DIOCESE OF CHRISTCHURCH.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXIX, Issue 38, 19 September 1901, Page 5

DIOCESE OF CHRISTCHURCH.

(From our own correspondent.) September 16. One thousand pounds sterling a month is Approximately the outlay on the Cathedral construction. Among the names of New Zealanders appearing on the last prize list of Guy's Hospital is that of Mr. Arthur B. O'Brietl (fioH of Mr. M. O'Brien of this oity), who received a oertifioate in dissection. At nine o'clock this (Monday) morning his Lordship the Bishop - celebrated a Mass of Requiem for the repose of the souls of deoeeaeu members of the congregation, especially for several who, at their demise, bequeathed legacies to the Cathedral building fund, and, M the Bishop previously announced, for those who held former oharge over the parish and have now gone to their eternal reward, notably the late Rev. Father Chataignier, 8.M., the Very Rev. Father Gum* mings, 8.M., Very Rev. Dean Chervier, S.M., and Very Rer. Dr. Pestre, B.M. (late Provincial in New Zealand of the Marist Order), the account of whose death at Washington, U.S.A., in the <4th year of his age and the 40th year of his profession, was received last week. Under the guidanoe of Mr. Harry Hay ward a pleasant outing to Mount Magdala was arranged on Thursday afternoon last for a party from the Opera Company. Those who availed themselvef of the opportunity of a drive and visit to the institution included Misses Cecile Lorraine and Lilian Boanas, and Meters. Lawrenoe Mooney and J. K. Hill. Mr. Winter Hall and Mrs. A. Head accompanied the party, who were received and conducted over the great institution by the Rev. Mother Superior. In return for the kind ness shown and much to the delight and enjoyment of the inmates a pleasant little entertainment was improvised. Mr. Lawrenoe Mooney contributed 'Father O'Flynn' and 'In happy moments, Miss Lorraine a ' French Song,' Miss Boanas a selected number, and Mr. Hill ' Beloved it is morn.' Mrs. Mead assisted, and Mr. Winter Hall who is a reconteur of more than average ability, fairly convulsed his audience with a contribution. The thoughtfulnen and kindly action of those who arranged and carried out the little excursion were highly appreciated by the ladies and gentlemen, who thoroughly enjoyed it in their capacity of guests. The mission was continued during the week by his Lord* ship the Bishop and assistant clergy to very satisfactory oongregations. On Thursday evening a fourth open-air public procession took place. The Bishop preached a beautiful sermon on devotion to the Bleßsed Virgin, followed by a prayer of consecration, our Lady's altar being profusely adorned with a wealth of choice spring flowers and brilliantly illuminated The subjects of the Bishop's sermons were— Monday, ' The happiness of heaven ' ; Tuesday, 'The necessity of confession ' ; Wednesday, ' Penance and contrition ' ; Friday, what was announced aB the most important of all the mission coarse, ' Sorrow for sin.' All day on Saturday and up to a late hour at night confessions were being held, and at the first Mass on Sunday the spiritual results of the mission were amply manifested. The church was crowded and almost the entire congregation received Holy Communion, including the Hibernian Society in regalia, his Lordship and two priests being engaged for a considerable time at the altar rails. At the eleven o'clock Mass the Sacrament of Confirmation was administered by the Bishop to about 200 candidates, including several recent converts. At all the Masses and at Vespers his Lordship occupied the pulpit, when, as was done at the conclusion of missions giv^n elsewhere, special collections were made in aid of the Cathedral building fund. Prior to the evening devotions on Sunday the fifth and final outdoor public procession in connection with the Jubilee exeroisei took place and was very largely attended. Those who were confirmed in the morning took part. There was again at the Pro-Cathedral an enormous congregation when the Bishop preached the laßt of his mission sermons on the text : 'He that persevereth to the end shall be saved. Be thou faithful unto death and thou shalt receive the reward of eternal life.' After the sermon there was Bolemn closing of the mission, renewal of baptismal vows, followed by Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Prefacing his sermon at the Pro-Cathedral on Sunday night, Bishop Grimes alluded to the sad intelligence just received through the courtesy of the Telegraph Department announcing the death of President McKinley. Hiß heartfelt sympathy (said the Bishop) and that of his diocesan clergy in conjunction with that of every Catholic bißhop and priest of the civilised world and their flocks would be extended to the bereaved widow and people of a great and friendly nation, who had been robbed of their head by the dastardly act of an assassin, one who recognised no authority either divine or human It was a deplorable event. During the servioe Miss Funston, the organist, played the Dead March in ' Saul ' out of regard for the death of America's president. At St. Mary's, Manchester street, at Vespers, the Rev. Father Marnane referred to the dastardly outrage which had plunged in grief the great American nation, as well as the whole of the civilised nations of the world. This was the outcome of the detestable teachings of those who had no restraining influence either of religion or morality. They, in oommon with all the Catholic people, must feel the deepest sympathy with the relatives of the President and the great nation over whioh he presided. St. Mary's Schoolroom was crowded on Thursday evening on the occasion of what was styled a novel entertainment given under the auspices of the local Catholic Ladies' Club, in aid of the school

ftrada. The entertainment was prononnoed one of the most suocessfnl ever given in the parish, and reflected great oreuit on the officers of the club who promoted, organised and carried the event to its final issue, and all who assisted thereat. The programme included many novel competitions for ladies and geDtlemen, boys and girls, for which prices were given by the club, Miss Woodrough, Mesdames Smith, Bean, Edgar, A. J. White, Lieske, and Messrs. K. O'Connor, D. Craig and Co., Neil Gough, McCormick, R. Hayward, MoOartby and Clarke, Anglo-Special Company. Songs were fiven by Miss F. Gardner, Mrs.F. O'Brien, Messrs. Chase and Hynes, and a clarionet solo by Mr. W. H. Corrigan. All the candidates entered by the Bisters of the Mission from the Convent of the Sacred Heart, Barbados street (with one exception), passed in the reoent musical examinations in connection with Trinity College. The following is the list of successes :— Senior honors — Olive Etbel Wilson 82 marks, Madge O'Malley 72, Mary Gabriel O'Connor 65, Mary C. Caa.-<idy 61. Senior pass— JVfadg-e O'Malley 83 marks, Olive Ethel Wilson 81, Margaret Coakley 77, Linie Briok 72, Nellie Dunn 67, Mary Guiney 61. Intermediate honors — Ethel Minola Baker 82 marks, Constance Evelyn Parsonson 81. Intermediate pass— Ethel Minola Baker 94 marks, Mary Bridget O'Halloran 82, Jennie Soott 82. Constance Evelyn Parsmson 81, Elite Florenoe Perkin 63, Annie Margaret Gordon 60. Junior pass — Charlotte May Barker 97 marks, Lilly Donohue 93, Mary O Callaffhan 92, Eva Soott 90, May Gardiner 90, Catherine H. O'Halloran 89, Letitia O'Halloran 83, Daisy Holmes 81, Margaret Bourke 80, Irene Arenas 79, Ouida Worthington 76, Anna Cockran 75, Miry Franoes M'Keefrjr 63

At the same examination the following candidates from the Convent of Meroy, Colombo street north, were successful : — Senior Division— Pass section : Margaret O'Connor 64. Intermediate Division— Honors section : Hilda Flynn 86, Nellie Turner 79. Junior Division— Honors section : Gertrude Smith 77, Mary Dowling 76. Pass section: Mary Dowling 94, Margaret Zita Flynn 92, Annie Power 89, Gertrude Smith 89, Margaret Dee 86, Eva Pogeon 86, Nellie Robins 86, Peggie Bain 81, Florence Ihomson 81, Mollie Robins 77, Kathleen Molloy 77, Gwendoline Boddington 75, Necßie Bower 74, and Eily Mahon 63. The following were successful from the Convent of Mercy, Darfield : — Junior honors : Johanna Hight 68. Junior pass: Mabel Anstiss 98, Johanna Hight 98, Martha Langdale, 92, Maggie M'Mullan 90, and Alice Clinton 89.

At the recent examination of Trinity College, in theory of musio, the following: candidates from the Convent of Mercy, I .yttelton, were successful : — benior Division — Pass section : Ruth E, Hatch well 67 marks. Intermediate Division — Pass section : GwLadys Warren 71, May MoConville 68 Junior Division— Pass section : Alice Davies 90, Hortense Le Lievre 89, May Field 68, Cora Harrington 61. The following were succ seful from the Convent of Meroy, Akaroa : — Junior Division — Pass section : Bonita Walker 91, Evelyn Le Lievre 85, Ada Hammond 80.