Wanganui

New Zealand Tablet, 18 February 1915, Page 43

Wanganui

■ (From our own correspondent.) :: , The fortnightly meeting of the St. Mary’s branch of .'the Hibernian Society' was held on Wednesday evening;' February 10, when there was a good attendance of members. The president. (Bro. D. Dwyer) occupied the chair, and Very Rev. Dean Holley paid his first visit to the branch since his return from Europe'. The president extended a hearty welcome to him. Dean Holley, in reply, referred to the great advance Hibernianism had made in Wanganui, which he was proud of, for when he attempted to start the branch many said he was engaged in a hopeless task. But that, he was proud to say, was not the case, it being proved beyond doubt that there was great scope for a large branch in the town and district, and that the society had 1 come to stay. He was loudly applauded when he resumed his seat. Two candidates were proposed and one member was initiated. The St. Patrick’s Day concert committee report that all the arrangements are in a forward state, and as it has been decided to engage the best local talent, patrons may rest assured of a good night’s entertainment.