Chronicle-1965

a visit early in May and was pleased to find old Staflf and pupils still there, after nearly 40 years! He had recently met several of the older Old Boys, including D.R.Weir(25-27)and R.M.Driman (31-34), and was now looking forward to an interesting trip through the Kruger Park. D. A. Greer (57-60) has moved about the country a good deal and is, we believe, now managing an hotel at Donnybrook, Natal. H. N. Groom (44-47) has undergone a painful operation for stone in the kidney. A.C.Gage(51-56)is partner in a trading store at Teyateyaneng,Basutoland. M.L.Griffiths(58-63)hasstarted a Medical Course at CapeTown University. J. Gebbie (56-59) is in his third year apprenticeship to Dorman Long at Germiston. He is working in the Drawing Office, and has been engaged on con struction plans for the huge storage sheds at Phalaborwa, which he visited on his scooter — a 300 mile trip. J. H. Hopkins (26-33), as is well known now, has been appointed Head master of Kearsney. We congratulate him on his appointment to the Council of Natal University. C. M.Hemson (59-64) is hoping to take up teaching, and is majoring at Natal University in Latin, with possible thoughts on Greek too. W.C. Hopkins(22-26), who has been the Old Boys' Representative on the Board of Governors, has now been elected to the Board in his own right. J. W.H.Howarth (24-29) one-time Head Prefect, and one of the school's most faithful supporters,is with the Town Planning Department,Durban. G.G.M.Hurst(42-43)is Sergcant-Major in the Permanent Force,Bulawayo, and is quoted as being'the terror of all trainees undergoing their peace training'! W.Hodsdon (42-45)sailed from Cape Town on December 29th, 1964, as a member ofthe South African National Antarctic Expedition. He was one oftwo mechanics in a total party of 14. They expected to be away for over a being self-sufficient for that time. We look forward to hearing some first-hand im pressions. J. N.Hulett(22-29), now Manager of Sir J. L. Hulett & Sons,is recovering from a severe coronary thrombosis. This latter was caused through both men^ and physical strain. He declares that in the past five years he has covered 60,000 miles a year by car alone,in the interests ofthe business. M.G.Harvey(53-59)is with the B.S.A., Salisbury. He is completing a twoyear course as instructor to African police. After this is finished he hopes to return to his old love — patrol work. L.B.E.Hulett(29-35)is making a great success ofthe St. Francis Township, Humansdorp,now a popular holiday resort. Dr. P. H. Hewitt (51-54) has returned from America with a Ph.D. He is now lecturing at Natal University, Pietermaritzburg. D. B. Hewitt (47-51) is farming under the wing of the Rhodesian Wattle Company. G.C.Harrison(41-44)has, we hear,been appointed Treasurer to the Johan nesburg Branch. His address is; 25 Chester Road,Parkwood. L.A.Jordan (36-40), who was one of the first head prefects 9f Gillingham, and now has ason in thesame house,started his own agency in Salisbury in 1953, concentrating on cosmetic and allied lines. Today he heads a flourishing business with a separate agency in Zambia. P.R.Jonsson(39-45)is sales manager for Hortors Ltd., Observatory,Cape. I. F. Jackson (41-44), A.M.T.C.E., is a Consultant Civil Engineer, Johan nesburg. 47

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