Kaikoura

New Zealand Tablet, 8 April 1920, Page 22

Kaikoura

On St. Patrick's Pay, the usual sports gathering was held in Mrs. J. Harris’s grounds, an ideal location for picnic purposes (writes a, correspondent). Running events for contestants of all ages formed the main programme, the returned soldiers’ race, and that for a gold bangle creating much interest. A refreshment booth was attended to by ladies of the congregation, and a sweets stall by Mrs. McSwigan and assistants. Several guessing competitions were also successfully carried out. At the drill hall in the evening the festival of the Apostle of Ireland was further celebrated by a national concert at which there was a large attendance. The pupils of the local Convent School opened the programme with a, wellrendered chorus. Songs were contributed by Misses. Ware Morrison (Blenheim), and M. O’Connor, and .Mr. .1, Carter. An instrumental duet was nicely played by Misses "McSwigan and Mackle. Miss K. O’Connor' in recitations and musical monologues was very successful, as was also Mr. F. McDonald in recitations. A violin solo was given by Miss Coakley, ‘and an instrumental quartet by Misses Mackle (2), O’Malley, and Coakley. Miss Redwood danced an Irish jig in good style, and two dialogues given by the young people were greatly enjoyed. At the conclusion of the entertainment Rev. Father Arkwright expressed his gratitude to all who had contributed so well to the much enjoyed programme, also his appreciation of the support accorded the celebrations. He specially thanked Mr. Lindsay for the use of bis lighting apparatus, and Mr. H. G. Stamlake for auctioning a real Insu shamrock, for which over £l3 was realised