1920

Rev. Frank Corkery. of Osgoode, has been given a handsome five passenger Dodge touring ear by his parishioners as a token of esteem and appreciation. Father Corkery administers to two churches. St. John’s, on the old Prescott road, and St. Bridget’s, on the Rideau River road. Residents of both parishes, among whom Father Corkery la decidedly popular, combined to give him the present. A committee of both churches waited upon him and formally made the gift.

In the course of his sermons to both congregations on Sunday, Father Corkery sincerely thanked the donors for their kindness, and assured them that the car would he used in the furtherance of their spiritual interests.
The priest also announced that at the annual picnic field at Doyle's Grove. Osgoode, $1,700 had been taken in. Despite counter attractions in Ottawa, and the threatening weather, several hundred from Ottawa attended the event, altogether a couple of thousand being present. An excellent programme of track and field sports was run off under the direction of Captain E. B Archibald, associate sports editor of The Journal.

The quality of the prizes presented, as well as the arrangements for the day were warmly praised by participants. A fine orchestra pervaded music for dancing, while many other attractions were provided also, among these being a flying exhibition, and speeches by representatives of the United Farmer movement.

Tombola Draw Wednesday.
The drawing for tombola prize takes place on Wednesday evening In St. John’s pariah hall at an entertainment bring held there.

Several well-known Ottawa athletes competed in the programme of sports in conection with the Qsgoode picnic on Saturday afternoon. Jack Roos of the St. Patrick's baseball team carried off premier honors in the high jump when he crossed the bar at 5 feet 1 1/2 inches. Roos made the jump in his street clothes, and in view of this fact his performance is remarkable. F. Tierney of Nepean captured all the honors in the sprints and half-mile events. J. Vileneuve won the pole vault, and L. Pritchard was first in the running broad jump.
The Ottawa East and Hull clubs of the Interprovincial League staged an interesting ball game, which was won by Harry Gravelle’s team by a score of 13 to 7. Features of the game were home runs by Rheaume and True of the Ottawa East team. When Rheaume hit his circuit drive there were two men on base, Walsh, who pitched for Hull, also laced out a three-bagger. The winning team received a handsome silver cup presented by Rev. Father Corkery.

Captain Ed. Archibald associate sports editor of The Journal, assisted by Tom Lowrey. M. M. O'Connell and M. J. O'Neill handled the athletic events in good style. The prizes donated for the various events ware exceptionally good. Ottawa athletes competing In the meet are loud in the praise of Tierney, the boy from Nepean who made such a splendid showing in many of the events. The results follow:

High jump—1, J. Roos; 2, L. Pritchard; 3, A. Gilhooley. 5 ft 1 1/2 in.
100 yds.—1, F. Tierney; 2, L. Pritchard, Time, 11 sec.
Pole vault—1, J. Vllleneuve; 2, A. Hoolshan.      
Running broad Jump—1. L. Pritchard; 2. A. Dubray; 3, F. Tierney. 19 ft 5 in.
220 Yards—1 F. Tierney; 2, F. Garvin. 25 seconds.
Half Mile—F. Tierney. F. Garvin. 2 minutes 15 seconds. / Starter, Capt. Ed. Archibald. Clerk of course. Tom Lowry.
Baseball:
Hull . . . . . . . .104 200 000 — 7
Ottawa East . . . . 003 110 08x - 13
  Batteries: Hull, Walsh, Fahey. Chouinard; Ottawa E., Smith, R. Lesage, True.
  Umpires: W. Mulligan F. Smith.

Entries for the picnic at Osgoode to be held in aid of St. John's Church are pouring in to the committee. Particularly keen is the interest in the shot put, the pole vault and the childrens events. The spirints are going to bring out a record array of talent. The 100 yard and 220 dash and one mile run are expected to bring out the cream of Ottawa athletes.

The prizes which are being awarded are well worth competing for. The track has been laid on the turf and this will ensure protection against injuries to competitors. While the athletic events will be primary in importance they are not by any means the sole attraction. Everything that goes to make a picnic enjoyable will be offered. Side shows, dancing and the other attractive and compelling features will form part of the main entertainment.

Osgoode is famous for its successes of other years and judging by the pains being taken by Father Corkery and his associates this year will eclipse all former efforts.

The Knights of Columbus are going to send their strongest nine against their ancient rivals from Ottawa East. A special cup has been donated for this contest and it is possible that the Knights will have the services of Bill Skuce, the famous hurler of St. Pats, who has struck out 80 men in seven games. An orchestra has been provided and will dispence "jass" during the picnic. Different artistic booths, waited on by pretty girls, will be the dispensaries of favors. Special trains will convey people to and from the grounds.