DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND

New Zealand Tablet, 31 March 1910, Page 503

DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND

(By Telegraph from our own correspondent.) -t, „ ~ TT „ , , - March 28. 1 + ■ Hev. Father Holbrook left by the express for, the . south last ; night. tie was accompanied by ; several prominent members of the Hibernian Society, whose intention it is to be present at the triennial movable meeting which is being held in Wellington this week. . • . ■ -kit J?j was announced at the Masses yesterday that-the Month s Mind for our late Bishop would take place at the Cathedral on Wednesday week, April 6. The occasional sermon will be preached by the Very Rev. Dean Hackett. His Lordship Bishop Verdon, of Dunedin, will, it is understood, be present. >L , • j^ le H°ly ee ceremonies were very impressively carcem out in the city churches. At the Cathedral the office lenebrae was sung on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings. On Thursday Rev. Father Furlong, of Devonport, preached a most instructive discourse on the Blessed Sacrament. On Friday the Passion sermon was preached by Rev. Father Cahill, of Ngaruwahia. On Good Friday it as most edifying to see the large numbers of people who approached the altar rails for the purpose of kissing the crucifix, not only in the morning, but again in the afternoon after the Stations of the Cross, and also at the conclusion of the evening devotions. , The bazaar and Easter carnival arranged by “ the Manst Brothers’ Old Boys’ Club were opened on Saturday afternoon by the Mayor of Auckland (Mr. C. D. Grey). The bazaar is being held in the Brothers’ school, Pitt street, and is for the purpose of providing funds with which to build a new residence for the Brothers. The Mayor, in opening the function, referred to the excellent work done by the Brothers, and the desirability of their being provided with a new residence. He wished the bazaar every success. The room where the bazaar is being hold presented a gay and festive appearance both iii the afternoon and evening. The room was tastefully decorated, and the various stalls, excellently furnished, did a Frisk business the whole time. Entertainments were given in the afternoon and evening by the children of the Star-of the Sea Orphanage. The little ones, who provided a delightful programme as, indeed, they invariably do . on such occasions—were warmly applauded at the conclusion of each item. The final entertainment, given by the boys of the Pitt street schools, was a most creditable performance. The following is a list of the stallholders : —St. Patrick’s, Mrs. Duffin; St. Benedict’s, Mrs. Beehan; PonsonbyvMrs. Simpson; Parnell, Miss Moyle refreshments stall, Mr. P. Sheehan. Mr. C. J. Mahon is acting as secretary):) and Mr. J. Hegarty as assistant secretary. The carnival will be continued during Easter week, and each evening entertainments will be given by the children of the various Catholic schools. - . . - i . - . ... Christchurch ; Two notable features of the Holy Week celebrations in Christchurch (writes pur special correspondent) were the splendid attendance of the people and the very excellent singing of the choir. Every evening at Tenebrae the vast Cathedral was crowded, and .the / sight was certainly an impressive one. The beautiful and touching music of the Holy Office was most feelingly and effectively rendered, with a careful attention to detail which is the unmistakable characteristic of those who have their hearts • in their work. Such efficiency is. not reached without assiduous and' painstaking effort, and for their invaluable contribution to the success of the sacred functions the choir, organist, and conductor assuredly deserve their meed of praise. ■ .^-..Hawera'■ ; (From our own correspondent.) March 25. v - -■ It is with regret that I have to chronicle the death of Miss Agnes Sutton, daughter of Mr. H. W. Sutton, Mayor of Hawera, which occurred at Wanganui, last week. The deceased young, lady by her admirable qualities endeared herself to a host of friends, who heartily > sympathise; with the bereaved relatives The body was brought : from; Wanganui to-day, and will be interred in Hawera tomorrow. • • . Blenheim (From our own correspondent.) . v ; On Sunday evening the Very Rev. Dean Regiiaultji S.M. (Provincial), preached an eloquent panegyric'oh ; St. Patrick to a very large congregation. St. Mary’s choir sang appropriate hymns, IN On Holy Thursday Solemn High Mass was celebrated s by Very Rev. Dean Regnault, S.M. (Provincial), Rev.

Father Holley 'being' deacon, and Rev. Father Venning subdeacon. There , was a large number of communicants. After Mass there was a procession of the Blessed Sacrament. St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, apart from the; Church services, were held on March 16. The Hibernian Society held their annual sports on that date, and marched in procession, headed by their band and their fine banner, through the: town. The sports were successful, a large number of the public patronising them, and some good finishes were witnessed. • y,-