ST. PATRICK’S DAY

Greymouth Evening Star, 18 March 1922, Page 2

ST. PATRICK’S DAY

I SPORTS AT A’ICTORIA PARK. Large crowds attended the St. Patrick’s sports at Victoria Park yesterday afternoon. I nder the direction of the untiling secretary, Air If. AlcKeowen, everything moved off like clockwork. It. was a great day tor the children, who were specially catered for. The pioneers from the Old People's Home were conveyed to and from the grounds and made comfortable during the afternoon, thoroughly enjoying the outing. A nice afternoon tdfi was obtainable on the grounds. 1 he massed display by the school children, under Brother Herbert's directorship, was unique. As the band played “The Dear Little Shamrock’’ the children formed the outline strings of a shamrock. Short addresses were delivered at the Park by Afessrs IL AlcKeowen and AL Daly. Air Daly gave an historical resume of Ireland's past. The sporting events, except in the bicycle, races, drew large, entries. The Grey District High School team had an ' easv win in the half-mile relay race. The results of the sports were as follow :— Stepping the Distance.—T. Feary (Cobden) 1, George Knapp 2. A large number competed for this event. Putting the Shot (141 b. —Rev. Father AlcAlonagle, 35ft 7in, 1; T. Coll.. 34ft 6in (hep. 1 foot) 2; AL Clancy, 33ft Win (hep. 2ft) 3. Also competed : Alurch (scr) 30ft. Hughes (scr) 29ft Win; Hall 28ft, Smith (hep 2ft), 30ft : Al. Coakley (scr), 31ft; 11. Lima. (29ft), Scott 27ft 7in; Hanrahan 25ft, O’Connor 29ft 6in. Old Boys’ Race.—T. Sinnott 1. C. Hall 2, E. King 3. .Also started : Rev. Brother Herbert. Machejefeski, Bulliniore, Alouatt, M. Quinlan W. Sullivan, I’. Deere. Schools Relay Race.—Grey D. 11.5. 1, Alarist School 2. Bicycle Race, 1 mile (under 17 years).—• J. L. Boswell 1, Mead' 2, Keily 3. This was a good race between the leaders till near the finish, when Boswell's strength told. One and a-liall’ mile ('ye’e Race (open).— I'airhall 1, Goodall 2. One other starter. A good race. Baby Show.—Airs Keating's baby 1. Girls’ Relay Race.—Grey I).ILS. 1, . onvent School 2. i'ills sCyds Relay Races.—('onvent teams won in two contests with Runanga teams. Unis Basket Ball.—First event: Grey con, ent 1, Runanga team 2. Second e.iu.: Convent B. team 1, A team 2. 1 bird event: Convent School 1, Convent High School 2. NATIONAL CONCERT. Long before 8 p.m. every available seat was taken at the. Opera- House last evening, the occasion of the Irish National Concert. 1 he concert was most enjoymile. Local and outside talent combined in making an attractive programme. The tableau “Angel of Light,” presented by Brother Hendrick, was outstanding. Over a hundred children were effectively grouped on the stage. Daniel O'Connell and Robert Emmett were impersonated and stood in front of the tableau. “Angel of Light” was Aliss K. Ryan. During ilia concert Father Long thanked the performers for their splendid efforts, mentioning those who had trave a long distance to assist, Aliss Al. G. O'Connor and Air Phil. Jones, of Christchurch. Father Long touched on the Irish question, stating that the Irish in New Zealand by their co-operation with their countrymen at home had materially asisted in bringing about the settlement. He congratulated the Celebration Committee, the ladies, and the secretary, Air IL AlcKeowen, on the success of tho concert and sports. The programme opened with a violin trio, Irish melodies, nicely played by Alisses Doris Lalor, Ethel -Wallace, and Alaster James Aloore. Two choruses spiritedly sung by the Alarist Brothers pupils and the Convent pupils followed: “Hail Glorious St. Patrick” and “The Tunes We Love to Hear on Paddy’s Day.” Brother Hendrick had charge of the baton. Alaster AL Knapp, who possesses a tuneful voice, sang “A Alessage from Horne.” In response to an encore Alaster Knapp repeated the first verse of his selection. Miss AL G. O’Connor (Christchurch), a finished artiste, delighted the audience by her excellent interpretation and fine singing of “The Kerry Dance.” Responding to a decisive encore she sang, “Oh Erin, Aly Country.” Aliss Ethel AVallace’s violin solo, “Kathleen Alavourneen” was splendid. A number of Alarist Brothers Boys, with Alaster Williams, Larsen and Fennell as soloist sang “Don’t forget Ireland.” The item was most popular. Aliss Alathieson sang “Green Isle of Erin” very sweetly. Responding to deafening applause, Aliss Alathieson sang “Believe Me if AU Those Endearing Young Charms.” A touch of humour makes the whole world grin, which accounts for the tremendous success of AltPhil. Jones in his song “Phil the Fluter s Ball.” His second encore was “Ireland is Ireland to Ale”; his-third, “Dublin Bay”; and his fourth Leonard Nelson s favourite “Aly Pal’s the Lamp Post.” Air Jackson’s j instrumental item, Irish Airs, and his en- | core, were greatly appreciated. ? The second half opened with an orches- r tral quartette, “St. Patrick’s Day and “Let Erin Remember,” played by Misses Doris Lalor, Ethel Wallace, Mildred Doburn, and Master James Moore. Air Phil Jones contributed two songs to the second half, “If You’re Irish, Come into ;he Parlour” apd “Have You Ever Seen Ireland.” An Irish jig introduced by a

verse by Master J. O’Donnell and danced by Miss Elsie McMinn was ioudly applauded. Mr W. Kitchingham sang “The Dear Little .Shamrock” very sweetly. His encore was “Peggy O'Neill.” Solos, “The Harp that Once” and “The Minstrel Boy” finely sung by Miss M. G. O’Connor followed. Five Marist Brothers’ Boys recited an amusing recitation very well indeed. The programme ended with the gathering rising and singing “God Save Ireland.” The accompaniments were played by Misses M. Griffen, L. Higgins and K. Gieseking. THE BALL. The Hiberian ’ball held in the Columbia Hall was also a tremendous success. Miss' Watson’s orchestra supplied the dance music and Messrs J. McKinty and R. Sweetman were M.C.’s. A dainty supper was provided by the Ladies’ Committee. During the ball Miss O’Connor and Mr P. Jones sang several songs. After a most enjoyable plight the ball ended at 3 a.m. CHRISTCHURCH SPORTS. DETAILED RES ULTS. ' (Special to the Star.) CHRISTCHURCH, This Day. The following are the detailed results of the handicap cash events al St. Patrick’s sports : — 100 A a rds Maiden Handicap.—First heat: M. C. Henderson, scr., 1; W. G. Mussen, lyd, 2. Six started. ’Time 10 2-5 seconds. Second Heat: Al. B. Wilson, scr., 1; C. Shaw, lyd, 2. Four started. Time 10 2-5 seconds. 'Third Heat: F. Aloorc, lyd, 1; J. O'Loughlin 2. Four started. Time 10 3-5 seconds. Fourth Heat: A. E. Barwell, 11yds, 1; R J. McLean, 2yds, and G. Kerr, 3yds (equal) 2. Four started. Time 10 3 ssecs. Fifth Heat: G. S. Talgar, 2yds. 1: E. T. Day, lyd, 2. Six started. Time 10 1-5 seconds. Semifinals.—First Heat: F. Aloorc 1, i C. Shaw 2. Al. B. Wilson 3. Five started. Time 10 3-sseconds. p Second Heat: E. T. Day 1, G. Kerr 2, ; R. J. AlcLean 3. Five started. Time 10 3-ssecs. Final: Kerr 1, Shaw 2, Aloorc 3. Won by a foot, 'limo 10 2-ssecs. 1 200 Yards Handicap.—First heat: Al. A. AlaeDonald, 6yds, 1 ; J. E. Smith. 10yds, 1 2. Nine started. Trembath was third. Time 23j«e. Second Heat: T. Al. Wheeler, 9yds, 1; T. d. O'Callaghan, 2yds, 2. Seven started. Time 23sec. Third Heat: S. R. Symister, 4yds, 1; AV. B. Grade, 7yds, 2. Eight started. 'Time 22sec. Fourth Heat: .1. Al. Fiddes, Byds. 1; E T. Day, 12yds, 2. Seven started. 'Time 23 l-s.fa Fifth Heat: U. Shaw, 11yds, 1: A. S. Flint, 6vds, 2. Six started. Time. 23sce. Sixth Heat: F. J. O'Brien, 7yds, 1: C. G. Munro, 12yds, 2. Six stalled. Time 23 4-ssecs. Semi-final: Alunro 1, O’Callaghan 2. Time 22 3-ssccs. Final: Cook 1, Wheeler 2, Shaw 3. Won by two yards. 'Time 23scc. 410 Yards Handicap.—First Heat: W. F. 'Trembath, scr., 1 : W. L. Whittington. 14yds. 2: C. If. Becks, 17yds, 3: L. G. Beaumont, 12yds, 4. Fifteen started. 'Time 53<ccs. Second Heat: AV. C. Miller, 19yds,. 1; F. A. Kerr, 14yds, 2; T. Coleman, 12yds 3; J. Sanders, 17yds, 4. Nine started. Time 54secs Final : 'Trembath 1, Kerr 2, Aliller 3. 'Trembath caught his field after 220 yards < had gone. He then eased up and leading into the straight won without exertion by 1 a couple of yards. Time 51 l-ssecs. One Aide New Zealand Championship.— I L. Coulter (Geraldine) 1’; Sutherland 1 (Palmerston South) 2. AVon by ten yards. 1

Time 4.40 1-5. CYCLING EVENTS: Two Miles New Zealand Championship. —P. O'Shea (Christchurch) 1; Birch (Christchurch) 2 : Jumbo 'Wells (Blenheim) 3. Won very easily. Time 5.41. I’ive Miles Australasian Championship. —George Hill (Canterbury) 1. All tho Christchurch men, including Phil O’Shea, fell. Won comfortably. Timo 13.45.