Wanganui

New Zealand Tablet, 24 July 1913, Page 43

Wanganui

(From our own correspondent.)

July 12. On Thursday evening a progressive euchre party was held in the school, in aid of the funds of St. Joseph's conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. There was a fair attendance. I am pleased to note a marked increase in the number of subscribers to the Tablet in this district. This is due in a great measure to the advocacy of this excellent Catholic journal by the clergy. Our choir has had an addition of several new voices lately, and a great improvement is expected in the near future. Owing to numerous requests the Maris! Brothers have decided to repeat ' Tarcissius.' It will be held in the Opera House early in September. The half-yearly meeting of 'the Hibernian Society was held last Tuesday evening in St. Joseph's Hall when nearly every member was present. Warden Bro! J. Cronm, who has now recovered from his recent illness, was present at the meeting. The election of officers resulted as follows:—President, Bro A J Fitzgerald; vice-president, Bro. C. O'Learv; secretary', S'm ~ R / Setter (selected); treasurer, Bro. W. McTubbs (re-elected); warden, Bro. D McAfeeguardian Bro. A. B. McNaughton; sick visitors,' Bros! J. W. E. Miles and E. J. McLachlan (both re-elected) • delegates to the Friendly Societies' Council—Bros W R. Setter, A. J. Fitgzerald, and W. McTubbs; delegate to the Friendly Societies' Dispensary, Bro A J Fitzgerald; delegates to the parish committee of the

Catholic Federation, Bros. A. McWilliam, P.P., and \V. K. Setter. After the meeting the members adjourned to Muller's Tea Rooms, where a smoke concert was arranged in honor of the newly-elected officers. Several representatives of other friendly societies were present. Various toasts were duly honored. Items, were contributed by Messrs. A. McWilliam, G. Walton, P. J. Shaniy, P. McLean, C. O'Leary, C. Morgan, and Mr. W. Kenny officiated at the piano. A pleasant evening was concluded by the singing of ' Auld lang syne.'