Palmerston North

New Zealand Tablet, 19 August 1915, Page 51

Palmerston North

(From our own correspondent.) The second monthly Requiem Mass for the fallen soldiers was celebrated on Wednesday morning before a large congregation. The Rev. Father Forrestal was celebrant, Rev. Father McManus deacon, and Rev. Father Cashman subdeacon. The music was rendered by the nuns. A large number received Holy Communion. The annual card tournament, between the various friendly societies was brought to a close on Thursday evening, when the Hibernians were declared the winners. The trophy, which is to be played for seven times before it can be won outright, has already been won by the Hibernians on three occasions. ’Last year the Druids tied with the Hibernians, but in the play oil the former were the victors by a narrow margin. The president of the Friendly Societies’ Council, presented the shield to the H.A.C.B. captain (Bro. G. V. Graham), and in doing so, referred to the friendly spirit in which the contest had been carried out. Bro. Graham suitably replied. A beautiful silver-mounted pipe and case, given by a local Bro. to the member credited with the most games during the season, was won by Bro. T. O’Riely.