Gisborne

New Zealand Tablet, Volume L, Issue 16, 26 April 1923, Page 45

Gisborne

(From our own correspondent.)

xr- r ,i • _ . April 11. Tis Lordship Dr. Liston, accompanied by Very Lev. Chancellor Holbrook, is on episcopal visitation to the Poverty Bay district. Last evening a, complimentary concert was given in the Opera House to his Lordship. Rev. Fathers Lane and O’Brien were among those present. The Mayor (Mr. G. Wildish) extended a civic welcome to Bishop Liston. .Sir James Carroll also addressed the gathering, and Dr. Liston gracefully acknowledged the honor done him Rev Father Lane took advantage of the occasion to r d * fareell , address tendered by the choir to Mr. Chas. Mood, conductor of St. Mary’s Choir who is leaving to take up a„ important position in Auckland. The address referred to Mr. Wood’s fine qualities as conductor, and as leader of the various musical societies of Gisborne his services and those of his popular orchestra had ever been at the service of the many Catholic functions, where their musical renditions were'always a feature. Father Lane then presented Mr. Wood, on behalf of St. Mary’s Choir, with a cheque for a substantial amount. The recipient suitably responded. A programme of song and dance, given by pupils of Mrs. Phil Barry, assisted by St, Alary’s Choir and others, was much' appreciated. Mr Wood’s orchestra played two fine selections of Irish melol dies. The proceeds of the concert are to be donated to the new church at Makaraka. j