SPORTS AT KAIKOURA.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXIX, Issue 13, 28 March 1901, Page 29

SPORTS AT KAIKOURA.

Though the weather was very unfavorable on Monday (says the Acukoura Star) there was a large attendance at the St. Patrick's Day sports held in Mr. H. Harris's pretty grounds. The sharpness of the chilly wind was nullified by the warmth of the welcome extended to visitors by the 'sons and daughters' of the patron saint. This was very hearty. The Rev. Father Golden was very prominent, both in his greetings to adults and the attention he paid to the juveniles. He was unceasing throughout the day in keeping the children amused. Though he missed the assistance of Mr Morgan, he found ready and valuable helpers in Messrs Barton' Maddocks, H. Harnett, Adair, Burland. The more prominent of the sports officials were Messrs. J. Kerr, W. Cooke, W. Smith and B. Bnrland. Others who did good work were Messrs. H. Montague J. \\. Smith, J. M. Hailes, P. Keenan, Garrett (2), J Keehan P* McSwiggan, S. Chisnall, and S. O'Donnell. Of the lady helpers it may be said ' their name was legion.' Mesdames O'Donrjell, Curtain, Maddock, Garrett, K>enan, Keehan and Kerr, with the Misses Chapman, Daly, Hill, Gallagher (2), Sedgwick, and Peoples dispensed refreshments, and Mrs. Bell and the Misses Smith (2) and Gallagher had charge of a stall, which also proved an attraction lhe brass band, under Mr. King's leadership, provided a liberal programme of musical items, which met with appreciation The various athletic events were well contested.