Taumatunui

New Zealand Tablet, 19 August 1915, Page 49

Taumatunui

(From an occasional correspondent.) Mr. and Mrs. H. McCain bridge were entertained at a social evening prior to their leaving the district, when many eulogistic references were made to their worth. Much regret was. expressed on the occasion of their departure. The building of a convent in the heart of the King Country is making good progress. The parishioners of Taumarunui, so ably led by Rev. Father Brennan, are to be congratulated on the solendid manner in which they have taken up the project. Considerable time and labor have been given by members of the congregation, especially Mr. M. Hickey, who levelled and filled up a splendid site. A large gathering took place at Messrs. O’Connor Bros.’ residence in Taringamotu on Thursday, July 29, to bid them farewell on the occasion of their leaving the district. Both Mrs. and Miss T. O’Connor were the recipients of beautiful presents. On the previous Sunday, Mr. W. T. Jennings, M.P., and Cr. M. Hickey took the opportunity to drive to Taringaxnotu' to bid farewell and wish them good luck in their next home. Both Messrs. 11. and M. O'Connor have each taken up a farm in the Waikato, but it is rumored that Mr. B. O’Connor has enlisted. If so, his particularly good record as a marksman should make him of some use at the front, having represented the province of Canterbury, on numerous occasions as a cadet, and also in the Dominion rifle team, 1908, when he gained the highest score for the Lord Roberts' trophy. Stratford (From a correspondent.) August 8. The members of the Stratford branch of the Hibernian Society received Holy Communion in a body this morning (Sunday). There were twenty members present, and the number would have been larger bub for the fact that the weather was inclement. Great credit is due to the country members, who had come five and six miles. It is a, great pleasure to report that our membership is increasing, and in a short time the Catholic young men of Stratford and district will be proud of belonging to the society, whilst the good example shown by the members is to be commended.