Mr, Edney Page then addressed the meeting and recalled how Mr. Walker years ago as Dean fof the Cathedral had worked for the establishment of the school in order to increase the size of the Cathedral choir. The first school passed through many hardships. There was no proper equip went and no suitable accommoda. tion owing to the lack of money.
However, the present building was the dawn of a new day in the history of the Cathedral School, and he felt sure that the boys would be proud to maintain the honour and traditions which had already been Mr. Page then said that he had to mention the extent to which Dean Trivett had contributed to the foundation of the school. Mr.
Lester, said Mr. Page, was 2 very strong willed gentleman and declined to do anything towards the founding of a school where boys could receive the best education, during his life-time, but to the credit of Dean Trivett he was abl to influence Mr, Lester to contri bute the sum of Tls. 25,000 towards the organ. Subsequently Mr. Lester was persuaded to provide in his will for an up-to-date school and Church House.
In addition, continued Mr. Page, the terms of the will provided for 8 Club Room, where refreshments will be served and people could gather for social intercourse.
Thanks to Sub-Committees Thanks were due to the various committees and sub-committees who had worked hard for success and also to the Advisory Committee in England which had done so much in advising the Trustees of the Lester Endowment.
Mr, RES. Gregson, Chairman of the Trustees, then expressed his! satisfaction at the magnificent building which had been put up and wished the School a long and pro-
At the conclusion of the speeches the Doxology and "God Save the King" were sung.
Whilst visitors were: making a tour of inspection the band of the 2nd Batt. Norfolk Regiment, under Bandmaster R. F. Howard, 1A. 'AR.c.M., played popaler selections.
'Amongst those present were the Rev, E, K- Quick' (Headmaster of the School), the Rev. T. Ward Hall,
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