A FORMAL request was made by the Union of South Africa Branch on 1 lth January, 1956, that a visit to the Union by the then President, Mr. Stanley Vaughan, and the Secretary, Major R. F. Maitland, should be undertaken and would be greatly appreciated
by Branch members. Owing to business commitments, however, Mr. Stanley Vaughan was unable to accept this invitation. The Union of South Africa Branch was informed on 2nd March, 1956, that Mr. Guthrie Brown, the 1956-57 President, and his wife, accompanied by Major Maitland, would be glad to visit Africa during August and September, 1957.