MEETINGS.
KING'S COLLEGE OLD BOTS' REUNION. The event of the football match, King's College versus the Grammar School, on Saturday afternoon, was the occasion of an interesting reunion on the part of the "Old Boys" of the former college. After lunching together, the "Old Boys" journeyed to Alexandra Park to witness the match. Members from both town and country were represented in large numbers. At the conclusion of the game the "Old Boys" (whose numbers exceeded 100) assembled at the college at the invitation ot the headmaster (Mr C. T. Ma.ior) to partake of their annual dinner. During the evening the following toasts were proposed and responded to with enthusiasm. "The King," by the chairman (Mr C. T. Major); "The College, coupled with "?he Headmaster," by Mr T. 11. Dawson (whose name is first to appear on the roll of the college): "The Old Boys' Association," by Mr F. Stuckey. responded to by Mr T. Wilkes (president) and Dr. It. J. Owen (vice-president): "The Masters," by Mr Graham Keitl. responded to by the Rev. E. E. Maiden and Mr H. T. Revell; "Absent Old Boys." Dr 11. A. Chatfield and Mr K. P. Towle, responded to by Messrs R. J. Morrin and C. V. Robertson.. Interspersed between the toasts were a Lumber of musical items by "Old Boys" and Burkes Orchestra. The country members in attendance were accommodated at the college for the week end. Yesterday perhaps the most pleasing function of the gathering took place, when the "Old Boys" attended Divine service at St. Aldan's Church. Remuera, In company with the present boys. The Rev. E. E. Maiden delivered a sermon appropriate to the occasion. After the service a pleasant day was spent at the school reviving old memories and associations amid
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Auckland Star, Volume XLI, Issue 168, 18 July 1910, Page 6
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293MEETINGS. Auckland Star, Volume XLI, Issue 168, 18 July 1910, Page 6
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