Winton

New Zealand Tablet, 13 May 1915, Page 29

Winton

May 10. The Winton branch of the Catholic Federation held , the first of a series of socials, which they propose to hold during the winter months, on the evening. of April 22'. There was a good attendance, and an enjoyable evening was spent in euchre and social intercourse. The gentleman's % prize was won by-Mr. Jas. Halpin, and (he lady's (kindly presented by Mr. W. Hill) by Miss McCoy. It. is with deep regret I have to record the death of an old Catholic pioneer in the person of Mr. Edmrrtid Eielly. The deceased was a native of Tipperary, and had been resident in Winton for the last 39 years. He was highly respected for his many sterling qualities and sound Catholic faith. A tribute to the worth of the deceased was paid by the Rev. Father O'Neill at the 9 o'clock Mass on Sunday morning. The respect in which he was held was testified to by the large number of people who attended we tuncral on xuesday aiiey* noon.it. LP, ■•• ''< ;~* ■■ ■■'•'■'; ■'•■>" :' : : ';'"']S~^^ : -'-'