In daytime, flags were hoisted to supplement the gun signal, while at night fires were lit and lanterns raised on masts, in specific patterns, according to nature of the message or call up. A regular chain of signal relay stations existed between the Castle and Signal Hill, perhaps even between Robben Island and the Castle, and around Table Mountain near where Rhodes Memorial, Constantia Nek, Kalk Bay, Muizenberg, Simon's Town and Wynberg Hill are situated today. Our speaker's research into guns and gun positions took him all over the Cape, following up on reports or articles about guns left in different places, from farms to almost inaccessible mountain tops, and altogether 500 guns are recorded in his publication, although by now this number has grown. Major Tony Gordon thanked our speaker, on behalf of the branch, for a most entertaining presentation. Nevertheless, he was found guilty and sentenced to four years imprisonment in March, 1908.
Visitors are welcome.
Donation R 2.00. Scholars and Students free. Tea and biscuits will be served. Tickets are R 35.00 pp which includes a finger supper with wine, and performances by the Pipe Band of the Cape Field Artillery Regiment. The hostess of the evening, Jeanette Kok, advised that similar functions are planned for the future.