MARIST BROTHERS, WELLINGTON

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XLIII, Issue 18, 4 May 1916, Page 11

MARIST BROTHERS, WELLINGTON

(From an occasional correspondent.)

Forty- years ‘ ago the Catholics of .Wellington received the Marist Brothers, who had come to take charge - of the boys’ school. - • The Brothers arrived on May 15, 1876, and commenced school shortly afterwards. On the 15th of-this month the, fortieth anniversary will , be celebrated ‘by a banquet in the Brothers’ old school in Boulcott street. At the re-union, the ‘ Roll] of Honor,’ ■ containing the names of all the old boys; who have enlisted, will be unveiled. Among the - most distinguished of these' old boys is Captain Shout, who was awarded the Yictoria\Cross for conspicuous bravery at Gallipoli." Unfortunately he died of his wounds, and has not had] the pleasure of receiving the congratulations of his old school fellows. However, his name will not; be forgotten, and a large photo of this young hero will adorn the walls of the Marist Brothers’ School in all the years to come. : ' : - *‘ ■ - Another youthful Marist hero who deserves more than ordinary recognition is William Fix, only son of Mr. William Fix, of this city. This . young enthusiast; though only seventeen years of age at the . outbreak of the war, went out wth the main body, and has not been absent one hour from his post,, having passed through all the battles, sieges, etc., without any mishap./ After eighteen months’ continuous service, a man like him is surely deserving of a little rest, and his only sister (Miss Maria Fix), as well as his fond parents and many friends, . are all -hoping that he may live to be welcomed home again.