Masterton

New Zealand Tablet, 30 July 1908, Page 13

Masterton

(From Our Own Correspondent.) July 24. The parishioners of St. Patrick's Church intend holding a bazaar early in December, with a view of raising funds to pay off, the debt on the church and school. The various stalls have been allotted, and an energetic committee of ladies who have the matter in hand are meeting with very encouraging support. Miss K. Stempa, who has been a member of St. Patrick's I choir for a number of years, and who is leaving Masterton shortly for Pctone, was presented by the members of the choir with a handsome jewel case, and by the Very Rev. Dean McKenna with a silver-backed hair-brush. Mr. A. R. Bunny, conductor of the choir, and the Very Rev. Dean both referred eulogistically to Miss Stempa's work in the choir, and. wished her every success in her new sphere. The social held in the Town and Drill Halls last evening, in aid of the funds of St. Patrick's Church, was an eminently successful function. The catering was managed in a skilful manner by a large and useful committee of ladies, whose obliging attentions were a pleasant feature. During the supper interval, pianoforte extras were played by Mrs. Withers and Messrs. H. Fawcett (2), R. Mclntosh (2), and N. McEwen. The auditorium of the Town Hall was well filled with seats and card' tables. As the result of the tournament, a lady's prize was awarded to Mrs. J. O'Neill, and ,a gentleman's prize to Mr. R. Hatch, each of whom won ten games. Mr. B. J. Dolan, who has been a resident of Masterton for many years, left for Napier yesterday, to take up the practice of his profession there. Prior to his departure he was met by a large and representative gathering of citizens and members of the legal fraternity, and presented with a purse of sovereigns as a mark of appreciation. Mr. C. A. Pownall, who made the presentation, eulogised Mr. Dolan's ability in his profession, and expressed regret at his departure. He said Mr. Dolan was a man to be admired and complimented for the progress he had made in his profession. He was virtually a self-made man who^-had made his own opportunities, and he had risen to be a clever advocate and an able Crown Prosecutor. He predicted for him a brilliant career, and assured him of the best wishes of the community for future success and happiness, both for himself and Mrs. Dolan. Messrs. H. J. O'Leary, S. O'Regan, W. L. Falconer, J. Colway,- J. C. McKillop, J. Yarr, J. lorns, and M. Foley also referred to Mr. Dolan's personal qualities and his social and professional abilities. Mr. Dolan ' feelingly replied, and- thanked the speakers for their remarks.