DIOCESE OF CHRISTCHURCH

New Zealand Tablet, 15 July 1909, Page 1104

DIOCESE OF CHRISTCHURCH

(From Our Own Correspondent.) The Rev. Father O'Connell, S.M., assisted by the Rev. Father Tyler, M.S.H., Darfield, concluded a successful mission on the Midland Railway works at .Broken River last week. The various services were largely attended by Catholics and non-Catholics alike. In a football match on Saturday, after a fast and close game, the Marist Brothers' Old Boys drew with the Linwood Old Boys, neither side scoring. Bro. Virgilius was referee. In the primary schools competition the Marist Brothers' School team defeated the Addington School by 11 points to 3. His Lordship the Bishop made reference in the Cathedral on Sunday to the death of the Venerable Bishop of Maitland. The late Bishop Murray visited Christchurch with Cardinal Moran on the occasion of his Eminence's last visit to this city. Of a group of prelates and local and visiting clergy, numbering 20, photographed at the time, no fewer than six are now deceased, including five that belonged to the diocese of Christchurch. Following a short preparatory retreat in the Convent of the Sacred Heart, conducted by the Yen. Archpriest Le Menant des Chesnais, S.M., seven religious of the Institute of Notre Dame des Missions received the habit in the convent chapel on last Thursday afternoon. The Yen. Archpriest Le Menant des Chesnais, S.M., presided at the ceremony, assisted by the Rev. Dr. Kennedy, of the Cathedral. Others of the clergy present in the sanctuary were the Very Rev. Dean Ginaty, S.M., V.G., Very Rev. Dr. Kennedy, S.M. (Rector of St. Patrick's College), Rev. Fathers Hyland, O'Hare, Hoare, S.M., Gilbert, S.M., Graham, S.M., and Drohn, M.S.H. A large audience gathered in the Hibernian Hall on last Thursday evening, when a most enjoyable picture entertainment was given under the auspices of the Christchurch Catholic Club by Mr. Foley. The programme consisted mainly of a fine series of cinematographic views, wherein the humorous, pathetic, and instructive were judiciously blended. Several vocal items, very well rendered and suitably illustrated, formed an attractive addition. .At the conclusion of the entertainment the president (Mr. J. R. Hayward) cordially . thanked Mr. Foley for his kindness in providing an evening's amusement which had so well pleased all present, and also materially augmented the funds of the chib. Under the auspices of St. Joseph's Conference Society of St. Vincent de Paul one of the most successful and enjoyable evening's entertainments yet given in Lyttelton took place on last Wednesday evening in aid of the fund for providing a suitable hall for the purposes of the Mission to Catholic Seamen. The attendance was very large, and taxed the capacity of the schoolroom to the utmost. A card tournament proved an attractive portion of the programme, and among the prize-winners were Miss G. Knight, Miss Flynn, and Mr. Hancock. Musical items were given, Miss M. Williams being accompanist, and refreshments were provided by lady friends. Thanks are due to Miss Williams for much appreciated help, Mr. J. Maher (of the Lyttelton Club), and Mr. Bradley for assistance, and to the Lyttelton Marine Band for the use of piano. At tho conclusion of the entertainment the Rev. Father Cooney warmly thanked Mr. H. Anthony for promoting such an enjoyable gathering, and congratulated him on the success of his efforts in a cause which appealed to the generosity of everyone.