HIGH SCHOOL.
OLD BOYS’ DAY.
The..observance of old boys’ day at the. High School yesterday afternoon passed, off most successfully. On the cricket field, the present school’s first eleven was defeated by a team representative of the visitors, the scores being 116 to 262. Galliclian (27), Tremewan (26) and Lancaster (25) were the principal scorers for the school eleven, while Hollier and Law' (both 69 retired), Harrison (42) and Perrin (30) contributed largely to the past pupils’ total. Another match was played between school’s second eleven and a junior team from the visitors. This resulted in a draw, the game not having been concluded when stumps were drawn. Afternoon tea was provided in the school. In the evening a dance was held in the Soldiers’ Club, which was tastefully decorated with the school's colours. Old pupils and their friends were present in force, and a most pleasant time was spent. The duties of M.C. were discharged by Mr N. M. Martin. Extras were contributed by Misses D. Stevens and A. Turner.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIV, Issue 968, 18 March 1924, Page 6
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171HIGH SCHOOL. Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIV, Issue 968, 18 March 1924, Page 6
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