Christchurch North

New Zealand Tablet, 1 June 1916, Page 32

Christchurch North

, - ' ''•> / • ■ May 29. . ' A great honor, was conferred on the Catholic Girls’ Club on Tuesday last by his Grace'Archbishoop Redwood, who paid an unexpected visit, accompanied by Very Rev. Dean Regnault.' After inspecting the premises, his Grace expressed himself as pleasantly surprised. The thoughtfulness, which prompted the visit, was greatly appreciated by the-committee and members. A very enjoyable competition evening was spent on Wednesday last, about 30 members being present. The competitions were keenly contested, and the first prize was won by Miss Bradley. Musical items were contributed, by the president and Miss E. Riordan, and Miss Santora recited. At the request of several . members, it was decided to hold the weekly Social evening (club night), in future on Thursdays instead of Wednesdays. Suitable programmes are being prepared for each week, and Mr. Riordan is arranging a musical programme for Thursday, June 8. ■ A most necessary work, undertaken by a few charitable ladies, is the finding of suitable Catholic homes wherein to board orphan and destitute children who come under the jurisdiction <sf the Government and for which there is a remuneration. It has been a considerable drawback to these ladies in their good work that the number of Catholic homes available is limited, and it would be a great help if anyone capable of looking after children, ranging from the age of a few months to 14 years, would send in their names and addresses immediately to the president of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, St. Mary’s Presbytery, Manchester street.