REUNION DINNER

Dominion, Volume 25, Issue 248, 15 July 1932, Page 13

REUNION DINNER

Scots College Old Boys “PIPING IN THE HAGGIS” Scots College old boys held their ninth annual reunion dinner in Kirkcaidle and Stains’ rooms last night. There was a large attendance, and the evening passed off very pleasantly. Of patrlcular Interest was the time-hon-oured Scottish custom of "piping in the haggis,” which was performed with due and proper ceremony. Mr. A. E. Hurley presided, and there were also present: Mr. A. P. Smith, chairman of the Board of Governors, and members. Mr. C. S. Black, president of the Parents’ Association, and other members, and Messrs. J. C. White and W A. 0. McDonald, representing John McGlashan and St. Andrew’s Colleges respectively. Mr. Hurley said that whatever boys learned at school, surely there was one thing that stood out above all, and that was the spirit of co-operation and fellowship. Could they not carry something of that spirit with them through life? He especially appealed to old boys to assist their less fortunate fellows who were suffering from the present depression. In proposing the toast of “The School,” Mr. I. M. Plimmer said that only when they left did old boys realise the worth of the old school. In reply,' Mr. J. R. Sutcliffe, principal, commented on the very keen sense of . loyalty that Scots old boys

had for their old school. He traced the progress made during the past two years. If he had achieved any success at all, he thought it was in the appointment of Captain Duffy as physical instructor. Under him every boy had physical training dally, and swimming and boxing were compulsory. Mr. Neville Robieson, in proposing the toast of “Absent Old Boys,” spoke of the necessity of having large attendances at future old boy functions. Mr D. W. Virtue proposed the toast of the “Board of Governors.” He spoke in reminiscent mood of the early days of the college. The college first leapt ahead when Scots and Queen Margaret boards were separated a few years ago. The board, as reconstructed, was fortunate in having old stalwarts such as Mr. A P. Smith, Mr. C. W. Budd. Mr. P. C. Watt, and Mr. G. H. Scott. He mentioned the introduction of scholarships last year, and this year a bus service solely for boys of the school. Day boys in the future would form a very important part of the school. Mr. Alec. P. Smith, replying to the toast, paid rf tribute to the work of Mr. Virtue as a member of the board. He thanked the old boys for their assistance in the past. Although the board primarily had to pay its way, It was not its main purpose; it aimed to make men of character. Mr. I. J. Mackersey proposed the toast of the “Parents’ Association,” which was replied to by Mr. C. S. Black, and Mr. S. R. Ellis that of “Kindred Associations,” replied to by Mr. W. H. C. McDonald, of St. Andrew’s College, Christchurch. During the evening the Rev. Hemi Potatau and Mr. A, E. HUrley sang, Mr. W. Mason and Mr. J. L. Jones played piano solos, and Mr. G. Bedding gave selections on the pipes.