Ormond

New Zealand Tablet, 5 June 1913, Page 45

Ormond

ki-L-i. 1 ’< (From our own correspondent.) The Waerenga-a-Hika had proved altogether too small to accommodate the visitors to the Ormond bazaar, which was opened on Monday evening, May 12, in aid of the local church funds. Crowds attended from all parts of the district, whilst a large contingent journeyed out from Gisborne in brakes, motor cars, and other conveyances. The opening ceremony was performed by Mr. W. D. S. MacDonald, M.P., who was briefly and suitably introduced by the Rev. Father Carran. There were four stalls, presided over as follow: Makauri and Waerenga-a-Hika stall, presided over by Mrs. Rigney; assistants— Dinan and Griffin, Misses Griffin (2), Hamon (2), Baird (2), Courtney, Cassidy, McCarthy, Stagpoole, Hyland, and Neill.

Te Karaka Stall.—Mrs. L. Lewis; assistants—Mrs. T. Crimmin, Misses Malone, Crimmin, O’Connell (2), and Tiechen. ’ w

Ormond Stall.—Mrs. Howie assistants Mesdames Kennedy, McKay, Brosnahan, Misses Neenan (3), Condon, Proudfoot, Benson, and Kennedy, Patutahi Stall.—Mrs. W. Atkins; assistants— Mesdames Angland, Jordan, McLoughlin, Misses McLoughlin (3), and Angland. Pish pond—Master C. O’Connell. Gipsy tent Miss O’Connor. Refreshment room Mrs. Daulton, assisted by Mrs. Law, Misses Griffin and Daulton. . The bazaar was continued for four nights, and achieved a financial result which surpassed even the most sanguine expectations, the gross takings being ,£550 and actual profit £SOO. The Rev. Father Carran and the organisers deserve the highest praise for the result attained. Waihi (From an occasional correspondent.) May 23, Rev. Mr. Miller has delivered a Bible-in-schools address in Waihi. His meeting was advertised in the local paper, to take place the same evening in the Presbyterian hall. Less than 30 people attended. The Catholic Men’s Club here, continues to make good progress. For the last two meeting nights a euchre tournament has been in progress. At the last meeting impromptu speeches formed part of the programme, and some of the younger members made their debut at speech-making, and showed great promise. Rakaia (From our own correspondent.) The stall-holders for the forthcoming bazaar are doing their best to make the affair a great success. The had has been engaged for September, and everything promises that the expectations of the organisers will be realised. Quite a gloom was cast over the district when it became known that Mrs. D. Duncan had passed away. For some days her condition had been causing anxiety, but it was hoped that in spite of all she would recover. Therefore the sad news of her death on Thursday, May / 22, came as a shock to her numerous friends. Deceased t was a fervent Catholic, and was exceedingly beloved and esteemed by ad who knew her. She was attended in her last illness by the Rev. Dr. Kennedy, who also celebrated the Requiem Mass on Saturday, after which the funeral, an exceptionally large one, took place. Heartfelt sympathy is felt for Mr. Duncan and family in their sad loss. R.I.P. J On Sunday, May 4, the devotion of the Forty Hours’ Adoration was begun in St. Ita’s Church, Rakaia. Very Rev. Father Graham, -S.M. (Rector of

St. Bede’s College), and Rev. Father Hoare, S.M. (St. Mary’s, Christchurch), conducted the exercises, and also gave a three day’s retreat to the children of the parish. Although the weather on Sunday and Monday; morning was unusually severe, the attendance at all the exercises was very gratifying, and showed that the good people of Rakaia have .the faith, and. are ready and willing to sacrifice their ease and convenience to show their love for our Lord’s abiding presence. On Tuesday morning there was' a general Communion of all the children of the Parish, a number being first communicants. The devotions closed with the usual Mass of Deposition and a procession. The altar was beautifully decorated, and suitable music was rendered by the choir*