Ashburton

New Zealand Tablet, 1 May 1913, Page 25

Ashburton

(From our own correspondent.)

Notwithstanding strong representations made, him, our respected Catholic townsman, Mr. M. J. Burgess, has declined nomination as one of the candidates for representation on our local. Borough Council.

The bazaar just concluded in connection with the Methven church has proved a greater success than was anticipated. Rev. Dr.. Kennedy stated that the receipts have been between £6OO and £7OO. The bazaar was freely patronised by many of the Ashburton people.

The Hibernian Society and the Catholic Club met on Tuesday last for the purpose of trying conclusions in a euchre tournament. The games were very interesting throughout, and on a tally being made the Hibernians were declared the winners. The Catholic Club entertained the Hibernians on the conclusion of the tournament, a. most successful evening terminating with the singing of ■' Auld lang syne.'

The committee in connection with the recent Catholic bazaar entertained the stallholders and assistants at a social gathering a few evenings ago. The first and main portion of the social was devoted to a progressive euchre tournament. Mr. J. Hanrahan won the gentleman's prize and Miss Mary Fitzgerald the lady's. All present sat down to a splendid supper, which was provided under the direction- of Mr. S. Madden. The social was an unqualified success, and was a fitting closing to a successful bazaar.

In connection with his approaching marriage, Mr. M. J. Moriarty has been the recipient of several presentations. Very Rev. Dean O'Donnell, in a flattering speech on behalf of the Catholic Club (of which Mr. Moriarty is vice-president) presented him with a handsome hall-stand. Several of the members spoke in very complimentary terms of Mr. Moriarty, and wished him and his intended bride every happiness and prosperity. Mr. Moriarty replied in suitable terms. The Hakatere Young Men's Club tendered a complimentary social to Mr. M. J. Moriarty to mark the occasion of his approaching marriage. The attendance of members was large, and one and all spoke in complimentary terms

of the guest of ■. the evening. „. On behalf of the olub members, the chairman, (Mr. H. R. McElrea) presented Mr Moriarty with ia ■ superior travelling - rug, : at the same time conveying to the recipient and the future Mrs. Moriarty the best wishes of his fellow-members. mPi*", Mloriartv in re r, l v iu rr thanked his friends for their present, and also for their good wishes. : The: employees of the Ashburton Mail and Guandian met round the stone on Saturday last for. the purpose of making a presentation to their old-time comrade, Mr. M. J.' Moriarty. Mr. R. B Bell (manager) spoke in high praise of Mr. Moriarty's many good qualities. On behalf of his fellow-employees, he presented Mr. Moriarty.with a solid marble clock, doing so with the hope that Mr. and Mrs. .Moriarty would long live to enjoy its usefulness, and that nothing but "good luck would follow him in his new life. Several members of the staff took occasion to congratulate Mr. Moriarty on the step he was about to take, and wished him every good luck. Mr. Moriarty was . also the recipient of , a cheque from the directors of the company as a mark of their appreciation of his services. r '