Masterton (From our own correspondent.)

New Zealand Tablet, Volume 11, Issue 10, 11 March 1909, Page 384

Masterton (From our own correspondent.)

At the recent ladies' swimming carnival Miss A. O'Leary secured no less than six first prizes, including a handsome gold watch for the championship. Miss E. O'Loary also annexed two trophies. Tho Rev. Father Molloy, from Marton, is at present in Masterton collecting in aid of the Wellington Cathedral fund. He preached impressive discourses both morning a»nd evening services last Sunday. Tho executive committee of the Masterton St. ' Patrick's Day Sports' Association mot last Saturday evening. Matters were reported to bo well in hand for their annual gathoring on March 17. It is intended to hold a social in tho evening. Tho Rev. Father Kelly, who has boon assistant priest here for tho past four years, left last week for Marton, but will return again before he leaves permanently - for Patoa. Father Kelly has been extremely popular among tho parishioners and with the public of Masterton generally, so that his departure will be keenly regretted. His kindly disposition, unassuming manner, and his solicitudo for tho spiritual welfaro of his congregation havo made him firm' friends in tho district, and he will carry with him the' best wishes of all 'with Avhom ho has- come •in contact during his residence in Masterton.