ARCHDIOCESE OF WELLINGTON.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXVI, Issue 2, 13 May 1898, Page 5

ARCHDIOCESE OF WELLINGTON.

(From our own correspondent.) The Very Rev. Father Curamings, of Ckr ifttcliuroh, arrived here on Thursday on his way to Sydney to join one oi the homeward boats for England. During his stay h<.re he called on the Very Rev. Father Devoy, and said pood-bye to the Hector and Fathcis of St. Patrick's College. He was accompanied as far as Wellington by the Rev. Father Marnane, parish priest, of ht. Mary's, ChriM.chu.roh. and Rev. Father Rafferty. Father Curamings was sluhtly better in health than he was when leaving Lyttelton, but still he was far from as well as his friends would wish him to be. He was so deeply affected by the demonstration of the Christuhurch people on his departure, and also by the remembrance of their lovo for him that the mention of any matter in connection wiih Christohuroh whilst here visibly affected him — in fact, he was ut.able to gi\e expression to his feelings. Among the passengers by the Gothic whi h arrived here on Sunday last, was Canon Cameron of Mary Hill, Window. The Rev. gentleman is making a round trip by the Gothic for the bemlit ol his health. During the bteamer's say in Wellingtm lie was the guest of the Very Rev. Father Devoy, and ci. joyed his residence in the Empire City very much, especially as the weather was exceptionally fine. Canon Cameron leaves for Lyttelton to-diiy (Saturday) by the Gothic, and intends to spend a few days in Chribtchuroh.

His Grace the Archbibhop is still in the West Coast, and is to open the new convent for the rasters of Mercy at Reef ton to-morrow. Tnis, I understand, is a very fine building — in fact, the finest of its kind in the Webtland dis^rsct. Mr. P. P. Fleming, who has been connected with the letterdelivery department ot the General Fust Office for several years has received notice of his transfer to Chribtchurch. Mr. Fleming, who is well-known in the South, has proved himself an obliging and efficient officer during his evidence in Wellington, and his many friends here will regret his departure, at the i-ame time wishing him every happiness in his future home. The iuneral of the late Mr. W. M. Maskelltook place on Tuesday morning. The remains were removed from his residence to St. Mary's Cathedral, where a Requiem Mass was said, by the Rev. Father Lewis, who also officiated at the grave. Among the clergy present was the Very Rev. Father Devoy, Very Rev. Dr. Watters, itev. Father Holly, Rev. Father Walsh. The iuneral cortege was reprebentative of all classes in the community, the Philosophical Society being well represented. The people of Waipawa entertained their last pastor — the Rev. Father I'ovver — at a conversazione on Tuesday evening, and took occubion to present him with an illuminated address and a purse of ovoreigns. Am^ng the clergy present were Father Grogan (Napier) Father Smyth (Hasting) and Father O'Shea (Waipawa). Mr. b. Me Greuvey occupied the chair, and in the course of his remarks said he had great pleasure on behalf of the Catholics of Waipawa m making a presentation to Father Power their late pastor. He referred to Father Power's energy and ability and the excellent work done by him whilst in charge of the district. Whilst regretting his departure the people of Waipawa were pleased to know that he was to have more scope for his zeal in his new parish. He then asked Mr. Loughnan to read the address, in which the Catholics of Waipawa expressed their regret at Father Power's departure from amongst them. They took the opportunity, however, of congratulating him on his elevation to so exalted a position, and of referring to the wonderful work done by him since he came to the parish, more particularly the convent schools which would remain as a monument to his memory. Rev. Father Power, in replying, thanked them for their gift and also for their kindness to him while in Waipawa. He was sure his successor, Father O'Shea, would worthily fill his place and successfully carry on the work of the work of the parish. He desired to publicly acknowledge the great pecuniary assistance towards building the convent schools which he he received from the non-Catholic of the district. Rev. Father Symyth and Rev. Father Grogan also gave brief addresses. A wedding, which created a good deal of local interest, took place in St. Patrick's Church, Waipawa, on Wednesday last, the contracting parties being Miss Margaret O'Reilly, eldest daughter of Mr. C. O'Reilly, and Mr. Stephen McGreevy jnr. The bridesmaids were Misses Kathleen and Anne O'Reilly, L. and N. Boyle and Mary Moroney. The marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. Father O'Shea, and on the newly-wedded couple leaving the church Mr. Loughnan played a wedding march. The wedding breakfast was partaken ot at l> The Farm," where a large number of guests, including Rev. Fathers Grogan and O'Sbea, assembled. The happy couple received a large number of valuable presents. The honeymoon was to be spent in Blenheim. PEItSOXAL. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Kennedy have been for the last few weeks sojourning at the Hot Lakes for the benefit of their health. The Hon. Dr. Grace and Mrs. Grace left on a shore trip to Sydney during the week. Mr. Robert O'Connor contemplates takiag a trip to Ireland about the end ot the present month. As this is his first vibit to the land of his birth since he left it over a quarter of a century ago he will find that a great many changes for the better have taken place in the meantime. The gcuia] and popular parish priest of Masterton — Very Rev. Father John McKenna — was in town on Friday, and looks aa hapjiy as ever, notwithstanding the heavy responsibility hi' has undertaken of building a new convent and behool*. Messrs. Staples and (Jo. are not irightened by tho prognostication ot temperance people th.it pruhimuou will be law in New Zealand ;n the uo.ir iuturo au they have ju->t let a contract for the erection ot a malt-house which, will co«t over jC.">,OUO and will, it is said, be the finest of its kind iv the Colony. ST. PATIUCK3 COLLEGE. On Saturday morning, April 30, the students of the above institution assembled in the large study hall to proffer to their esteemed rector their felicitations, the occasion being the eve of his festival. On the rector entering and also on his leaving the study, cheers were called for, and, needless to state, were responded to with a will that clearly evidenced the high regard and affection in which he is held by the pupils under his caie. Stirring items were contributed by the Coluge bands. Then followed a neat and touching address from the boys which was accompanied with, several bouquets. The rector, with much feeling, replied, and to the great joy of all announced that the time-honoured holiday would be given on the following Monday in honour of the occasion. Monday broke clear and fine — a typical Wellington day. On Sunday morning Solemn High Mass was Ming by the Very Rev. Dr. Watters in St. Joseph's Ctiurch, Buckle street. The Rev Fathers Hill and Maloney discharged the functions of deacon and sub-deacon The Rev. Father Bower acted as master of ceremonies. On Sunday the College was en jete. On Monday evening an entertainment was tendered by the masters and pupils to the Very Rev. Rector. The programme was in the hands of the Rev. Father Maloney. Items were contributed by the Rev. Fathers Hills and Mahoney, also by the brasß and string bands under Mr. Trowell. The feature of the evening was the graphophone under the management of Messrs. Howe Bros A pleasant evening was terminated by three ringing cheers for the rector. A meed of praise is due to the Key. Father Clancy for theadmirablj manner in which the whole of the proceedings were carried out.

(From our Westpoet correspondent.) His Grace Archbishop Redwood, during his visit to Westport. was presented with an address of welcome at St. Canice'B Church. The address was couched in the following terms: — " To his Grace the Most Rev. Francis Redwood, D.D, Archbishop of Wellington. May it please your Grace,— We, the undersigned, on behalf of the Catholic congregation of Westport resp.ctfully tender your Grace » moat cordial and. hearty welcome on the occasion of your present official visit to this district. Since you last visited us you have been to Rome ' Ad Limina Apostolorum? and have been admitted to an audience with the Holy Father Leo XIII., the great Pontiff who for so many years has ruled and governed the Universal Church, and we now beg to heartily congratulate your Grace on your sate and speedy return to your Archiepiscopal See. We beg to assuie your Grace that we are always very pleased and rejoiced to receive you amongst us, and we would be delighted if circumstances would permit you to make more frequent vibits to this district. Your Grace will be pleased to learn that our Catholic scho"l, whicu is now under the charge of the Sisters of Mercy, has attained a high standard of efficiency and received very favourable reports rroin th Government inspector, who now inspects and examined our scuo 1 the same as the State schools. For this great boon we are iudebti d to the liberality of the Nelson Board of Education. In this connection we de3ire to record our grateful sense of the obligations we aiv under to the good Sisters of Mercy for the zealous and able manner in which they conduct the schools of the parish. It wnl no doubt be very pleasing to your Grace to see our new presbytery now progressing towards completion, a building which was much needed to afford suitable accommodation to the priests of the parish and visiting clergy, and it will be found very advantageous on account of being more convenient to the church and convent than the old presbytery was. We are happy in being able to bear willing testimony to the zealous manner in which our two devoted priests discharge the onerous duties of their sacred ministry. We have to gratefully acknowledge the many benefits derived from the mission which your Grace so kindly preached on the occasion of your last visit to the district. Since you were last with us we regret to notice that the Catholics of the Colony have suffered a great loss, through the decease of two eminent prelates, Bishop Moran of Dunedin and Bishop Luck of Auckland. In conclusion we sincerely wish your Grace many years of happiness, and that prudence and wisdom, with which you so perseveringly labour for the glory of God and the salvation of souls in this portion of the Lord's vineyard, will ever continue to be blessed with fruitful results. We beg to remain your most dutiful and obedient children in Christ, Frank Sontgen, J. J. Moloney, Thomas Scanlon, Robert Carr, John Beirne, James Lawson, Thomas James, W. F. G. Scott, members of reception committee. In reply, his Grace cordially thanked the congregation for their kind words, and briefly touched on the various parts of the address, eulogising the Sisters of Mercy, who, he said, were invariably successful in the work to which they have devoted their lives. Mass was then celebrated by the Rev. Father Walshe, during which the Archbishop occupied a throne on the gospel side of the sanctuary. At the conclusion he ascended the high altar and delivered a discourse of marked culture on the Sacrament of Confirmation, its meaning and spiritual effects, dwelling particularly on sanctifying grace, which was to the soul in the supernatural order what sunshine was to the rosebud in the natural order, enabling it to blossom into eternal beauty. Men were often reminded of the punishment of sin, but were seldom brought to realise their own dignity, in itself one of the noblest incentives to good. At the conclusion of his discourse, his Grace administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to some children, and concluded by giving his episcopal benediction. At Vespers, his Grace preached an eloquent sermon on the Blessed Virgin, fchowing in what manner she transcends all created beiaga, setting forth the reasons for Catholic devotion to her, and proving that she is not worshipped as a divinity, but because of her superlative dignity as the mother of Christ's humanity, and the most favoured of God's creatures. His Grace concluded by exhorting his hearers to cultivate devotion to her. During the evening he gave the Papal benediction. The choir, in addition to the usual psalms, rendered Linby's •' Magnificat" and during the procession a '• Pange Lingua." Mrs. Sont^en and Mr. Pain sang Ro.^si's '• Tan turn Ergo," and Mr. Cuughlan an " 0 Salutaris." Miss Pain presided at the organ. His Grace, it may be added, expres-ed his satisfaction at the thorough manner in which the children wore prepart-d tor Confirmation, and his remarks in this respect also referred to the children at Cape Foulwind, Waimanjfaroa, Denui&ton, Mokihinui, etc. His Grace particularly recommends the conjugation to assist the Altar Society in their endeavours by liberally subscribing, so that they could obtain the necessary accessories for such a beautiful church and vestments for the clergy. The address presented to his Grace was prepared by Mr. James Maloney, and the reading of it was entrusted to Mr. John liierne.

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