ARCHDIOCESE OF WELLINGTON.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXX, Issue 11, 13 March 1902, Page 19

ARCHDIOCESE OF WELLINGTON.

(From our own correspondent.) March 8. A large increase in the number of pupils attending our schools is reported. Miss Maggie Dupre, who acted as pianiste all through the rehearsals and during the time of the Masterton Carnival, has been presented with a carved music stool. Messrs Whitaker Bros, received this week from the Tablet office the new catechism in the large and email edition. It Bhould oommand a ready sale. Rev. Father Holley returned from the Hot Lakes on Thursday. On his homeward journey he went up the Wanganui River and waß greatly Btruck with the beautiful scenery for which it is noted. He is much benefited by his trip. Mother Mary Joseph Aubert, Superioress of the Sisters of Compassion, is in future to have charge of the infirmary at St. Patrick's College, and Mrs. Delaney has been appointed matron of the institution. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament was held at St. Mary of the Angels' on Sunday last. Rev. Father Herbert celebrated the 11 o'clock Mass and preached on the Gospel of the day. A large congregation was present at Vespers. A meeting of the Empire Bazaar stallholders was held at the Te Aro presbytery on Thursday afternoon. Rev. Father O'Shea was in the chair. Several matters in connection with the bazaar were discussed. A general meeting of stallholders and assistants is called for March 16. Mrs. A. R. Bunny, of Masterton, entertained at her residence, 4 Makoura,' on Tuesday last Very Rev. Dean McKenna, Signor Borzoni, the lady stallholders, and Mr. B. J. Dolan, secretary of the carnival just concluded. A most enjoyable time was spent by those present. Dean McKenna took the opportunity of presenting Signor Borzoni with a set of silver-mounted hair brushes from those engaged in the display. As a special mark of appreciation Dean McKenna presented Signor Borzoni with his valuable Irish terrier. The following is the oast of characters in the opera, of the • Pirates of Penzance,' to be staged during the time of the bazaar, in the Te Aro parish : — Mabel, Miss Sheen ; Edith, Miss Hyde ; Kate, Miss Lawleßß ; Isabel, Mrs. Nolan ; Ruth, Misß White ; Pirate King, Mr. Cronin ; Samuel, Mr. Tabor ; Frederic, Mr. Philip Palmer ; the Major-General, Mr. E. D. Dunne ; Sergeant of Police, Mr. Nowlan ; and Corporal, Mr. Zachariah. The scenes are being painted by Messrs. Leader Williams and Gil. Hoskins. The chorus will consist of 50 voices, and an orchestra of 16 performers under Mr. Hotop will assist.