26th REUNION

Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21225, 23 September 1940, Page 4

26th REUNION

HIGH SCHOOL OLD GIRLS SUCCESSFUL FUNCTIONS HELD Marking the twenty-sixth year since the formation of the association, the annual re-union celebrations of the Hamilton High School Old Girls held on Saturday were very largely attended by girls from far and near, and the popularity of these functions was evidenced by the very happy spirit of goodfellowship abroad. Proceedings commenced in the early afternoon with the annual meeting held at the school, at which the president, Mrs A. P. Nelson, presided over a particularly large attendance. Following a welcome from the president to those present, the annual report for the year 1939-1940 was read by the secretary, Mrs W. Godfrey. This showed the year to have been a very busy one, a strong feature being the enthusiastic support of old girls outside the committee. Regret was expressed at the resignation of the patron of the association, Mrs Eben Wilson, who had held the position since 1914, and Mrs H. D. Tait was welcomed as patron in her place. The report commented on the satisfactory result of the activities of the knitting circle, and the success of various functions held to augment patriotic funds. Congratulations were tendered to old girls who have joined the V.A.D. and the W.A.V.C., many of whom have been successful in obtaining their certificates. In concluding her report, Mrs Nelson thanked all who had helped the associati'an durin.g the year, “when the dark clouds of war have tended to overshadow the interests of the association. Nevertheless, it is generally at such a time that the worth-while aims and objects of any group come to the fore, and our old girls’ association has not been found wanting. The war effort needs our loyalty to our King and country, our enthusiasms for a just cause and our energy to overcome the forces of evil, but let us not neglect our association, which can be a force for good.” Appreciation of the services rendered by the secretary and committee was expressed, and the presentation of the balance sheet showed a satisfactory position. Officers Elected The election of officers resulted as follows:—President, Mrs W. Godfrey; vice-presidents, Mrs E. Browne, Mrs H. McFarlane, Mrs J. Sullivan; secretary and treasurer, Miss Elspeth McNicol; assistant secretary, Mrs J. Tietjens; committee, Misses Doris Downes, Dorothy Robertson, Lindsay Kendrick, Beatrice St. Paul, Ruth Carbon, Barbara Hill, Rosalie Seddon, Valerie Dingle, Jeanette Mark. The new president, Mrs W. Godfrey, then spoke very warmly of the solendid work of the retiring president, Mrs A. P. Nelson, the meeting passing a very hearty vote of thanks. At the conclusion of the meeting afternoon tea was served in the corridor, where the tables had been attractively arranged with bowls of spring flowers, freesips and Iceland poppies. Mrs Nelson received the guests wearing a smart black ensemble and a black felt hat. The basketball matches between Old Girls and School, played on the school courts, resulted in a win for School in the A grade match, the score being, School 22, Old Girls 13. The B grade results were. School 11. Old Girls 3. Members of the teams were as follows: Old Girls A: Mrs F. S. Robinson, Mrs A. Tietjens, Misses Elspeth McNicol, P. Pratt, A. Winter, M. Norrish, S. Ladd, M. Boyes, C. Buckley. School A: M. Lepine, H. Lepine. M. Roberts, P. Senior, E. Olsson, E. Morrison, L. Storey, D. Dingle, J. Graham. Old Girls B: Barbara Hill, Rae Robertson, Fay Harding, Dylis Williams, Molly Smith, Mary Parke, Ruth Carbon, Margaret Bartrum, Joan Cobb. School B: M. Powell, R. Gordon, B. Cramp, J. Pinfold. K. Johnston, S. Cowley, G. Fransham, J. Wilson. M. Macpherson The Annual Dinner

The annual dinner was held in the evening at the Centreway Rooms, where there was a good muster to answer the roll call. There were present also members of the staff and representatives of kindred associations. The decorative scheme in red and black, the colours of the association, was most attractive, the tables being bright "with bronze candlesticks and red candles, and bowls of red anemones and ixias. The toast list opened with the loyal toast, which was followed by “The School,” proposed by Mrs A. P. Nelson and replied to by Miss C. Hogg. “The Association” was proposed by Mrs H. D. Tait and replied to by Miss Gady Hodgson. Mrs W. T. Morrison proposed the toast “The Staff” and this was responded to by Miss A. M. Strong, and “Kindred Associations,” proposed by Miss Phyllis Seccombe, was replied to by Mrs W. Fraser. A happy interlude was the presenting of floral tokens to Mrs Tait, Mrs Nelson and Miss Hogg, and the presentation of gilts to the secretary. Mrs Godfrey, and the assistant secretary, Mrs Tietjens, in appreciation of their services during the past year. At the conclusion of the dinner many members adjourned to the High School Old Boys’ re-union dance held in the school assembly hall, while some spent a happy social hour exchanging reminiscences. Members of the committee present were:—President, Mrs A. P. Nelson: vice-presidents, Mrs E. Browne, Miss M. Gwynne, Miss P. Seccombe; secretary, Mrs W. Godfrey, assistant secretary, Mrs J. Tietjens; Misses D. Downes, D. Robertson, R. Seddon, E. McNicol, L. Kendrick, B Dent, E. Bennett. Those present were: Mesdames H. D. Tait, M. C. Gudex, F. E Mason, W. 'Fraser, W. C. Morrison, I. Baxter, R. E. Conradi, D. Boyt, S. Nixon, S. Kawkin, J. W. Lewis, F. S. Robinson, A. H. Piper, R. Thomas. E. Catley. J. Sullivan, I. G. Moon. E. Murdoch (Whangarei). Misses C. Hogg. M. Campbell, A. M. Strong. G. Wyatt. A. Seddon. B. Bennett, H. Brown, H. Harding', J Coombes, C. Beeche. A. Winter, M. King. D. Griffiths, M. Smith, G. Hodgson. B. Hill, C. Buckley, J. Robertson, R. Robertson, E. *Gihwan, G. Powell, M. Leech, M. E.

Brewer, Vi Paterson. J. Taylor, M. Sutton. K. Dey, J. Mark, R. Carbon, H. Clough. D. Trew, P. Kear, P. Pratt, G. Sanders, E. Gilbert, N. Paterson, T. Bremer, S. Ladd, B. St. Paul, P. Wycherley, E. Barford, V. V'mgle. G. Moore. H. Bray. M. Hooper, D. Cobb, D. Clegg, F. Geruianu, J. Alien, J. Cobb.