Hastings

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXVI, Issue 23, 11 June 1908, Page 14

Hastings

(From an occasional correspondent.) June 5. The recent social organised by the Children of Mary was a - (great success both socially and financially. Some 300 people were present, and a very enjoyable evening was spent. The proceeds will be devoted to the general • expenses of tlie parish. On the eve of his marriage, Mr. J. B. O'Sullivan was presented by the Very Rev. Dean Smyth, on behalf of the Sacred Heart choir, with a beautiful afternoon tea set and jardiniere. The good wishes for the future happiness and prosperity of Mr. and Mrs. O'Sullivan were happily voiced by the Dean, and the recipient feelingly replied. Messrs. T. O'Shea (leader), T. Downing, and J. Bennett were the members selected to represent the Young Men's Club in the debate" with the Palmerston North Club on the subject, ' Is conscription desirable for the British Empire ? ' A number of club members, including Mr. F. Vickers (secretary), made the trip to the Manawatu capjtal on Wednesday, June 3, where the debate took place the same evening. At the club rooms the visitors were welcomed by the chairman, Mr. M. J. Kennedy. The Palmerston Club was represented by Messrs. Brady (leader), Scanlon, and O'Donnell. Mr. Power officiated as timekeeper, and Mr. Hurley, solicitor, acted as judge. At the conclusion of the debate the judge announced that each side had scored 192 points, but gave his casting vote in favor of the home team. The Hastings representatives left Jor Feilding early next morning, and returned home the same evening. On their arrival they were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. P. Long.