Wellington

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXV, Issue 13, 28 March 1907, Page 14

Wellington

(From our own correspondent.) - - . - March' 23. The weather on Saturday last proved disappointing, anfl the sports held . under the auspices, of the local Hibernians and members of the Catholic "Young Men's Club were to some extent spoiled by the rain.

it -is estimated that about 2000 people- were present - on the Basin Reserve, where the gathering was held. The arrangements from . the athletic standpoint left nothing to be desired, but there was a noticeable absence 'of many of the ' items of a national character.

A feature of the programme was an exhibition

la crosse, which promises to gam a fair share of popularity. 'The game is both , fast and attractive. On Monday evening the weather was again decidedly un-

favorable, and the attendance at the concert in the Town Hall consequently suffered. Those who braved the elements were well repaid, for the programme submitted .of Iris-h national airs was in the hands of excellent artists. Encores were the order of the evening. Miss Amy Murphy was heard to advantage in 'The minstrel boy,' ' The harp that once,' and ' Killarney.' She had to reappear after each of her items. JVHisses Morrison and Van Staveren, both very accomplished and promising vocalists, were similarly honored by an enthusiastic audience. Miss Morrison's' items were J Kathleen Mavourneen ' and. ' Rich and rare were the gems she wore.' Miss Van- Staveren contributed ' The green Isle of Erin,' and the ' Irish lullaby.' Appreciative items were rendered by Messrs. Leslie Hill and C. Clarkson. The singing by Master Fopte of '* The -dear little shamrock ' and other national melodies was received with great enthusiasm, and he had to reappear three times. The orchestral music was supplied by an orchestra under Mr. W. McLaughlan, who played most of the accompaniments, and acted as director of the concert. All concerned with the arrangement of the sports and concert are deserving of praise for the manner of. their efforts. Had the weather been- fine, the records of past years would have ■ been easily eclipsed. A special word of praise is due to Mr. J. Callaghan for • the zeal and energy he displayed in fostering and promoting both undertakings.