ST. MARY’S CLUB, HOKITIKA

New Zealand Tablet, 21 May 1914, Page 35

ST. MARY’S CLUB, HOKITIKA

(From the club correspondent.)

May 11. The weekly meeting of St. Mary’s Club was held last Tuesday evening, the president (Mr. S. Wormiimton) occupying, the chair. There was a large attendance of members, who displayed an enthusiasm which augurs well for the success of the club. The Rev. Father Clancy acted as judge and gave the following subjects to the individual members: ‘lmperfect Sympathies’ (Mr. S. Wormington), ‘Discipline’ (Mr. L. Dwan), ‘Territorials’ (Mr. T. Stopforth), ‘Literature’ (Mi* F. Groufski), ‘Success’ (Mr. A. McCarthy), ‘Cdmmerce’ (Mr. M. Lovell), ‘Debating Clubs’ (Mr. J. Cahill), ‘Music’ (Mr. C. Ross). The subjects were dealt with in a very intelligent and interesting manner, the efforts of the younger members proving conclusively that they are making a progress which is distinctly encouraging, besides demonstrating that success is attained by perseverance. The Rev. Father Clancy, commented at length on the speeches, and his instructive criticism should stimulate the members to take a keener interest in literary and elocutionary matters.

Another very successful euchre tournament was held last Friday evening in St. Mary’s Clubrooms. Some difficulty was experienced in accommodating the 120 players who were present. The following were/ the jfrize-winiiers : Misses Byrne and Hartigan, Messrs. Zeigler and Bolstad. Supper was handed round by the ladies’ committee, after which musical items were contributed by the following:Misses Byrnes, Harvey, and Campbell, Mrs S. Richardson, and Mr. R. ITeyes. The profit resulting from the first two tournaments of the season amounted to £lO 12s, and this sum has been given, to Father Clancy to help in purchasing Stations of the Cross for the new church.

In your issue of May 7 ‘ Mrs. Kelly ’ should have read ‘ Mrs. Keller.’