prepare for life in a very materialistic society, is a challenge few ministers would pass up, but the demands on person,family and initiative are very heavy. Perhaps the greatest achievement in Miltons ministry here will be recorded as his persistent striving for and attaining a combined Confirmation/reception service for both Anglican and Methodist boys at Kearsney. He,together with the Rev. Hugh Atherstone, drew up a very acceptable order of service used by the Bishop of Natal and the President of Conference in 1976, when for the first time in our history, those who worshipped together were confirmed in their faith together. It was a very moving and historic occasion. Again he has a wonderful way of making formal occasions very personal to the participants. One thinks of our Sacraments, baptisms and occasionally funerals con ducted in the chapel with such a feeling of warmth and concern, that they have become memorable in a very special way. His wit, charm and inimitable use and choice of words will long be remembered with affection, and we wish him, Olive and the boys all good fortune as they move away from our society. K.G.F. MIKE AND YVONNE MOSSOM Mike Mossom, fondly referred to as "Moose" by boys and staff alike, came to Kearsney in 1963 having graduated from Rhodes University with distinctions in Physics and Mathematics. His "brain-power" was indeed evident to anyone who came into contact with him - whether it was in solving mathematics problems, designing and building scientific equipment for the laboratory (especially electrical power-packs, which have become known as "M.Packs", coaxing life into stubborn motorcar engines, "fixing" washing-machines, irons and radios for grateful staff wives or picking locks of cars when keys had been locked inside them. It was rather disconcerting to see him open one's car with a mere pocket knife -fortunately he owned three cars and a motorbike, otherwise his talents could have been channelled in the wrong direction. Kearsney Water-polo had its "Golden Age" during the Mossom era, and he pro duced not only unbeaten sides, but a crop of provincial players of whom one became a Springbok. He has been chairman of the Natal Schools water polo association,served as a selector and managed Natal Schools Water Polo teams,and also coached hockey during winter terms. He has been a stalwart in the Physical Science department: a statement which 1 am sure hundreds of ex-Kearsney boys will endorse; in addition he has taught woodwork to thejunior boys. Mike and Roy Whiteford, a former Kearsney master, became very well known in flying-circles as the "Flying twins"from Kearsney," a fact which the press duly "picked up". He entered the Natal Private Pilots championship twice and won on both occasions; he came second in the South African championships in 1970 and third in 1971. He was awarded his Natal colours for flying and is today a qualified commercial pilot. Mike was an assistant housemaster in Finningley for 13 years, breaking Jack (our own Mr. Chips) Reece's record as the longest serving boarder-master in this house. During that time he served under three Housemasters Messrs Hopkins, Fish and Blarney. His finest achievement was, however, in marrying Yvonne, who in her own quiet way has not only taught Maths and Biology at Kearsney, but has done a great job in changing Mike's bachelor habits. Unfortunately she has been unable to get him to shed his jersey when the safari-suit brigade is out in full force! Both Mike and Yvonne are to teach at Hillcrest High School next year. To them we wish the very best of everything. We'll miss them both — especially you, Mike, when those horrible computer forms have to be completed once more! L.P.Z. 11
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