Temuka

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXVII, Issue 15, 15 April 1909, Page 577

Temuka

(From an occasional correspondent.)

The fifth, annual meeting of the Temuka Catholic Club was h«ld in the club rooms on Tuesday - evening of last week, Mr. C. A. Winn, vice-president, being in the chair. There was a large attendance, and the meeting was most enthusiastic. The report showed that the club had made substantial progress during the year, over fifty members being on the roll, and the balance of receipts over expentiture -amounted to £7 ss. During the-pa'st year the club purchased' a new billiard table and other attractions, and fitted up and furnished new club rooms. The only outstanding liability at present is a sum of £5 due oil table. Regret was expressed at the removal of Rev. Father McDonald; and the secretary was instructed to convey to the llev. . Father the club's appreciation, of his kindly and valued assistance during the past year. His successor, the Rev. Father Le Floch, was cordially welcomed. The following wore elected officers for the coming year: — Patron," Yen. Archpriest Le Menant des Chesnais; spiritual director, Rev. Father Le Floch; president, Mr. C. A. Winn; senior vice-president, ■ Mr. J. Scott; junior vice-president, Mr. Frank Connell; secretary, - Mr.' E. B. Gillespie; treasurer, Mr. Wm. Spillane; committee, Messrs. F. F. O'Connoll, Jos. Tangney, T. Creedy, R. Wareing, and S. Coughlan; billiard committee, Messrs. T. Creedy, A. Gillespie, J. Tangney, J. Spillane, and M. 'Fitzgerald! Tho fee for the coming year was fixed at ss. The secretary read a telegram from the Celtic Football Club, Timaru, congratulating the club on their efforts to form football teams, and wished them every success. Thirteen new members were -elected. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the lady friends of the club for their kind assistance on many occasions, and in particular Mrs. Beri.