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New Zealand Tablet, 25 May 1911, Page 964

(From our club correspondent.) mi • May 22. llio winter session of St. Patrick’s Club was opened last evening under most auspicious circumstances, when • the club rooms were crowded by a happy and enthusiastic gathering of members, lady friends, and visitors. The president, Mr. John Cagney, in a characteristically happy speech, welcomed the ladies and visitors on behalf of the club, and wished each and every one a very enjoyable evening’s recreation. Progressive euchre was then entered into with vim, and an exciting tournament occupied the young people for a couple of hours. The ladies’ first prize was won by Mrs. J. Saunders, and the gentlemen’s by Mr. Jas. Molloy, and in presenting the trophies the president complimented the winners on their consistent play. Consolation prizes were awarded Miss Suie Cooney • and Mr. Jas. Cooney, jun. An unlimited supply of light refreshments was then dispensed and much appreciated. The evening’s enjoyment was greatly enhanced by some delightful items. Mr. Saunders sang ‘ Idle words,’ and in response to an undeniable encore gave The maid of Malabar.’ Mr. Barry, in his usual good style, recited ‘ The game of life,’ and as an encore a typical Australian poem. Mr. Jas. Roxburgh sang ‘The lighthouse bell,’ and received a well-merited encore. The president expressed his great pleasure at seeing such an immense gathering present at the club’s invitation, and hoped it would be a forerunner of many equally successful nights at the club during the session,. The united singing of * Auld lang syne ’ and cheers for the performers closed a capital evening’s amusement. The arrangements were in the hands of Messrs. Birss and Collins, and could not have been improved upon.