Timaru

New Zealand Tablet, 19 September 1912, Page 36

Timaru

(From our own correspondent.) September 16. Very Rev. Father O’Connell, S.M., preached at the 11 o’clock Mass on Sunday last. Mrs. D. Mangos has presented to the bazaar funds over £3O, the proceeds of her pupils’ concert. A gift social, in aid of the Guild Stall in the approaching bazaar, was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. D. Mulvey, Cain street, on Thursday evening last. Over fifty guests assembled, and a most pleasant evening was spent; and the number of presents for the bazaar surpassed expectations. The funeral of the late Mrs. M. Geaney, of Timaru, took place on Wednesday, the 11th inst, and was largely attended by friends and relatives from all parts of the district. The deceased died in the local Hospital, and after Mass at the Church of the Sacred Heart the body was conveyed to Temuka Cemetery for intefment. Rev. Father Henry, of Temuka, officiated at the graveside. The deceased, who had reached the, advanced age of 76 years, was a well known and highly respected resident of South Canterbury. She was born in County Kerry, Ireland, and came out to New Zealand by the ship Waikato, landing at Lyttelton 37 years ago. After residing for seven years at Rakaia, she came to Timaru. The deceased leaves two unmarried sons and three married daughters.—R.l.P. The session of the Catholic Club for the current year was brought to a close on Wednesday evening last.. The business of the evening consisted of a review of the session’s work, together with suggestions for the improvement of the society. Many congratulatory speeches were given regarding the success that had been attained, and the executive received praise for the manner in which they had carried out their duties. The president thanked the members for their hearty co-operation, and trusted one and all would meet again in the near future. The meeting was one of the most t successful that have been held, and the greatest en- ' thusiasm marked the close of a session from which the members have derived many benefits, and of which they carry away pleasant recollections.