ST. JOSEPH'S HARRIERS, DUNEDIN

New Zealand Tablet, 2 November 1916, Page 51

ST. JOSEPH'S HARRIERS, DUNEDIN

The annual social and distribution of prizes in connection with the above club were held in St. Joseph's Hall, Dunedin, on Friday evening last, the hall being comfortably filled with friends and supporters of the club. The captain (Mr. E. W. Nolan), who occupied the chair, extended a cordial welcome to all present,, and remarked on the truly representative nature of the audience. Progressive euchre and a short musical programme were then enjoyed by all. Prior to the distribution of prizes, Mr. Nolan took the opportunity of alluding to the pre-eminently successful season the club was bringing to a close that evening, and this, he said, was in no small measure due to the generous and practical support the harriers had received from their many friends. During the year the dub had competed in an inter-harrier club event in which it had obtained the individual championship and the club team itself had obtained a very satisfactory position. The speaker made reference to those members and ex-members of the club who had taken up the burden of the Empire, remarking that 50 in all had so far joined fhe colors, and each succeeding; draft was not without its representative from the club. In conclusion, Mr. Nolan thanked all those who had contributed to the prize-list, who had supported the club throughout the year, or had otherwise taken an interest in it, and expressed the hope that the tangible mark of appreciation they had shown to their supporters that evening would ensure continued support and interest in the welfare of the harriers. Mr. Nolan read an apology from their president (Mr. J. J. Marlow), who was unable to be present, and in his absence, handed over to the successful entrants, the trophies won by each during the season. The following events were contested during the year:—Five mile championship Ist prize ('Allen Dooiie' cup), L. McAllen; 2nd prize (trophy), T. Roughan. Sealed handicap in connection with the same race—lst prize (toilet outfit, presented by Mrs. O'Neill), J. Burke; 2nd prize (shaving outfit), F. Tourell. Two mile handicap racelst prize (gold cross, presented by Mr. F. Foster), J. Burke; 2nd prize (barometer, presented by the president), R. Monaghan. Novice race—lst prize (gold medal), L. MoAllen ; 2nd prize (set of military brushes, presented by Mr. M. Cosgrieff), A. Neil. Special prize for first novice home in five mile championship (gold medal presented by Mr. 11. Burk), D. Keyes. The singin* of the National Anthem brought the evening to an ill too speedy finish.