HIBERNIAN SOCIAL

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2104, 12 June 1907, Page 2

HIBERNIAN SOCIAL

WELCOME TO MR MORIARTY

A social was held last evening by the members of tlio Hibernian Society at St. Mary’s Schoolroom, when a hearty welcome was extended to Mr. Moriarty, the New Zealand representative of the “Tablet” which is the official organ of the Catholic world. A very pleasant evening was spent there being about 50 members present. The Itev. Fathers Lane and Dignan were among those present and aided not a little in the success of the' function. During the course of the evening a lengthy programme was gone- through. Messrs. Griffith and McGregor sang the duct, “Tell Her I Love Her So,” and received hearty applause. Miss McC'onville gave ir pianoforte solo, which was well received. Mr. M Doyle sang the comic song, “Hooliglian’s Mule,” which convulsed his audience'and he had to respond to a decided encore. Mr. Hallighan gave a couple of whistling solos which were listened to with great pleasure. Mrs. P. Barry sang, “Happy Birds,”, and responding to a well-merited recall, sang “Kerry Dance,” for which she received -hearty applause. Mr. Moriarty was called upon for 1 a recitation and gave a couple of very funny stories, which evoked roars of laughter from his listeners.

Father Lane in a few well-chosen words welcomed Mr. Moriarty to Gisborne. He eulogised Mr. Moriarty’s many good qualities and hoped that when he again visited Gisborne in about twelve months’ time, he would take away a Gisborne lady with him as his wife. (Applause.)

In replying, Mr. Moriarty accused the Rev. Father of having kissed the blarney stone. He was very pleased at the hearty welcome which had been extended to him. He said he did not wish to say a great deal on the present occasion as he had a lot tj say to those present ns the representative of the “Tablet,” on some later occasion. He concluded by thanking the members of the Society for their hearty welcome.

Supper was handed round during the evening and full justice was done to the good things provided. Miss Mollhone played the accompaniment of the evening in her well known efficient manner. The singing of “Auld Lang. Syne” brouglrt a most enjoyable evening to a close.