Thames

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XLIX, Issue 20, 18 May 1922, Page 31

Thames

(From our Travelling Correspondent.) It was decided at a general meeting of the Thames parishioners, held some months ago, to erect a new convent school, and a committee consisting of Mesdames Simpson and D. Stewart, Misses G. Molloy, V. Twohill, and E. Kelly, Sergt. McDonnell, Messrs. Hoult, D. Twohill, P. Flynn, and R. Kenny, jnr; with Rev. Father Dighan as chairman, and Mr. E. R. Harold (secretary) was appointed, the chairman and secretary being also appointed trustees of the fund. Up to date nearly £IOOO has been subscribed, a result which is very gratifying to the committee. As it is estimated that about £3500 will be required for the object in view, it has been decided to promote a bazaar and queen carnival, to be held in the near future, by means of which it is anticipated the necessary requirements will be' fairly well met. Subscriptions will be gratefully received and acknowledged by the secretary from any ex-pupil of the Thames Convent, who may feel disposed to help in the good work. The new school is to be built of brick and concrete, and provide accommodation for 200 pupils; it will also embody every modern improvement. ’