Palmerston North

New Zealand Tablet, 1 April 1915, Page 27

Palmerston North

(From our own correspondent.) 1 have to record with regret the death of Miss Winifred Drury, which took place on Saturday ■ last. The deceased was but 21 years of age, and her death occurred after many months of ill-health. She had been a valued member of the choir and Children of Mary Society. — R.l.P. In the December theory examinations of Trinity College of Music, London, the following pupils of the local Convent of Mercy were successful:Advanced intermediate, Doris Milieu. Diploma examination; Having completed the theoretical work Mrs. Goldfinch and Miss Barrie (Otaki Convent) were awarded the licentiate and associate diploma respectively, and Miss Vera Graham that of associate in singing. Tirnaru (From our own correspondent.) March 29. At the physical instruction camp for the training of teachers, held recently in Tirnaru, every attention was shown to the two Marist Brothers who attended. At the recent horticultural show in Timaru, the first and second places for highest number of points were secured by Messrs. D. Pearce (35 points) and W. Cunningham (28 points) respectively. Both gentlemen kindly donated the value of their prizes and all their exhibits to the Belgian fund. There was a very large congregation present on Tuesday morning last at the Solemn Requiem Mass which was celebrated for the repose of the soul of our late Bishop. Very Rev. Dean Tubman was celebrant, Rev. Father Iverley deacon, Rev. Father McDonald subdeacon, and Rev. Father Murphy master of ceremonies. The music of the Mass was rendered in a very impressive manner by the choir, assisted by Rev. Father Ainsworth, of Temuka. The annual meeting of the Federated Catholic Clubs, to be held in Timaru, commencing on Holy Saturday morning, promises to be largely attended. In addition to the usual sections, there will be added this year for the first time a religious one, of which the inaugurator of the scheme, Rev. Bi-other Egbert, has been appointed judge. On Easter Sunday; the delegates will be taken for a motor trip to Waimate, and every effort will be made to make their stay in Timaru enjoyable.