DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND

New Zealand Tablet, 22 June 1916, Page 22

DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND

(From our own correspondent.) Rev. Father Dunphy spoke to the Holy Family Confraternity at its last meeting, and dealt with the origin and birth of the ‘ Reformation.’ u ®! ath ® r Brennan preached at St. John the Baptist s Church, Parnell, last Sunday evening, and ft V thefront intereStmg reminiscences of his experience Mr. Harry Hiscocks, after 15 years of service as organist at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, has resigned the position. As a mere lad he assumed the position. He has the unique and enviable record of never having missed one Sunday from his post during the 15 years He loved his work, in which he displayed all his latent talent, enthusiasm, and industry. There are many and excellent compositions of his, which will perpetuate his memory. He responded cheerfully to every call made upon him, and freely gave his services to the cause of religion and charity. Priests and people, I am sure, will unite in wishing Mr. Hiscocks many years of life and happiness, and success in the musical world in which his undoubted talent and ability, guarantee him a very high and honorable.place. At St. Joseph’s Convent School, Surry Hills, conducted by the Sisters of St. Joseph, a departure was made last Thursday morning from the ordinary routine. An impromptu conversational debate took place on various topics of a religious, social, political, and industrial nature. The opinions expressed by the young girls and lads were interesting and remarkable. For instance, the desirability of settling on the land was opposed by those whose inclinations led them to industrial pursuits in the large centres. An historical interlude was given, that in which Raleigh removed his cape, and placed it over the muddy crossing in order that Queen Elizabeth might pass over. The part of the queen was impersonated by Miss Higgins, that of Raleigh by Master Edward Wright. Very Rev Chancellor Holbrook, D.S., was present, and expressed his great delight and pleasure to the good Sisters of St. Joseph , and to their promising pupils. An Irish concert, in aid of St. Benedict’s parish funds, took place in St. Benedict’s Hall last Monday evening, and was a most pronounced success. The performance as a whole, and the attendance were all that could be desired. The concert opened with an Irish selection by Mr. S. Jackson’s orchestra. The remainder of the programme was as follows: Two choruses, ‘ There’s no land like Ireland ’ and ‘ A bunch of Irish shamrocks,’ pupils of St. Benedict School; song, ‘The mountains of Mourne,’ Mr. Templar; humorous Irish sketch, Mrs. J. Dreaver; flute solo, Miss P. Denz; song, Mr. L. O’Malley; songs, ‘ The dear little shamrock,’ and ‘ The minstrel boy,’ Mrs. Bagnall; song, ‘ Killarney,’ Mr. J. W. Pringle; song, ‘A bit of heaven, Mrs. C. Madden ; song, ‘ Ireland,’ fancy dance, and Irish jig, Miss Aileen Beresford’s pupils; song, ‘ Off to Philadelphia,’ Mr. J. Lonergan. The accompanimists were Mrs. S. Jackson, Misses Beresford, Loury, and Walmsley, Miss A. V. Lorrigan and Mr! F. G. J. Temm were joint hon. secretaries.

The senior football team of the Sacred Heart College on last Saturday won renown by defeating the senior team of the Auckland Grammar School, always a redoubtable combination, because of the large numbers from which they may select players. The game was fast, open, and exciting, and up to the final call of time it was anybody’* game, the Marist students

finally triumphing by 6 points to s—two tries to a goal. Not since 1906 has the Sacred Heart team beaten Grammar School. The pack is capable of better things, and with practice better combination will be shown. The backs, too, should improve, and should remember always when playing under similar conditions—no wind and a glaring sun in the eyes of their opponents — kick high and discard the too frequent use of the touchline. McLaren is a great acquisition to the threequarter line, and will assuredly be heard of in higher Rugby circles. (By telegraph, from our own correspondent.) June 19. Mr. P. J. Nerheny is a candidate for a seat on the Auckland Education Board. The best thanks of the Brothers and their pupils' at Vermont street are due to the Rev. Father Carran for his donation of a fine microscope to the school. This should prove very useful in the lessons on nature study, science, and geography. The gift is the more appreciated in that it was unsolicited.

A club, consisting of boys of the Sacred Heart*" parish, has just been formed. Rev. Father O’Flynn is spiritual director. Fifty have already joined. A meeting took place this evening, when a programme for the winter course was fully discussed. In this connection, Rev. Father Carran, priest in charge of the parish, is taking the deepest interest in the matter of the boys’ welfare, improvement, and advancement.

The Marist Brothers’ school team, Vermont street, though almost the lightest team playing in the A grade football competition here, has so far put up a good performance. They beat Newton East.(6 points to nil), Avondale (8 points to nil), Mt. Eden (12 points to nil), and drew with last year’s winners, Devonport, the only score registered against them so far being 5 points to nil, by which Remuera beat them. As the team has only one of last year’s boys in its ranks they are doing remarkably well.