DIOCESE OF CHRISTCHURCH

New Zealand Tablet, Volume L, Issue 16, 26 April 1923, Page 27

DIOCESE OF CHRISTCHURCH

(From our own correspondent.) Vv‘ April 16. His Lordship the Bishop is making his diocesan visitation of South Canterbury, commencing at Geraldine. , St. Mary’s branch of the Hibernian Society held its fortnightly meeting on Monday evening last, in Ozanam Lodge; Bro. H. O’Connor, 8.P., presiding over a full roll of office-bearers, and, despite unfavorable weather, an excellent attendance of members. The institution of an annual Communion breakfast has been decided upon by this branch, the first to -take place after a ‘ general Communion on the first Sunday in June. At the conclusion of the meeting a euchre tournament was held, Bro. L. Lascelles winning the prize. A musical programme contributed to by Bros. H. Doherty, T. Delaney, E. Turner, P. Anderson, and J. Ormandy, was thoroughly enjoyed. Rev. Father Hurley, S.M., Timaru, has just concluded a Retreat for the boys at St. Bede’s College. There was a. splendid attendance at the first meeting of . the .Christchurch Celtic Club for the present season,

Mr. J. Ormandy, presiding. The secretary (Mr. L. Cecil) in presenting the annual report thanked the Hibernian Society’s hall committee for the generous treatment extended to the club-during the adverse conditions to which it had been subjected. Foremost among those who were specially mentioned for their efforts in the interests of the club was Miss E. Pearce. At the conclusion of the general business a short but enjoyable musical programme was contributed to by Miss E. Carney (songs); Misses D. Forsyth, A. Greenlees, and Mr. E. Casey (recitations); Miss E. Pearce (piano solo); Misses Carroll (2) and Mr. Carroll (musical selections). The chairman in thanking the performers, specially mentioned the kindness of the Carroll family. Refreshments were handed round by the lady members.