Masterton

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXVII, Issue 14, 8 April 1909, Page 539

Masterton

(From Our- Own Correspondent.) March 27.. The amial swimming competitions ~~~ of St. Patrick's schoolgirls were held in the public baths on Thursday, and were largely attended. The principal results were as follow : — Last year's swimmers' race, 25yds, Nellie O'Dowd 1, Mary Olsen 2; this year's swimmers' race, Mary Diggins 1, Plorence Russell 2;" diving; --Mary Olsen 1. Mr. J. O'Leary, well known in athletic circles an 1 a member of jbhe^Hibernian Society, has decided to accept a position in . Auckland, and will leave for that city shortly. As captain of the Masterton Football Club he will be greatly missed. Mr. O'Leary is one of Master-ton's-most popular young men, and there are many who will regret extremely his departure for the north. St. Patrick's Church is being repainted, and when, finished will present a very neat appearance. April 3. The boys attending St. Patrick's • school held their swimming -races yesterday in the Borough Baths, the use of which was kindly given by the Council. Very Rev. Dean McKenna acted as starter, and Rev. Father T. , McKeima and Messrs. M. E. O'Connell and Falls were judges. The following are the results: — 55yds face (over thirteen years), J. Connell, J ; D. Welch, 2. 25yds (under thirteen years), J. O'Dowd, 1 ; Leo Welch, 2. This year's swimmers, 15yds race, E. Haughey, 1 ; A. Cameron, 2. Diving — Neat diving, quickest in picking up plate and long dive, John O'Dowd, 1; J. Connell and D. Welch tied for second place. Rescue race, J. Connell, 1 ; D. Welch, 2. Obstacle race, A. Haughey, 1; D. Welch, 2. Cork race, Des. Welch, 1; D. Welch, 2. Challenge race, J. Connell, 1; J. Ramsey, 2. Before separating cheers were given for Mr. and Mrs. Falls, in recognition of what they had done towards the successful carrying out of the competitions.