Catholic Men's Club, Hokitika

New Zealand Tablet, 13 June 1912, Page 36

Catholic Men's Club, Hokitika

(From the club correspondent.)

June 8.

, A very pleasant and instructive time was spent in St. Mary's Clubrooms last evening, when Mr. F. L. de Berry, M.A., recently appointed rector of the High School, Hokitika, addressed the members on the manner of procedure for the elocutionary competitions to be held in Greymouth in October. Mr. Neil Warren was in the chair. Mr. de Berry went through the 'Book of words,' and lucidly explained all matters that intending competitors would find useful in connection with the various items. He illustrated, in a capable manner, several speeches given at the last competitions. At the conclusion of his address, Mr. de Berry was accorded a hearty vote of thanks, on the motion of Mr. G. Wormington, which was seconded by Mr. J. Hanrahan. It was suggested by Mr. de Berry that elocutionary competitions be held in Hokitika at an early date, which suggestion was enthusiastically received by the members. ...

■ . It was chiefly owing to Mr. de Berry and some members of the Trinity Club, Greymouth, that elocutionary competitions were first held there, and he has brought to Hokitika the same untiring zeal, which is

to be used on behalf of the intellectual advancement of the young men of Hokitika.