We learn that Rev. P. Le Feuvre has been appointed Assistant Chaplain at Bishops Diocesan School, Cape Town. Congratulations to A. R. Crewe and I. Mackintosh ingaining commendations in the annual Navy League Essay Competition. At the close of the year we learned that Sister Brokensha, who had been on sick leave for six months, had tendered her resignation as Matron of Finningley. Her place had in the meantime been taken by Sister Sambrook, an old and respected friend. In the new year Sister Bissett will take over the post. To her we extend our sincere sympathies in that her husband, Mr. George Bissett, ex-Springbok fast bowler, and a constant visitor and friend of the School, died suddenly at the wheel of his car in November. "Arms and the Man"was staged in the Hall on 18th September by N.A.P.A.C. The Play was well presented and enjoyed by a large audience, and gave us cause, once again, to be grateful for the first-class theatre which we possess. We also enjoyed, on September oth, a pianoforte recital by Miss Virginia Fortescue, and on 22nd September a T.V. film of the second and third cricket Tests in England. The 4th XIscore against Alexandra 4th —430for 7 wkts. — was the highest score in the school's history, made in 140 minutes. So was Salmond's 202, made in under 2 hours. So was the margin of victory, an innings and 373 runs. It is difficult to estimate whether these records could have been beaten in the past, because of the time factor.It is not so easy to score quickly against the best bowling, but many not-out scores (two of them this term) might well have reached 200 had there been time. We express the opinion that A.A. Hipkin has proved himself the best batsman the school has had, and we wish him continued success. He and D. Morgan have been a most consistently successful opening pair. After School closed on December 8th, the annual Christrnas Party for Staff children (and parents) was held in the main dining hall, amidst a bedlam of juvenile shrieks. The ladies provided a first-rate meal for everybody, and during a session of carol singing Santa S.G.M. Claus appeared dragging a sleigh laden with presents. It was a happy affair, and we thank those masters and their wives who were responsible for the organisation Older Old Boys will be sorry to hear of the death at Christmas of Miss Carrie Charlton. Miss Charlton was appointed Housekeeper when Kearsney was founded, and held that post for most of our 18 years at the 'old' school. In the greater intimacy of those days, she became a close friend, well-liked, to boys and Staff,and became a very integral part ofthe school. She continued in her capacity for the first year at Botha's Hill, and then retired to less arduous work in Durban. Her death came suddenly, for Christmas cards were received from her after she had passed away. 71
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