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Colonist, Volume LV, Issue 13843, 15 October 1913, Page 3 (Supplement)

On Saturday afternoon Mr. Liley, of Waimea road, an ex-Army veteran, who was wearing the Turkish and Crimean medals, was presented to nis Excellency the Governor, who chatted with him 'for a few. minutes. Although well advanced m years, Mr. Liley takes an interest in bands, and on Sat-, ui-dat acted_-as'- bass drummer for the Citizens' Band. The Nelson College Old Boys' Football Club held a social in the Masonic Hall on Saturday evening. There was a large attendance. Mr J., Houlker, president of the club, occupied the chair and Mr W. D^venish, the vicechair! The proceedings were of a most enjoyable nature, and the evening aclmirablv served its purpose>-as a reunion of old "boys. Representatires'irom the. Colloc;e and other football clubs were present Addresses were given by Messrs Houlker and Devemsh, in which the prevailing note was advocation tor cohesion amongst the ex-pupils of the College, and diligent work by the membprs of the Old Boys' Club.-1 Choruses, were- sung with spirit,: and a capital , program me'- was .readcrod. by members -j >>r the. .oopipW^ ;" The? college, song-^vaa ".mi" cheery'were-'given for th-S/inftitu-. tion. ''a' lengthy toast list • • was -. goao tljtoupK, aiid tho•._prop?edmg« tormmat&ti with"ffte singing of sAxild,Lana byns and i;lie National Anthem. ..,.