DIOCESE OF CHRISTCHURCH

New Zealand Tablet, 12 May 1910, Page 744

DIOCESE OF CHRISTCHURCH

(From our own correspondent.)

i May 9. The newly-formed dramatic branch of the Hibernian Society is actively rehearsing the three-act military comedy, My Soldier Bov,’ which it intends staging in the Choral Hall on Monday and Tuesday evenings, May 23 and 24. i 0 x the production of this bright and interesting play the best local talent has been secured by the society, and the various parts have been carefully allotted. The stage effects and details of the performance have been studied to advantage, all of which augurs well' for a successful performance. In the primary schools football competition on last Saturday the Marist Brothers’ team defeated Elmwood by sixteen points to ml. . For the winners E. Meachen, S. Elliott, and B Rhouri scored .tries, B. Khouri converted two tries and kicked a goal from a mark. In the fourth grade contest the Marist Brothers’ boys defeated Lin wood at iiiuwood I ark by five points to three. MeGreal scored and converted a try for Marist Brothers. For the junior flag Albion and Marist Brothers’ Old Bovs plaved a draw. Boodham kicked a penalty goal for Marist Brothers, and Cook scored similarly for Albion. In the senior grade Christchurch (8) defeated the Marist Brothers’ Old Boys (3). In the annual report of the District Nurses, given at the meeting last week, Nurse Wall (who ably filled the position of head nurse during the absence of Nurse Maude in England; and her assistants were very warmly commended tor the capable manner in which they had carried out the the v Ck poor of Christchurch. In connection vith her duties Nurse all generously placed her services +b Q + h dlS i al T of the Society of. St. Vincent de Paul, so tnat the Catholic sick poor, whose cases might not otherwise come under the notice of the district nurses, should have the advantages of careful nursing and medical treatf i n • r ? v/' lrs ? a]l and her kind-hearted co-workers HU h- de >ted f ? r services thus rendered, and sincerely nf +l,O. 11 ’ car ®. of » a | ld interest in, the poorest portion of the community will long continue.^ A social gathering, consisting of a progressive euchre tournament and musical entertainment,: under the auspice! Christchurch Catholic Club, was held in the rooms and * Th o CSday evemng ’ at luch there was a large atteudtat n JM PriZeSW S :e V? 11 by Misses Mannion and Canacal , tiorHnn le nf rS +] J ' H ton alld F - O’Connell. The musif!in P - n- tie programme was contributed to bv the follouing. Piano duet, Mi»« O’Connor: vocal ‘duet £ 88 ' R Beveridge and C. Fottrell; dialogue, Mr F. "n rccltat 10,1 Mr. A. Harbison; songs, Misses Brick and Hdce C Mi\V'h¥' eSSrs ' F ■ C. Healy, Bullock, and R. Beve" iidge. Miss 0 Connor was accompanist. At the conclusion onrD r - CS ' +^i * • ‘ J * R ' Hayward) thanked those who had fhe^nSt^nf+l programme, and all who had aided in the success of the evening s entertainment. - HArVt? meeting of St. Patrick’s branch of the H.A.C.B. Society was, held in the Hibernian Hall on last Monday evening. Bro. M. Grimes, 8.P., presided and there was a good attendance. Four members were reported to ft? ad on ? d f eckred off- Sick pay amounting J?. 4 V n ßd , , S . ass . e . d or payment. Ten new members v.eie admitted by initiation, and three candidates were nominated for membership. A clearance was granted to one member. Reports from the hall and social committees and United 1 Friendly ! Societies’ Benevolent Association were adopted. Hie balance sheet and auditor’s report were read and adopted showing the funds of the branch to be in excellent cond’tion. Accounts to the amount of £39 IR S 43 :r.„sf„iT4 err- *•» AS xv A special message to the Press, under date May 4 gives the following interesting account of his Lordship Lisbon Grimes s episcopal tour m the far south-western portion

of the diocese : -—His Lordship Bishop Grimes returned to Boss yesterday from his South Westland-pastoral visitation, ills trip on the whole was most enjoyable, and despite the arduous .nature of the journey, which included a long horseback ride, Bishop Grimes has returned well and hearty, and full of pleasurable recollections of a very interesting tup. ~ His stay at Okura was most enjoyable. Large com gregations attended the services. The usual building for worship being too small, the large hall had to be used. A an ding was safely effected by a small boat on the open beach at Bruce Bay, and a couple of days were spent • in that locality. The next move was to Wehaka, near the lox Glacier, where the settlers again assembled in force o meet and honor the visitors. Three days were spent in the district, and then a move was made for Totara, near the Franz Josef Glacier. Two days later Wataroa was reached, -the settlers again turning out in force for devotional services. . On Sunday his Lordship dedicated the new church for the district. An address of welcome was presented by the settlers to Bishop Grimes, expressing the people s great pleasure at being once more able to welcome the Bishop to the district, and hoped that at an early date his cathedral would bo free of debt and ready for consecrate 011 ' Monday and Tuesday were occupied in reaching Boss. The weather was beautifully fine as far as Wehaka. Ram was met with approaching Totara, where vehicles awaited the travellers. Some difficulty was experienced in crossing some of the streams, for the rain still continued, but good horses and Father O’Connor’s careful handling hi ought the party safely through, and though - somewhat weaned by the long journey, his'Lordship was well and happy, and has no regrets about having taken the trip. Bishop Grimes speaks enthusiastically about the progress made since his last visit. Since then the telephone has gone south, and it is a great boon to the settlers, Who aie all sturdy and hard-working, and deserving of every •encouragement from the Government. Settlement has steadily advanced, and many comfortable houses in the far south nere seen The settlers were all most hospitable. Bishop Grimes thought the scenery of South Westland incomparable. The Fox Glacier enticed the visitors off the beaten path, and they spent a glorious afternoon. His Lordship was particularly pleased to find -members of his flock , so. well and happy. A large number of candidates neie presented for Confirmation, great interest being shown m all the .services. Ihe people were'very devotional, and the work of preparation reflected all credit on the teachers and the priest in charge, who controls the most extensive district of the diocese. The Bishop expressed his great thanks for hospitality extended him by all classes of the community, his recent-inn everywhere having been most cordial. He spoke highly of Father Hyland’s assistance throughout the trip. The Bishop remains in Ross till Sun-* day, when he comes to Hokitika, remaining in this district for a week. On May 16 he proceeds to the Grey district, visit, also Dunollie, Brunner, and Ahaura, and afterwards returns to Kumara. He hopes to return to Christchurch in- time to be present at the opening of the Nazareth House by Ins Grace Archbishop Redwood.