Wynberg Boys' Schools Magazine 1971 by Wynberg Boys' High School

ANNUAL MAGAZINE OF THE

WYNBERG BOYS' HIGH AND

JUNIOR SCHOOLS

DECEMBER, 1971

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SENIOR SCHOOL STAFF PRINCIPAL MR. N. R. BLACKBEARD, DEPUTY MR. W. LENNOX,

B.Sc

PRINCIPAL

Mathematics VICE-PRINCIPAL

MR. S. GILMORE,

Geography SENIOR

MR. MR. MR. MR.

J. D. L. J.

BLOM, BA . BROMBERGER, BA (Hons.), HEATH, BA, B.Ed L. MATHEW, B.Sc., B.Ed

ASSISTANTS ..

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MR. T. METROWICH, B.Sc. . MR. A. J. A. MORRIS, BA . MR. V. J. PARKINS, BA

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ASSISTANTS

P. R. BREETZKE, BA, B.Ed. A. J. CLARXE, B.Sc. A. FOURIE T. HUISAMEN, BA F. KOOY, BA . J. G. LOUW, H.P.T.O., H.P.T.C. T. MEYER, BA D. MEYER, N.C.T.O. .. J. O. MILLER, B.Com.

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MR. G. McMINN, BA (Hons.) . MR. O. A. ORCHISON, N.A.T.D. .. MR. H. C. ROBBINS, B.Sc. MISS G. RUSSEL, BA MR. O. SEELIGER, P.T.C. II . MR. J. SLATER, B.Sc. MR. C. VERWYMEREN, U.P.I.M. MR. J. O. WALKER, BA (Hons.) MR. D. G. WATKINS, BA (Hons.) Wales MR. H. GERBER, H.P.T.C. (Itinerant)

Asalstant

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MRS. J. COTTON,

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MRS. P. SUTCLlFFE. MR. D. STEELE.

SupervIsor:

MR. J. PAYNE.

SCHOOL

English . Art Mathematics Librarian, English Physical Training Science . Music English, History English, History Woodwork

ProfessIonal:

Caretaker:

Mathematics . Science Afrikaans . Afrikaans English Woodwork, Metalwork Afrikaans . Commerce .. Commerce .

Secretary:

Cricket

Secretary:

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

MR. A. BROCKER. COMMITTEE

MESSRS. R. J. FELBERT (Chairman), F. BOTHA, J. H. F. CAWOOD, R. M. FRIEOLANOER, S. H. JONES, B. J. KIRBY, S. B. MYERS, N. RILEY.

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EDITORIAL Prevalent among a younger

generation

belief that the labours of teaching disproportionately

small.

of teachers

is the

are great and its rewards

This cannot be the view of Arnold

Larie, principal of the Junior School, who retires at the end of this term after almost fifty years of dedicated

service to the

young. Mr. Larie has revelled in his work and it is his enviable lot to retire in the knowledge that he has shaped and guided the emergent personalities and talents and sensibilities of thousands of young children, to many of whom he has been the medium through which they have passed to richly fulfilled lives. Generations of Wynberg boys will recall with gratitude

and affection

their association with Mr. Larie and will join with us in wishing him a long and happy retirement. principal

To Mr. Oosthuizen,

vice-

of the Junior School and now Mr. Lorie's successor,

we offer our congratulations,

and take this opportunity of thank-

ing him for his invaluable services to the High School.

SENIOR SCHOOL NOTES Staff: Departures and Arrivals At last year's final assembly good-byes were said to no fewei than SIX members of staff. Mr. Gardner left us to take up a lectureship at the University of Port Elizabeth, Mr. J. Bowen transferred to the Junior School, Mr. P. Jackson left to continue his studies at the University of Cape Town, Mr. P. Tucker was appointed to the Wellington Training College, Mr. E. Callaghan moved to Muir College and Mr. O. le Roux took up a post at Paul Roos Gymnasium. And then in June of this year Mr. P. Broster, wbo has played such an active part in the life of the school, uprooted himsel f completely and is now teaching in England at the Maidstone Grammar School. Finally, at the end of the year, we are saying goodbye to Mr. F, Kooy, whO! has been at W.B.H.S. for twelve years. To all these we give our thanks for their various contributions to the school. New arrivals this year were Mr. J. Louw, Manual Training; Mr. A. Clarke, Science; Mr. T. Huisamen, Afrikaans; Mr. D. Meyer, Commerce; Mr. G. McMinn, English; Mr. H. Robbins, Mathematics; Mr. J. Walker, English and History; Mr .. D., Watkins, English and History. We welcome these gentlemen and hope that their stay at'W.B.H.S. will be long and happy. We also have with us for this last term student-teachers hl r. D. Ainslie and Mr. R. Owen and thank them for their helpfulness in the classroom and on the sports fields, We wish them a happy future in teaching. Finally, we welcome gratefully assistant-secretary Mrs. P. Sutcliffe, whose never failing cheerfulness and helpfulness have won the hearts of boys and staff, and provided M rs, Cotton with some relief in the task of handling a huge volume of clerical work. Mrs. Cotton, too, figures in tbis !.ist of welcomes, for she was away on sick leave during the third term, recovering from a serious operation. We are overjoyed to have her back with us master-minding, among other things, the finicky details that plague the classroom teacher.

Both Mr. Blom and Mr. Heath had sons born to them during the year, and Mr. Miller and Mr. Louw became engaged. We offer them our congratulations. Mr. Bromberger took six months' leave and embarked upon a course of postgraduate study at the University of Cape Town. He is busy at the moment with examinations, and we wish him success.

Tributes are paid once again to our School Committee for their unremitting efforts on our behalf, to the tuckshop mothers for their much-appreciated services and to Mr. Payne for his meticulous care of the' playing-fields,

We had a record number of first-class passes in the 1970 Senior Certificate Examination, Twenty-five (approximately one-third) of the candidates passed in the first-class. Recent developments in connection with the building of the new school on the Labia estate are very disheartening. Provincial regulations and requirements are causing a serious delay, and it seems that we shall have to wait between five and ten years before tbe new school. is ready. 2

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Mr. T. Metrowich (Principal),

1971

PREFECTS

PREFECTS -1971

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M. Oosthuizen.

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SENIOR CERTIFICATE CANDIDATES First-Class Pass: B. G. Barron, R. R. Blackbeard, T. L. Blumgart, C. B. Burke, B. N. Campbell, S. R. Carter, K. Fine, P. B. Gambon, T. W. Green, N. J. C. King, P. T. Kirby, G. S. T. Lowden, D. L. Maeder, L. D. Millner, H. K. Oblowitz, C. R. T. Ramsden, I. C. Schmaman, A. Silverman, P. J. Simcock, D. F. Sims, D. N. Thomson, C. D. Tylcoat, N. Wright, N. C. Zwahlen. Second-Class Pass: K. R. Andrews, W. G. Bailey, T. A. Bakkum, B. Barnardt, H. S. Bosman, G. A. Boyce, D. Brown, I. W. Brownlie, J. Burger, D. P. Butler, R. J. Carter, E. Casper, R. M. Clark, C. H. Cumming, A. de Groot, T. C. Durant, D. A. R. Durlacher, G. J. du Toit, R. G. Elliott, 1. S. Emms, R. C. Fitzpatrick, J. D. Francis, M. J. Gluckman, Po.W. Gohl, P. D. Gohl, R. Goldstein, D. H. W. Heard, J. R. Hey, I. L. Johnstone, D. A. Jupp, H. R. S. Just, D. E. Kaplan, L, A. Lawrence, P. P. Mann, Do. D. W. Milford, 1. R. Oliver, R. P. Pharaoh, F. A. Pottage, T. F. Potter, V. Potter, B. Pringle, M. A. Reyneke, T. H. Robertson, G. K. RonaIdson, P. A. Shelton, L. Shlomowitz, B. D. Slater, A. L. v. d. Sleigh, C. R. Smeda, C. Smedley, J. W. Somerville, D. F. Spolander, M. Stein, P. L. Swift, A. D. H. Theys, D. N. Thomson, K. J. Vaughan, R. L. Venables, G. A. Wiseman. PRIZE-WINNERS,

Std. 6B: Std. 6A: Std. 6B: Std. 6A: Std. 6B: Std. 6B: Std. 6A: Std. 6A: Std. 6C: Std.6A: Std. Std. Std. Std. Std. Std. Std. Std. Std. Std. Std.

6B: 7A: 7A: 7A: 7A: 7A: 7D:

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1970

Standard Prize, 6B Class Prize: E. Klaussner. English Prize, Merit Prize: D. Merrington. Afrikaans Prize, Merit Prize: R. Teichert. Science Prize, Mathematics Prize, Merit Prize: R. van Zyl. Commerce Prize, Merit Prize: G. Spolander. Social Studies Prize, Merit Prize: A. Bodil!. Latin Prize, Merit Prize: D. Kavalsky. Class Prize: C. Wallis. 6C Class Prize: P. le Roux. Merit Prizes: G. Rossiter. M. Morris, P. Merrington, A. Burman, B. Hack, A. Knight. Merit Prizes: K. Morris, J. Barton-Bridges, S. Griffiths, T. England_ Standard Prize, 7A Class Prize, Latin Prize, Mathematics Prize: D. Chait. English Prize, Merit Prize: S. Snowball. Afrikaans Prize: P. Retief. Science Prize, Merit Prize: D. Yach. Social Studies Prize, Merit Prize: A. Hendrikse. 7D Class Prize, Commerce Prize: G. Hochfelden. Class Prize: K. Tate. 7C Class Prize: W. Post. Merit Prizes: A. Katz, G. Jones, L. de Wet, S. van Embden. Standard Pnze, 8C Class Prize, Science Prize, Social Studies Prize: J. Oosthuizen. Davidowitz Prize for English: G. Fitzpatrick. Afrikaans Prize, Merit Prize: N. Snyman. 8A Class Prize, Latin Prize: L. Schneider. Mathematics Prize: M. Chorn. Commerce Prize, Merit Prize: B. Whitley. Woodwork Prize: S. Penfold. Merit Pr.izes: K. Hopkins, S. Granger. Class Prize: L. King. 7

Std. 9A: Standard Prize, 9A Class Prize, English Prize, Latin Prize, Mathematics Prize, Geography Prize, Science Prize: M. Cooke. Std. 9A: Afrikaans Prize: J. Wessels. Std. 9C: History Prize: K. Penwarden. Std. 9C: 9C Class Prize: T. Hewett. Std. 9A: Merit Prizes: J. Taylor, G. Gilbert. Std. 9C: Merit Prize: G. Gillmer. Std. lOA: Standard Prize, lOA Class Prize, Bowden Mathematics Prize, Friedlander Memorial Prize for English, Arguile Prize for Latin, Maskew Miller Prize for History: 1. Schmaman. Std. IOC: D. F. Marais Prize for Afrikaans: C. Burke. Std. lOA: Science Prize, Biology Prize, Geography Prize, Merit Prize: H. Oblowitz. Std. IOC: IOC Class Prize, Commercial Prize: R. Blackbeard. Std. J OA: Merit Pries: C. Tylcoat, N. Wright. Std. IOC: Merit Prize: 1. Thomson. Std. lOA: Templeton Prize for Music: R. Goldstein. Std. lOA: Bevan Prize for English Reading: (I) N. King, LOA; (2) P. Shelton, lOA; (3) M. Goldstein, 9A. Std. lOA: Caxlon Prize for outstanding effort: R. Goldstein. Std. lOB: Honours Award: R. Clark. Std. IOC: Abelsohn Cup for Matriculation pupil who has done most for the school: G. Ronaidson. Std. SC and SA: Edward Wise Bursaries (two best Std. VIII pupils): J. Oosthuizen (SC) and L. Schneider (SA). Std. IOC: Life Membership - Old Boys' Union: G. RonaIdson. Std. lOA: Old Boys' Bursary: 1. Scbmaman. Friedlander Shield: Rhodes House.

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MATRIC

DANCE, 1971

This year's Matric Dance was MAD. The atmosphere was calculated to turn all sane Wynberg Matric pupils into uninhibited maniacs. We hope we succeeded. The enthusiasm of the Matrics this year was reflected by the revolving mirror-ball, which set the scintillating dance tempo. The evening commenced with the elegant supper in the dining room_ I must mention the lovely floral decorations on the tables, which were arranged by Mrs. Blackbeard, Sister de Klerek and Matron. They transformed the dining room into a most attractive setting for a delectable meal. The mothers fully deserve the vote of thanks which was given during the dinner. The three letters of M A D formed an unusual entrance to the Hall. This set the tone for the atmosphere inside. Tbe walls were covered with caricatures and the roof was lowered by reams of paper painted in artistic patterns. An ultra-violet light created an unusual effect on one of tbe walls. I should like to take this opportunity to thank the Dance Committee and the Matrics for their enthusiastic support. On behalf of all the Matrics, I should like to thank Darrol de Villiers, Rob Whitehead and Allan Termorshuizen for the energy they put into their work on the Hall. McCully Workshop, which consisted of a few Old Boys, provided a solid beat to which the dancers reacted. We would also like to thank Gavin Hau and Phillip Rubin for offering their homes for the after-parties. So another Matric Dance has come and gone. It will certainly be remembered as one of the highlights of our school career. I wish all Matries the best of luck for their futures, and I hope that we will all meet again as Old Boys in the ccming years. N.F.

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1971 -

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LlTTLEWOOD HOUSE Although laying no claim to being the brains of Wynberg, Littiewood House can, we think, be termed tbe heart of the school. This can be seen wben one examines the part the boarders play in school life. Much appreciation is due to the boarders for giving a helping hand where one was needed, even if it was involuntary on occasions, and this is particularly true of those who performed ball duty on Saturday mornings. Tbe ballroom staff was headed by "Daffy" Furmage, who organized and controlled the Saturday morning duties and the distribution of rugby balls. The Cricket shed staff, "Gerkin" Wessels and Gary Bricknell, spent most of their breaks packing kits. Many thanks are due Mrs. Blackbeard, Matron Oldwage and Sister de Klerk for their unstinting aUenion and assistance in the hostel. We must, too, express our gratitude to Mr. Slater for organising the film shows for the boys' and girls' hostels, and also for the refreshments sold on Wednesday nights, and to M r. Walker for en路 couraging a number of the boarders to play an active part in the debating society and to develop an appreciation of classical music. A word of thanks to Jock Schoeman and his friends for giving up Sunday evenings to run a service for the hostel. Littlewood House can now boast waU-to-wall carpeting in the senior common room, the prefects' common room and the head prefect's study. We must thank Mr. Blackbeard for this added luxury. This year we have provided six first-team rugby players: Coffin, Furmage, Dodd, De Jager, Barnett and Bricknell, the last of whom had to retire early in the season owing to a leg injury. Klopper and Slow have held their own in the First Hockey team, while Dodd played for the 1st Badminton team. Walsh and Van Tonder were selected to play table tennis for the Western Province team, but unfortunately Van Tonder had to withdraw because of a broken leg: Tayler-Smith played in the First tennis team. Wessels and Bricknell both played regularly for the First cricket team, Wessels knocking up seventy runs against the Old Boys. Wessels vice-captained the very successful school judo team, in which Ackerman and Theys played important roles. Furmage was a first-team water polo player and Doran, Eyre and Jackson swam for the school. The Littlewood House prefects were Nigel Borain (head), Dale Furmage (vicehead) and Eddie Coffin. They were ably assisted by Nic Enyman, Gary Bricknell, Grant Doran and Michael Theys, who acted as junior prefects. We have all enjoyed our duties and appreciated the supervision given by Mr. Blackbeard and house masters Messrs. Slater, Walker and Louw. Apart from a few ups and downs, the year has passed enjoyably. NIGEL BORAIN.

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HOUSE, 1971

R. Solomon, S. Ryan, N. Watson, P. Kuyler, G. Doran, R. van Zyl. R. Steven-Jennings, J. De Jager,

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Fourth Row: G. Robson, P. Horrell, P. Watson, D. Eyre, J. Quinton, S. Adams, J. Hards, P. Baker, J. van Rensburg, D. Nangle, A. van Rooyen, R. De Villiers, R. Bailey, J. Calder, I. Gordon, M. Edwards. Third

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J. Barton-Bridges,

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G. Sulton,

A. Adams.

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Founders

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Founders' Day was celebrated on 22nd September. A large number of guests, parents and Old Boys, seated on the "A" field, heard Dr. G. J. Smit-former Superintendent-General of Education - deliver his address. Or. Smit briefly traced tbe h.istory of the school from its foundation in 1941, stressing the character given to it by successive Principals. Immediately after the address came the ceremonial Changing of the Guard, the laying of wreaths at the War Memorial Gate, the March Past and the Salute to the Memorial. Col. Robertson took the salute at the final march-past.

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LIBRARY, 1971

If one were to base one's report entirely on the accurate and insightful comments of 6A and the library assistants, there would be cause for gloom, even alarm. As they say, the library is too small; it is cold and draughty in winter, and in summer the South-Easter whistles in the only door. Most of the shelves seem to be too small, and the new chairs are not to be trusted to bear anyone's weight. The dust sifts through the celling ; the spiders spin diligently night after night, and the afternoon sun fries the late worker. These are all physical defects about which we can do little; it is a matter of waiting for the new school building, which will incorporate a library of modern design and adequate size.

Financially the library is also severely limited, and the continuing rise in the price of books, stationery and periodicals will make it more difficult to expand the bookstock. But here is an encouraging sign- the very good response of staff, boys and friends of the school to appeals for gifts, in cash or kind. These certainly help to relieve the tremendous strain placed on our Departmental grant. Long may this support continue. Equally important and valuable has been the assistance given by the library assistants, and the spirit in whioh it has been given. Sporadic they may be, but David Pogrund (9C); Benny Banks (9D); Barry Barnard (9A); Ian Hele (8A); Peter Horrell (7C); Stefan Zwahlen, Gordon Ross and Alvin Scott (7D); Jackie Goldstein, Gordon Jackson and the Slabber brothers in 6A; and Daniel Maree and Paul Bragg (GB) deserve mention amongst others for their endeavours. There were some who were enormously helpful in processing new books or tidying the library, though on occasion against their will, no doubt motivating this comment: "It is sometimes dangerous to enter the library!" It was sometimes hazardous to be in the library during the football season, but no window was broken more than twice in one week.

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During the past year, the bookstock has been weeded, reclassified, catalogued and largely relabelled. A new issue system, using stationery issued by the Department and very similar to the system used in the public libraries, has been introduced with success, not only tightening up on overdue books but also enabling boys to reserve books with a fair expectation of success. Loan statistics are also kept, based on this system, so it is easy to find out which standards do the most reading, and what kind of material is being read. There is so much to be done, of course: subject bibliographies, title and subject catalogues; a cuttings and picture file; book displays, to mention a few. A further encouraging point has been the increasing use of the library for work on orals and background reading, as opposed to recreational reading, both important functions of any school library. In class library periods a start has been made on what is rather loftily called "Book Education"; so far the surface has barely been scratched, but the ultimate aim is a long-term one - for each boy to feel at ease in any library, knowing how to make best use of all the facilities it offers; and this helps to keep one going in those despairing moments when a horde of giant millipedes, cunningly disguised as young men, all in size 12 boots, seems to have invaded; or when a shelf collapses for the nth time; or when the gym class next door is heavily skipping. No library is ever complete or perfect, but it can perhaps be said with caution that this library is coming on, and so are its users. (Report based mainly on comments made by the boys, especially the 6A's, and David Pogrund of 9C.)

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DE WAAL HOUSE House-Iwlsters: Mr. J. Mathewand Mr. H. Robbins. House-Captain: D. Furmage. Vice-Captain: J. Pears. Committee: K. de Jager, D. Gargen, W. King. School Prefects: P. Williamson, L. Atlas, J. Pears. ATHLETICS: De Waal could only manage third place. This was partially due to the lack of spirit in the U.19 division. However, our juniors were more successful and those who distinguished themselves were K. Bluff, H. Roup, E. Robb, D. van der Byl, J. van Eck and M. Paver. SWIMMING: De Waal came second in the inter-house gala, thanks to our juniors Knight and Bragg and seniors L. Butler, D. Butler, P. Williamson and G. Hau. The U.l4 bouse relay was won by De Waal. P. Williamson was awarded a swimming Blue. CRICKET: De Waal won thc;: iilter-house cricket. Our junior side was undefeated, and the first team was beaten only once. D. Bensted-Smith and A. Kock were regular members of the School's Ist XI. HOCKEY: De Waal had eight first team members and therefore won the interhouse hockey. P. Williamson represented Western Province Schools. COLOURS: King, Kay, Miller, Slow, London, Robertson. HONOURS: P. Williamson. RUGBY: Tbrough lack of enthusiasm in the junior divisions we gained only third place in the inter-house rugby. However, the U.19 section was won by De Waal. Those who represented the 1st XV were: C. Lohr and D. Furmage. K. de Jager and K. Pen wooden also played a few games for the Ist XV. Colours were awarded to C. Lohr and D. Furmage. TENNIS: Owing to a lack of good players, we were unable to maintain our excellent record in tbe sport and only one match was won. CROSS-COUNTRY: Congratulations and thanks are extended to aIL those wbo participated in the Cross Country. De Waal did well in the inter-house competition and A. Burman won the U.IS Division. TABLE-TENNIS: A. Vann and D. Rivett represented De Waal. They were runners-up to WelUngton in tbe house competition Rivett and Vann both represented W.P. RHODES

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House Masters: Messrs. A. Morris and L. Heath. House Captain: G. GiLlmer. Vice Captain: E. Coffin. Secretary: N. Bradfield. Commillee: Thomas, Bishop, Small, Frye, Marcus, Gentz, Louwand King. The time has come to record another year in the h.istory of Rhodes House at Wynberg Boys' High School. Inspiration from Mr. Heatb and Mr. Morris, guidance from House Captain Percy Gillmer and hard work by the committee were appreciated byaU. RUGBY: It will be a long time before any bouse achieves wbat Rhodes achieved in house-rugby this year. With the exception of the Under 19 team, we were victorious in every age group. However, even the Under 19 team can be congratulated on the stiff opposition they provided to the other teams. An unfortunate accident robbed us of one of our best players, Mike Gentz.

CRICKET: Rhodes did not fare too well in cricket this year, but Louwand Davis bowled well during the house matches. ATHLETICS: Once more Rbodes proved the outright winners. Congratulations to Rob Louw, the junior Victor Ludorum. Fine performances came from Percy Gill.mer and Mike Gentz. Rhodes' Under 19 relay team established a new record. SWIMMING: Although it seemed at first as though tbe Gala, too, would be ours, we could not hold on to the lead rigbt to the end and a rather disappointing third was all we could manage. Mention must be made of King and Ayre, who both produced excellent performances. TENNIS: Rhodes did not do very well in this sphere, but we should like to congratulate Derek Bishop on being chosen for the South African junior squad and wish him the best of luck. BADMINTON: King and Goles gave fine performances. HOCKEY: Rhodes' hockey team was nowhere near as strong as it was last year. N.B. WELLINGTON

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Housemas/ers: Messrs. D. Bromberger, T. Metrowich, J. Slater. House Captain: M. Oosthuizen. Vice Cap/ain: R. Marucs. Secre/ary: J. Abelsohn. Commil/ee: S. MacFarlane, Des Ligneris, Silverman, Walsh, Adamstein. Once again the enthusiasm of our members and the leadership of Messrs. Bromberger, Metrovich and Slater has been the formula for the strong competition we gave tbe other houses. A11ILETICS: Great spirit was shown by aIL members and our athletes gave of tbeir best. M. Oosthuizen gained places in the sprint events. Quinton, a runner of distinct promise, and Gibbons, did well. SWIMMING: Wellington's bope of gaining a place was dashed as our swimmers did not come up to expectations. Silverman must be congratulated on his efforts. RUGBY: Wellington had four regular 1st team players: Oosthuizen (vicecaptain), Abelsohn, Des Ligneris, Marin. M. Oosthuizen was selected to play for Western Province in the Craven Week held in Kimberley. All players gained colour awards. Oosthuizen was awarded Honours. TENNIS: Wellington bad two regular team players representing the bouse in tennis, namely S. MacFarlane รกnd H. Buxton-Forman. MacFarlane captained the 1st team and was awarded a Blue. PREFECTS: Tbe Prefect Body was well represented by R. Marcus, S. MacFarlane and M. Oosthuizen. TABLE TENNIS: Wellington were well represented by Walsh and Van Tonder. Walsh was selected as a Western Province Junior. Fried, Mannington and Gravenor played for the school's first and second teams. CHESS: Wellington had two regular members in tbe first team, namely F. Kyriacos and J. Feitleson. Kyriacos was selected for the W.P. Junior Cbess team. CRICKET: We were very weak in tbis department this year, but the sbowing of our juniors in the bouse matches was very promising. HOCKEY: Wellington excelled in trus field. We had two regular members of the 1st XI in Hadwen and Klopper. Gilbert and Kyriacos captained the 2nd and 3rd Xl's respectively. Hadwen and Klopper were awarded colours. M.O. 17

VAN RIEBEECK

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Housemasters: Mr. Blom, Mr. Orchison, Mr. Breetzke, Mr. Meyer. House Captain: N. Fine. Secretary: M. Bastin. Committee: D. Anderson, T. Dodd, G. Moseley, S. Tyler, J. Wessels. Although Van Riebeeck was not as successful as last year, enthusiasm was not lacking. In all spheres of house competition Van Riebeeck has been a force to be reckoned with. Thanks must go to Mr. Blom and his assisting housemasters, and to Nick Fine and his committee for their efforts in making this another creditable year for Van Riebeeck. RUGBY: Van Riebeeck supplied the bulk of the 1st XV this year with N. Fine (Capt.), K. Wright, R. Wiseman, R. Whitehead, T. Hewett, N. Askew, B. Barnett, A. Lamb, S. Casper, J. Oosthuizen, T. Dodd, J. Sutherland, H. Damain-Harris, G. Bricknell, M. Bastin all representing the team at some stage of the season. Congratulations must go to Kenny Wright for his selection for the W.P. Craven Week team. Van Riebeeck did well to finish second to Rhodes in the House Rugby. CRICKET: Van Riebeeck was represented in the 1st XI by D. Anderson (Capt.). A. Lamb, M. Bastin, G. Bricknell, G. le Roux, J. Wessels, J. Schmucker, A. Oosthuizen and B. Barnett. Again Van Riebeeck had to be content with second place, despite fine attacking cricket by the senior team. A. Lamb, with a century against De Waal, was the outstanding player for Van Riebeeck. ATHLETICS: In spite of many good performances by Van Riebeeck athletes various events, we managed to come only third. H. Damain-Harris ran excellently become Victor Ludorum. SWIMMING: Van Riebeeck's honours and dominated all events. special mention.

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TENNIS: Van Riebeeck was well represented by L. Venter, K. Marlow. L. Venter was also a member of the W.P. Tennis Squad. Van Riebeeck also won the Inter-House tennis competition. BADMINTON:

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STUDENTS' CHRISTIAN UNION Chairman: C. R. Williams. Vice-Chairman.: P. Williamson. Committee: R. Whitehead, L. King. Masters-in-Charge: Mr. Broster, Mr. Meyer. Another eventful year has been experienced by the Scripture Union this year, when the committee again attended the Leadership Camp at Froggy Pond. Another combi.ned Girls' and Boys' Camp was held early in the year at Kommetjie, and this proved to be h.ighly gratifying. During the second term, another Leadership Training Camp was organised by Mr. Broster, and was to bave been held at Peter Williamson's house. However, lack of numbers, examinations and otber reasons caused this to be abandoned. A new, but very welcome, face this year was that of Mr. Meyer, who showed a keen interest in the activities of the organisation. During the second and third terms we focussed our attention on Missionaries throughout tbe world, and ended both these terms with a braaivJeis. At the last braaivleis we bade farewell to Mr.Broster, who has been the driving force behind the Union for a number of years. We thank him for all he has done for us, and aSSure him of our prayers while he is in England. Although we experienced a loss by Mr. Broster's departure, Mr. Meyer has taken over very smoothly, and we would also like to thank him for all he has done, especially in forming the new committee, which took over during the third term. We would like to wish Mr. Meyer and the new committee aU the best for the new year ahead, and assure them of our prayers. We wou.ld also like to thank Mr. J. Mathew for the use of his laboratory every Tuesday. Tbis .is much appreciated. C. R. Williams.

HEBREW CULTURAL SOCIETY Chairman: L. Atlas. Vice-Chairman: H. Goldstein. Secretary: J. Abelsohn. Commi/lee: P. Rubin, P. Marcus, R. Marcus, D. Yach. This year, under the able leadership of Leonard Atlas, the society enjoyed a very active year. Meetings, whicb were held regularly, were well patronized and it was most pleasing to see the younger members of the society attending. The meetings took the form of lectures, films and slide-shows. The films viewed, amongst others, were "Israel Today"', "Let my people go" and a film on Shagal, the French Jewish Artist. At tbe beginning of the year Mrs. Suzanne Cohen, an experienced journalist, gave an interesting talk on tbe running of a newspaper, how one interviews celebrities and general information connected with Journalism. The next meeting took tbe form of a sLide show, which was presented by Mr. Stephen Schach, a lecturer at U.C.T. Mr. Schach spent some time at the Weizmann Institute in Israel and described to us the invaluable work being done there. On the next occasion Rabbi Earl Kinicour from America spoke to us about Jewish Youth throughout the world. A very interesting tal.k, supported by slides, was given by Mrs. Spektor on an unusual tour of the Negevon foot. Tbis proved most enjoyable. Towards the end of the year, a record of Joseph's Tecbnicolour Coat was played. One of the highlights of the year was a combined meeting with our sister school when the film "Memorandum" was shown. This proved a great success and one hopes that more such meetings will take place next year. Our thanks go to all those people who gave up their time to speak to us, and to whom we are indebted for a successful and active year. 20

A special vote of thanks goes to Mr. Ehud Sagin, of the Youth Department of the Jewish Board of Deputies, for all he has done to make this year the success it has been. Thanks also go to Mr. Joe Lison who, while at the schoo.!, took an active part in the society, and also to the Science Department for allowing us the use of the Lecture Theatre. J. M. Abelsohn.

SENIOR DEBATING SOCIETY President: Mr. Walker. Vice-President: Messrs. Robbins, Huisamen. Secretary: C. R. Williams. Committee: L. Schneider, M. Curr, J. Glazewski, N. Fine. The Debating Society of the Wynberg Boys' High School experienced a complete rebirth this year with tbc arrival of Messrs. Walker, Robbins and Huisamen. From being an almost non-existent society, it became one of the most active in the school. Early in the year Mr. Walker organised interested boys into the Senior Society, while Mr. Huisamen did the same for the Junior Society, the latter catering for standards six and seven. It was also decided to hold the debates on Monday night, on formal l~nes, having a full executive and chairman, with Mr. Walker as president and Mr. Robbins as Vice-President. During the first term a number of internal debates were held so that the members could become used to speaking and to the form of the meetings. Attendance at these debates has grown throughout the year and we now expect at least sixty boys at every debate. The quality of the speaking also improved consistently and some boys have now become experienced orators. After a number of internal debates, meetings were heJd with the debating societies of other schools such as Sans Souci, Wynberg Girls' High and Westerford. Debates with W.G.H.S. have become a regular occurrence. Constructive critiques are delivered by the Presidents at every meeting, and thest: have helped the speakers to see their mistakes and improve themselves. A gavel has been presented to the Society by Mr. Louw, the Woodwork Master, and for this we would very much like to thank him. We appreciate all that Messrs. Walker, Robbins and Huisamen have done for this society, and are thankful for the enthusiasm of the boys. Without their support the society would have ceased to exist by now. We would also like to wish the new committee all the best for the forthcoming year, and we trust the high standard set this year will be maintained. C. R. Williams (Secretary).

BRIDGE CLUB Master-in-Charge: Mr. P. Breetzke. Chairman: H. Pahl. Secretary: A. Bowie. Committee: A. Mason, M. Hadwen, G. Gillmer. The Bridge Club started this year.. Initially there were few members, bul the fever spread rapidly and the club has gone from strength to strength. We have tried to start an inter-school bridge league but, with one exception, there has been no response. We have played three matches against Sans Souci and, despite an inability to make contracts in hearts, we won all three. Five teams were chosen to represent the School against tbe Old Boys, who won the match, attaining an average of 79.2% against our 73.7%. Tbe winning pair was H. Pahl and A. Mason of the School, with P. Anderton and A. Friedlander of the Old Boys coming second. A number of Std. 8's and 9's have started playing and the membership of the club now exceeds 30 players. A. Bowie.

MOUNTAIN

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Hon. President: Mr. P. Cronwright. Chairman: Mr. A. Morris. Hon. Secretary: G. Cawood. Commiuee: M. Arcber, R. Hiseman, G. van Eck. The Mountain Club had another successful year, witb tbe Hon. President, Mr. Cronwright, leading most of the climbs. I would like to thank him, and also the Mountain Club of South Africa, for inviting us on the rock meets and for offering us the service of some of their members, who led us on a few of the more difficult climbs. In return we spent a day at tbe Du Toits Kloof Hut clearing the fire-break. The first meeting of the year was held at Elsie's Peak, where the new members were taugbt the basics of climbing. Tbere bave been a few country climbs. but bad weather has hampered country climbing to a certain extent. The Cedarberg Trip this year was cancelled owing to business reasons, but Mr. Cronwright took a few boys on a wonderful trip during the July vacation. The quarterly meeting during the first term was very interesting. Mr. Filby showed slides and gave an interesting talk on his trip to South-West Africa. The quarterly meeting held during the second term was well attended and films were shown. The boys wbo went on the July trip showed slides at the quarterly meeting during the third term and I was very pleased to see a few of our Old Boys showing interest by attending tbe meeting. I hope that more Old Boys will follow suit. I hope that tbe juniors will show more interest next year because they will be the foundation of the club in a few years' time. The Wynberg Mountain Club badge for 1971 was awarded to G. Cawood. I would like to thank Mr. Morris for bis help during the year. G. Cawood (Hon. Secretary).

SCIENCE CLUB This year the Science Club had the problem of catering for both the older and the younger members. This problem was solved by splitting it into the Senior and Junior Science clubs, the idea being that the Senior members would help the Junior members with their projects. Many projects were built privately by the members, among which were a transistor radio and a miniature organ. At tbe beginning of the year we built a simple analog computer. Tbis was fairly successful, but because it was so simplified it was not as accurate as we would have liked. Lectures on Electronics and Astronomy were given by the mem bers of the Senior club and tbese were well received. Experiments were carried out in the field of Paper Chromatography. This is one way of analysing a compound to find out what substances make up that compound. In our case we analysed chlorophyll. Earlier in the year we wanted to build a rocket which would contain a radio transmitter, but we found that the Government would not allow it. Instead, an equilibrium machine was built. This was used to demonstrate the conservation of energy. Crystals of Copper Sulphate and Ferrous Sulphate were grown by the Junior Science Club for demonstration purposes. This was very successful and the different shapes of the crystals were clearly seen. Later in the year we went to the outside laboratory to carry out some experiments in chemistry. In this connection we carried out tests to .identify unknown chemicals. The members were shown how to use the flame test for identifying metals and the precipitation tests for radicles.

CHESS CLUB REPORT Chairman: Secretary:

F. Kyriacos. M. Scordilis.

R. Waring is to be congratulated on winning the school championsrup for the year in succession. This year the chess club has enjoyed the most successful season. R. Waring, F. Kyriacos, M. Scordilis, P. Finch and J. Feitelson have represented the school regularly .in the inter-schools' competition. With only one match to be played, our results to date are: Against For

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HerzJja 2 St. Josephs 1 ...... C.B.C. 0 Groote Schuur 5 Sea Point 2 Cape Town ...... This year we were again ab.le to enter a second team in the recently-formed second league and, considering the inexperience of some of the players, this team has done extremely well. During the third term the match against the Old Boys was held and the school did well to hold them to a 6-6 draw. Later this year R. Waring, F. Kyriacos and M. Scordilis will be representing the school in the Western Province Junior Championships. Good luck to them. A final word of thanks must go to Mr. Meyer, who accepted the responsibility of running the club for the past two years, and to M r. Mathew for allowing us to use his Biology laboratory so frequently and, last, but not least, to aU those players whose tremendous effort has enabled the chess club to enjcy its most successful season.

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Chairman: D. Pogrund. Secretary: S. Granger. Master in Charge: Mr. P. Breetzke. This year there was a marked increase in membership. Unattached photographers have finally become aware of the facilities offered by the society - trade prices on equipment, reduced prices on chemicals and paper, free advice on picture-taking and processing, and a fine dark-room. During the year, photographs by members appeared in the Press. After the annual sports day, a competition with the subject "Sport" was held. A fair number of entries was received, but the winning entry, which is published elsewhere in the magazine, was easily selected. Members continue to click away at all the functions and sports at the school, as the number of photographs in this magazine demonstrate. The middle of the year saw the departure of Mr. Broster, who had done so much for the society and whom we all miss. Although its full potential has not yet been fully realised, the society continues being a great asset to the school.

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THE CADET BAND This year has been unusually busy for the Band. Considerable time was spent on preparations for participation in the Republic Festival, at which we played a leading part. After the Festival the Band got down to the hard work of preparing for the Western Province Command Cadet Competition. In spite of our efforts and those of Lt. Man Visser, which included week-end practices, we were placed second to St. Joseph's by a margin of 6t points. Though naturally disappointed at not winning, this second place was a not inconsiderable achievement when one takes into account the number of new boys in the band_ I am quite sure that everybody pulled his weight during the competition. Next year our Band wiU be virtually unchanged and St. JosCph's will have a hard time maintaining their position in first place. 24

Our congratulations go to the following boys who did extremely well in the solo competitions: W.O.U M. Waters - first in side drumming. Staff Sergeant D. Paver - first in bugling. Sergeant J. Martin - first in bass drumming. W.O.II B. Johnson - second in trumpetting. Corporal C. Luden - third in tenor drumming. W.O.I I. Gibbs - second drum-major. An innovation this year was the Parents' Committee, which advised on various aspects. We are very grateful for the interest shown by all parents and for the cooperation of all members of the band. These two factors have been instrumental in making this year so successful. 1. Gibbs.

CADETS Commanding Officer: Capt. W. Lennox. Quatermaster: Lt. D. Bromberger. Adjutant: Lt. L. Heath. Officers: 2nd Lts. P. Breetzke, D. Kooy, J. Slater, J. Walker. At the beginning of this year the cadet detachment took on a new look. The numbers actively involved were drastically reduced. A Guard of Honour of just over one hundred cadets was chosen. Those in the Guard of Honour received the new uniforms, which looked much smarter than the old ones. The student officers have fallen away and their duties are now performed by the officers. The N.C.O.'s were all members of standard nine or eight this year. They were W.O. C. Ahrends, Sgts. Buckland, Banks, L. Butler, H. Katz, Marcus, and Cpls. A. Davis, De Jager and N. Forrest. As a change a First Aid course was introduced this year, but the lack of interest shown by certain pupils led to this being abandoned during the year. At last rifles have arrived for the shooting range, and we hope to start soon with shooting. Mr. T. Metrowich is to return to the detachment to assist in this sphere. To celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Republic, parades were held out at Goodwood. Forty cadets represented Wynberg, and their behaviour and appearance was beyond reproach. The spirit noticeable was encouraging as it showed that school activities can be successfully carried out without the partic.ipation of boys in standard ten. All in all, the new system of cadets has brought to the fore many boys in standard nine and has contributed to the success of the student prefect system. The Founders' Day parade was most successful and the smaller number of cadets on parade looked impressive, although in many ways it is unfortuna~e more boys do not have a chance to take an active part in proceedings. During the absence of our quartermaster, Lt. D. Bromberger, Capt. Lennox was saddled with the onerous task of supplying the new uniforms. He was assisted by Lt. Breetzke, who had to make numerous trips to the Castle to collect equipment. The first year of the reorganised cadets has had its ups and downs, but we look forward to a successful 1972.

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PARENTjTEACHERS' ASSOCIATION The P.T.A. has met regularly during the year. The first meeting, held on the 3rd February, 1971, was for the benefit of Std. 6 parents and other parents of boys new to the school. This always proves to be a popular event and it gives the staff the opportunity of meeting these parents and for them to become acquainted with certain aspects of the school their children will be attending. On the 24th February, 1971, our Annual General Meeting was held and the following Committee members for the ensuing year were elected: Mr. Kirby (Chairman). Mrs. Damain-Harris. Mrs. Katz. Mr. Granger. Mr. Gibbs. Staff representatives were, as usual, Mr. Blackbeard, Principal, Mr. Gilmore (Secretary) and Mr. Morris (Treasurer). Two further meetings, one on the 3rd May and the other on the 23rd August, were also held. At the meeting on the 3rd May, Mr. Broster gave a Science talk and on the 23rd August, Mr. Blackbeard addressed the meeting on M od ern Trends in Education, followed by Miss Russel! who spoke on "The Library and Student Reading". This was followed by a One-Act play, "The Little Man," produced by Mr. Huisamen and Mr. Robbins. At the Annual General Meeting four staff members spoke on various subjects. On the who.le, the PT.A. has had a successful year. On looking back, one is struck by the fact that at all meetings th_isyear, the P.T.A. had to depend on the staff for speakers. J would like to take this opportunity of thanking those members who gave of their time and also of congratulating them on the way they presented their subject matter. The Tuck Shop has been funcioning faithfully throughout the year. Jn fair weatber or foul, when one looks across the school grounds, "the hatch is always open" with those smiling faces doing their work so diligently. I gladly take this opportunity of saying a special word of thanks to Mrs. Damain-Harris and her Tuck Shop Committee for all the work they have put in and to assure tbem that the staff and the pupils are very consc.ious of the service they provide and appreciate what they are doing for the school. S.G.

The July Trip to Rhodesia, M~ambique

and Malawi.

Graeme Cawood, Gary McDonald and Colin Wallis were very fortunate to accompany Mr. Cronwright on a very interesting holiday. Leaving Cape Town at 6.30 a.m. on 27th June, we had an almost uneventful trip through South Africa. The first night in Rhodesia was spent on the shores of Kyle Dam, about four miles from the fantastic Zimbabwe Ruins. The whole of tbe next day was spent wandering through a maze of passages in the Ruins, and we were entranced by these weird structures which contained no mortar. We then proceeded to Gorongosa Game Reserve, and travelled through fascinating countryside until we crossed the border into Mo<;:ambique. As we arrived at Gorongosa in the late afternoon, there was time for only a short drive. Turning a corner, we suddenly found ourselves in the midst of a herd of about four hundred buffalo! Imagine our apprehension and delight. We tayed at Gorongosa for two days and saw elephant, lion, warthogs, impala, pelicans, monkeys, hippopotami, crocodiles, wil.debeest and buffalo, and many other species of birds and buck.

Leaving Gorongosa, we proceeded back to Rhodesia, spending the night at Umtali. The following morning we crossed the Zambezi River by ferry to land on Malawian territory. Everyone was amused to read at the border post that ladies were not allowed to wear trousers and were even more amused to read that any lady wearing a dress above tbc knees would be deported. We slept at Limbe and then set out to climb Mount Mlanje, 9847 feet. We hired twO. African PQrters and slept at the Chambe hut that night. The fQlIowing morning I stayed behind because I had been suffering frQm brQnchitis fQr mQst Qf the trip. The party descended the follQwing morning and spent that night in Limbe before setting Qff for Lake Malawi. We arrived at Monkey Bay and were impressed by this beautiful bay, the Qnly natural bay on the lake. Three days were spent there swimming in the crystal-clear water with the trQpical sun making us aware that we were no longer in CQld SQuth Africa. Leaving Monkey Bay, we drQve up the ZQmba Plateau befQre an uneventful return journey to Cape Town, which we reached on J6th July after travelling 5500 miles and seeing most of the wonders of Southern Africa. On behalf of the boys who accompanied Mr. Cronwright, I should like to tbank him for one of the most enjoyable and exciting experiences of our lives. G.Cawood.

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We were favoured with a fine afternoon and a fresh breeze on .satL!rday, 25th Scptember, for the annual Dabchick race. A record number of boats were entered and it was an impressive sight indeed to see no fewer than 74 boats sailing out to the start. The race was sailed over an interesting course which brought the boats round a mark close inshore on two of the legs, ensuring Iively spectator interest and support. The organizers laid on a public address system and Mr. Bertie kept us informed of the progress of each contestant throughout the race. 0Ne mention this to encourage parents and friends to join us for a pleasant and excit!ng afternoon, next year.) Wynberg was represented by the following crews: Mark Gibbons and Alistair Stewart-White; Leslie Johnstone and Greg Davis; Simon Elms and Stephen Dyason; Kim Gibson and Peter Horrell; Michael Whitwam and Gary Roseveare; Peter Louwrens and Garth Meyer. It will be noticed that five of our six boats were crewed by young boys from Stds. 5, 6 and 7, so that we did very well to obtain JOth place (Mark Gibbons and Alistair Stewart-White) and 18th place (Lesl;e Johnstone and Greg Davis). Unfortunately, Charles Bongcrs was away in the Transvaal, sailing in the Sprog Regatta, or we may have done even better. There are a large number of boys in the school who are keen on sailing, and a start is going to be made to establish a training programme, but we are short of boats, so if you know of Dabchicks which are perhaps lying idle in sheds or backyards, please let us know, so that a larger number of boats can be entered next year. 27

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Jacques Naude was agitated. He glanced at his watch for the fortieth time that morning since the plane had taken off for Moscow. He had every reason to be restless. He carried with him memorised information that was vital to the C.I.A. in Paris, for whom he was an agent. He knew that if they caught him, they'd .... He shuddered at tbe tbougbt. He looked out of the window and fidgeted nervously. People in the plane around him stared at him. He felt their stares piercing into him and he tried to control his nervousness. Tbe plane was to make one stop before landing at Paris. It would land at Prague to refuel. Tllis is what Naude feared. They could still capture him there because Ptfague was within the lron Curtain. He knew that if they caught him, they'd worm every scrap of information out of him concerning the C.J.A., and other secret information. He'd never stand up to their interrogation. He had no guts and he knew it. "Fasten your safety belts," came a voice over the intercom. A minute later the plane made a smooth landing and came to a halt. Naude was more tense than ever. .J:very nerve was alert. When the plane had refuelled, tbe motors started up. The plane moved slowly forward and Naude almost screamed with delight, but he controlled himself. His happiness was short-lived. The air was suddenly filled with the scream of police sirens. A voice from the control tower, inaudible to the passengers, told tbe pilot to cut his engines. Naude broke into a cold sweat and was gripped by a nauseous fear. He knew what had happened. They had caught up with him. He was sweating feverishJy when the door of the plane opened and five uniformed men stepped into the plane, armed with guns. Then, with a murmured prayer, Naude bit down on the capsule. G. CLAYDEN,

6A.

DAAR IS MENSE OP MARS! "Maar wat kon gebeur het?" vra Piet. "Moenie vir my vra nie," antwoord Marius. "Maar iets moes gebeur het. Hoekom hoor ons niks van bulle nie?" vra Piet, amper histeries. Hy staan op en stap 'n paar keer om die kamer en gaan dan weer sit. Die sweet drup van sy neus af en hy ruk sy das van sy nek af en smyt dit oor sy stoel. Hy ruk sy hemp oop en gaan staan by die venster en kyk dinkend na die plek waar die ruimtetuig wat na Mars gegaan het, 'n paar maande\ gelede opgestyg het. Net die vorige maand het die ruimtetuig met sy bemanning van drie ruimtemanne op Mars geland. Vir 'n hele week het radio's op die aarde met die drie ruimtemanne gesels. Toe het dit gebeur! Alles oor die radio's was路 tjoepstil. In die begin het die mense op die aarde nie geweet wat om te dink nie en toe hulle later nog niks gehoor het nie, het hulle paniekerig geword. 'n Paar maande later het hul weer 'n bemande ruimtetuig na Mars afgeskiet. Net soos met die vorige ruimtetuig was alles stil. Nou maak hul hulle gereed om nog 'n ruimtetuig na Mars te skiet om uit te \vind wat vantevore gebeur het. Maar ons weet wat gebeur het. Ai, sal die mense dan nooit hul les leer nie? D. Lazzarich, 6A.

RELATIONS It is Christmas night and our house is resounding with the jovial festivities of our family's official annual gathering. It is the first time that our abode has had the honour to be the venue for this occasion since the year when my brother and I, being of an age when one's more hasty actions are excused through one's lack of years, expressed a wish to entertain the guests by the vocal rendering of the time-honoured ballad, "Humpty Dumpty", accompanied by a raucous tattoo on a tin motorcar. The grand finale subsequently terminated with two hysterical fits when the tolerantly polite audience were not over-enthusiastic about an encore. This year, however, our parents decided to invite the relations to grace our house with their presence once more. Although there was quite an assortment of characters at this auspicious occasion, most of our really eccentric and interesting relations reside overseas and in other parts of the Republic. There is, for instance, my venerable uncle Charles, who lives in France. He is a European agent for textile manufacturing machinery and his headquarters are in Paris. He travels round the world regularly, combining business with pleasure. He can speak and write five languages, including Chinese. He is also a gourmet, and bears a strong resemblance to Winston Churchill, both in character and appearance, including the perpetual cigar and spotted bow-tie. My late aunt was partly Swedjsh, though many of her family lived in Acapulco in South America; and my uncle is partly French, his mother being from Alsace. His French manners caused some alarm, when, on leaving Cape Town after his first visit here, he kissed us all on both cheeks without warning. Most of our relations in South Africa came here with the 1820 Settlers, originating from Wales, Cornwall, and the North of England. In Johannesburg we have a group of relations who, though extremely wealthy, abstain from the general shortcomings of high society and lead very conservative lives, keeping to strict principles as though John Knox himself had his eye upon them. In contrast, one of my father's brothers and his close relations who live in the Eastern Province, occasionally hold spiritual meetings and sĂŠances. Our family is reinforced with many relations in other parts of the world, especially io Wales, England and the Irish Republic. Recently an aunt visited Cape Town during a world tour from her home in America. It came as a surprise to me when I learned of all the distant American re'ations of whom I had never before heard. Returning to the subject of the Christmas party: It is an awe-inspiring sight to see forty parents, grand-parents, uncles and aunts crushed en masse into our combined lounge and dining-room, holding animated conversation while proudly watching the younger generation holding a free-for-all upon the crumb and cooldrink bespattered wall-to-wall carpeting. To complete the festive atmosphere, Uncle Jack is presiding over the case of little Johnny versus Father Christmas, while a stirring background melody, composed of four strident bab:es and an hysterical dog, is competing against Auntie Kate at the piano. Auntie has just been inspired by the memory of Christmas past, when everyone sat docilely around the piano and joined in organised songs and parlour-games. At that time, my cousins were all very well behaved, refined and phlegmatic babies, while my brother and I, being of a rather excitable and highly strung nature, were removed from the presence of society as soon as the first warning of over-tiredness cast its shadow over our countenances. In a corner behind the Christmas tree skulk three uncles, revelling in a dense black cloud of acrid tobacco smoke, while a harassed Father Christmas stands in the debris of festive wrappings and burst balloons, holding bulbous parcels, and plaintively entreating the owners thereof for the third and last time to come and collect their presents. As usual, when someone realizes the time, the entire company arises, with much creaking of knee-joints, clicking of handbags, and the inevitable ghastly rustling of paper, to continue their di~course while converging slowly and automatically upon the front door. 30

At last the interminable formalities of bidding good-bye to the guests are over, and we return to the lounge, to survey a scene of desolation, littered with forgotten gifts, hats, coats and handbags; the price one pays when one has such a horde of relations. D. MERRINGTON,

THE ULTIMATE

7A.

DESTINY

The young, twenty-eight-year-old, fifteenth Early of Litchfield was an authority on flight, or what knowledge of flying there was in the 1820's. It being a period when eccentricity was the by-word in society, his foibles were casually accepted by his o:ial circle; the more stoic merely ignoring his pecular interests, others ranking him as highly entertaining and fashionable. Then the day came when he broke his thigh-bone by falling over a cliff while walking backwards, watching a brace of pheasants on the wing. While under the surgeon's kni fe he lapsed into a coma from the frightful pain of tbe primitive operation. He never came fuUy out of the coma. The eccentricities grew worse, and soon the haggard, wooden-legged, flight-mad earl was discreetly given passage to the Cape Colony by his embarrassed relatives. There the fashionable peer lived with his pet idea for sixty years. On his uncle's death he inherited a vast sum of money, a large portion of wbich was embezzled veritably "under his nose". His friends, or ratbel' bis sympathetic guardians in Cape Town, bought him a large country house with the remainder of the inheritance, and here he shut himself off from the world, still in a half stupor, with wispy grey hair, hollow cheeks and sunken eyes that would glitter interminably with the lust of a fanatic. Then came a stunning blow to the senile lord. Others were developing flying macilines. He ranted and raved, and called tbem "Sons of Beelzebub", and was barely apprehended from sending a libellous telegram to the pioneering Wright brothers. Flight was his world, and he alone sbould enjoy it. In the operation he had undergone half a century ago, he had, in his burning, seething mind, wavered on the brink of death, but the surgeon's skilful work had only partly restored his life, leaving his mind suspended, as it were, in the ether, while his body retained a semi-coma on earth separated by infinite tracts of space from his fevered thought-world. Jn his calmer moods, the frustrated earl would build majestic castles, or rather, . flying machines, in the air. He was up in the clouds with the aerodynamics of the future. He was a man living a century before his time. He knew the spindly-looking hedge-hoppers being designed were mere forerunners of something that would revolutionise living, life itself. The shock of seeing others accomplishing the first stages of bodily flight directed the sixty-six-year-old aristocrat's thoughts to the making of his own machine, disregarding the crudeness it would naturally retain in those early years of flight. He built a balloon, a vast sealed-canvas structure webbed in by a network of intricate rigging, supporting a basket in which he proposed to travel. His guardians foolishly reasoned that if the "old boy" was sane enough to design the practical structure, it would be safe to let him venture on his proposed balloon trip, a trip from Cape Town to Johannesburg. The flight was merely intended to be a gesture, to show sceptics that he, the fifteenth Earl of Litchfield, could make use of lighter-than-air flight and was ready to join the battle for production of a heavierthan-air machine. The peer, still with his refined traces of English aristocracy, bade his well-wishers farewell at precisely 7.00 a.m. on a fresh, windy Saturday morning.

The anchor line was cut, and the hydrogen-filled balloon leapt some ninety to a hundred feet skywards. By use of the sbarp wind and the guiding lines in the rigging, the early aviator embarked on a remarkable flight. North-east over the Karoo he soared, in uncanny silence up .in tbe shredded mists of clouds. The balloon cast its fleeting shadow over Kimberley and sailed on towards the Golden City. But the flight-mad Briton never reached his earthly goal. Instead, he realised his ultimate aim. The balloon soared ever upward through the rarefied strata of the ionsphere, and the earl reached the destiny he had missed on an operating table over six decades before. P. MERRINGTON, 7A. MY HELD: DOMINEE JOSEPH DAMIEN Molokai, een van die Hawaiise eilandjies, was die bestemming van alle melaatses wat in die 1865-epidemie siek geword het. Dominee Joseph Damien het besef dat die melaatses hulp en troos nodig het. Hy het 'n boot na Molokai geneem en bet sy hele lewe aan die melaatses opgeoffer. Daar was geen partytjies nie en hy kon nooit trou nie, want hy was die enigste mens op Molokai wat nie melaats was nie. Vir die melaatse was dit 'n ellendige lewe. Hulle het met speelkaarte gespeelof 'n tuisgemaakte bier wat baie sterk was, gemaak en gedrink. Daar was 'n tekort aan water, hulle het vuil klere gedra en om die reuk te verwyder, het hy 'n pyp gerook. Daar was geen dokters of verpleegsters nie. Die hospitaal was so sleg dat niemand dit daarbinne gewaag het voordat hy nie eers sy doodskis gekoop het nie. As jy nie die geld gehad het nie, was jy sonder 'n doodskis begrawe. Sestien jaar lank het ds. Damien die melaatses se sere versorg, bulle gewas en hulle graftes gegrawe. Kerke en ordentlike huise is gebou en water, kos en klere is uitgedeel. 'n Begraafplaas is opgerig en dokters en verpleegsters is in diens geneem in 'n higiëniese hospitaal. Die bier is verbied. Binne vyftien jaar het by 1,700 melaatses begrawe. In 1889 het hy aan melaatsheid gesterf. K. Morris, 7C. DIE TOKKELOS Die tokkelos is 'n ongedierte. Die een waarvan ek praat, se naam is Cedric. Cedric het 'n man se gesig, maar hy het vyf oë, 'n ingeboue draadloos en ses bene met ses-endertig lang tone. Cedric het 'n lugdraad wat uit sy kop steek. Cedric het 'n lang snoet en 'n maer nek aan 'n baie vet liggaam wat met hare bedek is. Hy het ook kort ore wat regop staan. Cedric kan baie vinnig hardloop en hy kan hom ook soos 'n ballon opblaas en dan in die lug in opstyg. Cedric hou nie van reën nie en as dit reën, gaan sit hy bo-op die wolke waar die son lekker skyn. Cedric hou baie daarvan om hoog in die lug te dryf en na die radio te luister. J. Barton-Bridges, 7C. HAIKOE Rook in die lug: Die diere hardloop weg. Rooi waens kom aangejaag. L. du Plessis, 7C.

HAIKOE Dis die waaiende wind Dis nou 'n stilte Dan val dit in 'n stortvloed. J. Barton-Bridges,

7C.

BRAIN TRANSPLANT Barry Fields made the perfect donor. He was an average sort of chap, just like any other kid of his age. He was bright, studying at university, going steady - enjoying life. All his dreams and bopes, however, came to an abrupt stop when, on a rainy day, as he was driving along Houston Drive, his car skidded, overturned and dropped over the cliffside, coming to a standstill some two bundred metres down, a battered mass of steel. At a special branch of the Medical Research Centre of Houston, an intensive study of apes of all sorts was being carried out. Modern medicine had developed to such an extent tbat it seemed as if almost every type of illness could be cured and any type of transplant could be performed. However, one of the organs which had never been transplanted was the brain. Now research was being performed on the ape, for it was he who was to be experimented upon - he was to receive the first human brain by a transplant. Prior to this announcement, doctors had been going into the question of a brain transplant on the ape very deeply. Tbe risk, it seemed, was too great for the operation to be tried at first on a human. The ape, being so human-like in many respects, was the obvious answer. However, the question now arose: 'What would happen to an ape, should it obtain the brain of a human and, with it, a human's tboughts, actions and characteristics?' The consequences were indeed unpredictable. The doctors, however, were prepared to risk it. Noon. The body of a teenage boy, Barry Fields, is wheeled into Houston Research Centre. It is stiJl alive, but there is no hope. The ribs have been crushed, piercing the lungs. Death is only minutes away. Permission is granted by grief-stricken parents for the brain to be used in the service of mankind .. The body is wheeled into the operating theatre. At the same time, the drugged body of the ape, Bozo, chosen for the operation, is wheeled into the same theatre and has its brain removed by an expert surgeon. Wires of the brain machine are then fitted into the empty cavity of the ape's skull. Meanwbile, Professor Steve Barak is preparing for the most crucial part of the operation. He dons his gloves, enters the operating theatre, and joins his waiting team. He starts by scraping away the bone matter from inside the ape's skull, thereby making it large enough to contain the human brain. This painstaking process lasts two bours. He then moves over to the operating table on which the body of Barry Fields is lying. An experienced, swift cut with an electric saw splits tbe skull. The brain lies exposed. Nerve endings are carefully removed and transplanted. The actual removal of the brain now takes place. The professor, with. the help of assistants, takes an hour to remove the pulpy mass. Sweat pours off his foreh.ead; his hands, however, are as steady as when he began. The brain is gently placed into the empty cavity in the ape's skull. Nerve endings and cells are attached and the spinal column is fitted to tbe end of the brain. All sense organ nerves are joined up. Finally, nine hours later, everything is in place and the skull of an ape is fitted perfectly around the brain of a human being. Now comes the worst part - waiting for the ape to regain consciousness and for any sign of rejection or infection to set in. However, they know that everything will be all right the minute the ape's eyes flicker open, raises himself on one elbow and says, "Where am I?"

"Mr. President, you are to address tbe nation in under five minutes," reminded the President's personal secretary. The President stood up, readjusted his tie, smoothed the hair on his muzzle, wiped his snout with a clean handkerchief, brushed the long whiskers on his chin, and strode confidently to the microphone. S. VAN EMBDEN, 33

8A.

'N AVONTUUR "Ai, maar ek is tog bly dat ons weer veilig by die huis is," sê ek aan my maat toe ons aan die deur klop. Hierdie avontuur het in die park begin toe ons besluit het om te gaan bergklim. Ons het toebroodjies gemaak, appels en lemoene geneem. en 'n flitslig met ons saamgevat. Toe ons by die voet van die berg kom, het ons 'n bietjie geëet en toe het ons begin klim. Na 'n halfuur se klim het ek 'n groot grot in die berg gesien en toe het ek besluit om daarin te gaan. Ons was albei 'n bietjie bang, maar dit het ons nie verhinder om daar in te gaan nie. Skielik het die berg beweeg en los klippe het hard gerammel en na ons toe afgerol. Ons het gou diep binne-in die grot gehardloop. Toe ons weer kyk, was die grot se bek toe van die grool rotse wat geval het.·: Ons het gou probeer om die rotse weg te rol, maar dit het niks gehelp nic. Daar was niks om te doen nie, en ek wou begin huil. Piet het weggeloop en toe hy vyftien voet van my af was, het hy geskree dat daar lig is. Ons was gou uit die grot uit. Ons het afgeklim en vinnig huis loe gestap. T. Earley, SC. ROME "Attention, ladies and gentlemen! We will soon be touching down at Leonardo da Vinci Airport, Rome. Please fasten your seat-belts and do not smoke until you are in the airport building. Thank you." After a restful nigbt we (Mom, Dad, Dianna and Theodore) were ready to see the sights. In a taxi we drove past Hadrian's Tomb to the Vatican City. St. Peter's Cathedral rose up majestically before our eyes with its silver dome shining brigbtly in the sun. 1nside, we saw Michaelangelo's Pieta and our guide told us, much to my amazement, that the paintings on the walls are really mosaics. From here we went to pay our respects to the Trevi Fountain and on the way there we saw tbe small Colosseum which was built in 250 B.C. (Before the famous Colosseum.) Leaving the Trevi Fountain we went to the Mouth of Truth. Here children would place their hands in the mouth of this stone-face and were told to tell the truth, otherwise the mouth would close and bite off their hand. Close by 1 peered through a hole in a large, green door at the Maltese Emba~sy and saw the dome of St. Peter's in the distance. We drove through New Rome, passing numerous ultra-modern buildings, an artificial lake and exquisitely dressed shops. New Rome was started by Mussolini. It was he who laid the corner stone of the first building in this area in 1937. On the way to the Sebastian Catacombs we passed the Church of Quo Vadis where Jesus Christ said those words (Quo Vadis) to St. Peter. Jn the catacombs we went down forty feet and started our guided tour. The guide showed us holes where bodies were placed, covered only by a cloth. Richer Christians were buried in sarcophagi. In 700 A.D. the barbarians ransacked every tomb, except one, thinking that treasure was buried here. When a passage was filled with bodies, it was sealed by sand which came from new passages. Fifteen miles of passages have so far been mapped. The catacombs are said to be the first Christian burial place and similar ones are to be found in Naples, France and North Africa. In the evening we left the hotel for Tivoli. On the way we passed first a hospital, then a cemetery and then St. Augustine's Church (900 A.D.) which was accidentally bombed by the Americans in the 2nd World War. We drove through the residential area into the industrial area of Rome. After supper at a restaurant, which overlooks the Vestal Temple, we arrived at the Villa de Este and the gardens of Tivoli. The town of Tivoli is 2000 years old but the Tivoli fountains were built by Cardinal de Este in 1400 A.D., No pumps at all are used for the hundreds of fountains. They are all very well illuminated. It took us an hour and a half to see most of them. We returned to the car via a market where anything and everything could be bought. 34

The following morning we took a taxi to the Pantheon. This dome-shaped church was built 2000 years ago and eighteen enormous marble pillars were specially brought from Egypt for it. From here, we went on foot to the Piazza Nevanna and saw a massive fountain and the Giovanni Church. We crossed the Tiber at the Umberto bridge and saw the Castle St. Angelo and .Hadrian's tomb. We walked down the Tiber and recrossed it at the Garibaldi Bridge and saw the statue of Garibaldi. From here we strolled through smal.l, winding roads and eventually reached the massive white Hall of Justice which is adorned with copper statues. This building is slowly sinking and is no longer used. From the Colosseum we took a horse and buggy and drove around the town centre. J saw the Circus Maximus (200,000 seats), ancient churches and relics of the old Roman Forum. After looking at an exhibition of paintings on the Spanish Steps, we returned to the hotel. . In the afternoon Dad and I took a taxi to the Rome Synagogue. It seats 650 and there are two museums adjoining it. From there we walked into the ghetto. We met a few people here and one man told us how his family was taken away to a concentration camp in the 2nd World War. We passed bookshops and delapidated buildings and saw the St. Bartholomew Church which is in the centre of the Jewish quarter. That night we sat at an outdoor café on the Via Veneto and saw people from all walks of life - artists, businessmen, prostitutes, film-stars, single men, couples, Americans, Japanese, Turks and South Africans. At 2.30 a.m. we retired for the night. Two very eventful days had passed and we had seen how the ancient and modern are found side by side in Rome. The saying, "all roads lead to Rome" is reality. D. YACH, SA. 'N MOTORONGELUK Op Vrydag, 7 Augustus 1970 was ek en my ma op pad Stellenbosch toe om vir myoom-hulle te gaan kuier. Die splinternuwe Chevrolet Kommando waarin ons gery het. het my pa op 30 Mei gekoop. Die motor het toe maar net tweeduisend myl afgelê en was dus nog splinternuut en sonder 'n skrapie, net soos dit uit die fabriek gekom het. Die pad was nie baie woelig nie en dit was 'n helder sonskyndag. Net na vieruur die middag was ons al anderkant Somerset-Wes op die nuwe pad Stellenbosch toe. Die spoed van ons motor was omtrent vyftig myl per uur. Skielik, sonder enige waarskuwing. kom 'n groot 7-ton-Fordvragmotor om 'n draai en ry reguit na ons toe aan ons kant van die pad! My ma het die remme getrap, maar dit was te laat. Die vragmotor het die voorste linkerkant van ons motor getref en dit heeltemal dwars in die pad geswaai. Vir 'n paar sekondes het ek en my ma ons bewussyn verloor, maar het gelukkig geen beserings opgedoen nie. Die masjienkap van ons motor was heeltemal in die lug op gebuig en die voorste buffer en verkoeler onbeskryfbaar. Die linkerkant voor was verwoes en stukkies metaal het oralop die pad gelê, amper soos 'n lugramp. Die Ford het nie veel skade opgedoen nie, net die as was gebreek en die voorste modderskerm heeltemal plat gedruk. Die Kleurling-bestuurder van die vragmotor het erken dat hy vir die ongeluk verantwoordelik was en die motorassuransiemaatskappy het vir die herstelwerk, wat drie maande geduur het, betaal. Dit is werk lik 'n onvergeetlike gebeurtenis wat ernstige gevolge kon gehad het. P. Kuyler, 9A.

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MY VAKANSIE Verlede jaar se seswekevakansie was 'n interessante vakansie. Ek het in 'n winkel in Muizenberg gewerk. Die winkel, "The Workshop" genoem, was die plek waar ek, Koos, Eric en Charles met leer en koper gewerk het. Eers voordat ons die winkel kon oopmaak, moes ons dit skoonmaak, verf en 'n toonbank daarin maak. Steve Zimet het mooi prente teen die mure en die groot ruite geverf en James het plakkate gekoop. Die werktuie vir die winkel was duur. Ons moes kamers, stutte, spykers, messe en allerhande soorte gereedskap koop. Die leer wat ons gekoop het, was baie aantreklik, want dit was deur die looiery in allerlei kleurstowwe gedoop. Na twee weke was die winkel met lyfbande, sakke vir meisies, sandale en kopergoed gevul. Ek het baie artikels gemaak en ek bet van diĂŠ soort werk gehou. Om 'n leerartikel te maak, is nie 'n maklike onderneming nie. Eers moet die leer reg gesny word voordat dit gekleur kan word. Ons het 'n paar werktuie waarmee patrone in die leer geslaan kan word, en dit is 'n lang taak om dit te doen. Die gespes moet ingesit word en dan moet 'n mens die laaste afrondingswerk doen. By die winkel was alles gou verkoop, want ons het gemaak wat die jeug wil hĂŞ, en daarom moes ons soms tot tienuur in die aand werk om klaar te maak. Dit was harde werk, maar ek was beslis treurig toe ek weer skool toe moes gaan. S. Garisch, 9A. BLACK; AS THE NIGHT A figure alone stands waitingbeen waiting quite longbut then we usually do. At last I can go home but then"you, get off, God, can't you read?" but then not many have been given the chanceBut even from memory I should ha ve remem bered that I must wait for the one that is marked for the one that is differentalone in the dark.

J. AHRENDS,

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X286 Fabrianto was a humble village and the people therein were humble. The church steeple reached up proudly into the blue Italian sky, as did the wheat which grew in abundance around the village. Indeed, were the soil not sa fertile, there would be no Fabrianto, and X286 would not have to go out of its way. Time was a white elephant in Fabrianto. Only the church bell and X286 brought the realization of a chronological order. Time knew better than to test itself against Fabrianto. Except for the black snake whjch incised the wheat lands and crept up to the village platform, the countryside remained unchanged. 36

Once a week a moving wisp of smoke would rise from the far hills into the blue Italian sky. Every villager would be on the platform to watch the blue monster as it snaked into the little station. For tbem the brightly painted X286 was not merely a label on one of the locomotives, leaving Rome; for them X286 meant food, supplies and communication with the outside world. The spurts of steam from the engine would soon subside; fathers would search among the luggage, children would climb up on the step and lovingly touch the engine; mothers, filled with admiration, would stand back and watch the scene. X286 had done this route many, many times. The blue paint was beginning to flake and no one even bothered to wipe the soot off any more. Yet the villagers respected and in a way loved the old engine. And so their Utopian world remained unchanged and the blue engine paid its regular visits. It was late in June and the sun beat down mercilessly. Once more the wisp appeared in the sky and once more the rustics flocked down to the platform. Once more the ... , no, this time bewilderment and fear clouded the rustic faces as the strange, shining green monster stormed up to the platform. X287 had hardly been there a minute before tbe shining brasswork was on its way. Old Antonio walked slowly from the station, his hands in his pockets and the sun beating down relentlessly on his balding head. He did not whistle a tune, he did not go to Sorento's house. There was an emptiness inside Old Antonio, something like the emptiness he had felt at his mother's deathbed. N. BRADFIELD, lOA. GEE ONS 'N KANS Hoe bekrompe is die meeste volwassenes tog nie? Dis absoluut vervelend om na hulle te luister as die onderwerp vandag se jeug is. Dis seker vir hulle aangenaam om na allerhande skinderstories oor tienderjariges te luister. Soos ek dit sien, is vandag se jeug net geldelik meer welgesteld as hulle voorouers. Gevolglik is hulle in staat om meer aan te vang as die vorige geslagte. Vandag se jeug is ook meer geleerd, en hulle stel in meer belangrike sake, soos byvoorbeeld die politiek, belang. Die enigste manier om 'n bietjie aandag te trek en iets uit te rig, is om 'n groot bohaai te maak; daarom dat studente betogings bou. Hoewel daar altyd 'n paar agitators is, is die betogings gewoonlik geweldloos, en dit is 'n bewys van die goeie bedoelings van die jongmense. As die wêreld eendag deur die jeug regeer word, is ek seker dat hulle 'n beter wêreld vir almal sal kan maak. Daar sal geen oorloë of teensin wees nie, en almal sal 'n gelyke kans in die lewe hê. Die wêreld sal weer vooruit kan gaan, want die pol.itici en die leiers van die mensdom sal jong mense met nuwe idees wees, en huIJe sal, deur van hulle eie kleinighede te vergeet, 'n nuwe en beter wêreld bou. Verdowingsmiddels bet ongelukkig baie jongmense se lewens verwoes. Dit is egter nie hulle eie skuld n.ie, want hulle kry nie die nodige liefde en meegevoel by die huis nie. Dit is dus eintlik hulle ouers se skuld. Van lang hare en snaakse klere moet mense maar vergeet. Dit is die mode, en hulle kan dit nie verander nie. Dit het ook geen slegte invloed op die jeug nie. Ek sal dus graag wil sien dat die wêreld in die bekwame hande van die jeug moet beland. T. Hewett, IOC.

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The backs played well but unfortunately they were badly hamstrung by the lack of a top quality fly-half, with the result tbat tbey did not often attain the degree of penetration that was well within tbeir capabi]jties. A very heartening fact is that many young and inexperienced players have matured weU, and that several members of this team will be available next year to form a strong nucleus of talented and experienced players. It augurs well for tbe future. Mr. J. Oosthuizen is thanked for his hard work, his enthusiasm and the technical knowledge which he gives unstintingly to the Wynberg Ist XV. He is congratulated on his appointment as manager to the W.P. Craven Week team, and on his election as Chairman of the W.P. Schools' Rugby Union Committee for the second year in succession.

AJthough the School has experienced a successful season, the details of which will be found below, there has been a slight drop in the number of players taking part. This disturbing fact is especially noticeable in the under 15 and under 16 age groups, which have both had very successful seasons! It is hoped that with the large under 14 group going into the under 15 division in 1972, this situation will be improved. Another disturbing feature was the fact that some older boys asked to be allowed to discontinue playing rugby once the season had started. This is disheartening to coaches and players. Places of boys who are ill or injured have to be filled, and it is then that those who have witbdrawn are missed. The results of senior matches played in the third term were not as good as those in tbe second term. Perhaps this fact can be ascribed to these withdrawals. It must, however, be acknowledged that some boys who witbdrew did help certain teams by play.ing on Saturdays, but it is boped that loyalty will be "complete" in future.

W.B.H.S. vs. PLUMSTEAD, 3rd April, 1971 In a friendly played at Constantia to mark the opening of the False Bay Rugby Club's grounds, Wynberg were defeated by a more polished Plumstead side. In windy conditions Wynberg kicked off, and were soon in the Plumstead half. A relieving penalty took play into Wynberg territory. Good covering thwarted an enterprising Plumstead attack. At fly-half, Barnett used bis boot effectively to relieve pressure with long diagonal kicks. In the set-scrums, Wright booked magnificently, but Plumstead were dominant in the loose and lineouts. With the good supply of ball from the scrums, the backline wasted their opportunities with poor handling. Wynberg opened the score when, following a misunderstanding by the Plumstead halves, the ball was kicked through for Marius Oosthuizen to gather and score near the corner. Half-time score: 3-0. Plumstead took the initiative and from the kick -off were soon on the attack. Barnett took play to the half-way line with an excellent break. Play at this stage was very tight, but poor tackling let Plumstead in for a try by their wing (3-3). Plumstead, now doing all the attacking, swarmed into Wynberg half and were rewarded when Calmeyer put them into the

An outstanding feature of this year's rugby is tbe record of the Under 14 age group in which five teams were entered. Tbe coaching, talent and keenness bave been of sucb a high standard that the A team lost only two matches, while tbe C and D teams lost only one each. This is a remarkable achievement, details of which will be found below under the appropriate heading. FIRST TEAM The School team developed into a strong team this year, playing open and attractive rugby. It was well-balanced with a good and mobile pack of forwards, and a fast back-Line. To the captain, N. Fine and vice-captain M. Oosthuizen, must go much of the credit for the success of tbe team. The team was light and its real strength lay with its forwards, who played well in both the tight and loose. Their line-out and closesupport work were exceUent, giving their backs a regular supply of "good" ball.

Standing:

WYNBERG BOYS HIGH SCHOOL M. Small, N. Askew, T. Coffin, C. Lohr, R. Desligneris, R. Whitehead,

J. Oosthuizen.

Middle Row: D. Furmage, T. Hewett, B. Barnett, M. Gentz, S. Casper, A Lamb. R. Hiseman. Seated: J. Abelsohn, Mr. J. Oosthuizen (Coach), N. Fine (Captain). Mr. N. Blackbeard (Principal), M. Oosthuizen (Vice-Captain), Mr. T. Metrowich (Coach), R. Wright.

was wide with his kick at goal. Stilt in the Kearsney half, a good blindside break ended with Jamie Oosthuizen being forced into touch just sbort of the corner flag. Anotber penalty to Wynberg saw Lamb wide again. Botb sides were using tbe ball well, but strong tackling kept either side from scoring. The forwards were supplying the backs with good ball from tbe scrums, from loose play and from lineouts, but a tigbt defence kept tbem at bay. Half-time score: 0-0. A sniping break by Abelsohn brought play to tbe balf-way mark. A quick beel by Wynberg resulted in Marius Oosthuizen's being a shade wide with a lengthy drop. Kearsney turned defence into attack and snappy passing

lead with a well-judged penalty (3-6). Good breaks by Des Ligneris and Gentz broke down through Jack of support. On the whole, Wynberg backline lacked penetration. Two missed tackles let the Plumstead centre Bruce through, and he in turn sent his wing over for h.is second try. Fi nal score: 3-9. W.B.H.S. vs. KEARSNEY COLLEGE (Natal), 15th April, 1971. Wynberg kicked off in perfect playing conditions, and soon had Kearsney hard-pressed to stern some excellent inter-passing movements from the mobile Wynberg pack. Kearsney were penalized for a scrum infringement, but Lamb 41

up the offensive from the kick-off. The ball was moved smartly down the line but a heavy tackle saw Bricknell dazed but he managed to continue, though apparently concussed. Casper broke strongly and burst through several tackles to score midway out; 3-D. Tbe conversion failed. JVR recovered quickly and from a good handling movement their prop was able to barge over and level the score; 3-3. Soon after, Bricknell was again involved in a crippling tackle and was forced to leave the field. Using their backs intelligently, Wynberg were able to go ahead again when the ball was swung to Gentz to run strongly and score far out; 6-3. With Wynberg dictating play Casper, who made an excellent debut, increased the lead with a fine try; Marius Oosthuizen converted. Half-time score: 11-3. Bricknell returned to bring Wynberg back to full strength for the major part of the second half but, although they camped in the JVR half, they were only able to increase the score by one try. The fault lay in weak handling and passing. The only score came when Jamie Oosthuizen rounded off an orthodox back line movement after a quick heel from a loose SCrum and ran well to score in the corner; 14-3. The conversion was wide. Towards the end a careless pass almost let JVR in but the ball was dropped over the line and Wynberg emerged deserving winners. Final score: 14-3.

took the bal! to their speedy wing, Halliday who streaked sixty yards to score under the posts. Their fullback converted (0-5). Wynberg attacked relentlessly from the restart, but too many chances were squandered th.rough aimless kicking. In tbe final stages of the game, Fine gathered from a !ineout and ran strongly to score a well-deserved try. There was absolute silence as Lamb lined up for the last kick of the match, but Kearsney were not to be denied the victory as, yet again, the ball was hooked wide of the uprights. Final score: 3-5. W.B.H.S. vs. WORCESTER BOYS' HIGH 17th April, 1971. The game was one of many played during the Paarl Boys' High Rugby Festival to celebrate the opening of their new sports fields, and was played in typically hot Paarl weather. It was evident from the first minute that the two sides were evenly matched. From a lineout close to the Worcester line, Van Eck peeled off round the front, only to be held inches from the line. With plenty of ball from the hardworking forwards, the back line could make little headway against firm tackling. Worcester opened the scoring when their flyhalf goaled an easy penalty; 0-3. Through driving play by the forwards, the baH was taken deep into Worcester territory, but movements broke down through handling lapses. Half-time score: 0-3 Wynberg forwards started tbe second half in excellent fashion and soon had Worcester reeling. From a five yard scrum, Wright heeled against the head for Abelsobn to send Marius Oosthuizen crashing over for a storming try. Lamb converted with a good kick; (5-3). Wynberg hurled themselves once more into the attack, and from a forward rush Askew hurled himself over at the posts for a fine converted try; 10-3. Wynberg seemed in command, and a snap drop from Marius Oosthuizen was unbelievably close. Wynberg were now moving the ball well and intelligent breaks by Sutherland just failed to produce tries. Worcester scored when their flyhalf sent the ball between the uprights with a neat drop goal. Final score: 10-6.

W.B.H.S. vs. UMTALI, 1st May, 1971. From the kick-off Wynberg were penalized and the kick by the Umtali eighth man put them three points up. Inspired by their early lead, Umtali surged into the attack but Wynberg rallied and an excellent break by Casper took play deep into Umtali territory. Umtali, however, continued to dictate play and superb jumping in the lineouts gave them valuable possession. A high kick upfield caused Wynberg to err and tbe Umtali wing booted through to win the race for the ball and score. A welljudged kick by Lunderstedt gave the Rhodesians a well earned 8-0 lead. Wynberg retaliated and brought play into the Umtali 25 where Lamb goaled a simple penalty for an Umtali infringement. Shortly before half-time Wynberg heeled and Lamb reduced the deficit with a neat drop from a difficult angle. Half-time score: 6-8. Straight after the restart Wynberg went offside in front of the posts but were lucky to be let off as the simple kick flew wide. The Umtali

W.B.H.S. vs. JAN VAN RIEBEEK, 24th April, 1971. In the opening fixture of the season, Wynberg convincingly defeated Jan van Riebeek in an attractive game on the school grounds. A determined Wynberg side immediately took 42

forwards, showing excellent team work, dominated the game. In the lineouts Wynberg were eclipsed but in the set scrums they were evenly matched. Throughout the second half Umtalj looked like losing their grip on the game. On full time Wynberg again were penalised in front of the uprights and this time there was no mistake and the flags were raised for Umtali to notch the first win of their tour. Final score: 6-11.

goaled with a brilliant .kick; 5-0. Play was too loose and scrappy for the backline to receive much good ball and was very seldom seen in action. Gentz on the wing provided the rare occasions for excitement when he made some dangerous runs but he was well beid by a stout HHH defence. Half-time score: 5--0. Play was confined to midfield and both sides could make little headway. Lamb put Wynberg further abead when he put over a penalty; 8--0. From a scrum on the HHH. line Abelsohn broke on the bJjndside and hurled himself over in the corner; 11-0. Play moved to the Wynberg half and a late penalty brought HHH their first points; 11-3. Wynberg deserved their win but trus game rud not flatter a side which was capable of a much better performance. Final score: 11-3.

W.B.H.S. vs. D. F. MALAN, 15th May, 1971. Wynberg kicked off with the icy wind. Both backlines showed an eagerness to run the ball and some entertaining rugby was seen. Wyn路 berg went into the lead when they followed a kick ahead by Fine and a D. F. Malan player mishandled and Lamb was on hand to collect the ball and score an excellent try, which he converted; 5--0. Later a simple penalty was hooked by Lamb. He made amends, however, when, showing clever anticipation, he intercepted a D. F. Malan pass and timing his pass perfectly, sent Marius Oosterhuizen over for a brilliant unconverted try. Half-time score: 8-0. D. F. Malan, playing with the wind now, poured into the attack. A penalty by them narrowed the lead to 8-3. Barnett, at fullback, was proving his versatility and was playing an outstanding game in most difficult circumstances. D. F. Malan continued to attack but solid tack]jng by M. Oosthuizen and Lamb and good positional play by Barnett kept D. F. Malan from scoring. The game at this stage developed into a dour battle and the forward play was very robust. Marius Oosthuizen broke the tension when he gathered a favourably' bouncing ball to outpace the defence and score a fine solo try. Lamb stretched the lead by adding the conversion. Final score: 13-3.

W.B.H.S. vs. S.A.C.S., 5th June, 1971. In windy conrutions Wynberg were unlucky to be beaten by SACS. Neither side could be said to have been the stronger and in the end it was the side which made better use of its I.imited opportunities whjch won. Both sides tried to run the ball but could make little headway against shallow-lying back]jnes. At fullback Barnett was outstanrung for Wynberg. His impeccable handling and kicking saved Wynberg on many occasions. No team came close to scoring although SACS had a slight territorial advantage. SACS launched the first really dangerous attack when their hooker broke through from a lineout and burst down the touchline only to be tackled inches from the line by Barnett. SACS opened the score with a penalty; 0-3. SACS forwards took play into the 25 and managed to shove Wynberg over the ]jne to score a push over try. McLaughljn converted; 0-8. Wynberg rallied and a powerful break by Casper took play deep into the SACS half. SACS were penaljsed and Lamb brought Wynberg their only points. Final score: 3-8.

W.B.H.S. vs. HOTTENTOTS HOLLAND, 22nd May, 1971. Wynberg increased their unbeaten run in official games to three when they beat HHH convincingly at home. Although Wynberg won the game they were not impressive and too much scrappy play marred what could have been an interesting game. Wynberg backs were superior but did not make fuU use of this superiority. The forward play was hard with no side really on top. The first points came when Gentz received the ball and changed direction cleverly to score in the corner. Lamb

W.B.H.S. vs. PAARL B.H., 12th June, 1971. Winning the toss for the first time in eight matches proved a good omen for Wynberg and they deservedly beat Paarl in a bardfought match. Lamb put Wynberg into an early lead when he goaled a long-range penalty; 3--0. Wynberg kept up the pressure and Paarl were again penalised and Lamb steered the ball between the uprights; 6--0. 43

W.B.H.S. vs. RONDEBOSCH, 31st July, 1971. Wynberg opened the score when Lamb succeeded with a penalty; 3-0. A few minutes later he was slightly wide with another. In the Wynberg twenty-five a well-executed scissors by Rondebosch gave them an outstanding try; 3-3. In the Rondebosch half Lamb goaled a second penalty to put Wynberg ahead again; 6-3. A third kick at goal by Lamb increased the Wynberg lead, 9-3. Rondebosch moved into the Wynberg half. Small gathered a kick ahead behind the Wynberg tryline and sent Rondebosch reeling with a brilliant forty-five yard touch-kick. Rondebosch again attacked strongly and a quick beel close to the Wynberg try tine allowed them to use an overlap and score; 9-6.

Witb tbe forwards playing with fire and determination, Wynberg were doing all the attacking. A sniping break by Marius Oosthuizen had Paarl groping. Hammering at the Paarl line, Wynberg eventually cut the defence when, after a quick switch of play, Marius Oosthuizen darted througb for a fine try; 9-0. Sbortly before the change-over Paarl scored against the run of play wben their wing, Gerber, intercepted and sprinted away for a try in the corner; 9-3. Half-time score: 9-3. Paarl used tbe wind to their advantage when, soon after the resumption, a poor clearance gave tbe Paarl fullback the time he needed to drop an excellent goal; 9-6. Wynberg struck back when Damain-Harris kicked ahead over the Paarl try-line to win the race for the touchdown; 12-6. Paarl, undaunted, carried play to the Wynberg half and another careless clearance allowed Oosthuizen, the Paarl fullback, to drop his second goal. Final score: 12-9.

Half-time score: 9-6. Through excellent tackling and driving forward play, Wynberg forced Rondebosch into frequent mistakes. A determined forward rush enabled Casper to burst over near the poles. Lamb converted 14-6. Two penalty goals reduced the deficit and Wynberg were forced to defend grimly, 14-12. The Rondebosch supporters breathed a sigh of relief as a Wynberg forward went offside in front of the poles and Weedon lined up for the final kick of the match. To the relief of the Wynberg team, the kick went astray and Wynberg ran out the winners. Final score: 14-12.

W.B.H.S. vs. S.A.C.S., 24th July, 1971. Wynberg, after a second-half lapse, were soundly beaten by SACS. SACS took an early lead when tbeir flyhalf snapped over a drop; 0-3. Wynberg replied soon after when Marius Oostbuizen made no mistake with a penalty; 3-3. Wynberg were again awarded a penalty and the points were added; 6-3. Play was very tigbt and neither side was on top. A penalty by the SACS fullback put tbem on level terms wben Wynberg were penaljsed inside their 25; 6-6. Just before balf-time Wynberg had a golden opportunjty to go ahead but the kick from a favourable position was wide. Half-time score: 6-6. After bolding the SACS team until the change-over, Wynberg went to pieces. The main problem was with the flyhalf, who did not have a bappy game. A careless pass allowed SACS to intercept and score in the corner; 6-9. A hurried clearance and some weak tackling saw SACS increase their lead when their centre crossed for a try; 6-12. A further try by their centre completely demoralised Wynberg and the SACS forwards started to dominate the forward play; 6-15. At the breakdowns SACS were faster to the ball. In this manner SACS scored again when their flyhalf was sent over for a converted try; 6-20. The only Wynberg back to emerge with any credit was Marius Oosthuizen, wbo was outstanding on defence.

W.B.H.S. vs. BISHOPS, 7th August, 1971. Wynberg, playing with the wind, had an early opportunity to go ahead when they were awarded a penalty but Lamb was wide. Bishops ran themselves out of trouble and had Wynberg struggling to contain them. Bishops won the ball close to tbe Wynberg line and their Craven Week ftyhalf, Murray, half broke to draw the defence and send the bailout for Bishops to score an easy try; 0-3. Injury caused Dodd to leave the field. Lamb had a few more chances to equalise but his kicking was off target. Wynberg did well to hold Bishops to their slender lead. This was mainly due to excellent tackling by the Wynberg backline. Half-time score: 0-3 Bishops scored straight after the interval, following a good forward rush; 0-6. Wynberg came back and two jinking runs by Jamie Oosthuizen almost resulted in tries. Unfortunately an injury saw him leave the field and

UNDER 16A Back Row: I. Gibbs, H. Mathew, R. Payne, K. Bluff, D. Bradfield. Middle Row: G. Garbers, M. Curr, P. Finch, A. Blackbeard, H. Katz, G. Le Roux, R. Bailey. Front Row: J. Calder, G. Owen, Mr. N. R. Blackbeard, R. Louw (Captain), Mr. A. J. Fourie, P. Byrne, C. Ahrends.

Wynberg reduced to thirteen men. Bishops increased their lead when Murray goaled a simple penalty; 0-9. Although Wynberg battled gamely they were unable to hold the dominant Bishops team. A further try to Bishops increased the lead; 0-12. Shortly before the end Jamie Oosthuizen returned but the whistle blew with Bishops pressing. Final score: 0-12.

and sent it soaring forty-five yards for a beautiful drop goal; 3--0. Wynberg kept up the pressure and Whitehead broke strongly from a loose-scrum and drew the defence and Des Ligneris went over under the posts. Lamb converted; 8-0. Wynberg had a narrow shave when a penalty attempt hit the upright. Bellville came back strongly and were rewarded with an unconverted try; 8-3. Wynberg were again on the offensive and Lamb picked up a loose ball to score in the corner. Lamb goaled with a superb kick; 13-3. Just before the interval Lamb, who produced his best kicking form of the season, succeeded with a penalty; 16-3. Half-time score: 16-3. Wynberg camped in the Bellville half and excellent driving play from Furmage, Fine and

W.B.H.S. vs. BELLVILLE, 21st August, 1971Wynberg settled down after some early scrappy play and were in control throughout the match. A weak touch by BeJlville enabled SmaU to put in a powerful run down the left wing before being stopped just short of the corner flag. Just inside the BeLIvillehalf Marius Oosthuizen received the ball from a scrum

neat goal; 3-0. Wynberg kept up the pressure and some determined forward play had Plumstead defending desperately. Plumstead were penalised and Lamb put Wynberg further ahead; 6-0. Tbe forwards were playing excellently and Coffin jumped splendidly at the front of the lineout. Through some good tactical kicking Plumstead entered Wynberg territory. Calmeyer raised the flags when he succeeded with a difficult penalty. Half-time score: 6-3. Plumstead were soon on the attack and a strong run by their wing and good backing up led to an early try; 6-6. Calmeyer put Plumstead on top with a good drop; 6-9. The Wynberg backs could not match the fine performance of their forwards and too much good ball was wasted by fruitless kicking. Plumstead were moving the ball well and a good run down the touchline by their wing resulted in another try; 6-12. A final try by Plumstead concluded the scoring and a very entertaining match. Final score: 6-15.

Des Ligneris gave the Wynberg backs a good sbare of the ball. Penwarden, who replaced the injured Wright, hooked excellently and did well to win the tight-head count by a large margin. Good jumping by Lohr and Coffin ensured the lineouts for Wynberg. After prolonged pressure, Wynberg increased the lead when Casper scored from a blindside break. Lamb took his tally to twelve when he sent the ball safely between the uprights from the touchline; 21-3. Final score: 21-3. W.B.H.S. vs. JAN VAN RIEBEEK, 28th August, 1971. Wynberg produced some excellent rugby to end the season on a nigh note. Playing with their backs to the sun, Wynberg were soon on the attack_ The ball was swung out to Lamb wbo punted upfield and, following up, gathered the ball and kicked to confuse the JVR defenders before gathering once again to score a brilliant individualist try. Lamb converted his own try; 5-0. JVR retaliated when their centre managed to weave through several halfhearted tackles and score in the corner; 5-3. Wynberg swept downfield by means of a bullocking run from Hiseman. A ruck close to the JVR tryline brought a try when Fine received the ball and dived over. Lamb converted; 10-3. Wynberg enjoyed a slight territorial advantage but tenacious tack ling by JVR kept the scoring down. Half-time score: 10-3. A good handling movement by JVR carried play to the Wynberg tryline and JVR were awarded a try; 10-6. Wynberg, making excellent use of their opportunities, used tbeir dangerous backline freely. From a five yard scrum Fine broke well to send Casper over for an unconverted try; 13-6. Through wlid tackling by JVR, Wynberg could not increase the score but the crowd was treated to some very entertaining running rugby. A final consolation came for JVR when they were awarded a penalty which was well goaled from a difficult angle to make the final score 13-9, and end the season for Wynberg with a wel1deserved victory. Final score: 13-9.

SEVEN-A-SlDE TOURNAMENT, 10th September, 1971 Two sides were entered in the annual Villagers seven-a-side tournament played at Brookside. The main aim of the tournament is to encourage schoolboys to continue rugby after leaving school. Some excel1ent attacking rugby was produced and was enjoyed by the many prominent spectators. Tbe B team started off well with a big win over Groote Schuur, but in the next round they drew tbe powerful SACS A team and were well beaten. The A team met Pinelands in their first game and playing the more positive rugby, deservedly won 10-5. In the following game tbey eliminated a determined St. Joseph's team. On reaching the semi-finals they drew Rondebosch. Despite a commendable performance they were beaten. Rondeboscb reached the finals only to be beaten by Plumstead. W.B.H.S. vs. OLD BOYS, 22nd September, 1971. This delightful game was made even more interesting by the inclusion of five Springboks in the Old Boys' team. They were Lionel Wil son, Dave Stewart and Doug Hopwood (Rugby), Ian Scott (Baseball) and Neville Riley (Hurdles). Although the late withdrawal of Doug Hopwod was a disappointment, the game was

W.B.H.S. vs. PLUMSTEAD, 18th September, 1971. Plumstead kicked off with the sun at their backs. A storming run by Fine put Wynberg onto the attack. The ball came back from the loose-scrum and Marius Oosthuizen dropped a

played in tradjtional spirit with the Old Boys throwing the ball about in typjcal fashion. Wynberg scored first when Lamb goaled a difficult penalty; 3-0. A few minutes later Lamb succeeded with another; 6-0. A good tactical kick by Abelsohn put the Old Boys under pressure. The Old Boys infringed again and Lamb widened the lead; 9-0. Following some scrappy play from the Old Boys, Small scored to put the school in a commanding position; 12-0. Son after, a loose maul close to the Old Boys line resulted in Fine's scoring, for Lamb to convert; 17-0. The Old Boys opened their score when Dave Stewart jinked his way over for an excellent try which was converted by Dale Calder; 17-5. The Old Boys continued to attack and were unlucky not to score when Cawood broke only to see his pass to Probyn knocked on. Half-time score: 17-5. The second half saw the Old Boys enjoy a greater share of the ball. After some good running play from the Old Boys, Cawood scored far out; 17-8. The Old Boys kept up the pressure but a slicing break by Abelsohn took the school out of trouble and Bamett scored for Lamb to convert; 20-8. The Old Boys fought back and Humphries scored. Lionel Wilson converted with a magnificent drop from the touchline; 22-3. Two tries by Probyn narrowed the lead; 22-19. With the Old Boys struggling to score, Lamb intercepted and was well supported by Furmage. Despite a run of sixty yards, a forward pass prevented a score. Soon after Marius Oosthuizen scored an unconverted try; 25-19. The Old Boys rallied and threw everything into the attack and were rewarded when Turvey scored; 2522. Turvey again ended an enterprising movement when he crossed far out. Wilson converted with another excellent drop to give the Old Boys a narrow vjctory. Final score: 25-27. Referee: Dr. J. Katz. M. Bastin was responsible for the match reports, unless otherwise stated. W.B.H.S. SECOND

The Scbool started the second half in grand style, and from the kick-off the forwards carried the ball deep into the Old Boys' territory. From the ensujng ruck the ball spun along the Wynberg backline for Thomas (wing) to score under the posts. Moseley converted; (18-11). The School continued to camp in the Old Boys' half, and were rewarded when Thomas scored bis second try, tbis time in the corner. Moseley failed to convert; 18-14. Tbe Scbool took the lead for the first time a few minutes later, when A. .Moseley (centre), reversed the direction of play, to cross under the posts. G. Moseley made no mistake with the easy conversion; 18-19. At this stage it seemed that the Old Boys were in for a defeat, but they stormed back with tries by Kolesky (2) and Ross. Kolesky's accurate boot ensured 5 points on each occasion. Final score: 19-33. Referee: Mr. Matt Louw. T. Hewett. First XV Results-1971 Fixtures:

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Jan van Riebeeck D. F. Malan ...... Hottentots Holland S.A.C.S . Paarl B.H. R.B.H.S. S.A.C.S. R.B.H.S. Bishops . Bellville .. Jan van Riebeeck ..... P. Il

W. D. 704

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XV vs. OLD BOYS,

From the kick-off the Old Boys swept on to the attack, with Ross (centre) and Kolesky (scrum-half) prominent in many raids. Only desperate tackling by the School players kept the score down. By balf-time the Old Boys had taken a firm grip on the game. Half-time score: 18-6.

Plumstead .. Kearsney College (Natal) Worcester Umtah . Plumstead Old Boys ... P. 6

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P.F. 163

P.A. 169

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S. CASPER: A hard, rugged scrum-balf of great promise. He must remember that a scrum-half's first duty is to clear the scrum swiftly and cleanly, and tbat he, more tban anyone else, must be at the point of break down to get the baH out to his line; he must also learn to corner-flag. He should develop into a fine scrum-half next year. R. Hiseman: A tougb, mobile front-ranker, he handles and links well. His game improved as tbe season progressed and he should be an invaluable member of the team next year. R. WHITEHEAD: A hard-working forward wbo tllrough slleer determination made himself into a really good forward and his ultimate success in the prop position was a great personal triumph. K. DES LINGERIS: A Ilard working, and hard tackling loose-forward wbo improved the speed and tempo of bis game to become one of the successes of the season. Has a bright future .in senior rugby. D. FURMAGE: A very capable looseforward who reacbed his peak form late in the season and played some excellent games. T. COFF! N: A strong lock forward and outstanding jumper in the line-out, but be must maintain a consistently higher tempo and infuse more fire into his play. C. LOHR: A good lock-forward whose allround play has gone from strength to strength. A player of great promise if he tightens up on his handling. Awarded the Brian Steyl Cup for tbe most improved player. K. DE JAGER: A strong and rugged flankforward. He is intelligent, runs and handles well, but he lacks sustained effort, consequently h_isplay tends to be patchy. If he tightens up on his game, he will be a very good prospect for next year.. T. HEWITT: A talented player who unfortunately could not recapture the form that last year made him such an outstanding prospect. G. V. ECK: A big, strong front-ranker of distinct promise. Unfortunately injuries sidelined him for most of the season. T. DODD: An honest, bard working and knowledgeable front-ranker, but unfortunately injuries incapacitated bim for a greater part of the season. N. ASKEW: A very sound and mobile forward who never quite fulfilled bis early season promise. His main fault is tbat his tackling around the scrum is not of a consistently bigh standard.

Point Scorers: A. Lamb: 83 (4 tries, 14 penalties, 13 conversions, 1 drop goal). M. Oosthuizen: 29 (5 tri.es, 1 conversion, 2 drop goals, 2 penalties). S. Casper: 15 (5 tries). N. Fine: 9 (3 tries). J. Oosthuizen: 6 (2 tries). J. Abelsohn, N. Askew, B. Barnett, H. Damain-Harris, K. Des Ligneris, M. Gentz and R. Hiseman, each scored one try. CRITIQUE OF FIRST XV N. FÂŁNE: An excellent captain and talented No. 8 forward. He led his team well and through his own high standard of fitness and play managed to draw the best out of his team. Awarded a Rugby Blue for J971. M. OOSTHUÂŁZEN: A very capable vicecaptain who gave his captain his full support. A top class centre who fulfilled the promise of last year .. He must, however, watcb a tendency to over-do the grubber. He has a very promising future in Senior rugby. Represented Western Province at Craven Week. Awarded Honour Badge and Rugby Blue for 1971. K. WRIGHT: Finest hooker in inter school rugby. A grand player in the loose, handling and running like a back. He bas tremendous courage and should do well in Senior rugby. Re)1resented Western Province at Craven Week. Awarded Honour Badge and Rugby Blue for 1971.

B. BARNETT: A player with the makings of a first-class full-back. He has a cool, head safe hands and he kicks well. He must endeavour to improve his tackling and kicking. An outstanding prospect for next year. J. OOSTH UIZEN: A wing of undoubted ability, but lacks confidence in his own ability. He has that rare quality of never dying with the ball and sbould develop into a fine player next season. A. LAMB: A gifted player who should develop into a first-class centre next season. He has superb hands and he kicks well but he must improve his acceleration and watcb a tendency to kick too much. A player of much promise. M. SMALL: A strong, fearless, hard-running wing who plays with zest and determination. Must improve his tackling. J. ABELSOHN: A most versatile player, at his best an above-average scrum-half. During the second half of the season he showed talent as a fly-half. He bas grown in stature as a player and sbould do well in senior rugby. 48

UNDER 15A RUGBY TEAM Back Row: M. K. Buxton-Forman, S. Ryan, G. Jones, R. Stephen-Jennings. Standing: M. Preyser, S. Joffe, J. Small, G. Spolander, T. Cleary, E. Robb. Seated: K. Morris, S. van Embden, Mr. N. R. Blackbeard, A. Katz Capt.), P. Retief, L. du Plessis.

M. GENTZ: A competent and hard-working wing. Unfortunately a serious leg injury put an early end to rus season. PENW ARDEN: A magnificent striker of the ball and a very lively player. If he can put on some weight he will have a very promising future as a hooker. I.F.O.

Mr. J. Louw,

when increased pressure would have ensured victory. The stiff competition between the first team and second caused many team changes and the captaincy was continually cbanging hands. As a result tbe 2nd XV could never settle down. At the start of the season tbe side was led by Dale Furmage but owing to injury and eventually to promotion, be was replaced by "Penny" Penwarden wbo in turn was promoted and was replaced by Trevor Hewett. All three set their own high standard and example and were well supported by the rest of the team. Mr. Metrowich is thanked for his tremendous effort, enthusiasm and knowledge wbich helped maintain the fine team spirit tbat prevailed.

SECOND TEAM The Second Team produced mixed form this season but never failed to provide entertaining rugby which was enjoyed by both boys and spectators. Variation, although not always successful, was never lacking and helped to make the games more enjoyable, the only weakness being a tendency to ease off when on top, 49

THIRD AND FOURTH TEAMS

and was due to the fact that two players rejoined the side and could not re-adjust to the ideas of winning!

The third team started the season very successfully. Both teams were sorry to lose Mr. Broster at the end of the second term, but were fortunate in getting Mr. Clarke in his place. Unfortunately the thjrds suffered during the second half of the season when many of the more experienced players were taken into the B-team to replace injured players. Nevertheless boys were always eager to turn out for practices and there was always keen competition for places in the team. The spirit was good and the boys enjoyed the season's rugby. Although lack of thrust in the backline could not be overcome, the team finished the season with a creditable record. The fourth, although winnjng only a few of their' games, also had an enjoyable season. Many of their better players deservedly finished the season as members of the tllird team. Both teams were ably led by their respective captains, Atlas and Watters. Mr. Broster and Mr. Clarke are thanked for their keen and knowledgeable coaching and for the time they gave to rugby.

UNDER

15 A AND

The U.15 A and B teams had a very successful season. The 8 team won half their matches and attractive running rugby on many occasions. The U.15 A had an excellent season, losing only one match, drawing two and winning nine. The team played sound running rugby throughout the season. The forwards excelled in tight and loose play. Behind such a pack the fast backs produced beautiful movements culminating in many splendid tries. The A team ended up with 187 points for and 50 against. Mr. Louw,whose teams played mature and attractive rugby, is thanked for what be did for the Under 15 A and B sides. ffis coaching and enthusiasm are greatly appreciated.

UNDER 15C This team had tremendous spirit which did not wane despite an indifferent record. The team was we.ll led by Meyer, until he was promoted, and by Launder, who took over the captaincy. Although the pack was formidable, poor tackl.ing by the backLine cost the team several matches. The highlight of the season was a magnificent 27-0 victory over Rondebosch. Mr. Robbins is thanked for all he did. The fine spirit and kind success were no doubt due to his keen coaching.

UNDER 16A The present Under 16A team has played as an almost unchanged side for four years. Their record during tills period has been splendid: they were unbeaten for two and a half years. This year again they played hard, attacking rugby and delighted their many supporters with their enterprising approach. Players like Payne, Le Roux, Bailey, Calder, Garbers and the captain, Louw, frequently caught the eye and should do well in the Under 10 division next year. Mr. Fourie, still playing rugby himself, gives to his teams expert knowledge and inculcates great enthusiasm as a result of his own love for the game. He is warmly thanked for all he has done for his team.

UNDER 14A AND B The Under 14 A and B teams had a most successful season, both sides playing hard, attacking rugby. The fierce competition for positions in the A team led to a high standard of proficiency and also to a very fine spirit among the players. The A team, unbeaten in the first half of the season, defeated Rondebosch in a memorable encounter, thereby inflicting on this fine team the first defeat suffered by them as a group in three consecutive seasons. Later, in the return match, Rondebosch won. At the end of the season Plumstead also defeated this fine side, so of the 12 matches played 10 were won. Despite illness, injury and promotions to the A team, the B team also had a splendid season. Of the Il matches played only one was lost and two were drawn.

UNDER 16C AND D The Under Sixteen Cripples and Dropouts (U.S.e.D.) had a successful season. Playing to a master plan, they lost, without really trying, all their matches in the first half of the season. The object of this strategy was to instill into any future opponents a feel.ing of over confidence and superiority which would make them easy victims in the second half of the season. This policy met with unqualified success since the USCD's lost only one match in the second half of the season. This was an accident

UNDER 14A RUGBY TEAM Back Row: G. Barker, L. Thackwray, D. Katz, G. Rossiter, P. Lourens. Standing: G. Botten, R. Farrant, N. Garbers, P. Blackbeard, A. Askew, M. Blencowe, M. Cawood. Seated: T. England, D. Eyre, Mr. N. R. Blackbeard (Headmaster). A. Knight (Captain), Mr. D. Seeliger (Coach), S. Mills, S. Howell. Absent: P. Jones, A. van Rooyen. ing rugby with the forwards taking part in as much of the running as the backs. To testify to this fact the team scored 66 tries in the 12 games played. The highest score was in the first game against Henshilwood B: 73-0; 23 tries were scored in this game. The big problem for the season was highlighted in this game-the inability of the kicker to convert even from right in front of the posts. The tensest game was against Henshilwood A when the team came from behind, 9-16, to win in the closing stages of the game by 17-16_ A disappointment was the return game against Rondebosch, whom they had beaten 9-3 in the first round. The team forgot how to tackle, normally a strong point in their rugby, and

The success enjoyed by these two teams is due to expert and enthusiastic coaching by Mr. SeĂŠliger, who was the outstanding captain of an outstanding Wynberg team in 1954. This team, undefeated in 16 games, scored 345 points with only 12 being scored against them. Mr. Seeliger and his Under 14 teams are congratulated on their splendid success in 1971.

UNDER 14C, 0, E RUGBY REPORT The Under 14C carried on where they left off last year as Under n's, showing much improvement in their basic rugby techniques as the season progressed. Under the able leadership of Gavin Phyfer, the team played spirited, attack-

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This would hardly have been the case had it not been for the sterling and unstinting help afforded by Mr. F. du Plessis, who helped to inject "rugby" into the teams and to pass on expert knowledge tempered by good sense and a heartening spirit. His assistance cannot but be appreciated by Wynberg. The numerous and regular spectators wbo followed tbe teams around also "scored" tbeir fair share of tries. In general, the first half of the season was mucb better than the second, althougb a spirited comeback was made rigbt at the end when both the "A" and the "B" teams beat Western Province. The future of both these teams is sure to be very fair indeed. Mr. Walker, with the assistance of Mr. Du Plessis, has achieved a great deal. The A team has won more matches than it lost, the rugby played was attractive, the spirit was good and the boys' enjoyment was always apparent. 路Mr. Walker, and M r. du Plessis, are thanked for what they have done for this group of rugby players.

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11-8. The Under 140 team's rugby improved beyond recognition. Last year in tbe Under 13 division this team did not win a game. This year, with the arrival of about a dozen players from other schools, the team was considerably strengthened-in fact its record was as good as that of tbe C team-scoring 59 tries in 13 games. Many of the boys who played in the o team would not have disgraced themselves in the C team. As in the C team, it is very difficult to point out any notable performances as the success of the side was due to a team effort. Mention must, however, be made of Gary Richardson's four 75 yard dashes to score under the post. The analysis of the team's results shows only one defeat, against St. Josepb's B. Tbe best game was against Plumstead C, whom they defeated 50-0, scoring 7 goals and 5 tries in all. The Under 14 E team consisted of those boys who turned out regularly to practise but could not find a place in the 140 or l3C teams. This team played only six games, but if it had not been for their keenness and spirit, the consistent success of the higher teams would not have been possible.

UNDER13C A fairly successful season was very much enjoyed by the boys in this team. Good team spirit and umitless enthusiasm on the part of the players enabled the coaches eventually to weld them into a team, despite a great many changes made early in the season as players were moved up to the A and B teams_ The team's record reads as follows: P. W. L. D. F. A. 10 6 4 0 103 54

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Although the team was disappointed at the cancellation of botb their away games against Paarl, they took it in good spirit and entered with gusto into tbe other matches. Our thanks go to those parents who not only helped with tbe transport during the season, but also encouraged the boys so much by their presence on the touch-line. Our last match of the season deserves mention, even though we were defeated by twenty points to nil. Notwithstanding their much bigger and more experienced opponents, and a wildly enthusiastic crowd of J.v.R. supporters on the touch line, the C's did not once show any sign of losing heart. This is after all wbat sport is all about-playing hard, playing fair and enjoying the game while playing it! Winning the game is a bonus. The enthusiastic coaching and the time and thought that Mr. Meyer gave to his team are greatly appreciated; he is warmly thanked for all he has done. In addition his willingness to

The record of the C, D and E teams speaks bigbJy for tbe players and tbe coacb_ ] t is coaching, not only talent, tbat makes a team, and it is for this excellent coaching that we thank Mr. Slater who for two successive seasons has bad remarkable success. He and his teams are congratulated on their achievement.

UNDER 13A AND B The coach's usual prevaricatory references to illness, injury and plague normally point to a rather unfortunate season. In this case, however, the achievements of the boys were certainly not below standard. The fine victory over SACS at Newlands, the draw with Rondeboscb, the convincing triumph over Western Province all indicate a promising rugby side. A powerful "B" team did much towards upholding the standard of play.

JUNIOR RUGBY This important branch of rugby flourished under the guidance of M r. Smith who is thanked for looking after this special group. Boys who did the actual coaching of these future stars are: R. Katz, W. Silverman, A. Oosthuizen, G. Cawood, M. Bastin, R. Hiseman, S. Granger, N. Watson, C. Ahrends, G. Bricknell, who bad to stop when he was injured, and especially B. Coltham, who acted as convenor of these young coaches. All these boys are thanked for the work they have done. The enthusiasm at these Friday afternoon games has to be seen to be believed.

belp with teams other than bis own is much appreciated. Mr. Meyer's assistants, Tony Blackbeard and Kenneth Hopkins, who gave of their keenness and knowledge, are also thanked for their valuable contributions. All tbose playing rugby at Wynberg Boys' High School thank Mr. Blackbeard for his interest in and encouragement of the game of rugby. Wynberg rugby players are also indebted to the following for their services to the game: Mr. Payne for maintenance of our fields, Dale Furmage, Ted Coffin and Nick Snyman for the endless task of supplying all our teams with balls for practices and matches; to G. Gillmer, the Hon. Rugby Secretary for his efficient work, to J. Wessels for his duties as "Results" Secretary, to M. Bastin for bis match reports, and to the boarders: P. Kuyler, G. Robson, T. Broekman, S. Jackson, S. Whatmough, W. Post, S. Elms, G. Heath, P. Horrell, P. Ben路 nett, 1. Gordon, R. Solomon, C. Heward, P. Tayler-Smith, M. Chisin, G. Hards, G. Jackson, K. Gibson, D. Nangle, N. Selby, S. Dyason, N. Walsh, P. Baker and K. Sutton for supply路 ing cut oranges, water and sand at matches.

TOURING TEAMS Parents wbo opened their homes to mem路 bers of touring teams are warmly thanked for their assistance in this matter. Mr. and Mrs. A. Fine especially are thanked; they not only housed members of the touring teams, but gave a party to a whole touring team and the whole of the Wynberg team! Parents who took the tourists to Paarl are also sincerely thanked. ST. JOHNS Members of this brigade who attend all the Wynberg matches are tbanked for the attention and relief that they give so willingly and efficientiy.

REFEREES Apart from the fact that most schools prefer outside referees for all the more senior A teams at least, we would never be able to supply Wynberg re路ferees for all home games, so we have been obliged to look outside the Scbool for referees. We are indeed fortunate to be able to call upon a band of dependable gentlemen who have been giving up their Saturday mornings for the benefit of Rugby. We thank the following for refereeing matches for us: Dr. Katz, Lt. Com. Morgan and Messrs. C. Abelsohn, Barnett, Bastin, Bosch, Burmeister, Crathorne, Gabb, Ger, Louw, Maree, McEwan, R. Sediger, Slabber, Van Reerden and 1. Eugelke. Wynberg is indeed fortunate in having a Tuck Shop "manned" so efficiently and cheerfully. Every purchase is a "thank you" to Mrs. Damain-Harris and her assistants who, for the benefit of the boys at Wynberg, organize and run tbis ever-welcome service. A sincere thank you goes to all tbese ladies.

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AWARDS AND TROPHIES FOR 1970 Colours: J. Abelsohn, N. Askew, B. Barnett, E. Coffin, S. Casper, K. des Ligneris, N. Fine, T. Hewitt, R. Hiseman, C. Lohr, A. Lamb, M. Oosthuizen, J. Oosthuizen, J. Martin, K. Wright, R. Whitehead. Blues: M. Oosthuizen, K. Wright, N. Fine. Honours: M. Oosthuizen, K. Wright. This year the Azriel Fine Trophy awarded to the most improved Under 13 or Under 14 player goes to Richard Farrant. At the beginning of this season Richard played at flyhalf for tbe Under l4B team. His good play brought promotion, but to the fullback position where, after adapting himself,

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Richard became a most valuable player. He has safe hands, he runs well with the ball, but it is his accurate place kicking which has brought him into prominence.

The results were: Western Province 19, S.E. Transvaal II. Western Province 22, NataIO. Western PrQvince 11, Griqualand West O. Evening entertainment consisted of talks by Dr. Danie Craven and Mr. lan Kirkpatrick. We also visited the De Beer Mines and Riverton, where a braaivleis was enjQyed by all. Mr. J. F. Oosthuizen (Manager) and Mr. Basil Bey (Coach) accQmpanied the team and a special wQrd of thanks gQes to them for their enthusiasm and expert advice, which helped sO. much towards the success of the team. Marius Oosthuizen.

The P. de V. Wahl Trophy, presented by Mr. C. Sims in memory of Mr. Wahl who taugbt at Wynberg and brilliantly coached the senior rugby and cricket teams, is awarded to Lourens du Plessis of tbe Under 15A team. Lourens started the season in the C team, he played weU in the B team and was promoted to the A team where he is prominent for his spirited play in both the tight and the loose. The Brian Steyl A ward goes to Conrad Lohr whose form was inconsistent at the beginning of the season. Later, however, when he eliminated a weakness in the lineout, he became a regular and prominent member of the first team.

It is interesting to note that Mike English, the first Western Pro.vince Craven Week hooker, was selected to' hQQk fQr Province this year. Joseph Margoht hooked for the 1969 and 1970 W.P. Craven Week teams and was selected to hook for the W.P. Under 20 side this year. Ken Wright of Qur 1st XV also. hooked for the very successful W.P. Craven Week team this year. It was pleasing to' see that five Old Boys played for the W.P. Under 20 team, namely: D. Calder, I. Emms, K. Kolesky who captained the side, J. MargQlit and A. Ross. This is indeed an eloquent testimony to. the coaching given at Wynberg!

The Eric Tasker Trophy, presented by Mr. A. Fine, goes to Rbodes House, overall winners of tbe Inter-House Rugby Competition.

KICKING

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This competition was introduced in order to emphasize the importance of kicking and to encourage boys to make themselves proficient in the skill. The winners are: Under Under Under Under Under

THE SENIOR

13: P. Jacobs 14: R. Farrant J 5: P. Retief 16: H. Katz 19: R. Whitehead

HOUSE GAMES 1971 Log Under

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RUGBY COMMITTEE

The following served on tbis cQmmittee: N. Fine (Capt.), M. Oosthuizen (V. Capt.), K. Wright and G. Gillmer (HQn. Sec.). A.J.A.M.

CRAVEN

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WEEK, 1971

FQIIQwing a series of searching trials, in which Qver 180 players tQQk part, a Western Province SchQols' rugby team was chQsen for the annual Craven Week which was held in Kimberley frQm June 28th to' July 3rd. The W.P. team included two. Wynberg boys, Ken Wright and Marius Oosthuizen. This W.P. team proved to be the best to represent this PrQvince, and returned with an unbeaten recQrd.

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6 4 0 2

9 9 9 9

7 4 1 5

I 4 8 4

1 I 0 0

57 32 9 57

15 43 74 23

15 9 2 10

Final Log: Rhodes De Waal Wellington Van Riebeeck

The heats and preliminaries were decided before the championsh.ips. The members of staff are to be thanked for their assistance. There was no award this year of the MacDonald Cup, which is awarded for a notable performance. Hilton Damain-Harris was Victor Ludorum. Of the juniors, G. Cawood put up the best performance.

During the season teams participated in various meetings. The standard set outside the school was very high. Although the individual athletes didn't do so well, they learnt a great deal from stiff competition. We are very grateful to Leon Oosthuizen, an old boy, for his assistance in coaching the athletes during the early part of the season.

Annual Championships

DETAILED RESULTS

The organisers' aim th.is year was the participation of as many boys as possible in the events. With this thought in mind, many new events were introduced to the programme, the most popular being the "tug-of-war" and I 500 metre walk.

Under13: 75 m.: 1. S. Ackerman (R) 10,5; 2. C. Olivier (W) 10,9; 3. S. Mathew (V.R.). 100 m.: ]. S. Ackerman (W) 14,3; 3. Mathew

(R) 13,9; 2. C. Olivier (V.R.).

Long Jump (new event): 1. S. Ackerman (R) 14' 1"; 2. Barker (R) 13' 9"; 3. P. Smuts (W) 13' 0". High Jump (new event): I. M. Ch.isin (V.R.) 4' Ot"; 2. R. van Rosenveldt (V.R.); 3. S. Ackerman (R). Under L4: 100 m.: I. J. Quinton (W) 12,5 (new record); 2. O. Eyre (R) 12,6; 3. M. Cawood (O.W.). 200 m.: 1. J. Quinton (W) 26,1 (new record); 2. O. Eyre (R) 26,5; 3. P. Cohens (R). m. Hurdles (new event): I. T. England (DW.) and Jones (DW.) 13,6; 3. R. van Zyl (W) 13,9. 800 m.: I. M. Paver (O.W.) 2 min. 22,6 sec. (new record); 2. G. Botten (D.W.) 2 min. 27,8 sec.; 3. L. Thackwray. Long Jump: 1. J. Quinton (W) 16' ot"; 2. D. Eyre (R) 14' 11"; 3. R. van Zy114' High Jump: 1. A. Knight (OW.) 4' 4"; 2. T. England (D.W.); 3. C. van Rensburg (O.W.).

!Or.

Under 15: 100 m.: ]. E. Robb (O.W.) 12,5 (new record); 2. M. Tyler (V.R.) 12,6; 3. S. van Emden (V.R.). 200 m.: 2. E. 800 m.: sec.; Katz

D. Hewett winning the Senior Cross-Country Race

1. M. Tyler (V.R.) 25,6 (new record); Robb (DW.); 3. S. van Emden (V.R.). 1. R. Steven-lennings (V.R.) 2 min. 20,2 2. Berman (O.W.) 2 min. 25,2 sec.; 3. CR).

1500 m.: I. M_ Tyler (V.R.) 5 min. 7,2 sec.; 2. M. Preyser (V.R.) 5 min. 1~,7 sec.; 3. B. Bredenkamp (R).

800 m.: 1. K. Des Ligneris (W) 2 min. 12,1 sec.; 2. K. Wright (V.R.) 2 min. 13,2 sec.; 3. G. Moseley (V.R.).

100 m.: Hurdles: 1. B. Gibbons (W) and S. Ryan (V.R.) 16,5; 3. M. Tyler (V.R.) 16,7.

1 500 m.: 1. G. Moseley (V.R.) 4 min. 50,4 sec.; 2. K. Des Ligneris (W) 2 min. 5 min. 4,0 sec.; 3. K. Wright (V.R.).

Long Jump: 1. P. Retief (R) 16' lOt"; 2. A. van Minnen 15' 2!,,; 3. L. de Wet (R) 15' 1". High Jump: 1. R. Steven-Jennings (V.R.) 10"; 2. S. Ryan; 3. D. Jones (V.R.).

100 m. Hurdles: Casper (V.R.)

I 500 m. Walk (new event): I. A. Termoshuizen (V.R.) 8 min. 16,0 sec.; 2. S. White; 3. P. Thomas. Long Jump: 1. J. Oosthuizen (V.R.) 18' 6t"; 2. R. Marcus (W) 17' 10"; 3. M. Gentz (R) 17'5!". High Jump: 1. J. Oosthuizen (V.R.) 4' 11"; 2. E. Coffin (R); 3. Bradfield (R).

Under 16: 100 m.: (O.w.)

1. M. Gentz CR) 15,3; 2. S. 16,1; 3. J. Wessels (V.R.).

I. H. Roup (O.W.) 12,0; 2. K. Bluff 12,1; 3. N. Silbowitz (W).

200 m.: 1. K. Bluff (O.W.) 24,1; 2. H. Roup (O.w.) 24,6; 3. M. Curr (V.R.). 400 m.: 1. K. Bluff (o.w.) 56,0; 2. N. Snyman (O.W.) 59,4; 3. Payne (W).

Discus: 1. R. Whitehead (V.R.) 99' 8t"; 2. E. Coffin (R) 92' It"; 3. A. Lamb (V.R.) 路91' lOt".

800 m.: 1. Broeder (R) 2 min. 17,4 sec.; 2. P. Zwick (V.R.) 2 min. 19,2 sec.; 3. K. Heydenryck (W).

Relays: Under 10: 1. Wellington 31,8; 2. De Waal; 3. Van Riebeeck. Under 12: 1. De Waal 43,2; 2. Rhodes; 3. Van Riebeeck. Under 13: 1. Rhodes 57,3; 2. Van Riebeeck; 3. Wellington.

1 500 m.: 1. P. Zwick (V.R.) (time disallowed); 2. Broeder (R); 3. K. Heydenrych (W). 100 m. Hurdles: 1. K. Bluff (o.w.) 15,0; 2. G. le Roux (V.R.) 15,9; 3. D. Bradfield (R) 16,1. Long Jump: I. R. Louw (R) 17' 8"; 2. P. Finch (R) 16' 8t"; 3. H. Katz (R) 16' 6t"路 High Jump: 1. R. Louw (R) 5' It"; field (R); 3. N. Snyman (O.w.).

Under 14: 1. Rbodes Waal.

2. D. Brad-

Under 15: 1. Van Riebeeck 3. Rhodes.

Discus: I. R. Louw (R) 125' lOt"; 2. D. van der Byl (O.W.) 100' lIt". 3. H. Katz (R) 98' 8".

Under 16: 1. De 3. Rhodes.

800 m. Walk (new event): I. R. Yeomans (R) 3 min. 59 sec.; 2. Termoshuizen (W); 3. Pearson (O.W.).

Tug-of-war (new 2. De Waal.

Open 100 m.: I. H. Damain-Harris (V.R.) 11,7; 2. G. GiIlmer (R); 3. J. Oosthuizen (V.R.).

50,1;

event):

2. Wellington;

1. Van

1st Rhodes

2nd Van Riebeeck 3rd De Waal

400 m.: 1. Damain-Harris (V.R.) 54,7; 2. M. Oosthuizen (W) 55,7; 3. N. Fine (V.R.).

tbe Compliments

51,1; 2. De Waal;

Riebeeck;

Overall Results

Oosthuizen (W) 24,0; 2. H. (V.R.) 24,1; 3. J. Oostbuizen

With

Waal

3. De

Open: 1. Rhodes 76,8; 2. Van Riebeeck; 3. De Waal. I 500 m. Non-comp. Team Race: I. Rhodes; 2. Tie Van Riebeeck and Wel.lington.

Shot Put: I. D. van der Byl (O.W.) 36' 8t" (new record); 2. R. Louw (R) 34' 7!"; 3. H. Katz (R).

200 m.: I. M. Damain-Harris (V.R.).

52,3; 2. Wellington;

4th WeUington

of Five Roses Tea.

157 points 139 points

138 points .

79 points

Awards Colours:

K. Bluff, G. Gillmer, M. Gentz, H. Damain-Harris.

huizen,

100 200 Long High 800

M. Oost-

Cup Awards Fried/ander Cup: Under 10 Champion: Sachs. Junior Relay Cup: Under 10: Wellington. Baskin Cup: Under 12 Champion: G. Cawood. Junior Relay Cup: Under 12: De Waal. Under 13 100 m.: S. Ackerman. Baskin Cup: Under 14 Champion: J. Quinton. Arthur Newman Cup: Under 14 Relay:

Ligneris. H. Damain-

Harris. Long

Jump:

Oosthuizen.

Stanley Lewis Cup: Open High Jump: 100 m.:

H. Damain-

Ryan Cup: Open 200 m.: M. Oosthuizen. Open: Shot Put: G. van Eck. Open: Discus: R. Whitehead. David and Salkow Cup: Open Relay: Rhodes. Old Boys' Cup: Wining House: Rhodes. H oogenhou r Cup: Victor Ludorum : H. Damain-Harris. Best

Performance:

award.

Under 10: 7,4 10,8

1970. 1970.

10,2

1971. 1971.

Under 12: 75 m.: G .. Cawood 100 m.: G. Cawood

13,4

m.: M. Cawood m.: M. Cawood Jump: S. Ackerman Jump: M. Chisin

10,2 13,6 14' Ol" 4' Ot"

1970. 1970. 1971. 1971.

K. Bluff

12,6

1969.

1948. 1968. 1970. 1953. 1963. 1963. 1968. 1954. 1956. 1961. 1971.

Under 16: 400 m.: Rhodes Van Riebeeck

Open: 400 m.: Rbodes Cross Country:

30,5 42,1

1964.

55,7

1970.

52,3 5l,1 51,1

1971. 1970. 1971.

48,3 48,3

1968. 1970.

46,8

1971.

1964.

teams competed and junior Both senior regularly in league races organised by Spartan Harriers. Although we did not do well, tbe athletes did improve during the season.

Under 14: 75 m. Hurdles:

14,5 N. Riley 14,5 L. Oosthuizen 11,6 lOO m.: G. Gillmer 23,2 200 m.: L. Shapiro 53,0 400 m.: C. Felbert 2:2,2 800 m.: C. Felbert 4:32,2 1 500 m.: J. Williamson 20' 9" Long Jump: B. Weinreich 5' 8t" High Jump: W. Hutton Shot Put: D. Whitfield 36' 8t" lOl' 4t" Discus: R. Whitehead

Van Riebeeck

Under 13 (introduced in 1969): 75 100 Long High

20' 6t" 5' 5t" 36' 8t" 129' 10"

1970. 1952. 1968. 1964. 1969. 1952. 1961. 1971. 1970.

Relays: Under 10: 200 m.: Van Riebeeck Under 12: 300 m.: Van Riebeeck Under 13: 400 m.: De Waal Under 14: 400 m.: Rhodes Under 15: 400 m.: De Waal

Record Holders 50 m.: G. Cawood 75 m.: G. Cawood

ll,9 23,6 54,1 2:50 4:37

J 00 m. Hurdles:

Harels.

MacD'onald Trophy:

1970. 1971. 1971. 1970. 1970. 1969 1970.

Open:

J. Oost-

huizen.

Dr. Bobbin Cup: Open

16,0 12,5 25,6 2:12,4 4:41,5 IT 9" 5'4路1-"

100 m.: H. Damain-Harris 200 m.: L. Shapiro 400 m.: B. Schneider 800 m.: L. Raymond 1500 m.: H .. Oblowitz Long Jump: L. Shapiro High Jump: A. Elliot Shot Put: D. van der Byl Discus: E. Coffin

Bluff and R. Louw.

Open

1971. 1971. 1950. 1954. 1971

Under 16:

Neville Riley Cup: Open Hurdles: M. Gentz. Tayfie/d Cup: Open 1 500 m.: G. Moseley. Headmaster's Cup: Open 800 m.: K. Des

Duncan Taylor Cup:

18' lOt" 5' Ot" 2:22,6

100 m. Hurdles: K. Bluff 100 m.: E. Robb 200 m.: M. Tyler 800 m.: P. Zwick l 500m.: P. Zwick Long Jump: J. Oosthuizen High Jump: R. Louw

Rhodes.

Cup: Open 400 m.:

12,5 26,1

Under 15 (introduced in 1969):

Under 15 800 m.: R. Steven-Jennings. Dry Pycrott Cup: Under 16400 m.: K. Bluff. MacDonald Cup: Under 16 Relay: De Waal. C. E. Fe/bert Cup: Under 16 Champion: K.

Woollaston

m.: J. Quinton m.: J. Quinton Jump: L. Shapiro Jump: J. Leeson m.: M. Power

The 1971 tennis season was a memorable one for Wynberg by virtue of tbe excellent perform-

In all, five teams were entered in tbe various leagues. The third team won five of tbeir nine fixtures, the fourth team was only beaten once and although the fifth team won only two matches, their enthusiasm in many ways made their performance the most worth while.

ances by the first team and individua.ls. The hard practice put in by everyone was rewarded wben

the first team

remained

unbeaten

to win

tbe league for the first time in nearly a decade. Not only ability but team spirit made this

League Results

possible.

Beat " ., " " " "

First Team S.A.C.S. I ...... Rondeboscb II Groote Schuur I Jan van Riebeeck I Herzlia I ...... Fish Hoek I Rondebosch I ....__

7-D ._.... 7-D 7-D

5~2 6-1

6-1 4-3

Second Team Beat Bergvliet

CB.C. I

Milnerton I Westerford I " Pinelands I Lost to Bishops I Draw against Sea Point I Beat Plumstead I " Cape Town High I

4-3 5-2 4-1 6-D

4-3 3---4

5-1 6-D

Outside Achievements Here Derrick Bishop must take pride of place. He was unbeaten in all scbool league matches, was selected to play for Western Province at the inter-Provincial tournament in East London, and has recently been selected to play in the S.A. Junior Tennis Squad. Well done! ! Larry Venter also did well. He joined Derrick Bishop in representing Western Province. He also won the Under 16 boys' singles at the Western Province Junior Championships.

General D. Bishop -

Junior

Western

Province

The annual event against the Old Boys once again proved to be most enjoyable, tbe School beating the Old Boys by 93 games to 83. We played one touring team this year, Roosevelt Park of Johannesburg, and beat them 67

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FIRST TENNIS TEAM-1971 Standing: M. Venter, P. Tayler-Smith, T. Hewett. Seated: D. Bishop, Mr. N. R. Blackbeard (Headmaster), S. MacFarlane (Capt.), Mr. Miller (Coach), L. Venter.

games to 21. It was hoped to take a team on tour during July of tbis year but the Cape school holidays coincided with Natal's and the Transvaal's.

Under 15 Singles: M. Venter. Under 14 Doubles: T. England, S. Howell. Under 14: Singles: R. Murray. Standard 6 Competition: R. Murray. The following awards have been made: Honours: D. Bishop. Blues: L. Venter, S. Macfarlane. Colours: T. Hewett, P. Taylor-Smith, M. Venter.

Four teams ha ve been entered in this year's Appletiser Bowl. At this stage M. Venter and A. Flynn remain unbeaten and we hope to see them in Rondebosch during the Christmas holidays. The results of the School Championship matches are: Doubles Open: D. Bishop, S. Macfarlane. Singles Open: D. Bishop. Under 15 Doubles: M. Venter, M. Buxton-Forman.

Special mention must be made of Mr. Miller, who made it all possible, and who gave up so much of his time to aIL the players. His encouragement, support and interest (as well as his patience with "excuse specialists") was appreciated by all. 59

We challenged Rondebosch to a match, and played them at Metropolitan. Cooke was forced to retire and concede his match to Peter Todt; Termorshuizen beat Kevin Martindale 5 and 4; Pierre Retief lost to Nigel Martindale and Leonard Atlas halved with Richard Pike. Therefore we lost by 1t to 2t games. The School Championship was played at Clovelly with great enthusiasm. Sixteen golfers participated, and the one group had a gallery of more than ten supporters. Michael Cooke won, and Alan Termorshuizen was runner-up. Trevor Hewett won the net section and John Wessels was runner-up here. Tbe spirit in which it was played was excellent. If the beginners can keep up the spirit and determination they have shown this year, the club must go from strength to strength. The Matric golfers wish them many birdies in the future.

WATER POLO The interest in school's water polo has increased tremendously this season. At the moment there are seven schools playing organised matches. The 1st team did fairly well this season, winning most of their matches. S.A.C.S. still have the stronger side but Rondebosch and our Wynberg team provided keen competition. L. Butler, in goal, did much to keep the scores down. Other players who deserve credit for their play are G. Hall, L. Perry and D. Butler. The standard of play in the 2nd. team and the two Under 15 teams is improving all the time. Earlier in the year a Western Province Under 19 side was chosen to play teams from the Eastern Province and the Orange Free State. From Wynberg, N. Frye was selected for the team. Towards the end of this year there is a Western Province Under 19 team going to Johannesburg to play in an Under 19 Cham路 pionship. This should do much to improve the standard of school water polo in the Western Province. Finally, on behalf of all the water polo players in our school, I would like to thank Mr. Metrowich for the time and work he has put into the training of our teams and for the tremendous spirit which he has helped to create. I hope that water polo at this school will soon gain the necessary recognition and will continue to go from strength to strength. N. Frye.

TABLE TENNIS Master-in-Charge: Mr. T. Metrowich. Chairman: P. Rubin. Committee: N. Walsh, C. van Tonder, M. Cooke, W. Mannington. The club had a most successful season and the membership now stands at eighty-five. With the support of the boys we were able to purchase much-needed equipment in the form of bats, nets and balls. We have been most fortunate in that during tuis year our junior players have shown a keen interest in improving their standard of play and consequently we were able to enter a junior team in the InterSchools' league.

GOLF CLUB

Inter-Schools Matches: Another important development this year was the resurrection of the previously defunct Schools' league. Matches were played on Friday afternoons on a home-and-away basis. We entered three teams in the league - two in the Senior league and one in the Junior. The teams were very successful. The A team won the Senior league, while the Juniors were runners-up in their section. Detailed results for the matches are as follows:

Chairman: Leonard Atlas. Secretary: Alan Termorshuizen. Captain: Mike Cooke. Master-in-charge: Mr. E. Kooy. The greatest golfing enthusiasm this year was found amongst the juniors. There were many who had never played before, but were keen and enjoyed the clinics. We were very grateful to have the services of Mr. Dickson, who has done so much for Junior golf in South Africa. He regularly held clinics on Friday afternoons, and also showed a lot of interest in the club itself and the organising of competitions. As happened last year, Mike Cooke proved the star of the club. He represented W.P., and managed to reach the semi-finals in tbe W.P. Cbampionships. He now plays to a steady 5.

A Team: Against Against Against Against Against Against

Rondebosch Bergvliet A Bergvliet B Bergvliet C Wynberg B N. Henshilwood

6-4, 8-2, 9-1, J 0-0, 9-1, 10-0,

10-0 10-0 10-0 10-0 10-0 10-0

FIRST TEAM TABLE TENNIS Row: Mr. N. Blackbeard (Principal), P. Rubin (Chairman). in-Charge) . Back Row: A. Vann, N. Walsh, W. Mannington, D. Rivett.

Front

Mr. T. Metrowich

(Master-

Absent: C. van Tonder, T. Hewet!.

interesting and entertaining match against the Masters. The Pupils won convincingly by eight matches to nil.

The A team beat Camps Bay 8-2 in the Western Province League final. N. Walsh (W.P. A team), A. Vann (W .P. B team) and D. Rivett (W.P. B team) are to be congratulated on being chosen to play in the Western Province Junior team in the South African Championships which were held in the East Rand during the July holidays. During the first term some of our Matric. players challenged the Wynberg Girls' High School to a match. A most enjoyable afternoon followed and we should like to express our thanks again to the girls for the refreshments provided.

School Championships: At the time of going to Press, the championshjps are in the final stages. N. Walsh and C. van Tonder will meet in the finals for the Senior Championships. The Junior Championships were won by A. Vann who beat Feitelson in the final match. On behalf of the Committee and all other members, 1 should like to thank Mr. Metrowich for his assistance during the year and also Mr. Lorie for allowing us the use of the Junior School Hall for league matches.

"Masters versus Pupils" Match: Early in the third term, the boys had a very

P. RUBIN

Xc.

FIRST TEAM HOCKEY Back: K. Miller, K. Milner, P. Key, G. Landon, L. Slow, M. Archer. Seated: D. Robertson, M. Hadwen, Mr. L. Heath, P. Williamson (Captain), W. King (Vice-Captain),

Mr. N. Blackbeard,

A. Davis.

Front: A. Klopper.

Masler-in.-Charge: Captain.s:

With only two of last year's team back we started the season with a rather inexperienced team. The team did develop and the last school fixture against Bishops provided the best game of the season. Three beginners this year, A. Davis, L. Slow and C. Haley played for the first team and should do well with a bit more experience.

L. Heath.

Ist P. Williamson,

V.C. W. King.

2nd G. Gilbert. 3rd F. Kyriacos. 4th G. Dovan. Although hockey has not yet attained the popularity or status it has at other boys' schools in Cape Town, its popularity is increasing and for the second half of the season we entered four teams in the various leagues. Unfortunately we did not have enough under fifteens to enter the under fifteen league, but two games were arranged against the Waldorf Schooi.

The second team proved most disappointing. The team had the ability to beat any equivalent team but was lacking in spirit and determination. The tbird team, composed mainly of beginners this year, was the opposite. Although the team chopped and changed as a result of

injuries in higber teams, there remained a core of players who made up for their lack of experience with their enthusiasm. The fourth team suffered most from changes "hjgher up" but still put up some creditable performances.

took up umpiring seriously and umpired many first league matches for Wynberg. In addition, he was prepared to umpire any match, even if the "fearless fourths" were playing, if no other umpire was available. In addition he presented a floating trophy to be awarded to the most improved player as well as a hockey stick of the player's choice. Trus tropby, the Bromberger /Clark Trophy, was named after David Bromberger who started hockey at Wynberg and Doug Clark, a leading hockey umpire who has helped Wynberg to establish hockey and his son, Roy, Wynberg's most successful hockey product to date. As usual the season ended with an interschools' tournament. This year it was held at Rondebosch. Wynberg luckily won their section and in the semi-final with S.A.C.S. there was no result after extra time so the match was decided on the toss of a coin. Wynberg lost and S.A.C.S. went on to the final which they won.

Five players were selected for the W.P. Schools' trials but only Peter Williamson made the final trial and subsequently the W.P. Schools' team. This team was most successful and won tbe inter-provincial tournament. At the end of the tournament Peter was selected for the South African Schools' D team. Tbe field was slightly better this year, tbanks to the attention given to it by M r. Payne, but until tbe Scbool Board's promises of a top dressing materialise and the field is used exclusively for hockey, we cannot expect a good field. House matches were played this year for the first time. Matches were organised on a sevena-side basis but the players did not adapt themselves and the matches were most disappointing. De Waal, who were able to field a team composed only of first team players, managed to scrape home, followed by Van Riebeeck, Wellington and Rhodes.

Awards for 1971 Honours: P. Williamson. Blues: P. Williamson. Colours: M. Archer, A. Davis, M. Hadwen, P. Key, W. King, A. Klopper, G. Landen, K. Miller, K. Milner, D. Robertson, L. Slow, P.

One shudders to think how one could possibly run hockey at the school. without outside assistance. In this respect I must express my thanks, and that of all hockey players to: the "tuckshop mothers" for supplying oranges for matches; all parents who assisted with transport, especiaLly to Paarl, and by accommodating visiting players; members of staff who. althougb not attached to hockey, accompanied teams on Saturday mornings. I should also like to thank the captain and vice-captain of hockey, Peter Williamson and William King, for their assistance and for keeping me on my toes. These two set a fine example by helping to run practices, by coaching less-experienced players and by getting keener members of the first team out at long breaks for practices. Tbis assistance was invaluable.

Williamson.

BrombergerfClark

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JUDO CLUB - 1971 Back Row: T. England, M. Theys, P. Bragg, S. Mieny, D. Maree. Second Row: S. Ackermann, P. Manser, G. Ross, P. Ramsden, P. Lourens, G. Davis. Seated: J. Wessels, Mr. A. P. Butcher (Coach), T. Hewett (Capt.), Mr. N. R. Blackbeard (Headmaster). D. van der Byl. In Front: S. Roberson, I. Schriek. Absent:

M. Gravenor.

JUDO - 1971 T. Hewett (Capt.), J. Wessels (V.-Capt.), D. van der Byl. Senior club - Mr. A. P. Butcher. Junior club - Miss L. Butcher. 1971 has once again proved a most successful year for Judo at Wynberg. At the Western Province Schools' Judo Championships in April, Wynberg swept the boards. The heavyweight team once again clinched the title with a hard-earned 40-5 victory over Plumstead in the final, while the lightweight team overcame Bishops 50-0. Individual titles were won by S. Ackermann, G. Lanz, M. Olivier, P. Lourens, J. Wessels and D. van der Byl, while the following were runners-up in their weight-groups: A. du Plessis, G. Davis and T. Hewett. Our congratulations go to J. Wessels, who was awarded a senior black belt earlier this year. Commiflee:

Coaches:

Wynberg boys again featured prominently in the Western Province Junior Championships, which were held during July. M. Olivier, S. Ackermann, T. Hewett and D. van der Byl won their respective divisions. Trevor Hewett and David van der Byl were selected to represent a six-man W.P. Schools' team, which won the senior inter-club title for the first time. They defeated a powerful U.C.T. side in the final. The following have been selected to represent Western Province at the S.A. Championships, which are to be held in Cape Town this year: Trevor Hewett, Stephen Ackermann, David van der Byl and Greg Davis. I am pleased to report that both teams this year won the inter-schools' league trophies. This is the tenth time in eleven years that the heavyweight team has won the league, while the lightweight team is unbeaten since 1967. This is truly a remarkable achievement. This year the Judo club has been awarded a tour. We shall be fighting in Oudtshoorn, Port Elizabeth and Durban. In the latter two cities we shall be fighting against the Eastern Province and Natal inter-provincial teams. This is the first-ever tour to be undertaken by a school team in South Africa, and it is fitting that Wynberg, with her proud record, sbould lead the way. An indication of tbe strength of the touring party can be obtained from the following list, showing those who have at some stage represented Western Province: P. Lourens (W.P.). T. Hewett (Capt.) (W.P.). S. Ackermann (W.P.). J. Wessels (W.P.). M. Theys. D. van der Byl (W.P.). S. Robertson (W.P.). P. Manser. G. Davis (W.P.). P. Ramsden . .[ should like to thank Mr. 8lackbeard, without whose support and enthusiasm the tour would not have been possible, as well as Mr. Lorie, who has always been an ardent supporter of the Junior Club. AWARDS:

Colours (new awards): Van der Byl, Ramsden, Ross, Gravenor. Hon.'ours (re-awards): T. Hewett, J. Wessels.

T. Hewett.

JUDO TOUR, 1971 Wynberg has been doing Judo for eleven years now, and has established itself as the top Judo school in the Western Province. This year, for the first time ever, the boys were rewarded with a school tour. After an exhaustive fund-raising effort, the ten-man team left Cape Town by road on Sunday, 3rd October. Our first stop was Oudtshoorn, where we beat the l.ocal club side 32-10. Our next stop was Port Elizabeth, where we had a tough fight against the experienced Eastern Province Junior team, whom we beat convincingly 57-20. The highlight of the tour was our stay in Durban, where the whole team was accommodated in a Dojo. We had a free day in Durban, and we shan't easily forget our experiences in the Indian Market. Needless to say, we were out-bargained by the shrewd Indians, as Ramsden will be the first to admit. Our hosts held a party in our bonour, whicll proved very enjoyable. In spite of a series of .late nights, the Wynberg boys struck top form against the Natalians. We overcame the Natal Junior "A" team 52-10, and the "B" team 57-0. With our official itinerary completed, we accepted a challenge .from the Nata.! Senior Team to a friendly contest. Outweighed by an average of 30 Ibs. per man, we kept the result hanging in lhe balance until the last fight, when Van der Byl was beaten, and we were edged out by two points. Altogether it was a most enjoyable tour, which I hope wiU be repeated in the not-too-distant future. T. HEWETT. 65

J. Wessels

receiving

the Shield

for W.B.H.S., winners Judo League

of the finals

in the Inter-School

BADMINTON Master: Mr. Breetzlee. that we got tbe feel of the game and went through unbeaten. Congratulations to Robert Waring for being chosen to represent the W.P. Junior team, in the South African Junior Inter-provincial Tournament held in Pretoria. Our annual Old Boys' match was a great success with both the first and second teams playing. The first team acquitted itself well to draw with the Old Boys.

Captains: L. King, J. Le Sueur, A. Butcher. Secretary: L. King. Committee: R. Waring, P. Goles. Under tbe inspiring guidance of Mr. Lison, we started off extremely well. Practices were so well attended that we were forced to look elsewhere for a hall, but unfortunately the attendance slackened off towards the second half of tbe season. When Mr. Lison left at the end of tbe second term, Mr. Breetzlee took over. Our tbanks go to Mr. D. Meyer who was always wilting to provide transport for the teams. Tbose members in the second and third teams thoroughly enjoyed their matches, and considering tbat the majority of them had just begun to play, tbey did well. The first team suffered rather badly at the hands of Rondeboscb and Plumstead, and it was only towards the second half of the season

1st Team Results Vs. Plumstead Vs. Rondebosch Vs. Observatory Vs. Diocesan College Vs. St. George's Grammar Vs. Pinelands Vs. Savio College Vs. Old Boys

Lost Lost Lost Won Won Drew Won Drew

2-6. 1-7. 3-6. 5-3. 5-3. 4-4. 6-2. 3-3.

gives it wbat Jife more and more is apt to Jose. ZEST.-Sir James Barrie. Extract from "In praise of Cricket" Muller, London (1946.) An honest man, look you-a marvellous good neighbour, faith, and a very good bowler. --Shakespeare. (From "Love's Labour Lost".) Cricket is an idea. It was an idea of the Gods.--Sir James Barrie.

Cricket is simply the most catholic and deepest, the most innocent, kindly and manly of popular pleasures. It is a liberal education in itself, and demands temper and justice and perserverance. There is more teaching in the playground than the classroom, and a lesson better worth learning very often. For there can be no good or enjoyable cricket without enthusiasm-without sentiment, one may almost say; a quality that enriches life and refines it, CRICKET

REPORT,

The annual pre-season Invitation Schools' Week wiJl be played in Cape Town this year when four local schools will be the bosts to four Eastern Province Schools. Mr. Lionel Heath .is the convener of the week and W.B.H.S. will be hosts to Queen's College from Queenstown. We hope that Allan Lamb will be able to settle down early with both the bat and the ball, to become a formidable force in our cricketing arsenal, well supported by Garth le Roux Gary Brick.nell and Jurgens Wessels.

1971

The burning question in the minds of all South African cricketers is, will our versatile Springbok Cricketers arrive in Australia? If the success of the Rugby tour can be accepted as an omen, then it is a good one. With optimism, then, we can look forward to an interestpacked 1971-72 season. Under the able tuition of our School coach and the supervision of the masters in charge of cricket the past season will be recorded in the annals of the school as another cricketing year successfully completed. Except for the achievements of the under 14A team, few outstanding results were recorded. The high standards of sportsmanship and endeavour, however have been maintained.

The Nuff"ield Week. will be held in Johannesburg in January, 1972. Roy Clark, our only representative in last year's W.P. Nuffield side, was selected as vice-captain. The team did well in its matches in Port Elizabeth, before Christmas. David Steeie from Northamptonshire was our coach last season, and we look forward to having his services again in the coming season. He has helped our boys considerably and encourages them to give of their best at practices, especially the junior school boys. Mr. Jan Oosthuizen is in charge of Junior School Cricket and with the advent of the under 14 league in the High Schools, they play in their own leagues. Hylton Ackerman, whom we warmly congratulate on being selected for the Springbok tour of Australia, coached the youngsters one morning each week during the season. Messrs. Just, Hoy and Smith, with Mr. Bowen taking the under tens, are all trying to assist our "Prep" boys to do their best at cricket.

The First XI, captained by Roy Clark, won more matches than they lost. Derek Anderson took over tbe captaincy from Royand his new team with its young players has weathered the initial storm. With a little more experience the team should be confident enough to face all opposition adequately in the new season. In the last match of the season the side played very well against a very strong R.B.H.S. side, narrowly loosing to them by forty runs. Lack of confidence in their own ability has cost them the winning of a very close match on numerous occasions_ This matter can be rectified by determination and application, especially in practice. Faults must be ironed out in order to command cricketing situations at the wicket. We must cultivate a tenacious spirit which will perservere against all odds. 67

debted to tbe Headmaster and Matron and her staff. A report on cricket would not be complete without mentioning the state of the wickets and the provision of equipment. Here we would like to laud the praises of our efficient, keen and hard-working grounds-supervisor, Mr. J. Payne, who has provided us with excellent playing surfaces tbrougbout the season. Mr. Heatb, J. Wessels and G. Bricknell, the kit stewards for the season, are also to be congratulated on tbeir devotion to duty and the way in which they performed this arduous task. Another thank you must be directed to the School Committee and the Headmaster for the help they have given the club, both financially and technically. In th.is regard Mr. Selwyn Myers must be singled out for tbanks as he serves tbe scbool on the Committee and in Cricket as the Hon. Tr:easurer of the W.P. Cricket Union. When t!linking about the Union we must mention the appointment of Mr. P. V. G. v.d. Bijl as tbe director of coaching. He has aLready helped schools considerably during this the first season of his appointment. When we recall some of the highlights of last season's Currie Cup and senior cricket, we must congratulate Chris Stephens on being chosen to play in the Festival trial match at Newlands. Together with Mike Bowditch, Neville Budge and Johnnie Cawood, our Old Boys made a substantial contribution toward the success of Eddie Barlow路s W.P. team. Mike Bowditch and his Technical College team are to be congratulated on making their cricket so enjoyable tbat tbey won the senior club league. In tbe final match of the season against Claremont, which decided who would be the champions, there were twelve Old Boys playing against each other; a very satisfactory state of affairs indeed! This match was played on the new Constantia fields, where the Claremont Club has established its headquarters. Micky Giles captained a very successful W.P. Country side in a match against a similar Transvaal XI at Oudtshoorn. This winning team included Pat Good (Matric 1961) from Mossel Bay. The Old Boys are really being a fine example to the present boys. The annual Old Boys' match was a waLk over for the School, however. It is on a sad note tbat we close this year路s report, as we remember some of our associates who ha ve passed on to receive higher rewards. Mr. Cockie Cochius umpired in our last Old Boys' match although he was over

The new under fourteen league in the High School was left in the capable hands of Messrs. Jim Slater, John Walker, Tim Huysaman and A. J. A. Morris. The week-day side under Mr. Morris had a most successful season. The A side went through the season with an unbeaten record. Well done! Messrs Lionel Heath, Dave Bromberger and Henry Robbins coached the under fifteen group. The A team fared much better during the new year and should do well in the coming season, having only lost one game this year. Stephen Lancaster, the star of the side, leaves the school at the end of the year when his father is transferred. His leaving will be a sad blow to Wynberg Cricket. His team mates will have to pull together more strongly, and try harder, to make up for the loss of this fine player. The "cake league", under the supervision of Mr. D. Orchison, had a most rewarding season of relaxed mid-week cricket which was enjoyed by all concerned. In the senior illvision Messrs. K. Blom, S. Gilmore, J. Louwand V. Parkins consistently encouraged their teams to enjoy their games of cricket and to play the game with enthusiasm. Roy Clark missed obtaining a bat-award by two runs when he was out at 98 during the Graaff Reinet Invitation Week on the opening day. Stephen Howell was more successful when he scored 105 n.o. against Paarl Boys' High in the under fourteen A team. Barnett scored 103 for the second XI in the Old Boys' match on the B field and was awarded a bat for this effort. By way of being the best batsman in the first XI, Alan Lamb was nominated for the Len Harvey bat which he received during the season. Robin Lancaster was awarded a bat for his score of 104 n.o. against St. Joseph's. Cawood's seven wickets for twenty-six runs against Paarl in the last match of the season was a very commendable effort, but was just short of the requirements for the coveted trophy. Mr. Heath in his report on the under fifteen cricket expressed his appreciation of parental support for our club. This loyalty and interest always pays dividends, and we would like to encourage our supporters club as much as we can. The Ladies' Committee, headed by Mesdames Damain-Harris and Lamb are certainly doing their best for the welfare of the players and the spectators. Thank you, all tbe ladies! The first XI are privileged to be allowed to join the boarders in the hostel at lunch times with their guests. For this facility we are in-

Vs. Bishops, 24th OCI. 1970. Won by 26 ru.ns. Wynberg: 167 (Bakkum 44; Reyneke 34; Anderson 20). We played our best and Bakkum was well supported. Bisbops: 141 (Reyneke 5/36; Clark 2/36). Good fielding helped Reyneke to bowl effectively as well as a good figbting spirit wbich reaped a handsome reward. Vs. Rondebosch, 31s1 Ocl. 1970. Lost by 6 wickets. Wynberg: 60. We possessed no fighting spirit at all and collapsed against accurate bowling. Rondebosch: 61 for 4. Vs. SI. Joseph's/Westerford, 7th Nov. 1970. Won by 3 wickets. St. Joseph's/Westerford: 66 (Davis 4/26; Clark 3/20). Only Clark and Davis could succeed against stubborn batting. Wynberg: 70 for 7 (Porter 16; Le Roux 14 n.o.; Sims 13 n.o.). Tbe middle order batsmen collapsed and it was left to Le Roux and Sims to compile tbe necessary total for victory. Vs. Westerford, 14th Nov. 1970. Lost by 5 wickets. Wynberg: 161 (Bricknell 60; Davis 23). Thanks mainly to a 9th wicket partnership between Bricknell and Davis of 66 runs we scored 161. Westerford : 163 for 5 (Gluckman 2/45; Bricknell 2/23). The presence of Clark and Reyneke in the attack was sorely missed. Vs. Pinelands, 21st Nov. 1970. Won by 7 wickets. Pinelands: 68 (Gluckman 6/9). Gluckman bowled extremely well taking 6 wickets in 10 overs, of wbicb 4 were maidens. Wynberg: 70 for 3 (Lamb 26 n.o. ; Clark 22 n.o.). Vs. SI. JOll'eph's, 28th Nov. 1970. WiOI1by 5 wickets. St. Joseph's: 81 (Davis 7/27; Clark 3/25). Davis bowled extremely welt in bis second spell and was weU supported by Clark. Wynberg: 83 for 5 (Bricknell 18 n.o.; Le Roux 15 n.o.). Again we struggled but some determined batting won the game for us. Vs. SACS, 5th Dec. 1970. Lost by 8 wickets. Wynberg: 111 (Bricknell 29 ; Sims 21 ; Lamb 20). After a good start tbe middle order batsmen collapsed and it was again left to Bricknell to improve our total. SACS: 112 for 2.

seventy. We are sad to report that be passed away recently. Our old friend and vicePrincipal of many years' standing, Mr. F. G. "Freddie" Tborp, a.lso earned his eternal rest and passed away peacefully early in August of tbis year. May I thank all who bave contributed in any way to make tbe organisation of cricket at W.B.H.S. such a happy and rewarding task. All wbo bave umpired, and the boys who bave given us joy by doing well in the game, are assured of our appreciation. It is the way the game is played and the keeness it engenders that makes cricket tbe value it is to our community. J.L.M. CRICKET

AWARDS FOR 1970-71 SEASON Honou.rs: R. Clark. Blues: R. Clark, A. Lamb. Colours: R. Clark, A. Lamb, D. Anderson, M. Gluckman, M. Porter, D. Sims, M. Bastin, A. Davis, J. Wessels, G. le Roux. G. BricknelL Points Results of Inter-House Cricket: De Waal: 33 Van Riebeeck: 25 Rhodes: 23 Wellington: 18 The most promising players of the season: First Xl: Batting: A. Lamb, G. Bricknell, J. Wessels; Bowling: A. Lamb, Bastin, Schmucker, G. le Roux, Under J 5: Batting: C. van Tonder, Walsh, Lancaster ,Robb; Bowling: G. le Roux, Asher, Lancaster. Under 14: Batting: S. Howell, T. Vann, Farrant; Bowling: R. RonaIdson, T. Vann. Cawood. 1st XI CRICKET REPORT 1970/71 1970 Vs. SACS, 10lh OCI. 1970. Won by 18 runs. Wynberg: 169 (Bakkum 48; Porter 32; Lamb 31). We were given a good start but only Bakkum succeeded in doing well. SACS: 151 (Reyneke 3/16; Davis 3/44). SACS started well but could not cope with tbe accurate bowling of Reyneke and Davis. Vs. Plumslead, 17th Oct. 1970. Lost by 7 wicke1s. Wynberg: 98 (Bakkum 28; Porter 24). No effort was given to support Bakkum and Porter and the team failed to beat Plumstead. Plumstead: 100 for 3. 69

1971 Vs. St. Josephs, 30th Jan. 1971. Won by 7 wickets. St. Josephs: 49 (Kock 4/10; Davis 3/13). Davis and Kock struggled against some negative batting. Wynberg: 51 for 3 (Lamb 17; Wessels 15). Vs. W.P. Wednesday Xl, 3rd Feb. 1971. Losl by 7 wickets. Wynberg: 156 (Lamb 89; Wessels 16). Playing against a side which included Hylton Ackerman, Lamb scored a good 89 in 95 minutes. W.P. Wednesday XI: 157 for 3 (Lamb 2/25). Ackerman sbowed us bis superior class with a fine innings of 71. Vs. Westerford, 6th Feb. 1971. Won by 10 wickets. Westerford: 57 (Kock 5/17; Lamb 2/11). Kock bowled well and was given good support by Lamb. Wynberg: 58 for 0 (Lamb 42 n.o.; Wessels 12 n.o.). A fine effort by our openers realised tbe necessary runs. Vs. SA.C.S. 13th Feb. 1971. Lost by 161 runs. S.A.C.S.: 232 for 7 (Bastin 4/70). Our fielders let us down badly and many catches were dropped. Wynberg: 71 Vs. Banks Xl, 24th Feb. 1971. Won by 55 /"Uns. Wynberg: 107 for 8 (Bricknell 34; Bastin 20, Anderson 15). Bricknell and Bastin batted well against a bowling attack which included Dave McMeeking (5/40). Banks XI: 52 (Schrnucker 4/8; Kock 3/20). Scbmucker bowled well and got a hat-trick. He was well supported by Kock. Vs. Pinelands, 271h Feb. 1971. Match drawn. Pinelands: 177 for 9 decl. (Oosthuizen 3/28 ; Bastin 2/41). Pinelands were let off the hook with some bad fielding. Wynberg: 133 for 7 (Lamb 44; Small 24; Davis 27 n.o.). Some fine batting by Lamb and later by Small and Davis produced good cricket but the time ran out. Vs. Bishops, 6th March, 1971. Match drawn. Bishops: 249 for 6 deel. (Schmucker 2/48 ; Davis 2/64). We were again let down by some bad fielding. Wynberg: 165 for 9 (BriekneIl 33 ; Lamb 32 ; Bastin 26; Small 26 n.o.). Some fine batting was displayed in a very tense game.

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Vs. Old Boys, 10th March, 1971. Won by innings a.nd 68 runs. Wynberg: 235 for 4 decl. (Wessels 71 n.o.; Mr. Steeie 70 n.o.; Anderson 46). Wessels and Mr. Steeie batted extremely well and between them put on 99 runs. Old Boys: 103 (Davis 4/38; Lamb 2/5; Bastin 2/13). Some exceIJent fielding hel ped us to dismiss a rather weak Old Boys' side. 64 (Kock 3flO; Bastin 3/23; Davis 2/9). Again there were some excellent catches taken. Vs. Plumstead, 13th March, 1971. Lost by 9 wickets. Wynberg: 94 (Lamb 30; Bricknell 20). We were given a good start by Lamb and Wessels but only Bricknell carried this on. Plumstead: 95 for I. Vs. Westerford, 20th March, 1971. Won by 2 wickets. Westerford: 125 (Le Roux 6/36; Kock 3/ 21). Some fine off-spin bowling was displayed by Le Roux who was well supported by Kock. Wynberg: 129 for 8 (Wesels 41 ; Lamb 21 ; Davis 14 n.o.). Lamb and Wesels gave us a good start and it was left to Davis to help us to victory. Vs. Rondebosch, 27th March, 1971. Losl by 40 runs. Rondebosch: 185 (Lamb 4/39; Kock 3/72; Bastin 2/21). We struggled but fared very well with Lamb bowling well. Wynberg: 145 (Lamb 60; Bricknell 22; Schmucker 20). Lamb batted very well and was supported by Bricknell but the game was brought to an exciting end when, for the 10th wicket, Schmucker and Kock put on 29 runs which brought us back into the game. BATTING AVERAGES 1970: I. N.O. H.S. Total T. Bakkum 8 I 75 n.o. 223 R. Clark 12 1 98 229 G. Bricknell Il 4 60 134

Av. 31.86 20.82 19.14

1971 : I. A. Lamb 8 J. Wesels 8 G. Bricknell 6

Av. 35.71 16.28 15.00

N.O. H.S. I 60 1 41 0 33

Total 250 114 90

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FIRST XI 1971

Back Row: A. Davis, B. Barnett, A. Kock, J. SChmucker, G. Briekneil, G. Le Roux. Seated: J. Wessels, A. Lamb (Vice-Captain), Mr. J. Mathew (Coach), D. Anderson (Capt.). Mr. N. Blackbeard (Headmaster), M. Bastin, M. Small. BOWLlNG 1970: M. Reyneke A. Davis M. Gluckman R. Clark 1971: A. Kock G. Le Roux A. Davis M. Bastin

1971: Anderson 6 c; Bastin 3 c; Schmucker 2 c; Davis 2 C; Le Roux 2 c; Wessels 2 c; Small 2 c; Barnett 2 c.

AYERAGES

O. 52 103.2 96.3 193.3 O. 106 17.2 75.1 89.5

15 29 24 45 M. 38 4 21 21

Av. R. W. 125 12 10.42 229 17 13.45 282 16 17.62 483 22 21.95 W. Av. R. 263 16 16.43 9.33 58 6 208 9 23.11 246 10 24.6

First XI Captain's Comments At the end of tbe year we lost five players, but with tbe junior players promoted we built up a very good side that had a fine team spirit. Every game was tackled with the determination to win. We were helped greatly by Mr. David Steeie who always gave us the encouragement we needed. The ever-reliable Mr. Mathew helped us as well. On behalf of the team I would like to tbank all tbe ladies who helped to organise the tea and the tuckshop on Saturdays. D. ANDERSON.

CATCHES 1970: Lamb 11 c (+ 1 st) ; Davis 5 c; Gluckman 4 c; Anderson 3 c Ronaldson 3 c; Le Roux 2 c; Porter 2 c; Reyneke 2 c.

SECOND

Vs. Settlers.

Wynberg: Luden Settlers:

During the first half of the season we settled down to some positive cricket, winning three matches, drawing two and losing one. The most consistent bowlers were A. Kock, M. Porter and J. Kalis. A. Kock, M. Porter and J. Kalis once again proved to be the best basmen.

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Vs. Bishops. Bishops: Wynberg: Calder

At tbe end of the season we lost eight players, three of them - A. Kock, G. Bricknell and J. Wessels - were promoted to the first team. R. Louwand V. Gibbons were the most successful bowlers. C. van Tonder was the best 'Jatsman. K. des Ligneris and A. Oosthuizen made some useful scores during the season. At all times tbe team displayed a fine spirit.

134/9 (Gibbons 103/5 (Van 18).

4/40). Tonder

n.o.;

Vs. Honento/s Hol/and. Wynberg: H.H.H.: 2/5).

49 (Calder 24). 50/9 (Louw 6/19;

Oosthuizen

THIRD XI

In a very

tense match against Hottentots Holland we lost by 1 wicket. After a dramatic collapse we were all out for 49. R. Louw bowled well to get 6/19. They were 50 for 9 wickets declared.

Of our seven matches only two were played at home. We managed to win one, draw. two and we lost four. After our fourth match we lost Snyman, who bad been promoted to the second team. Tbe rest of us, all pulled to路 gether and enjoyed our practices and matches. On behalf of the team, I would like to tbank Mr. Gilmore for all h.is assistance, and, also those parents who offered lifts to the team Saturday by Saturday.

Vs. SA.C.s. Wynberg: S.A.C.S.: Wynberg:

145 (Brown 40; Van Tonder 17 n.o.). 146/7 (Louw 3/20).

30. 103/3 (luden 2/25). 73 (Kal.is 18).

Vs. Plumstead. Plumstead: 152 (Kock 5/17) Wynberg: 153/7 (Simcock 42; Oosthuizen 32 n.o.).

Kalis

37;

Results: Vs. Simons/own' H.S. -

Vs. Fish Hoek.

Simonstown 69. Wynberg: 69. (Oliver

Fish Hoek: 31 (Porter 5/16; Kalis 3/16). Wynberg: 52 (Kock 23 n.o.; Johnstone 15 n.o.).

Vs. SeIlIers High. Wynberg: IlO (Kalis

41;

Johnstone

Wynberg: 62. (Snyman Cape Town High 66/2.

Vs. Se/I/ers High. -

20).

Los/.

Settlers High: 59. (Hadwen 5f16). Wynberg: 51. (Damain-Harris 15).

22).

Vs. Durbanville High. -

Settlers: 72/4. (Rain stopped play).

Won.

Durbanville: 73. (Snyman 4/18). Wynberg: 74/3. (Slow 41 n.o.).

Vs. Rondebosch. Wynberg: 94 (Small Rondebosch: 95/2.

14 n.o.).

Vs. Cape Town High. - Lost.

Vs. Rondebosch. Wynberg: 148/4 (Porter n.o.; Kock 25). Rondebosch: 149/2.

Tie.

44;

Oosthuizen

Vs. Milnerton. -

19).

Milnerton Wynberg:

Vs. Observatory.

Rondebosch: 150/9. (penwarden 3/32; SnowbalJ 3/22). Wynberg: 77. (SnowbaII16; Penwarden 14).

Vs. Old Boys. Wynberg: 208 (Barnett 103; Louw Old Boys: 130/9 (Gibbons 5/26).

50 n.o.).

Vs. S.A.C.s. -Los/.

Vs. Bergvliet. Tonder 2/4;

(Slow 25).

Vs. Ron.debosch. - Lost.

Wynberg: 63 (des Ligneris 18). Observatory: 44 (Luden 4/17).

Wynberg: 130/6 (Van huizen 30). Bergvliet : 84/6 (Barnett

Draw.

166/6. 88/8.

60;

Oost-

Luden

2/18).

Wynberg: 114. (Slow 45; Sutherland 14). S.A.C.S.: 120/4. (Watson 3/30). Played 7; Won I; Drawn 1; Lost 4; Tied I.

FOURTH

INVITATION COUNTRY WEEK AT OUDTSHOORN

During the first half of the season the fourths, led by Neville Askew, played eight matches, won six and lost two. Peter Sutherland (52-13-189-27) and Michael Waters (4317-176-21) bowled extremely well. Howard Salkow (126 runs) and Rodger Koopman (lOO runs) batted with determination. A good spirit was present throughout the season and with constant practice the team should do well during the second half of the season. On behalf of the team, I would like to thank Mr. Louw, our coach, for his much appreciated assistance in coaching and umpiring.

Glorious weather, efficient organisation and warm hospitality marked the cricket week at Oudtshoorn. A combined team, made up of a few of our 2nd Team players and some Under 15 players was selected and left by road on the afternoon of Sunday, 3rd October. Accommodation was provided at the Commercial High School hostel and the team arrived just in time to enjoy an excellent dinner. A stroU round the town followed, and then to bed. Wynberg had a free day on the Monday, when the team enjoyed an outing to the Highgate Ostrich Farm in the morning, and to tbe Cango Caves in the afternoon as guests of the Oudtshoorn Municipality.

Results: Vs. Camps Bay. Lost by 25 runs. Camps Bay: 81. (Walsh 4fl8). Wynberg 56. Vs. Muizenberg. Won by 39 runs. Wynberg: 72. (Calder 19). (Early 14). Muizenberg: 33. (Sutherland 7/26; Waters 3/7). Vs. Sea Point. Won by 71 rUlls. Wynberg: 108 (Waters 25; Calder 18). Sea Point: 37. (Sutherland 3/16; Waters 7/17). V~路. Cape Town High. Won by 83 runs. Wynberg: 127/8 decl. (Salkow 53; Calder 15). Cape Town High: 44. (Sutherland 7/25; Dodd 3/18). Vs. Oude Mo/en. Won by 66 runs. Wynberg: 121. (Salkow 31 ; Koopman 32). Oude Molen: 55. (Dodd 5/13; Sutherland .5/34). Vs. Rondebosch. Won by 21 runs. Wynberg: 101. (Watson 31; Brett 21; Watters 22 n.o.). Rondebosch: 80. (Dodd 3/31; Watters 3/34). Vs. Fish Hoek. Won by 9 runs. Wynberg: 132. (Koopman 26; Hendrikse 24 n.o.; Askew 23). Fish Hoek: 123. (Waters4/64; Brett3/29). Vs. Vo.ortrekker. Lost by two wickets. Wynberg: 94. (Salkow 21 ; Koopman 15). Voortrekker: 95/8 decl. (Brett 3/16 ; Koopman 3/34).

Cricket began in earnest on Tuesday with the team's first match against the Southern Cape 'A' side. Unfortunately, this match was lost, but the team managed to hold on for a draw in the remaining two games against Southern Cape 'B' and Sea Point respectively. It was a sterling effort by our young players against older and bigger boys. Robin Lancaster and Anthony Vann played particularly well - as batsman and bowler respectively. It was only Robins's bashful refusal which kept the Sea Point team from carrying him shoulder-high off the field on the last day! All the cricketers were treated to dinner and a film show at a local hotel on the Wednesdayevening, thanks to the owner of the hotel being an Old Boy from Rondebosch. They were, however, still capable of playing cricket on the Thursday, when an extra match was organised so that on this last day every member of the visiting teams enjoyed an excellent day's cricket. The boys arrived back at midday on Friday and, judging by their keenness to be included in future touring teams, they must have had an enjoyable and profitable time!

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Back Row: S. van Embden,

UNDER 15A CRICKET S. Joffe, P. Katz, R. Asher, M. Westgate,

Seated: K. Morris, Mr. L. Heath, (Vice-Captain) .

R. Lancaster

(Captain),

J. Small.

Mr. N. Blackbeard,

T. Cleary,

Front Row: J. Miller, E. Robb.

UNDER 15A

A fine second wicket partnership between Walsh and Watson of 96 was the highlight of the match. Caps were awarded to: Neil Watson and Nigel Walsh. Charles van Tonder was reawarded his cap.

The formation of an under fourteen division during September, 1970 resulted in a weakened under fifteen A team during the .last term of 1970. Neil Watson proved an adequate captain after Garth Le Roux found himself in the first team. Charles van Tonder proved the most consistent batsman and Nigel Walsh had good moments. We lacked bowlers and Peter Tayler-Smith was most djsappointjng and failed to produce the form he had shown earlier in the year.

Results: Vs. Paul Roos. - Drawn. W.B.H.S.: 155/5. (Walsh85). Paul Roos: 115/6. Vs. Rondebosch. - Lost. W.B.H.S.: 71. R.B.H.S.: 81/3. Vs. SA.C.s. -Lost. W.B.H.S.: 96. (Bensted-Smith 31.) S.A.C.S.: 99/4.

A rather indifferent season ended on a high note when tjme robbed the team of its only victory against the strong Rondebosch side. 74

Vs. S.A.C.s. - Drawn. S.A.C.S.: 145/5. W.B.H.S.: 73/6. (Lancaster 23; Morris 22 n.o.). Vs. St. Joseph's. - Drawn. W.B.H.S.: 150/2. (Lancaster 104 n.o.; Robb 31). St. loseph's: 98/6.

Vs. Settlers. - Lost. W.B.H.S.: 92. (Watson 30). Settlers: 96/6. (Rivett 4/42). Vs. Paarl BH.s.-Drawn. W.B.H.S.: 145/6. (van Tonder 81 n.o.; Walsh 29). Paarl: 113/9. (Watson 4/31). Vs. Bishops. - Lost. W.B.H.S.: 93. (van Tonder 36). Bishops: 95/2. Vs. Rondebosch. - Drawn. R.B.H.S.: 151/3. W.B.H.S.: 149/4. (Walsh 45, Watson 45).

Averages: Batting: Lancaster 43.7; Robb 25.2; Cleary 17.7; Morris 17.0. Bowling: Asher 10.0; Lancaster 10.8; van Embden 12.1 ; Cleary 12.2. Caps for 1971 were awarded to all the above. Finally, on behalf of both teams I should like to thank the parents who so kindly assisted with transport. Parental support is an essential of any team's success. There were two families that attended every match during the first term of 1971. Needless to say their sons were two of the most successful cricketers in the team.

Averages: Batting: van Tonder 32.3; Walsh 30.7; Watson 15.0. Bowling: Le Roux 9.75; Rivet! 16.4. 1971 provided Wynberg with one of its most successful teams of recent years. Tbe team put up a poor sbow against Westerford but otherwise played well. Robin Lancaster did well as captain and with a bit more experience should prove an excellent leader. Together with Eddie Robb be put on some excellent first wicket partnerships and on two occasions they just failed to reach 100 runs; wben they scored 99 against Plumstead and 96 against St. Joseph路s. The lower half of the batting order proved ratber disappointing when they were called on to bat. Tim Cleary, Kevin Morris and Robert Asher and Saville Kaufman were the only other batsmen to get runs. Robert Asher was tbe most successful bowler with his medium-pacers and the spinners, Lancaster, Cleary and van Embden bowled well. The opening bowlers were ineffective as neitber is prepared to put sufficient effort into practising - an essential for cricket of the standard our A teams are expected to produce.

UNDER 158 The Under 15B cricket team had a rather unsuccessful season, but they played tbeir games in a fine spirit. An indication of this was the praise given by the headmaster of a leading cricketing schooi after his team had scored a convincing victory over us. Thanks must be given to Mr. Bromberger for his encouragement and efforts tbroughout the season. Schumann and Snowball formed a sound opening pair, Snowball bitting a fine 35 at the end of the season. Tony Christian was a batsman who improved throughout the season. The bowling department was rather weak after loffe and P. Katz had been promoted. The leadership of tbe team was shared by Burman and Miller. The match against Paarl Boy's High was the only drawn game and the team received a sound hiding at the hands of Bishops.

Results: Vs. Rondebosch. - Won. W.B.H.S.: 95. (Kaufman 20). R.B.H.S.: 90.(Asher 3/8). Vs. Westerford.-Lost. W.RH.S.: 113. (Ash er 27). Westerford: 115/8. Vs. Paarl BH .s.- Won. W.RH.S.: 121/5. (Robb 46; Lancaster 31). Paarl: 68. (Cleary 3/1; Lancaster 3/18). Vs. Plumstead- Won,. W.B.H.S.: 131/2. (Lancaster 56; Robb 53). Vs. Bishops. - Drawn. W.B.H.S.: 138. (Cleary 48; Lancaster 30). Bishops: 96/6.

Other results were: Vs_ Rondebosch. Lost by 7 wickets. Wynberg: 51. (Bur man 21). Rondebosch: 59/3. Vs. Settlers. Lost by 10 wickets. Wynberg: 53. Settlers: 56/0. Vs. Paarl Gym. Lost by 8 wickets. Wynberg: 106. (Christian 25; du Plessis 18 n.o.). Paarl Gym: 110/2. (Miller 2/31).

change was deemed necessary by the Western Province Administrators as they felt the jump from under 13 to under 15 was too big, causing a number of promising young cricketers to fade from the scene. During this term the team played 7 matcbes: won 3, drew 2, and lost to Bishops and Rondebosch. Lancaster, Howell, Vann and Farrant fared fairly well with the bat while in the bowling department nobody really stood out. Tbe start of 1971 saw six changes to the side. Under the leadership of Tony Vann the team sbowed great keeness and spirit and as a re.;ult they enjoyed tremendous success and were unbeaten .in the eight matches played. Their strength lay in the all round abiJjty of the team. Excellent batting form was sbown by Stephen Howell, who scored 105 not out against Paarl in the ,first game. Tony Vann was associated with Stephen in a 155 - run partnership in this game. The best display of the season was undoubtedly against an extremely powerful Bishops side. Bishops were skittled out for 53 runs by a brilliant spell of bowling by Johnny Ronaldson wbo taak 5 wickets for 12 runs in eight avers. We passed tbis score with only one wicket down.

Vs. Pinelands. Lost by 60 runs. Pinelands 137. (Joffe 4/46; Katz 3/23). Wynberg: 77. (Schumann 24). Vs. Paul Roos. Lost by 3 wickets. Wynberg: 109. (Snowball 35; Schumann 26). Paul Roos: 1l0/7. (Katz 4/23). UNDER 15C Coach: Mr. H. C. Robbins Captain: A. P. Bodill Vice-Captain: G. J. Cross Match Results: Wynberg vs Durbanville High B (30/ I/71). Wynberg: 15. (All out). Durbanville: 16. (for 0). Wynberg lost by 10 wickets. Wynberg vs Settlers B (6/2/71). Settlers: 112-6. (declared). Bodill 3-16. Wynberg: 16. (all out). Wynberg lost by 96 runs. Wynberg vs Rondebosch C (13/2/71). Rondebosch: 103-6. (decL). Bodill 4-37. Wynberg: 67-7. Bodill 24; Baker 12. Match drawn. Wynberg vs Milnerton B (6/3/71). Milnerton: J 20. (aU out). Bodill 6-33 ;Cross 4-54. Wynberg: 53 (all out). Armqrong 13 n.o. Wynberg lost by 67 runs. Wynberg vs S.A.v 1.0. B (20/3/71). S.A.v.l.O.: 96. (all out). Westgate 4-23. Wynberg: 103-6. (Cross 12; Schumann 24 n.o.; Simpson 32 n.o.). Wynberg won by 4 wickets. Wynberg vs Marist B (27/3/71). Marist: 161-5. (decL). C. ';s 2-40; Bodill 3-65, Wynberg: 68. (all out). Robertson 25; Glenn 24 n.o. Wynberg lost by 93 runs.

Analysis 1971: Vs. Paarl. Won by 202 runs. W.B.H.S.: 230/2 dec. (Howell 105 n.o,; Mann 79). Paarl: 28 (Ronaldson 6/12). Vs. R..B.H.S. Won by 77 runs. W.B.H.S.: 130 (Howell 53). R.B.H.S.: 53. Vs. Pinelands. Won by 4 wickets. Pinelands: 103/9 dec. W.B.H.S.: 111/6 (Cawood 35 n.o,). Vs. Pinelands. Match drawn. Pinelands: 83/9 (Vann 3/15). W.B.H.S,: 127/7 (Farrant 34). Vs. Bishops, Won by 9 wickets. Bishops: 53 (Ronaldson 5/12). W.B.H.S.: 56/ I (Howell 29). Vs. S.A.C.s. Match drawn. S.A.C.S.: 159/8 dec. (Cawood 4/34). W.B.H.S,: 115/5 (Farrant 35). Vs. Westerford. Won by I wicket. Westerford : 51 (Ronaldson 5/8). W.B.H.S.: 52/9 (Farrant 11). Vs. Paarl: Won by 9 wickets. Paarl: 75 (Cawood 7/26). W.B.H.S.: 86/1 (Howell 42 n.o.).

Record: Played 6; Won 1 ; Drawn 1 ; Lost 4. Remarks: Although the U 15 C record is rather poor, interest and enthusiasm never waned. The team, ably led by Bodil!. with the help of Cross, had a most enjoyable season. UNDER 14 A The start of tbe cricket season saw a change in the status of this team - changing from the under 13 to the under 14 age group. This

UNDER 14A CRICKET XI Back Row: I. Kavalsky, D. Eyre, P. Louwrens, J. Ronaidson, M. Cawood, K. Andersen. Middle Row: R. Farrant, Mr. J. Slater (Coach). A. Vann (Captain). Mr. N. R. Blackbeard, (Principal), S. Howell. Front Row: P. Blackbeard,

Howell Cawood Vann

Ronaldson Vann Cawood

I. 8 5 8

P. Smuts.

BATTING N.O. H.S. 2 105 35 1 1 79

BOWLING O. M. R. 54 20 70 53 17 105 46 18 85

Total 271 112 164 W. 20 16 12

ly, in spite of an admirably nigh spirit, this hard working team was not able to pull off any victories even though it came, at times, very close to doing so. There was a commendable improvement in both batting and bowling throughout the season, although inconsistency did play havoc with averages (Johnny Pambowling average of 9.5).

Av. 45.1 28.0 23.4 Wvo 3.5 5.9 7.1

Results: Vs. Bishops A (30/1/71). Lost by 73 runs. Vs. Westerford A (13/2/71). Lost by 62 runs. Vs. Bishops A (6/3/71). Lost by 7 wickets. Vs. Bishops A (13/3/71). Lost by 102 runs. Vs. R.BH.S. A (20/3/71). Lost by 7 wickets. Vs. P.BH.S. A (27/3/71). Lost by 19 runs.

UNDER14B Playing a B side in A league cricket naturally entails a slight element of risk, depending as this does on such tenuous factors. Unfortunate77

wood and 5 wickets for 12 runs against Plumstead. P. Lancaster helped the side on several occasions, and McBain batted weU, scoring 30 runs against Fish Hoek. Taylor, Goveia and MiUs also batted well. Results: Vs. Bergvtiet - Draw. Vs. Plumstead High - Won. Vs. Norman Henshilwood - Won. Vs. Fish Hoek - Won. Vs. Muizenberg-Lost.

UNDER14D This team, with several under 13 players, has had an enjoyable and successful season. All matches were played against U l4A or B teams but, as tbere was excellent spirit and some talented players, the team was very successful. Fish Hoek B and Plumstead A, for example, were convincingly beaten. Star performers were McBain who took 6 wickets for 16 runs against Norman Hensil-

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