Chronicle-1965

Durban had had a quiet year, but a very successful Dinner. Monthly socials were continuing at the Plaza. Maritzburg had been dormant, but Mr. L. Forsyth was trying to revive interest. Zu/uland were hoping to have a braaivleis and A.G.M.at the home oftheir President, Mr.D. Nightingale. Honorary Life Vice-Presidents It was unanimously agreed to accord the above honour, at present held only by Mr. R. H. Matterson, to Mr. W.J. Williams,for his dynamic services to the School as Chairman of the Board through many difficult years; and to Mr.G. M.Oram,for his long services to the School and for present serviees as Secretary of the Old Boys'Club. Club Membership In accordance with the terms of the eonstitution. Club Membership was now accorded to the following newer members of the Kearsney Staff: Messrs. J. L. Hall, J. A. Hewson, J. D. Lewis-Williams, M.S. Mossom, M.Prozesky, S. Ridge and M. Smout. Should the above leave the School, they may retain membership by payment of the usual subscription. Thanks Thanks were accorded to Mr. J. P. Reece for his continued work on the School Magazine. DOMESTIC NEWS Engagements G. D. Dyer, C. H. Garnett, P. B. Walsh, B. G. Williams. Marriages L. Allen, D. Deenik, D. W. Francis, M. Le Lievre, C. E. A. von Keyserlingk,C.C. Hopkins,W.A. Whitward,P. Talmage-Rostron, K. Brazier, J. Panton, F. E. S. Borgwardt. Births C. G. Carelse (son), G. S. Brown (Son), V. C. Gevers (daughter), D. A. Hopewell (son), J. A. H. Lowe (daughter), C. Oliver (son), D. Procter (son), T. Stokoe (son), J. F. Woods (daughter), P. Randall(daughter). The above are recorded on a very hit-and-miss system, through noting the items in the Press, or through word of mouth. If Old Boys wish their domestic news to be firmly recorded,they are asked to send the information through to the Editor. Death Watson Paul Alexander Watson Paul was at Kearsney from 1938 to 1941j and so was one ofthe small brotherhood who knew both the "old'' and the "new". Four pleasant years ended with his being Dux of the School. We remember him as a quiet boy, always of cheerful disposition: the type who could not make enemies. On the few occasions when we have met him since leaving Kearsney, that 114

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