Napier
(From Our Own Correspondent.) February 14. Prior to the departure of Brother Virgilius from Napier he was presented with an enlarged photograph of the Old Boys' football team. The presentation was made by the captain (Mr. Frank Mahony). Brother Virgilius, in a few well chosen words, returned thanks to the members and wished them every success in the future. The Catholic Club opened the season by a euchre party in their hall last Friday evening. During the evening Mr. John Coe was presented by Mr. R. P. Clarkson, M.A., with the Federated Catholic Clubs' diploma for oratory for 1908, and. Mr. A. Mullaney also received the prize won by him at the previous euchre party. Refreshments were handed round by the committee. During the evening Mr. J. C. Gleeson contributed a song and Mr. Coe a recitation. At a meeting of the congregation it was decided that St. Patrick's Day be celebrated with a national social gathering. Mr. T. Durney was appointed secretary.
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New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXVII, Issue 7, 18 February 1909, Page 259
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164Napier New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXVII, Issue 7, 18 February 1909, Page 259
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