St. Joseph’s Harriers, Dunedin

New Zealand Tablet, 14 December 1911, Page 2517

St. Joseph’s Harriers, Dunedin

The annual presentation of prizes in connection with the St. Joseph’s Harriers was held at the residence of Mrs. M. A. Jackson (one of the club’s vice-presi-dents) on the evening of December 5. There was a full attendance of members, and a most enjoyable evening was spent. Musical items and recitations were rendered by Messrs Treacy, Coughlin, O’Gorman, J. Swanson, O. Swanson, and A. V. Dunne. Afterwards the members and ladies sat down to an excellent supper provided by Mrs. Jackson. The following is the prize-list: One and a-half Mile Novice.—M. Hughes 1, W. Bryan 2. Five-mile Club Championship.—James Swanson 1, R. Metcalf 2. Sealed Handicap.— O’Connell 1, P. J. O’Gorman 2. Mr. Hussey’s Special Trophy, —J. A. MacKenzie. Attendance Badges.-Swanson, Butcher, Metcalf, O’Connell, and Kennedy. Interclub Teams’ Race.—W. Bryan. After the prizes were handed out by Mrs. Jackson, Mr. J. Swanson (captain) referred in eulogistic terms to the esteem in . which - Mrs. Jackson was held by the club and to the successful year, the club had just completed, both in attendance and running. He pointed out that all present constituted a record for attendance at her house that evening, which went to show how highly they appreciated her efforts for the success of the club. Mr. A. Y. Dunne replied on behalf of Mrs. Jackson, and gave .expression to Mrs. Jackson’s regard for the club. Mr. W. Butcher spoke at length on Mr. J. Swanson’s success as club captain. - After Mr. J. Swanson referred in high terms to the capable manner in which Mr. J. A. MacKenzie had carried out the duties of hon. secretary-treasurer, a very pleasant evening closed by giving three ringing cheers for Mrs. Jackson and singing ‘ Auld lang syne.’