Hamilton

New Zealand Tablet, 16 August 1917, Page 23

Hamilton

(From . our own correspondent.) August 10. There was a crowded audience at the Town Hall on the evening of July 20, when the comedy-drama, "The Upper Crust," was staged by the members of • St. Mary's Junior Club in aid of the club funds. The performance was a most creditable one, and the staging was also excellent. Mr. C. D. Hopkins gave a very faithful interpretation of the chief role, which was not an easy one by any means. He was well supported by Miss Clarice Chainey, who was both natural and effective, her lines being declaimed in a manner well above the ordinary, combined with a pleasing stage presence. Miss Cushla Kelly was equally good, and seemed quite at home on the stage. In her part Miss Bernice Tabb did all that was required of her most effectively. Mr. R. Kelly scored quite a success, the part allotted him being a most important one. Mr. T. Patton fulfilled with credit a not too easy role, and this may also be said of Mr. S. Clarkin and Mr. M. Chainey. The overture was played most tastefully by Miss N. llulino (pianist) and Master Jack Hulme (violinist). Mr. Aubrey Chitty was stage manager, and Mrs. C. D. Hopkins business manager. An invitation was accorded by the management to returned soldiers. On Saturday, July 21, St. Mary's football team met Old Boys and after a fast and willing game St. Mary's proved victors by 11 points to 6. For St. Mary's. C. Clarkin (2) and Campbell scored tries, S. Clarkin converting one. For St. Mary's Kelly at full played well, as did C. Clarkin on the wing. S. Clarkin, Cuthbert, and Vernall each played well. The forwards all played willingly, Patton and Trainor being the pick. At the usual weekly meeting of the Catholic Men's Club, held in the Parish Hall on Tuesday evening, August 7, there was a debate on Pastoral v. Agricultural Pursuits. Mr. Pryor championed the side of agriculture (as leader), while Mr. Murphy opposed on the pastoral side. Each gave very interesting speeches in favor of their respective sides. Every member present took part in the debate. Rev. Father Duffy (as chairman) thanked the leaders for the energy they had devoted to the subject, and for the very interesting discussion brought about thereby, also the members generally for the spirit in which they entered into the debate. In giving his decision he said the arguments for and against were so even, he would declare it a draw.