Greymouth

New Zealand Tablet, 13 June 1912, Page 19

Greymouth

A very pleasing ceremony took place in the St. Columba Clubrooms last evening (says the Greymouth Star of June 1), when about eighty past and present pupils of the Marist Brothers' School assembled to celebrate the winning of the Hibernian shield and medals by the Marist relay team. Four large tables were tastefully laid by the ladies, to whom is due the thanks of all who were present. The chair was taken by Mr. M. McGilligan, and everything was carried out quite up to banquet style. Toasts were proposed and responded to by the boys, and their efforts in this line would have done credit to any gathering. Recitations, songs, and choruses made the evening pass most pleasantly. Rev. Father Finnerty, in presenting the shield and medals to the team (W. Trouland, D. McGirr, F. Doogan, and S. Adamson) congratulated them on carrying the Hibernian colors to victory. During the evening a number of toasts were honored.

The following contributed songs and recitations: Rev. Father Finnerty, Messrs. B. Williams, J. Quinn, V. Fraser, B. Mundy, J. Doogan, L. O'Neill, W. Trouland, J. Kilgour, N. Knell, F. Sheehan, and F. Conaghan. Mr. W. Garth presided at the piano. The singing of ' Auld lang syne ' brought a most enjoyable evening to a close.