NELSON

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXII, Issue 46, 17 November 1904, Page 29

NELSON

(From our own correspondent.) November 6., o , 4, * ei 7 enjoyable evening was spent last Tuesday at St. Mary s Hall, whe/n over seventy people were present it being the termination of the season of the Nelson Catholic Society A varied programme, consisting of various games and vocal selections, was gone through. The following ladies and gentlemen contributed items : Misses C. Armstrong, Scott, Harris, Messrs. Bunny, Houbieaux, Scott, and Redwood. A liberal supply of refreshments was handed round by the ladies A presentation was made to Mrs. M. Levy, who was the successful winner of both 'the cribbage and euchre matches. It took the form of a suitable serviette ring and serviettes.. During the season cribbage and euchre tournaments had been played with the Druids, with the result that the Society scored equally with their opponents. Two bagatelle tables, which the Society had purchased, proved a source of considerable enjoyment. Rev. Father Clancy, in a few well-chosen remarks, expressed great pleasure that the Society, since its recent inception, had made good progress, and trusted next year increased membership would follow, when the Society would provide more attractions both for the young, and old. He said the thanks of the members were due to their executive and hon. secretary, Mr. W. H. Redwood, wfio had been most energetic in forwarding the interests of the Society since its inauguration. The meeting then closed by singing the National Antncm. The devotion of tne Forty Hours' Adoration began on Sunday, October 23. The Rev. Father Mahony celebrated Mass, and a large congregation was present, a considerable number of whom approached the Holy Table. At the conclusion of the Mass there was a procession of the Blessed Sacrament, in which the school children, Clvl'dren of Mary, and members of the Confraternity of the Sacred Heart took part.- The Key. Father Clancy preached on the Blessed Sacrament. The de\ot,ians were concluded on Tuesday morning with the celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. The choir rendered Fa r mcr's Mass in B flat m a hnished manner. Miss Dun, L R.A.M., who presided at fhe orean, is to be congratulated for her untiring efforts in keeping the choir up to a state of proficiency. This lady has organised a juvenile choir who are making very creuitable progress, and UMjally sing on the first Sunday of the month r l he rebuilding of the Stoke Orphanage is progressing satisfactorily under th? supervision of the manager, Key. Father Ceoryc jUahony, and when finished will be a most substantial structuie, providing excellent actommoda'ion for the inmates.