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Vol. VII, No. 2 DECEMBER, 1935. Price, 27-
CONTENTS.
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Editorial...... 1
Illustration...... 2
Rector's Report...... 4
Speech Day...... 10
Prize List...... 12
School Notes...... 14
Entertainments...... 21
A Tour in Germany and
Belgium...... 28
Natural History Society 31
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Literary Society...... 34
Cadet Notes...... 38
Tennis...... 38
Athletics...... 41
Hockey Notes...... 46
Rugby...... 49
Old Boys Notes...... 68
Cordwalles Notes...... 95
Our Contemporaries .... 96
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EDITORIAL.
Subjects for Editorials are like the leeches in Words- worth's Leech Gatherer that have "dwindled long by slow decay," and no doubt editors may be seen, the wide world over, stirring the waters of moorish ponds in the hope that something may rise out of the mud.
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Sometimes, of course, there are heaven-sent oppor- tunities-some change of policy or re-statement of ideals, an event of national importance or an anniversary to be kept. But such goldfish are all too rare and often the empty editor can only scramble something together as the printer's telephone becomes quite definitely final.
There are, however, some things that bear repeating, and perhaps we shall not be considered tedious in empha- sising once more the value of our "learned societies." There is still room for a modest blush when we study the pages of some of our contemporaries and see the quality as well as the quantity of their Societies. At the same time the origin of a new Society recorded from time to time in these pages-as for instance the Gramo- phone Society in the present issue-shows that we are trying to catch up in this respect. Nor must we bemoan too greatly our lack of opportunities compared with English schools. The report of the Natural History Society shows us that in some respects we have wider fields than they.
The major problem before most of our Societies at present seems to be the times at which they can function. It will no doubt become increasingly difficult to reconcile the claims of these various semi-official school activities. A crowded time table of work and games leaves little but fag-ends for the Societies. As these become more firmly established they will be able to prove to the authorities that they are worth more consideration than that and concessions will undoubtedly be increasingly made in order to meet their claims.
If we could look into the future perhaps we should find that instead of compulsory work, compulsory games and voluntary "learned societies," the situation might be considerably altered-rank heresy no doubt, but at the same time the educational and cultural values of interests which lie outside the School Curriculum are not to be ignored.
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RECTOR'S REPORT.
My Lord Bishop,
Before beginning my formal report on the year's work may I allow myself the pleasure of saying "Welcome home" to Mrs. Fisher and yourself, and I do so not only for myself but for everyone at Michaelhouse. We all hope you have had a splendid holiday, and we should like to think that you are as glad to be home as all of us are to see you both here again.
On the last occasion when you presided at Speech Day I was myself on leave, and my wife and I were taking the opportunity so kindly given us by the Governors of revisiting England and Europe. And so it fell that on last Speech Day the report of our doings for the year was delivered to you by Mr. Kenneth Pennington, who acted as Rector in my absence. Now, my Lord, it would have flattered my pride and soothed my self-complacency if I had had to inform you that on my return I found everything at sixes and sevens, and the whole atmosphere of the School rather like that of a pirate ship when a mutineer crew has taken charge. I would not perhaps have told this lurid tale in all the publicity of Speech Day, but the more intimate setting of the episcopal study would no doubt have invited the confidence. But you will be glad, though not sur- prised, to hear that my vanity and self esteem must take a back seat, that in my absence Michaelhouse went ahead remarkably well, that our Rugger XV had a magnificent season, and that examination results at the end of the year were really good. For all this I owe a great debt of personal gratitude to Mr. Kenneth Penning- ton and my other colleagues. I am the more encouraged to believe that in this, the fortieth year of her founda- tion, Michaelhouse is so much greater than those of us who serve her that her own life proceeds to some extent independent of our efforts and unharmed by our mis- takes. That moment comes in the life of every great school; I should like to think that it has already come here. S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE
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You will have noticed, my Lord, when you drove up this morning that the external fabric of the School has altered not a little during the months you have been away. On the south-west corner of the quadrangle an- other and smaller quadrangle-to be known, more Can- tabrigiensi, as New Court-is coming into being. Cne side of this has been in occupation since the beginning of the year, and affords a new home for Foundation West. I hope that our visitors will find opportunity to-day to look over it. A second side is nearing completion and will be occupied next year by Farfield and will also give us a new Physics School. The third side of course is formed by the buildings of the old quadrangle. The fourth is to consist in due course, but not in the imme- diate future, of a new School Hall. Further west again a new Isolation Wing, giving us twenty-two more beds and embodying, so far as I can make out, all the most modern and certainly all the most expensive medical gadgets, has been added to the Sanatorium. This will be ready for occupation very shortly, and we shall then be prepared to face any of the maddening infectious ailments, which can never be avoided and can do so much to disorganise the work of a school, with a comparatively light heart. In fact we shall now be able to face these things even if they come two at a time. I hope our guests to-day will also find time to visit the new Sanatorium wing. Further west still a new Cricket oval is being levelled by the School out-door staff under our Estate Manager, Mr. Aitken, and in the making of this the last of the old bare earth fields has disappeared. Less visible and obvious, but not less im- portant, is our new and greatly increased water supply. And I am sure you will have noticed with approval that the last traces of corrugated iron have now been re- moved from the school front.
All of this of course represents great material de- velopment, and much added responsibility. As you know, the Governors have not undertaken these steps without careful thought and long deliberation. It is a great venture of faith, and it is up to us who are on the spot, and are enjoying our new and enlarged home, to see that the Governors' faith in us is not misplaced. 6
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But I would emphasise the point that all this repre- sents only material development, and if it stops at that we shall have very little upon which to congratulate our- selves. Larger, more modern, more convenient buildings, even more beautiful buildings, do not of themselves make a better school, and most certainly they do not entitle us to imagine that we are better than those who learned and laboured here in the days of small beginnings. What all this development can do is to give us the necessary conditions in which a school can grow and expand, not in bricks and mortar, but in the things of the mind and spirit. These necessary conditions are now ours: whether we use them aright or not depends on ourselves.
Of our doings during the year I propose to speak briefly. And I do so partly because all I have to tell you is already familiar to most if not all our guests here to-day, partly because, I confess, I dislike, as much as I am sure you do, the practice that is almost forced on Headmasters of blowing the School trumpet, fortis- simo, on Speech Day.
Our new buildings enabled us to take between thirty and forty more boys at the beginning of the year, and the school numbers therefore increased to this extent. But I should like to make it clear that the wing at present building does not mean that we are contem- plating a further increase of numbers at this stage. It is merely intended to give adequate permanent quarters for boys who are at present more or less temporarily housed.
This increase in turn involved an increase of staff, and in February Mr. Birks, Mr. Brown, Mr. South, Mr. Salter and Mr. Gildenhuys joined us. On the other hand, at mid-year Mr. Osier felt it his duty to return to Cam- bridge, where he is now reading Medicine. Of Mr. Osier's work at Michaelhouse I would only say that I believe he was as sorry to go as we were to lose him: he touched life at many points here and stood for a point of view which is too seldom represented in such a place as this.
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7 of passes was higher than we have had for some time. Whether we should continue to enter boys for this exam- ination is, I think, open to question. In the Matriculation w*e had 9 Firsts, 14 Seconds and 14 Thirds. In the Junior Certificate there were 7 Firsts, 12 Seconds and 21 Thirds. In addition to this we entered boys successfully for the Oxford and Cambridge Schools Certificate and the Taal- bond Examinations of the Akademie.
In games, too, the year has been a good one. The XI did well throughout the season, and was well up to the high standard we expect and demand of the school Cricket. If the XV did not reach the standard of the gladiators of 1934 they gave a very good account of themselves, and ended the season with a burst of triumph. On the subject of Rugby I should like to express our gratitude both to the Governors and to Mr. Aitken for all the wisdom, foresight and hard work which has given us a set of playing fields that I really believe are second to none in South Africa. Our new Rugger fields in particular are responsible for the steady development in recent years of a type of fast, open game which is a great deal more attractive to watch, and is a good deal better for boys to play than anything that has been possible in the past.
And in speaking of the events of the year I must refer to the fact that Michaelhouse boys have been elected to a Rhodes Scholarship and a Ballot Scholarship respectively. Basil Stubbings has just passed into Corpus Christi College, Oxford, and Norton Franklin goes to Trinity College, Cambridge, this month. Of this double honour we are not a little proud. And that Stubbings and Franklin will uphold our reputation at Oxford and Cambridge we have every confidence.
Now we have a long programme to get through to-day, and it is with great hesitation that I refer, briefly though it will be, to the subject of the Matricu- lation. But I do so deliberately, because I believe very strongly that there is a great need in South Africa to-day for a really interested and informed body of public opinion on this whole subject. It is no good merely cursing the Matric. In a democracy we all get 8
S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE the government we deserve, and, be it added, the educa- tional system we want. If the general public is satisfied with things as they are, if it regards it as right and proper that every boy and every girl in South Africa should at all costs, or certainly at the taxpayers' cost, be brought up to the stage of Matriculation, but not one inch beyond it; worst of all, if employers insist on a Matriculation Certificate for every junior appointment they make-then these evils will remain.
Until we realise that the Matriculation ought to be taken in one's stride, or else not taken at all, we cannot hope for real progress. It is really pathetic to see the effect of this Matriculation tyranny on the minds of its victims. South African boys and girls are almost forced into thinking that unless they are toiling unhappily away at some "weak" subject for which they have no natural aptitude they are guilty of frivolously wasting their time. The system almost forces them to believe that intellectual work cannot be a joyful, all-absorbing business, crammed with interest and pleasure. They grow up to think like the unhappy man of whom Goethe wrote, that
"Gladly I serve my friends, but alas I do it with pleasure:
Hence I am plagued with the doubt that I am not a virtuous person."
But the situation is not hopeless. The schools, par- ticularly those who like ourselves are fortunately free to work to some extent at any rate independently of the Matriculation, are doing their best. But these schools are few and the tyranny is widespread. It can be broken, but if it is to be broken we must have, I would repeat, that informed and instructed body of public opinion behind everything. If as citizens you bring pressure to bear, and see to it that the schools themselves have a much greater voice than they have at present in the conduct of this examination, if as employers you refrain from insisting that the new office boy has a second class Matriculation Certificate; and if as parents you give your own sons and daughters, when they are worth it, the chance of a Vltli form year-then the battle will be more than half won. S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE
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My Lord, this concludes my report. If I have said nothing as yet about a subject which surely must be uppermost in the minds of us all this morning, it is because I cannot easily find words in which to pay tribute as tribute should be paid. Last year on this platform there sat by your side Frederick Tatham and Hugh Brown. To-day they are no longer with us. One was taken, full of years and honour, with his record carved deep in the life of his country; the other in what seemed to us almost the dawning of his career. Of both men much has been written, and much more remains untold, but here I would only say this: that never did any school have two better friends. They were in many ways very different men, but in this they were alike-behind the grave demeanour and the stern devotion to duty of Frederick Tatham, and beneath a manner that Hugh Brown would have had us think gruff and worldly wise, there lay the heart of a child. And with this heart of eternal childhood there went a generosity and an unselfish devotion which too many of us lose when childhood is no more. And this gener- osity and devotion were poured out, full measure and running over, in the service of the school they loved so well. Their memories live, and will live on-for what they did, but much more for what they were. To those who are left we at Michaelhouse offer our real and sin- cere sympathy.
And now, my Lord, it remains only to thank you personally, to thank the Governors, and to thank my colleagues in every department of the school life for all their help and assistance during the last year. When we meet next year Michaelhouse will have passed her fortieth milestone, and, if we may hope that by then she will have left the follies of youth behind her, those young faces you see before you encourage us to hope that the torpor of middle age, too, is still far away. 10
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SPEECH DAY.
On October 2nd the Annual Speech Day was held. Mrs. Deneys Reitz, M.P., who was intending to distribute the prizes for the past year, was indisposed and unable to attend, and the Lord Bishop of the Diocese took her place at the last moment. He was supported on the platform by the Governors, Rector and School Staff. There was a very large number of visitors, so much so that it was later impossible to accommodate them in the Hall for lunch.
After the Rector had presented his report, the Bishop addressed the company. The following report of the Bishop's speech is reprinted from "The Natal Mer- cury":-
Dr. Fisher said that the test of education was what came after the boy had left school. Emphasis should not be laid on the Matriculation as if it were the one object of education. It was ludicrous the emphasis that was laid on the examination in South Africa. Examina- tions were needed, but the mistake came when these examinations were regarded as the sole object of the . school. The Matriculation, it had been said, was either too high a standard or a wrong standard. If the Matricu- lation was to be the sole aim of attendance at school, then a premium would be placed on mediocrity.
"Real education is a quality of mind. The educated man is different in the way he regards things; he has the powers of appreciation. What happens after the boy leaves school is of most importance. Some read nothing but the daily papers. The shutters come down and their minds are closed," he said.
Spirit of Sportsmanship
Dr. Fisher said that the main point of school games was a spirit of sportsmanship and not the winning of matches. In his recent visit to England he had been proud to see the spirit which had been created at the Test matches between England and South Africa.
"You may remember that the reputation of Test matches was a little fly-blown at the beginning of the S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE
11 season," he said. "There has been a perfect standard of sportsmanship throughout the South African tour on both sides and the South African team has left behind a high reputation."
Dr. Fisher said that Colonel Tatham had served the School not only by his generosity, but by his devotion for a long period of years. He had frequently addressed the School and had held up a high standard. He had maintained that a burden of responsibility rested on schools to send boys out into life to take the right and upright part. Hugh Brown had been most generous in bis benefactions. It was hoped, said Dr. Fisher, that a portrait of Colonel Tatham would soon be hung in the hall and that a suitable memorial to Hugh Brown would be erected.
The Bishop then distributed the prizes. When this had been concluded an innovation took place in the shape of speeches recited by members of the School as follows:-
(1) ENGLISH: R. E. Sewell (President Lincoln at Gettysburg, 1863-at the dedication of the graves of the Northern Troops who had been killed in the previous
3 ear).
(2) LATIN: W. H. E. Hagger (Cicero upbraids Antonius-classical invective).
(3) AFRIKAANS: B. B. Burnett (C. J. Langenhoven, by Geleentheid van'n prysuitdeling-at a Prize Giving).
(4) FRENCH: M. J. Adams, ma. (Lafontaine-Le loup et l'agneau-the most famous of the Fables).
Before lunch a short display of physical training was given on the Punchbowl, under Sergeant Bultitude. The vaulting over a 6ft. horse performed by the Physical Culture Squad was most spectacular, while the Wand Drill of the juniors and the Massed P.T. for the whole school were very effective. The programme ended with a tableau of welcome to the Bishop. 12
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In the afternoon the House Relay Competition took place, after which Mrs. Fisher presented the medals for the various events, and handed the Relay Cup to B. P. Young, Captain of Athletics of Foundation West, the winning House.
Throughout the day there were exhibitions of photo- graphy and carpentry in the Art Room which drew many visitors.
PRIZE LIST, 1935.
The Old Boys' Essay Prizes.-Upper School: A. H. Cross. Lower School: G. H. Le May. Special Prizes: M. J. Adams, ma., W. MacRobert.
The Hutchinson Mathematical Prizes.-Upper School: P. C. H. Houghton, ma. Lower School: D. E. Button.
The Rector's Prize for Latin.-D. G. Maxwell.
The William Robert Hindson Prize for Literature.- Not awarded.
The Hudson Bennett Reading Prizes.-Upper School: R. E. Sewell. Lower School: G. H. Le May.
The Hudson Bennett Prizes for Natural History.- Upper School: A. T. Lindholm, J. Morphew. Lower School: A. R. S. Doming, D. R. Currie.
The School Divinity Prizes.-Upper School: J. W. A. Warner. Lower School: J. M. Simpson.
The School Music Prizes.-I. S. Lloyd, B. Berry.
General Knowledge Prizes.-J. W. A. Warner, J. L. Baylis.
Holiday Task Prize.-G. A. Moultrie, ma.
Drawing Prize.-P. K. Wright.
Carpentry Prizes.-Senior: R. T. McFie. Junior: A. R. Strachan, quartus.
Dramatic Society Prizes.-M. Allanson, ma., G. B. Leeds, ma.
Photographic Society Prize.-J. W. A. Warner. S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE
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The Upper Fifth Forms.
Upper Va: 1st, J. M. Thorp, ma.; 2nd, P. C. H. Houghton, ma.
Latin: W. H. E. Hagger.
French: W. H. E. Hagger.
English: P. B. Franklin.
Afrikaans: J. M. Thorp, ma.
Science: J. M. Thorp, ma.
History: D. Hen wood, ma.
Upper Vb: A. N. H. Bond.
English: A. N. H. Bond.
Upper Vc: A. F. M. T. Chaplin.
English: J. B. Moffat.
The Lower Fifth Forms.
Lower Va: 1st, P. H. M. Bellew; 2nd, E. J.
Theunissen.
Mathematics: R. H. Lee, mi.
Latin: R. H. Lee, mi.
History: E. J. Theunissen.
English: P. H. M. Bellew.
Science: P. H. M. Bellew.
Afrikaans: I. H. M. Curwen.
French: E. J. Theunissen.
Lower Vb: G. L. Wilson, ma.
Lower Vc: M. R. Johnston, ma.
Modern Form. G. B. Leeds, ma.
The Fourth Forms.
Form IVa: P. A. Dobson.
Form IVb: D. R. Antrobus.
Form IVc: D. H. van der Linden.
Mathematics: A. M. Rosholt, T. C. Hickman.
Latin: P. J. Susskind. 14
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Afrikaans: D. E. Button.
Science: P. A. Dobson.
The Third Forms.
Form Ilia: C. H. Moss.
Form Illb: S. F. R. Forrester. Form IIIc: C. M. Adams, mi. Mathematics: S. F. R. Forrester. Afrikaans: D. N. Forsyth.
Latin: C. H. Moss.
VALETE.
June, 1935.-A. H. Cross, P. M. Harker, G. C. McK. Brown, E. A. Featonby-Smith, C. E. Forrester, R. N. Selley.
SALVETE.
August, 1935.-G. C. Blampied, W. N. Macgillivray,
D. L. Pape, B. W. Batchelor.
SCHOOL NOTES.
We were very sorry to say good-bye to Mr. L. D. Osier when he left at the end of June to read medicine at Downing College, Cambridge. His work in developing the Debating Society, materially extending the scope of the Library and encouraging Squash Rackets will be remembered equally with the solid work he put in in School. He will be a very great loss to many depart- ments of Michaelhouse life.
Mr. Pridmore has returned safely from his "long leave," and is flinging himself with customary energy into his many social and scholastic engagements. S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE
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We welcome to the School Mr. R. D. Noble, who came from the N.U.C. at the half-year to spend six months with us. At the same time we were sorry to say good-bye to Mr. D. J. M. Barton on the expiry of his time at Michaelhouse.
We congratulate Mr. A. P. Woods on his engagement to Miss Biddy Straffen. They hope to be married in December and to be in residence next year in the Manse. Lest it might be difficult to see the Woods for the trees, extensive lumbering operations on that part of the estate have recently taken place.
We congratulate Mr. J. C. Traill on his engagement to Miss O. Borland. They, too, hope to be married in December, and will live in an Ephrata translated and, we hope, transformed amongst the plum trees beyond the Manse. It is to be hoped that they will not translate the name of their house as well, for its silvan setting will make that still appropriate.
The rumour that the Literary Society (or some other learned body) is to publish a pamphlet on the Transmigration of School Buildings is, we understand, without foundation.
We congratulate Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Melville on the birth of their son on October 4th.
The death of Mr. Hugh Brown on August 21st, as the result of an accident on the Polo field, came as a shock to the whole School. To his widow and family we extend our sincere sympathy. Some estimate of the loss that his death means to Michaelhouse may be formed by the references to him in the Rector's Report and the obituary to be found among the Old Boys' Notes, no less than by Mr. Hannah's letter.
We were very grateful to the Lord Bishop of Johan- nesburg for coming to hold a Confirmation in the School Chapel on May 19th, when our own Bishop was on leave in England. His kindly yet authoritative words will not readily be forgotten.
On Jubilee Day, besides what has already been recorded, the House P.T. Competition took place. The 16
S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE judges were Colonel Popham, Mr. Bold of Hilton College, and Captain Tuston of Maritzburg College. Foundation East were the winners, and after the competition Mrs. Natalie Campbell presented the trophy to the winning house. The standard of competition was good, and our thanks are due to the judges and Mrs. Campbell for their kindl3r offices.
On Ascension Day at the annual gathering of Old Boys a Memorial Brass to R. W. B. Gibson was dedicated in Chapel at a short and impressive service attended by a large number of Old Boys and friends.
On June 11th His Excellency the Governor-General paid us an informal visit, when we were happy to extend to him our loyalty and affection. After lunch in the Rector's Lodge, His Excellency graciously consented both to plant a "Jubilee Tree" on the terrace and to pose before a battery of amateur photographers.
During the Michaelmas Quarter, Mr. Harold Millar held an exhibition of his celebrated paintings of birds. The
School was lucky to have an opportunity of seeing these lifelike pictures.
On October 1st Mr. A. Warner talked most interestingly to an appreciative audience of the VI Form and others on Modern Finance.
Mention must be made of the excavations being carried out on Mr. Allan Webster's farm, which are referred to in the Natural History report. The Archaeo- logical Section is in fact making discoveries which have drawn the attention and won the praise of the highest authorities in South Africa. Mr. R. C. Wood for his inspiring enthusiasm and Mr. Webster for his generous co-operation deserve congratulation no less than the spadeworking rank and file.
Work on the new wing which is to house Farfield is progressing rapidly. The "flag of refreshment" flew merrily frcm the roof tree a week or two ago, and the roof is now weatherproof, if not complete.
Two beautiful Medici Prints of S. Michael and S. Gabriel respectively have been presented to the Chapel by Mrs. F. S. Tatham-a gift much appreciated. S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE
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The new wing of the Sanatorium is rapidly nearing completion, and will provide the extra accommodation invariably required whenever there is an epidemic.
The new Pavilion which stands sentinel over the Punchbowl, has been designed on the lines of the Tennis Pavilion. Its sprightly rusticity is a great improvement on the sub-urbanity so often displayed in such structures.
The terraces have been adorned with further seats, and the whole scheme rounded off with a curved crazy paving bordered on either side by flower beds, while on the lower side a series of pillars supports a festoon of chains around and along which ramblers and other climb- ing plants are being trained.
The terraces and sunk garden are now "in bounds" to the School and the Prefects, Vlth and Upper Vth Forms respectively, a privilege which seems to be much appreciated.
The prevailing drought, although fortunately not so serious here as in other parts of the country, makes us realise more than ever the value of our recently improved water supply.
By the unremitted exertions of the Tuck Shop no less than by the unremitting appetites of its clients, the final Panels of the Hall are now in place and greatly add to the distinction of that fine building.
For the first time this year, three turf wickets are in use in the School playing fields, as the Punchbowl and the Meadows are now once more in full commission for Cricket.
An erection in appearance like a gallows forty cubits high which has arisen beyond the Swimming Bath is understood to be a new piece of gymnastic apparatus.
The Editor wishes to take this opportunity of thank- ing the Committee of the Literary Supplement for its work in connection with that publication, and also of congratulating those who contributed items, whether suc- cessful or otherwise, on the high standard of material submitted. 18
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IN MEMORIAM.
M. HUGH BROWN (Old Boy, Governor and Benefactor of Michaelhouse)
Hugh Brown died as the result of an accident on the Polo field on the 21st August, 1935. In the Rector's Report, which is published in this number of the Chronicle, and in the Old Boys' Notes, reference is made to him; and below this note there is printed a letter from Mr. Hannah who, almost alone of the present generation, knew him intimately in his Michaelhouse days.
We hope soon to be able to announce the form that the visible memorial to him here is to take.
No school ever had a more loyal son or a better friend. To Mrs. Brown and Craig who but now followed Hugh to Jesus College, Cambridge, we extend our real and sincere sympathy.
R.F.C.
To the Editor, "Michaelhouse Chronicle."
Dear Sir,-May I, as one who knew Hugh Brown intimately for nearly 40 years, add my tribute to what I know will be written of him by others. Well do I remem- ber his first arrival at Michaelhouse in the far off Maritz- burg days of the School. His gruff voice, his big heart and his great kindliness marked him then as in later life. During the four or five years that he was at School he was one of the outstanding personalities of his genera- tion. Both he and his late brother George made an indelible impression for good on the early character of the School. Keen, fearless, universally popular, they gave of their best to the School, both in play and work. The reputation of the School, in those early days, was all to make or mar by the conduct of her sons, and to none do we owe more than to these two brothers. I was privileged to know them both well, in School and at their home, and it seems to me just one of the great inex- plicable mysteries of life that both should be cut off so S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE
19 young-George on the battlefield when almost on the threshold of life, and now Hugh on the Polo ground in the prime of his manhood. To Hugh's many fine qualities was added an abundant sense of humour, which made his speeches at Old Boys' Dinners a source of pure delight. In their passing I have lost two of my staunch- est friends, and the School deplores the loss of two of her greatest sons. Their splendid generosity, both to the School and to their friends, their loyal friendship, their devotion to duty marked them both as leaders of men. To others I leave the telling of Hugh's work on passing beyond his School days. Here I pay a tribute, from myself and all his contemporaries, of our love and respect for the schoolboy "Tommy Brown." Our hearts are sore and the world is poorer for his passing from us.
C. W. HANNAH.
SCHOOL PREFECTS.
N. M. Phillips (Head of the School, Captain of Swim- ming, Head of Foundation East); K. M. Collins (Head of Tatham, Captain of Tennis); R. E. Sewell (Head of Foun- dation West); B. P. Young (Captain of Rugby); B. B. Burnett (Head of Founders); M. C. H. Bennett (Head of Farfield); J. C. Macnab (Captain of Cricket and Hockey).
HOUSE PREFECTS.
Foundation East: A. L. Briggs, R. Comins, D. Hen- wood, G. A. Moultrie.
Foundation West: K. W. Strachan, M. J. Adams,
D. H. Nicholls, J. Morphew.
Founders: I. R. R. Pryde, P. Richards, G. Sedgwick, G. B. Leeds.
Farfield: A. F. B. Kerr, H. A. Chater, E. M. Lewis,
C. O. Smythe, E. H. Bennett.
Tatham: W. H. MacRobert, L. D. Pickles, A. M. Davidson, C. B. Watson.
CHAPEL LECTORS.
R. E. Sewell, B. B. Burnett, L. D. Pickles, G. Graham- Bell, W. Hagger, J. M. Barry, M. J. Adams. 20
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CONFIRMATION.
The following were confirmed by the Lord Bishop of Johannesburg in the School Chapel on Sunday, May 19th:
P. J. Buzzard, H. J. Carr, G. K. Clarence, O. C. Dawson, R. R. De Gale, P. A. Dobson, J. Foaden, J. H. Forsdick, R. L. George, D. Henwood, T. C. Hickman, T. C. D. Kennan, P. G. Large, A. T. Lindholm, C. L. MacNeillie, N. B. F. Mann, M. Park Ross, B. McK. Randles, J. W. Roach, P. J. Susskind, G. D. Strachan, P. C. Strachan, S. R. Whiting, D. P. Young, D. R. Antrobus, L. G. Archer, D. A. N. Beevers, D. R. Currie, R. L. C. Cunliffe, D. W. Fisher, R. D. Horne, P. A. D. Jonsson, J. D. Kenhan, F. C. Lee, D. K. Leeds, G. H. Le May, I. S. Lloyd, C. H. Moss, J. Pryce, C. L. C. Reyonlds,
F. H. Shipster, P. W. B. Smyth, E. J. Steele, J. S. Sinton,
A. W. Spratt, A. Wilding, W. A. Williamson.
CHAPEL.
Servers: A. H. Cross, P. M. Harker, N. M. Phillips, R. E. Sewell, P. G. B. Brown, D. G. L. Buckley, B. B. Burnett, A. M. Davidson, E. J. Theunissen, P. H. M. Bellew.
Sacristans: P. G. B. Brown, D. G. L. Buckley.
Brass Cleaners: I. H. M. Curwen, M. McGregor.
Various points need to be recorded in connection with the Chapel. The Chapel Building Fund is now in existence and is slowly being increased by donations from parents and Old Boys. In addition, the first Sunday's Chapel collection is allocated to it each quarter.
An experiment was tried this Winter of substituting Upper School and Lower School Addresses for the cus- tomary Mattins. The scheme appears to have been satis- factory and profitable.
At the beginning of the year the English Hymnal was adopted throughout the Chapel. While some favour- ite hymns were thus lost, a very large number of extra- ordinarily good ones is rapidly becoming known.
In order to give point to the Church Seasons, the Set of Chapel Vestments is being completed. In addition, hangings in the Liturgical colours have been obtained for the Lectern and Pulpit Desk. These are effectively em- broidered with the Cross of St. Michael, and add bright- ness to the Chapel. S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE
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LIBRARY.
Principal additions since last July have been some 35 volumes to form a sound nucleus for an Art Section.
Several important works on History have been added, including "Queen Victoria," Fisher's "History of Europe" (2 vols.), King-Hall's "Our Own Times" (2 vols.), and Grant and Temperley's "Europe in the XlXth and XXth Centuries."
The latest books by most of the authors of to-day with a name have been put in, notable among which are Brett Young's "White Ladies," and Hugh Walpole's "The Inquisitor." Lighter fiction has not been neglected, and in respect of periodicals Messrs. Evans' "Pictorial Education" and the British "Geographical Magazine"-a new venture competing worthily with the famous Ameri- can monthly-are innovations. In the reading-room the B.B.C.'s "Listener" and "The Sunday Times" may now be found.
"The Studio" and the "South African Church Weekly" are being taken; and the new Natal "Sunday Tribune" will be, if delivery on Sunday can be secured.
ENTERTAINMENTS.
May 4th-The Mooi River Dramatic Society presented "Good Morning Bill," by P. G. Wodehouse. We have come to regard the Mooi River company as very old friends and are always glad when they can spare us an evening. As usual they gave us a splendid entertainment for which wj are very grateful.
May 25th.-Song Rccital by Madame Perla Siedle. It is a very long time since we were favoured by a visit from this well known artist. Her programme included many "old favourites" and was much appreciated by all who heard it.
May 30th. Old Boys' Day.-Mr. D. Pennington again produced a Staff Play. "Ambrose Applejohn's Adventure." We demand an extremely high standard of entertainment on these occasions and as usual our expectations were more than fulfilled. Mr. Pennington himself had a very large part as Ambrose Applejohn, and the success of the play was in no small measure due to his spirited acting in a by no means easy role. His adroit way of handling crooks, ancient and modern, and such "scum" was admirable. 22
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Miss H. Barnes who stepped into a large part at short notice is to be congratulated on her representation of Poppy Faire and the cabin boy.
Mr. Osier was in excellent vein both as the sly con- tinental and the snarling traitor pirate, revealing in each case abysmal depths of baseness, while Mrs. Barnard whose lot seems permanently cast among the shadier characters vamped and lured to no small purpose.
The crew were as husky looking a crowd of toughs as a pirate could wish to bluff. Need I add that they were drawn from the Sixth Form?
The remaining parts were all more than adequately filled and the play went with excellent gusto throughout. Its very nature demands of most of the actors a double part, which must have led to considerable difficulties in the casting. Mention must be made of the scenery, and in particular the very effective setting of the pirate ship which was really up to the best professional standards. Mr. Pennington is to be congratulated on his design no less than for his workmanship with the aid of the "land lubbers lying down below."
"AMBROSE APPLE JOHN'S ADVENTURE." a Play in Three Acts by
Walter Hackett.
Presented by the Staff, Michaelhouse. Characters in order of their appearance:
Lush......
Poppy Faire . .
. . . J. C. Traill Miss H. Barnes
Agatha Whatcombe . . . . Miss N. Runciman
Ambrose Applejohn Anna Valeska . . . Horace Pengard . . Mrs. Pengard . . Ivan Borolskv . .
Mrs. P. D. Barnard Miss M. Runciman
D. Pennington
N. G. Lyon
L. D. Osier
Marie .
Miss M. Stewart
Dennet......
Johnny Jason .
F. van Heijst R. A. Brown
The Crew .
. The Sixth Form
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Three hours are supposed to elapse between the first and second acts. There is no lapse of time between the second and third acts.
June 8th.-The House Singing Competition, of which an account appears elsewhere, was carried out under a different and far more entertaining system this year.
August 17th.-Lecture by Major Manning on Ovambo- land. It was a valuable experience to have Major Manning address the school on a subject about which he knows so much. He gave us much detailed and interesting informa- tion and did much to enlighten our minds with regard to this dark corner of Africa.
August 31st.-Concert arranged by Mr. R. H. S. South. Miss Lynette James and Mr. Sydney Waterman are two well known and accomplished musicians, who gave us an insight into the beauty of instrumental music. With Mr. South at the piano they formed a very strong trio and we were lucky to have the opportunity of hearing classical music splendidly rendered.
The programme also included some Elizabethan Madrigals sung by a small choir of ladies, Staff and boys. Further reference to our Musical entertainments will be found under a separate heading.
September 7th.-The Sixth Form Dramatic Society presented "The Fourth Wall." After many vicissitudes of fortune this play eventually faced the footlights most successfully. For one reason or another several of the original caste dropped out and at the last moment the producer had himself to step into a part.
In spite of such handicaps, however, the play resulted in a most finished performance and redounded great credit upon Mr. Birks and his team. As a play there are times when the action has to be seriously suspended in order that the audience may grasp the implications of the plot. "Thrillers" of any length have always to face that difficulty, and one of the major problems of production is how to make attractive large slices of heavy post-mortem. The highly coloured character sketch of P.C. Mallet did much to relieve the tedium in this case and Bennett is to be congratu- lated upon a really talented piece of acting. One might here say that their past experience of acting stood all the actors in good stead. The system of producing plays with the lower Fifths might perhaps be extended to the Third Forms with increasingly valuable results. 24
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A comedy effect which the Author perhaps did not intend, was none the less effectively supplied by MacRobert in the shape (or perhaps shapelessness) of a very gawky young thing with a deep bass voice who kept on saying "Shall we tell him?" in an extremely bored tone. One had imagined something willowy in an Eton Crop to go with the cigarette holder, but the result was magnificently grotesque.
Young made the other comedy character, Major Fothergill, quite amusing, though sometimes the manner did not ring true. It was a difficult part to play. Web- ber, too, was not quite at home at times and was not always to be heard.
Both Sewell and Graham-Bell had very long parts and sustained them well. Sewell's voice has a freshness which is a great asset, and he acts with considerable assurance. Graham-Bell was quite satisfactory as the heroine-rather a colourless part really and one in which it was difficult to avoid monotony. Burnett was the typical stage butler-rarely, if ever, seen in real life.
Of the two conspirators, Phillips obviously had the leading part, and carried it off well. His make-up effec- tively suggested a possible, though not obvious, desperate character. Orbell looked too much the traditional stage villain and was unconvincing on that account alone. The element of timidity was perhaps overdone-such a feeble creature would never have "screwed his courage to the sticking-place" at all. As has been already mentioned, Mr. Birks himself took over the part of Arthur Ludgrove at the shortest notice, and is to be congratulated on his effort. As the ambitious and efficient young police ser- geant, Davidson did well and carried through his inquiries as fast as the play would permit.
Taken altogether, the play was a great success and "held" the audience well, though at times the action dragged, suggesting that the cues might have been more quickly taken up. Intervals, especially towards the end, seemed unduly long, considering that there was no change of scene.
The setting was admirably realistic, and effects care- fully planned, even if the clock did chime a half-hour and strike the hour on one occasion. Altogether a most S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE
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PROGRAMME.
"THE FOURTH WALL."
A Play in three Acts by A. A. Milne.
The action of the play takes place in the sitting-room of Mr. Arthur Ludgrove's house at Heron Place, Sussex; it is through the fourth wall that we see what happens. Characters in order of their appearance:-
Jimmy Ludgrove...... R. E. Sewell.
Susan Cunningham . . . . G. Graham-Bell.
Adams (manservant) . . . . B. B. Burnett.
Edward Laverick...... S. F. Orbell.
Edward Carter...... N. Phillips.
Major Fothergill...... B. P. Young.
Mrs. Fulverton-Fane...... H. D. Webber.
Jane West...... W. H. MacRobert.
Arthur Ludgrove...... E. M. Lewis.
P.C. Mallet...... M. C. H. Bennett.
"Sergeant" Mallet...... A. M. Davidson.
Act I.-Scene 1: Three o'clock in the afternoon. Scene 2: Three-quarters of an hour later.
Act II.-A quarter past five the same day.
Act III.-Scene 1: Midnight. Scene 2: Next morning. Producer: Rev. C. E. Birks.
Make up: Mr. D. Pennington, G. B. Payn, H. J. C. Hooper.
Stage: B. Leeds.
Effects: P. C. Strachan, A. Clive-Smith, H. A. Chater. Lights: B. J. Chater.
Sept. 21st.-"Twelfth Night" was presented by the Lower Fifths.
Orsino, Duke of Illyria...... B. B. Burnett
Curio and Valentine (Gentlemen attending on the Duke);
T. Heywood Harris, B. McK. Randles
Viola...... S. F. W. Orbell
A sea Captain, friend to Viola . V. P. Cowles Sir Toby Belch, uncle to Olivia . M. Park Ross
Maria, Olivia's woman...... P. Fehrsen
Sir Andrew Aguecheek . . . . G. Graham-Bell.
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Olivia...... D. Young
Malvolio, Steward to Olivia . I. H. M. Curwen Antonio, a sea Captain, friend to Sebastian
V. P. Cowles
Sebastian, brother to Viola . T. C. D. Kennan Fabian, Servant to Olivia . . R. R. de Gale Servants to Olivia . M. McGregor, D. Standing Priest...... F. D. Pascoe
(At the very last moment B. P. Young had to drop out of the part of Sir Toby Belch owing to illness.)
Producer: Rev. P. C. Cazalet.
Costumes and Curtains: Mrs. Cazalet.
Make up: Mrs. D. Pennington; G. D. Payn; H. J. C.
Hooper.
Stage Hands: G. B. Leeds; A. Clive-Smith; P. C.
Strachan; A. Wilding; B. J. Chater; A. W. G. Hunter.
Music: Mr. R. H. S. South.
It is fairly certain that Shakespeare saw all his own women characters done by boys. Contemporary conven- tion forbade the appearance of women on the stage, and dramatists had to make the best of it. That is why Shake- speare resorted in "Twelfth Night," "As You Like It" and "The Merchant," to the device of the girl masquerading as a man, and why so many of his women characters,- Portia, in Julius Caesar, Goneril and Regan, Lady Macbeth -attain to a more than feminine strength or hardness. But the difficulty must have been a great one always, and one wonders what sort of a job a Tudor lad with un- broken voice made of Ophelia or Desdemona.
And it remains the difficulty in all school perfor- mances of the plays. It was the difficulty this time in "Twelfth Night." There always must be something about the woman's point of view which no school boy can pos- sibly understand and appreciate; and if any school boy could do so he would be unpleasantly remarkable. Per- haps this difficulty is at its greatest in "Twelfth Night," and if the audience is to be lifted out of itself and carried along in the train of the play the resemblance of Viola and Sebastian has got to be a convincing one,-and yet Viola must remain altogether feminine even when in a boy's rig. That this result was never really achieved in the Dramatic Society's performance is not so much criti- cism of the acting as a comment on the inherent difficulty of the play. S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE
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But away with carping! To take first things first, the whole conception of the play and the scheme of the scenery were vastly successful. Without resorting to antiquarian "in-sets" and other dodges which are supposed to give us the plays as Shakespeare saw them, the pro- ducer by the simplest and most effective devices made each act run smoothly through its scenes, almost without pause and in a series of charming colour effects. And anyone who has ever tried to produce Shakespeare on the modern stage knows just what that means, and how great a difficulty was surmounted.
The costumes too, with two exceptions, were as good as the scenery. There was plenty of colour, everything fitted (which doesn't always happen in school plays), and everyone looked sufficiently "period" without being pedan- tically so. The exceptions were Orsino and Malvolio. The former's long legs should surely have been decently con- cealed in a flowing robe. As it was he looked twenty years older above the waist than he was below. And there was the same mistake, but more so, with Malvolio. His general make up was altogether too sprightly and attrac- tive, and he never looked the conceited, middle-aged don- key that Shakespeare meant him to be.
But Malvolio, whatever his make up, was a really good actor, and scored a personal success which he thoroughly deserved. He has a pleasant voice and can lose himself in a part, and he certainly did so on this occasion. Sir Andrew gave a fine vigorous piece of acting, but I don't think he is temperamentally suited to the part. Maria was almost right, but not quite so: she seemed to think she was a guest at a rather confused house party and to forget that Shakespeare saw her as a pert housemaid. But hers was a good performance, as was Feste's. They have both learnt that one has to go for a part with real vigour and snap, and that woodenness is the fault on a stage.
This fault some of the others didn't avoid, and Viola, Sebastian and Olivia were bad offenders. On the other hand a word of real praise goes to Park Ross, who at the last moment came on as under-study for Sir Toby. He had to read the part, and there was one magnificent moment when he lost the place! But in spite of this crippling handicap he got real life into the part, and came out of a stern trial with credit. 28
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A TOUR IN GERMANY AND BELGIUM.
By H. A. MARKER.
We arrived at Antwerp after setting out from Har- wich and sailing up the Scheldt. One of the party spoke both French and German fluently, which we thought were all that would be required. But the first person we met in Antwerp spoke only Flemish, and to my great surprise I discovered that Afrikaans had its uses outside South Africa, as he seemed to understand it. These two languages, though differing in spelling, are almost identi- cal in pronunciation and vocabulary. In the north of Belgium most of the people speak both French and Flemish, but in the south French only is spoken, and I gather that there is a great deal of ill-feeling between those who wish to have Flemish as the national language and those who speak only French.
We cycled across Belgium through Malines, Louvain and Liege. The country in the north is flat and uninter- esting and dirty. Almost every available plot of ground is cultivated, and most of the peasants, who are extremely poor owing to the low prices, gather the harvest by hand. Liege we found was an industrial town, full of chimneys, and there were coalfields on its outskirts. To make mat- ters worse, the roads were badly cobbled, and cycling along these resembled riding a starved horse barebacked.
On our return journey, however, we had a very different impression of Belgium. Then we crossed the frontier near Neufchateau, and cycled through the Bel- gian Ardennes. The scenery here was magnificent, and we passed through forest after forest. We left the Ardennes country at about Ciney, and at Namur we sud- denty entered the flat treeless part of Belgium again.
Aachen (Aix-la-Chapelle) was the first German town we reached. Although the pound sterling is only worth 12/- in Germany at present, most tourists use "Registered Reichsmark," and this gives them 19/- to the pound. No money obtained by registered Reichsmark is allowed to be taken out of the country, and as living is so cheap in Germany, some people we met complained that they had allowed fai too much for their trip. At the present S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE
29 moment relations between England and Germany are exceedingly friendly, and we were welcomed everywhere, particularly by prisoners-of-war. These men told us that they had been treated extremely well in England, and seemed keen to show off their slight knowledge of the language. As a result of the more favourable exchange and friendly relations, a tremendous number of English people travelled in Germany this summer, and in the fortnight before we reached Aachen 35,000 of them crossed the frontier.
We stepped into the thick of Nazi Administration on crossing the frontier, and Swastikas flew everywhere. Although these were flown so extensively, partly through compulsion, it was obvious that the people as a whole genuinely hero-worshipped Hitler, whose photo or bust appeared in almost every house. We were not called upon to do any saluting, but were always careful to refer to Herr Hitler as. "Mr. Jones." We were asked by one German not to believe all we read in the foreign Press, and we grasped his reasoning fully when we later on met a journalist from Birmingham. He was out "to make a splash," and his attempts to be arrested varied from posing as a spy to throwing a bottle out of a win- dow. But the reports about Jew persecution did not appear to be exaggerated, and every town possessed a booth which was full of Anti-Jewish literature. Placards appeared everywhere, such as "The Jew is Our Enemy," and on Sunday afternoons, when most people seem to wear Nazi uniforms, demonstrations were held against them.
This hostility to the Jews is but part of the great German National or anti-International campaign. The attempt to form a German religion, which is being resisted by the majority of Protestants in the north, and the very large Catholic population in the south, was prompted by the same movement. Similarly Boy Scouts are prohibited as they are International; and instead almost every boy is a Hitler youth. These boys appear to wear their uniforms always-khaki kit with the Swastika on the aim-and were extraordinarily proud of their "privilege." The regular German greeting, used even when speaking on the'phone, is "Heil, Hitler," and in many shops posters announced that that was the only 30
S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE form of salutation to be used there. The English greet- ing was usually a query as to the latest scores in the last Cricket Test Match.
From Aachen we cycled to Cologne (Koln) on the Rhine, and we followed this river up through Bonn and Coblenz and Bingen; then leaving it for a short time to go to Wiesbaden. We crossed it again at Mainz and left it finally at Worms, which is full of Luther museums, monuments and gates. Heidelberg, the next town we reached, is on the river Necker, and we were surprised to discover a Woolworth's, the English "tickey" bazaar, here. We ascended a mountain by railway and discovered that to the north the country was comparatively flat, with the Rhine, the Necker and the Main meandering across it; but to the south range upon range of mountains spread. Our most southern point was Pforzheim, "the gateway to the Black Forest," which extends almost to Lake Con- stance, and we then turned north again to Frankfurt.
From this very old town, where the "house of the Rothschilds" still stands, we took a boat to Coblenz. The most beautiful stretch of the river is from Bingen to Coblenz, as the gorge deepens there. Old castles were built in strong positions on both banks, and the steep mountain slopes were covered with grape vines, each of which stands about four feet high.
We set off from Coblenz up the Mosel Valley, where the vines were even more extensively planted. Although this valley is on a much smaller scale, we found it more beautiful and peaceful than the Rhine. A continual stream of tugs and barges, together with trains on both banks, to some extent marred the Rhine Valley, with their smoke and noise. Passing through Cochem we reached Trier, our last German town.
We then cycled across the Grand-Duchv of Luxem- bourg, which was only forty miles in breadth on that route. We spent a night in the capital, which is built partly in a number of converging valleys, and partly on a hill. Although the country is bilingual, some people pretend to understand only German, while others speak French. The peasants speak a patois, which seemed to be a mixture of both languages. All coinages are accepted S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE
31 there, but their prices are marked in Luxembourg money. Their franc is worth 1$ Belgian francs; but to our cost we discovered that in Belgium they either held the same value as the Belgian franc or were not accepted at all.
After passing through the Luxembourg and Belgian Ardennes we reached Brussels. We were rather unfor- tunate in arriving there on the day before the funeral of the Queen of the Belgians, and we saw the huge queue out- side the palace, waiting to file past her body. We spent four hours at the Exhibition, and after that, as all banks were closed owing to the national mourning, we took a train to Antwerp and caught the night boat back to England.
NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY.
The name of the Society has reverted to its original form of Natural History Society at the unanimous desire of our members. Science Society savoured too much of test-tubes and foul-smelling chemical experiments, and perhaps some fought shy of us on that account.
Progress continues in a very satisfactory manner, and the great increase in the number of exhibits in the Museum testifies to manifold activities. At the present rate a few months more will see the little Museum room filled to capacity. All exhibits there are now numbered, labelled and card-indexed.
We are very pleased to find that the new Director of the Natal Museum, Dr. Lawrence, has the same desire as his predecessor to see a proper interest in the world of Nature around us fostered in the schools, and much appreciate his offer of co-operation.
The Archaeological section is responsible for the greatest increase in material we have received. In addi- tion to specimens obtained from other parts of the Union, our own local excavations on Westfield Farm (Webster's), of a Smithfield industry lying buried there, have pro- duced a mass of material. This site was visited in May by Professor C. van Riet Lowe, Director of the Govern- 32
S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE ment Bureau of Archaeology in Johannesburg, who also examined all the material we had then collected. He attaches much importance to it, and at his request we have forwarded him for the National Collection a very representative collection of some two hundred of the artefacts found. We await his report on this with interest. He has already written up his conclusions on the small amount of material he obtained from us in May in the Transactions of the Royal Society of South Africa. Much credit is due to our members who have persevered so laboriously with the excavation of this site in what little free time they have for such work. Instead of employing those precious hours in idleness and dreaming, they have got down to hard manual labour. Mr. G. A. Webster has given us his help throughout; as the only token we can extend to him of our appreciation he was elected unanimously an Honorary Member of the Society.
The Ornithological section work on quietly and unob- trusively, as is becoming to those who can only obtain sound observations by the patient exercise of these quali- ties. Our list of the species of birds found here is length- ening, but as we only record those that we can identify positively we are much handicapped by the lack of any really suitable books on the birds of South Africa. How terribly behind all others is this country in such matters!
A pair of Common or Indian Mynas have recently arrived, and have adopted us. There was no secret about it, and they allowed us no say in the matter; in charac- teristic Myna fashion they tell each other and us in loud voices what they think of it all. We held a most inter- esting and animated debate on them and their kind, and it is pleasing to be able to record that an overwhelming vote from those present who had had actual experience of them elsewhere decided that their good deeds (destroy- ing mole-crickets, grasshoppers and legion other noxious insects) far outweighed their sins, the chief of which appeared to be that they were "lousy"-through no fault of their own! A quiet remark from one of them over- heard during a morning Service by our Secretary, who is very competent in bird languages, makes us think that the Chapel roof is the residence they most desire of all we can offer them. We trust their progeny will fully appreciate our beautiful singing. S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE
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The Entomological section is in a sad state. We have several enthusiasts, but regret to have to report that, owing to the lack of any cabinet accommodation, all insect-collecting for the Museum has had to stop. So we are at a complete standstill in that direction. Our President, Mr. K. M. Pennington, continues his Union- wide researches on the butterflies of South Africa. We congratulate him heartily on discovering yet another new species, named in his honour.
There has been keen competition for the natural history prizes so kindly donated each year by Mr. W. Hudson-Bennett. Those who gained these valuable books on natural history this year well deserved them through their constant work on their subjects.
Meetings have been well attended throughout the year, and many have been the interesting discussions on observations or other points of interest brought forward by members. So the Society may truly be said to be in a flourishing condition, and much work of real educational value has been accomplished.
DEBATING SOCIETY.
With the departure of Mr. Osier, the Society has lost its most valued and respected member, a member in fact who has brought the Society up to its present status through many periods of doubt and darkness.
The Society has had a most successful session. At Hilton an inter-debate was held, and it is to be hoped that this fixture will be continued.
At a meeting held on August 10th the motion read: "This House believes that honesty is the best policy." This motion was lost by 22 votes to 12.
"This House sympathises with Abyssinia" was the motion at a meeting held on August 18th. The proposers of this motion were Mr. Pennington and Mr. Pridmore, and the opposers Mr. Lyon and Mr. Traill. After an interesting discussion, this motion was won by 26 votes to 21. 34
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At a meeting held on August 24th the motion read. "This House considers that machinery proved a curse to civilisation." B. Burnett spoke convincingly for the motion, which, however, was lost by 8 votes to 28.
A motion reading "In the opinion of this House Major Roberts's hunger-march to Pretoria was justified" was lost by 13 votes to 17 on September 1st.
At a meeting held on September 8th the motion was "This House considers that the screen offers more whole- some amusement than the legitimate stage." This debate was not particularly successful either from the point of view of the speakers or the motion. It was finally lost by 15 votes to 19.
On Saturday, September 14th, six members of the Society visited Hilton College. The motion, "That the world would be a better place if Germany had won the War," was lost by 46 votes to 120. This debate was much appreciated by all.
"This House deplores the prevalence of professional- ism in sport" was the motion at a meeting held on September 20th. When this was put to the vote, the motion was lost by 6 votes to 17.
The last debate of the session was held on September 29th. The motion read: "In the opinion of this House the object of education in South Africa should be to follow as closely as possible the traditions imposed by European life." This motion was lost by 12 votes to 19.
Office-bearers for the session were:-
Chairman: R. E. Sewell; Vice-Chairman: I. R. Pryde; Hon. Secretary and Treasurer: E. J. Theunissen; Com- mittee, B. B. Burnett, G. Graham-Bell, Mr. L. D. Osier,
A. D. Edington; Ushers: N. M. Phillips, M. C. H. Bennett; Reporter: L. D. Pickles.
LITERARY SOCIETY.
The Society has recently been strengthened by the addition of several new members from the Lower Fifth, whose keenness is most pleasing. S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE
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During the last two quarters, two plays have been read: Shaw's "Captain Brassbound's Conversion" and Rudolph Besier's "The Barretts of Wimpole Street." In both these plays there was some real attempt at charac- terisation by several members of the Society.
A "Chesterton" evening was also held, on the lines of the previous "Belloc" evening. Each member read a short paper on a different section or aspect of his writ- ings, and this was found to be most interesting and instructive.
Another experiment was tried in holding a meeting at which each member read a short extract of any type from any author. This will probably be repeated.
PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY.
There has been a great revival of this Society, and all members have shown much interest.
Weekly meetings have been held during the latter part of the year, which all members are compelled to attend. Two successful exhibitions were held during the year.
Office-bearers were:-
Secretary: L. D. Pickles; Treasurer: G. B. Leeds; Committee: J. Warner, B. D. Pickles, E. R. Dixon, C. J. Peycke.
GRAMOPHONE SOCIETY.
This Society, the inauguration of which coincided with the arrival of a first-rate radio-gramophone, has had a most promising half-quarter. In spite of certain handicaps, such as, for instance, the limited time avail- able for meetings in the Art Room (which handicap, we hope, will have disappeared by next quarter), a consider- able amount of music has been heard, including Haydn's "Clock" Symphony, pieces by Delius, Ravel and the music of the early Church composers Palestrina, Dufay, etc. Baylis and Moxley have both been generous in lending records and Barrett has presented some Kreisler pieces. 36
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The library of records is growing; works recently added include Elgar's "Enigma" variations, Bach's B Minor Mass, Schubert songs sung by Elena Gerhart, the great Schumann pianoforte quintette and Beethoven's Violin Sonata in G Major Op. 30 No. 3, played by Kreisler and Rachmaninoff.
Members are encouraged to lend their own records for performance. We look to an interesting future for this Society.
CHOIR PICNIC.
A most enjoyable outing to Howick Falls was made during the second quarter of this year. An interesting tour of the Rubber Factory was also undertaken, due to the kindness of Mr. Goddard, the manager. The weather was perfect, and there was only one untoward incidence, when the simultaneous discovery of an abandoned school blazer at the top of the precipice and of the incompre- hensible absence of a certain member of the choir turned our hearts to water! But all ended well. Our gratitude is due to the kitchen staff, who provided us with such ample means of satisfying our "interior men."
HOUSE SINGING COMPETITION.
This took the form of a concert held in Hall on Saturday, June 8th. An innovation was the instrumental performances given by some of the Houses in addition to their choral items. Mr. Withers Carter was kind enough to adjudicate for us. Congratulations to Tatham on their fine singing. The set piece, which was well sung by all Houses, was Parry's "Jerusalem."
MUSIC OF THE YEAR.
To date there have been two concerts and one recital. The artists were: Miss Phyliss Goodwin (violin), Miss
Sybil Dyer (soprano), Mr. Sydney Waterman (violin), Miss Lynette James ('cello), Rev. C. E. Birks (baritone), S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE
37 and R. H. S. South (piano). Madame Perla Siedle gave us an enjoyable song recital.
A number of concerts and recitals have been attended in Maritzburg, including a Pianoforte Recital by Niedziel- ski, a song recital by Peter Dawson and a Symphony Concert by the Maritzburg Symphony Orchestra. In addition, a number of us had the enormous privilege of hearing Yehudi Menuhin during the short vacation.
A Gramophone Society has been formed, a report of the activities of which is found elsewhere. Anyone wish- ing to apply for membership should give his name in to Bond, the Secretary and Librarian.
A Madrigal Choir has also been started among mem- bers of the staff. At the last school concert, augmented by members of the School Choir, they gave very credit- able performances of four Elizabethan Madrigals.
We are looking forward to the Michaelhouse-Hilton Concert at the end of November, which will be the "great event, musically, of the quarter." There will also be the usual carol service for which the Choir is working hard.
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August . . 05 47.99 45.11 39.58 33.69 37.78 45.10 43.73 41.85 38 S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE CADET NOTES. Promotions:- Orderly Corporal Leeds to Orderly Sergeant. An inter-house drill competition was held in the second quarter of the year, when Major Baylis and Captain Clem- mans (both of the R.D.L.I.) came up from Durban as judges. Major Baylis presented the winning platoon, Founders, with the shield which the Royal Durban Light Infantry gave to the corps last year. Ou October 16th, Colonel van der Spuy, the District Staff Officer of Natal, inspected the Corps both in Battalion and Company drill, and complimented it on its high stan- dard of efficiency. TENNIS. House Matches The entry of the Fifth House into the knockout com- petition added considerably to the interest this year. As usual, the rounds were played on Sundays during the second quarter. East drew Tatham in the first round and won by 7 matches to 2. In the second round Farfield easily defeated Founders by 8 matches to 1 and West came through at the expense of East by 6 matches to 3, though several results might easily have been reversed. In the final the well balanced Farfield six were never in serious danger of defeat, though Morphew and Strachan for West were just too good for all their couples. Indeed, thanks to Morphew's tournament experience and ground shots, this West pair were never defeated throughout the competition. Detailed scores were, (Farfield mentioned first):- Bennett i and Turner v Morphew and Strachan i lost 7-5, 8-10, 5-7; v Sewell and Mansfield won 6-4, 10-8; v Clive Smith and de Gale won 6-0, 6-1. Bennett ii and Henwood ii v Morphew and Strachan i lost 5-7, 6-8; v Sewell and Mansfield won 6-2, 6-2 v Clive Smith and de Gale won 6-0, 6-3. S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE 39 Braby and Brown i v Morphew and Strachan i lost 6-4, 2-6, 2-6; v Sewell and Mansfield won 6-1, 6-1 v Clive Smith and de Gale won 6-2, 6-4. Farfield beat West by 6 matches to 3, 14 setts to 6, 117 games to 81. Championships The large entry, especially of juniors, necessitated a careful programme, but by the end of the third quarter, all the early rounds were finished, and the finals will be played during November. The general standard of play is considerably higher, but most boys still do not realise the value of a faster second service anticipation, correct footwork, paying on the opponents weakness, quick move- ment, and in doubles "storming the net" whenever possible. GAMES CENSUS. In October a secret ballot was held to collect inform- ation about the popularity of games in the school. It is felt that the publication of such statistics at regular in- tervals will provide valuable evidence to writers of later generations, who interest themselves in the changing stan- dards of the youth of this country. So much time and mental energy has been wasted on idle speculation in the past as to whether, for instance, boys like cricket or whether modern schoolboys are growing softer, etc. To give the protagonists of such problems some fodder in the future, here are the results of the school vote in answer to the following questions:- 1. Do you like playing cricket? Yes 154; No 114. 2. Do you like playing rugby? Yes 231; No 37. 3. Which do you prefer-rugby or cricket? Rugby 161; Cricket 82; Both 25. 4. If you were free to choose, what game would you play. 40 S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE (a) in Summer-Cricket 107; Tennis 112; Squash 45. (b) in winter-Rugby 173; Tennis 34; Hockey 35; Squash 23. It will be noticed that 268 boys voted, and their answers revealed little hesitation in choosing one way or the other, and they provide a mine of information. First we see that out of each group of seven, six like rugby and four like cricket; and that two boys out of every three prefer rugby to cricket. These figures are based on com- pulsory games; and when we examine the position, where the individual boy is free to choose his exercise (within the limits provided by the facilities for games at present), there is marked change which suggests that roughly one boy in four resents the element of compulsion. The first striking deduction that can be made from the replies to question 4 is that of those, who like playing organised cricket and rugby as they find it here, only 70 per cent and 75 per cent in the case of cricket and rugby respec- tively would play these games, if left to their own choice. Again, one is struck by the large vote for tennis, many boys of course realising this is the game they will easiest afford or find within their reach in country districts, when they leave the school. A more detailed analysis of the . voting supplies many facts of real interest. We allude to a few of them and leave the statistical student to unravel others from the figures which we append. Of the 114 who dislike cricket, only 7 dislike rugby as well, while of the 37 who do not enjoy rugby, 30 do like cricket. Again, of the 231, who voted for rugby, 124 liked cricket as well; and of this latter number 51 preferred rugby, 48 cricket and 25 neutral -a rather unexpected balance of votes! Games of choice (excluding small minorities) Summer (Winter game in brackets) Cricket with 63 (Rugbv) 20 (Tennis) 16 (Hockey) 8 others 75 (Rufrbv) 16 (Hockey) 12 (Squash) 9 (Tennis) Tennis with 32 (Rugby) 13 others Squash with Totals 107 112 45 S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE 41 Winter (Summer game in brackets) Rugby with 75 (Tennis) 63 (Cricket) 32 (Squash) 3 others Hockey with 16 (Cricket) 16 (Tennis) 3 others Tennis with 20 (Cricket) 9 (Tennis) 5 others Squash with 12 (Tennis) 6 (Cricket) 5 others 173 35 34 23 I propose to publish similar figures every four or five years, an interval which should ensure no repetition of votes and yet secure the opinion of the great majority of boys who stay their full time at the school. K.M.P. ATHLETICS. Cross Country. Held on April 15th. West won the Senior race com- fortably and Morphew broke the previous record by lmin. 24sec. East were easy winners of the Junior race, having five out of the first eight to finish. Results:- Senior: 1. West (1, 6, 8, 11, 13, 16) ... . 55 points 2. Farfield (3, 4, 5, 9, 27, 29) ... . 77 points 3. Founders...... 91 points Individual placings: 1, Morphew; 2, Gemmell; 3, Lee. Time: 35min. 48sec. (Record.) Junior: 1. East (3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 19) ...... 48 points 2. Founders (1, 4, 13, 15, 17, 22) . . 72 points 3. West...... 81 points Individual placings: 1, Fawkes; 2, Pearce ii; 3, Fehrsen i. Time: 17min. 21sec. 42 S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE Sports. The School heats and finals were held in a week of very changeable weather, but on Sports Day (September 14th) conditions were pleasant, except for a high wind in the afternoon. The track was in fair condition, and, though once again there was no outstanding athlete in the Senior events, the general standard was undoubtedly high. Altogether ten records were broken and two equalled. Reim won five under-15 events, and broke three records. Probably the outstanding performance was that of the Founders team, who lowered the record for the two mile relay by 28sec. The Athletic Cup was won fairly easily by Farfield, and in the Relay Races West just beat Founders. Mrs. Feetham kindly presented the prizes. Thanks are due to the following who contributed to the prize lists: Payne Bros.; Taylor & Ellis; Forsyth & Co.; Steel, Murray & Co.; Foss & Shaw; Davis cz Barrow; W. L. Fort; Boreham & Peel; Clarence & Co.: R. Fair- man; Smith & Co.; Dalys, Ltd.; H. V. Marsh, Ltd.; R. Guy, Ltd.; Messrs. Oxenham; Shuter & Shooter; Glenton &. Mitchell; Dr. McLelland. The results were as follows:- 100 Yards (Open). 1, Clayden; 2, Bennett i; 3, Drummond. Time llsec. 100 Yards (Under 16i). 1, Pearce i; 2. Kerr ii; 3, Dawson. Time: llsec. 100 Yards (Under 15). 1, Reim; 2, Walker ii; 3, Wacher. Time: 12 3-5sec. 220 Yards (Open). 1, Bennett i; 2, Drummond; 3, Young i. Time: 24 2-5 sec. 220 Yards (Under 165). 1, Pearce i; 2, Kerr ii; 3, Dawson. Time: 24 4-5sec. (Equals Record). 220 Yards (Under 15). 1, Reim; 2, Mann; 3, Walker ii. Time: 27 3-5sec. 440 Yards (Open). 1, Gemmell; 2, Young i; 3, Hen wood ii. Time: 53 2-5sec. S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE 48 440 Yards (Under 161). 1, Skelton; 2, Henwood i; 3, Owen. Time: 57secs. 440 Yards (Under 15). 1, Walker ii; 2, Mann; 3, Reim. Time: 61 l-5sec. Half Mile (Open). 1, Harriss i; 2, Burnett; 3, Richards. Time: 2min. 7 sec. (Record.) Half Mile (Under 161). 1, Skelton; 2, Pearce ii; 3, Ladlau. Time: 2min. 15 3-5sec. Mile (Open). 1, Richards; 2. Fawkes; 3, Edington. Time: 4min. 58sec. Mile (Under 161). 1, Pearce ii; 2, Ladlau; 3, Fehrsen. Time: 5min. 5 2-5sec. (Record.) 120 Yards High Hurdles (Open). 1, Nicholls; 2, Van der Linden; 3, Bennett ii. Time: 18 3-5sec. 120 Yards Low Hurdles (Under 161). 1, Dawson; 2, Robertson; 3, MacMurray. Time: 18 3-5sec. (Record.) 220 Yards Low Hurdles (Open). 1, Nichols; 2, Moultrie i, 3, Young i. Time: 29 3-5sec. Long Jump (Open). 1, Jones; 2, MacRobert; 3, Bennett i. Distance: 18ft. 4$in. Long Jump (Under 161). 1, Dawson; 2, Pearce i; 3, Kerr ii. Distance: 17ft. lOin. Long Jump (Under 15). 1, Reim; 2, Walker ii; 3, Antrobus. Distance: 16ft. 3Jin. In the subsequent challenge jump by the above three, Walker did a record jump of 16ft. 61in. High Jump (Open). 1, Phillips and Henderson ii, 3, Lee i. Height: 5ft. 3£in. Iligli Jump (Under 161). 1, Robertson; 2, Dawson; 3, Fieldgate. Height: 5ft 2£in. (Equals Record.) 44 S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE High Jump (Under 15). 1, Reim; 2, Susskind; 3, Taylor ii. Height; 4ft. 105in. (Record.) Cricket Ball (Open). 1, Roach; 2, Bennett ii; 3, Henderson ii. Distance: 101yd. Oft. Gin. Cricket Ball (Under 161). 1, Roach; 2, Dawson; 3, Barrett. Distance: 101yd. 2ft. 9in. (Record.) Cricket Ball (Under 15). 1, Reim; 2, Autrobus; 3, Taylor ii. Distance: 90yd. 1ft. 6in. (Record.) Putting the Shot. 1, Bennett ii; 2, Smythe i; 3, Jones. Distance: 29ft. lOiin. Throwing the Discus. 1, Smythe; 2, Bennett ii; 3, Pryde. Distance: 103ft. 71in. In the School heats Bennett ii did a record throw of 123ft. 6in. Tug-o'-War. Winners: Farfield. Senior Relay (1 Mile). 1, Founders; 2, West; 3, East. Time: 4min. 0 2-5sec. Junior Relay ($ Mile). 1, West; 2, East; 3, Founders. Time: 2min. 50 2-5sec. (Record.) Medley Relay (1 Mile). 1, West; 2, Farfield; 3, Founders. Time: 4min. lsec. Two Mile Relay (Open). 1, Founders; 2, West; 3, East. Time: 8min. 51 4-5sec. (Record.) Mile Relay (Under 101). 1, East; 2, West; 3, Farfield. Time: 3min. 56 2-5sec. ii Mile Relay (Under 15). 1, Farfield; 2, West; 3, Founders. Time: 3min. 4 2-5sec. \ Mile Relay (Under 15). 1, Farfield; 2, Founders; 3, Tatham. Time: 54sec. S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE 45 Half Mile Handicap (Under 16J). 1, Houghton i; 2, Horne; 3, Poynton i. Half Mile Handicap (Under 15). 1, Harris iii; 2, Hickman; 3, Moss. TOTAL HOUSE POINTS. Sports: 1. Farfield...... 116 2. West...... 90 3. East...... 68 4. Founders...... 64 5. Tatham...... 32 Belays: 1. West...... 32 2. Founders...... 29 3. East...... 16 4. Farfield...... 14 5. Tatham...... 1 On September 21st our first Athletic fixture against Hilton was held at Michaelhouse and was won by the School by 9 events to 2. In the track events, all of which were relays, four competitors from each school took part, and in the high jumps the result was taken from the total height jumped by three competitors from each school. The events won by Michaelhouse were:- 1 Mile Relay (Open). Time: 46 3-5sec. I Mile Relay (Under 16^). Time: 48sec. 3 Mile Relay (Under 15). Time: 2min. 56 4-5sec. Mile Relay (Open). Time: 3min. 52 3-5sec. Mile Relay (Under 16i). Time: 4min. 8 3-5sec. Hurdles Relay (Under 16£). Time: lmin. 18 2-5sec. High Jump (Open). Total height: 15ft. 3*in. High Jump (Under 16J). Total height: 14ft. Gin. High Jump (Under 15). Total height: 14ft. The events won by Hilton were:- :i Mile Relay (Under 15). Time: 52sec. Hurdles Relay (Open). Time: lmin. 14 2-5sec. On September 28th Richards represented the School in an invitation Natal Schools Mile Race at Estcourt, and 46 S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE won by about 40 yards in 4min. 50 3-5sec., breaking the record for the track. On October 7th the Natal Defence Force Athletic Championships were held in Maritzburg, and it was decided to enter teams for the Senior and Junior Cadet events, though owing to the holidays these teams were by no means representative. In spite of this, however, the School won the Senior Cadet Shield (beating D.H.S., the holders, by two points), and were runners-up to D.H.S. for the Junior Cadet Shield-an excellent performance. In the Senior events, Burnett won the half mile in 2min. 5 3-5sec., and Richards the mile in 4min. 47 3-5sec., both times being records for the Defence Force Cham- pionships. The School team, consisting of Burnett, Young i, Bennett i and Hen wood ii, won the Mile Medley Relay in the record time of 3min. 51 l-5sec. Bennett came 2nd in the 220, Young 2nd in the quarter, and Fawkes 3rd in the mile. In the high jump, Phillips cleared 5ft. 5in. and Henderson 5ft. 3in., but without getting placed. In the Junior events Skelton won both the quarter and half in 57sec. and 2min. 14 l-5sec., respectively, and Pearce ii won the mile in 5min. lOsec. (Record). Ladlau was 3rd in the mile and Christopher 3rd in the hurdles. HOCKEY NOTES. The grounds, especially Near Meadow, continue to improve each year, and consequently the standard of Hockey tends to improve also. Stick-work is certainly better throughout the School, with the result that the faster type of game now played shows up weakness of positional play much more. This will no doubt remedy itself in time, though it probably accounted for the com- parative lack of success of the School side. Seven matches were played: 1 won, 1 drawn, 5 lost. On May 8th v. Staff.-School lost 6-2. A good many infringements owing to lack of practice at the beginning of the season. Pooke, in goal, made some excellent saves. On May 22nd v. N.U.C., at Michaelhouse.-School lost 7-4. In this match the backs got rattled and the halves S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE •17 tended to lie back too far, thus allowing their opponents to attack constantly. On May 31st v. Nomads.-School lost 3-1. The School played very sluggishly during the first half, prob- ably owing to being tired after a hard day's Rugger the day before. The second half was much brighter and there was no further score against them. The halves were still inclined to be out of position sometimes, though they did not hang back so much. The Nomads, as usual, played splendid Hockey, though their team did not appear quite as strong as usual. On June 19th v. Wanderers.-The School lost 8-2. This high score was largely obtained in a bad quarter of an hour in the second half, when the defence got badly rattled. The run of play was not otherwise much against the School. Macnab was not playing and this also affected the side. At the end of the Trinity Quarter, G. C. McK. Brown, the Captain, left, and J. C. Macnab, the Vice-Captain, was elected Captain, while E. M. Lewis took his place as Vice- Captain. In the Michaelmas Quarter, Brown was very much missed in the forward line, though the improvement of G. D. A. Moultrie did something to mitigate this. B. P. Young improved his play greatly in the last three matches of the season, playing centre half in place of Macnab, who was crocked, and better team work led to more satisfac- tory results. On August 14th v. N.U.C., in Maritzburg.-School lost 4-2. In spite of a bumpy ground, there was some good forward play. Lewis played a very good game at back and Pooke was exceptionally good in goal, especially during the first half. On August 17th v. Staff.-School won 7-2. The for- wards again combined well and had some good play. Their through passing in particular enabling them to penetrate their opponents' defence. On August 21st v. Wanderers, in Maritzburg.-Drawn 2-2. This match was played on the fast and true Fort Napier ground, and resulted in an excellent game. The 48 S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE forwards were dangerous throughout the whole of a very fast game, and the halves supported the attack well. G. D. A. Moultrie as inside right played a good game, and B. P. Young kept the game together well as centre half. The regular School XI at the end of the season was: Goal, Pooke; backs, Lewis (Vice-Captain) and Dawson; half-backs, T. C. G. Henderson, J. C. Macnab (Captain) and B. P. Young; forwards, J. A. Moultrie, G. D. A. Moultrie; M. C. H. Bennett, Nicholls and Briggs. The following also played for the XI during the season: G. A. Moultrie, Morphew, A. F. B. Kerr, Watson, M. Lee, with, of course, G. C. McK. Brown, who captained the side until July. The House Matches, In the Senior Competition, Preliminary Round, East beat Farfield in a fairly even game, 4-3. East opened the scoring and then neither side ever led by more than one goal. Both defences played well, but the Farfield forwards missed several opportunities of scoring in the first quarter of the game. Their combination was good as far as the circle, but, once there, they lacked the dash to finish off movements. The East forwards on the whole combined badly in comparison with their opponents, but were sufficiently dashing to pick up and use their oppor- tunities to advantage. The Hockey throughout was good. First Round.-Founders beat Tatham, 4-nil. In this game Tatham put up a stout defence against their more experienced opponents. They also managed to do some spirited individual attacking. Founders' attack, too, was mainly individual. Tatham were unfortunate in losing their left wing through injury early in the game, and they are to be commended for keeping the score against them so low. Superior stick-work by the Founders halves and backs decided the game. Lack of combination on both sides made the Hockey mediocre. In the other first round match, West rather unex- pectedly defeated East, 3-2, after being down 2-nil. The first score (by East) was a long time in coming, but East scored again almost at once. East forwards were not S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE 49 combining at all well in this game, and were inclined to over-run the ball. West were penalised many times for "sticks" and off-side. In the last fifteen minutes they made a gallant effort and scored three goals. All were the results of good individual runs. Owing to the large number of infringements this game was uninteresting as Hockey. The Final.-Founders v. West. After full time the score in this match was 1-all, and three periods of extra time were played before West scored the odd goal which gave them victory. The Hockey was for the most part poor, but both goalkeepers distinguished themselves-the Founders goalkeeper, in particular, saved some hard shots at all levels. Neither forward line showed effective com- bination, and infringements were numerous on both sides. The West right-half put in a great deal of hard work, as did the centre-half, while the Founders full-backs again and again broke up attacks by the opposing for- wards. Apart from the excitement occasioned by its being the final, the game was uninteresting. Winning West team: Pooke; G. Strachan and Sewell; D. Young, Morphew and Roach; Drummond, Nicholls, Dawkins, K. Strachan and Owen. In the Junior competition, East defeated Tatham in the preliminary round. Farfield defeated East and West defeated Founders after extra time had been played in the second round. In the final, Farfield had a run-away victory over West. The final score being 6-0. The Farfield Junior team: Chaplin, R. H. Lee, C. P. W. Kerr, Siedle, Bellew, Hagger, Fieldgate, Stewart, Mac- Neillie, Franklin, Mann. RUGBY. General Notes. As our fixture list had become so heavy that it was seriously interfering with the school work, it was decided to drop all third and fourth and Hare matches. It is to be sincerely hoped that this step will not lower the standard of our Rugby. Whether it does or not depends 50 S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE entirely on the members of the lower games, who should realise that there is as much to be learnt and practised in ordinary school games as in any match. If each member of each game plays every game as strenuously and as keenly as a match, there can be no cause for anxiety. The standard of Rugby throughout the school has been maintained, but there are far too many players com- ing to first and second games who are just a trifle timid when it comes to hard knocks, and who tend to let a side down in a hard, keenly contested game. Young, Nicholls and Sulin are to be congratulated on being chosen for the Natal Schools XV. In April R. F. Struben was elected Captain, with B. P. Young as Vice-Captain. Struben left unexpectedly, so Young became Captain with C. B. Jones as Vice- Captain. During the season Colours were awarded to the following:- 1st XV Colours: B. P. Young, C. B. M. Jones, D. H. Nicholls, C. O. Smythe, D. Sulin, M. Lee, R. E. Sewell, A. F. B. Kerr. Blazers: E. M. Lewis, A. F. B. Kerr, G. C. Brown, R. E. Sewell, I. R. R. Pryde, D. Sulin, M. Lee, D. Hen- wood, M. C. H. Bennett, J. Morphew, A. F. M. Chaplin, J. A. Moultrie, J. Northing, N. M. Phillips, G. A. Moultrie. 1st XV Matches. Starting the season without a 1st Colour of last year, the team played good Rugby in the first few games, but just when match practice was most needed, several games had to be cancelled, owing to epidemics, which also unfortunately deprived the team of Jones, Smythe and Lewis for our matches in Durban. In August the team which was reorganised played some great games and ended the season in grand style. The forwards, who were by no means a heavy pack, played consistently throughout, though in one or two games they collapsed badly for about ten minutes. In fact in at least four games which were all lost the whole side got stage fright S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE 51 for a period of about ten minutes, in which time our opponents scored on the average three tries. Smythe, Lee and Sulin were the outstanding forwards and played well game after game. Sewell in his keenness was apt to forget that he was leading the forwards, while Kerr was rather erratic. Brown hooked well before leaving in July. Northing filled his place with great credit. Davidson was most promising, but was handicapped by injuries, while Chaplin used his weight to advantage. The real weakness of the team lay in the fact that our wings were slow and lacked dash, with the result that all the scoring had to be done by Young and Nicholls, who played splen- didly throughout the season. The former was seriously handicapped by injuries and was too closely marked at fly-half to be dangerous. In August he moved to centre and he and Nicholls were a dangerous pair in attack with a sound defence. Henwood played equally well in the centre and on the wing. Jones was a tower of strength in attack, as he scored several times by coming up into the three-quarter line, but his defence was disappointing. Lewis was sound as scrum half, but lacked initiative. Our thanks are due to Mr. Smythe, of Maritzburg, for coming up to referee on three occasions, and for the able way in which he controlled the games. 1st XV General Results Points P. W. L. D. F. A. 13 6 6 1 152 128 SCHOOL MATCHES. 9 5 4 1 116 71 MICHAELHOUSE v. ST. CHARLES. Played at St. Charles, on May 4th. Lost 0-11. Although we suffered our first defeat of the series against St. Charles, the side played splendid football. Our opponents were more experienced, much heavier and faster, and had already played three matches, while it was our first match with a practically new team. It was a grand game played at a cracking pace. Half way 52 S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE through the first half, St. Charles scored from a blind side movement. Within three minutes they scored from an identical movement and converted. From the kick off the ball was kicked to Jones, who played magnificently throughout, and he made his only mistake in allowing the ball to drop; it bounced over his head, and St. Charles scored again. We recovered from our stage fright, and the rest of the game was very even, though territorially we had the better of the game. 1st XV: C. Jones; J. Moultrie, D. Nicholls, D. Hen- wood, J. Morphew; B. Young, E. Lewis; C. Smythe, A. Kerr, C. Brown, R. Sewell, R. Pryde, M. Lee, A. Davidson, N. Phillips. MICHAELHOUSE v. GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL. Played at Michaelhouse on May 15th. Won 39-4. With our forwards heeling the ball whenever they wished, the three-quarters had many opportunities, of which Nicholls and Young made full use. Just on time the Glenwood fly-half dropped a fine goal. 1st XV: C. Jones; M. Bennett, D. Nicholls, D. Hen- wood, J. Morphew; B. Young, E. Lewis; C. Smythe, A. Kerr, C. Brown, R. Sewell, R. Pryde, D. Sulin, A. David- son, N. Phillips. MICHAELHOUSE v. ST. JOHN'S COLLEGE. Played at Michaelhouse on May 18th. Won 17-0. We played really well in this match against a heavier and fast side. After ten minutes' play Jones came up into the line and, receiving from Macnab, scored a great try. Nicholls then gave Bennett the overlap twice and tries resulted. After we had scored two more tries one of which was converted, St. John's rallied splendidly and we were on the defensive for the last ten minutes of the game. 1st XV: C. Jones; M. Bennett, D. Nicholls, D. Hen- wood, J. Macnab; B. Young, E. Lewis; C. Smythe, A. Kerr, C. Brown, R. Sewell, R. Pryde, M. Lee, D. Sulin, A. Davidson. S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE 53 MICHAELHOUSE v. DURBAN ROVERS. Played at Michaelhouse on May 24th. Won 12-6. Although the Rovers were not quite at full strength, we did really well to win. The forwards worked like demons and were always on the ball. Young was out- standing and made some really brilliant breaks, from two of which he scored himself. Our defence was very sound throughout. 1st XV: A. Briggs; M. Bennett, D. Nicholls, C. Jones, J. Macnab; B. Young, E. Lewis; C. Smythe, A. Kerr, C. Brown, R. Sewell, R. Pryde, M. Lee, D. Sulin, N. Phillips. MICHAELHOUSE v. OLD BOYS. Played at Michaelhouse on May 30th. Lost 14-18. The Old Boys had collected a very useful side, all of whom were in training. The game was played at fast pace, with the ball being given plenty of "air." At half- time the score was 6-all, with neither side holding the advantage. The School played really well at the begin- ning of the second half and was constantly on the attack. Although a try and a goal were scored in this period, two other tries were thrown away by faulty pass- ing. Heartened by these mistakes, the Old Boys took complete command, and with the School team getting one of their stage frights, the Old Boys scored four tries very quickly. Bill Elliott played a grand game for the Old Boys at fly-half, while the forwards were ably led by Miller and Robinson. 1st XV: C. Jones; M. Bennett, D. Nicholls, D. Hen- wood, J. Macnab; B. Young, E. Lewis; C. Smythe, A. Kerr, C. Brown, R. Pryde, M. Lee, D. Sulin, R. Sewell, N. Phillips. MICHAELHOUSE v. N.U.C. Played at Michaelhouse on June 8th. Lost 10-33. The N.U.C. played their best side and were too fast for us. Unfortunately for us, Young was unable to play owing to injuries, and Jones, who otherwise played well, made three wild passes when we were well in our oppon- 54 S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE ents' twenty-five. These passes were intercepted and resulted in three goals against us. Briggs was unable to cope with the cross kicking tactics of the N.U.C. The side collapsed badly towards the end and allowed Todd, the N.U.C. scrum half, to break as he liked. 1st XV: A. Briggs; M. Bennett, D. Nicholls, D. Hen- wood, J. Macnab; C. Jones, E. Lewis; C. Smythe, A. Kerr, C. Brown, R. Sewell, R. Pryde, M. Lee, D. Sulin, N. Phillips. MICHAELHOUSE v. D.H.S. Plaved at D.H.S. on June 27th. Drawn 3-3. Without Jones, Lewis and Smythe, the team did well to hold the heavy D.H.S. side to a draw. The forwards, of whom Sulin was outstanding, played splendidly, but Moultrie iii could not get the ball away quick enough, with the result that Young was seriously handicapped and could not get his threes moving. Half way through the first half Shaw kicked a penalty for D.H.S., after which the exchanges were very even. With only seven minutes to go, Young got his chance and, after a brilliant break, forced his way over under the posts. Sewell unfortunately missed the simplest of kicks. Briggs played a great game, his fielding and touch kicking being particularly good, while Nicholls was also prominent. 1st XV: A. Briggs; J. Macnab, D. Nicholls, D. Hen- wood, M. Bennett; B. Young, D. Moultrie; A. Kerr, C. Brown, R. Sewell, R. Pryde, M. Lee, D. Sulin, N. Phillips, A. Davidson. MICHAELHOUSE v. GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL. Played at Glenwood on June 29th. Lost 6-16. Although six members of the regular team were away, on the run of the game we had no right to lose this game, let alone losing it by 10 points. The forwards played well and gave the threes many opportunities, but our handling was very poor. Glenwood scored thirteen of their points from passes which we missed while almost S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE 55 on their try line. We found our opponents a vastly improved side, who defended well and were ready to seize opportunities. 1st XV: A. Briggs; M. Bennett, D. Henwood, J. Macnab, P. Kerr; G. Moultrie, D. Moultrie; C. Brown, A. Kerr, R. Sewell, R. Pryde, M. Lee, N. Phillips, A. Davidson, K. Strachan. MICHAELHOUSE v. GREY HIGH SCHOOL (Port Elizabeth). Played on Track Ground, Durban, on July 3rd. Lost 6-15. Once again we had to take the field with a depleted side. This was the one match in which our forwards were outclassed, and with Moultrie unable to get the ball away at all, our backs had very few opportunities. We led 6-0 at half-time, thanks to a penaltry and try both by Nicholls. Half-way through the second half we got an- other attack of nerves, and the Grey High School scored three times in about ten minutes. 1st XV: M. Harker; P. Henwood, D. Nicholls, D. Henwood, J. Macnab; B. Young, D. Moultrie; C. Brown, R. Sewell, R. Pryde, M. Lee, D. Sulin, N. Phillips, A. Davidson, K. Strachan. MICHAELHOUSE v. ST. CHARLES. Played at Michaelhouse on August 10th. Lost 6-10. This was another fine match, which we were just a trifle unlucky to lose. Our forwarsd played with great determination and dash, while the threes were sound without being brilliant. After twenty minutes' play St. Charles scored under the posts, following a poor tackle by Jones. Shortly afterwards Henwood scored near the posts after a fine scissors movement with Young. Shortly afterwards Lee forced his way over in the corner. We were still leading 6-5 with three minutes to go, when the St. Charles fly-half took a drop at goal, which went straight for the corner flag and looked as if it must go into touch in goal. Unfortunately Bennett hesitated badly 56 S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE and the ball bounced backwards straight into the arms of the St. Charles wing, who scored. Moore converted with a great kick. The game was ably controlled by Mr. Smythe, of Maritzburg. 1st XV: C. Jones; M. Bennett, D. Nicholls, D. Hen- wood, J. Macnab; B. Young, E. Lewis; C. Smythe, D. Sulin, M. Lee, R. Sewell, A. Kerr, A. Chaplin, J. Northing, R. Pryde. MICHAELHOUSE v. MARITZBURG COLLEGE. Played at Michaelhouse on August 24th. Won 20-3. The home team owed its victory to the marked superiority of its back division, all of whom handled safely and played with plenty of dash, while the forwards were very evenly matched, the College holding a slight advantage in the set scrums and lineouts. After ten minutes' even play, following a forward rush the ball was quickly heeled and Henwood on the wing scored in the corner. Shortly afterwards Lewis at scrum-half picked up from the loose scrum and dived over. College then attacked strongly and were awarded with a penalty, kicked by Norton. Playing with the wind, College held the advantage to half-time, but the Michaelhouse defence held out. In the second half the visitors were soon on the defensive, and the Michaelhouse threes began to assert themselves. Young made a fine break and passed to Morphew, who scored under the posts. This was followed by a spectacular dash by Jones, the full-back, who came up in the three-quarter line and scored. Morphew again scored after a magni- ficent run. Just before time Nicholls broke through and gave to Young, who forced his way over, the former converting with the only good kick made by the home team, whose place kicking left much to be desired. Mr. Smythe refereed the game. 1st XV: C. Jones; D. Henwood, D. Nicholls, B. Young, J. Morphew; G. Moultrie, E. Lewis; C. Smythe, D. Sulin, M. Lee, R. Sewell, A. Kerr, J. Northing, A. Chaplin, J. Moultrie. S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE 57 MICHAELHOUSE v. D.H.S. Played at Michaelhouse on August 31st. Won 6-3. The outstanding features of the game were the sound defence and deadly tackling of both sides. It was played at a remarkably fast pace. The Durban High School relied on their heavy pack, who played splendid Rugby, but their back division was overshadowed by the home line, who were dangerous when they were able to get the ball. The Michaelhouse scrum fought gamely against their heavy opponents, and except for ten minutes in the middle of the second half, when they were completely out- classed, were able to hold their own. For the first twenty minutes the game was played in midfield, after which, following a short attack by Durban High School, the Michaelhouse backs asserted themselves and the Durban High School defence was sorely tried, but they were able to hang on, and half-time arrived with no score. After the interval Michaelhouse attacked strongly and were rewarded with a penalty goal from a good kick by Nicholls. This was followed by a blind side movement, and Morphew on the wing dashed down the touch-line and forced his way over in the corner. At this stage the High School forwards took command, and it looked as if the Michaelhouse forwards were a beaten pack. The Durban High School forwards scored after a scramble on the line and were almost over a minute afterwards, Michaelhouse securing a lucky touch down. Michaelhouse rallied and were attacking fiercely when the final whistle blew to end a grand match, which was ably controlled by Mr. Smythe, of Maritzburg. 1st XV: C. Jones; D. Henwood, D. Nicholls, B. Young, J. Morphew; G. Moultrie, E. Lewis; C. Smythe, ' D. Sulin, M. Lee, R. Sewell, A. Kerr, J. Northing, A. Chaplin, J. Moultrie. MICHAELHOUSE v. HILTON COLLEGE. Played at Hilton on September 3rd. Won 13-6. In a great game, in which the result was in the balance until the later stages of the second half, Michael- house beat Hilton by 13 points to 6. 58 S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE The match was played before a good crowd at Hilton Road on Tuesday, and from the start it was played at a rare pace, and it was this fact that told on the Hilton forwards in the last 10 minutes. Till then both sides attacked in turn, and it was anybody's game while the score stood at six-all. Then Michaelhouse asserted their superiority and scored a penalty and drop goal. The first score came 20 minutes from the start, Hil- ton drawing first blood with a try far out. The forwards, after dropping out from the 25, commenced a movement which ended in Bastard getting over near the corner. Michaelhouse came back to the attack with vigour, and the defence on both sides was deadly. Then the Michael- house three-quarters cam away in a fine bout of passing, and Jones, the full-back, came outside the wing to receive the pass and scored near the corner. The kick failed, and the score stood at 3-3. This was the position at half-time. From the resumption Hilton commenced a series of concerted attacks, Michaelhouse having to touch down twice in quick succession. The defence held, and gradu- ally Hilton were driven back, and it was Michaelhouse who took the lead after 15 minutes' play. Michaelhouse three-quarters put in a fine run, for Henwood to score a great try on the left. Again the kick failed, the score being 6-3 in favour of Michaelhouse. After some good touch kicking Hilton pressed for some time right on the Michaelhouse line. Scrum after scrum took place a yard or two from the try line, with Hilton battling hard to score, but the defence was sound. At length Hilton were rewarded with a try right in the corner w*hen a Michael- house defender miskicked the ball in trying to clear, for Baldwin to fall over the line and score. The kick, though a good effort, failed, thus bringing the scores level at 6-6 and 10 minutes to go. It was at this point that the Michaelhouse forwards asserted themselves in the loose, and gave their threes every opportunity to attck, but the Hilton defence held. Michaelhouse atacked strongly time and time again, but could not find any opening. Eventually from a scrum in front of the posts, a Hilton forward in his keenness S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE 59 became offside, and Michaelhouse gained the lead 9-6. It seemed as though this would be the end of the scor- ing, but suddenly Michaelhouse heeled the ball cleanly from a scrum. G. Moultrie received the ball and put over a magnificent drop goal, bringing the score to 13-6. Almost immediately afterwards the final whistle blew. The referee was Mr. Smythe. 2nd XV Plaj'ing really good Rugby throughout, this team had a most successful season, and is to be congratulated on its splendid performance. The forwards worked hard throughout, and besides giving their backs many oppor- tunities, backed up well and were always ready to start movements amongst themselves. The three-quarters de- veloped into a really fast line, who handled and kicked well. 2nd XV General Results Points P. W. L. D. F. A. 11 8 2 1 296 22 SCHOOL MATCHES. 9 7 1 1 273 8 MICHAELHOUSE v. ST. CHARLES. Played at St. Charles on May 4th. Lost 3-5. As the train was late in getting the teams to Maritzburg, this game had to be shortened to 40 minutes. We had just accustomed ourselves to the hard ground when the whistle went. Our halves played a poor game. 2nd XV: P. Kerr; H. Drummond, A. Briggs, T. Hen- derson, P. Henwood; G. Moultrie, D. Edington; K. Stra- chan, D. Sulin, J. Roach, P. Richards, B. Burnett, J. Northing, E. Stewart, G. Fawkes. 60 S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE MICHAELHOUSE v. GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL. Played at Michaelhouse on May 15th. Won 44-0. We were far superior to our opponents in this game and scored freely. 2nd XV: A. Briggs; H. Drummond, T. Henderson, J. Moultrie, P. Henwood; G. Moultrie, D. Turner; K. Stra- chan, J. Roach, P. Richards, B. Burnett, A. Oxland, A. Chpalin, G. Fawkes, P. Bellew. MICHAELHOUSE v. ESTCOURT HIGH SCHOOL. Played at Estcourt on May 18th. Won 18-0. The game was played in a gale of wind. In spite of this, the three-quarters handled well. Moultrie i played a sound game at fly. The forwards battled well against a heavy pack. 2nd XV: J. Moultrie; H. Drummond, A. Briggs, T. Henderson, J. Morphew; G. Moultrie, D. Turner; K. Strachan, N. Phillips, B. Burnett, P. Richards, A. Chaplin, G. Fawkes, A. Oxland, N. Franklin. MICHAELHOUSE v. DURBAN ROVERS. Played at Michaelhouse on May 24th. Lost 8-9. Owing to injuries, the team was considerably weak- ened in this match, particularly behind the scrum, and did not do itself justice. The forwards played well, but the back division played poor football. 2nd XV: J. Moultrie; K. Pearce, C. MacNeillie, P. Kerr, J. Morphew; G. Moultrie, D. Turner; K. Strachan, P. Richards, B. Burnett, J. Roach, J. Northing, A. Oxland, N. Franklin, P. Bellew. MICHAELHOUSE v. OLD BOYS. Played at Michaelhouse on May 30th. Won 15-5. In a game which tended to be rather scrappy, the School three-quarters were outstanding. They handled well and ran with dash and determination. S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE 61 2nd XV: P. Harker; J. Moultrie, A. Briggs, T. Hen- derson, J. Morphew; G. Moultrie, D. Turner; K. Strachan. P. Richards, J. Roach, B. Burnett, J. Northing, E. Stewart, A. Chaplin, G. Fawkes. MICHAELHOUSE v. D.H.S. Played at D.H.S. on June 27th. Drawn 0-0. This was not a good game to watch, owing to the fact that the heavy D.H.S. pack were able to get the ball as often as they wished, but had very poor backs, whereas our back division was good, but always got the ball under pressure. We did really well to keep our opponents from scoring. 2nd XV: P. Harker; H. Drummond, P. Kerr, O. Daw- son, J. Morphew; G. Moultrie, D. Turner; K. Strachan, j\ Moultrie, P. Richards, J. Roach, B. Burnett, J. Northing, A. Chaplin, E. Stewart. MICHAELHOUSE v. GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL. Played at Glenwood on June 29th. Won 58-0. Our opponents were unfortunate in that they had several of their regular team down with "flu." Our three-quarters were able to score at regular intervals. 2nd XV: P. Harker; H. Drummond, J. Moultrie, J. Morphew, P. Henwood; O. Dawson, D. Turner; B. Bur- nett, P. Richards, G. Fawkes, A. Oxland, A. Chaplin, J. Roach, E. Stewart, P. Bellew. MICHAELHOUSE v. ST. CHARLES. Played at Michaelhouse on August 10th. Won 62-0. The team gave a really brilliant display of Rugby. The three-quarters, handling and passing well, moved with great speed, while the forwards scored some spec- tacular tries by means of short passing between them- selves. 2nd XV: A. Briggs; H. Drummond, P. Kerr, O. Daw- son, J. Morphew; G. Moultrie, D. Turner; K. Strachan, J. 62 S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE Moultrie, J. Roach, G. Fawkes, E. Stewart, P. Bellew, P. Richards, A. Oxland. MICHAELHOUSE v. MARITZBURG COLLEGE. Played at Michaelhouse on August 24th. Won 46-0. Giving another grand all-round display, the team won this game very comfortably. The College pack were considerably heavier than ours and battled hard, but their back division was no match for ours. 2nd XV: T. Henderson; H. Drummond, P. Kerr, O. Dawson, M. Bennett; A. Briggs, D. Turner; K. Strachan, N. Phillips, B. Burnett, R. Pryde, P. Richards, G. Fawkes, A. Oxland, P. Bellew. MICHAELHOUSE v. D.H.S. Played at Michaelhouse on August 31st. Won 16-0. We did really well to win this game so convincingly, because our opponents were a much heavier side. The forwards were particularly big and robust, but were well held by our pack, while our back division was vastly superior. 2nd XV: T. Henderson; H. Drummond, P. Kerr, O. Dawson, M. Bennett; A. Briggs, D. Turner; K. Strachan, N. Phillips, A. Davidson, B. Burnett, J. Roach, A. Oxland, P. Richards, P. Bellew. MICHAELHOUSE v. HILTON COLLEGE. Played at Hilton on September 3rd. Won 26-3. In this game the team started off in good style and finished well, but struck a very poor patch in the middle. The forwards were slow, while the three-quarters, who were being well marked, were very uncertain in all their movements. This was partly due to poor passing from the scrum. 2nd XV: T. Henderson; H. Drummond, P. Kerr, O. Dawson, M. Bennett; A. Briggs, G. Moultrie; K. Strachan, N. Phillips, B. Burnett, J. Roach, A. Oxland, P. Richards, G. Fawkes, P. Bellew. S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE 63 Bunnies XV Matches Playing fewer matches than usual, these teams played sound Rugby, and had a successful season. Points. P. W. L. D. F. Bunnies "A" ., . 4 3 1 0 41 Bunnies "B" . . . 2 1 1 0 9 BUNNIES "A" v. KINGS. Played at Kings on May 4th. Won 11-3. This was rather a scrappy game, in which the backs of each side were poor. Bunnies: Forsyth; Graham-Bell, Spratt, Haine, Wright; Eriksen, Poynton iii; Allanson ii, Adams ii, Sulin ii, Dickens, Foaden, England, Strachan v, Wacher. BUNNIES "B" v. KINGS. Played at Michaelhouse on May 11th. Lost 3-6. Our three-quarters got many opportunities, but were unable to take advantage of them. Bunnies: Forrester ii; Graham-Bell, Barnes, Kenman ii, Harriss iii; Henery, Newly-Fraser; Saville, Le May, Forsdick ii, Williamson, Beavers, Mclllwaine, Rose, John- son i. BUNNIES "A" v. CORDWALLES. Played at Cordwalles on May 11th. Lost 5-9. The Cordwalles backs were too good for us and scored three good tries. Bunnies: Forsyth; Kenman i, Spratt, Haine, Wright; Eriksen, Poynton iii; Strachan v, England, Adams ii, Allanson, Foaden, Sulin ii, Wacher, Dickens. BUNNIES "A" v. CORDWALLES. Played at Michaelhouse on August 10th. Won 10-5. This was an evenly contested game, in which the slight superiority of our forwards and wings gave us the victory. 64 S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE Bunnies: Forsyth; Kennan ii, Haine, Forrester ii, Reynolds; Harris iv, Poynton iii; Strachan v, England, Adams ii, Allanson ii, Sulin ii, Susskind, Wacher, Dickens. BUNNIES "A" v. HIGHBURY. Played at Michaelhouse on August 31st. Won 15-3. We owe our victory to the fact that the Highbury full-back was constantly out of position, while our three- quarters were very sound. Bunnies: Forsyth; Kennan i, Harris iv, Forrester ii, Reynolds; Harvey, Newby-Fraser; Strachan v, England, Adam ii, Allanson ii, Sulin ii, Susskind, Wacher, Dickens. BUNNIES "B" v. KINGS. Played at Michaelhouse on August 31st. Won 6-3. This was another very closely contested game, in which our backs were slightly superior. OTHER MATCHES. 3rd XV v. OLD BOYS. Played at Michaelhouse on May 30th. Drawn 6-6. 4th XV v. OLD BOYS. Played at Michaelhouse on May 30th. Lost 6-11. 5th XV v. OLD BOYS. Played at Michaelhouse on May 30th. Lost 0-6. UNDER 15 v. ST. JOHN'S COLLEGE. Played at Michaelhouse on May 18th. Lost 3-11. Our opponents were heavier and faster than our team, and, playing good Rugby, won comfortably. UNDER 16 v. ST. ANDREW'S, BLOEMFONTEIN. Played at Michaelhouse on May 27th. Won 29-3. We were able to field a really strong XV, who out- weighed and outpaced the opposition, who were handi- S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE 65 capped by injuries and by having to play after an uncom- fortable train journey, following a match the previous afternoon. Under 16: McClure; Clayden, Henwood i, Kerr ii, Pearce i; Turner, Lewis; Roach, Bellew, Featonby-Smith, Parr, Lee ii, Robertson, Skelton, Forder. Cock House Matches - 1st XV After two great struggles, in the final Farfield just managed to beat East and so won this competition. Their success was largely due to the good work done by their forwards. FIRST ROUND. East beat Founders 19-4. Though vastly superior, East did not play particu- larly well in this game, and should have scored more points. East: Harker; Dawson, Briggs, Henwood, Macnab; Moultrie i, Moultrie iii; Phillips, Sulin, Moultrie i, Gem- mill, Parr, Forsdick i, Moore, Curwen. Founders: Buckley; Clayden, Burnett, Theunissen, Peycke; Jones, Sedgwick; Lee i, Pryde, Richards, Fawkes, Cowles, Hunter, Ladlau, Featonby-Smith. FARFIELD v. WEST. Farfield won 29-0. West forwards were no match for the Farfield pack, and with Young i away, their three-quarters were lacking in thrust. Farfield: McClure; Bennett i, Kerr ii, Henderson ii, Henwood ii; Turner, Lewis; Smythe i, Kerr i, Brown i, Stewart, Bellew, Franklin, Chaplin, Northing. West: Drysdale; Drummond, Morphew, Nicholls, Pearce i; Young ii, Edington; Sewell, Roach, Adams, Oxland, Mansfield, Strachan i, Forder, Clive-Smith. 66 S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE FINAL: FARFIELD v. EAST. 1st Match drawn 3-3. 2nd Match Farfield won 6-3. Both matches, although not productive of particu- larly good Rugby, were very keenly contested. East did exceptionally well against a team, which on paper was far superior to themselves. Farfield in the first match played the same team as in the first round, but dropped Northing for Skelton in the second game. East played the same team through- out. 2nd XV Farfield with a really big side won this competition very easily. FIRST ROUND. Farfield beat Founders 79-5. SECOND ROUND. Farfield beat West 18-3. East beat Tatham 75-0. FINAL. Farfield beat East 36-0. Farfield team: Harvey; Chater i, Selley, MacNeillie, Walker ii; Siedle, Hathorn; Houghton i, Skelton, Lorentz i, Lorentz ii, Lorentz iii, Lee ii, Hagger, Welding, Taylor ii, Mann. Junior House Competition This competition was remarkable for the fact that Farfield and West played three matches before the former S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE 67 won, and so played in the final against East, who ran out easy winners. FIRST ROUND. West beat Tatham 15-0. SECOND ROUND. East beat Founders 23-3. 1st Match, Farfield drew with West 3-3. 2nd Match, Farfield drew with West 6-6. 3rd Match, Farfield beat West 11-3. FINAL. East beat Farfield 29-3. East: Hickman; Gough, Harriss ii, Dodson, Forrester ii; Antrobus, Gray; Oscroft, Macnab ii, Large ii, Sulin ii, Foaden, McGregor, Spratt, Forsdick ii. 68 S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE OLD BOYS' NOTES. Obituary M. HUGH BROWN. After returning from two years' residence at Cam- bridge and some business experience in Manchester, he joined his father's firm in Durban and quickly associated himself with all branches of sport. He soon concentrated on Polo, and the widespread interest in this game to-day in the Union is very largely due to the encouragement and assistance which he gave. He was always the in- spiration of the Annual Championship Meeting, held in Maritzburg, and captained the Durban side which won the Senior Championship for five successive years. Those who followed the game realised how well he deserved the honour of being the first man to captain the South African Polo team, which he did in the Argentine tour a few years ago. Since the War his personality and position earned him many responsibilities, amongst which we are proud to mention his election as a Governor of his old School, and his six years Presidency of our Club. His death at the early age of forty-nine has deprived us all of a cheerful friend and a staunch supporter of Michaelhouse, Cordwalles and St. Annes. We offer our sincere sympathy to his wife and children, and feel that we cannot better record our appreciation of him than by quoting the leader which appeared in a local paper at the time of his death. Reprinted from "The Natal Witness," August 23, 1935. "The tragic accident which occurred at the South African Polo Tournament in Maritzburg on Wednesday, when Mr. Hugh Brown was fatally injured when he was kicked by a pony, removes a personality which Natal can ill afford to lose, and to his wife and children, as well as to his fellow players of the manly game he loved so well, deep and genuine sympathy will be extended by all who were fortunate enough to be honoured by his friendship and regard. S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE 69 "He was one of those great and luminous souls who are filled with a wide and abiding sympathy for the mis- fortunes of others. His kindly generosity, which helped far more people than the world ever realised, was hidden behind a modesty which was the outstanding trait of the man, a gently unassuming manner which cloaked a character both rich and rare. His benefactions to the game of Polo were many and far-reaching. He was the driving force behind the game in South Africa. He was its most energetic proselytiser, and he backed his enthu- siasm with the force of personal example, as he did in another field of sport when he turned out regularly with his firm's house team at Cricket. It was typical of a man who was a born leader, and bound to him those whom he led with the strongest ties of affection and regard. To him more than any other one man, the success of the South African Polo team's tour of the Argentine was due, and he did more than any other to put the game on a solid and enduring basis. "Hugh Brown the citizen reflected in his private life the outstanding qualities of Hugh Brown the sportsman. He was one to whom all in sorrow, need or happiness must gravitate, one who formed a centre wherever he was. Blessed with this world's goods, he showed an ever- ready generosity. The sum total of his benefactions will remain untold, so many were unknown except to the recipient, but the manifold kindnesses that are known speak of the quality of his liberality. But there was more than that. Rich in the qualities of the spirit, he gave willingly of sympathy, patience and kindliness for which none ever called upon him in vain, and many did not have to call. He numbered his friends in thousands and all must be stricken at heart at his going. His kindly eyes, his characteristic walk, his deep voice, are etched deeply in many memories-so many that when in the future some faint resemblance to them shall be seen in others, the seals that Time sets upon all grief will be broken and the aching pang of loss will be renewed. "The dictionary defines the word gentleman as: 'A well-bred and honourable man; a man of education, high principles, courtesy and kindness; a man of honour.' To no man could that word be applied more fittingly or more truthfully than to Hugh Brown." 70 S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE Few O.M.'s will not have heard of the tragic accident in the South African Polo Championships which deprived the School and the Club of the services and enthusiasm of Hugh Brown. His death cast a gloom over a very wide circle of friends, more particularly as his wife had just left for England with his elder son, Craig, who has gone up to Cambridge. Born in 1886, Hugh entered Michaelhouse in August, 1900, and left in June, 1903. He was one of the outstand- ing personalities of his generation, playing in the First XI and First XV from 1901 to 1903, and being awarded his First Colours in both games. He was a prefect during his last year. RICHARD WEBBER GASCOIGNE TYZACK. Richard Tyzack entered Michaelhouse in February, 1922, and left at Easter, 1924. During his last year he played for the School at Rugger and Cricket, being awarded his second colours at both games. He was in the Matricu- lation Form when he left, and his bright, cheerful character made him a popular figure. After leaving Michaelhouse he worked in Durban for a time with his father, and then managed a farm in the Mkuzi district of Zululand. Several years ago he was attracted to a job in the mines, and recently married. His death came as a great shock to his relatives and many friends. Annual General Meeting The 23rd Meeting of the Club was held, as usual, at Michaelhouse on Ascension Day, May 30th. We are happy to be able to record that last year's record attendance was fully maintained and that during the day 148 O.M.'s spent some time here, including: M. Hugh Brown (in the Chair), D. Alder, R. W. B. Acutt, F. D. Acutt, J. A. Arbuthnot, R. W. Anderson, T. H. Archbell, J. A. Aitken, J. S. Aubrey, D. Broadhurst, E. T. Brunskill, E. L. Buzzard, J. M. Black, G. F. Berry, A. R. Edwards Blair, W. R. Burdon, R. E. Bell, P. D. Barnard, W. H. Bennett, L. G. C. Baylis (Auditor), E. M. Burchell, N. B. S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE 71 Boyd, W. G. Crockett, N. G. R. Crowe, L. J. Crowe, T. G. Chater, R. N. Carter, K. B. Challinor, R. Campbell, R. H. Carr, R. C. Collins, L. Crookes, C. Crookes, F. B. Calder, R. A. Carte, W. G. Chaplin, A. Doull, J. B. Dunning, R. A. Durose, D. W. Dawson, R. R. Drummond, I. Dickinson, L. T. Drew, K. Drysdale, W. D. Elliot, W. A. F. Edwards, Leif Egeland, J. J. Egeland, M. H. Forder, W. F. Field- gate, P. Francis, H. D. Fyvie, J. B. Farrer, G. W. Fyfe, E. W. Gibson, L. E. Greene, A. Gowans, E. J. Greene, V. W. Greene, H. V. L. Houghting, A. P. Holden, G. H. Harvey, R. L. Harvey, K. D. Henwood, I. S. Haggie, D. R. Hall, J. B. Harker, E. W. Haig, T. E. B. Hill, N. H. Harris, R. Hull, P. D. Hickman, F. M. Hallowes, D. Heath, P. Howden, E. A. Hutton, N. James (Secretary, Maritzburg Branch), M. W. Johnston, R. G. Jansen, N. E. Jansen, L. R. Keeny, H. Knubley, J. Kerr, R. D. F. King, W. H. Lawrence (Secretary, Transvaal Branch), Th. Lloyd, A. A. Lloyd, L. A. Long, A. F. Lees, C. W. F. G. Mills, D. Marwick, J. S. S. Martens, E. R. Miller, R. C. Miller, N. M. Mann, D. K. W. Mackay, N. S. Morphew, F. L. Moon, W. N. Methley, C. B. Monsley, J. Methley, D. D. W. H. North, J. A. C. Otto, A. S. M. Otto, R. S. Parker, I. Park Ross, L. J. Palframan, K. M. Pennington (Hon. Secretary), M. E. Pennington, D. Pennington, G. Pennington, N. R. Reid, R. J. Robinson, N. Robinson, G. Robinson, J. D. Robinson, J. R. H. Rogers, J. B. Robert- son, G. Ridge, Dr. L. Clive-Smith, A. S. Bowley Smith, E. J. Smith, W. H. B. Sangmeister, W. F. Short, W. D. Smith, T. D. Scott, B. Shearer, B. J. Stubbings, G. T. Stewart, V. Stevens, D. G. Truscott, H. G. Thomson, D. W. Turner, L. T. Trotter, J. M. Taylor, F. St. G. Tatham, A. T. Tatham, B. R. Vaughan, J. H. Walker, J. D. Woods, D. Wilson, R. S. Webb, C. R. Wickins, A. P. Woods, T. A. Strickland, L. D. Osier, R. F. Currey, J. E. Ferrar. In his Report the President referred, inter alia, to the award to two O.M.'s of the Rhodes Scholarship, viz.: B. J. Stubbings and E. E. Hindson, and an Elsie Ballot Scholarship to N. N. Franklin, the need for inter-Branch activity, and the presentation of a Squash Court by the Club to the School. 72 S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE The Hon. Secretary submitted his Balance Sheet as under:- MICHAELHOUSE OLD BOYS' CLUB. Statement of Revenue and Expenditure for Year ended 31st March, 1935. EXPENDITURE. 1934. 1935. £15 18 7 To Postages...... £12 17 4 2 5 7 " Bank Charges...... 2 68 5 8 6 " Stationery...... 5 3 2 61 11 6 " Chronicles...... 63 11 1 17 0 " Club Matches...... 1 11 6 1 13 0 " Donations (Squash Court to School) . . 59 0 0 16 0,, Dinner...... 2 17 0 " Depreciation...... 2 0 0 " Wreaths...... 0 10 6 " Honorarium-Secretary...... 25 0 0 130 9 4 " Balance to Capital Fund...... 95 12 5 £222 6 6 £267 12 8 REVENUE. 1934., 1935. £56 12 0 By Subscriptions: Life Membership .. .. £119 18 3 114 18 3 " Do. Instalment Life Membership .... 92 16 0 45 17 0 " Interest on Investment. 49 2 2 4 19 3 " Commission on Sale of Club Colours .. 5 16 3 £222 6 6 £267 12 8 Balance Sheet as at 31st March, 1935. LIABILITIES. £ s. d. £ s. d. Capital Fund- Balance as at 31st March, 1934 .. .. 1,040 14 11 Plus Balance from Revenue and Ex- penditure Account for the year 95 12 5 ------1,136 7 4 R. W. B. Gibson Memorial Fund...... 4 6 6 £1,140 13 10 S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE 73 ASSETS. Investment: Capital Fund Cash- Petty Cash on hand .. At Bank ...... f s. d. £ s. d. 1,090 0 0 0 12 1 36 2 3 Stock of Stationery on hand Sundry Debtors...... Typewriter...... 36 14 4 3 10 0 2 9 6 Less Depreciation 10 0 0 2 0 0 8 0 0 £1,140 13 10 K. M. PENNINGTON, Hon. Sec. and Treas. Examined and found correct. C. BAYLIS, Hon. Auditor. Durban, 20th May, 1935. The following officers were elected: President, Hud- son Bennett; Vice-Presidents, Bishop F. S. Baines (Life V.P.), A. H. Adair, Dr. H. E. Allanson, C. Baylis, M. H. Brown, Rev. H. C. Dobrie, C. W. Hannah, J. J. L. Sisson, A. T. Tatham, and ex-officio Presidents of Branches M. H. Forder and R. E. Bell (the other Branch Presidents being already V.P.'s). Hon. Secretary and Treasurer: K. M. Pennington. Hon. Auditor: C. Baylis. Committee: President and Secretary ex officio, M. H. Brown, A. T. Tatham, A. P. Woods, C. Melville and Secretaries of all Branches. Trustees: M. H. Brown and A. T. Tatham. The Secretary read the names of 54 new members who were entitled to election. Reports of the various Branches were read as follows:- Committee.-At the Annual General Meeting the following were elected to the Committee:-Chairman, Mr. Hugh Brown; Committee: Messrs. J. C. Calder (Vice- Chairman), J. J. Bissett, W. R. Burdon, R. Crosoer, M. W. DURBAN 74 S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE Burgess and H. A. C. Swales (Hon. Secretary); Auditor: Mr. A. H. Berend. Constitution.-The Branch's Constitution has now been confirmed and is in the course of being printed. Tennis.-During May a "Tennis afternoon" was held at the Durban Country Club, and in October a match was played against the English Public School Old Boys' Association and resulted in an easy victory for our team. Golf.-Golf has now been established and competi- tions will take place approximately every six months. Two competitions were organised during the past year at which the attendances were most satisfactory. In addition a match was played against the English Public School Old Boys' Association, which we won easily. Cricket.-This Branch organised the annual fixture against the D.H.S.O.B. XI-a very enjoyable game ending in favour of our opponents, which was some compensa- tion to them for their moral victory the previous year. If matches are to be played against the Old Hil- ionians and Old Collegians, these will have to take place in Maritzburg and should be arranged either by the Maritzburg Branch or by the Old Boys' Club. With the establishment of the Sunday League, the fixture list in Durban is too congested to permit of them being played here. Dance.-A most enjoyable dance was held at the Country Club during November, about 80 couples attend- ing. Our Annual Dance will be held this year on the 4th September next, and any Old Boys visiting Durban then will be welcome. In conclusion, the Secretary would welcome a call from any Old Boy visiting Durban. He may be found at 14 Rhodes House, Smith Street, Durban. (Phone Cen- tral 3042). For the Committee, (Sgd.) C. SWALES, Hon. Secretary. S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE 75 TRANSVAAL. The Branch year under review has, in my opinion, been the most successful we have ever had. Both finan- cially and socially it has shown that the Branch is pro- gressing astoundingly well. Three functions have been held:- (a) The Annual Combined Dance in conjunction with the local Hiltonian Society, held at the Wanderers' Hall, Johannesburg, on June 22nd, was more successful both socially and financially than either of the previous dances. Financially it resulted in a profit of £48 19s. 9d., being divided equally. (b) The Annual Dinner was held again this year, and for the first time in the history of the Branch showed a profit of 18s. 6d. (c) On 17th May members were the guests of Mr. R. Hull-one of our members-to a bioscope entertainment at the Metropolis Theatre. The Branch has been the recipient of various invita- tions from kindred associations during the past year, and was represented at these functions by either the Presi- dent, Mr. R. E. Bell, or myself. In connection with sporting events, I regret to say that in spite of the fact that a sub-committee was elected last year to deal with the matter, nothing has as yet been done, but I feel that this year will see the Branch make a definite move forward in the inauguration of various sports. The Annual General Meeting of the Branch was held at the S.A.P. Club, Johannesburg, on April 29th, 1935, and was attended by some thirty odd members. You will see from a copy of the Audited Accounts for the Branch year ended February 28th, 1935, approved at the General Meeting, that the financial position of the Branch is most satisfactory. We have a surplus of £54 13s. 6d., which is almost double the amount in hand this time last year. For the ensuing year the following members were elected to the Committee: R. E. Bell, R. G. Jansen, D. W. Hayward, H. E. Boyes, G. F. Berry, W. H. Lawrence, M. A. Thistleton, J. B. Mackenzie, R. Hull. 76 S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE R. S. Parker was elected Hon. Secretary and Treasurer, and A. J. T. Goldby, Hon. Auditor. The Committee elected R. E. Bell President and J. B. Mackenzie Vice-President. In conclusion I should like to convey the greetings of the Transvaal Branch and to mention that the pre- parations for the Fourth Hilton-Michaelhouse Dance are well advanced. This function will be held at the Wan- derers Hall, Johannesburg, on the 21st June, 1935, at 8.30 p.m. to 1 a.m., and we shall be pleased to welcome any members of the Club who care to make the trip up- country, or who happen to be in Johannesburg at the time. I am sure that if you notify the Secretary in time he will be able to arrange accommodation for you amongst our members. Tickets may be had on application to R. S. Parker, P.O. Box 4465, Johannesburg, or Phone 33-6581. (Sgd.) W. H. LAWRENCE, Hon. Secretary and Treasurer. NATAL MIDLANDS. Owing to the membership of this Branch consisting mainly of a small number of farmers from a widely scattered area, our activities are rather few and far between. Of late years we have met, or at least some of us have met, but once a year. The usual Annual Com- bined Ball with our Hiltonian friends was held in the Estcourt Town Hall on November 29th, 1934. Gerald Fenders' Orchestra was in attendance and was very much appreciated, but unfortunately there had been rather a big run of social functions and we came on at a bad time, the date of our function being a trifle too close to mid- summer. However, although the Hall could have accom- modated many more than those who were disposed to grace our effort, we had a very enjoyable evening. (Sgd.) A. M. MACKAY, Hon. Secretary. MARITZBURG. The Club first came into being on the 28th April, 1934, at a General Meeting of the Old Boys from Maritz- S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE 77 burg and the district. A Committee of eight was elected and it was decided to try to run the Branch without calling upon Branch members for a subscription. The Branch held a lunch at the Imperial Hotel on the Thursday in Show week; this was attended by 31 Old Boys and appeared to be a success. The Branch also took its share in the running of the Michaelhouse-Hilton Ball, which was once again a success. Attempts were made to run a Cabaret at the Imperial Hotel, but this fell through. This year, however, a satis- factory arrangement can be made with the Ansonia Hotel, and I have no doubt that a Cabaret there for Old Boys will materialise shortly. The Club did not have an active year, largely because the Committee had to proceed with excessive caution, as it had no ready funds available, and an unsuccessful show would have put them badly out of pocket. This year, however, it has been decided to levy a small subscription so that the Committee have something to work with, and so that it may discover which members are willing to join the Branch and which members it is not worth sending notices and circulars to. The Com- mittee has also been reduced in number to 4; under the old system there was a member for every 9 Old Boys in Maritzburg and district. As you see, the Branch has started quietly, but hopes to grow in strength as time progresses. (Sgd.) N. JAMES, Retiring Secretary. After the Branches had been congratulated on their interest and activities, the Secretary fully explained the proposed Jubilee Insurance Scheme, the general principle being that O.M.'s should be invited to insure themselves in favour of the Club for a period of 20 years, so that when the School's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations are held in 1956, the Club would be in a position to endow the School handsomely. The proposal was fully discussed, 78 S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE and it was agreed that Old Boys should be asked to take out a policy of a minimum value of £25, which, with profits, would probably reach the figure of £38 odd. The Committee was empowered to make all the necessary arrangements with the Insurance Company which offered the most suitable terms. It was a matter of real gratification to the Club's officials to find such a large contingent of Transvaal members who had taken advantage of the double holiday and journeyed down for the day. Several stayed over the week-end. We do hope that their example will inspire other men from over the border to make this annual pilgrimage. After the meeting we all attended a special Memorial Service in the Chapel, held mainly to dedicate the Brass Tablet in memory of Dr. Bob Gibson. We were so impressed by the dignity and beauty of the service and by the favourable remarks of many Old Boys later, that we hope to make this part of the regular proceedings of Ascension Day re-union. After an excellent lunch, the desire amongst a great many members to handle once more the Rugger ball on the old fields was so strong that we fielded five teams against the present, of which only the Second was defeated. Is it too extravagant to express the hope that we shall see to it that we never allow a re-union to pass without five XV's doing battle? In the evening, after another splendid meal, we were all greatly entertained by Douglas Pennington and his highly successful Company in "Ambrose Applejohn's Adventures." A fuller account of this appears elsewhere. OLD BOYS' DANCE. The eleventh Annual Combined Ball with the Hil- tonian Society was held in the Maritzburg Town Hall on Friday, June 28th. It was attended by over five hundred guests, who were received by Mr. Justice and Mrs. Leslie and Archdeacon and Mrs. Pennington on behalf of the respective Governing Bodies. The arrange- ments for the Ball were carried out by a willing Com- mittee, on which George Boyes, D. Pennington, F. Bowley and many others did yeoman service. The decorations S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE 79 were characteristically different and generally accepted as the most effective yet seen, the effect of the festoons being a long tent with the School colours hanging grace- fully in alternate trappings. Although the crowd was not as big as usual, we were able to hand over £12 12s. to the Jubilee Fund as a donation from the combined Old Boys' Societies. MEMBERS' ADDRESSES. For some time I have been out of touch with a num- ber of members of the Club, and I should be very grateful for any information of their whereabouts, particularly their postal addresses, as I would like them to receive regular communications from me. The following is a list of their names and the years they were here as a guide to their contemporaries:- D. Brand, 1902-03; J. A. Chapman, 1911-12; B. L. Crompton, 1917-19; G. W. F. Dold, 1904-05; A. Ellis, 1915-19; C. E. Gibson, 1905-10; A. M. Hawkes, 1912-16; A. W. V. Handley, 1921-24; J. McV. Mallock, 1909-10; Rev. L. H. Millar, 1913; G. Morgan, 1928-30; H. C. Nicol- son, Migration; T. R. S. Parry, 1905-11; C. M. Plowes, 1908-15; W. H. Powles, 1904-08; L. Shaw, 1906-7; N. M. Starling, 1923-26; W. Given-Wilson, 1913-14. JUBILEE SCHEME. Some weeks ago I circularised all members of the Club advising them of the details of this scheme and urging them to insure themselves on behalf of the School. There can be no doubt that as a body we can make a very handsome contribution to the School progress in twenty years' time if the scheme meets with general sup- port, and, as I said before, I do not feel it is optimistic or impertinent to hope for an ultimate sum of £10,000 at least. If, therefore, you have not yet insured yourself with the South African Mutual, with whom the Club has officially made arrangements, as you know, I hope you will take steps immediately to do so for at least £25; and not only that, but that you will also persuade all O.M.'s in your district to follow suit. I am anxious to be able to indicate to the meeting next May what support the scheme has received. 80 S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE GENERAL. During last Rugby season, in the unofficial inter- Provincial matches, the Natal side included K. B. Strachan and E. R. Miller, and the Transvaal R. F. Leach. We hope others will join them next year when the Currie Cup is again played. In Club Rugby we noticed:-Durban Intertown: R. L. Harvey; Maritzburg Intertown: E. R. Miller, R. Howden; Southern Districts; W. Elliot, K. B. Strachan, F. J. Brown; Durban Rovers: R. L. Harvey (captain), J. J. Holgate (secretary), T. H. Archbell, T. G. Chater, G. Buchanan Clarke, R. F. Leach, J. J. Egeland, R. H. Durose, K. B. Challinor, R. G. McKenzie, D. W. H. North, A. A. Lloyd, Rev. V. Shaw, G. A. Jamieson; Durban Old Collegians (finalists in Murray Cup): J. D. Robinson, M. W. Burgess; Pinetown: K. Trotter and V. C. Gillitt; Maritzburg Wasps Wanderers: E. R. Miller (captain); N.U.C.: W. G. Chaplin, F. M. Hallowes, R. W. Anderson, R. J. Robinson, R. Howden, L. E. Greene, P. Francis; Richmond: St. J. Nicolson, I. C. B. Dickinson; Estcourt and Northern Districts: J. B. Harker; Kokstad: W. Elliot (captain), N. Van der Riet; Zwartberg: K. B. Strachan, P. Fellowes, R. Cathcart. This year's Polo Championship was clouded by the tragic accident which killed Hugh Brown and cast a gloom over the large number of players who had gathered in Maritzburg in August. We hope that O.M. Polo players will be amongst those who see to it that the game, for which our late President did so much, con- tinues to flourish in South Africa, in spite of the handicap which his death will mean. Others playing were:- Durban: Russel Burdon; Otto's Bluff: A. Otto, G. Shaw; Karkloof: S. Mackenzie, C. Burdon, W. I. Mackenzie; Levels: H. Barton; Mooi River: T. L. Tatham; Johannes- burg: R. A. Mudd; Underberg: R. I. P. Vaughan; Rovers: Dr. A. L. Wilson. At the Interclub Golf Championships at the Maritz- burg Country Club course, we noticed M. E. Pennington (Maritzburg Country Club "A," winners), R. L. Gilson (Kokstad), K. C. Beningfield (Beachwood), and A. H. Berend (Royal Durban). S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE 81 PERSONAL NOTES. R. L. W. Abbot was in Natal on leave at Easter. He is stationed at Filabusi, S. Rhodesia, where he is in the Native Affairs Department. Michael Adnams came out from Edinburgh for the Sum- mer vacation. He has been successful in his exam- inations and plays for the University 1st XV. R. C. Anderson had a trip to England early this year, returning via the East Coast route. The marriage of John Murray Arnott, of Highflats, to Miss Marjorie Gate, of Durban, took place on August 5th. He is the first O.M. who left after the House system was started to be married, though Guy Bennett and Roy Rawlinson, both also from West, ran a very close second and third. J. M. Aitken has been transferred to Bulwer on promo- tion as Sub-Inspector of the Polela District in the Public Works Department. R. K. Anderson has been transferred from East London to be Superintendent of the Central Gaol in Durban. G. Berry, in addition to successfully pursuing his own studies at the Witwatersrand University-he took his B.Sc. last year-lectures to first year medicals. F. Graham Bell has produced a most excellent periodical, "London Week," to guide Londoners and their visitors to all places or events of interest, to enter- tainments and sport, with most effective running commentaries on everything. We wholeheartedly re- commend this weekly to all O.M.'s who find them- selves in London. E. Babb acts for his father's firm, manufacturers' repre- sentatives, in Capetown. D. Broadhurst has joined the staff of the Standard Bank, Maritzburg. D. Brisker, after gaining several years' experience with Harvey Greenacre's, has started his own business in Durban. 82 S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE H. R. Butcher welcomed the arrival of a daughter in July. Ronald recently flew back from England. Nigel was out for the Summer vac. He is doing brilliantly at the Edinburgh medical school. Many will be interested to hear that Mr. Bushell, who encouraged the first batch of English Public School- boys to visit Michaelhouse, has just been entertaining a party of Australian boys. He naturally wonders when the first South African tour will be started. He took a party of boys to America and Canada in his Summer holidays. S. J. Barker left in July for Faraday House in London, where he began his engineering course in September. Congratulations to A. H. Borland, whose son and heir was born some months ago. G. W. Boyes has joined the firm of Dix & Dukes, accountants, in Maritzburg. He has been elected Secretary of the Maritzburg Cricket Union. We con- gratulate him on playing for Natal against the Australian tennis players. R. P. M. Burgess has left the Vacuum Oil Co. and taken up insurance work with the Southern Life. N. Boyd, after some time with the Standard Bank, has joined the Union Corporation in Johannesburg. Good luck to Guy Bennett, son of Marsy Bennett, the School's first head prefect, who was married to Miss Gladys Thomson, of Umzimkulu, in Maritzburg on October 5th. Alec Baynes was awarded a first in his Medical Tripos at Cambridge last July. We congratulate him on this notable achievement. He celebrated his success by motoring for nine weeks through France, Switzer- land, Austria, Hungary, Yugoslavia and Italy, camp- ing out each night. He is now continuing his medical studies at King's College Hospital in London. A. W. Benson has been a chemist in Johannesburg for some years. Craig Brown sailed for England in July. He is in resi- dence at Cambridge. S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE 83 L. J. T. Crowe sailed for England and America this year. He is to study sugar chemistry in Louisiana. L. C. Clarkson recently returned by air from a holiday in England. G. Clothier has gone into partnership with E. Eriksen in Johannesburg, where they have taken over the Ford agency. We wish them luck. N. Clothier, after passing his B.Com. examinations last December, went into residence at Cains College, Cam- bridge, in January, where he is reading law and got a 2nd in his Law Qualifying exam in June, and has joined the Inner Temple. He has taken up rowing. For three weeks of the Summer vac. he wandered round Switzerland, and returned to spend the latter part in the West Highlands of Scotland. We are grateful to him for a full report of O.M.'s at Cam- bridge. A. G. T. Chaplin visited the school in June and was much impressed by the changes. Many will be interested to hear that A. C. Candler has left the staff of Marlboroguh College and is now at Leighton Park School. He has been appointed Inter- national Secretary of the Young Friends' Committee of the Quaker Society. We congratulate him. He spent his Summer holiday walking through Germany, Austria and Hungary, and sent an absorbing descrip- tion of the views of the man in the street, whom he met in the "youth hostels," which he invariably used. We offer our congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Campbell, who were married in Durban recently. He met his bride, who was Miss Francis Lockhart, while studying at Baton Rouge University in Louisi- ana, and now has an important post as research chemist with the Natal Estates at Mount Edgecombe. J. Cullum rowed for the N.U.C. at the Vereeniging regatta. The Cumming twins are at Trinity College, Oxford. Bruce had a very successful Cricket season in Sussex. 84 S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE B. Dowling has recently joined the Club and will be remembered by many O.M.'s of the Hugh Jones period. We always particularly welcome an applica- tion for membership from the earlier generations. He is in the Government service in Durban. John McN. Davis wrote a long letter from the Hoima district of Uganda, where he is growing coffee, tobacco and rubber. His Cricket Club, Bunyoro, is , head of the Uganda League. He hopes to fly to England next year. Jim is at Stellenbosch studying forestry. We noticed with interest that Claude Dyer rescued a Johannesburg visitor at Winkle Spruit in September. She had been swept out by a strong backwash. Bill Elliot once again led his team into the closing stages of the Murray Cup-we wonder if he will ever regard himself as a veteran! G. B. Ermen has been promoted .by his London firm. He lives with his mother at Worcester Park in Surrey. J. Rhys Evans was married to Miss Sybil Dyer in Durban on September 21st. He has built himself a delightful house on his farm in the Kroonstad district. Long may they prosper! H. K. Evans spent a holiday in Durban in September. He has hatched out over 1,500 turkey chicks this spring, and awaits Christmas orders from O.M.'s. F. E. H. Fawkes was out from Magdalene College, Cam- bridge, for his Summer vac., and paid the School a visit. We notice the engagement of Herbert S. Fisher and Miss Rosalin Hanson-Lawson, of London. He returned in July after successfully completing his course at Oxford, and is now doing research work for the Natal Tanning Extract Co. at Seven Oaks. S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE 85 N. N. Franklin, our first Ballot scholar, sailed for Cam- bridge, where he is reading for the Economics Tripos at Trinity College. He had a brilliant career at Rhodes, where his papers for the Social Studies Group were widely read. R. Friel got his Law Tripos at Cambridge in June. E. F. W. Fynney is farming in the Hluhluwe district of Zululand with B. G. Schreiber. We hope he will remember the School museum when he has time to interest himself in the wild life of the lowveld. C. J. Fleming is Surveyor to the Bushtick Mine in S. Rhodesia, having obtained his Mine Surveyor's Certi- ficate on the Rand in August at his second attempt (success usually comes after five or six efforts!). Good luck to Ronald Gilson, who was married to Miss Ethel Stevenson in Durban on August 3rd. They honeymooned along the "garden route" of the Cape. We congratulate Dr. R. Gowans on passing his final medical examination at Glasgow University in so short a time. He will do hospital work for a further two years before returning to practise in Natal. Alan passed his Intermediate Accountancy exams, this year. One of the outstanding exhibits at the Royal Agricultural Show in Maritzburg last June was a display of winter food for cattle grown by E. W. Gibson at Howard Hill, in the Elandskop district. It rightly won a special prize. We warmly recommend O.M.'s inter- ested in dairy farming to go and see the fine Fries- land herd contentedly grazing on the 900 acres of pastures which Eddy's industry has produced. He delivers his milk daily by lorry in Durban, 86 miles each way. The Minister of Finance, Mr. Havenga, broke his official itinerary on his recent Natal tour to inspect the farm and was loud in his praises. 86 S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE We offer our sympathy to C. H. W. Gray, his brother and sisters, whose mother's death followed so closely on their father's. He is due to finish at Capetown University this year. After losing sight of W. Hewings for several years, we have received a long and fascinating account of his movements since he went up to Rhodesia. He joined the B.S.A. Police in 1927, was stationed at Mount Darwin for three years-a lonely station in grand game country. Two years ago he transferred to the Veterinary Department, married and is now at Mtoko, near Salisbury. . J. E. Holder (1903-04) is stationed at Gwanda, S. Rho- desia. G. Houghton successfully wrote his 3rd year medical exams, in June at Edinburgh University. P. M. Harker is articled to Eadie & Mitchell, Accountants, of Durban. Hugh got two firsts in History at the end of his first year at Leeds University. He made a three weeks cycle tour of Germany in August. Many will be sorry to hear that A. P. Hall has not been well lately. He has partially recovered and is back with the Bushtick Mine, near Bulawayo. C. W. Hannah (17*) and Bruce Cumming (85*) saved the Headmaster's XI (Mr. Bushell) from defeat at Birkenhead in May. This is but one of many Cricket feats claimed by the Michaelhouse clan at Philpotts in Sussex. Can't we picture the Cricket talks in that fine old House? D. Havemann, after farming for some years in the Elandskop district, is now timber contracting near Vryheid. His junior mile record, which had stood longer than most, was just lowered this year. R. J. Haw married Miss Joan Hamilton on the 5th October. After farming for a short while, he gained experience in a garage and architect's office, and has since 1933 been engaged in aerial surveying. He is now with the Aircraft Operating Co., who are making S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE 87 extensive geological surveys of the northern Natal coalfields and looking for gold in Rhodesia and the Eastern Transvaal. Erlend Hindson was a member of the Rugby team which won the Eastern Province Cup last winter, and lost the Grand Challenge in the final. He rowed in the Rhodes boat at the Vereeniging Regatta. A. W. Handley has returned to a post in London. R. B. Hayter has left the Government service and is on the staff of Hunt, Leuchars & Hepburn in Johannes- burg. R. M. Harvey visited the School during his Cambridge Summer vac., which he spent in the Union. R. Howden is articled to Messrs. Dix & Dukes, account- ants, of Maritzburg. J. Ing is studying architecture in his father's firm in Durban. G. Illing visited the School in September, the first time for 17 years. Now we want to see him next May in the fifth XV scrum. We are glad to see M. G. Jackson, the new Secretary of the Maritzburg Branch of the Old Boys' Club, has so soon started a good programme of activity for local members. In October he arranged for a team of 12 to play Golf against the Staff and boys on the Maritz- burg Country Club course. The School side was down 1:1 at lunch, but all square with one four-ball match to come in later. This was won handsomely by the School-a very good day and the sort of re- union which we heartily recommend to other O.M. centres. Joy and prosperity to Russell Jacob, who was married to Miss Sheila Mulroy, of Durban, on November 7th. We hear that the new Pridwyn is flourishing. Claud Janion was wise to move from Warner Beach when he did, and choose a site for his school amongst the growing suburbs of Johannesburg. 88 S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE H. P. Knubley is articled as an accountant to Halsey & George, of Durban. V. Kincaid Smith called in at the School in August with his fiancee, Miss Winnie Collier, of Johannesburg. He is mining asbestos and farming in the Zoutpansberg district. R. L. Kirkcaldie spent part of his leave last Summer from Edinburgh in the Shetland Isles. He sent a budget of news about O.M.'s in residence at the University. R. F. Leach, after two years' experience in a wool mart in Durban, has migrated to the Rand, where we were proud to see his talent earned him a place in the Transvaal three-quarter line. K. L'Estrange has been transferred to the Durban branch of Barclays Bank. H. F. Lydall, who led the Socialist Party of R.U.C. at the last Nusas Parliament, is a candidate for this year's Rhodes Scholarship. He spent a night at the School in October and is very keen to start a Fabian Society in the Union. * D. B. Lyle and D. Russell went on a shooting trip to the Potgietersrust district last July. G. B. Long went on a "reading" party to St. Cuthbert's Mission at Tsolo, in the Transkei. He captained the Grahamstown Hockey side in its match against Port Elizabeth. He wrote his final L.Th. at St. Paul's College in September. Leslie took a leading part in "The Rivals," which was recently staged by the Dur- ban Repertory. J. W. Lamb, after many years in the Umvoti district of Natal, has been transferred on promotion to the Natal Tanning Extract Co.'s estate at Iswepe, in the Eastern Transvaal. He is now District Estates Manager. We were glad to see George Mousley and his wife at the School in May. He called in to introduce his small son to us on his way to the Natal Coast. S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE 89 W. N. Mills, who is married and has two children, is with the Globe and Phoenix Mine at QueQue, S. Rhodesia. Manville Millar, after many years with the Dundee Col- lieries, Ltd., has resigned and accepted the post of Secretary to the Beachwood Golf Club. Ian McFie was married on October 5th in Maritzburg to Miss Myra Grace Ross, of Utrecht. We wish them many years of happiness and high prices on their new farm at Wilbrook. Frank Maritz is engaged to Miss Helen Otto, of Stone- henge, Rietvlei. W. N. Methley's trio of boys have a little sister born in July. Dr. D. Marwick has a dental practice in Johannesburg. Toby, who is married, is recruiting labour for the mines in East Griqualand. Graeme won an archi- tect's competition for a building in connection with the Empire Exhibition in Johannesburg. The prospects of Aitken College have been further strengthened by the arrival of Christopher Melville, who was born on October 4th. We congratulate Colin. Alan has joined the firm of Popham's, who are stock brokers on the London Exchange. He finished very high up in the English batting averages last season, some compensation for his County, Sussex, being lower in the Championship. A. D. T. Montagu also welcomed his son and heir last May. He is now stationed at Bekwai, on the Gold Coast, where he supervises 31 co-operative societies of Native cocoa-growers. He reports that the rise in price has given a big fillip to the gold industry there and the country is more prosperous than it has been for years. R. G. O. Martens is with Messrs. Martens & Ross, general merchants, of Durban. He has a very noisy, but smart Singer car. Lieut. A. C. S. Moore, Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides, was severely wounded in the leg on the 90 S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE Gandat Road near Peshawar in August. He was commanding the advance guard of his brigade in a typical North West Frontier engagement. We hope to hear he has made a good recovery. R. P. Norton is spending his long leave from the Standard Bank, Johannesburg, on an extensive tour of England and the Continent. B. M. Norton has joined his father at their farm Udine, near Rietvlei. W. J. Parry was transferred in November from Lady- smith to the Umtali branch of the Standard Bank in S. Rhodesia. He will be missed in sporting circles, as he was Captain of the Ladysmith Cricket Club this year and had started the season well. A. W. Parker has joined W. Darcy Cathcart, architect, in Salisbury, and is trying to bring O.M.'s together in those parts. Spenser has been a prominent member of the Witwatersrand University Rugby team, with which he toured the Western Province in July. Jack Poison set out early in August with a companion in a 22-foot canoe from London Bridge, their destina- tion Singapore! We wish them bon voyage, but do not recommend the trip to others. A photograph of their flimsy craft, which appeared in the "Daily Sketch," makes one appreciate something of their perilous undertaking. B. J. W. Pearce is Chairman of the United Party at Stanger. It is interesting to note that the sons of Roy and Brian equalled and broke records at the School sports in September. M. E. Pennington helped his Club to win the Natal Inter- Club Championship in October, playing first string for his side of four. Gerald again captained the Natal Hockey side at the Inter-Provincial Tourna- ment at Capetown in August. With a bit of luck Natal would have finished top of the log, but had to be content with second place behind the Southern Transvaal team, with which it had drawn. S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE 91 G. H. Power is farming outside Ladysmith. He will be remembered by the "migration" generation. D. O. Roberts has fallen to the lure of the mines. He left Kokstad some months ago for the Rand. K. Reynolds spent a fishing holiday at Umgababa in Sep- tember and quickly got into some "benders." We en- joyed his short visit to the School on his way down to the Natal Coast. R. A. Ramsay was in Durban for his Summer vacation from Guy's Hospital. B. G. Ralfe is living in Ladysmith as the Manager for Northern Natal of his Insurance Society. We were glad to see Mr. and Mrs. Niel Reid here on O.B. Day in May. He was on long leave from Tanganyika, during which he took a supplementary veterinary course at Cedara. He has a son and heir. O.M.'s in England will find that A. C. Radford has a new flat at 14a Vincent Square Mansions, where he over- looks the playing fields of Westminster School. He had some good cruises last Summer in his yacht, the Haughty Belle. R. E. Rawlinson was married to Miss Lilian Kufal, of Maritzburg, on November 16th. He is doing well on the mines. John S. Robertson was married on November 9th to Miss Diana Dorothy Austen, at QueQue, S. Rhodesia, where he is in Barclays Bank. As captain of the local Rugger side, which included W. N. Mills, he had a wonderful season, as they won the Globe and Phoenix Shield-the "Murray Cup" of Rhodesia- and several other competitions. Congratulations! A. M. L. Robinson is Secretary of the Rhodes University Dramatic Society. R. N. Selley is in Durban cramming for his Matriculation. K. W. Simpson, who was with the Government Trigono- metrical Survey Party of Matubatuba for some 92 S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE months, has returned to Dundee after completing his duties. A. R. Stewart has been transferred from the Richmond branch of Barclays Bank to Maritzburg. E. J. Smith is building up a successful milk business, the Strathcona Dairy, on his farm near Umzinto, where he is also experimenting with new canes and fruits. He has been wise enough to make full use of the growing market at Scottburgh, where he delivers his produce in a very smart van. E. Sherratt was some months ago transferred on promo- tion to the Pretoria branch of the Southern Life Association. R. Struben wrote an interesting letter from Felixstowe, Suffolk, where he is cramming for his entrance exam- ination to Cambridge. He hoped to go into residence at Trinity Hall in October. We thank A. W. Sperryn for his usual help in supplying names of O.M.'s playing Rugby in Durban last sea- son. His brother Neville is engaged to Fraulein Grete Bachmann, of Rottweil, Black Forest, Germany -these walking tours! He is still with the Champion Spark Plug Co. in London. A. H. Sandison was in June transferred to Capetown, motoring down from East London by the garden route. Good luck to Philip Soper and Miss Barbara Rackham, who were married on July 27th in London. W. M. Smythe, who finished his Law course at Cambridge last year, is in London taking his Bar examinations. Pat passed his Medical Tripos brilliantly last June, and is also in London at a hospital. L. T. Trotter recently flew to England and back on busi- ness. N. L. Tatham has accepted an important survey post in the Northern Transvaal. H. W. Taylor's firm is concentrating on the wholesale business. Herby has moved to Johannesburg. S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE 93 Pilot Officer G. C. Tomlinson sent an interesting account of his impressions of Iraq. After some months in Baghdad, he moved to Sulaimain, on the Kurdish frontier. He hopes to be in Natal on leave next year. H. G. Thomson is with a firm of Quantity Surveyors in Durban. He just missed a place as a hurdler in the Natal athletic side against the Oxford and Cambridge team. Many senior O.M.'s will be interested to hear that A. C. Thornton's eldest daughter was married last Decem- ber. So far as we know this is the first marriage of the child of an O.M. He and his wife recently had a six months' tour of the Union. They are now back in Bulawayo, where he is Town Engineer. D. H. Thompson sailed in August for England, where he will carry on his medical studies at Birmingham University. L. M. Thompson is a candidate for the Natal Rhodes Scholarship this year. He was only beaten in the fifth game of the Rhodes Squash Championship in August. G. Tolmer represents Rhodes University at Golf. J. E. Turner has joined the Club. He is in the Native Affairs Department at Benoni, is married and has a son and three daughters. We welcome him as yet another senior O.M. who has decided to join up! E. D. Vivian has joined the Club. After University train- ing he took up journalism and is on the editorial staff of the Johannesburg "Star." He has recently been sent to Brakpan to represent his paper on the East Rand. Dr. R. E. Verney was married to Miss Mary Simpson Williamson on August 31st at Alveley, Bridgnorth, England. They are living in Edinburgh, where he is practising. We wish them all prosperity. E. T. Vear has been for some years with the General Electric Co. in Durban. 94 S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE D. D. Waterman is taking engineering at the Witwaters- rand University. G. L. Were sailed in May for Scotland, where he is con- tinuing his medical course at Edinburgh University. R. E. Wallace has qualified as a Chartered Accountant. When his articles are finished, he will practise in Johannesburg. We congratulate him on his rapid success. Tom has done so well with his "Illustrated African Golfer" that he is turning it out now as a monthly magazine. Have you ordered your copy yet? C. S. West spent part of his last Winter vac. from the Capetown University in Durban, which gave him the opportunity to visit the School. M. R. Webb is with Messrs. Didcott, Byrd & Leefe, Accountants, of Durban. He rowed for Durban at the Vereeniging Regatta this year. Godfrey is work- ing for the V.F.P. on the Rand. E. H. Whitley, who has qualified as an accountant, is with A. R. Whiteley in Johannesburg. He recently won a Baby Austin in the State Express competition, his couplet being selected out of over 40,000 entries. Congratulations! "R.J." is now Sales Manager for Hooper Motors in Maritzburg, promotion well de- served after his successful career with Colonial Motors in Johannesburg and Durban. E. D. Wilson is making good progress at Faraday House in London. G. W. Wilson (1905-9) is on the staff of the East Geduld Mine on the Rand. John D. Wilson did well in his Law Tripos at Cambridge in June. Billy toured Scotland with the Cambridge Vandals Rugger side, and then came to grief skiing in Austria. He recovered in time to play plenty of Cricket, his batting and bowling both meeting with success, and had a month of the Summer in Ger- many. K. T. Young has a new farm in the Franklin district. S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE 95 CORDWALLES NOTES. The school buildings continue growing steadily. Work on the new kitchen block has commenced, and it is hoped that the building will be completed before the end of February. The soil excavated from the cellars is being used as top-dressing for the Rugby ground, and to level off the land to the South, where Tennis Courts are to be laid. Before the beginning of next quarter the old changing-rooms and "rondavel" will have disappeared and their place will be taken by the Gymnasium, for which tenders have already been called. RUGBY. Played 10, Won 3, Lost 6, Drawn 1. May 11, v. Michaelhouse (Home). Won 9-5. May 22, v. St. Charles (Away). Lost 0-22. June 8, v. Highbury (Home). Lost 0-3. June 15, v. College (Home). Won 31-0. Aug. 10, v. Michaelhouse (Away). Lost 5-10. Aug. 21, v. St. Charles (Home). Lost 3-14. Aug. 24, v. College (Away). Lost 3-37. Aug. 31, v. Merchiston (Home). Lost 3-14. Sept. 7, v. Kings (Home). Won 21-3. Sept. 14, v. Highbury (Away). Draw 0-0. 1st XV: McFie, G. (Colours); Baber, G. S.; Barnes, I. S. (Capt., (Colours); Gillbanks, H. J.; Cooke, M.O.; Whitaker, K.; Gillbanks, R. A.; Hall, K. B. (Colours); Cooke, C. J. (Colours); Chennells, G. J. (Colours); Dom- ing, G. M.; Pennington, R. F.; Otto, J. M.; Kelly, W. H.; Tatham, A.; Chapman, G. R. House Matches. Baines, 6 points: Beat Jacksons, 17-3; beat Butchers, 9-3; beat Tatham, 6-3. Butchers, 4 points: Beat Jacksons, 14-0; beat Tat- hams, 23-6. Jacksons, 2 points: Beat Tathams, 8-0. Tathams, 0 points. Baines XV: Peake, Earle, Cooke ii, Cox, Jennings, Barnes i, Argo, Cooke i, Chennells, McIntosh, Barnes ii, Mackenzie, Taylor, Gersigny, Cooke iii. 96 S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE SHOOTING NOTES. After an indifferent start, the Shooting improved con- siderably, and we ended the season third out of seven in the Hebron Cup, and eighth out of fourteen in the Frank Stevens Shield competition. At the Cadet Bisley, held in Maritzburg on the 18th September, we won two out of the three cups open to junior detachments. The team, consisting of Baber 49, Pennington 48, Tatham 47, McFie 46, Chapman 45, Hall 43, won the George Leuchars Cup for the junior team event, and the "A" team-Baber, Barnes, Chapman, McFie-won the Highlands Cup for the brick competition. Baber, with a score of 98, came second in the junior championship. On the 1st October we nred the Imperial Challenge competition. With 25 cadets and 12 scores to count, we obtained an average of 91.58. The results of this competition are not yet known, but this score should put us amongst the first junior detachments in the country. OUR CONTEMPORARIES. We acknowledge, with thanks, the receipt of the following contemporaries:- School Magazines from: King Edward VII School; Jeppe High School; Diocesan College, Rondebosch; S. Anne's Diocesan School; The Ridge Preparatory School; South African College; Kingswood College; S. Andrew's College, Grahamstown; Pietermaritzburg College; High- bury School; Plumtree School; S. Andrew's, Bloemfon- tein; Milton School; St. John's College; Prince Edward School, Salisbury; Ruwazi School, Marandellas; Glenwood High School. Also "The Grey," "The Hiltonian," "The Selbornian," and "The Rhodian." From overseas: "The Blue," "The Vigornian," "The Laxtonian," "The Shir- burnian," "The Shenstonian," and "Antigua Grammar School Review."