Masterton

New Zealand Tablet, 15 July 1909, Page 1097

Masterton

(From our own correspondent.) July 10. The many friends of Mother Bridget will be pleased to hear that she is progressing very satisfactorily at the hospital in Auckland, and is now able to sit out in the fresh air for a while. It is with great regret that I record the death of Miss Nana Collier, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E". A. Collier, who passed away last Sunday evening, after an illness of some months. The deceased, who was not seventeen years of age, died fortified by the rites of the Holy Church. The funeral, which took place on Wednesday, was largely attended. The service at the graveside was conducted by the Rev. Father Saunderson. — R.I. P. The. half-yearly meeting of St. Michael's branch of tho H.A.C.B. Society was held on last Tuesday. The president (Bro. Connor) presided over a good attendance. The following officers were elected for the ensuing term : President, Bro. L. Richards; vice-president, Bro. J. Curry ; guardian, Bro. T. Price; warden, Bro. C. Hennessy; treasurer} Bro. J. Waters; secretary, Bro. S. O'Regaii; auditors, Bros. B. Chapman and Richards. After the meeting a social evening was spent, and numerous toasts were honored. ■ Songs were given by Bros. O'Regan, Allen, Connor, and recitations by Bros. Chapman and Hennessy. *