Thames

New Zealand Tablet, 8 June 1911, Page 1043

Thames

JFrom oar own correspondent.) The reception committee ,met last evening and arranged further details in connection with the visit of the Irish envoys. It is probable that Mr. W. A. Redmond, M.P., will speak here. It was decided to arrange for a civic welcome. Subscriptions are coming in from various parts of the district. . . , The ladies hockey,, season opens next Saturday, when the Ngatimaru (Catholic ladies) Hockey Club - meets St. George’s Club. Since the , inception of the former club . the members have consistently practised and manifested- a keen interest in the game. The anniversary of the opening of the Hikutaia Church was celebrated last Sunday. The choir of St. Francis’ Church and a few friends journeyed to the township and sang the music -of the Mass. Rev. Father Tigar, 0.P., preached an appropriate sermon, and made an eloquent appeal for funds to liquidate the debt on the sacred-edifice. Mrs. J. Corbett entertained the visitors.