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The Memorial Church to the Irish Martyrs, Cromwell, - * ' -. » * FACTS FOR THE IRISH MEN AND WOMEN OF NEW ZEALAND. I.— lt is a disgrace that anyplace in New Zealand should b e named after, one of the mbstcruel persecutors of the Irish pebpl c and the; Catholic religion. ■ ' 2.— The. name of Oromwell is a perpetual reminder of bis victims and the innumerable martyrd of Ireland. " . . 3. — Therefore it is moist fitting- that a memorial church jib the Irish martyrs Bhould be ereoted here. ° ' '"" ■ . 4. — The Cromwell Catholics are not able of themselves to build a worthy memorial church. .^ 5. — Besides the honor of their martyred dead ahou'd be dearly cherished in the heart of every Irish man or woman. v 6. — Therefore the Irish Catholics of Cromwell appeal, to all their fellow .countrymen and women in New Zealand to assist them in this great undertaking. 7. — The appeal will surely not be made in vain to any Irish man or woman who is familiar with the terrible blood-stained pages, ' of Ireland's history. * ■ : - ■ 8. — It is imperative that such a church should be' freed of debt at tb'e time of the opening 1 . 9 — Therefore it is absolutely necessary that subscriptions should ' be sent as soon as possible in order that plans may be drawn up according to the amount of funds available. 10.— The names of all subscribers-will be placed in a prominent place in the new church, and kept there always, - " : ~ *" 11. — All subscribers living and.dead J wi!l have the benefit of a weekly Mass and the perpetual prayerß of the Cromwell priest and people. .. i 12.— The priest and people of Oromwell are most deeply grateful for -the handsome donations;- and -kind'/ encouraging letters already Bent, and are confident that the Irish people of , New Zealand will be faithful to the best and holiest traditions of their race, and generously support such a noble cause. FURTHER CONTRIBUTIONS. £ B. d. ' Previously acknowledged ... 510 14 , S Mr. Peter Flannery, Poolburn ... - 5 0 0 Mr. George Goodger , ' 5 0 0 Mr. Jobn MoGuinneßS 5 0 0 Mr. Patrick Callagnan, Akaroa... 2 2 0 Mrs Ernest Jolly 2 20 A Friend, Cromwell 2 2 0 Mrs. Catherine Loft, Kyeburn ... 110 Mr. Patrick Burke, Christohurch 1 10 Mr. Christopher Devine, Oamaru 10 0 Mr. D. Mannix, Dunedin ... 10 0 Total ... *536.2 3 (To be Continued). ' W All contributions to be addressed to the Rev. Father ... Hunt, Cromwell. r - ' " JJOMINICAN OON VENT, BLUPP ART UNION. Pbizeb. No. op Ticket. Pbizes. No. op Ticket. Ist 1677 11th 1555 2nd . 3753 . _ ]2th - 1183 '• 3rd 2262 . 13th '311 **£ 1531 14th < 3931 - sth 4128 - 15th : 683 -' 6th 2484 16th 2497 ' 7th 3974 , 17th 361 Bth 1558 18th 2295 9th 155 19th ' 3245 ' 10th 4018 20th 1194 - Bluffs-September 8, 1906. < ,_ SX JOSEPH'S « seaoh Posted i,n PR A YER BOOK MIV BE OBTAINED AT N.Z. TABLET GO. WITCH'S OIL for. Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lumbago, and lame back is unequalled. A strong and reliable preparation.... . '

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New Zealand Tablet, 13 September 1906, Page 21

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Page 21 Advertisements Column 1 New Zealand Tablet, 13 September 1906, Page 21

Page 21 Advertisements Column 1 New Zealand Tablet, 13 September 1906, Page 21