Ashburton

New Zealand Tablet, 24 July 1913, Page 23

Ashburton

(From our own correspondent.) The weather in this district still continues springlike, and in the opinion of many old residents it is the mildest winter experienced for many years. At the invitation of the Ladies' Catholic Club a large number of friends and members assembled in the clubrooms on Thursday evening, July 10, the opcasion being an 'At home.' Mr. W. J. Cunningham presided. Progressive euchre made up the first part of "the entertainment, the prizes for the same being won by Mr. D. Fitzgerald and Miss N. Harman. At the conclusion of the euchre tournament musical items were given, and highly appreciated. To Mrs. D. McCormick (president), Miss Nellie Bradley (secretary), and the young ladies who assisted in handing round light refreshments every praise is due for .the successful carrying through of what proved a most enjoyable entertainment. Before a large attendance of members of the Catholic Young Men's Club and invited friends, on Tuesday evening last, the Very Rev. Dean O'Donnell delivered a lecture entitled ' The Church and Liberty.' The Dean's address was of forty minutes' duration, during which time he handled his subjects in his usual masterly manner, keeping his audience deeply interested throughout, and on concluding he was warmly applauded. Mr. M. J. Moriarty (chairman) briefly thanked Dean O'Donnell for his interesting lecture, and on-his motion the vote of thanks was carried by acclamation.