ARCHDIOCESE OF WELLINGTON.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXVIII, Issue 41, 11 October 1900, Page 17

ARCHDIOCESE OF WELLINGTON.

(From our own correspondent.") October 6. The annual social in aid of St. Joseph's Orphanage takes place In tl.c - R ; "k «- n,^oh*r 17 In conmction with, the Old Buys' Literary Society Mr. Reichel will .hortly .Ichrcr a icvtnre on ' Electricity,' and will illn^tratp it by some interesting experiments. Key Father Aiuswo-th is to assint the Rtv. Father O'Shea until the return of his Grace the Aichbi»hop from Sydney. Their next missi m will be held at Otaki. His Lordship Bishop Grimrs, Very Rev. Dean Kirk, Right Rev. Mgr. O'Kt'iliy, ana Rev. Father Ainaworth arrived in Wellington on Thursday from Sydney. Mr. M. Kennedy, who was also attending the Congress, returned by the steamer Waikare. A very enjoyable social evening was spent by the members of of St. Mary of the Angels' ch<>ir and their friends at Spiller's Hall on Tuesday evening Two very fine selections were eriven by St. Mary's orchestra. The Rev. Fathers O'Shea and Tymons (Palmerston) were among those present. The tramways were handed over to the City Council on Monday last. The amount of the cheque handed to the company's representative was £lit.3S2. The councillors rode the whole length of the line in a decorated car, and in honor of the event the public were granted free use of the service for the remainder of the day. The Marist Brothers' Old Boys' Literary and Debating- Society held its weekly meeting last Thursday, Mr. J. Kayi in the chair. Some very interesting and humorous readings were given by the members. At a meeting of the Old Boys' Committee, held after the debate, it was agreed to postpone their annual picnic, owing to the celebrations to be held in Wellington on November 9. I regret to record the death of Mr. Moses McCarthy, of the Cambridge Hotel, Wellington. Hailing from the south, where he wa' known as an ardent athlete, he settled in Wellington eight years ago. His funeral, which was one of the largest seen here for some time, took place on Sunday last, the service at the church being conducted by the Rev. Father O'Shea, and at Karori by Rev. F.ilh' r Mtloney. As the funeral left the church the organist, Mr. D Kenny, played the ■ Dead March.' Deceased was 38 years of age and unmarried. — R I. P. The football m.mh between tho juniors of St. Patrick's College and tho boys of the Mari-t brothers' School, played last Wednesday, created considerable stir among the pupils of both institutions. The college team was drawn principally from the ranks of the preparatory f-choo). In the first spell the Marist Brothers' boys had much tbe better of the game, but in the second half the college boys' combination and superior knowledge of the game, combined with judiciouH handling of the team, left them winners by 14 pointa to three. For the college, Ahfeld, who played a dashing game aa wing forward, and J. MclJonald were most conspicuous, while for the losers J. Mahar and WaNh showed good form. The match is to become an annual one. „ Until Thursday last, when Rev. Father Clancy received a letter from one of the Fathers there, nothing had been heard in New Zealand tor ovtr 10 months trom the National College at San Simon, (\jlo'i\hia. >outh America. The college is conducted by the Mai Ist F.itiifis, ainl i .'in*, quently grave anxiety was felt for the safety of the proh-sors ami during the civil war which broke out in the Suite about 12 months ago. It now appears that th* f-eninr students were eilled on to defend the Government, and in the encounters which endued seven of their number were killed and 11 woundtd The professors, who escaped uninjured, acted as chaplains aid ambulance bearers to both sides. At the time the K'ttt r wa* written great hopes of peace were entertained, the triumph of the Government being practically assured. On Monday and Tuesday evenings last the Marist Brothers' Old Boys Drama tic Club staged the three-act comedy, 'Time will Tell.' St. Patrick's Hall, in which the entertainment was given, waß well filled on both occasions. The proceeds, amounting to £10, will be devoted to the purchase of scientific apparatus for the Brothers' school. The following was the cast of characters : — John Carr, Mr. G. Adams : Dake of St. Lozels, Mr. J. Flanagan ; Lord Fayniant, Mr J Furlong ; Mr. Specklebury, Mr. T. Marshall ; Smart, Mr. J. M. Xorden ; Ltttice Grey, Miss L.Contessa ; Count Czemocski, Mr. J. M Tike : Thomas Clod worth, Mr. D. Kelly ; Lord Adolphus Vaurrion, Mr. J. Guthrie ; Edith Ravenshaw, Miss E. Reid ; Lettice Green, Miss \. Scanlon. The scenery for the piece was painted by Messrs. Hoskms and Russell and reflected great credit on the artists. I may mention that these gentlemen gave their services gratuitously, an act for which they were heartily applauded by the audience. The entertainment passed off very successfuly. The Rev. Father O'Shea addressed a fevv wurels to the auelience and on his motion a hearty vote of thanks to the performers and scenic artists was carried by acclamation. The Hon. Dr. Grace, M.L.C., on whom practically the whole management of the Tramway Company has rested for the last few years, was entertained by the trustees of his late partners at a dinne rin the Empire Hotel on Tuesday last. Mr. T. K. McDonald, representing the Ureenfi' Id estate, occupied the chair, and after referring to the good fellowship which had existed between the trubtees and their guest, p iid a tribute to the business ability of Dr. Grace, and said that the citizens of Wellington owed him a debt of gratitude. He had much pleasure in handing Dr. Grace, on behalf of his co-proprietors, a service of solid silver plate as a mark of their appreciation of the many services rendered and the great consideration always extended to them. The presentation plata

consists of a large epergne for the dinner table with two candelabra to correspond. The epergne, which 19 about 2ft in height, stands on a mirror glass plateau set in solid silver. On the mirror glass are four small water lilies for the legs of the epergne to rest upon. Under a canopy, and resting on the base of the eperune, is a miniature tram car on rails. The canopy is surmounted by demi-lions rampant and shields bearing the crest and motto of the. Graces ' In Grace After.' There are four fluted arms with scroll brackets ornamented with the shamrock. On each bracket and al?o on the top rests a handsome engraved and embossed detachable dish. On shields at the base of the epergne are engraved the family crest, monogram, and iLe follov.irjg in c'e ' rip:" 1 "!? • — ' T<> ihc Hon f)r Grace. CM 0., M.L.C., M.D.. from his co-partners in the Wellington Oity Tramways on i.h« cl<>,-o of thx.r b;; ::u ic s rc!a*' r "ia by th.> =ile and transfer of the tramways to the Municipality. In remembrance of his many services to th«tn and of their deep regard and esteem for his high personal character. October 1, 1000.' The ctndeLtbras are about 16in in height, and have four sconces each on patent brackets, ornamented with the shamrock. On ehieldn at the base of the candelabras the Grace crest, and monogram are engraved. The three articles weigh over 200oz of sold silver. They are the largest and most complete solid presentation service ever made in the Colony.