DIOCESE OF CHRISTCHURCH

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXI, Issue 38, 17 September 1903, Page 5

DIOCESE OF CHRISTCHURCH

(From our own correspondent.) September 14, The Very Rev. Dean Foley, who remained on the West Coast laboring in the interests of the Cathedral and diocese, has telegraphed to the Bishop to the effect that he had succeeded in securing a site and was arranging for the building of a church in the locality where one does not exist but is urgently needed. Sunday last being the feast of the Holy Name of Mary and patronal feast of the Marist Order, his Lordship the Bishop preached on Sunday evening at Vespers an occasional sermon at St. Mary's, Manchester street. Speaking at the complimentary conversazione on last Tuesday evening, his Lordship the Bishop said that despite the numerous calls recently made on the people of the West Coast, and the appeal made by himself for the Cathedral building fund was the third for that object, he had received over £600 during the visitation. In carrying out the expressed desire of the late Mr. Quinn an iron arch and lamp have been erected over the gateway of St. Joseph's Church, Temuka, the cost being borne by the estate of the deceased gentleman. Very deep sorrow is felt by all who knew him at the death, which occurred last week, of Mr. Michael McNamara, at the early age of 30 years, after a brief illness. The deceased was a general favorite with the many who enjoyed his acquaintance, and was, on account of strict adherence to religious duty, unimpeachable character, and praiseworthy zeal in all good works, universally respected. He was a member of the Catholic Club, of the H.A.C.B. Society, and Pro-Cathedral Conference of St. Vincent de Paul Society, 'all of which bodies were represented at his funeral on Saturday last. He was the life of all social functions in connection with the Catholic Club, and many former members of the Catholic Literary Society will long entertain pleasant recollections of the part he took in its pursuits, combined with his unobtrusive and genial manner. Prior to the interment in the Linwood Cemetery a Requiem Mass was

celebrated in St. Mary's Church. Sincerest sympathy is expressed for the bereaved widowed mother and sorrowing relatives.— R.l. P.

In view of the advanced state reached by the Cathedral building it is probable that at an early date arrangements will be made to afford a public inspection. The following pupils of the Convent of Mercy, Lytteiton, passed the theory examination held in connection with Trinity College, London .-—lntermediate honors— Myrtle Wilson, 83 ; Alice Davies, 80 , j-,i,hel Loader, 80 ;. Intermediate pass— Minnie Richardson, 77 ; Elsie Wilson, 75. Junior honors— Lucy Childs, 93 ; Joyce Stuart, 84. Preparatory— Sarah Welsh, 93 ; Kitty Purcell, 93 ; Maud Hannay, 93 ; Beatrice Wales, 87 ; Mary Welsh, 80 ; Johanna Lugaro, 79 ; Alice Beecroft, 62. Alice Davies also passed the senior local centre of the Royal Academy of Music, with 83 marks.

The following pupils of the Convent of Mercy, Akaroa passed :— lntermediate— Eveline Le Lievre (honors), Martha Vangioni (honors), Ada Hammond (pass), Olive Le Lievre (pass). Junior— Ursula Le Lievre (honors).

The following pupils of the Sisters of Mercy, St. Mary's Convent, Colombo street North, were successful in passing at the recent musical examinations in connection with Trinity College, London :— lntermediate division—Trudie Schmidt, 9d (honors) ; Kathleen Molloy, 70 ; and Gertrude Cassin, 66. Junior division— Maud Cassin, 97 ; Kitty Zachariah, 95 ; Violet Shaw, 94 ; Nessie Bower, 92 ; Ada Shepherd, 90 ; and Mary Molloy, 89 (all with honors). Preparatory division— Vera de la Cour, 93 ; and Julia Scully, 93 (both specially commended). The following pupils were also successful at the examination in connection with the Royal College of Music :— Florence Agnes McDonnell, 92 ; Nellie Turner, 82.

The following pupils from the Convent of Mercy, Darfield, were successful in passing the theory of music examination, held last June, in connection with Trinity College, London :— Junior division— Annie Gill, 98 (honors) ; Cissie Baker, 95 (honors) ; Maggie Gill, 95 (honors) ; Maggie McMullan, 95 (honors) ; Vera Holmes, 92 (honors) ; and Alice Jarman, 87 (honors).

The complimentary conversazione tendered to his Lordship the Bishop in the Alexandra Hall on last Tuesday evening was largely attended, the building being quite crowded. Among those present were a number of the clergy. Part of the hall was furnished as a drawing-room and the remainder carpeted, provided with small tables, and set of! with palms and pot plants. At an interval in the programme Mr. E. O'Connor, on behalf of the parishioners, welcomed the Bishop, eulogised his work on the West Coast, and expressed kindly regards for future success in all his undertakings. In replying the Bishop expressed pleasure at being again in their midst, and narrated the nature and results of his work during the past two or three months. Referring to the Cathedral, he thought the contractors would complete its building m time for opening at the end of next year. He thanked those present for gathering in such numbers around him and hoped he would long have health and strength to carry on the work God had placed before him. He most cordially thanked those who had organised the social and also those who had supplied the programme Refreshments were handed round, and during the evening songs were contributed by Miss L. Cameron, Miss Pender, Mrs. A. Mead, Messrs. C. Read, E. Mcl\amara, R. A. Home, tj. Akins, selections by Painter's (ladies) Estudiantina Band, and Geoghegans' orchestra, violin solo by Ilerr Zimmerman, clarionet solo by Mr. W. 11. Corrigan, and a lecturette on early Canterbury experiencevS by Mr. G. H. Hart, of the ' Press.' The duties of accompanists were shared by Mrs. A. Mead, Miss Katie Young, and Mr. R. A. Home. Mr. E. O'Connor, as secretary, supervised the arrangements, and with the valued assistance of a ladies' committee ensured the thjorough success and enjoyment of the occasion.