PALMERSTON NORTH.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXX, Issue 15, 10 April 1902, Page 19

PALMERSTON NORTH.

CFrom an occasional correspondent.)

April 6. pks The Rev. Father James Tymons, of St. Patrick's College, was the guest of his brother, Rev. Father P. VV. Tymons, during Holy Week. He preached at High Mass and Vesper jon Eister Sunday to crowded congregations. At High Mass at 11 o'clock Farmer's Mass was sung by the choir, the solos being- taken by Miss Rose Rush (soprano), Misßes M. Scanlon and R. Oakley (contraltos), and Messrs. T. Rodgers (tenor) and J. Hanley (bass). The altars and sanctuary were tastefully decorated with ferns, evergreens, and pot plants, reflecting great credit on Mrs. J. J. Redwood and Misses N, Oakley and M. Scanlon. A most successful concert was held in the Town Hall, Aehhurst, on Eaater Monday night in aid of the funds of the new Church of St. Columba. The hall was crowded, and judging by the liberal applause accorded to the performers the audience highly appreciated the various items. The talent was entirely supplu d from Palmerston, most of whom were members of St. Patrick's

choir. The following was the programme, which was arranged by Mr. V. Dallow, to whom, with Rev. Father Tymonp, the success of the concert was due : Piano solo, Mr. P. Tombs ; soDg, T. Rogers ; song, Miss Rush ; song, V. Dallow (with violin obligato by Mr T. Kitchen); song, J. Hanley ; song. Miss Scanlon ; violin splo, T. Kitchen ; song, Mr T). Scanlon ; duet, Miss Hickey and Mr V. Dallow ; soDg, Mr Hitchings ; piano solo, Mr P. Tombs ; song • .and chorus, Mr Dallow and the company ; song, Miss Hickey ; song, ffi-f Hitchings ; song, Miss R. Oakley ; violin solo, Mr T. Kitchen ; song, Mr Hanley. After the concert the hall was cleared for danci g. Mr J. J. Lynch made an efficient M.C., and excellent music waß supplied by Messrs Cronin and Careen, refreshments being supplied by the ladies of the parish.