C.Rindel(49-52), we hear from responsible sources, has been in the running for Provincial Honours as a bowler, but his refusal to play cricket on Sundays has kept him from the highest circles. We commend him for his principles. R. Rindel (51-54) was the only student in Natal to pass all four subjects in the Second Year Attorney's Entrance Exam. D. J. RIshworth (46-50) is with S. A. Mutual, Durban. P. G.Rodda(49-54), who is at N.U., Pietermaritzburg,is a keen member of the International Club and takes an active part in the promotion of better race relations. D. Roberts (51-54) gained honours in English in his second year B.A. at Natal University. J. Redgment (39-45) writes from Fort Victoria, S. Rhodesia, where he is with the Civil Service and taking Law examinations. P. Randall (47-52) is at Vryheid High School. P. J. Ryan (53-56), running for Wits University, won the Northern Uni versities 100 yds and came 2nd in the 220 yds. He was only four feet behind the winner of the S. African Universities 100 yards, and has been credited with 9.7 sees. M.Rodda(46-50), who has bought a plot at Westville, and has planted fruit trees, took his Final Qualifying Accountancy exam, in June. Dr.G.M.H.Shires(46-50) qualified as a Veterinary Surgeon in December, 1956, and is now in private practice in Durban. He graduated with honours and was awarded the Theiler Medal for being the best student for the two final years at Onderstepoort. Congratulations! He was also Chairman ofthe Students' Committee and was able to put his Kearsney Debating practice into good use. J. B.Sheasby(55-56) has taken up Banking in Kitwe, N. Rhodesia. F. S. Simpson (51-56) wrote cheerfully from Saldanha Bay In February, where he was doing his A.C.F. Training with S.A.S. Saldanha. The work at the time comprised mostly polishing and cleaning. A little later we learned with concern that a lorry on which he and others were travelling had capsized and that Simpson sustained a fractured thigh, which has taken some months to heal. D. Scott (48-51) returned a year ago from some years at Bedford School, England, where he studied post-matric Science, and found the experience of an English Public School beneficial and exhilarating. He is now completing his B.Sc. at Natal University. He has kept up his athletics and we believe that he has captained the University this year. C. H.Smith (41-43) Is now owner and manager of the Auto-Service Garage in Burg Street, Pietermaritzburg. There has been much hard work, some luck and good service and now he is well on his feet. Will Pietermaritzburg Old Boys please note and patronize! R. A.J. Taylor (41-47) continues to hold his place as Natal scrum-half and was given an award as the best Natal player in the game against Border. C. Tudor-Davies (49-50) has been outstandingly successful in the field of Electronics at Oklahoma City, U.S.A. He was presented with the Commendation medal and ribbon for outstanding performance in the field of Electronic computer programming. The citation accompanying the award referred to his part in a special project conducted at Tinker's Electronic Data Processing Centre and said "Airman Davies extraordinary efforts have proven of great value to the U.S. Air Force." He voluntarily worked 12-18 hours a day,7 days a week,for over a year, to get the programme completed, as there are few men capable of this kind of work. 264
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