Waihi

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXIII, Issue 50, 14 December 1905, Page 15

Waihi

(From our own correspondent.) December 6. Last Sunday the devotion of the Forty Hours' Adoration was commenced in St. Joseph's Church. At the half-past seven Mass there was a very large number of communicants, including over 40 members of the Hibernian Society, who wore regalia. The Right Rev. Mgr. O'Reilly, of Thames, was present to assist the Very Rev. Father Brodicin the ceremonies of the day. lie preached at the eleven o'clock Mass and again a.l the evening devotions. In the morning Mohsignor O'Reilly congratulated the Hibernians on their progress in W.iini, and recommended all to join them. In the evening he preached a sermon on the Blessed Eucharist, the church being crowded. Last night the St. Joseph's branch of the 11.A.C 15. Society changed its place of meeting from the convent schoolroom (where it has been held since its establishment) to the old church. The opening night of the new meeting room was celebrated by a social gathering. Members of the church choir were present by invitation, and there was a large attendance of members and lady fucnds A progressi\e euchre party was held, and \ anous musical and other items weic given during the evening.