WELLINGTON CATHOLIC CLUB NOTES

New Zealand Tablet, 23 November 1911, Page 2351

WELLINGTON CATHOLIC CLUB NOTES

(From the club correspondent.) November 10. Mr. E. Casey, a one-time prominent member of St. Columba Club, Greymouth, is amongst the competitors at the New Zealand Competitions now in progress at the Town Hall. He has been successful in winning the impromptu speech and prepared speech sections. Occasion was taken on Wednesday evening, November 7, to tender to Mr. E. Casey a social evening for the purpose of complimenting him on the meritorious achievement at the New Zealand Competitions recently held in the Town Hall. Mr. Casey was awarded by the judge the championship in impromptu speaking, prepared speech, and debating sections. Mr. P. J. McGovern presided over an attendance of over forty members. The toast of the guest of the evening was proposed by Mr. J. McGowan, supported by Mr. D. Butler. Mr. Casey in responding emphasised the necessity of all Catholic young men being members of, and taking an active interest in, Catholic clubs. The following contributed to an enjoyable musical programme: —Messrs. Casey, Reade, Moriarty, McErlean, Gamble, McGovern, Pfaff, Butcher, Dunne, Smith, and Duffy. Mr. E. B. L. Reade acted as accompanist. Amongst the visitors to the club rooms during the week was Mr. T. Boyce, a one time prominent club member. He is at present located in Napier, and is enjoying a brief holiday in the city.