ARCHDIOCESE OF WELLINGTON

New Zealand Tablet, 15 July 1909, Page 1103

ARCHDIOCESE OF WELLINGTON

(From Our Own Correspondent.) July 10. The clergy of St. Joseph's Church have removed from Buckle street and taken up their residence at Lauriston street. The quarterly conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society will be held on Sunday, 25th inst., at St. Joseph's Presbytery, Lauriston street. The members of the Wellington Catholic Club sincerely congratulate Mr. Thos. Boyce on his passing the first section for B.A. degree at the recent University examinations. The presentation of prizes won in connection with the school essay competitions of Industries Week was made at the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall on Friday afternoon. The names of the prize-winners and the subjects of their essays appeared in the Tablet of June 17. The members of the St. Anne's Catholic Club, in conjunction with the Children of Mary, held their monthly Wednesday last. There was a large gathering, and a euchre party and social evening at the club rooms on very enjoyable time was spent. On Tuesday evening at St. Anne's club rooms the members of the literary and debating branch held its usual, tveekly meeting, when a very interesting debate took place, the subject being ' The present legislation of New Zealand is in the best interest of the worker.' After a vote being taken the result was in the affirmative. It is with regret that I have to record the death on Wednesday of Mrs. Ellen . McGonagle, wife of Mr. Denis

McGonagle, of Northland, at the age of 62 years. The remains were taken tv the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, fhorndon, and from thence to the Karori Cemtory on Friday.— R.l. P.Mr. "W. J. O'Meara, secretary of the Newtown H.A-C.B. Society, has resigned owing to his taking up the position of traveller for a Newtown firm. He was on the clerical staff of the city tramways revenue office for the past four years, and on leaving the service was presented with a travelling bag by his fellow officers. On August 3, in the Town Hall, the annual concert in aid of the Home of Compassion, Island Bay, and of the Home for Incurables, Buckle street, will be given under the direction of Mr. Robert Parker. The tickets are selling very freely, and it is hoped, that Mother Mary Joseph Aubert may receive a substantial sum for her charities. Notwithstanding the inclement weather on Thursday there was a large attendance of ladies and gentlemen at an invitation progressive euchre party held at the Hotel Windsor, and a very enjoyable evening was spent. At the conclusion of the games light refreshments were handed round. The committee — Misses Q. Doherfcy, C. Fama, F. Guise, and Mr. A. Amodeo (hon. secretary) — worked hard to make the function a success. The net proceeds will be givon to the funds of St. Gerard's Monastery. The Wellington Catholic Seamen's Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul report that their membership has doubled during the past year. There is ample work for every member and as many more. Each coastal boat, in addition to the boats from outside the Dominion, is visited by the members weekly. The members not only entertain the seafaring men while in port, but also escort many of them to the various Catholic churches. Many sailors have approached the Holy Table after being years away. A boys' club has been forurcd in connection with" St. Anne's Catholic Club, Wellington South, and at next meeting the members will debate the question, 'Is our present system of volunteer training sufficient for the d°fence of New Zealand? ' It may be a sign of the times, but it is none the less interesting to note that practically every boy is opposed to the present system, and it was only after a lot of argument that the managers induced two boys to consent to speak in its favor. All the rest are in favor of compulsory training. At the usual weekly concert given by the Wellington Professional Orchestra last Wednesday _in the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall, the^ chief feature of interest was the announcement of results and the distribution of medals to the winners of the school children's singing competition. The first prize went to Master Rupert Christie, of the Island Bay School, who was awarded a £5 gold medal. This boy, who is a Catholic, has sung at many of the Catholic entertainments given throughout the city. Master Jno. Cuming, of the Marist Brothers' School, took the second prize, a£2 medal. Mr. F. J. Oakes, conductor of the choir at the Mt. St. Gerard Monastery, assisted by Mr. G. R. Rowe, were the judges. A very pretty wedding took place at St. Mary of the Angels', Boulcott street, on Wednesday, when Miss E. F. P. Maitland, eldest daughter of Mr. Maitland, solicitor, Elizabeth street, Wellington, was. married to Mr. T. P. Moss, youngest son of Mr. J. H. Moss, Patea. The bride was given away by her father. The bridesmaids we^e Misses A. S. Weaver, E. Maitland, and H. Maitland; while Mr. Jas. McCusker acted as best man. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Father Yenning, S.M. After tho marriage the breakfast was partaken of at Mrs. D. A. Smith's (sister of the bridegroom), Willis street, when tho usual toasts were duly honored. Mr. and Mrs. Moss lefb by the Main Trunk train, en route for Auckland, where they will spend their honeymoon, and a large concourse of friends assembled at the railway station to bid them goodbye. Many valuable and useful presents were received. Their future residence will be at Patea. The half-yearly meeting of the Hibernian Society hold at St. Patrick's Hall on July 5. There was a fair attendance of members, over which Bro. E. F. Reichel presided. "The election of officers for the ensuing half-year re--suited as follows : — President, Bro. E. F. Reichel (reelected) ; vice-president, Bro. W. J. Feeney ; secretary, Bro. P. D. Hoskins (re-elected) ; minute secretary and treasurer, Bro. J. J. Ward; warden, Bro. E. J. Donoghuej guardian, Bro. W. Barrett; sick visitors, Bros. Condon and O'Callaghan; auditors, Bros. J. W. Callaghan and P. M. Moroney ; delegate to the Wellington United Friendly Societies Council, Bro. J. W. Callaghan. The installation ceremony was performed by Bro. J. W. Callaghan. The secretary's report and balance sheet for June quarter was read and adopted. Eleven new members were initiated

during the quarter. Accounts for £83 were passed for payment, of which £10 represented sick pay. Mr. J. Hayes, son of Mr. E. Hayes, Lower Hutt, who is being transferred to Auckland, was tendered a farewell evening, in the form of a smoke concert, in the Oddfellows' Hall on Thursday last at Lower Hutt, by the members of that branch of the Hibernian Society, of which he has been secretary for some time past. There was a very large attendance of members, Very Hey. Father Lane and Rev. Father Walsh were also' present, and Messrs. Jas. McCusker (of' S. Patrick's branch, Wellington), and Mr. Cashmore. Bro. E. Connelly presided. The principal toast was that of the guest, proposed by Bro. E. Connelly, who, in referring to the sterling qualities possessed by Bro. Hayes, remarked that the Society was' losing one of its best members and Lower Hutt one of its best citizens. Rev. Father Walsh then presented Mr. Hayes with an umbrella and travelling rug. Mr. Hayes suitably responded.