ARCHDIOCESE OF WELLINGTON.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXI, Issue 9, 26 February 1903, Page 18

ARCHDIOCESE OF WELLINGTON.

(From our own correspondent.)

February 21

Mr. IT. T. Minogue, an ex-student of St Patuck's College, has received word Irom Dunedin that lie has successfully passed his final examination in dentistiv. St. Patrick's College and the Convent High Schools in the city have a large number of boaideis, while more are expected The day schools are taxed to their utmost capacity, and a most successful a ear is anticipated Rev. Fathers King and Murray, ltedemptorists, arrived from Sydney on Wednesday last. During their -lay in Wellington' they have been assisting with the childien's mission. They left to-day for ITawera, where they open a mission to-morrow.

Three ex-students of St Patrick's College— Messrs BerriTu'd McCarthy, It. Ongley. and Claude Hickson— lnuc been successful in securing places in the New Zealand cricket team which is to meet Lord ITawkc'.s team in Christchurch at an early date All the above, while at college upheld the honor of their Alma Mater in the cricket field, and it is pleasing to note they are about to do battle for Now Zealand against the English team.

Mr. P. S. Foley, of the Roads Department here, has been transferred to Napier. Mr. Foley has during his stay in Wellington taken an active interest in the affairs of the Marist Old Boys' Society and the Victoria College students' Association. Prior to his departure several members of the above societies met to bid good-bye to their departing fellow. The chairman, Mr. Fitzgibbon, in an appropriate speech eulogised the sterling qualities of Mr. Foley, and, on behalf of those present, asked him to accept a slight token of their good will towards him and assuring him that he had their bejst wishes for his future weliare. A very enjoyable evening, spent with songs and recitations, was brought to a close by the singing of ' Auld lang syne,' The following pupils of St. Mary's Convent High School and the JVTaiibl Biolheis' School were successful in passing the Junior Civil Service Examination:— Convent : Constance Reilly, Olive Blake, May Gudgeon. Marist Brothers' School : Reginald Hill (who comes 13th on the Wellington list), Bert Kelly, and M. McWilliams. In the recent St. Patrick's College scholarship examinations seven boys were presented from the Marist Brothers' School, Boulcott street. Thomas Boyce, who came third among the candidates over fourteen, was only two marks behind the second boy, while Reginald Hill stands fifth on the list. Both boys have received £15 scholarships and are attending the college. Ernest Casey and David Madden are the third members in their respective families who have received scholarships. At the mission service on Thursday evening reference was made to the fact that on the following day, February 20, his Holiness the Pope would celebrate his silver jubilee. He is, said Father O'Donnell, the central figure on earth in the Church over which he has ruled with consummate prudence and wisdom for the past 25 years, a guide and leader of whom Catholics all the world over feel justly proud, and a ' Grand Old Man ' in the truest and widest sense, respected and looked up to by people of all creeds, classes, and nationalities. In conclusion, Father O'Donnell earnestly exhorted his hearers to pray thai God in His goodness might spare the great Pont iff many years to continue in the chair of St. Peter, and that when his end comes he may bo found ready and worthy of the throne prepared for him in heaven.

The marriage of Mr. T. Dwyer, only son of Mr. Dwyer, of Maitland West, New South Wales, and Miss Madge O'Connell, third daughter of Mr. C O'Connell, a well-known and respected resident of Masterton, took place at the latter place on Tuesday last. Very Rev. Dean McKenna performed the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a tailor-made costume with white hat trimmer! with blue chiffon. She was attended by her sister, Miss Vida O'Connell, as bridesmaid, who was attired in soft white silk. Mr. F. Wilkins acted as best man The bridegroom's present to the bride was a cheque for £50, house, furniture, and property Among the many valuable presents received were solid silver entree dishes and rings from the Right Hon Mr Seddon Alter the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of the bride's parents. The mission for the women was brought to a close on Sunday afternoon, when Rev. Father O'Farrell addressed the large congregation present taking for his text, ' He that perseveres to the end he shall be saved.' He pointed out the necessary means for obtaining the desired end and concluded by complimenting the women on the great success which had attended the fortnight's mission. The crowded congregations at different .sei vices were sufficient proof of the good that had resulted from their combined efforts He was suie it. would be the means of drawing flown innumerable blessings upon themselves and their families He thanked them on his own behalf and for those associated with him He also refeired to the hospitality extended to the missionaries by the Marist Fathers in Wellington, and said that they would ever remain their warmest fiiends. The mission for the men began on Sunday e\enmg, when the church was crowded. Hie children's mission is also being conducted during the day Their general Communion took place this morning