Hathrill steadily Improved as a captain, wicket-keeper and bats man (average 24). He (24) and Cuthbertson (32) put on 55 for the first wicket in 30 minutes against Merchiston. Our score m that match (187 for 8) was the highest for some years Runs were some times made, rather agriculturally, by Cole and von Maltitz but Walsh disappointed. Von Maltitz was the steadiest bowler, by far, and against Pinetown hit the middle stump with three consecu tive balls. Short opened the bowling but is very stiff-armed. Per haps the best promise came from the Berrington twins. In a team of good fielders, Walsh, Cuthbertson and Von Maltitz were always outstanding. One or two were inexcusably weak. Price has been a competent scorer. We"borrowed" T. Thompson from the Under 14 side, to meet Merchiston, and profited to the extent of 64 runs! RUGBY Though this season cannot in any way be memorable for 'ts results, there are special features which will always be recalled with pleasure. Despitefundamental weakness in important positions, the side battled valiantly against superior teams and fought de terminedly to the very end ofeach game. Also they never succumbed to the temptation to reduce their defeats by playing purely defensive and spoiling tactics. In every game the side opened up even from their own twenty-five and provided spectacular and open rugby they played in the best sporting traditions of the game. Our biggest mistakes arose from two sources failure to appreciate the importance of position and that the game is es^ntially a game of chess; and also poor, ineffective tackling. Our strength lay in our forwards and in our team spirit. Ably led by Thompson, the captain, and by the vice-captain, Hulett, the side, initially very weak and later further weakened greatly by injuries, developed well. Those players who distinguished themselves were: Thompson, Hulett, Newlands, Whipp and Homer. Club Officers. Captain: D. Thompson. Vice-Captain: M. Hulett. Secretary: M. Don-Wauchope. Committee: R. Newlands, R. Whipp, R. Edwards. 4th May vs. DURBAN HIGH SCHOOL Home Lost 3—11 D.H.S. won the toss and Kearsney kicked off. Showers had fallen just before the match commenced but held off for the game. A thick mist, however, enveloped the field, making it often impossible for the spectators to follow the movements as visibility was confined to fifty yards. 244
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