Christchurch North

New Zealand Tablet, 26 November 1914, Page 31

Christchurch North

November 23. The Rev. lather Burger, S.M., proceeded to Kangiora to preach the occasional sermons at the Forty Hours’ Adoration during Sunday and Monday. „ The Rev. Fathers Kerley, S.M. (Temuka), McCarthy, S.M. (Manst Missionary), Eccleton, S.M. (St Patrick’s College); and Richards (Hawarden), were guests of the Vicar-General, the Very Rev. Dean PHlls, S.M., during the week. The Rev. lather Hoare, S.M., returned from Timaru on Tuesday, where he had been relieving Rev. Father Goggin, S.M., who had undergone an operation at Lewisham Hospital. The operation proved successful and Father Goggin is now convalescent.

The arrangements in connection with the garden party, which is to be held in St. Mary’s Presbytery grounds on Saturday afternoon, December 5, are well forward. The committee are most energetic in their efforts to make it a success, and by the number of tickets already disposed of the financial result should be very satisfactory. The St. Mary’s branch of the H.A.C.B. Society held their fortnightly meeting in Ozanam Lodge on Monday last, the president (Bro. Johnston) occupying the chair. There was a fair attendance. Several candidates were proposed for admission, whilst. one was received by clearance. The position of secretary, which was vacant, was filled by the election of Bro. F. Wilson. The branch have received their regalia, and the officers are to be congratulated on its smart appearance.