HIBERNIAN SOCIETY, CHRISTCHURCH

New Zealand Tablet, 8 April 1920, Page 35

HIBERNIAN SOCIETY, CHRISTCHURCH

(From our own correspondent.) The fortnightly meeting of St. Patrick's branch of the Hibernian Society was held on " Monday : evening, March 22, in the Hibernian Hall. There was a large attendance of members, St. Matthew's (ladies') and - St. Mary's branches being also represented, and a full roll of officers. Bro. T. P. O'Rourke, 8.P., presided The meetting was honored by the presence of the District President, Bro. T. Kelly, to whom Bro. O'Rourke extended a hearty welcome. In so doing he said that the privilege of greeting a district officer was so rare a luxury in these parts that few presidents of branches could 'lay; claim to having been placed in the same pleasant position as he (the speaker) himself that night. ; Continuing, Bro.

O’Rourke wished the pistrict President a pleasant sojourn in? the south, and hoped that on ' his return - to Auckland ; he would be able to convey happy impressions of his visit. Bro. Kelly replying, thanked the president and members for the hearty > reception-accorded him, and . congratulated the branch on T its membership, activity, and general attention to business. Bro. Johnston (St. Mary’s) and Sister E. Brophy (St. Matthew’s branch) also heartily welcomed the District President. Bro. R. P. O’Shaughnessy, formerly District Deputy, who is on a visit to Christchurch, was welcomed by the president, as was also Bro. J. Wally meeting being the first the latter was able to attend , since meeting with a serious accident. Several matters of importance concerning the society were brought before the District President. Bro. Kelly noted a few items for reference to the District Executive Seven nominations for membership were received, and sick allowances amounting to £9 10s were passed for payment. Of accounts amounting to £BB Is 3d passed for payment the principal items ■ were M.A. fees £53 8s 9d, U.F.S. Dispensary dues £24 19s, hospital bed scheme £7 4s 6d. At the close of the meeting members turned - their attention to matters sociable, and entertained Bro. Kelly at a smoke concert. This proved most enjoyable, and the District President was loud in his praises for the cordiality and brotherly spirit shown him as a district officer. ST. MARY’S BRANCH. j. At the last fortnightly meeting of St. Mary’s branch of the H.A.0.8. Society, Bro. L. Dobbs, 8.P., presided. All the office-bearers were present, and there was a good attendance of members. A member from Hokitika was admitted by clearance. Very Rev. - Dean Regnault re? ferred to the festival of the Apostle of Ireland, and wished the members a happy day in celebration thereof. ST. MARY’S JUVENILE BRANCH. Among the recent social activities of the members -of St. Mary’s juvenile branch of the Hibernian, Society was a “hard up” social, which was productive of an enjoyable evening. The prize for the most original “get up” was awarded to Bro. Ormandy. Supper was provided by the juvenile committee. A cricket match, seniors v. juniors was played on St. Albans Park on Saturday, March 20, and resulted in a win for the seniors by 21 runs. It is hoped to arrange, at an early date, a football match between teams selected from each branch. •