Ashburton

New Zealand Tablet, 28 December 1911, Page 2643

Ashburton

(From our own correspondent.)

• t December 23. The members of St. Mary's Tennis Club journeyed to Timaru on December 16 to try conclusions with the Timaru club. An enjoyable and interesting game resulted in a win for the Timaru team. The visitors were hospitably .entertained by the home team.

The oratorial competition held annually under the auspices of the Catholic Young Men's Club eventuated on Tuesday evening last. Rev. Father O'Hare officiated as judge. Mr. F. K. Cooper was awarded first honors for a splendid oration on the life of the late Mr. R. J. Seddon.

Rev. Father Bartley, S.M., Wellington, delivered an address on ' Cardinal Newman' in the Catholic Club rooms on Thursday evening last.. Rev. Father O'Hare presided. The rev. lecturer treated his subject in a masterly manner, his portrayal of the striking characteristics of the great Cardinal being followed with the keenest attention by the large audience, present. On the motion of Mr. M. J. Moriarty, seconded by Mr. F. K. Cooper, Rev. Father Bartley was accorded a very, hearty vote of thanks for his instructive lecture. :