Geraldine

New Zealand Tablet, 20 August 1914, Page 42

Geraldine

(From our own. correspondent.

Geraldine, usually quiet and peaceful, has, during the past -few days, presented a scene of unusual activity. As the result of a public meeting held on Saturday night generous donations have been received, which will help considerably towards supplying mounts .and comforts for those who are going to take their place in the fighting line. The usual meeting of the local branch of the H.A.C.B. Society was held on Monday, August 10, Bro. J. Lysaght presiding. It was agreed to present a horse fully equipped to the Defence authorities for rise by the colonial troops.

Hokitika.

(From our own correspondent

August 8.

The death of Mrs. James Ward, a very old and "highly-respected resident of Hokitika, occurred at her residence, Fitzherbert street, yesterday morning. The late Mrs. Ward’s husband predeceased her only a week ago. Widespread sympathy is extended to the members of the family in their bereavement. —R.I.P.

A very successful .euchre tournament was held in St. Mary’s Clubrooms last evening, over eighty players competing for the prizes, 'which had been donated by Mrs. Brocklehurst. Mrs. Flewellyn and Miss Murphy won the ladies’ prizes,* whilst Messrs. W. Doyle and Webb were the gentlemen prize-winners. . A dainty supper was handed round by the ladies’ committee, during which Mrs. Richardson and Miss Harvey, Messrs Heyes and Downey rendered musical items. The singing of the National Anthem brought a pleasant .evening to a close. • ’ V- ,

Throughout the Dominion the many friends of the Sisters of Mercy, Hokitika, will feel interested in knowing that the solemn of Mother Mary Clare’s golden jubilee of Holy Profession, which takes place on August 23, is postponed to December 29. It is earnestly hoped that the new convent chapel, now in course of erection, will be completely finished by the Latter date.