DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND

New Zealand Tablet, 10 December 1908, Page 14

DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND

(By Telegraph from our own correspondent.) December 7 It is reported that his Lordship the Bishop will not arrive in the Dominion as soon as was expected. The distribution of prizes at the Marist Brothers' School, Pitt street, takes place on the evening of December 16. Mr. Kohn is forwaiding invitations to intending subscribers to the Bishop's testimonial for presentation on his arrival. A heated controversy is going on in the local papers «n alleged ritualistic practices in one of our local Anglican churches. The annual entertainment and presentation of prizes will take place at the Sacred Heart College on next Wednesday evening. St. Benedict's choir and friends will give a performance of the operetta < Princess Ju ' at Avondale in aid of the local church building fund. The usual monthly procession of the Blessed Sacrament was held at the Cathedral on last Sunday evening. Rev. Father Meagher preached an impressive sermon. The choir, under Mr. Hiscocks, rendered the music in an excellent manner. The annual meeting of the Children of Mary of the Cathedral parish was held on last Sunday afternoon. Rev. Father Murphy presided. Miss Julia Rist was elected president, Miss Mary Diamond vice-president, Miss Mary Rist secretary, and Miss Mary Duffin treasurer.