Our Sports Summary

New Zealand Tablet, Volume L, Issue 26, 5 July 1923, Page 33

Our Sports Summary

FOOTBALL, NOTES. Christchurch.—Following arc the results of games in which the Marist football teams participated on Saturday, June ' 23: Seniors (11) v. Old Boys (3); juniors (15) v. Belfast (0); third grade (9) v. Technical A (0); fourth grade (19) v. North Canterbury (9); fifth grade (18) v. Sydenham-Lytteltou (9). Hie St. Joseph’s Home, Middleton, has entered a lightweight team in the private schools’ lightweight competition. So far they have played two matches, winning against St. Bede’s by 8 to 5, and losing to Technical A by 34 to 14. Although beaten by Technical they played a very good game, and when the competition finishes it is safe to say they will be amongst the leaders. Invercargill.—ln senior football competition Marist beat Minton by 14 to G on "Wednesday, June 20, and on same day Marist juniors defeated Pirates by 14 to 9. In the competition just ended Marist Club was second in the Aggregate Cup. ST. JOHN’S TENNIS CLUB, TIM All U. (From our own correspondent.) The St. John’s Tennis Club held its annual social on 20th inst. at St. Patrick's Hall, when there was a largo attendance of members and friends. Rev. Lathers Hurley (patron), Barra, and 0 Ferrall (vice-presidents) were present. During the (‘veiling Mr. (i. I). Virtue (honorary secretary of the South Canterbury Lawn Tennis Association) presented the handsome pennant (donated by Mr. Revell), which the C team won during last season. The patron, in accepting the prize on behalf of the club, made a very happy speech, and also heartily congratulated the dub on its continued success. Alter some remarks bv the president (Mr. J. (1. Venning) Father Hurley made a presentation to Air. Sidney Mason (a most promising young sport) who won a. gold medal (donated by the club) for the handicap singles at the tournament promoted by the club last season. The recipient made a suitable reply. The hall decorations were tastefully carried out, Mr. T. J. O’Connor’s orchestra supplied excellent music and the ladies’ committee dispensed dainty refreshments. The energetic committee, with Mr. P. B. Hogan (secretary) made complete arrangements for the enjoyment of the function, which proved the most successful yet held by the club. ST. MARY’S TENNIS CLUB, CHRISTCHURCH. (From our own correspondent.) The second social of a series to bo held under the management of St. Mary’s Tennis Club, held in the Memorial Hall, proved a distinct success. The proceeds are to be devoted to the formation of a new court, and the hon. secretaries (Messrs. A. Holley and B. Darby) are receiving good support from the committee. The lady members are enthusiastic, and sec to the supper arrangements generosity. M. 8.0.8. FOOTBALL CLUB, INVERCARGILL. A pleasant little function (says the Southland Daily News for Juno 22) took place last evening at the Floral Tea Rooms when the Marist Old Boys’ senior members entertained the members of the sth grade team at a complimentary social. The object of the gathering was to celebrate the winning of the sth grade competition by this clever junior combination. Mr. R. Scully, president of the club, presided over a very full attendance and on .behalf of - the club extended the hearty congratulations of the senior members of the boys. He hoped they would endeavor to play the game the seniros were playing to the admiration of all. Mr. C. A. Davis, vice-president, proposed the toast of the sth grade team and said he felt proud of the lads who had come through with such credit to themselves and their coach and with such honor to the club. He advised them to make a close study of the laws of the game and thus render themselves more capable of

playing even better than they had already done. Mr. W. Fletcher, captain, responded on behalf of the team. Rev. Brother Tarcisius proposed the toast of the “Seniors,” and said he felt proud of the doings of the “greens” this season. He looked forward to the time when the boys present would appear in Rugby Park to take the places now held by such players as Coakley, Kelly, Cosgrove and others who like them had gone through the school. He felt sure that when that time arrived they would do justice to the positions as their elder-fellows were now doing. Mr. Kelly in responding said, he felt that when he played for the “greens” he took on to the field the honor of the best club in the town and always tried to uphold that? honor. He urged the hoys to stick to the club as the seniors had done. Mr. E. Rillstonc proposed the toast of “Our Coach,” and said they wished to thank Rev. Brother Anastasias for the time and attention he had devoted to the team. Brother Anastasius responding said he was very proud of the success attending his efforts with the team. The boys had rallied round him well and had responded to his instructions and carried them out on the field. It nas always his ambition to have the boys going straight irom the school to the club and now that aim had been achieved he feared nothing for the future success of the club. Several other toasts were duly honored and the gathering concluded with “Auld Lang Syne” and cheers lor, the school, “Our Skipper” and the club. “Scratching” Horses At the weekly meeting of a Canterbury sewing circle the ladies were very fond of tit-bits of gossip. Mrs. R. was no exception to this rule, and before she had been plying her needle for very long, she turned to her neighbor and remarked: “Mrs. K., have you heard that Mrs. T. has written to the society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals?” Whatever for?” asked Airs. K., with interest. “’Why,” replied the other lady, “she wants to know'if something can be done to prevent horses being scratcheJ She feels sure it must cause the animals a great deal of suffering, because she heard her husband, who takes a lot of interest in them, groan in his sleep about a poof horse being scratched.” Miss Amy Castles Miss Amy Castles, the world famous vocalist, now on a tour of the Dominion, will be giving concerts in Auckland till July 5, and will afterwards com© south. Miss Castles has acquired a wonderful reputation as a singer, and has delighted vast audiences in every country she has visited. Her artistry is of the very highest order, and the music-loving people of this Dominion will have an opportunity of listening to one who is in the forefront of her profession—a privilege not often afforded. Hibernian Society, Dunedin S. JOSEPH’S BRANCH. The fortnightly meeting of St. Joseph’s branch of the Hibernian Society was held in St. Joseph’s Hall on Tuesday week. The president, Bro. J. J. Marlow, jun., presided over a large attendance. The president referred to the movement for the formation of a ladies’ branch, of the Hibernian Society in Dunedin, and urged all members to assist in placing the branch on a sound and progressive footing. After the business of the meeting had been concluded, a question tournament was arranged, and some interesting debates took place. Bro. I). Mcßride was declared the prize winner. ST. PATRICK’S BRANCH. , the St. Patrick’s branch held its half-yearly meeting on Wednesday week. The president (Bro. E. Mcllroy) presided over one of the largest meetings held during his term of office. Three new' members were elected, after which the president installed the newly-elected office-bear-ers to their respective chairs as follows:President, Bro; F. Mullin; vice-president, Bro. J. E. Kerr; secretary, Bro. E. Ryall; treasurer, Bro. A. C. Marlow; warden, Bro. J. Day; guardian, Bro. F. Haig; sick visitors, Bros. Nolan, Power, and C. Menhinick; auditors, Bros. Kerr and Mullin.