Oamaru

New Zealand Tablet, 10 June 1915, Page 36

Oamaru

(From our own correspondent.) June 7. At a meeting of those interested, on the 30th ult., it was decided to resuscitate St. Patrick's Club for the winter session. The opening social takes place on Wednesday evening next with a euchre tournament. A successful season is anticipated. Napier (From our own correspondent.) Mr. James Manuix, who has been a very active member of the Hibernian Society, was recently presented with a medal in recognition of his valued services. The medal took the form of a gold shamrock, with the emblems of the society standing out in relief, and his name inscribed on the reverse. The Triduum in honor of the Blessed Sacrament commenced on Thursday last, and was continued until yesterday, there being Solemn High Mass at 9.30 o'clock. Rev. Father Eccleton, of St. Patrick's College, was celebrant, and Rev. Fathers Dignan and O'Sullivan, deacon and subdeacon respectively. Rev. Father Smyth preached an eloquent sermon. There was Exposition after Mass until the afternoon, when there was a procession of the Blessed Sacrament from the church by way of Munroe street and Station street, and then "Back to the church, when Benediction was given by Rev. Father Dignan.