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Presented atThe Annual General Meeting on WEDNESDAY, the 8th day of May, 1935,
Y.W.C.A., Jeppe Street, Johannesburg.
Transvaal Workers’ Educational Association r r ^ c A /v
A n n u a l R e p o r t ,FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH, 1935.
In a recent address Professor K. H. Tawney, President of the ,English W orkers’ Educational Association, said:—
“ Whatever verdict may be passed on recent events in the history of Europe, they suggest one commonplace conclusion which will not, perhaps, be contested. It is that democracy is impossible without democrats, and that popular government is unstable in every society in which the mass of mankind, however admirably endowed and however highly instructed, have, whatever the reason, failed to acquire the difficult, and not always agreeable, virtue of trusting their own judgment, making decisions for themselves, and remembering that shepherds who like flocks with ' ’.ocile minds prepare their charges for a fate in which mind disappears, and a good deal else with it. Intellectual independence, and the capacity for co-operation between men who do not lose their individuality because they act together, are not innate characteristics. They are rare phenomena in the history of mankind, which exist only in so far as they are deliberately cultivated. A society which does not merely provide instruction, a thing useful but insufficient, but aids ordinary men and women, instead of meekly accepting the education offered them to take their educational destinies into their own hands, is doing something to create an environment by which these qualities may be nourished. The task is not a small one. It is our business to see that the W orkers’ Educational Association shall be worthy o f it.”The aims of the Transvaal W orkers’ Educational Association, like its parent body, are well crystallized
in these words.In the course of the preceding year we have taken stock of the particular circumstances affecting
Adult Education on the Witwatersrand in particular and have proceeded with a policy which endeavoured to meet experiences gained in the past.
The most important departure has been the decision to cater rather for the smaller number of the interested than for the larger number of the mildly concerned.
Accordingly, our public lectures for the year have been cut down in number, though by no means eliminated as will be seen from the survey of our activities for the year.
T o quote Professor Tawney again:“ It is more important to offer the right kind of education to ten students of the right kind than
to tickle the palates of 100 who, however individually meritorious, are of a different stamp. Of all forms of educational superstition, the worship o f statistics is the least intelligent. Our business is to catch wild students, not to teach tricks to tame one. 1 would rather see more effort devoted to rousing an enthusiasm for education among classes of the population at present indifferent to it, than to increase in the number of classes recruited predominantly from the education o f the sophisticated."
TR AD E UNION A C T IV IT Y .W e have endeavoured to maintain our connection with the Trade Union movement. Lectures have
been delivered to several Trade Union Branches. Although we have to report that the Trade Unions have not responded to our appeal to the extent it was hoped, yet this has not disheartened us. Your new Executive would be wise to endeavour to extend its influence amongst the Trade Unions. Experience has taught us that far better results are obtained by attending Trade Union Branch meetings and there addressing the gathering on some topic of importance to them than by making public appeals to Trade Unionists to attend public meetings.
To provide a function of special importance to Trade Unionists, the centenary of the Tolpuddle Martyrs was celebrated by a special meeting which was addressed by the Chairman of the S.A. Trades & Labour Council, and Secretary of the S.A. Typographical Union, Mr. A. J. Downes and Miss H. Poliak, lecturer of the University o f the Witwatersrand.
Due to unforeseen circumstances several attempts to have addresses by prominent Trade Union officials have proved abortive.
E XTE N SIO N OF FIELD FOR AD U LT EDUCATION.Your Executive has devoted considerable time to devising ways and means of extending the scope
and co-ordinating the work of Adult Education. In collaboration with the Durban W .E.A. much discussion took place on ways and means.
Mr. Maurice Webb, Chairman of the Durban W .E.A., took advantage of a short stay in Johannesburg in connection with the New Education Fellowship Conference to attend a special Executive Meeting and explain the field o f Adult Education in South Africa as he saw it.
Mr. A. McCree, Mr. R. Bruce M cFie and Mr. D. H. Epstein, similarly, whilst on short visits to Durban, renewed contact with the Durban W.E.A.
As a practical step towards the enlargement of the scope of Adult .Education in South Africa and discussing its field, the Durban W .E.A. had arranged a Conference for May. Your .Executive agreed to be represented, but the Conference was unfortunately postponed to a later date.
A FR IK AAN S.For some time your Executive lias endeavoured to provide a course o f instruction in Afrikaans.
During the year under review, a very successful tutorial class on elementary Afrikaans was held under Dr. P. de V. Pienaar. Six lectures were originally arranged, but in response to a request from the class, twelve lectures extending over a period o f three months were delivered.
The Benoni Branch o f the W jE.A. reports that the Onderwysers Vereeniging, an Afrikaans Teachers’ Association, has affiliated to it.
W e are glad to note the greater interest in and appreciation o f the work of the W.E..A. shown by the Afrikaans-speaking members of the community.
N E W ED UCATION FELL O W SH IP.Your Association is watching with keen interest the progress o f the New Education Fellowship.Mr. L. D. Morgan, Vice-Chairman, kindly addressed your Executive on its work.In Benoni, our local branch has sponsored the formation of an East Rand Branch o f the New
Education Fellowship.It does not appear as if the work of the N.E.F. in any way overlaps with ours.
KRUGERSDORP L IB R A R Y GROUP.
Your Association has been in regular communication with the Krugersdorp Library Group and has done much to assist it financially and otherwise.
Its first lecture was given by the late Professor M. Drennan, under the joint auspices of the Group, the University of the Witwatersrand and your Association.
Professor T. J. Haarhof, your President, has also lectured to the Group. The Group, however, has not affiliated to us. The means o f a more satisfactory relationship between it and your Association is being- explored.
O N E -D A Y SCHOOL.
The One-Day School held at Florida Lake on the 14th October, 1934, was a very great success. Mr. A. Keppel-Jones, lecturer in history at the University o f the Witw’atersrand, spoke in the morning on the “ Background o f Modern Foreign Policy.” Mr. A. N. Wilson, radio commentator on foreign affairs, spoke on “ W ar Possibilities in .Europe ” in the afternoon. The disucssion was very keen and of some length. The holding of a “ One-Day School ” should be continued in the future and even extended if possible.
ACTIV ITIE S.Public lectures were delivered as follows
Dr. Van der B o s ..........................Mr. A. J. Downes and Miss H.
Poliak ..............Mr. A. Keppel-Jones ...!Mr. A. N. W ilson ...............Mr. S. P. Jackson ...............
Prof. T. J. Haarhoff ...............
‘ Double Stars.”
‘ Tolpuddle Martyrs.”1 Background of Modern Foreign Policy.” \'W a r Possibilities in Europe.” / One-Day School.1 Land Settlement on the Lower Banks of the Vaal and Orange Rivers”
(Illustrated with lantern slides).‘ Mediterranean, Past and Present ”
(Illustrated with lantern slides).Mr. A. Keppel-Jones ............... “ William Morris.”
In addition to the above, Mr. D. H. Epstein delivered several lectures to Trade Union Branches on “ Industrial Legislation.” The most successful was the meeting of the A.S.W., Johannesburg Branch, which was attended by 150 to 200 members.
IN TER -DE BATE.A debate on the subject “ That Dictatorship is not desirable in the Interests of Progress,” took place
at Benoni between the Benoni Branch and Johannesburg. There was a good attendance. Johannesburg won the debate. Mr. D. H. Epstein and Mr. W. J. Hitchcock represented Johannesburg and Mr. R. Bruce Macfie and P. W . Pougnet, represented Benoni.
Central Europe, the Far East,
TU TO R IAL CLASSES.
Mr. D. H. Epstein held a Tutorial Class consisting of seven lectures, on “ The W orld T o -da y” with the following syllabus :—
1. England and the British Empire.2. America, with special reference to the “ New Deal.”3. Russia.4. France and the Scandinavian countries.5. Italy, Germany and other Fascist countries.6. The Far 'East and India.7. W ar possibilities to-day with particular reference to the position
Russia, Germany and South America.“ SOCIAL IN SU RAN CE."
The Association’s publication “ An Introduction to Social Insurance ” by Professor Dalton, has proved an undoubted success. Requests for copies have come from booksellers, libraries and Government institutions o f many (European and American countries.
VISIT TO O BSE R V A TO R Y .
With the kind permission of the Union Astronomer, Dr. H. E. W ood, a large party consisting of over 50 members visited the LTnion Observatory. Dr. Van der Bos, o f the Observatory, conducted the party and spared no effort in explaining in detail constellar observations.
THE W O R L D ASSOCIATION FOR AD U L T EDUCATION.
Your Association is affiliated to the W orld Association for Adult Education.BENONI W O R K E R S ’ ED UCATION AL ASSO CIATIO N.
A gratifying feature of the year’s work has been the progress achieved bv the Benoni Branch. The following lectures were held:—
Subject.“ Situation in Palestine ”“ Authors I have met ” ....“ Present Day Russia” ....“ Afrikaans Kultur ”“ Cult of the Future ”“ How Pia:t Lives are Remembered ”“ A few Experiments in Physical Science ”“ Fascism ”“ Physiology of Mining ”“ An Anthropologist’s Wanderings in East Africa” ....“ Meaning of Sound ”“ The Soviet Union as I saw it in 1933 ” ....“ Awakening of the Indian in the East ” ....“ Adult Education with special reference to Public Libraries ” ....
A Few Observations on the New Education Fellowship, with special reference to the recent Conference in Johannesburg”....
“ Aims and Objects of the New Education Fellowship ”“ A Biological Conception of Civilization ”“ Drought ” (illustrated) .... .... .... .... ....“ Changes in Russian Music ”
Lecturer.Prof. W . O. Brown.Mr. Duncan Little.Dr. Simon de Moor.Dr. Skawram.Swami Adyananda, M.A. Mr. Geoffery Hodson. Mr. I. Ktishlick, M.Sc. Dr. A. Murray.Dr. Osborne.Dr. A. Galloway.Dr. J. Gurney Lawrie. Mr. S. Buirski.Rev. C. iE. Andrews.Mr. Maurice Webb.
Dr. A. Murray.Dr. ,E. G. Malherbe.Dr. A. Galloway.Prof. Wellington.Prof. P. R. Kirin-.
In addition, the Benoni Branch sponsored the formation o f an East Hand Group of the New Education Fellowship, as an outcome o f which lias been formed a Parent-Teachers’ Association.
The following Trade Unions in Benoni were addressed by members of the Branch :—Amalgamated Society of W oodworkers (Mr. Macfie).Reduction W orkers’ Association (Mr. Frankel).S.A. Boilermakers’, Ironworkers’, and Shipbuilding Society (M r. Macfie).Amalgamated Engine Drivers arid Firemen’s Union (M r. Pougnet).
Much credit for the success of the Benoni Branch is due to its Chairman, Mr. P. W . Pougnet, M.A., and Mr. R. Bruce-Macfie, Secretary.
TH E "H I G H W A Y .”
The "H ighw ay,” published by the English W .E.A. has become this year o f even greater interest, which is paying a high compliment indeed to those responsible for its publication. 2/6 per annum is the' .small charge in respect of the year’s subscription.
L ITE R A TU R E — W .E .A . OUTLINES.
These little volumes have been arranged by the W.E.A., in every instance the author being given freedom to deal with his subject in his own way. The books are inexpensive, well-written in a lucid and comprehensive style and will appeal to our students. Copies, at 1 /- each, are obtainable from the Secretary.
How to read Literature.The Industrial Revolution. Modern Imperialism.Chartism.An Introduction to Philosophy. Appreciation of Music.Drama.Co-operation.
Trade Unionism to-day.The Economic System.Local Government for Beginners.Capitalist Combines.How we behave: an introduction to Phychology. Six Tragedies of Shakespeare.Framework of International Society.Geographic Background o f Modern Problems.
“ RACE AND ECONOM ICS IN SOUTH AFR ICA.”
Mr. W . G. Ballinger, past Secretary/Organiser to your Association, has published an excellent booklet on the above subject. Members can be supplied with copies at the reduced rate of 1/-.
O FFICERS FOR TH E PAST YE A R .
At the last Annual General Meeting held on Thursday, the 26th April, 1934, the undermentioned were elected officers for the ensuing y ear :—>
President Vice-President .... Secretary ....Hon. Treasurer
Prof. T. J. Haarhoff.Mr. R. F. Kennedy.Mr. D. H. Epstein, B.A., LL.B. Mr. W . Greer.
Owing to an imminent departure for England, as Exchange Professor at Cardiff University Professor Haarhoff resigned his office as President on the 6th March, 1935. Mrs. W . G. Ballinger was unanimously elected to the chair, vice Professor Haarhoff.
E X E C U T IV E CO M M ITT E E .To represent individual members:—
Miss M. L. Hodgson; alternate, Mr. A. Keppel-Jones.Mr. J. 1). Stevens.Mr. J. W . Hitchcock.Mr. A. McCree.Mr. W . G. Ballinger (in advisory capacity).
To represent Affiliated Organisations: —Mr. J. Gibson, Amalgamated Engineering Union, S.A. Council.Mr. J. McGowan, A.E.U., No. 2 Branch, Braamfontein.Mr. L. Lines, Plasterers’ Union.A,Ir’ ^ S ’ Yc?unS. Amalgamated Society of W oodworkers, Johannesburg Branch v. W- Greer Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers, Johannesburg Branch Mr. Z. Orlandim, S.A. Typographical Union.Mr. E. Way, Municipal Employees.Mr. C. F. McKay, S.A. Postal Association.
To represent the Senate of the University:—Prof. Wellington.
To represent the City Council:—Councillor A. Immink.
E X E C U T IV E ATTE N D AN C ES.
, , y (n!r Executive has held regular monthly committee meetings throughout its period of office ThereAdult Education ines ,n n h 'T fr ir -f \11 SyI1?!n,S .^ -com m ittee and sub-committee on the co-ordination of due to , • Africa. All meetings have been well attended, and the thanks of member- aredue to those who have given up so much of their time and leisure to the interests of the Association.
FINANCE.
subScr in L n XnfU#im haS plf asi' re \n reP°rting that the City Council o f Johannesburg renewed itsC ou n d l'fo r this S t a n c e * ' A s s o c i a t i o n during the past year. Thanks are due to the City
for e,’ teH “ V f - conf it,uent bodi? s of the Transvaal Chamber of Minesin its work ng Industry’ wluch bas greatly assisted the Association
Thanks are also due to the Council o f Education, Witwatersrand, for a generous grant of i50.Full particulars regarding the financial position of the Association are clearlv set out in the Statpmrnt
,he Slre" * * — W
(M rs.) \\. G. BALLINGER, President. D. H. EPSTEIN, Secretary.
fontsbaal (SKorkm’ (Bfturatinnal JVssnriation.
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31st MARCH, 1935.
LIABILITIES.Sundry Creditors .............. . ....
Sundry Persons ..................... 11 ()Salary, Secretary ................. £4 3 4
Accumulated Surplus .................Balance as at 31st March,
1934 ..................................... 153 18 2Add Excess of Revenue
over Expenditure for the year ended 31st March,1935
£4 14 4
160 19 9
£165 14 1
ASSETS.Cash
At Bank .................................. £31 17 11Savings Account, S.A. Per
manent Mutual Building S oc ie ty ............................... 33 16 2
Investment Account .......................Fixed Deposit with S.A.
P e r m a n e n t Mutual Building Society.
£65 14 1
100 0 0
£165 14 1
W e have examined the above Balance Sheet with the vouchers and documents relating thereto. JiT sei’a,rate rep° rt o f the ,12th Apri!> 193S- we have t0 rcP°rt that (a) we have obtained all
r o r 1 A § P lanatl°n s we. have required, (b) The Association has kept proper books andr n r r e r t \ w ( h t ! T f i Sheet ’ ?> .m our opinion, properly drawn up so as to exhibit a true and
i f, e ? f t e Assoclatlons affalrs as at 31st March, 1935, according to the best o f our information and the explanations given to us and as shown by the books of the Association.
W IN D R A M & W AINSTEIN,Chartered Accountants (S.A.),
Johannesburg, Auditors.12th April, 1935.
REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT For the Year ended 31st March, 1935.
EXPEN DITU RE. General Expenditure .................
Secretarial S a la ries—W. G. Ballinger ..................... £30 0 0D. H. Epstein .......................... 41 13 4
71 13 4Rent ................................. * .... 1 1 0Printing and Stationery .... 16 8 0Advertising ......... ................ 1 10 0Postages ................................... 6 15 0Petties .................................... 2 9 6Audit Fees .......... ................. 3 3 0Travelling Expenses ......... 2 0 9Bank Charges ....................... 1 9 4Loss on sale of typewriter 9 0 0Sundry Charges ..................... 1 1 0
Lectures and Classses ExpenditureTutors’ Fees (Afrikaans
tutorial) ............................ 15 0 0Lecturers’ Fees ..................... 19 19 0Advertising ............................. 5 9 6Sundries ................................... 2 0 0
Extension Lectures ExpenditureLecturers’ Fees ...................... 2 7 0Grant, Krugersdorp Library
Group ............................ 3 3 0
Literature ........................................
Publication of " Social Insurance ” ............................................
Balance— Excess of Revenue over Expenditure .................
£116 10 11
42 8 6
5 10 0
6 8 6
88 14 0
7 1 7
£266 13 6
REVENUE.General Revenue ............. ................
Subscriptions ........................... £7 2 6.Affiliation Fees ...................... 12 12 0Grants:
City Council of Johan-burg ................................... 100 0 0
Educational Council ofWitwatersrand ................ 50 0 0Donations .... ...... .............. 1 1 0
Interest..................................... 4 19 0Literature ................................. .......10 8Suspense ................................... 4 8 0
Lectures and Classes RevenueAfrikaans Tutorial Classes.
Publication of “ Social Insurance ” ...........................................Grants:
University o f Witwaters-rand ................................... 40 0 0
Transvaal Chamber ofMines ................................. 20 0 0
S a les ........................................... 19 10 4
£180 13 2
6 10 0
79 10 4
£266 13 6
Johannesburg, 12th April, 1935.
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Presented at
THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ON W EDNESDAY, the 27th day of MAY, 1936,
at the Lecture Room, Johannesburg Public Library.
Transvaal W orkers’ Educational Association■ --------------------------- ^ o u t h T ^/ * — - —
A n n u a l R e p o r t ^ - \ ,FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH, 1936. iv V
The following Officers were elected for the ensuing year at the Animal General Meeting of the Association, held on the 8th May, 1935:—
President: Dr. I. D. Mac'CRONE.Vice-President: Mr. Z. ORLANDINI.Hon. Treasurer: Mr. W . GREER.Secretary: Councillor D. H. EPSTEIN.
E X E C U T IV E C O M M ITT E E .T o represent individual members:Mrs. 7.. O RLAN DIN I.Mr. J D. STEVENS.Mr. W . G. BALLINGER.Mr. R. F. KENNEDY.
To represent affiliated Organisations:
Mr. M ORRIS BROW N , Amalgamated Society o f W oodworkers, Fordsburg.Mr. J. K ENDALL, Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers, Johannesburg Branch No. 1.Messrs. W . AR M STRO N G & A. HOSSACK, S.A. Typographical Union, S.A. Branch.Mr. J. GIBSON, Amalgamated Engineering Union, General Council.Mr. j . M-cGOWAN, Amalgamated Engineering Union, No. 2 Branch, Braamfontein.Messrs. A. C. ST. NO RM AN & E. W A Y , Johannesburg Municipal Employees’ Association.
To represent Senate of the University:Prof. J. H. W ELLIN G TO N .
T o represent City Council o f Johannesburg:Councillor A. IM M IN K.
TR A D E UNION A FFILIA TIO N S AN D M E M B E R SH IP .
The following Trade Unions, representing about 5,000 workers, are affiliated:Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers, A.E.U., Braamfontein Branch.
Johannesburg. S.A. Typographical Union, Johannesburg Branch.Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers, S.A.R. & H. Salaried Staff Association.
Jeppe Branch. S.A. Reduction W orkers’ Association.Amalgamated Society o f Woodworkers, A.E.U., S.A. Council.
Fordsburg Branch. Johannesburg Musicians’ Union.Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers, Underground Officials’ Association of S.A.
Turffontein Branch. S.A. Postal Association.Mine Surface Officials’ Association of S.A. Johannesburg Municipal Employees’ Association.A.E.U., Johannesburg Branch Operative Plasterers’ Trade Union.
Trade Union Branches have been offered lectures on a number of subjects. It is to be regretted that there has been no response from the Unions, with the exception o f the A.S.W ., Johannesburg Branch No. 1.
Your Secretary, Mr. D. H. Epstein, was invited to speak on “ TH E CONDITIONS OF TH E W O R K E R S IN TH E U.S.A., W IT H PARTICU LAR REFERENCE TO TH E N.R.A.,” by the Johannesburg Branch No. 1 o f the A.S.W .
The lecture was delivered on the 19th July, 1935, and was attended by about 150 members.The Association has to-day 150 members, 48 o f whom are in good financial standing.
G ERM ISTO N LIB R AR Y LIT E R A R Y SO CIETY.
Your Executive acceded to the request o f the Germiston Library Literary Society for assistance by way of providing lecturers.
Under the joint auspices o f this Socicty with your Association, lectures were delivered by Prof. R. F. A. Hoernle and Mrs. M. L. Ballinger in the Germiston Public Library.
A
TU TO R IA L COURSE.
A tutorial course on “ M OD ERN TH EO RIE S OF TH E STATE ” was given during the year by Dr. A. H. Murray. Twelve members joined the class.
W .E A . D ISCU SSIO N CLUB.
An effort was made to organise a “ W .E.A. Discussion Club ” with regular meetings.
Mrs. M. L. Ballinger opened the first meeting with a discussion on the “ Protectorates,” on the 8th August, 1935. A keen and earnest discussion followed, but the attendance did not justify further meetings, with the result that the project was for the while abandoned.
PUBLIC M E ETIN G S.
Your Executive arranged several public meetings on matters of topical interest. _ Mr. W . G. Ballinger spoke on “ Geneva and the Abyssinian Crisis,” in September, 1935, and on “ Public Opinion and the Native Bills” in February, 1936. In March, M r. Barnett Potter, o f “ The Star,” spoke on the “ U.S.A. and U.S.S.R.— Comparisons ai*d Contrasts.”
These meetings were well attended by audiences ranging from 75 to 130.
Several new members were enrolled at the conclusion of these lectures, and the Association has been given to understand that as a result o f these lectures there has been an increased demand on the Johannesburg Public Library for reading matter on the subjects concerned.
“ T H E ECONOM IC AN D M A T E R IA L RESOURCES OF SOUTH AFR ICA.”
Great success attended the series o f five lectures on the “ Material and Economic Resources of South Africa,” held in September-October, 1935, at the University of the Witwatcrsrand in conjunction with the University. The lectures were as follow s:—
1 “ AG RICU LTU RE IN SOUTH AFR ICA.” Lecturer: Prof. H. D. Leppan (Professor of Agriculture, University of Pretoria. Chairman: The H o n . Mr. J . H . Hofmeyr (Minister of Education).
2. “ GOLD M INING IN SOUTH AFR ICA.” Lecturer: Dr. Hans Pirow (Government Mining Engineer). Chairman: The Hon. Mr. Patrick Duncan (Minister of Mines).
3. “ BASE M IN ER AL RESOURCES IN TH E UNION OF SOUTH AFR ICA.” Lecturer: Dr. A L. Hall M A . D.Sc., F.R.S. (formerly Assistant Director, Geological Survey, Union of b.A.). Chairman: H. R. Raikes, A.F.C., M.A. (Principal, University o f the Witwatersrand).
4. “ SECONDARY IN D U STRIES OF SOUTH AFR IC A .” Lecturer: W . S. C Buchan, B.A (Secretary, Durban Chamber of Commerce). Chairman: Prof. Richards (Head o f Department of Commerce, University of the Witwatersrand).
5. “ LABOU R RESOURCES OF SOUTH A F R IC A .” Lecturer: Mr. Adv. F. A. W . Lucas, K.C. (former Chairman of the W age Board). Chairman: Mrs. M. L. Ballinger, M.A. (Department o f History, University o f the Witwatersrand).
There was an average attendance o f about 50 people present.
Your Executive had intended to publish the series in booklet form, to be sold at a popular price of say, Is. Owing to the fact, however, that three of the lectures were separately printed by other organisations, it was felt that no good purpose would be served by the publication, and so this was abandoned.
E X T E N S IO N OF SCOPE OF A D U L T EDUCATION.
Your Executive is not satisfied that the best interests of Adult Education is being served by independent Educational Organisations.
With a view to co-ordinating the activities of the various organisations catering for Adult Education, and with a view further to extending the scope of Adult Education in the Transvaal, a preliminary Conference was convened by your Association on the 12th March, 1936.
The following organisations were represented:
Transvaal W orkers’ Educational Association.
University o f the Witwatersrand.
New Education Fellowship.
National Council o f W om en.
S.A. Library Association (Transvaal Branch).
Several trade union branches.
The preliminary Conference appointed a Sub-Committee to convene a further Conference to which concrete proposals were to be submitted.
The LTniversity of the Witwatersrand are keenly interested in the proposed Adult Educational Committee, and it is hoped after the next Conference, to be held in June, progress will have been achieved.
D URBAN W .E .A .
w a S oS o? ” ? ” sp e c ia lly c o n v n r f
L f a S « * » Education M l ,1 Durban.
FINANCE.
»taS ,E: r S ? - -W “ a *Council for this assistance,
its work.
Thanks are also due to the Council o f Education, Witwatersrand, for a generous grant of £50.
mcnt o f ’ k e v e n u fa n d 1 d f t u r e * a n T " ^ Balance" S h U f b y M ^ s s S WindrLm and W ain-stein, presented herewith.
Dr. I. D. MadCRONE, President. D. H. EPSTEIN, Secretary.
(Hrattstiaal H o r t e a ’ lEimrattmtal Aamiriattnn.
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31st MARCH, 1936.
LIABILITIES.Sundry Creditors ...............................Chamber of Mines .............................
Economic and Material Resources of South Africa.
Accumulated Surplus ........................Balance as at 31st March, 1935 £160 19 Add Excess of Revenue over
Expenditure for the year ended 31st March, 1936 .... 100 0
£4 3 420 0 0
261 0 4
£285 3 8
ASSETS.Cash ...........................................................
A t Bank ................................... £149 16 11Savings Account, S.A. Per
manent Mutual Building Society ...................................... 34 16 0
£184 12 11
Investment Account .........................Fixed Deposit with S.A. Per
manent Mutual Building Society.
100 10 9
£285 3 8
W e have examined the above Balance Sheet with the vouchers and documents relating thereto. Subject to our separate report of the 6th May, 1936, we have to report that (a) we have obtained all the information and explanations we have required, (b) The Association has kept proper books and records, and (c) The Balance Sheet is, in our opinion, properly drawn up so as to exhibit a true and correct view of the state of the Association’s affairs as at 31st March, 1936, according to the best o f our information and the explanations given to us and as shown by the books o f the Association.
Johannesburg,6th May, 1936.
W IN D R A M & W AIN STE IN ,Chartered Accountants (S.A.),
Auditors.
REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
For the Year ended 31st March, 1936.
E X PEN D ITU RE.General Expenditure ................
Salary: Part-time SecreteRent ...................................Printing and StationeryPostages ............................Audit Fees .... ................Petties ...............................Travelling Expenses .......
Sundry 'Charges
£50 0 06 0 0
35 17 68 10 03 3 05 11 0
15 11 41 7 51 15 0
Extension Lectures Expenditure Lecturers’ Fees.
Literature: Highway .......................Balance—Excess of Revenue
over Expenditure ..................
£127 15 3
Lectures and Classes ExpenditureLecturers’ Fees ...................... 23 5 0Advertising ............................. 31 5 0Rent ........................................... 2 5 3
Sundries ................................. . 1 10 0
58 5 3
4 4 0
3 0 0
100 0 7
£293 5 1
REVENUE.
General Revenue ....
Affiliation Fees .........Literature (Highway)
Tutorial Classes .....................Grants:
City Council o f Johannesburg ................ ................
Chamber of Mines ..........Council o f Education .......
£6 0 014 14 01 17 65 10 70 15 0
100 0 0100 0 050 0 0
Lectures ...............................................Economic and Material Resources o f South Africa.
Social Insurance ..............................
£278 17 1
9 8 0
5 0 0
£293 5 1
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FOR FAVOUR OF A REVIEW.
Presented atTHE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OX MONDAY, the 18th day of MAY, 1
at the Johannesburg Public Library.
The Transvaal Workers' Educational Association.
A n n u a l R e p o rFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH, 1 9 4 2 . ^ — - v
The following officers were elected for the ensuing year at the Annual General Meeting of the Association, held on the 7th day of May, 1941
President: Mr. A. M. KEPPEL-JONES, M.A.Vice-Presidant: Mr. 0 . A. OLSSON (Amalgamated Engineering Union).Secretary: Councillor D. H. EPSTEIN. M .P.C.Treasurer: \Y. GREER (Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers).
REPRESENTING IN D IV ID U A L M EMBERS:
Mr. It. F . KENNEDY, F.L.A .Mrs. H, M. McKAY.Miss B. ,IOFFE.Mr. A. C. C. St. NORMAN.
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REPRESENTING A F F IL IA T E D ORGANISATIONS:
Mr. J. KENDALL. Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers, No. 1 Branch.Mr. L. O. BAYTOPP, Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers, No. 2 Branch.Mr. F. J. JENNINGS, Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers, No. 2 Branch.Air. T. F. REECE, Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers, Jeppe Branch.Mr. G. FARRAGH ER, Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers, Turffontein. Branch.Mr. T. GREEN, Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers, Fordsburg Branch.Mr. D. MACINTOSH, S.A. Typographical Union.Mr. C. RODWELL, Amalgamated Engineering Union, Braanifontein Branch.Mr. N. ATKINSON, S.A. Electrical W orkers’ Association.Mr. L. 0 . BENCKENDORFF, S.A. Electrical Workers’ Association.
REPRESENTING CITY COUNCIL OF JOHANNESBURG:
Councillor N. EPPEL.
REPRESENTING W IT W A TE R S R A N D U N IV E R S IT Y :
Dr. J. N. REEDMAN.
CO-OPTED M EMBERS:
Mr. F. EPSTEIN, B.A.,- LL.B.Mr. J. DANIEL.Mr. J. LEW1N, M .A., LL.B.
EDUCATION FOR AFRICANS.
The year under review has been marked by the notable success obtained by the Association in the direction <>f the provision of adult educational facilities for Non-Europeans.
The experiment referred to in the last annual report has proved a success and a permanent branch has in consequence been formed at the Western Native Township, Johannesburg. This branch has its own executive, and has now been in existence for six months.
In the beginning single lectures were held on-e a month, as follow s:—“ How We Are Governed (Native Representation),” by Mr. J. Lewin, Department of Bantu Studies,
Witwatersrand University.“ Elementary Economies,” by Dr. J. N. Reedmau, Department of Economics, Witwatersrand University.“ The Life of the American Negro,” by Professor Co,in, of the Wilberforce Tnstituto." African Affairs in Parliament,” by Senator J. D. Rlieinalt-Jones.“ The Highway to Knowledge,” by Mr. R . F. Kennedy, F .L .A ., Librarian, Johannesburg Public Library. “ The Bantu Press,” Mr. by Mr. Tlieo E. G. Cutten. of the “ Star.”“ Drama,” bv Mr. L. Sowden, Dramatic Critic “ ltand Daily Mail.”“ Musical Appreciation,” by Mr. J. W . Van Hoogstraten of the “ Star.”“ How the War Began,” by Councillor Dave H. Epstein, M .P.C.“ The Administration of Justice,” by Advocate Rosenstein.
The Association is now striving for more sustained and systematic study, and with this in view two short, tutorial courses consisting of six lectures each, held weekly, have been arranged on Native Affiairs and on the theory and practice of government.
All the evidence so far goes to prove that Africans are keen on education, are anxious to learn and willing and eager to attend the lectures provided. The Association is hopeful of reporting major progress in the next year.
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PUBLIC MEETINGS.
The Association has held the following public lectures during the course of the year:—“ Has Poverty Diminished in South Africa,” by Professor J. L. Gray, Head of the Department of Social
Studies! Witwatersrand University.“ Stars I Have Known,” by Dr. H. L. Alden, Yale Observatory.“ Returned Soldiers and Post War Reconstruction in Africa,” by Professor John Philips, of the
Witwatersrand University, a member of the Governor-General’s National War Fund.“ Music of the Native Peoples in South Africa,” by Professor P. R . Kirby, Head of the Department of
Music, Witwatersrand University.“ Bushmen Rock Paintings,” by Walter W. Battiss, Art Master. Pretoria High School for Boys.“ The Appreciation of Art,” by Mr. P. Hendricks, Curator, Johannesburg A rt Gallery.
EDUCATIONAL FILMS.
During the year the Association obtained “ The Londoners,” a film on the achievements of local government in London, which has proved most suitable for exhibition, especially in conjunction with a short talk on any of the aspects of local government.
At its first showing, the Library Lecture Hall was filled to capacity. It has also been loaned to the Army Educational Corps and been exhibited to the following organisations:
S.A. Women’ s Auxiliary Services’ Hostel for Soldiers' Wives.Amalgamated Engineering Union, Braamfontein Branch.Yiddish Folk-School.Dean’ s Shelter.Jan H. Hofmeyr School of Social Services (at the Witwatersrand University).Jewish Old Aged Home.
The educational film has a great future, but unfortunately it has been difficult in South Africa to obtain an adequate supply of suitable films, i.e., suitable in length, subject matter and production.
Several films produced by the City Council of Johannesburg have proved of great interest to members, particularly those dealing with the “ W ilds,” “ Fire Fighting,” “ Children’s Playgrounds,” “ Parks and Gardens,” “ Swimming,” and “ Non-European Libraries.” The latter, commentated on by Mr. R. F. A. Kennedy, City Librarian, was particularly well received.
“ Target for To-night ” has proved suitable for exhibition, particularly in conjunction with a lecture on “ The Battle for Britain,” by Flying Officer H. J. Merchant, an actual participant, now stationed with the R .A .F . Flying Schools in South Africa.
A F F IL IA T E D ORGANISATIONS:
S.A. Typographical Union (Johannesburg Branch). S.A. Reduction W orkers’ Association.Garment Workers’ Union (Transvaal).S.A. Electrical W orkers’ Association.Operative Plasterers’ Association.S.A. Municipal Employees’ Association.Germiston Library Literary Society.Johannesburg Musicians’ Union.Underground Officials’ Association of South Africa. S.A.R. & H. Salaried Staff Association.S.A. Postal Association.African Commercial and Distributive Workers’
Union.
Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers (Johannesburg Branch No. 1).
Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers (Johannesburg Branch No. 2).
Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers (Jeppe Branch).
Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers (Turffontein Branch).
Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers (Fordsburg Branch).
Amalgamated Engineering Union (S.A. Council).Amalgamated Engineering Union (Braamfontein
Branch).S.A. Typographical Union (S.A. Council).
BENONI BRANCH.
The Benoni Branch has also had a very successful year, concentrating, since November on post-war problems. The Branch reports that “ it is hoped this type of lecture will continue, and that many useful ideas may emanate therefrom ; in fact, these may lead to the propagating of suggestion for the solution of problems in a post-war world.”
During the year the Branch has held the following lectures:—“ Impressions of and Reflections on a Recent Visit to the U .S.A .” — Dr. Brian H. Farrell, Witwatersrand
University.
“ Mussolini: Sawdust Caesar ” — Dr. H. Sonnabend, Witwatersrand University.“ Continuity of the Greek Spirit ” — Miss Le Maitre, Principal, Roedean School, Johannesburg.“ Some Aspects of Family Disarrangements; with Special Reference to War-Time Conditions ” — Dr. Louis
Franklin Freed, Ph.D.“ Democracy in Theory and In Practice ” — Professor R. F. A. Hoernle, Head of the Department of
Philosophy. Witwatersrand University.“ Nazism in Theory and Practice,” by Professor R . F. A. Hoernle.“ Mineral Resources and War Strategy” — Mr. H. B . S. Cooke, M .Sc., Witwatersrand University.“ International Organisation after the War ” — Mr. A. M. Keppel-Jones, M .A ., Department of History,
Witwatersrand University, President of the Association.“ Re-employment of the Troops and JDther Phases Dr. J. N. Reedman, Witwatersrand University.“ Economic Future of S. Africa ” — Dr. J. N. Reedman.“ White Man’s Place in Africa ” — Mr. J. Lewin, Witwatersrand University.
F I N A N C E .
The Association regrets to report that at a time when its work is expanding its revenue has decreased by the withdrawal, in recent years, of grants-in-aid from the City Council of Johannesburg and the Witwatersrand Council of Education. With the introduction of tutorials courses the expenses of the Association will still further increase, and it is hope? that public bodies will come forward to assist the Association in providing much needed adult educational facilities for both Europeans and Non-Europeans of this City .
Your Association wishes to place 011 record its appreciation to the Gold Producers’ Committee and the Witwatersrand University for grants which has enabled it to carry on with its work.
Full particulars regarding the financial positioD of the Association have been clearly set forth in the Statement of Revenue and Expenditure and the Balance Sheet, duly audited by Messrs Windram & Wainstein, to be presented at the Annual Meeting.
A. M. KEPPEL-JONES, President.
D. H. EPSTEIN, Secretary.
Presented,., a t '
THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING on WEDNESDAY, the 6th day of JUNE, 1945,at the Johannesburg Public Library.
The Transvaal Workers' Educational Association
ANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH, 1945.
The follow ing officers were elected for the ensuing year at the Annual General M eeting of the A ssociation, held on the 3rd day o f May, 1944.
President: Dr. A . M. KEPPEL-JONES, M.A., Ph.D.Vice-President: Mr. J. A . BJORKM AN (A m algam ated Engineering U n ion ).Secretary: C ouncillor D. H. EPSTEIN, M.P.C.Treasurer: Mr. VC. GREj.R (A m algam ated Society of VC^oodworkers).
REPRESENTING INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS:
Mr. R. F. KENNEDY, F.L.A.Mrs. H. M M cK AY.Mr. A . C. C. St. NORM AN.Miss B. JOFFE.
CO-OPTED:
Mr. F. EPSTEIN.Dr. FINN.Mr. J. DANIEL.Mr. J. SCHORR.
REPRESENTING AFFILIATED ORGANISATIONS:
Mr F. J. JENNINGS, Am algam ated Society o f W oodw orkers, No. 2 Branch.Mr. J. R. NOBLE, S.A. T ypographica l Union, Johannesburg Branch.Mr. W. J. ROBERTS. S.A.R. & H Salaried Staff Association.Mr. B. KLOTNICK. Am algam ated Society o f W oodw orkers, Jeppe Branch.Mr. H. FEUCHW ANGER, Am algam ated Engineering Union, Braamfontein BranchMr. R. M cCRE~SH, Am algam ated Society o f W oodw orkers, Jeppe Branch.Mrs S C H W A R T Z, Tailoring W orkers' Industrial Union.Mr. T. E. REECE, Am algam ated Society o f W oodw orkers, Jeppe Branch.
CO-OPTED:
Miss F. FRANK, Tailoring W orkers' Industrial Union.Mr 1. R. MORRIS, Am algam ated Society o f W oodw orkers, Jeppe Branch.Mr. J H. MALHERBE. S.A.R. & H. Salaried Staff Association.Mr O. TU D O R, Johannesburg M unicipal Em ployees' Association.
POST-W AR PROBLEMS.
Notwithstanding all the difficulties and obstacles o f the war the A eo^ ‘ i. iin keeping its members together, carrying on a m ore or less regular prcgra m m e^ a n d ‘Y t " " ?.u c c e .ssful extending its w ork in new spheres. A successful branch for non-Europeans w k T l d' rect,0" s' W estern Native Tow nship and at the M odderfontein Dynam ite W orks a series o f lunrh £ 1 “ * proved a great success. Unfortunately it was not possible to maintain « lecturestransport and organisational difficulties, the W estern Native Tow nship Branch ro l T ! ' k w ,nS to and shortage of suitable and regular lecturers prevented the A ssocia tion T rom ^ c ° ntm ued'elsewhere, notwithstanding the demand from other areas lor lec ures of the n f new branchesAssociation . lectures ot the nature provided by the
The forthcom ing Annual General M eeting will be the fi-st neace time l u •and we have no doubt that the A ssociation 's w ork will increase in volum e and
tion, and^it iT hope 'd " th a fth e Adult E’d ^ L t f o n 'c o m m U ^ n ! w h i ^ t ^ b e e ' / St™***? ‘ ° f ' H educ£!- years, will shortly produce its report, and that substantial a n d a d eq u a te funds w 'i ? b d * ! J*V ^ G overnm ent for adult educational purposes. The A sso c ia io n whiU* 1 * ■ devoted by theGovernm ent has made it clear that financial assistance must not involve™ com roP of* th"0 'A ^ • V— " w ork. The essential feature o f ;he A ssociation 's activities is that these =, 1 j , Association sthe m em bersh ip o f the A sso c ia tio n th rou gh an E x e c u t e C om m ttee elected t v T n d ^ “ ' f t 0" " 1 m em bers. ee elected by an d resp on sib le to its
RESIGNATION OF SECRETARY.
It is with regret that we have to announce that C ouncillor D. H. Epstein, M.P.C., has tendered his resignation as Secretary of the Association.
C ouncillor Zpstein has been secretary for the last ten years, during w hich period he has rendered indefatigable and invaluable services to the Association. His public duties make an e v e r increasing dem and on his time, and on the urgent representations of your Association he had agree to carr> on until the end of the war, and now that peace has been declared, he feels com pelled to en er is resignation to operate as and from the Annual Meeting.
T he Association desires to place on record its appreciation of the services he has rendered to the A ssociation over the last ten years as its Secretary, and is pleased to report that he wi retain an active interest in i.he w ork o f the A ssociation, so far as he is able.
AFFILIATED ORGANISATIONS.
The follow ing organisations are now affiliated to the A ssociation :Am algam ated Society of W ood w orkers (Johannes- Tailoring W orkers' Industrial Union (T ransvaal).
burg Branch No. 1 ). Union C ollege Staff Society and Literary Club.Am algam ated Society o f W oodw orkers (Johannes- Transvaal Leather and A llied Trades Industrial
burg Branch INo. L) . UnionAm algam ated Society of W oodw orkers (Jeppe .
B ranch). S.A. R eduction W orkers Association.Am algam ated Society of W oodw orkers (T u rffon - S.A. Electrical W orkers' Association.
tein B ranch). O perative Plasterers' A ssociation.Am algam ated Society of W oodw orkers (F ordsburg g ^ M unicipal E m ployees' Association.
B ranch).Am algam ated Engineering Union (S .A . C ou n cil). Johannesburg M usicians' Union.Am algam ated Engineering Union ( Braamfontein U nderground Officials' Association of South Africa.
B ran ch). S.A.R. & H. Salaried Staff Association.S A . T ypographica l Union (S .A . C ou n cil). g .A . Postal A ssociation.S.A. T ypographica l Union (Johannesburg B ranch). Building W orkers' Industrial Union of South A fricaA frican Com m ercial and Distributive W orkers ' . * QA
j j nion Iron M oulders Society of o .A .Concession Stores and Allied Trade Assistants' Johannesburg M unicinal Transport W orkers
Union. U nlon-
PUBLIC LECTURES.
The A ssociation held the follow ing public lecturcs during the course o f the year, all o f which proved of absorbing interest and im portance:" The Future of Adult Education in South A fr ica ," by Dr. A M K eppel-Jone^ a Presidential addr«ss. A Journey through S p ace ," by Dr. H. L. A lden, D irector, Yale Observatory, W uwatersrand University
(at the Public Library, Johannesburg and also at the M odderfontein Dynam ite W ork s )." Airikaans Folk L ore,” by Dr. Coetzee, W itwatersrand University (at M odderfontein Dynam ite F ac
to r y ).Hitler's Secret W eap on ,” by Adv. G. Saron (at M odderfontein Dynamite W ork s ).
"S o c ia l S ecurity ," by Dr. J. N. Reedman (at L ion 's Sweet W ork s).Local G overnm ent," by C ouncillor D. H. Epstein, M .P.C. (at Y oung P e o p le s C ouncil Jeppe).
" The International Labour O ffice ,” by W . J. de Vries, Secretary South A frican Trades and LavourCouncil.
" Splitting the A tom ," by Dr. A. Bleksley, W itwatersrand University.Astronom v " bv Dr Van den Bos, U nion A stronom er. . _ r c • «.
• Blood Transfusion” (illustrated with a film ), by a representative o f the S.A. Blood Transfusion Society.FILM EVENINGS.
A num ber of film evenings were provided by the Association to affiliated Trade Unions.The S.A. Electrical W orkers' Association and the Am algam ated Society of W oodw orkers in par
ticular took advantage o f the A ssociation 's activities in this direction. .O n l y docum entary films were shown, amongst the most popular being “ The W orld o f Plenty, and The Londoners.
It is interesting to note that the latter film, dealing with Local Governm ent in London, purchased by the A ssociation in 1941, is still in great demand.
FINANCE.
Y our A ssociation wishes to place on record its appreciation to the G old Producers Com mittee for a generous <*rant w hich has enabled it to carry on with its work.
Full particulars regarding the financial position of the A ssociation have been p e a r ly set forth in the Statement of Revenue and Expenditure and the Balance Sheet duly audited by Messrs. W indram and Wainstein, presented herewith.
A . M. KEPPEL-JONES, President.
D. H. EPSTEIN, Secretary.
LIABILITIES.
Accumulated Funds .....................Balance 31st March, 1944 £490 16 Add Excess o f Revenue
over Expenditure for the year ended 31stMarch, 1945 ...................... 13
£491 10 0
£491 10 0
ASSETS.
Cash £451 10 0A t Bank .................................... £301South A frican Permanent
Mutual Building & Investm ent Society
Savings A /c . . £48 6 9 Fixed Deposit 102 1 I 1
150 8 8
Film Account ......... ...........Talkie P rojector 6c A c
cessories Balance 31st March 1944 Less Depreciation
40 0 0
50 0 0 10 0 0
£491 10 0
BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH, 1945.
EXPENDITURE.
( c ) General ExpenditureSecretary’s H onorarium Printing 6c StationeryAudit Fees ................. .....Bank Charges Rental Post O ffice Box B ook-keeping FeesTeas .....................................Sundry Charges
(d ) Lecturers & Film Expenditure .......... „....................
Lecturers' Fees .....................Advertising ...............................Hire o f Films & O perat
ing Expenses .....................Printing & Circulating
£75 17 10
123I1
2 I3
0 013 ft
3 07 65 02 07 0
19 10
REVENUE.
(a) General Revenue .................... £9 I 9Subscriptions ........................... £2 0 0Affiliation Fees .................... 3 3 0Interest .................................... 3 18 9
(b ) GrantsGold Producers' Com m it
tee ............................ 150 0 0
150 0 0
72 10 322 1 012 10 0
13 16 1024 2 5
(e ) Depreciation: Film P ro jector ................ ....... . ...... ....,
Total Expenditure
Excess of Revenue over Expenditure to Balance Sheet
10 0 0
158 8 I
13 8
£159 Total Revenue £159 I 9
W e have examined the above Balance Sheet with the vouchers and docum ents relating thereto. W e have to report that:----
(a ) W e have obtained all the inform ation and explanations we have required;
(b ) The Association has kept proper books and records; and
( c ) The Balance Sheet is, in our opinion, properly drawn up so as to exhibit a true and correct view of the stateof the A ssociation ’s affairs as at 3 1st Harch, 1945, a ccord ing to the best o f our inform ation and the explanations given to us, and as shown by the books o f the Association.
W IN DRAM & WAINSTEIN,
Johannesburg, Chartered A ccountants (S .A .) ,22nd May, 1945. Auditors.
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Presented atTHE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING on W EDNESDAY, 3rd day of MAY, 1944,
at tlie Johannesburg Public Library.
The Transvaal W orkers’ Educational Association.
A n n u a l R e p o rFOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH, 1944.
The following officers were elected for the ensuing year at the Annual General Meeting of the Association, held on the 27th day of May, 1943.
President: Dr. A. M. KEPPEL-JONES, M .A., Ph..D.Vice-President: Mr. J. A. BJORKM AN (Amalgamated Engineering Union).Secretary: Councillor D. H. EPSTEIN, M .P.C.Treasurer: Mr. W. GREER (Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers).
REPRESSENTING IN D IV ID U A L MEM BERS:
Mr. R, F. KENNEDY, F.L.A .Mrs. H. M. M cKAY.Mr. A. C. C. St. NORMAN.Miss B. JOB'FE.
REPRESENTING A F F IL IA T E D ORGANISATIONS:
Mr. F. J. JENNINGS, Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers, No. 2 Branch.Mr. J. R . NOBLE, S.A. Typographical Union, Johannesburg Branch.Mr. J. A. H ARDY, S.A.R. & H. Salaried Staff Association.Mr. W. J. ROBERTS, S.A.R. & H. Salaried Staff Association.Mr. L. HESON, Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers, No. 1 Branch.Mr. B. KLOTNICK, Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers, Jeppe Branch.Mr. O. A. OLSSON, Amalgamated Engineering Union.
REPRESENTING W IT W A TE R S R A N D U N IV E R S IT Y :
Dr. A. M. KEPPEL1 JONES, M .A ., Ph.D.Dr. J. N. REEDMAN.
REPRESENTING CITY COUNCIL OF JOHANNESBURG:
Councillor N, EPPEL, M.P.C.
CO-OPTED M EM BERS:
Mr. F. EPSTEIN.Mr. J. DANIEL.
LUNCH HOUR LECTURES:
The year under review was marked by the success that has attended the Association’ s lunch hour lectures which have been initiated at the Modderfontein Dynamite Works.
The lectures are held every alternate Tuesday, and a regular audience of over one hundred persons attend. The lectures have been of an exceptionally high standard with the result that attendances improve at every meeting. It is hoped to arrange similar lectures at other large industrial and commercial undertakings on the Reef.
The following lectures have been held to da te :“ Britain During the B litz; an Eye W itness’ s Account,” by Dr. S. Rappoport.“ Reading for Pleasure,” by Mr. R . F. Kennedy, F .L .A ., Librarian, Johannesburg Public Library.“ The Underground Movement in France,” by Dr. A. M. Keppel-Jones, President of the Association, and
Lecturer in History, Witwatersrand University “ Cheap Labour isn’ t Cheap,” By Margaret M cKenzie, Editor “ Forward.”“ Fighting France,” by Dr. A. Shedrow.“ Anti-Semitism— Hitler’ s Secret W eapon,” by Advocate Gus Saron.“ My Experiences in Nazi Occupied Europe,” by D r. S. Rappoport.An evening lecture on “ Factory Legislation,” by D r. J. N. Reedman, of the Department of Economics,
Witwatersrand University, at a film evening in conjunction with the film “ How Green was my Valley,” drew an exceptionally large and appreciative audience,
“ C H IN A W E E K .”
The Association took advantage of “ China W e e k ” to arrange a lecture on “ China Strikes Back.." by Dr. J. W . Thorbecke, formerly of the N eth erlan ds Consular Staff in the Far East. As a token or appreciation to China, a collection was taken after the lecture in aid of the Chinese War Relief Fund, and realised £30/'-/-.
N A T IV E EDUCATION.
The Association has joined other educational bodies in making representation to the Ministers of Native Affairs and Education to provide free and compulsory primar education for African, and it should be financed from General Revenue.
The Association has a very good branch of Africans at the Western Native Township, but regrets that it has been dormant during the latter part of the year due to the fact that owing to petrol rationing and other difficulties, it has not been possible to keep in intimate contact with the Branch. Your Executive is, however, taking measures to see that special attention is paid to this Branch in the coming year. Excellent work has been done by this Branch, vide last annual report, and in view of the importance of educational work among Africans, it is hoped to be able to report progress in the forthcoming year.
ADULT EDUCATION COMMISSION.
The Association has submitted a Memorandum to the Adult Education Commission, urging the follow ing:
1. There should be bursaries and where necessary subsistence allowances for all able to benefit from higher education, whether adolescent or adult. These should be a charge on the central government.
2. Evening classes do not provide a suitable substitute for full-time higher education, but may be of use to those who have already received the latter.
3. Community cultural centres should be established in all suburbs and small towns, in conjunction with the public library.
4. The majority of people can be reached only by informal educational methods.o. A whole-time qualified educationalist should be employed at each cultural centre.6 . Efforts should be made to improve the educational value of the commercial cinema and the
16 m.m. eductional film should be exploited for adults.7. Local cultural centres should be built by the local authorities and their activities financed by
the central government.8. Local authorities should be responsible for a<jult education in their areas, but should exercise this
control through committees on which all interested bodies and persons are represented.9. Community cultural centres should be established for non-Europeans wherever necessary, formal
teaching of elementary subjects to form part of the activities of such centres.
A F F IL IA T E D ORGANISATIONS.
The following organisations are now affiliatedAmalgamated Society of Woodworkers (Johannes
burg Branch No. 1).Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers (Johannes
burg Branch No. 2).Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers (Jeppe
Branch).Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers ( (Turffon-
tein Branch).Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers (Fordsburg
Branch).Amalgamated Engineering Union (S.A. Council).Amalgamated Engineering Union (Braamfontein
Branch).S.A. Typographical Union (S.A. Council).S.A. Typographical Union (Johannesburg Branch).African Commercial and Distributive W orkers’
Union.Concession Stores and Allied Trade Employees’
Association.
to the AssociationTailoring Workers’ Industrial Union (Transvaal).Union College Staff Social and Literary Club.I ransvaal Leather and Allied Trades Industrial
Union.S.A. Reduction Workers’ Association.Garment W orkers’ Union (Transvaal).S.A. Electrical Workers’ Association.Operative Plasterers’ Association.S.A. Municipal Employees’ Association.Germiston Library Literary Society.Johannesburg Musicians’ Union.Underground Officials’ Association of South Africa.S.A.R. & H. Salaried Staff Association.S.A. Postal Association.Building Workers’ Industrial Union of South Africa. Iron Moulders’ Society of South Africa. Johannesburg Municipal Transport W orkers’ Union.
PUBLIC LECTURES.
.. , T1?® Association held the following public lectures during the course of the vear, all of which proved of absorbing interest and importance:
“ China Strikes Back,” by Dr. J. W . Thorbecke, formerly Minister of the Netherlands Government in the Far East.
“ Social Philosophy of Bernard Shaw,” by Miss Alden, B.A.“ The Colour Bar in South Africa,” by Mrs. Margaret Ballinger, M .P.“ Starving Europe, ’ by Dr. T. W. B. Osborn, special representative of South African Red Cross at Geneva.“ Industrial Development of South Africa,” by Dr. J. N. Rcedman, Senior Lecturer in Economics
Witwatersrand University,EarlyoJravels in South Africa. Northwards,” by Mrs. H. M. McKay, Member Witwatersrand School
A Journey Through Space.” by Dr. H. L. Alden, of the Vale Observatory, Johannesburg.“ Socialism,’ by .Mr. Glyn Thomas, B .A., Registrar, Witwatersrand University.
Your Association wishes to place on record its appreciation to the Gold Producers’ Committee for a generous grant which has enabled it to carry on with its work.
Full particulars regarding the financial position of the Association have teen clearly set forth in the Statement of Revenue and Expenditure and the Balance Sheet, duly audited by Messrs. Windram and Wainstein, presented herewith.
A. M. KEPPEL-JONES, President. 1). H. EPSTEIN, Secretary.
LIABILITIES. ASSETS.Accumulated Surplus ............... £490 16 4 Cash £440 16 4
Balance as at 31st March, 1943 £462 Add Excess of Revenue ove*'
Expenditure for the year ended 31st March, 1944 ... 28
9 7
6 9
At BankS.A. Permanent Mutual Build
ing & Investment Society...
£291
149
6 5
9 11
Savings A /e . .. Fixed Deposit
£47102
8 0 1 11
£490 16 4
Film Account ............................Talkie Projector & Accessories
Balance 31st March, 1943... Less Depreciation
50 0 0
6010
£490 16 4
BALANCE SHEET FOR T H E YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH, 1944.
EXPENDITURE.(a) General Expenditure . . £72 12 3
Secretary’ s Honorarium ... £50 0 0Printing & Stationery ... 13 10 0Audit Fees ... !.. ... 3 3 0Bank Charges ... ... 1 7 6Rental Post Office Box ... 1 5 0Book-keeping Fees ... ... 2 2 0Teas ... ... ... ... 1 4 9
(b) Lectures & Film ExpenditureLecturers’ FeesAdvertising ............................Hire of Films and Operating
Expenses Printing and Circulating
(c) Depreciation- -H im Projector
Total Expenditure Excess Revenue over Expenditure
to Balance Sheet
22 1 020 10 0
4 7 026 0 0
72 18 0
REVENUE.General Revenue ..............
Subscriptions ............................ £5 10 0Affiliation Fees ... ... 11 11 0“ Highway ” ... ... ... 0 7 6Interest .'....................................... 3 18 6
Grants ........................................(a) City Council of Johan
nesburg ............................ 12 10 0(b) Gold Producers’ Committee 150 0 0
£21 7 0
162 10 0
10 0 0
155 10 3
28 6 9
£183 17 0 £183 17 0
W e have examined the above Balance Sheet with the vouchers and documents relating thereto. We have to report th a t:—(a) We have obtained all the information and explanations we have required;(b) The Association has kept proper books and records; and
(c) The Balance Sheet is, in our opinion, properly drawn up so as to exhibit a true and correct view of the stateof the Association’ s affairs as at 31 March, 1944, according to the best of our information and the explanations given to us, and as shown by the books of the Association.
WINDRAM A WAINSTEIN,Johannesburg, Chartered Accountants (S .A .),
19th April, 1944. Auditors.
Collection Number: AD1715
SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF RACE RELATIONS (SAIRR), 1892-1974
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