Her eyes twinkle at the live piano music Hands gently sway to its melodious sound She listens with equal contentment A teacher so uniquely profound We were taught the value of discipline The beauty of music, song and dance The passion of the merry theatre Lessons in life, so we could not wrong [...]
Few weeks back all old and young Benedictines, bankers, friends and family bid farewell to Gerard with grieved hearts at Madampitiya Cemetery. Gerard who hailed from Mutwal had his primary and secondary education at St. Benedict’s College. He excelled in his academic studies and in sports. While at College he represented the Under 16 Cricket [...]
The bell has rung and a sudden silence fills the air, Leaning forward I see a figure marching along the path The silent crowd do nothing but respectfully stare At the firm figure as she strolls past. Many fear her sharp tongue and stern looks Yet there are also many who are touched by her [...]
Harris Wickrematunge ( 1920 – 2011) Remembering The Firm, Fair And Humane Harris Wickrematunge Harris Wickrematunge was ‘Harris Uncle’ to all. Born to Wilson and Rosalind Wickrematunge, Seeya (as he would say) was born, bred and buttered in Kotahena – and naturally educated at St. Benedicts College, Kotahena. He was a man of the common [...]
Down Memory Lane Reproduced from the Harbinger January/March 1983 I was overwhelmed when I was informed that ex-Servicemen from Sri Lanka were invited to take part in this year’s Anzac Day Parade. Without any hesitation, I volunteered like a true soldier, to join the march. It was a long, long time ago that I took [...]
Demise Of A Gentleman: Willet Fernando Williet Fernando (Willet to his friends and close associates) passed away on September 28, 2010 peacefully, ending his battle with a sickness of an unknown nature. I will be failing in my duty if I do not put pen to paper for a few words in the form of [...]
E.W. Balasuriya Last year in the month of April, Kandy lost one of its most versatile sportsmen, sports benefactors, and philanthropists and above all a gentleman of the highest caliber, E.W. Balasuriya. Many seem to have forgotten the past glorious moments of Kandy rugby, but there are still a few who remember the part played [...]
K. J. Abeyratne After a brief illness veteran photographer K. J. Abeyratne passed away peacefully at his home in Battaramulla recently. “Abey” as he was fondly known was one of Sri Lanka’s most senior professional commercial photographers. Having started his illustrious career just out of school at the tender age of 16 at Donald’s Studio [...]
P. Nagendran, President’s Counsel With the passing away of P. Nagandran, President’s Counsel, we lost yet another link with the times when the practise of law was by and large considered an honourable occupation and its practitioners were in every sense learned men. I first knew Uncle Nage (as we referred to him) as father [...]
Yasasiri Weerawickrema Gunawardane He was simply YW to us. He never inappropriately exhibited glory (Yasasa) or valor (Weerawickrema), but was extraordinarily rich in principles and accomplished in qualities, and brave to fight for right and truth. Those who paid their last respects to YW at his residence and Kanatte would have had many detailed memories [...]
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