Oamaru

New Zealand Tablet, 3 June 1920, Page 27

Oamaru

(From our own correspondent.) May 30. The “flu” is still very prominent amongst us, and as a result,, the Convent School, along with many others, lias had to close temporarily. , The "Celtics” made a good showing in their first toot ball match - against the Excelsior, whom they defeated by 6 to nil. Last week they were not so successful when they met the Athletics, who had a very strong team • in tin field. - .. The parishioners of Windsor Park recentlyheld a meeting to decide the best means of paying off the remaining debt on their church. It was almost unanimously decided to hold a house-to-house collection to meet the amount. • ■ We have been unfortunate lately in losing several of our prominent Catholics, who have removed ' from this district. Last Tuesday evening Mr. and Mrs. Pi Kelly and family were entertained by . their many ’ Catholic friends, prior to their departure for their ‘ new home in

Timaru. In making a presentation of a silver tea and coffee service on behalf of their Oamaru friends. Right Rev. Mgr, Mackay paid a special tribute to Mr. and Mrs Kelly for the help they had been in matters connected with the Church. Fathers O’Connell and Foley, and several others present, briefly eulogised the guests of the evening, and expressed regret at their departure from Oamaru. A pleasant evening was brought to a close with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne.”