OTAGO HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' JUBILEE, 1863-1913.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 15824, 24 July 1913, Page 2

OTAGO HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' JUBILEE, 1863-1913.

PRELIMINARY OUTLINE OP THE PROCEEDINGS. An executive meeting was held on Tuesday evening in Mt E. S. Wilson's board room. Present: Dr Fulton (chairman), Messrs W. J. Morrell (rector), A. A. Finch, J. A. Park, J. N. Ritchie, C. G. White, Iv. vS. Ramsay. F. Calvert, W. J. Guthrie- and D. J. Cnlder. liis Worship the Mayor attended by invitation. A mass of correspondence was dealt with. It was intimated that members of the association; on presenting their member's ticket at any railway station or it any office of the Union Company, would receive concession tickets. The following duces of the school have notified their intention to be present: — Mr Noel Buchanan (first dux), Hon. H. D. Bell, Mr A. J. Park; Mr S. Solomon, K.C., Rev. A. Bruce Tood, Mr C. R. Montgomery, Dr R. A. Lindsay, Dr J. B, Thomson, Mr J. A. Scott, Dr John Somnwrvillc, Mr C. M. Littleiohn, Dr \\'. A. Fleming Dr W. Newlands, and Mr J. o\Shca.

The convener of the Sports Committee reported that all matters were forward for thn sports on Saturday, August 2, at the Caledonian Grounds. The 4tli Regimental Baud is specially engaged for the after'•ncon. A seven a-side- football match by the Present Boys and seven short football matches by the Old Boys will, bo played, Afternoon' tea and refreshments may tie obtained . Membsrs' 6s cards and schoolbovs' la cards admit to the grounds. The sports will be open to the general public— the only function that i 6 open to the public. "All arrangements are in the hands of Mr F. H. Campbell, the Lady Principal of the Girls' High School, and a committee of High School girls. The convener of the Dinner Committee reported that provision had been made for 300 members, and recommended that the Dunedin list of members be closed,

lcavmg open a few seats for country members who have not replied. AH members to assemble at the Art Gallery at 6.45 p.m. on Saturday, August 2, and the dinner to start at 7 p.m. A high-class dinner is being provided, also a special programme of short speeches, music, etc. The convener of tile Procession Committee reported that the programme for the procession of past and present High School boys was completed, marshals appointed, and banners ordered. The 4th Regimental Band will be in attendance, and will lead the procession. All High School boys, past and .present, are to parade at 'the Girls' High School (the site of the Old Boys' High Cchool) at 2 p.m. sharp on Sunday, August 3> to be marshiilled in decades of 10 years. The whole body will march off as soon after 2 o'clock as possible, arriving'in Princes street, from •owling street-; thence to the Octagon, Stuart street, Albert street, London street, to the Boys' High School grounds, when the chapel service andprogramme arranged will be carried out. _ The convener of the Historical Committee reported that all arrangements had been made for the meeting on- Monday morning at the High School. A full piogranime will be advertised later. The convener of the Reception ajid Garden Party Committee reported that arrangements had been completed for the entertainments at the school and school grounds. The entertaining arrangements are in the hands of Miss Stewart (the Mayoress) and a committee of ladies. It is expected that fully IEOO parents, relatives, and past, and present boys will be present. Cards for this function must be obtained bv parents and relatives from Mr E.' S. Wilson, secretan', as it was found impossible to reach all parents and bovs by invitation. Members' £1 Is, Es, and Is" cards also entitle to admission. The smoke concert and social for nil past Hich School boys" will take place at the Art Gallerv on Monday, August 4, at 8 p.m. Fully 300 are expected, and a (rood programme has been prepared. Several important speeches will be given. Dr Fulton and Mr C. J. Caldcr were appointed .to confer with the rector wit-.i regard to a present boys' concert on hn came evening in the Early Settlers Hall. II i s Worship the Mayor lias accepted the invitation to unveil the memorials at the school. The last meeting of the executive will be held on Friday at 8 o'clock.