HIBERNIAN SOCIETY, GREYMOUTH

New Zealand Tablet, 3 April 1919, Page 43

HIBERNIAN SOCIETY, GREYMOUTH

(From our own correspondent.) The anniversary celebrations in connection with the jubilee of St. Patrick’s branch, H.A.C.B. Society, Greymouth, were commenced on Sunday, March . 16, when the men of the parish approached the Holy Table in a body. There was a very large gathering of Hibernians, and Father Maiagan, C.SS.R., congratulated the society on the attainment of its jubilee. Father Mangan said that it was a most edifying sight to see such a large body of men approaching the Holy Sacrament, and it was a glowing tribute to the work which the Hibernian Society was carrying on in our midst. The annual reunion of the members of the Hibernian Society, St. Columba Club, and men of the parish was held after Mass in the St. Columba Hall. B.P. J. Brennan presided. The toast of “The Day we Celebrate, coupled with St. Patrick’s Branch, was entrusted to Bro. M. Daly, who gave a stirring address on Ireland s national day, and the pioneer Irishmen of the West Coast. Secretary Bro. N. Keating replied on behalf of St. Patrick’s branch, and made a strong appeal to the young men of the parish to join the society, and thus help to carry on the great work which their forefathers started. The toast of “The Clergy” was proposed by Mr. M. Fitzgerald, and responded to by Father Aubry “Visiting Brothers and Kindred Societies” proposed by Bro. D. Shannahan and responded to by Bros. Shine (Hokitika), O’Toole (Denniston), and Tracey (Wellington). -