H.A.C.B. SOCIETY, AUCKLAND

New Zealand Tablet, 21 July 1921, Page 23

H.A.C.B. SOCIETY, AUCKLAND

(From our own correspondent.)

At the half-yearly meeting of the Auckland branch (No. 81), Bro. Kelly presiding, the election of office-bearers was held, and resulted as follows: President, Bro P. Hughes, P.P. (formerly of Westport); vice-president, Bro. C. Colhoun, P.P. (formerly of Napier); secretary, Bro. W. Kane (re-elected) treasurer, Bro. James Grace (re-elected) warden, Bro. W. L. B. Cervin; guardian, Bro. J. Corcoran; sick visitors, Bros. J. Corbett, P.P., and P. Duffin, P.P. The installation ceremony was performed by Bro. Kelly retiring president. The newly-elected office-bearers tendered thanks for being chosen to fill their respective positions. The secretary urged all members to enthusiastically canvass for new members. Financially the branch was second to none, but every eligible Catholic was wanted as a member. He stressed the importance of unity, loyalty, and devotion to the sacred principles of Catholicity, inextricably interwoven in true Hibernianism. He said that Bishop Liston is interesting himself in the establishment of a branch in St. Benedict’s parish, where there is quite a largo number eligible. We gladly welcome bis intervention and wish him the greatest possible success. His Lordship has been an active member of the society for many years, and is a life honorary member of the Auckland branch. Bro. D. Flynn, P.P., in an appreciative speech, congratulated both the retiring and incoming office-bearers —the old for the work done, and the new for the honor conferred upon them. Bro. Kane (secretary) moved a vote of thanks to the outgoing past-president (Hon. Bro. Nerheny) and that his name be placed on the merit board and his services suitably recognised. He said Bro. Nerheny was going out of office, nominally, bat for many years he has been virtually in office, ever ready to advise and assist in every doubt and difficulty. Bro. Kelly, P.P., seconded, ami spoke feelingly regarding Bro. Nerheny’s sterling qualities. He always found time to attend the meetings, notwithstanding the numerous claims upon his time and attention. Hon. Bro. Nerheny thanked the speakers for their kind expressions, and the meeting for the vote, which was carried by acclamation. He was a member for 27 years, and was very glad he became a Hibernian. He never claimed a shilling sick-pay during that time, and was better pleased than if lie had. Others required it, and those who did not are the best off. The , pleasure consists in the opportunity it affords of assisting others in need, which the society affords. He congratulated Bro. Hughes on his becoming president. Sick pay (£l3) was passed for payment. Out of 12 members on the sick fund, six are receiving superannuation. Five members were admitted by initiation and one by clearance. Funeral allowance on account of the death of the wives of Bros. Jas. B. R. Stead and ihos. Grace (£lO each) was passed for payment, and it was resolved that a letter of condolence be sent to each of the Brothers. Regret at the dangerous illness of the worthy chaplain (Rev. Father Bradley) and hopes for his early and perfect recovery were expressed. Other accounts amounting to £llß 8s 6d were passed for payment. Regret at the news of the death of Mrs. McKenna, of this city mother of Mr. James McKenna, of the Lands Department! and sympathy with him in his bereavement, were expressed. rs. McKenna’s husband (deceased) was an old and muchrespected Hibernian. The 48th anniversary of the branch which occurs on the 23rd inst., will be celebrated this year m the Central Hall, Cook Street, on the 20th inst This re-union of members will take the form of a smoke social. on. Bro Nerheny, who is chairman of the committee will preside. 5

CHRISTCHURCH (From our own correspondent.)

„^ U f V meetf " 6 of St ■ Patrick’s branch (No. TnK n T S ° Clet T Was Md 011 Monday evening, July 11, in the Hibernian Hall, Bro. L. J. Courtney, B P presiding over a good attendance, including several memhers from St. Mary’s branch. Two members were initiated and four nominations received. It was resolved that the . quarterly Communion take place in future on the

second instead of the third Sunday of each month. Bro. A;® J. M. Coffey, P.P., drew attention to the meeting of thte,;,f| St. Patrick’s Sports’ Association, in which members should tn.ke a. special interest. Sick allowance £l2 6s 8d) and .vi) accounts (£23 Is) were passed for payment. The following office-bearers were elected for the ensuing half-year;—Pro- c, sident, Bro. H. Upjohn; vice-president, Bro. H. McDon- ' null; secretary, Bro. M. Crimes; treasurer, Bro. W. P. Daly; warden, Bro. M. Piggott; guardian, Bro. E. Fitegerald; sick visitors, Bros. H. MeSwigan and C. Lafter; assistant secretary, Bro. H. A. Sloan; auditors, Bros. Mi, Carty and E... J. P. Wall; delegates to U.F.S. Dispensary : Board, Bros. M. Crimes and C. Dobbs; delegates to U.F.S 1 . Benevolent Association, Bros. M. J. O’Connor, H. McU Swigan, and C. Lafferty; delegate to U.F.S. Council., M. Crimes: delegates to Catholic Federation, Bros. J. Too-; || mey and J. J. Hendron. Various committees in coitnec~ tion with the workings of the branch were appointed, and. j the newly-elected office-bearers were installed by Bro, Court- •' ney, assisted by P.P. Bro. T. P. O’Rourke. I

TIMARU

(From our own con espondent.)

The annual meeting of St. Mary’s branch (No. 193) of J the Hibernian Society was held on the 11th hist, at Si. M John’s Hall. The president (Bro. B. Conlon) presided oveiw|| a large attendance of members. The chaplain (Rev, Father'® Hurley, S.M.) was also present. The sick visitors reported |i three Brothers on the sick fund, each of whom was pro- j|| grossing favorably. The balance sheet and auditors’ report dis- Ip closed the society to be in a flourishing condition. During || the quarter £36 7s 6d was paid in sick allowance, anM maternity allowances (£6O) were granted to 10 members!® The chaplain, at the request of the president, duly stalled the newly-elected office-bearers for the ensuing ternfft! as follows : —President, Bro. W. Stirling; vice-president,® Bro. J. Collins; secretary, Bro. P. Mahoney; treasurer,® Bro. C. Sullivan; warden, Bro. J. Sheehan; guardian, Bro. fpl F. O’Connell; sick visitors, Bros. J. Shea and J. Cronin ; M assistant secretary, Bro. H. Travis; auditors, Bros. J. 'ir.- >■ Venning and R. Marlow; canopy-bearers, Bros. Venning iftft 0 Leary, Marlow, and O’Connell; delegates to Dispensary*, Board, Bros. O’Leary and Conlon ; to Catholic Federation eft Bros. Stirling and C. Sullivan; marshal, Bro. J. Collins? .V A feature of the meeting, and one which revealed the pp ,v i gross of the society, was the enthusiasm of the member. as reflected in the contest for some of the offices A bmu vote of thanks was unanimously passed to ta - , Aii . office-bearers and it was decided to grant a fr i; i;H ;o/ ‘. flcato to Bro. B. Conlon, P.P., to be presented ... MOt m the near future. Bro. Edmonds (late of is donating a medallion to the member who nominates* tile most candidates for this year. During the last quarter® 16 candidates were nominated and six initiated. Accounts' 1 amounting to £llß 7s lOd were passed for, payment, and"! the receipts for the evening totalled £194 6s 4d. A com- | mittee was elected to arrange social and card parties with 1 the other parish societies. A very successful meeting eon- i eluded in the usual manner., ' 'll