ARCHDIOCESE OF WELLINGTON

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXIII, Issue 26, 29 June 1905, Page 4

ARCHDIOCESE OF WELLINGTON

(From aur own correspondent.) June 24.

His Grace the Archbishop will be in Nelson on Sunday and is to return to the city during the week. On the flowing Sumday he will hold a Confirmation service in the Sacred Heart Basilica. The new organ being installed at the Sacred Heart Basilica will not be ready as early as was anticipated. The public opening will therefore not take place 'until the beginning of August. On Wednesday afternoon, prior to leaving for their midwinter vacation,! the pupils of St. Mary's Convent gave a most interesting and enjoyable entertainment in the presence of the parents and friends of the children. A special feature of the programme was the singing of many of the youngest performers, who made their first appearance. The children of his Excellency the Governor were present at the entertainment. On Thursday evening the members of the Catholic Young Mjdn's Club held a conversazione in St. Patrick's Hall, the occasion being the opening of their newly furnished rooms. The haU was comfortably filled, and presented a pleading and cosy appearance. Cards and" vocal itams helped to pass a very pleasant evening. The Victoria College Debating Society discussed the question of Home Rule for Ireland at tlieir meeting on Saturday evening. The debate proved most interesting, and resulted in an easy win for the supporters of the Home Rule movement. 'Of the_ three speakers chosen to represent the college at the corning inter-society contest, it is pleasing to note that two are prominent members 1 of ,the local Catnolic Young Men's CTub.