Timaru

New Zealand Tablet, 17 November 1910, Page 1889

Timaru

(From our own correspondent.) November 14. The following extract from tho Timaru Herald speaks eloquently of the grand reputation as genuine sports already earned by the Critic Cricket Club. The incident occurred at the Timaru 11. v. Celtic 11. match plaved on Thursday last: —-' It was a very exciting game, and' the Celtic team deserve every credit for the sportsmanlike manner in which they saved time. Brosnahan, their skipper, kept his men changing over at the run, and without his doing so Timaru's chance of saving a three point win would have been small, I hough they may not be first-class cricketers, Celtic Second are certainly first-rate sports. According to the rules of the same, they need not have hurried as they did, but : in the spirit of cricket it was one of the finest things I have ever seen done on a cricket field. Brosnahan, their skipper, has set an example to all cricketers here, and his actions I am sure will meet with warm approval on all sides. They received a hearty and well-deserved ovation on returning to the pavilion. Timaru just managed to make the necessary 43 runs in the 20 minutes left; they played "tip-and-run " with success. Crawford lost his wicket through a very short run, being thrown out as the result of a smart piece of work by Brosnahan.' ~ On Tuesday evening last the Theatre Royal was filled to overflowing for the annual concert by the pupils of the Marist Brothers' School. The receipts are to be devoted to the school requisites fund, and the Rev. Brothers Egbert and Joachim have every reason to be proud of the result of their training. In singing, drill, and declamation the boys acquitted 'themselves excellently, and Mayo's orchestra and Miss E. Dennehy (the accompanist) ably seconded their endeavors. After the overture the programme proper commenced with the chorus ' Hard times come again no more,' followed by a cricket song, and then some physical exercises by a gaily-dressed squad. Mr. T. O'Connor played a clarionet solo, ' Life's dream is o'er,' in a manner which met with much acceptance, and a duet by Edward and Leo Brosnahan, ' Erin, the tear and the smile,' was very nicely sung. Then came the' three-act drama, 'The Cross of St. John's,' a piece which pointed a good moral and incidentally provided scope for many diverting situations. It was verv well staged, especially considering that the 'company' had no opportunity for a rehearsal on the stage with the scenery, and the several characters sustained their parts

admirably. ' The cast of characters was as -. follows thasar Merx, Frank McGrath; Simeon Merx.Loms Kane; Theodore Mauville, T. O'Connor; Schulman, Edward Brosnahan: Bonaventure, H.. Bennetts; C. Kedge (Lord Flushngton, A McGrath; Sam Snooze (Hon. Lightlaw), P. Neeson Colonel Blankeriono, i John A Fitzgerald; Jean, T «A ? Brosnahan • Mr. Lacon Lester, A. Brosnahan; Lord p e ffiSia Fahey; Advocate General, Eric Bennett!' Right at the outset there is a big robbery, and some startling situations ensue, interest in the unfolding of the Sot beine Easily sustained throughout. The .boys were suitably Sot up for their respective parts, and they interpreted L their P lines well, the audience frequently showing their appreciation by hearty applause. A solo by J. Red y. and a recitation by Leo Brosnahan were each •pprppriato. civen, and the entertainment concluded with a mirthprovoking farce entitled 'A Quiet Nap ' m which the folCrn|took part:-Mr. Markby Eric Bennetts; Dr. Boldface, Frank McGrath; Thomas, T. O'Connor. Christchurch (From our own correspondent.) The following is the list of successes achieved by the pupils of the Sisters of Mercy, Colombo street North, at the recent Trinity College and Royal Academy examinations in practical music— „ Trinity College.—Professional— 1 ltzgibbon (Certificated Painist). Senior division - Ina 1 omton honors), Beatrice Nicholson, Christina Cooper Aileen Bavitt, -.Dorothy Trolove. Intermediate divisionPhvllis Hollow (honors), awarded gold medal, Gertrude GrYei (honors), Gladys Harding (honors) Lorn a Timbrel, Cassfe Longton, Ethel Grieg, Winnie Barcock, Gladys Burns Sarah Gill, Darfield Convent.. Junior divisionBalil Kingan (honors). Douglas Morrison (honors) Grace BeattiiT (honors), Darfield Convent, Da sy Englefield, Mary Young (violin), Annie Shipley, Darfield Convent, Marine Red fern, Darfield Convent. Preparatory division-Mi-dred Trolove (distinction), Mary McSweeney, Darfield Con"CU Royal Academy examination .-Local Centre Advanced grade-Grace M. Haughey Flora McDonald, Jane Donnelly. Intermediate grade—lna Pointon. . Higher divi-sion-Marjorie Young, Vera .Wilson Lower division-Daisy En Afield. Elementary division-Evelyn Couzms, Mildred Trolove, Gretta Gibson, Vernon Harris Primary division —Frances Gerity, Marjorie Courtney, Mary Cecilia Barrett, Mary O'Shaugluiessy. Oamaru (From an occasional correspondent.) All the pupils presented at the examination held by Mr. Schilsky at the Dominican Convent, Oamaru, on November 8 passed. The following is the list—Higher examination—M. Tuomey (Certificated Pianist) Senior division—Annie J. Lynch, 92 (honors). Intermediate division —lsabella Farrant, 92 (honors); Ailis Molloy, 88 (honors); Eilv Kelly, 70.. Junior division—Gretta Looney, ,)L (honors); Elsie Marshall, 82 (honors). PreparatoryEileen Hill, 97; Nancy Spiers, 88. Hawera (From oar own correspondent.) On Sunday next a number of children of the parish will make their First Communion. Mr E. Thurston, the assistant treasurer of the local branch of the Hibernian Society was married last Thursday week at Patea to Miss Amelia Grey, who is a recent convert to the Church. , Mr. P. O'Dea, 8.A., LL.B., solicitor, of Hawera, lias notified his intention. of contesting this seat at the next elections in the Liberal-Labor interests: Matters in connection with the bazaar to be held during race week next February are well forward, and Very Rev. Father Power is very sanguine of the results, and there is not the slightest doubt that with the many willing workers and good organisation the fair will be a success.

Blenheim The funeral of the late Mr. J. J. McCabe took place yesterday; At 9 o'clock a large congregation assembled in St Mary's Church, where Rev. Father O'Sullivan celebrated a Requiem Mass. After the Mass Father O'Sullivan, assisted .by the Rev. Father Holley and Rev. Father Walsh, conducted the funeral service at the church. Prior to the service, Father Holley, in feeling terms referred to the many kindly acts of the deceased and to his unswerving loyalty to Holy Church, also to his self-sacrificing life, both in this district and in Canterbury, as schoolmaster, before the advent of the Marist Brothers and Sisters of Mercy. As the coffin was borne from the church the solemn tones of Handel's ' Dead March ' pealed forth. A large cortege, showing the great respect in which the deceased was held, followed the remains to the cemetery. Rev. Father Holley officiated at the grave, assisted by Rev, Fathers Q'gpjlyyaa and Walsh.—R.J.J?. .