Invercargill

New Zealand Tablet, 14 October 1915, Page 29

Invercargill

(From our own correspondent.) The Rev. Father Kelly, C.SS.R., concluded a retreat for the Children of Mary on Tuesday last. During the retreat, the attendances were excellent both morning and evening. 'On Sunday night a timber of aspirants were received into the sodality. The ceremony was an impressive one, and the Rev. Father Kelly preached an excellent sermon on the ' Mother of God.' Last Sunday the members' of the local branch of the Hibernian Society held their quarterly Communion, when there was a very good muster. The Rev. Father Kelly, C.SS.R., congratulated the members, and urged the young men of the parish to join such an excellent society. In this connection I might say that Invercargill Hibernians are deeply grateful to Rev. Father Buckley for the active interest he has taken in the society since his arrival here. Besides joining the branch, he has proposed several new members. Messrs. Chas. Barry, John Scully, and Michael Sheehan left for Trentham on Saturday morning. All three are respected members of the Hibernian Society, and the first two were well-known members of the Athletic Football Club. Mr. Barry, in particular, is a splendid athlete, having on different occasions represented Southland as an oarsman and footballer. The three are splendid specimens of what may be termed New Zealand-Irishmen, and a trio of more genial, manly fellows it would be hard to find. It goes without saying that they are a credit to their King and country. Mr. Barry holds the rank of sergeant. Mr* Scully's brother, Peter, is already on his way to the front, and a third brother has volunteered. A host of friends wish them God-speed and a safe return.