ST. PATRICK'S DAY.

Mount Ida Chronicle, Volume III, Issue 159, 22 March 1872, Page 5

ST. PATRICK'S DAY.

In spite of the hard times the sons of Erin determined to keep up the anniversary of their patron saint, and the collections made for providing prizes for the different games proved very successful. At an early hour the procession formed at ' the top of Leven-street, and with flags flyiu 3 jmd the hand playing lively airs, proceeded to £he place of rendezvous —namely the paddock of Mr. Joseph Creighton—where a booth for the supply of creature comforts had been erected. The sports passed ; off well, and without a single hitch' fun and good humor being the order of the day. There was a large attendance, nearly the whole community turning out to view the sports. The day was beautifully fine and calm, the heat, however, oppressive to a degree—in fact, we doubt whether, during the whole of this exceptionally hot summer, we had any day more oppressively hot than that on which St. Patrick's sport s were held. Between seven and eight p.in. the procession returned in much the same order as it had left hi the morning. Arrived at the head of Leven-street, the band played many lively airs,' winding up the whole with the National Anthem.

In the evening an invitauon ba;U took place at the Masonic Hall, : which was well j attended, and the dancing kept up till day- | light did appear. A particular feature of , this portion of the evening's amusement was the excellence of the, music, which in no small degree contributed to-the-immense success of the ball. ,The piano (a novelty, by the way, in' entertainments of this kind) was artistically played by Mr. Dugdt-ie of' this town, and-elicited the warmest commendations, from those present. The following is a list of the sports, with the names of the prize-takers : Foot race, of 100 yards. Seven entries. Ist prize, W. Baxter; 2nd d 0.," James M'Whirier."

Running hop, step, and jump. Four entries. Ist prize, P. Mungovan (37ft. 7in.); 2nd do., S. Baxter.

Putting heavy stone. Three entries Ist prize, M. Lannan; -2nd do., E M'Kenna. -

Quoit match. Eight entries.' .Prize, H- Money and S. Baxter.

Cumbei'land wrestling.. Three entries. Ist prize, John Ryan; 2nd, H.. Money. Hornpipe, Five entries. Prize, William Sullivan.

Hurling * match. Green caps— R. captain ; white caps—M. Lannan, captain. Won by the white caps. Bell race. - Nine entries. Prize,' Wm Baxter.

Running long leap. Four entries. Ist prize, P. Mungovan (17ft. 6in.); 2nd do., Wm. Baxter.

' Three standing leaps. Four entries.. Ist prize, J. Ryan:; 2nd, P. Harkins. Foot race,.of.4oo yards. Four .entries. Ist prize, T. Healey-; 2nd,- W. Baxter. .Cornish wrestling. Six entries.. There were two prizes, but, in consequence of the lateness of the hour, the money was divided between the standards—J. Ryan, J. Here, and J. Thomas.

i Married men's race, of 200 yards. - Six : entries. Ist prize, M.. Lannan; 2nd, R. j M'Eienna.

Darkness coming on before the Cornish wrestling match was decided, the married men's race had to be postponed until the following (Tuesday) evening, when it came off, and the sports were finished by a. consolation handicap (married men) of £l. t The entire proceedings of St. Patrick's Day from first to last were a perfect success, and reflect the greatest credit on all concerned—nothing but good nature, good humor, and good fellowship prevailing'. Our predictions uttered on the first occasion of the St. Patrick's Sports have been fully verified—these sports having become an INSTITUTION.