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New Zealand Tablet, 16 October 1919, Page 33

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(From our own correspondent.) October 6. Within the past fortnight St. Mary’s Choir has met on two occasions for the purpose of saying farewell to valued members-Misses Rita Armstrong and Eileen Joyce. Miss Armstrong has left for Greymouth, while Miss Joyce (organist) takes up a position in Begg’s music warehouse at Wellington. At both gatherings Father McGrath spoke words of appreciation on behalf of the choir and congregation, and voiced the general regret that such valuable and willing helpers were leaving the parish.

The St. Mary's Tennis Club held its opening on Saturday last under most favorable conditions. Father Fay, patron of the club, declared the season open, and afternoon tea was then served to the members and their friends,, of whom many were from other church clubs.

Parishioners in Takaka, a remote corner of this extensive parish, are working hard for a bazaar to bo held there next month.