ST. PATRICK'S DAY.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2010, 18 March 1914, Page 8

ST. PATRICK'S DAY.

UMTIMEJY RAIN. SPORTS AT NEWTOWN & HtITT. NATIONAL CONCERT, RECORD FOR ATTENDANCE. CREAT ENTH4JSIASM. Yesterday—tho feast <lay of Erin's patron sanit, St. Patrick—dawned dull and unpromising, and at about, 9,30 the threat of the skies materialised in drizzling rain, which continued with more or less vigour throughout the- day. Tlie energetic committee of Irishmeii who have, for tho past two weeks, been working strenuously for the success of tiecelebration, wero unfortunate in meeting the worst reverse that can attend such occasions—bad weather. In spite of tha unpromising conditions., however, a valiant effort was made to'carry but the sports' at New-town Park, but about 3 o'clock the committee consulted and reluctantly resolved to postpone the remainder of the sports events—those for the adults and the finals <jf the boys' races, to some future date. Church Service and the Procession. At 9 o'clock in tho morfiing /Mass was celebrated at St. Mary of tli'e jtu-gels . Church, Bou'.eott Street, bj the V-ery Rev. Dean Regnault, S.M., Provincial. At tho service the Rqv. .Father I'. M'Carthy, S.M., £ave aii eloquent pane" gyric oil St. Patrick to a crowded congregation. Shortly after 10 o'eloek a procession headed by the City Band, and 'consisting of over 80 -HiberiMaMs, iu regalia,, marched tow.i/ds N-ewtowii Park- A feature of the profession wa§ an Irish jaunting car, occupied b-y people dressed in national Irish fashion. On account of the rain, the children had previously marched to the Town .Hallj and thence dispatched by tramcjtts to the park. Once at the park the juveniles in no way allowed tho gloomy conditions to damp their ardour. A programme of sport-s, under the supervision of tho ilarist Brothers and members of the eoMtiittee, was commenced, Tvhilo ether young colleens and bouchals found plenty of amusement otherwise. There wore donkeys to .ride, the enthralden. of the "ocean wave" to experience, a shooting gallery, and other diversions About- 3 o'clock, however, the rain began to descend so thickly that a decision to abandon the programme was really the onlychoice. In consequence of this deeisiofi a telegram was dispatched to Sir Joseph Ward asking him to postpone Ms patriotic address which he ha'd been invited to deliver. - The committee which controlled tho day's proceedings was as fflUo-V:— Patron, his Grace Arclibishop Redwood; president, his Grace Arelibjsjjop Q'Sltea; chairman, Eev. FatherJiicksen: sports secretary, Mr. H. M'Kcown; assistant sports secretaries, Mr. F. Wliitakej and Mr.'C. Gamble; concert secretary, Mr, P. D. Hoskins; hon. treasurer, Mr. J, J. L. Burke. In Tha streets. In tho streets the display of emerald, tinted ribbons, ties., and rosettes yesterday was notieeabk. Js'or wa3 it restricted to the Irish sectfon or the population. Cabs and rtiotor-cars ■were decKed out with T'qsetfo's of if a-. ture's colour, and the colour was net. lacking in ladies' hats and furbelows. In tho evening a very enjoyable Irish concert was held in the To wit Hall'which was tilled to overflowing. ( Boys' Events, 50 Yards (under 9 years).—W. Aifisworth, 1; T. George, 2j A. 31' Lean, 3. 50 Yards (under 10 years).— J. Mercer, 1; L. Day, 2; K. Grimstene, 3. 75 Yards (under II years).— J. Mercer, 1; T. Council, 2; E. Goodwin, 3. 75 Yards (under 12 years).— J,. Lewis, 1; T. Connor, 2. I

100 Yards (under 13 years).—R, Wit liams, 1; J. Pope, 2j 0. Na«li, 3.' 100 Yarde (under U years).—'! , , gel-. lars, 1; S. Watson, 2; E. Murray, 3. • Wheelbarrow ltace, 40 Head-. land and Williams, 1; t. Williams and ft. Hoymane, 2. Senior Throe-legged Eaee.—N,, Grimstone and J. Mercer, I ', S. Headland an*} K. Williams, 2. Junior Three-legged Wilkinson and J. Burn, 1; N. Grimstoji& and J. Mercer, 2. ' Half-mile Kaco—G. Kash, 1; S. Headland, 2; W. Tkmfts, 3. High Jump.—M'Elligett (4ft. lia.), 1: J. O'Sullivaa (4ft.). 2; Sellars (3ft. lOin.), 3. Broad Jump—N. Schradsr (12ft. 21n.), 1; Victor David (I2ft.), 3; M-Ettigott (lift. 7in.), 3. Junior Seaal6n s 1; Bowloy, 2. 220 Yards Handicap.—W. BawiafEy (scr.), 1; C. Nash (10yds,). 2j $. Allright (syds.), 3. ■ ' 1 Girls' Events, 60 Yards (undftf 8 years),—KO'Brien, 1; E. Hamiaffy, 2. • 50 Yards (under 10 years).—E. is'ullivan, 1-; J. O'Driscoll, 2. 75 Yards (under 12 years).-*"J. Warncr, 1: E. Sullivan, 2. 100 Yards (open).—S, Condon, 1; E. MaeDonald, 2. Skipping Race, 50 yarde (under 8),-" E. Brown, 1; H. Lucas, 2, Skipping Race, 50 yards (undel , 3,0).— D. Brown, 1;" K. Kieniatider, % Slripping Race, 50 yards (nodec 12).— E. Ryan, 1; T. O'Calkghan, 2. Skipping Race, 100 yards (open).—6. Saviera, 1; I. M'lueme.V, 2. Skipping Endurance Test.—T. O?Callaghan, 1; R. Twohillj 2 (special prize, IV M'Kenzie). ■ ' ' Threading tlio Needle Race.—M. O'Connell and R. Brobkil, 1. Junior Hopping Race, —D : . Brqwit, 1; K. Kiernander, 2. Senior Hopping Race.—■£". MatiDonaldj 1; G. Saviera, 2. Three-legged Race*— G. Savfcra, 1; K , . Hyland, 2. Three-legged Race (Senior),—B, Hennessey and G. Dibley. Egg and Spoon Rafla—x. O'Callaghan, lj P. Nash, 2. _ \ SPORTS AT' HUTT, SOCIAL REUNION AT PETONE, ■ In spite of a light rain there wae an attendance ofaHeut 400 persons-at-the Hutt" Recreation Ground yesterday for the Hibernian Society's gathering. The racing v.'as fast celis-idci-ing iho heavy ground; and Wellington runners did some good work. • The City Kpo Band was in attendance, and rendered appropriate selections. Tho ground was prepared for tho sports by Messrs. Hodgpis, Kitto, Bond, and Fitzgerald. Tho judges were:—Messrs. J. Boyle, E. L. Chaffey, C. E. Bridge, P. Casey, T. C. Dawson, and Hr Card; tinie}ce«pefs, Messrs. F. Jennoss and W; H. Pollock; starter, Mr. A. C. Kitto; handicappers, Messrs. Kitto, Pollock, and W, Bond. Tho results wore as folWr— 220 Yards (boys mider 16)— P. Dennehy, 1 ; V. Smith, 2. Committen Race—Gemmell, 1; Jt'Kny ami Bond, 2. Hop, Step, and Jump—T. Siillw-an, 1; J. M. Power, 2. ■ 120 Yards Sheffield Hiindiciip—First heat: Holey, 1; Adams, 2, Second h«at: Tressider, 1; Hart, 2. Third heat: Hubbard, 1; Avory, 2. Final: Adams, 1; Hubbard, 2. Winner's time, 12 2-5 Bee. ) Irish Jig—Shaw. I; Fothergill, 3. Highland Fling—Pothergili, I; Hogg, 2. - • " " 220 Yards Handicap—First heat: Hart, I; Holey, 2; Adams, 3, Second Heat: Hubbard, lj Bond., gj Siillivafl,

3, Final; Holey, 1; Httbbard, 2; Adams, 8. Winner's time,. 23 1-Ssec, Long Jump—Brett, 1.; Hart, 2; Hubbaid, 3: Half-mile Boys'"Walk—B-. Hodgins, 1; A. 31'Kny, 2. ■ v High'Jump—Hart, 1; Power, 1 l.£aii'-mile Handicap—Robbie, 1; Binnie, 2; Johnson, 3. Tinie/2min. 3 3-5 Bee, ' 120 Yards Hibernian Race—Dennehy, I;'Collins, 2; Stewart, 3. '•140 -Yards Handicap—A. R. Bond, 1; V, France, 2; A. F. Robbie, 3. Time, 152 3-05.ee. 120 Yards Boys' Kace—O'Confle], 1; Deniiehy, 2. The Petone Drill HilH was gaily decorated last evening, when tile Htit't and Petone Hibernian Societies hold a- combined, social reunion to wind up St. Patrick's Day. A band'ptayetl through the inftiii -street to the iiall, and i.iplvank of luO couples spent an enjoyable ejeuing. . Messrs, M'Grath, . O'Shea, ir-'t'isrtfay, and O'Kelvy officittted as M.C.'s, and the music was supplied by 3lrs. I'olloek's orchestra. During the evening l£r. \V, Boyd danced ..an Irish jrg, ami .Sergeant-Piper Frasor played "Tho Weariu , o' tho Oreea. ,, PLEWtIEIM. SPORTS GATHERING. (By JslfegWph.—Press Association.) '' Biaribclrn, March IT. Tho St. Patrick's Day sports wcro held here to-day iii eseerable weatiier, rain falling throughout the afternoon.. The principal results are'; —Publicans , Handicap, 100 yawls—C. A."' Cordis-; lOyik., 1; G. fi. Cook, Sycls.,'2; J. H. Gardiiier, 10yds., 3. St. Pfttriek's Handicap, of 10U so'vs,. 130 yards—G. W. Rusooe, llyds v , I; % JVl s Ta.Rgart, 11yds., 3; C. A. ' CWcr, Diyds.*, 3, Time, 12 4-Ssee. Corry Ijanclioaa, 44t> yards-W. H. M'Alpine, 4Dyds., 1; K, M'Taggart, 40yds., 3j E. Bates,' 32yds.', 3. Time, 48 2-ssee, Seddofl Handicap, half-mile—C. Chapißa.il, 40yds., 1; H. Wilkes, SOsds., 2; A. Prciitiee, 60yds., 3. Time. Imiii. 58 3-3seo. Forced. Eandicap 5 220 yards—P. Strickland, 13yds,, 1; A. Halo, Mjds.,-2; G. E. Cook., 12 yds.. 3. Farmers' Hurdles, 22ft yards— E. Bates, syds., 1; E. W. Harvey, Byds., 2; J. TiV, M'Kain, syds., 3. SHORTS AT GREYMOyTH. Cttymouth, March 17. A Hibernian s[i§rts meeting was held in dull but fina weather. About 3000 were prese-iifc. O'Catlaglmi won ■ the Sheffield Handicap from 2yds. behind i scratch in 11 4-sscg. The principal results are :•—Sheffield Handicap, 120. ' yard.^-O'Oall-ag'han ■ (Greymouth), 1; Bercsfc?d Wiikin?.en, 2; T.'-fF, Beer, 3, Time, II 4-ssee. Halfmilo Bicycl-q Handicap— HaSsldine, 1; Blackmuii, gj Beuis, 3. Time, #1 2-Ssec. Mile Bieyele Handicap—Blflckmun, 1; O'Shea. 2; Bridson, 3. Time, BmJn. 7 1-ysee. St. Patrick's Wheel Bace, two miles— -O'&bea '"(Christclrarch), 1; PasCQe, 2; Bla-oktniMt, 3. Time, imin. 25 2-ssec. Ladies' Bracdet, 20& yards—' T, Hogafl, .1; Jkresford Wilkinson, 2; Wells awl Risttole, doaeWieat, 3. Time, 22 l-3«ec.. Under-hand (Sop—A. O'Borke, 1; Chase O'Rourke, 2; Blaqkmuh, 3. Three-milo Bicycle Handieap— O'Shoa, scr., 1; Kuwno, oSOyds., 2; BoJiis, 130 yds., 3, Mme, 2min. 3 3-Sse«. CERALDINE SPORTS, Timaru, Merch 17, . The Geraldino St. Patrick's Bay sports wore held in fine weather, and tliofc. was a good attendance. The chief events resulted as tinder :— Cyeling: Half*milc hasdicap—G. Tozer scr., 1. Time, lmtit. 2 l-sSee... Sistccn entries, Milo Moriariy, 70yds.. 1; W. T. •Ko.a, ser., 2. 'Jfime, 2min. SGsee. To.zer 'felt> and was itnablo te -tide a«aiiu He graced hjs kjioe and arm. Three FraJ;er, 335yd5,. 1. Time, Tnsjn. 9 3*ssee. Two m«es— J. Wi*g» 225yd5., 1. Time, 4min. 38.2-oscc. Euiiuing: C. B, Bardingham (2yds.) won tho 75,vds. handicap hi 8 i»s;sec. and tho ISilj-ds. Sliflffleld ha.iidiea.p in 13 3-Ssee. -i4oyds. headicop—D. Devon, 1, SSOydte. .handicap—T. SfUire, 1. Kxeept Hartltng.hiim (Christehuich) the winners wcro a'tl local men. Auckland, March 17. Thoro were the ttsnal observances of tho Irish imtieiml hfliiday in and about Aiiddaad to-day. The banks, law, and insurance offices, aiwi Stock Esohaug.o wore dosed. Tlie' weather was showery, and so threatening tJiat the big sports Bieetijig was postponed until Sfttwrday. Thoro was a large sittondanee at tho national concert to-ttight ?H£ BON BERT. TOWN HALL PACKED TO BOOBS. Tho _ onterpi'ise ©( St, Patrick's Day Conimittco in scouring Mr. Paul Dufaiiit anil compaitj' for tho iiiatronal in. tho evening was well rewarded, -for last iiiglrt every seat in tho Town Hall was filled. Tins coitecrt I'aiike one -of the fiiie'st ever given, iu New Zealand, on St. Patrick's Day, Perhaps it was unnecessarily prolonged, but with such a group of talented performers and some 2aDO enthusiastic Irish foik to listeil, enttsra itotns Wtico surcs to be insisted upon, and, in fact, «'cre, Beside Mr, Dufault and his talented aesofriates, the loe»l ■p&rforacrs naturally paled somewhat, but nevertheless every performer was insistently recalled.' Mr. Diifault wits received tumultaouslsVand sang'no fewer thft-ii ten numbers. Af a Jinalo he gave "jTfle Ttumpetcr," with organ accompaniment played bj , Mr. Bernard Page, afid his brilliant rendering forniel 4 fitting finale to his iciir in the Dominion. The item was a reaH,y memorablo ono. and even when t-ho tjrgan reached its loudest passages the tenor's reso.iia.nti wsico ifwnufcd Tiko a cfarioa. Mr. Default's other numbers included "Seel d'lstaii.do" (Holmes), -"Oft m the Stilly Night" (Moore), "Killarlwsy," and "Mother o' Mine" (TcsUrs). Sir. D-ufaalt also gave seme -of Ills favourite jiaiiibers, wit'fe which lie has already deIrgbied ' WelHngt.oa iiiidienees iii&s Pnutino Bliidtey, a meniber. of the I'alil Dufatilt Company, also matto a hit with her numbers.' The wonderful flexibility of her veieo and its absolute purity and freshness were manifest in sucl'i jiumtcrs as "The Lass with the ■ Delicate Air" (Arne) antt "Ifish Folk' Soeg" (Foote). The Other members o'f the company was •Mr. Ernest Toy, .tioliaist, Hβ ftlayed a "Fantasia eai Irish Aaire," in whieh.-. linfortunately, a portion of the- awiiirace shoived ait inclinatimv to. l:«ep time by stamping their feet, hut wero silenced by the violittist breaking eff Mito variations abounding in- cathsiwas aad harmonics of the airs which he was playing. Of the local performers Miss Ida B. Sloran- saflK'pleasingly "Slw is B'ar Fl'oM fkb -iand," and .with a sortaiji iiaiveness,' "Bartioy Sho tos insistently en/sored. Miss Agues Segrief swifl , very en-eetly, "The' Harp That Once'* iTiid "Oh istcer My' Barque?' (Nelson). Mr. J. M'Grath, tho possessor of » robust, tetritoncr voice, gavi; "-'flle Wearing of the Gf'Cen," "Goußtrymen Awake," and eneare iiumbors, A. very lironiisin." hoy violinist was rsvcaled in Master Boil O'Brioiij who played Irish airs with distinct taste aad i'eelrag. .He had a Rood tone, but was at tiroes mclinod' to orcr-erojliasko his bowiiig. A eornet solo. "Come Back to Btin," was played by Mr, W r H. Bowman, and was tnafl«;<l bv aeod tone and fccliag. Mr. L 6. Heolier . sanfj "Off to - Philadelphia,'" and "The Dour Littlo Shamrock., * Tho Mnrist Hrothm-s' School fclieir showed iitcrly baliiiwcd tout? aitd lieiod pxprrasion in tlirne dionis lnnnItprs "flifl Last Rose-flf Sanimnr," "Tlw Shaniroek Frrtm Motlicr's Gravp," and "God Save Ireland." Au Iristi jig was danced by Miss Lily O'Leary. The aMonipanhts we.ro Sir. n.irole) Whittle (of the faMl Dnlault Co.), and Sir. D. A. K-eniiy. During an interval in the programme. Sir Joseph Ward delivered a patrifltie oration appropriatp. to tire day. Tlie ferjtft crciwd present inelmelcd , a large ntimber of the visiting aii<i tesifclit clergy. '