DIOCESE OR CHRISTCHURCH

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXVII, Issue 13, 1 April 1909, Page 503

DIOCESE OR CHRISTCHURCH

(From Our Own Correspondent.) March 29. The Rev. Father Richards, pastor of Hawarden, returned from Australia last week, his health being much improved. The Rev. Father Drohn, M.S.H., arrived last week to assume charge of the Lincoln parochial district, replacing Father Lee, M.S.H., who has returned to Sydney. Mr. W. Hayward, sen., who has been appointed judge of trotting horses at the Sydney Royal Show, left here last week by the Maheno to fulfil his duties. •He was accompanied by Mr. J". R. Hayward, and they are taking with them ten of the finest cobs that have ever left the Dominion.. Matters in connection with the All Seasons' Carnival, promoted in aid of the improvement fund of the Cathedral parish buildings, are progressing with every indication of successful results. The carnival is to commence on the Saturday prior to Easter, and will contiime for nine days. The Hon. D. Buddo, Minister of Internal Affairs, has kindly 'consented to perform the opening ceremony should he be in Christohurch at the time. The return of the Nimrod and band of brave explorers from Antarctica well tip to the expected time occasioned much enthusiasm at Lyttelton and in the city. The programme of the Christchurch Catholic Club on last Tuesday evening was a debate on ' Immigration,' as affecting the labor conditions of the Dominion. The affirmative was taken by Messrs. J. McNamara, J. Hamilton, and H. Salmon, the opposing side consisting of Mesrs. P. McNamara, M. Finlay, and M. O'Reilly. The president (Mr. J. R. Hayward) occupied the chair, and there was a large attendance of members. The debate was spirited throu ghcrat, many interesting and instructive facts concerning the quest' on being advanced by both sides. On a show of hands the question was decided on the point of view of the affirmative side by a majority of two. After the debate several other members made speeches on the subject under discussion.