Greymouth

New Zealand Tablet, 10 September 1908, Page 15

Greymouth

(From Our Own Correspondent..)

August 26

The St. Columba Club billiard tournament was concluded last week and resulted in a win for Mr. C. Carmine, with .Mr. Wm. Bade second. The tournament proved most interesting, and some very keen contests took place. Thirty-two members took part in the tournament.

A very successful euchre party was held in St. Columba Club rooms last Wednesday evening, when- there was a large attendance of members and their- friends. The ladies' prize was donated by Mr. J. Cairn ey, and was, won by -Miss M. Hcffcrnan, whilst Mr. J. Boyle won the gentleman's prize. 1 During the interval refreshments were handed round by the ladies. Songs and refreshments helped to pass a most enjoyable evening.

A few months ago I had occasion to congratulate the Marist Brothers on the marked success of the school at the annual examinations. It is now my pleasing duty to record the success of the pupils on the football field. 1 The West Coast Rugby Union presented a handsome shield for competition amongst the West Coast schools. The Marist Brothers' boys went right through the competition without losing a single match, scoring" in the series of matches seventy-three points against nine, points. The Brothers are very proud of the success achieved by their boys, and with reason, as the result is a record any team might well feel proud of. It is the intention of the members, of the St. Columba Club to entertain the boys in their club rooms, when the shield will be presented to them.

The Greymouth Orchestral Society gave a very fine concert in the Public Hall last evening. ' The vocal items given during the evening (says the Grey River Argus) were enthusiastically received. The Rev. Father Ainswortli sang Sulliva/i's ' Thou art passing hence,' and he was given quite an oration. -He possesses a very pleasing baritone of good range, and. he sings with expression. He was 'recalled, and for his encore sang ' Because' willi equal effect. Later, on in the evening he sang ' The two grenadiers,' and the rev. gentleman wdh his audience. The audience demanded another, and that. old favorite 'Father O'Flynn ' was sung in. an admirable manner. Still the cries of encore v and enthusiastic applause greeted this effort, and the rev. gentleman, in- his happy and good-natured style, gave a musical sketch, which completely took:. the house. The Rev. Father Ainsworth is popular wherever he goes,- but his singing last night will make him a- favorite with a* Greymouth. audience.