ARCHDIOCESE OF WELLINGTON.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXX, Issue 25, 19 June 1902, Page 5

ARCHDIOCESE OF WELLINGTON.

(From our own correspondent.) June 1 1. At St. Patrick's Church, Masterton,on Sunday last the ' Te Denm' was sung in thanksgiving for peace. The theory examinations in connection with the Royal College of Music, London, are being held at St. Mary's Convent to-day. The following ladies have promised to take '-tails at the bazaar, ■which is to be held at Easter time in aid of the church of the Sacred Heart : No. 1. Lady Ward ; No. 2, Mesdames Gibbs and Duignan ; No. 3, Mesdames Baldwin, I. Duncan, Turnbull and H. Johnston ; No. 4, Meedamee W. Keefe and L. Dwan, Refreshment stall, Miss Maginnity. No. 5 stall has still to be decided upon. Signor Borzoni has been engaged to take charge of the amusements. In such capable hands a novel display will certainly be provided. On the occasion of the annual social in aid of the Sisters of Compassion on Wednesday evening the drillshed was taxed to its utmost capacity. An excellent musical programme was provided by the following : — Misses Mahar, Birch, Ward, Gallagher and Mr Hendry. All the performers were encored. An excellent supper was provided by the ladies of the parish. The dance music was provided by Mr McLauchlin's orchestra. Over £100 thould be realised by the social. At St. Joseph's Church on Tuesday morning a Solemn Requiem MaBS was offered up for the repose of those who had fallen in the South African War. The Yen, Archdeacon Devoy was. celebrant, Rev. Father O'Reilly deacon, and Rev, Father Tymons sub-de»con. Rev. Father Herbert acted as master of ceremonies. The solemn music was sung by the Fathers of St. Patrick's College, who were assisted by the priests from Thorndon and Te Aro parishes.On Wednesday morning at the Church of the Sacred Heart the Very Rev. Father Lewis, V.G., celebrated Mass for the same object. Rev. Father Costello acted as assistant priest. The music was sung in an excellent manner by the choir, assisted by Rev. Fathers Holley and Mahony. Large congregations were present on both days.

The Irishmen of Wellington, under the auppicea of the Irish National Federation, have shown in a very practical manner their appreciation of the good work being done by the Irish leaders, especially in the efforts they are making towards a settlement of the I. and Question. The dram on the bone and sinew, so to speak, of Ireland has been going on long enough, and any country that is virtually depopulated of ita manhood must sooner or later become lika a derelict ship. The Wellington Irishm n, in sending the sim of £.;0 to Mr John lledmond hy the last S-m Francisco mail, aKo forwarded an acconipanvinn It ttcr strongly supporting him aud hiHcr.lU agues, and Mr T. \V Ru^ell, in the stand they are mr.kmg rg;un 3 r, inu tyranny of tlu Guv<.ranicrit in ending men to pn on becauso they are advocating the ' land for the people.' Moral support hke this from ih v ouudi'u,. apart crcn from the financial aid, is likely to have a good effect on the people at home. It is to be hoped the other centres will take action by following the good example set by the Wellington Irishmen. Such action would be most gratifying: and encouraging to the Irish Parliamentary Party who are fighting for their country in the British Parliament