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THE FRIENDSHIP TREES OF AFRICA |
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St George's Park, Port Elizabeth |
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The
Rotary Club of Port Elizabeth, the third club in South Africa, was
chartered on 25 April 1925. On the occasion of Paul and Jean Harris’
visit to the club in 1934, Paul planted a Norfolk Pine tree in our city
park which is still there today. It bears the inscription from Paul
Harris, “Witness humbly, build bravely, love widely”. The picture taken
in Port Elizabeth shows: Paul Harris, Jean Harris and DG Cecil Buchanan
(a Past President of the Port Elizabeth Rotary Club) |
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Tree
planted by Paul Harris: It is a tall Norfolk Pine
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DG Anne Botha &
President of Port Elizabeth Rotary Club, Sarel Steyn
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The other smaller tree (Yellow wood) was
planted on 22 May 1992 by Rotary
International President
Rajendra Saboo.
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Plaque listing
Rajendra Saboo |
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Trees
continue to be planted in honor of Rotarians. |
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| Map to St. Georges Park |
Detail of Trees |
Settler's Park |
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Thanks to Rotarians in Port Elizabeth, including the
late Michael de Coning. |
Material
researched by RGHF senior historian
Basil Lewis, England; and posted 20 July 2009 by
Jack Selway |
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