DIOCESE OF CHRISTCHURCH

New Zealand Tablet, 11 August 1921, Page 37

DIOCESE OF CHRISTCHURCH

(From our own correspondent.)

•v , August 1. St. Mary’s branch of the H.A.0.8. Society recently

held a largely-attended half-yearly meeting in Ozanam Lodge, Bro. W. Rodgers presiding. Sick allowance (£2) was passed for payment, and one new member was initiated. The secretary (Bro. Johnston) read the balance sheet, which showed all funds to be in a very satisfactory condition. Favorable comment was made on the work of the secretary and on the excellent progress of the branch. The following office-bearers were elected for the ensuing term: —President, Bro. W. Rodgers; vice-president, Bro. J. Anderson; secretary, Bro. H. Johnston; assistant secretary, Bro. Smith; treasurer, Bro. H. O’Connor; warden, Bro. Wilson-, guardian, Bro. Holland; sick visitors, Bros. Ormandy and Hampton; auditors, Bros. A. Roche and D. McCormick; U.F.S. Dispensary delegate, Bro. H. Johnston; U.F.S.

Council delegate, Bro. H. O’Connor; TJ.F.S. Benevolent Association delegate, Bro. H. O’Connor.

The ordinary meeting of St. Patrick’s branch, of the H.A.C.B. Society was held in the Hibernian Hall on Monday evening, July 25. B.P. Bro. H. Upjohn presided over a full roll of office-bearers and a good attendance of members. Sick pay amounting to £l4 6s 8d and accounts (£9 4s) were passed for payment. Bro. M. J. O’Connor brought under notice the annual report and balance sheet of the U.F.S. Benevolent Association, and detailed the good work carried out by the association, which has expended £1164 12s 6d in relieving, distress. Despite heavy demands during the year the balance sheet disclosed a highly satisfactory financial position. During the evening four new members were initiated and four nominations received.. The secretary (Bro. Grimes) having enrolled the greatest number of new members during the past year, was presented with a framed certificate. A very pleasant couple of hours were spent the other Sunday evening at the Catholic girls’ hostel (writes our travelling correspondent), when, at the invitation of the matron, a few friends were invited to meet Miss Morgan and Mr. Tom Minogue, Catholic members of the J. C. Williamson Opera Company, then performing in Christchurch. Both these talented artists are Australians, and have previously visited the Dominion. Much appreciated musical items were given by Miss Morgan and Mr. Minogue, also by Misses M. G. O’Connor and Olga Wacked. Miss Eileen Hatch, who was successful in the recent Competitions, played a violin obbligato to one of the vocal numbers. Supper was served in the large dining-room, after which Rev. Father T. Hanrahan, on behalf of the guests, thanked the matron (Miss Beveridge) and all who contributed to the enjoyable function. Messrs. Minogue and Amodeo also expressed the pleasure experienced on the occasion, Rev. Father Gallagher responding on behalf of the hostess. In conclusion, and by special request, Mr. Minogue sang “God Save Ireland