Paeroa

New Zealand Tablet, 4 November 1915, Page 13

Paeroa

(From our own correspondent.) October 22. The social which was held in the Central Theatre on Wednesday evening, in aid of the Sisters of St. -Joseph, proved a great success, a large number of visitors from Karangahake and Hikutaia being present. Progressive euchre was played during the first part of the evening, the stage being filled with enthusiastic players. As the prizes were exceptionally good, the competition was keen. Mrs. Hill was the lucky winner of the ladies’ first prize (a handsome pair of pictures). Miss Goonan carried off the second prize (a silver coffee pot), and Miss Hyde the third (a silver tray). The gentlemen’s first prize (a silver tea service) was annexed by Mr. Gurnett, of Hikutaia, Mr. Odgers winning the second (an oak biscuit barrel), and Mr. Eric King the third (a silver tray). Mr. Gurnett presented the silver tea service won by him to the 1 Queen of the Valley’ fund, Hikutaia. Mr. J. Donnelly’s song, ‘Mother Macree,’ was much appreciated. - Ample justice was done to the supper, which reflected great credit on the ladies’ committee, who undoubtedly worked hard to make the function the success it was. During the evening the drawing of the art union, over which Messrs Poland, M.P., and A. E. Fielder presided, took place. After the drawing, Mr. Poland announced from the stage that Monsignor Hackett and the ladies of the Art Union committee had decided to hand over to Mr. Evans, treasurer of the ‘ Queen of the East ’ fund, the sum of £5 from the proceeds to purchase 400 votes for ‘ Our Queen.’

Right Rev. Mgr. Hackett has presented to the local committee in charge of the sick and wounded soldiers’ fund a valuable horse, which will be put up as first prize in the forthcoming competitions.