DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND

New Zealand Tablet, 24 September 1914, Page 27

DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND

(By telegraph, from our own correspondent.) September 21. One hundred pounds were subscribed in the*" city parishes for Catholic troop necessaries— prayer books, etc. The annual reunion of past pupils of the Sisters of Mercy takes place on next Thursday at St. Mary’s Convent, Ponsonby. Surgeon-Major O’Neill will conduct the Catholic services on Troopship Star of India, lie is a brother of Rev. Fathers D. and P. O’Neill of Dunedin diocese. Unbounded delight was felt and expressed here at the Home Rule Bill being placed on the Statute Book. The following cablegram was sent to Mr. John Redmond: ‘lreland a nation. Congratulations.’ The Month’s Mind for the late Right Rev. Monsignor O’Reilly takes place next Wednesday at Thames. II is Lordship the Bishop and many pries'.s from various parts of the diocese are expected to be present. ■ At the last meeting of the Holy Family Confraternity it was unanimously decided that the members contribute sufficient this year to educate a student for the priesthood for the Auckland diocese. Rev. Father O’Doherty gave an instructive address on the AustrianHungarian Empire, its growth and influence. Mr. Fred Hall, of Gisborne, has generously donated five pounds each to the Catholic orphanages of the Little Sisters of the Poor and St. Vincent’s Home. The donor recovered in the law courts the sum of .£25, three-fifths of which lie has given to Catholic charitable institutions. Mrs. Boylau, for many years organist at the Devonport parish church, has composed a battle hymn and war song, both of which she has set to appropriate music of her own composition. She presented them to the Expeditionary Force at Epsom last week through the chaplain, Rev. Father Dore. The compositions of the lady should become very popular wi'.h the men. Rev. Father J. P. Kehoe, formerly parish priest of Parnell, died on Friday last at New Plymouth. He was born in Dublin, made his studies in Rome, , and came to New Zealand in 1884, and labored in the Cathedral parish, and alsft in Gisborne, Dargaville, and Parnell. At the time of his death he was visiting New Plymouth as the guest of Very Rev. Dean McKenna. Father Kehoe was universally esteemed everywhere in the Auckland diocese. He was of a kindly, genial disposition, and his assistance was freely given where

needed. He was a musician of rare excellence, and his services at all times were eagerly sought and welcomed. To know Father Kehoe was to love and esteem him. His loss will be deeply felt. May rest in peace. The Bishop visited the camp last Sunday and gave a most impressive address. He felt sure the men would follow his advicenamely, to be courageous in fight, show at all times a generous spirit to the fallen foe, comport themselves as Catholic soldiers, respecting citizens’ rights, especially those of women. He would remember them every day before the altar, and they would have, his constant - prayers and his blessings. Here a touching incident was witnessed, when the whole body of men with their chaplain (Father Dore), who were deeply touched by the Bishop’s words, knelt and received his blessing. It was a spontaneous manifestation of holy faith to all taking part, as well as those looking on. The sight was a most touching one, the recollection of which will not likely be effaced from their memories. The results of the Trinity College examination in the theory of music, held on June 13, have been received by the local secretary, Mr. H. G. Dutton. The following candidates were successful (maximum marks 100, honors 80, pass 60)-Intermediate division*—Hazel McNaught, 95 ; Thelma C. Gallagher, 90; Erica M. Simmons (Onehunga), 89; Annie Furniss, 80; Josephine Clarke (Pukekohe), 76 ; Doreen G. Hamlin (Pukckohe), 75 ; Kathleen Kelly, 74 Nclsonia Hawke (Pukekohe), 71 Marion B. Woods (Pukekohe), 66. Advanced junior division—Beatrice Graham, 77; Lily White, 77: Lilia Casey, 70; Margaret Flynn, 70. Junior division—Kathleen Hazard, 99 Marjorie Frost (Pukekohe), 94 ; Rita M. Hogan (Pukekohe), 92 Hilda Graham, 91; Mary Ellen Kayes (Pukekohe), 90; Doreen McNeish, 88; Elsie W. McDougall (Pukekohe), 87; Ellen I. McDougall (Pukekohe), 86; Ysolindc McVeagh, 85; Lenore Somcrficld, 82 ; Marcella Clark, 77 ; Muriel Frances Adams (Pukekohe), 72 ; Unice K. Frost (Pukekohe), 71 ; Susan Martin, 71 Amy Shanly, 71 : Ruby K. O’Shea, 70 : Alice A. Howe (Pukekohe), 65 Helen Carter, 64; Eileen Briggs (Pukekohe), 61. Preparatory division— Helen McGuire, 83 : Lily Thorpe, 82 : Clarence W. B. Gordon, 81 ; Annie Bonnicke, 78 ; Hilda G. Hynes, 78 Nancy M. Woodward, 75 Mario Mackie, 73 ; Doreen Burke, 72; Lucy Ball, 71; Mary Bolton, 70: Marguerite Casey, 65 Marie White, 65; Rona Shanly, 61.