Most records of LSC, including records of the Old Boys' Association, were lost during the Second World War. However, in some old Hong Kong newspapers published before and after the war, one can find some records and reports of activities regarding the La Salle Old Boys Association (the former name of the La Salle College Old Boys' Association).

The following are the text of the newspaper articles recovered, shown in chronological order. Anyone who has further information on the Association's history, or any documents you have on hand, please get in touch with the LSCOBA Heritage Sub-Committee Chairman at heritage@lscoba.com.

About 150 former pupils of La Salle College, Kowloon, attended a meeting at the College yesterday evening called for the purpose of discussing a proposal to form an old boys' association.

The meeting, presided over by the Headmaster, the Rev. Bro. Aimar, unanimously resolved to form such a body. All past pupils will be circularised and invited to join, and a meeting will be called at a later date to frame the constitution, elect officers and discuss future activities.

An inaugural meeting took place at La Salle College yesterday evening of the La Salle College Old Boys Association. The Director of the College, Rev. Brother Aimar, was elected as Chairman of the Association.

In his first address in this office, Brother Aimar said he knew that the newly-born Association lacked a club-room, and he would therefore offer a room in the school building to the Association.

The Rev. Brother Gerfried, who was [sic], Mr L. Allaye, elected Vice-Chairman, wished the new Association steady growth and remarked on the fact that it owed its existence to the old boys having proposed it themselves, which already was an encouraging sign.

The purposes of the Association are to promote good-fellowship among Old Boys of the College, and to help the school raise funds towards many proposed improvements.

Other elected to hold office were Mr. Stephen Leung, Secretary, Mr. J Kwan, Treasurer, and Messrs. W. Hicks, F. Castro, P. Wrich, Wong Chung-tai, and A. Botelho, Council.

A sub-committee was also elected to direct a campaign for getting all Old Boys of the College to join as members. This special sub-committee consists of Messrs. R. Young, A Sales, Chan Wai-kai, H. Hui, A. Souza, and H. Hicks.

The first reunion dinner of the La Salle Old Boys' Association held at the Café Wiseman on Saturday night was a mot enjoyable function and was largely attended.

Mr. Louis Allaye, President of the Association, was in the chair, and other present included the Rev. Father B.C. Kelly, Warden of Ricci Hall, Hongkong University, Brother Cassian, representing Bro Aimar, Director of La Salle College, and Hon. President of the O.B.A. and Mr F.M. Castro, Hon. Secretary of the Association.

Following dinner, Mr Allaye, in a brief speech, reviews the activities of the Association, which was formed eighteen months ago, and then introduced Fr. Keppy.

Father Kelly referred to the good qualities of La Salle students and said that he could at once distinguish a La Salle undergraduate at the University.

Father Cassian also spoke.

Mr Castro read a letter from Brother Aimar in which he thanked the Association for so kindly inviting him to the function which he was unable to attend. Bro Aimar also wished the La Salle O.B.A. every success.

In conclusion, Mr Castro, replying to a compliment paid by Fr [sic, should be Bro.] Cassian, said that it was most gratifying to hear his (Mr Castro's) name connected with the success of the Association, but, added the Hon. Secretary, it was the Committee that had worked so untiringly to make the organisation a success. [sic]

The La Salle Old Boys' Association will hold its Annual Supper Dance at the Peninsular Hotel, Rose Room, on Saturday, February 1, from 9 pm to 2 am. Dress is optional.

Art Carneiro and his popular Dance Band has been engaged and an enjoyable time is promised all Old Boys and their friends.

A very attractive programme has been arranged, and one of the evening's main novelty-steps will be the 'Knees up Mother Brown,' a par of the very good Cabaret arranged by the organisers.

Such popular artists as Hal Lorenzo, John Gilchrist, Gloria Yee, Dora Chow, Herbert Tong, Thom. King, Toby Gray and little Betty Lee are taking part in the Cabaret.

A 'Swing Session' in the form of a contest with prizes for the four best jitterbugs will be another attractive item in the Novelty programme.

All proceeds from the sale of programmes and other novelties etc., will be given to the Bomber Fund.

A series of lectures will be given at the College (Science Lecture Room) under the auspices of the Academic Section of the La Salle Old Boys' Association.

The following is in the programme:-

Friday May 16, "Lighter shades of Education", Rev Bro Cassian.

Tuesday, May 20, "Religion and Life", Dr John C.H. Wu

Friday, May 23, "How I became an Old Boy", Rev Fr. G Byrne S.J.

Tuesday, May 27, "Education Aboard", Dr. Wu Pak Chuen, Ph. D.

Friday, May 30, "The Foundations of Civilisation", Rev. Fr G Kennedy, S.J.

All the lectures will commence at 8 pm.

Mr F.M. Castro was elected President of the La Salle Old Boys' Association at the first post war meeting held on Thursday at the HK Hotel. (*)

The Rev. Bro Cassian was elected Hon. Chairman, and other officers were appointed as follows: Vice President, P.K. Chan; Secretary, R.A. Castro, Treasurer, A. Barton; Committee, G.L. Fong, A. Sales, S. Leung, J. Gomes.

In the course of a brief speech of welcome to those who attended, Mr F.M. Castro said that several members of the 1941 committee, and many old boys of La Salle died on the battle field in Hong Kong, and I propose that we erect a fitting memorial at the foot of the college statue of St. John Baptist de La Salle to perpetuate the memory of our fallen comrades. It is left to those who survived to live on in the ideals that they so nobly fought for and for which they paid the supreme sacrifice.

Sometime ago there was an advertisement in the newspapers calling for re-registration of the Association. Those who so kindly gave the notice their attention, I would like to thank. I would also like to taken [sic] this opportunity to express our grateful thanks to the one who has always stood by ready and willing to extend the association a helping hand in all things and at all times, the good Rev. Bro Cassian.

Mr Bastro went on to say that an Old Boys' Association is not so much a club for parties, games, debates and the link, but more of a staid group of registered Old Boys holding an occasional social gathering to renew the pleasant and happy comradeship of school days. This could be done over a smoking concert, a lecture by some prominent speaker, and an Annual Dance where the old boys get together with their respective families and friends. And furthermore, of much greater importance, as we grow to be older Old Boys, there may be opportunities to help the younger ones to get a footing in life out of College.

(*) The Hong Kong Hotel was located at the junction of Pedder Street and Des Voeux Road C., Central. Not in Tsim Sha Tsui.

Subject to favourable response, the above will be held on the 23rd, December 1947 at 7:30 p at the Café Wiseman. The occasion will also be in honour of the Rev. Bro Cassian who will bee leaving the Colony for a long, and well deserved, holiday.

Please telephone 32348 or write to the undermentioned c/o Ta. Hong Co. (HK) Ltd, St George's Building, Ice House St., Hongkong, for particulars to do with the occasion.

F.M. Castro.
President,
La Salle Old Boys' Association