KING'S COLLEGE.

Auckland Star, Volume LIII, Issue 137, 12 June 1922, Page 7

KING'S COLLEGE.

ELEVENTH ANHiiAX, REUNION. OK SCHOOL. GO OVAI'Wi). Uid boys en Kings College from all parts oil 'Hie Auuiwdiid province, «n<j numbering about W\), were present ai mc annual dinuer aud re-uuioii under tne auypujes ol tlie Uid iSoys' Association, at scat's Hah, un Saturday evening. .Mr. A. M. Hiiine. tin' association's president, occupied the clnur. aiiduinong Uiose present were his JbxeeMemy tne tiovernor-General (Lord Jellicoe), who is the patron of the college, .Mr. C X. Major, l-.li.Ji., D.5.0., the head-master, ->ir. \ . ■). Larnor, M.ii.h., chairman ot the Board of Governors, the Bishop of .viK-klanu (Uγ. Avi-rill), Lolonel l'uuer, oliicer commanding the Northern Military District,, l'rofessor Dettnmn, Mr. LI. B. Momon, Mr. P. H. Upton, Mr. C. Olifion Smith, headmaster of the Preparatory School, and representative* 01 kindred association in various parts of the Dominion. Aftor proposing the toast of the King, Mr. Hume proposed the health of the putron, and thanked his Excellency foi honouring the gathering with life presence ami accepting the office. When he rose to reply, Lord .Tellicoe was received with cheers and applause. '•1 cannot say how deeply I appreciate the honour that the old boys of King's College have paid mc in making mc ito' be their patron.' , said Ms Excellency. '"I knew no higher honour than holding the position of your patron. I realise what a grwit work the association has done and is doing for the college, and what great ideals it has sat ibeifore the pupils. 'When so many are working for a common effort it must have a great effect on the community at large. Auckland, and 1 might say the while Dominion, owes «i great deal to the ideals inspired by the old boys of King's College. Many of the old hoYs have made their mark in the public life of the Dominion." He was confident tliat otheTs in the future would also leave their mark in the country's ptrblic life. When he had passed away from the shores of the Dominion he expected to find in the personal not..*, in "The ("nileHun" thnt n»t only the Prime Minister of the day, but at least several Vishops. and other important offices -were hel<! by old *ove. Perhaps among the number there would even bo the Aivhbishop himself, (daughter.)

"A set.nol with an old boys' e«Boolntion with tradition* such as your* is bound to go far," he continued. "Tradition is the life and soul uf a school. Every public schoolboy will agree with mc when T say that." lam very glad to be here with you to-night. It has been a real pleasure bo mc, and I would like to add, I hope you will ask mc to come again." (Applause.) The toftst of "Our Old School" Tvas proposed by Mr. H. P. Caiighey, who referred to "the success of the sc-Hool in the scholastic and athletic worlds, and also to rfcs war records. He welcomed the headmaster of the new Preparatory School, and wished him success in his important work. Mr. Major said he replied with prid<and pleasure to the toast. A school ■Wα* not only a building c»f 'bricks and mortar. ' Neither was it a thing of sticks and stones. It was a spirit of influence in tlie liie of every Iboy who entered it* pnrUlls. Ho loved the t. rm -'Almu iLater." the old mother, always in the old home, reminding her sonri that they belonged to her, and that they could not do anything mean or low. "So your arras must be ever high, and your achievements great." he said. "Because you could not dishonour her name."' The speaker congratulated the old boys on their efforts in raising funds for the memorial chapel, and urged them to sustain their interest in the old school. Mr. J. U. Collyns also replied to the In proposine the toast of "Absent Old Boys," the Bishop of Auckland said the inspiration of all King's old boys who fought and died set an example for the whool for all time.

The gathering, at the request of «he Bishop, stood in silence in meraory of old boys who gave their lives in the war.

Mr. Lamer replied to the toast of "Our Guests," proposed by Mr. \Y. W. Dove. Mr. \j. P. Leary al3o replied on behalf of 'kindred associations, referring to the honour recently conferred on his nd headmaster. Mr. .T. P. Firth, o<f Hie Wellington Co'lPige. as a tribute to the headmasters— Empire builders of New Zealand.

An eniovable musical programme w » a contributed during the evening by Mr. E. Drake, Mr. S. Pritcharfl. the Lvrir Quartet, and an orchestra. The singing of the National Anthem and "\Alrid Srne" 'brought the gathering to a close. Aβ the GovernoT-Oenera.l left the official taMe he was given an ovation, and repeatedly cheered. His Excellency mounted an impromptu rostrum vrhen the cheering had subsided and said, "Thank you very much, old toys of King's. I wish you all good luck and good night." A NEW ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL. The most brilliant faehion and social monthly ever produced in the Southern Hemisphere makes its first appearance to-morrow. Forty-four lareo pages, superbly printed on fine art paper, and magnificently illustrated. Delightfu articles on .beautiful New Zealand Homes, the Auckland YVomen'e Club, home furnishing, cookery, needlework, inlf. gardening, toilet, etc. Fascinating photographs of new gowns, new wrap?. now frocks, new hats, new shoes —all the smartest and most exclusive stylo of to-day and to-morrow and every one obtaiiiab'e here in New Zealand. Social notes, with beautiful photographs of New Zealand's most prwniina-n women. ("harming fa : ry stories for the childre". A special article for business girls.

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