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(From an occasional correspondent.) * March 29. The St. Patrick's Day sports were held in Mr. J. W. Harris's picturesque grounds on March 20. The weather was perfect, and there was a large attendance. Nothing was left undone by the committee that would ensure success. Several guessing competitions were conducted on the ground, and the juveniles were well catered for. Mr. J. J. Mackle, a most energetic secretary, was ably seconded by a hard-working committee. The handicapping of Mr. A. S. Robinson gave every satisfaction, and the decision of the judges (Messrs. J. W. Harris, and E. Wallace), gave general satisfaction. Mr. J. Gallagher was an efficient starter. As in the past, the ladies of the church were to the fore in looking after the catering, and they deserve every credit for their efforts. A sweets stall, under the management of Mrs. P. McSwigan, assisted by Misses F. and M. Hailes and M. McSwigan, was well patronised, and the goods left were auctioned by Mr. J. Robertson at the conclusion of the sports. The. results of the different events were as follow:—100yds Maiden—H. Stanlake. Boys' race (under 16) —H. Smith. 200yds handicap—--11. Stanlake. Sheaf-tossing—J, J. Mackle. 130yds St. Patrick's Handicap—ll. D. Minnis. Quoits competition— B. Stevens. Throwing the hammer— H. Stone. Long jump—H. D. Minnis. Married men's race—D. IT. Stove. Spar boxing competition—P. M. Mackle. Stepping competition—P. Godfrey, G. Chapman, and J. Sweeney (equal). 220yds bangle handicap—H. Stanlake. Hokitika. From our own correspondent.) March 27. The Rev. Father Clancy, who has been in Christchurch, 'assisting at the obsequies of the late Bishop Grimes, returns to Hokitika to-day. Mr. George Girling-Butcher, organiser and general secretary of the Catholic Federation, delivered a lecture here on Monday evening. ' The large and appreciative audience displayed a keen interest in the speaker's eloquent address on the work of the Federation. At the conclusion of the address a committee was set up. A vote of thanks to the lecturer was carried with acclamation. The usual fortnightly meeting of the local branch of the H.A.C.B. Society was held on Thursday evening last, the president (Bro. J. Pickering) being in the chair. One new member was initiated and three candidates were proposed. A # strong committee was formed to work in the interests of Miss M. teller, who has already been nominated as the society's candidate as queen of the carnival. Mr. 11. Williams was appointed secretary, and Mr. L. Dwan chairman of the committee. It was also decided to hold the postponed St. Patrick's Day social on Wednesday, April 14.
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New Zealand Tablet, 8 April 1915, Page 19
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