CATHOLIC CLUBS

New Zealand Tablet, 11 April 1912, Page 31

CATHOLIC CLUBS

HAWERA CATHOLIC CLUB. v y C • -- _ ——— •" ‘ ~ V . The following is a synopsis of the annual" report of the committee of the Hawera Catholic Club: ' The club has closed the first term- of its existence, and in spite of ' the many difficulties with which we have had -to contend the'executive is able to report some measure of success. The opening supper took place on September 15, and was a distinct 'success. Efforts have been made from time to time to - form a Literary and Debating Society, and now the winter months are . approaching the new executive . will no . doubt give this matter their immediate attention. An excellent library was placed at the disposal of the club, for the use of members; by the Very Rev. Patron. : The daily papers are provided by the, club,, and were generally well used by members. - The membership during the past half-' year reached 41, - and yoursexecutive has every reason to believe that this number could easily be doubled if the young: men recognised the benefit of membership. The j subscription is remarkably -low—adults ss, and juniors 2s 6d, each half-year. This would amply supply the wants of the club if sufficient members enrolled. The annual Communion took place on Sunday, January 7, 30 out of 41 members being present. The club has a small; billiard table, which has been well patronised, and your executive strongly recommend the purchase of a full-size table, as this would be a source of revenue; and would soon pay ; for the outlay. The ping-pong table has been much in use, and members became very expert during ; the first portion of the. half-year. We cannot close" this report .without returning "pur sincere thanks to the Very Rev. (Father Power, who has made the club possible; to Mr. D. Ryan, to whose energy we owe the : fitting up. of the club room; and to the ladies who have assisted us so; generously in the social requirements whenever called upon. The receipts for the year totalled £l3 17s 6d, and the expenditure to £l7 17s Id. ' . ' ' ■ -V ■■