Wanganui

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXV, Issue 16, 18 April 1907, Page 14

Wanganui

(From our own correspondent.) April "12. Mr. Andrew Mack, the famous Irish comedian will appear at the Opera House in the 26th and 27th of •tits month.

The bazaar held at Raetihi, and which was brought to a close on April 3, was a great success. The funds will be augmented by about £200 Our sculling champion, Mr. W. Webb, has, through Ms backer Mr W. R. Tuck, deposited £100 with the editor of the ' Herald ' to bind a match with C Towns, of Sydney. . - ' I am pleased to see that the late treasurer of St Mary's Catholic Club, Mr. P. F. Thorpey, has become a member of the committee of the Invercargill- «Cath-

Mr. J. Marbham, the delegate" of St. Mary's Football Uub, has been chosen tci represent; the Thursday clubs on the management committee or the WaneaniA Rugby Union. \ " <■ "& ttUtJl

The Besses o' th' Barn Band made its appearance at Wanganui on April 11 and 12 before crowded audiences The band played on both days superbly, and the anticipations regarding this splendid body of musicians were iuuy realised.

On Sunday there was Exposition of the Blessed Sa^ rament from the half-past ten Mass until VesrSrTat St Mary's Church. During the afternoon a JSK^^ of the parishioners made thek usual visit of adoration In the evening there was. the customary procession ™A l tfe h alf-past seven o'clock Mass In St Mary's motojoliof which he had given notice xii +,w "S esteemed member of our congregation.'.

The St. Mary's Catholic Club intend openiag tiheir iwL/f 10 !**?? 1 P ren .^es-^the /Assembly Rodms-on : Thursday, April 18, with a_ social gathering. The executive ate. now. busy d afting new rules for ttie man- 1 agemeiit of jthe club, which will be submitted to members after being placed on the notice board for a wee!?'