Ashburton

New Zealand Tablet, 20 November 1913, Page 51

Ashburton

(From our own correspondent.)

A tennis match between the local St, Mary’s Tennis Club and St. Mary’s Club, Christchurch, took place in the Ashburton Domain on Labor Day. The local team suffered defeat at the hands of the visitors by 40 games. The visitors were entertained at a social gathering in the evening by the local club.

In connection with the Trinity College of Music examinations, conducted by Mr. Henry St. George in Ashburton, the following candidates were presented by the Sisters of the Missions, all being successful Associate, Dorothy Cullen (A.T.C.L.); associate (practical work), May Quigley; certificated pianist, Mary Soal; senior grade, Ellen Hanrahan ; intermediate, Anna Bradley and Ella Langley; junior grade (violin), Elizabeth Terris and Mary Langley; preparatory, Ellen Brophy (violin), Mary Cunneen, and Mona Newman ; first steps, Riwa Campbell and Mary O’Grady.

The following candidates presented by Catholic teachers were also successful;First steps—G. Muller (teacher, Miss M. Muller). Preparatory —M. Hannighan (teacher, Miss Soal); B. J. Meeking (teacher, Miss Soal); M. A. Meeking (teacher, Miss Soal); M. J. Moore (teacher, Miss Twomey, A.T.C.L.); B. Clark (teacher, Miss Twomey, A.T.C.L.). Junior— E. Conelious (teacher, Miss Muller); P. McKendry (teacher, Miss Twomey, A.T.C.L.). Senior— Cullen (teacher, Miss Cullen, L.T.C.L.).

A week’s mission, conducted by the Marist Missionary, Rev. Father McCarthy, who had the assistance of Rev. Father Herring for the concluding two days, was brought to a close on Sunday evening, No-" vember 9. The Church of the Holy Name was taxed to its utmost to, accommodate the very large congregation desirous of participating in the closing ceremonies. Rev. Father McCarthy preached an eloquent and impressive sermon. t The mission was brought to a close with the renewal of the Baptismal vows and the Papal Blessing. Over 400 approached the Holy Table at the general Communion of the parishioners. Rev. ' Fathers McCarthy and Herring opened a five days’ mission at Hinds on Sunday, November 9.