ARCHDIOCESE OF WELLINGTON.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXX, Issue 22, 29 May 1902, Page 4

ARCHDIOCESE OF WELLINGTON.

(From our own correspondent.) May 24. The Bey. Father Ainsworth is preaching a mission at WeHtport. The proceeds from the opera recently given in aid of the sohools realised the sum of £35. The annual social in aid of the Sisters' of Compassion takes place on the 11th June. It has been decided to hold it this year in the Drillshed. An energetic committee have been appointed to make all necessary arrangements. The tickets are commanding a ready sale, which speaks well for a successful social. The first meeting of the Marist Brothers' Old Boys' Literary and Debating Society took place at St. Patrick's Hall on Monday last. A large number of members were present. The latest issue of the Society's magazine was fully discussed. The syllabus wa3 left to a sub-committee consisting of the Rev. Father Herbert, Messrs. McGovern, McKeown and Gamble. The golden wedding of Mr and Mrs C. Stuart, of Judgeford, Pahautanui, was celebrated at their residence on Thursday last. A large gathering of residents from the district assembled to convey their congratulations which showed the respect in which the couple are held. Congratulatory telegrams from friends in different parts of the Colony were also receivel. During the evening the Pahautanui Brass Band played selections on the lawn. Mr and Mrs Stuart have resided in the district; close on 50 years. ,■ The children of St. J oseph's Orphanage were entertained by Professor and Mrs. McKenzie at their beautiful home at Karori on Saturday, May 10. In the well laid out grounds adjoining the children roamed and enjoyed the many attractions provided for them. An ample repast was done full justice to by the young folk. Before returning home the children gave three hearty cheers for their kind entertainers. The Feast of Pentecost was celebrated in a special manner at the different churches on Sunday last. At the Church of the Sacred Heart, Rev. Father Holley celebrated the 10.30 Mass. The choir rendered in an excellent manner Gounod's Mass, with full orchestral accompaniment. At Vespers the church was crowded, when a procession of the Blessed Sacrament took place Rev. Father Holley preached on the day's festival. At St. Mary of the Angela' Solemn High Mass was celebrated by Rev. Father Mahoney, with the Yen. Archdeacon Devoy as deacon, and Rev. Father Herbert sub-deacon. At St. Joseph's Church, Buckle street, Rev. Father Hills celebrated the last Ma-s. Gounod's Mass was sung by the choir. At Vespvrs his Grace the Archbishop preached an able discourse on the festival of Pentecost.