The new Library Clocks, the gift of the School Architect, Mr. F. L. H. Flem ing.
[Photo by E. S. W. Simpson. S* ^tticfyael's (Tfyronicle
CONTENTS.
Page Page Editorial 1 Entertainments ...... 23 School Notes . . . O Literary Section ...... 25 Bishop Frederick Samuel Scout Notes ...... 31 Baines 8 Cadet Notes ...... 32 Chapel Notes . . 13 Athletics . . .. 34 Music Notes . . . 14 Swimming .... 38 Library 19 Cricket .... 42 Societies 19 Old Boys' Notes ...... 75 r
EDITORIAL
War, more terrible than any in the world's history, has ravaged Europe, and hideous destruction has thundered across the Continent.
Many nations, once fair and prosperous, lie naked and gutted, whilst others locked in fearful struggle, kill, destroy, and kill again. Others, far distant from the battle-fields, prompted by loyalty, or by compunction or by policy, have joined the titanic struggle. 2
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Despite the encouraging fact that fortune and success have not smiled everywhere upon our enemies, and that men may say the conflict is doing reticent Democracy a world of good, nevertheless our principles, our liberty, our very soil-all are at stake.
We cannot afford to quibble and hold forth upon specious platitudes, .or upon such questions as "What is Wrong with Democracy?", "The New Order," and "Peace After the War," for if we delay in futile discussion, and do not concentrate upon the vital issue - that of winning the war - these problems of the future will not be for us to determine.
Youth must prepare for the struggle that is at its door. Youth must prepare now. University courses must wait. Once we are of age, we must postpone the attain- ment of culture in order to ensure it for the future.
Careers must not blind us to our plain duty. Nor must parents, good and sincere though they may be, stand in our way. Let them see the true path even if sorrow and sacrifice must follow.
The manhood of the British Empire is fighting courageously, and we, who are the soldiers of the swiftly approaching years, must likewise prepare to uphold our fathers and brothers in their struggle. Therefore let us work with all our might at our daily task, but never for one moment let us forget that our country is expecting us - and expecting us soon.
A.R.C-C. and K.G.W. S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE
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SCHOOL NOTES
Sunday, March 23rd, the day appointed by His Majesty the King as a day of prayer throughout the Empire, was observed at Michaelhouse by the inclusion of special prayers at all services.
Since the last issue of the Chronicle, Mr. J. Aitken has retired from the service of the School. He was to have left in June of this year, but, at his own request, his retirement was allowed to take effect in January, and he is now living in Maritzburg.
With his departure Michaelhouse loses a familiar figure. He took up his post as Estate Manager here 12 years ago on his retirement with a pension from Govern- ment service. Since then he has presided over the many changes in the grounds accompanying a period of rapid expansion. He has given loyal service to the School, and his work has left an enduring mark. We would wish many years of contentment and well-earned rest to him and to Mrs. Aitken.
We were sorry to say goodbye to Mr. J. B. Pauw, who left at the end of last Quarter to take up a post at the Natal Technical College, Durban. We wish him success in his new work.
Mr. R. G. H. Green has at last been called upon to play his willing part in the Services. He has, it seems, begun his battles already, for as a Second Lieutenant in the South African Air Force, in an air school in the Transvaal, he is battling his way through a navigation course prior to taking up a lecturing post.
Upon the Rector's application, Mr. J. Pridmore was released from the Army. He is once more toiling in, about and for the School with his customary vigour and red face.
Mr. I. J. Roux, B.A., B.Ed., Stellenbosch, has come to take the place of Mr. Pauw. We welcome him to Michaelhouse. 4
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We warmly welcome the Reverend R. A. Sidebottom, M.A., father-in-law to the Rector, who came to us from England and is now sharing the duties of Chaplain.
We welcome, too, Mr. T. F. J. Dreyer, B.A., Rhodes, and Mr. D. S. Foster, B.A., Stellenbosch, who joined the Staff at the beginning of the last Quarter.
Of masters on active service we have the following details. Mr. Hall is now serving on a British destroyer. Messrs. Davis, Gaylard and Simon were in the victorious drive through Italian Somalaland; Mr. Gaylard, with one other from all the N.C.O.'s of his regiment, was seconded for officers' training in or near Nairobi. We heartily con- gratulate him. We also congratulate Mr. Melville, who has been awarded a commission in the N.F.A., and Mr. Van Heijst, at present a sergeant in the same unit, who has been selected for an officers course in the Artillery.
Captain Chutter has been transferred to a camp in the Orange Free State.
Messrs. K. Pennington, Pridmore, Woods, Robinson, Chard, Thomas and Bell have joined the National Volunteer Reserve. Parades are held at Nottingham Road. Mr. K. Pennington is a sergeant and Mr. Pridmore a corporal. Mr. Byrne is on the reserve list.
We extend our sincere sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Chapman on the death of their baby daughter, Joan Mary, aged three months.
On March 31st, Mr. J. C. Cope, a journalist of Fleet Street experience, gave a most interesting talk on modern newspaper methods, and on present day conditions in Russia, Germany, France and Poland.
Dr. B. A. Dormer, Medical Superintendent, King George V Hospital, Durban, very kindly came to lecture to us on May 2nd on "The Problem of Tuberculosis in Natal." Dr. Dormer emphasized the gravity of this problem and stated that greatly increased funds are urgently needed to meet this growing menace to South Africa. S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE
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At the fete held last term in aid of War Funds we realized the sum of £202 2s. 6d. This is most creditable in view of the very small attendance. A similar fete for War Funds is being held on Ascension Day, May 22nd, and as the boys work extremely hard to ensure the success of these fetes, we hope that many more parents and friends will find it possible to come and support them.
At the School Concert, held in March in aid of air raid victims, a sum of £42 2s. 9d. was raised. This was aug- mented by £2 5s. from the Michaelhouse Children's Sunday School.
A Show was held for the Indians of Michaelhouse on Saturday, April 5th, the first day of the Easter holidays. The weather was kinder than on the similar occasion last year and the Show proved very popular. Entries for the various classes, garden produce, Indian cooking, handwork, sewing, and children's drawing and modelling, were received in the Hall during the morning. Miss Jaffray, Miss Snell, Mr. Webster, Mr. Singh and Mr. Nobin kindly judged the entries, which in some classes reached a very high standard.
In the afternoon the sports were held on the School track, the competitors keenly contesting the events, especi- alty in the children's section. Following the sports, there was tea for the Indians in the Hall. Mrs. R. A. Sidebottom then kindly presented the prizes for the Show and sports. There were several short speeches, and Mr. Singh, Head- master, Maritzburg, emphasized to the Indians the import- ance of education to their daughters as well as their sons.
It is hoped that this popular and successful day - a recognition of the services rendered by the Indians to the School - will become an annual event. We wish to thank those members of the Staff and others who contributed generously with money to the Show. We are also very grateful to our kindly neighbours who acted as judges, and to Mrs. Snell, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Chapman and Mrs. J. B. Chutter, the housekeeper and kitchen staff and others who worked extremely hard to make the day happy and successful.
We regret that our housekeper, Mrs. V. Bateson, is ill and is to undergo an operation at Grey's Hospital, Maritz- burg. We wish her a rapid recovery. Until Mrs. Bateson returns, her daughter, Mrs. M. Michaelis, is assisting Mrs. Byrne with the housekeeping. 6
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On December 8th, Meryl Walshaw, baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Walshaw, was christened in the Chapel by the Reverend R. A. Sidebottom.
We are deeply indebted to John S. Schlesinger, who left last December and who is now at Harvard University, for a new cinematograph apparatus which will be a great boon to us and a great improvement on the old apparatus. It consists of a Bell and Howell auditorium outfit with twin projectors and amplifier. The projectors are fitted with 1,200 watt lamps and the amount of light on the screen is much greater than in the case of the old projector. There are two speakers, each taking 50 watts, and this means a considerable improvement in the sound also. The change over from one projector to the other is effected by means of a single switch, so we shall no longer have to wait while the new reel is put on. The amplifier is also fitted with separate input jacks for microphone and gramo- phone pickup so that both these can be used at the same time if necessary. It is also hoped that it may be possible to use the microphone from the stage, speaking through the amplifier. The equipment also includes a spot light, which the Dramatic Society will undoubtedly find useful.
Distinction has been added to the Library by the generous gift of clocks which have been fitted over the fireplace. These have been presented to us by the School Architect, Mr. F. L. H. Fleming, of Johannesburg. There is one on the left, which is an ordinary clock showing the standard South African time, and it is connected to the master clock, which now controls all the subsidiaries throughout the School. Another clock, which is also con- nected to the master, consists of a disc which rotates once in every 24 hours. This disc bears the names of the various countries in the British Commonwealth and shows the local time in each. The clocks are so designed that the carving of the School Crest between them completes an artistic whole which harmonises perfectly with the Library. Needless to say, we are most grateful to Mr. Fleming for his generosity.
When the Tuck Boxes were abolished at the beginning of 1940, certain alterations were made in the system by which the Tuck Shop was run, and the controlling com- mittee was re-constituted. This Committee now consists of Miss Anstey as general organizer, Miss Runcinman as treasurer and secretary, a member of the Staff, Mr. N. G. S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE
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Lyon, appointed by the Rector, and three boys. Of these, one is a Prefect, one a member of the Upper School and one a member of the Lower School, the last two being elected by the School Council. This Committee is charged, under the Rector's power of veto, with the running of the Tuck Shop. It is laid down that the profits should be maintained between the limits of 10 and 20 per cent, on the total turnover. This can be regarded as a fair return on the voluntary work which is put in by the ladies who so kindly assist.
At the same time the system of Credit Cards was introduced for the purchase of foods such as cereals and so forth, which boys are allowed to take into Hall and on Free Bounds. The system is one which is not open to the usual objections of a credit system, in that the card shows clearly at the time of each purchase exactly how much a boy has expended to date in this way, and what credit still remains to him. The introduction of this innovation has, on the one hand, meant a considerable increase in the annual turnover of the Tuck Shop, and, on the other, that a considerable part of the Tuck Shop's revenue comes in three months later than the correspond- ing outgoing payments are made. There was thus some leeway to be made up, but once this had been done, the profits showed a considerable increase over previous years.
It has been the established practice that the profit from the Tuck Shop should go back in some form or other into the School. Much of the panelling in the Hall, for example, was paid for from them. The statue and fountain in the Quadrangle, the statue on the North end of the Hall, etc., were also obtained from this source. In 1940 this was departed from to the extent of a donation of £10 being sent to War Funds, whilst a contribution of £65 was made towards the cost of furnishing the Crypt Chapel. By the end of the year a further profit of something in the neigh- bourhood of £200 had accumulated and this is to be used, if a satisfactory plant can be obtained, to filter the water of the Swimming Bath. The ladies, whose efforts have really earned the profits, are fully consulted in the disposal of them, though the ultimate decision rests with the Rector.
The project of getting a Filtration Plant for the Swimming Bath may cost considerably more than the sum at present available, in which case the use of a part of this year's profits has already been approved. 8
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BISHOP FREDERICK SAMUEL BAINES
AN APPRECIATION
Several generations of boys have passed through the School since Bishop Baines made the last of his regular visits to us. Sometimes he came to preside over the deliberations of the Board of Governors at a period when the financial stress of the School was so great that it was largely his faith in its future that persuaded them not to abandon an apparently sinking ship. His courage and generosity saw us through those critical days, and when he laid down his office as Bishop of this diocese after twenty-seven eventful years, he was able to look back with serenity and gratitude. The School was firmly estab- lished, rapidly growing and completely prosperous. More than one Rector of those days would gladly pay tribute to the fresh inspiration he received from a week-end at Bishop's House.
So it was, too, with the boys, when at other times he came as Bishop for our annual confirmation. We were not blessed with resident chaplains in those days, and each year, in spite of the wide and varied calls on his time, he recognised it as his duty to spend several days here, personally interviewing each candidate and ensuring that his preparation was complete and determination fixed. Such a talk, often lasting some hours, revealed the simple goodness of the man and remained an inspiration for many years. Nor did his interest in our spiritual welfare end there. Throughout his term of office he encouraged sound religious instruction, gave annual Divinity prizes to every Form in the School, and often sent his Chaplain each week from Maritzburg to take most of the classes. He himself came three or four times every year to preach in the Chapel, which was itself built largely through his earnest appeal for grants from well-known Church societies.
There were other times, too, precious to him and to us, when he came as incognito as his familiar features S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE would permit to rest in "retreat" from the cares of his high office amidst the peaceful hills and valleys that surround us. Each morning he would set out for a walk to the hilltops, from where he never tired of looking at the bold outline of the Drakensberg, or across the Umgeni basin towards St. Anne's and Maritzburg, which shared with us so much of his affection and interest. In the afternoon he would often join in a game of cricket, and the ease with which he scored runs showed he had not lost the style which had earned him a place in the Winchester eleven. The smallest boy did not escape his notice as he strolled round the grounds; a friendly smile and a few kindly words would send him on his way the better for the experience.
An excellent portrait hangs in the Memorial Hall, a reminder to future generations, as well as to those who knew him, of all he stood for as a man and a Bishop. Many a boy owed his education here to his generosity, many a brick has its solid place in the School fabric through his help; for he spent much of his private fortune in this way. Michaelhouse and many of her sons are the richer for knowing him.
K.M.P.
SCHOOL PREFECTS
R. F. Pennington.
F. B. Barnes.
P. T. Peake.
D. C. Grice.
G. D. Ellis-Brown.
J. B. Cox.
HOUSE CAPTAINS
East: P. T. Peake,
West: F. B. Barnes.
Founders: G. D. Ellis-Brown.
Farfield: D. C. Grice.
Tatham: W. L. Vowles. Pascoe: R. F. Pennington. 10
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HOUSE PREFECTS
East: R. A. Hamlyn, G. M. McClung, L. J. Line, M. H. Silk. P. D. Haysom.
West: H. D. Hall. P. G. Tidboald, A. D. Stainbank,
E. D. Bower.
Founders: W. G. Payn (left April), C. M. Bobbert,
H. W. Miller, J. R. Cleverly, S. A. G. Anderson.
Farfield: M. G. Arkwright, N. E. W. Jones, T. I. Rouillard.
Tatham: J. H. A. Wallace, R. A. F. Ternouth, J. R. Anderson, J. W. Gishford.
Pascoe: H. G. Barnby, P. McK. Brown, J. D. Fowler- Brown. J. H. Harden, E. S. W. Simpson, P. J. B. Williams.
EXAMINATION SUCCESS
MATRICULATION
Class 1.
Anderson, Stephen Archibald George (Latin); Barnes, Frederic Barrie (Latin); Bluck, Frederick; Cox, John Brian; Fleischer, Derek Spencer; Kidd, John Molyneux; Meyer, Anthony Theodore Benson; Meyer, Roland Martin; Seymour, John Massingham (Chemistry); Silk, Michael Hugh; Simpson, Eric Stanley Wynne (Chemistry); Stanaish-White, Dennis William; Ternouth, Richard Anthony Frank; Vowles, Wilfred Lawrence; Williams, Feter John Burdon (Maths.)
Class II.
Anderson, John Kaye; Beith, Christopher Mayne; Biggs, John Rollo Forbes; Bird, Bryan Alexander; Brown, Peter McKenzie; Doming, Geoffrey Marshall; Down, Lionel Arthur; Fehrsen, John; Fitzgerald, John Patrick; Fowler- Brown, James Derek; Grice, Duchesne Cowley; Hall, Hugh Dickon; Harden, John Henry; Holt, Peter Francis; John- stone, David Arthur; Kirkman, Desmond Frederick Edward; Lewis, Reginald James Dale; Line, Leonard John; Shipster, Thomas Reginald; Stubbings, Oswald Quinton; W'agner, John Christopher; Wallace, John Henry Austin. S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE
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Class III.
Allen, Frank Kennedy; Auret, Anthony Tancred;
Barnby, Henry George; Dandridge, William Presland; Haggle, David Jamieson Stewart; Jennings, Lawrence Cyril
Mackay; Mackintosh, Roy Cameron; McKenzie, Ian Thomas;
Meintjes, John Christian; Monk, Terry Charles; Moor, John
William; Rilett, Michael Henry Plant; Scogings, John
Luke; Stewart, James Michael Owen; West, John Bernard
Arnold; Wood, David Goring.
Passed in February.
Payn, Walter Gerald; Peake, Peter Thomas; Tidboald, Peter George.
SCHOOL CERTIFICATES.
Class III.
Banks, Thomas Malcolm; Brown, David Hepburn;
Butcher, Charles Peter; Byron, John Michael; Hamlyn, Raymond Arnell; Lange, Geoffrey Victor; Otto, John Murray; Shipster, Richard Graham.
LAER TAALBOND.
Higher Grade.
Auret, Neil T. A.; Shaw, Douglas J.; Witthaus,
Kenneth G.
Lower Grade.
Auret, Anthony T.; Barrett, Anthony M.; Beith, Christopher M.; Bobbert, Chris M.; Bower, Eric D.; Campbell, George D.; Cleverly, John R.; Cox, John B.; Curlewis, Andrew J.; Dekema, John R.; Doming, Geoffrey M.; Down, Lionel A.; Downs, Bruce D.; Draper, Gordon J.;
Du Plessis, John V.; Ferguson, Ian J.; Geerdts, David W.; Gishford, Jeffrey W.; Hall, Hugh D.; Hankinson, John R.; Holt, Peter F.; Horton, Brian V.; Jones, Neville E.; Kirkman, Desmond F. E.; Lay, Geoffrey E.; Levers, John
E.; Lewis, Rex J. D.; McKenzie, Ian T.; Moor, John W.; Moyniham, David; Peake, Peter T.; Pennington, Michael J.; 12
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Ramsay, Peter M.; Rilett, Michael H. P.; Rissik, Johann; Seymour, John M.; Sharpe, Edmund; Shearer, Douglas J.; Shillingford, John E.; Shipster, Thomas R.; Stannard, John D.; Stewart, James M.; Storm, Frank; Strachan, Barry; Stubbings, Oswald Q.; Webb, Desmond L.; Welch, John H.; Wolmarans, Orion; Young, Frank C.
VALETE
Boys who left Michaelhouse, December, 1940: Acaster. D.; Allen, F. K.; Auret, A. T.; Ballenden, L. B.; Bank, T. M.; Beith, C. M.; Biggs, J. R. F.; Bird, B. A. M.; Bluck,
F.; Boshoff, D. J.; Brown, D. H.; Butcher, C. P.; Byron, J. M.; Caswell, P. A.; Chapman, H. G.; Chater, G.; Dandridge, W. P.; Doming, G. M.; Doming, F. W.; Doull, D. I.; Down, L. A.; Dyke, W. A. R.; Fawcett, R.; Fehrsen, J.; Fitzgerald, J. P.; Fleischer, D. S.; Green, P. G. K.; Haggie, D. J. S.; Harle, J. O.; Holt, F. P. F.; Isaac, H. H.; Jennings, L. C. M.; Johnstone, D. A.; Kirkman, D. F. E.; Lange, G. V.; Lee, D. R.; Lewis, R. J. D.; Mackintosh, R. C.; McKenzie, I. T.; Meintjes, J. C.; Meyer, R. M.; Meyer, A. T. B.; Moor, J. W.; Moule, G. F.; Okell, J. C.; Otto, J. M.; Owen Jones, J.; Paton, M. W. G.; Reid, P. McK.; Rilett, M. H. P.; Schiever, M. D.; Schiesinger, J. S.; Scogings, J. L.; Seymour, J. M.; Sharp, T. J.; Shipster, T. R.; Shipster, R. G.; Stewart, J. M. O.; Storm,
F.; Stubbings, O. Q.; Tucker, F. B. K.; Van Hasselt, C. H.; Van Velden, A. D.; Vercoe, H. G.; Wagner, J. C.; Wallace,
G. D. A.; West, J. B. A.; Whitaker, K.; Wood, D. G.
SALVETE
Boys who arrived at the beginning of 1941: A'Bear, P. G.; Allen, N. A. S.; Austin, C. G.; Bower, G. R. S.; Bradley, G. M. G.; Brereton, J. H.; Camden Smith, D. W.; Carey, P.; Chambers, D. C.; Clark, G. D.; Coffey, M. E.; Dennison, J. D.; Dewell, A. R. B.; Durham, L. G.; du Toit, M. P.; Farthing, W. H.; Feetham, R. C. C.; Ferguson, R. McK.; Fischer, N. G. E.; Foaden, F.; Foster, J. G.; S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE
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Gould, R. S.; Greene, R. H.; Greene, M. L.; Hall, D. D.; Hamlyn, P. N. A.; Henderson, G. D.; Hope, W. A.; James, D. L.; Junod, H. F.; Jurgens, J. T.; Jurgens, O. B.; Kinahan, C. F.; Kumleben, M. E.; Latham, J. E.; Lawton,
D. L.; Layzell, P. R.; Lea, J. D.; Limebeer, J. D. P. N.; Lowe, R. H.; McBride, R. A.; Mackenzie, J. B.; McKenzie,
I. N.; Mackie, J. H. K.; Malcomson, B. R.; Mason Gordon, J. R.; Massy, H. A. O.; Mathews, B. L.; Meintjes, A. H.; Murray, J. B. T.; Nairn, P. B.; Nicholas, P. G.; Onslow, R. D. L.; Ovendale, C. O.; Patchitt, B. J.; Preen, P. R.; Quin, P. B. V.; Ratcliffe, J. M.; Rayment, R. C.; Reeve, J. V. A.; Richards, J. O.; Rouillard, L. J. L.; Shave, D.; Strachan, P.; Van Reenen, M. J. C.; Walker, D. J.; Walters,
D. I.; Ward, C. J.; Watt, D. S.; Welch, W. O.; Woodforde, T. C.; Youngleson, M. A.
Boys who arrived in April, 1941: Evelyn, S.; Groves, R. J. N.; Little, I. G. B.; Pottinger, J.; Routledge, J. A. V.
CHAPEL NOTES
Among the special preachers that we were privileged to hear were the Lord Bishop of Natal, on the first Sunday of term, and the Right Rev. the Bishop of S. Rhodesia on mid-Lent Sunday, which was observed as the National Day of Prayer; on February 23, the Rev. G. P. Jeudwine, Vicar of Bellair. On the last Sunday of the term, Mr. J. P. Pauw preached in the Crypt before he gave up his mastership at the School.
The attendances at the voluntary services have been very encouraging and the number of Communicants at the special celebrations on the Wednesdays in Lent were good. Boys who will get up in time for a 6 a.m. service are evidently in earnest about their religion.
Collections: There has been a very marked rise in the Sunday evening collections during the Lent term. The total was £56 Os. 3d. as compared with £30 4s. 9d. in the previous term. Only twice did the collection fall below £5. 14
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Objects of Collections and Amounts contributed.
Feb. 2: Karkloof Native Mission...... £5 4 9
Feb. 9: Relief of distress due to air raids in
England...... 12 17 4
Feb. 16: St. Cross Orphanage, Maritzburg . . 5 1 11
Feb. 23: Chapel Expenses...... 5 17 5
Mar. 2: Adams Missions...... 581
Mar. 9: S.P.C.K...... 4 14 2
Mar. 16: Holy Cross Mission, Pondoland . . 6 110
Mar. 23: Pretoria Leper Hospital...... 5 13 8
Mar. 30: Chapel Building Fund...... 4 11 11
There was a collection on Christmas Day at an 8 a.m. celebration for the Red Cross, £4 Is.
MUSIC NOTES
In the last six months, the steadily growing world of Michaelhouse music has been carrying on in its usual industrious way. Interest in the School Orchestra has been stimulated to such an extent that there are now five boys learning to play wind instruments. We are fortunate in enjoying the very able services of Mr. John Lamb, lately retired first flute of the Capetown Municipal Orchestra, as director of this branch of the School Orchestra's activity. Mr. Lamb is a very polished flautist and has appeared on many European concert platforms. Meanwhile, the number of violin and piano pupils is also steadily increasing.
Over the final week-end of last year, Gregor Bartonyi visited us with the Durban Broadcasting Studio String Ensemble. Mr. Bartonyi is the director of this very admirable band of string players, and he conducted a most enjoyable concert in the Senior Chapel. This concert was a precedent-one which, it is hoped, will be followed on many future occasions. Included in his programme was Bach's D Minor Concerto for two violins, which was admirably played by two members of the ensemble; the S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE
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Organ Concerto in B Flat, by Handel, which Mr. Lea- Morgan skilfully performed on our Hammond, and two arias - the one from Debussy's "L'enfant Prodique'' and the other from "Renaldo," an opera by Handel-which were beautifully sung by Mien Le Roux, the well-known Pietermaritzburg artist.
Tempest Ellis, the young Durban violinist, played in the Chapel with Mr. Lea-Morgan at the beginning of last Quarter. She played with great dexterity Handel's Sonata in A Major, and the slow movement from "Symphonie Espagnol," by Lalo. Also included in her programme were such favourites as Handel's "Largo," the "Air on the G String" (Bach), Schubert's "Ave Maria" and "On Wings of Song." Brahms' "Lullaby" was sung as a very charm- ing duet by Hamish Campbell and Robert Welch, while Mr. Lea-Morgan contributed Bach's B Minor Prelude and Fugue.
Later in the Quarter, Gerald Cassen, the well-known Johannesburg baritone, gave a much appreciated song recital in Hall. His choice of such songs as "The Song of the Volga Boatmen," some negro spirituals, and the "Toreador's Song," induced even the most unmusical amongst us to ask for more.
Hugh Tracey, Durban branch manager of the South African Broadcasting Corporation, very kindly gave us some of his valuable time to come and lecture informally to our Music Society on Native Music. Mr. Tracey has spent much time investigating this fascinating and as yet little known branch of the art, and the records made during his research provided colourful illustrations to a most interesting talk. His lecture was given in the newly-built auditorium at Vectis one Sunday afternoon.
These Sunday afternoon "Soirees" are now an established feature of our musical life, and we are extremely grateful to Mrs. Bateson for the teas she provides for us. Incidentally, we have to be grateful to ourselves when, occasionally, we perform to each other at the pupils' concert.
The admirable intention of raising money for war funds induced us last Quarter to provide in various guises and disguises, in one way and another, entertainment for the whole School, our neighbours, and many visitors from far and wide. The results were, in many cases, both surprisingly effective and enjoyable. 16
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CHAPEL MUSIC
The music of the Chapel still is an important part of school life. Many hymns learnt during these last few months that were at first hearing shunned, have now become well liked. The singing in the Junior Chapel has lately improved greatly. In spite of the loss of boys such as Geoffrey Lange and others, the Choir continues to add much to the devotional value of our services. There was a trip down to a_ Pietermaritzburg cinema and a picnic at Caversham as remuneration for the hard work the Choir has lately been getting through. Both these outings were greatly enjoyed.
Last Quarter, as is usual on the final Sunday of the year, a very successful Carol Service was held. As Gregor Bartonyi's string ensemble was to play for the service, it was thought well to have the whole School present in the congregation. Owing to the increased numbers it would have been extremely difficult to seat the whole School in the Senior Chapel. Consequently the service was held in Hall.
That Sunday was an extremely busy day. The Ham- mond Organ was moved from its usual resting place and taken to the Hall, together with the piano. All through the morning and afternoon of that Sunday, strange and unaccustomed noises woke the echoes among the dusty and bat-infested rafters of Hall. In the evening, however, all was justified by one of the finest Carol Services Michaelhouse has known.
CAROL SERVICE.
PROCESSIONAL HYMN (No. 41).
"Lo! He comes with clouds descending."
-Charles Wesley.
(An English Melody-XVIIIth Century-with Descant by Dr. Allan Gray, of Cambridge.)
CHORALE.
"As our Saviour came to thee."
(From "The Mastersingers of Nuremberg''-Richard Wagner).
PRAYERS. Christe Eleison. Our Father.
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ADDRESS By the Rector.
I. CAROLS.
(a) "The Holy Boy."
(For Soprano Solo-the words by Herbert S. Brown, the music by John Ireland.)
(b) "Quem Pastores."
(Melody and words of early German origin.)
(c) "Angels from the Realms of Glory."
(From Montgomery's "The Christmas Box"-XlXth Century.)
LESSON (i) Isaiah IX, v. 1-8.
II. CAROLS.
(a) "Blow, Blow, thou Winter Wind."
(From William Shakespeare's "As You Like It" - the music by Dr. Arne - XVIIIth Century.)
(b) "Good King Wenceslas."
(From J. M. Neale's "Piae Cantiones," set to an old English melody.)
LESSON, (ii) St. Matthew I, v. 18-25.
III. CAROLS.
(a) "Alleluia."
(For Soprano Solo, from the Cantata "Exsultate" of Mozart.)
(b) "Puer Nobis."
(The words and melody from a Trier manuscript-
XVth Century.)
(c) "The First Nowell."
(The words and music of early English origin, with Faux Bourdon by Martin Shaw.) LESSON (iii) St. Luke II, v. 1-7.
IV. RECITATIVE ARIA AND CHORUS.
"There were Shepherds abiding in the Fields. .. . Glory to God in the Highest."
(From "Messiah" - G. F. Handel).
CAROLS.
(a) "Song of the Crib."
(The words and melody of German origin.)
(b) "Silent Night."
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PRAYER. Epiphany Collect.
LESSON (iv) St. Matthew, v. 1-11.
V. CAROLS.
(a) "Eastern Monarchs."
(The words from the XVth Century Latin-the music by C. S. Lang, of Christ's Hospital.)
(b) "Whence comes that goodly Fragrance."
(An early French Carol.)
(c) "We Three Kings of Orient Are."
(The words and music by Dr. Hopkins, of Pennsylvania - XlXth Century.)
PRAYERS. School Prayer.
Blessing.
CHORALE.
"Jesu, guide our footsteps ever."
(From "The Christmas" Oratorio - J. S. Bach.)
RECESSIONAL HYMN (No. 45). " Adestes Fideles."
(The words and music of unknown origin - XVIIIth Century.)
After the Service there was a short Recital of Music.
Solo Soprano: Miss ROSE ALPER.
THE MICHAELHOUSE CHOIR.
THE BARTONYI STRING ENSEMBLE.
(By Courtesy of the South African Broadcasting Corporation)
Amongst other Anthems recently learnt and sung by the Choir is "Jesu, joy of Man's Destiny," by Bach, and the opening Chorale, "As our Saviour came to thee," of Richard Wagner's "Mastersingers of Nuremburg."
The Rector continues to support the cause of music in many apparent ways, chiefly by playing the organ for congregational practices and occasional services, by con- ducting the hymn practices in the Junior Chapel, and by playing the'cello, a recently acquired accomplishment.
Mr. Lea-Morgan still gives enjoyable organ recitals on Sunday evenings after Chapel. Some of the outstanding works recently performed are Basil Harwood's Sonata in C Sharp Minor and the Symphony in D Minor by Guilmant.
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LIBRARY NOTES
There is little to report save that periodicals are arriving with increasing irregularity, and that, to our regret and loss, the inevitable employment of the admirable Johannes Zama for teaching Zulu means that he has less time for keeping the Library quite so well-ordered and trim as of old.
The Library Prefect this year is S. A. G. Anderson, assisted by De Villiers, Langebrink and Oberlin-Harris. Additions in all categories are being steadily made, but there has been no outstanding purchase.
The instalment of the clocks in the mantel-piece has improved appearances-though it is a pity that the clock clicks rather noisily each minute. A show case upon a table has been placed in the middle of the Library containing the School Coat of Arms and the official authorisation for it.
PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
At a general meeting at the beginning of the year the new Committee members were elected, and the Com- mittee now consists of Jonsson, Simpson, Harker ii and Witthaus.
The Society has a number of keen new members. At the junior meetings there have been demonstrations of developing and printing.
The general meetings have included an excellent talk by Simpson on "The Use of Filters"; on "Exposure," by Jonsson; and on "Lens, Speed, and Apertures," by Mr. Robinson.
Some of the members visited Mr. Webster's farm to take photographs of a native wedding. Unfortunately, the day was dull.
The standard of photography in the Society is very low, and members are diffident in producing their results for inspection. Members should realize that the common things around them are the best subjects when caught in varying form or mood. It is hoped that they will take every opportunity to ask for criticism and advice on their work. 20
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LITERARY SOCIETY
The Literary Society continues to flourish, and this year has a membership even larger than usual. We have so far read Bernard Shaw's "The Devil's Disciple," which was thoroughly enjoyed. The general standard of reading is good and the various characters well interpreted.
DEBATING SOCIETY
A business meeting of this Society was held on 8th February, 1941. The results of the election were as follows: Chairman: H. G. Barnby; Vice-Chairman: R. F. Pennington; Hon. Secretary and Treasurer: A. T. de Villiers; Committee members from the Staff: Mr. K. M. Pennington, Mr. A. R. Chapman; Committee member from the Upper Vth Form: B. C. McCarthy; Committee member from the Lower Vth Form: R. B. Hindle; Reporter: P. J. B. Williams; Ushers: P. Tidboald, D. C. Grice.
A debate was held on 15th February. The motion was: "In the opinion of this House, national unity will never be achieved unless the policy of bilingualism is abandoned. For, Mr. K. M. Pennington and F. B. Barnes. Against, Mr. D. S. Foster and R. F. Pennington. The motion was lost by 27 votes to 45.
The second debate of the session was held on 1st March. The motion read: "In the opinion of this House pets lead to effeminacy." For, H. G. Barnby, D. L. L. Shearer. Against, J. R. Whiting, A. B. Challinor. The motion was won by 32 votes to 22.
The third meeting of the session was held on 22nd March. The motion read: "This House considers that the principle of self-government should play a wider part in modern schools." For, A. M. Barrett, B. C. McCarthy. S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE
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Against, J. H. Harden, K. G. Witthaus. The motion was won by 25 votes to 19.
All these debates were full of life, and interest never once flagged. We consider we have begun well.
H.G.B.
SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY
The Society now holds it meetings on Saturday evenings. This has resulted in a greatly increased member- ship.
Two meetings have so far been held this year. The Rev. Mr. Gahan gave an extraordinarily interesting talk on Astronomy, and in the comparatively short time avail- able, he took us for a very long tour round the universe. His comparisons indicating the temperature and size of the sun caused much amazement. The talk was well illu- strated with pictures, which included some remarkable photographs of the mountains on the moon.
At the second meeting, Standish-White gave an instruc- tive talk on heat engines. He demonstrated with a simple hot air engine model. He also explained the workings of the steam engine, two and four stroke petrol engines, the Diesel and the turbine. Marx followed with a talk on electric motors, dealing with the ways in which various motors were constructed to suit different purposes. Simp- son concluded the meeting by describing the Voith- Schneider propeller as a means of marine propulsion. This propeller has the advantage that it both drives the boat and steers it.
The Society hopes to visit some industrial factory as it did last year, when a tour was made of the Howick Rubber Factory.
The Committee consists of: Chairman, H. Hall;
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THE PHILATELIC SOCIETY
The Society has been meeting regularly each Sunday evening, after Chapel, in the Rector's house. The member- ship has increased slightly this quarter and now stands at eight, with Mrs. and Miss Snell at the head of the Society.
The main activities have been stamp-exchanging and discussions on collections.
Mr. Pardoe very kindly showed us some of his col- lection of Victorian, Edwardian and early Georgian British stamps. This was very interesting and a change from our usual exchange of stamps.
Mr. Pridmore also talked to us about stamps and stamp-collecting.
P.J.P.N.
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
At a meeting held on 17th March, at which 55 boys were present, it was decided to form an Agricultural Society. The objects of the Society are to foster farming among the boys and to discuss farming matters.
The officials were elected as follows: Chairman, C. M. Bobbert; Secretary, J. R. Cleverly; Committee, L. J. Line, J. F. Moor, G. Lay and Mr. A. P. Woods.
The first activity of the Society was the visit of 23 senior boys to Mr. E. W. Gibson's farm at Elandskop on Sunday, 23rd March. We left by lorry at 9.30 a.m. Unfortunately, we had a puncture, and, as the roads were a bit wet, we did not arrive at Mr. Gibson's farm until
12 o'clock. We had tea and then were shown the cow- byre and implement sheds, etc. After lunch we inspected the winter feed and pasture, but a storm sent us back before we had seen everything. We had an early afternoon tea and came back via Maritzburg. It was a most pleasant and successful day, and we wish to thank Mr. and Mrs. Gibson for their very kind invitation and lavish hospitality. S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE
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ENTERTAINMENTS
"AMBROSE APPLEJOHN'S ADVENTURE"
In the first act of this comedy, Ambrose, while com- plaining of his monotonous life, is suddenly confronted by a vivacious young adventuress professing to to be pursued by a ruthless villain, Borolsky. Ambrose proves himself equal to the occasion and outwits the villain when he appears. Ambrose finds a strange parchment, which is sought by the adventuress, Anna Valeska, and Borolsky, who is in reality her husband. Ambrose falls asleep while reading this, and it inspires a dream which forms the second act. He dreams that he is captain of a treasure-laden pirate ship, the crew of which, led by Borolsky, mutinies in an attempt to capture the treasure. Again Borolsky is thwarted. Ambrose's cousin, Poppy, is the cabin boy, and Anna is a beautiful captive. In the third act the plot is unravelled, and at the eleventh hour Borolsky's evil machinations are defeated.
The long and difficult part of Ambrose was exceedingly well played by D. L. L. Shearer. A. T. de Villiers, as Aunt Agatha, J. Gishford as a Chinese sailor, N. T. Auret as Borolsky, and H. A. Campbell, though rather a tiny Poppy, acted well. P. W. Sutton, as Anna Valeska, showed remarkable ability. Considering that most players had to play a double part, the play was exceedingly well acted, and reflected great credit on its producer, Mr. D. Pennington.
D.J.S.
VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT IN AID OF WAR FUNDS.
In introducing this entertainment, the Rector stressed the magnitude of our debt to our visitors, the Sybil Weatherdon School of Dancing for their generous help, and to Mr. Lea-Morgan and Mr. D. Pennington for their long and praiseworthy efforts. Hereupon, Clausen and his band, which had previously been unobtrusively "swinging it" under cover of the curtain, struck up afresh until the entry of Mr. Bishop, who entertained us with a lyric skit - a performance in which he displayed quite an unsuspected talent as a pianist. It was, however, his comic re-entrance for an encore that earned him his heartiest laugh. After an act by two trim artistes from the Dancing School, which met with a deafening ovation, a magisterial trio, comprising 24
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Mr. K. M. Pennington, Mr. Lyon and Mr. Birks, took the stage. Ably accompanied by Mr. Lea-Morgan, their render- ing of four light harmonised ditties was much appreciated. In the ensuing melee - a dance executed by members of the native staff-a very creditable effort was made to break through the stage flooring. Finding themselves baulked in this endeavour, a pitched battle seemed imminent, but fortunately the fray, steering a westerly course, dis- appeared through the wings amid a violent rocking of the scenery.
There followed an almost miraculous transformation, for what should the curtain next rise to reveal but a romantic and peaceful gypsy twilight scene! A gentle duet was sung by Mrs. Barnard and Mr. K. M. Pennington, who, in his cowl, more closely resembled an Arab patriarch than an amorous young grandee serenading his senorita. The singing, however, was clear and pleasing. Howbeit, at this juncture, Mr. Bishop, armed with a dangerous-looking banjo, burst in upon this peaceful scene, and, resplendent in sash, sombrero and breeches, divested himself of a dole- ful yet laughable lyric concerning the affairs and "affaires" of a hapless youth-doubtless reminiscences.
During the interval the busy hum of conversation did something towards disguising the noisome activities of the stage hands.
The curtain rose, and after a rhythm interlude by Clausen and his band, Mr. Strickland entered. His songs, to which he had affixed his own wording, although arousing great hilarity amongst the majority, might not, perhaps, have found such appreciative listeners in the exalted few against whom certain of his sallies were directed. Pro- digious applause demanded an encore from one of the two dancers, who had next given an exhibition of gymnastic dancing, and at last the "piece de resistance" commenced - a production of Ian Hay's burlesque, "The Crimson Cocoanut."
As usual, Barnby took the lead and, indeed, upon his rendering hinged the whole success of the farce. In the role of the shabby, insular, ridiculous waiter, he was magni- ficently lugubrious and walrus-like. Shearer, in an exorbi- tantly long nose, looked as inquisitive as he proved to be amorous, and his choice-the fair Miss Jabstick-adequately portrayed by Ratcliffe, was as attractive as her father (Pen- nington i) was explosive. Hamlyn, as Nitro Gliserinski,. S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE
25 was almost diabolically mysterious in his long, black cloak and wide-brimmed hat, and his dazzling consort, played by Sutton, captivated everyone. The production was a com- plete success and a further testimony to the skill of Mr. D. Pennington, the producer.
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LITERARY SECTION
GALLEON
Tropical sunrise glowing in the sky,
Blazing amber, dyeing the waves To brass.
Hints of Jade and mystery Fathoms deep in the indigo swell.
The breeze of mad adventure To the Isles of Fantasy Ever breathing.
The ponderous lurch, the swaying masts,
The swirl of foam beneath the prow,
The glowing warmth in the Virgin's Sightless eyes, now fading.
The sails transparent In the light,
And glistening blazonry Spume drenched.
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PINEWOOD IMPRESSIONS
Night-bristling pines soughing in aery cadence. Sudden flits-
Rustles of unseen life.
Sunbeams quivering-rough-wrought boles Deep-fastened. Myriad intersection Of feathered carpet. Green breath of shade and crystal spaces-
Brief visions
Of blue infinity. Near at hand Pale brightness Waters?
Ruffled by the stirring breeze?
Silver?
Softly glimmering through the gnarled trees?
Ah! Well-a-day!
Corrugated Iron!
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PREPARATION
In this brilliant abode of light,
Man's garish creation,
Braving the night Of starlit desolation,
I am wont to sit,
Knowledge before me spread Of ancient merit,
But little, in my head,
I think.
Gazing at the stars,
Framed in glass and brick,
Forgotten the wretched wares Of pedant, intellect, and wit,
My mind revolves
On dewy dawn and placid even
And lofty odes evolves,
The wine of life, and the leaven,
I think.
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NEW ZEALAND IN PEACE AND WAR
SIDE BY SIDE WITH HER PARTNER-NATION LEADERSHIP IN SOCIAL REFORMS
By I)R. A. J. HARROP
(Representative in England of the University of New Zealand.
Author of "England and New Zealand,'' "My New Zealand," etc.)
New Zealand is the most distant of the Dominions, yet in some ways it is the closest to the Mother Country. The area of the two island groups is approximately the same - but the resemblance between them is more than superficial. New Zealand has been peopled almost exclusively by English, Scottish, Irish and Welsh settlers. They have come not from one section of society only, but from all.
The enterprise that made men leave their homes for a perilous voyage in a small ship to the other end of the world was tempered by an abiding love for the land they had left. They aimed to create not an entirely new world, S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE
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So it came about that New Zealand made haste gradually to a position of leadership in social reforms. The country was colonized just at the time when great philan- thropic movements were sweeping through England, abolishing the slave traffic and seeking to extend to heathen lands the message of Christianity.
New Zealand presented itself as a favourable field for experiment in more ways than one. Its climate was tem- perate, and at first glance it seems surprising that we are only this year celebrating the centenary of the arrival of the first Governor and the signing of the famous Treaty of Waitangi, which he concluded with the Maoris. It is to the presence of this warlike race that we must mainly ascribe the long isolation of New Zealand from European influence.
First Settlers
The Maoris first reached the country about a thousand years ago, after voyaging across the vast Pacific in their war canoes in search of lands of plenty, with living space for all. The Land of the Long White Cloud-New Zealand -was a magnificent domain of snowy mountains, deep rivers, tall forests and wide plains, but it was not rich in food supplies. Captain Cook left pigs when he made his voyages of discovery, but there were practically no native animals.
As food was scarce, the tribes were almost continuously at war with each other and they evolved an elaborate code of conduct which survived the shock of European weapons introduced by whalers, sealers and runaway convicts towards the end of the eighteenth century. The influence of these men was far from good, and to counteract it Samuel Marsden founded a mission at the Bay of Islands, preaching the first sermon in New Zealand on Christmas Day, 1814.
The mission made some progress, but the adventurers made more. Some form of intervention became inevitable although the British Government evaded this issue by every means in its power. Had it not been up against a man as resolute for action as it was for inaction, New Zealand might well have become French instead of British. 28
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New Zealand's Man of Destiny
Edward Gibbon Wakefield, the man who determined New Zealand's destiny, was one of the most remarkable characters of the nineteenth century. He conceived the idea of selling colonial land at a price sufficient to send out men to work it, instead of giving it away without charge and thus causing dispersion of settlement. It sounds simple, but it was a revolutionary idea, which made an important contribution to the evolution of the modern British self- governing Empire.
Wakefield formed the New Zealand Company to try out his theory and despatched a preliminary expedition in defiance of the Government in May, 1839. Unfortu- nately, hasty negotiation with the Maoris for land brought many troubles in its train. As the tide of settlement rose, the land question became merged into one of nationality and the Maori King movement began. War broke out in Taranaki and for ten years a section of the Maoris fought against British and Colonial troops and another section of their own race.
While the wars, which were confined to the North Island, were dying out, gold rushes, mainly in the South Island, were bringing thousands of new settlers to the country. Between 1861 and 1870 population increased from 99,000 to 248,000. The rise in agricultural prices, due to the demands of the diggers, made farming reason- ably payable and prepared the way for the great expansion brought about by the development of refrigeration.
Opening Up the Country
The sanguine temperament of the mining population was reflected in the Government's adoption of Julius Vogel's Public Works policy of 1870. He proposed that the country should borrow over the next ten years ten millions for railways, other public works and immigration. He pro- posed adequate safeguards, but they were swept away by lesser men. Between 1870 and 1880 the public debt rose from eight to more than twenty-eight millions.
One hundred thousand new settlers were brought in under the Public Works and Immigration Act. Ninety per cent, of them were British. They found employment mainly on the land, for there were few secondary industries. Wool was the main product, and the number of sheep in the S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE
29 country had increased from one and a half millions to nearly 13 millions between 1858 and 1881. The industry's chief affliction was the rabbit, introduced in 1859 to provide sport. In one year 17,000,000 rabbit skins were exported. This is but one of the many examples of ill- considered acclimatisation which have hindered the devel- opment of New Zealand. To-day deer constitute the chief menace.
The indiscriminate burning down of forests to clear land for settlement is one of the chief blots on the record of the country's enterprising colonists. Much harm was done by lack of appreciation of the necessity of adequate reserves of trees.
The Great Dairy Industry
Refrigeration transformed New Zealand by giving it the great dairy industry without which Britain would be in a sorry position during the present war. In 1881 a bonus was offered for the first 50 tons of New Zealand co-operative factory butter. In 1939 the value (in New Zealand currency) of butter exported was £16,131,906 and of cheese £5,849,191. Meat exports amounted in the same year to more than 15 millions. For a country whose popu- lation is considerably less than two millions these are phenomenal figures.
The climate and soil of New Zealand are the main factors in the output, but some credit may well be given to the enterprise of the farmers and the successive Govern- ments. They have realized that distance from markets makes it difficult to compete against the manufactures of other lands and have concentrated on what New Zealand can do supremely well-produce butter and lamb second to none in the world and land it in Britain with quality unimpaired.
The political thought of New Zealand took its first colour from the Radicals and Liberals, who were largely instrumental in founding the country. The colony's leaders, drawn at first largely from University men attracted by the Wakefield experiment, and later from men brought to the country by the gold rushes, were by instinct social reformers. Parties differed only in the degree to which they favoured State Socialism. It was a Conserva- tive who first envisaged a contributory old age pensions scheme, but the Seddon (Liberal) Government passed the 30
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Act of 1898 giving pensions without contribution. Indus- trial conciliation and arbitration, votes for women, and other progressive measures were also passed.
Good Relations with Britain
Apart from minor controversies about the withdrawal of Imperial troops from the country and the reluctance of the British Government to annex island groups in the Pacific, there has been little or no friction between New Zealand and Britain. Troops were sent to the South African War, and at Gallipoli and the other theatres of the Great War the New Zealand contingents won fame.
After the Armistice came years of reconstruction and then of further daring experiments in social reform. The Government's retrenchment policy during the great depres- sion was rejected at the General Election in 1935 and Labour attained power for the first time.
The process of evolution towards State Socialism was continued by the following measures: Milk in schools to all children; dental clinics for all schools; free carriage for pupils of secondary schools; free hospital treatment; guar- anteed price for butter, cheese, wheat, tobacco and honey; control of internal and external marketing of primary products; establishment of commercial broadcasting.
A Reserve Bank had been established in 1933. In 1936 it became a complete State institution. In 1938 the decline of overseas funds, on which the country relies to pay the big interest bill on its loans, became so marked that the Government instituted exchange control and the rationing of imports-a policy which the war has forced on Britain also.
The Labour Government strongly supported the prin- ciple of Collective Security under the League of Nations. The late Prime Minister, Mr. Savage, and the present head of the Government, Mr. Peter Fraser, have both taken a strong line against Hitler's policy of aggression and black- mail. The invasions of Holland and Belgium have made the country even more united and have greatly stimulated recruiting. The Labour Government is opposed to con- scription, but so far it has had no difficulty in filling the ranks of the expeditionary forces with volunteers of a fine type. S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE
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New Zealand at War
The Air Force is being rapidly expanded and the five hundred New Zealanders in the Royal Air Force are receiving constant reinforcements. Some five hundred New Zealanders were in H.M.S. "Achilles" in the battle of the River Plate. Many thousands of them are waiting in the Near East, anxious to prove once more the verdict of General von Roon, of the German High Command, who wrote at the end of the last war: "When it came to warfare in which individuality and personal grit counted, the Austra- lians and New Zealanders were, man for man, superior to our best troops."
New Zealand is tied to the Mother Country by no material bonds. All the more significant is it, therefore, that the two countries stand side by side to-day. Every New Zealander, white and Maori, realizes what Hitlerism would mean to the conception of freedom as we hold it to-day. That is why the fight will go on until victory, clear and decisive, is won.
SCOUT NOTES
Since the departure of Mr. Hardcastle the Troop has been without a Scoutmaster, but, in spite of this handicap, Scouting has been continued with considerable keenness, especially among the Juniors. Mr. Pridmore has very kindly offered to help us as far as he can, but, unfortu- nately, he has no real connection with Scouting.
Last Quarter all the Juniors and several Seniors wTent down to Lexden for the week-end and had a most enjoyable and instructive time. Another week-end a party went with the Rector and Mr. Pridmore to Cleopatra, in the neighbourhood of Giant's Castle. Sunday was spent scrambling up and down the Berg foothills and making maps of the country explored.
This Quarter it is hoped to do some constructive work which will be useful to the School. Each Junior patrol will spend a week-end at the hut. D. R. Lee is now in charge of the Juniors. The good work done by H. W. Miller last year is much appreciated. 32
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CADET NOTES
The intention that Cadet work should become more interesting has been put into practice. The dullness of parade ground work has been reduced as far as possible by the introduction of lectures and field work. The im- provement in instruction by platoon commanders has also helped to add interest and efficiency.
By July all Cadet Officers will have attended training courses at the S.A. Military College. These courses are of great value in keeping the officers up to date with the rapidly changing organisation of military matters in this country.
An annual training course for Student Officers and senior N.C.O.'s has been established at the Command Training Centre, Pietermaritzburg. The first of these courses was held during the first three weeks of January. The Corps was represented by six Student Officers and 15 senior N.C.O.'s. All the officers took high positions in the final examinations, and we congratulate 2nd Lieut. (S.O.) R. F. Pennington on winning the cane presented to the smartest officer on the course. It is pleasing to record that he shared this honour with one of the officers from our friendly rival, Hilton College. All our N.C.O.'s quali- fied, and are now playing a valuable part in the training of their platoons. Attendance at these courses is entirely voluntary and we hope even more cadets will avail them- selves of the opportunity next January of obtaining con- centrated expert trainiing.
The work of the first Quarter culminated in a Field Day and Bivouac just before School closed. Southland forces, consisting of "A" Company, were given the task of defending the Caversham Bridge against the Northland forces, comprising "B" and "C" Companies, who attacked from the high ground behind Boschfontein. The lack of blank ammunition rather spoiled the reality of the manoeuvres, but, on the whole, the day can be regarded S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE
33 as entirely successful. The Southland forces were strongly entrenched on a prominent hill overlooking the bridge, and in spite of an admirable flanking movement by the North- land advance guard, the main Northland forces were unable to reach the objective by the time laid down.
After the battle, Southland forces marched to Mr. Stanley Taylor's farm where they bivouaced for the night. The Northland forces returned to Mr. Pierre de Gersigny's farm and spent the night there. We are very grateful indeed to Mr. and Mrs. de Gersigny, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor and Mr. Edgar Hodson for their great kindness in providing accommodation for the Corps.
Expert instruction is now available for the Band, and Capt. Goldstone, late of Maritzburg College (where the bugle and brass bands were well-known) has put in a great deal of hard work and succeeded in improving the quality of the playing beyond all recognition. This has had the natural effect of making the players themselves keener and more desirous of playing well, than having the (one time) traditional idle time in the Band.
This Corps was selected by Command Headquarters for the introduction of signalling training. We had actu- ally introduced this some time ago, but after the departure of 2nd Lieut. P. H. Simon on active service, no expert training was available. Now, however, we have the services of Mr. John Pridmore, to whom we are very grateful for the amount of work he is putting in with the signalling platoon. There is a possibility that we may also have regular visits from one of the signalling units stationed in Pietermaritzburg, and it will then be possible to introduce the heliograph and other apparatus, where at present flags only are being used.
A report on the musketry activities appears elsewhere. We congratulate Lieut. N. G. Lyon and his teams on winning the Frank Stevens Shield and Molyneux Cup last year against very strong opposition. The Molyneux Cup is virtually the Natal Schools Championship trophy, and the Corps is justifiably proud of being the holder.
2nd Lieut. R. G. H. Green left us early in the year to join the S.A.A.F. We congratulate him on his appoint- ment and wish him a successful career and a safe return. 34
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SHOOTING
As mentioned in a postscript to the Shooting Notes in the last issue of the Chronicle, we finished last year by winning the Frank Stevens Shield and the Molyneux Cup, both for the first time. In the Frank Stevens Shield com- petition we beat D.H.S. by 11 points and in the Molyneux Cup by 8 points. They beat us by 3 points in the Inter- Provincial.
Pascoe's won the House Shooting with the record score of 799 out of 800.
So far this year we have fired one round of the Frank Stevens Shield Competition, when we did not shoot very well; we have not yet heard how the other schools shot.
There will be no Inter-Provincial Competition this year, but there may be a substitute.
ATHLETICS
The sports were held on 1st April. The weather was bright and sunny.
The prizes were kindly given away by Mrs. J. Price Moor.
Athletic colours were awarded to J. L. O'K. Webber, P. B. Somerset, I. N. Brown and J. J. H. Rymer.
Results:
4 x 110 Yards Relay.
1, Tatham; 2, East; 3, Founders. Time: 54.8 secs.
4 x 440 Yards Relay.
1, Tatham; 2, East; 3, Founders. Time: 4 min. 4.2 secs.
4 x 880 Yards Relay.
1, Founders; 2, Pascoe; 3, East. Time: 9 min. 5.8 secs.
Under 1V2 Relay.
1, West; 2, Founders; 3, Tatham. Time: 3 min. 1.5 secs.
Junior Relay. 1, Tatham; 2, East; 3, West. Time: 2 min. 52.3 secs. Record.
Senior Relay.
1, Farfield; 2, Founders; 3, Tatham. Time: 4 min. 0.5 secs.
Medley Relay.
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Tatham...... 11
Founders...... 11
East...... 10
West...... 5
Farfield...... 3
Pascoe...... 2
220 Yards (Open).
1, Webber; 2, Brown; 3, Ellis-Brown. Time: 23.9 secs.
220 Yards (Under 16).
1, Deane; 2, Lawton; 3, Barrett. Time: 25.5 secs.
220 Yards (Under 14J).
1, Rymer; 2, Lenz; 3, Green. Time: 25.7 secs.
Half Mile (Under 14J).
1, Wallace if; 2, Gould; 3, Taylor.
High Jump (Under 16).
1, Goodbrand; 2, Deane and Curlewis, tie. Height: 4 ft. 114 ins.
Mile (Open).
1, Pennington i; 2, Cox; 3, Sharpe. Time: 4 min. 58.3 secs.
Half Mile (Under 16).
1, Goodbrand; 2, Barrett; 3, Harvey. Time: 2 min. 16.4 secs.
220 Yards Low Hurdles.
1, Somerset; 2 Vowles; 3, Harriss. Time: 29 1-10 secs.
100 Yards (Open).
1, Webber; 2, Brown; 3, Vowles. Time: 11 secs. 100 Yards (Under 16).
1, Lawton i; 2, Deane; 3, Auret. Time: 11.6 secs.
100 Yards (Under 14£).
1, Rymer; 2, Green; 3 Hope. Time: 11.1 secs. Record.
Putting the Shot.
1, Mitchell; 2, Waters; 3, Ellis-Brown. Distance: 29 ft. 11 ins.
Half Mile (Under 16).
1, Austin; 2, Dawson; 3, De Villiers.
High Jump (Open).
1, Harriss; 2, Draper and Jones (tie). Height: 5 ft. 4i ins.
440 Yards (Under 14£).
1, Oberlin-Harris; 2, Green; 3, Durham. Time: 61.6 secs. 36
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440 Yards (Under 16).
1, Barrett; 2, Deane; 3, Curlewis. Time: 57 secs.
440 Yards (Open).
1, Webber; 2, Ellis-Brown; 3, Brown. Time: 57 secs.
High Jump (Under 141).
1, Rymer; 2, Durham; 3, Oberlin-Harris. Height: 5 ft. 85 ins. School Record,
Throwing the Discus.
1, Dawson; 2, Moor; 3, Grice. Distance: 96 ft. 4X ins.
One Mile (Under 16).
1, Goodbrand; 2, Harvey; 3, Cook. Time: 5 min. 16.6 secs. Record.
Half Mile (Open).
1, Ellis-Brown; 2, Williams; 3, Harriss i. Time: 2 min. 9.5 secs.
120 Yards Low Hurdles (Under 16).
1, Rymer; 2, Jackson; 3, Oberlin-Harris. Time: 17.4 secs. Record.
120 Yards High Hurdles.
1, Harriss; 2, Somerset; 3, Hamlyn. Time: 17.9 secs.
Long Jump (Open).
1, McClung and Barnby (tie); 3, Cox. Distance: 18 ft. 2\ ins.
Long Jump (Under 16).
1, Lawton; 2, Twycross; 3, Curlewis. Distance: 17 ft. 1 in.
Long Jump (Under 14£).
1, Rymer; 2, Layzell; 3, Strachan. Distance: 19 ft. 101 in. Record.
TOTAL HOUSE POINTS.
East . . Founders 85
53
34£
31a
30 h
181
Tatham
Farfield
West
Pascoe
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SQUASH NOTES
The beginning of the year saw several House Captains in residence. Only Tatham and Founders required new elections. The list of officers for 1941 reads:
School Captain and Captain of West: F. B. Barnes.
Captain of East: P. T. Peake.
Captain of Founders: J. I. A. Watt.
Captain of Farfield: D. C. Grice.
Captain of Tatham: M. A. Renton.
Captain of Pascoe: R. F. Pennington.
Owing to other demands on his time as the result of the war, the Squash Master has not been able to give as much time as he would like to coaching, but sufficient progress has been made to raise the standard appreciably. This, and the absence of some members of the Staff on active service, helped to give the School a substantial victory in their regular fixture against the Masters. It was the boys' first win, and the margin of 15 matches to 5 was very creditable. More than one master suffered his first defeat in these pleasant encounters. For the School, Barnes and Pennington i were outstanding, and are cer- tainly the best boy players we have had since the first court was opened nearly 12 years ago.
In the final of the School Championships at the end of 1940, Barnes i beat Caswell by 3 games to 0. Both players showed a wide variety of shots and an unusual sense of anticipation. The winner has an excellent touch and is very quick about the court.
Colours were awarded to Barnes i, Pennington i and Caswell.
At a meeting of the Games Committee it was decided to re-introduce House matches, which are to be played in the first Winter Quarter. 38
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SWIMMING NOTES
MICHAELHOUSE v. HILTON
The swimming gala against Hilton, now an annual fixture, was held at Hilton on 4th December. Hilton won easily by 68^- points to 41 i, mainly because of the out- standing performance of Crown, who won the one, three and six lengths free style open events.
The full results w^re as follows:
One Length (Open).
1, Crown (H.); 2, Batchelor (H.); 3, Meintjes (M.)
One Length (Under 16).
1, Short (H.); 2, Lewis (H.); 3, Bower (M.)
One Length (Under 141).
1, Harker (M.); 2, Bentley (H.); 3, Taylor (M.)
One Length Back Stroke (Open).
1, Jones (M.); 2, Short (H.); 3, Charlton (H.)
One Length Breast Stroke (Open).
1, Batchelor (H.); 2, Meintjies (M.); 3, Beith (M.)
Two Lengths (Under 16).
1, Lewis (H.); 2, Bower (M.); 3, Barrett (M.)
One Length Breast Stroke (Under 14i).
1, Meyer (M.); 2, Wallace (M.); 3, Harris (H.)
Three Lengths (Open).
1, Crown (H.); 2, Springorum (M.); 3, Caswell (M.).
Three Lengths (Under 16).
1, Taylor (H.); 2, Stubbings (M.); 3, Lewis (H.)
Diving (Open). 1, Cox (M.); 2, Donato (H.); 3, Brown (H.).
Diving (Under 16).
1, McMillan (H.); 2, Lonch (H.); 3, Stubbings (M.)
Six Lengths (Open).
1, Crown (H.); 2, Tucker (M.); 3, Cox (M.)
Relay (Under 144).
1, Michaelhouse.
Relay (Under 16).
Michaelhouse and Hilton (tie).
1, Hilton.
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Balgowar, clearing-up storms paid us a formidable visit almost as the sports began. The deluge did not, how- ever, damp the enthusiasm of the spectators, or Mrs.
H. J. Butcher, who kindly awarded the trophy.
The Inter-House Swimming Cup went to Tatham, with East only one point behind. As the standard of swimming is relatively low, no Colours were awarded, though Fer- guson iii showed promise.
Results:
Team Plunge.
Farfield, Pascoe, Tatham, East, West, Founders.
I, Founders; 2, East; 3, West. Distance: 145 ft. 1 in.
Team Record: 146 ft. East, 1937.
Individual Record: 51 ft. 6i ins. McKerrow, 1939.
One Length Free Style (Open).
Lawrence (Fo.), Harker i (T.), Cox (Fa.), Wallace i (T.)
1, Cox; 2, Lawrence; 3, Harker i. Time: 18! scs.
Record: 17s scs. Phillips, 1935; Croad, 1936.
One Length Free Style (Under 16).
Curlewis (W.), Stubbings (E.), Bower i (W.), Harvey (Fa.).
1, Bower; 2, Stubbings; 3, Curlewis. Time: 181 secs.
Record: 18J secs. Bower, 1940.
One Length Free Style (Under 14£).
Oberlin-Harris (Fo.), Meyer (P.), Ferguson iii (E.), Lenz (T.)
1, Ferguson iii; 2, Lenz; 3, Meyer. Time: 191 secs.
Record: 19= secs. Ferguson (Heats) 1941.
One Length Back Stroke (Open). Alexander (Fa.), Lee (T.), Jones (Fa.), Holliday (W.)
1, Lee; 2, Jones; 3, Holliday. Time: 23 secs.
Record: 221 secs. Croad, 1925; Kelly, 1938.
Balloon Race.
1, Dawson; 2, Price-Moor; 3, Hotson.
Three Lengths Free Style (Open).
Cox (Fa.), Lawrence (Fo.), Jones (Fa.), Watt (Fo.)
1, Cox; 2, Watt; 3, Lawrence. Time: 68g secs.
Record: 63s secs. Phillips, 1935. 40
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Three Lengths Free Style (Under 16).
Bower i (W.), Stubbings (E.), Walters (P.), Harker ii (T.)
1, Stubbings; 2, Bower; 3, Harker ii. Time: 72 secs.
Record: 683 secs. Cox, 1940.
Two Lengths Free Style (Under 14£).
Taylor ii (Fa.), Green iii (T.), Oberlin-Harris (Fo.),
Ferguson iii (E.)
1, Ferguson iii; 2, Oberlin-Harris; 3, Taylor. Time: 45h secs. Record.
Previous Record: 45= secs. Stubbings, 1940; Ferguson iii^
(Heats) 1941.
One Length Breast Stroke (Open).
Wallace i (T.), Webber (Fo.), Levers (Fo.), Hamlyn i (E.)
1, Hamlyn; 2, Wallace i; 3, Levers. Time: 25= secs.
Record: 21§ secs. Forsyth, 1938.
One Length Breast Stroke (Under 16).
Youngleson i (T.), Lister (Fo.), Barrett (T.), Jackson (E.)
1, Barrett; 2, Lister; 3, Youngleson. Time: 23;4 secs.
Record: Barrett, 23 7-10 secs (Heats) 1941.
Six Lengths Free Style (Open).
Watt (Fa.), Harker ii (T.), Cox (Fa.), Jones (Fa.)
1, Harker i; 2, Cox. Time: 2 min. 41§ secs.
Record: 2 min. 33r! secs. Phillips, 1935.
One Length Breast Stroke (Under 14-1).
(New Event).
Hamlyn ii (E.), Wallace ii (T.), Oberlin-Harris (Fo.), Meintjies (E.)
1, Hamlyn ii; 2, Wallace ii; 3, Oberlin-Harris. Time 26?, secs. Record: 26 secs. Hamlyn (Heats) 1941.
Four Lengths Free Style (Under 16).
Harker ii (T.), Walters (P.), Harvey (Fa.), Stubbings (E.)
1, Stubbings; 2, Harker ii; 3, Walters. Time: 1 min. 47g secs. Record: 1 min. 37=, secs. Cox, 1940.
Three Lengths Free Style (Under 14£).
Ferguson iii (E.), Taylor ii (Fa.), Oberlin-Harris (Fo.), Meyer (P.) 1, Ferguson iii; 2, Oberlin-Harris; 3, Taylor ii. Time: 77 secs. Record: 76J secs. Stubbings, 1940.
Diving (Open).
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Diving (Under 16).
1, Stubbings (E.); 2, Harker ii (T.); 3, Barnes ii (W.)
Diving (Under 14i).
1, Taylor ii (Fa.); 2, Mackintosh ii (T.); 3, Latham (T.)
Candle Race.
1, Forsyth; 2, Standish-White ii; 3, Jardine.
Relay (Under 14i).
East, Tatham, Founders, West.
1, Founders; 2, East; 3, West. Time: 1 min. 29?, secs.
Record: 1 min. 28f, secs. Founders (Heats) 1941.
Relay (Under 16).
Pascoe, West, East Founders.
1, Pascoe; 2, West; 3, Founders. Time: 1 min. 25s secs. Record: 1 min. 19M secs. Farfield, 1940.
Relay (Open).
Founders, Farfield, East, Tatham.
1, Tatham; 2, Founders; 3, Farfield. Time: 1 min. 18g secs. Record: 1 min. 151 secs. East, 1935.
FINAL RESULTS:
Tatham...... 53 points
East...... 52
Founders...... 43
Farfield...... 34
West...... 24
Pascoe...... 13
Michaelhouse sent two teams to the "Seals" gala in Maritzburg. This is the first time for many years that the School has been represented and we were consequently very pleased when our "B" team won the 200 yards open relay. Walters added to this achievement by winning the 50 yards under 16.
Water polo has been started and it has been keenly supported throughout the School. After the very able coaching of Mr. Walshaw it is hoped to arrange matches against other teams. 42
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CRICKET
GENERAL.
This season, Cricket was played by Houses instead of by Games, with the exception of 1st Game, 2nd Game and Colts, which remained as before. On the whole it proved a success, particularly when friendly House games were arranged.
The pitches on Hannah's were relaid at the end of last season. We tried to play on them during \he first half but they had not settled down, so the ground has been out of commission. They should be ready for use next season.
The score board on the Oval has been repainted in yellow and dark blue, colours recommended by the A.A., but the numbers are really too small. By next season we hope to have them very much larger.
We wish to thank Mr. P. de Gersigny for his enthusi- astic support in coming to help us with the Cricket coach- ing. He looked after the Colts until Christmas and then took the Second Game.
Unfortunately both Crockett's XI and the Vultures were unable to come owing to war conditions. We were pleased to be able to entertain two Army teams from Ladysmith.
For the second season in succession no century has been scored by a member of the 1st XI in matches, though Wallace scored one in an "A" team match.
At a Games Committee meeting the question of Cricket awards was brought up and the following changes were made: White flannels will not be awarded in future, and all teams except the Bunnies, will wear white flannels. Any boy who plays for the 2nd XI is to be awarded his 1st XXII cap; 2nd XI badges are to be awarded to members of the 2nd XI who attain a sufficiently high standard.
D. R. Lee was appointed Captain of the Natal Schools team and did really well. J. W. Wallace was picked for the match against "A Natal XI," while I. de Gersigny was 12th man. As J. Rayner, of Hilton College, became ill, R. M. Fawcett took his place in the Nuffield Tournament. We congratulate them all. They did well in the Nuffield Tournament at Cape Town and must have all come in for S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE
43 very serious consideration for the South African Schools side. Natal did outstandingly well and won all their matches very comfortably. Lang, of Glenwood, was in wonderful form with the bat and scored two centuries running, on the main ground at Newlands. Mr. A. P. Woods was the manager of the Natal Schools XI. Mr. P. de Gersigny accompanied the team.
In February, F. B. Barnes was elected Captain of Cricket and J. W. Wallace Vice-Captain. During the season Colours were awarded as follows:
1st XI Colours: R. M. Fawcett, I. de Gersigny, G. H. Chapman.
Blazers: P. T. Peake, K. Whitaker, C. M. Bobbert, M. G. Arkwright.
2nd XI Badges: A. D. van Velden, J. M. Kidd, H. D. Hall, F. W. Doming, C. M. Bobbert, C. K. Harsant, J. G. Draper.
1st XXII Caps: C. M. Bobbert, J. W. Chaplin, W. F. Hooper, H. C. Twycross, J. D. A'Bear, R. Crosse-Crosse, J. M. Pennington, P. M. Brown, W. L. Vowles, A. H. Jonsson, E. G. Waters, C. K. Harsant, J. B. Price Moor.
1st XI.
On the whole we enjoyed a successful season. Although the recognised bats did not make as many runs as was expected of them, we were a difficult side to get out cheaply as nearly everyone could make runs, and our tail wagged often. Our bowling was steady, while our fielding and catching were much keener, and consequently much im- proved, though there is still room for further improve- ment. We played our worst games against D.H.S. in Durban and suffered two defeats at their hands, although we just managed to beat them up here. We lost our first match at Glenwood very badly, put up our best performance to beat them in the Schools Week, and drew with them at home. Against Hilton we had two most interesting drawn games. We had two victories over Maritzburg College, three over Estcourt High School, one over St. Charles, and one over the Coastal Schools.
D. Lee gained confidence in captaining the side and did particularly well during the Schools Week. He showed remarkable ability while captaining the Natal Schools team. His batting, though sound, lacked the force of last 44
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After Christmas, F. B. Barnes took over the captaincy and showed great promise, handling his bowling well and moving his field about fearlessly. He played some very valuable innings, but was a nervous beginner. He seemed to conquer this nervousness during the last part of the season and should do really well next season. J. W. Wallace was very patchy at the beginning of the season, but settled down and played several splendid innings. He is a most correct bat, and his playing of slow bowling is an object lesson to others. I. de Gersigny made great strides with his slow bowling and was a tower of strength to the team. He should do just as well in batting, but he is too impetuous and seems unable to cure himself of playing across a well pitched ball on the off. R. Fawcett bowled splendidly throughout and was a great trier. He was unfortunate in the Schools Week in that he sprained his ankle slightly and bowled with difficulty. Only first reserve for the Natal Schools XI, he came in when Rayner fell out, and proved his worth. He played some valuable hard hit innings. A. W. Mitchell played some useful innings, but did not improve as was expected. He is very poor indeed against slow bowling simply because he will not use his feet. P. T. Poake, on the other hand, improved a great deal. If he were to hold himself in a little more he would make a lot more runs. G. H. Chapman was most disappointing in batting, but improved his wicket-keeping and helped Gersigny get many wickets. R. F. Pennington played one or two useful knocks but his batting did not come up to expectations; after Christmas he developed into a very useful opening bowler. C. M. Bobbert was a most useful change bowler; he needs to introduce more variation into his bowling without loss of accuracy. M. G. Arkwright batted well on occasion and should develop. His bowling was disappointing. He bowled too much on the leg and was sadly lacking in variety. During the Schools Week, J. Whitaker came to the fore and batted really well. J. B. Cox was most disappointing, both in batting and bowling; he requires more determination. M. Otto seemed to lose all control of the ball in his bowling and had to be dropped. C. K. Harsant came into the side after Christmas as a left hand bowler; at the moment he S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE
45 is sadly lacking in variation and the use of brain power. W. G. Payn played well for the 2nd XI but could do nothing in the 1st. H. D. Hall played a few games for the 1st team, but will get his leg in front and is inclined to nibble at rising balls on the off. A. H. Jonsson kept wicket on occasion but is a trifle too slow.
1st XI GENERAL RESULTS.
P. W. L. D.
17 9 5 3
SCHOOL MATCHES.
P. W. L. D.
15 9 3 3
1st XI AVERAGES.
BATTING.
Inn. N.O. R. H.S. Av. J. H. Wallace 22 5 524 81 30.8 P. T. Peake 10 0 253 53 25.3 D. R. Lee 17 1 297 47 18.6 F. B. Barnes 21 0 384 59 18.3 A. W. Mitchell 21 0 380 43 18.1 I. J. De Gersigny . . 19 3 275 44 17.2 K. Whitaker 8 1 96 34 13.7 R. Fawcett 15 1 126 35 12.6 M. G. Arkwright 11 4 84 33* 12.0 R. F. Pennington 18 1 197 37 11.6 C. M. Bobbert 12 4 91 27* 11.4 H. G. Chapman 16 0 153 31 9.5 J. B. Cox 11 0 84 25 7.6 *Denotes not out. The following also batted: G. W. Springorum, 6-1-40-19; C. K. Harsant, 2-1-15-15; G. D. Wallace, 1-0- 11-11; H. D. Hall, 4-1-16-8*; A. H. Jonsson, 1- -1-4-4; G. M. Otto, 4-3-3-2*; J. G. Draper, 1- -0-1- -1; W. G. Payn, 2-0-0- -0. BOWLING. O. M. R. W. Av. D. R. Lee 67.4 12 202 20 10.01 C. M. Bobbert . . . . 112.7 29 227 22 10.3 I. J. De Gersigny . . 222 18 748 60 12.5 R. Fawcett 156 17 466 36 12.9 J. B. Cox 18.3 2 68 5 13.6 R. F. Pennington .. 45.5 8 106 7 15.1 The folowing also bowled: G. W. Springorum, 28-2-129-4; G. M. Otto, 21-0-138-3; J. H. Wallace, 24-2-94-2; C. K. Harsant, 16-1-87-3; M. G. Arkwright, 27-6-75-0; J. G. Draper, 7-1-22-0. 46
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MICHAELHOUSE v. OLD BOYS.
Played at the Oval on September 20th. Lost by 1 run.
This was a grand game in which there were several sudden changes of fortune before Dyer and Forder by steady bowling, snatched a dramatic and exciting win for the Old Boys. The wicket did not play easily all day and Fawcett, bowling well, found it distinctly to his liking. A good seventh wicket stand by Ladlau, who hit astonish- ingly well, and by Jansen who played steadily, helped the Old Boys to get a reasonable total. The School batted soundly and never looked like being beaten until Dyer came on for his second spell. Mitchell batted well.
Old Boys. Michaelhouse.
E. L. Crockett, b Faw- J. B. Cox, b Dawson . . 6 cett 0 A. W. Mitchell, b Woods 39 O. W. Dyer, l.b.w., b Faw- G. H. Chapman, c Crock- cett 24 ett, b Woods 8 A. P. Woods c Spring- J. H. Wallace, b Woods 9 orum, b Fawcett .. 10 D. R. Lee, b Dyer . . 14 O. C. Dawson, l.b.w., b F. B. Bar nes, b Dyer .. 19 Fawcett 12 R. F. Pennington, c E. W. Gibson, b Fawcett 1 Pauw, b Dyer 14 M. H. Forder, l.b.w., b I. Gersigny, c Penning- Gersigny 22 ton, b Forder 6 K. M. Pennington, b R. Fawcett, b Forder . . 8 Fawcett 1 G. W. Springorum, not W. Ladlau, c Wallace, b out 0 Gersigny 50 G. M. Otto, c Arkwright, R. A. Jansen, c Otto, b b Dyer 1 Springorum 15 J. B. Pauw, b Fawcett .. 0 M. G. Arkwright, not out 1 Extras 3 Extras 12 Total ft 139 Tital 138 Fall of wickets: 1-1, 2-36, Fall of wickets: 1-25, 2-40, 3-37, 4-45, 5-56, 6-58, 7-108, 3-68, 4-69, 5-104, 6-118, 7-125, 8-120, 9-120. 8-131, 9-135. O. M. R. W. O. M. R. W. Fawcett . . 12 1 34 7 Dawson . 10 0 24 1 Springorum . 5 0 30 1 Dyer .... 11 1 44 4 Otto .... 7 0 31 0 Woods ... 9 2 17 3 Wallace . 4 0 14 0 Jansen ... 6 0 22 0 Gersigny . . 4 0 27 2 Forder . . 7 1 19 2 S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE
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MICHAELHOUSE v. N.U.C.
Played on the Oval on October 12th. Lost by 103 runs.
The N.U.C. brought up a strong side and beat us quite comfortably. This is their first victory against the School for many years. We should have made a lot more runs, but several batsmen got themselves out very stupidly when well set. Barnes batted really well. Stewart and Martin gave the N.U.C. a flying start. The former played a fine knock and got good support from Strong. The later batsmen hit effectively. Gersigny bowled well without much luck.
Michaelhouse. N.U.C. A. W. Mitchell, run out 13 Stewart, run out 84 J. B. Cox, l.b.w., b Martin 6 Martin, c Chapman, b G. H. Chapman, b Theu- Gersigny 30 nissen 0 Harcourt, c G. D. Wal- J. H. Wallace, b Johnson 22 lace, b Gersigny . . 0 F. B. Barnes, c Harcourt, Strong, c Otto, b Spring- b Roach 44 orum 38 G. D. Wallace, run out .. 11 Akitt, c Chapman, b Otto 2 P. T. Peake, c Harcourt, Theunissen, b Otto .. 5 b Martin 15 Roach, c Fawcett, b Ger- G. W. Springorum, c signy 20 Akitt, b Roach 19 Hattingh, l.b.w., b Ger- I. Gersigny, b Roach .. 0 signy 15 R. Fawcett, c Stewart, b Johnson, st Chapman, b Martin 3 Gersigny 0 G. M. Otto, not out . . 0 John, not out 17 Nel, st Chapman, b Ger- signy 22 Extras 8 Extras 11 Total 141 Total 244 Fall of wickets: 1-13, 5 5-19, Fall of wickets: 1-90, 2-90, 3-31, 4-75, 5-91, 6-110, 7-139, 3-138, 4-158, 5-162, 6-166, 7-189, 8-139, 9-141. 8-190, 9-203. O. M. R. W. O. M. R. W. Theunissen .10 1 27 1 Fawcett 13 0 44 0 Roach ... 9 1 27 3 Springorum,. 7 0 39 1 Martin ... 10 1 41 3 Otto .... 11 0 76 2 Johnson . . 7 0 40 0 Gersigny . . 12 0 68 6 Harcourt . . 10 5 0 J. H. Wallace 10 6 0 48
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MICHAELHOUSE v. GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL.
Played at Kingsmead on October 19th. Lost by an innings and 19 runs.
We gave a very poor display of batting, bowling and fielding in this game. Our batsmen had some excuse, as Glenwood (by mistake) used a cheap two seam Australian ball and they were able to make it swing in the most amazing fashion. Lee and Chapman batted really very well until they each got out to careless shots. Our bowl- ing was very poor and Glenwood made runs as they pleased. We made very little effort in the second innings to save the innings defeat; a very poor performance indeed.
Michaelhouse-1st Innings. Michaelhouse-2nd Innings. A. W. Mitchell, c Lewis, b Granger 4 b Pollard 4 J. B. Cox, b Pollard . . 3 c Watkins, b Pollard 2 J. H. Wallace, c Dibb, b Pollard 3 b Pollard 2 D. R. Lee, b Pollard . . 41 run out 0 F. B. Barnes, b Pollard 13 b Pollard 16 G. H. Chapman, b Lewis 31 c Dyer, b Lewis . . . 17 G. W. Springorum, b Pol- lard 6 c Pollard, b Lewis . . . 10 I. Gersigny, st Dibb, b Lewis 2 run out 7 M. G. Arkwright, c Acutt, b Lewis 1 st Dibb, b Lewis . . . 4 R. Fawcett, b Pollard . . 10 c Pollard, b Lewis . 0 G. M. Otto, not out . . 0 not out 2 Extras 0 Extras 1 Total 114 Total 65 Fall of wickets: 1-4, 2-10, Fall of wickets: 1-5, 2-7, 3-8, 3-11, 4-23, 5-95, 6-101, 7-101, 4-8, 5-36, 6-47, 7-59, 8-59, 9-59. 8-102, 9-114. O. M. R. W. O. M. R. W. Granger . . 5 1 27 1 Pollard ... 7 0 36 9 Pollard ... 8 2 34 6 Granger . . 4 0 4 0 Dyer .... 3 0 28 0 Lewis .... 5 0 17 4 L. Markham 3 0 18 0 L. Markham 2 0 7 0 Lewis .... 3 0 7 2 Glenwood. L. Markham, c Lee, b Fawcett 4 D. Markham, l.b.w., b cett 14 Fall of wickets: 1-17, 2-23, Acutt, c Wallace, b Otto 42 3-78, 4-112, 5-124, 6-132, 7-158. J. Watkins, b Fawcett .. 35 8-192, 9-195. S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE
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Cockburn, st Chapman, b Gersigny...... 21
Miller, st Chapman, b O. M. R. V/. Gersigny 11 Fawcett . . 15 2 69 3 Dyer, b Wallace 43 Springorum . 4 1 18 0 Granger, run out 11 Arkwright . 8 4 15 0 Dibb, l.b.w., b Wallace .. 14 Otto . . . 3 0 31 1 Pollard, b Lee 0 Gersigny . . 17 1 56 2 Lewis, not out 1 Wallace . 2 0 5 2 Extras 2 Lee .... 1 0 2 1
Total...... 198
MICHAELHOUSE v. ESTCOURT HIGH SCHOOL.
Pigged on the Oval on October 26'th. Won by 85 runs.
Estcourt made a splendid start, but could not maintain it against some steady bowling by Bobbert, Fawcett and Gersigny. Bobbert bowled well in his first spell. Our batting was very consistent.
Estcourt High School. Michaelhouse. Steinbach, b Bobert .. 23 H. D. Hall l.b.w., b Hojem 4 Gillbanks, b Bobbert .. 24 P. T. Peake, b Sparks .. 40 Hojem, c Chapman, b H. G. Chapman, b Bro- Fawcett 37 kensha 20 Brokensha, b Gersigny .. 6 D. R. Lee, c Commins, b Teale, run out 1 Teale 33 Anderson, b Gersigny . . 0 F. B. Barnes, st Tedder, Sparks, c Chapman, b b Teale 12 Bobbert 21 J. H. Wallace, c Commins, Rawlinson, c and b Faw- b Brokensha 47 cett 5 K. Whitaker, st Tedder, b Newton, b Fawcett . . 0 Teale 1 Commins, not out 1 I. Gersigny, c and b Tedder, b Fawcett . . 0 Teale 25 R. Fawcett, b Rawlinson 22 C. M. Bobbert, not out .. 2 M. G. Arkwright, b Teale 0 Extras 7 Extras 5 Total 125 Total 211
Fall of wickets: 1-47, 2-54, Fall of wickets: 1-11, 2-34, 3-72, 4-73, 5-82, 6-115, 7-117, 3-99, 4-99, 5-149, 6-151, 7-168,
8-117, 9-126. 8-207, 9-211.
O. M. R. W. O. M. R. W. Fawcett . . 7.5 0 31 4 Hojem . . . 9 1 42 1 Lee . . . . 4 1 7 0 Brokensha . 11 0 33 2 Arkwright . 2 0 11 0 Sparks . . . 7 0 42 1 Bobbert . 8 1 28 3 Steinbach . . 3 0 13 0 Gersigny . . 8 1 28 2 Teale . . . 10 0 51 5 Wallace . . 3 0 14 0 Rawlinson . 7 0 21 1 50
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Played on the Oval on November 16th. Won by 18 runs.
After a heavy thunderstorm the previous afternoon, the wicket did not play easily all day, and the bowlers were always on top. Beisiegel bowled a steady length with an occasional off turn. Barnes and Gersigny batted well under the circumstances. It was our last wicket stand that won us the match, as the D.H.S. started better than we did, and then were level pegging up to the last wicket. Balden batted very solidly. Fawcett and Gersigny used the wicket to advantage while Bobbert kept a steady length.
Michaelhouse-1st Innings.
A. W. Mitchell, c Rorich, b Crossley...... 4
P. T. Peake, b Crossley 4
H. G. Chapman, c Barber, b Gordon...... 8
D. R. Lee, b Crossley . . 11
F. B. Barnes, b Rees .. 26
J. H. Wallace, c Stewart, b Beisiegel...... 7
R. F. Pennington, b
Beisiegel...... 8
I. Gersigny, b Beisiegel 24
R. Fawcett, b Beisiegel 6
G. W. Springorum, b
Beisiegel...... 5
C. M. Bobbert, not out . . 13
Extras...... 5 Total...... 121
Fall of wickets: 1-5, 2-14, 2-26, 4-29, 5-56, 6-68, 7-76, 8-90, 9-98.
O. M. R. W. Crossley . 7 0 29 3 Gordon 4 1 19 1 Beisiegel . . 10 1 28 5 Rees . . . 7 0 40 1
D.H.S.
Stewart, l.b.w., b Faw- cett ...... 5
Barber, b Bobbert .... 9
Balden, l.b.w., b Fawcett 32 Beisiegel, b Fawcett .. 11
Rorich, b Fawcett .... 3
Rees, c Gersigny, b Bobbert...... 1
Michaelhouse-2nd Innings. run out...... 13 c Stewart, b Hey...... 25 c Hey, b Beisiegel . . . . 3 run out...... 0 c Hey, b Beisiegel . . . . 0 not out...... 8 not out...... 2 did not bat. did not bat. did not bat. did not bat.
Extras...... 2
Total (for 5 wkts.) 53
Fall of wickets 1- •27, 2-30, 3-38, 4-41, 5-45. O. M. R. W. Crossley . 4 0 14 0 Gordon . . . 3 1 7 0 Rees . . . . 2 0 6 0 Beisiegel . . 5 1 16 2 Hey . . . . 3 0 8 1
Fall of wickets: 1-6, 2-31, 35-3, 4-59, 5-60, 6-66, 7-79, 8-84,
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Pearse, st Chapman, b
Gersigny...... 11
Napier, c Springorum, b
Gersigny...... 8
Hey, b Gersigny...... 15
Gordon, b Gersigny .... 1
Crossley, not out...... 2
Extras...... 5
Total...... 103
O. M. R. W. Fawcett . . 14 1 31 4 Springorum . 3 0 11 0 Bobbert,. . 11 4 18 2 Gersigny . . 9 0 25 4 Wallace . 4 1 13 0
MICHAELHOUSE v. MARITZBURG COLLEGE. Played on the Oval on November 23rd. Won by 50 runs.
Owing to rain there was no play before lunch, but we were able to make an early start after. As the wicket was covered it did not affect it. Peake and Mitchell, by good, forceful batting, gave us an excellent start. Peake was in particularly good form, scoring all round the wicket. Fawcett hit lustily at the right moment. We appeared to have the game well in hand until Orchard joined Upton, and they nearly played out time. We just won with five minutes to spare.
Michaelhouse. Maritzburg College. A. W. Mitchell, b Laue, st Chapman, b McAlester 34 Gersigny 29 P. T. Peake, b Rutherford 53 Ford, c Barnes, b Spring- R. F. Pennington, st orum 2 Laue, b Upton . . . . 1 Lamb, l.b.w., b Fawcett 4 D. R. Lee, l.b.w., b Wiles, l.b.w., b Spring- McAlester 12 orum 3 F. B. Barnes, b Upton . . 23 Rutherford, b Fawcett . . 18 J. H. Wallace, not out . . 11 Upton, not out 40 G. H. Chapman, l.b.w., b Du Plessis, c Pennington, Rutherford 4 b Fawcett 7 R. Fawcett, c Bestall, b Burnett, l.b.w., b Bobbert 2 Rutherford 35 Orchard, b Lee 18 G. W. Springorum, b Bestall, c Springorum, b Unton 0 Lee 11
I. Gersigny, not out .. • • 6 McAlester, b Gersigny .. 1 C. M. Bobbert did not bat. Extras 7 • Extras 1
Total (for 8 wkts. - dec.)...... 186 Total...... 136
Fall of wickets: 1-79, 2-80, Fall of wickets: 1-8, 2-15, 3-103, 4-108, 5-133, 6-133, 7-133, 3-18, 4-47, 5-66, 6-74, 7-77, 8-119,
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O. M. R. W. O. M. R. W. Du Plessis . 3 0 15 0 Fawcett . . 11 0 30 3 McAlester 10 1 30 2 Springorum . 9 1 31 2 Rutherford . 10 1 35 3 Bobbert . . 6 1 21 1 Upton, . . 11 0 63 3 Gersigny . . 11 1 35 2 Burnett . . 2 0 9 0 Lee .... 4 1 19 2 Bestall .. . . 2 0 17 0 MICHAELHOUSE V. ESTCOURT HIGH SCHOOL.
Played at Estcourt on November 30th. Won by 117 runs.
After a good start we had a bad collapse in which 5 wickets fell for 11 runs. Peake, Wallace and Barnes all batted well but got out to careless shots. It was left to Gersigny and Arkwright to provide the most entertaining cricket of the day by an unbroken last wicket stand of 73. Both scored freely all round the wicket. Estcourt made a very reasonable start, but Bobbert's off turns and Gersigny's leg spinners proved too much for them in the end.
Michaelhouse.
A. W. Mitchell, c Sparks, b Brokensha...... 15
P. T. Peake, c Sparks, b
Teale...... 28
R. F. Pennington, c
Hojem, b Teale...... 6
J. H. Wallace, b Gillbanks 42
D. R. Lee, l.b.w., b Sparks 6
F. B. Barnes, c Gillbanks, b Teale...... 25
G. H. Chapman, c and b
Teale...... 0
R. Fawcett, st Cooke, b
Gillbanks...... 4 I. Gersigny, not out .... 37
C. M. Bobbert, c Newton, b Gillbanks...... 0
M. G. Arkwright, not out 33 Extras...... 10
Total (for 9 wkt.) 206
Fall of wickets: 1-37, 2-44, 3-57, 4-71, 5-122, 6-122, 7-128,
8-133, 9-133.
Estcourt High School.
Gillbanks, b Lee...... 12
Steinbach, c and b Faw- cett ...... 6
Cooke, c Lee, b Gersigny 17 Brokensha, c Chapman, b Bobbert...... 20
Teale, l.b.w., b Bobbert 7
Anderson, c Lee, b Ger- signy ...... 4
Rawlinson, Gersigny . . 4
Sparks, c Arkwright, b
Gersigny...... 6
Commins, b Bobbert . . 3
Newton, c Pennington, b
Bobbert...... 0
Hojem, not out...... 2
Extras
Total
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89 Fall of wickets: 1-19, 2-23, 3-61, 4-62, 5-69, 6-77, 7-77, 8-86,
9-86.
O. M. R. W. Hojem . . 6 0 19 0 Brokensha 10 1 32 1 Teale . . 14 0 83 4 Sparks . . 12 1 46 1 Gillbanks . 5 1 15 3
O. M. R. W. Fawcett . . 5 0 17 1 Arkwright . 2 0 12 0 Lee .... 4 0 20 1 Gersigny . . 9 1 27 4 Bobbert . . 8 3 10 4 S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE
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MICHAELHOUSE v. HILTON COLLEGE.
Played at Kingsmead on December 6th and 7th. Drawn.
Poor catching cost us this match. After a very shaky start against some good swing bowling by Rayner, Wallace and Chapman settled down and got on top of the bowling. Whitaker then helped Wallace to carry on the good work. Wallace batted in grand style and was particularly severe on the slow bowlers, jumping out and driving them, or stepping back and hooking them. Hilton made a disastrous start and should have been much worse off, as at 30 Grinaker gave a simple catch to Arkwright, who was not on his toes. He and Rayner then proceeded to bat really well and we were lucky to run Grinaker out. Rayner left shortly afterwards and we soon had the rest of the side out. We were on top of the bowling from the start in our second innings, and several of our batsmen, notably Gersigny, only got out in trying to force runs. Lee, Pennington and Barnes all batted in good style. Rayner again came to Hilton's rescue but he was missed before he had scored, while Mitchell missed Arbuthnot very early on. With over an hour to play, a storm broke over the ground, and so for the third time rain robbed us of a hard earned victory.
Michaelhouse-1st Innings.
A. W. Mitchell, b Dinkle- man ...... 29
D. R. Lee, l.b.w., b Ray- nor ...... 5
I. Gersigny, l.b.w., b
Raynor...... 1
J. H. Wallace, st Arnold, b Hall...... 77
F. B. Barnes, b Raynor 1
R. F. Pennington, c
Arnold, b Raynor .... 3
H. G. Chapman, c Arnold, b Raynor...... 22
K. Whitaker, not out .. 28
Michaelhouse-2nd Innings. b Raynor...... 7 c Bailie, b Raynor . . . . 37 run out...... 44 c Arnold, b Raynor . . 4 c Arnold, b Smith . . . . 28 c Grinaker, b Walker .. 37 st Arnold, b Smith .... 8 c Arnold, b Smith . . .. 6 54
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M. G. Arkwright, run out 11 R. Fawcett, b Raynor .. 6
C. M. Bobbert, b Raynor 4 Extras...... 23
Total...... 210
Fall of wickets: 1-25, 2-31,
3-45, 4-46, 5-51, 6-121, 7-155 8-190, 9-203.
O. M. R. W Raynor . . . 14 0 70 7 Walker . . . 8 0 37 0 Dinkleman . 13 1 44 1 Smith . . . 6 0 18 0 Hall .. . . . 5 0 18 1
Hilton College-1st Innings.
Grinaker, run out .. .. 49
Pope-Ellis, c Chapman, b
Lee...... 8
Arbuthnot, c Fawcett, b
Lee...... 2
Bailie, b Bobbert...... 0
Raynor, c Chapman, b
Bobbert...... 79
Hull, l.b.w., b Bobbert .. 11
Dinkleman, b Gersigny . . 5
Arnold, c Chapmar^, b
Bobbert...... 5
Walker, c Mitchell, b
Gersigny...... 4 Hall, not out...... 3
Smith, l.b.w., b Bobbert 0
Extras...... 3
Total...... 169
Fall of wickets 1-14, 2-16, 3-27, 4-134, 5-141, 6-150, 7-151, 8-162, 9-169.
O. M. R. W. Fawcett .. 9 1 34 0 Lee . . . 10 3 24 2 Bobbert . 14.2 4 32 5 G-ersigny . 19 4 59 2 Arkwright 1 0 5 0 Wallace . 2 0 12 0 not out...... 14 run out...... 7 did not bat.
Extras...... 3
Total (for 9 wkts. dec.)...... 195
Fall of wickets: 1-8, 2-66, 3-78, 4-100, 5-125, 6-143, 7-172, 8-181, 9-195.
O. M. R. W. Raynor . 14 0 79 3 Walker 5 0 19 1 Dinkleman 7 0 41 0 Hall . . . 2 0 15 0 Smith . . 7 1 38 3
Hilton College-2nd Innings. b Fawcett...... 14 l.b.w., b Lee...... 6 c Witchel, b Bobbert . . 19 c Gersigny, b Lee . . . . 6 not out...... 46 run out...... 12 b Bobbert...... 0 c and b Lee...... 12 not out...... 0 did not bat. did not bat.
Extras...... 2
Total (for 7 wkt.) 117
Fall of wickets 1- 20, 2-26, 3-28, 4-30, 5-88, 6-88, 7-117. O. M. R. W. Fawcett . . 7 0 28 1 Lee . . . . 6 1 21 3 Bobbert . 8 2 20 2 Gersigny . . 8 0 45 0 S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE
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MICHAELHOUSE v. COASTAL SCHOOLS.
Played on Old Fort Ground on December 9th. Won by 4 runs.
We took this game altogether too lightly and nearly paid the penalty in consequence. Except for Gersigny, our bowling was very ordinary, while our fielding and catching were very slovenly. After a fine partnership by Mitchell and Pennington we appeared to have the game well in hand, but our middle batsmen failed to concentrate and it was left to Fawcett and Hall to pull the game off for us. Fawcett hit a grand six.
Coastal Schools-1st Innings. Coastal Schools-2nd Innings. Foss, c Chapman, b Bob- bert 16 c and b Pennington 18 Clancey, b Lee 4 did not bat. C. Boyd, c Chapman, b Fawcett 41 c Wallace, b Cox 7 Ballard, c Cox, b Ger- signy 0 c Hall, b Cox 11 Grainger, st Chapman, b Gersigny 14 did not bat. Pechey, not out 30 did not bat. Robinson, c Lee, b Faw- cett 4 did not bat. G. Boyd, st Chapman, b Gersigny 9 did not bat. Devereux, st Chapman, b Gersigny 14 did not bat. Groom, c Barnes, b Ger- signy 4 b Pennington 4 Clayton, run out 2 did not bat. Extras 2 Extras 5 Total 140 Total (for 4 wkt.) 43 Fall of wickets: 1-10, 2-33, Fall of wickets: 1-25, 2-36, 3-34, 4-75, 5-75, 6-83, 7-90, 8-106, 3-43, 4-43. 9-131. O. M. R. W. O. M. R. W. Fawcett . . 10 2 29 2 Fawcett ..214 0 Lee .... 7 0 28 1 Lee .... 2 0 2 0 Gersigny . . 18 3 55 5 Wallace . . 4 0 17 0 Bobbert . . 9.2 2 25 1 Pennington 5 1 10 Cox .... 1.3 0 5 2 2
Michaelhouse.
A. W. Mitchell, b Dever- eux...... 41
D. R. Lee, c Pechey, b C. Boyd...... 2 56
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J. H. Wallace, l.b.w., b
G. Boyd...... 15
F. B. Barnes, l.b.w., b G.
Boyd...... 0
I. Gersigny, c Robin- son, b Devereux .... 0
G. H. Chapman, b
Devereu...... 1
J. B. Cox, c and b Devereux...... 1
H. D. Hall, c Robinson, b Devereux...... 4
R. Fawcett, c G. Boyd, b
Devereux...... 26
C. M. Bobbert, not out . . 1
Extras...... 8
Total...... 144
Fall of wickets: 1-11, 2-66, 3-92, 4-92, 5-93, 6-97, 7-111,
8-112, 9-141.
O. M. R. W. C. Boyd . 5 0 27 1 Clayton . 2 0 15 0 G. Boyd . 15 3 37 3 Devereux 16 4 44 6 P. Foss . 2 0 13 0
MICHAELHOUSE v. ESTCOURT HIGH SCHOOL. Played at Kingsmead on December 10'th. Won by 99 runs.
Mitchell and Wallace gave us a good start, which was not followed up, and only a ninth wicket partnership by Fawcett and Whitaker gave us a reasonable total. Est- court found Lee in devastating form and were out very quickly. Lee batted attractively in our second innings.
Michaelhouse-1st Innings.
A. W. Mitchell, c and b
Rawlinson...... 39
D. R. Lee, b Brokensha 0 R. Pennington, b Sparks 9 J. H. Wallace, run out . . 28
F. B. Barnes, b Rawlin- son ...... 4
I. Gersigny, run out .... 6
H. G. Chapman, b Gill- banks ...... 14
K. Whitaker, st Tedder, b Teale...... 20
M. G. Arkwright, b Raw- linson ...... 0
R. Fawcett, not out .... 28
C. Bobbert, b Teale .... 0
Extras...... 12
Total...... 160
Michaelhouse-2nd Innings. c Rawlinson, b Sparks .. 16 l.b.w., b Gillbanks . . . . 47 b Teale...... 5 b Gillbanks...... 0 b Sparks...... 14 not out...... 3 did not bat. c Sparks, b Gillbanks . . 19 did not bat. did not bat. did not bat.
Extras...... 5
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Fall of wickets: 1-9, 2-30, 3-72, 4-82, 5-86, 6-97, 7-109,
8-112, 9-158.
O. M. R. W. Brokensha . 9 1 29 1 Sparks . . . 9 0 33 1 Teale . . 8.5 0 39 2 Rawlinson . 9 2 26 3 Gillbanks . . 5 1 18 1
Estcourt High School.
Gillbanks, c Barnes, b Lee 1
Teale, c Fawcett, b Lee 22
Brokensha, b Lee...... 2
Anderson, b Lee...... 0
Sparks, b Lee...... 0
Rawlinson, b Fawcett . . 3
Davies, c Barnes, b Faw- cett ...... 5
Commins, c Pennington, b Gersigny...... 10
Newton, not out...... 12
Tedder, b Lee...... 0
Hojem, absent.
Extras...... 6
Total...... 61
Fall of wickets: 1 -24, 2-43, 3-43, 4-57, 5-88, 6-109. O. M. R. W. Brokensha 3 0 15 0 Sparks . 7 0 24 2 Gillbanks . 6 2 23 3 Teale .,. 4 0 25 1 Rawlinson 2 0 17 0 Fall of wickets: 1-1, 2-5, 3-5, 4-5, 5 -8, 6-18, 7- 36, 8-58, 9-58. O. M. R. W. Fawcett . 8 0 19 2 Lee . . . 6.4 0 14 6 Bobbert . 4 1 9 0 Gersigny 4 0 14 0
MICHAELHOUSE v. ST. CHARLES COLLEGE.
Played on the Track Ground on December 11th. Won by 17 runs.
Against a very ordinary attack our batting failed badly. Lee batted well, but after hitting two sixes he became reckless. Fawcett and Gersigny bowled very steadily and were too good for St. Charles, though Forsyth made a valiant effort to pull the game round. Our batting came into its own in the second innings.
Michaelhouse-1st Innings. Michaelhouse-2nd Innings.
A. W. Mitchell, b C. Davy 5 c Larkin, b Vella 30 J. B. Cox, c D. Davy, b Keppler 14 did not bat. R. Pennington, l.b.w., b Forder 14 st Pumphrett, b Vella . 2 J. H. Wallace, c Schorn, b C. Davy 0 not out 15 D. R. Lee, b Keppler . . 29 not out 20 F. B. Barnes, b Vella .. 18 did not bat. K. Whitaker, l.b.w., b Keppler 2 l.b.w., b D. Davy 34 58
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I. Gersigny, not out . . 12
R. Fawcett, b Keppler . . 3
H. D. Hall, c Cox, b Vella 0
H. G. Chapman, c Schorn, b Vella...... 1
Extras...... 1
Total...... 99 did not bat. did not bat. did not bat. did not bat. Extras
8
Total (for 3 wkt.) 109
Fall of wickets: 1-12, 2-28, Fall of wickets 1-72, 2-72, 3-29, 4-63, 5-64, 6-68, 7-94, 8-97, 3-77. 9-98. O. M. R. W O. M. R. W. Forder . . . 4 0 27 1 Forder,. . 3 0 17 0 C. Davy . . 4 0 21 2 C. Davy . 3 0 6 0 D. Davy . . 3 0 24 0 Schorn . . . 3 0 11 0 Keppler . . 6 1 9 4 Keppler . 5 0 26 0 Vella . . . . 3.6 0 17 3 Vella . . 5 0 22 2 D. Davy . 4 0 17 1
St. Charles.
Canham, l.b.w., b Faw- cett ...... 11
Cox, c Wallace, b Lee . . 6
Keppler, b Fawcett .... 2
Pumphrett, c Whitaker, b Gersigny...... 5
Forder, c Cox, b Fawcett 1 Vella, c Barnes, b Ger- signy ...... 8
Forsyth, st Chapman, b
Gersigny...... 34
Larkin, c Chapman, b
Fawcett...... 4
Schorn, c Barnes, b Ger- signy ...... 0
D. Davy, c Chapman, b
Gersigny...... 1
C. Davy, not out...... 7
Extras...... 3
Fall of wickets: 1-9, 2-14, 3-21, 4-22, 5-33, 6-35, 7-44, 8-45,
9-64.
Fawcett Lee . .
Gersigny
O. M. R. W.
14 5 27 4
6 2 20 1
11.2 1 32 5
Total...... 82
MICHAELHOUSE v. D.H.S.
Played on the Old Fort Ground on December 12th.
Lost by 3 wickets.
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Michaelhouse. D.H.S. A. W. Mitchell, b Gordon 1 Barber, c Gersigny, b Lee 24 K. Whitaker, c Rorich, b Dawber, st Chapman, b Davis 1 Gersigny 35 R. Pennington, l.b.w., b Balden, run out 14 Davis 25 Beisiegel, c Lee, b Ger- J. H. Wallace, b Davis . . 1 signy 10 D. R. Lee, c Barber, b Rorich, c Pennington, b Beisiegel 40 Lee 27 F. B. Barnes, c Rorich, b Rees, run out 41 Balden 19 Pearse, not out 5 I. Gersigny, l.b.w., b Napier, l.b.w., b Fawcett 0 Beisiegel 22 Hey, not out 4 H. G. Chapman, c Barber, Gordon, did not bat. b Balden 13 Davis, did not bat. R. Fawcett, b Balden . . 7 M. G. Arkwright, not out 11 C. Bobbert, c Rorich, b Beisiegel 10 Extras 7 Extras 1 Total 157 Total (for 7 wkt.) 161
Fall of wickets: 1-1, 2-3, Fall of wickets: 1-55, 2-68,
3-5, 4-42, 5-88, 6-88, 7-115, 8-125, 3-82, 4-101, 5-129, 6-154, 7-154.
9-145.
O. M. R. W. O. M. R. W. Davis . . . . 8 2 0 3 Fawcett . . . 13 3 40 1 Gordon . . . 6 1 10 1 Lee . . . . 9 4 19 2 Beisiegel . . 12.7 1 49 3 Gersigny . . . 19 0 80 2 Balden .,. 11 1 41 3 Bobbert . . 12 5 21 0
MICHAELHOUSE v. GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL. Played at Kingsmead on December 13th. Won by 38 runs.
This was our greatest triumph of the Schools Week, if not of the whole season. Glenwood was an unbeaten side and had won all its matches by big margins. Lee and Fawcett were in fine form with the new ball, with the result that Glenwood collapsed badly. Just when they were recovering Gersigny came along and soon had the tail- enders out. We started well and it looked as if we should win comfortably, but then came the sudden collapse, and 60
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Glenwood. Michaelhouse.
R. Markham, c and b A. W. Mitchell, c Dibb, b Fawcett 1 Pollard 9 Lang, c Chapman, b Faw- J. B. Cox, c Lewis, b cett 29 Lang 16 Miller, l.b.w., b Lee . . 0 R. Pennington, st Dibb, b Watkins, b Lee 0 Markham 10 Cockburn, b Fawcett . . 2 K. Whitaker, l.b.w., b Dyer, st Chapman, b Ger- Markham 6 signy 25 J. H. Wallace, not out . . 58 L Markham, st Chapman, D. R. Dee, b Lang .... 0 b Gersigny 6 F. B. Barnes, c Watkins, Granger, c Barnes, b b Lang 0 Gersigny 0 I. Gersigny, c Dibb, b Lewis, b Gersigny . . 12 Lang 0 Dibb, b Fawcett 13 H. Chapman, c Watkins, Pollard, not out 1 b Lang 2 R. Fawcett, b Granger . . 11 C. M. Bobbert, b Mark- ham 11 Extras 2 Extras 6 Total 91 Total 129 Fall of wickets: 1-2, o_o Fall of wickets: 1-9, 2-39, 3-3, 4-10, 5-41, 6-62, 7-62, 8-65, 3-43, 4-55, 5-58, 6-70, 7-70, 8-86, 9-85. 9-105. O. M. R. W. O. M. R. W. Fawcett . . 11.5 1 29 4 Granger . . 7 0 33 1 Lee .... 7 0 28 2 Pollard . . 5 2 10 1 Gersigny . . 7 2 20 4 Lang ... 12 0 39 5 Bobbert . . 4 0 12 0 Markham . . 8 0 41 3
MICHAELHOUSE v. GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL.
Played at Michaelhouse on February 8th. Drawn.
After a moderately good start, in which Peake, Mitchell and Gersigny all batted well but got themselves out by foolish shots, Wallace and Barnes got right on top of the bowling and gave a fine display of batting. Wallace played beautiful cricket, his cover drives being a feature of a great innings. After Barns left our scoring slowed down instead of quickening up, and he declared rather late. Under the circumstances, Glenwood quite rightly played S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE
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Michaelhouse.
A. W. Mitchell, c Lewis, b Markham...... 19
P. T. Peake, c Lewis, b
Granger...... 21
R. Pennington, c Wat- kins, b Miller...... 5
I. Gersigny, c Miller, b
Lang...... 32
J. H. Wallace, l.b.w., b
Lewis...... 81
F. B. Barnes, b Lang .. 45
J. B. Cox, l.b.w., b Lang 0
H. D. Hall, not out .... 8
W. G. Payn, c and b
Lewis...... 0
C. M. Bobbert, c Dyer, b
Lewis...... 14
J. G. Draper, c Acutt, b
Lang...... 1
Extras...... 7
Total...... 233
Fall of wickets: 1-29, 2-34, 3-67, 4-81, 5-206, 6-206, 7-210, 8-211, 9-229. O. M. R. W. Granger . . 14 0 60 1 Miller . . 6 1 22 1 Markham . 11 0 60 1 Lang . . 13.6 3 44 4 Lewis . . 8 0 40 3
Glenwood High School.
Lang, b Bobbert...... 15
R. Markham, b Penning- ton ...... 0
Dyer, st Peake, b Ger- signy ...... 9
Miller, b Gersigny .... 3
Cockburn, not out . . . . 65
Watkins, not out...... 27
Granger, L. Markham, Acutt, Woods and Lewis did not bat.
Extras...... 2
Total (for 4 wkt.) 121
Fall of wickets: 1- -1, 2-15, 3-20, 4-47. O. M. R. W. Cox . . 4 1 13 0 Pennington . 11 5 10 1 Bobbert . . 10 3 23 1 Gersigny . . 13 2 38 2 Draper . . 7 1 22 0 Wallace . 4 1 13 0
MICHAELHOUSE v. MARITZBURG COLLEGE.
Played in Maritzburg on February 15th. Won by
3 wickets and 79 runs.
The wicket was one on which the bowler could get a lot of turn but otherwise it was perfect. Rutherford was the only Maritzburg College batsman who could cope with our bowling. Gersigny kept a splendid length and got valuable assistance from Pennington and Harsant. Peake had a charmed life, being missed no less than five times. 62
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Gersigny and Wallace batted well, while Cox and Bobbert hit with great gusto.
Maritzburg College. Simpson, b Pennington 7 Michaelhouse. A. W. Mitch ell, b Stewart 0 Ford, c and b Pennington 12 P. T. Peake, b Chiazzari 41 Ladbrooke, b Gersigny .. 11 R. F. Pennington, l.b.w., Lamb, c Gersigny, b b Stewart 9 Cox 0 I. Gersigny, b Hutchin- Rutherford, not out .. 36 son 31 Orchard, b Harsant . . 1 J. H. Wallace, c Stewart, Chiazzari, c Barnes, b b Huthinson 22 Gersigny 3 F. B. Barnes, b Hutchin- Hutchinson, l.b.w., b Ger- son 7 signy 0 J. B. Cox, c Hutchinson, Bestall, c Cox, b Gersigny 10 b Chiazzari 25 Hay, l.b.w., b Harsant . . 5 M. G. Arkwright, not out 3 Stewart, b Pennington . . 1 C. M. Bobbert, not out .. 27 Extras 8 C. K. Harsant and A. H. Jonsson did not bat. Extras 8 Total 94 Total (for 7 wkt.) 173 Fall of wickets: 1-19, 2-22, Fall of wickets: 1-1, 2-25, 3-23, 4-44, 5-45, 6-52, 7-52, 8-64, 3-66, 4-95, 5-100, 6-134, 7-144. 9-87. O. M. R. W. O. M. R. W. Pennington . 7.5 0 25 3 Hay .... 8 2 38 0 Cox 5 0 13 1 Stewart,. 8 0 23 2 Bobbert ..213 0 Rutherford .10 0 30 0 Gersigny . . 8 1 15 4 Chiazzari . . 11 1 36 2 Harsant . . 5 0 25 2 Hutchinson . 8 0 38 3 Arkwright .425 0 - MICHAELHOUSE V. HILTON COLLEGE.
Played at Hilton on February 22nd. Drawn.
This was a splendid game which had a most exciting finish. The wicket played perfectly all day. The Hilton batting was particularly good and only some very fine bowling by Gersigny enabled us to get the batsmen out at all. Eaglestone batted very well indeed, and did not look like getting out until he left what he thought was a leg break, but which was a straight through, from Ger- signy, and saw it hit his wicket. Grinaker batted solidly. Our fielding was reasonably good on the whole. We made S. MICHAEL S CHRONICLE
63 a very indifferent start, and when Wallace foolishly ran Peake out, it seemed as if we must lose. Barnes and Wallace then became associated in a very fine partnership. Both played the bowling confidently and scored at such a pace that they caught up the clock, after being well behind. Just when we felt victory was in sight, Barnes was well caught in the slips after a most entertaining innings. Our following batsmen were quite overawed by the position and we lost wickets quickly. Our last man, Harsant, came in when the last over was called. He played the first ball and luckily for us the next ball went for a bye, and Wallace played out the over. The latter played another splendid innings.
Hilton College. Michaelhouse.
Hull, b Bobbert 20 A. W. Mitchell, c Hull, b Edgar, st Peake, b Ger- Smith 43 signy 26 J. B. Cox, c Eaglestone, Grinaker, c Mitchell, b b Rayner 0 Gersigny 35 R. F. Pennington, c Arbuthnot, c Peake, b Arnold, b Dinkleman 4 Gersigny 21 I. Gersigny, c Eagle- Eaglestone, b Gersigny . . 64 stone, b Hall 20 Rayner, b Gersigny . . 0 J. H. Wallace, not out . . 67 Bailie, c Payn, b Ger- P. T. Peake, run out .. 9 signy 11 F. B. Barnes, c Ginaker, Arnold, b Cox 24 b Dinkleman 59 Dinkleman, b Cox . . 15 W. G. Payn, b Dinkle- Hall, b Gersigny 17 man 0 Smith, not out 3 M. G. Arkwright, l.b.w., b Dinkleman 4 C. M. Bobbert, c Hull, b Rayner 4 C. K. Harsant, not out .. 0 Extras 13 Extras 9 Total 246 Total (for 9 wkt.) 220 Fall of wickets: 1-26, 2-60, Fall of wicket: 1-1, 2-20, 3-89, 4-134, 5-140, 6-174, 7-177, 3-65, 4-75, 5-87, 6-201, 7-201, 8-209, 9-238. 8-201, 9-218. O. M. R. W. O. M. R. W. Pennington .11 0 35 0 Rayner 15 3 33 2 Cox .... 5 0 29 2 Eaglestone . 4 0 16 0 Bobbert . 8 1 35 1 Dinkleman .22 2 67 4 Gersigny . . 20.6 0 86 7 Smith ... 17 0 68 1 Harsant . . 7 1 35 0 Hall .... 4 0 23 1 Arkwright . 6 0 15 0 64
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MICHAELHOUSE v. D.H.S.
Played in Durban on 1st March. Lost by 56 runs. Gersigny again bowled really well, and we got the D.H.S. out comparatively cheaply. Against an accurate attack our batting failed hopelessly on the mat. The
D.H.S. catching was exceptionally good.
D.H.S. Michaelhouse. Logan, c Pennington, b A. W. Mitchell, c Barber, Gersigny 24 b Crossley 15 Barber, st Jonsson, b P. T. Peake, b Crossley 17 Gersigny 12 J. B. Cox, c Wesseik, b Pearse, b Pennington . . 15 Crossley 1 Wesseik, c Pennington, I. Gersigny, c Napier, b Gersigny 8 b Davis 0 Rorich, c Pennington, b J. H. Wallace, c Rees, b Gersigny 12 Crossley 5 Rees, c Peake, b Gersigny 39 F. B. Barnes, run out . . 11 Stewart, c Jonsson, b R. F. Pennington, l.b.w., Harsant 2 b Davis 8 Napier, c Wallace, b Bob- M. G. Arkwright, c bert 20 Pearse, b Edmonds . . 2 Davis, b Bobbert 2 C. M. Bobbert, b Davis 5 Crossley, c Cox, b Ger- C. K. Harsant, c Rees, b signy 0 Edmonds 15 Edmonds, not out . . 0 A. H. Jonsson, not out .. 4 Extras 7 - Extras 2 Total 141 - Total 85 Fall of wickets: 1-34, 2-51, 3-55, 4-73, 5-76, 6-81, 7-133, Fall of wickets: 1-28, 2-30,
8-138, 9-140. 3-31, 4-36, 5-41, 6-52, 7-60, 8-64,
9-69.
O. M. R. W. Pennington . 8 2 26 1 O. M. R. W Cox . . .,. 3 1 8 0 Davis . . . 17 4 42 3 Bobbert . 8.3 1 20 2 Crossley . 11 2 26 4 Gersigny . . 14 1 41 6 Edmonds . 5.1 0 15 2 Arkwright 4 0 12 0 Harsant . . 4 0 27 1 2nd XI MATCHES.
This team played quite enterprising Cricket and did well as a result. The fielding and catching were a great improvement on the form shown last season, although it was not up to 2nd XI standard. It was unfortunate that both matches against Hilton should have been lost. In neither of them did we make use of our opportunities S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE
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2nd XI RESULTS.
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2nd XI v. 3rd XI.
Played on Hannahs on October 12th. Won by 84 runs.
2nd XI, 1st innings, 101 (Hall 27; Bobbert 6 for 28, Twycross 3 for 14). 2nd innings, 75 for 5 wickets (Hall 18; Bobbert 4 for 22).
3rd XI, 1st innings, 57 (Grice 30 not out; Arkwright
3 for 26, Kidd 3 for 6). 2nd innings, 35 (Van Velden 6 for 12).
MICHAELHOUSE v. GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL.
Played at Kingsmead on October 19th. Won by an innings and 64 runs.
Michaelhouse, 181 (Kidd 34, Whitaker 26).'
Glenwood, 1st innings, 74 (Van Velden 3 for 9, Bobbert
4 for 23). 2nd innings, 43 (Bobbert 5 for 9, Van Velden
2 for 4).
MICHAELHOUSE v. D.H.S.
Played on Hannahs on November 16th. Won by 4 wickets.
D.H.S., 1st innings, 62 (Arkwright 6 for 23, Otto 2 for 7). 2nd innings, 107 (Dawber 34; Van Velden 3 for 31, Otto 3 for 30).
Michaelhouse, 1st innings, 106 (Hall 26; Chambers 5 for 26). 2nd innings, 74 for 6 wickets (Hall 21, Wallace i 21).
MICHAELHOUSE v. MARITZBURG COLLEGE.
Played on the Vlei on November 23rd. Won by 32 runs. Michaelhouse, 64 (Hall 15; Whiteley 4 for 32, Nel 3 for 30).
Maritzburg College, 32 (Arkwright 5 for 17, Van Velden 3 for 12). 66
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MICHAELHOUSE v. HILTON COLLEGE.
Played at Hilton on November 30th. Lost by 7 runs.
Michaelhouse, 139 (Wallace i 34, Kidd 23, Cox 21,
Whitaker 17; Walker 5 for 36).
Hilton College, 146 (Edgar 64, Salveson 23; Van
Velden 4 for 45, Kidd 5 for 11).
MICHAELHOUSE v. GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL.
Played on the Punch Bowl on February 8th. Won by
11 runs.
Glenwood, 122 (Miller 34; Vowles 5 for 26).
Michaelhouse, 133 (Chaplin 22, Hooper 34, Pennington ii 33).
MICHAELHOUSE v. MARITZBURG COLLEGE.
Played at Maritzburg College on Feruary 15th. Lost by 8 runs.
Maritzburg College, 179 (Edwards 76; Draper 3 for 57, Twycross 2 for 27).
Michaelhouse, 171 (Payn 90, Brown 21).
MICHAELHOUSE v. HILTON COLLEGE.
Played at the Oval on February 22nd. Lost by 134 runs.
Hilton, 227 (Pope Ellis 84, Brown 46, Walker 39 not out; Crosse Crosse 3 for 49).
Michaelhouse, 93 (Price Moor 34; Hawkins 5 for 32).
MICHAELHOUSE v. D.H.S.
Played at D.H.S. on March 1st. Won by 50 runs. Michaelhouse, 154 (Payn 70, Hall 30; Wade 3 for 34).
D.H.S., 104 (Jones 39; Vowles 4 for 7; Twycross 2 for 20). "A" XI MATCHES.
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"A" XI v. A MILITARY XI, LADYSMITH.
Played on the Oval on November 24th. Won by
126 runs.
Michaelhouse, 216 for 8 wickets (dcc.) (Wallace ii 103, Mr. Woods 60).
Military XI, 90 (Forward 19, Denman 17; Fawcett 7 for 28).
"A" XI v. No. 1 A.F.V. REGT., S.A.T.C., LADYSMITH.
Played on the Oval on March 8th. Lost by 69 runs.
Michaelhouse, 113 (Gersigny 48, Mitchell 16, Wallace ii 15; Soutar 3 for 26, Morkel 4 for 40).
Military XI, 182 (Macdougall 42, Gray 25, Sievewright 43; Pennington i 5 for 33).
3rd XI MATCHES.
This team had a very poor season indeed. This was mainly due to very poor batting, but the general standard was also low. We hope for much better things next season.
3rd XI Results.
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3rd XI v. K. M. PENINNGTON'S XI.
Played on the Oval on October 19th. Lost by 22 runs.
3rd XI, 1st innings, 48 (Chaplin 19; Mr. Thomas 5 for 21, Crosse Crosse 4 for 17). 2nd innings, 91 for 7 wickets (Vowles 35 not out, McClung 21; Beith 3 for 18).
K. M. Pennington's XI, 1st innings, 70 (Mr. Pauw 24; Vowles 3 for 11). 2nd innings, 53 for 2 wickets (Mr. Snell 29 not out, Mr. Robinson 18 not out; Twycross 2 for 17).
3rd XI v. K. M. PENNINGTON'S XI.
Played on the Punch Bowl on Nov. 16. Lost by an innings and 4 runs.
3rd XI, 1st innings, 61 (Stubbings i 19; Harden 5 for 23, Mr. Pridmore 4 for 3). 2nd innings, 75 (Vowles 24; Down 5 for 20).
K. M. Pennington's XI, 140 (Mr. Green 36, Mr. Prid- more 31; A'Bear 3 for 4, Beith 3 for 29). 58
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3rd XI v. MARITZBURG COLLEGE.
Played at the College on November 23rd. Lost by 53 runs. 3rd XI, 58 (Chaplin 27; Davidson 5 for 22).
Maritzburg College, 111 (Draper 5 for 48).
3rd XI v. HILTON COLLEGE.
Played on the Oval on November 30th. Lost by 8 wickets.
Hilton, 1st innings, 145 (Wilkes 69; Down 3 for 15). 2nd innings, 8 for 2 wickets.
3rd XI, 1st innings, 51 (Down 15; Phillips 6 for 4). 2nd innings, 99 (Down 20, McClung 39; Phillips 6 for 28).
3rd XI v. MARITZBURG COLLEGE.
Played on the Oval on February 15th. Drawn.
Maritzburg College, 145 (Nicholl 95; A'Bear 4 for 31, Stoute 3 for 11).
3rd XI, 62 for 5 wickets (Mountford 22 not out, Roberts 21).
3rd XI v. HILTON COLLEGE.
Played at Hilton on February 22nd. Drawn.
Hilton, 180 (Hensman 58, Proudfoot 57 not out; Mountford 4 for 21, Taylor i 3 for 22).
3rd XI, 168 for 6 wickets (Blaikie 22, Hooper 51 not out).
3rd XI v. K. M. PENNINGTON'S XI.
Played on the Oval on February 25th. Drawn.
3rd XI, 103 (Stoute 23; Mr. Pridmore 5 for 41).
K. M. Pennington's XI, 77 for 6 wickets (Mr. Woods 18; McBride 2 for 25).
BUNNIES XI.
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BUNNIES v. HIGHBURY.
Played at Highbury on November 2nd. Drawn.
Spoilt by rain.
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BUNNIES v. CORDWALLES.
Played at Cordwalles on November 2nd. Drawn.
Cordwalles, 142 (McFie 45, Layzell 36, Henderson 18 not out; Roberts 7 for 64).
Bunnies, 142 for 6 wickets (Roberts 81, Deavin 19, Nelson 25 not out; Henderson 3 for 33).
BUNNIES v. J. PRIDMORE'S XI.
Played on the Punch Bowl on November 20th. Won by 12 runs.
Bunnies, 87 (Roberts 26, Blaikie 21, Price Moor 19; Mr. Pardoe 3 for 13).
J. Pridmore's XI, 75 (Mr. Birks 17, Mr. Green 19; McBride 9 for 27).
BUNNIES v. HIGHBURY.
Played on the Punch Bowl on February 15th. Drawn.
Spoilt by rain.
Bunnies, 98 (McKenzie ii 33; King 7 for 21).
Highbury, 31 for 2 wickets.
BUNNIES v. J. PRIDMORE'S XI.
Played on the Punch Bowl on February 22nd. Lost by 52 runs.
J. Pridmore's XI, 109 (Mr. Williams 11, Mr. Birks 36, Mr. K. Pennington 16, Mr. Pridmore 16 not out; McBride 3 for 47, Hope 2 for 2).
Bunnies, 57 (A'Bear ii, 18, Walker 13 not out; Mr. Dreyer 3 for 7, Mr. Pridmore, 2 for 2).
OTHER MATCHES.
4th XI v. ESTCOURT HIGH SCHOOL 2nd XI. Played on the Meadows on February 15th. Drawn. 4th XI, 72 (Blaikie 25; Davies 4 for 19).
Estcourt 2nd XI: 64 for 7 wickets (Blacklass 19, Smith 20; Taylor i 3 for 17, Anderson i 2 for 9, Stubbings
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UNDER 16 v. HILTON COLLEGE UNDER 16.
Played on the Punch Bowl on November 30th. Won by 11 runs.
Michaelhouse, 174 (Lee ii 27, Hooper 39, Price Moor 37; Thompson 5 for 50).
Hilton, 163 (Hensman 46, Davies 32, Salmon 24, Greene 32; McBride 6 for 45, Hooper 3 for 26).
UNDER 16 v. HILTON COLLEGE UNDER 16.
Played at Hilton on February 22nd. Lost by 99 runs.
Hilton, 215 for 6 wickets (dec.) (Attwell 25, Davies 54, Matthews 82 not out; Anderson i 4 for 50).
Michaelhouse, 116 (Greene i 66; Blarney 2 for 5, Wareing 3 for 10).
COCK HOUSE MATCHES.
1st XI.
West and Tatham fought out the final again this year. West managed to have their revenge, but only after a grim struggle in which they were behind on the first innings. They only pulled through by some very steady batting in the second innings.
First Round.
On Hannah's. Founders beat Farfield by 8 runs.
Founders, 39 (Cox 5 for 11, Van Velden 2 for 4, Paton
2 for 2) and 86 (Bobbert 26, Deavin 23; Cox 4 for 14, Arkwright 4 for 29).
Farfield, 79 (Cox 35, Paton 12; Payn 4 for 22, Bobbert 5 for 23) and 32 (Down 16; Bobbert 5 for 13, Payn 2 for 8).
On the Oval. West beat East by 180 runs.
West, 258 (Hall i 54, Chapman 39, Lee 28, Pennington ii 33 not out, Beith 23; Owen Jones 4 for 67).
East, 78 (Owen Jones 16, Waters 27 not out; Spring- orum 4 for 26, Gersigny 3 for 18).
Second Round.
On the Punch Bowl. West beat Pascoe's by 253 runs.
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Pascoe's, 60 (Brown ii 15 not out, Forsyth 15; Gersigny 5 for 11, Lee i 2 for 10).
On the Oval. Tatham beat Founders by 231 runs.
Founders, 45 (Young 15; Fawcett 5 for 15, Wallace ii 3 for 3) and 44 for 7 wickets (Anderson i 19 not out; Greene ii 4 for 10, Draper 2 for 4).
Tatham, 276 for 6 wickets (dec.) (Fawcett 144, Wallace ii 86; Bobbert 3 for 120).
Final.
On the Oval. West beat Tatham by 78 runs.
West, 48 (Pennnington ii 10 not out; Fawcett 6 for 10, Wallace ii 4 for 27) and 213 (Gersigny 20, Lee i 48, Whitaker 57 not out, Springorum 44; Fawcett 5 for 66, Wallace ii
3 for 57, Mountford 2 for 4).
Tatham, 90 (Wallace i 24, Smith 19; Lee i 6 for 25) and 93 (Lee ii 17, Wallace ii 15; Lee i 3 for 19, Gersigny
3 for 24).
The West team: D. R. Lee, F. B. Barnes, I. Gersigny, H. Chapman, K. Whitaker, G. Springorum, M. Otto, H. Hall,
F. Doming, C. Beith, M. Pennington.
2nd XI.
East, thanks mainly to their bowlers, managed to win this event after some close struggles, thus terminating West's sequence of wins.
First Round.
East beat Fairfield by 3 wickets and 63 runs.
Farfield, 53 (Shearer 23; Mackness 4 for 18, Atkinson i 4 for 2) and 65 (Douglas 7 for 30).
East 77 (Hayson 32; Jones 5 for 21) and 104 for 7 wickets (Mayne i 32, Mayson 32, Schiever 27).
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Pascoe's, 58 (Stoute 26; Van Hasselt 3 for 2) and 70 (Wootten 16; Van Hasselt 5 for 13).
Tatham, 161 (Harker i 34; Harker ii 33; Stoute 3 for 45, Robertson iii 5 for 66).
Second Round.
East beat West by 50 runs.
West, 44 (Atkinson i 5 for 20, Harle 5 for 18) and 47 (Atkinson i 4 for 24, Harle 5 for 15).
East, 29 (Saville 6 for 4, Harsant 4 for 15) and 112 Schiever 33, Nevin 20; Harsant 3 for 44).
Founders beat Tatham by 90 runs.
Tatham, 49 (Caswell 19; Brunskill 5 for 14, Mostert
3 for 21) and 123 for 8 wickets (dec.) (Van Hasselt 30, Caswell 40; Oberlin-Harris 5 for 42).
Founders, 139 (Cleverly 62 not out; Anderson i 4 for 25) and 15 for 3 wickets.
Final.
East beat Founders by 9 wickets.
Founders, 41 (Harle 3 for 13, Atkinson i 4 for 24) and 36 (Harle 3 for 5, Atkinson i 4 for 8).
East 72 (Mayne i 26; Brunskill 4 for 15, Wetherell
5 for 23) and 6 for 1 wicket.
The East team was: Harle, Mayne i, Atkinson i, Schiever, Hayson, Nevin, Somerset, Waller, Mackness, Douglas, Strachan i.
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First Round.
Farfield beat East by 23 runs.
Farfield, 58 (Johnstone 15; McBride 8 for 17) and 42 for 5 wickets (Johnstone 20).
East 35 (Sanderson 4 for 15, Taylor ii 3 for 6) and 46 for 6 wickets (McBride, 22 not out) Fieldgate 4 for 8).
West beat Pascoe's by 70 runs.
West, 102; Pascoe, 32.
Second Round.
West beat Founders by an innings and 19 runs.
Founders, 25 (Robertson ii 4 for 13, Dandridge ii
3 for 1) and 52 (Robertson ii 5 for 18, Dandridge 4 for 4).
West 96 (Dandridge ii 25, Niven 16; Hutcheson 4 for
38, Cooke 3 for 28).
Tatham beat Farfield by 27 runs.
Farfield, 49 (Taylor ii 26 not out; Wallace iii 3 for 4, Youngleson 3 for 3).
Tatham, 76 (Shipster iii 20, English ii 17).
Final.
West beat Tatham by 32 runs.
West, 58 (Shipster iii 3 for 10, Youngleson 3 for 10, Wallace iii 3 for 9) and 92 (Williams ii 24; Addison 4 for 12).
Tatham, 40 (Nel 5 for 11, Dandridge ii 3 for 5) and 78 (Wallace iii 18, Clark 18; Robertson ii, 3 for 30).
The West team was: Isaac ii, Dandridge ii, Doming iv, Robertson ii, Williams ii, Hindle, Denoon-Duncan, Nel, Holliday, Rennie, Wyly.
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OBITUARY
C. M. S. BOOKER.
Charles Booker came to Michaelhouse in April, 1938, entering Foundation West. He soon showed his keen interest in natural history, and most Sundays, both then and after he transferred to Pascoe's at the beginning of 1940, saw him going out, either bird watching or snake-catching. It was catching snakes that appealed to him more especially, and that was typical. It has been well said of him that he was afraid of nothing except of being afraid. The story of the dive over Howick Falls caught his fancy; if anyone could do it, then he could. . . .
It was a shock to the whole School, and more particularly to his friends at the Cottage, to whom his cheery good nature made a strong appeal. To his parents and sister we extend our deepest sympathy. S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE
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OBITUARY
ARTHUR OLIVER WELCH.
"Straw" Welch entered the School in 1905, and left in June, 1908. He was very popular and a fine all-round athlete, having his Colours at Rugby and Cricket, and being exceptionally fast on the track. In his last year he had a great tussle with L. B. Jenkinson for the Middleton Cup as Victor Ludorum, but was beaten through losing the long jump. He held the record for the 100 yards for many years. After leaving he started farming in the Harrismith district, but left to join the Natal Light Horse when the Great War started. After the German West campaign, he went to England and joined the London Irish Rifles. He saw heavy fighting in France until severe wounds sent him to Blighty. There he had two years in hospital, married Miss Winifred Tompkins, of Eastbourne, and returned to the Union with his bride in the ill-fated Galway Castle, after being invalided out of the Army. A destroyer picked them up after they had been afloat for 24 hours in an open boat. He had farmed ever since at Spoorweg, near Harrismith, and died suddenly after a long illness last February, at the age of 51. We offer our sym- pathy to his widow.
JOHN ING.
Entering the School soon after the House system was introduced, John Ing spent four years in Foundation East, from 1929 to 1932. He was a quiet boy, but pursued his interests with great enthusiasm. Though not brilliant in the class- room, he revealed strong talent for drawing, and he was quickly attracted to architecture after he left. In 1936 he and Ronald Selley decided to join the Royal Air Force. For some years, there- fore, before the war started he was fully trained, and was one of the first to go with his squadron S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE to France. He wrote a long letter to us in the Spring of 1940, complaining of the inactivities of Jerry, and saying how keen he was to be in his first air battle. Within a few days of the start of the May blitzkrieg he was reported missing. Nothing has been heard of him since, and in January this year he was posted in the Air Ministry casualty list as "presumed killed in action So at the age of 25 he was the first
O.M. to lay down his life in the field for the great cause we are supporting.
JOHN ALISON GEORGE CHOMLEY.
The only child of Major and Mrs. Chomley, who retired from the English Army to farm in the Marandellas district of Southern Rhodesia, John entered Foundation West in August, 1934. He passed the Junior Certificate and Cape Matri- culation examinations and left in 1937. He was an intensely loyal supporter of his House and School, and loved nothing more than a really tough House Rugby match. He always did well in boxing tournaments. His first year away from us was spent in Australia on an uncle's sheep farm, and his experiences of hard contact with the farm hands from "down under" made good reading. On his return to Rhodesia he received the Governor's nomination for a cadetship at the Royal Air Force College at Cranwell. He was well on with his training when the war broke out and began to fly in the late Autumn of 1939. We reported in our last issue something of his war flying. He was shot down on August 12th over the Channel, defending Portsmouth in a Hurricane, and no further news has been received. The Air Ministry have now reported him killed in action. He had just turned 20.
GUY PAUL WENTWORTH AUSTIN.
The second son of the Headmaster of the Parktown School, Johannesburg, Paul was in Rectors (now Founders) for four years from 1929. He was head of his House and a School Prefect in his last year. After successfully matriculating S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE in 1931, he spent his time in the sixth form pre- paring for the Oxford University entrance examination, which earned him three happy years at Oriel College. After that he returned to help his father at their well known preparatory school, but the moment war broke out he rushed back to England to resume flying, having been a prominent member of the University Air Squadron in his undergraduate days. He was soon posted to a dive bomber squadron, and there quickly earned the affection and respect of his fellow officers by his fearless gallantry, cheerful- ness and steady devotion to duty. Last Autumn he was reported missing while carrying out typical operations. His parents have since been informed by the Air Ministry that he was killed in action. He was just 26.
KENNETH MORTON TAYLOR.
Ken only spent a year here in 1935, during which he successfully matriculated. But in that short time he won the regard of many of his fellows and developed a love for the School which is normally the outcome of much longer residence. He corresponded regularly with us after he had left, though so much of his time was occupied with that exacting profession-journalism. On the staff of "The Daily News" he quickly made his mark as a conscientious and keen reporter, and several of his seniors considered he was destined to reach great heights, if a tragic flying accident at Waterkloof, on January 30th, had not cut short his career at the age of 23. He had won his wings, having been one of the first selections from Natal when a scheme for encouraging pilots was launched some time ago.
RONALD NICHOLAS SELLEY.
Ron. Selley was in Farfield from 1932 to 1935, where he made a name for himself for his clean sportsmanship and almost reckless daring. Soon after leaving School, he revealed an aptitude for flying, which was not unexpected in one who had S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE shown so much interest in games while he was here. He left for England some years before the war, and after getting his commission had considerable experience of operational flying before coming out to the Union for several months' leave, during which he visited the School. It was common knowledge at the time that war might start almost at once, and he said how keen he was to test the value of his long training. Within a few months he had earned the distinction of sinking a large enemy submarine. This feat brought him a mention in despatches and an interview with the King. Throughout the first fateful winter he was constantly on recon- naissance work, and later in the thick of the astonishing air activities round and about Dunkirk. Here he particularly distinguished him- self by leading a small flight in a headlong attack on a large force of bombers and richly deserved the D.F.C. awarded to him. Promoted to Flight Lieutenant, he continued bombing with the Coastal Command until he was selected as pilot by Air Vice Marshal Breese, who recognised his skill and caution. After ferrying him about for some months, they were both killed in March in a crash due to bad weather. It was a sad end for one who had served his country so well. He would have been 24 in May, and was under orders to return to the Union as an instructor in the R.A.F. training scheme. His ashes have been sent out to his parents, who have our deep sympathy.
JAMES DRUMMOND LAWRIE.
Jim Lawrie spent four years here in Tatham's House, leaving after passing the Matriculation examination in 1938. He was a cheerful, popular boy, and his spirit of adventure soon found an outlet in flying. He was one of the first to volunteer for the S.A. Air Force after the out- break of war. After completing his training in quick time, he went North and had several months' experience in a fighter on various Abyssinian fronts. He was very well liked in his squadron by his brother pilots and mechanics, S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE
79 and a letter to his father from one of them showed how much he will be missed. Many will have read in the Press of his tragic death on 22nd April, at the hand of a sniper when within two miles of his aerodrome. He had covered some 20 miles on foot after a forced landing through shortage of petrol due to attacking an Italian machine on his way home. His father told us he had refused leave, as he was anxious to be in at the kill when the final curtain was lowered on that campaign. He had just turned 20, and was an only son.
ADDITIONAL CASUALTY LIST
Killed:-
Flying Officer John Ing, R.A.F.
Flying Officer John A. G. Chomley, R.A.F.
Flying Officer G. Paul Austin, R.A.F.
Second-Lieut. K. M. Taylor, S.A.A.F.
Flight-Lieut. R. N. Selley, D.F.C., R.A.F. Second-Lieut. J. D. Lawrie, S.A.A.F.
Flying Officer S. G. Collier, R.A.F.
Wounded:-
Private L. E. Greene, 1st R.N.C.
Corporal A. F. M. T. Chaplin, 1st N.M.R. Second-Lieut. D. O. Roberts, S.A. Irish.
We are trying to make the war lists as complete as possible and would like once again to appeal to all those who read these O.M. notes to send the fullest information of corrections, omissions and any further details that may help. In such a mass of facts it is so easy to make mistakes. May we rely on your co-operation!
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AND PROMOTIONS
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Engineers; D. J. F. Addison, Signals; F. Alexander, Sapper, S.A.E.C.; M. Austin, Petty Officer, R.N.V.R.
G. F. Berry, Captain and R.M.O., 1st S.A. Irish;
C. M. Beith, Air Pupil, S.A.A.F.; F. Bluck, Air Pupil, S.A.A.F.; D. Buckley, P.O., R.A.F.; D. W. Birch, Armoured Cars; D. C. Mitchell Baker, Lieut., S.A.A.F.; A. R. E. Blair, S.A.T.C.; J. E. F. Broom, R.N.V.R.; B. Bachelor, S.A.C, Signals; B. A. M. Bird, Pupil Pilot, S.A.A.F.; J. M. Barry, Air Pupil, R.A.F.; N. Boyd, Air Pupil, R.A.F.; E. H. Bennett, R.E.; D. A. N. Beevers, Cpl., 2nd N.M.R.
N. J. Culium, Lieut., S.A.A.F.; A. F. Chaplin, Cpl., 1st N.M.R.; C. Chaplin, Mounted Regiment (now A.C.C.); H. H. Curson, Captain, S.A.V.C.; A. M. Curson, Private, S.A.M.C.; T. G. Chater, Pupil Pilot, R.A.F.; B. A. Caney, Sergeant, S.A.T.C.; B. P. Campbell, Sergeant, S.A.A.; P. M. Campbell, Rhodesian Air Force; T. C. B. Crookes,
A.C.C.
L. Scott Dawkins, Private, 6th Mounted Regiment; L. W. Doidge, Acting-Corporal, S.A.A.F.; R. M. Davis, Gunner, S.A.A.; L. J. Downing, R.N.V.R.; J. A. Dunn, U.M.R.; G. B. M. Davis, Lance-Corporal, S.A.C. Signals; P. A. Dobson, S.A. Engineer Corp; G. Diering, Sapper, S.A. Engineers; J. D. Duff, Pupil Pilot, S.A.A.F.; L. Dawson Squibb, Pupil Pilot, S.A.A.F.; B. Dennill; H. A. Dyke, Gnr., S.A.A.
W. H. Evans, Major S.A. Engineers; H. K. Evans, Corporal, S.A. Engineers; J. R. Evans, Second-Lieut., Transvaal Scottish.
J. F. Fraundorfer, Private, U.M.R.; R. Friel, Second- Lieut., S.A. Irish; P. Featonby Smith, Pupil Pilot, R.A.F.; R. A. Findlay, R.N.V.R.; H. S. Fisher.
H. V. L. Houghting, Gunner, Anti-Aircraft Brigade; R. L. Harvey, Lance-Bomb., S.A.A.; T. F. W. Harris, Sub-Lieut., R.N.V.R.; J. Hooper, Second-Lieut., R.D.L.I.;
E. J. Vine Jory, R.D.L.I.; J. H. Holley, Captain, Tank Corps; Don Henwood, 3rd Transvaal Scottish.
H. H. Isaac, Air Pupil, S.A.A.F.
P. A. Jardine, Acting-Sergt., R.A.F.; G. Jelf Taylor, Sergeant, S.A.A.; H. W. Johnston, Lance-Bomb., S.A.A.; B. A. C. Jones, Captain, Indian Army; A. V. Johnson, Air Pupil, R.A.F.; E. F. James, Corporal, Q. Services.
T. C. D. Kennan, S.A.A.; W. H. Kelly, Pupil Pilot, S.A.A.F.; L. C. Knight, Gunner, S.A.A.; V. J. Kirton, Second-Lieut,. H.Q.S.; L. R. Keeny. S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE
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A. D. Leslie; J. D. Lawrie, Lieut., S.A.A.F.
A. J. R. Mellor, C.S.M., Q Services; R. A. Mudd, Pupil Pilot, S.A.A.F.; T. C. McMurray, Pupil Pilot, S.A.A.F.; T. H. Maling, S.A.A.; D. K. W. Mackay, Gunner, S.A.A.; A. G. Morphew, Bomb., S.A.A.; D. G. Maxwell, Pupil Pilot, R.A.F.; J. C. Matthews, Sergeant, 1st N.M.R.;
I. E. Morphew, 1st N.M.R.; G. McFie, Pupil Pilot, S.A.A.F.; R. M. May, Ordinary Seaman, R.N.V.R.; T. Monk, Pupil Pilot, S.A.A.F.; N. MacGillivray, Air Pupil, R.A.F.; K. K. Mitchell, Second-Lieut., S.A.A.F.
D. Norton, Cadet, R.A.F.; A. R. Newby Fraser, S.A.A.; P. W. Nourse, Pupil Pilot, S.A.A.F.
F. A. R. Openshaw, 1st S.A. Irish; F. Osborn, Private, 3rd Transvaal Scottish; J. Orford, Second-Lieut., H.Q.S.
E. V. B. Pond, Private, U.M.R.; J. Pryce, Sub-Lieut., R.N.V.R.; F. D. Pascoe, Staff Sergeant, S.A.M.C.; P. F. Pentreath, Second-Lieut., Royal Signals; L. Pape, Gunner, S.A.A.; E. A. Phillips, Transvaal Scottish.
D. O. Roberts, Second-Lieut., S.A. Irish; I. Robertson, Pupil Pilot, S.A.A.F.; K. Reynolds, 2nd Mounted Regiment; J. R. H. Rogers, Captain, I.L.H.; M. F. Reim, L/Cpl., S.A.M.C.
J. M. Stewart, Air Pupil, S.A.A.F.; G. W. Springorum, Air Pupil, S.A.A.F.; A. Seager, Cadet, R.A.F.; G. Sedgwick, Cadet, R.A.F.; J. V. Milner Smyth, Lieut., M.A.C.; W. H.
B. Sangmeister, Gunner, S.A.A.; E. A. Stewart, Gunner, S.A.A.; J. H. Stokes, 1st N.M.R.; J. S. Sinton, Second- Lieut., A.I.O.; A. T. Smith, Sergt., R.A.F.
A. E. M. Tatham, R.S.M., N.M.C. (non-European Services); R. W. Tewson, Princess Louise's Kensington Rifles; C. M. Tallantire, 1st N.M.R.; N. L. Tatham, M.C., Lieut., S.A. Engineers; A. A. L. Tatham, Second-Lieut., S.A.A.F.; R. L. Tatham, A.C. Railway Unit; H. R. Thorpe, Q Services.
E. D. Vivian, Pilot Officer, R.A.F.; N. van der Riet, Sergeant, S.A. Irish.
D. G. Wood, Air Pupil, S.A.A.F.; P. K. Wright, Second-Lieut., S.A.T.C.; P. Wacher, S.A.A.; E. D. Wilson, S.A.C. Signals; P. L. Watkins Baker, Pupil Pilot, S.A.A.F.; A. F. B. White, S.A.A.F.; J. Walker, Pupil Pilot, S.A.A.F.; W. Wall, S.A.T.C. 82
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MICHAELHOUSE OLD BOYS' DINNER
KING'S HOTEL, POTCHEFSTROOM.
Thirty years of the history of Michaelhouse were recalled in incident and anecdote when 26-later 27-past members of the School, now serving in the Artillery and Signals, gathered together at the King's Hotel, Potchef- stroom, on Friday evening, December 13, 1940, to drink to the School and absent friends.
The war has curiously twisted the tail of society, and nowhere was this more evident than in this small gather- ing. An Old Boys' dinner inevitably brings together a wide cross-section of the business and social world, where yarns of greatly differing fortune and circumstance can be exchanged, but added to this on this occasion was the fact that all ranks of the Army were represented, from Gunner to Lieutenant, and for the evening rank was happiily discarded and O.M.'s mellowed in forgotten stories of the days at Balgowan.
The dinner was a great success in every way. It had been organised by Alec Doull, who, unfortunately when the time came for him to act as M.C., was found to be away on week-end leave. An able substitute was produced in J. B. Robertson.
Gunner J. Pridmore, much against his will, was placed in the chair and proposed the toast of the King. Subse- quently a chorus called on him to give the toast of the School, and in doing so he referred to the "three dis- tinguished officers" present-Lieut. B. C. Siedle, 2nd Lieut. St. G. Tatham and 2nd Lieut. R. J. Robinson-which, he said, made him feel self-conscious. He spoke of the large number of O.M.'s who had migrated to Potchefstroom, and said that it was a pity that more had not turned up, but that courses and a long week-end had rather cut into the attendance. S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE
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Gnr. Neville James had a word to say of the demo- cratic spirit of the present army, and concluded: "We are all very much the better for having been to a decent school, for it has trained us to 'take it' in whatever difficulties crop up."
He was seconded in this by 2nd Lieut. Tatham, who declared that in his associations with O.M.'s in the army he felt proud that he had gone to Michaelhouse. "From what I have seen of O.M.'s in uniform I have discovered that you can give them any type of job to do under any circumstances, and they will do it smartly. It is a great thing that they have turned out as they have."
The toast of "Absent Friends" was proposed by L/Bdr. Bob Harvey, and other speeches of varying wit and importance were made by the youngest old boy, L/Bdr. K. B. Hall, the oldest, Sergt. G. Jelf-Taylor (who spoke of the good old days of 1917), the senior officer present, Lieut. B. C. Siedle, 2nd Lieut. R. J. Robinson, Gnr. W. H.
B. Sangmeister, Cpl. M. B. Lloyd, Gnr G. T. Stewart, and last, a late arrival, Gnr. Jigger Egland, who turned out a priceless description of the growing pains of a new recruit in Zulu.
The evening wound up with community singing and promises of another dinner in the near future, when it was hoped that more of the 60 odd old boys in Camp would turn up.
Those present were: Gnr. J. Pridmore, Lieut. B. C. Siedle, Bdr. G. T. Ross, Gnr. T. H. Maling, Sergt. G. Jelf-Taylor, Gnr. R. A. Findlay, Gnr. D. B. Lyle, Gnr. D. K. W. Mackay, L/Bdr. K. B. Hall, Gnr. E. A. Stewart, 2nd Lieut. St. G. Tatham, Gnr. R. W. Anderson, Gnr. P. J. Buzzard, Sgt. B. P. Campbell, Gnr. R. M. Davis, Bdr. A. E. Morphew, Gnr. L. C. Knight, L/Bdr. H. WT. Johnston, Gnr. Neville James, Gnr. W. G. Smerdon, Gnr. W. H. B. Sangmeister, Gnr. G. T. Stewart, Gnr. J. B. Robertson, L/Bdr. R. L. Harvey, 2nd Lieut. R. J. Robinson, and Cpl. M. B. Lloyd, with the late arrival of Gnr. Jigger Egland. 84
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PERSONAL NOTES
H. Alder, after qualifying as an Air Gunner in the S.A.A.F., has transferred to the R.A.F. and is train- ing in Rhodesia as a pilot.
Kit Austin, who went through a hard course and got his commission in the Royal Engineers, passed through Capetown in November on his way to the Middle East.
R. W. Anderson was reported by an O.M. observer in the recent Bechuanaland manoeuvres to be lying back characteristically at ease on piled up stores and kit- bags at the back of a 1-ton truck, moving up to the front line.
We congratulate Cecil Adams, who passed top out of 105 in his course at Roberts Heights He is with the 1st
I.L.H.
H. Antrobus obtained his degree in Engineering this year at WTitwatersrand University and has joined up.
A recent letter from Pat Asbury reported that he has been released by his firm, Balmer, Lawrie & Co., of Calcutta, for military service. He passed through the Officers' Training School at Belgaum. near Bombay, and has now been gazetted to the 2nd Punjab Regiment.
The latest news we have had of Haig Archbell was flying troops to Greece.
A. L. Anderson is in the motor business at Jack's Garage, Commercial Road, Durban.
P. Bellew passed his B.A. at Rhodes with distinction in History last year.
J. Byron has been doing accountancy work with Strachan
& Taylor, Durban.
G. Buchanan Clarke, who had 100 hours civil flying experience, proved colour blind under the S.A.A.F. tests, and has had to be content with its Signal Service. D. H. Brown is on the staff of Barclay's Bank at Stanger.
Guy Berry has had some exciting experiences up North as medical officer to the 1st S.A. Irish Regiment. S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE
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Bryan hopes to finish his course at the Witwaters- rand University in about a year, and is doing part time training with the Artillery.
Lindsay Briggs passed through Durban in a convoy recently and paid the School a visit. He looked immaculate in naval uniform. He is an Engineer Sub-Lieutenant.
S. J. Barker finished his student apprenticeship in Elec- trical Engineering at Newcastle-on-Tyne in March, after a brilliant list of successes. He sports an M.G. Midget, and when petrol is available races round England.
J. M. Black, who is an officer in the Transvaal Scottish, has sent long accounts of actions his regiment has been in. They make good reading.
Capt. N. R. Butcher, R.A.M.C., is D.A.D.M.S. to the 15th Division, Royal Engineers.
Exton Burchell, who is a Lance-Corporal in the intelli- gence section of the 1st R.N.C., which also includes Harry Boyes and David Turner, wrote cheerfully some months ago of the conditions they were all facing up North.
The engagement of Nigel Barnes to Miss Janet Frances Hirtzel, of Johannesburg, was announced last Christ- mas. He is training with the R.A.F.
John Brand is doing brilliantly in his engineering training in England. Since October he has been studying in Bristol.
Jack Byass was married to Miss Ruth Spaulding in November, and they are living on the Simmer & Jack Mine, where he is Assistant Engineer. We wish them good fortune.
G. C. Blampied has sent several interesting letters from the front, where he has been in the thick of things with the S.A. Irish.
Mike Barry is back in this country after successfully completing his Law Schools at Oxford. He has joined the Air Force.
D. M. Blackhurst passed his second year exams, at Howard College.
J. R. F. Biggs is at the same College and has started his
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K. C. Beningfield has a son and heir. They are living at Kloof.
W. R. Boast, after many years in Maritzburg, has been appointed Native Commissioner for Zululand and is stationed at Nongoma.
Geoff Chaplin, after being in charge of the Buthabuthe station, has taken over the Basutoland Government Office in Johannesburg.
We are glad to hear that Noel Cullum is the only pupil Mechanical Engineer the S.A.R. & H. have released for active service. He was soon back with the S.A.A.F., and recently bumped into Tom Catchpole and Fred Holden, who are also flying up North.
We congratulate Wally Chaplin, who passed out of his Artillery officer's course at Potchefstroom as senior cadet. He is stationed at Eshowe training Natives as an artillery unit.
Eric Chaplin got a bad wound in the right arm in the battle of the Juba River, and is expected back in the Union soon for further treatment.
We offer our sympathy to R. W. Cooper, whose son was killed in action in East Africa on February 22nd.
Tom Catchpole has been up North for many months with a bomber brigade. When not on duty, his chief interest is with the camp pets, which include cheetah. In his last letter he explained that his aerodrome was 1,000 miles from his first camp, due to the com- pleteness of the Italian collapse. He wrote on beauti- ful notepaper, looted from the Italians.
Adrian Cross is combining his theological studies at Leeds with Home Guard duties. He wrote his final examinations in March.
Ben Caney, who has been training with the Tank Corps for some months, has a son at Pridwin destined for Michaelhouse.
Bruce Cumming has his wings and commission in the S.A.A.F., and Gordon is now fit and in the A.I.O.
Hugh Chater and his wife came out to the Union last year under the extensive R.A.F. training scheme. He is an instructor in the Transvaal. S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE
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L. Scott Dawkins has been with the Native Recruiting Corporation since he left. He is stationed at Butter- worth, is married and has a little daughter, born on March 25th. He was with the 6th Mounted Regi- ment for some months, but on being declared unfit for service up North was exempted from further service on application by the N.R.C.
Sydney Collier was reported missing in April. He was a Flying Officer in the R.A.F. and had been in more than 50 bombing raids on Germany. On one occa- sion he was returning from an attack on Le Havre on a pitch black night with heavy rain, when he fouled a balloon cable of the Dover barrage. His letter went on: "The cable stalled one of my motors, ripped open a petrol tank, and then fortunately broke off. The machine caught fire, and I ordered the crew to bale out. I managed to pull her out of a spiral dive at 600ft., and made for an aerodrome on the remaining motor. Fortunately the fire burnt out and I got down O.K. with 25 yards of balloon cable wound round what was left of the wing." It will be tragic indeed if one with so much pluck is not safe.
H. H. Curson is a Captain in the S.A. Veterinary Corps at Roberts Heights. His son Alan has been up North with the S.A.M.C. since October.
R. R. Drummond, who has been given six months' leave from the Artillery owing to his father's illness, was married on 10th May to Miss Noelle Fyvie, of Estcourt. We wish them every happiness.
Derek and Geoffrey Doming are doing a Practical En- gineering course at the Maritzburg Technical Institute.
L. P. Dandridge is a clerk in the office of Francis Dix, Bird & Co., accountants, Johannesburg, and is studying for his B.Com. in his spare time.
L. W. Doidge, after six months in the S.A.M.C., has been seconded to the S.A.A.F. to use his expert knowledge to turf and maintain landing grounds.
R. R. de Gale, who is a pupil pilot with the S.A.A.F., wrote a very amusing letter about his time at Rhodes and experiences in the army. He had a spell with Dunlops in Port Elizabeth. 88
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John McNaught Davis sent us a vivid account of travelling north to Egypt to escort Italian prisoners back to the Union. He met a number of Australians after their brilliant push across Cyrenaica and collected some first rate yarns. We congratulate him on his engage- ment and marriage to Miss Marjory Curwen, of Kokstad, whose brother was in East some years ago.
S. R. P. Edwards transferred last year from the Bomber to the Fighter Command and sent vivid accounts of intercepting Me. 109's.
Lindsay Evans paid his first visit to the School for many years in April. He brought his wife and small daughter. Congratulations to Harry, who is engaged to a girl from Kroonstad.
Jack Elliot, after two years at the Basutoland office in Johannesburg, is back in the Protectorate and stationed at Maseru.
J. Fehrsen is at Witwatersrand University studying medi- cine. His elder brother, Paul, is still up at Cambridge with his medical work and is in charge of the Emmanuel fire squad.
Norton Franklin was refused permission to join up by the Rhodes College Council and has had to resign himself to his work as a don. Peter has found time with the 1st N.M.R. up north to continue his journalistic calling. He and others produced an amusing paper, "Wapi Chai," before the rapid advance started, and he recently published an interesting account of their experiences in "The Outspan."
Lieut. Stanley Forrester was seconded to the R.A.F. last October and has been in the thick of things in a bomber in Iraq, Abyssinia, the Red Sea and Egypt. He did a brilliant piece of work in the Red Sea in April.
J. Foaden has passed his first year B.Sc. Engineering examinations at Howard College.
L. E. Greene has an extraordinarily lucky escape when he was shot in the arm, body and legs and bombed with hand grenades while on sentry duty with his regiment up north. The bullet just missed his lungs and damaged his right arm. He has had a long spell in the Nairobi Hospital and has now almost recovered. S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE.
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R. Gathorne got through all his second year subjects at Rhodes last year and did a three weeks course at Potchefstroom during his summer vac. He has been elected captain of Rhodes University cricket.
Eric Greene welcomed the arrival of a second son in April.
Cecil Glew's little daughter arrived on December 1st. His wife was Audrey Glasspoole.
H. Goddard is in his third year at Howard College.
E. Heney has been promoted to 2nd Lieut, in the Signal
Corps.
C. W. Hannah, at Philpots, is on the direct route of most enemy aircraft making for London. It is not surprising to hear he has seen some exciting air battles and that he has two large craters - "George and Sally" - in his beautiful grounds. He is head observer at an important post for reporting on hostile aeroplane movements.
A. T. Hoernle left the S.A. Mutual at the end of 1938, had a trip overseas, and on his return joined the Union Corporation in Johannesburg. He is away on active service as a Lance Bombardier in a survey unit of the S.A.A. On one occasion he was one of 24 who rounded up 800 Italians and took them prisoner.
T. C. Hickman passed his B.Com. finals last year at the N.U.C.
V. Holding was successful in his first year work in the Engineering course at Howard College.
F. P. F. Holt has started the same course there.
G. P. Hayward was in the first great fire in London and the blitz on Bristol, and was frank in admitting the loathsome fearfulness of it all.
J. O. Harle is taking his degree at the N.U.C. He gives some of his spare time to instructing the Cordwalles Cadets. R. L. Harvey has been selected for an officer's course at Potchefstroom.
J. M. C. Henderson has finished his training in America and hopes to sail for the Union in July.
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P. A. Jardine has transferred from the S.A.A.F. to the R.A.F. in Rhodesia. He has begun to fly, and sent news of several other O.M.'s on the same course.
H. H. Jansen is now living in Freesia Road, Casseldale, Springs, and has a baby daughter, while Ronald and his wife are at 62 Claim Street, Boksburg East. Nigel is engaged to Miss Majorie Collett, from England. Eric was married last April.
M. G. Jackson, who is an officer in the Q Services, sent details of his movements in Kenya, where he was responsible for supplies to an Air Force unit.
G. M. Kimber, who is also an officer in the same unit, has been stationed for some months in South-West Africa.
Eric Lewis, who is with a composite squadron in which most of the Dominions are represented, has had lots of fun bombing in the Red Sea, Abyssinia and Libya. He had the good fortune to score a direct hit on one of the Italian destroyers that attempted to escape from Massawa, and saw it sink. He has been pro- moted to Lieutenant.
M. B. Lloyd, who is a Corporal in the Signallers, sent an interesting description of the Italian prisoners of war who were camped near him. We are grateful to him for sending us an account of an O.M. dinner held at Potchefstroom, which is printed elsewhere.
Anson Lloyd was married to Miss Elaine Burdon, of Sezela, on March 5th. His commission was recently gazetted in the S.A.A. after he had passed out 5th in his cadet course at Potchefstroom. We wish him luck.
Alan Lees has a commission in the S.A.A.
All good wishes to Ronald Frederick Leach, who was married in Johannesburg to Miss Kathleen Dorothie Norman on December 21st.
Dr. Victor Leary is now back in South Africa after getting his F.R.C.S., Edinburgh.
Wilfred MacRobert is studying Theology at St. Paul's College, Grahamstown.
Pat Methley, who is an officer in the Carbineers, sent us a very fuli story of the El Wak engagement. It was so complete that we could easily picture the conditions so many O.M.'s had to face. John has been sent to S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE
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England with a small batch of experts to do special duty with the R.A.F.
E. R. Miller was awarded his B.Com. degree at the N.U.C. capping ceremony this year.
When he last wrote, John Macnab had ridden over 5,000 miles on his motorbike after leaving Broken Hill. In spite of desert tracks, rocky ground and Central African mud, he enjoys his despatch riding.
A. J. R. Melior sent a long account of his experiences up North as second in command of a supply depot in a lonely spot, full of cannibals, game and crocs!
Good luck to Lieut. Denys Moultrie, who married Miss Jocelyn Fannin, of Greytown, on May 3rd.
J. Vaughan Milner Smyth has a commission in the Motor Ambulance Corps and has been up north for many months. He has written us two very interesting letters, full of O.M. news.
G. W. Meiklereid is working with the Royal Exchange Assurance and is busy with the Chartered Institute of Secretaries exams, in Johannesburg.
Colin Melville successfully graduated from the cadet course at Potchefstroom, and has a commission in the S.A.A.
John Moor is at the Natal University College.
George Mousley has now three daughters and is prospering on his delightful farm near the Golden Gates.
We wish all prosperity to Guy W. Mowat and Grace Smith, who were married in Johannesburg on December 31st.
A. G. Morphew passed his B.Sc. examination at Howard College last year. Jeff is engaged to Millicent Mary Brukman Paisley, of Randfontein.
Hugh McGregor and Molly Brooke, daughter of the Dean of Capetown and niece of Ronald Currey, were the principal figures at a society wedding in Capetown in January. Good luck to them! He is working on "Sallies" at Brakpan and had a wonderful trip to America and Europe just before the war broke out.
Noel Mann, who is nearing the completion of his hospital training, continues to send long reports of his activities which make splendid reading. The war has given him an opportunity of very varied training and put him 92
S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE in touch with many experts. Norman was married about Christmas time, but we have no details. We wish him luck.
J. C. Meintjes is studying Mining and Metallurgy at the Witwatersrand University.
Capt. E. F. Mitchell-Innes had unfortunately to remain behind owing to illness when his unit went north. He is at Scottburgh Hospital and would welcome friends.
P. K. Moxley, who is still too young for military service, is pursuing his architectural studies at Oxford in an atmosphere progressively less familiar to her sons.
We had a very laconic postcard from Derek Heaton Nicholls in March. He wrote from his prisoner of war camp in Germany.
A. A. Osborn has left Wankie and is now Reduction Officer on the Bar 20 Gold Mine near Gwanda, S. Rhodesia.
G. Owen is an analytical chemist in a sugar mill on the North Coast.
D. £. Osbourn is making good progress with his Veterinary course at Pretoria University. He has not been allowed to join up.
J. C. Okell is studying Engineering at Howard College.
J. A. C. Otto is in the N.V.R. at Mooi River.
G. O. M. Pennington did a special course at Nairobi some months ago and much enjoyed the break from desert conditions. K. M. is a sergeant in the N.V.R.
E. W. L. Popham has completed his training with the
S.A.A.F.
C. J. Palmer sailed with his family back to Calcutta in January. He sent us a lot of news of O.M.'s he had met on his travels during his six months' leave.
P F. Pentreath, after a spell in the ranks of the Guards, has finished an O.C.T. course and been given a com- mission in the Royal Signal Corps. He is attached to an Armoured Division. P S. Pearce passed his B.A. in Law at Rhodes last December. S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE
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D. Pringle, up north with the N.M.R., has given us blunt accounts of the way they worsted the Italians, especi- ally after they had made treacherous use of the white flag.
D. O. W. Quin and his wife spent leave at Salt Rock Hotel last September. He is Inspector of Mines.
R. E. Rawlinson has a second son, born in March, just as Roy was about to fimsh a year on full time service with the Transvaal Scottish.
His many friends will be sorry to hear that Tom Rose Price has been critically ill in Johannesburg. During his training as a gunner with the S.A.A.F. he suffered from severe headaches, which have since developed into a tumour on the brain. We hope to hear of his recovery.
Giles Rose has transferred from the 4th Mounted Regiment to the Signallers, and has done an intensive course at Roberts Heights.
Ian Robertson, after a year at Bristol University and some experience building air raid shelters, returned to the Union and joined the S.A.A.F. as a pupil pilot.
Second Lieutenant Dudley Owen Roberts was married to Miss Dorothy Campbell Smith, of Durban, on Febru- ary 22nd, and, after a short honeymoon, left with his regiment for the north. As we go to press, we hear the distressing news that he has been badly wounded and lost a leg.
John Robinson passed well out of the cadet officer's course at Potchefstroom in February and has a commission in the S.A.A.
Mike Rosholt and Peter Susskind, who have stuck to each other throughout their military training, were success- ful in the same course and have their commissions.
E. P. P. Rose is busy with his third year subjects at Howard
College. We are grateful to him for a full report of O.M. activities there. He is training with the N.U.C. unit.
M. H. P. Rilett is taking a course at the N.U.C. D. M. Ross has sold his farm at Nottingham Read at a high price. 94
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We had a surprise visit from Bun Sewell, who was passing through Durban in a convoy. He is a 2nd Lieut, in the Royal Engineers. We have since heard he has been posted to Bangalore and is therefore the fourth genera- tion of his family to serve there in the last hundred years.
R. Sandison has a commission in the National Volunteer Reserve in Durban.
J. Schlesinger sailed in March to continue his studies at Harvard University in America.
Capt. P. M. Smythe, R.A.M.C., after some experience with the Wessex Field Ambulance, has been sent to Nigeria to join the West African Field Force. He will have a great opportunity of studying tropical diseases. Before he sailed he announced his engagement to Miss Diana Neal, of King's Langley, Herts.
K. B. Strachan's son and heir was born on November 30th.
R. W. D. Stewart has recently been promoted Lieutenant in the 2nd N.M.R.
A. W. Sperryn still gives generously of his time to keep us informed of O.M. doings in the 1st N.M.R.
We hear Walter Short is doing great work as Major in command of a large survey unit up North.
Lieut. Clive Smith is down on sick leave from Abyssinia.
A. E. M. Tatham, in going north to join his unit, was fortunate enough to go part of the way in a Lockheed aeroplane, and was impressed by the amount of game he saw. A large flock of flamingoes on a lake made a particularly impressive picture.
J. "Morty" Taylor got his commission at Potchefstroom in February and is with the 2nd Anti-Tank Brigade.
Bob Tewson left for England at the beginning of the war and is a classified signaller and transport instructor in the Princess Louise Kensington Rifles.
A. A. L. Tatham did very well in his S.A.A.F. training, got his wings and commission, and is now up North in a Fighter Squadron. His father, Norman, who got the M.C. in France in the last war, is also there as an officer in a Transvaal Engineering Corps.
Rex Tomlinson has been promoted Captain in the 1st R.N.C. S. MICHAEL'S CHRONICLE
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B. R. Vaughan is in the Mooi River N.V.R. platoon.
J. W. Verney was down on leave from the Wankie Game Reserve at Christmas and showed us some remarkable films he had taken of big game, one of elephants being particularly remarkable. He had an interesting article in the February "Field."
R. I. P. Vaughan made a forty-acre dam at Himeville two years ago and stocked it with rainbow trout. He has had some wonderful baskets this season.
Neville van der Riet, who is a sergeant with the S.A. Irish, was camped for a time at the Marsabit oasis and saw an astonishing amount of game, birds and insects. They saw a lot of action advancing north into Southern Abyssinia.
D. van der Linden is an officer instructor in the R.A.F. training school at Bulawayo.
H. G Vercoe has gone to Howard College to take Engineer- ing.
J. C. Wagner is taking his first year Medicine at the N.U.C.
S. R. Whiting, who has been with his squadron for months now in defence of England, sent a long account of the thoroughness of his training, out of which he passed very successfully.
J. D. Woods is in his final medical year at Witwatersrand University, and is anxious to get into the Navy as soon as he qualifies.
D. Wallace is at the Natal University College.
A. F. B. White joined the S.A.A.F. last July and has com- pleted his training as a Sergeant Air Gunner.
Vaughan Winter had the misfortune to contract dysentery and had to watch his regiment, the 1st R.N.C., set off without him on their exciting chase into Abyssinia. He has been in hospital in Nairobi.
J. B. A. West has started on his B.Sc. Engineering course at Howard College.
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A long letter from Brian Young tells of the protracted treatment he has had since he was shot down last May in France. His eyelids were destroyed by fire, but a series of astonishing operations by Sir Harold Gilles has given him new ones. He has long since recovered from his body and leg wounds, and in between his eye operations has done a good deal of fox hunting. He found his old squadron fellow-officers covered with decorations and having rows of Messer- schmidts to their credit.
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"The Johannian," "The Shirburnian," "The Max- tonian," "The Shenstonian," "The Blue and Grey," "The
Hiltonian," "The Andrean," "The Selbornian," "The
Grey," "The Pilgrim," "The Miltonian," and Magazines from the following Schools: Cordwalles, Diocesan
College, Rondebosch, C.P.; South African College, Cape- town, C.P.; Pietermaritzburg College, Natal; Christian Brothers College, Kimberley, C.P.; Rondebosch Boys' High School, C.P.; Prince Edward's School, Salisbury, Rhodesia; Jeppe High School, Johannesburg; Kingswood College; Plumtree School; Pridwin Preparatory School; St. Andrew's School, Bloemfontein; Rhodes Estate Preparatory School, S. Rhodesia; Ruwazi School, S. Rhodesia; St. Andrew's School, Grahamstown, C.P.; St. Winifred's Diocesan School for Girls, George, C.P.; St. Peter's School, Adelaide, C.P.; Ridge Preparatory School, Johannesburg; St. Peter's School, Cambridge, New Zealand; Estcourt High School.