CATHOLIC CLUBS

New Zealand Tablet, 29 June 1911, Page 1187

CATHOLIC CLUBS

;i WELLINGTON. (From the club correspondent.) :H, June 15. The monthly general meeting of members of the Wellington Catholic Club was held in St. Patrick's Hall on Thursday, June 1, a representative attendance of members being present. Mr. J. McGowan (vice-president) occupied the chair. The lion, secretary (Mr. M. O'Kane) read a resume of the business transacted by the executive since the last monthly meeting, and also supplied detailed information regarding matters contained in the statement. A recommendation regarding improving the lighting of the club room was approved. Two new members were elected. A sub-committee, consisting of Messrs. P. J. McGovern, B. Leydon, and J. Webb, was appointed to give effect to a motion in the direction of renovating the billiard table. Rev. Father Ainsworth, S.M., addressed members on matters appertaining to the welfare of the club. It was intimated that a report would be presented at the next monthly meeting regarding the new Catholic hall and club rooms. The weekly meeting of the Wellington Catholic Club Literary and Debating Society was held in the club rooms on Monday, June 12, and was devoted to a debate on 'Republicanism versus Monarchy.' Mr. W. Thomas affirmed the principle, and Mr. C. J. Pfaff led the negative. An interesting discussion ensued in. which Messrs. T. Boyce, M, O'Kane, R. Duffy, L. Burns, and several other speakers took part. On a vote being taken the affirmative side scored by a majority of two votes. ' \ .T." e second of the series of monthly euchre parties was held in the club rooms on Wednesday, June 14, and proved highly enjoyable. The room was comfortably filled, and all present entered with spirit into proceedings." At 10 p.m. a cessation of play was called, and the gentleman's prize was awarded to Mr. J. Colman and the lady's to Mrs. Collier Refreshments were handed round, and before -dispersing Mr. J. McGowan (vice-president) intimated that the next gathering would be. held on Wednesday, July ; 19. Arrangements are practically completed for the re-union with the members of St. Anne's Club (Wellington South), which will be held in the club rooms on June 28. ASHBURTON. . (From the club correspondent.) 7 . Mr. T. M. Brophy (vice-president) occupied the chair at the last meeting of the Catholic Young Men's Club A. musical evening formed the programme for the evening. Mr. b. Madden provided the principal portion of the programme with choice and varied selections from his up-to-date gramophone— success of which was in no small degree attributable to Mr. Madden's skilful manipulation or the machine. A pleasant evening terminated' in the usual manner.

THAMES. ' (From the club correspondent.)' .". "?: ' "- -..**■ ■ •'? •"; ; •":" June 16. '^ A very pleasant evening was spent at- the Catholic club rooms last evening," when the members of the club and the fire brigade. met in friendlv contest. A shooting* competition was held, and card and billiard games were played, the club being victorious in all three. An adjournment was then made to the supper-room, and the evening concluded with ' Auld lang : syne.' ; V ; • ■ : : : June 23. : : \ The final meeting of the Irish delegates' reception committee was held in. the presbytery last Monday evening. J lie balance sheet showed a net result of about £53, a record for the district. The secretary was thanked for his energetic efforts, also Mrs. Twohill for accommodating -the Irish envoy during bis stay. ■ To meet the expenses incurred in connection with the recent alterations and additions to the presbvterv a committee of ladies and men of the parish has'been formed to raise the necessary money. As the result of their deliberations p unique entertainment will be held in the Oddfellows Hall next Wednesday. The programme in! eludes illustrated songs, moving pictures, and vocal items. Mass was celebrated on the 22nd inst., in honor of the Kings Coronation. The day also marked a great epoch nal the lives,-ot; W children, it being the occasion of making their First Communion. After Mass the children were invited to breakfast in the schoolroom. The day was very happily spent. J q,+ 11 wlL? ga 1 tiaiail1 Hockey Club met St. George's Club last „i if aj 't?' lien a -great -struggle for supremacy was witS +i Hovvever despite the valiant efforts made on both sides,, the game was drawn, no goals being scored. . GORE. ; (From the club correspondent.) : . June 26. n„l The weekly meting of the Gore Catholic Young Men's Club was held m the clubroom on Monday, June 19, at 8 p.m. Jhe Rev. Father Tobm- presided, and there was a. good attendance of members and their friends. The business tor the evening was a lecture by Dr. Mcllroy on ambulance work winch was listened to attentively by those en, + l Ater a short *™ ssi ™ on the address, a heart? vote of thanks was accorded Dr. Mcllroy for his interesting and .instructive lecture. Dr. Mcllroy suitably reflied and intimated his willingness to take charge of an SE lance class ,n connection with the club. & A syllabus for the incoming month was arranged as follows -JuT v 3 S° n c l + a " q u t; July. W comments by members on Mr AriSffin Home Rule speech; July 17 discussion on. the Arbitration. Act; July 27, breach of promise "S e It was decided to increase the membership of the executive" Tim following will comprise the new committee: -Messrs Lynch iSSIy; a^Suntr° dy ' Vra TollZelma "' M. J. an^ C fe