S. ./nMcbael's Chronicle

Vol. IV. No. 13. APRIL, 1924. Price, 2s.

CONTENTS.

Page.

Editorial...... 1

Obituary...... 3

School Notes ...... 5

Dedication of Hall ...... 12

Our New Buildings...... 29

Anthony Brown Memorial 33 Old Boys' Notes...... 34

Cadet Notes......

Football Prospects ......

Cricket ......

The Cricket Tour ......

Chapel Offertory Account

Our Contemporaries......

Cordwalles Notes ......

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EDITORIAL.

Another seven years in the history of the School have now' passed, and with this number the fourth volume of the "Chronicle" is now complete. It seems, therefore, a suit- able moment to look back a little and see how much nearer to the aims and ideals of our Founder we have got during that time. On the material side we have certainly progressed 2 further than in any previous period. Great and handsome additions to the School buildings have been made, electric light has been installed throughout, and our numbers have risen from a little over 80 to the limit of our accommodation -120-while the waiting list of entrants is now full for some tiipe ahead. But we must not rest on our oars. Much has been done-much remains to be done. As our Rector pointed out in his speech on March 15th, greater facilities are required in many departments of our School life; and, of course, there remains the even greater question of the enlargement of the School. The past seven years have also, in the main, been a very successful period,, both in our examination results and on the cricket and football field. In these games we have certainly more than held our own with our rivals, while a steady improvement has been notice- able in the work of the School. But here also there is still room for improvement, and here it is that every one of us can do his share in the advancement and improvement of the School. It is not given to many of us to be able to respond to Mr. Justice Tatham's appeal to the people of the Colony to support liberally such institutions as this; but each one can, by exercising the spirit of unselfishness, hard work and fair play, do much to help the School attain to the ideal of the Founder. When he first designed the School on big lines, and planned for a School of 250 boys, there were not wanting critics who thought his ideals too big; but now we can see that he saw further than his critics and that liis ideas were right. We trust that the time is not far distant when we may see all his aims realised, the quadrangle completed and houses built, and that then Michaelhouse, both in buildings and equipment and also in the spirit and tradition of her sons, may hold her own with the old Public Schools of England-the model which he ever had before him, 3

OBITUARY.

It is with deep regret that we have to record the death of Colonel the Hon. Sir George Leuchars, K.C.M.G., D.S.O., of "Bracken," Greytown, Member of the House of Assembly for the Umvoti Division; and of the Reverend Thomas Grenfell Vyvyan, M.A., of "Poldhu," Richmond. To both of them, as members of the Board of Governors, the School has owed much for their helpful advice and ready assistance.

The services rendered by Sir George Leuchars to Natal and to the Union, as soldier and politician, are matter of such common knowledge that there is no need to dwell on them here. Fearless and unswerving honesty marked his whole life, both public and private, and by his sudden death at Capetown on the 10th February, whilst engaged in his Parliamentary duties, the School has lost a warm-hearted and liberal friend. His active interest as one of the Governors remained to the end, and has left practical proof in his will, under the terms of which the School receives a bequest of £1,000 to be utilised in the founding of an entrance scholar- ship. In moving a resolution of sympathy in the House of Assembly on the day following his'death, the Prime Minister dwelt on his great simplicity and modesty, and spoke of him as "a man indeed, straight and honourable to a degree," and as "one who loved his friends and stood by them through thick and thin.

The Rev. T. G. Vyvyan had for the past few years retired from the Board of Governors, owing to advancing age. He had a distinguished career at Shrewsbury School and Caius College, Cambridge, where he stroked his College boat. He became a Fellow, and later Dean of the College, was for 32 years Mathematical Master at Charterhouse, and 4 came to South Africa in 1900, to live out his life to what proved to be the ripe old age of 87, with intellect alert and vigorous to the last-a fine type of English scholar and gentleman.

We extend our sincere sympathy to Lady Leuchars and to Mrs. Vyvyan and her family.

MARK ARDINGTON.

Born May 13, 1909; Died April 20, 1924.

We deeply deplore the accidental death of a member of the School during the Easter mid-term holiday. Mark Ardington entered here from Highbury School, Hill Crest, in February, 1923. His work soon showed promise of a most successful school career; and, though at first debarred by medical advice from violent forms of exercise, he improved so rapidly in health that there appeared every indication that he was now fit for any form of exertion. With his large, well-knit frame, his mental gifts and amiable person- ality, he seemed well endowed with those qualities which go to the making of a fruitful, vigorous life.

He was spending the short holiday at his home at Amatikulu. On the morning of Easter Day he was boating, in company with his little sister of five years of age, on the river which runs near the house. The sudden overturning of the boat threw them both into the water; and Mark, in a sudden attempt to reach and save his sister, was seized with a heart attack and fell back beneath the water. The life which he gallantly strove to save was mercifully pre- served, but the effort cost him his own. It is indeed in keeping with all that we knew of his nature that the last action of his life should have been an attempt to do his duty in the hour of peril.

The sympathy of the whole School goes out to his parents and to all the family. 5

SCHOOL NOTES.

We must apologise for the non-appearance in this num- ber of the pictures of the new Hall which we had hoped to produce. \ arious delays have occurred, but we hope to have them ready for our next.

There are few changes in our Staff to record. Mrs. Bynoe took the last quarter of last year off and went for a short trip to England, and has now rejoined us, looking very fit after her holiday. Her work during her absence was taken by Miss Easton.

Mrs. Davidson has joined us as Housekeeper since our last issue. While it is now rather late for the "Chronicle" to bid her welcome, we do so all the more gladly, in that she has been with us long enough for us to appreciate fully her untiring energy and unfailing good humour.

Mr. Hannah, presumably worn out by the cares of Editorship, has, unfortunately, been compelled to ask for a rest, owing to a partial breakdown in health, and sails for the Homeland at Easter. He hopes to be back, fully restored, in August, ready to take the place of Mr. Bishop, who, after nearly eleven years' continual and devoted work, is taking a long-overdue holiday and also hopes to go for a short trip Home.

Other changes in the Staff are foreshadowed, owing to an epidemic of scholarship-winning among the junior mem- bers of the Staff.

Firstly, we offer our heartiest congratulations to Mr.

Leif Egeland, M.A., on being appointed Natal Rhodes

* Scholar for the year. Mr. Egeland stays with us till the end of this term, and then hopes to go into residence at Trinity College, Oxford. We shall watch his future career with great interest. 6

Not to be outdone, Mr. E. L. G. Schnell first gained his M.A. (First Class History) at the University of South Africa, and was later, on these papers, awarded the Croll Memorial Scholarship. He hopes to remain with us till the end of this year and then also to follow Mr. Egeland to Oxford, though he has not yet fixed on his College. To him also we offer our best congratulations and wishes for a most successful career.

The former of these vacancies has been filled by the appointment of the Rev. Clement Osborn Andrews to the post of Resident Chaplain. Mr. Andrews is an M.A. of Selwyn College, 'Cambridge, where he took an Honours Degree in History. For several years he was an Assistant Master at his old School, Denston College, Staffordshire. He has had considerable experience of life in Africa as a member of the Universities' Mission to Central Africa. He was a member of his School XI. and XV. and of his College XV. He is a brother of the Lady Warden of St. Anne's. We can assure Mr. Andrews that a cordial welcome awaits I im here next August, and wre take this opportunity of extending our most cordial thanks to the Clergy of the Diocese for the great assistance they have given us during the eighteen months we have been without a Resident Chaplain.

In February K. C. Beningfield and Ian Campbell were appointed Prefects, while some three weeks later R. Davis and K. Trotter were added. The complete list now reads:- J. McKenzie (Senior), C. J. Crowe, W. Grimwood, R. Arm- strong, K. C. Beningfield, I. Campbell, R. Davis, and K. Trotter.

The Cricket Colours at the end of the season were as follows: First XI.: K. C. Beningfield (Captain), J. McKenzie (Vice-Captain), R. S. Armstrong, K. Trotter, C. J. Crowe. Second XI.: 1ST. Crowe, W. Mills, R. Tyzack, B. Campbell, R. Gilson, H. Boyes, N. M. McKenzie, G. Fyfe.

In addition to the Lord Bishop of the Diocese, the following Clergy have very kindly assisted us by coming here 7 to officiate during the last six months:-Rev. B. M. Ford, Rev. S. II. II. Noble, Rev. G. Jodrell Day, Rev. F. B. Green- wood, Rev. G. P. Jeudwine, Rev. A. E. Hunt.

We were also most grateful to the Rev. Canon Harker for coming to preside over the Cambridge Local Examina- tions, and to the Rev. R. P. Rogers for doing the same at the Cape University Examination. We can assure them both that we much enjoyed their stay amongst us.

A very pleasant little function took place on the evening of October 31st. On that day Mr. II. L. Crockett brought up the Natal side to play their annual match against us. As usual, the weather, after being perfect for months, was vile. Rather more cricket than usual, however, was played, a full accounts of which appears under the Cricket Notes. In the evening a very enjoyable concert, organised by Mr. Strick- land, was held. The chief items in the programme, if noise counts for anything, were contributed by the newly-organised Jazz Band.

During the interval the Rector, on behalf of himself, the Staff, and Present Boys, presented to H. W. Taylor, the South African Cricket Captain, a solid silver tray, suitably inscribed, as a mark of his old School's appreciation of his great services to South African cricket. The Rector recalled his first arrival at Michaelhouse, when "Micey" was a very prominent member of the First XI. H. W. Taylor, in reply- ing, after thanking the donors for the plate, which he said he would always greatly value, also recalled his early impressions of the Rector. He related how utterly he had mistaken his man and how bitterly he had paid for that mistake when he had fondly imagined that with this new man out from England there was a good oppoitunity foi enjoying himself. Thanks to Mr. Crockett for bringing such an excellent team and a promise from him that he would endeavour to bring as good a side in future years, followed by some hearty cheering, brought a thoroughly enjoyable and successful day to an end. 8

A\ hile on the subject of H. W. Taylor, we would like to say a few words 011 the little book 011 cricket that he has just published and of which he has kindly sent us a copy. It is designed entirely for the instruction of young players, and is the first book 011 the subject we have seen written by an expert 011 matting wickets. The advice contained in it from beginning to end is thoroughly sound. The diagrams are excellent, and the greatest stress is rightly laid, in batting, on the correct placing of the feet. It is a book we would like to see in the hands of every boy. Although suc- cess may for a time attend a man or boy who does not con- form to the primary rules o|: batting, in the long run failure and disappointment must follow. We believe that Taylor's ideas of practising shots in a room is thoroughly sound. Cardinal faults, such as not getting the left leg across and playing in front of it, can be cured in this way. Radical faults of this sort must be cured young, and Taylor's sug- gestions on these lines are certainly hopeful. One word, in conclusion, on fielding. To quote Taylor's words on cover and extra cover: "These, when the bowler delivers the ball, should always be on the move, walking in towards the bats- men, r'eady to make a dash in any direction. Needless to say, to be able to do this they must be ON THEIR TOES." This, which is one of the most important points in off-side fielding, we see habitually disregarded. When a cover really learns to do this properly, it is astonishing what catches he can get to and what run-outs result.

The Carpentry Prizes for the year were won in the Senior Division by D. Hall and in the Junior by Rhys Evans.

Some weeks ago, Mr. Hannah, who has been Football Master for three seasons, asked to be relieved of the work. Mr. Strickland has been appointed in his place, and is throwing himself with tremendous enthusiasm into the work. If past experience of first class football, combined with a thorough knowledge of the game and boundless keenness, count for anything, the School's football is bound to gain greatly by the change. 9

Like Mr. Taylor, Mr. Strickland has also bloomed into an author, and has published a capital little handbook of advice for Michaelhouse Rugby players. This is an excellent piece of work, full of most useful hints 011 the game. The diagrams are clear and the letter press fully explains them. There is also included in it a short history of the game at Michaelhouse, a summary of School matches and a list of the Captains and First XV. Colours since the Foundation. This also is a book we would like to see every boy own and study.

The Hall has been greatly enriched by a present of an oil painting, given by Mrs. Robert Tatham, sen., in memory of her grandson, Ion Mordaunt Tatham. It is a copy brought from Italy of Guido Reni's painting, "St. Michael Slaying Sin." Baedeker says: "A much-reduced copy of the original, which hangs in the Church of Santa Maria del Cappuciiii (at Rome), built in 1624. Sin is represented as a monster under the foot of the Archangel." The picture was hung for some time in the Corporation Art Gallery in Maritzburg, and now adorns the East Wall of our Hall.

Mrs. Robert Tatham has also very kindly presented two large engravings, which have been for some time on loan to the Maritzburg Art Gallery-one a first plate reproduction of Leonardo da Vinci's famous "Last Supper" and the other an engraving of Raphael's "School of Athens."

The following happy message was telegraphed on the morning of the 15th March to the School by the Rev. J. P. X. Potter, Vicar of St. Thomas', Durban:-

"All hearts with Michaelhouse to-day Her deathless sons recall,

Who gave their all In the great War-

Enshrine their memory, we pray,

To ages far,

0 dedicated Hall,-

Their love wrought pall." io

The subject of the Oid Boys' Prize this year is:-"The opportunities offered by farming in South Africa: the quali- ties needed for such a career and the best method of preparing for it." Essays must be handed in to the Bursar by August 6th. It is greatly to be hoped that more boys will try for this than last year. The prize-five pounds' worth of books, to be chosen by the winner-is one that should appeal to all.

The Annual Choir Supper took place on December 8th. As usual, the "feast" was sumptuous, and everyone did full justice to the excellent fare. A pleasing feature of the evening was the presence of Mrs. Davidson, who had worked so hard in providing for our healthy appetites. After supper there was a short musical programme, which included Irish songs by Mr. Strickland and some u Jazz" efforts by Miss Easton, ably backed up by Fynney and Sperryn, ukalela experts. Time passed rapidly-too rapidly, in fact-and we were still merry-making when Chapel bell rang. An enjoy- able evening thus came to a close with cheers for Mrs. Davidson and the performers.

The following are the results of the Public Examinations held last December:-

CAPE MATRICULATION.

Class III.-C. N. Cress, S. V. Humphries, K. Evennett, N. F. Sperryn, G. C. Tomlinson,* W. L. D. Elliot.*

"These two candidates obtained their aggregate, but failed in one subject only. In this they subsequently suc- ceeded in the supplementary examination in February. 11. E. Verney also obtained his aggregate, but failed in one subject, which he hopes to take next June.

CAMBRIDGE JUNIOR EXAMINATION.

Under 16.-Honours: W. R. Burdon, J. H. E. Freeman (E), J. N. S. Morpliew, L. D. R. Pryde, D. F. Smith (E, L). Satisfied the Examiners: II. E. Boyes, A. G. T. Chaplin, H. F. W. Farrer, C. J. C. Fleming, N. W. Fryer, R. L. D. Gilson, 1). W. Hayward, E. W. S. Hosley, M. S. S. G. Jackson, R. J. J. Lockhart, A. W. L. Moon, C. J. B. Palmer (E).

E denotes distinction in English. L distinction in Latin.

Over 16.-Satisfied the Examiners: J. Byass, G. W.

Eyfe, E. N. Griffin, 1). 11. Hall, S. W. L. Meyer, V. C. C. Shaw.

VALETE.

Christmas.-Form V.: W. L. D. Eliiot (Prefect, 2nd XI., 1st XV.), F. E. W. Fynney (1st XV.), N. F. Sperryn, S. V. Humphries (2nd XV.), G. C. Tomlinson, J. T. Wilson (Prefect, 1st XI., 2nd XV.), K. INT. Evennett, C. N. E. Cress,

G. C. Hart-Davis (Prefect, 1st XI., 1st XV.). Form IV.:

D. Hall, J. M. Aitken, E. N". Griffin, S. Meyer, D. F. Smith, K. A. M. Bandies. Form III.a: A. D. Leslie, J.

A. Dunn, W. II. Hewings, V. H. Kincaid Smith. Form

III.b: F. S. Gutridge, R. E. Cope, G. C. Cope, F. II.

Meugens. Form II.: F. A. P. Openshaw.

February.-Form V.: 11. E. Verney (Prefect, 2nd XV.). Lower V.: G. C. Dove-Wilson. Form III.a: H. H. Hawkes.

Easter.-Form V.: R. Tyzack (2nd XI., 2nd XV.). Form

IV.: M. Ardington.

SALVETE.

February.-J. C. Bayldon, F. M. Hallowes, G. O. Hos- king, B. A. G. Jones, W. H. Lawrance, F. J. Maritz, C. W. Mills, G. II. Mitchell-Innes, G. Murray-Smith, A. W. Parker, I. Park-Ross, W. J. Parry, J. D. Poison, M. W. Robertson, G. E. Rose, E. C. Saville, W. D. Smith, C. 11.

Starling, R. W. D. Stewart, H. A. Swales, C. M. Tallantire,

I). L. Visick, C. C. Wiley, G. M. Sandison.

Easter.-A. C. Knight. DEDICATION Ol5 MEMORIAL HALL.

Saturday, March 15th, 1924, will always be a great day in the annals of Michaelhouse. On that day, in the presence of a large assembly, General Tanner unveiled the Stone of Memory and the Bishop dedicated the Ilall to the Glory of God and to the Memory of those members of our community who gave their all in the Great War. Various causes led to considerable delay in the completion of our Memorial, but the final result completely justifies this delay, and we now have a memorial well able to hold its own with any in South Africa and fully worthy of the great object for which it was erected. A full description of the Hall and the other new buildings built at the same time will be found in another part of the "Chronicle.'1

Unfortunately, the weather was not what it might have been. A heavy thunderstorm on Friday afternoon had reduced our roads to a quagmire and a Scotch mist all day Saturday prevented them from drying. In spite of this, a very large number of people arrived, including some 40 or 50 cars, and we must have welcomed nearly 500 guests to luncheon in the two Halls.

Punctually at noon General Tanner took up his station at the Stone of Memory. The School was drawn up in three sides of a hollow square round the Stone, while four Cadets stood, with reversed arms, on the steps of the precinct throughout the ceremony.

The Clergy then proceeded to the site. The following accompanied the Lord Bishop of the Diocese:-Ven. Arch- deacon Pennington, Ven. Archdeacon Hodson, Canon Trough- ton, Canon Harker, Reverends F. Green, W. T. Alston, G. Jodrell Day, R. H. Davis, B. M. Ford, A. E. Hunt, G. E. B. Mort, C. D. Robinson and R. P. Rogers. 13

The service started with prayers read by Archdeacon Pennington. Then the Bishop, on behalf of the Governors, Rector and Staff of Michaelhouse, asked General Tanner to unveil the Stone of Memory.

The General then removed the Union Jack from the Stone of Memory. The following is the inscription on the Stone:-

As the Union Jack dropped, the School Buglers sounded

A solemn pause for silent prayer followed, and then General Tanner addressed the gathering.

General Tanner, who had come all the way from Cape- town especially to be present on the occasion, expressed his great pleasure at being able to take part in a gathering

INVICTIS PAX. 1914-1918.

A. W. S. Brown: Rector.

J. L. K. Anderson,

E. C. Andrews,

A. L. Armstrong,

H. F. Bateman,

S. W. P. Bouverie,

A. F. Brandon,

G. M. Brown,

J. D. Burke,

R.-G. Carter,

H. L. Davis,

B. J. I. Flack,

W. H. Flack,

W. G. S. Forder,

C. F. Forder,

J. R. Frampton, C. Furness,

B. W. Goodwin,

H. J. B. Green,

C. H. Hilditch,

R. G. Hindson,

J. W. Hutchinson,

F. T. Janion,

C. T. K. Letchford,

D. H. McKechnie,

J. N. V. Middleton, R. F. Murphy,

L. C. Nedham,

L. T. R. Nunn,

R. W. Payn,

C. A. Ponting.

A. F. Quin,

G. D. Ross,

W. D. Stainbank,

A. R. Stainbank,

E. H. Strapp,

E. V. Tatham,

W. I. Tatham,

I. M. Tatham,

C. C. Tayler,

H. W. S. Terry,

B. H. Waller,

H. A. Walters. the "Last Post" and the flags were lowered to half-mast. 14 which had for its object so estimable a purpose-namely, doing honour to his fellow-men-and it was a distinct privilege on an occasion such as this, when they were all gathered to pay their respects to the men who had upheld our national traditions and national honour.

He hoped that the great example set by those who had died for their country would have the effect, which such sacrifice deserved, upon those who read the names of the fallen. In conjunction with all those around him, he ven- tured to hope that this composed form of national pride would never desert our race. The General added that he felt he need not remind those gathered there that day of the magnificent spirit, both of those who paid the supreme sacrifice and of those who were spared to return to their homes. The deaths of the former generally came at the end of a long series of brilliant efforts and of unexampled human endurance.

The present Memorial had been erected in order that Michaelhouse might have an added inspiration to follow the heroes, whose names they were that day perpetuating in honour. Such a Memorial also had the advantage of making everyone who saw it thoughtful. Napoleon's great victories were often said to be the result of the inspirations of a brilliant genius, whereas in reality they were the result of careful forethought and consideration of various means of attack. He quoted Napoleon to emphasise the great store that brilliant General put in deliberate thinking. And so he reminded the boys of the present generation that by taking careful forethought and facing them firmly all difficulties could be met and overcome. He went on to speak of the "Bogey of Responsibility." How many men, both in war and civil life, though ready to do their duty in other respects, feared responsibility more than anything else. Here also, if we took up our responsibilities as they came and faced them bravely, we should find our path smoother than we expected. 15

In conclusion, General Tanner said: "Deeply as we feel the loss of these gallant men, it is deeds such as these which keep our Empire alive and cause others to be ready to die in its service. Difficulties in the way are merely obstacles to be overcome."

The School Buglers then sounded the "Reveille" and the flags were hoisted. The hymn, "0 valiant hearts, who to your glory came,' was then sung. At its conclusieon the Bishop said:

"Grant unto them, O Lord, Thine eternal rest," and those presented answered:

"And let everlasting light shine upon them."

Then the Rector requested the Bishop to dedicate the Hall.

After prayer the Bishop did so in the following words:-

"To the Glory of Almighty God and in proud, thankful and affectionate remembrance of those from this School who offered their lives in the Great War, we dedicate this Memorial Hall: In the Name of the Father, and of the

Son, and of the Holy Ghost.-Amen."

Prayers were then said by Archdeacon Hodson praying for comfort for the bereaved and thanking God for the great example of those who offered themselves from this School for service in the Great War, concluding with the grace.

Dedication of Founder's Stone.

This concluded the service at the Hall, and while the hymn, "O God, our help in ages past," was being sung the Clergy, School and all present moved to the main entrance of the School. 16

On one of the Stones of the Archway had been cut the following inscription:-

"This School, founded in Pietermaritzburg to the Glory of God, August, 1896, w^as transferred to this site February, 1901.

The Eight Rev. Arthur Hamilton, D.D., Bishop of Natal, Chairman of Governors.

The Rev. Canon J. C. Todd, M.A., B.Sc., Rector."

When all were in their places, the Bishop delivered the following address:-

"In common, I am sure, with others who have been associated with Michaelhouse since its beginnings, I am very glad that on a day that will always be memorable in the history of the School the opportunity has not been allowed to pass by of rolling away a reproach which has long lain against the authorities of the School. I refer to the fact that hitherto on no stone in any part of the School buildings has it been possible to find the name of its Founder. True, for many years a striking portrait of him has hung in an appropriate place in the Hall which till to-day has been the

Dining Hall of the boys; true, too, it is that, in answer to critics, we might say: 1 If you want a monument of the Founder, look at the buildings before which at this moment you stand face to face.' But one generation of boys quickly succeeds another; foundation facts in the history of the School may easily be forgotten, so that, for the purpose of record, for the interest of those who pass through this archway, but most of all in grateful remembrance of the Founder himself, we are glad that on one of these stones there is now engraven his name.

"It was a great conception that God put into the heart of his servant James Cameron Todd, when, in 1896, he began this School in a house and grounds of our Cathedral City. It showed that he had faith and courage and vision when, before it was too firmly set and established there, he rooted it up to re-plant it in this beautiful spot'midst these 17 delightful hills-a site chosen by a loyal and most devoted colleague who is still a member of the Staff and to whom the School owes much for his enthusiastic loyalty to it. u That God has blessed what he put into the heart of His servant to do, we need no further witness than what the Stone of Memory, just unveiled, and the Hall, just dedicated, connote.

"And, in dedicating this Founder's Stone, our humble prayer to God is that He will continue His blessing on the School, so that there may never be wanting from the boys who are trained and taught here those who will be ready and willing, as occasion offers and need requires, to give themselves willingly for the service of their God, their Church and their country."

At the conclusion of his address the Bishop dedicated the Founder's Stone in the following words:-

"To the Glory of God, and in grateful remembrance of James Cameron Todd, who founded this School, we dedicate this Stone: In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.-Amen."

The service then concluded with the singing of the Doxology.

Dedication of Anthony Brown Memorial Brass.

The procession then passed into the Chapel. All the seats had been previously taken out. The whole School and all the Old Boys and as many of the visitors as possible assembled in the Chapel. "The Lord is my Shepherd" was then chanted, after which the Bishop gave the following address:-

"It was on August 4th, 1914, that the Great War broke out. Within six months from its beginning, when the thoughts of many in this land were concentrated mainly on the South- West campaign, in which their boys were serving, the eyes 18 of the then Rector of Michaelhouse were turned to Europe, to its Western parts. Sooner than most he recognised that it was there that the great struggle would be decided, and that England would need the help of everyone of her able- bodied sons in her distant Dominions if she were, under God, to win through to victory. He was impatient to go, so that he should lose no time in equipping himself for the part that he might be called to take. I was not yet con- vinced that, holding the responsible position he did here, it

4 was his duty to go. The question was referred to three men on whose judgment we both felt we could rely, and he stayed on. But, as the days passed, it was evident that no one could be spared who was in a position to go. It was with difficulty that the Rector continued his work. It was only by rushing, as it were, from one bit of work to another, without stopping to think overmuch, that he was able to do it. And when the term was over, and he had spent two or three days in quiet to review the position, he sought me out in Durban to tell me he must go. There was no longer any doubt what his duty was.

"In England he got a Commission in the Rifle Brigade, and threw himself with his customary energy into the per- fecting of himself for the work in front of him. • In 1916 I saw him at his home. On the walk into the country I had with him on that Sunday afternoon our talk together was almost wholly of Michaelhouse, for he loved the School and looked forward to be back at his post again. Within a few weeks came the call to go across to France, where he joined his Regiment. There are those who have said that he threw away his life through his excessive venturesomeness; but who of us will dare to criticise a man who, for fear lest he should be afraid, and so fail the men who looked to him for •example, ventured too much in the presence of so skilled an enemy. In a moment his spirit had passed from his mortal body, but he still lives. We are sure of that, for it was the Teacher by whom he was taught, the Master whom he served, who said: 'He that believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.' 19

He lives and, living, he still speaks. He speaks to you, my brothers, who were here at Michaelhouse when he was Rector. He says to you: 1 Splendidly brave you were on the battlefield; be brave with a yet higher courage in these more difficult times of peace. By the help of God, in the districts where you live, be leaders of men on behalf of all that is true and honest and just and pure and lovely and of good report.' And to you boys also who did not know him, but who have seen his picture in the Hall, to you he speaks by the example he set: 'In friendship, in labour, in service, unsparing of self, he gave his utmost for his fellow-men.' These are the words on the Brass which we are just going to dedicate his memory. When your call comes, may the same splendid testimony be given of you by those who will wish to have your names always in remembrance for the help and inspiration which you gave them, by the life you lived in their presence."

Then the Bishop dedicated the Brass in the following words:-

"To the Glory of God, and in reverent and affectionate memory of Anthony William Scudamore Brown, third Rector of this School, we dedicate this Tablet: In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.-Amen.''

The Brass, which is almost a duplicate of that put up to the memory of the second Rector, bears the following inscription:-

A. M. D. G.

IN REVERENT MEMORY OF ANTHONY WILLIAM SCUDAMORE BROWN,

WHO

WHILST RECTOR OF THIS SCHOOL,

WAS KILLED IN ACTION AT GUILLEMONT,

18th AUGUST, 1916.

IN FRIENDSHIP, IN LABOUR, IN SERVICE, UNSPARING OF SELF,

HE GAVE HIS UTMOST FOR HIS FELLOW-MEN.

"IIE THAT LOSETH HIS LIFE FOR MY SAKE

SHALL FIND IT." 20

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The Bishop then added: 11 The souls of the righteous are in the hands of God, and there shall no torment touch them. In the sight of the unwise they seemed to die, and their departure is taken for misery, and their going from us to be utter destruction; but they are in peace."

Two Collects and the Grace followed. After this the hymn, u Now thank we all our God," was sung, and the service was concluded with the Blessing.

The singing throughout was greatly assisted by Mr. Goldstone, of Maritzburg College, who very kindly came up specially and brought one of his boys with him to lead the singing with their cornets.

The Luncheon.

This finished the ceremonial part of the proceedings, and after a short interval an adjournment was made to the Hall for luncheon. The Bishop, as the Chairman of the Governors, presided, and there were also at the high table General Tanner, Sir George Plowman, Sir Duncan and Lady Mc- Kenzie, Hon. Justice and Mrs. F. S. Tatham, Mr. and Mrs.

C. Tatham, Mr. and Mrs. William Brown, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Butcher, Professor Boseveare, Mr. J. J. L. Sisson, and Mr. L. W. Christopher. The Hall was packed, over 400 people sitting down to luncheon, while 60 or TO were accom- modated in the old Hall. The list of the Old Boys present will be found under the Old Boys' Notes. A very large number of parents of both past and present boys and other friends of Michaelhouse were present. The really excellent lunch reflected very great credit on our Housekeeper and all concerned, and was also a great testimony to the thorough efficiency of our new kitchen arrangements. Before the speech-making began the whole School assembled in the 21

Gallery and the visitors from the old Hall somehow found places in the Great Hall, and by now between 600 and 700 people were present. The Bishop first addressed the guests as follows:-

Now that this Hall has been solemnly dedicated to the glory of God, in thankful remembrances of all from this School who served in the Great War, we are free to use it for the practical purposes to which it was intended to be put. And I know that I am speaking on behalf of all the Governors of Michaelhouse, and on behalf of the Rector and Staff of the School-and I am sure I may add on behalf of the boys also-when I say that we glad indeed that the first of these uses to which it is being put is the entertainment of those who have shown their goodwill to the School and their care for it, by coming to-day to take their part in what we have been doing, notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather and the muddiness of our country roads. To you all, in the name of the Governors and the Rector and Staff and the boys, I extend the very heartiest welcome, and specially I extend that welcome to Mr. W. C. Brown, the father of the late hector of Michaelhouse, and to Mrs. Brown, who have journeyed 6,000 miles in order to be present on an occasion which has so intimate and personal an interest to them. Of those whose presence we miss, may I mention three, and first of all Sir George Leuchars, for many years a Governor of the School and always as such a most generous benefactor of it. At the last meeting of the Governors which he attended he was one of those who guaranteed to find a further large sum in order that this Memorial Hall might be opened free of debt. His last letter to me was to say how cordially he concurred with the suggestion that we should ask General Tanner to come and take part in our proceedings to-day, and how very much he regretted that his political duties at Capetown would prevent his being with us. Another, who till recently was a Governor of the School, has passed on ahead within the last few days- the Rev. T. G. Vyvyan, who as a former Master of Charter- house, took the keenest interest in Michaelhouse. Canon 22

Heywood Harris, who at our last Diocesan Synod spoke of Michaelhouse as his 'hobby,' is 011 furlough in England. To these names I would add one other-that of Mr. E. L. Fleming, of Johannesburg, to whom, as our architect, we owe the dignity and beauty of this Hall in which we are met. But I have already taken the time allowed me for my introductory words. We are all anxious to hear what the Hector of Michaelhouse has to say 011 what the School stands for and its future. In calling 011 him to speak, I will only remind you of what many of you know-that upon him beyond all others has fallen the burden of responsibility and of work in seeing this Memorial brought to its completion. How bravely, patiently and with what thoughtfulness for others he has borne it, I can witness without fear of contradiction."

The liector then rose and spoke as follows:-

"My Lord, Your Honour, Ladies and Gentlemen,-

"On an occasion such as this, 011 which we record a fresh stage in the progress of the School, it would seem fitting that we should for a few moment glance back along the road we have travelled, contemplate our present position and, so far as may be, look onward to the future, with at least a clear understanding of what our aims must be.

"Whilst to many whom we welcome here to-day the early history of Michaelhouse is familiar, there are also many who know little of the story of its past; and I trust, there- fore, that I may be pardoned if I pass briefly in review the stages by which it has arrived thus far upon its journey.

"In the family circle of Natal Schools we are a younger brother-little more than 27 years of age. Before the infant Michaelhouse saw the light, other Schools had been for years providing for the educational needs of the Province. But, as in families all the members possess a certain family resemblance, whilst each is marked by some individual quality, so from its birth the aim of the Founder of Michael- house was that to the spirit and traditions of the English 23

Public School system, so long previously established in full vigour at Hilton College, there should be added a definite religious aim, based upon the principles and practice of the Anglican Church.

There had, indeed, been a previous attempt to do something of this kind for the Church in Natal. This was "Bishop's College," started in Maritzburg about 1872 by Bishop Macrorie. Amongst its pupils it numbered many who, like the late Sir George Leuchars, have played an honoured part in the history of the Province. But its life was a brief one, and it was closed about 1879. The need, however, appeared to remain, and it was with such a purpose as I have already indicated-I mean the coupling of the English Public School spirit with the teaching of the Anglican Church -that Michaelhouse was launched in August, 189G, as a private venture by the Rev. James Cameron Todd, who had come to Natal three years previously as Theological Tutor under Bishop Hamilton Baynes. It was indeed a casting of bread upon the waters. Two houses were rented in Loop Street, Pietermaritzburg, ten boarders and five day-boys were enrolled, and the venture started, with a staff of two Assistant Masters and Canon Todd as Hector. There was no money, no positive assurance of future pupils, nothing to rely upon but hope and courage.

"But the Rector was a man of exceptional gifts, enriched by what has always appeared to me a singularly happy equipment for the clergyman-the combination of theological with scientific knowledge. To this were added bold vision, an instinctive understanding of boy nature and a genius for leadership which carried boys and masters with him through all obstacles and all discouragements. Within two years the School had increased to such an extent that it was decided to transfer it to the control of the Diocese, and at the same time, to enable it to breathe, a larger atmosphere in country surroundings. After a prolonged search the present site was obtained and building began. Many difficulties had to be overcome, for it was the time of the Boer War, transport 24 by rail was hampered, three members of the Governing Body were shut up in Ladysmith, whilst Bishop Hamilton Baynes, Chairman of the Board, was attached to the miltary staff as temporary Chaplain. This will account for the fact that no formal opening ceremony was possible, and that until to-day, as you have already heard from the Bishop, our walls have borne 110 record, save themselves, of the work then accom- plished by the Founder.

"O11 the resignation of Canon Todd, in 1903, the guid- ance of the School was placed in the hands of Canon Hugh Jones. He had a difficult furrow to plough. Several lean years of depression followed, the numbers fell to a much lower level, he himself was struggling manfully against the onset of an illness which was to prove fatal, and at his death the situation clearly demanded wise and vigorous handling. The choice of the Governors fell 011 Mr. Anthony Brown, under whom it was my privilege to serve during the whole time of his Rectorship. He brought to the task ripe scholarship, vigorous health, an insatiable appetite for work and a courage that refused to admit defeat. Our prospects brightened, and in a few years we found it necessary to extend the buildings in order to provide for the increase in numbers.

"Such was the position of the School when, in August of 1914, the War began. I need not dwell again on the part played by Michaelhouse. But I will venture, a moment hence, to revert to the subject of the War, in order to touch upon two aspects of it which directly concern education.

"Meanwhile I pass to a few particulars regarding our present position and our future policy. We remain a small School, numbering only 120 boys, but the entry-lists are always full for at least two-usually three-years ahead, and

I have entries as far ahead as the year 1934. Of the boys at present in the School, 30 per cent, have passed through our Preparatory School, Cordwalles, where they receive a training which enables them to take the fullest advantage 25 of their education 011 coming here. Cordwalles boys are assured of vacancies at Michaelhouse, and pass 011 to us as soon as they have reached the age for so doing-namely, 13 years and are up to the necessary standard of knowledge. All boys who enter even our lowest Form are expected to have had at least one year's grounding in Latin, Algebra, Geometry, and either Afrikaans or French; and I would impress upon those parents who propose entering their sons here the urgent importance of a sound preparatory training. u With regard to numbers, our wisest policy, in my judgment, is to keep them within their present limit until we have secured as complete efficiency in organisation and equipment as proves within our means. If, when that is accomplished, it is still evident from the number of applica- tions for admission that the School commands the confidence of the public, the time will be ripe for enlargement of numbers and for further buildings to accommodate them. This is the policy which commended itself to the Governing Body 011 the last occasion 011 which I brough the subject before the Board.

"But even for our present numbers there is much yet to be considered. We have outgrown the Science Laboratory. Next June it is proposed to convert the old Hall into a temporary Laboratory and Science Lecture Room, but I look forward to the day when it may be possible to construct a Laboratory 011 modern lines and with ample space and equipment. We have outgrown the Chapel, and that needs enlargement. I want to see greater facilities for teaching the appreciation of Music and Art. There should be a more extensive Library, a School Museum and all other possible means of stimulating intellectual tastes, which one is com- pelled to admit are not yet strongly developed in the average South African boy. Shooting, cricket, boxing, physical drill

__all these require more systematic instruction than the

Masters, despite all their devoted energy, have been able to undertake hitherto. I could continue the list, but I have 26 already run the risk of wearying you. My point is this- that, in my opinion, all this should receive attention, even if it cannot be fully achieved, before we can regard the time as ripe for any considerable enlargement of our numbers.

"That the time will come I, for my part, have little doubt, provided that we are true to the purpose of our Founder. We have the material, we have the enthusiasm, we have a loyal and devoted Staff, we have our growing traditions, which will now gain fresh inspiration from this noble Memorial which has been dedicated to-day. But we must see to it that we are on the right lines-that we are developing all that is best in our boys by neglecting 110 side of their nature. The physical, the intellectual and the spiritual must all be given full scope. There are diversities of gifts, and every boy should have the opportunity of dis- covering what his own contribution can best be to the world for which we are training him and of developing at the same time every side of his personality.

11 And it is just here that I would ask your indulgence a moment longer to draw two lessons from the War. The first is a lesson of hope. The call to arms was a challenge to all that was best in youth. The response was immediate. And it is for us, who live and work with our boys, to work by the constant appeal to what is noblest in them. Once awaken the spirit of giving, of serving, of self-sacrifice, and

I believe there is no limit to what youth can accomplish. Show boyhood where and how it can serve, and the response will seldom fail. Present it with ideals, and the ideals of to-day will become the traditions of to-morrow.

"That, ladies and gentlemen, is one lesson that I deduce. The other is a warning, which I venture to say is not far to seek in the actions of those who were responsible for the War. It is that the trained intellect, when divorced from the guidance and the restraints of religion, is the devil's own instrument. Religion must form an integral part of the life of our Schools. And when I speak of religion, I do not 27 mean the religion of the bigot or the extremist. I do not mean the religion of the prig. I mean the religion of faith in God and in one's fellow-man; of humility and cheerfulness and mutual service. And I am convinced that in the Chapel services and in the general religious influence of our Diocesan Schools we have the means of forging a weapon which, placed in the hands of our boys, will double their strength when facing the battle of life."

Mr. Justice Tatham delivered a short address, in which he referred specially to the support Michaelhouse and similar Schools should receive from the public. The present value of the buildings and property was something like £60,000, not one penny of which had been contributed directly or indirectly by the Government and very little of which had come from the School earnings. The greater part of the money had been given by private citizens, and comparatively little had come from very wealthy men. Why was it given 1 Because those who took part in the founding of the School felt that the future of South Africa depended on the pro- duction of good citizens. Patriotism did not consist of boasting about the greatness of the British nation from which we had sprung, nor from national outbursts of patriotic fervour in times of war; it depended on our native land, and Natal was the native land of our boys, who were receiving their education in this School. It was because those who felt it their duty, not from a general point of view, but from the point of view of the true interests of this country in its infancy, that the characters of its citizens should be founded upon right lines, founded this School. There was one thing that Michaelhouse did not stand for, and that was the production of religious prigs, nor people with extreme views. It stood for what was believed to be broad-minded character-character based upon the ethics of the New Testament. No greater mistake could be made than to associate Michaelhouse with a narrow or sectarian spirit. The people of Natal would do well to support such Schools as this and Hilton College, because, 28 he believed, the future of the country depended upon the type of man who would issue from such Schools as these. There were many men in Natal who had not realised to what use their money might be put in this direction. There were many men who could well have done so who had left very little in the direction in which it could be most profit- ably used in turning out citizens of the country; and he, therefore, urged his hearers to give what support they could to this and similar institutions.

Mr. J. J. L. Sisson next spoke 011 behalf of the Old Boys. lie said that one of the greatest honours possible had shortly before been paid to him in that he had been the first Old Boy of the School to be given a place 011 the Governing Board. In addressing the Old Boys themselves, he urged them that it was their duty to do everything they could for the School. He spoke of Michaelhouse as their "Spiritual Mother," and asked them to be loyal to her on every occasion. He suggested that as time went 011 they might do more and more for the School in the way of scholarships and in other directions-possibly even in macadamising the road to the Station. In conclusion, he asked them, if at any time they heard complaints against the School, not to repeat them, but to bring them to him that they might be properly investigated and probably contradicted.

To Professor lloseveare fell the happy task of proposing a vote of thanks to General Tanner for being with us 011 that day. General Tanner was travelling over two thousand miles for the sole purpose of taking his share in that great ceremony, and he was sure that he was expressing the views of everyone in the room when he thanked him most heartily for what he had done and had said that day.

General Tanner, in reply, said that it had really been both a pleasure and a privilege to be there that day. He went 011 to compliment the Corps on its smart appearance at the ceremony, and said that nothing had given him greater 29 pleasure than to see that the old Natal Cadet cap had come back into use. That cap had always been closely associated in his mind with the name of the man to whom the efficiency of the Natal Cadets owed so much-namely, the late Colonel Molyneux. In conclusion, he again referred to the splendid spirit of service among the men who had been under his command, and said what pleasure it gave him to be present on these occasions when special honour was being paid to those who had given their all.

Sir George Plowman, in a few happy words, on behalf of himself and fellow-guests, thanked the Governors, Rector and Staff for the hospitality they had extended to them, and said what great pleasure it had given them all to be present on that day, which would always be such a great one in the history of Michaelhouse.

The National Anthem was then sung, the cornets again leading, and with three most hearty cheers, called for by the Senior Prefect for General Tanner, the proceedings terminated.

Afternoon tea was then served in the Quadrangle, and the visitors then dispersed by car and train after one of the most successful functions ever held at Michaelhouse.

In the evening, the Housekeeper, undismayed by the vast number of guests she had provided for during the day, gave the boys, who had had to be content with a stand-up lunch in one of the classrooms, a really splendid "feed." The day closed with an enjoyable concert in the Hall, attended by the boys and a few Old Roys who stayed over Sunday.

OUR NEW BUILDINGS.

As many of our readers will not have had an opportunity of seeing the great alterations and extensions that have taken place here during the last year, we feel that a full 30 description of our new buildings may be acceptable to them. We had hoped to illustrate this article with one or two photographs, but, as has been explained elsewhere, they will have to wait till our next issue.

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Perhaps the greatest improvement of all, and the one that strikes one most on entering the School, is the sweeping away of the whole of the old Kitchen Block, which has so long been such an eyesore in our Qualrangle. One result of this is that the Quad, is now nearly half as big again and the main entrance is in the exact centre of the North Block.

At the end of the old Hall and joining on to it is the new Common Room, with a small Reference Library above it. The old verandah runs right along the side of the old Hall and joins on, in the corner, to the new brick arched cloister which is built along the West Block. The main entrance to the Great Hall is at the junction of these two. Stone columns support a great stone lintel, on which is carved, "QUIT YOU LIKE MEN," while admission is gained through a handsome pair of teak swing-doors.

Immediately facing the main door in the middle of the west wall is a great oriel window extending from floor to ceiling. As in all the windows of the Hall, the mullions are of free stone with lead lights. This gives a beautiful view of the playing fields and hills beyond, and relieves what might otherwise have been a somewhat sombre wall and stands out as one of the great features of the building.

The Hall itself, which measures about 100 feet by 36 feet, is very fine in its proportions. The open timber roof ol heavy dark Oregon pine beams with white asbestos sheet- ing between the rafters gives the maximum height possible. There are nine bays, divided externally by stone buttresses and internally by pine columns, taking the strain of the roof. About 12 feet from the ground in each bay is a three-light round-headed window. The roof, which is all of red tiles, is 31 surmounted by a graceful fleche, on the top of whiqji St. Michael and the Dragon tell us the direction of the wind. The floor in fact, all the fittings throughout-are of Burmah Teak. The walls round the dais are all panelled in beauti- fully-grained teak. There are seven panels. On the centre panel is the following inscription:-

ON SERVICE 1914-1919

SO NIGH IS GRANDEUR TO OUR DUST: SO NEAR IS GOD TO MAN WHEN DUTY WHISPERS LOW: THOU MUST: THE YOUTH REPLIES: I CAN!

On the six side panels are the names of all past members of the School who served in the Great War. A complete list of these names appears under the Old Boys' Notes. Plenty of room# is left on the panels for more names, if details are forthcoming.

The southern bay of the Hall is taken up by the Servery, with a gallery above capable of holding about 100 people and fronted with a teak ballustrading.

The Hall is furnished throughout in massive teak, the boys' tables and benches being very solid with beautifully grained tops, while the High Table furniture is similar, though more ornate. The whole of this, made in Maritzburg by Reid's Cabinet Works, was the gift of one donor, and does much to add to the general richness of detail.

Behind the High Table is an ante-room or precinct, on the outside of which in an alcove stands the Stone of Memory with the names of all the fallen. The external stone work on this and on the gable above give the north front a 32 striking appearance. All the buildings and the furniture were designed by Mr. J. Fleming, of Johannesburg, and he has certainly evolved a noble and beautiful building. The workmanship throughout is of the best, and reflects the greatest credit on the contractors, Messrs. Barrow, of Johan- nesburg. We would here also like to add a word of praise for Mr. Pilse, the forman of the works throughout. It was largely due to his painstaking care and great energy that, in spite of all difficulties, the work was brough to such a happy conclusion. May we also thank our Clerk of the Works, Mr. E. John, for the care with which he supervised the work in our interests. Under the Hall are extensive and well-lighted cellars, which provide us with much-needed storerooms.

Built on to the south end of the Hall is the new Kitchen Block. On the ground floor are a large and airy kitchen with a great central range, scullery, pantry, etc., and House- keeper's room. In the same block are the new linen room and surgery, which open direct on to the cloister. All these are well fitted up and equipped, and make an enormous difference to the efficient running of the School. On the upper storey, which comes out above the cloister, as in the New House, is accommodation for the Housekeeper and Assistant Matron, between which is a delightful loggia, similar to the one in the New House. In addition to these, there are two spare bedrooms and a large linen storeroom.

South again of the kitchen block are two large, airy classrooms. These also have teak floors and are fitted with the most modern desks, blackboards, etc. At present the buildings here are only single storey, but they have been designed for a second storey later. Thus three and a half sides of the quadrangle are now practically completed, and when we have the other half side finished, and the enclosed space levelled and laid out, we shall undoubtedly have one of the finest and largest quadrangles of any School in the Qouhtry. 3.3

Ihe only other building of note is the laundry. This is a large brick building, quite detached, behind the carpenter's shop. Though not beautiful architecturally, it is well fitted up with drying room, ironing room, etc., and fills a long-felt want.

ANTHONY BROWN MEMORIAL.

Since our last issue subscriptions have been received from the following:-The lit. Rev. Bishop Gregory, Messrs. Gosnell, B. Vaughan, Edmonds, J. J. L. Sisson, J. Farrer, Walter Short, H. S. Lister, and T. C. Lloyd.

These subscriptions bring the total to well over a hun- dred pounds. Full accounts will be published in our next issue. A brass plaque, similar to the one erected to the memory of Canon Hugh Jones, has been purchased and erected in the Chapel. Details of this and the ceremony of unveiling will be found in another part of this issue.

The balance of the money has been spent on a large outside clock for the quadrangle. When the buildings are completed this clock will be placed in the clock tower to be built facing the screens.

In the meantime it is being placed in the loft over the Library, facing the quadrangle. The clock has arrived from England, and at the time we go to press is being put up. It has a 3-foot opal dial, to be lit by electricity from inside. When complete and properly regulated it should prove a most useful addition to the School, as we have suffered for many years from the vagaries of the old Hall clock.

A small brass tablet on the wall will mark it as part of the memorial to Anthony Brown. 34

OLI) BOYS' NOTES.

There was a notable and record gathering of Old Boys at the School 011 March 15th for the dedication of the New Hall. There were over 100 present, representing every generation since the foundation. In such a large gathering it is possible that we missed some, but we noticed the following:-Ur. Allanson, G. Allison, J. I). Allison, B. Archi- bald, J. Aitken, K. Abbot, C. Burdon, Ross Butcher, Haydn Butcher, H. Beardall, H. S. Browne, M. H. Brown, C. Cott- rell, J. B. Calder, B. Cox, E. Clemmans, N. Cress, Mac Campbell, H. Carter, B. Chaplin, S. Chaplin, J. H. Dunn, J. A. Dunn, C. Dyer, R. A. Dyer, G. Dyer, L. Drew, D. B. Evans, W. L. Elliot, K. Edmonds, H. Fyvie, J. B. Farrer, M. H. Forder, E. Greene, V. Greene, E. Griffin, A. Gibson,

G. Gibson, E. W. Gibson, H. Harthouse, W. Harris, D. Hall, S. Henwood, C. Hart-Davis, G. H. Harvey, M. Johnston,

H. Johnston, J. Lind, W. Lister, D. Leslie, W. Methley, 11. Miller, C. Melville, R. Moberley, J. Mackenzie, S. Mackenzie, A. W. Mackay, A. Maling, G. W. Moor, J. P. Moor, Grey Norton, P. Norton, W. Oates, K. Pennington, M. Pennington,

D. Pennington, J. Parker, H. Ralfe, B. Ralfe, L. Rouillard,

C. Rawlings, J. J. L. Sisson, W. S. Stranack, L. C. Smith, K. L. Stainbank, G. Shaw, C. Shaw, R. Smith, E. Sparks, R. Symons, G. E. Tatham, N. L. Tatham, Trevor Tatham, Tyrone Tatham, R. L. Tatham, R. Truscott, G. Tomlinson, M. Thiselton, D. Taylor, R. Tewson, B. Vaughan, E. Vear, A. L. Wilson, A. H. Winter, K. Winter, J. Worthington, K. West, C. Walters, J. Woollatt, J. C. Young, M. Young.

At the conclusion of the ceremony the Annual General Meeting was held, with Mr. C. W. Hannah in the chair. Mr. J. B. Calder's resignation as Secretary was accepted, and Mr. Kenneth Pennington was unanimously elected Secretary and Treasurer. All the other officers were re-elected en bloc and the meeting was adjourned till Ascension Day (May 29) at Michaelhouse. Votes of thanks to Mr. Calder for what he had done and to the Chairman closed the proceedings. 35

It is very much to be hoped that there will be a big atten-

O c ^ s on that day. Accommodation will gladly be provided at the School for those who require it on giving good notice to the Bursar. It is hoped that one or more football matches against the School may be played, and the Private Secretary" is being staged in the evening. Ample time is being allowed for the meeting, as many important matters are coming up for discussion. It has been felt for a long time that the Old Boys' Club has not been a suffi- ciently live Society, and the new Secretary has many sugges- tions to offer. We, as Editor, have for some time felt that the " Chronicle" is almost solely a record of the doings of the School, and is not used sufficiently as the organ of the Old Boys. Bat with the best intention the Editor cannot publish news of Old Boys if he does not receive any. The Secretary, K. Pennington, Box 104, Maritzburg, is most anxious that all Old Boys should communicate with him as often as possible and keep him posted both with their addresses and with what they are doing. The whole question of further social activities of the Club will be discussed at the meeting, and any suggestions will be welcomed.

The following is the Roll of Honour carved on the panels in the Memorial Hall. This list, we know, is far from com- plete, and we are most anxious to get every name possible on it. Two or three more names have already been handed in. There is plenty of room for more names on the panels, and the Rector will arrange for further names to be added.

In addition to this list of names, the Rector is compiling a list, including full particulars of rank, service, unit and decorations (if any). The Rector would be most grateful if any Old Boy who has not sent these particulars would do so as soon as possible, in order that the list may be as complete as possible for future generations. 36

PANEL l.

Colin W. Afford.

Herbert E. Allanson.

John L. K. Anderson.

Eric Canty Andrews.

Ormond B. Andrews.

Athole L. Armstrong.

William M. Austin.

Robert Eric Bell.

John Jardine Bisset.

Robert L. Blaine.

Samuel W. P. Bouverie.

Hugh W. P. Bouverie.

Arthur F. Brandon.

Bertram J. Brewitt.

Anthony W. S. Brown.

George M. Brown.

Quintin H. Brown.

Henrv S. Browne.

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Frederick K. Brunskill. Harry Brunskill.

John Dominic Burke. Clifford E. R. Button. George A. Carte.

Robert G. Carter.

Leslie Case.

Hilton F. Bateman. PANEL 2.

Stephen B. Castle.

Cyril J. Chaplin.

Horace Douglas Cohen. Richard W. Cooper. Arnold R. C. Cooper. Perrott Paxton Cowie. Frederick T. G. Davis. Howard Leopold Davis. Hermann S. Dold. William J. Dorehill. Thomas V. D. Dorehill. Brian H. L. Dougherty. Bertie Dowling. Launcelot W. G. Eccles. Kenneth H. Edmonds. Robert Michael Egner. John Bernard Farrer. Basil John I. Flack. Wilfred Henry Flack. Spencer R. Fleischer. Lennox C. Fleischer. William G. S. Forder, Charles F. Forder.

John R. Frampton. Charles Furness.

Hugh A. R. Johnston. 37

PANEL 3.

Francis B. W. Fynney. Robert W. B. Gibson. Clement W. Gibson. Charles E. Gibson.

Mason George Gilbert. Arthur Crowder Goble. Bransby W. Goodwin. Edmund A. Goodwin. Leonard Randell Greene. Hugh James B. Green. Austin Greene.

Eric James Greene.

Harry Hartshorne.

Arthur Milner Hawkes. Samuel Richard Higgins. Frederick Harry Higgins. Charles Henry Hilditch. Ernest F. Brown Hindson. Reginald Gordon Hindson. Lancelot Peachy Hindson. John U. Cyril Holliday. Harold V. L. Houghting. James W. Hutchinson. John Buchanan Jaffray. Leslie Jager.

Claude Wilson Janion. Frank Trenbath Janion. Vincent A. Jansen. Llewelyn B. Jenkinson. Austin Llewelyn Johnson. Ernest William Johnson. Thomas F. Mark Johnson. Eric Dixon Kimber. Grenville Bruce Knapp. John William Lamb. Gerald Harper Lepper. Thomas C. Cyprus Leslie. Robert W. Dickson Leslie. Charles T. K. Letchford. Hugh John Lind.

Alfred E. Walton Lister. Robert Baillie Lovemore. Norman Baillie Lovemore. William John R. Mackay. Colin Alexander Mair. Henry G. S. Loxton.

PANEL 4.

John McVicar Mallock. Reginald C. S. Markham. George H. Matterson.

Neil Johnston McKechnie. Donald Holmes McKechnie. Henry G. N. Middleton. John N. V. Middleton. Manville Duchesne Millar. Guy Peel Millar.

Alan Roberts Moberly. William E. C. Molyneux. George Harold Moor. Geoffrey William Moor. Raymond F. Murphy.

Lionel C. Nedham. Waldemar F. II. Nelson. Humphrey A. Nicholson. Rowland P. Norton.

Philip Allister Norton. Lawrence Tom Reid Nunn. John Henry L. C. Oates. William Stuart C. Oates. Jack Albert C. Otto.

James Miller A. Otto. William F. Colenso Otto. John Ernest E. Owens. Thomas Reginald S. Parry. Reginald Wallace Payn. Bertrand J. W. Pearce. Brian Errol Duff Pearce. Eric Fawcett Pennington. Kenneth M. Pennington. George Arnold Plowes. Charles Merrick Plowes. Cecil Arthur Ponting.

Louis Perrott Prince. Augustus Frances Quin. Charles Henry Ralfe. Sidney Albert Roach.

Percy E. Robinson.

George Duncan Ross. John Lawrence Rouillard. Gordon Bruce Russell. Walter Francis Short. Percy Sim. 38

PANEL 5.

James J. L. Sisson. Harold Philip Smart. Lindsay Clive Smith. Sidney Leslie Smith. William D. Stainbank. Arthur R. Stainbank. Frank G. Stevens. Rupert M. Stevens. Victor Stevens.

Charles L. S. St. Leger. Whalley S. Stranack. Eric Henry Strapp. Frederick S. Tatham. George E. Tatham. Arthur T. Tatham.

Errol V. Tatham. Norman L. Tatham. William E. H. Tatham. William I. Tatham. Trevor L. Tatham.

Ion M. Tatham.

Cyprian C. Tayler. Daniel Taylor.

Herbert W. Taylor. Leonard Taylor.

PANEL 6.

Henry W. S. Terry. Arthur C. Thornton. Cecil A. B. Thurburn. John Eustace Turner. Alan R. Vanderplank. Benjamin 11. Vaughan. Reuben I. P. Vaughan. Maurice C. Vyvyan. John Herman Walker. Arthur C. Wallbridge. Brian Herbert Waller.

H. Aidan Walters. Graham Waters.

Arthur Oliver Welch. John Whipp. Sydenham W. Wills. Alfred .L McC. Wilson. Godfrey W. Wilson. Ryves B. P. Wilson. Hubert P. Winder. Kenneth Guy Winter. Ralph Elwyn Winter. Bertrand I. Woolmore. John D. Worthington. Leslie Ramsay Young. J. Archibald Young. 39

PERSONAL NOTES.

Weddings.

On Tuesday, October 23, 1923, at St. Paul's Church, Durban, by the Rev. Canon Fenton, John Lawrence Rouillard, only son of Dr. and Mrs. Rouillard, Balgowan, to Agnes Leslie Johnston, youngest daughter of the late Mr. David Johnston and Mrs. Johnston, of Rathfarnham, East Griqualand.

On January 5, 1924, at Estcourt, Charles M. Plowes, of the Magistrate's Office, Weenen, younger son of Mr. H. G. V. and Mrs. Plowes, to Ida Mullens, youngest daughter of Mr. E. T. and Mrs. Mullens.

On December 19, 1923, at Empangeni, by the Rev. J. E. Steward, Alan Roberts Moberly, son of Dr. Moberly, to Gladys May Emmott, daughter of Mr. J. Emmott, of New- stead, St. Anne's-on-Sea, England.

On February 16, 1924, at Nottingham Road, by the Rev.

F. B. Greenwood, Guy Jelf Taylor, son of Mr. P. Jelf Taylor, of Durban, to Amy Mary Frances, of Maritzburg.

Norman W. Hosking has been appointed Examiner in Dispensing and Practical Pharmacy on the Natal Pharmacy Board.

A. J. T. Goldby has satisfied the Examiners in the Intermediate Examination of Incorporated Society of Accountants and Auditors.

R. A. Dyer has taken his M.Sc. from the Natal Univer- sity College.

The Rev. E. F. Pennington, having completed two years' service at Kidderminster, hopes to sail next June for Tsiatal, where he has been offered work in Maritzburg. 40

We have heard of the following new arrivals since our last issue:-

To Mr. and Mrs. Alan Vanderplank, a daughter.

To Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Pennington, a son.

To Mr. and Mrs. Norman Tatham, a son.

Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Tatham have sailed for Europe for a six-months' Iioliday to visit Mrs. Tatham's parents in Belgium. We wish them a pleasant holiday and a safe return.

T. 0. Lloyd, having finished liis course at London University, has gone over to the U.S.A., where he is gaining practical experience at Midland, Pennsylvania.

J. Saville has gone up to Caius College, Cambridge. We hear that he and Lawrence Trotter met and went for a fort- night's motor tour in Wales last month.

A. IT. 1 Borland has gone to the South African College, Capetown.

G. C. Tomlinson has gone to the N.U.C., Maritzburg.

Douglas Baker has gone to Rhodes University College, Grahamstown.

A. U. J. Jones has been doing great things at Trinity College, Dublin, where he has won the middle-weight boxing championship.

Basil Adams has returned to England to Vickers, Sons & Maxim.

We wore all very sorry to hear of H. W. Taylor's sudden attack of appendicitis in Johannesburg, whereby Natal was robbed of his services in the Currie Cup. We trust that his recovery is complete and that both he and his team will have a most successful time in England.

A. F. Borland bowled very well in the Natal-Transvaal match at Durban, and was distinctly unlucky not to get his place in the Natal side for the Currie Cup.

Kenneth Stainbank is taking a trip Home next month to see his people, who are all at present in England.

II. P. Smart is now at the Transvaal University College. 41

O. B. Andrews has started an agency business at Nel's Spruit, Transvaal.

11. E. Verney has gone to Port Elizabeth to go through a business course there.

R. B. Archibald is 011 the staff of Highbury Preparatory School, Hill Crest.

A. R. H. Stewart has joined the National Bank and been appointed to the Estcourt Branch.

We are expecting J. B. Mackenzie's son at School next half. This is an interesting event, as he will be the first Old Boy's son to come to Michaelhouse.

Colin Melville has gone into residence at Cordwalles to help Maurice Pennington. He still continues his course at the N.U.C., but spends his afternoons in helping to turn out successors to 11 Micey" Taylor.

J. T. Wilson, after six years away from home, has returned to British East Africa, where he will help his father 011 the coffee plantations.

Jack Rethman spent a night at the School 011 his way up to Randfontein, where he is working in the Native labour business. We expect great things in a few years from his son at cricket.

"Bobby" Woods also spent a week-end here, fresh from his triumphs on the R.U.C. cricket tour in Rhodesia. We expected great things from him on the cricket field, but we will draw a veil over the actual result of his efforts.

CADET CORPS NOTES.

The Corps is now formed as a Regiment consisting of two Squadrons. By this arrangement the individual Troops are made smaller and instruction in drill becomes more effective. 42

The follow ing promotions have been made to take effect from 1st July, 1923:-

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Sergt. J. W. McKenzie, to be S.-S.-M.

Sergt. B. S. Armstrong, to be S.-S.-M.

The following to be effective as from 1st January, 1924:-

Cadet J. B. Macaulay, to be Corporal.

Cadet D. G. Hamilton, to be Corporal.

Cadet W. N. Mills, to be Corporal.

Cadet G. W. Fyfe, to be Corporal.

Cadet C. V. A. Alborough, to be Corporal.

Cadet A. W. V. II. Handley, to be Corporal.

Cadet G. O. M. Pennington, to be Corporal.

Cadet W. R. Burdon, to be Corporal.

Cadet E. T. Poynton, to be Corporal.

Cadet R. M. Davis, to be Corporal.

Corpl. B. P. Campbell, to be Sergeant.

Corpl. W. V. Grimwood, to be Sergeant.

Corpl. K. C. Beningfield, to be Sergeant.

Corpl. R. E. Verney, to be Sergeant.

Corpl. C. K. H. Trotter, to be Sergeant.

At the half-yearly inspection the District Staff Officer expressed his complete satisfaction with the efficiency of the Corps. He also pointed out that a Cadet over seventeen years of age, on leaving School, should get his discharge certificate, because his Cadet training from the 1st day of July in his seventeenth year may be reckoned as equivalent to x>eace training in the Active Citizen Force to such extent and under such conditions as are prescribed.

The new distinctive uniform is now in use, and is considered to be a great improvement on the old. The official description is:-Forage-cap with white cover and red band, white shirt, blue knickers, black stockings and boots. All chevrons and badges are of silver on red.

FOOTBALL PROSPECTS.

We are looking forward to the coming football season with every hope that the team will fully uphold the traditions of the past, and, as is naturally expected, the greatest keen- 43 ness is being shown by the School. We are fortunate in having J. McKenzie, who so ably led the XV. last season, as Skipper, while he will have the assistance of the following old "Colours":-11. Armstrong (Vice-Captain), C. J. Crowe and N. M. McKenzie. We have also a strong nucleus of last season's team, whose experience will be invaluable in the building up of what should prove a successful side, provided we are not unfortunate in the way of casualties.

II. Armstrong has been showing excellent form at full- back, and should develop into a first class player. 13. Camp- bell has been included in the three-quarter line, and has played some very good games. We had difficulty in replacing Fynney oil the wing, and the position will probably be filled by Hamilton. Although he is lacking in experience, he has fair pace and a good swerve. He should develop a "hand- off" and a little more confidence.

Once again our chief difficulty has been to fill the outside half position. V. Shaw seems the favourite candidate. He is fast off the mark and possesses a safe pair of hands, but is still very inexperienced. He should aim at more com- bination with his partner. In time he shows promise of developing into a successful player.

The scrum half position will be again filled by J. Robert- son, who showed such promise last year. He should endeavour to improve his present weaknesses, such as getting back in defence and spoiling his vis-a-vis. Last season's experience should prove invaluable to him. The essence of the first class scrum half game is to play dangerously, even at the risk of being occasionaly offside. He should also aim at greater co-operation with his partner.

The forwards promise to develop into a good pack, and will contain a fair number of last season's eight, who have profited by the experience gained while on tour in the Eastern Province. They will be strengthened by the return of Grimwood, who showed such great promise in 1923. They 44 must remember that the first essential is genuine scrummag- ing, and that matches cannot be won unless they make strenuous effort to gain the ball in the "tight." They must also remember to watch the ball more closely.

We have been fortunate in obtaining a very full fixture list, so that the team have every opportunity of getting together before the School matches.

CRICKET SEASON, 1923=24.

The season which has just ended may be looked back upon with a distinct feeling of satisfaction. The complete record of matches reads as follows:-

Played. Won. Lost. Drawn.

26 19 3 4

Results alone give, as a rule, but a faint indication of the worth of a side, but in this instance the results are a very fair reflex indeed. It is far and away the most successful season of recent years, good as those have been. An analysis of the matches shows that, whereas our three defeats were by comparatively small margins, our victories were generally of a sweeping kind. Moreover, there were far fewer "cheap" victories over manifestly inferior sides. This was largely due to our being able to arrange good club fixtures with Maritzburg League teams. The greatest source of satisfac- tion has been kept to the last-not a single School match was lost. We defeated Durban High School and Maritzburg College twice each, while we won one match with Hilton and drew the other.

When the season opened it did not seem likely that such a large measure of success would be ours-the batting was very indifferent; the bowling, although quite good and varied, insufficient in quantity; the fielding moderate. How- ever, determination overcame some of these defects, and after the first few matches we were always a hard side to 45 get out. There were no outstanding batsmen of the class of Woods and L. Trotter, but there were at least seven or eight who could be relied on for 20 runs or so. Right down to No. 11 the side could bat. The Zingari and M.C.C. matches proved this, and in no match was there an utter collapse. Another factor in our success was experience; the majority of our eleven were 11 old hands," and the new members rarely had to face a crisis. Consequently they, too, did extremely well. Our bowling kept at a high level, and up to Christmas, certainly, was probably better than that of any side we met (always excepting Crockett's XI.). After Christmas, perhaps, we can hardly claim as much, but it proved adequate to all demands; it is, however, the source of much anxiety for the future. Let it be said at once that the fielding of the side, although rarely downright bad, scarcely ever rose above a moderate standard. The first Hilton match saw it at its best, I should say. Individual boys shone out; but, as a whole, there was little intelligent anticipation and nothing like enough smartness in the field. This was not due to lack of interest or practice, but simply want of concentration. The work of the Standard in the field at Michaelhouse when they got on top was an object lesson which should have been taken to heart. Next season, with our threatened shortage of bowling, it is imperative that we should be a really fine fielding side, and then we need not fear that we shall fall far short of our success of this year.

Turning to the members of the team, it is difficult to praise the work of Wilson (Captain till Christmas) too highly. As we anticipated last year, his captaincy improved immensely and ceased to interfere with his own perform- ances. After a poor beginning, he settled down into a fine forcing bat with a beautiful straight drive, and once again on tour demonstrated that he was one of the best all-rounders Michaelhouse has turned out for many years. His bowling was in every way up to its previous standard if anything, better, as he bowled "with his head" more. His keenness and energy in the field were an object lesson to the rest of the side, and his loss was felt very severely indeed after Christmas. Beningfield, who succeeded Wilson as Captain, had a disappointing season. His batting developed to some extent, but he was far more successful in the old unorthodox way. Failing to strike form early on, he developed a liking for opening the innings, and met with a reasonable amount of success. His fielding is a source of weakness. McKenzie had a splendid season, and must be regarded as our most consistent bat. His defence was very strong, and, although his style is not particularly graceful, it was quite effective. He did excellent work, especially in the School matches, but he should punish loose balls harder, for no one in the side can do so with such force. Very keen in the field, he made but few mistakes. Armstrong had given such exceptional promise at the end of last season that he disappointed us somewhat. Still, it seems ungracious to cavil, seeing that he was easily our most effective bowler after Christmas and did excellently with the bat. His health was not of the best, and that doubtless affected his play. In one department he fell away sadly, and that was in fielding. Originally getting a place in the side, two years ago, for that reason, he has steadily deteriorated. Trotter failed unaccountably in most of the School matches-over-anxiety to do well was probably the cause-but otherwise had a magnificent season. An

\ average of over 40 and an aggregate little short of 1,000 are feats to be remembered with pride. His consistent work on tour helped him enormously. He did not seem so difficult to dismiss as last year, but made up for this by a marked in- crease in power, and, when in the mood, could force the game far better than any other member of the side. After Christ- mas he became our wicketkeeper, and did excellently. Hart- Davis, who left at Christmas, showed that he had lost none of his skill behind the stumps, and also played several valu- able innings. C. J. Crowe firmly established his position in the side, and during the first part of the season was in great form. On tour, however, he struck a bad patch, and, although he did fairly well later, he never played as he did 47 in the early games. A useful change bowler, he was also a safe field and good catch. B. Campbell, a newcomer to the the side, had an excellent season. Adapting himself to the state of the game in clever fashion, his value to the team was immense. In addition to his batting, he is a brilliant field, and some of his catches at mid-off were reminiscent of L. Trotter at his best. We shall expect a great deal from him next year. Mills showed an astonishing improvement on last year's form in all departments. After Christmas, together with Armstrong, he was the mainstay of the attack, and seldom failed. He seemed to lose his big leg-break after the Tour, but made up for this by greater accuracy in length. Against poor batting he was deadly. His batting and fielding also improved greatly, and he played two very fine innings in Maritzburg. N. Crowe, who could not play the whole of the first quarter through ill-health, proved a stylist of distinct class, and amply fulfilled his promise of

1922. With improved health he should be of the utmost assistance next year. The same applies to Boyes, who gained his place in the team after Christmas-a most promising youngster, who, when he gains experience, should be ex- tremely hard to dislodge. For a small boy he hits quite hard and plays a straight bat to "curly stuff" in exemplary fashion. Tyzack made no special improvement, but played well on occasion and was very hard-working in the field. Gilson has not quite "arrived" yet, but his bowling has distinct possibilities, and with increased responsibility he should "train on" into an excellent bowler. His fielding needs attention. It is at present more showy than safe. Elliot also did some good work, more especially in the field, during the first quarter. A fair change bowler.

The First XI. at the end of the season was:-K. Bening- field, J. McKenzie, R. Armstrong, K. Trotter, C. Crowe, W. Mills, B. Campbell, N. Crowe, H. Boyes, R. Tyzack, and R, Gilson.

No survey of the season would be complete without men- tioning the eminent services rendered by Mr. A. C. Stewart. 48

A whole-hearted enthusiast, he devoted hours of his leisure to coaching any who asked his assistance, and his opinion and advice were eagerly sought. The elevens, in particular, have every reason to be grateful to him for his kindly help. In addition to this, he took over the upkeep of the grounds, and the excellent state of the match pitch is testimony to his efficient carrying out of this somewhat uncongenial task.

We cannot regard any summary of the season as com- plete which fails to make mention of the Tour. It is dealt with at length in another place, but we may say that it was the most ambitious effort we have yet made and the most successful. Eight victories, one defeat and one drawn game speak for themselves. Moreover, it welded the team into a fine batting side. The matches in Bloemfontein, Kimberley and Bethlehem against powerful elevens showed us that we could hold our own in the best of company. Once again Mr. Hannah's arrangements were splendid, and our earnest wish is that he may long continue to lead the Michaelhouse XI. on these delightful trips. M. Pennington, as usual, accom- panied us, and his phenomenal batting was the outstanding feature of a memorable tour.

Wilson, C. J. Crowe and Armstrong had the honour of playing for Natal Schools v. Transvaal Schools. Wilson's bowling made a great impression in Durban. His length was unimpeachable, and his 28 overs in the first innings cost only 34 runs. He captured six wickets. Crowe and Armstrong did not do so well, but the latter made amends against the Cape Schools. Trotter, McKenzie and Hart-Davis also played in this match, and each made a useful contribution to the score. Natal beat both Transvaal and the Cape, and our representatives did their part. 49

First XI. Matches.

MICHAELHOUSE v. CEDARA.

This match, played at Michaelhouse on the 13th October,

1923, was the opening game of the season. The School proved far too strong for its opponents and won anyhow. A long stand between Crowe and Trotter was the chief feature of the innings, but Hart-Davis and Boyes took every advantage of the tired bowling. Borland bowled well for Cedara, but received no support. The Cedara batting needs no comment. Michaelhouse won by an innings and 149 runs.

MICHAELHOUSE. CEDARA.-First Innings. A P Hall, c Watson, b Borland .. 6 Total 40. C K Trotter, c Winder, b Goslin .. G5 C J Crowe, c Mattison, b Borland .. 29 BOWLING. K C Beningfield, b Goslin 0 0. M. R. W. .T T W'ilson, b Borland 12 Crowe .. .. 5 2 5 1 W L Elliot, c Watson, b Burdon .. 25 Wilson .. .. 10 2 21 3 Ii V Campbell, run out IS Elliot .... 7 3 13 4 G C Hart-Davis, c Watson, 1) Borland 34 Mills .. .. 2.1 0 7 1 II Boyes, not out 20 Hall .. .. 1 1 0 1 Extras 18 CEDARA.-Second Innings. Total (for 8 wickets, declared) 227 Total 32. N G Crowe and W N Mills did not bat. BOWLING. O. M. R. W. Mills .... 3 0 14 2 Ilall .. .. 4 1 9 4 Boning field.. 2.3 0 7 1 * Wilson '.. .. 1 0 1 2

MICHAELHOUSE v. MR. C. W. HANNAH'S XI.

Played on the Oval on October 20th, and won by 49 runs. The School batting broke down badly, and, except * for a patient display by Crowe, was poor. Greene and Stewart bowled steadily for the visitors, but we should have scored many more runs. However, our opponents quite failed before Armstrong and Wilson, and were easily beaten. This was nearly our worst display during the whole season. 50

MICHAELHOUSE.- First Innings. MR. C. W. HANNAH'S XI -

C K Trotter, b Stewart...... 3 First Innings.

C J Crowe, I) E Greene...... £5 Total 43.

J W McKenzie, b Stewart...... 1

Ii V Campbell, lbw, b E Greene .. G BOWLING.

R S Armstrong, lbw, b E Greene .. 5 O. M. Lt. w. K C Beningfield, c Stewart, b II irt- Armstrong .. 11 4 21 5 Davis 10 Wilson .. 11 3 17 4 J T Wrilson, b E Greene 17 Mills .. 0.5 0 2 1 W L Elliot, c Crawford, b E Greene 5 II Boyes, c K Smythe, b Stewart .. 0

G Hart-Davis, not out...... 0

\V N Mills, b Stewart...... 1

Extras...... 13

Total...... 02

MICHAELHOUSE.-Second Innings. MR. C. W. HANNAH'S XI.-

C K Trotter, not out...... 30 Second Innings.

J W McKenzie, c sub, b Stewart .. 3 Total, 40 for 4 wickets.

B V Campbell, b R A King .. .. 4

G Hart-Davis, not out...... 9 BOWLING.

Extras 2 0. M. II. W. - Crowe .. .. 0 0 18 2 Total (for 2 wickets, declared) 54 Mills .. .. 5 1 10 1 Wilson, Beningfield, Armstrong, Crowe, Elliot .. .. 1 0 3 1

Boyes, Mills and Elliot did not ba'

MICHAELHOUSE v. MU. H. L. CROCKETT'S XI.

Played on the Oval on October 31st. Mr. Crockett, as usual, brought up a very powerful eleven, including the Internationals, Taylor, Nourse and Conyngham, while Rob- bins, Siedle, Mowat, Nicol and Borland have all played for Natal. Unfortunately, the game was quite ruined by the weather; indeed, it seemed improbable that a start would be made at all. However, after lunch matters improved slightly, and Taylor and Robbins opened for the visitors. To our great disappointment, Taylor, in trying to hook Arm- strong's second ball, was palpably l.b.w. We were then treated to some fine batting by Siedle, who was especially strong on the leg. Armstrong bowled very finely, and had hard luck in not getting both Siedle and Robbins-missed catches in the slips were responsible. Nourse gave a fine display also, but Wilson kept him fairly quiet. When the score reached 100 for 3 Taylor gave orders to hit, and Mills, w^ho had relieved Armstrong, reaped a harvest of wickets. Campbell and Hannah both held magnificent catches, and everything came off for him. He earned the fine figures of 51

6 for 29. Armstrong, however, bore the heat and burden of the day, and has seldom bowled better. Our fielding was quite ^good. There is little good to say of our innings. Hall and Trotter gave us a moderate start, but against Borland's fine length bowling very little was done, and when Conyng- ham came on and found a spot we collapsed miserably. One for 28 to 6 for 36 is very bad. However, just when it seemed that we were doomed Taylor sportingly took Conyngham off, and Hart-Davis and Hannah, hitting out lustily, retrieved the situation to some extent. Thus the match was drawn.

MR. II. L. CROCKETT'S XL MICHAELHOUSE. II W Taylor, lbw, b Armstrong .. 0 A P Ilall, lbw, b Conyngham .. .. 13 V C Robbins, c Armstrong, b Ilall 15 c Iv Trotter, b Conyngham .. .. 15 I J Siedle, c Hart-Davis, b Mills .. 59 c J Crowe, st Nicol, b Borland .. 1 A D Nourse, c Campbell, b Mills .. 39 J W McKenzie, b Conyngham .. .. 0

E L Dalton, c Crowe, b Mills .. 5 R S Armstrong, b Conyngham .. .. 2 A II Berend, b Mills 2G B V Campbell, b Conyngham .. .. 5 Iv Iv Mowat, c Hannah, b Mills .. 3 Iv C Beningfield, 1) Borland ...... o D P Conyngham, b Mills 4 J T Wilson, b Borland .. 9 A F Borland, c Hall, b Armstrong 11 C W Hannah, not out .. 10 D J Nicol, c Wilson, b Armstrong 0 Ct C Hart-Davis, b Conyngham .. .. 23

II L Crockett, not out 0 w N Mills, not out .. 1 0 2 Total ir>s Total (for 9 wickets) ...... SI

BOWLING.

0. M. R. W. Armstrong .. 17.2 1 75 3 Hall 8 1 2G 1 Wilson .. . . 9 0 38 0 Mills . 9 1 29 G

BOWLING.

0. il. R. W. Borland .. . . 12 1 17 3 Mowat .. . . G 2 15 0 Conyngham . . G 1 19 6 Robbins .. . . 4 1 20 0 Dalton .. . . 3 0 9 0

MICHAELHOUSE v. TURNER PAEK.

This game, played on the Oval on November 3rd, gave some of our batsmen some much-needed practice and confi- dence. So far the batting had been the cause of great anxiety, but against the moderate attack of Turner Park we scored freely enough. Trotter scored a hard-hit century, including five 6's, and McKenzie and Campbell both did well. Campbell, who only got into the team at the beginning of the season, had the satisfaction of making his first 50. Our fielding was only moderate, but the bowling was in all respects adequate for its task. We won by 166 runs, 52

MICHAELHOUSE. TURNER PARK.- First Innings. c K Trotter, b G W Moor 126 Total, 97. c J Crowe, lbw, b Greathead .. . 2 J W McKenzie, b Davis 52 BOWLING. R S Armstrong, b K Smythe .. . . 5 0. M. R. W, B Campbell, not out 51 Armstron g .. 11 3 22 4 K C Beningfield, not out i Wilson .. .. 9.1 0 32 2 . 20 Mills . . 7 0 19 3 Elliot .. .. G 0 18 1 Total (for 4 wickets, declared) 2G3 TURNER PARK.- -Second Innings Wilson, Tyzack, Hart-Davis, Mills and Total, 101 for 7 wickets. Elliot did not bat. BOWLTNG. 0. M. R. W. Crowe .. .. 11 1 28 5 Beningfield .. 2 0 26 0 - Mills,. 4 1 20 1 Wilson .. .. 4 0 18 1

MICHAELHOUSE v. HILTON COLLEGE.

Played at Balgowan on Saturday, November 10th. This proved a very interesting struggle. Hilton won the toss and batted. They opened carefully, but confidently enough, Davidson in particular showing excellent form. A very fair total seemed probable when the score board read 60-3. At this point a mild collapse took place, and at lunch the score was 75-7. This represented an hour and forty minutes' batting, but it was never dull. After lunch some spirited hitting by T. Davidson materially increased the score. The last wicket fell at 117-not a large total, in view of the reputed strength of the Hilton batting. For Hilton, Davidson i. and Cameron struck one as exceedingly good, but Wade, although in a very long time, was never at home wtih Mills. Wilson managed the Michaelhouse attack very skilfully, and, as the bowling was steady and varied, while the fielding was really excellent, Hilton had to work hard for their runs. Mention should be made of the superb work of Hart-Davis behind the wickets and the catch by which McKenzie i. dismissed T. Davidson.

Michaelhouse opened none too well, although Crowe seemed quite at home. At 27 for 2 McKenzie was joined by Campbell, and this partnership decided the issue. Batting with the greatest determination, they set to work to wear out the Hilton bowling, and they succeeded. It was not till the total reached 85 that Campbell went in rather silly fashion. McKenzie now opened out, and anything loose was punished very freely. He left at 108, after making 46 by 53 thoroughly sound cricket. Michaelhouse passed the Ililton score with six wickets in hand, but a rot set in, and but for some spirited driving by Wilson the margin between the sides would have been small. He played really well, and treated the bowling with scant courtesy. Michaelhouse won by 40 runs. The victory was due to superior bowling and fielding, and, although the home batting looked crude in comparison with some shown by the visitors, yet there could be 110 question as to its dogged quality.

1IILTON COLLEGE.

1) A Davidson, b Elliot...... 25

POL Agg, b Wilson...... 4

II B Cameron, lbw, b Armstrong .. 8 II S Wade, c Armstrong, b Mills .. IG L D Jenkins, c and b Armstrong .. 10 tt M Gold, lbw, b Wilson...... 0

11 D Watt, run out...... 1

L Gillespie, not out...... 7

T M Davidson, c McKenzie, b Elliot 27 II R Fawcett, st Hart-Davis, b Mills 4

S M Davies, b Armstrong...... 10

Extras...... 5

Total...... 117

MICHAELHOUSE.

C K Trotter, b T il Davidson .. .. 14 C J Crowe, lbw, b Jenkins .. .. 8

J W McKenzie, lbw, b T M Davidson 4(5 B Campbell, c Jenkins, b D Davidson 22

11 S Armstrong, b Fawcett...... 10

K Beningfield, c Wade, b T Davidson 7

J T Wilson, not out...... 34

W L Elliot, b Fawcett...... 0

G C Hart-Davis, c Davies, b Jenkins 0 R Gilson, st Davies, b Gold .. .. 1 W W Mills, b T M Davidson .... 4

Extras...... 11

Total...... 157

BOWLING.

O. M. R. W. Armstrong .. 17.5 7 33 3 Wilson .. ..11 3 24 2 Mills, 12 1 30 2 Elliot .. ..6 1 25 2

BOWLING.

O. M. R. W. Fawcett .. .,. 9 2 31 2 T Davidson .. 19.5 Q O 35 4 Jenkins .. . .. 15 5 20 2 Gillespie .. . 2 0 8 0 Gold .. ..,. 4 0 10 1 Cameron .. .. 8 4 17 0 D Davidson 5 0 19 1

MICHAELHOUSE v. DURBAN HIGH SCHOOL.

The above match was played at Balgowan on Saturday, November 17th. This was the first occasion for twenty years that D.II.S. had visited Michaelhouse to play cricket; indeed, the meetings between the Schools until 1921 had been very spasmodic, both at cricket and Rugby.

D.H.S. won the toss and batted. From the outset Tutton, although beaten once by Armstrong, played extremely well. Lea early fell a victim to Wilson, and then began a long and admirable partnership between Tutton and Stirling, w^hich carried the score to 80 before the next wicket fell. Tutton's

49 was in every way an excellent performance. He was 54 especially severe 011 Mills, and jumped out and drove fear- lessly. lie also placed the ball much more effectively than the average schoolboy. Stirling, after a shaky start, settled down to solid defence, varied by an occasional pull. At lunch the scored stood at 99 for 4 (Stirling not out 39). On resum- ing Armstrong at once bowled Stirling for an additional 2, and then a rot set in. Warren made a few good strokes and collected 21. The rest did nothing, and the whole side were dismissed for 127. Armstrong bowled extremely well, keeping a fine length and going away enough to cause the batsmen to watch unceasingly. Wilson also showed a wel- come return to form, but Mills presented few terrors. The Michaelhouse fielding w7as good, but failed to approach the standard set against Hilton, and at least three chances were missed, while Hart-Davis was also comparatively poor behind the wickets. Once again the management of the side and the changing of the bowling reflected great credit on Wilson. Michaelhouse went in to bat with a storm gathering. Trotter early fell into an obvious trap, but Crowe played splendidly, and McKenzie batted stubbornly, and the score reached 77 before the latter was out. Then came another lengthy stand between Crowe and Armstrong. It now seemed likely to be a race between Michaelhouse and the storm. With the score at 100 both proceeded to force the game with excellent results, Rain came when the score stood at 140 for 2, but proved of short duration, and the game was resumed at 5 o'clock. In the remaining hour Michaelhouse added a further 70 for the loss of 4 wickets, and thus won comfortably by 83 runs with 4 wickets still in hand. Crowe's 75 was a fine effort, and both McKenzie and Armstrong made the High School bowling look simple. The D.H.S. fielding went to pieces badly once runs began to come, and this was especially noticeable just before the storm. Tutton, despite his poor figures, was easily the best bowler for D.H.S. on the day's showing, but more use might have been made of Whittle.

DURBAN HIGH SCHOOL. MICHAELHOUSE. Tutton, c Tyzack, b Wilson,. 49 C Iv Trotter, c Gillatt, b Tutton .. 9 Lea, lbw, b Wilson . 0 c J Crowe, b Gillatt 75 Stirling', b Armstrong . 41 J W McKenzie, c Dent, b Stirling 41 Pagan, st Hart-Davis, b Elliot .. . . 1 R S Armstrong, c Dent, b Gillatt .. 48 Craig, b Mills .. 0 Iv C Beningfield, b Gillatt 9 Wanren, b Wrilson .. 21 B V Campbell, c Warren, b Gillatt 9 Matliison, lbw, b Armstrong,. 2 J T Wilson, not out 10 Gillatt, lbw, b Armstrong . 0 R Tyzack, not out 1 Dent, bit wkt, b iii 11s,. 0 Extras 8 Hopkins, b Armstrong 4 Wliittle, not out . 1 Total (for 6 wickets) 210 Extras . 8

-----Hart-Davis, Elliot and Mills did not bat. Total...... 127 55

BOWLING.

O. M. It. W.

Armstrong .. 21 7 29 4

Wilson .. .. 15.5 5 38 3

Mills...... 12 1 47

Elliot .... 4 1 5 1

BOWLING.

O. M. It. w. Gillatt .. 23 3 77 '4 Tutton .. 99 2 02 1 Stirling .. 11 2 47 1 Whittle .. 5 2 10 0

MICHAELHOUSE v. MARITZBURG COLLEGE.

Played at the College on November 24th, and won by 1 run. The result of this match was a great disappointment,

# as we were much the better side. Once again, however, our batting failed. The College won the toss and started badly. However, Stanley Smith retrieved matters somewhat, al- though he was distinctly lucky. On the fall of the second wicket at 44 a startling collapse took place, and 8 wickets were down for 53. Wilson, who bowled superbly throughout, was the chief cause of their downfall. After lunch the last two wickets added 57 by neck-or-nothing cricket. All through the season it was noticeable how we failed to drive home an advantage. Against Hilton and the Standard the same weak- ness was apparent. The College batting was not convincing, but, with the exception of Wilson, none of our bowlers were at all deadly. Hart-Davis was in fine form behind the stumps. We began our innings with Trotter and Crowe. The former failed for the third consecutive time against a School side, but Crowe, who at this period could do nothing wrong, play- ed splendid cricket. His 52 was an outstanding performance in a very moderate display. He ran Wilson out badly, but otherwise made no mistake, and when he left at 102, with three wickets in hand, victory was well within our grasp. The eighth wicket fell with the scores a tie, but, as the last two wickets added one run only, we had little in hand at the finish. The College bowling was poor with the exception of Hattingh. Boast had excellent figures, but obtained most of his wickets with rank bad balls. The College second innings provided Wilson with a further opportunity of increasing his bag. His final figures (9 for 22) make excellent reading, and they were well deserved. We won by 1 run. MICHAELHOUSE. MARITZBURG COLLEGE. c K Trotter, c Rawlings, b Boast .. 6 II Barnard, st Hart-Davis, b Wilson 1 c J Crowe, c and b Boust 52 J Murray, c and b Mills .. .. 4 J W McKenzie, c Smith, b Boast .. 10 II Stanley-Smith, b Elliot .. 8!) B V Campbell, c Hattir.gh, b Boast 0 W Connie, lbw, b Elliot .. .. 0 11 S Armstrong, c Smith, b Moir .. IG C Bowles, c Hart-Davis, b Wilson 2

J T Wilson, run out 8 M Hattingh, c Elliot, b Wilson 2 K Beningfield, st Bowles, b Hattingh 4 11 Rawlings, b Wilson 0 R W Tyzack, c Barnard, b Moir .. 7 N 24 G Hart-Davis, b Boast 5 P Brits, lbw, b Wilson .. 0 0 A Moir, st Hart-Davis, b Wilson .. 14 W N Mills, not out 1 W Lyttle, b Wilson 15 2 Total: 111 , 110

BOWLING.. BOWLING.

0. M. R. W. O. M. It. W. Hattingh 11 3 31 1 Armstrong .. IG 8 24 0 Boast .. .. 10 3 14 5 Wilson .. 18.1 9 18 7 Moir 8 3 29 3 Mills 9 3 32 1 Barnard .... 4 0 18 0 Elliot .. hr 1 1 27 2 Rawlings 4 0 17 0 BOWLING. College, in their second innings, O. M. R. W. made 25 for 5 wickets before close of Armstrong .. 5 1 11 1 play. Wilson .. .. 4 2 4 2 Mills, . 3 0 6 1 Elliot .. .. 2 0 2 1

MICHAELHOUSE v. ZINGA11I.

Played in Maritzburg on December 1st, and won by 39 runs. The Zingari, in the absence of Conyngham, were not at full strength, but none the less were well represented. We started disastrously, and half the side were out for 37, largely due to some skilful bowling by Pennington. Trotter settled down to play good cricket, but could get 110 support, and with 8 men out for 77 our plight was desperate. Hart- Davis then joined Trotter, and a spirited bit of batting took the score to 109. At this point Mills joined Trotter, and the two, playing with supreme confidence, added no fewer than 69 runs for the last wicket. Trotter's 63 not out was one of his finest efforts, while Mills's 36 was an eye-opener, and in style compared favourably with his partner's innings. Having thus been given a fighting chance, we took full advantage of it, and the Zingari never appeared likely to win, except when Pennington and Hooper were together. However, Armstrong bowled Pennington with a real "snorter," and Hooper, who 67 played a fine innings, left at 73 for 7. When all seemed over Goodwin and \Y orthington hit our bowling all over the field, and added 64 for the last wicket. Of this total Jack Wor- thington made no few'er than 48. Naturally, he took risk:-, and was missed more than once off Wilson, but it was a fine effort. Our fielding was only moderate, but Hart-Davis was in excellent fettle behind the stumps. We went in for an hour or so, and Beningfield proceeded to hit gloriously. Two lovely 6's off successive balls from Pennington were rare smites. Crowe and he put up 85 for the first wicket.

MICHAELHOUSE.

A P Hall, b Allison...... 4

C J Crowe, lbw, b Worthington .. 8 J W McKenzie, c Worthington, b

Pennington...... 13

11 S Armstrong, b Pennington .... 4

B Campbell, b Worthington .. .. 0

C K Tx-otter, not out...... 63

,J T Wilson, c Bailey, b Pennington 11 C W Hannah, c Bailey, b Pennington 'J C K Beningfield, lbw, b Pennington 6 G Hart-Davis, lbw, b Pennington .. 15

W N Mills, run out...... 36

Extras...... 9

ZINGARI.

W Bailey, c Trotter, b Armstrong 0

J Garrioch, b Hall...... 1

M Pennington, b Armstrong .. .. 14 S R Hooper, c Hannah, b Mills .. 38

E Bakewell, b Armstrong...... 5

G Allison, c Beningfield, b Mills .. 10

C Melville, c Hart-Davis, b Mills .. 0

R Goodwin, c llart-Davis, b Wilson 21 J Attwell, run out...... 1

P Sturgess, b Wilson...... 1

J Worthington, not out...... 48

Extras...... 0

Total...... 130

Total ..

178

BOWLING.

BOWLING.

0. M. It. w. ' 0. M. R. W Allison .. 8.4 2 28 1 Armstrong .. 15 1 49 3 Pennington .. 22 4 59 5 Hall 8 1 20 1 Worthington.. 15 4 45 2 Mills, 9 1 36 3 Hooper .. 5 0 29 1 Wilson .. .. 6 0 34 2 Bailey 3 1 S 0

Michaelhouse, second innings, 103 for 3 (Beningfield 57, Crowe 25). Beni ngfield and Crowe put up 85 for tlie first wicket.

MICHAELHOUSE v. STANDARD C.C.

Played at Balgowan on December 8th, and lost by 30 runs, this was our first defeat of the season, and, although giving the Standard every credit for the way they pulled the game round, it is only honest to sa^ 0111 batting was extremely feeble. Lhe match stai ted late, but, thanks to some fine bowding by Armstrong, the Standard had made but 61 for 6 at lunch. Afterwards a masterly innings by Dowling took the score to 144. Armstrong bowled splendidly, and was well backed up by Wilson. We should have been good enough for 145, especially as Crowe and Beningfield gave us an excellent start (40 for 1), but after that wickets fell with monotonous regularity until Tyzack and Mills came together, when a solid resistance was offered. However, it was of no avail, and the innings closed for 114. Beningfield's 34 was a very bright one, while Tyzack defended stubbornly for 23 not out. In some respects this was our worst match of the season. There was none of the grim determination which had been so apparent in the School matches and against the Zingari.

STANDARD. MICHAELHOUSE.

J A Dales, b Hall ...... 3 c J Crowe, hit wkt, b Cox .. .. 13 11 Ilogan, lbw, b Armstrong .. 2 c K Beningfield, c Dowling, b Cox 34 S F Harrison, b Wilson . . .. 38 J W McKenzie, lbw, b Cox .. .. 4 G C W Smith, b Armstrong ...... 13 c K Trotter, c Scott, b Saville .. 6 S Willetts, b Armstrong .. .. 2 11 S Armstrong, lbw, b Saville .. 1 E J Perks, b Wilson ...... 3 J T Wilson, b Cox C D Saville, c Trotter, b Armstrong 4 R W Tyzack, not out .. 23 H F Dowling, not out . . ..41 A P Hall, c Harrison, b Saville .. 1 N Dykes, c Hart-Davis, b Armstrong 31 G Hart-Davis, lbw, b Cox .. .. 5 T Seott, b Armstrong ...... 3 W N Mills, c Saville, b Dowling .. 14 G Cox, c Hart-Davis, b Wilson .. .. 1 w L Elliot, c Dykes, b Dowling .. 0 Extras Extras 8 Total ,, 144 Total , 114 BOWLING. BOWLING. 0. M. R. W. 0. M. R. W. Armstrong .. 19 2 48 G Scott 5 1 11 0 Hall G 0 26 1 Dykes 3 0 14 0 Wilson .. .. 10.2 1 29 9 u Saville .. .. 15 2 35 3 Mills 8 1 29 0 Cox 15 0 36 5 Elliot .... 2 0 7 0 Smith .... 3 1 9 0 Dowling .... 2 1 1 2 is?

MICHAELHOUSE v. MB. STEWART'S XI.

Played on the Oval on February 23rd. This was the first game in the second quarter, and was marred by an unfor- tunate accident to Mr. L. King. As we could get no matches, Mr. Stewart kindly collected a scratch side, consisting largely of players who had been soundly trounced by our Second XI. It did not appear probable that a good game would result, but expectations were belied. Our visitors were dis- missed for 84. Mills proved far too good for most of them. We went in light-heartedly, and Beningfield, C. J. Crowe and N. Crowe all scored freely enough, and their total was passed 59 with 8 wickets in hand. At this point a rot set in for no apparent cause, and, except for 13. Campbell, whose 27 not out was a good knock, no one made the slightest resistance to the very ordinary attack. Boyes was out to a very bad decision. It was a most disappointing display. We won by

42 runs only.

MR. STEWART'S XI. Total* 8-1. BOWLING.

O. M. R. W Crowe,. ..10 0 28 2 Gilson . . ..7 2 22 2 Fvfe .. . 1 11 1 Mills,, 11 4 13 4

MICHAELHOUSE.

K Beningfield, c and b Clowes .. .. 21

C J Crowe, b Drew...... 30

N Crowe, lbw, b Farquhar...... 23

J W McKenzie, c sub, b Drew .... 4

C K Trotter, b Drew...... 0

B Campbell, not out...... 27

W N Mills, b Clowes...... 2

R Gilson, e sub, b Clowes...... 0

II Boyes, run out...... 0

N McKenzie, c Hart-Davis, b Weedon 2

G Fyfe, lbw, b Weedon...... 0

Extras...... 11

Total...... 120

MICHAELHOUSE v. HILTON.

Played at Hilton 011 March 8th, and entirely ruined by weather. The game ended in a fairly even draw. Our bowling was much weakened by the absence of Armstrong, and, to add to our misfortunes, Beningfield had damaged his arm and could not bat with his usual vigour. Hilton won the toss, but so badly did they fare before Gilson and Mills that 6 wickets were down for 45. In addition, Gold, who eventually made 87, had been rather badly missed when only 2. Rain now began to fall heavily, and, with no saw- dust available before lunch, our three bowlers were heavily handicapped. It is not surprising, then, that the Hilton total reached the formidable score of 211. In the circumstances our men fielded really well. When we went in conditions were most unpleasant, for, in addition to the drizzle, a thick mist came on, which made the game very difficult to follow7. The light was also very bad. J. W. McKenzie and Campbell both did well, and when it looked as if we might still lose Mills and N. Crow^e played with great determination. 60

HILTON. MICHAELHOUSE. Bowley i, b Gilson .. 1 C K Trotter, c Bowley, b Davidson 9 Colenbrander, b Crowe .. 3 C J Crowe, lbw, b Davidson .. 0 Bowley ii, b Mills .. 13 J W McKenzie, b Bowley ii 26 Gold, lbw, b Mills .. 87 C lv Beningfield, c Agg, b Davidson 7 Jenkins, b Gilson .. 1 B Campbell, c Colenbrander, b Jenkins 18 Agg, b Gilson .. 0 N Crowe, not out 6 Davidson, e McKenzie, b Gils n .. .. 1 W N Mills, not out 13 Kennard, st Trotter, b Mills .. .. 46 Extx-as 12 Bennett, c C J Crowe, b Gilson .. 18 Fell, not out .. 23 Total (for 5 wickets) 91 Fawcett, c McKenzie, b Mills .. .. 10 Extras, 8 It Gilson, 11 Boyes, It Tyz.tck and McKenzie did not bat. N Total .. 211 *

BOWLING.

BOWLING. O. M. R. W. 0. M. R. W. Fawcett .. .. 5 0 17 0 C Crowe .. .. 14 3 38 1 Davidson .. .. 13 7 IS 3 Gilson .. ..21 7 72 5 Gold .. 7 2 13 0 Mills .., 18.3 1 93 4 Fell 2 1 7 0 Jenkins .. .. 4 0 11 1 Bowley ii .. 5 2 7 1 Bennett .. • • 4 1 6 0

MICHAELHOUSE v. M.C.C.

Played in Maritzburg on March 22rid, and lost by 3 wickets and 13 runs. This was the first occasion we had met the M.C.C. for some twenty years, and it was a great pleasure to play the champions of the Senior League. They were without O. Pearse, the International, and their bowling was further weakened by the absence of F. Smith, but for all that they put in a good side. We were at full strength. The day was intensely hot, and it was a great relief to bat first. Hall and Beningfield gave us a splendid start, runs coming at a good rate from the commencement. Hall was especially vigorous, and, although he mishit more than once in the slips, scored freely all round the wicket. At 41 Beningfield left, and C. J. Crowe joined Hall, who made most of the runs. At 67 Hall left for a bright 40, and then began a rot. Armstrong alone seemed to be able to cope with the very moderate bowling (although C. J. Crowe batted very patiently for his 18), and 7 wickets were down for 105. At 123 Armstrong left for a very solid 28, and it looked as if we should have to field at the very hottest time of the day. However, on Mills joining Boyes a great stand took place. Boyes was making his first appearance on the Oval and also his first knock for the First XI. since the beginning of the season. Keeping a perfectly straight bat to every- thing, he soon settled down, and, for a little chap, drove really hard. Meantime Mills was giving a great exhibition at the other end, and the partnership realised 79 runs. Our innings closed for 202. Keppler and Von Mengershausen opened for the M.C.C., and straightway hit the bowlers off their length. Fifty was signalled after eight overs! At 87 (scored in 25 minutes) Keppler was dismissed for a hard-hit 58. But we did not rally, and the M.C.C. had no difficulty in making the required runs. Our fielding was faulty and the bowling weak. Possibly it was due to the heat, but the fact remains that several of the team gave up heart, and this contributed to our defeat as much as anything. Mills proved the most difficult of our bowlers. The figures of the rest speak for themselves. We look forward to a visit from the M.C.C. next year.

MICHAELHOUSE.

A P.Hall, c Keppler, b Searle .. ..40 C K Beningfield, c Searle. b Scott .. 18 C J Crowe, c Hogan, b Lambert .. IS J W McKenzie, c Smith, b Willetts 3 C K Trotter, st Dales, b Lambert .. 0 R Armstrong, lbw, b Mengershausen 28 B Campbell, lbw, b Lambert .. .. 0

N Crowe, b Scott...... 6

II Boyes, not out...... 33

W N Mills, st Dales, b Smith .. ..49

It Gilson, st Dales, b Smith...... 0

Extras...... 7

Total...... 202

BOWLING.

0. M. It. W. Scott 17 4 55 2 Searle 12 0 40 1 Willetts .. 9 2 22 1 Lambert .. 12 o o 27 3 Mengershausen 5 0 23 1 Hogan 2 0 7 0 Keppler .. 3 0 13 0 A Smith 1.4 0 2 2

M.C.C.

Von Mengershausen, e Boyes, b Hall 70 II Keppler, st Trotter, b Mills .. ..58 S G Searle, c Mills, b Armstrong .. 4

A Smith, b C J Crowe...... 30

J Dales, run out...... 20

II Hogan, st Trotter, b Mills .. ..13

S Willetts, not out...... 3

G Henderson, b Mills...... 0

T Scott, not out...... 0

Extras...... 5

Total (for 7 wickets)...... 215

•T Smith and F Lambert did not bat. BOWLING.

O. M. R. W. Armstrong . . 9 0 58 1 Ilall 12 1 31 1 C J Crowe . . 0 0 40 1 Mills . 11 1 44 3 Gilson . 4 0 31 0 Beningfield . . 2 0 6 0

MICHAELHOUSE v. MATIITZBUIIG COLLEGE.

Played on the Oval on March 29th. Won by 201 runs. This was a very one-sided game. The College were outplayed at all points and thoroughly beaten. Beningfield hit the College bowlers off their length in the first quarter of an hour and they never recovered. His 33 was invaluable. Crowe again showed strong defence. With McKenzie and 62

Trotter together a long stand ensued. The lunch score was 156 for 3. McKenzie's 35 was a good effort, but he might have been more free. Armstrong then joined Trotter, and both forced the pace with great success. Trotter's 100 waes one of his best innings. He picked the right ball to hit with unerring eye, and his innings included two 6's and fourteen 4's. We declared at 255 for 6. Hattingh's fielding for the College was excellent. The College put up a feeble show with the bat, and were all dismissed under an hour and a half for 54. Armstrong bowled at a great pace, and had their men in difficulties from the start, while Mills found the inexperienced College "tail" easy prey. Our fielding was good, but not very intelligent. By this victory we balanced the number of victories and defeats in our encoun- ters with the College.

MICHAELHOUSE. MARITZBURG COLLEGE. Iv Beningfield, c Boast, b Hattingh 33 Crowe, 1) Armstrong h* i C J Crowe, b Boast .. ..19 Lyle, b Armstrong . G c Iv Trotter, c Usher, b Boast . . ..100 Hallett, b Armstrong 0 ,T W McKenzie, 1) Hattingh ...... 35 Stuart, b Armstrong Bowles, lbw, b M ills 0 R S Armstrong, lbw, b Usher .,. ..21 4 N G Crowe, not out . .. 2 Boast, c Armstrong, b Mills . . • • 18 B Campbell, lbw, b Usher ...... 11 Hattingh, c N Crowre, b Mills . • â €¢ • 4 Extras Murray, lbw, b Mills Ilarrv, not out .. 0 8 Total (for 6 wickets, declared) 255 Van Rooyen, b Mills 0 Usher, b Gilson .. 3 II E Boyes, W N Mills, R Tyzack and Extras 4 R L Gilson did not bat. BOWLING. Total 54 0. M. R. W. BOWLING. Boast 15 1 64 2 O. M. R. W. Hattingh 18 2 72 2 Armstrong .. 12 4 24 4 Harry .... 5 1 17 0 • C J Crowe .. 5 0 13 0 Van Roo.ven.. 9 3 19 0 Mills 7 2 13 5 Usher 4.4 ] 24 2 Gilson .. .. 1 1 0 1 Hallett .. .. 3 0 25 0

MICHAELHOUSE v. ZINGARI.

Played on the Oval on April 5th. This game was ruined by the weather. The Zingari were late in arriving, owing to the state of the roads, and only one over could be bowled before lunch. Consequently, a drawn game was nearly a foregone conclusion. None the less, it was delightful to play against such good bowling as that of Conyngham and Koe. The former was comparatively "off colour," but he bowled 63 with no luck, and should have had at least two or three wickets. Our innings was dominated by Armstrong's fine effort. His 60 was marred by twro or three chances off Conyngham, but otherwise he played splendidly. Trotter also seemed quite at home. We declared at 152 for 6, but there wras never any likelihood of a definite result, and so little interest remained in the game. N. Crowe caught Pennington magnificently at point, and Campbell also held Conyngham well in the deep. Trotter wras brilliant behind the stumps. Melville got 45 not out in bright style, and Koe hit up 20 in about five minutes, showing us what might have been.

MICHAELHOUSE. ZINGARI. A P Hall, c Melville, b Koe .. . . 12 S Willetts, e Armstrong, b Ilall .. 1 Iv Beningfield, e Melville, b Koe .. .. S c Melville, not out .. R S Armstrong, b Conyngham .. .. 00 n Conyngham, c Campbell, b Mills 25 C K Trotter, b WTilletts 27 M Pennington, c N Crowe, b C Crowe 5 J W McKenzie, b Conyngham .. .. 8 D B Koe, not out 20 C J Crowe, lbw, b Willetts .. 22 N G Crowe, not out . . 1 B Campbell, not out ,, 4 Total (for 3 wickets) 105

J Hart-Davis, J Worthington, 1 3 Perks, Total (for 0 wickets, declared) 152 W Bailey, N McKenzie and R Tyzack

â– did not bat. II Boyes, WT N Mills and R Gilson did | not bat. BOWLING. O. M. R. W. BOWLING. Armstrong .. 7 1 24 0 0. M. R. W. Hall 4 2 12 1 Koe 13 2 33 2 Mills 5 1 21 1 Conyngham .. 20 3 51 2 C J Crowe .. 2 0 11 1 Worthington.. 9 1 32 0 Beningfield .. 2 0 7 0 Wrilletts .... 7 0 20 o Gilson .. .. 2 0 14 0 McKenzie 1 0 7 0

MICHAELHOUSE v. MR. T. H. TROTTER'S XI.

Played at Balgowan on April 12. Mr. Trotter had col- lected quite a useful side, but it proved a little short of bowling. However, it was very sporting of him to bring an eleven from the Coast, and we are grateful. The School opened none too well, losing 3 good wickets for 38. Bening- field's 28 w^as hardly one of his best efforts. Trotter went at 56, but from this point matters improved. McKenzie defended stubbornly, but it was left to N. Crowe to give a most delightful display. His 34 was a really fine innings. Campbell joined McKenzie, and at once began to lay on the wTood. He played exactly the right game, and, if not as 64 polished an innings as Crowe's, it was none the less valuable. Campbell hit up 47 out of 65 while at the wickets. McKenzie's 46 was not characteristic, but his steadiness was of the greatest assistance to the side. Boyes also played excellent^. Platt w^as easily the best bowler for the visitors. Armstrong proved far too good for the majority of our opponents, and came out with the excellent figures of 5 for 18. C. J. Crowe, however, was fortunate enough to get all their best bats. Our fielding was adequate, and Trotter wras again in good form behind the wickets. We won by 118 runs.

MICHAELHOUSE.

K Beningfield, c McKenzie, b Mowat 28 C J Crowe, c Peacock, b Mowat .. 2 Tt S Armstrong, c ltycroft, 1) Platt .. 3

C Iv Trotter, b Platt...... 9

J W McKenzie, b Platt...... 46

N G Crowe, 1) Platt...... 34

B Campbell, c Beaumont, b Thompson 47

II E Boyes, not out...... 28

W N Mills, b Peacock...... 0

It Tyzack, not out...... 14

Extras...... 7

Total (for S wickets, declared) 218

It L Gilson did not bat.

Mlt. TROTTER'S XI.

Mackrory, b Armstrong...... 0

Peacock, b Gilson...... 0

Rycroft, b Armstrong...... 4

McKenzie, c Gilson, b Armstrong .. 4

Platt, b C J Crowe...... 3S

Trotter, b C J Crowe...... 18

Mowat, c Gilson, b C J Crowe .... 5 Beaumont, c C J Crowe, b Mills .. 6

Dibbs, b Armstrong...... 11

Thompson, 1) Armstrong...... 0

Hart-Davis, not out...... 4

Extras...... 10

Total...... 100

BOWLING.

BOWLING. O. M. R. W. 0. M. It. W^. Armstrong .. 9.1 3 18 5 Mowat .. .. 16 3 64 2 Gilson .. .. 8 3 20 1 Platt 19 1 67 4 Mills ...... 7 1 25 1 Peacock . . .. 9 2 25 1 C J Crowe .. 7 1 23 8 Trotter .. .. 8 0 36 0 Beningfield .. 1 0 4 0 Thompson .. 5 0 19 1

MICHAELHOUSE v. DURBAN HIGH SCHOOL.

Played in Durban on April 16th. Won by 102 runs. We understood wre should have to fight hard to defeat the High School, wThose record was a good one, but by honest all- round effort the task w-as not as difficult as we anticipated. A night journey is not the best preparation for a match, but it did not appear to affect our play. We won the toss and began indifferently. C. J. Crowre had to retire-hit over the eye by a rising ball-and Beningfield was bowled at 16. How- ever, Armstrong, after a very shaky start, settled down with Trotter and doggedly raised the score to 74, when Trotter left for a pretty 26. Slowrer than usual, perhaps, he always 65 looked master of the steady High School bowling. McKenzie then joined Armstrong, and another long stand took place. At 114 Armstrong left for a most meritorious innings of 38. At lunch McKenzie and N. Crowe were together with the score at 130 for 3. After lunch, however, a series of mishaps occurred, and 3 wickets fell for 1 run. C. J. Crowe and Camp- bell both had exceedingly hard luck. 142 for 6 was not altogether a safe position, and when Boyes left soon after we felt we had our work cut out. However, McKenzie was still there, and when he left at 178 D.H.S. were unlikely to win. His 61 was his best innings of the season. He did not rely as much as usual on his back play, but drove straight and hard with splendid results. His footwork was also far better than usual. Gilson came in last, and, acting on instructions, hit vigorously. His efforts were rewarded with a beautiful drive for 4 and a spanking 6-a very big hit indeed. The High School began stubbornly, and after one wicket had fallen for 8 Lea and Sterling played fine cricket. Forty for 1 looked as if a draw were inevitable, but at this point Armstrong dismissed both Lea and Sterling, and a collapse took place-7 wickets for 62. The light was now failing, and it was a desperate struggle. Our bowlers worked like heroes and were well backed up, and the ninth wicket fell at 73. Armstrong then missed a chance in the slips, and the last wicket batted gamely. However, at 91 Tyzack held a simple catch and the game was won. Mills bowled finely, but had no luck at all, practically all the chances being missed off him. Tyzack made amends for one miss by taking a difficult high catch at short-leg. Gilson and Armstrong both bowled with sting, although their length left something to be desired. It is but fair to add that the light in the second half of the High School innings was not at all good. Beningfield captained the side with excellent judgment and handled the bowling well.

MICHAELHOUSE. DURBAN HIGH SCHOOL. C Iv Beningfield, b Bircher 8 Lea i, lbw, b Armstrong .. 17 C J Crowe, run out 3 Lowry, 1) Gilson .. 3 R S Armstrong, c Taylor, b Sterling 38 Sterling, lbw, b Armstrong .. .. 22 C Iv Trotter, c Taylor, b Lowry .. 2G Pagan, b Armstrong .. 5 J W McKenzie, b Lowry G1 Houston, c N G Crowe, b Mills .. 2 N G Crowe, c Craig, b Taylor .. .. 8 Craig, c Tyzack, 1) Armstrong .. .. 10 B Campbell, b Bircher 0 Warren, c C J Crowe, b Mills .. .. 2 11 Boyes, c Houston, b Lowry .. .. 7 Taylor, b Gilson .. 5 W N Mills, c Lea ii, b Lowry .. .. 2 Nicholson, b Gilson .. 5 4 .. 11 R Gilson, c Craig, b Bircher .. .. 11 Bircher, c Tyzack, b Armstrong .. 8 25 1 193 Total .. 91 66

BOWLING.

0. M. R. W. Armstrong .. 15.5 S 33 5 Gilson .. .. 7 1 21 3 Mills ...... 13 2 34 2 C J Crowe .. 1 0 2 0

First XI. Averages.

(No one included in batting tables who did not complete six innings and no one in bowling who did not take six wickets.)

BATTING.

Matches. Innings. Not Out. Runs. H.S. Avge. C. K. Trotter ... 25 27 3 971 126 40.46 J. W. McKenzie 24 26 3 662 107* 28.78 J. T. Wilson ... 19 19 5 352 61 25.14 G. Hart-Davis ... 17 16 5 269 48 24.45 B. Campbell 23 24 5 378 51* 19.89 C. K. Beningfield 24 24 2 368 57 16.73 II. S. Armstrong 21 21 0 331 60 15.87 C. J. Crowe 25 27 0 407 75 15.07 W. N. Mills ... 23 15 4 145 49 13.18 W. L. Elliot ... 12 10 2 61 25 7.62 Also batted -Boyes, 94/3; N. Crowre, 80/4; Tyzack, 49/1; Gilson, 12/4; N. McKenzie, 2; Fyfe, 0. The following assisted the School :- M. E. Pennington 10 9 0 576 193 64 A. P. Hall 15 14 0 270 77 19.28 C. W. Hannah... 12 10 2 127 31 15.76

BOWLING.

Matches. Overs. Maidens. Runs. Wickets. Avge. W. L. Elliot . 9 41 6 128 15 8.53 J. T. Wilson .. . 19 222 47 598 60 9.96 C. J. Crowe . 13 79 13 226 19 11.89 W. N. Mills . 23 222.3 28 817 66 12.38 R. S. Armstrong 21 272 65 713 52 13.37 IL Gislon 7 50 14 180 11 16.36

The following assisted the School:-

A. P. Hall 15 150.1 38 414 35 11.82 M. E. Pennington 9 128.5 39 330 22 15 C. W. Hannah ... 4 22.3 0 113 6 18.83* 67

Second Eleven.

The Second XI. played 8 matches, winning 4 and losing 4; but, as they lost 3 out of 4 School matches, they cannot be said to have had a very successful season. The two most interesting games were with Hilton and College. The first was won in most plucky fashion, largely owing to the efforts of Tyzack and Fyfe, and the second lost by the narrow margin of 7 runs, in spite of the gallant exertions of N. Starling and I. Campbe-ll. The reasons for the comparative non-success of the Second XI. are not far to seek. There was no continuity of captaincy and the team was never a team so much as eleven players chosen to represent the School. Consequently, there was no co-ordination and far too much was left to the individual caprice of the Captain, who quite frequently knew little of the capabilities of the men he had to lead. We feel sure that the material for a good eleven is there, but there was no fixed policy. Fyfe was far and away the most valuable man in the'side-the mainstay both in batting and bowling. Tyzack, Boyes and Gilson all found places in the First. The disappointments were Robertson, N. McKenzie and Pennington. Playing in match after match, they did nothing worthy of note. Trus- cott did well and was splendid in the field. The new blood proved quite successful, and in N. Starling, Fleming and O. V. Lund the School has three youngsters who should be of the greatest value in the near future. All three, unfortu- nately, are small for their years, but we look to time to remedy this. The hitters of the team, Poynton and Camp- bell, especially the latter, met with very fair success. Poynton is a hitter pure and simple, but Campbell should go further than this, and, if he would only improve his fielding, the First XI. ought to be within his reach. Byass and Lane did reasonably well with the ball, but neither seemed to have any definite idea what he was trying to do. We think that if Byass would use his head he might be the much-sought-after successor to Wilson in the First XI., but 68 he is not nearly good enough yet. Lane was very erratic, sometimes bowling in a style reminiscent of Stewart, but more frequently degenerating into a bowler of medium-paced long-hops. Taking one thing with another, Fyfe was the most dependable bowler we had, and he got through a vast amount of work with great credit. He thoroughly earned his Second XI. Colours. '

SUMMARY OF MATCHES.

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Versus Hilton, at Hilton, on November 10. Won by 22 runs. A most exciting affair. Hilton made 133, largely owing to the efforts of Jourdan (40) and Evans (34). We started disastrously, losing 4 for 14 and 5 for 40. Tyzack and Fyfe then carried the score to 91, when Tyzack left, after playing a sterling innings of 67. Poynton joined Fyfe, and hit up 25 in very quick time, but 8 wickets were down for 118. Truscott joined Fyfe and decided the issue. Fyfe's 30 was invaluable and Truscott's 11, made at such a critical time, was most praiseworthy. We made 155.

Versus C. W. Hannah's XI., on November 24. Lost by 75 runs. A long partnership of 76 for the first wicket between L. King and O. Crawford demoralised our bowling, and after that everyone made a few. L. King's 51 was a fine knock. Mr. Hannah's team made 176. Fynney and Lane did best with the ball. Our innings realised 101, of which Gilson, going in first, made 56 not out-a very fine performance indeed.

Versus Howick, on December 1. Won by 111 runs. This was a Second XI. above normal strength, as it included Mr. Crawford and Elliot. We made 188 for 7 (declared). Boyes's 69 was an excellent performance, and Mr. Crawford and Tyzack both rendered yeoman service with 24 and 22 respec- tively. Howrick did poorly, and but for Strapp's 26 would have made a miserable show. As it was, the innings was over for 75. Fyfe did an excellent piece of bowling (5 for 18).

Versus Balgowan District, on February 16. Won by 107 runs. We made 155 for 6 (declared). Poynton and Truscott hit hard for 29 and 21 and Starling made a successful first appearance (21 not out). Our visitors were dismissed for 48. At one period they had lost 8 wickets for 18, but some plucky batting by Fleming (who had filled a vacancy) enabled them to make a better show. Fleming's 16 was a most determined effort and was well backed up by Verney. Fyfe and Byass both had excellent figures. 69

Versus Hilton, on March 8th. Lost by 74 runs. Hilton made 145 (Long 36, Smith 36), and we responded with 71. Our batting, with two exceptions, was feeble. Fleming defended stubbornly for nearly an hour, and was out to a very bad decision, while Campbell (18) hit lustily and well. The weather conditions were poor throughout.

Versus W eston Trades School, on March 24. Won by an innings and 74. We made 156 for 8 (declared), and they failed utterly, getting 65 and 17. For us, Pennington, Fyfe, Tyzack and Fleming all did well, while Truscott did a startling piece of work with the ball in their second innings. He took 6 wickets in 7 balls-4 with consecutive balls (7 for 7).

Versus Maritzburg College, on March 29, in Maritzburg. Lost by 7 runs. A good match. The College made 135. Bruyns (37 not out) was the chief scorer, and their last wicket put on nearly 30. This probably cost us the game. Fyfe (5 for 41) was our most successful bowler. We started deplorably, losing 3 wickets for 5. However, Truscott and Fyfe took the score to 38, but 6 wickets were down for 42. At this stage Starling joined Fyfe and hit up a splendid 41. Our eighth wicket fell at 122, but at 126 Fyfe was badly run out after a very patient exhibition, and our last wicket did nothing. Our total was 128.

Versus Durban High School, on April 16, in Durban. Lost by 38 runs and 3 wickets. We batted first, and scored 127, to which Fyfe (28) and Campbell (26) contributed most.

D.H.S. made a splendid start (57 for 1) and always appeared to have the game in hand. The seventh wicket fell at 123, and after the match was settled they hit lustily. Our bowling was very poor, except for Byass, who should have been used far more, and our fielding slovenly in the extreme. Most of our boys had no nails in their boots, and could not keep their footing on the slippery turf. Our bowlers had the same difficulty. The run-up to the wicket is grass, and con- sequently the medium-paced bowler could do nothing. None the less, it was a disappointing display. D.H.S. were 165 for 7 at the close of play.

Second XI. Averages.

(The batting averages include only those who completed at least three innings, and the bowling those who bowled in three or more matches and took six wickets.) 70

BATTING.

Mutches. Innings. Not Out. Runs. H.S. Avge. 11. Tyzack 3 3 0 113 67 37.6 N. Starling 4 4 1 84 41 28 II. Boyes 3 3 0 71 69 23.6 I. Campbell 5 4 1 65 26 21.6 G. Fyfe 8 8 1 126 34 18 C. Fleming 4 4 1 45 25* 15 J. Truscott 6 6 0 74 21 12.3 E. Poynton 8 8 0 80 29 10 G. Pennington... 8 7 0 47 34 6.7 N. McKenzie ... 7 hr 7 0 38 14 5.4 E. Fynney O fj 3 0 14 * 8 4.6 J. Robertson ... h7 / 7 0 25 7 3.6 J. Byass 5 4 0 6 5 1.5 Also batted: -Gilson, 56/1; Lane, 17/1 ; Elliot, 16*; O. V. Lund, 17/2; Grimwood, 8/2. BOWLING. Matches. Overs. Maidens. Runs. Wickets. Avge. J. Byass 5 42.3 16 91 12 7.58 G. Fyfe 8 101 32 208 22 9.45 T. Lane 6 42 10 97 9 10.77 E. Fynney 3 35.1 4 107 9 11.88 I. Campbell 5 31.3 5 80 6 13.3 E. Poynton 6 25.3 4 82 6 13.6

Also bowled:-Truscott, 12/7; N. McKenzie, 71/4; Tyzack, 17/3; N. Starling, 17/2; J. Robertson, l/l; Gilson, 31/1: Elliot, 9/0.

Junior Cricket.

The form shown this season (more particularly since Christmas) has been most encouraging. Second Game had two enthusiastic Captains-Verney before Christmas and Davis after-and the results of their efforts, aided immensely by Mr. Bishop, who, as usual, kindly coached this game, were seen in their matches versus Colts. They won on both occasions. Poynton came from Second Game and made good his place in the Second XI. Colts were a much better lot than usual. Fleming quite bore out his promise of the pre- vious season, and N. Starling, also of Highbury, was a dis- tinct find both played for the Second XI. after Christmas. Cordwalles sent us up some excellent recruits in February, and both Parker and Parry should do very well in the near future. O. Lund, as last year, was very stylish, but quite failed to do himself justice in matches. His fielding was superb. We still have, however, high hopes that he will make good. Of the others, R. Evans struck us as the best.

I. Campbell captained Colts after Christmas, and himself improved immensely, both with bat and ball, but his fielding is poor. Third Game and Fourth Game pursued their even course under the direction of their respective Captains, Pryde and Freeman. Mention should be made of Handley's wicketkeeping. It occurs to us that he would develop into an admirable "keeper" if he were not so eager. The School is very short of wicketkeepers, and anyone with any pretensions in that direction will have every encouragement.

The Class Competition was this year quite unexpectedly won by the Upper V. The Lower V. was much fancied, and this may possibly have led to their undoing. Both Fifths disposed of the Lower School and Fourth Forms in summary fashion. In the deciding match, played on the Oval, the Upper V. were disposed of for the moderate score of 111, but the Lower V. quite failed to rise their opportunity and were "outed" for 68-a very poor showing for a side which included about half the Second XI. Lower School soundly drubbed the Fourth, who had a singularly feeble side. Some good batting was shown by Robertson and Pennington for the Upper V., and N. McKenzie, I. Campbell and Poynton for the Lower.

Three Junior matches were played during the season- two against Cordwalles and one versus Altskeith.

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The first match, versus Cordwalles in Maritzburg, was won by 5 runs. Some good batting was seen on both sides, Parry, Parker and Borland ii. all scoring betw-een 20 and 30 for Cordwalles, while Starling (49) w^as the outstanding batsman on our side. Cordwalles should have won this game, for when 1\. McKenzie joined Robinson 13 were required to win, but, thanks to poor catching, we managed to pull the match off. Robinson (27 not out) and R. McKenzie (15) are to be congratulated on their plucky effort. Parry made 55 not out in the Cordwalles second innings. Scores:- Michaelhouse, 120; Cordwalles, 115 and 105 for G.

The return with Cordwalles was played at Michaelhouse on April 5. They turned the tables on our Juniors with a vengeance. We made 94 (Swales 30, Parry 19) and Cord- walles 105 for 5 (Borland ii. 42, Doull 26 not out). Our team did well up to a certain point, but the last six wickets fell rapidly before Doull. Cordwalles scored with great freedom from the start.

The third match, versus Altskeith, was played at Michael- house on April 12. Altskeith were dismissed for 70 (Smith i. 22, Antrobus 19). Parker bowled with great effect, and took 7 wickets for 74. We responded with 87 (Parry 26). Our seventh wicket fell at 59, but Robinson and Visick put on 20 for the next wicket and we won comfortably. Altskeith went to the wickets a second time and scored 72 for 6, Hart- Davis contributing a hard-hit 36.

A. P. H.

THE CRICKET TOUH.

The tour arranged for just after the New Year was rather more ambitious than usual. It lasted for seventeen days. In that time we travelled nearly 1,500 miles and played in all four Provinces of the Union. As, in addition to eleven long days' cricket, we attended six bioscopes and six dances and were four nights in the train, it can easily be seen that it was a somewhat strenuous holiday. There were only thirteen playing members of the side and one scorer. The party was completed by the inclusion of the General Manager's induna as team attendant. The last proved a great success, and at the conclusion of each match he could be seen with boots, hats, sweaters, etc., left behind by different members of the team. So determined was he that nothing of our should be left behind, that on more than one occasion he nearly got us into trouble by annexing property belonging to our hosts in mistake for ours. *73

The batting of the team far exceeded our expectations. Onl\ on two occasions did it in any way fail us, and it was not till the last match, when the hard fortnight's work was beginning to tell, that we met with our first defeat. Pen- nington, Trotter and McKenzie all batted splendidly, and earned very big averages. Wilson and Hart-Davis also did fine service, while Hall and Campbell played several useful innings. It was in our outwork that we must admit to some feeling of disappointment. Our five bowlers all worked hard and kept very steady. Wilson certainly was the best, with Hall and Mills close behind him. Our fielding was only moderate. Even on such perfect grounds as we had at Bloemfontein and Kimberley our picking up and returning were distinctly poor, while our catching w^as only moderate. Hart-Davis did practically all the wicketkeeping, and, though not perhaps always at his best, was very sound and dependable.

Our final results w orked out as follows:-

Played. Won. Lost. Drawn.

10 8 1 1

We scored 2,761 runs for 88 wickets (average 31.3), while our opponents scored 1,771 runs for 125 wickets (average 14.1).

From a social point of view the tour was, as usual, an unqualified success. One great improvement wre noticed this year was that practically every member of the team (w;ith the exception of the aged General Manager) seemed to enjoy every minute of the dances and to put as much vigour into this part of the tour as into the cricket. Wherever we went we were royally treated, and we were very fortunate in the matter of weather, as practically no game was seriously interfered w'ith by rain.

Most of the team left Durban on the night of Thursday, January 2nd, and all had assembled by Friday morning at Richmond, where the tour opened. All the members of the team were put up at different houses, and under the happiest auspices cricket began at 11 o'clock. We batted first, and, n thanks to consistent batting, declared with one wicket in hand. Hall bowled really well, and no one but Carter and Cockburn could do anything with him, and an easy win resulted. Scores:-

FIRST MATCH v. RICHMOND.

MICHAELHOUSE.

A P Ilall, c Barker, b Carter .. .. 28

C J Crowe, run out...... 4

J W McKenzie, c Carter, b Marwick 30 M Pennington, c Cockburn, b Antel 01 C K Trotter, b A Cockburn .. .. 10 C W Hannah, c and b C Cockburn 4

It S Armstrong, b A Cockburn .... 2

B Campbell, b C Cockburn...... 20

J T Wilson, c and b A Cockburn .. 13

Iv Beningfield, not out...... 37

G Hart-Davis, not out...... 20

Extras...... 12

Total (for 0 wickets, declared) 241 BOWLING.

O. M. It. w. Fell 17 2 41 0 C Cockburn . 1!) 2 51 2 Carter .. . 8 0 37 1 L Marwick . 7 0 21 1 A Cockburn. 9 0 40 3 Antel 4 0 33 1

RICHMOND.

Antel, c Hannah, b lfall...... 7

Barker, b Hall...... 0

Fell, b Armstrong...... 0

C Cockburn, b Hall...... 0

Comrie, b Hall...... 10 Carter, not out...... 25 llarcourt, c Hart-Davis, b Hall .... 0

A Cockburn, c McKenzie, b Hannah 2:

Wesley, b Pennington...... 1

L Marwick, lbw, b Wilson...... 8

11 Marwick, c Crowe, b Hall .. .. 9

Extras...... 2

Total...... 101

BOWLING.

O. M. R. W. Armstrong .. 10 3 26 1 Ilall 14.4 7 28 6 Wilson .. G 1 15 1 Pennington .. 8 3 17 1 Hannah .. 3 0 13 1

It was a thoroughly enjoyable match, followed by equally enjoyable dance in the evening. With the happiest recollections of Richmond, we started at 11 o'clock the next morning on our long journey to Bethlehem. At Thornville we connected with the new fast Cape mail. At Balgowan, where, as usual, it was raining in torrents, we picked up our General Manager, who had motored thus far from Richmond, and after a pleasant, though somewhat crowded journey, arrived at Bethlehem at 5 o'clock on Sunday morn- ing. Here also we were entertained by various residents, a large contingent going out to Mr. Mousley's farm. On Monday morning the second match of the tour began. Bethlehem won the toss, but made a bad start, losing four wickets quickly. Then a fine stand by F. Withers and Kirton added 100, and a respectable score resulted. Our batting was very consistent. Pennington, Hall and Trotter all played good cricket. Some free hitting later on helped us to what up to then was a School record of 332. Scores:- SECOND MATCH v. BETHLEHEM.

BETHLEHEM.

P Withers, c Pennington, 1) Ilall .. 7

Muller, b Armstrong...... 0

Forster, b Hall...... 5

Goble, b Wilson...... 6

Markham, b Hall...... 0

Kirton, b Wilson...... 38

F Withers, c Armstrong, b Pennington 75 Watson, c Hart-Davis, b Wilson .. 3

Francis, b Wilson...... 4

Bicknell, not out...... 8 lvahts, b Mills...... 8

Extras...... 10

Total...... 164

BOWLING. O. M. 11. W. Armstrong CO rH rH 26 1 Hall .. .. 8 3 21 3 Mills .. 5.4 0 26 1 Pennington ..14 4 35 1 Wilson .. ..15 2 46 4

MICHAELHOUSE.

A P Hall, b Kahts...... 40

C J Crowe, c Watson, b P Withers 6

C K Trotter, c Markham, b Muller 53 M Pennington, e Goble, b Muller .. 51

Iv Beningfield, b Forster...... 3

K S Armstrong, c Watson, b Muller 26 J Wilson, c F Withers, b P Withers 27

C W Hannah, b Forster...... 20

G Hart-Davis, b P Withers...... 13 W N Mills, st Bicknell, b Forster .. 4

W L Elliot, not out...... 16

Extras...... 33

Total...... 332

BOWLLNG.

O. M. R. W Watson .. .. 13 0 57 0 P Withers .. 11.3 0 48 3 F Withers .. 10 2 27 0 Forster .. .. 13 1 63 3 lvahts .. .. 9 3 19 1 Markham ., ... 5 0 21 0 Francis .. .. 8 0 23 0 Muller .. .. 8 1 ot o o 9 0 4 0

In the evening we attended a thoroughly enjoyable entertainment by Mrs. Goble at the Town Hall, followed by a dance, and it was past midnight before we got to bed. The ground at Bethlehem had been greatly improved and a fine new pavilion erected since our last visit. An early start the next morning saw a somewhat sleepy band of cricketers en route for Ficksburg. A good rest in the train, however, worked wonders, and by the time we took the field after a most welcome morning tea we were quite fit again. Except for two nice innings by E. Wille, the Ficksburg batting was poor, and we had no difficulty in winning easily. Hall and Trotter both batted well in a long partnership for us. Scores:- THIRD MATCH v. FICKSBURG.

FICKSBURG.-First Innings.

C Wille, c Beningfield, b Hall .... 2

E Wille, hit wkt, b Mills...... 34

C Vels, c Pennington, b Wilson .... 2

M Vels, lbw, b Wilson...... 8

Milligan, c Trotter, b Wilson .... 2

G Wille, b Mills...... 0

Hill, c Pennington, b Mills...... 9

S3 die, b Wilson...... 0

Muller, b Wilson...... 0

Keyter, not out...... 4

Band, c Mills, b Hall...... 5

Extras...... 7

Total...... ,. ..73

BOWLING.

O. M. R. W.

Ilall...... 7.3 4 4 2

Pennington ..12 7 IG 0

Wilson .... 12 5 11 5

Mills...... 7 0 35 3

MICHAELHOUSE.

A P Hall, b Milligan...... 77

W L Elliot, c Vels, b E Wille .... 0 T W McKenzie, c Band, b Milligan .. 15

C K Trotter, c Milligan, b E Wille 69

B Campbell, not out...... 23

C J Crowe, lbw, b Milligan...... 0 T T Wilson, not out...... 8

Extras...... 14

Total (for 5 wickets, declared) 206

Beningfield, Mills, Hannah, and Pen- nington did not bat.

FICKSBURG.-Second Inning's.

M Vels, c Pennington, b Hannah .. 4

Svdie, b Crowe...... 3

Keyter, b Hannah...... 0

E Wille, b Beningfield...... 37

C Wille, b Crowe...... 4

Hill, c Campbell, b Pennington .. 25 Milligan, c Hannah, b Beningfield .. 0

G Wille, run out...... 10

Muller, c Trotter, b Hannah...... 13

Band, not out...... 0

C Vels, absent...... 0

Extras...... 11

Total...... 107

BOWLING.

0. M. R. W. Crowe .. .. 5 2 9 2 Hannah .. .. 8.3 0 44 3 Elliot .. .. 3 0 14 0 Mills .. .. 2 1 3 0 Beningfield .. 5 0 16 2 Pennington 3 1 6 1 McKenzie .. .. 1 0 4 0

BOWLING.

O. M. R. W. E Wille .. .. 12 1 58 2 C Vels .. .. 6 0 20 0 Milligan .. .. 5 0 20 3 Muller .. .. 3 0 16 0 C Wille .. .. 8 0 41 0 Hill .. .. 3 0 22 0 Keyter .. 2 0 15 0

We left the same night for Bloemfontein. The train was nearly two hours late and very crowded, but we all succeeded in getting bunks, and, being dog-tired, were soon fast asleep. The next morning we were soon comfortably established at Polley's, and, after a good bath and break- fast, turned out very fit for our fourth match, against the Ramblers. Chiefly thanks to Trotter, who played a really good innings, wTe had 70 on the board for 1 wicket down 77 at morning tea time. At lunch time, however, we had lost 8 wickets for 180. After lunch Wilson, Hart-Davis and Armstrong all hit well, and a satisfactory total resulted. The Ramblers started well. Our bowling and fielding were by no means at their best, and, chiefly thanks to Chambers, at one time they had 100 up for 3 wickets. From then to the finish we had a stiff fight against the clock. A couple of wickets that Pennington got with lobs at the critical moment turned the table, and we won a most exciting game just on time. The weather was hot and dusty, and locusts at intervals made themselves a nuisance; but the lovely ground and beautifully-appointed club house-more particu- larly the bar-more than compensated, and this was voted one of the most enjoyable games of the tour. Scores:-

FOUR MATCH v. BLOEMFONTEIN RAMBLERS.

MICHAELHOUSE.

A P Hall, b Dickens...... 16

C W Hannah, c and b Banks .. .. 31

C K Trotter, st Barry, b Newton .. 63

M Pennington, b Holmes...... 19

J W McKenzie, b Newton...... 12

B Campbell, b Newton...... 2

C J Crowe, b Fuller...... 1

J T Wilson, b Fuller...... 61

K Beningfield, c Reid, b Newton .. 1

G Hart-Davis, not out...... 40

R S Armstrong, c Fuller, b Reid .. 25

Extras...... 16

RAMBLERS.

Barry, b Ilall...... IS

Chambers, lbw, b Pennington .. .. 53 Dickens, c Hart-Davis, b Pennington 4

Fuller, b Hall...... 11 Hill, lbw, b Wilson...... 18

B Holmes, c Hannah, b Armstrong 26

Reid, b Wilson...... 0

T Holmes, e Beningfield, b Wilson 5 O'Connor, c and b Pennington .. ..30 Newton, c Crowe, b Pennington .. 27

Banks, not out...... 0

Extras...... 12

Total...... 2S7

Total...... 201

BOWLING. BOWLING. O. M. It. W. O. M. R, W. Fuller .. ..16 2 5S 2 Armstrong .. 8.5 3 31 1 Hill .. ..11 0 30 0 Hall .. .. 15 5 45 2 Dickens .. ..11 1 82 1 Wilson .. .. 16 5 30 3 Newton .. ..22 2 82 4 Pennington .. 26 9 77 4 Banks .. ..9 2 30 1 Crowe .. .. 1 0 9 0 Holmes .. .. 9 ' 1 30 1 0 9 1

Newton bowled two no-balls.

Nine o'clock the next morning saw us en route for Kimberley, where we arrived about 1 o'clock. Mr. Satchell, the Headmaster of the Kimberley High School, mot us at the Station, and did everything imaginable to make our stay at Kimberley the pleasant one it was. The afternoon was devoted to going over the Diamond Mines. After we had 78 gone over the pulsator, and watched the diamonds being caught on the vaseline beds, a heavy thunderstorm pre- vented our going out to the Bultfontein Mine. One good result of the thunderstorm was to clear the atmosphere and to give us two most perfect days. Kimberley is notorious for its heat in the cricket season, and we were extraordinarily fortunate to have two such perfect days. The match, which was a two-day one, was played on the High School ground, and was productive of the best cricket of the tour. In Bowley and Hallows they had two of the finest opening bats in England. We were all interested to see Bissett, who had just been selected as South Africa's fast bowler. Opening with a new ball and the wind behind him, he was undoubtedly very fast, but after half-a-dozen overs he slowed down a lot and did not do as wrell as wre expected. Pennington and McKenzie played beautiful cricket, and were both unlucky to miss their century. Trotter, Wilson and Hart-Davis all made useful scores, and we again beat our School record, set up a day or two before, by scoring 3-r>0.

Bowley and Hallows opened for the home team, and put 240 up without the loss of a wicket. It wras a fine display of watchful, safe cricket. Neither gave a chance, and it was not until 240 that Bowley was bowled in trying to drive Armstrong. The School bowling kept very accurate and the fielding was quite good. Farrelly also played a nice innings, and the home team gained a lead of 39.

As there wras still three hours to play, there was quite a chance of the School losing. Pennington, however, came out with another brilliant innings of 104, and was well sup- ported by Wilson and Trotter, with the result that the School obtained 220 for 5. Altogether in the two days 960 runs were scored for the loss of 24 wickets.

The weather was absolutely perfect with a beautifully cool breeze blowing, and altogether the game was thoroughly enjoyable. Scores:-

FIFTH MATCH v. MR. SATCHELL'S XI.

MICHAELHOUSE.-First Innings. MB. SATCIIELL'S XI. A P Ilall, b Bissett 6 Hallows, c McKenzie, b Mills .. .. 118 C W Hannah, e Verheyeh, b Hallows S Bowley, b Armstrong ...... 133 It S Armstrong, c Bowley, b Bissett 5 Farrelly, st Hart-Davis, b Mills .. 50 il Pennington, b Family 91 McCurrie, b Pennington .. .. 37 C K Trotter, c Farrelly, b Bissott .. 37 England, c Crowe, b "Mills . . • †¢ .. 8 ,T W McKenzie, not out 88 Rigal, b Pennington .. .. 7 J T Wilson, c Bowie}', b Gordon .. 29 Bissett, not out .. 9 C J Crowe, b Gordon 5 .Tolmstone, st Hart-Davis, b Mills .. G G Hart-Davis, b Farrelly 39 Kromberg, b Pennington .. .. 1 Iv Beningfield, b Hallows 0 Gordon, c Hall, b Mills .. .. 4 VV N Mills, lbw, b Farrelly 4 Verlieyen, absent .. 0 Extras .. IG Total 351 Total OO CO 79

BOWLING. BOWLTNO. 0. .M R. W. O. M. R. W. Bissett .. ..21 3 80 3 Armstrong .. 17 0 ' 87 1 Hallows .. .. IG 2 54 2 Hall 15 0 72 0 Bowley .. ..10 1 45 0 Pennington .. 23 2 85 9 o England .. ..7 1 18 0 Wilson .. .. 12 0 56 0 Gordon .. ..8 1 31 2 Mills 11.4 0 73 5 Farrelly .. .. 15.4 1 60 3 Verheyen .. ..2 0 10 0 Johnstone ..2 0 14 0 MICHAELHOUSE.-Second Inningg. BOWLING. C W Hannah, c Hallows, b Gordon 1 O. M. R. W. C J Crowe, b Hallows ... 1 Bissett .. .. 4 1 10 0 C Iv Trotter, b Gordon . . . .. 36 Hallows . . .. 11 2 27 1 M Pennington, st Rigal, b Bowley 104 England . . .. 5 0 18 i! J W McKenzie, run out,, 0 Gordon .. 7 0 20 1 J T Wilson, not out .. ., ., 40 Farrelly . . .. 4 0 IS 0 G Ilart-Davis, not out .. Bowley .. ., o 0 37 1 Johnstone .. 3 0 CO 0 Verheyen o • • . . o 0 28 0 Total (for i 5 wickets), 220

Hall, Beningfield, Mills and Armstrong did not bat.

We had specially asked Mr. Satchell to include the two professionals in his team, and a grand exhibition they gave us. It was a great treat to watch such fine batting, and their running between the wickets was also an education for us.

Sunday morning, with Mr. Satchell, we went out to Alexandrasfontein. The beautiful lawns, flowers and trees show what can be done with an apparent desert if only water can be applied. A thoroughly enjoyable morning was spent, the bathing being particularly pleasant. After lunch we had to get en route again, this time across the Vaal to Klerks- dorp. The journey over the desert land was very interesting, as we saw some wonderful mirages and the sunset was very beautiful. We got to Klerksdorp some time in the middle of the night, but had our carriage shunted off, and slept on till 7 o'clock, when the Tivoli Hotel bus came and fetched us. None of us had been to Klerksdorp before, and we wrere struck by it as a very clean, well-laid-out dorp, though here, as everywhere else, the whole country was suffering intensely from the drought and locusts. The game was a pleasant one, though for once our batting failed us. Mills bowled very well. We certainly ought to have made more runs, but the Klerksdorp bowling was very steady. Scores;- SIXTH MATCH v. KLERKSDORP.

KLERKSDORP.-First Innings.

Cilan, run out...... 12

Engela, lbw, b Hall...... 7

Neser, lbw, b Wilson...... 21

Whitfield, b Mills...... 8

M Campbell, st Hart-Davis, b Mills 5

A Campbell, b Pennington...... 2

Penrose, c Pennington, b Mills .. .. 36

Oosthuizen, b Mills...... 2

Laurens, b Pennington...... 1

Charlton, not out...... 3

Hendry, c Wilson, b Mills...... 0

Extras...... 3

Total...... 100

BOWLING.

0. M. R. W. Armstrong .. 5 2 15 0 Hall .. .., 4 1 10 1 Wilson .. .. 7 1 21 1 Pennington .. 9 6 9 2 Mills ..,, 10 0 42 5

KLERKSDORP.-Second Innings.

Engela, lbw, b Pennington...... 8

Gilan, e Hart-Davis, b Penninglon .. 14 Penrose, e Crowe, b Pennington .. 0

Neser, st Hart-Davis, b Wilson...... 28

M Campbell, b Wilson...... 13

A Campbell, b Wilson...... 4

Charlton, st Hart-Davis, b Wilson .. 11 Whitfield, not out .. ..v,^r...... 10

Oosthuizen, e Crowe, b Hannah .... 2

Laurens, st Hart-Davis, b •• •• 2

Hendry, c Elliot, b Mills .. \...... 0

Extras...... 0

Total...... 92

BOWLING. O. M. R. W. Pennington .. 7 2 15 3 Hall 4 0 24 0 Wilson .. .. 8 0 32 4 Mills 2.4 1 4 2 Hannah .... 5 0 17 1

MICHAELHOUSE.

A P Hall, c Engela, b Charlton .. 15 G Hart-Davis, c Hendry, b Neser .. 17

B Campbell, lbw, b Neser...... 11

M Pennington, lbw, b Neser...... 0

J W McKenzie, b Engela...... 14

C Hannah, c Engela, b A Campbell 24

J T Wilson, b A Campbell...... 19

R S Armstrong, b Engela...... 0

C J Crowe, lbw, I) Neser...... 15

W L Elliot, b A Campbell...... 0

W N Mills, not out...... 14

Extras...... 13

Total...... 142

BOWLING. O. M. R. W. 10 0 28 0 14.3 5 35 4 Charlton .. .. 8 2 19 1 Engela .. .. 10 1 35 2 A Campbell .. 6 2 7 3 Laurens .. .. 1 0 5 0 A very pleasant dance at the Railway Institute followed. Seven o'clock the next morning saw us in the train again, back across the Vaal to Kroonstad. The monotony of a long and dusty journey was very pleasantly broken at Vierfontein, where Mr. Bourke entertained us to morning tea, and again at Rendezvous, where Bruce Evans had arranged more refreshment for us. A hearty welcome at Kroonstad, and we were all soon distributed among our hosts. Rowing on 81 the beautiful Valsch, bathing, and in the evening the bioscope passed the time pleasantly. Unfortunately, the next morning was hot and dusty, and we were very fortu- nate to win the toss. A poor start was entirely redeemed by a magnificent stand of 292 by Pennington and McKenzie. Both played fine cricket. Pennington's hitting for- his last 90 runs was terrific. Kroonstad, tired out, collapsed. Hall bowled very steadily. Scores:-

SEVENTH MATCH v. KIIOONSTAD.

MICHAELHOUSE. R S Armstrong, c Glasser, b Compton 4 KROONSTAD. B lair, b Armstrong 5 K Beningfield, b Compton 20 Jacobs, lbw, b Hall .. 12 C K Trotter, e Curnow, b Compton 6 Border, b Hall 4 M Pennington, c Compton, b Coen 193 3 J W McKenzie, not out 107 Hill, st Hart-Davis, b Ilall 7 B Campbell, not out 0 Curnow, b Mills 16 Extras 17 Coen, c Trotter, b Hall .. 4 Compton, c Campbell, b Mills .. • • 0 Total (for 4 wickets, declared) 317 15 Glasser, c Trotter, b Mills 9 Wilson, Hannah, Hall, Hart-Davis and Rademeyer, not out .. 5 Mills did not bat. Extras • • 4 BOWLING. Total 84 0. M. R. W. Compton 18 5 52 3 Allan 8 0 51 0 BOWLING. 0. M. R. W.

Curnow .... 12 0 66 0 Armstrong .. 8 3 11 1 Glasser .... 12 0 57 0 Hall 15 4 34 5 Rademeyer .. 5 0 57 0 Mills 11 2 31 3 Jacobs .. .7 0 21 0 Wilson .. .. 3.3 2 4 0 Coen 2 0 16 1

An enjoyable dance in the evening followed, and loud were the complaints at having to leave Kroonstad so early. At 6 o'clock the next morning the whole team was collected. At Steyn's Bust we found motor cars awaiting us to take us the thirty miles to Senekal. The team attendant stayed behind and brought the luggage by rail. On this motor trip we realised more fully the terrible state the drought and locusts had reduced the country to. We passed through one enormous swarm of locusts, some miles long. The whole sky was darkened as by an oncoming thunderstorm. A hearty wrelcome awaited us at Senekal, and once more we were put up at private houses. Everything imaginable was done for us, but, unfortunately, the weather was terrible-tearing hot winds and clouds of dust on both days. We won both matches 82 by comfortable margins. The cricket, however, was quite keen. Both Berryman and Tarr batted well for them. For us, almost everyone got runs. Trotter and Campbell did particularly well in both games. Wilson bowled very finely against a high wind in the second match, wrhile Campbell brought off two brilliant one-handed catches. Scores:-

EIGHTH MATCH v. SENEKAL DISTRICT.

MICHAELHOUSE. SENEKAL DISTRICT.-First Innings.

A P Hall, b Pankhurst . .. 3 Mitchell, b Hall 7 K Beningfield, st Mitchell, b Berriman 37 Mountford, c Wilson, b Hall .. .. 0 B Campbell, lbw, b Pankhurst .. .. 45 V Tarr, not out 29 C J Crowe, b Berryman .. 16 M Tarr, b Armstrong 1 C K Trotter, c Hulley, b Parker .. 80 Berrvman, b Pennington .. 17 J T Wilson, b Berryman .. 28 Hulley, b Pennington 0 R S Armstrong, b Parker .. 24 Mountford, c Campbell, b Wilson u W L Elliot, not out .. . .. 0 R Tarr, b Wilson 5 Extras Parker, c Campbell, b Pennington 9 Pankhurst, c Crowe, b Wilson .. • • 15 Total (for 7 wickets, declared) 241 Brookes, b Pennington 0 Extras 14 Hannah, McKenzie, and Pennington did - not bat. Total 97 BOWLING. BOWLING. 0. M. R. W. 0. M. R. W. Berryman .. 17 0 98 3 Armstrong .. 5 1 9 1 Pankhurst .. 15 1 67 2 Hall 5 0 17 2 M Tarr .... 8 1 38 0 Pennington .. 6.2 1 28 4 Parker .. .. 6.1 1 20 2 Wilson .... 6 1 29 3 Senekal, second innings, 71 for 5 wickets. Stumps drawn.

NINTH MATCH v. SENEKAL.

SENEKAL. MICHAELHOUSE.

Mountford, c r>owe, b Wilson .. .. 10 C J Crowe, st Mitchell, b Berryman 26 V Tarr, b Mills .. 34 K Beningfield, c Keet, b Berryman 7 M Tarr, b Mills ...17 B Campbell, c Mountford, b M Tarr 39 Mitchell, c Elliot, b Wilson .. .. 6 M Pennington, c Parker, b M Tarr 56 Berrvman, lbw, b Wilson J W McKenzie, b Berryman .'. .. 4 Dr Keet, lbw, b Wilson .. 1.9 C Iv Trotter, not out .. 77 Pankhurst, b Wilson .. 0 w L Elliot, lbw, b Keet 15 Helm, b Wilson .. o J T Wilson, c Helm, b Pankhurst 19 Parker, c Pennington, b Mills .. .. 3 G Hart-Davis, run out .. 1 Hulley, c Pennington, b Wilson .. 8 C W Hannah, not out .. Cronin, not out Extras .. 14 Total (for 8 wickets) 281 Total W N Mills did not bat. 83

BOWLING.

0. M. R. W. Pennington ..11 2 20 0 Wilson .. .. 21 4 62 7 Mills 10 1 CO CO Wilson bowled two no-balls.

BOWLING.

0. M. R. W. Berryman .. 16 3 58 3 Pankhurst .. 10 2 79 1 .. 11 2 30 1 M Tarr .. .. 5 0 20 2 Parker .. 7 0 46 0 Helm 3 0 13 0 Mountford .. 2 0 5 0

Bathing in tho dam and dancing in the evenings filled in our stay at Senekal very pleasantly. Saturday morning saw us back at Bethlehem for our last match. Armstrong and Hall opened the bowling in great form, and Bethlehem quickly lost 5 wickets for 39. Strapp and P. Withers came to the rescue, and the last 5 wickets put on another 100 runs. Our bowling was good, but our catching was poor, though Wilson made four very fine catches. Our batting was a failure. Fred Withers and Green bowled really well, but wre ought to have got the runs. McKenzie played a very dogged innings, but the rest got themselves out. And so at last, after a finely-fought match, we had to lower our colours. Bethlehem, certainly, on the day's play, fully deserved their win. The same night the greater part of the team left for their homes, and so ended a tour that from start to finish could hardly have been pleasanter. Scores:-

TENTH MATCH V. BETHLEHEM. BETHLEHEM. MICHAELHOUSE. Green c Wilson* 1) Hull 1? A P Hall, b F Withers 0 Forster, b Hall 7 C J Crowe, c and b F Withers .. 1 Francis, c and b Hall 1 B Campbell, c and b F Withe rs .. 16 F Withers, c Hart-Davis, b Armstrong 13 M Pennington, b F Withers .. 1 Kirton, b Armstrong 0 C K Trotter, st Francis, b Green .. 21 Strapp, c Wilson, b Pennington .. 34 J W McKenzie, not out 28 Markham, c Hart-Davis, b Hall .. .. 12 J T Wilson, c Withers, b Green .. 0 P Withers, c Wilson, b Pennington 28 C W Hannah, b F Withers o .> Muller, c Wilson, b Pennington .. .. 4 G Hart-Davis, b Strapp 6 17 R S Armstrong, b F Withers .. 4 7 W N Mills, c Francis, b F Withers 0 6 24 141 Total 113 *

BOWLING. BOWLING. O. M. R. W. O. M. R. W Armstrong . . 21 5 30 2 F Withers .. 25.5 12 o- o/ 7 Hall 10 7 35 4 Green .. 20 8 30 2 Mills 6 1 30 0 Watson .. .. 7 5 5 0 Wilson .. . . 6 1 18 1 Strapp .. .. 2 0 8 1 Pennington . . 0. 3 2 13 3 84

Tour Averages.

Matches. BATTING. Innings. Not Out. Runs. H.S. Avge. M. E. Pennington 10 9 0 576 193 64 C. K. Trotter ... 9 10 1 457 80 50.7 J. W. McKenzie 9 9 3 298 107* 49.6 G. Hart-Davis ... 8 8 3 178 48 35.6 J. T. Wilson 10 10 2 244 61 30.5 B. Campbell 8 8 2 156 45 26 A. P. Hall 9 8 0 194 H Hr n 24.2 C. K. Beningfield 8 7 1 105 37* 17.5 C. W. Hannah ... 10 8 1 108 31 15.4 R. S. Armstrong 8 8 0 90 26 11.2 W. L. Elliot ... 5 5 2 31 16* 10.3 C. J. Crowe 9 10 0 75 26 7.5 W. Mills 7 4 1 . 22 14* 7.3 Matches. BOWLING. Overs. Maidens. Runs. Wickets. Avge. J. Wilson 10 112.3 22 324 29 11.1 A. P. Hall 9 107.1 31 290 25 11.6 W. Mills 1 66 6 287 22 13 M. E. Pennington 9 128.5 39 330 22 15 C. W. Hannah ... 4 22.3 0 113 6 18.8 R. S. Armstrong 8 85.5 20 244 8 30.5

Also bowled:-C. J. Crowe, 12-6-20-3; Elliot, 6-0-28-2; Beningfield, 8-0-23-2; McKenzie, 1-0-4-0.

Runs for, 2,761 for 88 (average per wicket, 31.4); runs against, 1,771 for 125 (average per wicket, 14.2).

CHAPEL OFFERTORY ACCOUNT, 1923.

£ s. d.

To Chapel Building Fund .. 5 10 11

"S.P.C.K...... 2 4 0

,, Chapel Expenses...... 11 8 9

,, Natal Diocesan Society .. 3 18

"S.P.G...... 1 19 4

,, St. Cross Orphange .. .. 5 12 S

"Balance...... 4 13 2

£34 10 G

£ s. d. By Balance in hand, January

1st, 1923 ...... 9 G 7

,, Chapel Offertories...... 25 3 11

1924.

January 1st, By Balance

£34 10 G

£4 13 2 85

OUR CONTEMPORARIES.

W e acknowledge with thanks the following exchanges since our last issue "The Laxtonian," "The Birkonian," "The Shirburnian," "St. Bees School Magazine," 11 The Selbornian," "The Natal University College Magazine," Kimberley High School Magazine," "St. Andrew's College Magazine," "Diocesan College Magazine," "Jeppe High School Magazine," "llondebosch High School Magazine," "The Blue." '

CORDWALLES NOTES.

Cricket.

I p till Christmas the team was fairly strong, more particularly in the batting, and we had one or two very encouraging wins, the most creditable being that over the Occasionals, captained by Major Edwards, which included six Senior League men. At Christmas we lost four of the team, including Parker (Captain) and Parry, which con- siderably weakened both the batting and bowling. They had been throughout our most consistent scorers (Parry's average being 32 and Parker's 18), whilst Parry had captured most of the wickets. Both had won their bats for 50's.

The team as it now is, though not powerful, shows pro- mise. In the batting too much has been left to Harvey and Doull. Invariably they have had to carry the team on their shoulders. Both have developed considerably and command pretty well all the strokes and put an amazing amount of power into them. Harvey easily heads the batting average with one of 47, while Doull is second with 18. Harvey has captained the team with good judgment. O. B. Borland has been rather a disappointment. A good bat, yet the only time he has shown his true form was against Michaelhouse, when he got a good 42. 86

Of the others, none has yet managed to come off in matches. Duggan, Scruby, Wall and Boggs all show good form in games, but for some reason or other fail in matches. Nerves, I think, have a great deal to do with it.

Of the bowlers, O. B. Borland is perhaps the best. He delivers a fairly fast ball for his size with an occasional leg turn. Harvey and Doull, with their slowr well-pitched stuff, have often caused the collapse of a side. Wall and Duggan both bowl very much the same ball-medium pace with an off spin-and have captured several wickets apiece.

The fielding on the whole is very keen. Harvey and Doull stand out by themselves. Always on their toes, they seldom miss anything in the field. Not very far behind come Oscroft, Scruby, Oxland and O. B. Borland, all with a very clean pick-up.

The following have represented the First XI.:-Harvey, O. B. Borland, Doull, Duggan, N. V. Borland, Wall, Oscroft, Oxland, Scruby, Hill, Boggs, Hathorn, Saville.

Colours have been awarded to Harvey, Borland ii., Doull.

Caps: Harvey, O. B. Borland, Doull, Hill, Wall, Scruby, Oxland, Oscroft, Duggan.

Bats have been won by Parker (60 not out against Mer- chiston), Parry (55 not out against Michaelhouse), Harvey (64 not out against Hilton).

At prize-giving at Christmas Parry received Lyle Bros.' bat for best batting average (32), also a pair of pads for bowling average (37 wickets for 8 runs apiece).

FIRST XI. MATCHES.

Played, 16; Won, 8; Lost, 6; Drawn, 2.

Versus St. Anne's, October 20, 1923. Won by 10 wickets and 22 runs. St. Anne's, 34 and 28. Cordwalles, 62 and 23 for 0 wickets (Harvey took 7 wickets for 7 runs).

Versus Occasionals, October 24th, 1923. Won by 6 wickets and 23 runs. Occasionals, 96. Cordwalles, 119 for 4 wickets (Parry 23, Parker 26, Harvey 31 not out, O. B. Borland 16; Parry took 7 wickets for 27). 87

Versus Hilton, November 3rd,. 1923. Lost by G5 runs. Hilton, 109. Cordwalles, 44 and 53 for 4 wickets (Parry 23, Harvey 14; Harvey took 4 for 20, O. Borland 3 for 16).

Versus Merchiston, November 10th, 1923. Draw. Cord* walles, 124 for 3 (declared) (Parry 15, Parker 60 not out, Harvey 40). Merchiston, 76 for 2.

Versus Iiilton Road Cricket Club, November 17th, 1923. Won by 194. Cordwalles, 254 for 6 (declared) (N. Borland 43, O. Borland 25, Harvey 36, Doull 26, Parry 47 not out, Hathorn 20 not out). Hilton Road, 60 and 46 for 6 (Parry

4 for 19 and 3 for 11, Parker 3 for 4 and 3 for 10).

Versus Michaelhouse, November 24th, 1923. Lost by 6 runs. Cordwalles, 115 (Parry 27, Parker 23, Harvey 14, O. Borland 27). Cordwalles, second innings, 105 for 6 (Parry 55 not out). Michaelhouse, 120 (Parry 6 for 38).

Versus St. Charles, November 28, 1923. Draw. St. Charles', 92 (Parry 4 for 22). Cordwalles, 84 for 5 (Parry 37, Harvey 29).

Versus Scouts, December 1st, 1923. Won by 63 runs. Cordw^alles, 122 for 9 (declared) (Harvey 16, Hill 30 not out). Scouts, 59 (Parry 3 for 21, Parker 3 for 27).

Versus Altskeith, December 8th, 1923. Lost by 6 wickets and 135 runs. Cordwalles, 108 (Parry 23, Harvey 27, O. Borland 25 not out). Altskeith, 243 for 4.'

Versus Scouts, February 16th, 1924. Won by 2 wickets and 21 runs. Scouts, 77 (Doull 3 for 10). Cordwalles, 98 for 8 (Harvey 38, Doull 16).

Versus College, February 23rd, 1924. Won by 37 runs. Cordwalles, 80 (Harvey 18, Doull 29). College, 43 (O. Bor- land 5 for 12, Harvey 3 for 9).

Versus St. Charles', March 1st, 1924. Lost by 3 wickets and 35 runs. Cordwalles, 64 (Harvey 24, Doull 24). St. Charles', 119 for 8 (Doull 6 for 24).

Versus Hilton, March 22nd, 1924. Lost by 44 runs. Cord- walles, 125 (Harvey 64 not out, Oxland 15). Hilton, 169. Cordwalles, second innings, 13 for 8.

Versus Merchiston, March 29th, 1924. Lost by 21 runs. Cordwalles, 48 and 44 for 2 (Harvey 21 not out, O. Borland

10 not out). Merchiston, 69 (Borland 7 for 25). Versus Michaelhouse, April 5th. Won by 5 wickets and

11 runs. Michaelhouse, 94 (Borland 3 for 35, Doull 5 for 27). Cordwalles, 105 for 5 (O. Borland 42, Harvey 17, Doull 26 not out).

Versus St. Anne's, April 12th, 1924. St. Anne's, first innings, 45 (O. Borland 3 for 11, Harvey 2 for 10, Doull 2 for 10, Wall 2 for 2). Cordwalles, 108 for 4 (declared) (Har- vey 46 not out, Doull 27). 88

SECQND XI. MATCHES.

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Tho Second XI. have played-,8 matches, of which they have won 5 and lost 3. The following have played for the Second:-Higgins, Drysdale, Saville, Solly, Campbell, Hal- lowes, Stokes, Waller, Paterson, Mackay, James, French.

Versus St. Patrick's Choir, October 27th, 1923. Won by an innings and 37. Cordwalles, 104 for 2 (declared) (Scruby 34 not out, O. Borland 42 not out). St. Patrick's, 50 and 17 (Doull 3 for 8 and 7 for 6, O. Borland 5 for 12 and 3 for 2).

Versus Merchiston Second XI., November 10th, 1923. Lost by an innings and 39. Merchiston, 114. Cordwalles, 24 and 51 (Wall 4 for 21).

Versus Scouts. Lost by 7 runs. Cordwalles, 78 (Bose 13, Oscroft 20, Stokes 12). Scouts, 85 (Wall 4 for 25, Saville

5 for 14).

Versus Epworth, December 8th, 1923. Won by an innings and 93. Cordwalles, 143 for 8 (declared) (Oscroft 38, Hathorn

50 not out). Epworth, 21 and 29 (Savilie 6 for 7 and 6 for 4, Scruby 4 for 9).

Versus St. Patrick's, February 23rd, 1924. Won by 29 runs. Cordwalles, 59. St. Patrick's, 30 (Duggan 4 for 12). Cordwalles, second innings, 64 for 2 (Duggan 24 not out).

Versus Collegiate, March 25th, 1924. Won by an innings and 15 runs. Cordwalles, 87 (Higgins 18, Hallowes 17). Collegiate, 24 and 48 (Hallowes 3 for 5 and 3 for 8).

Versus Mrs. Hickson's XI., March 26th, 1924. Won by 3 wickets and 2 runs. Mrs. Hickson's XI., 53 (Campbell 3 for 13, French 4 for 14). Cordwalles, 55 for 7 (Boggs 13).

Versus Merchiston Second XI., March 29th, 1924. Lost by 22 runs. Cordwalles, 33. Merchiston, 55 (Hallowes 4 for 10).

General.

The results of the Cambridge Preliminary Examination taken in December, 1923, have just arrived and are extremely gratifying. Of the 20 who sat for it, 15 passed-Jones, Parker, Oxland, Stewart, Mills, Tallantire, Hallowes, Solly, James, Oscroft, Parry, Doull, Harvey, Fellowes, Bose (in order of merit). This establishes a record for Cordwalles, the largest number of successes hitherto being eight. 89

Music. The following were successful in the Trinity College Music Examinations taken at the end of 1923:- Junior (Honours): Tallantire. Preparatory (Honours):

A-* W. Parker. Preparatory (Pass): Oxland. First Steps: Parry. First Steps: Doull.

New Buildings.-The work on the new buildings has gone ahead rapidly, and they are now nearing completion. The one wing, adjoining the bathroom and consisting of three dormitories and two staff rooms, is finished. The other, composed of four classrooms and connected to what used to be the big dormitory, will also be fit for occupation early next quarter.

Staff.-We extend welcome to Mr. Colin Melville, who has joined the Staff for a year to assist with the game; also to Mrs. Kilby, who is acting as Matron during Miss Gem- mer's six months' trip to England. Miss Holey is also shortly journeying to England for six months.

Salvete.-Bateson, Stewart, Jones ii.

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Valete.-Hallowes, Jones, Meugens i., Mills, Parker, Parry, Poison, Rose, Smith, Stewart, Tallantire (all to Michaelhouse), Arbuthnot, Lightfoot, Meugens ii.

Shooting Notes.

The third round in the Hebron Cup Competition was fired on the 26th November last. Froin the form shown in the second round and the consistent shooting at practice it appeared likely that our team would win the cup. However, this was not to be, for, shooting much below form, it was beaten by Highbury by the narrow margin of five points. Thus the competition resulted in a tie with Merchiston, whom Cordwalles had previously beaten, but to whom the cup was now awarded on the aggregate. 90

The most notable feature of this competition was the consistent shooting of A. W. Parker, who scored 140 out of 150 in each round.

In the Imperial Challenge Shield (Junior), Cordwalles was sixty-fourth on the list and wTon a £2 prize.

Our chances for this year are difficult to estimate at present. Many of those of Cadet age are inexperienced, but some are already making considerable progress and promis- ing well for the future.