Greymouth

New Zealand Tablet, 31 July 1919, Page 39

Greymouth

(From our own correspondent.)

July 22. . Sickness is very prevalent at present in the district. Father Quinn, who is not yet fully recovered from the effects of a severe cold, is about to take a change and rest in the North Island. He will be relieved by Chaplain-Father I.e. Croix, who was formerly stationed here, and who, it is safe to say, will receive a warm welcome from the parishioners. Chaplain Gilbert delivered an appropriate discourse at St. Patrick's Church on the Sunday devoted to religious celebrations for peace. It is reported that the condition of Mr. Felix Campbell, who has been very seriously ill, shows signs of improvement. At a meeting of parishioners, held recently, it was decided that the boys' new school be erected in the centre of the present boys' school section. The erection of the school in the place mentioned means that eventually the Columba Club Rooms and Hibernian Hall must be removed. This at first sight seems a somewhat formidable task, but much greater problems than the removal of those buildings have been successfully solved by the congregation of St. Patrick's and, at the proper time, ways and means will no doubt be found to carry out the necessary work. Much satisfaction was expressed at the definite statement of "the- chairman (Father Aubry), that provision was being made in the proposed new building for a high school, where boys who have passed the Sixth Standard can continue their studies. It would be regrettable -were this great boon withheld for any length of time. It is of paramount importance that the same facilities for acquiring the knowledge needed in competition with their fellows should exist for Catholic boys as for Catholic girls. A marked feature in the local peace procession was the fine bearing of the boys of the Marist Brothers' Schools, who, in their white jackets and green sashes, and bearing aloft the splendid banner presented to them by Father Aubry, made a brave show. The celebrations were marred on Monday by continuous rain, but children are not easily daunted, especially on the West Coast, by rain, and all enjoyed themselves in the various halls at free matinees, and other amusements. In the face of the stacks of good things provided for the juveniles, it makes one smile to hear- of local depression and bad times. The Mayor (Mr. J. D.,Lynch) and Mrs. Lynch worked zealously in seeing that all were provided for. To many the celebrations Drought sad memories, but it was Peace Day, in which one and all could join, and the wish was fervently expressed that it may be a permanent peace. .".'"' ''"■/_[;'.' ' ;_';;" ''f- "'; '["\\"'' ; '~-- :v * ■■"". c - ' ■■■ :r: