“THE OLD SCHOOL”

New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12618, 1 December 1926, Page 11

“THE OLD SCHOOL”

OLD BOYS FORGATHER FASCINATION FOR EX-STUDENTS AT WELLINGTON COLLEGE Til© xjrecinots of “the old school- 1 havo a certain fascination for ex-stu-dents of any institution, and they are periodically attracted like moths to a candle to places where they spent pleasurable hours of their youth. The school’s achievements, both scholastically and on the field of sport, also prove a continual source of interest. Ex-Wellington Collegians show their loyalty to the institution that fitted them up to face the world by assembling on one day in each year on the playing fields for the purpose of meeting the present pupils in all classes of sport, swimming, athletics, shooting, tennis and cricket. And that they have received a good grounding in this connection. and have continued to display their ability to wield the willow, or as the case may be, in later years whs demonstrated yesterday, when in the majority of sports they exercised thensuperiority over their more youthful opponents. The weather was fine though overcast for the popular event, but tho attendance was exceptionally large, old boys having been attracted from far and near. Rivalry was keen, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the annual celebration—renewing old acquaintances, making new friends and playing tho game as it should be nlayed, and they were taught to play it.

“THE FREEST, HAPPIEST DAY” Dr J. S. Elliott, on behalf of the Old Boys’ Association, expressed thanks for the cordial welcome. “I also thank you,” said Dr Elliott, for the privilege of allowing the old hoys to come hero once a year and have what hitherto has been a most enjoyable day. One of the old hoys told me this morning that ho looked upon Old Boys’ Day as the freest and happiest day of the year, and I am sure he expressed the feeling of all of us.” The old boys looked forward tr> meeting the present students during the day in the various games and sports. He hoped examinations would be forgotten for the day. Cheers were given for the present boys, and cricket, tennis, and snooting were commenced immediately. BUILT UP A GREAT COLLEGE A welcome was extended to the old boys on the grounds by the actingprincipal of the college (Mr A. C. Gifford). “We feel that we are exceedingly fortunate,’* said Mr Gifford, “in having such a splendid and enthusiastic set of old hoys. You have helped to make it a great college, and I am sure you will continue to support your o-ld fcehool.” The annual gatherings afforded great pleasure bpth to the old boys and present day’s. They did a great deal to keep old boys in touch with the school, and to encourage the present boys to join the present group who had done so much. He hoped the weather would permit of some excellent games being played. On the call of the head prefect (F. S. Ramson), three cheers were given for the old boys. TENNIS The present pupils carried off first honours at tennis rather comfortably, winning fifteen sets of singles to one, and five sets of doubles to three. Re- , suits are as follows (Old Boys being mentioned first in each instance): Singles—Beer© lost to Ramson 6—9. Meadows lost to Dive 5—9, Dr Brown lost to Pringle 3—9, Post lost to Marfin 6—9, Dr Zohrab lost to Black 1-—9, George lost to Howe 4—9, Dodson lost ho Freethy 2—9, Duncan lost to Hogg 5—9, Paul lost to Ferkins 4—9, Gane lost to Sando 10 —12. Sliellev lost to Webb 2—9. Leicester lost to son 6—9, Anderson lost to Knight 5— 9, Middleton lost to Salmon 7—9, Twiss lost to Josephs 7—9, Reid beat Johansen 9 — 2. Doubles —Beere and Meadows lost to Ramson and Martin 3—9, Duncan and Dodson lost to Black and Howe 5— 9, Post and Paul beat Sando and Johan- j sen 9—5, Anderson and Middleton lost to Webb and Freethy 4—9. Shelley I and George beat Aplin and Thompson D —4, Leicester and Twiss beat Josephs and Pomeroy 9 — 4, Dts Brown and Zohrab lost to Diver and Pringle 2 — 9, Reid and Gane lost to Hogg and Ferkins 10—12,

SHOOTING Present pupils scored another win here, results being:— Old Boys.—R. Tolhurst 62. r '. George G 4, C. A. Mackersev 63, R. Fenton 62, H. Marshall 66. R. H. Nicholl GB, L. F. Taylor 69, Dr Corkhill 59; total, 513. Present Boys.—R. A. Lulham 67. R. S. Walshaw 65, F. TT. Green aw nv 69, A. S. Cathcart 62. C. S. Turner 61, W. J. Skilton 64. R, G. Whitehead 64, Mr T. G. Hislop 68; total 520. CRICKET Old Boys defeated the first eleven on the first innings by 66 runs, scores being as appended : Old Boys—First Innings. Patrick, b Caldwell 5 W. Dustin, st, b Caldwell 25 Malcolm, c and b McDonald 33 Duncan, c, b Caldwell 0 Burt, c, b McDonald 27 Ronaldson, b Osborn 60 Lambert, st, b Caldwell 16 Folev, retired 42 Joplin, st, b Osborn 46 Lusk, c, b Osborn ......... 14 C. George, not out 9 Extras 5 Total 282 College. Osborn, c George, b Burt 85 Petherick, o George, b Ronaldson 15 Turner, b Duncan 2 Tipping, run out 25 Lees, o Lusk, b Duncan 21 Du Chateau, lbw, b Joplin 18 Paetz, c Lusk, b Joplin 0 Hankins, b Burt 2G Caldwell, b Burt 0 Stephenson, not out 4 McDonald, b Duncan 18 Total 210 The Old Boys also proved too tough, a proposition in the following games also: Old Boys 121 (Bull 28 and Eaton 38) heat Junior 0 112 (Barclay 21 and Gentry 23). Old Boys 156 (McClintock 107, and Broad 17) beat 2A 140 (Button 30, Baldwin 68). The Saturday representatives registered a victory over the veterans’ team, scoring 152 (Middclhrook 25,

Searle 24, and MeWannell 22), as against 113 (Brodie, not out 76). SWIMMING The Old Boys asserted their superiority in the swimming events, C. Claridge being mainly responsible for piloting them to victory. Results: 25 Yards Dash. —Least; (Old Boys) 1, Watson (Old Boys) 2, fiardie (School) 3. Time, 12 4-osec. 50 Yards Dash.—C. Claridge (Old Boys) 1. Blakely (Old Boys) 2. H. Claridge (School) 3. Time, 28 3-ssec. Relay Race.—Old Boys (Leask. Blakely, Watson and C. Clardige) 1, School (Lynch, Hobson, Hardie, and H. Claridge) 2. ATHLETICS C. H. Jenkins played a big part in bringing success to the ex-students in the athletic field, and won the 100yds from Ramson (School) in 10 l-ssec. C. P. Fisk (School) filled third place. The 880yds relay also went to the Old Boys team (F. S. Hill, C. F. Thompson, J. Wiggs and O. H. Jenkins), who accounted for the school four, 0. P. Fisk, J. Stephenson. L. Gully and F. S. Ramson. At the conclusion of the day’s sport, trophies were presented to the school students who had performed consistently as follows: Shooting, F. H. Greenaway; swimming, H. G. Clar-, idge; running and tennis, F. S. Ramson ; cricket (bat presented by Mr M. Barnett, originator of Old Boys’ day, and autographed by J. W. Lee, the famous Middlesex cricketer), and medal for highest individual scorer, H. W. Osborn; ball, presented for best bowler, P. C. Caldwell; medal for second eleven, E. A. Gentry; Mr Barnett’s trophies for other grades, third eleven. Baldwin; fourth eleven, E. Robinson; and fifth eleven, C. Middlebrooke. Dr J. S. Elliott thanked the present pupils for the hospitality shown to the old hoys, and referred to the fine day’s sport that had been provided. He urged those who were leaving the college this year to show their loyalty to the old school hy becoming members of the Old Boy*’ Association.