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Michaelhouse June, 1964
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VOL. XV JUNE, 1964
A
STAFF
RECTOR *
R. T. S. NORWOOD* M.A., E.D.
SENIOR MASTER:
J. L. ROBINSON, B.Sc.
ASSISTANT MASTERS:
J. P. Allen, BA.
N. C. F. Bloy, MA.
E. J. Bold
F. V. Brooker, A.P.T.C. (P.T. Instructor)
D. N. G. Carter, B.A.(Hons.)
R. W. Charles, F.LA.L., F.T.C.L., A.R.C.O.
J. Coetzee, B.A., T.T.D.
A. F. G. Cotton, B.Sc., U.E.D.
J. M. du Plessis
J. L. Evans, B.Sc.
R. Gathorne, M.A.
R. J. R. Gillespie, B.Com.
P. J. Goldie-Scot
A. H. Gordon Clark, M.A.
R. W. Hennessy, B.A., B.Ed.
T. G. L. Hickson, M.A., Dip.Ed.
F. J. Human, B.A., U.E.D.
R. L. Ibbotson, M.A.
R. O. James, B.A.
G. V. Lange, B.A.
P. G. Lavender, N.A.D. (Art)
B. A. Law, M.A.
J. P. Lowe, B.Sc.
J. B. Odams, M.A., Cert. Ed.
R. F. Pennington, N.T.S.D.
P. R. Price
Mrs. A. Robinson, B.Sc.
R. W. Rusk, B.Sc., U.E.D.
The Rev. J. M. Sargent, M.A. (Chaplain)
M. E. Thompson, M.Sc.
J. van der Linde, B.A., N.C.T.L.
F. B. J. de V. van Heijst, B.Sc.
W. A. van der Walt, B.A.
P. J. Withers, B.A., Dip.Ed.
Bursar: Mr. L. C. Knight
Medical Officer:
Dr. R. W. Nash, M.B., B.Sc.(Lond.), L.R.C.P., M.R.C.S., D.Ch.
Estate Manager: Mr. G. W. Henderson
Works Manager: Mr. R. W. Byrne
Carpentry Instructor: Mr. B. McGhee
Zulu Instructor: Mr. L. Cele
Sanatorium Sisters: Miss M. J. Jackson, Mrs. R. Smythe
Rector's Secretary: Mrs. D. M. Campbell
Visiting Musical Instructors:
Mrs. N. Hampson, L.T.C.L., U.P.L.M. (Strings)
Mr. H. E. Jones (Wind Instruments)
Head Prefect: I. N. Matthews
Second Prefect: L. H. Whittaker
School Prefects:
M. D. Baker C. D. F. Richards
J. S. Smyth A. van der Veen
S. R. Eriksen K. Summerley
J. R. H. Tuttle
RECTORS:
1896-1903: The Rev. Canon J. C. Todd.
1903-1910: The Rev. Canon E. B. Hugh-Jones.
1911-1916: A. W. S. Brown.
1917-1927: E. Pascoe.
1926-1929: W. F. Bushell.
1930-1938: R. F. Currey.
1939-1952: F. R. Snell.
1953-1960: C. Y. Morgan.
1960-: R. T. S. Norwood.
FOUNDERS:
Rector's House ...
Foundation North
(Founders, 1934)
Founders.......
FOUNDATION EAST:
FARFIELD:
TATHAM:
PASCOE:
BAINES:
HOUSEMASTERS:
1928-1929: The Rector, W. F. Bushell.
1930-1945: P. D. Barnard.
1945-1946: The Rev. C. E. Birks.
1947-1952: N. A. Davis.
1953-1962: J. L. Robinson.
1963-: M. E. Thompson.
1928-1944: T. A. Strickland.
1945-1948: D. de C. Pennington.
1949-1955: R. T. S. Norwood.
1956-: R. Gathorne.
FOUNDATION WEST:
1928-1942: K. M. Pennington.
1943-1949: A. P. Woods.
1950-1956 H. F. G. Carey.
1956- . R. L. Ibbotson.
1928-1930: C. W. Hannah.
1931-1942: C. M. Melville.
1941-1942: C. E. Birks (Acting).
1943-1945: J. Pridmore.
1946-1948: A. R. Chapman.
1949-1951: T. F. W. Harris.
1951-1958: A. R. Chapman.
1959-: B. A. Law.
1935-1940: F. van Heijst.
1940-1943: D. de C. Pennington (Acting).
1944-1949: F. van Heijst.
1950-1951: R. A. MacNab.
1951-1956: R. C. Brooks.
1957-: R. W. Hennessy.
1940-1945: N. R. Lyon.
1946-1955: J. B. Chutter.
1956-1960: R. T. S. Norwood.
1960-: J. P. Lowe.
1956-1961:
1961-:
R. A. Roseveare.
P. J. Goldie-Scot.
EDITORIAL
At the same time as one notes with pleasure the world-wide celebrations
of this 400th Anniversary of Shakespeare's birth, one cannot but regret
that it requires such an official occasion to jolt most people into some
sort of awareness of the existence of his plays, if not an appreciation of
them. Such a regret is not directed gloomily towards all mankind, but
mainly towards those who have had the opportunity of studying his works
,
who have been, as it were, "educated", and for whom Shakespeare is
regarded with happy condescension as 'that fellow we "did" at school'
When our greatest writer is generally afforded such scant attention, what
fate remains for the other great poets and novelists? The frustration
experienced while contemplating the present condition of literature in
society is almost proportionate to the lack of success that greets one's
attempts to solve the problems of the world. However, one could argue
for there being as much good and evil in the world today as there ever w
as
or will be, but the effects of "civilisation" upon literature would appear to
be alarmingly conclusive. For, although the world has never been free fr
om
ugliness and insensitivity, it would seem that this age pursues both in the
most efficient and calculated fashion. It would be too simple to slip either
into a facile condemnation or fatuous proposal for the cure of these evils,
but they must be understood, and that literature plays an important part in
that process of understanding is, or should be, clear. For literature, in the
most pleasing manner, shows one, and makes one understand, apprecia
te
and sympathise with what is both base and fine in man, and what is ugly
and beautiful in his surroundings; whereas, at the present time there exis
ts
in the world a most damnable mixture of mean intolerance and complacen
t
stupidity, which fearfully and brutally threatens to drag down anything
capable of standing clear and free into its quagmire of rank mediocrity an
d
ignorance. We are so frightened of being ourselves that we are in very
real danger of not even knowing what we are or what we might be. In
literature-and if what is included under that title is not clear, it serves
as an instance of what we are complaining of-we find the most profound
expression of himself and his environment that man is capable of, and to
relegate it solely to the school or the university is to do nothing less than
to promote the already too-present evils of callousness and bigotry.
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SCHOOL NOTES
When we returned to start the first term of 1964, it was obvious to staff
and boys that something was missing. That 'something' was the adventu
rous
and enthusiastic person of Mr Ernest Polack. We had said a sad farewell
to
him at the end of the year and wished him well in his new post as House
master
at Clifton College. There is almost no activity in the school where his infl
uence
was not felt and his keen mind not at work. We say with certainty that we
shall miss him and he takes with him our sincere best wishes.
Good fortune and success also to Mr Taljaard who has left us to return to
Stellenbosch University. We shall miss him, familiar figure that he was wi
th
camera and golf-clubs, and hope that he is happy and enjoying his studie
s.
At the end of the first quarter we were faced with another departure. Mr
Barry Smith, our Musical Director, accepted the post of Organist and Choi
rmaster at St George's Cathedral in Cape Town. Our congratulations and
best
wishes go with him. During his stay here his obvious ability and enthusia
sm
inspired the boys to great heights, and they had every reason to be proud
of
their efforts in the Chapel, on the stage and on the concert platform. We
hope
that he will be just as successful and happy in Cape Town as he was her
e.
In Mr Smith's place we are very pleased to welcome Mr Charles and his
family and we are also grateful that we have in him a man of such wide a
nd
varied experience. We hope that they will be very happy here.
On the Administrative side we were sorry to lose Mrs Price who has retir
ed
to her home at Ashburton. We hope that she will be very happy. In her pl
ace
we welcome Mrs Gardner who appears quite unmoved by the noise of th
e
junior hall three times a day! We hope that she will enjoy her stay with us.
The beginning of the year saw five new arrivals on the Staff and we wel
come
Messrs. Carter, Bold, Human, Price and Rusk and hope they will find life
here
happy, stimulating and interesting. It certainly is very full! Mr. Price return
s
to England at the end of the term to go up to Selwyn College, Cambridge.
Messrs. Hennessy and Thompson are back with us after three interesting
months teaching in England and Mr. and Mrs. van Heijst are on leave ear
ning
a well deserved rest.
On Sunday the 00th of January Michaelhouse was hit by a tornado which
,
apart from causing great damage in various parts of the school, thorough
ly
drenched everything. Evensong continued despite the appearance of a s
tream
of water which slowly advanced up the aisle. Pictures of some of the da
mage
appear elsewhere in this issue. The Open Air Theatre suffered most and a
ll the
trees either blew down or had to be cut down later.
On the 14th May Michaelhouse bestowed its greatest honour on Mr.
W. D. Wilson when he was received Ad Portas. The Head Boy's address
and
Mr. Wilson's reply are printed in full.
CHAPEL NOTES
There have been few changes in Chapel this year, but plans have gone
ahead for the proposed alterations to the Crypt Chapel.
We are most grateful to the following visitors who have preached in Chape
l:
The Lord Bishop of Natal on 26th January; The Rev. W. Deeble on 23rd
February; the Rev. P. Scott on 1st March; the Rev. E. French on 8th Marc
h;
and the Rev. A. Merchant on 15th March. Easter was celebrated at schoo
l
this year and the Holy Week Services were conducted by the Chaplain.
The
preacher on Ascension Eve was the Rev. V. C. C. Shaw, the out-going P
resident
of the Old Boys Club.
We have been privileged to receive a visit at the beginning of this quarter
from the Rev. Father Peter of the Society of Saint Francis. He stayed wit
h us
for ten days and managed to pack in a great deal, including preaching twi
ce in
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THE CHAPEL
Chapel. He made a great impact upon both staff and boys and we hope t
hat
we shall see him again at Michaelhouse one day.
We wish to express our thanks once again to all those ladies who help us
by arranging flowers or cleaning linen and silver. The following are helpin
g us
this Quarter:
FLOWERS: Mrs. Byrne, Mrs. Norwood, Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Pennington,
Mrs. Odams, Mrs. Law, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. van der Linde, Mrs.
Robinson.
LINEN AND SILVER: Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Sargent, Mrs. Thompson, Mis
s
Wellbeloved, Mrs. Gillespie, Mrs. Coetzee, Mrs. McGee, Mrs. Brooker,
Mrs. Law, Mrs. Hickson, Mrs. Henderson, Mrs. Lowe, Mrs. Pennington,
Mrs. Withers, Mrs. Odams.
Finally, a special word of thanks to M. A. Cross who has given excellent
service as Senior Server and helped especially in the establishihg of our
experimental Liturgy.
A full list of servers and sacristans and Sunday School teachers will appe
ar
in the next issue.
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CHOIR NOTES
We started the year well with Mr. Smith as Choir
Master and indeed it came as a sad blow not only to us
but to the whole school when we heard of his appointment as organist at Cape Town Cathedral. However,
we all wish him the very best of luck.
At the beginning of the second quarter we welcomed
Mr. Charles, our new Choir Master who with his friendliness and lively sense of humour needed only one
practice to gain the confidence of all the Choir. We
certainly started off well by singing our first anthem
successfully after virtually only one practice.
Mr. Wilson being welcomed by the School Prefects.
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Speech Day
SPEECH BY W. D. WILSON
My Lord Bishop, Rector, Mr. Matthews, Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is the recognised duty of every governor to abide loyally by the decisio
ns
of the governing body, no matter what his personal views on these decisi
ons
might be. It is in this spirit that I am here today. You will not take it amiss,
however, if 1 look on this honour as having come to me in a symbolic and
representative capacity.
This year, all those connected with Michaelhouse are standing back thou
ghtfully and giving thanks for our immense good fortune in the establishment
of
the Michaelhouse Trust and for the waves it has set in motion, not only at
Michaelhouse itself, but far beyond the school. The honour being conferr
ed
on me is in some way at least symbolic of this feeling. And that being so,
I
receive it in a representative capacity-representing all those who helped t
o
establish the Trust. Nor can I let this moment pass without mentioning in
particular the late Rector, Clement Morgan, and Jim Chutter.
If you are faithful to the ideas of those who established the Trust you will
not look on the stage that has been reached now as the end of the road. It
is
only the beginning. The Trust was established by people who recognised
their
role to be essentially humble-to give tools to others who could define and
implement aims which they themselves apprehended only dimly but felt
deep
down in themselves to be right: Thus, if you are to be faithful to those ide
as,
apart from giving thanks for the past, you will re-examine the aims of this
school,
analyse results against them, and seek means of fulfilling them more ade
quately
than has been done in the past.
I have a feeling that in a broad sense what is needed most is a change in
emphasis, not in principle-a growing recognition of the scope, importanc
e and
place of the aims of this school. What is needed is a clearer recognition t
hat
they do not lead in the direction either of pious, unattractive, half-dead, si
nlessness, or of social or economic privilege. We need to recognise more tha
n we
have in the past that, in combination, these aims represent a serious alte
rnative
to Communism and to Nationalism, which dominate two-thirds of the wor
ld-•
perhaps the only alternative. As such, they must command at least as gre
at
vitality, singleness of mind, self-discipline, austerity and toughness as ar
e devoted
to Communism and Nationalism.
Given recognition of this underlying need, it will not be impossible to give
more practical effect to the aims of this school than has ever been achiev
ed in
the past. Much of this will not necessarily be dramtaic; nor will it be exclu
sive
for we must realise that there are fortunately many others who share our
aims.
I do believe, though, that those who try to carry the aims into their lives wi
th
sincerity and vigour will make a distinctive and clear contribution, whatev
er
their walks of life may be.
There is, nevertheless, a need to find ways of fulfilling these aims that
offer concrete opportunities to boys who absorb them fully. Faced by a si
milar
need for going against the trend of some current Western thought, which
often
seems to remove precisely those features of life which these schools are
here to
preserve, the United States of America has established its Peace Corps
and the
United Kingdom its Voluntary Services Organisation. Is it too much to ho
pe
that the independent schools of South Africa might find some similar mea
ns of
giving practical effect to their ideals?
It will be apparent to you from what I have said that I do not feel worthy
of the honour you are conferring on me today. If it is looked on as symbol
ic
and representative it will do no harm. These scruples do not, however, m
ake
me less grateful. There is no institution, either in South Africa or elsewher
e,
which deserves my gratitude more than Michaelhouse, and there is none
from
which I would sooner receive such an honour.
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RECEPIO AD PORTAS
William Douglas Wilson, B.A., M.B.
May 14th, 1964.
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ADDRESS DELIVERED TO MR. WILSON
Sir, Your fellow Governors, the staff, the boys and all members of our
community, welcome you today in this ceremony which we are accustome
d to
use in order to honour both men of great distinction who visit the school
and
men who have given devoted service to the school. You, Sir, the ninth to
be so
received, are welcomed on both counts: never before has one so young
been so
honoured here, never before an Old Boy of Michaelhouse. For you this m
ust
be a great distinction, for us the greatest pleasure.
What then are the achievements which have brought you here? As a boy
here you became Head Prefect and Captain of Rugby and excelled in all
branches
of school life. Fame has it that you were the originator of that exhortation
issued
to your rugby team which so often is associated with the name of Michae
lhouse
-"More pressure in the rear". Having soon achieved a B.A. and LL.B. at
Cambridge and been called to the Bar at the Middle Temple, you were en
rolled
as an advocate of the Supreme Court of South Africa. When the threat of
war
reached this country in 1939 you were among the first to join the ranks a
nd
served both in Abyssinia and the Middle East. You were appointed to the
British Military Mission which entered Jugoslavia and received a 'Mention
in
Despatches'. After the war industry soon claimed your great abilities and
forsaking the arena of eloquence and erudite argument, you entered the fi
eld of
industry where so quickly you showed your ability in judging men, in orga
nisation, in calm and wise planning, in understanding the problems of men an
d of
business. As Managing Director of the Anglo American Corporation of So
uth
Africa, while still a youth, you found yourself among the first of the chiefs
of
industry in this country. Yet, though you easily won the respect of magnat
es,
you have never lost your sympathy for the 'little man'; you have shown th
at
dignity and command are not incompatible with ease of approach. Thoug
h
you are now a Director of 28 industrial concerns, you have not lost the
'common
touch'. Beset by the urgent demands of many businesses you appear nev
er to
be hurried or oppressed, never to be unable to spend time and trouble on
the
cause of good and of others.
The Standing Committee of the Associated Church Schools, founded by
him who last received this honour, owes mostly to you its establishment a
sa
powerful force in education in South Africa, its great spread of activities; it
is
from you that have sprung the new ideas, the provoking thoughts, the ene
rgetic
wisdom and the practical plans which have done so much for schools like
this.
There is no private school in this country which is not fully aware of your
personal impact on education and that for these private schools you are a
shield
in danger, a goad in idleness, a stimulus in complacency and a sympathet
ic
and valuable help in need. Such is the respect that is accorded to you a
mong
Headmasters and Headmistresses that your approval of a suggestion is t
antamount to a command while a doubt expressed becomes a veto. Yet this
speaks
of no submission to a tyrant but the glad acceptance of the advice of a fri
end.
But for us living in this close community among these happy bricks and
venerable hills, the world almost shrinks to Michaelhouse and it is your be
nefits
to her that chiefly concern us. Your unobtrusive wisdom and perspicacity,
your
unwillingness to accept facile convention, your wide experience, has ma
de you
a most valued member of the Board of Governors and it is our sincere ho
pe that
when you return from your years in England you may again find time to re
turn
to your seat on the Board. You serve all the private schools and we do no
t feel
that among them we are forgotten. To the plan through which industry ga
ve a
very large sum of money to assist private schools in the teaching of Scien
ce, if
you did not act as father, you were certainly a devoted nurse.
But chiefly we are grateful to you for the inspiration you provided for the
Trust. When the late Rector conceived the idea of raising a fund to assist
the
school, the goal envisaged was thought to be vast and distant. To a large
extent
it was you who had the vision of another goal almost beyond the stars an
d to a
large extent it was you who found the plan and the men to bring the star
s down
to earth. Yet in the midst of the toil of making speeches, of endless comm
ittee
meetings, of many journeys, and of later rejoicing as plans and hopes we
re
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converted into money, the idea of the "Third Aim" was born, a vision shin
ing
among the practical aspects of money raising. One cannot but think that
you
were the father of this child too.
Michaelhouse truly has cause to be grateful to many friends and none mo
re
than to you. Above all it is your friendship and example we value; above a
ll
for us you are 'Bill', calm, unhurried, hair ruffled, a button missing from yo
ur
coat, kindly, wise, genuine, grave but sparkling, a devoted husband and f
ather,
a true friend of the underprivileged, a man of worth, a man for whom Chri
stianity is not a conventional veneer but a practical way of life.
We are delighted that we can also welcome today your wife for we know
that she is a part of your worth and yet herself, in her own right, defiant of
trivial convention and a staunch ally of the true.
This tribute we afford to you both with glad hearts and we hope that,
though you may greatly enjoy your years in lands afar, the enjoyment will
not
be enough to make you not want to return to this land, for your departure w
ill
leave in many spheres a gap which it will not be easy to fill.
HOUSE NOTES
FOUNDERS
Head of House: J. R. H. Tuttle.
House Officers: K. M. L. Ireland, P. A. E-D. Briscoe, C. B. Davies, D. J.
Dixon-Smith.
During the first quarter, Mr. Thompson was on long leave and Mr. Allen
acted as Housemaster in his place. Our sincere thanks go to him for all th
at
he did for us and we are pleased to have him back with us this quarter a
s one
of our Housetutors.
At the end of the 4th quarter last year, we were most disappointed to lose
Mr. du Plessis, who is now Housetutor in Farfield. Somehow his name s
eems
to have become associated with Founders and he has really been an inte
gral
part of the House for many years. Our thanks and best wishes go with hi
m.
We welcome Mr. Thompson and his family back after their holiday, which
seems to have been very enjoyable.
Congratulations to John Tuttle on being appointed Head of House and to
Peter Briscoe, Christopher Davies and Duncan Smith on being appointed
House Officers.
The House did extremely well in the Standards, both Under 15 and Under
14 groups winning their sections, and the Open group coming second. Ou
r
overall position, however, was third, owing to a very weak Under 16 grou
p.
Although much effort was displayed in the Sports and Relays, the House
came
seventh and fourth respectively.
Founders never seems to have produced a very good swimming team, bu
t
this year we produced a better result than usual, coming fourth.
In the first round of the Rugby House matches, both senior and junior
teams won decisively. We have especially good prospects of winning the
senior
cup this year, for we have the impressive number of seven boys in the 1s
t XV.
Since the last publication of "The Chronicle" Founders have again won
the senior Cricket house matches for the first time in 30 years. In the 1st
XI
Founders are represented by Hedley Knight and Peter Briscoe-congratula
tions
to them.
The toyes were completed just before Matric last year and proved invalua
ble. Our Matric results were very satisfactory, there being only one failure
out
of the fifteen candidates entered.
Last quarter the house acquired a magnificent new stereogram to replace
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the old and much worn record player and we hope that it may last as long
as
the last one did.
Valete:
Amm, R. M. G., A Block, 3rd Class School Leaving, Military Band.
Banning, P. R., 2nd Class Matric, A Block, 2nd XV Rugby, Lance-Corpora
l,
House Tennis Captain.
Black, P. M., School Prefect Vlth Form, 1st Class Matric, Student Officer
(Pipe
Band), 2nd XV Rugby (Teams), 2nd XI Hockey, Athletics Team, Bridge
Club (Sec.), African Affairs Society, Lector, Academic Distinction.
Crosoer, P. R., A Block, 1st Class Matric, Corporal, 4th XV Rugby.
Dunning, S. E. J., A Block, 2nd Class Matric, House Prefect, 2nd XV Rug
by
(Teams), Corporal, Science Society (Pres.), Motor Club (Treas.), African
Affairs Society.
Leslie, L. B., A Block, 3rd Class Matric, Corporal (Bugle Band), 2nd XV
Rugby
(Teams), Venture Club Tie, Agricultural Society (Pres.), 4th XI Cricket.
Moon, B. A. L., A Block, 2nd Class Matric, House Officer, 1st XV Rugby
(Teams), Staff Sergeant, Athletics Team (Colours).
Payn, G. B., B Block, 2nd XI Cricket, Lance-Corporal.
Rail, T. P., A Block, Corporal, 2nd XI Cricket, 2nd XI Hockey (Teams).
Randon, S. P., A Block, 1st Class Matric, Corporal, 2nd XI Hockey.
Rennie, M. S., A Block, 1st Class Matric (Maths.), 2nd XI Hockey (NonRugby), 2nd VI Tennis. Lance-Corporal, Academic Distinction.
Ruxton, M. A., A Block, 2nd Class School Leaving, Lance-Corporal, Vent
ure
Club Tie, Rugby Secretary.
Smith, P., A Block, 2nd Class School Leaving, Lance-Corporal, Swimmin
g
Team.
Smith, W. D., A Block, 2nd Class School Leaving, Head of House, School
Prefect, Warrant Officer (Bugle Band), 1st XV Rugby (Capt.) (Hons.),
1st XI Cricket (Vice-Capt.) (Hons.), 2nd XI Hockey (Teams) (Capt.),
Head Chorister, Athletics Team, Pioneer Society, Lector.
Snelgar, R. A., A Block, 3rd Class School Leaving, Lance-Corporal, Gym
Team.
Lovett, J. R. P., A Block, 2nd Class School Leaving, Lance-Corporal, Vor
tex
Society (Founder).
Harrison, B. A. C., D Block.
Salvete:
Chennells, R. S.; Chennells, T. R.; Deane, D. H.; Dix, P. A. E.; Harris, M.
H.;
Nielson, M. N. E.; Larsen, C. J.; Lawrence, D. M.; Lord, C. P. N.;
Mostert, C. J.; Randon, T. J.; Robarts, B. E.; Robinson, W. L.; Simpson,
R. V. S.; Vellacott, G. N.
EAST
Head of House: G. A. van der Veen
House Officers: M. A. Cross, J. C. H. Tyrrell, J. J. Low, I. F. Mitchell-Innes
,
P. J. Oscroft, A. A. Zaloumis.
We take particular pride in recording that Tony Ardington's achievement
of a Rhodes Scholarship was followed by Anthony Evans earning a simila
r
distinction the next year. Congratulations to these two East Old Boys both
of
whom have been back to visit the school in the past year.
Our Matric results last year were fair. J. C. H. Tyrrell is to be congratulate
d
on his First Class with a distinction in Physics. Judging by the glee with w
hich
the new 'toyes' (half in the old Careers Room and half at the end of Room
3)
have been greeted, it is to be expected that our examination results at th
e end
of 1964 will be particularly good. On the academic front, the following m
embers of the house have earned their academic distinction, popularly know
n as
the "Brains Bar": Cross, M. A.; Tyrrell, J. C. H.; Black; Burnett; Rosholt,
A. H.; Langham; Tyrrell, S. R. H.
Congratulations to: G. A. van der Veen on his appointment as Head of
House; S. T. Norwood on being appointed Secretary of Athletics and sele
cted
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for Natal Schools Athletics; C. C. Collins on the award of his Cricket Colo
urs;
and J. J. Low, I. F. Mitchell-Innes, P. J. Oscroft and A. A. Zaloumis, who
joined the Prefects Room at the beginning of the year.
Last year's junior successes in rugby and hockey seemed to augur well f
or
the future, so far correctly. We started the year with a great winning burst
on
the sporting side, coming second in the Standards and winning both the A
thletics
and the Relays, with three records in the last competition. Everybody wo
rked
hard to achieve these results for which M. A. Cross, as House Athletics C
aptain,
must be given full credit. East boys are well represented in School rugby
teams
and the Juniors have won through the first round of house matches comfo
rtably. The Seniors, after a bye in the first round, face the formidable Foun
ders
team in the second round. We hope, during the year to reinforce the cups
already reposing on the house shelf.
Valete:
Stubbings, J. S., School Prefect, Head of House, Vlth Form, Student Offic
er,
1st XV (Colours), 1st VI Squash, Athletics Team, 1st Matric, Debating
Society (Comm.), Taalvereniging (Vice-Chairman), Beacon, History
Society, School Council.
Seymour, A. M., House Officer, Vlth Form, R.S.M., 1st XV (Colours), 2nd
Class Matric, Debating Society, Choral Society.
Eustace, B. M., Vlth Form, Corporal, 3rd XV, 2nd Class Matric.
Egerton, C. N., A Block, Lance-Corporal, 2nd School Leaving, Natural His
tory
Society (Treasurer).
Lau, W. M., A Block, Lance-Corporal, 1st XI Non-Rugby Hockey.
Robson, K. F., A Block, Lance-Corporal, Natural History Society, Apiary
Society.
Vollet, R. C. B., A Block, Lance-Corporal, 2rd Class Matric.
Cross, P. A., C Block, Colts 'A' XV, Junior Debating Society, Yacht Club.
Salvete:
Brooks, D. H. M.; Crossman, R. M.; Dawson, D. J.; Fitzgerald, J. D.; Garl
and,
R. I.; Green, W.; Haggie, A. S.; Jackson, T. R.; Pearce, B. B.; Pennington
,
S. K. G.; Rosholt, C. P.
WEST
Head of House: I. N. Matthews
School Prefect: S. R. Eriksen
House Officers: D. A. Butler; C. H. M. Curwen; A. J. Hammill; G. S. Harke
ss;
G. H. Webb.
We started the year with Nigel Matthews continuing in his office as Head
of House and of the School. We congratulate him on taking a leading part
in
the School Dramatic Society production for the third year in succession.
He
is supported by a fairly large West contingent. We also congratulate him
on
his appointment as vice-captain of Rugby, his consistency in the 1st XI Cr
icket
team, and on his Colours for Athletics.
The newcomers to the Prefects' Room this year are D. A. Butler, C. H. M.
Curwen, A. J. Hammill, G. S. Harkess and G. H. Webb. Contgraulations t
o
them on their appointment.
Christopher Curwen is playing lock forward for the 1st XV, and we hope
that he will maintain his position. Our Senior team lost a keenly contest
ed game
with Pascoe in the first round of the Rugby Housematches, but our Junior
s are
playing well and we wish them success. West won the Cadet Competition
at the
end of last year, a good sign of the House's capability of working togethe
r. No
cups, however, have come our way this year as yet; our position of 4th in
the
relays does credit though to our less gifted athletes. Herald and Kennedy
did
extremely well to come 3rd and 7th respectively in the Senior Rampart, w
hile
Herald is to be congratulated on becoming the first Junior to receive a Ve
nture
Club tie. Curwen, Harkess and Archibald played regularly for the 2nd XI a
t
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Cricket in the first quarter, and Harkess is a member of the 1st Tennis T
eam.
Eriksen is School Captain of Fencing, and is a member of the Shooting t
eam to
compete at Bisley.
Matthews and Eriksen are writing A levels in June and will be leaving at
the end of this quarter. The best of luck to them in their future. Our matric
results last year were reasonable. D. Mendelow is to be congratulated on
his
First Class with two distinctions, and R. Hesketh on his First Class pass.
Valete:
Acutt, P., A Block, 2nd Class School Leaving, Athletic Team (Teams), 2
nd XV
Rugby, 4th XI Cricket, Corporal.
Archibald, R. D., VI Form, 2nd Class Matric, 1st VI Shooting, Chairman of
Astronomical Society, African Affairs, R.Q.M.S.
Ballance, R. D., A Block, House Officer, 3rd Class School Leaving, 1st X
V
Rugby (Colours), 2nd VI Tennis, Boxing Captain, Sergeant.
Crookes, B. B., Vlth Form, House Officer, 1st Class Matric (Mathematics)
,
Academic Distinction, 2nd XI Cricket, 4th XV Rugby, Student Officer.
Dahl, A. J., D Block, U15A Rugby.
de Gale, T. H. F., A Block, 2nd School Leaving (History), 3rd XI Cricket, 5
th
XV Rugby, Art Club (Treasurer), Lance-Corporal (Military Band).
Erwin, D. C., A Block, 3rd School Leaving, 1st Tennis VI, 2nd XI Cricket
(Teams), 4th XV Rugby, Sergeant.
Fordyce, P. A. D., A Block, 2nd Class Matric, Athletics Team (Colours), 3
rd
XV Rugby, 4th XI Cricket, Sergeant (Military Band).
Hesketh, R. H., A Block, 1st Class Matric, 5th XV Rugby, Trout Club (Chai
rman), Yacht Club (Commodore), Corporal.
Kennedy, M. A., B Block.
Mendelow, A. D., A Block, House Officer, 1st Class Matric (Maths, Physic
s),
Academic Distinction, 3rd XV Rugby, Motor Club (Chairman), African
Affairs (Secretary), Science Society (Secretary), Yacht Club (RearCommodore), Pioneer Society, 1963 Yacht Club Trophy, C.S.M.
Nicholson, C. R., Vlth Form, School Prefect, 1st Class Matric, 1st XI Cric
ket
(Captain, Honours), 1st XV Rugby (Vice-Captain, Colours), 1st VI Tennis
(Captain, Colours), Dragon Club, History Society, Pioneer Society, Stude
nt
Officer.
Potter, C. S., Vlth Form, House Officer, 1st Class Matric (Latin), Academi
c
Distinction, 1st V Squash (Colours), 3rd XI Hockey, Fencing Team,
History Society, Pioneer Society, Dragon Club, Trout Club (Secretary),
Pen Club, Sergeant (Pipe Band).
Ralfe, M. A., A Block, 3rd School Leaving, 3rd XV Rugby, Corporal.
Scott, M. E. C., A Block, 2nd Class Matric, Lance-Corporal.
Salvete:
Anderson, B. D. C.; Archibald, G. D.; Denny, C.; Drummond, H. M.; Dym
ond,
A.; Hammill, A. E.; Henderson, R. J. W.; Main, D. J.; Mapham, P. H.;
Peacock, R. C.; Pryke, N. D.; Sinton, A. W.; Stainbank, M. D.; Wellington,
C. W.; Woods, J. B.
FARFIELD
Head of House: K. J. R. Summerley
House Officers: J. S. Leith, M. S. M. Brassey, B. M. Brothers, R. B. S. H
aynes,
I. B. C. Streek.
Farfield began the year under John Bates, the Vice-Head of School, but
unfortunately he had to leave us after two weeks and so Kevin Summerle
y took
over the house. Barry Streek was appointed a House Officer in the same
quarter.
Our best wishes go with Mr. A. B. Smith, who left us after one quarter to
take
the post of organist at Cape Town Cathedral. In his place we welcome Mr
. W.
A. van der Walt.
It was an encouraging start to the year when we drew with Baines for first
place in an extremely exciting Swimming Gala. At the end of the season,
Kevin
Summerley and James Leith received their Colours while John Boyd and
Richard
Larkins were awarded their Teams.
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Although we did not excel in the Sports, only coming third, we showed tha
t
there was a great deal of individual talent in the house. Robert Campbell
, John
Boyd, Dudley Tickton and John Harris especially deserve commendation
on
excellent performances throughout the day. Robert received his Teams, w
hilst
Alastair Macdonald, who achieved a position in the Natal Schools team,
was
awarded his Colours.
Robert Harvey, George Mackeurtan, Robert Campbell, David McFie
were awarded their Cricket Teams during the season. The first three all p
layed
for the first team; Harvey, however, was the only permanent member of t
he
team. We have a reasonable cricket side and we can only hope that they
prove
themselves in the fourth quarter.
We did not have the outstanding Matric results that we had in 1962 but
last year's results were most satisfactory. This year's "A" Block are puttin
g the
toyes to good use. This half year has run smoothly and happily, and we l
ook
forward to an equally successful last half year.
Valete:
Bates, J. J., Major Scholar, Minor Scholar, Academic Distinction, 1st Clas
s
Matric (Maths, Add Maths, Latin, Greek, Chemistry), "A" Level (Latin),
Head of House, Vice-Head of School, Debating Society (Sec.), Bridge
(Pres.), African Affairs, Dragon Club, Vortex, Play Reading (Sec.), Beaco
n
Edit. Committee, Chess, Choral Societies, 4th XI Cricket (Capt.), Student
Officer.
Chaplin, M. A., 2nd Class Matric, House Officer, Corporal, Server, Pionee
r
Society.
Deacon, M. P., A Block, Lance-Corporal.
Field St., J., 2nd Class Matric, Vlth Form, House Officer, Photographic So
ciety
(Sec.), A.S.M.
Harvey, M. M., 2nd Class Matric, House Officer, Vlth Form, 1st XI Cricket
(Hons.), Natal Schools Cricket XI, 1st XV Rugby (Colours), 1st XI Hockey
(Colours), 2nd VI Tennis, Staff Sergeant.
Holley, J. H., 2nd Class School Leaving, House Officer, 2nd XV Rugby, S
chool
Athletics Team (Teams), Sergeant.
Parkes, H. A., A Block, Sergeant (Bugle Band), 5th XV Rugby.
Ridgway, I. O., A Block, 2nd Class School Leaving, Corporal.
Williamson, R. G., 2nd Class Matric, House Officer, 3rd XV Rugby, Corpo
ral.
Salvete:
Arnold, M. F.; Bennett, C. H.; Chisholm, G. D.; Hudson Bennett, I. B.;
Kee, A. G. P.; Oscroft, D. G.; Saville, C. J. S.; Thomas, A. S. M.; Worrall,
C. R.
TATHAM
Head of House: J. S. S. Smyth.
House Officers: J. M. Arnold, D. P. T. Downes, P. H. Nash.
As usual, our sincere congratulations go to Paul Nash on his "world class
"
achievements on the track both at St. Johns and at the South African trial
s in
Bloemfontein where he broke the South African record for the Under 17 2
20,
for which he won his Natal colours for the second time. Our congratulatio
ns
also go to Duncan Downes who represented Natal in the discus.
In the swimming, Tatham did surprisingly well to come a close fourth to
Pascoe. Our relay teams contributed greatly to this success.
Last, but not least, we extend a warm welcome back to Mr. and Mrs.
Hennessy after their vacation in Great Britain, and at the same time we a
ccord
Mr. Bloy our hearty thanks for his invaluable contribution at the helm for a
quarter.
Valete:
Ballantine, D. M., House Officer, Vlth Form, 1st Class Matric, Server, Cho
irleader, Staff Sergeant (Military Band), Fencing Captain, 3rd XI Hockey,
Music Society (Committee), Games Committee (Secretary), Choral Socie
ty
(Chairman), Pioneer Club, Debating Society.
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Cronje, C. T., Lance-Corporal, A Block.
Ellman, D. J., Lance-Corporal, Choir, Athletics Team (Teams), 2nd Class
School
Leaving.
Gallo, P. A., Head of House, School Prefect, Vice-Head of School, 1st Cl
ass
Matric, Vlth Form, Warrant Officer, 2nd XV Rugby (Teams, Captain),
1st XI Cricket (Colours), Athletics Team (Colours, P.M.Burg Schools),
1st XI Hockey (Colours), 1st VI Tennis, Lector, Dragon Club, History
Society, Secretary of Beacon.
Kirk, G. G., House Officer, Sergeant, School Gym Team, Trout Club, Bri
dge
Club, 2nd Class Matric.
Tonkyn, E. J., Academic Distinction, George Forder Oratory Prize, Server
,
Lance-Corporal, 1st Class Matric.
Wright, R. J., Sacristan, Motor Club (Committee), Corporal, 2nd Class Mat
ric.
Salvete:
Cooper, D. J. K.; Craib, J. S.; Draper, B. G.; Fawcett, R. M.; Fisher, T. L.;
Heming, M. S. D.; Lenz, C. G.; McLeod, G. H.; Nash, B. A.; Sargent,
N. J.; Smith, H. C.
PASCOE
Head of House: L. H. Whittaker
House Officers: G. H. D. Jefferies, D. G. MacLeod, H. A. P. Swan, N. P. S
cott,
B. C. Smither.
This year we welcome five new prefects to the Prefects' Room and under
their care the House has run smoothly and happily. Unfortunately, howeve
r,
just when he had really become part of the House, Mr. van der Walt had
to
leave us, and we were very sorry to see him go. We hope he will be as h
appy
as House Tutor of Farfield, as he was as House Tutor of Pascoe. We are
also
very sorry indeed to hear that Mr. Gordon Clark, who has been a House
Tutor
of Pascoe for the past four years, is leaving us at the end of this term. He
will
be teaching at Fettes in Edinburgh, Scotland. We have always appreciate
d the
intense interest he shows in the House as well as the work he does in lo
oking
after the pocket money, collection and stamps. Our best wishes go with h
im
to his new school.
For the first time in four years we were not first or second in the Gala but
to a well earned third place. Neil Scott, Andrew Swan and Colin Taylor ar
e to
be congratulated on being awarded their swimming Teams.
We were well represented in all cricket teams, Clive Whittaker joining
Lewis Whittaker and Donald MacLeod in the first eleven towards the end
of
last quarter. Lewis was awarded his Honours, Donald his Colours and Cli
ve
Teams. George Jefferies and Rhydian Dalrymple both played for the sec
ond
eleven, the former also being awarded his Teams.
Though we only came fifth in the Sports, Neil Axelson did well to win the
junior rampart, and we were placed in many other events. We were sixth
in the
relays. Johnny Bates was awarded his Athletics Teams.
In the first round of the rugby housematches we played West and narrowl
y
beat them in an exciting open game. We wish the house senior team, wh
o go
on to play Baines next week, the best of luck and also our junior team wh
o play
Founders, having a bye last week.
The Juniors have been more in evidence than usual this quarter owing to
the increase in their number-Pascoe received nineteen new boys at the b
eginning of the year.
Lewis Whittaker is to be congratulated on being made Vice-Head of Scho
ol
half-way through last term when John Bates left.
So far this year has been a very happy one and we hope it will continue i
n
this way with the possibility of us getting something on our house board
before
the end of the year.
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Valete:
Boagey, A. R., A Block, 2nd Class Matric, Academic Distinction, 3rd XV
Rugby, Lance-Corporal.
Brown, B. T. W., A Block, 2nd Class Matric, Librarian.
Kuipers, P. S., A Block, 3rd Class School Leaving, 3rd Cricket XI, 2nd H
ockey
XI (Teams), Lance-Corporal.
Lamont Smith, R., Vlth Form, 2nd Class Matric, House Officer, Corporal,
Venture Club Tie.
Peacock-Edwards, S. J., A Block, 2nd Class Matric, House Officer, 1st X
V
Rugby (Colours), Corporal.
Phillips, A. J., Vlth Form, 1st Class Matric, House Officer, 1st XV Rugby
(Teams), 3rd Hockey XI, Swimming Team, Water Polo (Captain), Staff
Sergeant, Photographic Society (Chairman), Debating Society (Committee).
Pillinger, S. P., B Block, Lance-Corporal, Fencing Team.
Reay, A. J., A Block, 2nd Class Matric, Lance-Corporal.
Ritchie, A. R., A Block, 3rd Class Matric, 1st XI Cricket (Teams), 1st XI
Hockey (Colours), Natal Schools Hockey, Corporal, Art Club (Secretary).
Smith, A. B., VI Form, 3rd Class Matric, House Officer, 1st XV Rugby (T
eams),
Athletics Team, 2nd Squash Team, Sergeant, Server.
Smithyman, M. J., Vlth Form, 2nd Class Matric, School Prefect, Head of
House, 1st XI Cricket (Honours), Natal Schools Cricket, S.A. Schools
Cricket, 1st XV Rugby (Colours), 1st XI Hockey (Captain, Honours),
1st Team Tennis, Alan Butcher Hockey Stick, Chess Club (President),
Student Officer.
Sutherland, D. M., A Block, House Officer, 1st XI Hockey (Colours), Natal
Schools Hockey, Corporal, Hoertaalvereniging (Committee).
Whitsitt, G. F. R., A Block, 4th XV Rugby, Swimming Team, Lance-Corpor
al,
Photographic Society (Committee).
Wilson, A. L., A Block, 2nd Class Matric (History), 1st XV Rugby, 3rd XI
Hockey, Lance-Corporal.
Bernitz, N. M., C Block.
Salvete:
Ball, J. B.; Ballantyne, S. B.; Benger, R. N. B.; Carr, D. C. M.; ChetwyndPalmer, S. F.; Durling, J. A.; Faustmann, J. G.; Horsey, C. G.; Huggins,
C. A.; Mackie, R. D. A.; McLeod, J. D. S.; Neilson, A. J.; Pritchard,
P. W.; Ritchie, G. D.; Simmons, P. M. J.; Slutzkin, M.; Williams, G. S.;
Wilson, P. B. S.
BAINES
Head of House: M. D. Baker.
School Prefect: C. D. F. Richards.
House Officers: D. D. Dyer, D. C. Legge, J. J. Price, N. S. L.\Whiteley.
David Legge joined Michael Baker, Chris. Richards and Dave Dyer in the
Prefects' Room at the beginning of the year and we are glad to see that
he has
regained normal health. Jonnie Price joined the prefects half-way through
the
first quarter and Nick Whiteley at the beginning of the second quarter. Th
ey
have united happily and set a good example both in the House and on the
field
of sport.
Our congratulations go to Chris. Richards for being elected captain of
Rugby, to Dave Dyer as captain of Cricket and Tennis, to Nick Whiteley a
s
captain of Squash and to Christopher Barras as captain of Shooting. Hav
ing
five School Captains in the House is indeed an achievement.
Our Matriculation results at the end of 1963 were only reasonably good
with three first classes, two first class school leavings one of which was s
ubsequently converted into a first class in March; four second classes and t
hree
failures.
Under the able leadership of David Legge we retained the swimming cup
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o
for another six months by tieing with Farfield after a very keen tussle. We
also
retained the Standards cup and after a grand tussle with East, just lost th
e
Relays and the Athletics.
Our heartiest congratulations to J. J. Price on being awarded his Athletic
Honours and his Natal Junior Athletics Colours for winning the under sev
enteen long jump at Bloemfontein; to D Dyer for gaining his Natal Schools
cricket cap; to C. D. Richards on his Rugby Colours and to D. Legge on h
is
Swimming Colours.
Our junior rugby team though overwhelmed in the first round by an
extremely large and strong side nevertheless acquitted themselves well a
nd left
the field "bloody but unbowed". The seniors, having defeated Farfield and
Pascoe, will meet East in the final. This should prove to be a lively contes
t.
Valete:
Black, A. I. C., A Block, School Swimming Team (Teams). Venture Club ti
e,
Chess Club (Secretary), Lance-Corporal.
Clothier, G. A., 3rd XV Rugby, History Society, Pioneer Club, Beacon Edi
torial Committee, Corporal.
Cooke, A. J., A Block, House Officer, 3rd XI Cricket, 4th XV Rugby, Corpo
ral
(Bugle Band).
Cullen, R. W. P., Vlth Form, 2nd Class Matric, House Officer, 2nd XV Ru
gby,
Sergeant (Bugle Band).
Currin, M. A., A Block, Lance-Corporal.
Hallowes, M. B., A Block, Photographic Committee, Lance-Corporal.
Hishin, M. P., A Block, Lance-Corporal.
Johnston, D. E. H., A Block, Sergeant.
Lew, K. T., A Block, Sergeant.
Matterson, J. H., A Block, 1st XI Hockey (Honours), Pietermaritzburg Sch
ools,
Natal Schools, School Swimming Team, Trout Club, Photographic Com-
mittee, Activities Committee, Corporal.
Radlofif, T. E. K., A Block, 1st VI Tennis (Colours), 2nd XI Hockey (Team
s),
Gramophone Club (Sec.), Music Society (Chairman), Activities Committe
e
Choral Society, Corporal.
Thorrington-Smith, P., Vlth Form, 1st Class Matric, School Prefect, Head
of
House, 1st XV Rugby (Colours), School Athletic Team (Captain, Honours)
,
Pietermaritzburg Schools 1961-1963, Natal Junior Athletic Team 19621963 (Colours), Natal U19 440 yards champion, Fastest 440 yards in S.A
.
U19 in 1963, Games Committee, Dragon Club, Taalvereeniging (Sec.),
Lector, Student Officer.
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Entertainments
Henry V
presented by the Dramatic Societies of St. Anne's and Michaelhouse
on the occasion of the quatercentenary of William Shakespeare's death.
CAST
CHORUS ....
DUKE OF GLOUCESTER .
DUKE OF EXETER .
EARL OF SALISBUR Y
EARL OF WESTMORELAND
KING HENRY V
ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBUR
BISHOP OF ELY
EARL OF CAMBRIDGE .
LORD SCROOP.
SIR THOMAS GREY.
SIR THOMAS ERPINGHAM
GOWER
FLU ELLEN
BATES
COURT
WILLIAMS
PISTOL
NYM .
BARDOLPH
BOY .
HERALD
CHARLES VI
LEWIS (DOLPHIN) .
DUKE OF BURGUNDY .
DUKE OF ORLEANS
DUKE OF BOURBON
THE CONSTABLE OF FRANCE
GOVERNOR OF HARFLEUR
MONTJO Y .
AMBASSADOR
ISABEL
KATHERINE
ALICE
MISTRESS QUICKLY
MESSENGER .
FRENCH SOLDIER
PAGES: R. Firth, M
. J. S. Leith
D. D. Dyer
M. D. Baker
J. G. Dorman
J. C. Tyrrell
N. Matthews
. N. Develin
M. A. Gemmell
H. C. Morrison
A. G. McLuckie
C. H. Golightly
T. P. Lamont-Smith
D. J. D. Smith
. J. L. Evans
D. A. Bennett
R. H. Turpin
G. A. Brooker
N. G. D. Carter
B. S. Crunden
C. B. Davies
D. R. E. Williams
K. R. Whiting
A. P. Tonkyn
K. J. Summerley
. J. S. Leith
B. A. Acker
E. Drew
N. C. Axelson
A. J. Hammill
H. A. P. Swan
M. S. Brassey
Catherine Hathorne
Diana Cousens
Susan Nichols
Sandra Lee
C. J. Cross
W. R. Galloway
Hartland-Mahon, P. Simmons, M. Thackeray,
J. Durling, P. Shearer, J. Acutt, A. Wilcox, D. MacMurray, J. Brand,
M. H-Bennett, N. Nash.
SOLDIERS: M. Develin, Pooler, Emmett, Richmond, von Witt, Barbour,
Graham, McDavid, Pryce, Charter, Lea, R. Read, Bond, Fordyce,
Maclldowie, D. Williams, March, Haine, D. G. MacLeod, Pitout, Fell,
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C. Whittaker, Weddepohl, Palframan, Rein-Weston, Dales, Hirst,
Kolling, Parry, D. Worrall, Shilling, A. Davis, L. Slutzkin, N. R.
Armstrong, Peacock-Edwards, Lumley, M. Butt.
Producer: J. P. Allen
'Henry V' is a play admirably suited to Mr. Allen's style of production.
He has a gift for the spectacular, and here he found full scope for the gre
at
crowds, bright costumes and special effects in which he delights. The se
t was a
real achievement: an imposing, battlemented and beflagged edifice. If we
are
to attempt realism, rather than to rely on stark simplicity and the suggesti
ve
power of a few black drapes, then this is the sort of thing to aim for. The
music
was unobtrusive and yet, from the overture on, helped to create in the a
udience
the appropriate moods. It was used to especially good effect after Henry'
s
'Crispin Crispian' oration, in the Agincourt battle scenes, where it helped t
o
create that martial air which is so curiously lacking at this point when one
relies on the words alone.
The crowd scenes, as we have come to expect, were largely conceived,
noisy
when called upon to be so, and very convincing. The first appearance of
the
Army, as they surged towards the breach in Harfleur wall, was quite alar
ming,
and those in the front row of the audience gathered their rugs closer abo
ut them.
The only failure, and an understandable one, was in attempting to dispos
e
them, on the night before Agincourt, in various reclining postures about t
he
amphitheatre, when they looked most odd, as if they had carried their lon
gbows and their arrows with them to Durban beach.
But there is more to the play than all this. Henry is no mere flamboyant
and extrovert hero; he is a king intensely aware of the individual humanity
of
each man in his army, who has always rebelled against the coarser spirits
of his
father and his brothers, who falls on his knees amidst the silence of his s
leeping
army to pray,
"Not today, oh Lord,
O not today, think not upon the fault
My father made in compassing the Crown",
lines it seems a pity to have omitted in this production, for they explain s
o much.
The young Harry attempts escape from an overweening sense of guilt in
the
wildness of his youth. He becomes king, and seeks more positive means
to
expurgate it. The chance comes when he unites his people to continue th
e
French wars. When one understands this, Henry becomes more than a s
hallow
hero with a taste for vulgar rhetoric, and the play more than an excerise i
n
jingoism.
The clear, confident, authoritative timbre of his voice made of Matthews
in many ways an admirable Henry. In speech, in movement, in small gest
ures,
like the imperious, impatient drumming of his fingers as he listened to Ca
nterbury explain the intricacies of the Salic law and of his rights to the succe
ssion
in France, he was every inch King Harry. In the great speeches of battle, l
ike
'Once more unto the breach', he was splendid and inspiring. Still, much a
s he
has matured in experience as an actor since his Laertes of two years ago
, there
remain faults. There is a lack of modulation about his voice which can b
ecome
irritating and tedious over long passages, and which at times makes his t
one
inappropriate to the occasion. His voice as he hands over the fatal scrolls
to
Scroop, Grey and Cambridge conveys exactly the same eager sincerity tha
t stirs
his men to victory in 'Saint Crispin's day'. Only in the 'Upon the king . . .
soliloquy does he overcome this, and present a subtler image of the king.
Among the other actors, Mr. Carter must take the palm. He captured
exquisitely the flamboyant absurdity of Pistol, he spoke the empty rodom
ontade
with all the strange confusion of meaninglessness and conviction which
was
Pistol's own. Even his sword trembled slightly as he waved it in vacant flo
urishes.
Leith was clear and meaningful as Chorus, but his Burgundy was too cas
ual
and supercilious for the poetry of his speech on 'naked, poor and mangle
d
Peace'.
It was remarkable how clear, fluent, alive and convincing most of the
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d
smaller parts were. In this, I feel Mr. Allen's production has reached a st
andard
not often attained in previous years. The clarity and fluency of Develin's di
ction,
as Canterbury, was in particular an example which others might have em
ulated;
but in posture and movement he was too youthful. Gemmell clowned supe
rbly
through the part of Ely, although his behaviour was not the behaviour of
any
bishop that ever lived. The hot-headedness and confusion of Fluellen wa
s
splendidly portrayed by Mr. Evans, an authentic Welshman. The Bardolp
h
and Nym of Davies and Crunden provided a fine backing for Pistol-althou
gh
it seems unfair to speak of two such remarkable characters as Bardolph
and
Nym as 'providing backing' for anyone. In voice and gesture they convey
ed an
appropriately ruffianly charm.
An interesting change was the use of girls to play the female roles. I rema
in
unconvinced that there is anything in these parts beyond the scope of a b
oy to
play (after all, they were written to be played by young boys), but Isabel,
Katherine, Alice and Mistress Quickly, and the ladies of the Court, lent a
grace
to the scene which has been absent on other occasions. A charming vign
ette
was Katherine's English lesson, a welcome respite from the heat and turm
oil of
affairs of State. It is no wonder Henry made the peace he did, with a Kat
herine
as sweet as this. Sandra Lee's Mistress Quickly was a fine blend of coque
try
with encroaching middle age, but she did not really convey the essential
pathos
beneath the humour of her description of Falstaff's death.
In all, this was a memorable production, and a worthwhile contribution
to the near-plethora of quatercentenary Shakespeare.
R.O.J.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Sec Design . . . . . . . R. S. Pooler
Set Constructed by .... Mr. G. W. Henderson
Stage Manager . . . . . . M. A. P. Staniforth
assisted by G. R. Poynton, M. J. Clow-Wilson, M. F. Arnold,
D. P. Martin, R. G. H. Houghton, G. D. Chisholm
Make-up and Wardrobe . Mesdames Allen, Coetzee, Cotton, Evans,
Gillespie, Law, Odams, Sargent, Thompson,
McGee, Henderson, Byrne, Campbell, v.d.
Linde, Miss Wellbeloved
Sound...........................................Mr. W. v.d. Walt
Prompter ....... Mr. R. W. Charles
Business Manager . . . . . . Mr. F. J. Human
Trumpet Calls played by . C. H. M. Curwen and S. T. Norwood
Secretary to Producer ...... P. E. Read
The Producer wishes to thank all who have helped in the production, especially the Natal Schools' Theatre Organisation
for the costumes.
LITERARY SECTION
CHURCH BELLS
In mock solemnity, it seems, do great church bells,
Their notes upon the lucid air divulge,
Scattered symphonies of sound, each ring,
From some dark spire remote,
Breaks forth with startling sound.
But yet within this outward show,
There lies a deeper truth, of love,
A truth of life, of anguish,
And those who come to worship, offer up
Their hearts to God,
And as the bells begin to fade,
They, whose minds with humbleness are shod,
Become for that short time a part of God.
R.S.P. (A Block)
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"RETROSPECT"
Our life is but a mirror,
Growing as a child, until our death;
This life can never cease, till thoughts,
The inner soul of our inventiveness,
Set Charon's boat adrift.
Then shall our hearts, relaxed and in repose,
Sink into the gloaming, to start our life afresh.
But now the rose has faded,
Lost, care-worn mind, your trim,
But we remember, with alacrity,
Our lives, our loves, our sins,
Why not? For as a child,
I rose up from my bed,
New young, then like a sapling,
How dim my eyes were then.
But now the years have wasted,
And as I near the end,
siriu uz i rieur ific criu,
The past joins present, and I live
In thoughts, my life again.
R.S.P. (A Block)
DAY DREAM
I sometimes wonder what they'd say,
If they knew I was with you all day(In my dreams, I mean, you know)I wander round and with you go
To lonely places and crowded streets,
Through freezing colds and glimmering heats.
Over glittering snowfields and golden sand,
We walk together, hand in hand.
I do not know what lessons I miss,
I stay absorbed in a heaven of bliss.
Masters remark, "Preoccupied",
I find my dreams so hard to hide.
Your laugh brings smiles to my face,
You give beauty to an ugly place.
I wish you could be flesh, not fantasy,
Because your image is pure life to me.
N.C.A. (B Block)
A WORLD OF DREAMS
A world of light and happiness,
A world so dark and small,
I dreamed upon a golden star,
I dreamed I saw it all.
I dreamt I saw the nations,
Walking hand in hand with peace,
I dreamt I saw the oceans,
Saying, "War will never cease".
I dreamed I was so happy,
Yet I knew that I was sad,
I found my little world of life
Was really rather bad.
I dreamed of happy people
Who dreamed a happy life,
I dreamed of unsolved problems,
And I woke up with a fright.
C.B. (C Block)
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Societies
DEBATING SOCIETY
At the beginning of the year a new committee was elected with I. N.
Matthews as Chairman, J. J. Bates as Vice-Chairman, N. R. F. Welsh as
Secretary, L. H. Whittaker as A Block and Vlth Form representative, A. P. Tonk
yn
as B Block representative and K. J. R. Summerley and M. A. Cross as us
hers.
When J. J. Bates left several weeks later, L. H. Whittaker became ViceChairman
and D. D. Dyer Vlth Form and A Block representative.
The society has had a reasonably successful six months, and there are
several very good speakers among the new members. There have been s
everal
outside debates-one against Alexandra High School, one against G.H.S.
and
one against St. Charles. A. P. Tonkyn was chosen to speak at the Jan H
ofmeyr
Speech Contest, and among those who spoke at outside debates were A.
P.
Tonkyn, J. Tyrrell, N. R. F. Welsh, M. A. Cross, M. S. M. Brassey, M. D.
Baker, N. Develin, K. J. R. Summerley and D. D. Dyer.
JUNIOR DEBATING SOCIETY
The Junior Debating Society got off to a very good start when, having
elected their committee for the first term, most of the members took part i
na
few very interesting hat debates. The members of the Junior Debating So
ciety
are encouraged to speak from the floor when the motion being debated is
thrown open to give them an opportunity of public speaking without any r
eserve
and shyness.
The first actual debate was held in the first term: "Ought competitive
exams to be abolished". Black and Langham proposed that the above sh
ould
be the case and for the opposition Oscroft and Blackhurst. The second d
ebate
was also held in the Junior Hall: "Africa for the Africans" and the propose
rs
were Brand and Collins while opposing the motion were Burchell and Orfo
rd.
The second term brought many new faces to our ranks and two debates:
"That
the modern age has been of no benefit to mankind", and "That boarding
school
is a good thing because it brings out the good in many people". Our first
debate
proved to be a great success.
Committee: W. v.d. W., Oscroft (Chairman), Burchell, Waspe (Secretary),
Collins Treasurer) Brand and Rosholt.
PIONEER CLUB
^1 mbers: Matthews, M. A. Cross, Ardington, Arnold, Brassey, Burnett,
Cu wen, Davies, P. E. Read, Smyth, Streek, Summerley, Swan, Tuttle, J.
C. H.
Tyrrell, van der Veen.
The Pioneer Club has enjoyed an active and interesting half year. At the
first meeting we were pleased to welcome the Rev. W. Deeble, who spok
e on
his experiments with Lenten services in which the congregation played a f
uller
part by discussion during the service. The Rev. P. Scott, vicar of St. Raph
ael's
Coloured Mission in Durban, was our next visiting speaker. He addressed
the
society on the life of his parish.
During the second quarter Father Peter, of the Society of St. Francis, wh
o
recently accompanied the Pope on his visit to the Holy Land, spent a wee
k at
the school. The Pioneer Club was very fortunate in having him at the first
meeting of the quarter. He spoke about the attitude to agnosticism and G
od's
revelation of himself to men.
We should like to thank the Chaplain and Mrs. Sargent for their continued
help and interest.
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DIE AFRIKAANSE TAALVERENIGING
Ons het verlede jaar twee Afrikaanse rolprente gesien en hoop om hierdi
e
jaar twee soortgelyke prente te gaan sien.
Die vergaderings, wat gewoonlik die vorm van'n debat aanneem lok nog
steeds lewendige.
Ons wil graag van die geleentheid gebruik maak om Mnr. Coetzee te be
dank
vir sy bystand in daad en woord.
LAER TAALVERENIGING
Vroeg in die jaar is'n nuwe komitee gekies. Mnr. R. C. Arnold is verkies
tot voorsitter, mnr. Blackhurst tot sekretaris en mnr. N. Bernitz tot ondervoorsitter. Die drie onderlede van die komitee is mnr. D. A. Black, mnr. M
. R.
Johnston en mnr. S. C. Pryke.
Gedurende die eerste kwartaal het ons'n vasvra gehou. Mnr. du Plessis
het ook sy kleurskyfies van Europa vertoon en interessante kommentaar
gelewer.
Die volgende byeenkoms sal die vorm van'n debat aanneem. Daar heers
groot geesdrif onder die lede van hierdie vereniging.
DRAGON CLUB
Members: R. W. Hennessy (Chairman), Richards (Secretary), Baker, Bra
ssey,
Cross, Davies, Dyer, Summerley.
In the absence of Mr. Hennessy during the first quarter, Mr. Carter very
kindly took over the position of Chairman. Our thanks go to him for his int
erest
and enthusiasm.
Seven new members were welcomed by the club at the first meeting of th
e
year, at which Matthews delivered a most interesting paper, titled "No Sur
vivors".
Mr. Clarke entertained us at the second meeting with an intriguing paper
on "The Relation between literature and Morality", and at the third meetin
g
Richards presented a paper on the "Malayan Emergency".
The Club welcomed Mr. Hennessy back at the beginning of this Quarter,
when Brassey delivered a most impressive paper on Communism.
THE FORUM
During the first quarter, Mr. Peter Brown addressed the society, and at a
second meeting, Dr. Edgar Brooks of Pietermaritzburg University spoke t
o
the Forum and African Affairs Societies. This quarter we have not yet met
,
but hope in the near future to have Mr. Douglas Mitchell to speak to us.
AFRICAN AFFAIRS SOCIETY
R. W. Hennessy (Chairman), Streek (Secretary), Baker, Brassey, Burnett
,
Chennells, Dyer, Smyth, Summerley, Tyrrell.
We express our sincerest thanks to Mr. van der Walt, who acted as Chair
man of this society while Mr. Hennessy was away. He provoked many live
ly
discussions and encouraged all those in the society to speak their minds.
In the opening meeting of the year, Tyrrell presented a paper, entitled
"Multi-Racialism in Sport", during which he outlined the effects that multi25
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nd
racialism had had, and the extent to which it was practisedi n the Republ
ic and
elsewhere.
Summerley delivered an interesting, if involved, paper on the situation in
Zanzibar. He gave a brief resume of its history, and then went on to show
the
conflicting aims of the various parties, and how they had precipitated a re
volution.
The last meeting of that quarter was graced by an outside speaker, Dr.
Edgar Brooks, who addressed both the Forum and the African Affairs Soci
eties.
In this talk, he attacked the political stagnancy of the English-speaking se
ction
of South Africa. After this paper, he was asked many questions regarding
his
beliefs in the political field, to which he gave some extremely interesting
answers.
At the beginning of the second quarter, we welcomed back Mr. Hennessy
.
Chennells then described the activities of the Mau-Mau in Kenya, leading
up
to the emergency in 1952, and the attempts of the government to combat
this
threat.
This half-year has been an extremely productive and informative one;
there has been a good deal of work done within the society, and interest
has
been maintained throughout.
PLAY READING SOCIETY
The Society has been through an unfortunately slack period over the last
six months which began badly when we were deprived, after four weeks,
of our
Secretary, John Bates, who had to leave for Wits. We are very grateful to
him
indeed for all that he has done for the Society. James Leith took over as
Secretary for a short period of office as he will also be leaving at the end of this
term.
As far as meetings have gone over the last two terms, we seem to have
had a
surfeit of Bedroom Comedies alternating with Detective Drama. At our firs
t
meeting last term we read a poor Detective story, but the second meeting
produced a more entertaining comedy. So far this Quarter clashes with other
societies have caused two postponements.
At the end of this term our sincerest thanks and best wishes go with Mr
Gordon Clark who is leaving for England after many years service to the
Play
Reading Society. We wish him the best of luck and hope that A. P. Tonky
n,
who will take over from J. Leith, and the new master-in-charge will introd
uce
some new ideas at the same time as keeping the society going well. Me
mbers
at present are Curwen, Crunden, A. H. Rosholt, C. P. Rosholt, Lea, and I.
D.
Graham. We hope to see quite a few new members for the next half year,
particularly those with an ability to read well.
NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY
The Society has not had a particularly active first half. However, we are
very grateful to Dr. Pringle of the Natal Museum for his most interesting ta
lk
on snakes. Work on the new aviary came to a halt owing to the delay of p
oles
for the shelter. It is hoped though that it will soon be finished. The number
in
the society stands at sixty now, but this may be decreased to a core of ac
tive
members. Thanks go to the few boys who have spent many precious hou
rs
making the much needed improvements to the Natural History Museum.
PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
The society continues to flourish under Mr. Hickson's guidance and
interest. A number of visitors have addressed the society and have impar
ted
some valuable knowledge: notably the Swans and Mr. Bailey.
The darkrooms have been greatly improved thanks to Mr. Taljaard's
generosity and hard work.
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A number of good prints have been submitted for criticism during the last
half year, and a competition on night-photography was held at the beginn
ing
of this quarter.
We look forward to seeing the results of the Royal Show.
HISTORY SOCIETY
To get a very promising year under way, Mr. Gathorne read a paper on:
"The Union of England and Scotland" at the first meeting of the society. A
t
the next meeting Brassey addressed the society on: "Thomas Wentworth-f
irst
Earl of Strafford". On the third Sunday of this quarter Burnett read a very
interesting paper on: "The Jameson Raid" that provoked lively discussio
n. We
look forward in the future to a talk by Mr. Ken Pennington. At every meeti
ng
discussion, which ranges from the Latter Day Saints to Mr. Polack's jour
neys
(and sometimes even touches on the subject for the night) is always livel
y, and
the refreshments, kindly provided by Mr. Gathorne, are enjoyed to the full
.
PHILONEIKIA
Chairman: Mr. W. van der Walt.
At the end of 1963, two boys decided to form a new discussion group on
similar lines to a parliament. Not only was the main idea to eliminate fear
of
public speaking but also to stimulate thought in the school on political affa
irs
in South Africa. In order to do this the members, who applied for member
ship
and were elected, now have to read a great deal in order to have their fac
ts
correct and so a greater interest is created in some of the important thing
s that
happen around us in the political world.
The house is divided into the various S.A. parties and four speaking mem
bers per party are allowed in one evening. Each party has the opportunity
to
present its case, and to propose the motion. Some of the motions thus fa
r have
been: "The 90 day detention act and the expulsion of undesireables", "Jo
b
reservation should be abolished", "No S.A. party has anywhere near an inf
allible
solution for our problems", "The U.P.'s policy of race federation".
Speakers from the floor are allowed 5 minutes and although the Society
permits interruptions and cross-arguments, it is very strictly controlled by
the
Chairman. Members are encouraged to contradict and express their view
s
whenever they feel like it. Philoneikia means "love of strife"; a friendly, yet
determined and enthusiastic strife speaking freely and arguing effectively
while
still always aware of basic parliamentary etiquette.
VORTEX
It was decided to call the society, VORTEX-a whirlpool of ideas and
criticism of literature in general but the most important reason was to give
the
members an opportunity to read and discuss their own work, essays, shor
t
stories or poetry. The society was started by Jessup and Lovett and held
its
first meeting in Mr. W. van der Walt's study on Sunday evening, 8th Sept
ember,
1963. Three meetings are held per term and it is the aim of the members
to
limit the society to a small group of those who show an interest in writing
, who
meet and discuss and so stimulate an interest in creative writing.
J. J. Bates was elected secretary at the first meeting this year. Unfortunat
ely
he has left us and J. Leith is organising the society. Our members are k
een and
several have read some excellent short stories and poems. J. J. Bates r
ead some
of his poetry at the first meeting and James Leith a short story. At the se
cond
meeting M. S. M. Brassey read a paper on John Donne and Leith read o
ne on
Dylan Thomas. Dorman's short story was followed by a lively discussion.
At
the end of the first quarter, Mr. Lange addressed the society on James J
oyce.
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At the first meeting of the second term Dorman read a new essay. Greig'
s
two very powerful short stories were read and Morrison's short story. We
are
looking forward to two more meetings this half year; a poetry evening, an
da
paper on the art of the short story writer and at the final meeting three
members
will discuss a film, book and play they have recently seen.
Secretary is J. Leith and Treasurer is M. Brassey. Meetings are held in
Mr. W. van der Walt's study.
CHESS CLUB
The year began well with the reduction of the committee to two, namely,
the secretary, Wade, and the treasurer, MacLeod. Things now function fa
r
more efficiently.
The level of enthusiasm in the club has risen considerably with the older
members fighting to keep their reputation against a pleasantly large and
talented
number of cacks. When the ladder positions were drawn at random many
members were surprised to find themselves in the lower half of the ladder
, but
in spite of their indignation have not managed to rise appreciably, especia
lly
the committee. All this has led to a large, and regular, attendance at all th
e
meetings.
In the future, to keep up the enthusiasm, we plan to hold a knockout
competition and to deflate the masters, who are always giving advice.
THE STAMP CLUB
Membership has changed radically this year as long-established member
s
have left to concentrate on Matric and other less frivolous pursuits. Their
young successors are continuing the tradition, however, and the two or t
hree
Club nights per quarter are well attended and treated with serious interest
.
It is hoped to prepare an interesting exhibit for Speech Day next quarter.
FILM SOCIETY
This society was originated by Messrs. Bold and Withers last quarter, and
its purpose is the appreciation of good films. There is a committee of six
and
the membership is restricted to 75 boys from the Vlth form and A block.
At each showing the society is given a quick introduction and then there
follow a few shorts which in turn are followed by the main feature. Unfortu
nately no films could be shown in the first quarter as our constitution had
to be
accepted by the Film Federation, but in the second quarter we have had
two
showings. The first was a Ronald Searle cartoon called "Energetically Yo
urs",
followed by "The Loneliness of the Long-distance Runner", starring Tom
Courtenay. Our second show was composed of two shorts "Rhythmatic"
and
"Very Nice, Very Nice", followed by "League of Gentlemen".
So far we have not had any discussion, but we hope to have that more
often in the future. The society has proved very successful and an innova
tion
that is well worth while.
ART SCHOOL PRESS
The Art School Press tour in the October holiday of last year was a great
success. The master-in-charge and ten boys spent four days visiting vari
ous firms
in the Johannesburg area, with a very enjoyable week-end in between. The
first
morning was spent at the SAPPI mills near Springs, where the sheer size
of the
machines and the variety and quantity of paper which can now be produc
ed is
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most mpressive. After an excellent lunch we returned to Braamfontein for
a
demonstration of that admirable miniature litho press, the Rotaprint, at M
echanised Methods. On the Monday a tour of the Amalgamated Packaging In
dustries' works gave us a fascinating glimpse of this very versatile and rapidl
y
expanding industry: this was followed by an hour at The Star. Next day w
as
spent with Hortors' various divisions, including Map Studio Productions,
Sparham and Ford and Kalamazoo (continuous stationery). Finally we ha
da
most interesting and profitable morning at the Swan Press. We dispersed
with
a greatly widened knowledge of and interest in all these aspects of printi
ng, and
must express our great gratitude to Mr. Kinahan and Mr. Weddepohl, wh
o
organised the tour for us; to all those members of the firms concerned w
ho gave
up their time to take us round; and to those hostesses who very kindly a
ccommodated the non-Johannesburgers and thanks to whom the trip was also
a
memorable holiday.
The past year has seen two most successful purchases of equipment. A
Bancroft Junior folding machine arrived just in time for the 4,500 folds of
the
Elijah programme; it replaces the antique Autofold, which had to be re-ch
ristened
the Ought-to-fold. Then in January came a small Exakta hand-fed platen:
this
succeeds the old Golding, and being a 1960 model is possibly the younge
st
machine the Press has ever owned.
ART CLUB
C. B. Davies was chairman again this year, his second term of office, and
R. S. Pooler is the new secretary.
At the end of last year the club organised an enjoyable trip to the Pietermaritzburg Art Gallery to hear a lecture by the curator. The lecture dealt w
ith
the work of well-known modern artists.
There have been two evening film shows this year and Mr. Lavender gav
e
a demonstration and talk on the technique of water-colour while Mr. Bold
gave
an enlightening talk on posters.
There is a record number of entries, 122, for the Royal Show this year.
Last year R. S. Pooler obtained a second class on the show and it is hop
ed that
we will do even better this year.
SCIENCE SOCIETY
During the first quarter of this year Mr. Cotton was in charge of the societ
y,
and we should like to thank him, especially for the outings that he has or
ganised.
On the whole holiday of last quarter there was an outing to Durban. The s
ociety
visited the Aquarium, where they were conducted through the research la
boratories, and the various pieces of apparatus and the shark research techn
iques
were explained. The society then visited the huge scale model of Durban
bay
and coast. It was from this model that the positions of the new proposed
piers
and groynes along the Durban front, were decided.
At school the society has been experimenting with rockets, and there hav
e
been some successful firings. The most ambitious rocket as yet is almost
ready.
The society has also been completing a high-voltage electricity generator
, which
should be quite spectacular when finished.
APIARY SOCIETY
In the first quarter members were very active, and much was achieved.
Five wild hives were successfully taken out of ground and trees, but duri
ng the
April holidays one of the smaller ones swarmed.
Our ten hives, having been well fed in preparation for the honey flow, are
to be taken down again to Peel's Apiary at Hilton Road, and we hope to g
et a
good amount of honey this year.
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RADIO CLUB
Not many of the present members know more than the bare essentials of
radio, so the club is not very active at the moment. The club has, however
,
bought some books on radio, containing a number of practical circuits. T
hese
are promoting interest, and a few pieces of equipment are being made. T
he
club has helped the Science department wire some of its new equipment.
SCHOOL SHOOTING
Rainy weather and other activities did not leave much time for shooting
practices in the first quarter. During the second quarter, however, practic
es
have been more regular and frequent.
We welcome Mr. F. J. Human, who has joined the shooting as a range
officer with Mr. J. Coetzee.
It was not possible to enter teams for the competitions in Durban on 23rd
May, owing to extensive rugby arrangements on that day.
.303 SHOOTING CLUB
This is a fairly new club, started two years ago and consisting of eight
members, which is the maximum number permitted, the members being l
imited
by the number of rifles available. We shoot twice a quarter at the Nottin
gham
Road Rifle Range on Sundays, firing eighteen shots each per outing. The
usual
ranges are two hundred and six hundred yards, nine shots at each range
. The
scores generally vary between 30 and 34 out of a possible 35.
Our sincerest thanks go to Mr. Henderson, master-in-charge, for arrangin
g
the shoots and helping with the coaching. We are also indebted to Mr. R.
Barras for lending us his two rifles and for coming up from Hilton to coach
us,
and giving us the benefit of his very considerable experience as an ex-So
uth
African shot. We would also like to thank Miss Horsley for the wonderful
lunches she prepares for us.
The Club is affiliated to the Nottingham Road Rifle Association, to whom
we pay subscriptions for the use of the range, and from whom we buy our
ammunition. C. R. Barras, S. R. Eriksen and P. J. T. Roberts have been
elected
honorary members of the Association, and are also in the Club team.
At the annual competition of the Association this year C. R. Barras won
the Dave Nichol Trophy and the trophy for the monthly shoot, and to add
to
it, a spoon for a possible at five-hundred yards. On handicap C. R. Barra
s was
placed first, a Springbok second, Eriksen third and Roberts fourth. We feel
it
was quite a red-letter day for our Shooting Club and hope to have more i
n the
future.
FENCING CLUB
This club has progressed tremendously in the psat six months. During th
e
4th quarter of last year we had a match against Northlands and defeated
them
by 10 bouts to 6.
At the beginning of this year more people joined the club and we now ha
ve
15 members.
Earlier this term we took a team to Pietermaritzburg where we won the
Natal Schools Team Championships and came second in the Men's secti
on.
We hope to have matches against Northlands, Tech, Hilton and Durban U
niversity later this year.
We offer our congratulations to our coach Mr. Brooker, for winning the
Epee, coming third in the Sabre, and being Best Man at Arms at the South
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an
can Games; and to Chris Fieldgate, who reached the finals of the South A
frican
Intermediate Championships and was placed 9th.
Our thanks go to Mr. Brooker for his time spent coaching the club.
ST. MICHAEL'S YACHT CLUB
This is a good opportunity to thank last year's officers for all the hard
work they put in and to welcome P. J. Oscroft the new commodore, R. A.
McDavid, vice-commodore and P. C. Ardington, rear-commodore and to
wish
them the best of luck for the coming season. Also, once again, the club is
very
grateful to Mr. and Mrs. C. Cliffe for allowing us the use of their dam.
After rather a slow start the club is now back to normal and has five Cade
ts
on the water, one about to be launched and one still to be completed. Th
e
Andy which Mervyn Grey to kindly presented, and which lay around in the
old
gym for so long, is now almost "Dam-Worthy" and should be launched in
the
very near future. We have acquired quite a large fleet, although the openi
ng of
the Midmar Dam has taken away a few boats which would otherwise hav
e
remained with us here. Good sailing and tight "Jibs" to you all for this sea
son.
P. H. Timcke and G. R. F. Staniforth are to be congratulated on the mann
er
in which they have stuck to the building of their Cadet and we wish them
luck
in the coming season.
THE BRIDGE CLUB
We should like to thank Mrs. Withers for all that she has done for the
Bridge Club. Her job in organising the various games is an unrewarding
and
tiresome task and we should like to say how much we appreciate her wor
k.
We should also like to thank those of the staff and their wives who have
so generously opened their homes to us on Wednesdays and Sunday eve
nings.
It is a tribute to their generosity that the Bridge Club is now in full swing.
TROUT FISHING CLUB
So far this year the Trout Club have been on a number of Sunday outings
to nearby dams and rivers as well as spending three days at our annual "
Trout
Camp" on Mr. Cathcart's farm in East Griqualand. Locally, parties of me
mbers
have fished Porter's water on the Mooi, Colonel Francis's dam up the Dar
gle,
Mr. Starky's stretch of the Lion's, as well as one of his dams.
The Lion's has produced some of the best fishing the Trout Club have
experienced locally for some time, a number of fish of over one and a half
pounds having been taken from it over the last three Sundays. Rory He
nsman
grassed the heaviest, a lovely rainbow of two pounds six ounces. The big
gest
fish, so far this year, however, is a rainbow of three pounds caught approp
riately
by Mr. Goldie-Scot, our master-in-charge in one of Mr. Starky's dams.
All except Daryl MacLeod and Rory Hensman were present at the Trout
Camp held during the first three days of the Easter holidays. During those
three days we fished the Polela, Indwana and Ingagwana in that order, th
e last
day proving the best day for most. All in all, seventy nine fish were kept,
the
best, one of one pound six ounces caught by Ian Mitchell-Innes' father w
ho
spent the three days with us, very kindly providing some of the transport.
Our
thanks go to Mr. and Mrs. Cathcart for another most enjoyable Trout Cam
p.
Mr. Starky has very kindly let us use what facilities there are, in the way o
f
dams and possible weirs, on his farm for raising trout of our own there. W
ork
on our cottage at Underberg continues steadily and it should be complet
ed and
ready for use by November-we hope.
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VENTURE CLUB
As usual, the Club has proved to be very popular with the boys. There
have been very successful outings since the beginning of the year (4 can
oe
outings and 3'berg outings) and in every case the list was over-subscribe
d and
the names had to be picked from a hat. There was also a private outing t
o Mt.
Gilboa. Most of the outings have been successful and enjoyable (except f
or
those who wrecked their canoes!). About 10 boys have qualified for their
Venture
Club ties this last half year.
Each leader of an outing now has to write a report which is recorded to
compare times and weather conditions and any other matter of interest.
We had to do something to get money with which to buy new equipment
as most of the older equipment is wearing out, so every member of a part
y using
Venture Club equipment has to pay a subscription of 20 cents. This mean
s that
we already have quite a large sum of money and new equipment will be
bought
soon.
Our sincerest thanks go to Mr. Cotton who took over from Mr. Polack at
the beginning of the year.
MOTOR CLUB
The year started off with few jobs, as it seems that the Motor Club has
repaired all the other staff cars very efficiently. We had one job during the
quarter and one outing to Pietermaritzburg where we saw saloon and mot
orbike racing.
The Club has always been looking for a car of sorts, though not very
seriously. At last we have found one, known as "The Jeep", but being in a
ctual
fact an ex-fourwheel drive Land-Rover S.W.B. with the front drive shaft m
issing.
Work has started on this and it is hoped that, if it goes, we will centre ou
r speechday efforts around this. Last year's and the previous year's speech-day ex
hibits
were much in the same vein, so this year we hope to be more successful
but
slightly different.
CHORAL SOCIETY
Following the very successful presentation of Mendelssohn's Elijah during the Michaelmas quarter of 1963,
considerable enthusiasm was aroused both here and at
St. Anne's College for this musical form known as
oratorio. Subsequently, both choral societies began
rehearsing another oratorio, and judging by the progress
already made, and the keenness displayed among members, now numbering 160, the success of the undertaking
is already assured.
After the robust nineteenth century music of Elijah,
we have chosen the cooler colours of The Creation by
Haydn. At its first performance in 1798, it received a
spontaneous ovation which more than rewarded the sixty-six year old co
mposer
for the painstaking labour which he had expended on it over a period of
more
than one year. The Creation has established itself as one of the few sup
reme
masterpieces of classical music.
Preparations are well in hand for two performances in Pietermaritzburg
City Hall. Parents and friends of the School are asked to note the dates-1
8th
and 19th September, 1964. The work will be accompanied by a full orche
stra
in which we hope to see at least three Michaelhouse boys.
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MUSIC SOCIETY
Our very warm thanks go to Mr. Smith, not only for all that he has done
for the Music Society, but also for all that he did to foster the interest of m
usic
throughout the school, during his time here.
The meetings during the past two quarters have been well attended and
have all been in the form of talks by Mr. Smith, which he has illustrated wi
th
records.
We are pleased to have Mr. Charles as the new Master-in-Charge of the
society, and we hope that the enthusiasm shown in the past may continue
.
GRAMOPHONE CLUB
It was a great loss to the society when our Master-in-Charge, Mr. Smith,
left at the end of last quarter to become organist at the Cape Town Cathe
dral.
We congratulate him on his appointment and wish him every success in t
he
future. We have held regular meetings, and programmes have been pres
ented
by Mrs. Allen, Mr. van der Walt and Mr. Smith. In addition to these, there
have also been a number of Members' evenings. These have proved to
be most
interesting in that the widely varying tastes of our members have been cle
arly
illustrated by the kind of music they choose.
The Society is not purely for those interested in classical music, but aims
at
catering for all tastes.
We welcome Mr. Charles to the society as Mr. Smith's successor. The
Gramophone Room has been used frequently and it is the hope of the so
ciety
that we will soon be able to buy some new stereophonic equipment to re
place
the present inadequate set.
CADET NOTES
N. Matthews is again the Senior Student Officer, the other Student Office
rs
being S. R. Eriksen, C. D. F. Richards, L. H. Whittaker, M. D. Baker, A. v
an
der Veen, K. J. R. Summerley, D. P. T. Downes. K. M. L. Ireland, D. A. Bu
tler,
and D. A. Legge were appointed Staff Sergeants, while D. D. Dyer becam
e the
R.S.M.
The Bugle Band's Drum Major this year is J. R. H. Tuttle, who is a Studen
t
Officer from last year. This has given J. S. S. Smyth a chance to lead the
drummers. Staff Sergeant B. C. Collins is in charge of the Military Band, while
Staff
Sergeant M. A. Cross leads the Pipe Band. C. H. Curwen, the lead bugle
r, was
promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant at the beginning of the year. We a
re
expecting great things from the bands this year, especially the Bugle Ban
d,
which has been fitted out with red berets, which certainly add more polish
to
their turn-out.
The last half of last year passed very quickly in Cadets. Partly because of
the continued assistance of Major Johnson from Nottingham Road, and a
lso
because our guns have been returned at last, and we were able to start dr
illing
again with arms. There was not a boy in the school who had ever used a
gun
in Cadets before! This, however, did not prove a stumbling block, thanks
to
the guidance of Capt. B. A. Law, and already the platoons are drilling well
with guns.
The Cadet Competition at the end of last year was as close as ever, with
West winning the cup by a narrow margin from Baines. The Cadet Compet
ition
is of great value, for it is the one inter-house contest in which everybodyor
nearly everybody-has the chance to contribute something towards his ho
use.
The Annual General Inspection was carried off without a hitch, and the
battalion played its part extremely well. We are very grateful to the D.L.I.,
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36
which takes such an interest in us, and who came up from Durban to mar
k the
Inter-House Competition.
The Shooting team, under C. R. Barras, will be competing in the Bisley
soon. We hope that they will achieve great success.
This half-year has been well spent. A great deal of time has been spent o
n
arms drill, which was very necessary, and it was certainly not time wasted
.
Student Officer Richards, with the help of Capt. B. A. Law, is training a dril
l
platoon, which we hope will be able to take part in the competition next qu
arter.
Field day is to be next quarter as well.
Finally, our thanks go to Capt. P. J. Goldie-Scot, the master in charge of
Cadets, who organises the battalion so efficiently and who has been resp
onsible
for making cadets so much more interesting. We are also indebted to Maj
or
Johnson, Capt. B. A. Law and A/Fd. Ct. P. J. Withers for the time they ha
ve
devoted to cadets.
BUGLE BAND
Owing to practices held each morning and on Tuesday and Thursday
afternoons, the standard of bugling and drumming is steadily improving.
Mrs.
Allen has very kindly accepted the task of looking after and fitting the uni
forms,
and it is hoped that our marks for turn-out at the annual competition will
improve as a result of this.
The berets have finally arrived and the appearance of the band is now far
better. Our special thanks go to Mr. Jones for coming up to instruct us ea
ch
Friday afternoon. Thanks also go to Mr. Allen and Mr. Carter for their assi
stance during the week.
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Sport
CRICKET 1963-1964
AWARDS DURING THE SEASON
Honours: M. M. Harvey, L. H. Whittaker.
Colours: D. G. MacLeod, C. C. Collins.
XXII Caps: C. C. Collins, G. A. van der Veen, K. P. Archibald, C. H. M.
Curwen, H. L. G. Knight, G. G. Mackeurtan, J. J. Price, G. H. D. Jefferies,
R. D. Harvey, B. A. Stewart, C. P. Whittaker, R. L. Campbell, R. R. Collin
s,
G. S. Harkess, D. T. McFie.
1st XI
ALL MATCHES
P. W. L. D.
23 11 3 9
SCHOOL MATCHES
P. W. L. D.
19 9 2 8
BATTING AVERAGES
(Those averaging 10 or over)
Inn. N.O. H.S. Runs Ave.
M. J. Smithyman .. .. 15 6 140 644 71.6
M. M. Harvey .. .. 15 3 109* 580 48.3
D. D. Dyer . . .. 24 1 106* 892 38.8
L. H. Whittaker .. .. 16 2 127 500 35.6
W. D-Smith .. . . . . 12 3 93 264 29.3
1. N. Matthews . . . . 16 2 62 371 26.5
C. R. Nicholson . . . . 10 2 57 174 21.8
R. R. Collins . . . . 2 30 38 19.0
G. G. Mackeurtan .. .. 3 40 50 16.7
R. D. Harvey . . . . 9 3 27 97 16.2
C. P. Whittaker .... 3 1 14 26 13.0
B. A. Stewart .... 6 1 21 60 12.0
C. C. Collins . . . . 14 2 60* 138 11.5
D. G. MacLeod .. .. 13 - 63 149 11.5
BOWLING AVERAGES
O. M. R. W. Ave.
W. D. Smith .. .. 133 37 275 22 12.5
M. J. Smithyman . . . . 220.1 71 444 35 12.7
C. C. Collins .. .. 198.2 67 423 32 13.2
D. G. MacLeod . . . . 127.4 36 294 21 14.0
A. J. Ritchie .... 39 10 113 7 16.1
C. P. Whittaker . . .. 38 10 85 5 17.0
P. A. E-D. Briscoe .. .. .. 81.3 23 193 11 17.5
P. A. Gallo . . . . 65.1 13 178 10 17.8
B. A. Stewart .... 64 15 218 12 18.2
G. A. van der Veen . . . . . . 54.1 9 204 11 18.5
C. R. Richardson . . .. 177 42 432 23 18.8
Also Bowled: L. H. Whittaker, 11-8-10-1; M. M. Harvey, 19-3-44-2;
D. C. Campbell, 25.1-6-74-2; R. L. Campbell, 15-1-44-1.
Catches (5 or over): Dyer 28, 11 St.; Matthews 17, 2 st.; L. H. Whittaker 8
;
C. C. Collins 7; Briscoe 6; Smithyman, -acLeod 5.
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Yet another most successful season saw the XI lose only two of its schoo
matches, and, to crown all, saw it, for the first time for many years, defeat
a
strong Crockett's XI which included McLean, Wesley, Irvine, Dodds, Cro
okes
and Cole. Before Christmas an experienced side won six out of its twelve
school
matches, lost to Maritzburg College in a most enjoyable cricket week held
in
Pietermaritzburg to mark the College Centenary, and drew the other five.
In
1964 a young and comparatively inexperienced side did well to win three
and
draw three of its school matches, losing only one.
The 1963 side invariably made a large number of runs-five centuries wer
e
scored, two by Smithyman, two by Harvey and one by Dyer. Of great valu
e in
this respect was the opening batting of Harvey and Dyer whose remarkab
le
consistency is shown by their scoring more than 50 together on five occa
sions
and topping the hundred mark twice. Only three times did both of them fai
l
together. Harvey's batting average of 48.3 is a fine one for an opening b
atsman.
With Smithyman in great batting form, other batsmen, notably Smith, too
seldom got the opportunity to bat when they could play themselves in soli
dly.
Smithyman's batting had improved greatly during the S.A. Schools tour to
England in which he played with considerable distinction. He is to be congratulated on his choice for the touring side, as also on his choice for Nat
al
Schools and once again for S.A. Schools at the Nuffield Week in Pretoria
. His
season's average of 71.6 testifies to his quality as a batsman. Both Harv
ey and
Dyer are to be congratulated on being chosen for Natal Schools in Dece
mber,
1963; Harvey played so consistently at the Nuffield Week that he must h
ave
come very close to selection for the S.A. Schools side. On the bowling si
de we
relied considerably on Smithyman and he bowled well but especially earli
er in
the quarter not with a great deal of penetration. During the quarter Smith
suddenly came to the fore with some fiery medium fast bowling but unfort
unately
he faded out towards the end and in the Offord Week. Nicholson bowled s
teadily
but with less penetration than usual, except for his quite remarkable figur
es in
the first innings against Kearsney in the Offord Week (10.5-8-2-7). Gallo,
only available from late in the quarter, bowled effectively and another to p
roduce two or three good spells was Ritchie. On the whole, though, the bow
ling
lacked penetration so that, although we made many runs, we were severa
l times
unable to clinch the match. The fielding was tidy and effective, with Dyer
showing good form behing the wickets and Harvey one of the outstanding
fielders in any position. Nicholson's experienced captaincy ensured that
opponents found difficulty in getting on top, thus playing a valuable part in the
successes of the team.
Several matches stand out in 1963. The Old Boys' Match, a breath-taking
tie on the last ball of the day after well over 500 runs had been scored; th
e
Crockett's XI success to which Harvey, Dyer and Smith, who hit with grea
t
power, contributed most on the batting side. Smithyman, Smith and Nich
olson
all bowled well. The second College match, which we won convincingly; a
good win over D.H.S. as a result of a fine ninth wicket partnership of 50
between
Smithyman and Ritchie which put us out of danger; and finally a tense m
atch
against College in the Offord Week when Nicholson batted like a champi
on and
was ably supported by C. Collins.
In 1964, having lost a number of stalwarts, including Nicholson, Smithym
an
and Smith, the side had a very new look and matters were gloomy when
the
impressive Wanderers' Nomads attack routed us for 46 on a damp pitch.
But,
with useful help from the younger members of the side at various times a
nd
valuable innings from L. Whittaker (two successive centuries), Dyer and
Matthews, the XI was able to make a large number of runs except against
the
class bowling side of College who thoroughly outplayed us, aided by a n
umber
of missed chances. Of the batsmen, L. Whittaker made great strides, hitti
ng the
ball hard and with great assurance; Dyer, after a poor start, produced his
usual
competent cricket and Matthews played several useful innings of which h
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against D.H.S. was the best. C. Collins, except for one innings, was disap
pointing. He must learn to get behind the ball; thereafter his timing and fluent
strokes
should produce many runs. MacLeod played a couple of useful innings b
ut must
learn to play the ball closer to his foot on the forward stroke. R. Harvey hi
ts
the ball hard but must try to move back more smoothly and play with mor
e
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discretion. Of the remainder, Stewart played several promising short inni
ngs;
R.Collins showed considerable maturity, notably against D.H.S. when he
and
Briscoe put us into an unassailable position, and C. Whittaker made a use
ful
contribution in the same match. By the end of the year the side ought to
be
making runs confidently in any schoolboy company. On the bowling side,
MacLeod has emerged as a tirelessly persistent seamer who moves the b
all
disconcertingly off the pitch-his bowling against Estcourt (8-1-18-6) was
particularly dynamic; he is also an excellent fielder. C. Collins is fulfilling
his
considerable promise as an off spinner. His direction is generally very go
od
and he bowls a most teasing "straight through". His performances against
College and D.H.S. were outstanding (D.H.S., 27-12-42-6). Briscoe bowl
ed
his in-swingers with some success; Stewart, when he gains greater contr
ol and
quickens up a little, will be an invaluable leg-spinner and C. Whittaker bo
wls
his left arm slows tantalizingly. The side fields and throws well and has t
aken
some good catches. Dyer, who not surprisingly found the task of keeping
wicket, opening the innings and captaining the side a most exacting one,
learnt
quickly after a confused start and, in his later matches, handled his fieldplacing
and bowling well. To sum up, the infectious keenness and all round ability
of
the side ought to ensure a good fourth quarter.
RESULTS
v. Hilton (Played on Oval in November, 1963. Drawn)
Rain made it impossible to start the match on the Friday afternoon as
arranged; Hilton were sent in to bat on a damp, slow wicket. Rocklike de
fence
from Glennie and Haswell combined with unimpressively loose bowling k
ept
us at bay but by lunch 6 wickets were down for about 70. Some valiant ba
tting
by Stott who, backed up Haswell, effectively saw us lose control after lun
ch.
Runs came for us at a fairly satisfactory rate against a steady attack. Har
vey
played a determined innings and Whittaker hit the ball with some power b
ut a
disappointing match ended in a tame draw.
Hilton School
Attwood-Smith, c Matthews, b Smithyman 3 Dyer, c Attwood-Smith, b Mer
rick 7
Glennie, run out 9 Harvey, c Johnson, b Procter .. 44
Procter, c MacLeod, b Smith .. 4 Smithyman, c Procter, b JohnHaswell, c Whittaker, b Smith.. 79 son 7
Greyling, lbw, b Gallo 2 Smith, st. Havemann, b Johnson 15
Johnson, b Gallo 4 Nicholson, c Stott, b Merrick .. 13
Oertel, c Smith, b Collins 6 Matthews, b Procter 15
Stott, c Whittaker, b Ritchie .. 30 Whittaker, not out 17
Havemann, not out 10 MacLeod 0
Extras 16 Extras 3
Total (for 8 wickets dec.) .. 165 Total (for 6 wickets).. 121
Merrick and Train did not bat. Collins, Gallo and Ritchie did not
Fall of wickets: 1-3, 2-14, 3-41. bat.
4-47, 5-57. 6-66, 7-131, 8-165. Fall of wickets: 1-10, 2-36, 3-61,
Bowling O. M. R. W. 4-80, 5-94, 6-109. Bowling
Smith 15 5 33 2 O. M. R. W.
Smithyman.. .. 16 6 18 1 Merrick .. .. 10 3 18 2
Nicholson .. .. 10 1 34 0 Procter .. 10 1 30 2
Gallo 9 2 30 2 Johnson .. .. 12 1 40 2
Collins .. .. 10 4 19 1 Train 3 0 18 0
Ritchie .... 9 3 13 1 Oertel 2 0 12 0
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v. Hilton (Played on Old Kingmsead Main in Offord Week. Drawn)
Helped by an opening partnership of 104 from Dyer and Harvey with a
worthy 108* from the latter (the first century against Hilton since Riddell's)
an impressive total was built up. Merrick, Johnson and Procter bowled tir
elessly
for Hilton. Two early wickets fell in Hilton's innings and, with the departur
e
of Procter, there was no chance of the Michaelhouse total being achieved
.
Greyling and Stott played sensibly in trying conditions. Smithyman bowle
d
superbly, frequently beating the bat and varying his attack most cannily.
School
Dyer, c Johnson, b Procter .. 55
Harvey, not out..................108
Smithyman, c and b Johnson .. 12
Smith, c Jackson, b Johnson .. 0
Whittaker, not out............... 12
Nicholson, lbw, b Procter .. 22
Extras ...................... 11
Total (for 4 wickets dec.).. 220
Matthews, Moon, Collins, Ritchie
and Gallo did not bat.
Fall of wickets: 1-104, 2-141,
3-141, 4-197.
Bowling O. M. R. W.
Merrick .. .. 32 6 85 0
Procter .. .. 19 6 50 2
Jackson .... 3 1 14 0
Johnson .. .. 25 5 60 2
Hilton
Attwood-Smith, b Smithyman.. 1
Glennie, c Dyer, b Smithyman.. 3
Procter, lbw, b Smithyman 28
Haswell, lbw, b Nicholson 21
Greyling, not out 40
Stott, b Smithyman 24
Johnson, b Smithyman 3
Havemann, not out 1
Extras 2
Total (for 6 wickets).. 123
Oertel, Jackson and Merrick did
not bat.
Fall of wickets: 1-1, 2-16, 3-47,
4-57, 5-110, 6-118.
Bowling
O. M. R. W.
Smith 8 0 24 0
Smithyman .. 20 10 25 5
Nicholson .. .. 19 5 39 1
Gallo .. 5 1 7 0
Collins .. 4 0 10 0
Ritchie .. 3 0 16 0
v. Hilton (Played on Oval in February, 1964. Drawn)
This match began sensationally when a wicket fell with the first ball. This
start, coupled with Procter's reputation, might have been expected to lead
to
further disasters but Whittaker and Dyer handled the situation superbly. I
n
54 minutes 84 runs were on the board before Dyer was out. Thereafter, w
ith
worthy support coming from C Collins, Harvey and Stewart, over 200 run
s were
scored before lunch (1 hour and 55 minutes) for the loss of five wickets. A
t this
stage Whittaker had scored his hundred; it was the best schoolboy innin
gs seen
on the Oval for many a day and was chanceless. In spite of Procter's bre
akthrough after lunch with the new ball a score of 255 runs off 65 overs wa
s eminently satisfactory. Procter had bowled with great hostility and he soon pr
oceeded to show some of his artistry and power in scoring 37 runs before
being
bowled by a perfect ball from MacLeod, who attacked the stumps tireless
ly
throughout a long spell and was responsible for bowling both Haswell an
d
Greyling when they were well set. A notable bowling performance.' C. Col
lins
also bowled well and the fielding was very good. Johnson produced some
electrifying hitting in a well judged 53. It was just not possible to achieve the fi
nal
breakthrough, but spectators had seen a fine day's cricket.
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School Hilton
MacLeod, b Procter 0 Egbrink, st Dyer, b Stewart 21
Dyer, b Grant 34 Haswell, b MacLeod 26
Whittaker, b Procter 127 Procter, b MacLeod 37
Matthews, c Johnson, b Grant.. 0 Johnson, st Dyer, b C. Collins.. 53
C. Collins, lbw, b Johnson 11 Greyling, b MacLeod 27
Harvey, c Hardie, b Procter 27 Oertel, b C. Whittaker .. 0
Stewart, lbw, b Procter .. 21 Hardie, b Stewart 6
Knight, c Haswell, b Procter 9 Jackson, not out 10
R. Collins, b Procter 8 Grant, not out 0
C. Whittaker, not out 4 Extras 13
Briscoe, b Procter 0 Total (for 7 wickets).. 193
Extras 14
Total 255 Hansen did not bat.
Fall of wickets: 1-31, 2-76, 3-92,
Fall of wickets: 1-0, 2-84, 3-89, 4-162, 5-163, 6-173, 7-192.
4-130, 5-170, 6-233, 7-236, 8-245,
9-254. Bowling O. M.
Bowling O. M. R. W. R. W.
Procter .. .. 17.2 4 57 7 MacLeod .. .. 19 4 46 3
Jackson .... 5 1 33 0 Briscoe .. .. 12 3 27 0
Hardie 9 2 29 0 L. Whittaker .. 1 1 0 0
Oertel 7 0 Grant 15 3 30 60 0 2 C. Collins .. .. 16 8 37 1
Johnson .. .. 10 0 19 1 Stewart .... 8 1 60 2
Hansen .. .. 2 0 12 0 C. Whittaker .. 7 2 10 1
OTHER MATCHES
v. Old Boys (Played on Oval. A tie.)
School, 277 for 4 dec. (Harvey 63, Smithyman 78*, Nicholson 43*).
Old Boys, 277 (Riddell 43, Price Moor 77, Quested 50, van der Veen 4-88
,
Smithyman 4-62, MacLeod 1-48).
Pietermaritzburg Week
v. College (Played at College. Lost by 9 wickets)
School, 1st Innings, 92 (Dyer 19, Matthews 36, Keep 2-20, Drew 3-19,
Albers 4-19).
2nd Innings, 85 for 1 (Dyer 35, Harvey 39*).
College, 208 for 7 dec. (Fincham 73, McIntosh 73, Ritchie 3-9, Smith 1-3)
.
v. Midlands Schools (Played on Pietermaritzburg Oval. Won by 9 wkts.)
Midlands, 1st Innings, 89 (Bevis 37, Schafer 24, Smith 1-14, Smithyman
6-21,
Nicholson 1-19, Cmapbell, 1-14).
2nd Innings, 96 for 7 (Rood 34, Slaughter 44, Harvey 2-11, Matthews 5-9)
.
School, 249 for 3 dec. (Dyer 68*, Smithyman 140*).
v. Pretoria Boys' High (Played on Pietermaritzburg Oval. Drawn)
School, 184 for 9 dec. (Smithyman 62, Matthews 62, Anderson 3-56,
Cornelius 2-44, Edye 2-44).
The match with King Edward's was washed out.
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FOURTH QUARTER
v. Glenwood (Played on Oval. Won by 10 wickets)
Glenwood, 1st Innings, 116 (Aylward 31, Smith 4-28, Nicholson 1-17,
Ritchie 3-21, C. Collins 1-18).
2nd Innings, 28 for 1 (Erwin 1-10).
School, 207 for 1 dec. (Dyer 72, Harvey 109*, Smithyman 21*).
v. D.H.S. (Played at D.H.S. Won by 61 runs)
School, 166 (Dyer 26, Smithyman 79, Richards 2-51, Heath 7-51).
D.H.S., 105 (Hearn 29, Heath 20, Smith 4-23, Smithyman 3-30, Nicholso
n
1-27, Erwin 1-2).
v. Crockett's XI (Played on Oval. Won by 95 runs)
School, 193 (Harvey 48, Dyer 24, Smith 93, Whittaker 21, Cole 2-15
Deavin 3-43, Dodds 4-47, Dowling 1-52).
Crockett's XI, 98 (Dowling 32*, Kaplan 19, Smith 2-29, Smithyman 4-43,
Nicholson 2-17).
2nd Innings, 81 for 3 (Irvine 19, Wesley 28, McLean 30*, Gallo l-42'
Ritchie 2-23).
v. College (Played at College. Won by 7 wickets)
College, 135 (Bruyns 33, Henwood 19*, Smithyman 4-45, Gallo 2-50,
Nicholson 3-20)
School, 174 for 6 (Harvey 41, Smithyman 49, Smith 52, Whittaker 25,
Egner 3-10).
v. Northlands (Played at Northlands. Won by 9 wickets)
Northlands, 99 (Vincent 24, Smithyman 5-10, Gallo 3-32, Nicholson 1-13,
Harvey 1-2).
School, 201 for 1 (Harvey 31, Dyer 106*, Smithyman 52*).
OFFORD WEEK
v. Kearsney (Played on New Kingsmead II. Won by 10 wickets)
Kearsney, 1st Innings, 47 (Smith 1-9, Smithyman 1-13, Nicholson 7-2).
2nd Innings, 58 for 8 (Hipkin 19, Smith 1-14, Smithyman 2-14, Nicholson
3-14, Collins 2-9).
School, 185 for 2 dec. (Dyer 41, Harvey 54, Smithyman 59*, Smith 23*).
v. College (Old Kingsmead Main. Drawn)
College, 143 (Fincham 27, Bruyns 20, Albers 31, Smith 2-21, Smithyman,
3-46, Gallo 5-42).
School, 127 for 9 (Smithyman 27, Nicholson 57, Collins 13, Drew 1-20,
Henwood 4-38, Albers 3-40).
v. Durban Schools (New Kingsmead IV. Drawn)
School, 201 for 2 dec. (Dyer 67, Smithyman 100*).
Durban Schools, 134 for 6 (Sanders 39*, Wolfson 24, Smithyman 1-14,
Collins, 3-41, MacLeod 2-5).
FIRST QUARTER
v. Wanderers' Nomads (Oval. Lost by 7 wickets)
School, 46 (L. Whittaker 15, Brockett 4-29, Arenhold 1-5, Adams 3-7.
Kerre 2-1).
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Wanderers', 116 for 9 (Stevens 44, van der Veen 2-54, Briscoe 3-22, C.
Collins 3-18, Stewart 1-8).
v. Westville (Oval. Won by 7 wickets)
Westville, 101 (Hamilton 20, Driffill 27, van der Veen 1-24, MacLeod 2-10
,
Briscoe 3-10, Stewart 1-22).
School, 162 for 6 (Dyer 22, Matthews 41, C. Collins 60*, Driffill 3-61).
v. Glenwood (Oval. Won by 5 wickets)
Glenwood, 117 (Marnock 32, Paterson 27*, van der Veen 4-12, Briscoe 1
-35,
Stewart 2-26, MacLeod 3-16).
School, 208 for 9 (L. Whittaker 34, Matthews 43, Harvey 26, Mackeurtan
40, Harding 3-21, Edwards 2-14, Aylward 2-19)v. College (Played at College. Lost by 7 wickets)
School, 121 (Dyer 36, Matthews 29, Drew 4-47, Albers 6-34).
College, 191 (Katz 47, Fincham 56, Briscoe 2-33, C. Collins 6-75, C.
Whittaker 1-30).
v. St. John's (Oval. Won by 10 wickets)
St. John's, 1st Innings, 102 (MacLeod 1-10, Briscoe 1-28, L. Whittaker 12,
C. Collins 2-10, Stewart 3-47).
2nd Innings, 118 for 5 (Trollip 51, C. Collins 3-51, C. Whittaker 2-19).
School, 193 for 5 dec. (MacLeod 63, Dyer 66, L. Whittaker 27, Matthews
25, Thomas 1-36, Strauss 1-32, van Oettingen 1-14, Lurie 2-31).
v. Estcourt (Played at Estcourt. Drawn)
School, 244 for 4 dec. (Dyer 65, L. Whittaker 121, Boettiger 3-69).
Estcourt, 32 for 7 (Kirkland 25, MacLeod 6-18, Briscoe 1-10) Rain.
v. D. H. S. (Played at D.H.S. Drawn)
School, 191 (Dyer 25, Matthews 61, R. Collins 30, Briscoe 20*, Mulley
3-44, Irvine 3-44, Tayfield 4-68).
D.H.S., 121 for 7 (Hosking 27, Irvine 36, C. Collins 6-42, C. Whittaker 1-2
6).
v. Caversham (Oval. Won by 72 runs)
School, 199 for 4 dec. (Dyer 72, MacLeod 28, L. Whittaker 70, Gathorne
4-63).
Caversham, 127 (Gathorne 63, MacLeod 3-31, C. Collins 4-34, Stewart 3
-37).
Second XI
4th QUARTER, 1963
This was a most disappointing side. Not a single match was won and und
er
real pressure the batting was pathetic and without method. Knight, Moon
and
Mackeurtan all batted well on occasion, but there was a lack of real cons
istency
and all too often wickets were thrown away with shots which lacked resolu
tion.
The bowling, while steady, lacked penetration, and although both Harkes
s and
Briscoe had successful days, both lacked the essential merit of direction,
too
many balls being directed down the leg side. Both Erwin and Price lacked
penetration and bowled too short. Even so better results could have bee
n achieved
had catches been held, but in the department only Price and Mackeurta
n demonstrated any reliability. Knight kept wicket adequately, while Mackeurtan
captained soundly without showing enough aggression in the matter of fie
ld
placing.
FIRST QUARTER, 1964
In contrast to last quarter, this side performed with distinction and succes
s,
only marring their efforts with the usual inept batting display against Coll
ege
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and Armour in particular. Several people made runs and there was an air
of
consistency about the batting. Knight, Mackeurtan, Curwen, McFie and
Gowans
scored well, while van der Veen again demonstrated the value of an aggr
essive
start to the innings. However, it was in bowling and fielding that the great
est
improvement came, for van der Veen immediately brought an air of hostili
ty
to the attack, and to this Harkess and Whittaker responded with accuracy
and
variation. The fielding was good, especially on the ground, where Jefferie
s
deserves special mention, while McFie showed welcome enthusiasm beh
ind the
stumps. Mackeurtan captained with increasing authority and aggression. I
t is
hoped that this side will continue to adopt its new-found attitude of confi
dence
and appreciation, especially when facing swing and seam bowling, agains
t
which there are still weaknesses.
RESULTS
4th QUARTER, 1963
v. Glenwood. Drawn.
Glenwood 202 for 9 dec. (Briscoe 6 for 65).
Michaelhouse 103 for 6 (Price 33*).
v. D.H.S. Lost by 93 runs.
D.H.S. 140 for 9 dec. (Harkess 4 for 40, Mackeurtan 4 for 41).
Michaelhouse 47.
v. Hilton. Drawn.
Michaelhouse 242 for 4 dec. (Moon 101*, Knight 52, Erwin 50, Rail 32).
Hilton 180 for 6 (Briscoe 4 for 42).
v. Maritzburg College. Lost by 117 runs.
College 200 for 5 dec.
Michaelhouse 83.
v. Northlands. Drawn.
Michaelhouse 229 for 7 (Knight 47, Mackeurtan 46, Brothers 41, Curwen
33).
Northlands 98 for 9 (Briscoe 6 for 29).
THIRD GAME
At the start of the season it was found that retirements and promotions h
ad
left us with only one regular member of last March's 4th XI. Then house
matches and weather intervened to such an extent that by the last week o
f
November we had had only two full afternoons of practice in the middle. T
hus it
was hardly surprising that the 4th XI had what might be generously descr
ibed
as an undistinguished term. Under the stately but often incomprehensible
direction of J. J. Bates they came within one wicket of losing by an innin
gs and
75 runs to Hilton; and an indifferent College side came out well on top in
a day
of 38 wickets. Finally we led Northlands by 12 only to lose on the double
innings. This game afforded almost the only individual performance of an
y
distinction, C. R. Barras's 5 for 19. Most of our bowling was notable more
for
hostility than for length or direction, though the captain's leg breaks occa
sionally shocked the opposition. Meanwhile the 5th XI (M. B. Peacock-Edwar
ds
59 not out) beat Weston 2nd XI by four wickets.
In the first quarter of 1964 a number of very promising cricketers arrived
in the game. Our first match, against Westville, was the first competitive c
ricket
to be played on the recently laid Tarpeys wicket. It proved somewhat un
even
in quality, and 27 wickets fell for 145 runs before tea-time rain interrupted
,
leaving Michaelhouse winners on the first innings (C. T. H. James took 7 f
or 9).
Later we lost narrowly to College and beat Hilton by two wickets.
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The 4th XI can look forward with confidence to October, for by the end
of the season they were emerging as a well-balanced and promising side
under
their new captain Emmett. Great things will be expected of batsmen Robi
nson,
Smythe, Peacock-Edwards, Firth, Richards and the mighty-hitting Francis
;
spinners Hamilton and Mapham, whose control has improved enormousl
y;and
veteran seamer Staniforth, who would be devastating if he would only res
ign
himself to medium pace.
COLTS, 1963-1964
In the fourth quarter the 1963 Colts team maintained their unbeaten reco
rd
for the season. This was, perhaps, to some extent because of the weather
, (neither
match against a strong D.H.S. side was completed), but largely because
of
consistent good medium-paced bowling by T. R. Barras and R. L. Campbe
ll.
The batting was unreliable and it was fortunate for the side that D. G. C.
Perry
played several excellent innings; R. D. Harvey, a knowledgeable captain
and
undoubtedly the most gifted batsman, too often failed to get his head do
wn and
was dismissed through carelessness.
The 1964 Colts team, hampered by the loss of two of its players to the
1st XI, has shown itself so far to be very keen and anxious to learn and,
though
its record is not as impressive as that of its immediate predecessors, ther
e is
much that is promising. The bowling is below standard, though A. F. Butt
and G. R. Stewart should develop into good off-spinners. There have bee
n
several good performances with the bat from A. A. Morrison, D. F. Oscroft
,
J. M. Burchell, D. A. Langham and J. G. Chennells and plenty of runs fro
m
these and others who have not been mentioned is confidently expected la
ter in
the year.
BUNNIES A, 4th QUARTER, 1963
Glenwood 313 for 5 (Madsen 192).
Michaelhouse 189 for 5 (Stewart, B. 57, Morrison 45).
D.H.S. 129 (Cousins 38, Stewart, B. 5 for 65).
Michaelhouse 137 for 7 (Collins 60, Stewart, B. 34).
Hilton 207 for 6 (Wans 57*).
Michaelhouse 105 (Langham 49).
College 115 (Butt 4 for 43).
Michaelhouse 139 for 8 (Stewart, G. 48).
Northlands 107 for 9 (Stewart, B. 5 for 51).
Michaelhouse 64 (Freemantle 4 for 12).
Lack of concentration in the field was the most noticeable fault of the side
.
This enabled our opponents to make far too many runs on several occasi
ons.
With B. Stewart lacking the penetration he had shown earlier in the year
the
bowling often looked mediocre and was unable to offset two alarming bat
ting
collapses.
The batting was sound on the whole and most of the team showed a willingness to attack the bowling whenever possible. R. R. Collins captained
the
team very well indeed and shows great promise as a wicketkeeper/batsm
an.
BUNNIES A, 1st QUARTER, 1964
Though not a good side, the Bunnies played their cricket with great enthu
siasm throughout the quarter. They coped with weak opposition most con
vincingly, but when the pressure was on, against College and Hilton it wa
sa
lack of determination that led to their downfall.
Green was our most accomplished batsman; he was the only player to
master good spin bowling. He was well supported by Robinson who sho
wed a
refreshing ability to hit the ball hard. However, he must learn to control hi
s
far too frequent rushes of blood! Benger and Hudson-Bennett also had the
ir
moments with the bat.
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Our bowling lacked penetration; Chetwynd-Palmer was perhaps the most
consistent performer. Worrall was brought into the side late in the season
. He
is a left-armer who knows his trade and against Estcourt he bowled most i
ntelligently.
Harris, our captain, led his team quietly and efficiently.
v. Westville: Westville 81 (Hudson-Bennett 7 for 10). Michaelhouse 143
for 7 (Hudson-Bennett 62). Won.
v. Glenwood: Michaelhouse 162 (Robinson 67). Glenwood 130 (Chetwyn
dPalmer 4 for 20). Won.
v. College: College 187 for 8 dec. (Chetwynd-Palmer 3 for 33). Michaelhouse 130 (Green 68). Lost.
v. Hilton: [Hilton 92 (Simpson 8 for 35). Michaelhouse 56. Lost.
v. Estcourt: Michaelhouse 247 for 3 dec. (Robinson 91, Benger 60 not out
).
Estcourt, 1st innings, 35 (Worrall 5 for 5, Chetwynd-Palmer 3 for 12). 2nd
innings 46 (Worrall 5 for 24, Chennells 3 for 4). Won.
v.*D.H.S.: D.H.S. 239. Michaelhouse 137 (Robinson 48). Lost.
Played 6 Won 3 Lost 3
BUNNIES B, 1st QUARTER, 1964
This team was unable to field a reliable batsman, and until C. R. Worrall
was discovered, had no real spin bowler. However, the fielding was alwa
ys
keen and few catches were dropped. A. J. Davis captained the side and
although
his field-placing was at times alarming, he did a good job.
Won 1 Lost 3
ATHLETICS
Forty-seven boys selected Athletics instead of cricket in the first quarter o
f
this year, and some valuable training was done in January and February,
except
for a period when the track was waterlogged. Boys took part in two Club
Meetings, one at King's Park, Durban, and the other at Alexandra Park, Pi
etermaritzburg. ^The main Athletics season then began in March.
RAMPARTS-THURS. MARCH 5th, 1964
The date this year was a totally new one, selected at the urgent request o
f
the Games Committee. There was some hesitation in case the weather s
hould
prove too hot for Cross Country running, and so, in fact, it was; however,
by
the time the sun was really beating down, it was too late to postpone the
races,
so with some misgivings we went ahead. Other changes had been made i
n the
races: they were no longer team events, but individual, and the first six
home
in both Junior and Senior events earned points towards the Sports Cup, w
hile
the Ramparts Cup lies at present in abeyance. Entries were nevertheless
encouraging, forty-five entering the Senior race, and sixty-seven the Juni
or
race. Last year's courses were again used, and the winners of both race
s were
not unexpected, though there were some exciting upsets among others
who
gained places and points:
miors Juniors
1. Norwood, S. T. (E) 1. Axelson, N. C. (P)
Time: 23 min. 44.7 sec. Time: 16 min. 57.6 sec.
2. Legge, D. C. (B) 2. Inglis, D. J. (E)
3. Herald, D. (W) 3. Burchell, J. M. (E)
4. Gowans, P. A. (F) 4. Butt, A. F. (B)
5. Truscott, M. J. (T) 5. Oscroft, D. F. (E)
6. MacLeod, D. G. (P) 6. Dales, W. M. (F)
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Points
East............................. 17
Baines .......................... 8
Pascoe .......................... 7
West ............................ 4
Founders ........................ 4
Tatham........................... 2
Farfield......................... 0
NATAL JUNIOR TRIALS, SAT. MARCH 7th, 1964
These Trials are held annually to select the Natal Team to compete in the
South African Junior Championships, and we repeated last year's feat of
having
four boys selected. In fact the number was later increased to five when J.
J.
Price made a last minute application for individual entry and was accepte
d in
the Team.
Thirteen boys had asked to be entered in the Trials, and the successful
ones
were: P. H. Nash, 100 yds., 220 yds., Relay Under 17; S. T. Norwood, 88
0
yds., Mile Under 17; A. G. Macdonald, Mile Under 17; D. P. T. Downes,
Discus Under 17.
In winning a heat of the 100 yds. Nash equalled the South African Under
17 record of 9.9 sec., and won the final in 10.0 sec., after a particularly h
eavyfooted start. We have not yet heard whether his mark has been ratified.
He
won his heat of the 220 yds. in the excellent time of 22.0 sec., but withdr
ew from
the final because of strain to the thigh, a worry which was to recur for him
throughout the month.
Norwood, Macdonald and Downes came second in their events, which
were, respectively, the 880 yds. (2 min. 0.8 sec.), the Mile (4 min. 36.9 s
ec.) and
the Discus (about 165 ft.) (1 kg. Discus).
THE STANDARDS COMPETITION, 1964
The Standards Cup was again won by Baines this year, their Open group
doing exceptionally well with 86.3%. Generally the competition was notic
eable
for the large number of A Standards and the small number of B's; failure
s were
about normal. It seems that several A Standards will have to be increased
in
difficulty, which is shown by statistics to be a continuation of an earlier tr
end.
The Competition is clearly succeeding in its aims to raise the standard of
Athletics
at Michaelhouse, and it must continue to involve the effort of everyone.
1. Baines .................74.9%
2. East....................68.3%
3. Founder's...............67.9%
4. Farfield ...............57.9%
5. Tatham .................54.9%
6. West....................54.3%
7. Pascoe .................53.8%
THE SPORTS, SAT. MARCH 28th, 1964
As will be seen from the report on Ramparts, East entered the Sports wit
h
a lead of 9 points over Baines, and this lead was to prove decisive at the
end of
the day, although it was whittled down to 5£ points. It can be realised th
at such
level pegging produced an exceptionally exciting finish and the points at
the
end stood thus:
1. East.........................62£
2. Baines ......................57
3. Tatham.......................41
4. Farfield.....................38
5. Pascoe ...................... 31£
6. West.........................23
7. Founder's.................... 17
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At the last event Baines needed both first and second places (with East
nowhere) to win the Cup, and since they only had one competitor left in i
t was
impossible; so there the issue was decided. The excitement was shared
by an
unusually large number of visitors, perhaps because it was Easter weekend,
and the weather allowed them to watch in comfort, though rain was threa
tening
before we finished.
Highlights of the performances this year included an exciting duel in the
Open High Jump on the previous Wednesday, between C. G. Bott and J.
J.
Price, sweetly and cleanly won by Bott at 5 ft. 5£ in. Price later had his
chance
to shine, and took it magnificently, breaking the Long Jump record with 21
ft.
6£ in., also the 220 yds. Hurdles record in 26.0 sec. Then there was No
rwood's
double in the 880 yds. and Mile Open. He has run faster 880's, but this w
as the
right race for the occasion, and it is sobering to realise that some four ye
ars ago
it would have been a school record. The Mile was lost and won during an
exhausting struggle for the lead all along the back straight in the third lap
, as
Macdonald fought to keep the lead from Norwood, but in the end proved
the
less durable.
Downes won the Open Discus in good style, and then broke the record fo
r
the Javelin, though he did not quite equal his throw in the preliminary rou
nds,
which will now stand as the new record-169 ft. 0£ in.
Finally, what of the running of Nash? Worry over the muscle strain in his
thigh and the effect it might have on his chances in the coming Champio
nships
seemed, as is not uncommon in track runners, to improve his performanc
es,
and we saw two powerful, thrusting wins in the 100 yds., and 220 yds. O
pen,
both new records; and even more impressive perhaps, a 440 yds. run in
easy,
fluid style, at about three-quarter effort, completed in 50.1 sec. When he
leaves
we shall miss him, not because he wins races for us, but because we like
to
watch him.
RESULTS
100 Yards Open
1. P. H. Nash; 2. J. J. Price; 3. J. R. Bates. 10.0 sec. (Record).
220 Yards Open
1. P. H. Nash; 2. J. R. Bates; 3. J. H. Tuttle. 22.0 sec. (Record).
440 Yards Open
1. P. H. Nash; 2. J. R. Bates; 2. A. A. Zaloumis. 50.1 sec.
880 Yards Open
1. S. T. Norwood; 2. I. N. Matthews; 3. G. R. Chennells. 2 min. 1.7 sec.
Mile Open
1. S. T. Norwood; 2. A. G. Macdonald; 3. D. C. Legge. 4 min. 41.6 sec.
220 Yards Hurdles Open
1. J. J. Price; 2. P. A. Gowans; 3. M. A. Cross. 26.0 sec. (Record).
High Jump Open
1. C. G. Bott; 2. J. J. Price; 3. J. M. Williams. 5 ft. 5£ in.
Long Jump Open
1. J. J. Price; 2. C. G. Bott; 3. J. C. Hargraves. 21 ft. 6i in. (Record).
Shot Putt Open (12 lb.)
1. L. Whittaker; 2. P. J. Oscroft; 3. D. P. T. Downes. 38 ft. 11 ins.
Discus Open (H kg-)
1. D. P. T. Downes; 2. D. D. Dyer; 3. C. D. Richards. 128 ft. 9 ins.
Javelin Open
1. D. P. T. Downes; 2. M. M. Black; 3. L. McCormick. 168 ft. 2 ins.
(New Record in Heats: 169 ft. 0£ in.)
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UNDER 16
100 Yards
1. G. M. Kolling; 2. J. S. Boyd; 3. J. N. Caldow. 11.2 sec.
220 Yards
1. J. S. Boyd; 2. G. M. Kiilling; 3. S. J. Francis. 24.7 sec.
440 Yards
1. R. L. Campbell; 2. T. R. Barras; 3. J. N. Caldow. 55.6 sec.
880 Yards
1. R. L. Campbell; 2. J. E. Harris; 3. T. R. Barras. 2 min. 9.6 sec.
Mile
1. R. L. Campbell; 2. J. E. Harris; 3. A. R. Hallowes. 5 min. 11.6 sec.
110 Yards Hurdles
1. S. J. Nash; 2. R. D. Harvey; 3. N. I. Hay. 17.4 sec.
High Jump
1. C. P. Whittaker; 2. T. R. Barras; 3. T. Lamont Smith. 5 ft. 1J ins.
Long Jump
1. G. E. Lumley; 2. R. D. Harvey; 3. S. J. Francis. 18 ft. 3]-*ins.
Shot Putt (12 lb.)
1. C. N. James; 2. G. K. Ballenden; 3. J. B. Webber. 36 ft. ins.
Discus (1 kg.)
1. J. S. Boyd; 2. D. G. Perry; 3. N. E. Develin. 124 ft. 9 ins.
Javelin
1. A. J. Read; 2. C. N. James; 3. P. D. Hatfield. 134 ft. 9 ins.
UNDER 15
100 Yards
1. D. Tickton; 2. B. A. Stewart; 3. R. R. Collins. 11.5 sec.
220 Yards
1. D. J. Inglis; 2. D. Tickton; 3. B. A. Stewart. 24.9 sec.
880 Yards
1. N. C. Axelson; 2. J. M. Burchell; 3. D. Tickton. 2 min. 11.9 sec.
Mile
1. D. J. Inglis; 2. J. M. Burchell; 3. N. C. Axelson. 5 min. 19.1 sec.
75 Yards Hurdles
1. R. R. Collins; 2. D. J. Inglis; 3. K. R. Whiting. 11.1 sec.
High Jump
1. D. R. Pooley; 2. R. J. Charter; 3. R. F. Waspe. 4 ft. 11 ins.
Long Jump
1. D. J. Inglis; 2. D. Tickton; 3. J. C. Tucker. 17 ft. lli ins.
Shot Putt (8f lb.)
1. D. R. Pooley; 2. A. A. Barson; 3. M. R. Johnston. 38 ft. 3 in. (Record).
UNDER 14
100 Yards
1. G. R. Staniforth; 2. H. M. Drummond; 3. T. L. Fisher. 12.2 sec.
220 Yards
1. G. R. Staniforth; 2. J. N. Williams; 3. T. L. Fisher. 27.4 sec.
50
880 Yards
1. G. R. Staniforth; 2. S. B. Ballantyne; 3. M. H. Harris. 2 min. 22.8 sec.
75 Yards Hurdles
1. D. J. Main; 2. H. M. Drummond; 3. C. R. Worrall. 11.9 sec.
High Jump
1. R. I. Garland; 2. M. H. Harris; 3. T. L. Fisher. 4 ft. 6 ins.
Long Jump
1. R. I. Garland; 2. C. R. Worrall; 3. M. H. Harris. 16 ft. 8£ ins.
Shot Putt (8J lb.)
1. A. J. Davis; 2. R. V. Simpson; 3. W. L. Robinson. 30 ft.
THE RELAYS, MON. MARCH 30th, 1964
As was likely to happen, the Relays provided another close duel between
East and Baines, and with one event to go Baines were one point in arre
ars and
needed to win the last event the Medley Relay. However, they could only
manage fourth place, while East gained a place, and thus the tussle was
closed.
During the afternoon four records were broken, as follows:
4 x 220 yds. Open (A) 1 min. 35.4 sec. Baines.
4 x 440 yds. Open 3 min. 36.4 sec. East.
4 x 880 yds. Open (B) 8 min. 57.4 sec. East.
4 x 220 yds. Under 16 (B) 1 min. 45.4 sec. East.
Points
1. East........................50
2. Baines .....................47
3. Farfield....................23
4. West ....................... 16
5. Founder's................... 10
6. Pascoe ..................... 4
7. Tatham...................... 0
MICHAELHOUSE v. St.fJOHN'SLCOLLEGE,
WED. APRIL 1st., 1964
This new venture took place on the first day of the holidays, so that Micha
elhouse competitors living in the Transvaal and points north could take part
on
their way home; but for Natal boys it was a different matter and entailed e
arly
selection and complicated travelling arrangements. Although these went
smoothly, it was quite clear that the team could have been a good deal stronger i
f the
ability of certain boys had been known early enough to make travelling a
rrangements for them. The contest went very evenly, nevertheless, until the tall
y was
81 all, at which point St. John's suddenly pulled ahead with victories in th
ree
obscure field events, and proceeded to add to their lead with the relays at
the
end, so that the final score was: St. John's, 142; Michaelhouse, 104.
Some of the more noteworthy results were as follows:
Open
100 Yards
1. P. Nash (MHS); 2. St. John's; 3. J. R. Bates (MHS).
Time: 10.0 sec.
220 Yards
1. Nash (MHS); 2. Bates (MHS); 3. St. John's. Time: 21.6 sec.
440 Yards
1. Zaloumis (MHS); 2. St. John's; 3. Barras (MHS). Time: 52.5 sec.
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Mile
1. Middleton (St. J.); 2. Macdonald (MHS); 3. Chennells (MHS).
Time: 4 min. 34.9 sec.
110 Yards Hurdles
1. St. John's; 2. Thygesen (MHS); 3. Cross (MHS). Time: 14.7 sec.
220 Yards Hurdles
1. J. J. Price (MHS); 2. St. John's; 3. Gowans (MHS). Time: 25.7 sec.
UNDER 15
100 Yards
1. St. John's; 2. Tickton (MHS); 3. St. John's. Time: 11.0 sec.
220 Yards
1. St. John's; 2. Tickton (MHS); 3. St. John's. Time: 24.6 sec.
880 Yards
1. St. John's; 2. Burchell (MHS); 3. St. John's. Time: 2 min. 11.3 sec.
100 Yards Hurdles
1. St. John's; 2. Collins (MHS); 3. Pooley (MHS). Time: 13.9 sec.
UNDER 14
100 Yards
1. St. John's; 2. St. John's; 3. Williams (MHS). Time: 11.9 sec.
220 Yards
1. St. John's; 2. St. John's; 3. Williams (MHS). Time: 25.6 sec.
Shi Shot Putt (81 lb.)
1. Robinson (MHS); 2. Simpson (MHS); 3. St. John's.
Distance: 29 ft. 8£ ins.
SOUTH AFRICAN JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS, BLOEMFONTEIN
APRIL 3rd. AND 4th.
Nash made a profound impression upon the critics at these Championshi
ps
and little need here be added to the glowing newspaper reports which a
ppeared
on the following days. His 21.5 sec. in the 220 yards heats is a new Natio
nal
record. He also won the 100 yards in 10.0 sec., and hereabouts he seems
to
have found his personal "sound barrier", until perhaps he can induce mor
e zip
and a higher knee lift at the gun. In fact he looks to me like a natural 440
yards
runner, of whom South Africa has recently produced quite a few; he woul
d
also do very well over the 220 and 440 yards Hurdles in two or three year
s'
time, if he felt so inclined.
Price won the Under 17 Long Jump with a good leap of 21 ft. 10£ in., a
nd
plainly could have won the 220 yards Hurdles if he had entered. Norwoo
d was
placed fourth in the 880 yards, and our other competitors, Macdonald and
Downes were unplaced in their events.
AWARDS
Holders of awards at the end of the season were as follows:
Honours: P. H. Nash, J. J. Price.
Colours: S. T. Norwood, A. G. Macdonald, D. P. T. Downes, I. N. Matthe
ws.
Teams: M. A. Cross, G. R. Chennells, C. R. Barras, R. L. Campbell, A. A.
Zaloumis, C. G. A. Bott, P. A. Gowans, J. R. O. Bates, P. D. Hatfield.
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OLD BOYS' NOTES
LANCE KNIGHT, Hon. Secretary, Michaelhouse, Ba.gowan.
BRANCH SECRETARIES, 1964
Durban: J. van Maasdyk, P.O. Box 2062, Durban.
Maritzburg: M. D. Gray, Natal University, Maritzburg.
Johannesburg: Roger Curry, P.O. Box 1242, Johannesburg.
Midlands: D. W. Turner, Oldland, P.O. Lowlands, Natal.
Northern Rhodesia: P. Cobbett Tribe, P.O. Box 924, Ndola.
Southern Rhodesia: G. C. Hensman, P.O. Eldorado, S.R.
O.F.S.: Mark Kumleben, 403, Forum Buildings, Aliwal Street, Bloemfontein.
Swaziland: D. Dixon, Box 21, Bremersdorp.
Cape Town: M. Symons, P.O. Box 1552, Cape Town.
England:
Contacts: A. R. Chapman, Priorsfield, Malthouse Lane, Kenilworth,
Warwickshire, England.
R. I. Lister, Jesus College, Cambridge.
HUDSON BENNETT GOLF
The Annual Hudson Bennett Gold Day will be held at the Maritzburg
Country Club on Sunday, 30th August, 1964.
OBITUARIES
YVAN VLADYKIN (1958-61)
Despite his small size and lack of ability at games Yvan quickly made his
mark in West by sheer force of personality, while his infectious joie de viv
re
endeared him to his fellows. He was an enthusiastic member of a large
number
of societies, his chief interest lying in music, at which he was a very talen
ted
performer. After obtaining a 1st Class Matric. with a distinction in Maths,
he
proceeded to Wits, to read for his B.Sc. It was with a sense of deep shoc
k
that we learnt in June of last year that he had received serious head injuri
es in
a motor accident. He never recovered consciousness and died in January
.
We extend our deepest sympathy to his parents after their long ordeal an
d in
their tragic loss.
HARRY BASIL TUNSTALL (Chaplin, 1919-1924)
The second of six brothers who came to the school from the farm Edenda
le
outside Matatiele, Harry entered the school with his elder brother Spencer
just
after the First World War. He matriculated in his last year. Like all the cla
n
he was a bright cheerful boy, and very popular.
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He emigrated to Canada many years ago, settling in the wheat country
while on a round-the world hitch, and later after his marriage, was in the
motor
trade in Nova Scotia. Some years ago he brought his wife and daughter t
o
meet relatives and friends in Natal and East Griqualand, but returned to
Canada,
where he died in 1962. We extend our sympathy to his family.
EDMUND JAMES (Clemmans, 1918-21)
Edmund had a fine career at the school, matriculating and being a promi
nent
member of the rugby side which won the interschool tournament in Durba
n in
1921, when we played D.H.S. for the first time.
He read law at the Natal University and became a partner in his father's
firm of Attorneys in Durban. He went north as second in command of the
R.D.L.T. and was captured at Tobruk. As a P.O.W. he was admired for hi
s
unflagging cheerfulness and ability to boost the morale of his fellows. He
retired from the regiment after reaching the rank of Lt.-Colonel after the w
ar.
he was always interested in Boy Scouts, and like his father, in time beca
me
Divisional Commissioner for Natal. He was a prominent member of the
Durban Club and Country Club. Ill health caused him to retire from his leg
al
practice in 1962. He died at the age of 59, leaving a widow, and a son, w
ho
went through the school. They have our sincere sympathy.
DAVID BRUCE EVANSJ(1912-17)
The elder of twins, "Jackie Major" came from the farm Hunters' Vlei,
with his brother Bob. They quickly made their mark as cheerful, gifted boy
s.
Bruce's fine character earned him School Prefectship in his last year, wh
en he
passed the Matriculation and was a member of the First XV. When the Fir
st
War ended he joined his father, and later played a prominent part as an a
griculturist and cattle breeder on the adjacent farm Hunters' Rise in the Ora
nge
Free State. He had a spell as President of the South African Stud Book A
ssociation. He was an Honorary Life President of the Sussex Cattle Breeders
'
Association and a Vice-President on the Executive of the Witwatersrand A
gricultural Society, when he died in Maritzburg from a coronary thrombosis.
His son John took over the farm some years ago, enabling Bruce to enjoy
a
well earned retirement to Natal. To his widow Norah and his family we off
er
our deep sympathy.
His famous Sussex cow, Shackleton Amazon 4th was winner of the Gold
Cup at the Rand Easter Show in 1959, an appropriate sequel to his diplo
ma with
honours at the Potchefstroom Agricultural College.
ERIC GEORGE HENWOOD (1914-16)
A shy farm boy, Eric enjoyed a wide circle of friends during[hisrschool,
days.
He saw service in the First World War and then farmed at his old home
Lithwood near Lidgetton. When that was sold, he moved to Baynes' Drift,
and later to Umlaas Road, where he was a very successful pig-farmer.
He married Marjorie Griffin of the Dargle and had two daughters. He
died very suddenly from a heart attack in January, 1962, while sitting in a
car
waiting for a friend. We extend our deepest sympathy to his widow and
daughters.
BARON MAYNARD NORTON (1931-34)
Baron was the only son of Maynard Norton of Udine, Riet Vlei. He was
a quiet boy in East, where he made good use of his four years here. On h
is
father's death shortly after the Second World War, he took over the well
known
stud, founded many years ago by Henry Nourse. He bred, trained and ra
ced
his horses with much success, Cherico perhaps being his best known win
ner.
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He married Helen Copley of Durban, whose love of horses was a great he
lp to
him. ^ They had a son and daughter. He died after a long illness this year
in
Grey's Hospital. Our sympathy goes to his widow and family. He was 47.
JAMES MILLER AUBREY (Otto, 1909-12)
Aubrey followed his brother Jack to Michaelhouse, and enjoyed four goo
d
years at the school. He saw service throughout the First World War. After
business training with W. G. Brown & Co. in Durban, he went farming at R
ietVlei and Mooi River. He was a keen polo player. He settled in Maritzburg
some years ago, where he died suddenly last year. He never married. He
was 67.
NEVILLE FORSYTH SPERRYN (1919-23)
A quiet, popular, able boy, Neville had a successful career at the school,
matriculating in his last year. He joined the bank in Durban. In 1929 he
became restless and left for England, where he obtained work with the
Champion
Spark Plug Company outside London. His industry and ability saw him ris
e
to be Secretary, and Director of its Irish subsidiary companies. He was a
lways
ready to help the Club and was of great assistance to K.M.P. in organisin
g the
Old Boys Dinner in London in 1931. He gave Jim Chutter tremendous hel
p
in starting the Trust among O.M.'s in England and running the Trust Dinne
r.
Unfortunately he had a stroke five years ago, which paralysed his right si
de,
but his cheerfulness taught him to write with his left hand and he became
a
successful cartoonist with it. But pneumonia and a second stroke were to
o
severe a strain, and he died in Middlesex Hospital on November 27th last
year.
To his widow Sonia, and his sons, Peter and Anthony, we give our sincer
e
sympathy.
MAYNARD ALBERT THISELTON (1918-19)
Maynard came into the upper school from Johannesburg and soon made
his mark in the classroom and on the cricket field, being awarded his 1st
XI
colours. After passing his matriculation, he returned to Johannesburg wh
ere
he prospered in the mining business. Both his sons passed through the s
chool
and did well. Maynard lived to see them both married, and Allister presen
ted
him with two gransdons and Julian a grand-daughter before he died last
year on
October 29th. He is much missed in a wide circle of friends. We otfer his
widow and family our very sincere sympathy.
CHRISTOPHER ERNEST WHITELOCK (1900-02)
After joining the school six months before the migration from Maritzburg,
he had eighteen months of the first days at Balgowan, when conditions w
ere
vastly different from the luxuries of today.
After leaving school he could not resist the call of the bush and became a
well-known hunter. On one of his safaris he was shooting elephant and li
on
in Kenya, when he came across a lovely spot in the highlands, which he
named
Eldoret. His expeditions took him through Nyasaland, Northern Rhodesia,
Abyssinia and Somaliland, and soon earned a reputation as one of the fin
est
shots in Central Africa. He returned to the Union about 1930 and was a s
ugar
farmer at Empangeni. Later he was in East London, and then mined asbe
stos
near Kuruman. Eventually in 1938 he settled in the Louis Trichardt district
,
where he farmed at Valley's End. He was widely liked and respected. He
died there at the age of 76 on July 12th last year. To his widow we exten
d our
sympathy.
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
THE MINUTES OF THE FIFTY-SECOND ANNUAL GENERAL
MEETING HELD AT MICHAELHOUSE ON ASCENSION DAY,
7th MAY, 1964.
present at the Meeting and arrived during the Day:
The Rev. V. C. C. Shaw, President (In the Chair),
Archibald, R. B.
Archibald, R. E.
Allen, A. D. D.
Armstrong, M.
Armstrong, G. D.
Armstrong, N. D.
Armstrong, G.
Anderson, J. R.
Burnett, W.
Bates, J. J.
Burchell, E. M.
Bonnett, C.
Buchanan, G. D. S.
Barrett, A. M.
Bowden, J. L.
Burns, A.
Bennett, R. M. H.
Barrett. D. M.
Biggs, V. C.
Bisset, J. M.
Blackhurst, D. M.
Berry, P. F.
Barbour, G.
Barnes, B. N.
Crowe, N. G. R.
Chambers, G. L.
Campbell, D.
Colsen, P.
Clark. D. J.
Cruikshank, R. B.
Crossman, G. L.
Campbell. M. C.
Cotton, A. F. G.
Crowe, D. R.
Coetzee, J. E.
Cairns, W.
Chorley, G. D.
Carbutt, G. B.
Collins, R.
Crockett. E. L.
Campbell. I.
Collins, R. C.
Chennells, G. L.
Du Toit, M. P.
Drummond. R. N.
Downing, B.
Draper. J. G.
Doming, K. G.
Du Plessis, J. M.
Dougall, J. C.
Doming. G. M.
Doming. V. R.
Elliott, W.
Edmunds. J. K. R.
Ellman, D. J.
Elstob, M. J.
Fenton, J.
Forder, G.
Forder, M. H.
Fisher, D. W.
Faircliff, R.
Forrester, R. I.
Fenwick, C. J.
Fleming, A. J.
Fleming, P. D.
Felling, M.
Foaden, J.
Fraser, H. W.
Feek, G. P.
Gray, M. D.
Gathorne, R.
Gibson, E. W.
Gordon, R. T. S.
Gourley, J. E.
Grimwood, N.
Gowans, R.
Gowans, A.
Guthrie, D. A.
Geils, A. R.
Gemmell, A.
Greene, J. C.
Gilson, A. D.
Greig. D. C.
George, G. C.
Greene, E.
Hammon, J. H.
Heslop, J. D.
Harris, H. J.
Hindle, B. D.
Hooker, J. N.
Havers, M. J.
Harwood, J. E.
Hoare, C. E.
Hulett, N. P.
Harle, J. O.
Hallowes, R. H.
Harker, R. W.
Harvey, R. L.
Houghton. H. G.
Harvey, M.
Irving. I. H. M.
James, N.
Johnston, H.
Jennings. J. D.
James. W. O. N.
James, N.
James, R.
James, C. N.
Jennings. B. J.
James, H.
Knight, L. C.
Kramer, D.
Kramer, W. B.
Koe, D. B.
Krause, D.
Lidgett, J. A.
Lawrance, J. H.
Lowe, J. P.
Lund. D. G.
Lawrance, W. H.
Lyle, D. B.
Melville, A.
Mitchell-Innes, E. .
Milner Smyth, M. V.
McGillavrie, W. N.
Moxley, P. F.
Mowat, J.
MacMurray, T. C.
Mylne, C. A. M.
McKenzie, R. G.
MacRobert, M.
Matterson, J.
Mowat, J.
Mousley, G. B.
McFie. A. K.
Murray, G. 1
North, M.
Oscroft. F. B.
Oxley-Oxland, D. L.
Pennington, K. M.
Pennington, E. F.
Pennington, G. O.
Pennington, R. F.
Pennington. D. F.
Phillips, A. J.
Porter, N. I.
Palmer, C. J. B.
Cooke, A. M.
Peacock, Edwards, J.
Peacock Edwards, R.
Poynton. R. G.
Quested, P.
Roberts, S.
Robarts, W. E.
Robbins, J. R.
Ramsay, R.
Robinson, J. L.
Rake, R. J.
Raimondo, J. P.
Robinson, D,
Ross, G.
Ralfe, R.
Richards, J. G.
Siedle, B. C.
Smith, R.
Smith, E. J.
Smith, W. D.
Smithyman, M.
Sinclair, W. B.
Smith, L.
Slater-Jones, M. F.
Strachan, K. W.
Scott, A. M.
Struben, R.
Suryez, M. J.
Strachan, D. W.
Sargent, J. M.
Savage, H. R.
Scott, P. G.
Smythe, M.
Turner, D. W.
Turner, L. W.
Tatham, St. G.
Tomlinson, N.
Truscott, D. G.
Thistleton, A.
Truscott, K. B.
Taylor, P.
Turner, R. E.
Turner, A. W.
Tweedie, D. J. D.
Tomlinson, R. C.
Tarboton. D. I.
Tatham, A. T.
Tatham, E. I.
Vollet. R. C.
Van Maasdyk. J.
Von Klemperer, G.
Von Klemperer, J.
Wallis, D. L.
Wallis. P. H.
Wall. W. R.
SWright, J. B.
Whitsitt, G.
Whitsitt, G. F.
Whiting, J. R.
Whiteley. J. C.
Young, F.
Young, G.
Ysebrand, J.
Zaloumis, G.
Plus four others.
The President asked those present to stand for the opening prayer and
in memory of those who had died during the year:
E. Henwood (14-16), B. Evans (12-17), E. Clemmans (18-21), A. Otto
(09-12), H. Chaplin (19-24), C. Whiteloch (00-02), M. Thistleton (18-19),
N. Sperryn (19-23), B. Norton (31-34), Y. Vladykin (58-61), E. Pond (28-2
9),
J. Milner-Smythe (20-23), B. Ralfe (14-18).
The President welcomed the Rector to the Meeting.
Rector's Statement: The Rector welcomed the Old Boys and congratulated them on again having produced two Rhodes Scholars last yearDerek Bostock won the Transvaal Scholarship and Anthony Evans the
Free State one. He told them that the building of the new Baines House
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would commence in the near future and would be sited next to the Vlth
Form Block. Also an African village is being started across the Sarsden
Road. He also reported that two new Tennis and Squash courts had bee
n
built. Alterations to the Chapel were now complete. He mentioned that
Speech Day this year would take the form of a Thanksgiving for the
successful completion of the Trust. He then outlined our sporting activitie
s
during the last year.
The President thanked the Rector for his statement.
The Minutes of the 1963 A.G.M. were confirmed and matters arising
therefrom were dealt with in the President's Report.
The President reported on the new cost of the "Chronicle" and
outlined that in regard to the History of the School the Board of Governor
s
had appointed Mr. Tony Barrett as author. A sub-committee had been
appointed consisting of K. M. Pennington who is also acting as fact finder
,
S. Roberts and the Hon. Sec., Lance Knight. The Board's representatives
on this sub-committee are G. W. Boyes and B. Oscroft. He stressed that
it was not the intention of the Club to make money out of the publication
but that any balance accruing should probably be used to augment the
Hannah Bursary. He took the opportunity of asking all O.M.s, irrespective
of whether they were at the meeting or not, to let either Mr. Barrett or
the Hon. Sec. have any old photographs or information which they consid
er
might be of assistance in the writing of the history.
(a) The A.G.M. then agreed to accept the appointment of the subcommittee representing the Club.
(b) Authorised that the Club publish the book.
Hon. Treasurer's Financial Statement: The Hon. Treasurer pointed out
that there was an excess of Income over Expenditure of R 1,267.45 as
compared with R 1,196 last year. He went on to state that on the Income
side interest received had increased by R100 and that at R555 it almost
covered the cost of the "Chronicle". He hoped that in the near future this
would be so as the "Chronicle" is the largest and only expenditure to whi
ch
we are bound. The A.G.M. thanked him for his report and authorised its
acceptance and the adoption of the Accounts and gave authority for the
actions as requested by the Auditor.
Hannah Memorial: The A.G.M. agreed that the balance of the fund
which at present stands at R947.50 be given to the Board of Governors o
f
Michalhouse together with a Trust Deed to be used for scholarships for
Old Boys' sons; the details of the Deed to be settled by a sub-committee
of K. M. Pennington, R. Gathorne and the Hon. Sec. with the Board of
Governors.
Election of Officers: President-The election of Mr. D. W. Turner was
warmly accepted. President-elect-The nomination of Mr. Bill Elliott was
warmly received. Vice-Presidents-All were re-elected with the addition of
the retiring President. The list therefore reads: R. S. Armstrong, R. F. Bell
.
G. W. Boyes, C. E .R. Button, E. Hudson Bennett, R. Butcher, R. R.
Carter, R. F. Currey, Rhys Evans, M. H. Forder, E. W. Gibson, E. J. Gree
n,
D. B. Koe, A. W. Lister, E. F. Pennington, K. M. Pennington, M. E.
Pennington, J. Price-Moor, F. R. Snell, A. J. Tatham, G. C. Tomlinson,
Dr. W. H. Lawrance, The Rev. V. C.& C. Shaw. Hon. Sec. and Treasurer
L. C. Knight, Committee-S. Roberts, R. Gathorne, K. M. Pennington,
J. Johnstone and the secretaries or representatives of all branches. Hon.
Auditor-Douglas Turner. The President took the opportunity of thanking
Mr. Turner for auditing the books for the year.
The Meeting approved the charge of R1.00 for the day.
Election of new Members: In addition to the names circulated the
A.G.M approved B. M. Doming (60-63). A. B. Smith (59-63). J. D. Roseveare (60-62), J. R. P. Lovett (61-63) and J. Wood (57-60). As customary
the following members of the staff who had been here for five years were
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elected as Hon. Members-P. J. Withers, A. H. Gordon Clarke, The Rev.
J. M. Sargent and P. J. Goldie Scot.
Branch Reports: Reports of successful gatherings, dinners, dances, etc.,
were given.
Congratulatory Letters: The Hon. Sec. was requested to write to the
following:
M. Seymour-Springbok Cricketer.
A. Evans-O.F.S. Rhodes Scholar.
D. Bostock-Tvl. Rhodes Scholar.
G. Clothier-Sea Rescue-bringing credit to the School.
J. Roberts-Captain S.A. Hockey Team.
Arch. Harker-Being appointed an Archdeacon of Zululand.
Brian Young-R.A.F. command of a special post.
A vote of thanks was recorded for the retiring President, the Hon.
Sec.'s honorarium of R400 was approved and after a vote of thanks to th
e
Rector, Staff and kitchen staff for their hospitality, the meeting adjourned
at 12.15 p.m. for the Commemoration Service.
L. C. KNIGHT.
TRANSVAAL BRANCH
ANNUAL REPORT TO BE PRESENTED AT THE ANNUAL GENERAL
MEETING AT MICHAELHOUSE ON THURSDAY, 7th MAY, 1964
Mr. President, Gentlemen,
The past year has been by no mean as satisfactory as it might have been
due to a lack of support of the functions which have been arranged by the
Committee. Perhaps the Committee is at fault to a certain extent for not
arranging functions which were likely to appeal to all classes of OM's, bot
h
young and old. It will be appreciated, however, that to do this is by no m
eans
easy. What the Committee finds to be most discouraging is the attitude of
members who simply will not reply to circulars inviting them to participate
in
functions; the end result is that members of the Committee have to conta
ct
members individually on the'phone, and finding the time to do this is extr
emely
difficult. It would be greatly appreciated by the Committee if OM's in the
Transvaal would reply promptly to circulars.
The last six months has seen a revival of the Old Hiltonian Society in the
Transvaal after a period of relative inactivity. This move has been welco
med
by us and plans have been made to co-operate with Hilton on both the sp
orting
and social sides. In contrast to OM' who are lethargic in their response to
Old Boys' functions the Old Hiltonians appear to be enthusiastic to partici
pate
in whatever is arranged by their Committee.
It is not intended to dwell on the various activities of the Transvaal Branc
h
during the year, as this is dealt with fully in the Hon. Secretary's annual re
port.
Suffice it to say that the usual functions have been held and that they ha
ve
been reasonably well attended.
Finance:
The activities for the year have resulted in an unaudited profit of R260,
which has stemmed mainly from subscriptions received and a profit on th
e
dinner-dance held last year. In all likelihood R100 will go to the Transvaal
Branch of the Michaelhouse Trust to help cover their expenses and the b
alance
will be paid over to the school to be expended on something of a capital n
ature.
General:
We would again like to thank Lance Knight for his continued support
and Bill Dandridge, who acts as Hon. Auditor.
R. CURRY,
Secretary.
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PIETERMARITZBURG BRANCH
Club activities last year followed their usual pattern; a Cocktail party,
held at the Collegian's Club was attended by some eighty people includi
ng Lance
Knight and his wife. All local parents were invited and the evening was a
great success.
Show Ball was attended by 130 couples and much enjoyed by all. Howev
er,
this was the third successive year that it ran at a financial loss, and every
effort
is being made to alter this situation.
Unfortunately, due to lack of players, we were forced to withdraw from th
e
local squash league after having fielded a team for several years.
Our amalgamation with the Olympics Hockey Club has been a great success and the team has gone from strength to strength. The Hudson Benn
ett
Golf went off well and was won by a Maritzburg team.
Much to our regret, we have recently lost an extremely active member,
chairman and past secretary through the emigration of Lewis Pape to Aust
ralia.
We wish him every success and happiness.
At the Annual General Meeting Chris Burger retired and Mr. Bobs Tatha
m
was elected Chairman.
Committee:
F. St. G. Tatham {Chairman), M. D. Gray (Secretary), D. Turner (Treasurer), J. C. Hickson (Auditor), C. Burger, A. McCarthy, W. Lambert, G. v
on
Klemperer (Committee Members). Co-opted to assist the Ball: C. N. Jame
s.
WESTERN PROVINCE ANNUAL REPORT
During the last year a completely new start has been made on listing the
names and addresses of all members living in the Western Province. It is
apparent that there is a general lethargy amongst Old Boys to keep alive
contacts
with the School and the Club, possibly due to the comparatively small n
umbers
of members in this area, which possesses an atmosphere bordering on is
olated
conservatism. However, a few functions reasonably well attended, have
been
held and seceral Old Boys have been pleasantly surprised to meet their o
ld
contemporaries of whose local existence they had been unaware.
Here there is no official Branch existing but a few members have been re
sponsible for co-ordination, organization and circularisation of information.
In September we held a dinner dance at Constantia Nek. This function w
as
not very well attended but those who did come had a most pleasant eveni
ng.
It is hoped to make this an annual event. The menus humourously incorp
orating names of places and institutions long associated with Michaelhouse.
A
toast to the school was proposed by Mr. J. McNaught Davis, the longest
standing
Old Boy present.
A few after work get-togethers have been well attended, particularly by
our younger members and Varsity students.
As in the previous years, we, in conjunction with old boys of all other
Natal schools had great pleasure in entertaining the visiting Natal Cricket
Team to a cocktail party. In particular we welcomed Chris Burger who on
ce
again demonstrated to us at Newlands just how exciting cricket can be.
There is a strongly supported movement afoot in Cape Town towards the
founding of a sports club, the membership of which will be limited to men
(and their wives) who have been at school in Natal. While a venture of thi
s
sort will take time to come to fruition, it does seem that in conjunction with
an enthusiasm for personal identification with Natal there is a good oppor
tunity for securing a suitable site within the next year or two.
A cricket team of Natal Schools old boys played a Sunday match against
Kelvin Grove, but despite the valiant efforts of the three O.M.'s included
we
were roundly trounced. Nevertheless the day proved a great success and
the
somewhat erratic cricket was most thoroughly enjoyed by all participants
and
supporters. We look forward to more such sporting occasions.
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Cape Town News:
Congratulations to Kelly Seymour for his splendid achievement in gaining
his Springbok cricket colours.
Congratulations to Bert & Sandy Olver on the arrival of a daughter.
Congratulations to Anthony Hart on his appointment as Manager for
Southern Africa of the Mercantile and General Reinsurance Company.
Greathead (47-50). Graham is married with two children and is working in
Cape Town with a firm of Civil Engineering Consultants.
Hutchings (48-52) is married with three children and is with an engineerin
g
firm in Cape Town.
Hutchings (51-54). Tony is married to Pauline Kirkman in December and i
s
now farming tobacco near Salisbury.
Hutchings (57-61), Richard, Coppen (56-61) Hugh and Carruthers (56-61
)
Vincent (Cooke (53-57) Ray and Kallos (58-61) Vic. are all continuing thei
r
studies at U.C.T.
Olver (48-52) Bert is with the Board of Executors in Cape Town and cont
inues
to farm successfully in Constantia.
Pennington (37-41) Rex remains in the forefront of Western Province Sq
uash
Players despite the calls of a Housemaster at Diocesan College.
Seymour (49-52) Kelly has returned to his medical studies at U.C.T. after
a
happily successful tour of Australia with the S.A. Cricket team.
Symons (50-53) has a second child and has just flown out from the U.K. f
or a
short holiday with his parents in Rhodesia.
Symons (50-53) Martin has now settled in Cape Town and is practising a
s an
optometrist.
RHODESIAN NEWS
Douglas (52-56), Ian, is Branch Manager of Price-Forbes in Ndola and he
seems to have settled down to life in Northern Rhodesia.
Fellows (52-57), John, is with Economy Stores in Kitwe as Assistant Man
ager
and he too seems to be enjoying life in Northern Rhodesia.
Dickson (46-47), Terry, is with Rhodesia Steel Co. in Kitwe.
Scofield (54-57), Chris, another immigrant to Northern Rhodesia, is with S
hell
Company in Kitwe.
Pizey (51-55), has left the Federal Army after the break-up of the Federat
ion
and is now in England where he intends going into the estate business.
Crutchley (49-53), Jack, is a major in the Northern Rhodesian Army and i
s
stationed at Lusaka.
Green (54-57), Derek, has recently left for England where he intends wor
king
for a while.
Dean (52-55), Robert, is still on his father's farm near Lusaka.
Dunbar (52-56), Allister, has been transferred to Lusaka and is still with
Smith
and Youngson.
Catchpole (28-31), T., is the Ndola Branch Manager of Curling & Co. and
is
Chairman of the Ndola Lotteries.
Burden (51-54), Jeremy, is still with a firm of Civil Engineers and is at pre
sent
in Lusaka.
Over (53-58), Julian, is the Manager of the newly formed branch of Willi
am
Over & Co. at Ndola.
Iljohn (00-00), Peter, is still with Ellis & Co., Solicitors and is at present in
Lusaka.
Taylor (44-46), Barry, is still farming successfully near Lusaka.
Mitchell-Heggs (54-57), Anthony, is with the Public Prosecutor's Departm
ent
in Lusaka.
Mitchell-Heggs (56-59), Christopher, is studying to be called to the Bar in
England.
Canon (43-56), Peter, is still with George McKenzie in Lusaka.
Bromley (48-52), Rupert, is with the British South Africa Company in Lus
aka.
Flemming (52-55), Patrick, is an Agricultural Officer in the Northern Rho
desian
Government but intends to leave this post shortly and commence studyin
g
for a B.Sc. Agriculture at the University of Rhodesia and Nyasaland.
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Bayldon (52-56), Roger, has recently married and is a Captain in the Nor
thern
Rhodesian Army, stationed at Ndola.
Grobler (52-56), Dallas, has recently left his post as a Conservation Office
r in
Southern Rhodesia and is now managing one of his father's farms at
Chisamba.
Bayldon (24-26), Hugh, is Provincial Commissioner at Solwezi in Norther
n
Rhodesia.
Jeary (50-53), John, has recently become a partner in a firm of Solicitors
in
Lusaka.
Cobbett-Tribe (52-56), Peter, is married now and has recently returned f
rom
the U.K. where he wrote his final solicitors examination. Hopes to be
admitted to practise in Northern Rhodesia in July this year.
RHODES SCHOLARS
A. R. Evans was at Michaelhouse from 1956 to 1960. A Cordwalles
scholar, he had a distinguished academic career at Michaelhouse during
which
he won numerous prizes and achieved a First Class Matric with a distinct
ion
in Mathematics. At Rhodes his academic progress was of like quality and
at
the end of 1963 he obtained his Law Degree, in which no doubt the lucidit
y of
his mind was of great value, with distinction in Roman Dutch Law.
His wide interests appeared at school where he belonged to numerous
societies, was an expert debater and played a variety of games with zest
and
success. He was Captain of Cricket (Honours) and gained his Colours for
Hockey. These interests were clearly pursued and developed at Rhodes
where
he became Secretary and a member of the Executive of the S.R.C. playe
d his
part in various societies, was Secretary of the Sports Union, Captain of Cr
icket,
a member of the Hockey XI, and played for E.P. Country Districts Hockey
in 1963.
To all these qualities he added sound moral principles, a true sense of pu
rpose, definite views without the inflexibility that excludes other opinions, a
delightful sense of humour and an infectiously large laugh. Most fitting th
erefore was it that his most successful career at school and University shou
ld have
been capped by his winning the Rhodes Scholarship for the O.F.S. Many
congratulations to him and best wishes for the future.
Derek S. L. Bostock was at Michaelhouse from 1957 to 1960, having previously been at Pridwin. He gained a 1st class Matric., and was a school
prefect.
During his four years here he had unbounded enthusiasm and energy an
d
was prepared to set his hand to anything worthwwhile. He showed signs,
almost straightaway, of the tremendous enthusiasm and qualities of lead
ership
and drive which were to blossom forth as the years unrolled. He was an
extremely strong character, an individualist with a very high sense of val
ues and
justice, and never afraid to uphold what, in his opinion, was right.
In 1959 he won "The Bronze Medal" first prize in class B of the Royal
Empire Society Essay Competition; and in 1960 was specially commende
d for
his essay in class A. Whilst at Michaelhouse he founded and was first Edi
tor
of "The Beacon".
At Wits, he obtaized his B.A. majoring in Political Science and English.
He was President of the S.R.C.
Heartiest Congratulations on being awarded the 1963 Rhodes Scholarshi
p
for the Transvaal and we wish him all the best for a successful career at
University College, Oxford where he will read Law at the Honours School of Juri
sprudence.
MICHAELHOUSE O.M.'s AT NU (DURBAN)
Coetzee (57-60), J. E., Boet is in his final year B.Sc. at the Durban Univer
sity
and plays hockey for Varsity.
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ing
Ellman (60-63), D. J., has distinguished himself in the musical sphere by
gaining
2nd place in a recent Eistedfodd with a bass solo. He is a first year engineering student and plays squash and tennis for the Durban University.
Folker (57-61), R., Rob captained the Durban University Under 20 rugby
team
and gained selection for the Natal under 20 team. He is studying for a
B.A. degree.
Fraser (58-61), A., Alan is studying for his B.A. LL.B. at Durban Universit
y
and is playing an active part in the rowing club.
Misselbrook (59-62), P. G., is doing his B.Com. at Durban University.
Henderson (59-62), C. R. S., is doing his first year engineering at Durban
University.
Jennings (59-62), R. B., having completed his training at the Naval Gym,
Ross
is now doing commerce at the Durban University.
Mansfield (55-58), Peter, is playing a leading role in student activities as
President of the S.R.C. at Durban University. He is doing his final year B.A.
MacFayden (57-60), Rob, is doing B.A. at the Durban University.
Mitchell-Innes (59-62), G. S., in his 2nd year civil engineering at Durban
University, George is an active member of the rowing club.
Munro (59-62), J., a commerce student at Durban University, John has d
one
well with his golf.
Norman (58-62), Nick, has played an active part in the activities of the G
eology
Society at Durban University while doing his B.Sc.
Osborne (55-59), Dave plays for the Durban University 2nd XV and is doi
ng
his final year engineering.
Phillips (59-63), A. J., Besides achieving great success with some profes
sional
photography, Tony is doing first year engineering.
Raimondo (55-58), Frank, graduated as a Chemical Engineer at the end of
last
year, and intends to go to the Continent towards the end of this year in
order to further his studies.
Raimondo (57-60), John, is a Chemical Engineering student at Durban Un
iversity.
Rowsell (57-60), A. J., at the same time as he is doing his final year B.Co
m.,
John is serving his articles with a Durban firm of attorneys.
Smithyman (59-63), M., as a first year commerce student, Mike has made
his
mark on the hockey field at Durban University.
Surycz (59-62), M. J., after completing his training at Bloemfontein, Majc
olm
is studying for his B.Sc. at Durban University and is a keen member of th
e
fencing club.
Thorsen (55-58), Roy, is doing his M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering at Dur
ban
University and plays hockey for Varsity.
Tomlinson (56-60), R. S. 'Tommy' is experiencing a very successful rugb
y
season, having received his Natal colours and become a key player for
Durban University. He is in his final year B.Sc.
Tonkinson (59-62), A. O. S. Andrew is in his first year LL.B. having comp
leted
his army training last year.
Vear (59-62), John, is on the staff of the Durban University newspaper wh
ile
he is doing his first year B.Sc.
Vollet (60-63), R. C. B., is in his first year engineering.
Wellman (56-59), P. C., during his final year B.Sc., Peter is the Secretary
of
the Durban University Gym club.
O.M.'s AT RHODES
Colin Archibald (56-60) is doing his finals in Botany this year having majo
red
in Entomology last year. He is captain of cricket, represented the E.P.
Currie Cup side this season. Also vice-captain of Hockey.
Simon Cox (56-60) is studying for a B.Sc. Degree. He was publicity organ
iser
for Rag this year and is on the staff of the Rhodes Student newspaper.
Thomas Inman (58-62) is in his second year studying for a B.A. Divinity
degree.
Is a prominent member of the Anglican Club.
C. F. Goodfellow (49-53) has just left to take up the Chair of History at th
e
University of Basutoland.
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Tim Woods (57-61) is in his third year B.A. Secretary of the Sports Union
and
feu, plays for Rhodes 1st at Cricket, Squash and Hockey. At University Cr
icket
he was selected for the S.A. Universities "8" side as was Colin Archibald.
This year he represented E.P. at Squash.
O.M.'s AT U.C.T.
Roy Cooke (53-57). Final year medicine.
Roger Hebblethwaite (54-57). Studying for his B.Sc. He has now stopped
rowing
and is doing well at golf.
Adley (52-55). B.Sc. Engineering.
Young-Thompson (54-58). Final year Medicine.
Gerald Riemer (53-57). Final year medicine. He is playing good golf for U
.C.T.
Kit Palmer (53-57). Studying for his B.Com.
Banwell brothers (57-59). They are studying accountancy extra-murally.
Colin Grant-Mackenzie (55-58). He is in his fifth year medicine. His hobby
is
underwater fishing.
Pat Bean (56-59). He is in his fourth year medicine.
Graham McIntosh (55-58). He has completed his B.A. and is studying for
Secondary Teachers' Diploma at present. He is secretary of the Residen
ce
House Committee.
Jonathan Wilson (57-61). He is studying for his B.Com. degree. He is pla
ying
rugby for the Fourth XV.
Hugh Coppen (56-61). He is studying for his B.Com. degree. He is playin
g
rugby for the Third XV and is on the Rag Committee for 1956.
Vincent Carruthers (56-60). He is studying for a B.Com. degree and is R
eg
K Convenor for 1965.
Simmons (1960). He is doing very well at the U.C.T. School of Ballet.
Peter Tucker (58-61). He is active in the Students' Health and Welfare Or
ganisation as well as in NUSAS. He is studying for a B.A. degree.
Stewart McLennan (59-60). Studying architecture. In Smuts Hall.
Enthoven, Haysom, Peter MacDonald, Michael Bentley are all in Smuts Ha
ll.
Peter Macdonald is doing first year medicine.
Other Old Boys that have arrived at U.C.T. are P. S. Parker, D. Pretorius,
Peter Lay.
A. J. Clothier is studying for a medical B.Sc.
Bruce Baines (55-59). He is studying for his LL.B.
Vic Kallos (58-61). He is studying architecture.
O.M.'s AT OXFORD
A. J. Ardington (54-58). Corpus Christi College, reading Philosophy, Polit
ics
and Economics, played rugby for the Freshman team and in the final
University Cricket trial.
D. R. Woods (54-58). University College, doing research in Genetics,won
his
Oxford Squash Blue, playing No. 1 and appointed Captain for the coming
season.
R. G. Fiddian-Green (54-58). Brasenose College, having completed his s
tudies
in medicine here is now completing his course at St. Mary's hospital in
London: Played Squash for the University 2nd V.
R. J. L. Matthews (54-58). Lincoln College, reading Law.
J. L. Parr (54-58). St. Edmund Hall, reading History, has played for the Un
iversity 2nd V Squash.
D. M. R. Lewis (54-58). Balloil College, reading the Diploma in Education,
played for University 2nd V Squash.
J. N. S. Bristowe (54-57). St. John's College, reading Politics, Philosophy
and
Economics, has played for the University at Rugby.
A. A. Dashwood (55-58). Oriel College, reading Jurisprudence.
G. I. Henderson (55-59). Magdelen College, reading Law, has played for
the
University 2nd XI Hockey.
S. C. Emtage (52-55). St. John's College, doing a course in Forestry, and
getting
married in June to Francis Mitchell from Australia.
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O.M.'s AT CAMBRIDGE
Freshmen, 1964
G. H. Lander (53-59) at Trinity.
M. Brooke (52-56) at Selwyn.
N. Mitchell-Innes (56-60) at Selwyn.
G. M. Ralfe (58-62) at St. John's reading History.
D. M. Cary (57-61) at Christ's reading Law.
Old timers still up here
R. Procter (54-59). At Jesus. Last year gained a 1st in Metallurgy. This y
ear
doing research. Goalkeeper for Varsity 2nd XI Hockey.
S. G. Lamont Smith (56-60). At Jesus. Doing Pt. I Natural Sciences, 440
yds.
hurdles for University 2nd Athletic Team.
A. Rae (54-57) at Jesus studying now for a Ph.D.
M. Snell (56-59) at Jesus.
R. I. Lister (56-61) at Jesus. 2nd year Law.
J. MacDonald (56-60) at Emmanual. University 2nd Squash Team.
P. D. Atkinson (54-59) at St. Catherines.
R. Giles (55-58) at Fitzwilliam House. Pt. II Chemistry.
B. Jackson (54-59) at Clare.
The Annual Dinner was held in Cambridge in Emmanuel College again,
in Saturday 25th April. It was decided this year that an effort should be m
ade to
include as many as possible of the older generations of O.M.'s on the invi
tation
list and Mr. Chapman accordingly set out a circular to all in the country to
test the feeling. The response was very good, and although many were u
nable
to attend this year expressed a real interest in the idea of such a re-unior
and
would like to attend another year. Forty-two O.M.'s were present at the di
nner,
where in addition to such hardy annuals at Messrs. Chutter, Chapman an
d
Carey, we were glad to welcome also Mr. Rosevear in England for a short
while,
and Mr. Polack who had only the previous day commenced his Housemas
tership
at Clifton College after several months of globe trotting. Present also, apa
rt
from the student O.M.'s were the following: P. M. Holdcroft (46-50), H. T.
Jenkins (46-50), N. J. R. James (45-49), J. W. Allum (46-50), J. M. Thorp
e
(33-36), M. B. Cheales (43-47), I. Dickinson (30-32) and R. H. Bailey (4344).
Next year we hope for an even bigger turn out and all O.M.'s who will be
in
England next April are urged to write to next year's organiser, Gary Ralfe,
at
St. John's.
FIRST YEAR O.M.'s AT NATAL UNIVERSITY
G. D. Chorley (59-62). Science.
R. E. Turner (59-62). Science (for Veterinary).
R. Cullen (59-63). Arts.
Oxley-Oxland (57-60). Science.
B. N. Barnes (58-61). Science.
C. Nicholson (59-63). Arts for Law.
E. Tonkin (60-63). Arts.
M. D. Gray (58-62). Arts.
K. Doming (59-62). Arts. Farmed for a year.
G. Barbour (59-62). Arts (for Law).
R. James (59-62). Arts.
R. Tomlinson (59-62). Arts (for Law).
D. Campbell (59-62) captained the Pietermaritzburg Under 20 XV and is
again
a regular member of the Natal Under 20 team.
P. Taylor (58-62) travels a lot for his firm and recently visited Swaziland.
O.M.'s AT PRETORIA UNIVERSITY
John Lawrance (55-59) is in his Vth year Medicine and is Captain of the U
niversity Hockey team.
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.
John Flemming (55-59) recently announced his engagement to Pamela Mi
lton.
He is doing Accountancy Articles.
Malcolm MacRobert (55-58), after spening a year in England and on the
Continent, is back in Pretoria doing Law Articles.
Donald MacRobert (52-55) has returned after a few years in England whe
re he
has been furthering his studies. He brought with him a wife and son.
Ian Simons (55-59) is in his Vth year Medicine. He represents the Univers
ity
and Northern Transvaal at weightlifting.
Ian Fleming (55-58) is at Pretoria University and represents them at wrest
ling.
Lawry Wilmot (58-61) spent a year in the Gymnasium and is now doing
Accoun^ tancy Articles in Johannesburg.
Colin Grant-MacKenzie (55-58) is in his Vth year medicine at Cape Town
University.
Peter MacDonald (58-62) is doing Medicine at Cape Town University.
Tony Dippenaar (52-56) passed his Medical finals at Pretoria University l
ast
year.
Derek McIntosh (55-58) qualified as a Quantity Surveyor and is now spe
nding
a few months in Europe and England. He played rugby for the Pretoria
University last year.
Billy Grant (56-58) is studying Medicine at Pretoria University.
Buddy Glen (56-59) is doing Law articles in Pretoria. He has completed t
he
manufacture of a "gyrocopter" which will be taking to the air very soon.
OLD BOYS AT WITS.
Graduated 1963.
Morrison (54-57), P. L. B.Sc. Chem. Eng.
Richmond (57-60), Tony. B.A. Majored in Political Science and English.
At the Argus Co. training centre in Cape Town, prior to joining the
"Star" in Johannesburg.
Sinclair (55-58), Dick. B.Sc. Chem. Eng.
Post Graduate.
Sanders (56-60), Bruce. He is doing Psychology honours here after completing his B.A. at Natal University.
Final Year.
Kisch (56-60), Denys. 3rd year B.A.
Lawson (56-59), Mathew. B.Comm. Committee member of Transvaal
Branch of Old Boys' Club.
Lindop (57-61), Grahame. 3rd year B.A. (Law). Vice-Chairman of the
Anglican Society. Committee Member of the Arts Faculty Council.
Committee of Transvaal Branch of Old Boys' Club. Cross-country
running for Wits.
Nichols (56-60), Humphrey. 4th year Civil Eng. Going to Cambridge next
year. President of the Boat Club. In trial crew, training for qualifying
times for the Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Sinclair (57-60), Ken. 4th year Chem. Eng.
Stevenson (57-61), Mike. 3rd year B.A. Majoring in Political Science and
History. President of the Anglican Students' Federation of S.A.
Chairman of the Anglican Society. Chairman of the Political Forum.
Chairman of the Varsity Players. Played Horatio in the P.A.C.T.
production of "Hamlet" at the Johannesburg Civic Theatre.
4th Year.
Thaning (------), Otto. Medicine.
3rd Year.
Colsen (57-60), Pete. Medicine.
George (58-61), Chris. Medicine.
Jackson (56-60), Nick. B.Sc. Elect. Eng.
Lloyd (56-60), Dave. Medicine.
2nd Year.
Ah Mon (60-62), Richard. B.Sc.
Beaton (59-62), George. Medicine. Playing hockey for the 3rd XI.
Ferguson (59-61), R. O. B.Sc. (Metallurgy).
Gourley (57-61), James. Architecture.
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Long (59-61), Tim. B.A., majoring in English and Social Anthropology.
McBride (58-61), Ian. B.A. Majoring in English and Zulu. Bee-keeping is
his hobby, and he and Glen Cowley (1957) have entered into partnership, producing high quality honey.
McCormick (58-62), John. B.Comm. Hockey for Harlequins.
Murray (57-60), Geoff. Medicine.
Phillips (58-62), Robin. Medicine.
Readhead (58-62), Tony. B.Sc. (Pure). Majoring in Maths and Physics.
Townshend (59-61), Rob. B.Comm. He returned to S.A. last year after
spending a year in the U.S. on an American Field Service Scholarship.
Winchui (58-61), Ken. B.Sc.
1st Year.
Anderson (59-61), Brian. Architecture.
Anderson (58-61), John. B.Com.
Bates (60-64), John. B.Sc. (Pure). Majoring in Maths and Statistics. Repo
rter
for "Wits Students".
Black (59-62), Bruce. B.Com.
Black (59-63), Pete. B.Sc. (Chem. Eng.). 3rd XI Hockey.
Boagey (60-63), Arthur, B.Com.
Bourne (59-62), John. B.Com.
Chaplin (60-63), Mark. B.A.
Clive-Smith (59-62), Lindsay. B.Sc. (Mech. Eng.).
Eustace (59-63), Basil. B.A. (Law).
Fordyce (59-63), Peter. B.A.
Havers (60-63), Mike. B.A. (Law). Cross-country.
Howson, (58-61), Niel. B.Sc. (Elect. Eng.).
Lew (60-63), K. T. B.Com.
Inglis (58-62), James. B.A., majoring in History and Psychology. Playing
Rugby for Under 20 B side.
Kruger (58-62), John. B.Sc. (Mech. Eng.).
Lyall-Watson (59-62), Buster. B.A. (Law). Under 20 B Rugby. Sports
Editor for "Wits Student".
Mendelow (60-63), Dave. Medicine.
Potter (59-63), Charles. B.A. 4th XI Hockey. 3rd. V Squash.
Price (59-62), Adrian. B.Sc. (Mech. Eng.).
Rae (59-62), John. B.Sc. (Pure). Majoring in Maths and App. Maths.
Smither (58-62), Roy. B.Com.
Smithers (57-61), John. B.Com.
Zaloumis (58-62), George. B.Comm. Under 20 A Rugby.
PART-TIME STUDENTS AT WITS
Avery (58-61), Peter is working for a firm of engineers in Johanesburg.
Cox (58-62), David is studying Accountancy.
Evans (55-58), Taffy. 1st year C.A. Playing Hockey for Wits and Cricket
for Old Johannians.
Fyfe (57-60), Bruce is studying Accountancy.
Mowat (58-61), John is studying Acountancy.
Whiteley (58-62), Jeremy is studying Accountancy and plays league squ
ash
for University.
Wilmot (58-61), Lawrence is studying Accountancy.
Leal (56-60), Chris.-Accountancy.
Stubbs (55-59), Rob.-Accountancy.
Felling (55-59), Mai.-L.P.G.
OTHER OLD BOYS NEWS
McCormick (57-60), Brian. Married last year. At the moment he is doing
specialised poultry farming.
Hay (57-61), Nick. He has spent some time in England, and intends to go
into the Royal Navy soon.
Ollemans (57-61). Mike. After spending nine months in the Army, he has
joined the C.N.A. in Johannesburg.
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PERSONAL
Armstrong (18-21), Ross, Chairman of Sir J. L. Hulett & Sons, has been
elected to the Board of Anglo American Industrial Corporation. He is
also Chairman of Mann, George & Co., African Bitumen Emulsions, Rope
s
& Mattings Ltd., and Natal Tanning Extract Co.
Adnanis (29-31), T. M., a former Medical Superintendent of King Edward
VIII Hospital has been appointed Deputy Director of Provincial
Hospitals in Natal.
Brunskell (26-28), Barry, a Springbok fisherman whose angling interests
have
taken him all over the world, is to start a Fishing School in Durban.
Bee (46-49), John, at present a member of the United States Medical
Research and Development team in Ugandahas, just completed his
second book, "Our Fatal Shadows". His first book, "Children of
Yesterday", was published in London and sold out in South Africa.
Button (40-44), Tom, has sold his farm in Kenya and is now living in
Nairobi. He is a qualified Engineer and intends to stay in the Colony.
Burton (52-56), Richard, has left on a nine month's overseas trip and will
be travelling extensively in England and Europe.
Clueas (48-51), Peter. is working as an Investment Manager for a firm of
stockbrokers in Johannesburg.
Cheales (40-43), Alan, is leaving Springvale at the end of this term to
become Second Master at Whitestones.
Clive-Smith (59-62), Lindsay, completed a year at the Military Gym. and
was a member of the Gym. Team. He is now at Wits doing Mechanical
Engineering. Ashley is conducting a Township Development business in
Lambert (51-54), W. F., elected youngest ever President of a Junior
Johannesburg.
Clothier (26), George, recently rescued a man from the sea at Knysna an
d
is to be congratulated on his valiant effort.
Chutter (Hon. 45), The Rev. James Bernard was recently installed as an
Honorary Canon of Bristol Cathedral.
Carte (19-20), Richard, has been elected President of the Durban Chamb
er
of Commerce and will lead the Goodwill Mission to Europe.
Dukes (48-51), Barry, is working at Rolls Royce, Derby, on Rocket Propul
sion Engine for "Blue Streak" Satellite Launcher, for European
Launcher Development Organisation. This has led to visits to Australia
and United States recently.
Dauncey (49-53), Peter, has two daughters and is teaching at Springvale,
Marandellas, is a Housemaster and Head of History Department,
coaches Cricket and Hockey.
Farquharson (44-46), Dr. Robin, left South Africa last year and represent
ed
the South African non-Racial Olympic Council at the International
Olympic Committee meeting in Baden-Baden; has been made a senior
research fellow at Churchill College for three years.
Gilson (54-57), A. D., has been elected to Council of Pietermaritzburg
Junior Chamber of Commerce.
Gilson (53-56), R. W., after some farming experience in England has
returned to take a B.Com. at Natal University.
Golledge (47-51), Stephen, now living in Dar-es-Salaam, is married and
has
a daughter.
Golledge (52-54), Adrian, is working in Minnesota in the laboratory of
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Corp. Is married and has a young
daughter.
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Hibbs (56-60), David, was the only South African among the young office
r
cadets to pass out at the Sovereign's Parade at Sandhurst. He represented Sandhurst at Squash. He will now attend a junior officers'
course at Aldershot before going to Germany with the R.A.S.C. for
18 months.
Johnstone (36-38), Hugh, has been elected second Vice-President of the
Durban Chamber of Commerce.
Knight (24-29, Astley, has recently been appointed Sales Manager of
General Chemical Corporation and is now living in Johannesburg.
Chamber of Commerce and President of Pietermaritzburg Chamber.
Loxton (34-38), Donald, is growing bananas at Southbroom.
Leggate (51-54), John, has been in the Forestry Department, Solomon
Islands, W. Pacific, for the last four years.
Lawrence (55-58), David, is farming at Shangani, Southern Rhodesia, an
d
was Senior Student at Cedara.
Lawrence (57-60), Michael, obtained his B.A. and is now teaching.
Lister (42-44), Julius, is a member of the British Foreign Service and is at
present holding an appointment as Second Secretary in the British
Embassy in Vienna. He is married and has three sons.
L'Estrange (30-33), Ken, has been appointed Chairman of the Wykeham
Board of Trustees.
Lander (52-55), Graham, spent a couple of years flying in the S.A.A.F. a
nd
is now flying Skymasters (D.C.4's) for S.A. Airways.
Martin (48-51), George, is teaching at Peterhouse.
Morphet (53-56), Anthony, will join the Department of English at the
University of Natal as a lecturer next year. While teaching in England
he obtained his B.A. (Hons.).
Newton (54-47), Brian, is teaching at Peterhouse, is married and has a so
n.
Newton (58-61), Oliver, is at Stellenbosch University studying for a B.Sc.
(Agric.).
Payn (29-33), Les, after 30 years in senior league cricket in Durban, has
announced his retirement.
Pennington (11-14), Ken, recently retired as Chairman of the Wykeham
Board of Trustees after serving for 20 years in that capacity.
Robinson (34-37), Saville, is at Port Shepstone.
Raiken (52-55), Adrian, is a farm assistant in Rhodesia.
Rosholt (35-37), Mike, is now Deputy Chairman of Thos. Barlow & Son.
Congratulations on being elected a member of the Board.
Roberts (54-57), John, is Captain of the Springbok Hockey Team at pres
ent
touring overseas.
Shearer (38-41), D., appointed Senior Counsel in Natal.
Savage (57-60). Congratulations to Richard on being awarded S.A. Mutua
l
Bursary. He obtained 12 first class passes including three distinctions.
Symons (50-53), Martin, is now Cape Town representative of the Old Boy
s'
Club and has done a great job during the last few months.
Wolton (49-52), Jimmy, is running a transport business in Marandellas.
Wood (43-46), Jeremy, is in his final year Civil Engineering at Capt Town
University.
Wilson (29-33), Bill, our congratulations on being the first O.M. to be
received "Ad Portas" at the School. We wish him a successful four
years in London as resident director of Anglo American.
Young (32-35), Brian, Air Commodore, is to become Commandant of the
Royal Air Force Central Reconnaissance Establishment. He entered
the R.A.F. College, Cranwell, in 1936, gaining the Sword of Honour
in 1938. He visited the School while o na short visit to Natal.
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WE CONGRATULATE
ENGAGEMENTS:
Butcher (46-51), Walter Murray, to Elizabeth Sutton.
Young-Thompson (54-58), Robin, to Joan Wilmot.
MARRIAGES;
Brown (37-40), Dudley, to Mary Horrocks.
Brand (45-48), Roy, to Anne Harding.
Hamilton (54-58), Pat, to Julie Phillips.
Pickard (52-56), George, to Joy Smith.
Riddell (55-58), Boosty, to Denise Hawksworth.
Riley (54-57), Nigel, to Marion Lumley.
Wood (56-58), Jeremy, to Jeanette Duthie.
BIRTHS:
Armstrong (44-48). to Robert and Glenys, a son.
Cheshire (36-39), to Gordon and Valma, a son.
Curry (46-49), to Roger and Elizabeth, a daughter.
Hutt (44-49), to Peter and Elaine, a son.
Richardson (52-54), to Clive and Kitty, a son.
Truscott (49-52), to David and Judy, a daughter,
van Maasdyk (49-52), to Justin nd Margaret, a daughter.
Vivien-Smith (48-51), to George and June, a son.
NEW MEMBERS
Acutt. P. D. (60-63).
Archibald. R. D. (60-63).
Banning. P. R. (60-63).
Black. C. J. R. (59-63).
Black. P. M. (59-63)
Ballance. R. D. (60-63).
Brford, D. A. G. (58-63).
Bates, J. J. (60-63).
Ballantine, D. M. (59-63).
Bentley, M. (59-63).
Boagey, A. R. (60-63).
Brown. B. T. W. (60-63).
Black. A. I. C. (60-63).
Cronje, C. T. (60-63).
Clothier. G. A. (60-63).
Cooke, A. J. (60-63).
Cullen. R. W. P. (59-63).
Currin. M. R. (61-63).
Crosoer, P. R. (60-63).
Crookes, B. B. (59-63).
Chaplin. M. A. (60-63).
Doming, B. M. (60-63).
Dunning, S. E. J. (60-63).
De Gale, T. H. F. (60-63).
Deacon, M. P. (60-63).
Ellman. D. J. (60-63).
Egerton, C. N. (60-63).
Eustace, B. M. (59-63).
Erwin, D. C. (60-63).
Folker. R. (57-61).
Fordyce, P. A. D. (59-63).
Field. St. J. (60-63).
Fisher, J. A. L. (57-61).
Gallo, P. A. (59-63).
Hargraves, D. J. (55-58).
Hesketh. R. H. (60-63).
Harvey. M. M. (60-63).
Havers, M. J. (60-63).
Holley. J. H. (60-63).
Hallowes, M. B. (60-63).
Hepburn, D. A. (59-63).
Hishin. M. P. (60-63).
Johnstone. D. E. H. ((59-63).
Kirk. G. G. (60-63).
Kuipers. P. (59-63).
Leslie. L. B. (60-63).
Lau. W. M. (60-63).
Lamont-Smith, R. (59-63).
Lew, K. T. (60-63).
Lovett. J. R. P. (61-63).
Lyon. R. D. (58-63).
Matterson. J. (60-63).
Mitchell-Innes, G. H. (59-62).
Moon, B. A. L. (60-63).
MacDonald. A. P. (60-63).
Mendelow, A. D. (60-63).
Nicholson. C. R. (59-63).
Phillips, A. J. (59-63).
Pillinger, S. D. (60-63).
Payn, G. C. (60-63).
Potter, C. S. (59-63).
Reay, A. J. (60-63).
Ritchie. A. J. (60-63).
Radloff. T. E. K. (59-63).
Rail. T. P. (60-63).
Randon, S. P. (60-63).
Rennie, M. S. (60-63).
Ruxton. M. A. (60-63).
Robson. K. F. (60-63).
Ralfe. M. A. (60-63).
Roseveare, J. D. (60-62).
Ridgeway, I. O. (60-63).
Smith. A. B. (59-63).
Smithyman. M. J. (59-63).
Sutherland. D. M. (60-63).
Smith. P. (60-63).
Smith. W. D. (59-63).
Snelgar. R. A. (61-63).
Seymour. A. M. (59-63).
Stubbings, J. S. (60-63).
Scott. M. E. C. (60-63).
Thompson. C. J. (59-63).
Tonkyn. E. J. (60-63).
Wood. J. P. (57-60).
Staff, Hon.:
Withers, P. J.
Gordon Clarke. A. H.
Sargent, Rev. J. M.
Goldie Scot, P. J.
Vollet. R. C. B. (60-63).
Williams. P. B. W. (61-63)
Williamson, R. G. (60-63).
Wright. R. J. (60-63).
Peacock Edwards, S. J. (60-63Wilson, A. L. (60-63).
Whitsitt. G. F. R. (60-63).
OUR CONTEMPORARIES
The Editor acknowledges with thanks the receipt of many magazines fro
m
the Republic and overseas.
The Editor wishes to thank R. J. Greig for his help with this edition.
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MICHAELHOUSE OLD BOYS' CLUB
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31st MARCH, 1964
1963
9,458
1,195
LIABILITIES
CAPITAL FUND
Balance as at 1st April, 1963 ............
Add: Surplus of Income over Expenditure for
the year................; ..............
DUE TO SPECIFIED FUNDS
Sum overdrawn on Bank Account per Contra
10,653.11
1,267.45
11,920.56
91.23
-J
O
10,653
1,768 SPECIFIED FUNDS
12,011.79
1,921.70
12,421
R13,933.49
1963
38
20
10,200
166
229
10,653
1,768
12,421
ASSETS
FURNITURE AND FITTINGS
Balance as at 1st April, 1963 .......
Less: Depreciation...................
TYPEWRITER
Balance as at 1st April, 1963 .......
Less: Depreciation...................
INVESTMENTS
City Permanent Building Society:
Shares...........................
Fixed Deposit ...................
Michaelhouse-Loan ...............
SUNDRY DEBTORS
Subscription and Entrance Fees in arrears
Clothing Commission .................
CASH
On Hand .............................
INVESTMENT FOR SPECIFIED FUNDS
City Permanent Building Society:
Shares (Hannah Memorial)
Fixed Deposit (Hudson Bennett)
Savings Account (Diamond Jubilee)
Cash at Bank .........................
Due by Club per Contra................
38.00
2.00
20.00
2.00
8.300.00
2,000.00
1.400.00
107.10
116.55
36.00
18.00
11,700.00
223.65
34.14
12,011.79
300.00
200.00
201.90
1,128.57
91.23
1,921.70
R13,933.49
REPORT OF THE AUDITOR TO THE MEMBERS OF THE MICHAELHOU
SE OLD BOYS' CLUB:
I have examined the books, accounts and vouchers of the Club and have e
xamined the Securities. I have obtained all the information and explana
tions which to the best of
my knowledge and belief, were necessary for the purposes of my Audit. 1
have to report that Life Subscriptions in respect of ninety prospectiv
e Members have been received ind
have been brought into the Club's revenue for the year, in accordance wit
h past practice.
I further report: («) That an amount of R91.23 of Funds set aside for spe
cific purposes has been utilised for the Club's General Funds. I have seen
no authoritv for this
course of action. "
(6) The Hudson Bennett Fund Golf Tournament Expenses exceeded the i
ncome available from that Fund by R6.80 and in conseauence the Fixe
d n*nn«it
reflected as held in respect of this Fund is over invested by a like amou
nt. consequence the hixed Deposit
Subject to these remarks it is my opinion that proper books of account
have been kept by the Club, so far as appears from my examination of th
ose books
The above Balance Sheet as at 31st March, 1964, and the Income and Exp
enditure Account for the year ended on that date, are in agreement wit
h the fccoks of nrrrmnt
and in my opinion and to the best of my information and according to the e
xplanations given to us, the Balance Sheet gives a true and fair view of t
he state of theflihCXr'
as at 31st March, 1964, and the Income and Expenditure Account gives a t
rue and fair view of the surplus for the year ended on that date anairs
Pietermaritzburg.
2nd May, 1964.
D. L. TURNER,
Chartered Accountant (S.A.)
RCH, 1964
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31s
t MARCH, 1964
EXPENDITURE
1963
106 Postages ..................................................... 83.99
138 Stationery.................................................... 116.94
681 Chronicle .................................................... 669.00
400 Honorarium: Hon. Secretary.................................... 400.00
1 Registration of Club Colours.................................. 14.00
34 Miscellaneous Expenses........................................ 36.83
6 Bank Charges ................................................. 7.10
- Address Plates................................................ 12.21
2 Donations..................................................... 5 Depreciation ................................................. 4.00
6 Old Boys' Essay Prize ........................................ 6.30
18 Half Share Headstone-A. H. Adair ............................. 1,350.37
1,196 Balance: Excess of Income over Expenditure transferred to Capital Fund as per Balance Sheet annexed .................................... 1,267.45
2,593 R2,617.82
INCOME
1963
447 Interest Received ............................................. 553.85
2,081 Life Subscriptions and Instalments due (90).................... 1,921.50
61 Clothes Commission............................................. 142.47
4 Donations...................................................... 2,593 R2.617.82
OPERATIONS ON SPECIFIED FUNDS - FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st
MARCH, 1964
Diamond Jubilee Insurance Fund
Hudson Bennett Fund................
C. W. Hannah Memorial Fund ..
Balance
1.4.63
681.39
201.20
885.24
Policies
Paid lip
84.90
Contributions
Received
10.00
600.53
Interest
Received
4.71
10.70
11.82
SubTotal
781.00
211.70
1,497.59
Funds
Utilised
18.50
550.09
Expenses 1963 Tournament..
Erection of Memorial Bench
Balance
31.3.64
781.00
193.20
947.50
As per Balance Sheet................R 1,921.70
Note: Total investments transferred from the Diamond Jubilee Insurance
Fund to the Board of Governor's Bursary Fund to date R11,700.
.
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