The Hibernian Society

New Zealand Tablet, Volume L, Issue 27, 12 July 1923, Page 33

The Hibernian Society

INVERCARGILL. (From our own correspondent.) There was a good attendance at the half-yearly meeting of the local branch of the Hibernian Society, when the office-bearers for the ensiling term were installed by pastpresident Bro. E. Moylan. Bro. Edward Sheehan was warmly congratulated on his election as president, the secretary conveying the best, wishes of members for a happy term of; office. Bro. Sheehan (said Bro. Pound) had shown a commendable spirit and one that might be followed, by the younger members. Their new president was an ideal Hibernian, a life member of the local branch, who looked for nothing from the society, but was proud to belong to it because it stood for faith and fatherland. Bro. M. J. Sheehan (a son of the newly-elected president) was installed as vice-president, this being the second time in St. Mary's branch when father and son held the principal offices. All the office-bearers returned thanks for the confidence reposed in them. An invitation was accepted from the M. 8.0.8. Association to a euchre tourney. It was decided to suggest Tuesday, 17th inst., at the lodge room, as a suitable time and place. After the business of the meeting concluded members spent a pleasant social hour.