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The content of each issue varies and includes articles of interest to boys at the time, photographs and original drawings, as well as essays, obituaries and tributes and reports on some school events. The Chronicles provide insight into the thinking and interests of schoolboys in the earlier 1960s as well as a record of the life of the school from a boy's perspective.

2003 BC Rugby 2nd XV ST p093
Legend:
Back row: S. Shaw, J. Klynsmith, T. Cornew, M. Mclver, F. Bekker, W. Rosekilly, D. Dikobo;
Middle row: J. Phutiyagae, B. Pienaar, R. Gahagan, N. Jardim, B. Taylor, M. Mahlangu, T. Shihau, D. Blignaut;
Front row: R. Baker, P. Chatfield, Mr D. Knowles, K. Good, H. de Jager, D. Vorster.
Absent: W. Wigget, I. Motsoeli, K. Ross, S. Schutte.

Programme of the event
School records are included on the back page, including a hand-written correction.

Opening 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.

Programme of the event with hand-written notes and times
Includes winner of the Old Boys race

Programme of the event which combined the induction of the 1964 prefects with the farewell to the Class of 1963.

Printed 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.

Handwritten letter re being unable to attend further College functions, page 1

Invitation to the event

Informal group photograph of the Grade 1 foundation class taken in July, 1953, just before Norman Tickton joined the school. The view is towards Zandfontein Farm, the site of the present day Sandton City.

Informal group photograph of the Grade 2 foundation class taken in September, 1953 just after Norman Tickton joined the school. The photograph was taken in the Chapel area and shows construction work and Collins House in the background.

1953 BC Grade 8 class

1964 BC Biology trip to Inhaca Island Mozambique
TBI

1975 Visit to Stithian Village School where Albert Charles Collins began his school years

Ian Woods Archive: team photographs including Ian Woods.

1964 BP Cricket U10A team Woods Collection NIS
Legend not available in Stythian magazine, however, the following players are listed in Stythian 1974 as having played for the team:
P. Dewes (Capt.), F. Legh, J. Harding, R. Burge, I. Woods, G. Daniel, A. Franklin, R. Friedman, J. Dewes, I. Evans, C. Windell, M. Wood and B. Donaldson.

1971 BC Athletics team Woods Collection ST p039 TBI
No legend for photograph in Stythian magazine.

1971 BC Rugby 1st XV Woods Collection ST p034
Back Row: N. Janet, F. Legh, A. Groenewald, M. Wood, M. Flinn, A. Oberholzer, K. Davis;
Middle Row: I. King, W. van Aswegan, G. Coulson, T. Hoy, M. Maarschalk, A. Montgomery;
Front Row: R. Paton-Ash, I. Woods, P. Hough (Capt.), R. Kippen, P. Dewes.

Digital links to story of Life Saving in South Africa https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lifesaving_South_Africa
Josh Whyte was selected for the South African Lifesaving team at the time that the anti-apartheid movement succeeded in having South African participation in international sporting events banned. https://za.linkedin.com/in/josh-whyte-3312221b

Single 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.

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.

Programme of the event which was the first ever Matric Dinner for the foundation matriculants.

Catalogue of artworks produced by the Art Club students

Invitation to the first annual prize-giving

Article marketing the Spring Fair and including a photographs of boys trying on the bashers which were about to be introduced as part of the BC uniform.

Invitation to the event, ticket no. 86

Circular letter announcing the adoption of the first OSA Constitution.

Printed menu including names of speakers.

Invitation to the event at which Mr Mears performed the official opening at 16h30.

OSA tie from the first batch to have been produced. Worn by Bill Moir, Class of 1962.

1956c Prefects Charge original sketch 002 (verso)

1986 Iain Thornton letter to Mark Henning 13th January 1986 re the donation of the documents pertaining to the Prefects' Charge and Helen Holmes, the silversmith who created the item.

1985 The Prefects Charge. Descriptive item explaining the origins and significance of the Prefects' Charge and Helen Holmes, the creator of the artefact. The shield is awarded to "The boy who voluntarily contributes the most to the welfare of his fellows".

1977 BC Calendar Term 1 Calendar before restoration: back

1977 BC Calendar Term 3 Calendar: front

1978 BC Calendar Term 3 Calendar before restoration: front

1978 BC Calendar Term 3 Calendar after restoration: front

1978 BC Calendar Term 3 Calendar after restoration: back

1980 BC Calendar Term 2: front

1978 BC Athletics programme: cover

1979 BC Matric Dance programme: content

1980 BC Saints Dance menu: content

1980 BC Induction of Prefects and Farewell to Matriculants programme: cover

1980 BC St Stithians [rugby match programme]: cover
Contains the names of the Saints players together with those of a combined schools XV from Chile known as the John Jackson XV.

1980 BC St Stithians [rugby match programme]: centre-spread
Contains the names of the Saints players together with those of a combined schools XV from Chile known as the John Jackson XV.

1980 BC St Stithians College Newspaper, Issue 1, February 1980: cover

Norman Tickton Archive includes:
1) programmes of the early events at the BC during the time that Norman was a pupil (1953-1964);
2) early items of the Parents' Association on which Mr J J Tickton served;
3) photographs including those of the first classes at the College;
4) Correspondence including invitations, a Christmas greeting card and a letter

Ten individual Archives donated by the following alumni of St Stithians College or by their families, together with links to Alumni Stories:
1) Bill Moir
2) Brian Fargher
3) Colin Underwood
4) Iain Thornton
5) Ian Woods
6) Jeremy Havard
7) John Madden
8) Marinus Endenburg
9) Norman Tickton
10) Rob McLaren

1953 Leake and group at College Official Opening.
The group is standing in front of the plaque erected in the BC entrance portico to commemorate the official opening of the College in 1953.

Rand Aid Chairman and Minister [NC] The Star, c. May 1950 (date not fully identified)

1957 Leake obituaries [NCs] The Star 20th April 1957, Rand Daily Mail 22nd April 1957

Leake'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]

1956 Johannesburg. Office of the Mayor letter to C H Leake 27th September 1956 regarding the award of a medal to Leake.

1935c Leake inspects the girl-guide guard of honour

1940c Leake family group in garden 001

1940c Leake in his garden 003

1953 Leake addresses congregation after laying of Chapel Foundation Stone

1953 Chapel Leake lays Foundation Stone 001

1953 College Opening group 003

Slip accompanying UCT citation.

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.

Account from Hugh Huggett summarising Mears' epic ride and proposing a repeat of that journey.

Tribute to Mr Wally Mears on his retirement: cover

1953 BC Foundation scholars taken by Miss Doehring.
Legend contained as identified by Mrs Barcza in accompanying document.

Vernon Clegg Archive: This archive consists of 34 monochrome and 2 colour photographs taken during the time Clegg was on the staff of the College.
The documents include 3 programmes from performances of the St Stithians Singers.

1962 BC Mountstephens House NIS TBI

1965 BC Mountstephens House NIS

1974 BC Founders Day dignitaries
Legend:
From left to right: Rev Harry Nel, Rev Stanley G Pitts (Chairman of Council), Mr Mark Henning (Head), Rev A J Western, Anton Oberholzer (Head boy), Mr Vernon Clegg;

1974 BC Swimming team ST p047
Legend:
Back row: J. Rundle, R. Pike, L. Pienaar, R. Bruton, G. Eckersley, L. Coogan, S. Bray, R. Sneddon G. Christiane, M. Holmes, C. Zarge, D. Basnett, G. Whitelaw;
Middle row: M. Botha, M. Wallace, P. Johnston, W. Ainge, A. Pike, P. Kuilman, R. Baillie-McEwan P. James, C. Clarke, P. Christelis, G. Carter;
Front row: R. Brigden, D. Klein, R. Stanley, B. Baker, A. Needham (capt.), Mr. H. B. Thorpe, Mr. V. L. Clegg, M. Chasey, G. Eckersley, B. Bruton, R. Gilbert;
Seated in front: K. Rainier, D. O’Regan, T. Botha.

1977 BC College Prefects ST p018
Legend:
Back Row: A. J. Carter, L. D. Pienaar, A.W. Adrian, G. Baker, G.D Charlton, A.S. Irwin, M.L. Sherrell, D.J. William;
Front Row: Mr. V.L. Clegg (Second Master); R.C. Tritton (Head Boy), Mr M. Henning (Headmaster), R.W. Matthews, Mr. K. Hovelmeier.

1980 BC Matric Class ST p017
Legend:

1976 BC St Stithians Singers review: Masterly Chorus in 'Messiah' NC October 1975

Aerial photograph showing the campus and surrounding farming and peri-urban areas in 1952.

Aerial photograph showing the campus and surrounding farming and peri-urban areas in 1952.

1967 BC Rugby U15A

19800108 Transvaal Department of Education telegram to Mark Henning re refusal [compliant]

Sue Mackenzie Archive: family and other photographs

1989 BC Tree planting 01

1995 GC financing meeting with Mackenzies, Mullins and others

1995 VIth Form: Rev Maragele and Sue Mackenzie

Early Kamoka photographs from the time the Kamoka Bush Camp was established: constructing Kamoka from the old farm buildings 001

Early Kamoka photographs from the time the Kamoka Bush Camp was established: constructing Kamoka from the old farm buildings 004

Early Kamoka photographs from the time the Kamoka Bush Camp was established: constructing Kamoka from the old farm buildings 005

1937 Last Will and Testament of Albert Charles Collins ref 2528/37: cover page

Programme of the event, 11th August, 1953: Cover

1953 St Stithians College, Johannesburg. Official Opening of the College and Laying of the Foundation Stone of the Chapel [guests' programme]] cover

1954 St Stithians College Council. Invitation to the Opening and Dedication of the Chapel by the Rev Dr J B Webb, Sunday 7th November, 1954

1954 Grade 2 School report [anon] signed by Mis D Pescod and Wally Mears.

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.

1961c. St Stithians College: A Methodist School for Boys [prospectus] cover
The date of the publication is estimated from the fact that the fees are quoted in Rands. South Africa converted from sterling to Rands in February, 1961. Although the word, prospectus, does not appear in the title, the contents duplicate those of earlier prospectuses.

1961 St Stithians College [prospectus]: cover

1966 Vernon Clegg: Report on overseas travelling fellowship: front page.

Letter refers to writings of Benjamin Bennet who had interviewed Collins as a young reporter shortly before the death of Collins in 1937. The article extract provides a revealing description of the simple lifestyle of this College founder, page 1.

1976 memorial Service in Memory of Mr W.G.A. Mears: cover