ST. PATRICK'S DAY.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXIV, Issue 7899, 18 March 1887, Page 6

ST. PATRICK'S DAY.

Tub anniversary of Ireland's patron saint was celebrated yesterday with great dolat, not alone by the representatives of the Emerald Isle, but by the cit'zsns generally. Indeed, every year the day is becoming more recognised as a public holiday. Favoured by splendid weather, except that there was rather a strong south-west wind blowing, the various attractions were largely patronised. The R.C. Sunday-school fete in the Domain, the races at Henderson, the Te Awamuta Horticultural Show, and the regattas at the Thames and Tauranga all formed centres of attraction. The principal business places in the city were closed in the afternoon, and this gave the streets a somewhat deserted appearance. The day's outing passed off without accident, and in the evening the various places of amusement were largely patronised. THK K.C. SUNDAY SCHOOL FETE. The feature of the day's proceedings was of course the annual demonstration of the various city and suburban R C. Sunday school*, which took place in the Domain. Subsequently to this, the members of the r1.A.C.8. Society mustered at the Catholic Institute, and marched to St. Patrick's Cathedral, where service was conducted by the Rev. Father Cassidy, who delivered an •loquent discourse eulogistic of St. Patrick. After the service the society, headed by the 2ity Band, under Bandmaster Impey, narchtd to the Domain via Queen-street. The procession was under President J. J. Lawlor, and Vice-president W. H. Pooley. The rendezvous for the Sunday-school children was the vacant ground in Lower Hobaon-street known as Dignan's paddock. Between nine and ten o'clock the street and neighbourhood was alive with the little ones, gay in their neat holiday attire, all anxiously awaiting the start for the Domain. The regalia of the 8.AC.8. Society and "bits of green " were conspicuous upon hundreds of breasts in the large crowd that assembled to witness the set off of the procession Numerous banners were displayed, various city bands were discoursing national airs, and altogether the eceoe was a very gay and animated one. The youthful forces were skilfully marshalled as thoy arrived upon the ground. St. Patrick's Sunday-school and the boys of the Marist Brothers' school were the first in the procession, which was headed by the large standard of the Sunday-school. The former numbered 200 boys under Mr. Dignan, and about 350 girls under Miss Sheehau (Lady Superintendent), and Miss Kiely, whilst the Marist Brothers' boys were in charge of Brother Edwin. The teachers who had charge of the children were, Misses A. Mcllhone, Carrigan, O'Brien, Donovan, Nolan, Goff, Darby, Parker, and others. Then came the children of St. Mary's Orphanage, numbering 170, under Rev. Father Leniban, and Mr. Burns. The procession moved off shortly after ten o'clook, headed by the Garrison Band, under Bandmaster Morris, and the handsome banner in green silk of St. Patrick. The schools, displaying their respective banners, took up the following order :—St. Mary's (Ponsonby), St. Patrick's, and then the Marist Brothers' Boys. The route taken was along Hobsonstreet to Weliesley-street, and down this thoroughfare to Wellesley-Btreet East, and into Symonds-st/eet, where the procession was joined at the Choral Hall by St. Benedict's children, aod also tho»e of St. Joseph's, Surrey Hills. Tula contingent numbered about 60J, the schools being in charge of the Rev. Fathers O'oullivan, Downey, O'Gara, and Wissel, and Mesars.P. Kearney, Molntee, ONeil, Mauey, and Bowden, and Misses Le Houx, Willis, Heath, Kelly, and Murphy. St. John the Baptist School (Parnell) also joined in at this point. They were under charge of Rev. Father Costello and Mr. Pitts. The whole then proceeded down Grafton Road, and entered the Domain near the bowling green. Ou arriving at the Observatory Hill, the ■various schools dispersed to their respective tents, where they were regaled throughout the day with all those light refresh ments which delight the hearts of the young. The scene here was a very picturesque and striking one. The large crowd, numbering several thousands, in holiday attire, the tents and marquees, decked with bunting, merry-go-rounds, nwings, shooting galleries, and the whole .flanked by the old manuka trees, made up a picture which was very effective. The .trees aforded cool shade, where many picnic parties spent the day, as seemed meet to .litem, while the more lively spirit! joined in

dancing, kiss-in-the ring, athletic sports, and the numerous al fresco pastimes that mark a holiday. The various bands discoursed popular music throughout the day. Bishop Luck and the whale of the clergy were preset throughout the day, evincing the keenei Interest in the pleasures of the children an their adult friends. The best of order pn vailed, and the police present were fotti nately not called upon for their services. When all had been regaled with refresl moots upon arriving on the ground, tr athletic sports began, under the auspioea < the Hibernian Society and the Christia Doctrine Socioty. The following were th results of th« former :— St. Patrick's Handicap, 100 Yards. - Moore, Byds., 1; J. Callaghan, 7yd«., 2 ; F O'Hare (scratch), W. Hughes (6yds.), (J Msys (syds.), J. Oliver (syds.), and \ Henry (Bishop) also started. St. Patrick's Juvenile Handicap (Boy under 16 years).—A large number starte for this event. McDermott, 1; Wilson an Burke tied for 2nd. Running High Jump.—This was un doubtedly the best event of the day, as wil be seen by the report. Hunter, Madigan Moore and Mays fell oat beaten at 4ft. lOin. 4ft. llin., sft., and sft. lin. respectively Bishop won the medal, with the splendh jump of oft. 2*in. Putting 2Slb Shot.—This was won b; P. O'Connor with ease. He covered 23 fee 2J inches in the original, 26 feet 2 inches ii the Caledonian, and 27 feet 1 inoh in th Celtic style. We regret to say that in thi competition there was an unfortunate acci dent, caused through the crowding in of thi onlookers. The committee did theii utmost to give the competitors room, so as t< avoid any accident, but, unfortunately, the] were unable to so, and one of the onlookers Mr. M. Fiynn, got struck on the side of hi face with the shot. We understand thi result will not be serious. Kicking the Football, — Firth, 1 Major, 2. A programme of sports was successfully carried oat under the auspices of the Auok land Christian Doctrine Society. His Lord ship Bishop Luck, who evinced marker interest in the sports, presented a nur.ihei nf valuable prizes, including a watch, album, and pencil-cases, which, together with the prizes offered by the society, were coutestoc for by the children. The following are th« results of the boys' races :— 200 Yards, boys over 12.— J. Reardon, 1 ; R. Noonan, 2 ; J Hoffy, 3. •JOO Yard.-*, boys under 12.— W. McMillan, 1 ; E. Darby, 2 ; P. Monnock. 3. Running Long Jump, boys over 12.—M. Conway, 1; J. Reardon, 2 ; J. Richardson, 3. 300 Yards Rack.— J. Reardon, 1 ; E. Noonan, 2 ; W. Nolan, 3. Three-Lagged Hack, 100yards.—Noonan and Swindiy woo eaiiiv. St Patrick's Handicap, 1 mile.—J. Reardon (prize, a valuable inkstand), 1 ; J. Swindley, 2; E. Ryan, 3. For this event, which created a good deal of interest, ten started, bat of these only four finished, Reardon winning easily, Running Long J-mp. boys under 12.— Glassoo, 1; J. l.enihan, 2 ; W. Conway, 3. Sack Hack (50 Yards).—Hoffy, 1 ; Swinley, 2; W. Nolan, 3. Half milk Race.—Davidson (prize, a watch), 1 ; W. Larkin, 2; Reardon, 3. Twenty-seven started, a good race resulting in a somewhat easy win for Davidson. High Jump.—R. jNoonan, 1 ; Glover, 2; E. Noonan, 3. 100 Yards (boys under 12).—Graves, 1. The races for girls were under the direction of Misses Kate Sheehan, O'Brien, and other lady teachers. The Newton Christian Dootrine Society bad sports, also, which were successfully carried oat. Between five, and six o'clock the schools were again mustered, the procession was reformed, and returned to the city, all having spent a very enjoyable day. CBICKET. MANUKAU COUNTY V. MR. MUMFORD'S TWELVE The return match between the Mannkan County Eighteen and Mr. Mumford's Twelve was played on the Domain ground yesterday, and resulted in an easy victory for the Auckland team by 146 runs on result of the first innings. Mr. G. P. Ewing captained the visiting team, and Mr. J. Mumford the local twelve, who went in first, play starting about 10.30 a.m. The visitors opened well by dis-

{. posing of no less than five of the Auckland wickets for 32 and the sixth for 43 runs, but ' O'Brien, who had been playing steadily, was e joined by Lynch. The pair played splendidly, '. and raised the total to 120 ere they were sepa- « rated by Lynch being caught, after compiling 3 48 in capital style, his cutting and driving being exceptionally fine. After lunch, Yates, who had joined O'Brien, hit out " with great freedom, and quickly ran op a 7 score of 45. The sting had by this time a been taken oat of the bowling, but the field ing was tjood for a country team. When ' Yates retired, the score stood at 202 for 8 wickets, and the remaining two batsmen ' raised the score to 213, leaving O'Brien 1 not out for 82. His innings was a 3 patient and sound display of cricket, in which there were no less than 50 singles. The Manukan men in opening their innings could make no headway against the attacks 3 of W. Meldruin and Stemaon, who quickly : tumbled the wickets'down. Effing stopped the run by making a drive or two into the long field for 12, anil Abbott also put together the same score. The innings closed ' for 67 runs, Meldrum aid Stemson dividing 3 the bowling honours. Being 146 runs behind, the Manukan had to follow on. Buckland and Lankbam were entrusted with the ball. The visitors made a better show, and : favoured by a little loose fielding in the way 1 of overthrows, ran up 50 runs for the loss of six wickets, when time was called. On re--1 turning to the pavilion congratulations were expressed upon the friendly game that had ' been played. The customary cheers were given with considerable spirit, and included further cheers for Mr. R. Proude, of Bombay, who always shows much consideration and interest in the welfare of the game in bis district. The Manukau then left for home, catching the train at Newmarket. The scores were as follows : — MR. M'iMFORb'S TWELVE. -First linings. J. Mum ford, c f.vans. b Evans _. .. .2 J. Teatro, c Ewln«. b Evans .. .. .. 7 A. O'Brien, not out 82 W. Meldram, cßmeeri, b Kvaas.. .. ..5 C. K. Mac Co mict, c Brown, b Evans .. .. 3 Q Carter, o HamptoD, b Evans.. .. .. 4 W. Stsrnso , ii Brown .. .. .. 6 D. Ly ch,e Brown, b Kvani .. .. ... 48 K. J. Yate*. c Abbott, b Locke .. .- „ 45 W. F. nuckland, c Qlilon, b Locks .. .. 0 Q. Lankhaw, b tirowa .. 5 Extras .. .. .. „ ..7 Total ~ ..Hi MANOKAU COUNTY KIGHTEEN.-Flnt Innings. GMon, c Backiand, b Meldrum.. .. .. 0 Idhsm, b Memson -- ... ~ ..5 I Hampton, b Meldrum .. .. .. ..0 F. Brown, b Stem'on _ ... .. „ 0 A, Brown, and b Stemson .. — ..1 <;. P. Kwinp, b Meldrum ... .. ..12 Kowlfy, b Stemson .. .. .. ... 3 A. Evans, b Stemson .. ... _ ..0 J. Kvani, c aud b Meldrum .. ~ ..3 Locke, b Stem ion .. _ _ ..0 Ellyett, c Backiand, b Meldrum . ..4 Collier, b Meldrum .. .. .. .. 0 Abbott, c Testro, b Meldrum .. _ ..12 W. Bvanß, ran out .. ... ... .. 7 K. MacUay, b Stemson .. .. _. ..8 Whatford, b Stemson .. .- _ ..6 Siiieerf, b Meldrum .. .. .. .. 1 Tarbott, not out .. .. „ ..2 Extras .. 3 Total „.._.. .. 07 Second Innings. Turbot, c Meldrum, b Buckland .. '~ 0 Oldham, b Backiand .. .. ... ... 16 Ciilon, b Kutkland .. .. .. _ 0 Hampton, c Stemson, b Lankbam ... ..6 ¥. Brown, Buckland .. .. _ ... 11 A. Brown, b Buckland .. ... .. ... 0 G. P. Ewing, not out .. .. .. ..13 isxtrss .. .. .. .. ..4 Total for 8 wickats .. .. .. ..60 A scratch match was also played on the ground, between teams chosen by Messrs. W. Beard and C. Gardner. The latter'*" eleven were all disposed of by C. F. Keid and G. Mills for 48, of which Barton (31) and Thompson (11) were the prinoipal scorers. Beard's eleven in their innings put together 103, of which Beard scored 33 and G. Walker 28. N. Williams came out the best in bawling. A matoh between the wholesale and retail drapers, owing to a misundersstanding about .the selection of the teams.did not take place, but a scratch matoh was played between those who turned up and others ploked on the ground. Considerable inconvenience was experienced by the matoh not taking place.