Monthly Archives: March 2012

Correspondence with Mr. Ronald Goss :

Correspondence between OC Vijay Khurana and Mr. Ronald Goss for your reading pleasure:


From: vk@devats.com
To:
rygoss@hotmail.com;
Subject: I am a Cottonian – class of 1963
Date: Fri, 23 Mar 2012 18:36:43 +0530

Dear Mr Goss, 

I am taking the liberty of introducing myself as former student of yours from BCS. I was a boarder and finished with the class of  1963. I owe your e-mail address to Mr Sasim Das Gupta, who has my profuse thanks.

You taught us English in Shell and then educated us in the less complicated Mathematics for those that opted for the Arts or the humanity subjects.  Your readings during class periods of Sherlock Holmes is an event I recall because it eventually encouraged me to buy the entire volumes of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s books. The Sherlock series was offered in two volumes by an Indian publisher.

What I also recall is the devastatingly frugal marks that you dished out for our English tests. Govinder, who was a good student of the subject, on that occasion obtained for the form order a decent 46 when most of us barely hovered just above the pass mark of 40 and more particularly in the region of 41-43. I was awarded a low 38, the only time I ever failed in the language. It caused me much anguish and I thankfully obtained a 43 at the end of year final examination, sufficient enough to proceed to the next class!!  I recall collecting that detail before heading to the railway station. I then knew that the impending holidays would be more cheerful!

I also recall your disarming honesty. While preparing for our final board examinations we tested ourselves against the previous years exam papers. One winter evening you were passing by when you popped in to where Rishi and I were attempting to solve an old paper. Rishi asked you the meaning of the word “bottleneck” and while you answered all the others you were candid to say, “I do not know the meaning of that one!!”  That word has stuck with me and I made it a point to discover its meaning even though it was a long while before I eventually made the discovery !! Traffic bottlenecks is now a feature we live with !!

I am sending, as an attachment to this mail, a few photographs to refresh your memory. I do hope you will enjoy seeing them since they will inevitably revive a host of memories.

My kind regards to your family and you.

Sincerely
V K Khurana
(Vijay Khurana, Lefroy 1954-63)  

P.S. I am taking the liberty of sending this mail to members of my class and those for the preceding years of 1961, and 1962. With the aid of modern technology, it has been convenient to remain in touch and we exchange notes fairly often. We also meet as often as is possible but that becomes distinctly difficult for a bunch of 60 year olds who still seem rather busy !!

Warmly
Vijay  

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Peter Evans [Ibbetson 1938-44], passed on

Dear friends,

On a beautiful spring morning while the birds were singing their first spring chorus my wonderful husband, stepfather, step grandfather and friend to many passed quietly away.

These last 4 weeks where not easy for him and his death did not come as a surprise to us.

We want to thank you all for your heart warming messages and thoughts.

Peter’s motto:
LIFE MAY NOT BE THE PARTY WE HOPED FOR….. BUT WHILE WE ARE HERE WE MIGHT AS WELL DANCE.
And dancing he did.

Much love
Elisabeth

[Peter Evans Born 2-11-1926 and pased-on 11-03-2012]
Wreath contributed by OCA (UK) for Peter Evans’s funeral .

Old Sanawarians v/s Old Cottonians Golf Tournament 2012

Dear OCs,
This to inform you that the OCA (India) Northern Chapter had hosted the Old Sanawarians to play a Golf Tournament on the occasion of the Centennial Celebrations of OCA (India). This year the old Sanawarians are reciprocating by hosting the Old Cottonians for a Golf Tournament to be played on Saturday, 10th March 2012 at the Chandigarh Golf Club.   The tournament would be followed by a prize distribution, cocktails and dinner in the evening. The Prize distribution, cocktails and dinner would be held at Chandigarh Golf Association, Golf Range, Sector-6, Chandigarh at 8:00 p.m and would be open to only the OC’s taking part in the Golf Tournament and their spouses.   Details of the tournament as below.

Looking forward to seeing you,
Regards,
Ajay Thiara
Member Executive OCA ( India ),
Northern Chapter
Phone: 0091-172-4009932, 5071931
Email: ocanorthernchapter@yahoo.com

DETAILS :

  • Date and Venue of the tournament:
    Saturday, 10th March, 2012, Chandigarh Golf Club, Sector-6, Chandigarh.
  • Format of the tournament : Double Peoria Stableford
  • Date, Time  and Venue of Prize Distribution, Cocktails and Dinner:
    Saturday, 10th March, 2012, 8:00 p.m, CGA Golf Range, Sector-6, Chandigarh.
  • Dress Code:  Smart evening casuals.
  • Charges :  NIL
  • Participation:  Only those OC’s playing the tournament would be extended an invitation along with their spouses to attend the Prize Distribution, Cocktails and dinner.
  • Information Sought:  Current Handicap, Contact Details, Size of T Shirt i.e. M/L/ XL/ XXL. You are requested to kindly provide your confirmation and the information sought earliest by the 8th of March 2012, so that the event can be planned well.
  • Accommodation:  Please contact Mr. Arun Rana at the OCA (India) Northern Chapter Office, should you need assistance in booking  accommodation in Chandigarh.  He would be available on 0172-5071931, 4009932 and 9316131741 or at ocanorthernchapter@yahoo.com