Jubilee Celebration

Nelson & Robertson's

A NUMBER of old business and per sonal friends of the firm of Nelson & Robertson Pty., Ltd., met at din ner at Ushers Hotel, Sydney, on February 20, as the ‘guests of the directors, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the business. Mr. Nor man Nelson, presiding, created a happy and mellow atmosphere, in which memories of the good old days found an interested audience.

The first toast honoured, after “The King,” was a tribute to the late Ivan Nelson, founder of the firm, and his ener getic profitable activities among the Pacific Islands were recalled. All the old servants of the company, with their wives, were present as guests, and direc tors took the opportunity to praise their long and loyal service. Mr. J. A. Burke brought greetings from an associated Queensland company. A toast was drunk to Mrs. Ivan Nelson, widow of the founder, and “She’s a Jolly Good Fellow’’ was sung very heartily.