MARIST BROTHERS' COLLEGE.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXVIII, Issue 52, 27 December 1900, Page 19

MARIST BROTHERS' COLLEGE.

The annual picnic and sports of the Marist Brothers' boys took place at St. Helen's Bay on December 13. On arriving at the bay the boys indulged in various amusements. The committee lost no time in starting the sports, and very soon the much coveted prizes were being closely and earnestly contested. The following were the events, with the winners .—College championship : P. Keenan 1, D. Rowles 2. College handicap : P. Langton 1, W. Lees 2. Civil Service class : A McGaire 1, A. Staunton 2. Half mile open :W. Hogan 1, A. McGuire 2. High jump : J. Hendry 1, A. Staunton 2. Long jump : D. Rowles 1, P. Keenan 2. Half mile walk : W. M»y 1. T. Fields 2. Manx race : May and Rowles 1. Under 13 years : C. Little 1, G. Mann 2. Swimming handicap : P. Hynes I,T. Fields 2. Consolation stakes : E. Grace 1, D. Beehan 2. Swimming race No. 2 : J. Finnerty 1, J. Hendry 2. As the minor events were taken first a lull in the proceedings eneutd, during which all repaired to the refreshment rooms of Mr. O'Leary, when ample justice was done to the good things provided. Brothers Basil, Edward, and Jerome were in attendance, and paid special attention to the wants of each. The Rev. Fathers Corcoran and O'Carroll paid a visit to the grounds, and remained daring the afternoon. A meeting of the r ducation Board, convened by his Lordship the Bishop, prevented the other city priests from attending. A very enjoyable day was passed, the boys returning back to Auckland about 7, Borne tired, some disappointed, some jubilant, but all pleased and grateful to the Brothers for the paiDs they took to ensure that nothing was wauting that could contribute to their pleasure <md amusement. The following day the Right Rev. Mgr. O'Reilly paid a visit to the school to distribute the prizes. The Director, Brother Basil, in thanking him for his kindness in coming to preside, spoke highly of the demeanor and diligence of the boys. A good spirit prevailed among them, their obedience and respect were gratifying, their love of study and desire for knowledge were marked features in the year's work, and, what was of far greater importance, the religious and moral tone of the school had been excellent. Monsignor O'Reilly said it was always a great pleasure for him to come among them, and on occasions like this to distribute the prizes to the successful competitors. He was glad to hear the Brother Director speak so highly of the boys, from personal observa*

tion he con Id affirm all that was said. He was pleased to Bee such a good spirit of comradeship exist among 1 the boys and to hear that their studious habits had pone on increasing. He spoke highly of the devotedneas of the Brothers, of the oare they bestowed on the training of the children, of the incalculable good they were doing not only in Auckland, but throughout the world, and expro-sed a hope, that the coming year would find them located in promises more in keeping with the educational wants of such an important city as Auckland, than the present inadequate arrangements afforded. The school and college resume work on the 4th of February, when a large increase in the school roll id ooiifiJonLly ei.pt.aeJ.