ARCHDIOCESE OF WELLINGTON.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXX, Issue 21, 22 May 1902, Page 5

ARCHDIOCESE OF WELLINGTON.

(From our own correspondent.)

Mjy 10. The sum of £900 was cleared from the late bazaar. This amount is to be devoted towards the Ne-wtown Convent. A meeting of the cathedral trubtee-* is to be held on the Ist of June. Rev. Father Galerne passed through Wellington on Thursday on his way to the Islands. Rer. Father Holley leaves on Monday next for Leeston to officiate at his sister's wedding. Ab a wedding present the members of St. Joseph's Choir gave Mrs Beckinsale, nee Miss Halpin, a silver-mounted oak tray suitably inscribed. The conductor made the presentation. An old and respected resident of the parish of Te Aro, Mr Sheehy, died at his residence on Monday last after a long illness The deceased gentleman suffered from paralysis and bore his sufferings with great patience and resignation. Rev. Father O'Shea attended him in his last illness and also officiated at the graveside. His remains were interred at Karori. — R.I. P. Rev. Father O'Shea has been notified by the City Council that in three months from April 11 the water which is used to work the organ at St Joseph's Church, Buckle street, will no longer be available. The rev. gentleman wrote at once asking for a continuance of the supply. This, however, was refused. As all other churches are similarly affected, a deputation of organists has been arranged who intend waiting on the City Council regarding the matter.

A wedding which created considerable interest was celebrated at Sfc: Mary's Church, Nelson, on April 2 ( .). The contracting parties were Mr Sydney Trask, youngest son of Mr Trask, ex-mayor of NelBon, and Miss Dolly Driscoll, second daughter of the late Mr T. Driscoll, of this city. The Very Rev. Dean Mahoney performed the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by Mr B. Trask, was attired in a dress of Oriental satin, with transparent yoke of lace, and trimmed with lace chiffon and orange blossom, and she wore the customary wreath and veil. The bridesmaids were the Misses May and Nelly Driscoll, sisters of the bride, who were neatly attired in grey dresses and black picture hats. Mr H. Lane acted as best man. The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a handsome sapphire and diamond ring, and to each of the bridesmaids a gold chain and locket attached. As the bridal party left the church the ' Wedding March ' was played by the organit-t. After the ceremony a reception was held at ' Gunnersbury,' the residence of the bridegroom's parents. The honeymoon is being spent in Christchurch.