Waimate

New Zealand Tablet, 29 July 1915, Page 11

Waimate

(From our own correspondent.) The members of St. Patrick's Club held their annual social in the Oddfellows' Hall on Thursday, the 15th inst. The social was a most successful and enjoyable one, and reflected great credit on the young men who are doing their utmost to further the interests of the club. '■ Tickets are now in circulation for the ' Queen of the Carnival ' to be held in connection with the'Morven Catholic bazaar. There are candidates representing Waimate (2), Makikihi, Morven, and Glenavy, and although there are yet two months to go, judging by the interest being displayed at present, there is every indication of a keen contest. There was a crowded attendance at the Olympia Hall on Wednesday evening last, when Rev. Father Gondringer, of St. Patrick's College, Wellington, delivei'ed a very interesting and instructive illustrated lecture on the present great European struggle. The deputy-Mayor (Dr. Hayes) presided and introduced the lecturer, who very vividly described the retreat to the Marne, the battle of Mons, and the battle of the Aisne, etc. The proceeds were devoted to the Belgian fund. Terauka (From our own correspondent.) July 19. The half-yearly, meeting of the local branch of the Hibernian Society was held on Monday night, the president (Bro. J. Scott) presiding over a record attendance of members. The balance sheet for the pastquarter, which showed the branch to be in a very satisfactory position, was read and adopted. Nine, new members were initiated. The election of officers for the ensuing term resulted as follows:—President, Bro. M. Healy ; vice-president, Bro. A. Scott: secretary, Bro. T. Knight: treasurer, Bro. W. Hally : warden, Bro. J. Simpson: guardian, Bro. J. Ellison: sick visitors, Bros. J. Dwyer and J. J. Connell : auditors, Bros. J. Scott and T. Fitzgerald. The 'newly elected officers were installed by Past-president Bro. J. Scott, and all returned thanks for their election. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the outgoing officers for their work during the. past year. Special reference was. made to the valued assistance given the branch by the Rev. Father Ainsworth, S.M., who, in replying, congratulated members on the strides made during the past quarter, and forecasted another crusade for members in the near future.