Rondebosch where Northview High beat King Edward Vil, both teams corning from Johannesburg. In conclusion it may be said it was a very successful tournament in which we hope to do better t1lis year.

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The Table Tennis Club has had a relatively successful year. This is the second year in operation of the Inter-School competition.

Wynberg won the Southern Suburbs section, beating Norman Henshilwood 10-0 and Rondebosch 9-1. In the inter-section play-off we lost to a strong Cape Town High team 7-1.

At the beginning of th.e 3rd term our inter-school knock~ut competition was arranged. C. van Tonder reached the finals of the Under 15 competition and N. Walsh the semifinals of the Open Section. D. Rivett and L. Shlomowitz both reached the quarter fmals of the Open section.

C. van Tonder and N. Walsh must be cor~gratulated in being chosen to represent the Western Province B team in the Inter-Provincial championships held in Durban.

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Seated: M. Wheeler; Miss P. Watters (coach); G. Botten;

coached by the ladies of the staff, to whom thanks are due. Mr. Houba again proved a popular coach on Wednesday afternoons and we thank him for his interest and support and the excellent results he has achieved. I should also like to thank those parents who so willingly provide transport for "away" matches.

Mr. A. Lorie (principal);

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The school championships is at the moment under way and the four seeds N. Walsh, C. van Tonder, L. Shlomowitz and D. Rivett are expected to reach the semi-finals.

Finally [ would like to thank Mr. Metrowich for his assistance during the year.

Tennisette So far this season the team has played seven matches and won four. It is very gratifying to see what an excellent spirit of friendly rivalry and good sportmanship there is at the'se matches. This was also evident in the annual Parents vs. Boys matches held on a Saturday afternoon in March and won by the parents 23 sets to 13.

The annual school tournament was held in the 4th term of 1969. The singles was won by Gregory Botten who played against Anthony Vann in the finals. The doubles was won by A. Vann and R. Murray who played against G. Botten and E. Katz. This was an exciting game.

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Seated: G. Ronaidson, D. Jupp, Mr. N. Blackbeard (Principal), R. Clark (Capt.), Mr. D. Bromberger (Coach), T. Durant, P. Simcock.

In Front: R. Good (Vice-Captain).

HOCKEY Wynberg Hockey in 1970 has progressed satisfactorily both in the extent of its schoolboy support and in the standard of play exhibited.

The number of hockey players rose this year to 39. This enabled three teams to be entered in the leagues as in 1969, but left several players without games each Saturday. It is to be hoped that four teams will be entered next year jf numbers rise again. But this will require that the hockey field be available for hockey all four days of the week; and that another member of staff from strictly limited resources be allocated to hockey coaching - requirements not to be met without difficulty.

The standard of play has perhaps surprisingly not deteriorated from last year's. The firsts though poor on paper ended up in the finals of the W.P. Schools' Hockey tournament; the seconds had several good wins; and the thirds developed well towards the end of the season under Ian Stephenson's captainship. All round the season was an enjoyable and profitable one.

Over against greater numbers and better standards, however, one is compelJed to mention a held in very poor state of repair. Many home matches had to be played away to avoid complaints about the condition of the field and of course newcomers to the game had very little 108

were Roy Clark, Robert Good, David Jupp and Terry Durant. In the end only Roy Clark was selected for W.P. but he is to be congratulated on h.is appointment as vice-captain of the W.P. side - he was unlucky not to be captain - and his selection for the South African Schools B Xl. Roy is of course also to be thanked for livening up the Wynberg hockey scene for the last two years and captaining the First Xl this year. The memoly of him will not soon fade.

The key players in the team were: Robert Good and later "Fats" Oosthuizen in the goals - Robert was again very unlucky not to play for his province this year; David J upp in the back line, ably supported by Peter Williamson and later Robeli Good; Mark Reyneke at first and later Terry Durant and Geoff Ronaldson in the half positions; and Roy Clark and Terry Durant, part of the time, in the front line.

Of the players mentioned, by far the most improved player is Geoff Ronaldson whose stickwork and hockey sense have developed tremendously. Fats Oosthuizen's game has also come up a great deal this season and that of "PJ." Simcock too. What is astounding is that all three players only started the game in April of this year.

chance to learn the skills of hockey on a pitch quite so uneven and unpredictable. But what with the fields not being used only for hockey, and the carving of a cricket pitch out of it last December, one could hardly expect very much better! We only trust most sincerely that the planned top-dressing and rolling takes place as scheduled next year so that both practices and matches can be enjoyed in the way they ought to be.

Who may play?

It is as well to put on record for future reference the understanding reached between the rugby and hockey clubs as to who will be permitted to play hockey at the school.

The general rule is that only boys in standards eight, nine and ten may play the game and then on-ly if they have not played rugby in the two years previous to their taking up hockey.

The exceptions to the "two-year-no-rugby" clause are first if the boy is unable to continue with rugby because of ijljury; and secondly if a parent for some good reason requests the changeover and his request is approved by the master in charge of rugby and the Principal.

The purpose of the above agreement is both to limit - at least temporarily - the number of hockey players, and to prevent the cross-sport poaching of players that comes from open competition for recruits.

Old Boys' Match At the very end of the season, on Founder's Day, the School Xl had the pleasure of playing Old Boys' Xl on the field immediately in front of the school. With their captain away the School team allowed Peter Pullen's side to scrape home with a 2-1 victory but the game swung about from one end of the field to the other and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. It was only a pity that Robert Good should have chosen this occasion to injure his ankle. At any rate many thanks to Peter for organizing the Old Boys' side and to Jock Handley and Serjeant Grey for umpiring the game.

Firsts After a rather green team had lost 4-0 to a strong Paarl side at the beginning of the season, the team settled down nicely and its progress was shown clearly by its reaching the final of the knock-ou t at the end of the season.

Wynberg had the distinction of losing only two matches throughout the season - against Paarl Gimnasium and against Rondebosch. Th.is was well done. Why then six draws? The answer must be that our halves and backs were of a high standard but that our one-man forward line could achieve very little when he, that is Clark, was well marked by his opponents.

Another measure of our success this season was the selection of four Wynbergians for the final W.P. Schools' Hockey trials. The deserving ones - we believe they were not just lucky -

Record of First Team Matches 18th April: Lost to Paarl Gimnasium - 0-4.

25th April: Beat Diocesan College - 2-0.

2nd May: Drew with Plumstead - 0-0.

16th May: Beat Fish Hoek - 3-1.

23rd May: Drew with Pinelands - 0-0.

6th June: Drew with Westerford - I-I. 13th June: Beat Cape Town - 2-1.

25th July: Drew with CBC - 0-0.

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Ist August: Lost to Rondebosch - 0-3.

8th August: Drew with Sea Point - 2-2.

15th August: Beat SACS - 2-0.

22nd August: Beat Sea Point - 4-2.

29th August: Drew with Westerford - 0-0.

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Those who represented the team were Klopper in goal and later Douglas, after Klopper's return to the Seconds. Before he became hidden behind those mighty pads, Douglas played at back together with Morom, notorious for his hard hitting. These two kept up a sound defence until Milner moved up to the Second Team.

The half-backs were Yeomans who after many knocks came through the season with a good spirit and played some fine hockey, always up in support; Altern who, towards the end of the season, showed up well, particularly against Westerford ; Stephenson who played at half until his move to left-inner; and Archer, who after an injury had prevented his playing

The Seconds, led by Peter Key and later Graham Lowden, fared quite as weU as, if not better than, the first team, winning seven and drawing tJuee out of their thirteen matches.

The most memorable match was perhaps the one against a depleted Sea Point team where the score ran to 10-0 in our favour, Hadwen notching five and Stone three of the goals.

Key players among the forwards were, of course, Hadwen and Stone, who usually looked dangerous; Wiseman, the most intelligent passer in the team; and Kirkwaad on the wing who had many good runs but always frittered away his chances by allowing the ball to travel too far ahead of himself. Of the halves Key and Lowden were the most noteworthy; and,

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matches but in particular Mr. Ooug Clark, who also provided us regularly with Grand Challenge umpires, and Mrs. Jupp who very faithfully provided half-time refreshment in the form of oranges.

For accommodating four Hilton College touring side members over five nights we have to thank very sincerely Mr and Mrs Morom, Williamson, RonaIdson, Jupp and Wiseman. rt was extremely kind of them to put up the boys concerned, and of several other parents to offer to do so though in the event their offers were not taken up.

Thanks also go to Mr Kooy and Mr Van Breda for accompanying teams to their destinations, often at short notice. Equally is Mr Blackbeard's interest in the game appreciated and Mr Payne's efforts to give us a good hockey ground; that the latter's efforts may bear fruit in the' coming season is the fervent hope of us all.

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in the first half of t11l1 season, played extremely well towards the end. He tackled soundly and at most times broke away to feed his Linewith long passes.

Of the forwards there was Pike on the left wing who, with his speed, can do great things.

Waters and later Facer proved good centreforwards: both, especially Waters, were always ready to try and turn all possible shots into goals. Step}lenson generally put up a good performance and was the only player to score a hat-trick. Wiseman played well in the first half of the season and was later promoted to the Seconds.

Pearson was extremely successful and never lagged behind. He was good on attack but played notably well on defence too and was a tremendous asset to the team. Wilson had a good season and was particularly noticed for his cracking runs down the right wing and some spectacular shots at goal.

Rubin and Du Toit played frequently in the half-back position. Ooig and Johnson also had an odd game.

For the first half of the season Waters captained the team and in the remaining matches Stephenson was the captain.

The goal scores were: Waters 6, Stephenson 4, Wiseman 4, Pearson 2, Yeomans 2, Pike 2, Rubin 2, Facer I.

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No human activity can be successful and enjoyable without the very real contribution of certain individuals, often in the background.

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having some oustanding individual swimmers whose efforts were recognised by the award of the following: Honours: Ajam Hanunond Blues: Lynton Perry, Peter Weir Colours: Terry Dunster, Gerald Goles, Ian Thomson, Dereck Yach A sadly depleted team commenced the 1970 swimmjng season without the valued services of such stalwarts as G. Goles, A Hammond and P. Weir. As a result we are at present fourth in the Inter-Schools Competition. Competitive swimlning today requires a tremendous investment of time before any success is attained and it is unfair to demand trus of a schoolboy. Coaches in all schools will have to decide whether we are running teams for a few specialjsts or for the benefit of the average boy.

The 1969 season ended with Wynberg winning the Inter-Schools' Competition for the fourth successive year, and setting two records in the final gala with Alan Hammond's 1 min 25.2 seconds for the 4 x 1 length Individual Medley being a particularly fine effort. That this victory was a team effort, led by a fme captain in Gerald Goles, can be seen from the fact that we always did well in the relay events. We were fortunate, too, in

SWIMMING TEAM 1970 Back Row: M. Preyser, G. Ooran, P. Retief, A. Knight, O. Eyre.

Middle Row: L. King, S. Jackson, N. Frye, P. Williamson, O. Yach, J. Le Sueur.

Sitting: L. Perry, Mr. N. Blackbeard (Principal), T. Ounster, P. R. Broster, I. Thomson.

In Front: M. Metter.

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Water-Polo 1970 The season started in the fourth term of last ye:u with Mr. Broster as coach. He soon found himself very busy with the swimming-team and therefore handed the job over to Mr. Metrowich, who was relatively new to the game, but thanks to his inspiring efforts and the cooperation of the boys, we made good progress.

A league was started with S.A.C.S. Rondebosch and Sea Point also entered teams occasionally. We managed to enter two senior and sometimes two junior teams, the latter showing great enthusiasm.

In the senior league S.A.C.S. dominated all the games with their fitter and better players, but we were the better team when it came to Sea Point and Rondebosch. Our fIrst team, although always beaten by S.A.C.S., put up a good show, Terry Dunster scoring most of the goals.

In the junior league we were more or less of equal strength with the other schools and won approximately half the games played.

On behalf of the team I should like to thank Mr. Metrowich for giving up so much of his time to help and train us, and I should also like to wish all the teams the best of luck for the coming season.

A. Silverman.

Perry was selected to swim for the W.P. Currie Cup team and with D. Yach and M. Preyser also swam for the W.P. Schools Team.

The inter-House gala went off smoothly with three records being broken. It was disturbing, however, to notice the lack of interest by boys in all events apart from the inter-class relays. We hope to revise the entire approach to the gala next year in an attempt to rectify this.

A new event has been included in the awards list with the following times: 4 x i length Individual Medley: Colour - J min 35.0 sec. blue - J min. 30.0 sec.

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Honours: Lynton Perry Blues: Dereck Yach Colours: Terry Dunster , Mark Preyser, lan Thomson, Peter Williamson Ben Gould Cup for the Most Improved Swimmer: Peter Williamson.

Finally we wish our matriculants 1. Thomson and N. Frye good luck and hope that they remember what swimming has taught them viz: "The harder you work, the more you get in return."

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"Cricket is not called the 'Sport of Kings'; it is the possession of all of us, high and low, rich and poor. It was born in a small place and has conquered all the habitation of our race."

Neville Cardus.

Historically, Cricket in South Africa has reached the zenith of its long span of life. Our Springboks are starring in both the World XI and the current M.C.C. XI which are battling for supremacy on the English turf. We are very grieved, however, that the whole South African team was denied the opportunity of testing their strength against the might of the M.C.C. What a tragic setback th)s political situation has caused by preventing this talented team, which acquitted itself so splendidly against the best cricketers from Australia, from playing on the fields of England.

Our School XI looks back on a very successful season. After an uncertain start the side improved considerably, especially during the second half of the season. Ray Clark, the skipper, settled down to command his young team with authority and discernment. We hope he will be able to emulate Eddy Barlow's dynamic approach to cricket next season, and set the fires of enthusiasm alight in the members of our school team. A pre-season cricket week at Graaff Reinet is being planned for the coming season. Our team will meet the talented Union High, Queens, Dale and Grey High School teams at this Invitation Cricket Week. This week should help our promising W.P. Nuffield candidates to prepare themselves for early successes. Ray Clark and Alan Lamb did well last year and Theo Bakkum, our vice-captain, and Mark Reyneke are same of our stronger possibles for the second 1970 Nuffield Week which will be held in Port

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fifth team operates enthusiastically under Mr. V. Parkins's practised eye, enjoying each match with relish.

Umpiring has always been of a high standard at W.B.H.S. where we carry on the tradition set by our late test umpire Mr. G. Sickjer, a legendary figure in the-conversation of old W.P. cricketers. Geoff. RonaIdson, our headboy, is a credited first division schools' umpire, and we are proud of his ability in this sphere. The W.P. Umpires Union has helped us by appointing some of their best officials at our matches. For this consideration we should like to express our warmest thanks to their office bearers.

Mr. David Bromberger has encouraged his under fifteen B XI to do exceedingly well in the A league. I wonder how well the B would do in a match against the A, which plays in the srune league? The C and D had changes of coaches with staff changes, but Mr. E. Callaghan and Mr. Jackson provided the necessaly enthusiasm to inspire them to pLay exciting cricket. The week-day under fourteen side was undefeated and Mr. Orchison is to be congratulated on the esprit-de-corps engendered in this talented side.

The six village green matches on Monday afternoons are hotly contested on the fields by the under eleven players from the junior school pool teams. Mr. I.F. Oosthuizen organises the junior cricket, Mr. Just being the under twelve A and B coach and Mr. Norman Hoy, the under eleven enthusiast. To all these staff members who are coaches, the club would Liketo extend its thanks and appreciation for the trouble and inconvenience the extra mile has cost them from time to time.

Each team has its following of enthusiastic fathers and mothers and admirers who associate themselves earnestly with every incident in each match that is played. We look forward to this weekly encouragement, and are happy to be able to offer them the tuckshop facilities, as well as the good cricket on show. Mesdames Blanckenberg, Damain-Harris, Katz and J upp, are to be congratulated on the efficient running of the school tuckshop. Our cricketers' mothers assist weekly and mesdames Clark, Woodin, Porter, Lamb, Probyn and others are assured of our appreciation in this regard. The first eleven and their opponents are entertained to lunch at Littlewood House whenever they play home ganles. Our thanks are ex tended to the staff and

Elizabeth in December. We would like to congratulate Roy Clark and Neil Wooding on being selected to play for the last W.P. Nuffield Xl which played at Bloemfontein in January of this year. Alan Lamb did so well at the trials last year that we feel he may come into the reckoning this time.

The Hon. Sec. & Treas., of the W.P.S.C.U. for many years and now the current Chairman of our W.P. Primary Schools Cricket Union, Mr. P.N. Le Mesurier, has been appointed convener of the Nuffield Week for the second successive Year. We would like to congratulate him on thjs recognition of his ability.

The School Cricket Committee includes our captain, Roy Clark, vice-captain Theo Bakkum, I-Ion. Sec. Mark Reyneke, a member Alan Lamb, the master in charge Mr. J.L. Mathew and our school coach Don Bates. This body worked hard at establishing a sound team and endeavoured to engender team spirit and co-operation. The School coach contributed a tremendous amount of enthusiasm and encouragement to all the players in the club. We would Like to express our thanks to him for the fine job he did during the season. The school is genuinely sorry that he will not be returning to South Africa next season.

Our school is indeed fortunate in having so many masters who can assist in coaching. There were twelve senior school teams entered in the school leagues and four junior sides. Mr. Lionel Heath took charge of the kit stewards J.wessels and P. Mann, who must be highly commended for their excellent service from the equipment shed. The under fifteen teruns are also supervised by Mr. Heath. Mr. Payne, our groundsman, has skilfully provided our teams with the best pitches he could possibly prepare. The first team has nothing but praise for the excellent wickets we have had. This has been an encouragemen t to ou r players to give of their very best both at practice and in matches. Mr. K. Blom and M. Ken Dovey's second eleven provided replacements for the first Xl every week and this was a healthy state of affairs.

This tearn had a very satisfactory season. Mr. S. Gilmore's third team, as usual, estabjjshed a sound record during the season and looks forward to the new season with keen anticipation. The fourth Xl under Mr. J. Slater was invincible. In the first term of each year the 115

FIRST XI Standing: A. Davis, I. Johnstone, C. Ramsden, D. Anderson, M. Porter, M. Bastin.

Seated: A. Lamb, T. Bakkum (Vice-capt.), Mr. J. L. Mathew (Coach), R. Clark (Capt.). Mr. N. Blackbeard (Principal), M. Reyneke, M. Gluckman.

particularly to matron for this provision at such a low cost to the players.

Before completing this report 1. feel that I should pay tribute to our senior cricketers.

We are extremely proud to be as closely associated as we are with the success of the W.P. Senior team which shared the Currie Cup competition with the strong Transvaal team.

Not only were Chris Stephens, Mike Bowditch and Neville Budge in the team, but Fritz Bing, one of our veterans, was the successful team manager. Congratulations, too, to our past cricketers who have featured in club games and have played for the W.P.B. team. The following have caught the eye in press reports: Jack Burt as captain of the B XI, M. Lamb, J. Cawood, Q. Rookledge, Morris McClurg and Frank Duk. J.L. Mathew 116

These are our most promising players of the season: Ist XI Batting: R. Clark; N. Woodin; A Lamb.

Bowling: N. Woodin; R. Clark; M. Basti.n; A. Davis.

Under I5: Batting: R. Lancaster; G. le Roux; C. van Tonder.

Bowling: P. Taylor-Smith; G. Bricknell; D. Bradfield; D. Rivett.

Under 13: Batting: A. Nann; S. Howell; D. Eyre.

Bowling: L. Benjamin; A. Vann.

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storm stopped play Dale had replied with 22/2 (porter 2/12).

Results: Draw

Blues: R. Clark; N. Woodin; A. Lamb. .

Colours: R. Clark; N. Woodin, T. Bakkum, M. Reyneke; A. Lamb; B. Dyer; M. Gluckman; T. Probyn; C. Ramsden; D. Anderson; M. Porter; I. Johnstone.

Honours: R. Clarke.

1st Xl caps: C. Ramsden; M. Gluckman; L Johnstone; M. Porter; M. Bastin; A. Davis; D. Anderson; T. Probyn.

2nd Xl Caps: S. Damain-Harris; G. des Ligneris; K. des Ligneris; D. Pretorius; D. Sims; G. Ronaldson; H. Dyer; F. Kalis.

Colts Caps (under 15): G. Bricknell; G. le Roux; R. Lancaster; P. Tayler-Smith; C. van Tonder.

(Under 13 Caps): A. Vann; M. Cawood; R. Ferrant; S. Howell; D. Eyre.

David Powell Cap: R. Clark.

Len Harvey Bat: A. Lamb.

Cape Times Bats: N. Woodin; R. Clark.

Bat Awards: (for 8 wickets or 100 runs): N. Woodin (10]) R. Clark (109); D. Rivett.

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3 Oct. 1969 Vs. Union High Batting first on a very wet wicket, Wynberg were soon in trouble with four wickets down for only three runs before Reyneke (15) and Clark put on 18 valuable runs. With the score on 37/9 Davis and Sims, 25 and 16 respectively, put on 36 for the last wicket before Wynberg were all out for 73. When Union batted the wicket had dried considerably and they had trouble in getting the runs for the loss of two wickets.

Result: Lost by 8 wickets 18 Oct. 1969 Vs. Bishops Wynberg batted first on a lively wicket and were dismissed for 144 (Lamb 47, Woodin 40).

Bishops had no answer to the Wynberg opening attack of Clark (7/24) and Woodin (3/21) and were skittled out for 48.

Result: Won by 96 runs

OF 25 Oct. 1969 Vs. Rondebosch After having Rondebosch 78/5, Wynberg were foiled by Chris Weed en who hit 107 n.o. and they event,;ally declared at 245/7, Woodin taking 4/78 in 26 overs. Wynberg could only score 140 (Clark 55, Gluckman 29).

Result: Lost by 105 runs.

20 Sept. 1969 Vs. Prince Edward (Rhodesia) Batting first on a well-grassed wicket, Prince Edward scored ] 41. Bakkum bowled well taking 5/28 and was supported by Reyneke 3/23. Wynberg did not fare well, losing Woodin with the first ball of the innings, and were dismissed for 101 (Porter 25).

Result: Lost by 40 runs

1 Nov. 1969 Vs. s.A.Cs. S.A.C.S. declared at 215/7 with Wood in taking 3/58 in 28 overs. Wynberg collapsed and were all out for 116 (Reyneke 19).

Result: Lost by 99 runs.

1 Oct. 1969 Vs. Queens College Wynberg batted first and scored 231, Porter 74 and Bakkum 51 n.o. being the main contributors. Queen's after being 150/1, collapsed but managed to hold out and were 211/8 when stumps were drawn. Davis again bowled well, taking 4/41, including a hat-trick.

Result: Draw 2 Oct. 1967 Vs. Dale College After an early collapse it was left to Wood in to hold the Wynberg innings together. In his 97

8 Nov. 1969 Vs. St. Josephs Wynberg batted first and amassed 326 for the loss of only 5 wickets before declaring.

Woodin, who hit a great 101 n.o. put on 136 in 68 mins. with Reyneke (51 n.o.) Earlier Clark had cracked 74 in only 61 mins. With the St. Josephs total on 101/9, the rains came. Woodin took 7/44 in 25 overs.

Result: Draw

he was involved in two big stands, 90 with Reyneke (43) and 92 with Lamb (32 n.o.).

Wynberg declared at 240/6. When a thunder-

15 Nov. 1969 Vs. Bishops On a plumb Bishops wicket, Wynberg totalled 169 with L贸mb scoring 64 and Gluckman 117

UNDER 12A CRICKET TEAM Standing: J. Baglione; H. Tyson; J. Hadwen; R. Hoffmann; D. Joubert; T. Woldendorp; K. Munnik; S. Barker.

Seated: I. Peterson; Mr. R. Just (coach); P. Smuts (captain); Mr. A. Lorie (principal); C. Hyland.

30. Bishops passed the total for the loss of 5 wickets.

Result: Lost by 5 wickets.

22 Nov. 1969 Vs. Rondebosch Wynberg again had Rondebosch struggling at 30/5 but they 'were saved by their tailenders and were later all out for 213. Woodin 5/70 and Probyn 4/26. Wynberg were all out for ] 39 (Bakkum 33 n.o.; Ramsden 20).

Result: Lost by 74 runs.

29 Nov. 1969 Vs. Plumstead After an early collapse, Reyneke (57) and Ramsden (55) put on 71 for the 5th wicket. A hard hit 36 by Bakkum saw the total move to 231 all out. Plumstead were all out for 215, Woodin bowling magnificently to take 9/59.

Result: Won by ] 6 runs.

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6 Dec. 1969 Vs. S.A. S.A.C.S. batted first and were all out for 226, Woodin 3/40, Probyn 3/17. With the score on 132/7 Lamb and Bakkum came together and got stuck into the S.A.C.S. attack and put on 95 in 55 nuns to steer Wynberg to an excellent victory. Lamb (70) and Bakkum (38) were both undefeated when the S.A.C.S. total was passed.

Result: Won by 3 wickets.

31 Jan. 1970 Vs. Bishops Bishops batted first and were all out for 157, left arm spinner Bastin taking 5165 and Clark 3/23. Clark's 86 was responsible for Wynberg's victory.

Result: Won by 2 wickets.

7 Feb. 1970 Vs. S.A.C.S. Batting first on a damp wicket Wynberg were out for only 88. Lamb batted responsibly

BATTlNG AVERAGES I. N.O. U.s. Total 19 4 70 484 Lamb, A. 13 1 101 351 Woodin, N. 18 3 69 423 Reyneke, M. 19 0 109 531 Clark, R. 17 3 61 298 Bakkum, T.

for his 50 n.o. with Clark (5/39) heading the Wynberg attack, S.A.C.S. were put out for 83.

Result: Won by 5 runs.

14 Feb. 1970 Vs. Rondebosch Rondebosch were dismissed for 164 thanks mainly to Clark (4/38) and Bastin (4/44).

Wynberg fared badly and only Reyneke 34 n.o., Clark 26 and Bakkum 22, offered any resistance. Wynberg were all out for 109.

Result: Lost by 55 runs.

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32.25 29.25 28.20 27.94 21.28

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21 Feb. 1970 Vs. St. Josephs With contributions coming from most batsmen, Wynberg were able to declare at 267/6, Reyneke 69 n.o., Bakkum 61, Gluckman 49 and Clark 34. St. J osephs were dismissed for only 74, Clark 3/61, Gluckman 3/17, Porter 2/2, being the main wicket takers.

Result: Won by 193 runs.

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72 43 12 9 24 16

591 472 241 190 196 187

40 35 17 13 13 10

Av. 12.2 13.4 14.2 14.5 15.1 18.7

CATCHES Reyneke 15c, Lamb 14c 1st, Clark 11c, Bakkum 8c, Johnstone 7c, Gluckman Sc, Anderson 4c, Ramsden 4c.

7 March 1970 Vs. Westerford Wynberg were surprised by the keen Westerford side and were all out for 120 (Gluckman 37, Lamb 24). Westerford got the runs for the loss of 8 wickets (Clark 4/42).

Result: Lost by 2 wickets.

FIRST XI CAPTAIN'S COMMENTS As a result of losing only two players from last season, the 1st XI fared well this season. We started off on a high rate with a successful tour to Queenstown where we played against top opposition from Eastern Province and Border, losing only one game which WilS p1ayed in rain-sodden conditions.

Much of our success was due to the coaching of Mr. Don Bates, and the ever-reliable presence and help ofMr. Mathew.

My special thanks go to the ladies for opening the tuck shop and organising afternoon tea on Saturdays during our matches.

R. Clark

11 March 1970 Vs. Old Boys The school were sent in by the Old Boys and were put out for 114 (Porter 28), leg spinners Johpson (3/12) and McMeeking (3/14) taking the wickets. The Old Boys declared at 115/4 (Q. Rookledge 44). The school declared the second innings at 138/5 (Bakkum 74 n.o., Ramsden 47 n.o.). The Old Boys knocked off the runs for the loss of 7 wickets. (McMeeking batting 17 mins. for his 56, which included 5 sixes).

Result: Lost by 3 wickets.

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Vs. Dale College In the first game of the 1970 Invitation Week, Wynberg, batting first against Dale, recorded the highest score since the beginning of this Week three years ago. We scored 295/8; Clark missed a well-deserved century by two runs. Bakkum 75 n.o., Gluckman 41 and Le

21 March 1970 Vs. Plumstead Wynberg scored 157 with Ramsden 34, Clark 31, Reyneke 27 and Lamb 25 aH batting well. Plumstead were bowled out by Clark 5/20 and Gluckman 4/27 for 87.

Result: Won by 70 runs.

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Howard Dyer (5/40 and 4/30), Pretorius and Geoff des Ligneris were the best bowlers.

With many new young players, the team did not do too well in 1970 but improved towards the end of the fIrst tem1. Anderson, RonaJdson and Jupp turned in some gOGd scores. Luder (6/12) and Bricknell (6/29) were the best bowlers.

Roux 34. All helped amass tl'lis total. At stumps Dale had struggled to 193/7, Clark taking 4/36.

Result: Draw

Vs. Union High Union won the toss and elected to bat first and scored 217/8 dec., Bastin taking 4/42.

Wynberg replied with 114 all out. Clark (40) was the only batsman offering any resistance.

Result: Lost by 103 runs.

Results: Vs. Queen's College Queens batted first and declared at 235/5.

Wynberg's batting failed dismally and we were skittled out for 67 with Clark scoring 28. This game was played in Jansenville where we were entertained by the Jansenville C.C. Result: Lost by 158 runs.

Vs. Grey College Playing against the strongest side, Wynberg won the toss and elected to bat and scored the highest total against this side wh.ich plays against men like Graeme Pollock, Peter Pollock, and several other leading Eastern Province provincial cricketers in the men's I st Division.

Wynberg were all out for 178. Reyneke chose the correct game to find form and weighed in with a fine 55 n.o. Gluckman scored 32. Grey, after being 12/3, recovered and eventually won by 3 wickets. Poor fielding robbed Wynberg of a possible victory.

Result: Lost by 3 wjckets.

Second XI During the 4th tenn of 1969 with many of the 'old faithfuls' in Std. 10, the 2nd team fared quite well with Pretorius (118, 52) and Johnstone (67) being the top scorers. The Dyer and des Ligneris brothers produced some useful scores.

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Vs. Cape Town High - Draw Wynberg 187 (Johnstone 67, Pretorius 52) Cape Town High 40/4 (Pretorius 3/8, H. Dyer 1/8) Vs. Sea Point - Won Sea Point 43 (G. DesLignoris 3/8, B. Dyer 2/1, Pretorius 3/14) Wynberg 45/7 (B. Dyer 23 n.o.)

Vs. Bishops - Won Wynberg 113 (K. des Ligneris 30, H. Dyer 22) Bishops 108 (B. Dyer 3/17, H. Dyer 3/18) Vs. Rondebosch 'A '- Won Wynberg 176 (Pretorius 118, Wessels 20 n.o.)

Rondebosch J 55 ( H. Dyer 4/30, Pretorius 2/35) Vs. Rondebosch 3rd - Won Rondebosch 103 (H. Dyer 5/40, B. Dyer 2/14) Wynberg 107/6 (peters 37, B. Dyer 15) Vs. Paarl B.H.S. - Draw Wynberg 232/9 (porter 61, W. Oosthuizen 43, Durant 36 n.o.)

Paarl 169 (porter 4/61, Kalis 3/24) Vs. Bishops - Lost Wynberg 117 (B. Dyer 25, Ronaldson 20, Sims 15 n.o.)

Bishops 118/0 Fish Hoek - Draw Wynberg 127 (Anderson 35, Sims 29) Fish Hoek 73/9 (Luder 6/12) Vs. Paul Roos - Lost Paul Roos 100 (Bricknell 3/6, Luder 3/38) Wynberg 81 (Ronaldson 19, Simcock 13) Vs. Paarl Boys' High - Draw Paarl179/5 (Bricknell 2/34) Wynberg 84/4 (Anderson 37 n.o., Wessels 22) Rondebosch - Lost Rondebosch 141 (Suns 2/5, Dyer 2/18) Wynberg 56 (Casper 20, Suncock 12)

Vs. Old Boys - O.B. won on 1st innings Old Boys 245/6 (Sims 4/55) Wynberg Ist innings 95 (Wessels 22, Kalis 18) Wynberg 2nd innings 95/8 (Simcock 22, Casper 29, Davis 22) Plumstead - Won Plumstead 117 (Bricknell 6/29, Wessels 2/1) Wynberg 119/9 (Jupp 31, Ronaldson 28) RESULTS Played 13

Won 5

Drawn 5

Lost 3

Third XI The 3rd team enjoyed a successful season.

During the first half of the season the team, under the captaincy of Lea, won three out of their seven matches, drew two and lost to Bishops and Simonstown. The second half of the season proved even more successful with the team losing only their last match against S.A.C.S. by 5 runs.

Casper, Dodd and Laureflce were the most successful bowlers and Capser was rewarded for his excellent performances by being promoted to the second team.

We lacked consistent batsmen but Hewett, Sincock, Redelinghuys and Waters battled well on occasion.

All of our matches were played with enthusiasm and good spirit.

On behalf of the tearn, 1 would Like to thank Mr. Gilmore for his assistance throughout the season.

J. Burger

Vs. S.A.C.S. - Draw Wynberg 153/3 (Ronaldson 56 n.o., Simcock 37 n.o.)

Sacs 90/6 (Anderton 3/8) Vs. Rondebosch - Won Rondebosch 58 (Casper 7/18) Wynberg 59/3 (Good 28 n.o., Simcock 23) Vs. Wester/ord - Won Westerford 41 (Dodd 7/8) Wynberg 42/4 (A. Oosthuizen 38 n.o.)

Vs. Tygerberg - Draw .

Wynberg 12b (Casper 24, Coffm 24, Simcock 22) Tygerberg 71/9 (Casper 6/25, Waters 3/9) Vs. Rondebosch - Draw Wynberg 129/8 dec. (Hewett 30, Redelinghuys 24, Burger 21 n.o.)

Rondebosch 122/5 (Casper 3/41, Waters 2/29) Vs. Bishops - Draw Bishops 110/8 dec. (Lawrence 3/22, Des Ligneris 3/32) Wynberg 110/7 (Redelinghuys 36, A. Oosthuizen 26) Vs. Thornton - Won Wynberg 90 (Waters 22) Thornton 41 (Dodd 5/17, Lawrence 3/17) Vs. S.A. Cs. - Lost S.A.C.S. 94 (Dodd 5/29, Durant 3/9) Wynberg 89 (Dodd 28) RESULTS Played 13

Won 5

Drawn 5

Lost 3

Fourth Team The Fourth XI had a very successful season.

The players had an enthusiastic approach to the garne and the spirit was always good. The tearn's success was due to a solid team effort, with good performances by individuals on occasions. Among those who excelled were: 'Sandy' Friedlander, the skipper during the fourth term of 1969 who bowled consistently throughout the term; K. Horton shone with both bat and ball; M. Brown had some exceptional spells with the ball including 4 wickets in 6 balls against Tygerberg, and J. Schmucker with his vicious away swingers and swashbuckling batting. All contributed to the tearn's success.

Results: Vs. Westerford - Won Westerford 89 (Lea 5/28, Vance 4/43) Wynberg 91/5 (Burns 36, Ronaldson 24) Vs. Bishops - Los~ Wynberg 138 (des Ligneris 45, Lea 34) Bishops 139/4 Vs. Milnerton - Draw MUnerton 92 (Lawrence 5/9, Ross 3/42) Wynberg 62/9 Pinelands - Won Wynberg 163/5 (Hewett 51, Ronaldson 35) Pinelands 65 (Anderton 6/26) Vs. Simonstown: Lost Wynberg 64 (Durant 26) Simonstown 65/2 121

Results: D.F Malan: Lost by 45 runs: lost by 95 runs Fish Hoek : won by 103 runs : won by 6 wickets Bishops: won by 67 runs: won by 4 wickets St. Georges : won by 6 wickets Camps Bay: won by 6 wickets Muizenberg: won by 100 runs Cape Town: won by 50 runs Sea Point: Drawn Tygerberg: won by 3 wickets S.A.CS. : won by 54 runs Analysis of results Analysis of Results Played Won 13 10

Drawn I

Lost

by one run, we drew with S.A.C.S., and Pinelands and were soundly beaten by Paarl Gymnasium, Bishops, Westerford and Rondebosch.

The few bright spots in this gloomy record were knocks of 65 vs Pinelands and 27 vs Rondebosch by the new captain, Gary Bricknell, and 24 vs Bergvliet and 26 vs. Westerford

by David Benstead-Smith. Alan Davis took 3/ lO against Bishops and 4/42 against Pinelands.

Mike Bastin took 4/32 against Paarl Gym. Gary Bricknell was awarded the only cap of the term.

On behalf of the team 1 should like to thank our chief fan, Mr. Bastin, for nis willingness to assist with transport and other needs of the team al all times.

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Fifth XI The Arithmetical grading accorded the Fifth is accidental and misleading. The fifth is the home of our cricketing tramps - those quite gifted players who are reluctant to bind themselves to successive Saturdays in the field, hut who enjoy the slash and throw of an occasional game. For some years now it has been an almost exclusively LittIewood House team, and this season was well captained by Cummings. Bailey proved a great find. He peppered the boundary with the un likeliest of strokes, and tumed in several good scores.

Wiseman, Oliver and Potter and the two GohJs batted tenaciously and gave good support to the two strokemakers of the side. Jupp and Sutherland. Bowling was rather thin and tended to be confined to Wiseman, Jupp, GohJ and Sutherland. The team won half its matches, and enjoyed all of them.

Guest-players Peter Swift and Moose Rijkers were very welcome.

Under 15A

1970 The last term of 1969 saw the decline and fall of the highly successful under fifteen A team of the first quarter when Alan Lamb became a full-time and Alan Davis a part-time member of the first team. This proved that the team unfortunately had relied on a few stars.

Thus, after losing only one match narrowly in the first term, the team did not record a single victory in the last term. Bergvliet beat us

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A comparatively young and inexperienced . side took the field for the first game of the new year. There was no star on whom the team could rely and since then each member has played his part and this was particularly evident in a good win in the last game over the successful Westerford team. The keenness of some of the parents to watch the matches was most encouraging for the team.

Peter Tayler-Smith after a brilliant start faded out as a bowler towards the end of the season, and David Bradfield and Derek Rivett bowled well but are stiU too erratic. On the batting side, Robin Lancaster came to the fore as an opener, Garth le Roux batted weU on occasions but CharUe van Tonder was the most reliable batsman. Garth le Roux captained the side ably.

If the team hope to be more successful, they must develop a more confident attitude. The fighting spirit is lacking.

Caps were awarded to: G. le Roux, R. Lancaster, P. Tayler-Smith and C. Van Tonder.

Results: 31.1.70 Vs. S.A.CS. - Match Drawn S.A.C.S. ] 18 (Tayler-Smith 6/18) W.B.H.S. 75/7 (Le Roux 20) 7.2.70 Vs. Bergvliet - Won W.B.H.S. 188/6 (Walsh 55, Lancaster 46, Le Roux 40) Bergvliet 71 (Taylor-Smith 6/]4) 14.2.70 Vs. Bishops - Lost by an innings W.B.H.S. 82 (Bensted-Smith 31) Bishops 247/4 (Tayler-Smith (2/45) W.B.H.S.91

Vs. S.A.eS. - Won by 9 wickets SAC.S. 52 all out (Rivett 8 for 18) Wynberg 55 for 1 (Snyman 45 n.o., Robb 8 n.o.)

Vs. Rondebosch - Lost by I09 runs Rondebosch 136 for 7 decl. (Snyman 2 for 18)

21.2.70 Vs. Paarl B.H.S. - Match Drawn Paarl B.H.S. 148 (Bradfield 4/28) W.B.H.S. 133/7 (Lancaster 46 n.o.)

7.3.70 Vs. R.B.H.S. - Lost R.B.H.S. 177 (Rivett 5/60) W.B.H.S. 69 (Van Tonder 20) 21.3.70 Vs. Westerford - Won W.B.H.S. 124 (Van Tonder 26) Westerford 60 (Bradfield 5/17, Rivett 3/6) Won 2, Lost 2, Drew 2

Wynberg 27 aU out (Gibbons 9 n.o.)

Vs. Pinelands VISA - Won by 5 wickets Pinelands 52 aU out (Gibbons 4 for 9, Manser 3 for 10) Wynberg 54 for 5 decl. (Snyman 32 n.o.)

Vs. s.A.es.

- Draw Wynberg 127 all out (Cawood 35, Cleary 25, Salkow 17) SAC.S. 120 for 9 (Gibbons 3 for 33, Cleary 2 for 29).

Averages: BATTING AVERAGES I. N.O. R Lancaster 7 1]6 Van Tonder 7 114 Le Roux 7 IlO Earley 7 92 Watson 2 21 Bensted-Smith 7 73

Av. 19.3 19.0 15.7 13.1 10.5 10.4

BOWLING AVERAGES M. W. R. O. Taylcr-Smith O. 5 17 136 15 171 45.2 1I Bradfield 44. lO 10 138 Rivett

Av. 8.0 11.4 13.8

Analysis of Results Played Won 5 2

Drawn I

Lost 2

Under 13A The 13A team had a reasonably successful season, winning two matches, drawing two and losing two.

There was an exceUent spirit in the team which consisted mainly of bowlers who often restricted powerful batting sides such as W.P.P.S. and D.C.P.S. to smaU totals. The team had interesting matches and sometinles provided intense excitement, such as in the second Rondebosch match.

Rondebosch won the toss and elected to bat on a damp pitch. They were soon in trouble, losing their first 3 wickets for only 1 run. The two R.B.H.S. batsmen put their heads down and were then 78 runs for 5 wickets. The spinners then came on and captured the remaining 5 R.B.H.S. wickets for only 8 runs, so that R.B.H.S. were all out for 87. W.B.H.S. went into bat and started disasterously, losing 6 wickets for only 14 runs. Then Louwrens joined Vann (Louwrens had an injured ankle and needed a runner) and helped stop the bat.

Louwrens bravely kept an end up while Vann scored freely. The pair took the score from 14 for 6 to 82 for 8.

S. Howell batted weU against S.A.C.H.S. scoring 75 n.o. D. Eyre batted weU aga.inst St. Josephs, scoring 43 n.o. A. Vann batted well in

Under 15B The detailed results for the first half of the season are not available but Coffin is to be congratulated on his able leadership of the team over a very successful term's cricket. Rivett put in some exceUent performances too with the ball and fully deserved Itis promotion th.is year to the Under 15A. the second half under captains Cawood and Watson, the B's fared very adequately if perhaps not inspiringly. Star performers were Snyman, with some big scores; Rivett for taking 8 wickets for 18 runs (in the one match he played for the B's) and also winning a pair of pads for himself; Watson for bowling accurately and setting a good example of keenness on the

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Results of the matches are as foUows: Vs. Bishops - Lost by 8 wickets Wynberg 49 all out (Louw 15, Watson 9) Bishops 55 for 2.

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U-15A CRICKET Standing: T. Cleary, D. Rivett, N. Walsh, D. Bradfield, N. Watson, S. Kaufman.

Seated: T. Earley, C. van Tonder, Mr. N. Blackbeard (Principal). G. le Roux (Capt.), Mr. L. Heath (Coach), P. Tayler-Smith, D. Bensted-Smith.

both R.B.H.S. matches, scoring 64 n.o. and 56.

L. Benjamjn bowled well against D.C.P.S., taking 3 for 18 while A. Vann took 5 for 22 against R.B.H.S. The Under l3A had a most enjoyable season and thank Mr. A. Morris for his untiring and inspiring efforts on their behalf.

A.V. Under 12A Although they lost the first match of the season, the team quickly found its feet and remained undefeated in all subsp.quent matches.

Particularly good wins were scored against Rondebosch (8 wickets), S.A.C.S. (7 wickets) and St. J osehp's (10 wickets).

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The chief wicket takers were Tyson (J 1 wickets) and Woldendorp (13 wickets).

The most consistent run-scorers were Hyland, Munnik and Peterson.

Under 11A The team had a very enjoyable season, winning about half of their matches. The tenn started rather shakily through lack of experience, but improved greatly towards the end of the season. C. Clealy and K. van Zyl batted fajrly well, while D. Vann, G. Cawood and C. Cleary bowled well.

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JUDO 1970 Standing: W. Post, M. Baard, A. van Rooyen, p. Retief, M. Theys, R. Piper.

Seated: D. van der Byl, J. Wessels, I. Johnstone, Mr. A. Butcher (Coach), Lourens, P. Manser.

Coaches: Mr. A. Butcher (snr. club); Miss L. Butcher Gm. Club) Committee: D. Thomson (captain), T. Hewett (vice-captain) Judo is now a decade old at Wynberg School, with the teams so far keeping up the record of not losing a contest.

The league has not yet been completed this year, but so far Wynberg is at the top of the log. Contests opened with a friendJy ma tch against Norman Hensllilwood School. Wynberg won the one-for-one contest by 75 points to nil, and the continuous contest by 80 points to nil. This was a pleasing achievement as Wynberg fielded a light "C" team. A second friendly match was held against Cape Town Technical 126

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College. Wynberg won by 120 points to 20. We were pleased to include L. Patrick, an old boy of the school, in our tealll.

For the league contests Wynberg fought and beat Bishops by 1.19 pts. to 34 points. We then fought and beat Plumstead High School, in the past strong contenders for the cup, by 57 points to 5 points.

At the Community Carnival at !' 'aynardville earlier this year, Wynberg gave a Judo demonstration coupled with de"nonstrations of Kendo and Karate by Mr. Butcher's Academy of Martial Arts.

In April this year, the Western Province Schools Judo Championshjps were held at Diocesan College.

points.

Trials were held in August to select the Western Province Schools Team. From Wynberg D. Thomson: (Under 130 Ibs) and D. van der Byl (Open division) were selected for the team which is going to tour the Transvaal during these September holidays.

Rather disappointing to me is the fact that old boys of the club have shown very little interest this year. Another problem is that we surely need a master from the school to help with the checking of attendances and to cultivate some interest by the staff with a tour in mind. I would like to thank Messrs. Blackbeard and Lorie for their support of the respective clubs.

The lightweight team beat Bishops School in the finals by a large margin. The under 130 Ib division was won by J. Wessels, and T. Hewett won the senior under ] 21 lb. division. Four Wynberg boys: Hewett, Wessels, Johnstone and van der Byl were selected to fight in the contest against U.C.T., who beat the school's team by 17 to 10 points.

Then in May the Western Province Amateur Judo Championships were held in the Old Drill Hall. Here J. Wessels again took the title in the under ] 30 Ibs division, and 1. Johnstone came 2nd in both the under ] 75 Ib and Open divisions. Later on a team was chosen to fight Boland. Hewett, Wessels and J ohnstone were in this team which beat Boland by 40 points to 10

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congratulated on his frne performance of 80-80-] 60. E. Casper was the runner up, while the best nett was won by L. Atlas after a count down with A. Lamb. H. Fooch enjoyed the most golf of the day.

Our boys also featured in a number of other competitions.

Cooke was runner up in the Pepsicola Winter Trophy with an excellent score of 75. Our congratulations go to him on being selected for the frnal Western Province Trial, from which the Under 19 team will be chosen.

Activities during the last term will not be neglected and we intend arranging the annual match against the Old Boys early next term.

Various competitions and clinics, including a Masters vi s Boys match, will be organised.

Finally, on behalf of the committee, should like to express our thanks to Mr. Blackbeard for the interest he has shown in the club and for his generous donation of golf balls, which provided prizes for our competitions, and also to Mr. Kooy and Mr. Parkins for the interest shown by them in the club.

Once again the Golf Club has enjoyed a most successful year. The meetings and functions were generally well attended and competitions received good support.

At our first meeting over 30 members enrolled and the above committee was elected to office. The genera] programme of events for the year was discussed and as many of our new members had no golfing experience whatsoever, the committee decided to hold regular clinics at the Hawthornden Fields. These clinics enjoyed excellent support and I am sure were a benefit to all who attended, especially the younger members.

One of the highlights of the year was our school championships, which was played over 36 holes at the Clovelly Country Club, just after the June holidays. Michael Cooke must be

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Hon. President: Mr. N. Blackbeard B.A. (Headmaster).

President: Harold Fay. Vice-President: Neville Riley.

Hon. Secretary: Michael English.

Hon. Treasurer: William Wilson Committee: R. Burton, R.H. Gibbs, M. Herbert, Dr. A. Katz, B. Kirby, B. McEwan, R. van Rosenveld.

ReprĂŠsentatives: .

Matric: David Asher Senior School: Mr. D. Bromberger.

Junior School: Mr. J. Oosthuizen.

Hon. Auditor: Mr. S.H. Jones, C.A. (S.A.) Official address of the O.B.U.: P.O. Box 111, Wynberg.

PRESIDENT'S LETTER As my term of office expires and I write this end of the year letter so my thoughts pass over what has been achieved and that which has been left undone during my period in "the chair".

On the debit side my greatest ambition of entering an Old Boys' team into a sports league has not been achieved. I am convinced that to get together a number of men who would be prepared to play cricket, badminton, hockey, etc. in a lower league would bring great strength to our union. I know that the idea of an Old Boys' team in the higher leagues of sport is frowned upon here in the Western Cape, whereas in Port Elizabeth, Durban, Johannesburg and East London teams of Old Boys of Grey, Durban High and Selbourne etc. enjoy great success. If we could get sufficient interest among those of our Old Boys who are prepared to play in the lower leagues I am confident that we would go from strength to strength. Initially we have no grounds of our own but from a small beginning much future advancement could be hoped for. With this thought in mind our committee forwarded a circular letter inviting you to tell us whether you would be interested in playing various sports - the response was disappointing. In spite of this, we have endeavoured to hold a few social games and these have been most enjoyable. In the hope that your enthusiasm might be aroused at a second attempt, I would like to recommend to the incoming committee that they send out another circular and "try again" .

On the credit side our fund raising efforts have met with reasonable success and all who have helped here must be thanked for the great amount of time and effort that they are devoting to bring about a worthwhile amenity for the New School. It should not be long before a decision is reached regarding the form of what the Old Boys propose to erect at the school - possibly in addition to bringing about a benefit for the school it may also be possible to include an Old Boys' Headquarters or gathering place - a long felt need of the Union.

The Annual Dinners continue to be well patronised and most successful, but this year for the first time in many years a Dinner/Dance was organised. This event was held to mark our Golden Jubilee and was an outstanding success. I was told before the Dance that Mr. and Mrs. Clegg would only be putting in a brief appearance, but not only did they stay until after midnight but they went further and led us onto the dance floor, something which Mr. Clegg has never done before. I look forward to more of these events.

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In concluding, I thank my committee for their constant enthusiastic support and on their, as well as my behalf, I wish all our members as well as our school masters both present and retired, a joyful forthcoming Festive Season. We also wish success to the present scholars of our school in their year end examinations and we look forward to welcoming the 1970 matriculants to our ranks next year.

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The news in this section has been kindly collected by Neville Pasvolsky and David Asher.

Three Old Boys, David Katz, A. Selwyn and T. Zabow last year dropped the title Mister to become Doctor. Another three, Roland Eastman, L. Nochomowitz and Robert Sladen are in their final year and nearly at the end of the long and difficult road. Coming up behind them are N. Pogrund and S. Ger in their fifth year, David Phillips and R. Horwitz in their fourth, Neville Pasvolsky, Hugh Morris, Hugh Wegner, Charles Miller and S. Leyser in their third, Ivan Schewitz in his second and R. Pogrund and Geoff Katz in their first.

Other faculties are represented as follows:B.A. M. Herbert, who has been compiling the O.B.U. newsletters, R. Fitzwilliams, J. Lawrence, G. K1eyn, David Asher, P. Dowling, B. Probyn and Q. Rookledge who is aiming for an honours degree.

B.A., LI.B. P. Goodwin and J. Benjamin.

B. Com., LI.B. R. Josephson, M. Rubin and M. Katz.

B. Com. D. Anziska, B. Castle, G. Hammond, S. Marcus, G. Connolly, A. Falconer, P. Cridge, C. Skaife, R. Katz, J. Oosthuizen, C. Maimen and K. Neilson.

B. Bus. Science. A. Werbeloff, S. Panl. L. Werbeloff and T. Wegner.

B. Sc. D. Rubel, s. Kitley, D. Read, P. Pickup, R. Hamburger and R. van der Linden.

B.Sc. Engineering: Civil E. de Swardt, P. Gilmour, C. Braude, A. Goosen, L. Oosthuizen, P. Lea, H. Klein and B. Blain.

Chemical, T. Cuer, G. Booth and E. Merrifield.

Electrical, W. Bames, F. Glaum, and A. Craxton.

Mechanical, T. KnoU. B.Sc. Land Surveying J. Kirkwood, S. Blankenberg and Robert Jennings.

Quantity Surveying, H. Miller and D. Williams.

Building Science, P. Corbett.

Graphic Design, B. Davison.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS Dr. LD. du Plessis has won many honours in his lifetime. He has made numerous contributions to English and Afrikaans literature and poetry and is an acknowledged authority on the Cape Malays. For some years he held the post of Secretary for Coloured affairs. Prior to that he was a lecturer at U.CT. and now he is returning to the academic world by being designated Chancellor of the University of the Westelll Cape.

H.G.L. (Laurie) Albertyn has been appointed President of the Cape Society of Chartered Accountants. Matriculating in 1940 he was articled to the firm of E.R. Syfret & Co. and in 1943 he joined the S.A. Air Force and saw action in Italy as a member of the Bomber Conul1and. He qualified after the war and was later admitted a partner to his firm. He has specialised in taxation and is a member of the Cape Income Tax Special Court.

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lan Scott has been admitted a partner of the S. African branch of the firm of Ove Arup and Partners, Consulting Engineers. After being in England for a number of years he returned to S. Africa a few years ago and has since been active in Union affairs.

Roy Terry has been appointed Manager of the Public Relations and Administrative Division of the Standard Bank Investment Corporation.

GENERAL NEWS Round about the middle of the year Neil Orpen's history of the Cape Town Highlanders was published. At a party to celebrate the launching of the book were two Old Boys who in recent years have held the post of Commanding Officer. One was Comdt. Dr. Sholto-Douglas who conUllanded the Regiment from 1945-53 and the other was Comdt. Chris Albertyn who, having been appointed in 1966 still holds the position.

The Regiment was founded in 1885 and numerous Old Boys have been members of it in war and in peace.

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The Union was well represented in the Singles Championships in the Bergvliet Bowling Club last season. Three of the four semi-fmalists were Old Boys, viz. George Human, Max Hershbaum and Stan J ones. Congratulations to Max who eventually won the title. In their younger days all three were keen cricketers. George in particular seems to have lost none of his youthful energy, for we hear that on more than one occasion his power drive has split an opponent's wood!

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At the Founders' Day ceremony we were glad to welcome Victor Carmichael who has settled in Fish Hoek after being in the Transvaal for many years. Also present was S.L. RusselI who left School in 1925, and David le Clue of the 1949 Matric class. David, an engineer, works on nuclear submarines, and is engaged with the Armstrong Whitworth Company in the magnificent Lake District of North England. We were pleased to meet him again, but were sorry to learn that he had come to South Africa to attend his father's funeral.

The Past v Present rugby match which ended both the Founders' Day celebrations and the rugby season was the usual fast flowing game we have come to expect from this contest. We are grateful to Dave Stewart and Doug Hopwood for participating, thereby adding colour to the game, and to Ian Scott, another stalwart. We shall be sorry when Anno Domini makes them hang up their boots. At the other end of the ladder we are glad to see the up-and-coming players like Johnn~ Cawood making a name at rugby and cricket.

We express our thanks to Mr. Nat Louw for handling the match in the spirit of a social game, devoid of any "needle match" tension.

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Old Boy visitors to the School have included Edward Pryor of Johannesburg and Douglas Allen of Pretoria, who reported that from time to time he sees Desmond Tempier and Beverley Hinkel in that city.

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In recent years several Old Boys have qualified as teachers at the Training College at Graaff Reinet, and we hear that another two, Christopher Goodwin and Brian de Vries, are there as students this year.

Dirk van Gysen has provided us with a list of students who are taking full time diploma courses at the Cape Techillcal College. Dirk himself, and Alan Armstrong are in their first year of Civil Engineering. Bruce Pringle, Brian Rookledge and Derek Sawyer are in their first year Electrical Engineering. In the Chartered .Institute of Secretaries Quentin Dollman is in hjs first year and Chris Step hens is in his final year. Best wishes for success to them all, and to the many others doing part-time courses.

Ran Gibbs reports that when passing through Grahamstown in May he called at the Grand Hotel to have a word with Dr. Bobbins. Although retired, he is still active and enjoys theatre, ballet and music whenever it is available. He had just composed a sonnet but stated that "it still needed cleaning up".

Ran had hoped to look up Professor John Nunn of Rhodes Uillversity's Department of Science, both of whom were in the 1936 class, but tinle unfortunately ran out.

CONTRIBUTION kindly compiled by Townley Johnson The 1970 Rugby season found many of our Old Boys continuing their enjoyment and successes. Enough of them were available to comprise virtually two complete Seillor sides.

The majority appear to favour False Bay and ViUagers but one of our younger generation, D. Calder, of Hamiltons, was a member of the lligluy successful Western Province Under 20 side.

Locally our cricketers continue to floUli.sh and here again sufficient of them participate to field two complete senior teams. Gordon Bunting keeps the Golf flag aloft and he represented Western Province. Tennis, sWÏl11mingand water polo, life-saving and surfing all find representation among our members, as also bowls and hockey. This tremendous involvement reflects the expert coaching by members of the Staff at Wynberg when they "started the ball rolling" during the embryo stage of development.

But sport alone does not dominate our prominence in society and in this Ïl11portant year we may consider past even ts and personalities.

Significant is the way couplings or partnerings are featured. Thus, in the late Twenties, Dennis Granger and Ralph Felbert virtually officiated as mid-wives at the birth of our Union. Ralph, domiciled in the Cape, has remained to guide and nurture our affairs for over forty years. His contlibution has been immense by any standards. [n fact for most of our existence we revolved about him, Ran Gibbs, Bruce Gibbons, Stall Jones, Harold Fay, Arnold Katz and Roger Field, to mention only a few.

Dennis, althougll remote from the scene for mally years, has never relinquished his association and should not feel modest if we present him to our younger members. At Wynberg he associated himself with the cultural societies which began under the guidance of our famous masters, among these, Dr. Godfrey Bobbins, Fritz Thorp and Arnold Larie.

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He is prominent in every conceivable civic concern and even manages to <;ontinue his soldiering. He is Theatre and Film critic for a newspaper. Amazing chap! May he, his wife, and family of three children (one, a son at Rhodes University) long enjoy their sojourn in their adopted country. This "team" of Godfrey, Ralph and Dennis infused culture into the lives of many of their contemporaries who considered a pair of cricket pads or a scrum路cap the ultim3'te in achievement!

That seemingly distant kindergarten stage was the beginning; with Mr. Arnold Lorie at the lead and other enthusiastic members of staff, culture in art-form has prospered.

Another pairing to come to mind is that of two of the country's foremost sports journalists, A.C. Parker and Maxwell Price. The former played First team soccer for Wynberg Club and was a fastish opening bowler in the early "Thirty" school teams. He was' commissioned during the last War and is now Sports Editor of The Argus. Max has won fame as a sports writer and with his friend A.C. they have contributed a number of books to our library shelves.

Cecil Jubber, the brilliant Radio personality could be partnered with another of the same period, David Lytton the author. Another book was recently published by the latter, in England, where he now lives.

Stan Jones and Ron Gibbs; Stan Lewis and Issy Fine; Ron van Rosenveld and Harold Fay are other couplings but there are many others.

One remembers Maxwell's brother Louis Price in the late Twenties. He had one of the most beautiful handwriting imaginable m that little classroom - the Commercial Class 1926-27 - next to the Hall. Louis should have been a cartographer or have pursued a similar vocation in calligraphy. That group was, in its own way, quite a "bunch of Loney's" , to use the vernacular prevailing. Among his contemporaries he numbered Reuben Maisel, one of the most immaculately attired scholars of his time. He amazed the multitude when he ran an excellent mile in the Sports. Jack Burt was another of that ilk.

He became a provincial cricketer, secretary of a big commercial concern, soccer and cricket administrator and major domo of the Claremont cricket club. "Kike" Cartwright was the "brams" of tlus Forgotten Legion, as they verily were considered by the remainder of Wynberg High. They had the sympathetic acceptance by the remainder of their Alma Mater. Tolerance sums it up for, although they were not rebels they hardly conformed to the usual and were considered somewhat "apart". Others fraternised with them in a rugby scrum - with no option really. They usually comprised half of the first cricket team even when their numerical strength was never in excess of a dozen. They also contributed some pretty outrageous thoughts and actions contrary to those of their brethren who took snobbish subjects like Maths and Latin, and loathed them, and failed them. Bookkeeping and Shorthand were frightfully inferior and, as such, these chaps were likewise considered.

But who, when told to write a.n essay on "What was the explanation for the Mystery of 'The Marie Celeste'," could have produced the shortest composition quoted for immortality? "The crew were all Scotsmen. Someone dropped a six-pence overboard".

From small break on Friday tlus somnolent coterie contemplated the diverse enjoyable pursuits of the imminent weekend. They were "written-off' by their despairing masters who ratller enjoyed their company other than as scholars. Trusts were exchanged and tlus was important. AJj in all these few years were placid for themselves and their mentors; a.nd from their ranks, to the a.mazement of all, they produced future bank managers, several chartered accountants, a couple of commercia.l tycoons and others who enjoyed a. modicum of success with minimal effort. One was also the brother of a clergyman!

In this memorable year in tile activities of our Union one recalls that period, five decades ago, with nostalgia. One wonders if modem commercial "types" conform to tha.t pattern? If so one says "Bless 'em". The writer wa.s one of that breed and has never regretted the fa.ct ...

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CAPE TO RIO YACHT RACE, JANUARY 1971 Among yachting types the main topic of conversation is the forthcoming Cape to Rio yacht race. Nine Old Boys - more than enough to crew two yachts - will be participating. One of them, Clive Tattersall, was invited to tell us something about the preparations, and here is his account: On Saturday, 16th January, 1971, at 3 pm, the starting gun will be fIred off Granger Bay of the fIrst International Yacht Race organised by the Cruising Association of South Africa.

With World-wide interest in the race still growing, thirty-fIve fIrm entries have already been received, and the Organisers are confident that there will be at least fUty yachts at the start.

Among the famous yachting personalities taking part will be names such as our own Bruce Dalling, and from overseas: Robin Knox Johnson, Williams, Eric Tarbaly from France, and entries from Germany, America, Australia, Brazil, Holland and Italy.

Besides the private yachts entering from the Republic, the main centres have formed syndicates to buy and build yachts for the race, and therefore Durban, Johannesburg, Pretoria, East London, Port Elizabeth, Knysna and Cape Town will all be well represented.

The Royal Cape Yacht Club, Cape Town, have recently launched their 53 foot Ocean Racing Sloop named "Stormkaap" , which was designed by the famous Dutch Architect, Ricus van der Stadt, the hull of which was specially moulded in Gemlany and then completed by the Cape Town shipbuilders, Messrs Louw & Halvorsen. The sleek clipper bowed yacht is at present lying in the Yacht Harbour, Cape Town, awaiting the arrival of the special aluminium mast, 66 ft. long, from England, after which her hand-picked crew of eight members of the Royal Cape Yacht Club will sail her on extensive trials in preparation for the race.

The race itself will be a direct distance of some 3100 miles but most competitors will sail a course towards the North below St. Helena, Trinidad and then approach Rio down the Brazilian coast. The weather conditions in January are normally very favourable for a fast down wind passage, and it is expected that the fIrst at Rio will finish within three weeks of the start, and average approxin1ately 180 miles per day. 111ere will be three Classes taking part, depending on the length of the yachts, sail area carried and displacement and handicaps wiIJ be calculated at the fmish to determine the winners in each Class. Some handsome Trophies are to be presented, the main one being a R2,000 solid gold Trophy of the Chamber of Mines.

It will be of interest to Wynberg Old Boys to hear that two former colleagues have entered their own yachts, namely, Fred Smi thers' sloop, "Westwind" (40 ft.), and Colonel Stan Jeffreys' ketch, "Corsair" (53 ft.).

Amongst the Old Wynberg crews taking part so far are Graham Andrews and Mickey Westrnoreland (Westwind), Clive Tattersall (Stom1kaap), Clifford Smith, Jeremy Johnson, Dave Dean and Philip GoW. Philip will sail in the 50 foot sloop "Active".

At the starting gun there are bound to be further Old Boys in the race and our best wishes are extended to them all for a happy and successful trip to Rio. The Annual Dinner Held at the Mount Nelson Hotel on Wednesday, 3rd June, the annual dinner was again a happy reunion of all age groups. Over 200 attended, and this figure would have been appreciably larger had the wave of influenza at the time not taken its toll.

Our guest speaker was the chairman of the School Committee, Mr. Cawood, and the reply came from Mr. Lennox, Acting Headmaster during the absence overseas of Mr. Blackbeard. Mr. Jinlmy Mathew proposed the toast to the Union and Neville Riley responded.

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The Dinner-Dance This event took place a couple of 50th anniversary, and partly to raise the Mount Nelson, and the function heavy expenses of entertainments of

months after the dinner, partly to mark the Union's funds for the Memorial Centre. The venue was also was both a social and fmancial success. Despite the this nature, the fund was increased by about R200.

Founders' Day The Founders' Day ceremony is essentially an open air celebration and good weather for the second year in succession made it possible for the progranune to be fulfllled in its entirety. The Union was well represented but we should like to see larger numbers present, and while we appreciate that the starting time of 2.30 makes it difficult for many to attend we would ask Old Boys to regard the event as a "must" and to make every effort to attend what has become an impressive and dignjfjed ceremony, and an important event in the School's calendar.

The Big Walk Monday, 7th September, 1970, Settlers' Day, was the occasion when the -15 kilometer walk, organised by the Union, took place. The walkers came for the most part from the scholars, although several parents, masters and Old Boys, determined not to be denied the fun and exercise of an outing on a glorious spring morning along an attractive, tree-lined route, joined the venture, and thoroughly enjoyed it.

It is certain that, never in its history, has the School seen so much activity on a public holiday, for apa rt from hundreds of boys, there were parents and friends, Old Boys and masters to push the figure up by another two or three hundred, making the occasion very much a family one.

Thanks to efficient organisation by NeviHe Riley the convener, Barry Kirby and a host of other helpers there was no breakdown of any kind, and the only suffering came from a few inevitable blisters.

There were checkpoints along the route where walkers could fortify themselves with oranges until the next checkpoint, and marshalls with first aid boxes drove up and down the route to render assistance if required. Des Riley supplied three walkie-talkie radios; one was operated at School (the starting and finishing post) and the other two were in marshalIs' cars. This invaluable communication system provided a constant and complete coverage over the whole distance and assisted materially in securing a smooth operation.

The route, briefly, was School - Victoria Hospital - Alphen - Constantia Nek Kirstenbosch - Wynberg Park - School. lan Scott also deserves a mention for useful service; walking with his six-year-old son he volunteered to bring up the rear to ensure that no stragglers were left behind.

Perhaps the most inspiring sight, to older Old Boys anyway, was to see a group of twelve-year-olds complete the journey of nearly 9 ~ miles, and then begin a game of footbal! on the playing fields!

WYNBERG IN THE THIRTIES Old Boys who received the September issue of the Union's newsletter must have been delighted to read the reminiscences contributed by Dr. Bobpins and Mr. Arguile. Those of us who knew that Mr. and Mrs. ArguiJe lived at Beacon Bay, East London, were deeply concerned for their welfare when the flood disaster caused so much havoc a few months ago.

Many names of prominent scholars appear in their notes. Many have become prominent Old Boys and the names of some appear elsewhere in this section. Perhaps it wiJl be of interest to see what some of the others are doing; Brian Farrell is a lecturer at Oxford, Dr. John Webb lectures in mathematics at U.C.T. and Norman Bromberger and 137

Ken Matier are lecturers at Rhodes. Gordon Key had a distinguished career in the R.A.F. and won two awards during the last war. Hugh Trainor and Alan Mitchell are electrical engineers. Mike Gelfand is one of Rhodesia's leading doctors where he has carded out researches in tropical diseases. Hymie J offe and Gordon Hen derson have both speciaHsed in Medicine. Jack Pickup became an attorney and Geoff Faulding is actuary to the Chamber of Mines. Cliff Askew did aptitude testing for the R.A.F. during the war and is now a vocational adviser in Cape Town. Frank Tindale heads the Administrative Branch of the City Council's Electricity Department and Eric Watson is with Caltex. Stan Jones is a partner in a firm of Chartered Accoun tan ts and Townley Johnson is a commercial artist with many other interests, the chief one being searches for and reproductions of bushman paintings. Rev. Jack Cook, as far as we know, is in the Transvaal. The last named in the list achieved fame as a pioneer in aeronautics, Ulrich Leibbrandt, who was the first person to hi-jack a plane! He "borrowed" one from Young's Field to celebrate the end of his schooldays. We believe that these days he is in insurance - insuring aircraft perhaps!

LATE NEWS Neville Schafer was one of the three finaHsts out of 35 in the S.A.B.C. competition for pianists. The finals were held in Cape Town in October when Neville played one of the Beethoven concertos. Mike Mitchell, our Old Boy member of Parliament from Natal was prominent in the debates in the House during the recent Parlianlentary session.

We hear that Roy Doveton is with the National Chemical Co. in the Transvaal and that CoHn Hay tread has joined Imperial Chemical Industries in Cape Town.

Robert Jennings has had a busy year, having obtained two qualifications. Firstly he passed his B.Sc. in land surveying, and secondly, he has quaHfied as a lay preacher in the Methodist Church. Wally Lea and his wife went for an overseas holiday late in the season.

Didn't want to miss more bowls than necessary!

3Jn J$ttmnriam The Union has learned with regret of the passing of Mr. A.H. Moncrieff and extends its deepest sympathy to his family.

Mr. Moncrieff left School in the 'twenties and spent most of his life in Rhodesia, where he died early this year. He was employed by the Rhodesian Railways and was a Life Member of the O.B.U.

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