Ashburton

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXII, Issue 41, 13 October 1904, Page 5

Ashburton

The Ashburton Catholic Literary Society (says the 1 Mail ') held their annual banquet on Thursday at the rooms of the Society. There was a large attendance, Mr. D. McDonnell (president) taking the chair. The first toast to be honored was that of ' The Pope and King.' The toast of ' The Federated Catholic Societies was tfiien proposed by Mr. F. K. Cooper, who, in a neat speech, outlined the history of the Ashburton Catholic Literary Society during the past six years, and the history, aims, and influence of Catholic hte<ary societies generally. The toast was responded to by Mr. J. Turton (expresident), who dwelt on the benefits accruing from the federation of Catholic societies, and complimented the Ashburton Society upon its progress since its inception. The chairman than proposed the toast of the ' Ashburton Cathiolic Literary Society,' and in doing so thanked the Society for electing him president. The Society was popular, and its membership was -icreasing, and everything augured well for a successful fvutuie. Mr. Muller, in responding, referred to the good work donq by the Society in bringing young people together. The good example set by the Catholics had been followed by nearly every other denomination. He advocated an extension of the social side of the Society's work. The following toasts were also duly honored :—' The Bishofl and Clergy,' proposed by Mr. P. Hanrahan and responded to by the Very Rev. Dean O'Donpell and the Rev Father Creed ; The Hibernian Society,' proposed by Mr. J. Turton, and responded to by Mr. P. Hanrahan ; ' Past Presidents,' proposed by Mr. M. J. Bureess 1. and responded to by Messrs. F, K. Cooper, L. Hanrahan, W. Soal, A. J. Muller, and J. Turton ; 1 Suttscribters to our- Funds,' pr'oppsed by Mr. W. boal, - and responded to by the Chairman and Mr. A. J, Mul- ■ ler • ' Kindred Societies,' proposed by Mr. S. Madden, ' arid' responded to %y Mr. J, Moison ; ' The Visitors,' nrdposed by Mr. T. Brophy, and responded to by Messrs. Moriarty and StaJnton ; 'The A. witt P. Association,' proposed by Mr. F. Scrint, and responded to

by; Mr. D. Crowe ; ' The Ladies,' proposed by Mr. P. Healy, and responded to by Messrs J. Turton and F. Ilealy ; ' The Press,' proposed by Mr. Stevens, and respoPidpd to by the newspaper representatives present ; and ' The '.Incoming Officers,' proposed by) Mr. F., X.: CVopeo:, and responded to by the ahairma/n. During the evening the following musical programme was g;one through : Pianoforte solo, Mrs. Crowe ; songs 1 — Miss M. Madden, Messrs. F. Healy, J. Healy, P. Healy, V. Madden, M. .J. Burgess, T. Brophy ; recitation—Mr., F. K. Cooper.