Leeston

New Zealand Tablet, 30 August 1917, Page 33

Leeston

- ———- ♦ (From our own correspondent.) ' . r rl ' c . August 13. ' _lhe fortnightly social was held -in the Catholic hall 011 Fnday evening, August 10, when there was an ex.V cellent attendance. The first part of the programme ■ - consisted of progressive euchre,; and the spirit of enjoyment which prevailed was thoroughly , entered into, riie , gajmes were keenly -contested : and . the prizes, ■ kindly donated by the Rev. Father Hoare, S.M., were won by Mr. and Mrs. J. F. O’Rrien. A vocal solo was contributed by Mr. T. Delaney in his usual y ai tistic style, and he was accorded the compliment of a recall. Mr. A. T. Robertson, who-. presided, expressed the gratification of all concerned at the t continued success of the parish entertainments: ' ' He cordially thanked all who had contributed in bringing about such satisfactory results, and trusted the liberal patronage so far extended would be continued in regard to future similar events/ In presenting theorizes;- the Rev. Father Hoare congratulated the Committee on the successful results of its also desired (he said) to take the opportunity afforded on the present occasion-to tx.eiid a hearty welcome to Mr. and ls -1■ J- Eccleton to- Leeston. He congratulated Mr. Lccleton on (his" promotion to the position-of postmaster of their town, and wished Mr. ; and Mrs. : Eccleton a long, happy, and prosperous sojourn in Leeston.