Town and Country News

New Zealand Tablet, Volume LII, Issue 37, 30 September 1925, Page 49

Town and Country News

Westport Notes (From our own correspondent.) ■ «V.' .• ' fwr&r,- September 16. | The, Sacrament of Confirmation was administered at St. Canice’s Church on Sunday last, by Ins Grace Archbishop O’Shea. The candidate, s numbered 160. The incidental music was rendered by the choir Miss Lena Ryan singing the 0 Salutaris.” Thg

ceremony concluded with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Yesterday his Grace confirmed 35 children at Granity.

Rev. Father Gilmartin, C.SS.R., recently conducted a most successful Retreat for the Children of Mary.

The bazaars held last month at.Granity and Millerton were decidedly successful, and reflect great credit on all those who gave their unstinted labors. The proceeds are for the convent and church funds.

On the eve of her marriage. Miss Lucy Ahern was made the recipient of a beautiful statue by the Children of Mary. Rev. Father Sweeney, in making the presentation, referred to Miss Ahern's zeal and enthusiasm and wished her every happiness in her future life.

St. Canice's Debating Society has been revived after many years of inactivity, and keen interest is being taken in the weekly discussions.

The club-rooms continue to be packed every Tuesday evening when the usual social eventuates. Gatherings of this kind, besides being the source of a goodly revenue, are an 'admirable means of bringing the parishioners together.

The long talked of hydro-electricity is now a reality and was switched on for the first time last Saturday. It seems as if Westport is going to triumph over the depressing circumstances which have had such a serious effect on its prosperity, and with increased facilities for trade and greater spirit of cooperation come into its own at last.

I regret to record the death of an esteemed member of the congregation in the person of Mrs. Mary Collins, who passed away last month. Deceased, who was a very old resident, had reached the advanced age of 85 years.—

,- Two marriages were solemnised at St. Oanice's Church recently. Last month Mr. W. P. Kiely (formerly of Auckland) was married to Miss E. McGillicuddy, of Inangahua Junction. On September 8 Mr. Thomas Durkin and Miss Lucy Ahern were married; Rev. Father Sweeney officiating and also celebrating Nuptial Mass.

HIBERNIAN SOCIETY ST. JOSEPH’S BRANCH, DUNEDIN. The usual fortnightly meeting of St. Joseph’s branch (No. 73) of the H.A.C.B. Society was held in the branch’s club-rooms, Moran’s Buildings, on the loth inst., the president (Bro. A. Gillick) presiding over a large attendance. One new member was initiated and two candidates nominated for

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membership. On the report of the sick visitors sick allowance and other accounts were passed for payment. After the disposal of routine business, the agenda for the approaching half-yearly District meeting was discussed, and instructions were given the branch’s delegate on the exercise of his vote. The president and vice-president (Bro. P. Walsh), who represented the branch at a social promoted by the Milton branch (No. 245) on the 11th inst., in reporting thereon, referred in appreciative terms to the hospitality extended to them on the occasion. The president and Bro. J. J. Marlow, jun., P.P., delegates on the Friendly Societies’ Council, reported on a recent meeting of that body, and were accorded a vote of thanks for their services. Before concluding the meeting, the president appealed to all present to further the interests of the society as a whole and the branch in particular by endeavoring to increase the membership. ST. MARY’S BRANCH, PORT CHALMERS The quarterly meeting of St. Mary’s branch (No. 536) of the H.A.C.B. Society, Port Chalmers, was held on the loth inst., in the local convent schoolroom, P.P. Pro. M. O’Halloran presiding over a fair attendance. The members of St. Joseph’s (Ladies) branch were also present. The usual routine business was transacted, correspondence dealt with, sick pay and general accounts passed for payment. Bro. P. M. Pohlen was elected delegate to represent the branch at the halfyearly District meeting, to be held at Auckland during October. At the conclusion of bsuiness a social hour was spent in card games and music, an enjoyable gathering terminating with supper. Euchre Party. The usual fortnightly euchre party was held on Thursday evening, the 17th inst., when, despite the unsettled weather there was a fair attendance. Fifteen games of euchre were played, the ladies’ first prize being won by Miss A. Borlase with 12 games to her credit Miss Lindsay with 11 games being second ; and Mrs. Smith (11 games) third; the consolation prize went to Mrs, W. D. Mead. Mr. Smellie with 10 games won the gents’ first prize, Mr. J. Connolly (10 games) second ; the consolation prize being awarded to Mr. T. McEwan. After the distribution of prizes supper was handed round. The next euchre .party will be held

on October 1, when it is hoped the usual | support will be forthcoming. To meet the wishes of players the executive committee has decided to dispense with the usual supper, raise the price of admission to a flat rate of two shillings, and increase the value of the prizes.

Quarterly Communion.

The quarterly Communion of members of the two branchesSt. Mary's and _ St. Joseph's (Ladies)was held on Sunday, the 20th inst., at the 9 o'clock Mass, at St. Mary's Church, when the full membership approached the Holy Table. Addressing those assembled, Rev. Father O'Reilly congratulated the Hibernians of the Port town on their fine manifestation of faith and edifying example that morning. He tendered his best wishes to both branches for continued success.

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—DURNIN. The wedding was solemnised at the Catholic Cathedral, Christchurch, on September 3, of Francis Patrick, .fifth son of Mr. and Mrs. James Poll', of Methven, and Annie, second daughter of the late James Durnin, of Aberdeen, Scotland. The Rev. Father T. W. Price officiated and celebrated Nuptial Mass; appropriate music being rendered by Miss K. O’Connor, Cathedral organist. The bride, who was led to the altar by Mr. J T. Poff, wore a smart costume of navy blue, with hat to match. She was attended by Miss Joan Poff. Mr. Allan Marshall was best man. Morning tea was partaken of at Ballantyno’s, after which the newly-wedded couple left for the south.