Westport

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXI, Issue 25, 18 June 1903, Page 5

Westport

* ™ ho lasses last Sunday morning the Yen Archpriest Walshe commented on the lack of interest taken in the parish library It was pointed out that many of the subscribers never even take a book out for perusal i.nis state ot affairs is very much to be regretted ♦ It-if antici P n atecl that the erection of the new' church at Millerton will be proceeded with in the near future At present a temporary delay is "unavoidable owing- to a necessary alteration in the plans. As soon as this is effected, tenders will be called for the erection of the new edifice. The church committee are fortunate in having the services of Mr. J. Bradley as hon. secretary . The commencement of operations at the State coa.l mine will mean a langelv increased population in Seddon\illc. where it is proposed to build a new church The mining township of Granity is also to be provided with a new church

A special meeting of the Altar Society was held in St Canice's schoolroom last Sunday afternoon. It was decided to accept the design submitted by Mr R Sullivan for two pedestals for the statues recently procured by the Society for the altar.

As a token ot some slight recognition of the valuable ser\ices rendered to St. Canire's library by Mr. Slowey in. his capacity as librarian, the members have decided to present that gentleman with a handsome gold cross and pen suitably inscribed The articles will shortly be forwarded to Mr Slowey, who is now residing in the Empire City.

A successful concert, in aid of the new Catholic Chinch at Grnnity was held in Faro-uhar's Hall on May 23 An excellent programme, consisting of humerou's and sentimental songs, dances, and instrumental selections, was provided, and received the cordial approbation of the audience. Acceptable vocal items were rendered by the Misses F. and A. Songten, Williams, Spillane, and A. Pain, and Messrs. Murray. Moyle and Malr oney An amusing trio was civen by the Misses Collins Firman, and O'Rourke, and Miss Williams contributed a violin solo in pleasing style. The vocal portion was varied by the introduction of some capital step-dancing the performers being- the Misses Spillane and Glover, and Messrs. Glover and Honnessy, while Masters Roache and Dawson caused much merriment with their numerous

songs. The pianoforte accompaniments were capably played by Miss Pain and Mr. Scott. Prior to, the commencement of the concert the Granity Brass Band Rave several pleasing selections. The proceeds of the concert amounted to about £12. (This letter arrived too late for insertion in our last issue.)