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New Zealand Tablet, 16 March 1911, Page 484

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-££• . (From our own correspondent.) 'M March 13, . On Sunday last, at the 8 o'clock Mass, which was celebrated by the Very Rev. Father O'Donnell, of Gore, the members of the local branch of the Hibernian Society approached the Holy Table in a body. There was a large attendance of members. The team which is to represent the Marist Brothers' School in the Schools'. Relay Race at the Irish Athletic Society's sports on the loth inst., is training enthusiastically for the event. The Marist boys have won this event against all the secondary schools for five consecutive years. Great interest is always taken in this race. Oamaru (From our own correspondent.) ~ . March 13. The most noteworthy. theatrical attraction of this week is undoubtedly the performance by St. Patrick's Dramatic Society of the farcical comedy ' Facing the Music,' which is billed for St. Patrick's night at the Opera House. Some very hard work and study have been put into the production by the director and the cast, and it is to be hoped that their work will be duly appreciated. Mr. de Spong, of Dunedin, has given his able assistance, and a programme of Irish melodies, etc., will be contributed by Miss Mary Woods, L.R.A.M., of Lawrence, and some of the best local talent. A splendid performance is assured, likewise a full house. The choir of St. Patrick's Basilica was materially strengthened at yesterday's services by some of the members of "Williamson's Opera Company, who sang at the 11 o'clock Mass and at Vespers. Timaru (From our own correspondent.) March 13. The St. John's Tennis Club on Thursday last defeated Te Kara Club by 102 points to 61 points. At the recently held musical examinations. in connection with Trinity College, Mr. P. J. Hanley secured the degree of Associate. He was prepared for the examination by Mrs. N. D. Mangos. ; . St. Patrick's Day this year will be celebrated by a picnic to St. " Andrew's, and ■" a national concert in the evening. Judging by the artists who are to contribute to the programme, the concert should be an artistic success. The cupola of the new church is now finished, and its dull copper coating can be seen from almost any part of the town. The walls of the building are now almost at their full height, but the two commanding towers at the front of the building will take some little time to erect.

The Hibernians received their quarterly Communion yesterday morning at the 9 o'clock Mass. About 100 members, in full regalia, and led by their officers, approached the Holy Table in full regalia. A sermon appropriate to the occasion was preached by the Rev. Father Murphy. Mr. J. P. O'Connor has just been promoted from the Christchurch office of the N.Z. Flour Millers' Association to be manager of the Timaru branch. Mr. O'Connor is an ex-pupil of our local Catholic School, and was at one time assistant secretary of the Timaru branch of the H.A.C.B. Society. His many friends will be pleased to learn of his advancement. On Friday last, at the Timaru Hospital, there passed away, fortified by all the rites of the Church, Mr. F. McGahey, in his fifty-sixth year. Mr. McGahey was the lighthouse-keeper at Jack's Point for the past eighteen months, and during that short time made many friends. He was an old and esteemed officer in his department, and took a strong though unobstrusive interest in Church matters. He leaves a widow and a grown-up family to mourn their loss. One daughter is in a Convent and one son is in the Customs Department, Wellington.R.l.P.

Westport . (By Telegraph from our own correspondent.) The following successes have been obtained by the Convent of Mercy, Westport:Civil Service, Reba Whitwell (credit); Myrtle Bell (pass). Teacher's Examination. One full D, three special mentions; one C, three subjects.