CHRISTIAN BROTHERS’ ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL CLUB

New Zealand Tablet, 23 October 1919, Page 35

CHRISTIAN BROTHERS’ ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL CLUB

. ••; In honor of their = success during the • past season, , a social evening was tendered last week in St. Joseph's Hall by the committee of the Christian Brothers'. Association Football Club to the school teams. There was a numerous gathering, and among those present as guests were Rev. C. Ardagh, Rev. Brothers Bowler and Higgins, Captain Plunkett (Auckland), and a number of members of the Otago Football Association, and of the Primary Schools' Football Committee. Mr. B. Connor presided, and after reviewing the results of the past football season and the successes achieved by the Christian Brothers' School teams, congratulated the boys on their fine play. He extended a hearty welcome to the officials of the 0.F.A., who had kindly attended to present the trophies. An enjoyable musical and elocutionary programme was contributed to by Messrs. J. S.-Deaker (stories and musical monologue), R. Kitchen (violin solo), D. and F. Fogarty, T. J. Anthony, C. Collins, and J. Higgins .(songs), and J. Laurenson (recitations). Mr. B. Kitchen was accompanist. Senior and junior pupils of the school gave an excellent exhibition of boxing for which they were heartily applauded. At a convenient interval the chairman, after complimenting the Brothers on behalf of the "Old Boys," on the fine record the school had. established this season on the football field, gave the results as follows: A Grade. —Christian Brothers' A won A grade cup and five-a-side played 10, won 10, lost nil, drawn nil; points scored, 20; goals for, 48; goals against, 2. * B Grade.—Christian Brothers' B won the cup and five-a-side; played 9, won 9, lost nil, drawn nil; points scored, 18; goals for, 43; goals against, nil. C team, which was put up into the B grade, did not win a match. In the C grade the "Greens" D team was runners-up for the banner. Played 10, won 7, drawn 3, lost nil; points scored, 17 goals for, 37; goals against, 9. The E team, playing in the D grade, was runners-up; played 8, won 6, lost 2, drawn nil; points scored, 12; goals for, 21; goals against, 7. A second team for the A grade, called the F's, was formed late in the season, and played several matches. This team was very keen, and gave a good account of itself. Mr. J. A. Milbnrn, chairman of the O.F.A. Executive, thanked the promoters of the gathering for the pleasure afforded them to be present that evening. He very cordially congratulated the Brothers and boys of the school on their fine year's record. Mr. Milburn then handed the trophies won by the teams to the respective captains, greeting and complimenting each in turn. Mr. H. J. Duncan, secretary of the Primary Schools' Football Committee, endorsed the complimentary remarks of Mr. Milburn, and referred to the remarkable loyalty of the boys of the Christian Brothers' School to their teachers. After awarding the medals won "in the five-a-side contest, to S. Ebzery, S. Fox, F. Moloney, H. Baker, and G. Hendren (A grade), and B. Darby, L. Roughan, B. Roughan, F. Bell, and A. Smith (B grade), Mr. Duncan said he could not refrain congratulating Brother Bowler on the fine stamp of lads he has under his charge. Mr. W. Fullerton expressed the pleasure it gave him in having the opportunity of speaking to the boys. The Christian Brothers' School (he said) offered all facilities for training, and the manner in which the boys "played the game" was the surest indication that they would prove good citizens in after life. . - - ,-. '." '. „■ Mr. H. Dreese (master at the Boys' High School) said the standard of play of the Christian Brothers' School far exceeded that of other schools, and in refereeing it wasalways a pleasure to do duty at the matches played by the boys coached by Brother Higgins. Rev. Brother Bowler expressed his appreciation and that of the boys of the school of the encouragement given by the O.F.A. and Schools' Committee, to Soccer. The action of. the officials, who attended that night to present the trophies and medals, was in marked contrast to that of another organisation which debarred the Christian Brothers' Schoolthe only one in-Dunedinfrom competing in the Primary Schools' Sports of the previous Saturday. Brother Bowler then presented A. Smith with a special medal for merit and outstanding sportsmanship. In a few brief remarks Rev. Brother Higgins acknowledged the kind sentiments of the various speakers regarding the school and teaching staff. ; At the call of Mr. Milburn hearty cheers were accorded Brothers Bowler and Higgins, a similar compliment being paid, to Mr. Milburn. --''•■■ •■; bV "'>.!,--V '■'■ | In concluding an exceedingly enjoyable function the chairman thanked the lady friends who served refreshments during the evening. is^■*«~^ MW ..>