Diocesan News

New Zealand Tablet, 27 November 1913, Page 26

Diocesan News

ARCHDIOCESE OF WELLINGTON (From our own correspondent.) November 22. His Grace Archbishop Redwood returned from Nelson by the Mapourika on Wednesday. Rev. Father Hickson, Adm., Thorndon, who has been slightly indisposed, left during the week for Auckland. Mr. J. Coyle, secretary of the Wellington Hospital and Charitable Aid Board, was amongst the passengers from Sydney by the Maheno on Sunday. 1 The Ven. Archdeacon Devoy, S.M., of St. Anne's, Wellington South, left for Greenmeadows on a short visit last Thursday morning.

At the Competitions in the impromptu speech section Mr. E. Casey (Auckland, formerly of Ohakune) easily carried off the honors by a cleverly prepared and well-delivered speech on ‘ Our Modern System of Education.’

His Lordship Bishop Cleary left Wellington for the north last Wednesday evening, after spending a few days in Wellington, where he was the guest of the. Very , Rev. Dean Regnault, S.M., at St. Mary’s, Boulcott street.

Another old resident of Wellington, in the person of Mrs. Stevenson, passed away at her residence, Windsor place, last Thursday. The interment took place at the Mount Street Cemetery this morning, prior to which a Requiem Mass was celebrated at St. Mary of the Angels’ Church. The deceased, who had been in failing health for the past two years, was twice married. She is survived by two sons (Messrs. W. and J. Beattie) and two daughters (Mrs. G. R. Harriss and Miss R. A. Beattie). —R. I. P.

The annual concert for Mother Aubert’s Homes will take place at the Town Hall on December 9. An attractive programme is being r prepared by Mr. D. Kenny. The good Sisters are in urgent need of funds, as a considerable amount is owing on the Home of Compassion, and the expenses of up-keep are considerable. There is an erroneous impression abroad that the Sisters are not in need of assistance, but I can assure those of that opinion that there never was, in the history of the homes, a more pressing need for funds than at the present time—in fact, it has come to this pass that if the people of Wellington fail to come to the aid of the Sisters their good work will be considerably curtailed, which would prove a serious calamity. The annual social and reunion of St. Anne’s Cadets was held last Wednesday evening, in St. Anne’s Hall, there being a good attendance. The hall presented quite a military appearance. Streamers of bunting—principally maroon and goldthe colors of the company, hung from the ceiling in pleasing array, and cleverly-worked designs of bayonets and rifles decorated the walls. Not the least interesting feature of the decorations was the beautiful company banner, whereon was inscribed the championships the company had won at the various military tournaments. During the evening enjoyable musical items were given by Misses T. Guerin, Murray, Milford, and Mr. O. Foote. It is the intention of the cadets to enter for the various military competitions at the Auckland Exhibition.

Arrangements are well in hand for the Catholic picnic on Boxing Day, which is to take place at the Muritai Park. The Eastbourne Ferry Board has placed special steamers at the disposal of the committee both going and returning, thus obviating any inconvenience from over-crowding. An energetic committee of ladies is busy arranging details for the refreshment booth and the catering for the children, who will also be conveyed free to the grounds. The sports sub-committee has arranged an' attractive programme both for the adults and the children. A special feature of the picnic will be the inter-parish tug-of-wag competition for a cup. As the proceeds are to be devoted to the education fund it is to be hoped that Catholics will respond to the efforts made by the committee, and make the function a great success.

The St. Patrick’s branch of the H.A.C.B. Society, met last Monday evening under the presidency of Bro. J. A. Sullivan, B.P. It was decided to assist the Sisters of Compassion in connection with their annual concert. Members were exhorted to renew their efforts on behalf of the education fund. The reply of the District Executive to the suggestion of the branch, that an appeal be made to the Hibernians of New Zealand to subscribe towards the relief of the poor of Dublin, was to the effect that owing to the industrial upheaval in the Dominion at the present time, the executive decided not to make the appeal to branches, but gave St. Patrick’s branch authority to circulate a subscription list if it so wished. In connection, with the suggestion of the Very Rev. Dean Regnault, S.M., that in view of certain developments at Home, prayers be recited at each meeting, the District Executive has heartily approved

of its adoption, and commends it to branches throughout Np\v Zealand.

PETONE. A successful carnival was opened in the Lyceum Theatre, Petone, last Monday evening by Mr. T. M. Wilford, M.P., in the presence of a large assemblage. The proceeds of the carnival are to be devoted to the funds of the Catholic Church at Petone. The various stalls are in charge of the following: Kia Ora Fancy Stall. —Mrs. Levy, in charge,' assisted by Mesdames Ryder, J. McGill, and T. Walsh. Haeremai Fancy Stall.—Miss M. Gaynor, in charge, assisted by Misses Lineham, Gaynor (2), Stem pa (2), Bolton, and Lawler. Art Stall.—Mrs. Ford, in charge, assisted by Mesdames Nicholas, Collett, and Youngman. Fruit Stall. —Mrs. O. Upton, in charge, assisted by Misses Myers,and Nicholas. Doll Stall. Mrs. R. Casey, in charge, assisted by Mrs. Moore and Miss O. Ryder. Ice-cream Stall. Mr. P. Casey, in charge, assisted by Misses Mullis and Nelson. Plain Stall. —Mrs. A.' Cate, in charge, assisted by Mrs. Hodgkinson and Miss Donovan. Produce Stall.- —Mrs. F. Brice, in charge, assisted by Mesdames Ahearn and Anderson, Misses Mullaney and Whittaker. Telegraph Staff. Misses Parsons and Lenihan. Refreshment Stall No. I.Mrs. Hueston, in charge, assisted by Misses Ryan, Sullivan', and Tancred. Refreshment Stall No. 2.—Mrs. Geraghty, in charge, assisted by Mesdames Lazarus, O’Brien, Wilcox, and Hopkins. Flower Stall. —Mrs. Warren, in charge, assisted by Mrs. Gore, and the Misses O’Kelly (2), Carter, Burridge, Boyd, Warren, Corson, Galvin, and Ready. Mr. R. Moore is secretary, and Mr. A. Coles is treasurer.