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New Zealand Tablet, 20 November 1913, Page 36

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(From our own correspondent.) November 14. The devotion of the Forty Hours' Adoration commenced at St. Patrick's Church on Sunday last at the 9.30 o'clock Mass, which was celebrated by the Rev. Father S. Mahoney, S.M., of Wanganui, who came over specially to assist at the ceremonies. At the evening devotions a procession of the Blessed Sacrament took place. Father Mahoney preached an eloquent and instructive sermon. The ceremonies were brought to a close on Tuesday morning with Solemn High Mass, Rev. Father S. Mahoney being celebrant, and Rev. Father G. Mahoney, S.M.,of Hastings, and Rev. Father O'Sullivan, S.M., being deacon and sub deacon respectively. At the conclusion of the Mass, a procession of the Blessed Sacrament took place. During the devotion the choir rendered appropriate music under the conductorship of Mr. O'Shannassey. The annual entertainment by the Marist Brothers' pupils has for a number of years attained a high standard of excellence, and this year it is expected that previous records will be eclipsed. The Brothers and their pupils are working hard preparing for this year's entertainment, which takes place early next month. A drama, entitled Sebastian, the Roman Martyr,' is to be staged. The Brothers have engaged the new Municipal Theatre for the entertainment, the hire of which is a big item of expense, so that it will be necessary for all well-wishers of the school to assist to the utmost by the sale of tickets.