Christchurch North

New Zealand Tablet, 15 April 1915, Page 29

Christchurch North

April 12. The Rev. Father Moloney, S.M. (Wanganui), after a short visit to St. Mary’s, left for Temuka. At a meeting of the parish committee, held yesterday afternoon, the report disclosed a gratifying result of the penny collections, and it was decided to extend the system to the outlying churches at Hornby, Papanui, and New Brighton. Mr. John Francis Knott, second son of the late Mr. Win. Knott, of Mosgiel, passed away at the residence of his brother-in-law (Mr. F. Walls), Fitzgerald street, St. Albans, on Sunday, April 11, fortified by the rites of Holy Church.—R.l.P. On Tuesday morning, April 6, the death occurred of an old and respected parishioner of St. Mary’s, in the person of Mr. W. F. Roche. The deceased, who was in delicate health for some time, was very widely known, and much sympathy is felt for Mrs. Roche and family in their bereavement. —R.I.P. Til*' euchre party in aid of the funds of St. Mary’s Altar Society, held in the Art Gallery on Thursday evening, proved a most enjoyable entertainment. The card-playing took place in the exhibition room, which gave those present an opportunity of admiring the beautiful works of art for which the gallery is famed. The prize-winners were Miss Donnelly and Mr. F. Ward. Immediately after the euchre a short programme of music was gone through. A dainty supper was served by the ladies of the Altar Society, after which the Very Rev. Dean Hills, S.M., who was present with the Rev. Father Iloare, S.M., thanked those responsible for the very enjoyable evening’s amusement, which they had provided. Miss E. Harrington made a most efficient secretary. The official opening of the Catholic Girls’ Club took place on Saturday afternoon. The event was looked forward to for some time with considerable interest, and the popularity’ of the movement was evidenced by the large gathering which assembled to celebrate the occasion. Mr. W. Hayward, jun. (president of the Diocesan Council of the Catholic Federation), in extending a hearty welcome to those present, gave an outline of the aims and objects of the club. In thanking the ladies who had worked so hard to make the club an actual fact, he showed the necessity of such an institution in our city, and predicted a great future for it. Mrs. G. Harper (president of the club), in the course of her remarks, spoke of the spontaneous support and encouragement received by her committee in the undertaking. Lady Clifford then declared the club open. Afternoon tea was served in the spacious club room, after which an inspection of the building and furnishings was made. Mr. T. B. Riordan’s orchestra, was present, and added considerably to the enjoyment of the afternoon by the rendering of popular selections.