After six happy years at Kearsney he entered his father's business, in which his name has become a household word throughout the land. His philanthropic interest in the under-privileged ultimately led to his being called to the U.N. Health Organisation, to place before them the merits of his ProNutro food. Not only was he a member of our Board of Governors for many years, but he was its Chairman over a considerable period, and the development of the School lay very close to his heart. Philip was much respected by the people of Durban, and after his death his name was inscribed in perpetuity on the Roll of Honoured Citizens. In business he was absolutely honest, and his views and opinions were much sought after. In the Church, he loved his God, and served faithfully on many Committees. His funeral service was attended by a thousand men and women of all ranks and races; his memorial service at Kearsney, conducted by our Chaplain, and with tributes by Mr. Hopkins and Mr. Gram, was unforgettable. Men of Philip Hind's calibre do not often pass our way. We feel that we cannot do better than quote part of the tribute paid by Mr. Hopkins on this occasion: "We must not allow sorrow to cloud our vision, for we have much to be thankful for —we count it a great blessing that this school has had the benefit of the guidance and direction of such a man as Philip Hind over a long period of years and we have all gained considerably from this association. His wsdqm, his wonderful sense ofjustice and fair play, his loyalty and his devoted affecUon for his school have been the predominating features of this long and farthml service.In every way he was a worthy son of Kearsney which he loved so dearly. "It was my privilege to spend some of my schooldays at the old Kearsriey with Philip. One essential quality was evident from those early days— his irrepressible cheerfulness, no matter what the circumstances might be.. - This infectious good humour is a quality that he carried with him all through and that won for him friends in every walk of life. In all the forty years I was privi leged to know him,I cannot recall a single unkind word from Philip Hind,and I can think ofno finer tribute to any man... , . ^ • • i "His faith in his Lord was simple and direct — he obeyed the first principle of Christian belief— that of serving his neighbour as himself, and this he did regardless of colour or creed. The scores of African and Indian employees who flocked to pay their final tribute to their master will always remain in my mind as one of my vost vivid memories. The numlier of men and women from all walks oflife who assembled silently to pay their respects were proofof his great ness—the Mayor of Durban, City Councillors, leaders of Commerce and Industry — down to the humblest worker — and yet, dtiring his life-time, this greatness was tinged with that diffidence that was essentially Philip. Pomp and ceremony meant little to him — he lived simply and enjoyed simple pleasures the joy and comfort of his home and his family circle meant more to him than the splendour that could have been his, had he so desired ... He enjoyed life to the full and yet what he took he repaid amply and in full measure in service to his fellow men..." So we can thank God for the memory ofa fine Christian gentle man.To his wife,mother and family we offer our sincere sympathies, and share deeply in their loss. 41
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