Timaru

New Zealand Tablet, 23 October 1913, Page 35

Timaru

(From our own correspondent.) October 20. Preparations are now well forward for installing the stained-glass windows in the apse behind the high altar of the new church. Scaffolding is now erected, the imposing altar is well protected, and the workmen are pushing on the work. At the last meeting of the Hibernian Society, Bro. Goulding presided, and there was a large attendance of members. Four members were reported to be on the sick funds, and one off, and sick pay, amounting to .£5 13s 4d, was passed. Ten candidates were initiated. The quarterly balance sheet, which was read and adopted, showed that the branch's position was satisfactory, both funds and membership having increased considerably during the quarter. Bros. V. Goulding, C. Watt, and W. Fitzgerald were elected delegates to the U.F.S. picnic committee. Five candidates for membership were proposed. Accounts amounting to £BB 9s 2d were passed for payment. On Friday evening last a concert was given at St. Andrew's-, in aid of the church funds, by a party of Timaru friends. The spacious hall was crowded, and the programme was much appreciated. Among the contributors were Mrs. King, Miss Reardon, Messrs. Black, Crerar, Dickson, Brooks, and Bell. Miss Stevenson gave a musical monologue, Miss Z. Venning played a violin solo in finished style, and Mr. Mayo didsome lightning sketches. Misses Dennehy and M. Venning acted as accompanists. The Rev. Father Smyth thanked the audience for their attendance and the encouragement given, and the performers for their much appreciated assistance.