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New Zealand Tablet, 4 November 1909, Page 1737

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(From Our .-Own Correspondent.) November 1. Excavations for the new tennis court for St. Patrick's Club are now in progress, and it is expected that the' opening 'game will be,played about the end;of the year. ----- The second billiard'"" tourney commences to-night, and .should provide some exciting games/. as members have been improving in their play very considerably since* .the acquisi-

tion of the new table. Classes "For seniors and -juniors Lave been arranged, bo as to give the younger players a better chance' of securing a place in the finals. At the B.3o~'o'eloek Mass at' St." Patrick's Basilica yesterday morning the members of St. Patrick's Club and the Hibernian Society approached the Holy" Table in a body. There was a very gratifying muster of both bodies, and the sight of such a large number of men making public profession "of their faith was a particularly pleasing oner The Right Rev. Mgr. Mackay, V.G., who was celebrant of the Mass, in a brief "but tEJling sermon spoke of the pleasure and gratitude he f elt"at~ seeing such a large body of men-approach the altar rails ..that morning. .- - •' There was ~ a^large attendance at St. Patrick 's Club Rooms on Thursday evening, when the members entertained their lady friends. The gathering included Right Rev. Mgr. Maekay, V.G., .Rev. Father Farthing, .Mr. T. O 'Grady (President), and a large jrmmber of young ladies, and over fifty members of the Club. The main "j>art of the evening 's programme consisted of progressive euchre, which was productive of- keen rivalry, owing to the handsome trophies offered by Mr. J. Birss to the winners. The lady's prize, a gold cross, was won by Miss Crowley, while Mr. W. Collins won first men's prize, a silver matchbox. The other prizewinners were Miss P. Falconer and Mr. Conroy. During Ihe evening Miss N. Cagney played some enjoyable pianoforte selections. An abundant supply of light refreshments was handed round, after which the gathering dispersed, having spent a most enjoyable evening. The whole of the arrangements were in the hands of the energetic secretary (Mr. J. Birss), who left nothing undone for, the success of the evening. . . ' ." _ .