Greymouth

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXVI, Issue 13, 2 April 1908, Page 14

Greymouth

(From our own correspondent.) «, . March 26. s ~ ™J'^° m wh tiOnS for c HM) erniaa sports closed last Thursday, when a record number of nominations was received from all parts of the Dominion JudgLgb^ the enthusiasm shown the meeting to be held on Easter ' ™ JwS 7 prom V*, es *° be the roost' successful athletic gathering ever held on the West Coast. Mr. J Ha/nnan, LL.B., son of Mr. "Michael Hannan. of this town, made his first appearance as counsel- at * the Jocal S.M. Court yesterday morning, when he was successful in all c a ses in whieVhe wal retained Mr Hannan, who is one of our most enthusiastic club.

members, is to be heartily congratulated on his success. The St. Columba Catholic Club held its usual weekly meeting last Monday evening. ' • The president (Mr. E. Casey) was !m the chair, and there was a large attendance of members. Five new members were elected, and two proposed for membership. The item "on the syllabus for the ' evening was a- debate, 'Is the present socialistic tendency of New Zealand beneficial ? ' The affirmative side was led by Mr. E. Casey, supported by Messrs. P. C. Heaphy, "T. lieffernan, and J. Egan, whilst Rev. Father Taylor, assisted by Messrs. J. W. Hannan., A. Fraser, and T. J. Barry supported -the negative side. A very interesting and instructive debate followed. On a vote being taken the chairman R. C. Heffernan) declared that it 'resulted in a tie, lifteen being for and fifteen against. VAV A very pleasing ceremony took place at the establishment of C. Smith, Ltd., last Saturday evening, when the staff assembled, to bid farewell to Mr. Thos. 'Kiely, who Is severing his connection with the firm after five years' service. Mr. E. J. Smith, •in "making the presentation, referred in eulogistic terms to Mr. Kieiy's capabilities as a salesman, and whilst expressing, regret at his departure,' wished 'him, eviery success in the future. On behalf of the staff !he ; presented Mr. Kiely with a handsome gold sovereign Case. Mr. Kiely suitably returned thanks, and said he regret--ted leaving the firm, and would always look' back .with •pleasure on the many happy days he spent amongst them. The St. Mary's ladies' cricket team played their final match of the season last Saturday, when > they journeyed to Paroa and met and defeated the Hinemoa team by the handsome margin of 96 runs. i-or""' St. Mary's the most successful batsmen were Miss Annie Heffiernan 30 (not out) and Miss Florile Shanahan 24, whilst Miss Julia Greaney was the most successful bowler. For the Hinemoa 'team Misses M. Spencer and N. Power were highest scorers with ehght runs _ each, whilst Misses J. Tunnell and N. Power divided honors as bowlers. After the match the visitors, were the guests of the Hinemoa -team at- dinner. The St. Mary's team have had a most successful season, only having ■ one defeat against ,. them. ' ' ,