hockey, and he has also supervised cricket teams(somewhat reluctantly). Assisted by several fifth fonners, he has devoted a great deal of his time to the flourishing Inter mediate Guild, where his Christian influence has been widely felt. Mr Friend has been at Kearsney a relatively short time, but his sincerity and willingness to become involved has made it a valuable one. We wish him well in his promotion. C.B. CHARLES-EDMOND JEANNOT When Mr C-E. Jeannot joined the Kearsney staff in April 1962, he brought with him many talents which were soon put to good use. During his sixteen years with us, he has made significant contributions to the life of the College and has earned our respect and affection. "Charles", as we called him, was born in the Transvaal but spent much of his child hood in Madagascar where his parents were missionaries. Although he spoke French at home, his schooling was in English. His family returned to South Africa at the end of 1944 and he then went to school at Pietersburg. Having matriculated, he enrolled at the University of the Witwatersrand where he obtained a B.Sc. degree, followed by a Teachers' Higher Diploma. Thereafter, Charles taught in three Transvaal schools before coming to Kearsney. From April 1962 until December 1969, Mr Jeannot was a loyal assistant Master in Pembroke House. When he left Pembroke to be married, he calculated that he had spent more than 30 years living in school or university hostels! What pleasure it gave him to set up his own home at last! He'became a keen gardener and took to raising fine (and sometimes noisy) Swiss goats to supply milk for his family. In the kitchen, he revealed unsuspected abilities as a chef. Later, as the parents of two delightful children,Charles and his wife Ursula experienced in full the blessings of family life. It was therefore with a measure of reluctance, yet in response to a strong sense of duty, that Charles accepted appointment as Housemaster of Pembroke House when that post became vacant in July of 1975. His goats had to be sold and he found that he had very little time to spend on those activities that had become so precious to him. We were not surprised, therefore, when he decided to move out of Pembroke House and to return to the Transvaal where he has been appointed to the staff of our brother school, St Stithians. While at Kearsney, Mr Jeannot has been head of the Physical Science department and has served as the representative of the Private Schools on the Natal Education Department Physical Science Subject Committee. He has also been a moderator for the N.S.C. practical examinations in Physical Science. Amongst his many other activities at Kearsney, he will be remembered best for his exemplary efficiency as an organiser — he ran the athletics for several years, organised rugby fixtures and was master in charge of the stationery shop and of the tuck shop. A well-qualified time-keeper, he was always in evidence at swimming galas and sports meetings. He spent many hours coaching rugby teams, and was frequently to be seen refereeing rugby matches. Having a fine tenor voice, he took part in several of our musical productions and sang in the chapel choir for many years. His service as a cadet officer was greatly valued. Charles Jeannot and his family leave Kearsney with our best wishes for their future happiness, and with our sincere thanks for all that he has done for our school. P.E.M. MILTON MARTIN Milton Martin came to us six years ago, accompanied by his wife and two sons Bruce and Gregory, to accept the post of Chaplain to Kearsney. Now that Gregory has just completed his matric, Milton and Olive move on to Lyttleton in the Transvaal to continue his ministry there. There can be no more taxing appointment anywhere in the Connextion than that of chaplain to a boarding school. Almost 500 boys to teach, counsel, preach to and 10
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