MASTERTON NOTES

New Zealand Tablet, Volume LII, Issue 16, 6 May 1925, Page 17

MASTERTON NOTES

ftk-' A » A Vi ’ 1 1 A * (From our own Correspondent.) ! :/v^ ; April 23. The local branch of the Hibernian Society was represented at’ the competitions and conference of the Federated Catholic Clubs held in Wellington at Easter, and was successful in securing third place in oratory, impromptu debate, and tennis. Bros. J. Charters .and A'. L. Curry took part in the competitions, while Mr. Murphy very kindly-' filled ; r the position of tennis representative. ■'! At the meeting of the Hibernian Society on Monday evening the delegates paid a high tribute-to the officials of the conference for the attention given them, and made reference also to the fine Catholic spirit that existed? amongst the members of the Federation. ’ Bro. 3. Connors congratulated the representatives on their success, and hoped an . endeavor would be made to send a team to the competitions and conference next year. We are shortly to be blessed with a .new arrival from'the Emerald Isle (the Rev. Father. Hanratty), who takes the place of Rev. Father Moran, recently transferred to New Plymouth. We take this opportunity of giving our new curate the cead mile failtc in advance. ... V; At the last meeting of the local branch of the Hibernian Society one new member was initiated. The progress of the branch continues apace; the facilities now offering for social entertainment by the completion of the new meeting room no doubt being responsible for the prevalent interest and enthusiasm. n i - It is understood that another Catholic body will shortly be launched; in Masterton by the formation of a Catholic club. It is to be'sincerely hoped the venture,.will be given the practical support of the congregation, as the lack of an institution such as the one proposed has been considered a reproach. We appear to be'left well ■■ behind by the other towns of New Zealand in this regard. ’ VJi , Ar-'A ’■