ST. PATRICK'S DAY

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 148, 18 March 1919, Page 3

ST. PATRICK'S DAY

SPORTS AT NEWTOWN PARK

LIST OF PRIZE-WINNERS

Weather conditions favoured tlip celebration of St. Patrick's Day yesterday, and green badges were in ovidence throughout the city and predominated at Newtown Dark, where an excellent sports programme was enthusiastically contested. A procession marched through the city via Courtemiy Place- to Newtown Park, where all were able to thoroughly enjoy themselves. Headed by the Native Association's Band, under Lieutenant Herd, the procession comprised 150 St. Patrick's College cadets, the children from the Jlarist Brothers' and Convent Schools, members of the Hibernian Society, and numerous lorries tearing patriotic tableaux. Following in motor-cars were numerous representatives of die Catholic clergy, including His Grace Archbishop O'Shen. The attendanco at Newtown.Park constituted a record. The park was thronged with adults and children, and all appeared to be enjoying the- programme so admirably arranged. A special feature of tho function at the park was a spectacular display by a thousand children, who were paraded on tho green m the formation of a gigantic harp, tho girls providingi the outline and the boys tho strings. Viewed from the surrounding heights the effect was most picturesque, and tho display certainly reflected much credit on the supervisor, the Rev. Bro. Eusobius. In-connection with the procession, tho special prize awarded for tne best display went to the Kilbirmc children, who presented a tableau representing "Erin—a Nation." This was arranged on a four-horse lorry owned and driven by Mr. T. Herily.

THE SPORTS PROGRAMME,

CHILDREN'S EVENTS. Boys' races: Under 10, O'Connor (Thorndon), 1; Cooper (Newtown), 2. Under 11, A. Mahoney (Newtown), 1; B. Fitzgibbon (Newtown), 2. Undor 12, W. Condon (Newtown), 1; E. Murphy (Thorndon), 2; J. Carmody (Thorndon), 3. Under 13, F. Banks (Newtown), 1; J. Fitzgerald (Newtown), 2. Under H, I. Stuart (Ntwtown), 1; M. Page (Newtown), 2. Age relay race, F. Stuart, E. Murphy, W. Condon, and A. Mahoney (Ne\vtown), 1; Mnrist (Thorndon), 2. 220 yds. flat, B. Glasson (Thorndon), 1; Stuart (Thorndon), 2. Senior three-legged race, Marsnment and Fitzgerald, 1; Hyland and Murphv, 2. Junior three-legged race, Murphy and-White, 1; Emerson and Lewis, 2. Senior wheelbarrow race, Gleeson and Miilholland, 1; Condon and Hogan, -. Junior wheelbarrow race, Fisher and Stuart, 1. . ~ „„. , Primarv schools' championship, 100 yds., B. Gleeson (Marist, Thorndon), 1; Shivnan (Thorndon), 2; M. Gardner (Thorndon), 3. rr ' . , . Girls: Eigbt years, Katie Lock, 1; Kathleen Harris, 2. Nine years, Joan Fitzgerald, 1; Maggie Keating, 2, Ten years, Thelma M'Kcnzie, 1; Hosie Bvockley and Frances Clisby (dead heat), -. Eleven years, Greta Hodges, 1; Ida M'Quade, 2. Twelve years, Una Homes, 1: Doris Hunt, 2. Thirteen years, Betty Fitzgerald, 1; Millicent Mackay, 2. Fourteen years, Una Howes, 1; Betty Fitzgerall, 2. Junior girls' three-legged race, Ida M'Quade and Mary Penfold, 1; Agnes Marshment and Olivo Green and Ireno Giles and Lucy Ward (dead heat), 2. Three-legged race,. 12 years and over, Lucy' Ward and Ireno Giles, 1; Lizzie Min'oguo and Kathleen Lane, 2. Girls race, 12 years (special prizes donated by Mr. Nixon): First heat, K. Shields, 1; . T M'Kcnzie, 2; U.-Hodges. 3. Second heat,.M. Dellow, 1; I. Giles, 2; M. 'O'Brien, 3. Third heat, A. M Quade, 1; F. Clisby, 2; 0. de Chateau, 3. Final, Ada M'Ouade, 1; N. Shields, 2; T. M'Ken. wo'. 3; F. Clisby, i. J Skipping: Girls under 12—First competiIrion, Lily Penfold, 1; Ada M'Quade, 2. Second competition, Beta Hodge, 1; Maisie O'Brien, 2. Twelve years or oyer— First competition, Lucy Ward, 1; Lizzie Jlinogue, 2. Second competition, Eileen Guerin, 1; Kathleen Guerin, 2.

ADULTS' EVENTS;

100 yds. open flat race-G. Brett, 1; G. Heley, 2. , „ Married ladies' race, 50yds.—Mrs. Greenfield, 1; Mrs. Reynolds, 2. 100 vards handicap, St. Patricks Col-lege-t. Prescott, 1; J. Burn, 2. 100 yards handicap, amateur atnlet.es— E. Cotterill, 1; C. Dealy, 2. ■ 220 yards handicap, St. Patrick's College—T. Taylor, 1; C. Cameron, 2. 220 yards handicap, amateur athletesG. Lusk, lj E. Cotterill, 2. Primary schools' relay Tace— Gardner (Thorndon Bros.' School), 1; M. Russell (Wellington South Bros.' School), 2. i BABY SHOW. Ae usual, the Baby Show constituted an interesting event, and considerable difficulty was experienced in deciding upon the winners. The entries were,,as usual, large. The results of the show 1 were as follow: Boys under 9 months, D. Murpßy, 1; A. G. Still, 2. Boys under 18 months, J. G. Hansen, 1; J. Hull, . 2. Girls under 9 months, Nyra Wood, . 1; Irene Ball, 2. Girls under 18 months, M. Read, 1; P. Hickmott ,aud -. Molonox, 2. In the iast-incntioned event the judge was unable to decide second place, so both children woro coupled in the decision. Throughout the gathering musical items were provided by the Natives' Association Band, and pipers supplied the items for the dancing. The children were liberally provided for in tlio matter ot sweetß and drinks, and undoubtedly enjoved the fun immensely. The officials responsible for the success of the day were: Starter, Mr. W. J. Callander; judges of athletics, Messrs. J. I • M'Gowan, J. J. L. Burke, and M. J. Reardon; judge of dancing, Mr. J. J'. MThee; judge of wrestling, Mr. J. O'Leary; handicapper, Mr. A. C. Xittot procession marshals, Mr. M. J. Rcardon and Major Halpin; processional director, Mr. J. Humphrey.; supervisor of surprise packets, Mr. C. .1. Pfaff; chairman, Mr. ,T. P. M'Gowan; goncral secretary, Mr. P. D. noskins; director of day celebrations, Mr. H. M'Keowen; treasurer, Mr. J. ,T. L.-Burke. • , During the course of the day many copies of nn elnborately prepared booklet containing interesting articles on Irish life and characters and general talks on Irish questions were sold on Iho grounds. It is a compact little volume, and forms a suitable memento of the occasion.