DIOCESE OF CHRISTCHURCH

New Zealand Tablet, 18 March 1915, Page 25

DIOCESE OF CHRISTCHURCH

(From our own correspondent.) March 15. The entrants in the various sections from the Sacred Heart College pupils (Sisters of the Missions) were conspicuously successful on Saturday last, in the Dominion Competitions, now in progress. A complete list of Catholic successes will be given at the conclusion of the Competitions. A large number of Riccarton residents gathered at the Oddfellows’ Hall, Upper Riccarton, to say goodbye to Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Chase, who are leaving Christchurch. Mr. G. Witty, M.P., who presided, referred to the untiring work of Mr. Chase in Upper Riccarton, and said that Mr. and Mrs. Chase had been ever ready to help any cause within their power. Mr. Chase had done valuable work in aiding the establishment of tennis and cricket clubs, and it was mainly through his efforts that the residents of Riccarton had their Domain. During the evening several presentations were made. An illuminated address was handed to Mr. Chase on behalf of the residents of Riccarton; a silver tray to Mr. and Mrs. Chase a gold ring to Mrs. Chase on behalf of Riccarton residents ; a gold brooch to each of Mr. Chase’s three daughters, also from Riccarton residents : a framed photograph of the members of the Riccarton Domain Tennis Club, and a framed lodge certificate from the Riccarton Oddfellows, to Mr. Chase; and a manicure.set and dressing-case to Mrs. and Mr. Chase respectively from the members of Mr. R. Burke’s salevard staff. Songs were given by Messrs. T. Cooper, L. Croft, W. McKay, and W. Townsend, a violin solo by Mr. E. Forsyth, and a flute solo by Mr. A. Hutton. Mr. Lunn played the accompaniments.

himself, referred to the good times they had had in Riccarton, the many friends they had made, and their unfeigned regret at severing their connection with the district. No matter where they might be they would always remember the good friends they left behind in Riccarton. By last Home mail, the Sisters of Notre Dame des Missions, Lower High street, received advice from the Phonetic Institute, Bath, that their pupils have been successful in obtaining certificates for Pitman’s shorthand as under : First-class speed certificates—l2o words -per minute, Gwendoline Wilson, Dorothy McInerney; 100 words per minute, Irene Mahon; 80 words per minute, Rita Bradford, May O’Donoghue; Theoretical certificate, Hilda Haydon. Full certificate theoretical and practical knowledge, 100 words per minute, Clarice Bell. At the Cathedral on Sunday in anticipation of the Feast of the Apostle of Ireland, upwards of 200 members of the H.A.C.B. Society (St. Patrick’s and St. Mary’s branches) approached the Holy Table at the 7 o’clock Mass, celebrated by the Rev. Father Long (branch chaplain). At the conclusion of Mass all (in regalia) marched in return to the Hibernian Hall, presenting a very fine spectacle. At the hall the annual breakfast was partaken of, being served by a number of the young lady friends of the society. The president (Bro. J. Griffin) presided, the Rev. Father Long and Bro. Calixtus (principal of the Marist Brothers’ School) being present. A lengthy toast-list was honored. Quite a feature of the function was the address on Catholic Federation given by Mr. G. Girling-Butcher. After Vespers an eloquent panegyric of St. Patrick was preached by the Very Rev. Father Graham, S.M., M.A., Rector of St. Bede’s College. Timaru (From our own correspondent.) March 15. On Sunday last, Rev. Father Murphy, S.M., went to Orari to celebrate Mass for the Catholic members of the Territorials who are in camp there. The ladies of the Altar Society held their usual monthly meeting yesterday. Their director (Rev. Father Murphy) presided. The annual balance sheet, which was read, showed that the finances of the society were in a very satisfactory state. The resignation of Miss A. Knight, who has for many years held the position of secretary, was accepted with regret. The election of officers resulted as follows:President, Mrs. Doyle; treasurer, Mrs. O’Connor; secretary, Miss K. Donovan; delegates to Catholic Federation, Mrs. O’Connor and Mrs. A. Kane. Hokitika. (From our own correspondent.) March 5. Mrs. A. E. Stapleton, the wife of Mr. A. E. Stapleton, of Revell street, passed away at her residence yesterday. For some time past the deceased had been suffering from a severe illness, and her death was not altogether unexpected. She was a daughter of Mr. J. Kirk, formerly borough inspector, a native of Hokitika, and 35 years of age. A young family of three daughters and two sons are left to mourn their loss, and to them and the bereaved husband the sincere sympathy of the community is extended.—R.l.P.