Wanganui

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXV, Issue 18, 2 May 1907, Page 12

Wanganui

(From our own correspondent.) April 25. Inspector Kiely, of Wanganui, has been transferred to the Thames District, and his place will be taken by Inspector Wilson, of Greymouth. The members of St. Mary's Catholic Club congratulate Mr. Geo. Spriggens one of its enthusiastic members, on his election to the Wanganui Borouch Council Rev. Father O'Meara, of Feildin?. paid °a visit to "RanigawaMa District last week and celebrated Holy MassiTnis will he has last visit for some time, as he contemplates visiting the Old Country. At a meeting held in St. Mary's Church last Sunday it was decided t 0 hold a social in the Drill HaU and Mesdames F. Neylon Woods, and Kiely, and Messrs! TnJLS + 7> v' 5" Mvr P h s\a™l Thos. Lloyd ' were appointed to make the necessary arrangements. The ' church 1S P * fUndS f ° r furtti&hin « the Anuwbo ■ ' ! I I I. J*isfli

The Redempto'rist Fathers intend holding a mission in St. Mary's Church, Wanganui, commencing May 19. It is with regret that 1 report the death of Mrs. Ellen Ne-eman, wife of Cornelius Neenari, of Gisborne. The deceased, who leaves a * fanAly of six children, was the fifth daughter of the late Mr. James Donovan, of Wanganui. Tlra sorrowing relatives have the sincere sympathy of their many friends in their bereavement. The dramatic branch of St. Mary's CLuto have begun rehearsing in earnest for their production of ' Tine Octoroon,' which' will be staged in July. A -strong- cast has been formed, and new scenery is beingi obtained from Mr. Neville Thornton, scenic artist. The children! are being trained in their choruses by Miss White, and everything points to a successful production. The St. Mary's Catholic Club will again enter the Wanganui Debating Societies' Union. Last Wednesday the annual meeting, .of the Union was held, when Mr. J. R. Murphy, of St. Mary's Club presided. The repont and balance sheet showed that a great deal of interest had been taken in the debates durinc the past year, and the financial position of the Union was satisfactory. Mr. J. R. Hunt (president of St. Mary's Catholic ClubX has been elected a ■•■ ice-president, and Messrs. J. .R. Murphy and R. G. M. Park are the delegates. At present there will be six competitors for the shield.