Hastings

New Zealand Tablet, 2 September 1909, Page 13

Hastings

(From our own correspondent.) August 27. A social gathering, organised by Mesdames Quinlivan and Mclvor, in aid of the convent schools, was held in the Drill Hall on Thursday evening,, and was a pronounced success, there being a very large attendance. The ladies of the parish supplied a first-class supper. A surprise party, consisting of the altar boys of the Sacred Heart Church; waited on Rev. Father Quinn -<t the presbytery a few evenings ago, and presented him with a silver shaving mug, in honor of his feast day. Masters Carroll, Lee, and Poppelwell made short speeches, wishing Father Quinn many happy returns of the day. Father Quinn, to whom the presentation came as a genuine surprise, was exceedingly pleased with this thoughtful and . graceful act, and returned thanks in a feeling speech. The boys were afterwards entertained by Father Quinn. The members of the Catholic Club held their annual banquet on Monday evening, when there was a large attendance of members. Rev. Father Quinn presided, and Very - Rev. Father Keogh (the club's patron) and several of the vice-presidents were also present. After the excellent repast had been done justice to, various toasts were duly honored. During the evening several musical items were contributed. The function was one of the most enjoyable yet given under the auspices of the club. At the musical and- elocutionary ..competitions, which have just concluded in Napier, Hastings' competitors carried off a considerable number of the prizes. It is pleasing to record that members of the Sacred Heart choir were among the prize-winners. Miss Tilly Vickers was placed first in the contralto test solo ; Mrs. V. R. Roach, as one of a mixed quartet, was awarded first prize in the concerted music; Mr. F. L. Vickers was second in the bass test solo, third in the sacred solo, and (with three others) obtained second prize in the male quartet.