MARIST OLD BOYS’ REUNION

Dominion, Volume 15, Issue 70, 15 December 1921, Page 5

MARIST OLD BOYS’ REUNION

A social reunion tendered to th e Marist Brothers of Wellington by the old boye> of their schools was held last night m tho Alexandra Hall. Mr. L. j sided, and there was a large attendance of old pupils. The toa-st '>stywas not lengthy. The chairman proposed hPopo and the King." Mr- 1’- Dkins proposed "The Heirarchy and Clergy of New Zealand,” and the Rev. lather Mahoney responded. Mr. J- O’Donovan proposed tho toast of "Catholic hahiMtion.” to which Mr. J- J- I'- Buri e responded. The "Marist Brothers Old Boys’ Sports Bodies" was proposed by the Rev. Father Murphy and Mi. A. P. Burko responded on behalf ol cer” plovers. Mr. J. Hopkins on behalf of crickriers, and Mr W. «n h®half of Rugby footballers. Io Mr J. • Gamble wa.< entrusted the toast of Our Alma Maier," and he made many eulogistic references to the good work of the Marist Brothers in the city. Brothers Louis and Eusebius responded. . Father B. Ryan gave the tonstl land a Nation, and Mr. H Jfollowed with the song "A biation Once Again.” Other contributois to the musical programme were Messrs. I. Or e and E B L. Rcadi-. Mr. Norman Aitken contributed a humorous Mr F Halley was the accompanist. The nroceeditv's concluded with the singing “God Save Ireland" and the National Anthem.