As there are already over 250 items of news in this section, it has been decided to omit items of domestic news, as most of those received are by now inaccurate and out-dated. These will no doubt be included in future issues. Old Boys are invited to keep sending news of themselves, and we would be particularly pleased to hear of any errors in this issue in order that they may be rectified. Especially important are addresses,as many copies ofthe Chronicle are returned to us. Anyone changing their address is asked to spare a moment for the K.C.O.B.C. and send us a postcard with the relevant details. (The Club wishes to record its gratitude to Derek Beatty(51-54)who has so willingly accepted responsibility for the Old Boys'section ofthe'Chronicle',and who has spent countless hours in the compilation ofthe news items.-P.E.M.) NOTICES 1 Membership Any Old Boy may apply for membership of the Club by writing to the Hon. Secretary, K.C.O.B.C., c/o Kearsney College, Botha's Hill. The letter of application should state the applicant's full names, his address and the years that he was at the College. A cheque for R15,00, in payment of the life membership subscription, should accompany the application. Among benefits of Club membership are the rights to wear Club colours and to receive the Chronicle. 1 Change of Address This should be notified to: K.C.O.B.C. Register, c/o Kearsney College, Botha's Hill. When mail is returned to the Club by the Post Office as being undelivered,the relevant addressograph plate is destroyed and the member becomes "lost"-and thus does not receive further copies of the Chronicle,etc. 3 Club Colours The only source from which Club badges, ties, etc. can be obtained is the College. Requests for the supply of such items should be addressed to Mr. P. E. Metcalf, Kearsney College, Botha's Hill, and should be accompanied by a cheque or postal order (made payable to the Cluh) to cover the cost of the required articles. Current prices are: Blazer badge(on navy pocket) R5,00 each Ties, single-crested and multi-crested R2,10 each Cravats, made-up or self-tie R2,50 each Scarves R3,60 each Crested buttons,large and small R0,15 each 4 Education Fund A fund is operated by the Club to assist Old Boys(or the dependants ofOld Boys)to send their sons to the College. The amount offered is limited, at present,to one-third of the basic annual school fees. Of the total assistance afforded, one half is regarded as a loan which becomes repayable,free of interest, after the recipient has left the College;the other half is an outright grant which may be repaid at the discretion of the recipient. Applications for assistance from this Fund are invited, and should be addressed, in con fidence,to the Headmaster who will gladly provide further information upon request. CAREERS GUIDANCE At the Club A.G.M. in September, it was suggested that Old Boys take a more active part in what is becoming an important facet of high school education-careers guidance. The school boasts a full-time careers officer, but it is felt that Old Boys, particularly those who have achieved high positions in their particular fields, can be of considerable help to the school in this sphere. Any Old Boys who feel that they have something to offer in this respect are requested to contact the Careers Officer at the school in order that some form of contact may be made with as many careers as possible. HOBBIES BLOCK As has already been notified in a recent circular to Old Boys,the school intends going ahead with the construction of a hobbies block. As usual, a large sum of money is required before embarking on such a project, and a strong appeal is being made to Old Boys to dig into their pockets to help build yet another monument to the loyal support of the school's past pupils. If you have not already done something in this regard,we suggest you make out a cheque right away and send it to Tony Chick at the College. 104
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