MORNINGTON SCHOOL.

Otago Witness, Issue 3743, 8 December 1925, Page 18

MORNINGTON SCHOOL.

THE DIAMOND JUBILEE. GREETINGS FROM EX-PGPII.S. The following letter of greeting signed by some 50 ex-pupils of the JVlornington School now residing in the North Island was addressed to the present pupils of that school on the occasion of its diamond jubilee: Diamond Jubilee. November 27-29, 1925. From former pupils and other friends now resident in the north to their fellowlearners, the boys and girls of the Mornington School, Dunedin. Dear Boys and Girls, —We send you, each and all, our most friendly good wishes on the occasion of our diamond jubilee, for in this great event wo are partners. Wo rejoice greatly that through the devotion of the teachers and the ready response or the scholars our school has attained to a place of abiding affection in the hearts of the community it has so faithfully served. We believe, with absolute confidence, that you and those who follow you will not only maintain the honour of the school, bnt~will enhance it. Among the many hundreds who have passed through our school there is no difficulty in finding noble instances of virtue, heroism, civic worth, and fidelity to the call of duty. Follow these, seizing with enthusiasm the splendid opportunities of education now offered to all. Love your work, and be content with nothing less than the very best your mind can achieve and your hands accomplish. Be not discouraged by difficulties. Be diligent and faithful in all good works, and in all circumstances be cheerful and courteous, kind and unselfish. Spend some time every day in contemplating the loveliness of earth, sea, and sky. Thus will you best fit yourself to serve this glorious counrtv which God has given us in trust. As Kipling finely says in his children’s song: Land of our birth, we pledge to thee Our love and toil in the years to be, When we are grown to take our place As men and women with our race. Father in Heaven who lovosfc all, Oh, help thy children when they call, That they may build from age to age An undefiled neritage. Wo are, your very sincere friends, etc. The ex-pupils in the North Island who were unable to attend the diamond jubilee celebrations in Dunedin are holding a reunion in Wellington on December 14. A meeting of the Dunedin executive is to be held next week, when it is hoped to form on ex-pupils’ association and so help to keep alive the traditions of the old school.