LOWER HUTT

New Zealand Tablet, 18 October 1906, Page 23

LOWER HUTT

(From our travelling correspondent.)

The members of the Lower Hutt branch of the H.A.C.13. Society met on Thursday evening, October 4, to do honor to their fust past-president, Bro. Hodgins, who, since the inception of the branch, has taken the deepest interest in its welfare. Visitors were present from the Wellington and Waimate branches, and from the Petone Young Men's Club. The chair was occupied by the president, Bro. C. O'Brien. After the usual toast of the ' Pope and the King,' Bro. Me Manus proposed that of the ' Past President,' and spoke of the good qualities possessed by that gentleman. Bro. Callaghan, secretary of the Wellington branch, then presenU d to Bro. Hodgins, on behalf of the Lower Hutt Society, with a beautifully framed past-president's certificate, and trusted that he would long be spared to continue his good work as a member of the H.A.C.B' Socieiy. Bro. Hodgins, in a brief speech, acknowledged the he nor that had been conferred on him, and assured his hearers that he would never cease to take a real live interest in all matters pertaining to the advancement of Hibernian-ism. Songs and recitations were contributed by Brcs. B. O'Brien, A. Parker, -J. Hayes, M. Hodgins, and Moriarty. The accompaniments were played by Bro. Me Menamin. \ ' Lower Hutt just -?ibw .presents a' very busy appearance, buildings being erected on all sides. A fine 'new theatre is in course of erection, and what With the new post Qfficc just opened and the many fine residences in various stages of completion, .the place bids fair to"- become the largest inland town in the North' Island. - i The challenge shield for competition .-in • card • matches amongst the various Friendly Societies in the Hutt has this year been won by Ihe Hibernian ' Society, who have concluded the season by winning five out of six games. - -