ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CLUB, HOKITIKA

New Zealand Tablet, 17 April 1913, Page 47

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CLUB, HOKITIKA

(From the club ( correspondent.) v ' "/.)' April 10. At St. Mary's Clubrooms on Tuesday evening, March 25, a representative gathering met to bid farewell to Mr. T. Green, who was about to leave for Auckland. Mr. Warren (president) was in the chair, with Mr. J. Hanrahan in the vice-chair. , The chairman, after referring at length to the many good qualities of the guest of the evening, called upon Mr. J. Cahill to make a presentation of a photo, ox the competitors of St. Mary's Club at the recent Competitions, and a gentleman's shaving outfit.'":"' •" Mr. Cahiil, in a feeling speech, referred, to ;.the good work done by Mr. Green in connection with St. Mary's Club. < Mr. Green responded in a felicitous speech, expressing his deep thanks for the gifts, and he hoped that ere long he would return to Hokitika. Messrs. S. Wormington, L. Dwan, J. Hanrahan, and W. Warren also spoke of the loss St. Mary's Club was sustaining in the departure of one of the most willing workers of the club. Tho following toast list was honored during the evening:—' The Pope and King,' 'Our guest,' 'The spiritual director,' 'The ladies,' 'Departed members,' 'Kindred clubs, 'The committee,' ' The press/ and ' The chairman.' Mr. C. Duncan presided at the piano and his services were much appreciated. The singing of ' Auld lang syne' brought to a close a most enjoyable evening.