DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND

New Zealand Tablet, 11 May 1916, Page 22

DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND

(By telegraph, from our own correspondent.)

May 8. His Grace Archbishop O’Shea arrived from Wellington at the end of last week. While here he stays at the Bishop’s House, His Grace was present in the sanctuary at the Cathedral at Solemn High Mass on Sunday. Rev. Father Taylor was celebrant, Very Rev. Chancellor Holbrook deacon, Rev. Father Murphy, Adm., subdeacon. In the afternoon at 3 o’clock his Grace administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to 150 candidates. Next Sunday he will administer Confirmation at Onehunga and Ponsonby, at St. Benedict’s and Devonport on Sunday, May 21, and on Thursday, May 11, at St. Mary’s Orphanage, Hillsboro. His Grace will address the Holy Family Confraternity on Tuesday evening. May 9, and while here will visit all the local religious institutions. His Grace will stay in Auckland for about six weeks, and goes hence to Wellington via Gisborne. Rev. Father Furlong assisted at the Cathedral on Sunday, and in the evening gave Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Owing to Confirmation being administered in the Cathedral in the afternoon, the usual monthly Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament was postponed. The priests who were lately transferred took up their duties yesterday in their respective parishes. Our Mayor (Mr. J. H. Gunson) leaves to-morrow for Sydney to enjoy a well-earned respite from his trying duties since taking office. The members of the Children of Mary and Guard of Honor confraternities received Holy Communion in large numbers at the early Mass at the Cathedral on Sunday.

(From our own correspondent.) May 4. The last meeting of the Holy Family' Confraternity was attended by close on 140 members. The confraternity is growing in numbers, and at the last meeting the new prefects and sub-prefects were installed in office for the ensuing year by the Rev. Father Taylor (spiritual director), assisted by Rev. Fathers Murphy, Adm., and Dunphy. Subsequently thirty members were enrolled by Rev. Father Taylor, each receiving the medal and ribbon of the confraternity. Both ceremonies took place in the sanctuary, and was of a very impressive character. Rev. Father Dunphy preached a very fine discourse, taking for his text, ‘Thy kingdom come.’ Solemn Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament followed. The ‘ 0 Salutaris,’ ‘ Tantum Ergo,’ ‘ Adoremus,’ and 1 Gloria ’ were sung by the members under the baton of Mr. P. F. Hiscocks, while Mr; Harry Hiscocks presided at the organ. The whole ceremony was most devotional. The great potentialities of the Holy Family Confraternity are manifested at the weekly gatherings. It is accomplishing fine work, and has come to stay. • The following pupils of the Sisters of Mercy, Auckland, were successful at the theoretical examination in connection with Trinity College, held in December last Art "of teaching—Cecilia Carrington, 92 (Convent of Mercy, , Te Aroha)); Teresa M. v Ludgate, 66 (St. Mary’s Convent, Ponsonbv); Frances Wallace, 60 (rudiments 64). Certificated pianist—Alma McGruer (rudiments 63). Intermediate Grade ll.—Eileen O’Brien, 80 (honors). Intermediate Grade Lily White, 85 (honors); Kathleen Hazard, 83 (honors); Sheila Kelly, 75; Beatrice Graham, 70. Junior Grade I.Marie Mackay, 97 (honors); Annie Boenicke, 82 (honors). /

ST. BENEDICT’S CLUB. A valedictory social was tendered the Rev. Father Kelly by St. Benedict’s Catholic Club last Wednesday evening on the occasion of the popular priest’s departure

from the parish to take charge of the Puhoi and Helensville districts. Mr. F. G. J. Temm .(president) presided, and the following were present:—Messrs. J. F. Cloran (Sydney Catholic Club), M. J. Sheahan and W. Kane (H.A.C.B. Society), T.. King (M. 8.0.8. Association), F. Burns (Parnell Catholic- Club), and a good attendance of members. The president explained it was with regret that the members learned of the departure of Father Kelly, who had for some time acted as chaplain to the club, during which time he had become a popular favorite on all sides. Although he had not been in the parish a great time, it augured well for him that he should be so soon appointed to take charge of a parish. He expressed, on behalf of himself and the members, sincere regret at Father Kelly’s departure, and wished him- every success in his new sphere. On behalf of the club he had pleasure in presenting the Rev. Father with a silver-mounted complete shaving outfit as a small reminder of his associations with the club. Messrs. Fernandez, O’Malley, and Foy also conveyed their felicitations and good wishes to the guest of the evening, after which Father Kelly responded, thanking one and all for the many kindnesses he had received whilst in their midst. The president also explained that opportunity would be taken that evening of presenting the diploma awarded to Mr. A. J. Fernandez, as winner of the essay-writing competition, recently held by the Federated Catholic Clubs. On behalf of the Wellington executive Mr. Temm congratulated Mr. Fernandez on his victory in the competitions, and, in presenting the diploma, expressed the hope that other members would emulate the example of that gentleman in the interest he always took in the literary branch of the club. Mr. Fernandez suitably responded. Mr. Frank Burns here intimated his intention of presenting to the literary branch a gold medal for competition during the coming season. The president gratefully accepted Mr. Burns’ generous offer, and stated he would later confer with that gentleman regarding the conditions for the competition. During the evening the usual toast list was duly honored, and a musical items were rendered by Messrs- Cloran, King, O’Malley, Owens, and Jury. Mr. M. Lillis acted as accompanist, the proceedings terminating with the singing of ‘ Auld lang syne’ and the National Anthem. A hearty vote of thanke was accorded the Misses Lillis and Dunne for the manner in which they decorated the supper room and tables.