St. Joseph's Harriers, Dunedin

New Zealand Tablet, 20 March 1913, Page 43

St. Joseph's Harriers, Dunedin

The following are the principal points of the report to be presented at the annual meeting of St. Joseph's Harriers:Your committee have much pleasure in recording a most successful season from an athletic point of view. This is mainly due to the keen interest displayed by the members and to their co-operation with the work of the committee during the season. The efficient strength of membership has been well maintained, notwithstanding many changes and resignations. Four club races were held during the season and were very well contested. The novice race was over a threemile cross-country course, and was won by A. B. Treacy, a very promising runner, with W. Bryan second for the second year in succession, and C. Collins third. A four-mile road race was a new addition to the programme, and proved to be a very interesting event. It was won by C. Collins, a very keen and highly popular member of the club, with J. Swanson second from scratch, and W. Butcher third. In the five-mile sealed handicap, W. Bryan secured first position, with A. E. Ahern second, and J. A. McKenzie third. In the club's five-mile cross-country championship, J. Swanson again secured the honor of being the club's champion. This is the sixth year Mr. Swanson has secured this title. In the open events the club has secured many prominent positions. In the inter-club teams' race, J. Swanson ran into eighth individual position out of a big field of starters, the highest yet secured by the club in this event. C. Collins ran second in the Port-Dunedin road racea very good position in this, the classical event of the year. A. Treacy competing at sports' meetings secured three first and two seconds, besides being runner-

up for the Dr. Roberts' cup. Mr. Treacy is a very promising runner, and, with good systematic training, should be heard of again this incoming season. The club was represented at all the open events, and put up some very creditable performances. Five members were entitled to receive badges, for attending every run during the season:— A. McKenzie, J. Kelly, A Ahern, W. Bryan, and J. Swanson. All the runs were well attended. There is a small credit balance, besides £2 2s outstanding, as against £2 Is for unpresented accounts. This is very satisfactory, considering the heavy expenses the club have had to meet. The club desires to thank the following friends who contributed cash and trophies —Rev. Fathers Coffey and Buckley Mr C. Collins, and Dr. E. J. O'Neill. The annual distribution of the club trophies was again held at Mrs Jackson's residence, where a most enjoyable evening was spent. Each member received a souvenir from Mrs. Jackson of her visit to Rome. We desire to place on record our high appreciation of Mrs. Jackson's hospitality towards this club. In order to provide a more uniform appearance, an order was placed with the Roslyn Mills, per Messrs. J. and J. Arthur, for the manufacture of a club sweater. In conclusion, we desire to thank the following for hospitality shown during the season:-Hon J. B. Callan, M.L.C., Little Sisters of the Poor, St. Joseph's Ladies' Club, M. and Mrs T. J. McCarten, Cargill Road Methodist Harriers, Mrs. Stone, Mrs. Jackson, and to the following school committees—Wakari, Santa Sabina, Mornington : also the caretaker Dunedin Jockey Club (Wingatui), D.A.B Club. We also express our thanks to the owners of property over which we ran, and to Mr. L. J. Coughlan official timekeeper, starter, and handicapper. ° '