Diocesan News

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXII, Issue 46, 16 November 1905, Page 5

Diocesan News

ARCHDIOCESE OF WELLINGTON

(From our own correspondent.)

November 4

The parishioners of Wellington South will entertain the Rev. Father Ainsworth at an 'At home ' on the anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood, which occurs on the 2,lth inst., and will present him with a purse of sovereigns. Opportunity will also be taken by the parishioners to make a suitable recognition of the good work done in their midst by the Rev. Father Moloney, who had charge of the parish during Father Ainsworth's absence in Australia. The members of the H.A.C.B. Society, Wellington South, have decided to purchase a building in the church grounds for the purposes of a club and meeting room. The Rev. Father Ainsworth, S.M., has kindly offered his assistance, and arrangements are now being made for the purchase. The present building, which was recently erected by the parish priest, will be enlarged so as to provide space for a billiard room and reading room. The club, when formed, will be open to all Catholic men in the parish, but will be under the so'e control of the Hibernian Society. A conversazione was held in St. Patiick's College on Thursday evening, and proved a highly successful function. The gathering was representative of all shades of political and religious opinion. The guests were received in the main hall by the Rector and his staff. At 830p m. a concert was held in the students' hall, to which the following items were contributed :— Part song, ' A-huntmg we will go,' college liedertafel , song, 'Creole cradle song,' Master B Ryan ; song, ' I'll sing the songs of Araby,' Rev. Father Hills ; duet (violin), 'Flying Dutchman,' Masters B. Kelly and Geaney ; song, 1 Deathless army,' Master R. Miller ; part song, ' Hey diddle diddle,' college liedertafel ; violin solo, Miss Julia Moran ; song, ' There's a land,' Rev. Father Hills ; song, 'Happy song,' Master B Ryan ; college song, 1 The blue and white ' After the concert a gymnastic display was given in the gymnasium by the pupils under instructor Dovey, who also gave an exhibition of electric light, clut} swinging. During the evening several selections were rendered by the orchestra The college museum and tower were thrown open for the visitors. (This letter arrived too late for insertion in our last issue.-Ed. N.Z.T.)

November 11

His Grace the Archbishop is to administer the Sacrament of Confirmations^ Sunday at Petone, and on the following Sunday at Wellington South, where a vcrv large number of candidates, including many adults, will be confirmed . The devotion of the Forty Hours' Adoration will be held in the Sacred Heart Basilica on Sunday week. The special sermons appropriate to the occasion will be preached by Very Rev. Dean McKcnna, of Masterton, and Very Rev Father Keogh. . On Wednesday, the 22nd inst , a concert and social gathering is to be held .in the Alexandra Hall under (he auspices of the Children of Mary, to raise funds for the furnishing of their stall at the forthcoming fancy fair The president, Mrs Gibbs, and her assistants are all working most energetically, and a successful function may -well be expected. The devotion of the Forty Hours' Adoration will lake place in St. Anne's Church, Wellington South, on Sunday next In this connection there will be a general Communion of the men of the parish and the members of the Hibernian Society, who will breakfast together

after the Mass. The members of the city branch will approach the Holy Table in a body on Sunday at the Sacred Heart Basilica. The St. Patrick's College Cadets broke camp on Friday. The weather during the week was extremely unpleasant, but the boys made the best of things. On Wednesday they were inspected by Colonel Webb, the Officer Commanding the District, who was accompanied by Colonel Collins and Major Joyce. The inspecting officers expressed themselves as being very pleased with the discipline and neatness oi the camp, and Colonel Webb was particularly taken with the high standard of drill efficiency displayed. The officers were subsequently, entertained at lunch by the Rector of the college, the Very Rev. Father Keogh. A very enjoyable euchre party and social gathering weie held by the St. Mary's Convent Ex-pupils' Association in the Sydney street schoolroom on Wednesday last. The weather was unfortunately very wet and boisterous, but in spite of this there was a fair attendance. Progressive euchre was enjoyed for a couple of hours, Miss Krebs and Mr. Guy Girdlcstone being the principal prize winners. The prizes were presented byMrs. W. C. Gasquoine, the vice-president of the association. A dainty supper was donated by the ex-pupils and their friends. The duties of secretary were carried out by Miss Davis, assisted by Misses Duignan and Segrief. It is with deep regret that I record the death at the/ early age of 22, at her mother's residence, 37 Austin street, of Miss Florence Moran, daughter of the late James Moran, surveyor, formerly of Auckland. Miss Moran, who was educated at St. Francis Xavier's Academy, had a brilliant scholastic careei. In l<)03 him entered the service of the Lands and Survey Department ,111 New Plymouth, and was later on transferred to the Wellington office, where she was regarded as a very able draughting: cadette. Early this year her health broke down, and she obtained leave of absence from the office. Three months ago she went to Sydney in the "hope that the warmer climate would benefit her, " but without effect, and she only returned last week. About six o'clock on Monday morning a change for the worse took place, and shortly afterwards she expired with the the words ' Pray for me 'on her lips The news of her death will be recened with general sympathy, particularly by those who had the privilege of knowing her personally Her genial disposition and warm-hearted, high-spirited nature, combined with her sterling worth, made her a special favorite with those with whom she came in contact.— R.l P.