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The week ending November 27, 1909: AS a result of last night’s concert in the Town Hall the funds of the athletic section of the Grey Institute High School should be considerably augmented, for the number of the audience exceeded the most optimistic anticipations, and this in face of the adverse weather conditions which prevailed. With regard to the programme, special mention must be made of the school choir, under the conductorship of Mr Fred Whitaker, for the excellent manner in which they rendered their several songs, and they thoroughly deserved the applause which greeted them.
Miss B Coutts, one of the teaching staff, delighted the audience with her selections, especially in her rendering of “Idle Words.” Other delightful numbers were rendered by Mr W Peycke (violin), Misses M and L Allen, Messrs J Macintosh and A McGregor (Highland dancing), Mr Chris Graham, Masters L Clift and J Coutts and Mr G Joseph.
The accompaniments were played by Miss M Peacock and Miss B Coutts. (November 27, 1909)
CHARITY CROQUET MATCHES
THE Croquet matches arranged between Port Elizabeth and Uitenhage players to augment funds of the Ladies’ Benevolent Society are being continued on Mrs Kayster’s lawn at Glen Lynden, Park Drive, on Saturday afternoon. All visitors will be welcome.
There is no charge for admission, but tea, home-made sweets and cake will be on sale.
The following are the remaining games:
Saturday, 27th November, at 2.30pm - Mrs Macpherson and Mr Bell (U) play Mrs Parkin and Mr Prentice (PE).
Saturday 27th November, at 4pm - Miss Hollings and Mr W Burch (U) play Mrs Anderson and Mr Cowley (PE).
Saturday, 4th December, at 2.30pm - Mr and Mrs F Dolley (U) play Mrs Pringle and Mr Burch (PE).
Saturday, 4th December, at 4pm - Mrs Macdonald and Mr Steytler (U) play Mrs Lenox-Conyngham and Mr Kayser (PE). (November 26, 1909)
LUNCHEON FOR MCC TEAM
THE members of the Marylebone cricket team were entertained to luncheon in the City Hall by the Mayor of Capetown. The company numbered about 70, and included councilors and local sportsmen.
After the loyal toasts, the Mayor submitted the toast of “Our Guests,” extending a very hearty welcome. His Worship remarked upon the excellent examples set by the English teams captained successfully by Major Wharton, Mr WW Read, Lord Hawke, and Mr PF Warner.
The proper function of sport was to train its followers to play the game in the highest and best sense of the term.
Mr Leveson-Gower, after expressing appreciation of the team’s excellent welcome, remarked upon the important part Western Province players had taken in fostering cricket in South Africa. He had every confidence in his team individually and collectively.
They realised it would require a great effort to beat the South Africans, but they would leave no stone unturned to secure victories in the test matches. Bearing in mind the defeats administered to Mr Warner’s team, the Marylebone team, win or lose, would do their best both for their own credit and for that of South Africa. (Applause.)
Captain Wynard dwelt upon the spirit of sport which should be regarded in no other aspect than that of playing the game. He referred to the excellent name which South African sportsmen had in Great Britain, and of which their fellow countrymen might be proud.
He emphasised the fact that the team was determined to try and regain lost prestige, and proposed the toast of the Mayor, Councillors, and members of the Western Province Cricket Association, which was given with musical honours. (November 24, 1909).
AVIATION FOR EAST LONDON
SOME time ago the East London Town Council notified that they were prepared to treat with aviators with a view to aeroplane displays during the coming Gala season. Arrangements have now been completed by the Council in conjunction with Messrs Howard, Farrar, and Robinson, Ltd., for a display by the Voisia machine, which leaves Europe at once.
Aviators Kimmerling and Moller accompany the aeroplane. (November 25, 1909)
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