PAEROA NOTES

New Zealand Tablet, Volume LII, Issue 2, 14 January 1925, Page 43

PAEROA NOTES

(From our own Correspondent.) January 2. At the recent examination! held at the High School, Paeroa, three pupils from St. Joseph's Convent (V. Charlesworth, N. Oarthy, and N. Ryall) were presented and gained their proficiency certificates. The Christmas tree and sale of work, organised by St. Mary's Ladies' Committee, was held in the Gaiety Theatre on Tuesday afternoon and night. The undertaking was well supported, and at closing time very little of the stock remained unsold. The following were in charge of the various stalls: Mesdames G. H. Taylor and McDougall, and Miss Tierney. Jumble—Misses Dawber and P. Treanor. Christmas Tree — Misses C. and I. Taylor, E. K. and D. Poland. Tea and Supper Rooms—Mrs. W. Bain and assistants. Strawberries and Cream —'Mrs. McDougall. Sideshows(nail-draw-ing) Mr. L. Smith, (candle-lighting), Messrs. J. Barrett and N. Beattie. A considerable number of people took advantage of the Christmas and New Year holidays to visit their friends,. and avail themselves of other sources of enjoyment. Many attended the early Mass on Christmas Day and approached the Holy Table before setting out on their journey. A fair-con-gregation attended the early Mass on New Year's Day, and thoso who intended travelling had ample time afterwards to carry out their arrangements. Sinco the departure of Mrs. Budd from

the district, the choir was somewhat hampered for want of an organist'. Now, however, this difficulty no longer, exists as several efficient players are available. These include Misses M. Bertelsen, Irene Smith, and P. 1 reanor, any of whom can replace the present organist (Miss C. Taylor) in case of an emergency.