ST MARY’S CLUB.

Hokitika Guardian, 16 October 1919, Page 3

ST MARY’S CLUB.

JURISTS ENTERTAINED

St. Mary’s Roms were packed to their utmost on Wednesday evening and many were unable to gain admis- 1 sion. Thdre were about 30 tables in the tournament. After a final cut the ( prizes were awarded as follows:—Lad- , ies’ Ist a quarter of aj ton of coal (don- 1 ated by a friend), Mrs H. Fitzgerald the 2nd prize was won by Mrs Hatch. Gent’s Ist (quarter of a ton of coal, samed onor as ladies Ist.) to Mr Edit'd Dale ,and the 2nd to Mr D. Freitas. Alfter presentation of the prizes the hall was cleared for dancing. ■ Later in the evening a plentiful supper was served and the large crowd assembled did full justice to the Committee’s effort. During an interval, Mr J- Ward on behalf of St. Mary’s Club and the Hibernian Society extended a hearty welcome to the Christchurch Marist Bros. Old Boy’s Football Team. He congratulated them on tlie game they played both as footballers and as citizens and in conclusion hoped that at no distant date they would once again pay anotheir visit to the Coast. He then called on Rev. Father Clancy and Eccleton and Mr. A. H. Lawn (representative of the Rugby Union) to say a few words. (Applause). Rev. Father Clancy said it gave him great pleasure to extend a welcome to the visitors from the people of Hokitika. He regretted that their visit had been so short, hut in those few days they had gained our highest esteem. The speaker jocularly referred to several events in the days match, and claimed that the Captain of the Day, Mr L. Petersen, really belonged,to Arahuia. b a d spent several years of bis life m the little valley and it was questionable if lie should not have played to* Hokitika. In his concluding remarks he voiced the local regret at the briefness of the Marist visit, but hopes that next time we would see morel of them when oiu Hokitika team would put into .practice tho points they had learned that day. (Applause). Rev. Father Eceleton who was received with rounds of applause, expressed his thankfulness at being alive after having acted as referee in the rcyjemm m———— Though blankets are dear hot watei is cheap. Get a North British Ruobei Co’s serviceable rubber bottle mad( * with' a “Unique” stopper —the branc that spells satisfaction. Recommend e<l by all retailers.

cent matches on two occasions. Referees usually weire in for a hard time, but so far lie had escaped. He gave a very interesting account of various parts of the popular game and told tlie visiting team that they had something very creditable to carry back to

Christchurch with, namely that apart from playing real football, they were one of the best conducted teams ' tnat had even - visited the Coast. That reflected great credit on all players and particularly on their popular manager, Mr . Payne.He drew rounds of applause by concluding with a humorous account of a referee stating his case at the gate of Heaven. Mr A. H. Lawn joined with otlu r speakers in welcoming the visitors and in giving honour -where honour is due. The Marists had set a fine example oi' football for the Coast to follow and in that direction we were in their debt. They were the. first visiting team that had not been tendered a banquet and smoko concert and the reason he thought was a good one. Hokitika la dies had never tired in their efforts during the 4J years of war just past, and the footballers had decided that in future the'ladies should attend all social evenings. -So rather than serve out cigarettes etc., to the fair, ses they arranged entertainments in the present form. He dwelt at length on the value of football, and in doing so paid a tribute to the Rev. Father Eccleton in furthering the interests of the good old game in Reef ton. He wished the Marists all success in the future. (Applause). Mr G. Payne, Manager of the team, said it was difficult for him to find words suitable to thank the good pto pie on the Coast for their hospitality. The Club had never anticipated h kindness. However, his men we"e a good team. As far as he knew they were always in bed at ten and up at five. He realised that the Coast girls were playing their part and that perhaps the Marists woxdd never tire of. coming here. He could not compL. merit the New Zealand Rugby Un on on tlieir management, and - thought the time had arrived for them to wake up if they wished to ensure the exit of “League.” In conclusion he again thanked all his kind friend-; for tlieir never ending attention and hospitality, specially , mentioning Messrs Dowell Bros, for placing their cars at the disposal of the. Club. All present then rose and treated the visitors to musical honours. Capt. McCormack then called on the visitors for three hearty cheers for West Coast sports Dancing was then indulged in until a nearly hour. Songs were given by Misses Lloyd and M. Jones. The dance music (violin, cornet and piano) was supplied by Misses E. Heenan, and A. Daly, Messrs A. H. Lawn', J. McNab, L. L. Ross and "others .