WAIMATE.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXX, Issue 26, 26 June 1902, Page 19

WAIMATE.

(From our own correspondent.)

June 23.

The usual fortnightly meeting of St. Patrick's branch of the 11.A.C.8.5. jffm held in the schoolroom la^t Monday evening there being present Bro. T. Twomey (President) and about 30 members. It was decided to take part in the Coronation celebrations, all the members present expressing their willingness to attend. A vote of thanks was passed to the Oamaru branch for the loan of regalia on June 1. Four candidates were proposed for membership. It is very gratifying to note the progress made by this branch since its estab'ishment a little over 15 months ago. There are now about 40 benefit members and 12 honorary meu.bers on the roll. The progress of the Society is due principally to the Rev. Father 6'Connell, who has worked hard for it ever since its foundation. Trooper T. Crawford, of the Seventh Contingent, arrived home by the express last Tuesday. He is looking well after hia experience in South Atrica. * St. Patrick's school broke up for the midwinter holidays on Friday. Mass was celebrated at Makikihi yesterday by-ihe Rev. Father O'Connell. After Mass a meeting was held to make arrangements for the erec'.io'i of a new church.