HIBERNIANS GATHER

Taranaki Daily News, 21 March 1935, Page 6

HIBERNIANS GATHER

annual social evening. SOCIETY’S STEADY ADVANCE. The annual social evening of the Stratford branch of the Hibernian Society was held on Tuesday night, when there was a good attendance of members, visit-’ ing brethren and representatives of other lodges. Mr. M. G. Dwyer presided. The members of the society, said Rev. Father Kennedy, had splendid ideals and for its motto had faith, hope and charity. Most members, though far separated from Ireland, had a great regard for that land, for the societies of New Zealand and Australia were off-shoots of the Ancient Order of Hibernianism of Ireland. That order was doing great and useful work throughout the world and he was proud to be associated with an organisation of noble ideals. The society was doing wonderful work in New Zealand at a time when a wave of materialism was sweeping the world and its many evils could be combated only by bodies such as the society. In the society, replied Bro. J. W. Pooley, members had a body that offered not only temporal advantages but also spiritual benefits. It behovad members to further the aims of the society in all ways that lay in their power. Mr. Pooley stated that the society had been very fortunate in its choice of officers and the outgoing officers had been responsible for much good work. They set a standard that those replacing them might well emulate. The past president, Bro. C. Massey, attributed the good work done by the society last year to the fine team of officers he had under him. He supposed the branch gained a record number of new members last year and in that connection much credit was due to the then secretary, Mr. O. E. Lennon, who was untiring in his efforts to advance the society. During Bro. Massey’s term of office the branch made outstanding progress, said the chairman before presenting the past president with a certificate to mark his services. Bro. Massey replied. The chairman, while proposing the toast to the hierarchy and clergy, eulogised the efforts of the clergy to foster and encourage hibernianism. As an honorary member of the society, the Rev. Father Brooks said the clergy was pleased to see the spiritual enthusiasm of members and was pleased to join in social gatherings such as that night’s. Other toasts were: The Ladies, proposed by Bro. J. Walsh, responded to by Bro. H. B. Goodman; Sister Lodges, Bro. L. F. Coley—Bro. Fabish (Inglewood) and Bro. A. S. McKenzie (Wellington); Incoming Officers, Bro. J. E. Schumacher—the chairman; kindred societies, Bro. W. J. Dwyer—Bro. C. Ireland (M.U.L0.0.F.), Bro. H. Clemow (Foresters) and Sister Cummins (Druids); Artists, Bro. J. Hartley—Mr. P. Brennan, and Press, Bro. W. J. Casey; The Chairman, proposed by Bro. Massey* Items were given by Messrs. P. T. Aitken and T. C. Bunbury The accompanist was Mr. P. Brennan, who also gave solo items.

GENERAL ITEMS. Judgment for Debt. R. H. White and Co. were given judg- < ment by default at 'the Stratford Court 1 yesterday against J. O’Kedfe for £1 19s i 8d (costs 10s). i Lodge Secretary Elected. ( Mr. L. F. Coley was appointed by the j Stratford Hibernian Society on Tuesday < night to the position of secretary made vacant by the departure to Mangaweka , of Mr. O. E. Lennon. To Play South Auckland. The following Stratford bowlers will play South Auckland at the Stratford green on Monday: Ferris, Smart, S. Ewing, Smith; Porritt, Marsh, W. Ewing, MacDonald; Summerfield, Williams, Curtis, Clark; Heggie, Butcher, Hillock, Coe. Widow or Widower. “Are you single or married?” a male judgment debtor was asked at the Stratford court yesterday. “I am single at present; I am a widow,” was the reply before the debtor hastily corrected himself. “Widower” he added’ amid smiles. Lad Admonished. For failing to observe the supervision imposed at a previous sitting, a lad was brought • before the magistrate, Mr. W. H. Woodward, at the Stratford Children’s Court yesterday and severely admonished. He was told that another failure on his part would mean a term in a Borstal institution. Bulls in Charge. Five bulls broke away from the control of a drover at Tuna yesterday and took charge of the district until they were brought under restraint again. They damaged fences and hedges and charged a car driven by Mrs. J. H. Kirkby, Tuna. The car was damaged and one of the bulls suffered a broken leg, while Mrs. Kirkby suffered from shock. Fire Prevention at Eltham. The Eltham Fire Brigade is carrying out an educational campaign in .conformity with the national fire prevention week. Handbills and posters are being distributed and displayed, and today the schools will be visited with a view to impressing on the juvenile mind the necessity of care in handling fire. Conduct of School Children. Complaints made to the Taranaki Education Board about the behaviour of school children travelling on trains were referred to Mr. A. W. Jackson, stationmaster at Eltham, yesterday. He said no complaints from passengers had been made known to him, and the supervision of train prefects was very satisfactory. The behaviour of the Eltham pupils travelling to the Stratford High School was of a high standard. ELTHAM TALKIES. “LITTLE MAN WHAT NOW.” “Little Man What Now,” tn be shown at the Eltham theatre to-night and tomorrow night, is a fine production featuring Margaret Sullivan and Douglass Montgomery. The screen play is more than a fine entertainment. It has a message for everyone. The story deals with the struggles of a young couple against the poverty and actual want that have been th? lot of so many but, refl--'.'ng the actual turn of events, ends on a note of courage and hopefulness. “Little Man What Now” will show the answer to* many things. A feature of the play is the authentic and interesting background in Germany, both rural and city, as it is to-day. It is a veritable classic of present-day conditions.