CATHOLIC CLUB, HAMILTON

New Zealand Tablet, 18 December 1913, Page 31

CATHOLIC CLUB, HAMILTON

(From the club correspondent.)

As a fitting conclusion to the successful Mission given here by the Marist Fathers a Communion breakfast was held under the auspices of St .Mary's Young Men’s Club in the Club Rooms. There was a large attendance, presided over by Very Rev. Dean Darby, who was supported by Rev. Father Taylor, S.M. After the toast of ‘ The Pope ’ had been proposed by the chairman, Mr. Carral Cussen, one of the club’s vice-presidents, proposed the toast of the ‘ Visiting Missionaries,’ and made eulogistic reference to the untiring and splendid efforts of Fathers Taylor and Herring during their short stay in Hamilton. Father Taylor, S.M., responded, and apologised for the absence of Father Herring, who was unable to be present owing to having left for Raetihi to conduct another mission.

Mr. C. Lafferty proposed the toast of ‘ Dean Darby,’ and mentioned that the dean had pioneered free education for the Catholic school children in Hamilton, and drew attention to his successful administration and advancement of Church matters in general.

Dean Darby, who was heartily cheered on rising, drew attention to the growth of the parish, and stated that the present room was twelve months ago used as the church. He pointed out how necessary it was for the parish to have its new church, as at the mission which had just concluded 750 people had received Holy Communion.

The toast of ‘ The Young Men’s Club ’ was proposed by Rev. Father Taylor, S.M., who urged on the members present the value of their club as a source of mental improvement, as it encouraged any talents that promoted good fellowship and rational amusement, A pleasing item, one of O’Connell’s speeches, was given by Mr. Thomas Roach. The toast of ‘ The Ladies,’ proposed by Mr. Stapleton and replied to by Mr. T. Dillon, concluded a most successful function.