Greymouth

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXIV, Issue 3, 18 January 1906, Page 19

Greymouth

(From our own correspondent.) January 12. On Wednesday evening Mr. E. J. Fitzgibbon, president of the Federated Catholic Young Men's Societies of New Zealand, and a young West Coaster, who has made a name for himself by winning the medal presented by Lord Plunket for oratory, gave a lecture on the ' Life of Daniel O'Connell 'in the St. Columba Hall. There was a very large attendance, the speaker being repeatedly applauded. Before commencing his address the speaker congratulated the club on the possession of such up-to-date rooms, which, to use Mr. Fitzgibbon's own words, were easily the best Catholic club rooms in New Zealand. He also took this opportunity of thanking the club members for the kindness shown him' during his stay in Greymouth. After the address refresh-

ments, kindly provided by the ladies, were partaken of. Songs were given by Miss E. Hannan, Messrs. Dillon and Doogan, a cornet solo by Mr. R. Phillips, and a recitation by Mr. P. Smythe. A very pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Patrick's Church last Monday morning. The contracting parties were Mr. Michael J. Phillips, assistant County Clerk, and fourth son of Mr. Michael Phillips, sen., Clerk of the G-rey County Council, and Miss Clara Burke, fourth daughter of Mr. K. A. Burke, an old anil respected resident of this town. A 'Nuptial Mass was celebrated by the Very Rev. Dean Carew, assisted by Rev. Father Taylor and Rev. Father Aubry. The bride was attiied in a, beautiful costume of cream crepe-de-chene. She wore a handsome Limerick lace veil, beautitully worked and presented to the bride by the Sisters of Mercy, by whom she was educated. The bride was attended by three biide&maids, Miss M. Burke (sister of the bride), Miss Phillips (sister of the bridegroom), and Miss Lizzie McDonnell (cousin of the bride), all of whom wore gold brooches, the gift of the bridegroom, The bridegroom was attended by his brothers, Messrs T. and R. Phillips, and J. Burke (brother of bride). The bridegroom's present to the bride was a handsome gold muff chain, and heart pendant studded with sapphires. The bride's gilt to the bridegroom was a gold sovereign case with monogram inscribed. As the bridal party left the church Miss Kimple (organist) played the Wedding March. The party then adjourned to the residence of the bride's mother, where the breakfast was laid. The young couple received numerous congratulations and good wishes for their future happuness. The happy couple left in the afternoon lor Christchurch, where the honeymoon was to be spent. The Catholic bazaar was brought to a close last Saturday night, after a run of thirteen nights. The result has been a great success both financially and otherwise. The baz-aar was got up to raise funds to pay for the tower that will shortly be completed, and which will put the finishing touches to St. Patrick's Church. It was something unheard of in G-reymouth for any entertainment to run for thirteen nights. The hall was crowded every evening. The ladies who acted as stallholders and their young lady assistants worked with a will towards one object, that being to make the undertaking the greatest success of its kind ever held on the West Coast. This they succeeded in doing, even surpassing their most sanguine expectations. A great deal of the success of the entertainment must be given to Signor Borzoni for the good result that attended the dancing held under his direction. It was without doubt the greatest draw of the festival. Those who took part acquitted themselves admirably. The closing performance was responsible for packing the hall, and lit was almost impossible to move about. Before the dancing came on Princess Te Rangi Pai, Miss E. Hannan, and Messrs. Cadzow and Dillon contributed to the enjoyment of the evening by singing several solos. A pleasing wind-up to the festival took place on Monday evening, when all who assisted were invited to a musical evening at the St. Columba Hall. Dean Carew referred to the success which had attended the festival, and he desired to thank one and all for their serviices. The Dean announced that the gross takings amounted to £1168, and after paying all expenses there would be a ,net profit of over £95-0. The result was very gratifying. It was impossible to thank the workers adequately, but the result of their being able to beautify their church would have its own reward. He desired to publicly thank the local press for their support and for their kindly references, Miss Cottle, who acted as pianist, the Catholic Band and orchestra. S'ignor Borzoni expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the kindly treatment he had received from the good people of Grey mouth. The success of his part of the festival was mainly due to those who participated. It always took him eight weeks to put the dances on, yet he had accomplished it in four weeks in 'G-reymouth. During the evening an excellent musical programme was provided, the items being well received. Refreshments were handed round( by the ladies' committee.