DIOCESE OF CHRISTCHURCH

New Zealand Tablet, 13 September 1906, Page 13

DIOCESE OF CHRISTCHURCH

(From our own correspondent.) i . , - September 10. * j Towards the end of the present month the congregation, of the Sacred Heart Church -at Addington intend having an entertainment, .the proceeds of which •are to be handed to the devoted Sisters in charge 6f the schools there, whose talents and energies ex- - ercised in the interests of -the children with suoh successful results, are evidently appreciated at their proper value. Proof of this gratitude towards the" Sisters , will undoubtedly be manifested in a very- tangible form when the proper time arrives.

Rev. Bro. Victor, Provincial of the Marist Brothers 4n Austrjala^a,, and now on. a periodical, visit«#/kn* i to» the various communities in - this Colony, is at* present in Ohristchurch. The patronal feast of the Society of Mary (Marist Fathers) was observed on Sunday with due solemnity: At Vespers a special sermon was preached by the Very Rev. Vicar-General at St. Mary's, 'Manchester street - ' . In the public school at Halswell on last Friday evening a social entertainment was given in aid of the local Catholic church and school funds. There was a crowded attendance, and the result was everything to- be desired. The programme was contributed to by friends from the city, whose efforts were entirely successful, and very much appreciated. Refreshments on a liberal scale were provided . by the ladies' >f the congregation. - — An unfortunate omission is observable in the interesting particulars supplied by his Lordship the Bishop to the ' Catholic Herald,' and copied in last week's • Tablet.' In stating the various religious Orders established in the diocese, that of the Sisters of the Good - Shepherd* was evidently overlooked. No one<-I am sure, would regiet the omission more than his Lordship, who has the greatest appreciation of the- magnificent charitable work of the Good Shepherd nuns at Mount Magdala, an appreciation which is indeed universal. With zeal worthy of . commendation a social gathering, promoted by members: 1 of the local branch of the H.A.C.B. Society, in aid of "the funds of the Cathedral Ladies of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, was given in the / Alexandra Hall on last Thursday evening. There was a crowded audience for whose enjoyment and entermen t no effort was apparently spared, and the financial result will very materially benefit i,he most deserving object, and for which the ladies are specially' grateful. . / J . The Exhibition buildings, numerous side shows including an elafoprate model of an old-time Maori village are now m an_ advanced stage towards completion! Extensive shipments of exhibits are arrivirtg, a£d the show spaces, already marked out, are being occupied Vy ' exhibitors. The surroundings are receiving their finishing touches, and everything in connection with the 'great event indicates readiness for' the opening day Those who have not visited Christchurch since operations in connection with the exhibition were commenced will be agreeably surprised at the completely changed aspect of the locality, and the vast improvements effected