Invercargill

New Zealand Tablet, 12 September 1912, Page 25

Invercargill

(From our own correspondent.) September 8, There is an epidemic of fires in Invercargill at the present time. Last night (Saturday) the Brigade were called out on no less than four occasions, and again about 11 o’clock this morning. Only one of last

night’s fires was of a serious nature, a large dwelling house ,in With street being demolished. The following are the results .of the Theory of Music examinations held at St. Catherine’s College, Invercargill, in June last, in connection with Trinity College of Music, London. (Maximum' marks 100, honors 80, pass 60.) Senior division— McClosky, 98 (honors). Intermediate division— Hayward, 87 (honors). Advanced junior division Eileen McGrath, 90 (honors); Clara Plank, 89 (honors).; Preparatory division Margaret Peterson, 93 ; Margaret Morris, 90; Matilda McAlister, 86. On Friday evening last the members of the Hibernian Society entertained, the members of the Druids’ Lodge at a return euchre match. There were about 80 members of both societies present, and a most enjoyable evening was spent. The. euchre tournament resulted in a decisive victory for the Hibernians, the result Hibernians, 79 games; Druids, 49. Bro. T. Pound (president), in opening the second part of the programme, which consisted of vocal and elocutionary items, welcomed the visitors in suitable terms, and Bro. Elliot (Past Arch) responded. The following contributed to the programme:—Bros. Wilkinson,' Wills, Matheson, McCarthy, and Ferry (Hibernians), and Bros. Coxon, Franks, Holloway, Faith, and Munck (Druids). Bro. A. Fitzgerald acted as accompanist. The following report will be presented to members at the annual meeting of St. Mary’s Tennis Club on Friday evening:—Your committee have much pleasure in presenting their fifth annual report and balance sheet, and in doing so, have to congratulate the members on the continued success of the club. ' The season was commenced with a credit balance of £8 6s 9d, and we have now in hand the sum of £2 14s, notwithstanding the fact that during the year several improvements had been effected. During the season your committee deemed it expedient to affiliate, with the Southland Tennis Association, and two inter-club matches were played under its auspices. This was a move in the right direction, for it stimulated interest in the club. The first : match was with the Y.M.C.A. Club, and your representatives were victorious by the handsome margin of 13 sets (47 games). The other match was against Invercargill B, who were successful by one set (5 games). During the past couple of seasons, the membership has decreased somewhat. The matter of laying another; court is recommended to the earnest consideration of the incoming committee, for it is considered that the club will never be the success it ought to be until we are in possession of two courts. In conclusion, we beg to sincerely thank all those who assisted the club during the past season, and our especial thanks are due to the Dominican Sisters, who allow us the use of the grounds free of charge.