assiduous in helping to reframc the Old Boys' Register. His praetical frame of mind found outlet in the drafting of plans for Pembroke House, the Oppenhcimer Block, and Henderson Hall. His services as "prop"controller at school plays or chapel functions have been invaluable. We offer him vicariously our congratulations too on the success of his elder daughter Jane who, having headed the lists ever since she started, has gained a B.Sc.Hons (First Class) in Zoology at Natal University. Although her father does not say so, as a Biologian we think he must have some belief in genetics. Those old friends who knew the late Barbara Meyer, elder daughter of the late R.H. Matterson, Headmaster, will be moved to learn that her ashes have been interred in the cemetery at the Old Kearsney. It may not have been known to all that Barbara (and her younger sister Daphne) were the daughters of Mr Matterson's first wife, who passed away in childbirth shortly after arrival at Kearsney in 1923, and who is buried with her baby son in the cemetery there. To have Barbara join them in the same grave was a touching thought on the part of her widower Gunther. C.S. (Chris)(53-59) and A.P.(Antony)(56-61) Meyer, sons of the above, have taken over their father's work and are co-directorsof Homag(Pty) Ltd (Protea Group), makers of electrical goods. Point Rd, Durban. Antony was Dux in 1961 and Chris one of the school's best allround sportsmen, especially as a spin bowler. R.A. (Raymond) (61-64) Meyer is a lawyer with Brown, Brodie and Partners, working for the United Building Society. He acquired a Pilot's Licence many years ago, and also took part in the Comrades Marathon - not by plane - getting within the 8 hours'mark. T.M. (Terry) McKenzie (4246) is married to Cliff Rindel's sister. He has farmed for many years at Baynesfield, but is now thinking of selling. He is keenly interested in singing and Joined the PMB Philharmonic Choir, singing in the "Messiah" amongst other oratorios, including Verdi's "Requiem". His greatest thrill was to sing the Amen chorus in the Durban City Hall with the now disbanded Durban Symphony Orchestra. He is hoping to go to live near Durban, where he is having a yacht built, with an eye on the Cape to Rio race. Some people have the knack of getting the most out of life. R.C. (Ron) McLeod (4144) reminisces happily about his concert singing at Kearsney, and the Church and concert singing he has been involved in ever since. Dr J.D. (John) Mudie (51-54), who gained a doctorate many years ago at Cambridge, is with the Scripps Institute of Oceanography,La Jolla, California. P.W.(Peter) Mudie (53-58) is in Vancouver, where he is Selling industrial property. It seems possible however that he may return to his home town.Cape Town. C.L. (Campbell) MacNeillie (26-33) has reached the point where he can now leave his cane farm at Mtubatuba in the hands of his eldest son. He has a family of five, the "baby" being 21, and five grandchildren. Including his wife, four of the family are connected with the nursing profession. "1 am wealthy in love" he says, which is not surprising when one thinks of his own qualities. P.C. (Pat) Marshall (49-52) continues with his work as C.S.M. with the Transvaal Scottish. He attributes his C.S.M. voice to the practice he had as cheer-leader for Gillingham, and his ability to sing bawdy songs all night to the refining influence of the Kearsney Choir. N.(Neville) Mark (46-52)is Managing Director for Steel Trade Suppliers, Joburg. He and his wife and children paid the school a very happy visit in April. R. (Ronnie) Mark (3240) is with Iscor, Joburg. Al though he was head of Finningley,and so came into the Botha's Hill era, he is nevertheless a proud grandfather six times over already. J.M.(Jim) Nightingale (25-27)left Kearsney as a boy of 17 and now has a grandson of 21. All his life has been spent in Kenya, together with five of his six married family. They are involved in high-intensive farming, a mile above sea level, with beef, milk, sheep, poultry, crops and honey. His personal love is for honey and he has presented a paper at a three-day Conference in London on "Traditional Bee Keeping among Kenya tribes". "Kenya" he says, "is a really beautiful country, with friendly people who welcome visitors with a smile. All races live on good terms." Old friends who would like to have his address; P.O. Box 23, NJoro, Kenya,and there is a regular air service. D.R.(Desmond)Nightingale(24-31)is one of Kearsney's most solid supporters in Zululand and he and his wife accord a most friendly welcome in their beautiful home to all who belong to the Old School. He is content now to let his son John (62-67) manage his farm for him,as age begins to catch up. John is married to a girl from Cornwall. He was washing dishes at a hotel; she was a waitress. Result; an extra immigrant to South Africa and an extra infant. L.B.H. (Hugh) Nightingale (55-61) is running a most successful Company Land Prep (Ltd)- near Stanger. He and his father Desmond have invested half a million in plant and machines,and with the help of nine whites, six Indians and 36 Africans, are fully booked clearing and laying out land for other people who have not the capital or facilities available. This is a very happy father-son relationship. G.R.(Rae) Niven (4547)paid a most welcome visit in September. He has a son at Kearsney. One of the school's best-ever pianists, and married to a musical wife, he found much pleasure out of the use of his Steinway Grand. Then came catastrophe. An accident with a lawn mower resulted in the amputation of the first two fingers of his right hand, and good-bye to his music and his Steinway. The loss has been accepted philosophically, but one can appreciate the reaction. Group Capt K.M. (Kingsley "Tigger") Oliver (4446) made a most welcome and unexpected descent from Catterick, Yorkshire, on Founders' Day. It was a real plea.su re to get this brief glimpse of him, still looking so well. M.N. (Max) Prozesky (Staff 64-66) went on from Kearsney to take an M.Ed.,and lectured for five years in the Dept of Education, Natal University. Thereafter he joined Messrs Shuter and Shooter, publishers and book sellers, P.M.B., and is now Managing Director. O.W.M. (Oiliver) Pearce (24-30), one-time head-prefect and mile record holder, has spent most of his life in sugar at lllovo. But he has been a radio ham since 1949 and in 1961 came top in the world in a "ham" com petition, being awarded a cup which now stands next to his mile cup. In August he was commissioned to set up transmitting masts in Umtata for an American who wanted to broadcast the local scene to the world. It was a happy inspiration that led the Head to invite Oiliver to present the Trophies on Sports Day (and, for the first time on record, to have his name spelt correctly). M.J.R. (Michael) Poole (4146) reports continued interest in choir singing ever since he was a double-bass in the Kearsney Choir. He remembers singing "Myself when young" at a school concert, with the lowest notes nearly going off the piano. His family of four are all musical, three as members of the East Rand Protea Choral Society, and a fourth as a pupil with the Drakensberg Boys' Choir. Michael Poole lived for some years in Mr Matterson's old home at Botha's Hill, and thinks back on happy times there. S.E.(Steve) Piper(59-62),whose grandfather. Rev. E.F. Piper, was largely responsible for persuading Mr J.J. Crookes to donate Finningley House, is working on a M.Sc. thesis on "The Maths of bird-ringing and birdpopulation dynamics." G.C.(Clarence) Putterill (29-31) has been "lost" almost since leaving Kearsney. His performance in Charley's Aunt in 1931 remains a highlight in the school's stage 80
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