Diocesan News

New Zealand Tablet, 9 January 1913, Page 24

Diocesan News

ARCHDIOCESE OP WELLINGTON (From our own correspondent.) January 4r The Rev. Father Hassett, S.J., arrived in Wellington last night from Sydney. •. . Mr. P. J. Duggan, secretary of the Oamaru branch of the H.A.C.B. Society, is on a visit to Wellington. A splendid crib has been erected in St. Joseph’s Church, Buckle street, and has been visited by a large number of the faithful. The residence for the Marist Brothers at Te Aro is now nearing completion. It is expected that the opening ceremony will take place early in February. The retreat of the clergy of the archdiocese will take place this year at St. Patrick’s College, commencing on January 27. It will be conducted by Rev. Father Barry, C.SS.R. The supplement with the last issue of the Tablet has been favorably commented upon by many as filling a long-felt want in Catholic homes, serving as it does as a calendar combinedvwith a record of Catholic feasts. The management is to be complimented on the successful result of its enterprise. On Sunday, December 15, the annual prize distribution in connection with the Christian Doctrine Society of St, Mary of the Angels’ Church, took place. The prizes were many and valuable, and at the conclusion the children thanked their "teachers and. spiritual director, for their zeal during the past twelve months. * A pleasant Christmas surprise was sprung on Mr. Isidor Mount, organist of St. Mary of the Angels’ Church, Boulcott street, on Christmas morning, when the choir presented him with four bound volumes of organ music and a fountain pen, as a token of their appreciation of the good work he is doing as church organist. The following changes in the Marist Brothers are reported: —Brother Justin, who has been Superior in Wellington for some years, takes Brother Basil’s place as Superior at Wanganui. Brother Basil replaces Brother Justin at Tasman street. Brother Yirgilius, who has also been some time in Wellington, has been transferred to Auckland. On Friday, December 13, eighteen small children had the privilege of receiving their First Communion at the 8 o’clock Mass at St. Mary of the Angels’ Church, Boulcott street. Rev. Father Joseph Herring, S.M., who had instructed the children, was celebrant, and addressed the children in terms suitable to the occasion. After Mass, the children adjourned to St. Patrick’s Hall, where breakfast was partaken' of,, and which was kindly provided by Mrs. T. G. McCarthy. Another old identity in the person of Mr.” James Doyle passed away at the age of 74 at Mother Aubert’s Home, Auckland, on Tuesday, December 31. Mr. Doyle was one of the original members of St. Patrick’s branch of the H.A.C.B. Society, having joined the branch on the day of its establishment in Wellington, on October 6, 1874, and continued as a member right up to the time of his death. The late Mr. Doyle wdl be better remembered by the old parishioners of Thorndon, he having for many years been in the service of his Grace Archbishoop Redwood, when the late Rev. Father McNamara was Vicar-General and Administrator. The deceased, who had never married, was well liked by all who knew him. He was a native of Kilkenny, and came to New Zealand as a member of ibe 65th Regiment. —R.I.P. St. Anne’s Senior Cadets returned home by the Maori on Thursday from Christchurch, where they successfully competed at tho military tournament. I ho corps entered for three events, and were placed in each of them. In the rifle exercise championship, which they won, there were no less than fifty-two entries. St. Anne’s were awarded 984 points out of a possible 100. In the squad drill championship, for which thirty-

four teams entered, they tied for first place with several other teams, and on the final came • fifth; 2£ points behind the winners. The corps also tied with three other teams for the Senior Cadet Championship Cup cf New Zealand, but the final- had to be abandoned on account of the limited time. Captain Martin speaks highly of the hospitality shown’ them by the Christchurch people, especially his Lordship Bishop Grimes, whose guests they were whilst in Christchurch. St. Anne’s Cadets have been in existence only three years, and have secured a championship at each of the throe military tournaments. The quarterly meeting of St. Mary’s (ladies’) branch-bf the H.A.C.B. Society was held in St. Patrick’s Hall on Monday night, December 23. There was a large attendance of members, presided over by Sister D.,McGrath, 8.P., and a number of visitors, including the Rev. Father J. Herring, Bros. J. W. Callaghan (president H.A.C.B.S. Council), P. D. Hoskins, 8.5., T. Darby, 8.P., J. McKeowen, 8.T., Messrs. R. Butcher, Tiller, Justain, Quinn (Catholic Club), and others. Nominations for the various offices were received, and judging by the keen interest taken in the same the elections at the next meeting should prove verf interesting. After the business of the evening had been concluded a presentation of a roller-top desk was made to Bro. P. D. Hoskins by Sister D. McGrath, 8.P., on behalf of the ladies’ branch, as a slight token of their appreciation of the many services rendered their branch by Bro. Hoskins. Sister G. O’Flaherty, 8.5., spoke in praise of Bro. Hoskins’ good work. Bro. J. W. Callaghan, having been asked to speak, said it gave him great pleasure to testify to Bro. Hoskins’ many years of faithful service, and it was also a pleasure to him to see that the same was appreciated in a really practical manner. Bro. Hoskins, who was taken by surprise, responded very feelingly, and expressed his willingness to continue doing all in his power to promote Hibernianism. After supper had been partaken of the evening was brought to a close with the singing of ‘ Auld lang syne.’