Woodville

New Zealand Tablet, 19 June 1913, Page 23

Woodville

A most successful social in connection 'with St. . Columbkille’s Church, Woodville, was held on Wednesday evening, June 4. There was a large attendance, and _ a most enjoyable time was spent. Everything possible (says the local Examiner. ) was done to ensure the enjoyment of those present, and a most dainty supper was provided. The decorations, though perhaps not as elaborate as on other occasions, looked very well, the large shamrocks and harp at the back of the stage proving most effective. Mr. Cronin thanked all those who had assisted in any way, and apologised ' for the absence of Father Long. Musical items rendered by Mrs. Vogt, and Misses Hebditch and Miller, and Messrs Vogt and Martin, a hornpipe by Mr. Fahey, and recitations by Mr. Haybittle, were all appreciated. The accompaniments were played by Mrs. Vogt, Misses Cooper, Miller and Murphy and Mr. Savage. Mrs. Scally was in charge of the supper, and with a number of assistants gave the-greatest satisfaction. The undoubted success of the function must have been very gratifying to the secretary (Mr. P. Cosgrove) and the committee. Wanganui , , (From our own correspondent.) ■ . June 14. _ V- ver enjoyable evening was spent at the residence of Mr; and Mrs. Neylon, Mathieson street, on Thursday evening, by a very large number of friends of Mr. T. Boyle, who leaves on Tuesday next for Sydney, to study for the priesthood. Songs were contributed by Mr. L. Loftus and Rev. Father Moloney, and a recitation by Mr. T. Souter, who gave as an encore * The Irish

brigade. During the evening • Mr. W. Neylon • spoke ,■ of tne many good qualities, of the guest of the evening, and, in wishing him every success, presented him with a silver-mounted umbrella. _ A very successful social was held in the* Afamoho Catholic Schoolroom on Thursday evening, June 5. Mr. Tait gave some clever exhibitions of conjuring, and rendered two comic songs in good style during tiie ; evening. Miss Melody, and Master Stroombant gave a . duet, their singing being very good. The ladies provided an excellent supper. Very Rev. Dean Holley and . Rev. Father Moloney, attended during the evening. The' St. Joseph’s conference, St. Vincent do Paul Society, had the management of the social. • / Westport (From our own correspondent.) June 6. The Allen Doone Company concluded on June 3 a most successful season of three nights, the house being crowded each evening. On Monday evening Mi. Doone was entertained at a banquet in the club roonvby the members of the H.A.C.B. Society and St. Canice s Catholic Club. Mr. J. Matthews (presi- ■■ dent of the club) was chairman, and Mr. F. Calnon (president of the Hibernian Society) occupied the vicechair. During‘the evening a number of toasts were honored, the speakers being the chairman, Messrs. Allen Doone, Doyle and Rehoe (members of the company), A M. Kirby, W. Terry, A. Galbraith, J. J. Molony, F. O’Gorman, N. Barry, M. Murphy, M Hennessey, F. Calnon, H. F. Cotter, J. Pearce, and P. Murphy. The following contributed vocal and ; elocutionary items Messrs. Allen Doone, C. Rees. A. Galbraith, F. O’Gorman, F. Calnon. Mr. Rehoe'presided at the piano. New Plymouth ' r (From an occasional correspondent.) • _ * . _ Juno 13. . ~e Taranaki Agricultural Winter Show, which m being held this week in the Coronation Hall, New Plymouth, is a great success, and deserves well the very liberal patronage that has been .extended to it. The pupils of the Sisters of the Mission, New Plymouth Convent, show many very creditable exhibits, including some lovely specimens of art needlework. The following are amongst those who obtained prizes:—Noel Jackson, Mabel Francis (writing), Noel Jackson (Ist sewing). Wood-carving (chip)—Eileen Mannix, 1. • Lawrence Allen, 2; K. .Rigg, 3. Wood-carving (junior ■ class)—Greta Callaghan, 1. Poker work—Esther Fitzgerald, 2. Stencilled, painted, and lace cushions took second prizes, and were highly commended. I understand that the refinery in connection with our local petroleum works is completed, and the process o refining the crude oil now in stock, will be commenced next week. • '