Ashburton

New Zealand Tablet, 11 March 1915, Page 7

Ashburton

(From our own correspondent.) March 2. The Catholic Young Men’s Club resumed its usual weekly meetings on Tuesday week. The president (Mr. J. A. Lennon) presided over a good attendance of members. The monthly report of the council was submitted to the members, and was adopted. The greater part of the evening was devoted to a general discussion as to the best means of popularising the club. The officers anticipate a successful session this year. Close on 700 adults and children from the Cathedral parish, Christchurch, journeyed to Ashburton on Saturday last by special train —on the occasion of their annual outing. The day was an ideal one for picnicking, and the visitors thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Several of the Christchurch clergy accompanied the excursionists. Terauka (From our own correspondent.) March 2. Rev. Father Ainsworth, S.M., has taken up his duties as successor to Rev. Father Tymons, S.M. Mr. R. Connell, of the local district high school staff, has received word of having been successful in his recent examination, thereby getting his M.A. degree. The usual fortnightly meeting of the local branch of the H.A.C.B. Society was held on Monday last, the president (Bro. J. Scott) presiding, when a large amount of routine business was transacted. Rev. Father Ainsworth, who was present, was heartily welcomed by the president. A euchre party in aid of -the Ireland candidate at the forthcoming Queen of the Carnival fete was held on Tuesday evening last in the local clubrooms. The function was very well attended, and the prizes were won by Mrs Walker, Miss N. Bourke, and Messrs Fitzgerald and Kennedy.