GISBORNE.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXX, Issue 14, 3 April 1902, Page 5

GISBORNE.

(From a correspondent.)

March 19.

On the 6th, 7th, Bth, and 10th February a fancy fair was held in the Theatre Royal, Gisborne, in aid of the funds of St. Mary's Cam uh. A btiong committee of the ladie fa of the parish had charge of the iair. and its suo-ess was due to the enthusiasm and harmony with which they worked. The theatre was crowded each evening (sometimes inconveniently po), and the ladies were kept very busy in their work of relieving the audience of thei; surplus cash. The committee handed over to the church fund, as the result of the f iir, the sum of £405 On March 15 the annual sports in honor of St. Patrick were held in the Gisborne Pane, and passed off most successfully. The weather was exceptionally fine, and large crowds attended. The sports were carried out by a committee composed of all classes in the community, with the Rev. Father Mulvihill as president, Messrs. J. H. Martin and Williams joint secretaries, and Mr. W. O'Connor vice-president. One of the most popular events during the day was the hcspital fund race, for which there were 200 entries. The finish was very exciting, Mr. Elliot, manager of DaTgety and Co., being the winner. The sum of £75 was distributed in prizes. The theatre in the evening was crowded for the social. The committee, with Mrs. Hayward as president and Misa McCabe as secretary, provided an excellent supper and made things comfortable for all. On St. Patrick's night a branch of the H.A.C.B.S, was opened in Gisborne. Mr. William Kane, district secretary, attended aa delegate to open the branch. Over 25 were initiated, and many more would have joined but the time for preparation being short proper notice could not be given. There is every prospect of a strong branch being established here. The following officers were elected : Bro. H. Mulvihill, president ; Bro. Thos. Walls, vice-presi-dent ; Bro. E. Williams, secretary ; Brc. Thos. Hassinan, treasurer ; Bros. Martin, McCorville, and O'Meara, trustees ; Bro. T. Hackett, warden ; Bro. J. Devitt, guardian ; Bros. T. Walls and G-. Reid, sick visitors.