Lincoln

New Zealand Tablet, 23 July 1914, Page 25

Lincoln

Hokitika.

(From an occasional correspondent.) The half-yearly meeting of the New Head for cl branch of the H.A.C.B. Society was held on .Inly IG, in the schoolroom, Bro. P. Riordan (president) occupying the chair. The following officers were elected for the ensuing term, and subsequently installed by Bro. Rev, Father O’Connor:President, Bro. James Cunneen; vice-president, Bro. L. Manion; secretary, Bro. P. F. Ryan: treasurer, Bro. T. F. Gunn ecu ; warden, Bro. J. F. McCleary : guardian, Bro. Andrew Doyle ; sick visitors, Bros. Jas. Doherty and T. J. Henley: auditors, Bros. Rev. Father. O’Connor and M. F. Ryan. The balance sheet for quarter ending June was read and adopted. One candidate was initiated, and one proposed for membership. A motion, strongly protesting against the action of the Government in bringing forward the Referendum Bill on the Bible-in-schools question, was carried unanimously, and the secretary instructed to forward a copy of same to the Prime Minister, and also the lion. R. IT. Rhodes (Member for the district). On Sunday morning, July 19, quite a large number of the Catholic boys from the Burnham Industrial School attended the 9 o’clock Mass. During Mass they sang several appropriate hymns. The boys reflect great credit upon the various pastors of Lincoln, who have been responsible for their religious instruction. No small share of which is due to the untiring efforts of the present spiritual director (Rev. Father O’Connor). It would be an excellent thing for the Catholic community if the Diocesan Executive of the Catholic Federation could get in touch with the manager of the

Industrial School and ascertain when Catiiolic boys receive their discharge, and, if possible, secure situations, if not in Catholic homes, at least within reasonable distance of a Catholic church, and notify the' priest of the parish. Temuka (From our own correspondent.) July 90. Rev. Father Kerley, S.M., left Temuka to-day (Monday) for Wellington. A very successful euchre party in aid of funds for the produce stall at the forthcoming bazaar was held in the Oddfellows’ Hall on Tuesday evening last. The prizes were won by Miss Burke and Mrs. Crannitch and Messrs. Cunnard and Crannitch. When presenting the prizes, Rev. Father Kerley paid a. tribute to the generosity of Mr. W. F. Evans in assisting the promoters of the gathering by providing the spacious hall gratis. A quiet wedding was celebrated in St. Joseph’s Church on July 8, when, Miss M. Quinn, second daughter of Mrs. Quinn, Temuka, was united in the holy bonds of Matrimony to Mr. J. Earl, ‘ Benacre,’ Otaio, by the Rev. Father Kerley, S.M. During the ceremony Miss Beri officiated at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her brother, wore a very pretty costume of champagne satin and smart black velvet hat. The chief bridesmaid, Miss Flynn (cousin of the bride) wore a frock of shell pink charmcuse and black velvet hat finished with touches of pink. Mr. V. Meehan, of Makikihi, acted as best man, and two little girls wearing white embroidered frocks and Juliet caps (Misses Gretchen Carl and Mary Martin, nieces of the bride and bridegroom respectively) completed the wedding group. After the ceremony the party adjourned to t lie residence of the bride’s sister, Mrs. W. IT. Carl, where the wedding breakfast was held and the customary toasts honored. In the drawing-room many beautiful and valuable presents were displayed. Early in the afternoon Mr. and Mrs Earl motored north, en route for the North Island. Timaru (From our own correspondent.) July 19. On Thursday evening last (lie choir held their annual social in the Assembly Rooms. The proceeds are to go towards purchasing new music. There was a large attendance, and a most enjoyable evening was spent. At the last weekly meeting of the Young Men s Club Mr. J. N. Dunn presided over a record attendance of members for this season. The programme consisted of an interesting debate on the Territorial system. Amongst those present were Very Rev. Dean Tubman and Rev. Father Lezer. The Children of Mary received Holy Communion in regalia at the 7.30 o'clock Mass on Sunday. At their monthly meeting held in the afternoon, Rev. Father O’Dqnnell was present, and gave a beautiful instruction on the life of the Blessed Virgin. Arrangements are being made for the annual retreat of members, which is to be held shortly. At the evening devotion Rev. Father O’Donnell preached an eloquent and inspiring sermon on the Catholic Church, showing how the standard of Christ has triumphed in all ages and in all countries, and will continue to triumph to the end of time. We are pleased to record that in the junior examination recently held by the University of Sydney, the University prize for general proficiency amongst male candidates has fallen to Master 11. P. Geaney, son of Mr. D. Geaney, of this town. It is an honor to be proud of, as he was one of 289 competitors. Master Geaney passed in eight subjects. He is a student at the Training School of the Marist Brothers, Hunter’s Hill, Sydney.

(From our own correspondent.) July 9. A pleasant little function took place on Monday evening last in St. Mary’s Clubrooms, when the Catholics and other friends assembled'to bid farewell to Mrs. I. Ralfo and Miss Byrne, who have been residents here for many years, and who are leaving to take up their respective residences in Dunedin and Whangarei. The president of the club (Mr S. Wormington) occupied the chair, and in the course of his speech referred to the sterling qualities of their two lady guests, and made special mention of the untiring zeal of both ladies on behalf of the church and club. He said all the functions in which they had taken part had proved highly successful, and he said he regretted the necessity which deprived the parish of their services. The president then called upon Mrs. W. Kellar to make the presentations. Mrs. Kellar, in a few wellchosen words, made eulogistic reference to the excellent work rendered to the Church by these ladies, and then handed to Miss Byrne a jewel case and to Mrs. Ralfe a silver teapot. Mr. T. Ralfe suitably responded on behalf of Mrs. Ralfe and Miss Byrne. * The rest of the evening was devoted to a musical programme. The following contributed items during the evening: Mrs. Richardson, Miss Bryne, Miss Daly, Miss A. Stopforth, Mr. T. Stopforth, a violin solo was rendered by Mr. Gardiner, a pianoforte solo by Mr. R. Hayes, and a musical monologue by Mr. J. Downey. Supper was then handed round by the ladies, and with the singing of * Auld lang syne ’ a most enjoyable function terminated. Westport (From our own correspondent.) July 13. • The Westport musical and elocutionary competitions, controlled by St. Canice’s Club, were not as successful financially as in previous years, though the standard of work was much higher. The management was all that could be desired, and the president (Mr. J. S. Matthews) and secretary (Mr. J. J. ? L. Pearce) are to be congratulated on the perfection of the arrangements. At the conclusion of the competitions the musical judge (Mr. C. Helliman) declared Miss B. Doyle winner of the special trophy donated for the competitor in the vocal and instrumental sections showing the most temperament. The special trophy for the competitor gaining the highest aggregate of marks in the elocutionary section was won by Mr. F. M. O’Gorman, who gained five first and two second prizes. Before leaving Westport, Mr. Byron Brown, who ajudicated in the elocutionary sections, generously donated £5 towards the club funds. The half-yearly meeting of the local branch of the H.A.C.B. Society was held in the clubrooms on Wednesday evening last, the president, Bro.' P. Niven, occupying the chair. The election - of officers resulted as follows:—President, Bro. W. Lauder; vice-president, Bro. P. Hughes; treasurer, Bro. G. Organ; warden, Bro. J. Power guardian, Bro. W. Cal non ; sick visitors, Bros. P. Niven and D. Qualter; auditors, ,Bros. J. Radford and F. M. O’Gorman. On Sunday morning a special meeting of the branch was held in the clubrooms to make preliminary preparation for . the reception and entertainment of delegates to- the triennial movable meeting of the society, which is to be held in Westport in 1916. The president, Bro. W. Lauder, presided over a large attendance of members, and the proceedings were of an enthusiastic nature. During the meeting the president, in a eulogistic speech, presented Bro. P. Niven with a gold medal awarded by the branch for the member proposing the greatest number of hew members during the year. Bro. Niven, in replying, mentioned that he had in his possession a medal which was presented to his father by the members of the Brighton branch thirty-eight years ago, . . ■

Lawrence (From an occasional correspondent.) July 7. _ A very large meeting of Catholics was held in St. 1 atnck s Schoolroom on Sunday, the Very Rev. Monsignw Leary presiding. In the course of his remarks the Monsignor said that no one would object to moral teaching based on religious principles being taught in the State schools, but Catholics objected to a plebiscite on the proposed introduction of the so-called Bible in schools as suited to certain denominations only—and offensive to others. A strong resolution of protest was passed against the introduction of the Bible-in-schools Heleiendum Bill. Copies of the resolution were forwarded to the Prime Minister and Minister of Education. The lion. Mr. Massey replied as follows:—‘Your telegram received regarding referendum Bible-reading in schools, and representations noted.’ ° Jhe Hon. Jas. Allen also wired as follows:— ‘ Your telegram forwarding protest against Bible-in-Schools Referendum Bill received and contents noted. ' I shall be glad to give the representations of your Federation my careful consideration when the Bill is beiii o, discussed in Parliament.’ ° Resolutions have also been forwarded from Waitahuua and Kononi. The parish committee elected for the year are: Very Rev. Monsignor O’Leary president, Messrs. 11. Hart and J. J. O’Connor vice-presidents, A. Hart secrecy, T. Crowley, D. J. Roughan, R. Barron, M. Fahey, J. Gregan, Misses J. Mills and A. Higgins. Tuakau (From an occasional correspondent.) On Sunday, July 12, High Mass was celebrated alii o clock by the Rev. Father O’Hara, who delivered a very fine sermon on ‘lntemperance.’ After Mass a meeting of the congregation was held to elect a new committee for the Catholic Federation here, the following being appointed:—President, Rev. Father O’Hara; vice-presidents, Messrs. J. J. Dromgool and M. Black; committee—Messrs. F.. McGuire, T. Murray, J. J. Dromgool, M. Black, J. Quinlin, T. B. McGahan, Mrs. J. S. McGahan, Mrs. B. G. Geraghty, Messrs. H. McGuire, G. O’Connor, M. B. Geraghty, W. De Goff ; lion, secretary, Mr T. B. McGahan ; lion, treasurer, Mrs B. G. Geraghty (re-elected). Rev. Father O’Hara and Mr. T. B. McGahan were appointed to represent the branch at the Diocesan Council meeting held on July 15.