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A Ceylon Cricket Eleven in Late 1958 …. Its Ethnic Mix-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Having come across “a drenching cricket story” from late in the year 1958 in my CRICKETIQUE website, let me place it within THUPPAHI for reflection because the Cricketique site can be visited and read… BUT is not readily open for comments or visited much. The LEAD PHOTO is of considerable significance because of the ethnic mix in Sri Lankan team — inclusive of a Malay man and another with Colombo Chetty lineage roots. ITEM originally in CRICKETIQUE, 22 December 2020, with this title “Facing Peter May’s MCC Side in Ceylon in 1958” A Sri Lankan enthusiast sent me this photograph of a Ceylon Eleven chosen to face a visiting England Team in 1958. I have sought out background information from two of those framed within this picture ….. and seek more data (and hopefully photographs) from cricketing aficianados with good memories and ...

Aug 1, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged Anton Sethupathy, Ceylon Cricket, Michael Tisseras, Sanath Lamabadasuriya, St Joseph’s College

Godfrey Gunatilleke: A Gentleman for All Seasons-by Leelananda De Silva Leelananda De Silva, in Island, 28 April 2020, and 11 August 2018, where the title is “Godfrey Gunatilleke – A Life of Quiet Achievement” Godfrey Gunatilleke is one of the leading intellectuals in the latter half of the 20th century in Sri Lanka. Never a man to be confined by disciplinary compartments, he straddled across many academic and administrative fields in his long career. An English scholar to start with, he was one of the finest products of the University of Ceylon which lasted in its pristine form (as envisioned by its founding fathers) for 20 years from 1943 to the early 1960s. A= Godfrey Gunatillake (c) and Gen. Anton Muttukumaru, Ceylon’s High Commissioner in Canberra, at a 1965 ECAFE meeting in Wellington …. B = Godfrey clarifying a point Godfrey did not go for higher academic degrees, but he taught himself to be ...

May 11, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Felix Dias Banadaranaike, Godfrey Gunatilleke, Ministry of Planning and Economic Affairs, Nobel Laureate, Sri Lanka, St Joseph’s College

VALE -Dr. Nagalingam Ediweerasingham Source:TIMES OF SRI LANKA INTERNATIONAL 365 Dr. Nagalingam Ediweerasingham, one of the greatest sportsmen born in Sri Lanka and who won Sri Lanka’s first gold medal in the Asian Games, passed away in the United States of America. Dr. Edirweerasingham, who was 90 years old, held the Sri Lankan high jump record for nearly four decades since 1953. He won the gold medal at the 3rd Asian Games held in Tokyo, Japan in 1958 by setting a new Asian Games record of 2.03 meters and won the silver medal in the same event in 1962. Later, he made a great contribution to the development of athletics in this country and launched a number of programs for the development of athletics, especially in the North and Eastern Provinces. He contributed immensely to the international achievements of Manjula Kumara, who was another high jumping champion born in this ...

Apr 21, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged 3rd Asian Games, Dr. Nagalingam Ediweerasingham, Sri Lankan high jump record, St Joseph’s College

{PeteriteNET:567} OBUH LOUNGE (ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP) NOW OPEN TO HFC AND SJC (COMMITTEE MEMBERS) OBUH rolled out the red carpet, for our esteemed guests from Holy Family Convent and St. Joseph’s College! as we launched Associate Membership. The Peterite Lounge transformed into a hub of camaraderie and laughter as we welcomed our sister and brother schools for an evening of pure fun. What sparked this rendezvous, you ask? Well, it was the brainchild of the OBU, an initiative aimed at fostering strong bonds and creating a network that goes beyond school walls. We wanted to unveil our Lounge and facilities in style, and what better way than to share them with our cherished counterparts! In a gesture of warmth and openness, we’ve offered to the committees of these prestigious schools. This is just the beginning of what promises to be an exciting journey together. Here’s to the good times that lie ahead—new ...

Apr 16, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Holy Family Convent, St Joseph’s College, St. Peter's College Old Boys

St. Joseph’s College Colombo turns 128 – By Maruthai Ravindhiran The purpose for which St. Joseph’s was founded was to give Christian students the best education as per the Motto, “In Scientia et Virtute” Source : dailymirror St. Joseph’s College, Colombo 10, was founded on March 2, 1896 College day is celebrated on March 19 Today March 19, St. Joseph’s College, Colombo 10 one of Sri Lanka’s leading schools celebrates its 128th anniversary. Founded on March 2, 1896, the College Day is celebrated on March 19 which is also the feast of the patron saint, St. Joseph. The architect of the renowned institution was Dr. Christophe- Etienne Bonjean, the first Archbishop of Colombo who was also instrumental in fulfilling the need for a Catholic college. He did not live to see his dream realized. However, he had appointed for the project, men who knew his mind and his plan and were capable ...

Mar 19, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged 128 College Day, Catholic colleges in sri lanka, Dr. Christophe- Etienne Bonjean, St Joseph’s College

Battle of the Saints” – Recap of Josephian-Peterite Encounters Source:-jpaacanada Joe-Pete – victories and interesting finishes image Source:-jpaacanada Earliest memories begin with the 1963 game where Maurice Deckker and David Heyn trash the Josephian bowlers to all parts of the field during a hurricane unbroken partnership of 73. Several sixes landed on the galvanized sheets of the students’ tent. One of them dislodged a sheet which came tumbling down. I also have vivid memories of Deckker splitting a bail in the process of clean bowling a Josephian batsman. St. Joseph’s pursuing a victory target of 208 were struggling to avoid defeat at 118/7 at the close and survived thanks to a battling 50 by stumper Placidus Liyanage. The ’65 game was the last to be played at the SPC ground. Both teams were packed with outstanding players. I missed this match but closely followed the radio commentaries. The Peterite captain ...

Mar 17, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Close Matches and Thrilling Finishes, Colombo, Controversial Games in the Series, Exciting Cricketing Moments, Historic Encounters and Victories, Impact of External Events on Matches, Introduction of New Formats to Spice Up Matches, Joe-Pete Cricket Encounter, Josephian-Peterite Rivalry, Memorable Moments in Joe-Pete Matches, Outstanding Performances by Players, Shift in Venue and Crowd Attendance, St Joseph’s College, St. Joseph's vs. St. Peter's Cricket Match

Obituary for Dudley Plunkett Dudley Clive Plunkett passed peacefully in his sleep on 31/01/2024 at the age of 83. Son of George and Dolly. Loving Husband of Christine and Father of his son James. Brother of Sheila Hewawissa (Dec) , Lorna Kreltszheim, Bubbles Forbes (dec) , Maxine Sela , and Russell. Alumni of St. Joseph’s College Colombo class of 1958. ...

Feb 5, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Obituaries Tagged Bubbles Forbes, Dudley Clive Plunkett, Lorna Kreltszheim, Sheila Hewawissa, St Joseph’s College

A visionary Rector and treasure trove to the Josephians-by Maruthai Ravindhiran Source:Dailymirror Reverend Father Ranjith Andradi, the Rector of St. Joseph’s College, Colombo 10, celebrated his 30th ordination anniversary on July 31. Born on November 6, 1968, in Payagala, Father Andradi comes from a family of eight. His father, Mr. D. M. J. Andradi, was a devout Catholic, and his mother, Mrs. Lucy Suwaris, was known for her kindheartedness. He has six brothers and two sisters. His elder brother, Rev. Fr. Kamal Andradi, is also a priest. Father Andradi entered St. Aloysius Seminary and was ordained a priest on July 31, 1993. He was appointed as an assistant priest in Grand Street, Negombo, and then as assistant parish priest of St. Mary’s Church, Dehiwala, in 1994. In 1996, he was appointed as the Primary Principal, Middle School Principal, and Prefect of Games at St. Joseph’s College, Colombo 10. Under his ...

Aug 6, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Father Ranjith Andradi, Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, St Joseph’s College, St. Aloysius Seminary

Raising a hearty cuppa to gentle giant behind famed brew-by Yomal Senerath-Yapa Source:Sundaytimes For decades he has not only been the face of Dilmah but the mascot of 100% pure Ceylon tea as well. As Merrill J. Fernando, with his new autobiography, looks back on 93 years of blessed, serendipitous living, it is occasion to raise a hearty cup of Irish Breakfast or Moroccan Mint to the doyen. The practice of having Merrill’s face on the tea packaging of Dilmah was made necessary because of fake products in the market but it also ensured that generations cherished his genial visage across the globe for the personal or ‘family’ touch of his farmer-grown tea. For Merrill, it all began 93 years ago, in 1930, when he was born in the balmy village of Pallansena, Negombo, where he bathed in the Maha Oya and was an altar boy at the church of ...

Jul 25, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Merrill J Fernando, St Joseph’s College