DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXIX, Issue 49, 5 December 1901, Page 5

DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND.

(From our own correspondent.)

November 28. His Lordship the Bishop will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Patrick's Cathedral on Sunday, December 15. Rev. Father Patterson officiated at the Church of the Assumption, Onehunga, both morning and evening last Sunday, in order to relieve from his duties for the day the Very Rev. Mgr. Paul, V.G. A school teacher under the Education Board, who has been for 20 years in the service, has been dismissed because he could not conscientiously order once every week the saluting of the flag. The Rev. Father Brodie, of Waihi, who was in town during the week, informed me that the erection of tho new church was progressing satisfactorily, and ere long his Lordship the Bishop will be enabled to definitely fix the day of consecration and formal opening. Mr. J. J. Callaghan, who is over here from N.S. Wales, has been for very many years connected with the literary staff of the Sydney Freeman's Journal. He came over in connection with hi* son's marriage, reported elsewhere, and has been busy acquirii.g general and local news of the Colony. He leaves to day for Wellington. A most successful concert was held lastevei ing by the children of the Ponsonby parish, under direction of the Sisters of Mercy, in the Sacred Heart schoolroom. The programme was varied and highly entertaining, and the children showed a proficiency beyond their years which reflected credit alike upon themselves and tho good Sisters. The Auckland Catholic Literary Society on last Tuesday evening met in St. Patrick's Hall, Mr. W. Tole presiding, A lecture on ' Literature and art ' was delivered by the Rev. Father Moore. He treated of the development of art, and pointed out the difference between art and beauty. The same applied to literature, as writings of a most fascinating nature were often devoid of artistic merit. The lecture throughout was most interesting, and thia was evidenced by the close attention of the audience. The chairman warmly thanked Father Moore for his entertaining address. Mr. Callaghan, a visitor from New South Wales, who was present, on being introduced by Father Moore, briefly addressed the meeting, and said it gave him very great pleasure to be amongst those who were engaged in the pursuit of literary culture and knowledge. Unfortunately our Catholic youth in this respect compared unfavorably with those of other denominations. He enjoined upon all present to persevere in their studies, and to induce every Catholic youth of their acquaintance to join them, thus making of them not only good Catholics but also good citizens. Mr. Callaghan's remarks were highly appreciated. Thia meeting was the last of the season. The session has been a most successful one. At the Hibernian Hall yesterday afternoon the members of the Pollard Opera Company cave a musical matinee in aid of the St. Vincent- de Paul Society. There were present the Very Rev. Dr. Egan and Fathers Kehoe, Moore, Buckley, Darby, and a packed audience. The following excellent programme was given :—Pianoforte solo, Miss J. Quinn ; song, " My queen," Mr. Chas Carter ; song. " Were I a butterfly," Miss May Beatty ; song (comic), Mr. W. S. Percy ; song, " Until we meet again," Mias Maud Beatty ; dance (in character), Miss ,Brightie Barry ; song, "You as<k me why I love you," Mr. Jack Ralston ; song, " The children's home," Misa A. Pollard ; song (comic), Mr. Dick iShortland ; pianoforte solo, Miss Eilleen Cronin ; song, " The Garrone," Arthur G Murphy ; song, " Only a penny " (quite a shower of pennies were thrown upon the stage), Miss Gertie Campion ; song, " Thou art passing hencp," Mr. Dave O'Connor ; song, "By Seville's silver tide." Miss J. Ramsay ; musical sketch, Rev. Dr. Egan : song, " Bianca," Miss Ella Allen ; selection (violin and piano), Mrs. W. Ralph and Master Gerald Ralph ; song, '" Angel land, Miss Katie Campion ; song (comic), Mr. Fred, Lyodd. The accompanists were Mr. King, Mr. Clarence Vaughan, and Miaa Jeanie Quinn. The credit of promoting the entertainment is due to Miss Kate Lonergan, while Miss M. Derrotn carried out the secretarial duties.