Formal portrait photograph of Leake. It is estimated to have been taken prior to the opening of the College in 1953 and relative to later photographs, possibly in the early 1940s.
Palace StudiosLeake's blotter containing reverse images of his signature.
[Blotting paper, dating back to the 15th century was used in the days of dip pens or fountain pens to absorb excess ink. It was a common sight on a gentleman's desk, often in a leather or similar frame. A sheet of blotting paper was also an essential piece of school stationery to prevent smudging up until the advent of the ballpoint pen. Note added by MR]
Married in Johannesburg 50 years ago: Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. C Leake [NC] The Star 25/10/1944. Includes biographical details.
The StarProgramme of the official opening of Mears Hall by Mr Wally Mears.
Boys' CollegeMen with "histories" given hope of normal life [NC]. Source and date not identified. Date estimated from construction of Cottesloe Hostel.
UnknownThe coat of arms is placed adjacent to the programme detailed in item 009 and is presumed to have come either from the event or from Leake's time as Consul. Leake served as the Norwegian Consul from 1928 - 1938.
For further details on the Norwegian coat of arms see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coat_of_arms_of_Norway
Original cuff links issued by the OSA for the first time in 1962.
Old Stithian AssociationOSA tie from the first batch to have been produced. Worn by Bill Moir, Class of 1962.
Old Stithian AssociationOSA Reunion September 2019 Chapel
St Stithians CollegeOSA Reunion September 2019 visit to BP Library
St Stithians CollegeOSA Reunion September 2013: Class of 1963 reunion 01
St Stithians CollegeOSA Reunion September 2013: Class of 1963 reunion 02 with spouses
St Stithians CollegeOSA Reunion September 2013: Class of 1963 reunion 03 Walkabout
St Stithians CollegeCatalogue of the exhibition with information about the Society.
Photographic SocietyProspectus produced prior to the opening of the College in 1953. Includes details of the Council members, descriptions of the buildings and grounds, courses of study, fees, games [sports], the boarding department, dress and clothing lists,.
Boys' CollegeA quotation identified as follows:
Often misattributed, this quotation is actually derived from an essay written by Bessie A. Stanley of Lincoln, Kansas. This is a link to an article about her essay that was published in the Emporia Gazette of Emporia, Kansas on December 11, 1905 [https://quoteinvestigator.com/]
A small collection of quotations identified as follows:
"Real kindness means ...". The source of this quotation cannot be identified.
"Life, like war, is a series of mistakes; and he is not the best Christian nor the best general who makes the fewest false steps. Poor mediocrity may secure that; but he is the best who wins the most splendid victories by the retrieval of mistakes. Forget mistakes; organize victory out of mistakes.“ Frederick William Robertson, 1895 [Source: https://quotepark.com]
"There is no wealth but life. Life, including all its powers of love, of joy, and of admiration. That country is the richest which nourishes the greatest numbers of noble and happy human beings; that man is richest, who, having perfected the functions of his own life to the utmost, has also the widest helpful influence, both personal, and by means of his possessions, over the lives of others.“ John Ruskin, 1860. [Source: https://quotepark.com/quotes]
"Twelve things to remember" is derived from an essay written by Bessie A. Stanley of Lincoln, Kansas. Here is an article about her essay that was published in the Emporia Gazette of Emporia, Kansas on December 11, 1905 [Source: https://quoteinvestigator.com/]
"Not what we have, but what we use ..." is a quote from Joseph Fort Newton (1880 – 1950) [Source: https://www.preaching.com/articles/past-masters/joseph-fort-newton/]
Motto: "I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good therefore that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any fellow creature, let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again." Stephen Grellet 1773–1855 [Source: https://www.oxfordreference.com/]
This last quotation is headed Motto and reflects the life that Leake led.
Leake, Charles HobsonRand Aid Association: The Sixty-fourth Annual Report 1967 - 1968
Rand Aid AssociationRand Aid Association: The Sixty-sixth Annual Report 1969 - 1970.
The cover of this report pictures Mount Collins House, a charity financed by Charles Leake and named after his great friends: William Mountstephens and Albert Collins, founders of St Stithians.
Rand Aid Chairman and Minister [NC] The Star, c. May 1950 (date not fully identified)
The StarReception at Norwegian Hall [NC] referring to the farewell to Mr & Mrs C H Leake after his retirement as Consul of Norway.
Source of NC is not identified. Item is dated form an adjacent cutting.
Retirement of Mr. C. H. Leake: Norwegian Consul for 10 years. [NC] The Star, 5/8/1938.
The image of the page to which the article has been adhered also includes a newspaper photograph of cycling in Norway and 3 seals embedded in sealing wax.
Rewards and Worries of Social Welfare Work in Johannesburg. Rand Aid Chairman looks back 21 years. [NC] The Star 15/07/1944. Describes an interview with Leake and includes details of the work done by the Association.
The StarCircular letter inviting old boys to attend the gala performance to mark the opening of Mears Hall.
Krige, Marthinus Theunis SteynProgramme of the event
Contains details of records held at the time.
Some hand-written annotations.
Extracts from letters written by E M Harris (one of four Founder Members of Staff of the College) to his sister, Lilian, in England between January 1953 and July,1961.
Harris, Edwin Montague (Monty)Extracts from letters written by E M Harris (one of four Founder Members of Staff of the College) to his sister, Lilian, in England between January 1957 and May 1961.
Harris, Edwin Montague (Monty)Extracts from letters written by E M Harris (one of four Founder Members of Staff of the College) to his sister, Lilian, in England between January 1957 and May 1961.
Harris, Edwin Montague (Monty)Extracts from letters written by E M Harris (one of four Founder Members of Staff of the College) to his sister, Lilian, in England between January 1957 and May 1961.
Harris, Edwin Montague (Monty)Circular of school terms
Mears, Walter George Amos (Wally)Includes dates for the period when we were a four-term school and half-term consisted of a Saturday off.
College CouncilPhotograph of Hockey 2nd XI team, 1961
Derek Worman PhotographerCatalogue of the exhibited items with an introduction on the activities of the Art Club
Art ClubCatalogue of artworks produced by the Art Club students
Art ClubProgramme of the event
Boys' CollegeCircular letter advising parents and guardians advising them of the appointment of Steyn Krige as the second Headmaster of the College.
Art ClubProgramme of the event which was the first ever Matric Dinner for the foundation matriculants.
Boys' CollegeInvitation to the event
College CouncilInvitation to the event which was conducted by the Rev Dr J B Webb
College CouncilProgramme of the event which was the second ever Matric Dinner and which included 15 foundation students.
Boys' CollegeInvitation to the farewell event for the first Headmaster, W G Mears.
College CouncilProgramme of the event with hand-written notes and times
Includes winner of the Old Boys race
Programme of the event
Boys' CollegeVersion of the programme that appears to be a working copy.
Includes events from BP U6 up to BC Open events
Invitation to the first annual prize-giving
Boys' CollegeProgramme of the event
Boys' CollegeProgramme of the event
Boys' CollegeProgramme of the event
Contains school records on the back cover
Programme of the event
Contains school records on the back cover
Programme of the event which combined the induction of the 1963 prefects with the farewell to the Class of 1962.
The inner back page is signed by the Mountstephens House Matric boarders of 1962
Programme of the event which combined the induction of the 1964 prefects with the farewell to the Class of 1963.
Boys' CollegeSingle issue of a school newspaper produced by Form II (Grade 8) boys. The articles reflect the interests and humour of the boys at the time of publication. Certain boys are named within the publication.
Grade 8Printed invitation, including a personalised note from the Deputy Headmaster, Vernon Clegg, to Mr & Mrs Tickton. The Norman Tickton memorial trophy was to be presented for the first time at this event. Norman (Class of 1964) had passed away in June, 1973.
Boys' CollegeInvitation to the event at which Mr Mears performed the official opening at 16h30.
Boys' CollegeArticle describing the College, focusing on what it has to offer and its values.
Campbell, DorotheaLetter explaining the need to increase school fees
College CouncilList of officials for the event
Boys' CollegeOpening lines identify this as he first ever PA Committee newsletter.
The newsletter refers inter alia to the raising of funds, including for the proposed swimming bath.
List of members of the first PA Committee
Parents' AssociationFirst constitution of the PA
Parents' AssociationContains programme and list of events
Includes 1954 Open record holders on back cover
Programme of the event
School records are included on the back page, including a hand-written correction.
Programme of the event
Dramatic SocietyCircular letter announcing the adoption of the first OSA Constitution.
Old Stithian AssociationInvitation to the event, ticket no. 86
Old Stithian AssociationPrinted menu including names of speakers.
Old Stithian AssociationPrinted menu including names of speakers.
Old Stithian AssociationChristmas card with school badge on the front, an aerial picture of the College on the inside and a hand-written message sigend by Steyn Krige
Boys' CollegeThe Star Seaside Fund celebrates 1 000 trips 011
"The Star"
Trust [an essay]. It is not known if this short essay can be attributed to Leake.
UnknownProse writing, unidentified. Sellotape marks indicate that the document could have been displayed at some stage. Similar items are included in the Leake Collection albums.
UnknownUndated BC photograph TBI
The event is presumed to be a school social event (probably a Matric Dinner) from the presence of the young boy in the photograph.
Teaching certificate
Union of South Africa. Department of Education.Slip accompanying UCT citation.
University of Cape TownMasters degree certificate
University of South AfricaW Hosken etc. [document]
The purpose of the document is not indicated and it is undated. It contains a list of names including those of the College founders, Collins and Mountstephens and early Trustees such as DF Corlett, C H Leake and his brother E O Leake. It also refers to the [Methodist] Central Hall and may well relate to the efforts to raise funds for the building of a Methodist Church in Johannesburg.
Handwritten letter from Wally Mears to Mr Dunn referring to the publication of the Early History of St Stithians College which Mears was working on at the time. Although not identified as such in the letter, it can be deduced from the reference to the work of the parents, that he is Mr Colin J H Dunn who was the Chairman of the Parents' Association for the period 1969 -1970.
Mears, Walter George Amos (Wally)Handwritten letter from Wally Mears to Mr Dunn referring to the publication of the Early History of St Stithians College which Mears was working on at the time. Although not identified as such in the letter, it can be deduced from the reference to the work of the parents, that he is Mr Colin J H Dunn who was the Chairman of the Parents' Association for the period 1969 -1970.
Mears, Walter George Amos (Wally)