Temuka

New Zealand Tablet, 30 October 1913, Page 29

Temuka

(From our own correspondent.)

Rev. Father McCarthy, S.M., arrived in Temuka on Saturday, and left the same day for Pleasant Point, where he commenced a fortnight's mission on Sunday. Very Rev. Father O'Connell, S.M., arrived on Monday, and left immediately to join Father McCarthy. A billiard tournament, under the auspices of the local Catholic Club, was concluded recently, and resulted in the trophy being won by Mr. J. O'Connell, with Mr. W. Spillane runner-up. Mr. J. Fitzgerald, the donor of the prize, presented the winner with a handsome set of brushes, the recipient making suitable acknowledgment. A quiet wedding took place in St. Joseph's Church on Wednesday last, when Mr. Brian Spillane, of Temuka, and Miss Florence Williams, daughter of Mrs. E. M. Williams, of Temuka, were united in the bonds of Matrimony by Rev. Father Kerley, S.M. Miss Teresa Williams (sister of the bride) acted as bridesmaid, and Mr. M. Fitzgerald was best man. After the ceremony the party adjourned to the residence of the bride's mother, where the wedding breakfast was held, the usual toasts being honored. Later in the day the happy couple left for the north, where the honeymoon is being spent. Owing to the inclemency of the weather there was only a small attendance in the local club rooms on Tuesday evening last to discuss the formation of a branch of the H.A.C.B. Society in Temuka. Bro. P. Mahoney, district deputy, who was in attendance, together with five other members of the Timaru branch, explained the objects of the meeting. After some discussion the meeting adjourned until Sunday, when there was a very much larger attendance, and the application form was signed by the requisite number of intending members. The branch has been designated St. Joseph's, and it is expected that the official opening will take place in two or three weeks' time. During the evening Mr. McGarrigle made eulogistic reference to the members of the ladies' social committee, who, by their help throughout' the season, largely contributed to the success of the functions.

The Kerrytown schoolroom was packed to the doors on Thursday evening last, when a concert was held in aid of the local convent school. The performers

all came from Timaru, ' the items" being arranged by Mr. ; Arnold Bell, of that town. r -The proceedings opened with an overture by Miss Dennehy, who : played a selection of national airs in 'a manner that well merited- the hearty applause that followed. The 'hit' of the evening was certainly Mr. Bell, whose' impersonations were exceptionally clever,' his ' make lip' being particularly good - Needless to say he was heartily encored. The other items in this part of the programme were also well received. They comprised a double quartet, 'On the march j monologue, Mr. Snow; song, The dear little shamrock/ Mr. A. Campbell song, The blacksmith,' Mr. Betts; a trombone trio by Messrs. Allan, Brown, and Collins. All were encored. At the interval Rev. Father Kerley thanked the performers for their valuable services, and particularly Miss Dennehy, who, at considerable inconvenience, had come out to play the accompaniments. He also thanked the audience for attending, and those who had assisted by selling tickets for the art union, and announced, amidst. applause-, > that as the result of the. art union the convent and "school would be entirely free of debt. The art union was then drawn, and the winning numbers are advertised in this issue of the Tablet. The second part of the programme consisted of a song, Killarney/ Mr. W. J. Dickson sailor's hornpipe, Mr. F. R. Brown; monologue, Mr. Glanville; song, 'O promise me,' Mr. J. Crerar,' and .a double quartet which proved. to be a splendid finale, to one of the most enjoyable and successful entertainments ever held in Kerry town. v