On January 15, the lecture of the Decorative Arts Society will be Napoleon's Invasion of Egypt in 1798and the influence it had on European Art and Design presented by Nicholas Schofield, an historian and tour guide from Cape Town.

As usual, the lecture is in the Voortrekker Museum Hall at 12h30 for 13h00. The cost, which includes refreshments, is R35 for visitors (R20 for members). Enquiries to 033 330 7011.