High on the Mpumalanga escarpment lies the historic mountain village of Kaapsehoop, where drifting mist softens the outlines of old corrugated-iron homes and sandy roads reminiscent of Pilgrim’s Rest. Though time and weather have altered the town, Kaapsehoop still carries the quiet dignity of its gold-rush past.
‘Geomotional’ is a remarkable and beautifully illustrated exploration of – as the sub-title says – ‘Geometric art, past and present’. The book, which has us journey through images, words, poetry and song, and gives account of a ‘performance-installation’, is compiled by Mary Elizabeth Lange, who is prolific in her writings on Indigenous art and story, and various intersections with heritage.
Heidelberg Club was founded in 1892, as one of the oldest men’s club. The Clubhouse was built in 1897 and was the second club in the Transvaal to be granted a liquor licence. Well known members were Dr J O’Reilly, Dr EJ Nixon, A von Geusau, A van Driel, FS McHattie, to name a few. Dr O’Reilly was known as a brilliant billiards player. The Clubhouse had 2 billiard tables.
