ST. PATRICK'S DAY

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3031, 19 March 1917, Page 3

ST. PATRICK'S DAY

CITY CELEBRATIONS SPORTS, PROCESSION, AND CONCERT Saturday, St. Patrick's Day, was celebrated in Wellington in the usual way. There was Mass at St. Mary of the Angels Church, Boulcott Street, procession to Newtown Park, sports, and (in the evening) a national concert. The procession was neaded by the Natives' Association Band, which played Irish airs. The St. Patricks College Cadets, the Hibernians the Drum and Fife Band, and the children of the Catholic Sohools took part in the march. Tableaux distributed through the procession were "Erin, "Britain and Her Allies," also a group of carnival queens. A very enjoyable day was spent at the sports on Newtown Park. Results of the events were: St. Patrick's College handicap (100 yds.)—C. Dealy, 1; J. Gamble, 2. Boys' half-mile walk—o. M'Cosker, 1; 0. Coleman, 2. St. Patrick's College handicap (220 yds.)—J. Gamble, 1; C. Dealy, 2. Single women's race—Miss Pyle, 1; Miss E. Reid, 2. Hibernian handicap (100 yds.)— Ij . Brett, 1; C. Dealy, 2. . Married women's race—Mrs. Harris, 1; Mrs. Connolly, 2. 220 yds. open race—J. OMcara, I; D. Sutherland, 2. Tug-o'-war—N.C.O.'s 28th Reinforcements (Corporal Morrison, captain), 1; N C.O.'s 29th Reinforcements (Corporal William Sinclair, captain), 2. Teams were entered also by the drivers and Mr. J. O'Leary. High jump—J. J. Dillon, 1; Corpl. Wilson, 2. ,r • * Boys' relav race—Newtown Manst Brothers' ' School, 1; Maranui Public School, 2; Thorndon Marist Brothers School, 3. . 220 yds; handicap special—N. Al JMvan, 1: Corpl. Grant, 2. Junior relay race—Marist Brothers (Newtown), 1; Marist Brothers (Thorndon), 2. \ 100 yds. championship — Ptanmer (Thorndon), 1; M. Krohn (Newtown), 2, ' 100 yds. (under nine)— 'Ktzgibbons (Newtown), 1; T. Cardon (Newtown), 2. 100 yds. (under, ten)—W. Cardon (Newtown), 1; Bowden (Otaki Convent). 2 - ,-■,<• T. " 100 yds. (under eleven)—i. Murphy (Newtown), 1; W. , Cardon (Newtown), 2. • . 100 yds. (under twelve)—W. A insworth (Newtown), 1; Stuart (Newtown), 2. , lOOvds. (under thirteen)—f. Rush (Newtown), 1; L. Day (Thorndon), 2. 100 yds. (under fourteen)—T. Rush (Newtown), 1; Venn (Thorndon), 2. Singing Competition. The singing competition resulted as follows: — . Soprano Section (Girls).—lris Warren (Sisters of Mercy, Boulcott Street), 1; Eileen M'Carthy (Sisters of Mercy, Boulcott Street), 2. Alto Section (Girls).—Ethel Linaard (St. Ann's, Newtown), 1; Agnes Clentworth (Sacred Heart, Hill Street), 2. Soprano Section (Boys).—E. Quill (Marist Bros., Newtown), 1; Leo O'Brien (Marist Bros., Newtown), 2. Alto Section (Boys).—After a tie was decided the result was: Cyril Simpson (Marist Bros., Thorndon), 1; Clifford Kershaw (Marist Bros., Newtown),' 2. Mr. Frank J. Oakes, choirmaster at St Gerard's, was the judge.

Dancing Awards. The dancing items were perhaps tho most interesting items of. the afternoon. Mr. Thomas Pickett acted as judge. His decisions met with evident satisfaction. There were thirtyeight entries. The following are tho results: — Highland Fling (Under 12 years of age).—Thelma M'Kenzie, .1; Jean Main, 2; W. Brown, 3. Sword Dance (Under 16 years).—Jean ■M'Kenzie, 1; B. Campbell, 2; T. M'Kenzie, 3. . ■ Highland Reel (Under 16 yews).—li. O'Learv, 1; J. Jelly, 2; E. 'Bums, 3. Irish' Jig (Open).—L. O'Lwy, 1; H. Grant, 2; J. Main, 3. Tho Baby Show. Mrs. M'Vicar, the judge in the baby show, was confronted with no fewer than one hundred entrants. So groat was the number that divisional sections had to be arranged. The classes of each sex corcjwtition was decided by the committee, to be determined by ages up to eighteen months_ of age, but the exigencies of the occasion demanded an alteration. The following are the beauty prizes. —Boys undor 12 months of age: Mrs. Solomon, 1; Mrs. Pearce, 2. Boys under 18 months of age: Mrs. Foote, 1; Mrs. Whitman, 2. Girls under 12 months of age: Mrs. Glavin, 1; Mrs. Fyfe, 2. Girls under 18 months of age: Mrs. Gray, 1; Mrs. Foote, 2. Miscellaneous. As has been customary, a prizo was awarded to the school squads whom tho judge (Lieutenant T. Davis) considered the best class in the procession, who fulfilled tho conditions in connection with the marching competition. The marks awarded wore close. The Newtowrj Brothers' School No. 1 Squad was'deolared the winner. The green flag donated by Mrs. Martin Kennedy was flown for tho first time on the flagstaff, and by its size and wealth of colour was admired by all. The committee is indebted to the following firms who lent their lorries, which made the procession a distinct success:—Colonial Carrying Co., New Zealand. Express Co., Lyons Carrying Co., Munt, Cotterili, Ltd.. J. J. Curtis and Co., and J. Campbell. CONCERT IN THE TOWN HALL

Teh big Town Hall was more than filled on Saturday evening when a ooncert was given that was racy of the music of the "ould sod," and which was thoroughly and even enthusiastically enjoyed by all present. The programme was almost entirely vocal, the exceptions being a fourhanded jig, danced with grace and spirit by Misses M'Kenzie (2), Jelly, and Burns, an Irish jig by Miss Lily O'Leary, and a. well-played violin solo by Master Ben O'Brien. The star performer of the evening was Mr. F. G. Bourke, {he baritone, who has a fine resonant voice that filled the big hall admirably. His songs were "When Shall tho Day Break In Erin?" "A Nation Once Again," and "Mother Macreo " Mrs. R. Amers Power, of Dunedin, also sang most acceptably. Her items were " Kathleen Mavourncen," "I'm Sitting by the Stilo. Mary." and "The Kerry Dance"; Miss Teresa M'Enroe, who is heard too seldom, sang "Come Back to Erin" (Claribel), ami was associated with the Misses Segrief in the trio "The Minstrel Boy." Mr. Kevin Dillon recited "Who Casts a Shir," and sang "A Little Bit of Heaven"; Mis* Mary M'Keowen sang the always charming Irish song "Believe Me, If All Those Endearing" Young Charms" ;. Mr. Laslett Exton's sweet tenor voice was heard in "Molly Bawn" (Moore), for which he was encored, and Miss Frances Barry sang "The Little Shawl of Blue"; Miss Agnes Segrief, who always sings with taste, contributed "Tho Dear Little Shamrock," and was recalled. The pupils of the Marist

Brothers' School sang the choruses' "Hail, Glorious St. Patrick," "Let Erin Remember," "Erin, Beautiful Erin," "and God Save Ireland." Mr. Geo. Holloway was tho accompanist. Among those present were Archbishops Redwood and O'Shea, a largo representation of the clergy, tho Mayor and Mrs. Luke, General Henderson, and a number of officers, naval, and military.