H.Lund (45-49), secretary of the Johannesburg Branch, writes offunctions moderately well attended, and hopes that new Old Boys will contact him. To be secretary of a Branch is a hard and sometimes unrewarding task. Old Boys, rally round! D.H.Lowe(50-53), having obtained his B.A. last year, Is now at the bottom of the ladder as an articled clerk In his father's office, and enjoys the work. He Is engaged to the daughter of Rev. Don Martyn, who was Vicar In Stanger in the old Kearsney days. Golf is now his main sporting love, and he Is already down to a four handicap. _ R. I. Leisegang (42-47) suffered the loss of both of his parents within a period of ten days, and we offer to him our most sincere sympathies. C. H. Lee (48-52) has obtained his B.Sc. (Eng.) at Natal University, with distinction. ft Is a long time since we heard news of L. D.Mathews(41-42). After some years In Uganda, he has come south to Bulawayo, where he works with Drury & Co. as Assistant National Tractor and Implement Manager. He tells of visits from Paul Chappe, R.R. Smythe and Oliver Knaggs,and wishes Old Boys In that area to visit him In the African Life Building, Apartment 901. While on honey moon early in the year, he made his first return visit to Kearsney and was amazed at the changes of the past 15 years. To Flight-Lieutenant K. M. Oliver (44-46) we extend our deepest sympathy on the sudden death of his wife in Hong Kong. He has returned with his child to the Union, and In spite of the shock he was Inevitably sustaining, did us the honour of presenting the prizes on Sports Day. We trust that Time will bring him consolation. G.S.Pike(48-51) is with the Rhodesian Herald, Salisbury. O.W.M.Pearce (24-30), for IS years the holder of our mile record, and rejoicing always under the title of "Grubby", is Manager of the lllovo Sugar Estate. We learn that he Is a great radio ham,and Is hoping to instal a set on the top of the Basutoland Mountains,from where he can "get the world. F. E. Porrlll (50-53) has been writing his Pharmacy Intermediate Examina tions. After completing his apprenticeship, he studied full-time at the Tech. for six months,then returned to his home at Ladysmith for private study. He Is hoping to take up Psychotherapy after getting through Pharmacy. R. RIndel (51-54) has passed all the requirements for the Natal Law Exami nation. D.L.Roberts(51-54) has passed his B.A.at Natal University with distinction in English. P. G. Rodda (49-54) Is Editor of the Natal University monthly, Nux, and shows signs of becoming a leader In Liberal thought. He was a keen member of the International Club until It was forced to disband. We are not sure we agree with his observation that "the Old-School-Tie concept is, like Patriotism, some times the last resort of a bounder"! He has passed his B.A. J. W. Russel-Boulton (44-49) has had 2^ years in England. Your Editor met him by chance In Cape Town and learned that he Is now with Lever Bros, and files (literally) all round the country on business for them. J. Redgment (39-45) is assistant public prosecutor at the Salisbury Magis trate's Court, an exceptionally busy post, but an enjoyable one. He has also served In Fort Victoria and ShabanI, and from time to time meets a number of Old Boys. 335
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