Christchurch North

New Zealand Tablet, 25 May 1916, Page 32

Christchurch North

May 22. His Grace Archbishop Redwood arrived from Dunedin on Saturday, and is the guest of the Very Rev. Dean Regnault, S.M., at St. Mary’s Presbytery. His Grace celebrated the seven o’clock Mass on Sunday, and in the evening preached an eloquent sermon on the Real Presence to a large congregation. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament took place during the day. In the evening there was the usual procession, followed by Benediction, at which his Grace officiated. The popularity of the weekly entertainments at the Catholic Girls’ Club was evidenced by the large number who attended on Wednesday evening last to hear the lecture, delivered by the Very Rev. Dean Regnault, S.M., on his travels and experiences in France at the outbreak of the war. The Dean in his remarks dwelt on the great work done by the women of France, who realised what the war meant and the great sacrifices they willingly made to help their country in its time of peril. At the conclusion all present showed , JL

their appreciation of the Very Rev. Dean’s discourse by hearty applause. A dainty supper was served by the matron (Mrs. Harley). Wednesday evening. May 31, is set aside for a ‘ Dickens evening ’ by Mr. Dobbin, which will prove instructive as well as interesting.

Timaru

(From our own correspondent.)

May 22.

An important meeting of the parish committee of the Catholic Federation is to be held on Sunday next to arrange for Federation Sunday, and transact other important business.

At the annual meeting of the Celtic Football Club, Rev. Father Murphy presided over a large attendance of young members. The recommendation of the South Canterbury Rugby Union that there be two grades in football this yearnamely, for players under the ages of 19 and 16 respectivelywas adopted. It was decided to enter a team in the grade under 19.

Information has just been received from London by the hon. local representative of the Associated Board that Miss Madelaine Hooker, a pupil of . Mrs. Mangos last year at the Convent of the Sacred Heart, Timaru, has been awarded an exhibition as the result of the examiner’s report. These exhibitions are very much prized; and Miss Hooker is to be congratulated on a very notable achievement. She becomes entitled to two or three years’ free tuition at the Royal Academy or Royal College, London, which represents a considerable sum, apart from the distinction conferred.

The monthly meeting of the Children of Mary took place on Sunday afternoon. Rev. Father Herbert, S.M., who recently took over the duty of spiritual director to the society, presided over a large attendance of members. The principal business was the election of officers for the ensuing year, the result being as —President, Miss Venning; vice-president, Miss Collins secretary, Miss K. Sullivan; treasurer, Miss Cronin counsellors, Misses Sugrue and L. Knight; delegates to the Federation, the president and secretary. Sick visitors were also appointed to visit the hospital.