AUCKLAND.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XVI, Issue 10, 29 June 1888, Page 19

AUCKLAND.

(Prom onr own Correspondent.) THE CANADIAN DOCTORS. The topic of the hour is furnished by the " Canadian Doctors " at present in Auckland. About a fortnight ago Monsieur and Madame' Duflot arrived here from the South, and are staying at the " Btar Hotel ' Albert street: As the scene of their labours they have taken a large space by tbe " Reclamation grounds " at the back of the " Waverly." There, in the presence of thousands of people, they give specimens of their wonderful curative powers from two till five daily. Green St presents an animated appearance, as the " Canadians," punctually at 2 p.m. each day, pass through it to their field of labour. Between the " brass band," the " golden chariot," drawn by three white horses and the accompanying crowds, there is no lack of noise, bustle and excitement whenever Monsieur and Madame make their appearance It is really surprising with what rapidity they effect some of their cures, especially the extraction of teeth. A halt m doaen teeth extracted in so many seconds with little or no pain. Bat dentistry is not their only branch, lheumatism and various other complaints are treated with similar success. I dont imagine the local medicos fefl very friendly towards them. The Herald noticed them once, and then in a complimenting way, the Star takes the opposite view in its so itary critique, One thing is certain tbat they are a regal ir boon to numbers of poor people who were unable to pay for medical treatment, and who get cured gratis. HITUALISM AT HOW7CK. The dilapidated little vi.lageof Howick has been quite active lately. It seems that the Rev. Mr. Fox Anglican minister, has thought proper at his sprviees to have a " cross," candlesticks, etc., conspicuously displayed, causing thereby offence to some of bis congregation, who look on the cross, etc., as Popish mummeries. These pious woreh ; ppeTß remonstrated with their peccant pastor, but to no purpose Arch<ipacon Dudley was appealed to, but ha left matters iv itatu quo. The offending cross was done away with by someone, or in other words stolen. Ever since the papers are flooded with letters all more or less condemning the Rev. Mr. Pox who has kept a dignified silence, yet is evidently determined to have his way. Judging by their remarks in pi-lie, some Protestants mu3t have very ha«y Botions wich regard to the te»?ts of their Church. TIMBER SYNDICATE. The Union S^sh and "oro >r C>rap;uiy gave up the ghost last week. The men are all oiu of emuloyment tor the present, but it is to b" hoped they will bu soon tak^n on again, as a '• Sydney Syndicate " has taken over all the Auckland timber companies and the different mills. Mr. G. Holiship, the Auckland representative, is making the final arrangements. THE LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOB For a long time his Lordship Bishop Luck has been endeavouring to secure the services of the Little Sisters of the Poor for his diocese. At last his efforts have be)n crowned with success. Last week these long expected good Satnmitans arrived here, where they will find a plentiful harvest in the way of subjects, and ample scope for that z >al and charity which have made them oue of the wonders of the ago. The Bishop showed them around, and secured a hoase for them in Hepburn street, At a rental of some £2 a week. They intend beginning work immediately, and expect the cordial co-opera-tion of tbe public. Their Order has accomplished a great deal in the cause of Catholic philanthropy. The Society has under its direction 256 houses in all parts of the world, maintaining 29,448 old and destitute people and served by 4,102 " Sisters. " Since their foundation in 1840 up to December last, some 9,012 old males and females have passed over to the great majoiity, their latter years Veing spent under - he hospitable roofs provided for them by the self-sacrificing sisters. They go about from house to houso to beg for their porte«6s. They will take anything, surplus food from hotels, etc., clothing, money, whatever they can get. Last Sunday a special appeal on their behalf was made in tbe various Catholio churches in the city. Persons of other denominations seem to take kindly to them, as they are aware that the Sisters make no difference and will as soon assist a Protet-tant as a Catholic. Let us hope that they will meet that support which they so richly deserve. IHC SACRED HEART CHURCH. Father Lenihan, the esteemed pastor of Ponsonby, had a gala day on the Feast of the Sacred Heart. His Lordship sang Mass, Fathers Lenihan and Smiers being deacon and sub-deacon. Father

GilUn prejehel a magnificat sartnoa. At night Fi'ker Sickatt preached. Oh both occasion* the church was crowied. The decorations were the ih9tne of uaiversal almiration, giving abundant proof of the worthy pmso priest's go >1 taste. Toj much cannot be said of the choir. Their singing wa9 something worth hearing. Borne of the othar city cno rs mi?nt wita aivaQta^e tak^ a few lessons from them. AH thing-} considered the pa*t;>r and people ef Ponsonby may well iniuige ia nautuil congratulations.