Reefton

New Zealand Tablet, 15 April 1915, Page 9

Reefton

A few Sundays ago at Reefton (says the Greymouth Ary us) the annual St. Patrick’s Hay breakfast was held, and very largely attended by representatives from all parts of that parish. The response to the Rev. Father Galerne’s open invitation must have been very gratifying to him and the good ladies who prepared such a generous spread and for so large a number, the table reaching from one end of the schoolroom to the other, and every seat was occupied. The Rev. Father Golden, of Auckland, presided, and congratulated the Rev. Father Galerne on his thoughtful way of celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. In a very fine speech he commended the Catholics of the Reefton district, and congratulated the Rev. Father Galerne on the good work so much in evidence about his parish. The Rev. Father Galerne, previously speaking, welcomed the Rev. Father Golden to the district, and briefly thanked all for accepting his invitation. Ho also thanked the ladies. Mr A. M. Carroll, in a very able speech, supported the vote of thanks to the ladies. Songs were contributed, and the pleasant function concluded with the National Anthem.