ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CLUB, HAMILTON

New Zealand Tablet, 14 August 1913, Page 19

ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CLUB, HAMILTON

__>: (From ; the club correspondent.) - ~ -" -. _':-•. August 4. A' very pleasing ceremony was performed at the social held under the auspices of St. Mary's Catholic Young Men's I Club, when Mr. Ivor Lynch ; (hon. treasurer) was farewelled on the eve of his departure for Napier. Mr. E. de V. McGarrigle, in making, the presentation, apologised for the absence of Very Rev. Dean Darby, who. was indisposed. The speaker mentioned Mr. Lynch's many efforts in club matters, and while regretting the club's loss,; congratulated him on his promotion. Mr. Lynch received a very handsome smoker's companion, subscribed for. by the club members, as a mark of esteem and their appreciation of his services. Mr. Lynch suitably replied. On Saturday evening a number of Mr. Lynch's more intimate friends entertained him at a social gathering. Mr. E. McGarrigle, who presided,' asked Mr. Lynch to accept.a small souvenir from his friends. Several appropriate speeches were made. The presentation took the form of a handsome monogram tobacco pouch. Mr. Lynch, who was taken completely by surprise, returned thanks in a happy speech. - The singing of ' Auld lang'syne ' terminated a very pleasant gathering.