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achievements in a particular sport. Obviously, representation at provincial or national level is a strong recommendation, but in the final analysis, the worthiness of the candidate to hold a Colours award is measured by Gifford’s own standards. It is worth noting that there have been cases of boys gaining junior provincial honours while they were unable to maintain regular positions in Gifford first teams. Conversely, boys who have been rated very highly by the School have often failed to win provincial of national selection. A holder of a Colours award must have attained the standard of excellence traditionally demanded by the School and must be seen to possess high personal standards.
The Merit-with- Honours award is the equivalent of a Colours award and is made for outstanding achievement and/or service in any non-sporting activity. The holder of this very high honour does not wear a Colours blazer, but does wear the Merit-with-Honours tie which is the same as a Colours tie. The half-colours equivalent for nonsporting activities is the Merit award. It is made for commendable achievement and/or service. The importance of service to the School is emphasized by the system of awards. Merit or Merit-with-Honours awards may be gained by service in a single area or by service in many different fields. It is doubtful whether the Gifford Award, the School’s highest honour, would ever be within the reach of a pupil who was not already the holder of a Merit-with Honours or at least a Merit award.
The Merit-with-Honours award is the newest in the School’s history, having been instituted in 1967 largely because it was felt that the system of Merit Ties, introduced in 1960, was inadequate and that it had, in any case fallen largely in abeyance. The first recipients of these early Merit Ties were K. Davidson, C. de Beer, C. Duke, E. Hitz, A. Jerrard, A. Taute, and P. van der Walt. Furthermore it was decided that a Colours award would be solely for sporting achievements: it seemed incongruous to give Colours for dramatics as happened for the first time in 1965 when J. Murphy and T. Steenekamp were given Colours for their parts in The Naked Island while the rest of the cast got dramatics “tabs”. The same occurred in 1966.
Furthermore, the Merit awards of the early 1960’s were to be awarded “to boys who make some contribution to the life and progress of the School which is deemed worthy of recognition.” This definition seemed to argue the award of Merit ties for dramatics, and other non-sporting school activities. But, prefects were specifically debarred from receiving a Merit tie. Clearly the time had come for a revision of the system, and so Merit awards were linked in status to halfColours and Merit-with-Honours to Colours. The first recipients, in 1967, of a Merit-with-Honours award were G. Seale and C. Green, and both were prefects! The first boys to hold the new Merit awards were P. Hallums, I. Ruth. J. Archibald, R. Snell, C. Oliver, W. Jackson, A. Hiscock, and M. Everton. The first Merit-with-Honours awards specifically for achievement on the stage went to N. Hayes-Hill and L. Tobias, with a Merit award going to M. Howard, for their parts in Arms and the Man.
At the same time as these changes were introduced, the white Colours blazer was withdrawn, to be replaced by the present Colours blazer.
The School is, therefore, extremely proud of its awards system, and standards are carefully guarded.
A. L. van HEERDEN, R. T. McGEOCH

EMBLEMS OF GIFFORD

A comprehensive display of the Gifford emblems described below may be seen in the foyer of the Administration Block.
COLOURS
The School’s colours are maroon and silver, and the motto is Hinc Orior meaning “from here I arise”, or, more freely, “from these beginnings my formed mind springs.” These colours were registered in 1957.
BADGES
The School Badge may be described heraldically as follows: azure within a bordure or a chevron of the second between three bees volant proper.
In layman’s terms, this means that the badge is blue, within a gold bordure, a gold chevron between three flying bees (two in chief, one in base) in their proper colours. Additionally the School badge has G.T.S. (Gifford Technical School) in blue above the badge.
The Prefects’ Badge was designed in 1954. It is the same as the School badge but without the letters G.T.S. super-imposed. There is a gold laurel to either side, with the words HINC ORIOR woven in gold on a gold scroll with a black background.
The Colours Badge is the same as the School badge, but the letters G.T.S. are pricked out in Gold, as is the name of the sport against a maroon background.
Team Tabs indicate in gold lettering the name of the sport on a maroon tab. The holder wears the tab beneath an ordinary School badge.

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TIES
The School tie consists in alternating broad maroon and silver stripes, sinister. The Prefects’ tie is maroon with a regular pattern of small School badges pricked out in gold on a blue background.
The Colours and Merit-with-Honours tie is plain maroon with a single School badge centrally situated.
The half-Colours and Merit tie has broad maroon stripes alternating with narrower silver stripes, dexter.
The Sixth Form and Supporters’ tie is plain maroon with three silver pin-stripes, sinister, behind one silver badge on a black background situated centrally. The tie was designed by Mr. B. M. Stone in 1971.
R. T. McGEOCH


THE GIFFORD TROPHY

In Thought — Faith In Word — Wisdom In Deed — Courage In Life — Service
Reach for the Stars
The magnificent solid silver casket bearing the above inscription engraved round it, and the School badge pricked out in enamel, was presented to the school by Mr. H. T. Guerrier in commemoration of the great work done by his friend, Mr. P. H. Gifford, the first headmaster of this School. The formal presentation was made on 13 April, 1951 at an impressive ceremony held in the Rhodes Street Beit Hall. The Headmaster, Mr. H. J. Sutherby, received the Trophy from Mr. T. J. Harrington on behalf of the School.
The second purpose of the Trophy was to provide a tangible focal point for every form of service that could be rendered by the boys to their School. The Trophy is competed for annually on an inter-house basis. The names of the winning House, the Housemaster and House Captain are recorded in a record book which is kept inside the casket.
The Trophy was first displayed in an elevated glass case in the Beit Hall, after which it was moved to the foyer of the Administration Block, and today it is once more housed in its original case in the foyer of the School Hall.
The following is a summary of the first system used for allocating points for the Gifford Trophy:
Athletics sports (one-fifth of the points scored by the winning house);
Inter-house cricket, rugby, swimming, boxing and soccer (25, 15, 5);
School Colours (3 Points for every recipient; 1 point for a re-award);
The Junior and Senior Victores Ludorum in athletics (5 points each);
The winner of the Morris Bat (3 points);
Rhodesian representation in the sports offered at the school (3 points);
Various cadet activities (the points gained could vary, from 25 upwards);
School Prefects (3 points); the Head Boy 5 points);
An article or photograph accepted for the School Magazine (2 points);
Points for Scholarship (10 for Beit Engineering Scholarship; 5 for Beit Bursary);
For being first in Southern Africa in the Technical Examinations (up to 10 points);
Winners of the Sir George Johnson Drawing Prizes (Senior and Junior, and the Arthur Griffin Prize-4 points each);
The senior and junior prizes (4 points); form prize winners (2 points);
Contributions in acting and back-stage work for the Dramatic Club (up to 10 points);
Winners of essay competitions (4 points each);
20 points for boys who showed a high standard of leadership, character orsocialachievement.

A revision of the method for awarding points for the Gifford Trophy was considered in 1953, and modifications were again made to the system in 1963 after the House system was reorganised. Some adjustments were made to the numbers of points allocated, while points were awarded for the swimming Victores Ludorum; points for life-saving were added, and Headmaster’s discretionary points were introduced. (In 1966 the system was modified again).
Then in 1970 major changes were made with the introduction of a new system of grading activities into Super, Major and Minor categories according to their significance and following in the School. The gradings could be adjusted if the need arose. It was also intended that the Sporting, Cultural and Academic activities would each account for approximately one-third of the overall points scored, but in practice this was not achieved owing to the dominance of inter-house sporting activities over cultural activities. Also, not all the cultural activities provided for were held each year. Details are as follows:
Super (12, 9, 6, 3)
Major (8, 6, 4, 2)
Minor (4, 3, 2, 1)
SPORTING ACTIVITIES:
Super — athletics, swimming, rugby, cricket.
Major — cross-country, basketball, hockey, water-polo.
Minor — athletics standards, swimming standards tennis, rugby placekicking.

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CULTURAL ACTIVITIES:
Major — merit awards, social chess, senior public-speaking, senior debating, junior debating, one-act play competition.
Minor — chess (team competition), inter-house quiz.
ACADEMIC ATTAINMENT:
Forms one to three:
— November examinations.
— first to fifth Progress Reports: merit certificate awards (derived from the November examinations)
Public Examination Classes:
Super: — July examinations.
Major — first to fourth Progress Reports; distinctions gained in the July examinations.

The system of scoring the Gifford Trophy that is currently in use was introduced in 1975. It was considered that only those activities which could be conducted on a strictly inter-house basis should feature. Thus a departure was made from one of the original purposes of the Trophy, namely that it should incorporate all forms of service to the School. It was considered that recognition for non inter-house contributions were adequately catered for by many other awards in the School. The points allocated were modified and an additional grade was introduced for inter-house athletics and swimming. The system is as follows:-
Premier (24, 20, 16, 12)
Super (16, 13,10,7).
Major (10, 8, 6, 4)
Minor (6, 5, 4, 3)
Premier — athletics, swimming.
Super — rugby, hockey, cricket
Major — basketball, water-polo, cross-country, tennis, gymnastics, dramatics (inter-house one-act play festival).
Minor — chess, debating, squash.
B.P.WEBB

THE GIFFORD TROPHY, 1976

Premier Section: (Points awarded 24, 20, 16, 12) Swimming Super Section: (Points awarded 24, 20, 16, 12) Cricket Hockey Rugby Major Section: (Points awarded 10, 8, 6, 4) One-Act-Play competition Basketball Water-Polo Minor Section: (Points awarded 6, 5, 4, 3) Chess Debating

Davy 16 17 13 16 6 4 4 4 6 == 85

Newton 20 7 7 7 4 10 6 5 4 == 70

Faraday 12 13 10 13 10 8 10 6 3 == 85

Whitworth 24 13 16 10 10 6 10 3 5 == 97

WINNERS OF THE GIFFORD TROPHY

Year 1951       1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976

HOUSE Dalton Whitworth       Dalton Dalton Faraday Faraday Faraday Faraday Faraday Whitworth Dalton Dalton Faraday Davy Dalton Davy Davy Dalton Faraday Davy Dalton Faraday Davy Faraday Whitworth Whitworth

HOUSEMASTER Mr. E. J. Bacon Mr. H. A. Pingstone Mr. E. J. Bacon Mr. C. D. Cowan Mr. W. A. Owen Mr. C. D. Cowan Mr. C. D. Cowan Mr. C. D. Cowan Mr. C. D. Cowan Mr. H. A. Pingstone Mr. S. McLoughlin Mr. E. Lafrentz Mr. C. D. Cowan Mr. W. Sandham Mr. E. Lafrentz Mr. W. Sandham Mr. W. Sandham Mr. E. Lafrentz Mr. B. P. Webb Mr. W. Sandham Mr. E. Lafrentz Mr. A. Reeve-Johnson Mr. C. Pluke Mr. M. Neal Mr. A. L. van Heerden Mr. A. L. van Heerden

HOUSE CAPTAIN H. McKenzie-Fraser J. H. Coumbis B. Melloy R. A. Armstrong J. M. Gordon L. T. Yeatmam C. Smithdorf D. Pugh-Roberts R. Harris D. M. Simmonds M. Watson M. Watson R. Petzer B. F. Davison L. R. Bursch R. Horrocks A. R. Dempster R. Pitchford P. Semple R. D. Seton-Rogers R. 0. Rayner C. D. Eley N. Dewar J. H. Howard I. Hayes-Hill W. S. L. Jones

TROPHIES

(The dates and names in brackets indicate when a trophy was presented and the first winner)
ATHLETICS
The Inter-house Challenge Cup for winning house on sports day was presented by J.D. Robertson, Esq. in 1931 when it was won jointly by Faraday and Whitworth, the only time that a tie has occurred.
The Inter-house
Tug-O’War Cup was presented in 1959 when it was won by Whitworth.
Trophies for individual achievement
The cup for the Senior Victor Ludorun presented by Messrs. MacGillivray and Son (1931: M. Dickenson).

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The cup for the Under 16 Victor Ludorum was presented by Miss E. Bancroft (1944: K. Morrison). Originally it was for the Victor Ludorum in Johnson House.
The cup for the Junior Victor Ludorum (under 15) was presented by Dr. E. Loring Kelly (1931;C. Mann).
Under 14 Champion
Under 13 Champion
Best athlete in Davy House, the Brian Davison Cup, was presented by Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Davison in 1963 as a gesture of goodwill towards the School where Brian had been a particularly outstanding sportsman.
Best athlete in Dalton House.
Best athlete in Faraday House, known as the Ron Reeve-Johnson Cup was presented in 1972 by the boys of Faraday House when their Housemaster left the School.
Best athlete in Whitworth House.
Best athlete in Newman House; the cup was presented probably in 1960 when G.duToitwon it.
Best athlete in Russell House; the cup was presented probably in 1960 when G. Bradshaw won it.
Best day-scholar athlete, known as the MacLachlan Cup was presented by N. K. MacLachlan, Head Boy in 1955 (1956; M.G.Snelling).
Trophies for Individual events:
Open 100 metres, the Holt Cup.
Open 200 metres (1960; P. Lishman).
Open 400 metres (1958; M. Wyndham).
Open 800 metres, known as the Marler Cup, was presented by B. Marler who in 1961 held the records for the 440 yards and 880 yards races (1962; D. Smith)
Open 1 500 metres, the Clarke Cup was presented by A. E. Clarke (1958; R. V. Smith).
Open hurdles, known as the Archie Edworthy Cup it might have been presented in his memory as he was killed in action in 1940.
Open relay cup, presented in 1952 by the Old Technicians’ Association.
Open triple jump, known as the Dino Androuliakos Cup, was presented by D. C. T. Androuliakos in 1965. He was head boy in 1963 and 1964, and was the record-holder for this event in 1961, 1963 and 1964 (G. Bates).
Open High jump (1958; R. Rhodes.)
Open Long jump, the Rory Sudding Cup; he held the record in 1962 and was Head Boy in 1961.
Open discus, the Keith Pinchen Cup.
Open javelin, the Martin Mienie Cup.
Open shot put, the Mcintosh Cup.
Under 16 100 metres, the Scott Cup.
Under 16 400 metres (1963; P. Watson).
Under 15400 metres (1958; G. du Toit).
Under 13 relay, the Meyer Cup.

BASKETBALL
The Sandham Memorial Trophy for InterHouse Basketball was presented in 1977 by ‘Capt. Jack’ Sandham member of staff 1948-1977.

BOXING
The Alex Thomas Cup was presented in 1951 by A. N. Gordon and P. Nussbaum in memory of Alex Thomas, an Old Technician. It was for inter-house boxing. It was first won by Davy House in 1962.

CHESS
The Philip Whitehead Trophy for Inter-House chess was presented in 1977 by Mrs. Joan Whitehead in recognition of the services rendered by Philip to the game at Gifford.

CRICKET
The Candler Trophy for inter-house cricket was presented in 1943 by R. F. and D. C. Candler and was first won by Davy House.

DRAMATICS
The Edith White Trophy for the best actor of the year was presented by the wife of a former headmaster, Mr. D. R. White.
The Howard Trophy for inter-house dramatics was presented by J. H. J. Howard, Head Boy in 1974, and M. T. Howard, both of whom had a special interest in, talent for, dramatics. It was won first by Faraday House.

GYMNASTICS
The Cup for the senior gymnastics champion was presented in 1975 by Mr. J. L. Mullins.

RUGBY
The Philip Watson Cup for inter-house rugby was presented in 1977 by Mr. R. E. Watson.
The Nick Booyse Trophy for the most improved player in the first XV was presented in 1976 by Mrs. L. Booyse in memory of her husband, an Old Boy, who had a life-long interest in the rugby fortunes of the School. It was first won by M. Hart.
The Honey Cup for competition between school rugby teams was presented to the Rhodesian Rugby Football Union in 1922 by W. S. Honey, Esq. It was won by the Technical School for the first time in 1937 and again in 1939 and 1940, whereafter it was retained in perpetuity.

SOCCER
Brian Abrams Memorial Shield for interhouse soccer was presented by the boys of Gifford as a tribute to Brian who was interested in soccer.

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TENNIS
The Junior Singles Cup was presented by Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Sher, and first won by K. Bernet in 1972.
The Open Doubles Championship Cup was presented by Mr. A. W. Varrie, and first won in 1973 by M. Ray and G. Innes.
The Open Singles Championship Cup was presented by Mr. and Mrs. M. J. M. Coley, and first won by E. Rudnick in 1971.
The Inter-House Tennis Trophy was presented in 1977 by Mr. D. A. Jack, member of staff 1970-1977.

SQUASH
The Inter-House Squash Cup was presented in 1977 by Mr. T. M. Brine, an Old Boy and member of staff since 1969.

SWIMMING
The Ellenbogen Trophy for the winning house at the annual inter-house gala was presented in 1954 by Mr. M. E. Ellenbogen. It was first won ‘by Dalton House at the gala held on 4 November.
The Robert Lee Jones Trophy was presented in 1975 by Mr. R. L. Jones, uncle of W. S. L Jones and T. 0. L. Jones (who are both Rhodesian swimmers and pupils of the School) as there was no trophy specifically for the open group. The first winner was Paul Broster (Dy).
The Broster Trophy for the under 16 swimming champion was presented in 1975 by Mr. Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Broster in recognition of the assistance given by the School to Olympic Swimmer, Paul Broster,in his career. It was won for the first time by T. 0. L, Jones (Dy).
Under 15 Champion
The Jones Cup for the under 14 swimming champion was presented in 1974 by Mrs. D. Jones. The first winners were D. Viljoen (Dy) and M. Hart (N).
The Devine Cup for the Under 13 champion in the inter-house gala was presented in 1968 by Mr. and Mrs. Theo C. Devine. In existence was a cup for the best swimmer in the Under 13 and under 14 age-groups, and by coincidence their two sons, Graham (U14) and Gavin (U13) tied for that cup in 1967. The presentation of the Devine Cup obviated the anomaly of there being one cup for two age groups.
The Finlayson Trophy for the winner of the open 100 metres free-style event was presented by Mr. John Finlayson, the physical education teacher, in 1965 because at that time, apart fr m the Ellenbogen Trophy, there were no trophies for individual winners in swimming.

Water Polo
The Brian Abrams Memorial Trophy for inter-house water polo was presented in 1969 by the boys of Gifford in memory of a popular sportsman who lost his life in a motor accident. It was first won by Davy House.

THE INTER-HOUSE SYSTEM

The origins of the inter-house system which prevails with varying degrees of success and emphasis in our schools lie in the tradition conscious background found in the great English Public Schools. At schools such as Rugby and Eton, the boys congregate in Houses, where they eat, sleep and study as a corporate group, which vies with other groups of boys in other Houses in the same school. At every conceivable level the spirit of fierce competitiveness between Houses remains the hallmark of the Public School System. Rhodesian schools have derived their inter-house spirit and activity from the old Public Schools. Obviously, an all boarding school would relate more closely to the above ideal.
At Gifford, the four Games Houses as they are called, concentrate on fostering competition in extra-mural activities. At one stage, when the School had three hostels, the games-house system was linked to the boarding establishments, i.e. Dalton House consisted of boys from Newman House hostel, Faraday House drew its support from Johnson Hostel, while Whitworth was synonymous with Russell Hostel. The day-boys formed the fourth games-house, namely Davy. This system was abandoned probably in 1960 when Johnson House was handed over to the Technical College.

DALTON HOUSE, 1931-1975

Housemasters:
1951-1953 Mr. E. J. C. Bacon;
1954-1956 Mr. C. 0. Cowan;
1961 Mr. S. McLoughlin;
1962-1972 Mr. E. R. Lafrentz;
1973-1975 Mr. A. Menné;
1976-1977 Mr. D. M. Davis
Won Gifford Trophy in 1951, 1953, 1954, 1961, 1962, 1965, 1968, 1971.
Dalton House began its career inauspicuously in 1931 by coming last in the School’s first interhouse athletics sports. In 1932, however, the House improved to reach second place, and in 1933 Dalton gained a clear victory by forty points. The fortunes of the House fluctuated over its succeeding years till 1941 when the House won the Sports by an astonishing 109 points over the

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nearest rival. The next decade was a period of athletics triumph for Dalton: from 1942 to 1951 the House won five times and came second four times.
In 1939 a small swimming gala of eight events was held. Dalton won easily, winning more than half the total points. This was the start of a long success story in swimming, for the House won eleven of the next sixteen galas, to 1958.
In 1951, the Gifford Trophy was presented to the School and stimulated inter-house competition to reach beyond athletics and swimming. With wins in these two competitions and also in boxing and rugby, Dalton very convincingly won the Gifford Trophy in its first year.
Another trophy we were the first to win was the Ellenbogen Trophy (swimming) presented in 1955.
Although the house was still a force to be reckoned with in the first half of the 1960’s, winning the sports and rugby regularly, by the early 1970’s the House had dropped to the bottom of the ladder in most things. Thus when it was decided to eliminate the confusion caused by having two houses with the initial D, Dalton was selected as the one to have its name changed.
Newton was chosen as the new name, after Sir Isaac Newton who was famous for postulating the laws of gravitation and for developing differential calculus.
So, for a short period, from 1973 to 1976, Dalton was known as Newton House. In 1977, however, the School’s Jubilee year, it was decided to put tradition before a slight inconvenience, and on 23 February we once again became Dalton House.

NEWTON HOUSE, 1976

Housemaster: Mr. D. M. Davis
Captain: C. Biffen
After the poor performances and depressed spirits of 1975, we went into 1976 with a new determination to become a force to be reckoned with. House spirit grew under the lively leadership of a group of seniors headed by G. Biffen and the House went into each inter-house contest with keen determination, even if it did frequently emerge with little success. Though we were last in cricket, hockey and rugby, we won through to second place in the swimming gala and inter-house chess, won the basketball competition, and held first position in social chess almost all year. We were also forced into last place in the one-act play festival, but in such a tightly-contested competition, this was no discredit to us.
I am grateful to Mr. E. Lafrentz for taking charge of the House during my leave, to the many seniors who worked hard and gave encouraging leadership, and to all the boys of Newton House for their keenness, even in the face of defeat.

DAVY HOUSE, 1939-1975

Housemasters:
1948-1972 Mr. W. J. Sandham;
1973 Mr. C. Pluke;
1974 Mr. M. J. D. Black;
1975-1977 Mr. D. A. Jack.
Won Gifford Trophy in 1964, 1966, 1967, 1970, 1973.
The House is named after Sir Humphry Davy, 1778-1829, who in his life became involved in numerous experiments, particularly on the nature of explosive gases found in mines. As a result he invented the celebrated Davy Lamp which made coal-mining incomparably safer. He was elected to the Royal Society in 1803, knighted in 1812 as a result of his efforts in the field of science, and was made a baronet in 1818.
The first mention of Davy House in past School Magazines was in Volume II No. 2, 1939 where, under the heading of “Annual School Sports” appear the words: “A feature of the meeting was the improved keenness in the inter-house competition. For the purpose of the competition the school was divided into four houses.. .“ Obviously a fourth games-house was needed owing to a growth in numbers and perhaps to revitalise interhouse competition, so Davy House was born, and has certainly played its part in inter-house competitions of all kinds. During the last thirty-seven years, the House has been particularly dominant in both athletics and the annual swimming galas. With the introduction of the Gifford Trophy in 1 951, the scope of inter-house competitions was widened to include cultural activities as well as sporting. In the cultural activities, too, the House has done well, and the Gifford Trophy since 1951 has been won five times by Davy.
A lot of the credit for the successes of the House must go to the former housemasters. Tribute must be paid in particular to one former housemaster who, in his twenty-three years of office, did a great deal for the house, developing a tremendous spirit which was the guiding factor in so many of the successes enjoyed by the House. Mr. W. J. Sandham took over as housemaster in 1948, and retired from this position in 1971; since that time he has still been actively involved in all aspects of the House.
D.A. JACK

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DAVY HOUSE, 1976

Housemaster: Mr. D. A. Jack
Captain: R. R. M. Mason
For the second year in succession, Davy House came second in the Gifford Trophy competition. In some respects this was a little disappointing as I feel that, with a more enthusiastic attitude, the House could have done better.
In the sporting field the House won the rugby and cricket competitions; the latter success was particularly pleasing as the House has not fared too well in this sport for some years. The House came second in the hockey, third in the swimming and, unfortunately, last in both water-polo and basketball.
On the cultural side the House has not done particularly well with the exception of winning the debating competition. It was disappointing to see our chess team lose their dominant position after so many years of success: we came third in this competition. We also came third in the interhouse one-act play festival.
The trace of apathy among certain members that became evident in 1975 abated to a degree in 1976, when it appeared to be prevalent only in the senior section of the House. This must be eradicated in the near future if the House is to enjoy significant success. My thanks go to A. Konson and A. Mason for their help in the organisation of the House.

FARADAY HOUSE, 1931-1975

Housemasters:
1955 Mr.W.A.Owen;
1956-1968 Mr.C.D.Cowan;
1969-1970 Mr.B.P.Webb;
1971-1972 Mr.A.Reeve-Johnson;
1973 Mr.R.T.McGeoch;
1974-1975 Mr.M.Neal;
1976-1977 Mr.T.M.Brine.
Won Gifford Trophy in 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1963, 1969, 1972, 1974.
The House was named after the famous English physicist and chemist, Michael Faraday (1791 -1867) who, from very humble beginnings, became a professor of chemistry. His fame rests chiefly on his discovery of electromagnetic induction: terms such as electrode, anode, cathode, ion, anion(?) and cation were introduced into English by him, while the unit of electrical capacity, the faraday, was named after him.
In the period under review, Faraday may be considered the most successful of the houses: since the inception of the Gifford Trophy, Faraday has won it nine times, once more than its nearest rival, Dalton. But, before that, Faraday had been successful both in the inter-house athletics competitions and in the annual galas. At the first athletics meeting on 22 April 1931 , Faraday shared the honours with Whitworth, but after that initial success had to wait till 1938 before winning the sports again: Faraday won convincingly with a clear margin of ninety points over Whitworth. The success was repeated in the following year when for the first time Davy House competed. A period of dominance followed in the mid-1940’s when the House won the athletics for five successive years starting in 1944.
In 1939 the first inter-house gala was held; Faraday managed to accumulate a total of only five points in eight events, compared to Dalton’s forty-seven, so the House was a glorious last I Fortunes changed, however, and Faraday beat Dalton by seven points in 1945; for the next few years the House came second, before winning again in 1950.
It appears that in 1952 inter-house rugby and water-polo were introduced: in both competitions the House came second, firstly to Whitworth and to Davy in the water-polo. In 1955 the twenty-fifth sports meeting was won by the House by just one point. Water-polo was also won, and as a result 1 955 saw Faraday winning the Gifford Trophy for the first time. The captain was J. M. Gordon and the housemaster was Mr. W. A. Owen. From then on, for five years in a row, Faraday won the trophy.
Throughout the 1960’s Faraday’s star burned somewhat dimly, winning the Trophy only in 1963 and 1969, though since then the House has won twice more, in 1972 and 1974.

FARADAY HOUSE, 1976

Housemaster: T. M. Brine
Captain: C. J. Trautman
Faraday can look back on 1976 as a year of mixed fortunes. The under 13 and under 14 groups proved to be the weakness of the House although the talent was available. Nonetheless it was pleasing to see the determination displayed by the juniors at the inter-house gala. Swimming, however, was the main failure of the year owing to the lack of talent, yet a fine effort was put up by all who so willingly assisted.
Much hard work was put into the preparation for athletics in the hopes of achieving a good result, but the competition had to be abandoned

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because of rain. In the other sports, the seniors captured the rugby, cricket, water-polo and tennis titles and came second in the hockey and basketball competitions. All in all, these were most commendable results, but as all inter-house results are a combination of the results of both the junior and senior competitions, the overall results were regrettably rather poor.
Mention must be made of the chess players who supported the House once a week throughout the year in an effort to boost the tally towards winning the Trophy. D. Hutchinson must also be specially commended for his skilful direction of the one-act play in the inter-house competition in which we shared joint first position with Whitworth. Among the seniors, C. Trautman, C. Griffin, G. Ashby, D. Hutchinson, J. McMillan, S. Muldoon, G. van den Heever, I. Fraser, C. Botha and B. Payne must be specially commended for the valued and worthwhile leadership.

WHITWORTH HOUSE, 1971-1975

Housemasters:
1931 (?)-1951 Mr. A. C. Vaughan
1952-1962 Mr. H. A. Pingstone;
1971-1972 Mr. R. T. McGeoch;
1973 Mr. W. A. McQuade;
1974-1977 Mr. A. L. van Heerden
Won Gifford Trophy in 1952, 1960, 1975, 1976.
The House was named after the English mechanical engineer, Sir Joseph Whitworth, Bart. (1803-1887). He is renowned for his pioneering work in standardization, particularly in machine-screws (the Whitworth thread is named after him) and was closely associated with the design of the rifles which came from the famous Enfield Royal Small Arms Factory.
If one studies the honours board in the School Hall which lists the winners of the Gifford Trophy, one is struck by the fact that Whitworth House has won the coveted inter-house trophy only four times since the inception of the competition. The natural conclusions are that the blue banner has seldom been borne by the School’s leading sportsmen or that, since two of the four victories in the competition were won in 1975 and 1976, Whitworth is at last emerging from its long spell in the doldrums. These conclusions rest on shaky foundations. Any deeper study of Whitworth’s record not only since 1951 but also since the introduction of a games house system at the School twenty years before that, reveals evidence of strong House spirit and impressive achievement. There was a brief period in the Sixties when the inter-house competition as a whole seemed to go through a very bad patch and it is interesting to note that Whitworth’s most dismal period coincided with that general slump. It is furthermore significant that in the last five years, a period in which the inter-house competition has shown growing vitality, Whitworth has twice won the trophy and been runnerup twice as well. In the earliest years of the competition it was Whitworth and Dalton that battled for supremacy, and in the late Fifties, when Faraday established a firm dominance, it was again Whitworth which provided the major challenge.
In the twenty years before the introduction of the competition for the Gifford Trophy, Whitworth enjoyed long periods of supremacy in inter-house competitions. In the first ten years of the house system of the School, Whitworth won the annual athletics competition no fewer than seven times. Athletics seems to have been as much the House’s own private property in those years as swimming has become in the past few seasons. Whitworth’s success in athletics was founded very often on solid teamwork, but the House was not without its share of individual stars. Names such as E. Hadingham, A. Johnson, N. Cumming, K. Ziehl, M. Lukan and others crowd the record books.
Much of the credit for the success of Whitworth over the years must be attributed to the long service of that most dedicated of teachers, Mr. Harry Pingstone. When one surveys the list of triumphs scored and the challenges met while Mr. Pingstone was housemaster, one is soon aware of the enormous debt owed by the House to him. It is fitting to salute that gentleman at a time when the House is once more riding the crest of a wave.

WHITWORTH HOUSE, 1976

Housemaster: Mr. A. L. van Heerden
Captain: W. S. L. Jones
In a year in which consistent effort very often had to compensate for depth and flair, Whitworth House did itself proud by winning the Gifford Trophy for the second year in a row. Determined leadership by the senior boys, who always set an excellent example, and keen spirit from the junior pupils in the House, were the key factors in the repeat of the 1975 success.
While the undisputed highlight of the year was the storming triumph in the inter-house gala in which Brendan Beaumont made a massive contribution, it was very often in the competitions

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in which Whitworth looked the underdogs on paper that the spirit which was the House’s greatest strength, was revealed. In both senior and junior water-polo events, seemingly weak Whitworth sides came extremely close to pulling off real upsets. Consistent scoring through second places probably best explains the overall triumph.
William, Jones proved an able captain and he was well supported by his lieutenants, but perhaps the greatest praise should go to masters such as Mr. B. Stone, Mr. J. Boyce and Mr. G. Townshend for their interest and involvement.

THE GIFFORD WAR-CRY

School war cries in Southern Africa frequently make use of the African vernacular, among which Zulu seems to be popular. Unfortunately, war cries tend to become notoriously garbled over the years, and would-be translators are further confused by the insertion of strange phonetic sounds and phrases, which may sound satisfyingly war-like, but read like the mouthings of primeval apes or the signals of little green men from a remote galaxy.
With the co-operation of linguists from the B.S.A.P., Bulawayo, two possible versions, with translations, of the School’s War-Cry are given.
VERSION 1
Kulu ma-bane?
Kulu ma-sibi!
(repeat)
Zing, zing, neaga ting
Eelavu!
G-I—F—F—0—R—D
GIFFORD
Translation:
Who is greater than we?
There is none greater than us!
(repeat)
Zing, zing, give it to us — G-I—F-F—0-R—D
GIFFORD!
VERSION 2
Okalunayo ngubabe?
Kuluma sibili!
(repeat)
Zing, zing, niaga ting
— Ndhlovu
G-I—F—F—0—R—D
GIFFORD
Translation:
Who is talking?
Talking indeed!
(repeat)
Zing, zing, give it to us — Elephant
G-I—F—F—0—R—D
GIFF0RD
The first version would appear to be the more phonetic, Sindebele-from-Zulu, and the translation more apt. The second version is certainly more grammatically correct, pure Zulu, but the translation not so apt. The main stumbling-block seems to be the word before spelling out GIFFORD. “Eelavu” is quite meaningless, though phonetically satisfying, while “Ndhlovu” is meaningful, but less phonetically satisfying.
— Mr. R. A. Furber, in The Bee Hive of 23 September 1970.

Credit for composing the War-cry goes to E. F. Hartman, the rugby captain; he and others of the team sat in the prep room “solemnly composing it” some time in 1950 — Editor.

Pupils who have earned national representation in non-school sports

Archery 1976 M.A.Wilde
Cycling 1965 B.C.McVey, 1967 B.C.McVey, D.Lambert, 1972 J.Burt, R.Evans
Gymkhana 1976 M.J.van Blerk
Sailing 1976 M.G.Souter

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CRICKET, 1929-1976

A Prelude
A few introductory remarks are necessary before I embark on the general history of cricket in the School over the past fifty years. My sole qualification is that I am in charge of the present First XI. Not for me the luxury of those longserving members of Staff who effortlessly remember the exploits of Tom, Dick and Harry and who recall the School in its many phases. Nevertheless, perhaps my short association does allow a certain objectiveness denied those who have been so personally involved over the years.
I have tried to verify all my facts and figures. I have badgered Old Boys, haunted The Chronicle, and pored over every article written about cricket in the School. I am extremely grateful to Mrs. Furber, our librarian. Her frightening energy has unearthed masses of material from the past in all facets of the School’s history. I have been as comprehensive and accurate as possible. I hope I have not offended anyone by leaving out some notable feat. I hope I have not made any claims to records that are incorrect. If I have done either, I apologise. Corrections will be willingly received and subsequently published. Although a certain amount of repetition is inevitable, I have tried not to include too many statistics in my resume. These are included in the section entitled, “For the Statistically Minded”.
In the final analysis, I cannot claim for the School any outstanding prowess in the art of cricket as a whole. There have been some outstanding individual performances, but the overall record is probably the poorest of all the old preWar schools. Reasons are not difficult to find and we may well lay the blame on the initial fragmented nature of the School and its very limited facilities. This is not the whole truth: cricket is not a game, it is a culture. It is an endless consolation, as exasperating in its elusiveness as it is boring to the uninitiated, It may be played badly, but never frivolously. It is expensive and time-consuming. It is difficult to defend its continuation, yet impossible to eliminate. Its philosophy has never really been accepted by the School. This is not a criticism, it is a statement. One thing is clear: cricket is part of our traditions and a worthwhile one. After all, to break our ties with the past is just not cricket.

The Pre-War Years
The earliest recorded matches were played in November 1929 with games against the Evening School, Matopos School and the Milton second XI. Undoubtedly friendly contests were played before this time, even when the School was situated temporarily in the old St. George’s School for the two years prior to 1929. Unfortunately, no social records were kept of this time.
There were very few senior schools in those early years: Milton, Plumtree and the Technical School in Matabeleland, Prince Edward and St. George’s in Mashonaland, Chaplin in the Midlands, and Umtali in Manicaland. Travelling was not easy. Indeed, a visit to Plumtree was an adventure in itself. The train was the only practical means of transport and the regularity of arrival far from guaranteed. Road traffic was well-nigh impossible. Many will remember, often with mixed feelings of nostalgia, the bone-shattering corrugations and the nights spent stranded by the low level bridges as one waited for rivers to subside. Turf wickets were unheard of and all cricket was played on matting. The School itself had no grounds of its own and the facilities of the Bulawayo Athletic Club were thrown open for the School’s use. Indeed, a decade was to pass before a home ground was established at Russell House. Up to that time, all fixtures were played away. Matches appeared to have been organised on a last minute basis and early opponents included such sides as St. John’s Choir, Old Crocks, and Bellevue. Cricket gradually spread to lower groups and second XI fixtures are recorded in 1931. The School did not graduate to first Xl status until 1935. This appears to be the year of decision, as was stated in that year’s magazine:
“Our cricket, hitherto so chancy, shows signs of developing a shape and form more nearly resembling the game at its best.” The Milton second XI was defeated for the first time, while a creditable performance emanated from the first match against Chaplin. In 1936 the School took on the might of the Milton and Plumtree elevens, and in the following year defeated the Milton first team for the first time by 7 runs. Some idea of the general standard of play is characterised by by the general criticism of the time: “Belief in the attempted six still characterises our batting; and again and again it has been proved that this is the only attitude to short matches . . . and no doubt the off-drive and the square cut, at present conspicuous by their absence, will one day accrue.” Oddly enough, this attitude is pertinent to this day! In 1938, the first of the overseas professionals, a Mr. James of Northamptonshire and New Zealand, arrived and, as a result of this added impetus, the grounds at Russell House were developed with net facilities. The following year saw the inauguration of a School first XI cap — plain white with the School badge on the front. The opening match on the new ground

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was against a team from the military training camp, which the School won, following up with the second victory over Milton a week later.

The War Years
Fixtures became difficult as so many town sides were depleted by players serving in the Allied Forces. Nevertheless, Queens and B.A.C. managed to field sides from time to time and the School continued to play these club sides as it had done in the past ten years. A notable event was the first victory over Plumtree in 1940 on the Russell House ground. The standard of play had improved immensly under the direction of Mr. H. Friggens, a member of staff, and for the first time the School took part in the Tomlinson Cup, the inter-school cricket competition.
In 1939, Lord Nuffield visited the Union of South Africa and bequeathed £10 000 for the furtherance of cricket in that country. From that sum, the S.A. Cricket Association started the famous Nuffield Tournament and Southern Rhodesia was invited to participate. To 0. C. Candler goes the honour of being the School’s rirst Nuffield representative. Incidentally, the Rhodesian school-boy side did exceptionally well, defeating N.E. Transvaal, O.F.S., Western Province and Border, losing only to Bellville’s XI which was not a Nuffield side.
Despite difficulties, there was an increased interest in the game and much of this was Undoubtedly due to the efforts of Mr. Candler (D.C. Candler’s father), who voluntarily helped with the coaching of school teams. A fine player himself, who had played for Kent, he instilled enthusiasm and keenness. He is remembered to his day, and the inter-house cricket competition competes for the Candler Trophy, presented in 1943, and which was first won by Davy House. Indeed the name of Candler figures prominently in the school’s history. D. C. Candler is credited with scoring the first century for the first team, and he was later to become the School’s first Rhodes Scholar.
A great shortage of materials prevailed during the war years, but somehow these difficulties were overcome. It would be out of place to gloss over these years without mentioning the remarkable Carew brothers — Bernard, Allan, Anthony, and Peter. From 1939 to 1945 a Carew was always in the first team. Bernard was selected for the Nuffield team in 1941 and 1942, with Allan, very young at that stage, selected as a nontravelling reserve. Unfortunately that was the last tournament for the duration of the war.
Perhaps it is relevant to reflect on the misfortune of Allan Carew at this stage. He is undoubtedly one of the finest all-rounders that the School has produced and missed gaining a Nuffield cap because of the postponement of the Tournament. He still had two more years at school and to him goes the honour of making the first inter-school century by a Technical cricketer when he scored 109 against Milton in 1942. After the War, both Bernard and Allan played for Rhodesia in the Currie Cup.
Once again, the highlights of 1943 were an innings victory over Milton, a victory over Plumtree on the Russell House ground and the ultimate triumph of a win over Plumtree at Plumtree in the third term of the year. In the latter match, R. McNulty scored 150 out of a total of 217 and his individual score stood as a record in inter-school cricket for seven years.
During the War years, the School had thrown open their limited sporting facilities to the R.A.F. who were based in the Agricultural Society’s Show Grounds across the road. This contact led to many friendly cricket matches between the School and the various branches of the Services. Games were arranged between the Initial Training Wing, Heany, No. 2 Training Camp, R.A.F., and Army. This association was well rewarded because, under the energetic direction of F/O. S. B. Cloete, a swimming bath, two gymnasia, and two squash courts were built on School grounds, and were handed over to the Southern Rhodesian Government in 1945 when the R.A.F. left their base in the Show Grounds. These amenities, though altered and rejuvenated, are still very much in use.

Post-War Years
Mr. H. Friggens had left the School, and 1945 was marked by the arrival of Mr. “Bucky” Buchanan. There are few people associated with the School, or with sport in general for that matter, who do not remember this remarkable character. An accomplished performer, he played cricket and rugby for Rhodesia, as well as coaching the first XI. Under his direction, cricket flourished and there can be no doubt that the ‘40’s were the best and most successful in the School’s cricketing history. Matches were arranged further afield. In 1946, the School lost their first encounter against Prince Edward in Salisbury, but the following year defeated Prince Edward at home and away. Milton also suffered two defeats. T.Lange and T.Anderson were selected for the 1947 Nuffield side and, together with G. Ziehl, were again selected in 1948. T.Lange captained the team and is the Schools only

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cricketer to have led a Nuffield XI. The number of boys selected — three — remains the most to have represented Rhodesia in the Tournament in any one year from the School. Both T. Lange and T. Anderson played for the Matabeleland Senior XI in Logan Cup matches whilst still at school.
In 1945 fields were built at the Upper School near Johnson House in the Suburbs and by 1949 the matting wicket at Russell House was discarded in favour of a turf wicket at the Upper School.
Also, at that time the Rhodesian Cricket Union, with financial help from the State Lotteries, was responsible for bringing out English professionals as coaches. Vic Jackson, from Leicestershire, is well remembered at the School and he returned for several years to render valuable assistance. Facilities were still limited and the movement to the Upper School was not altogether successful. The boarding hostels were far removed from the ground and it was decided to return to Russell House. In 1950 a borehole was sunk and an intensive programme started to rejuvenate the fields at the hostels. Turf nets were constructed at Russell House which at least dealt with the problem of practices as well as allowing boys to practise on their own. By the mid ‘50’s the grounds at the Upper School had deteriorated markedly and a few years later they were abandoned and the new turf at Russell House brought into operation. Much of this work fell on the shoulders of Mr. Sam Wigginton. Perhaps it is a small tribute to him that in 1960 the turf on the Russell House field was described as the finest in the country. He deserves special mention for his efforts.
Another notable landmark was achieved in 1948. T. Martin was selected for the South African School’s XI in 1949 and he is the only player from the School to achieve this honour.
The actual performances of the School during the 1950’s were mixed. A few new schools appeared on the scene. The whole pattern of the cricket itinerary changed. Fixtures against clubs began to fall away as more inter-school games were arranged. The large influx of immigrants after the war and the establishment of the Federation of the Rhodesias and Nyasaland necessitated the building of more schools. It was then possible to arrange fixtures among the schools at all levels. This had always been a problem prior to 1950. Guinea Fowl, one of the new schools, was first played in 1951, and inflicted a heavy defeat on the School. It is worthy of note that, in this year, Clive Currin became the youngest boy ever to represent the first XI — he played for the team before his thirteenth birthday. Another highlight of these years was the bowling analysis of P. McKechnie against Guinea Fowl in 1953: he claimed 10 wickets for 10 runs in the one innings.
Salisbury was smaller than Bulawayo before 1947, but raced ahead when it was chosen as the Federal capital in 1953. Schools sprang up everywhere and in 1956 matches were played between Churchill and Falcon College. Northlea and C.B.C. had appeared on the local scene to add to the list of opponents. By the end of 1959, Mr. “Bucky” Buchanan had left after fifteen years of devoted service. His name has only to be mentioned to any associate or Old Boy and it immediately brings an affectionate smile. He made the game fun without being flippant. He will always be remembered. In fact, “Bucky” left the School to go to yet another new school, Hamilton.
Enthusiasm for cricket seems to have declined in the 60’s. Several articles in School magazines make reference to this point. Mr. A. Meyer, himself an Old Boy and ex-Nuffield player, was in charge of cricket for a few years and did much to prevent interest from flagging. The first of the two cricket tours that the School has embarked upon was undertaken and the 1960 side visited Northern Rhodesia over the Christmas holidays. The 1961 School Magazine makes the following statement: “Cricket is in the doldrums at the School. When one analyses the situation I think we can lay the blame at the feet of (1) the Staff, (2) the boys, and (3) the parents.” This hardhitting criticism may well be justified, but there were some remarkable performances round about that time. Most of the School record-wicket partnerships were established during this period; D. Simmonds hit a lightning century against Falcon College in 59 minutes. I can find no record of a faster hundred in any inter-school game. Peter Lishman’s exploits with the bat deserve special mention. He represented the School from 1960 to 1962 and has easily scored the most centuries in first XI matches. His feat of five centuries in the third term of 1962 is quite remarkable. For the next two years, Brian Davison dominates the cricketing scene. It is perhaps fitting to quote the 1963 Magazine: “On behalf of the School and the team I would like to thank Brian Davison for his excellent service to the School in cricket.”
1964 marked the start of worthy project. Mr.R. Pate and Mr. E. Lafrenz undertook to build a cricket pavillion using only schoolboys. These two long-serving members of staff and their helpers completed the task in a little over two years. It stands on the south side of the Cowan

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Field and is an outstanding example of self-help and staff-pupil co-operation. The Russell House ground had been renamed the Cowan Field in honour of that well-respected housemaster, Charlie Cowan.
After Brian Davison left, the School went through a very lean period. There were no Nuffield cricketers for the next twelve years until R. Mason was selected for his fast bowling performances during 1976. A vote of thanks must be extended to Mr. AIf Morris for all the voluntary coaching he did at the School for eleven years. He was not directly connected with the School, but he willingly took junior groups and later the first Xl. Another stalwart over this lean period has been that long-standing member of staff, Brian Webb. Totally self-effacing, he has worked with the junior groups and his efforts are much appreciated.
At present, cricket is firmly established, but the School still suffers from lack of facilities. There are only two grounds, the full-size Cowan Field and a smaller field for junior matches. The nets are inadequate to cope. There are a number of other factors which limit the numbers playing the game. Many of the other summer sports like tennis, athletics, swimming, water-polo, squash and basketball are less time-consuming and are preferred. Add to this the prohibitive cost of equipment and it can be seen that the game labours under difficulties. The nucleus, however, of keen players and devotees is there and cricket, an integral part of Gifford’s tradition for fifty years, will continue to make its contribution to the life of the School.
M. P. C. CLARANCE

FOR THE STATISTICALLY MINDED

Results of Inter-Schools Matches
The columns represent the opponents, the number of matches played, those won by Gifford, those lost by Gifford, drawn games and tied games.

Schools Milton Plumtree Northlea Chaplin Guinea Fowl Falcon C.B.C. Hamilton St. Stephen’s QueQue Prince Edward Thornhill Churchill St. George’s Jameson Allan Wilson

Played 81 66 29 28 25 23 21 18 15 10 8 8 7 3 3 2

Won 15 6 13 3 6 8 9 1 10 8 2 6 1 - 2 1

Lost 54 48 11 17 13 12 8 14 3 1 6 2 4 2 1 -

Drawn 12 11 5 8 6 3 4 3 2 1 - - 2 1 - 1

Tied - 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Rhodeslan Nuffleld Schools’ Players:

1940 D. C. Candler     1951 K. C.Ziehi
1941 B. J. Carew       1953 P. J. B.McKechnie
1942 D. c. Candler     1954 P. J. B.McKechnie
     B. J. Carew       1955 M. G.McConway
1947 T. Lange	       1957 R. G. Cunningham
     J. T. Anderson    1960 R. A. V. Harris
1948 T. Lange (captain)1961 R. G. Gubb
     J. T. Anderson         D. M. Simmonds
     G. Ziehl          1963 P. J. S. Lishman
1949 T. Martin         1964 B. Davison
     G. Slater         1966 B. Davison
1950 A.V.S. Meyer      1976 R. P. M. Mason
South African Schools’ XI
1949 T. Martin
Highest total in innings:
341 for 2 declared against St. Stephen’s College — 1 November 1975.
Lowest total in innings.
19 in the 2nd innings against Plumtree — 11 March 1944.
Highest individual Innings.
I.Hayes-Hill, 218 not out against St. Stephen’s College — 1 November 1975.
Best Bowling Analysis.
P.McKechnie, 10 for 10 against Guinea Fowl — February 1953.

1940 D. C. Candler 109 vs. Training Camp    3rd term
1941 D. C. Candler 106 vs. l.T.W.           3rd term
1943 A. Carew 109 vs. Milton	            1st term
     R. McNulty 150 vs. Plumtree            3rd term
1945 W. Gray 116 not out vs. Y.M.C.A.       1st term
1956 R. Cunningham 103 vs. Guinea Fowl      1st term
1960 D. M. Simmonds 102 vs. Falcon          3rd term
     P. J. Lishman 102 not out vs. Que Quo  3rd term
1961 P. J. Lishman 111 vs. Falcon           3rd term
                   115 vs. Que Quo          3rd term
1962 P. J. Lishman 102 vs Milton            1st term
                   164 not out vs. Northiea 3rd term
                   121 vs. Guinea Fowl      3rd term
                   112 vs. C.B.C.           3rd term
                   108 vs Quo Quo           3rd term
                   126 vs. Falcon           3rd term
1963 B. Davison 106 vs. Hamilton            1st term
1964 B. Davison 132 vs. Plumtree            1st term
1974 I. Hayes-Hill 105 vs. St. Stephen’s    3rd term
1975 I. Hayes-Hill 218 not out vs. St. Stephen’s 3rd term

Record partnerships for each wicket:-
1st wicket-143 P. Lishman and M. Watson vs. Que Que            3.11.62
2nd wicket-274 I. Hayes-Hill and K. Sullivan vs. St. Stephen’s 1.11.75
3rd wicket-129 B. Davison and L. Harding vs. Hamilton          13.3.63
4th wicket-144 P. Lishman and M. Watson vs Hamilton1           3.1 0.62
5th wicket-95  R. Harris and D. Simmonds vs. Chaplin           14.3.59
6th wicket-101 P. Lishman and B. Edwards vs. Northlea          15.9.62
7th wicket-51  B. Blair and B. Lund vs B.S.A.P. (Sby.)         21.9.63
8th wicket-66  M. Theunissen and P. Hilton vs. Founders        17.3.62
9th wicket-79  P. Lishman and D. Smith vs. Que Que             28.10.61
10th wicket-42 R. Gubb and A. Taute vs. Chaplin                3.10.59

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Miscellaneous Information
Only five of the Schools Old Boys have represented Rhodesia. H. K. S. Evans, probably one of the finest wicket-keepers the country has seen, represented Rhodesia before World War II in 1939 and again after the War. He was joined in the Rhodesian side by the eldest of the Carew brothers, Barnard, who played regularly from 1947-1949. In the early 1950’s Allan Carow became the third Old Boy to play for his province. Over twenty years elapsed before the School again had another Old Boy in the senior side. Brian Davison, currently a professional with the English County side Leicestershire, was selected in the early 70’s and in 1975 was appointed captain of the side. He is still captain of Rhodesia and there is no reason to suppose that he will not remain in this position for many years to come. His cricketing career has many years to run. Recently. Trevor Townshend, a Lancashire League professional, has been selected for a Currie Cup fixture against the Transvaal and becomes the fifth Old Boy to merit the selection.
Ian Hayes-Hill’s 218 not out against St Stephen’s College in 1975 is the current school-boy record individual batting performance by a Rhodesian schools’ cricketer.
D. M. Simmonds scored 102 against Falcon College in 1960 in 59 minutes. This is the fastest recorded century by a Rhodesian school cricketer in inter-school matches.
The School’s 341 for 2 is the highest score made by a school side in one-day games (vs. St. Stephen’s College, 1975).
The 2nd wicket partnership between I. Hayes-Hill and K. Sullivan of 274 against St. Stephen’s College in 1975 is a record for any wicket in inter-school games.
The youngest player to represent the School first Xl was Clive Currin in 1951. He was 12 years 11 months when he first represented the School.
In 1966 C. Puttock took 5 wickets in 5 balls against Founders High School; he had a final match analysis 8 wickets for 5 runs.

CRICKET, 1976

Master-in-charge: Mr. B. P. Webb
Coach: Mr. M. P. C. Clarance
Captain: C. Trautman
Performances in 1976 were creditable without being remarkable. Nine inter-school matches were played, of which we lost five and won four. Much of the team’s success relied on the opening ability of C. Trautman and R. Mason who bowled well on all occasions. Unfortunately, the batting did not measure up to our performance in the field. The batsman were not able to cope when put under pressure. We dismissed sides for reasonable totals, only to see our batting collapse quite inexplicably. C. Trautman was a popular captain who set a fine example and was rewarded for his efforts by being selected as vice-captain of the Matabeleland Schools’ XI. R. Mason was also selected for the side which took part in the Nuffield Trials. We congratulate him on his selection for the Rhodesian Nuffield team. He is the first Gifford cricketer to be selected for twelve years.
D. Hutchinson, C. Parnell, H. Bolton, C. Trautman and R. Mason each played a good innings from time to time, but the batting lacked consistency and application. Our facilities are

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FIRST CRICKET TEAM, 1976

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still limited and the cost of cricket equipment, especially cricket balls, is seriously inhibiting the game. Nevertheless, 1977 looks promising. There are a number of up-and coming cricketers in the lower groups, and the first XI has a nucleus of experienced cricketers who are returning to school. We look forward to the coming season in hopeful anticipation.

FIRST TEAM RESULTS
First term:
Versus Plumtree: Plumtree 104 (Mason 5 for 17). Gifford 106 for 6 (Parnell 28). Won by 4 wickets.
Versus Northlea: Northlea 23 (Mason 5 for 5, Trautman 4 for 7). Gifford 94 for 9 declared (Van Rooyen 34 not out). Won by 8 wickets.
Versus Milton: Gifford 132 (Trautman 38). Milton 133 for 7 (Mason 3 for 37). Lost by 3 wickets.
Versus Hamilton: Hamilton 145 (Trautman 4 for 39). Gifford 45. Lost by 100 runs.
Versus Falcon: Falcon 164 (Mason 5 for 17). Gifford 94. Lost by 70 runs.

Third term:
Versus Milton: Milton 200 for 6 declared (Trautman 3 for 82). Gifford 152 (Hutchinson 69). Lost by 48 runs.
Versus Plumtree: Plumtree 90 (Mason 6 for 24). Gifford 62 (Mason 22). Lost by 28 runs.
Versus Northlea: Gifford 240 for 5 declared (Hutchinson 76, Bebington 76, Parnell 47). Northlea 112 (Trautman 4 for 39. Mason 3 for 28, Parnell 3 for 27). Gifford won by 128 runs.
Versus C.B.C.: Gifford 108 (Trautman 39, Mason 30). C.B.C. 50 (Mason 5 for 25, Trautman 4 for 15). Won by 58 runs.

SECOND TEAM RESULTS
First term:
Versus Plumtree: Gifford 24, and 77. Plumtree 62, and 40 for 1. Lost by 9 wickets.
Versus Northlea: Northlea 114. Gifford 117 for 9. Won by 1 wicket.
Versus Milton: Milton 69. Gifford 57. Lost by 12 runs.
Versus Falcon: Gifford 65. Falcon 67 for 3. Lost by 7 wickets.

Third term:
Versus Milton: Gifford 127 (Bebington 38, Barnard 29). Milton 128 for 7 (Prinsloo 4 for 33). Lost by 3 wickets.
Versus Plumtree: Plumtree 203 for 8 declared. Gifford 62, and 111 for 7. Lost by 141 runs on first innings.
Versus Northlea: Northlea 63 (Barnard 5 for 8, Dickinson 3 for 11). Gifford 60 for 7. Match drawn.
Versus Hamilton: Gifford 54, and 102. Hamilton 77 for 8 (Prinsloo 4 for 30. Barnard 3 for 33), and 62 for 6 (Barnard 5 for 22). Lost by 5 wickets on first innings.
Versus Falcon: Falcon 282 for 9 declared. Gifford 94 (FolletSmith 29). Lost by 188 runs.

UNDER 15 RESULTS
First term:
Versus Plumtree: Gifford 206 for 3 declared (Parnell 96; Van Rooyen 92). Plumtree 142 for 6. Match drawn.
Versus Northlea: Gifford 104 for 4 declared. (Brinkley 33; Van Rooyen 22; Parnell 20). Northlea 37, and 53 (Parnell 6 for 16). Won by an innings and 14 runs.
Versus Milton: Gifford 163 (Linden 73). Milton 86 (Van Rooyen 8 for 14). Won by 77 runs.
Versus Falcon: Falcon 113 (Engall 3 for 21; Van Rooyen 3 for 15). Gifford 114 for 8 (Parnell 46). Won by 2 wickets.

Third term:
Versus Milton: Gifford 111. Milton 113 for 9. Lost by 1 wicket.
Versus Plumtree: Plumtree 69. Gifford 57. Lost by 12 runs.
Versus Northlea: Gifford 209 for 4 declared. Northlea 45, and 51. Won by an innings and 113 runs.
Versus C.B.C.: Gifford 143. C.B.C. 51. Won by 92 runs.
Versus Falcon: Gifford 130. Falcon 132 for 7. Lost by 3 wickets.

UNDER 15 “B” RESULTS
Third term only:
Versus Hamilton: Hamilton 137 for 5 declared. Gifford 72. Lost by 65 runs.
Versus Milton: Milton 100 for 9 declared. Gifford 18, and 37 for 8. Lost by 82 runs on the first innings.

UNDER 14 “A” RESULTS
First term:
Versus Plumtree: Gifford 100. Plumtree 103 for 6. Lost by 4 wickets.
Versus North/ca: Northlea 49. Gifford 87 for 8. Won by 5 wickets.
Versus Mi/ton.’ Milton 84 for 4 declared. Gifford 68 for 8. Match drawn.
Versus Falcon: Gifford 38, and 53 for 6. Falcon 39 for 1. Lost by 9 wickets on first innings.

Third term:
Versus Milton: Milton 119 for 7 declared. Gifford 126 for 6. Won by 7 wickets.
Versus Plumtree: Gifford 45, and 70 for 3. Plumtree 80, and 36 for 6. Lost by 35 runs on first innings.
Versus Northlea: Northlea 102. Gifford 65. Lost by 37 runs.
Versus C.B.C.: Gifford 79. C.B.C. 80 for 6. Lost by 4 wickets.
Versus Falcon: Falcon 219 for 7 declared. Gifford 96. Lost by 123 runs.

UNDER 14 “B” RESULTS
First term:
Versus Falcon: Gifford 37, and 76. Falcon 88, and 27 for 2. Lost by an innings and 2 runs.
Versus Milton: Gifford 47. Milton 63 for 6. Lost by 7 wickets.
Versus Northlea: Gifford 109 for 7 declared (Wilde 42). Northlea 41. Won by 68 runs.
Versus Northlea: Northlea 27. Gifford 28 for 1 . Won by 9 wickets.

Third term:
Versus Milton: Gifford 116 for 8 declared (Beck 30). Milton 57 (Brannigan 6 for 22, Keith 3 for 13). Won by 59 runs.
Versus Northlea: Northlea 1 5 (Keith 4 for 1 ), and 23 (Keith 5 for 2). Gifford 117 for 3 declared (Brown 46). Won by an innings and 79 runs.
Versus Hamilton: Gifford 84. Hamilton 90 for 5. Lost by 5 wickets.
Versus Falcon: Falcon 21 7 (Brown 5 for 64). Gifford I 8, and 74. Lost by an innings and 125 runs.

UNDER 13 “A” RESULTS
First term:
Versus North/ca: Northlea 26. Gifford 27 for 4. Won by 6 wickets.
Versus Plumtree: Plumtree 1 59 for 3 declared. Gifford 41, and 108. Lost by an innings and 7 runs.
Versus Milton: Gifford 33. Milton 34 for 3. Lost by 7 wickets.
Versus Falcon: Gifford 96. Falcon 97 for 5. Lost by 5 wickets.
Versus Hamilton: Gifford 19. Hamilton 20 for 2. Lost by 8 wickets.

Third term:
Versus Milton: Milton 149 for 3 declared. Gifford 73. Lost by 76 runs.
Versus Plumtree: Plumtree 210 for 7 declared. Gifford 58. Lost by 152 runs.
Versus Northlea: Gifford 83 for 2 declared. Northlea 41. Won by 8 wickets.
Versus C.B.C.: Gifford 65 for 9. C.B.C. 28. Won by 37 runs. Versus Falcon: Falcon 81. Gifford 66. Lost by 15 runs.

UNDER 13 “B” RESULTS
First term:
Versus Northlea: Northlea 47. Gifford 73 for 4. Won by 6 wickets.
Versus Milton: Milton 45. Gifford 44. Lost by 1 run.

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Versus Falcon: Falcon 216. Gifford 108. Lost by 108 runs.
Versus North/ca: Northlea 23. Gifford 148 for 2. Won by 8 wickets.

Third term:
Versus Milton. Milton 119. Gifford 99. Lost by 20 runs.
Versus Plumtree: Gifford 95, and 45 for 6. Plumtree 46, and 110 for 4. Gifford won by 49 runs on the first innings.
Versus Northlea: Northlea 46 for 7 declared. Gifford 47 for 0. Won by 10 wickets.
Versus Hamilton: Hamilton 54. Gifford 45. Lost by 9 runs.

BOXING, 1929-1968

Fifty years ago boxing was a very popular sport in Rhodesia, and most of the boys’ schools had a boxing team. When provincial or Rhodesian championships were held, large crowds gathered and seldom was the personality presenting the trophies less than the Governor or the Prime Minister.
The Bulawayo Technical School started a boxing team in 1929 with Mr. W. Reid as the trainer. The School very soon made its presence felt, and names such as G. S. Perry, G. Rickards, G. Brown, D. G. Matthew, I. B. McLeod, E. Vernon, and K. Hochuli come to mind. In 1930 G. S. Perry was awarded the cup for the best boxer, the trophy being awarded by the Matabeleland Amateur Boxing Association. In the same year we see the name of W. Fulton mentioned; boxing at 77 lbs., he was beaten in the final of the Matabeleland championships. One wonders how many people watching that fight recognised the talents of this lad because it was only four years later ~that the same W. Fulton was boxing for Rhodesia at the Empire Games in London, and, what is more, he brought back a medal. W. Fulton, a true Bulawayo Technical School product, must have been one of our first boys to stamp his name in the proud records of Rhodesian sport. Between 1 930 and 1931 Mr. C. Bennington and Mr. N. Bennington were training the “Tech” boys, as was Mr. R. Daly (1932-36); surely they must have felt their efforts well rewarded.
In the 1931-34 era Bulawayo Technical boys continued to take part in all the championships and gained a number of titles in Matabeleland and Rhodesia. Some of these names are still discussed in boxing circles, namely W. Fulton, A. Tsirindanis, J.Tsirindanis,J. Hawdon, H. Bowerand D. Close.
The later 1930’s were years of achievement:
in 1936 the School team were runners-up for the Strong Cup; in 1937 J. Tsirindanis won the Matabeleland (senior) welterweight title; W. Fulton and A. Tsirindanis were selected to box for Rhodesia at the 1938 Empire Games in Sydney. In that year the School won the Collation Cup in the Matabeleland championships; boys in the team were R. Baker, E. Karassellos, E. van Niekerk, R. Gillespie, and C. Phillips.
Through the war years Matabeleland and Rhodesian championships were cancelled, but the boxing club carried on, and at times there were as many as 40 members. Competition was confined to inter-school bouts. In 1943 T. Hall and J. Tsirindanis began training the boys, and the records show that the boys like Gillespie, R. Oberholser, F. Buitendag, R. Reid, K. Morrison, J. Erasmus, I. Thomson, 0. Thompson, E. Smith and Z. Smith took part regularly in these tournaments.
Shortly after the war Mr. D. B. Dysell joined the staff and took over the boxing club. Mr. Dysell was a very keen boxer himself and the standard of boxing improved, so much so that in 1947 at the annual cadet camp the School won the inter-unit boxing competition. In 1948 the School was given an old boxing ring by the Matabeleland Boxing Association. This ring was erected in the south gymnasium after a great deal of trouble because the doors were too small to get certain parts through. However, we were not a technical school for nothing, and Mr. W. Ness broke the ring down and re-assembled it. Having its own ring soon encouraged a great deal more of interest in the sport. This year also saw the School runners-up at the cadet camp, while D. Boshoff represented Rhodesia at the South African championships where he won a title.
By 1950 “Tech” boxers had established a reputation as clean, sporting winners and game losers, and when a boy climbed into the ring wearing maroon togs he was just expected to win. Every sport at school level has its ups and downs. Here “Tech” boxing was at its peak. The School won the Collation Cup for the best team in the Matabeleland junior championships. In that year B. Chappell won the Rhodesian junior lightheavy-weight title, so emulating the feat of D. Venter the previous year when he had won the national light-weight title. With boxers such as A. Bekker, R. Conway, T. Conway, D. Venter, B.Reid, and E. van der Byl at the School it is not surprising that the School easily defeated Plumtree by ten bouts to two with one draw.
In 1951 inter-house boxing was established:
no fewer than fifteen bouts were fought, and Dalton House emerged as the winner. "Tech” again beat Plumtree, by eight bouts to three at Plumtree, while T. Drummond was selected to box for Rhodesia in the S.A. Championships. At the cadet camp inter-unit tournament, “Tech” boxers won six bouts out of seven. Boxing against Milton, “Tech” won twelve bouts out of

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fourteen. A. Bekker won a S.A. junior title. Other individuals to achieve success were G. Danielson, who in 1953 represented Rhodesia in the S.A. Championships, while J. Varkevisser, boxing at 1 50 lbs., won a Rhodesian title.
In the later 1950’s boxing did not command the same following; perhaps this was due to other sports taking over, while some boys who had stuck to boxing joined outside clubs, and then in 1957 the polio restrictions did not help. In 1958 Mr. Dyssell said that it was to be regretted that less manly pastimes seemed to occupy the time of many of the boys. What a pity for a man who had put in so much into boxing.
We must, however, place on record that D. Boshoff (1950), A. Bekker (1952), F. GateSmith (1952), R. Smith (1954), J. Danielson (1 954), all boys of the School boxing for outside clubs won S.A. titles. A. Bekker won a Silver Medal at the Empire Games in Vancouver in 1 954. A. Pretorius and A. Bekker represented Rhodesia at the 1958 Empire Games. A. Bekker had the honour of boxing for his country at the 1960 Olympic Games.
The School re-started boxing in 1964 with Mr. T. Yeatman doing the training. G. Gardner became the Southern Rhodesian featherweight champion. In 1965 Gifford boys trained with the North End Boxing Club where Mr. Myburgh was their trainer. Boys who received Matabeleland titles were G. Bates, C. Lane, J. Neser, W. van Greuning, while Rhodesian titles were won by G. Gardner, and W. Powys. But again through lack of interest, the club fell away in 1968.
Now the School is celebrating its 50 years, and if there are any boys keen on boxing they should contact the Combined Old Boys’ Club where A. Bekker is doing the training: you will be allowed to box in maroon togs.
E. R. LAFRENTZ

Pupils who have achieved National Representation in Boxing, since 1960:
1963 G. F. Gardner
1964 G. F. Gardner
1965 G. F. Gardner
1966 G. F. Gardner
1966 W. Powys
1973 A. Bekker
1973 R. A. Campbell

SWIMMING AT GIFFORD, 1929-76

The first gala in which the School took part was held in the Municipal baths on 25 March 1 929. For several years these inter-school galas were organised by Milton and were known as the “Milton School Galas”. The schools that took part in the 1929 gala were Eveline, St. Peter’s, Convent, Chaplin, Milton, and Technical. Places gained by boys from Technical were: A. Dawes came second in the 50 yards “handicap for boys (junior)”; I. McLeod won the equivalent event in the open age group; F. Wickwar won the 50 yards open back-stroke, while A. Dawes came third. M. Sheasby and G. S. Perry were second and third in the open diving. The School came second to Milton in the “inter-school team race”. In the 1930 gala, G. S. Perry won the “Junior Rhodesian 100 yards championship” in a time of 73,8 seconds. There were four competitors for this championship event.
For the following years “Tech” progressed little in swimming. Typical results from the Milton School Gala were four or five placings in racing and diving.
The first inter-house gala on record took place in April 1939 and was held at the Municipal Baths; Dalton came first, Whitworth was second, while Davy and Faraday were third and fourth respectively. Regrettably, no times for that gala were recorded for posterity. The 1942 magazine illustrates the limited facilities our swimmers had in those days: “During the past year it has been necessary to share our private hour at the Municipal Baths with Milton Senior School”. The 1 942 gala was a combined affair with Milton, while in 1943 and 1944 no school galas were held. By 1944, Technical boys were able to use three times a week the swimming bath belonging to the R.A.F. Initial Training Wing. In April 1945 this pool, known nowadays as the Anderson Pool, was handed over to the Southern Rhodesian Government “for the benefit and use of the school which may use Russell House as its hostel.” From this time on, the inter-house galas were held in the “Russell House Swimming Bath”, the first being in 1945.
In 1948, W. A. Palmer was included in the Rhodesian currie cup team and F. H. Turnbull swam for the Rhodesian Schools’ team in the South African Schools’ Championships. In November 1954, Mrs. Ellenbogen presented the Ellenbogen Trophy for the inter-house champion. It was won for the first time by Dalton, a House which with eight victories out of thirteen galas since 1939 had dominated the inter-house competition.
The School entered teams in the local swimming league in 1956 and subsequent years, and this competition probably did much to raise the standard of swimming.
In 1963 the swimming team was coached by Mr. Ian McIntosh, then a resident master in Russell House, and now national rugby coach.

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Mr. John Finlayson took over as coach in 1964. In the next ten years, Gifford’s swimming standard increased rapidly, largely owing to the hard work and determination of Mr. Finlayson. Not surprisingly, therefore, in the 1965 magazine appears this comment: “The promise of 1964 has been realised. Gifford is now considered among the top swimming schools in Matabeleland”. Outstanding swimmers in these years were P. Watson, J. Neser, A. Dempster, R. Horrocks, 0. Haigh, and A. Caldwell.
Gifford won the Harriers’ Shield for the first time in 1967. This Shield goes to the winning school at an inter-schools’ gala held in the first term of each year. The School won every relay gala and friendly gala in that year in addition to the inter-schools’ gala. B. Mienie and G. Devine were chosen to swim for a Rhodesian junior side to compete against a touring South African team. The years 1968 and 1969 saw a similar run of victories with the School often winning a gala by a large margin. The School team took part in the 1 969 Mashonaland inter-schools’ gala, which it won. Mr. Finlayson wrote: “we can surely claim to be the top school side in Rhodesia this year”. Notable swimmers were R. Beaver, P. Broster, A. van Rensburg, P. Semple, B. Honderson, R. Bluett, L. Abrams, and B. Watt (diving).
In 1970 Gifford again won the Harriers’ Shield and inter-schools’ gala, but by narrower margins. That year twenty-three records were broken in the inter-house gala consisting of 44 events. P. Broster was chosen for the Currie Cup side. The next two years saw Gifford suffering a “recess” in swimming power, coming third in the 1 971 inter-schools, and second in the 1972 interschools, albeit by small margins. Our best swimmers in these years were A. McCoy, M. Robinson, and P. Broster, who was selected for the Rhodesian Olympic team that went to Munich, but which was debarred by that supreme sporting body.
From 1973 to the present Gifford swimming has fared well, the School having won the Matabeleland inter-schools’ competition by comfortable margins for four consecutive years. W Jones, T. Jones, and B. Beaumont have represented Rhodesia in the Currie Cup side.
From 1974, inter-house galas have been held in the new metric pool, the McLachlan Pool. The past decade has seen the golden years of swimming at Gifford. A glance at the tabulation of record-holders will confirm this. I end by quoting a former coach, Mr. A. L. van Heerden: “Competitive swimming knows no master when it comes to character building. It requires singleness of purpose, determination and an infinite amount of self-discipline”.
A. MENNE

BOYS WHO HAVE REPRESENTED RHODESIA
1966 B. Mienie
1966 G.M. Devine
1970 P.E. Broster
1971 P.E. Broster
1972 P.E. Broster
1973 P.E. Broster
1973 T.0.L. Jones
1974 P.E. Broster
1974 T.0.L. Jones
1975 T.O.L. Jones
1975 W.S.L. Jones
1976 B.J. Beaumont
1976 T.0.L. Jones
1976 W.S.L. Jones
1976 A.W.P.Smith (Diving)

SWIMMING, 1976

Master-in-charge: Mr. A. Menne
Captain: W. S. L. Jones
The swimming team enjoyed a very successful year. In the first term we took part in a relay gala at Northlea pool where we emerged winners by a clear margin.
In the third term, the inter-house gala was attended by a capacity crowd. Whitworth House led from the start and won the gala by a handsome margin. The School team achieved an outstanding victory at the inter-schools’ gala held at the C.B.C. pool, the results of which are indicated below.

INTER-HOUSE GALA, 1976
OPEN —
100 metres back-stroke: 1. 1. Jones (W); 2, W. Jones (W); 3, E. Trouw (D). Time: 1 minute 8,6 seconds (Record).
100 metres breast-stroke: 1, B. van Blerk (W); 2, W. Jones (W) and R. Jackson (D). Time 1 minute 20 seconds.
200 metres breast-stroke: 1, W Jones (W); 2, B. van Blerk (W); 3, R. Jackson (Li) .Time: 3 minutes 0,1 seconds.
50 metres butterfly: 1, T. Jones (W); 2 W. Jones (W); 3. I Pritchard (D). Time: 30.3 seconds.
100 metres free-style: 1, W. Jones (W); 2. T. Jones (W); 3, C. Botha (F). Time: 57,6 seconds.
200 metres free-stlye: 1, T. Jones (W); 2, W. Jones (W); 3, C. Griffin (F). Time: 2 minutes 14 seconds.
4 x 25 metres individual medley: 1, W. Jones (W); 2. T. Jones (W); 3, C. Botha (F). Time: 1 minute 8,7 seconds.
4 x 50 metres medley relay: 1, Whitworth; 2, Faraday; 3, Davy. Time: 2 minutes 6,12 seconds.
4 x 50 metres free-style relay: 1, Whitworth; 2, Faraday; 3. Davy. Time: 1 minute 55,1 seconds.
UNDER 16—
100 metres back-stroke: 1, M. Hart (N); 2, G. Bruce (W): 3, S. Holmes (F). Time: 1 minute 19.8 seconds.
100 metres breast-stroke: 1, M. Hart (N); 2, D. Viljoen (D); 3, G. Magowan (D). Time: 1 minute 18,4 seconds.
200 metres breast-stroke: 1, M. Hart tN); 2, D. ViLjoen (D); 3, L. Meal (W). Time: 2 minutes 52,8 seconds.
50 metres butterfly: 1, D. Viljoen (D); 2, A. Smith (N); 3, M. Hart (N). Time: 31.3 seconds.
100 metres free-style: 1, M. Hart (N); 2, 0. Viljoen (D); 3, L. Meal (W). Time: 60,6 seconds.
200 metres free-style: 1, M. Hart (N); 2, D. Viljoen (D); 3, L. Meal (W). Time: 2 minutes 20,2 seconds.
4 x 25 metres individual medley: 1, D. Viljoen (0); 2, M. Hart (N); 3, L. Meal (W). Time: 1 minute 11,4 seconds.
4 x 50 metres medley relay: 1, Davy; 2, Newton; 3, Faraday. Time: 2 minutes 15,1 seconds.
4 x 50 metres free-style relay: 1, Davy; 2, Newton; 3, Whitworth. Time: 1 minute 57,2 seconds (record).