Diocesan News

New Zealand Tablet, 7 August 1913, Page 43

Diocesan News

t ARCHDIOCESE OF WELLINGTON ;§ - (From our own correspondent.) - = August^2. . , The Rev. Father Edge, Auckland, preached at St. Mary of the Angels’ Church last Sunday evening. .: / His Grace the Coadjutor-Archbishop has been appointed by his Holiness the Pop© to the Titular See of Gortyna. Gortyna is in Crete, and the first prelate of that ancient see was St. Titus, a disciple of St. Paul. This see is one of the sixteen Apostolic Sees, and it is considered a great mark of distinction for any prelate to be appointed as Titular Bishop of one of their number. ■ _ - The death of Mr. Robert Miller, who was fot some years in the New Zealand Defence Force, occurred in Wellington on Saturday afternoon. The deceased was born in Belfast in 1849, and on reaching man’s estate joined the Dorsetshire Regiment, becoming in course of time drill sergeant in the second battalion. He saw service in India, and while there drilled the’railway volunteers. In 1901 he was appointed drill instructor to the Second Nelson Battalion, New Zealand Rifles, with headquarters at Hokitika. He is survived by a widow and two sons, Mr. R. Miller, of the Audit Department, and Mr. George Miller, of the legal branch of the Advances to Settlers Department. —R.I.P. Mr J. W. Callaghan, who has been appointed business and traffic manager of the Napier municipal tramways, was not allowed to depart from this city, where he is so well and favorably known, without some evidence of the esteem in which he is held not only by his fellowCatholics but by all creeds. Perhaps the best demonstration in his honor was that of the residents of Northland, where he has resided for the past six years. Last Friday night, he and Mrs. Callaghan were entertained in the St. Vincent de Paul Schoolroom, Northland. Prior to the function they were escorted from their residence to the hall by the Kelburne Scouts, under Scoutmaster Grant. On their arrival in the hall they were lustily cheered by a gathering which numbered close on 400 people. They were received by Mr. Lance George, chairman of the Northland Ratepayers Association,’ who presided, and introduced them to the Hon. A. L. Herdman, M.P. Mrs. Callaghan was presented with a bouquet. The chairman addressed the gathering, and eulogised the good work- and citizenship of Mr. Callaghan, and his great assistance to the Northland Ratepayers Association, On the completion of his address he called for three hearty cheers for their guests. He then called upon the Hon. A. L. Herdman to make the presentation on behalf of the residents, which consisted of a lovely silver tea service for Mrs. Callaghan, and an autograph album, containing the signatures of the presidents, for Mr. Callaghan. In making the presentation the Hon. Mr. Herdman referred in glowing terms to the esteem in which their guests were held, and what a grand thing it was to leave a district knowing that a person had gained the esteem and love of the people he had lived amongst. The Hon. Mr. Herdman’s remarks were ably supported by Mr. M. Walsh who, on behalf of the committee, thanked the residents for their, assistance in the function. He had no doubt that Mr. and Mrs. Callaghan would not soon forget the magnificent expression of goodwill manifested on the occasion. On rising to respond, Mr. Callaghan was enthusiastically received. He said he was deeply touched at the kind remarks made in reference to him by the various speakers. Words, he said, could not adequately express his feelings, and his deep sense of appreciation of the magnificent demonstration made in honor of Mrs. Callaghan and himself, that evening. It was an occasion he never would forget, and he thanked them most heartily. , The remainder of the evening was spent socially, the following contributing items—Messrs' R. Sievers,

C. Hickmott, J. Donaldson, C. McErlean, Mrs. Walsh; Master Walsh, and Miss Florence. Miss Putnan acted as accompanist. Mr. Callaghan was also entertained in Godber’s Rooms, Cuba street, last Wednesday evening, by members of the City Council staff, and presented ‘by the Mayor (Mr. J. P. Luke) on behalf of those present with a case of cutlery, containing sets of ivory-mounted car-: vers, fish servers, and fish knives. : His Worship and Messrs. M. Cable (tramway traffic superintendent) and R. O. Petersen (tramways .accountant), spoke in flatter-: ing terms of the manner in which Mr. Callaghan had carried out his -duties. - The later in replying, thanked the staff of the Tramways Cash Office for the presentation to him of a handsome hall clock. Mr. Callaghan is to be succeeded in Wellington, as cashier, by Mr. Norman J. Crombie. A complimentary smoke concert by his many friends was also tendered Mr. Callaghan at Hall’s Rooms last Thursday evening. Mr. J. J, L. Burke presided, and there were also present the Rev.' Fathers Joseph and A. T. Herring. The principal toast, Our guest,’ was proposed by Mr. Burke, and ably supported by Mr, McKeowen. Other toasts were ‘The clergy,’ proposed - by' Mr. B. Doherty, and responded to by the Rev. Fathers Herring (2); ‘ H.A.C.B. : Society,’ , proposed by Mr. T. O’Brien, and responded to by Mr. P. D. Hoskins; The visitors,’ ‘lreland, a nation, ‘ New Zealand,’ and ‘ The ladies.’ During the proceedings Mr. Donaldson, on behalf of the Northland residents, presented Mr. Callaghan with a brief bag. The following contributed items:Messrs. C. J. McErlean, J. A. Sullivan, J. W. Callaghan, C. McKenzie, and Butler.