Timaru

New Zealand Tablet, 14 April 1921, Page 22

Timaru

April 11. The Retreat to men, conducted by Rev. Father Eccleton, S.M' was well attended both morning and evening, and large numbers approached the Holy Table during the week. The various instructions were greatly appreciated by the retreatants. The retreat concluded on last Sunday night, when there was a crowded congregation. Father Eccleton delivered a powerful sermon on the Catholic Church, and afterwards imparted the Papal Blessing. Rev. Father Hurley, S.M. ; heartily thanked the missioner on be-half-of the local clergy, and congratulated the men of the parish on the manner in which they attended. ) Bros. Denuehy and M. Hyland represented the local branch of the H.A.C.B. Society at the triennial movable meeting recently held at Christchurch. The essay competition in connection with the recent Friendly Societies’ picnic, held at Oamaru,.and open to the pupils attending the primary schools in South Canterbury,- resulted as follows: Boys Bernard Dunne, Standard VI. Marist Brothers’ School (11 years of age), Ist amongst leight competitors; Girls; Eileen Quinn, Standard V. Sacred Heart School (11 years of age), Ist out of 23 competitors. The annual smoke social of the Celtic Cricket Club \yas held on last Wednesday evening: week in the Browne Street Hall, Mr. W. Angland presiding over an attendance of over 100 players and friends. The hall was tastefully'decorated- for the occasion,' a pleasing musical programme carried put, and a list of toasts duly honored. During the evening Mr. Wood, on behalf of the Cricket Association, presented the junior eleven - with the cup won during the past season.