Timaru

New Zealand Tablet, 4 March 1920, Page 22

Timaru

(From our own correspondent.) March 1. Father Quealy, of Petone, has been spending a couple of weeks in Timaru. Prior to his departure for Christchurch, where he has taken up duties at St. Bede’s College, Father Bartley was entertained by the’members of tho Celtic Cricket Club and Celtic Football Club, in both of which ho has always taken a very real interest. The evening took the form of a smoke; concert, and some very enjoyable must-, cal items were given. On behalf of the combined clubs Mr. Al. Hyland presented Father Bartley with a case of pipes, in recognition of tho interest and support he had always accorded the clubs. The opportunity was also taken of making Father Bartley the subject of a presentation by the local branch of the Catholic Federation. Mr. .1. Leigh (secretary), in making the presentation, referred to the excellent work done for this organisation by Father Bartley, and to the largely increased membership of the Timaru branch, which had, to a great extent, been brought about by his efforts. On Wednesday evening last, the parishioners of the Sacred Heart Church assembled in large numbers in the Catholic Hall to welcome Rev. Fathers Hurley and Barra, successors to Very Rev. Dean Tubman and Father Bartley. Dr. J. R. Loughnan presided, and a very pleasant social evening was spent. Following the chairman’s address of welcome, Fathers Hurley and Barra expressed their very cordial appreciation of the kindly thought that had prompted the reception, and their pleasure at being given tho opportunity of becoming acquainted with such a. number of their, congregation. Supper was provided by the ladies of the parish, and a musical programme arranged by Mrs. N. D. Mangos was given, those contributing being Mesdames Lynch and Clemens, Misses Murphy (3), and Messrs. A. Clemens and T. O’Connor.