Marist Clubhouse Opened

The Giaborne Marist Rugby Club's handsome new clubhouse was officially opened at a social function following the benefit game played at Rugby Park on a recent Saturday.

The building, which is situated in Anzac Street adjacent to the Oval, has been a long awaited facility of the Club, and consists of a dance floor, kitchens, showers, and changing rooms.

Marist clubmen Paul Sceats and Brian Johnson with guest players Frank O' Kane and Jules Le Lievre

Club president Tony Sheehan speaking at the opening ceremony. Members of the official party are: Brother Calixtus, Mrs Wolstenholm, Mr Bernie Wolstenholm, P.B.R.U. president, Mrs Barker, Mrs Sheehan, and the Mayor, Mr H. H. Barker.

Visiting players Muru Walters, John Graham, and Victor Yates, enjoy a joke with Marist winger Pat Ransley and girlfriend, Doreen Slade

Pictured with local players and supporters are some of the Rugby stars from throughout the Dominion who took part in the benefit game.

All Black Bill Gray with Poverty Bay and Marist captain, Alan Rowlands.

Visiting players Ike Flavell and Kevin Barry.

Jesse Baddeley, Colin Currie (Wellington), and Doug Fee.

Before the game, two players from Wellington, fullback Mick Williment and five eighths Neil Wolfe, were interviewed by Station 2XG sports announcer Brian Hankey. At right is the Marist Club's president, Tony Sheehan.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 106 : April 18, 1963

Marist Clubhouse Opened