Motueka

New Zealand Tablet, 17 July 1919, Page 34

Motueka

: . (From' our own Correspondent.) ddCt '• , • jimasifl jifiwr bsiiq odT. July 7. • ■ • The annual meeting of the Motueka branch 1 of the Catholic Federation took place on Sunday last. Officers were elected as « follows: —Local president, -Mr; John McCarthy; secretary and treasurer, Miss Hagen; comMesdames Bate and Kirwiri," Miss G. McCarthy, Messrs. Buist, McGlen,. and Rogers. The Catholic 5 social, held in the - Institute Hall on Friday evening last, proved one of the most successful functions held in the district. Father McGrath, welcomed the public, of whom there was a large number, and expressed pleasure at the representative nature of the gathering. He thanked the Mayor (Mr. Wallace) for his attendance, and congratulated him on the recent honor conferred upon him by the King. In' his lead could largely bo attributed , the excellent spirit existing in the community. Mr. Wallace suitably “ returned thanks. ; The music, supplied by Mr. H. Williams, of Takaka, materially assisted in making the social a pronounced success. Messrs. Buist and McCarthy acted as joint secretaries, and Mr. Vosper ably carried out the duties of M.Ci The social netted the highly satisfactory sum of <£2l. . The Sister's of Compassion are visiting this distinct with the kindly encouragement of the Mayor. (Mr. J. A. Wallace). ~Vj ...,, : ... ..... . •