Diocesan News

New Zealand Tablet, 24 August 1916, Page 18

Diocesan News

ARCHDIOCESE OP WELLINGTON (From-our own correspondent.) • • August 19. The Rev. Father Herring, S.M., Marist Missioner, has just concluded 'a retreat for the students of St. Patrick’s College. ‘ •- The combined meeting of parish committees of the N.Z. Catholic Federation held last Sunday was most successful. Mr. J. Duggan presided, and among those present were the Rev* Fathers Kimbell, Hurley, and the Rev. Brother Egbert. In order to raise funds for the Thorndon Catholic suburban church, euchre parties have been held at the residences of Mesdames W. Nimmo, F. J. Lissington, and T. Campbell. The functions have been well attended, and have been most enjoyable. So successful have they been that the promoters intend to continue them and later on to hold a sale of work. A meeting of ladies and gentlemen interested in St. Joseph’s Orphanage, conducted by the Sisters of Mercy at the Upper Hutt, was held at the committee room of the Town Hall on last Friday evening, and it was decided to hold a social at an early date to raise funds for that worthy institution, which has been neglected of late. Mr. J. J. L. Burke occupied the chair and Mr. P. A. Levin undertook the secretarial duties. Captain E. P. Coady, late assistant director of Defence Stores, Wellington, has, I regret to say, according to advice received this week, been killed in action. He left New Zealand with the Main Body and. subsequently returned in charge of invalids and prisoners. Later he transferred to the Australian Forces, and was attached to that body when he met his death. Deceased was born and educated on the West Coast, and was a. most popular young man. He spent some time in Otago, and later came to Wellington, where he joined the Torpedo Corps. He was well known in athletic circles, being a member of the Athletic Football Club and the Wellington Rowing Club. He played as a representative footballer for both Otago and Wellington. His father was the late Mr. Coady, of Fort Buckley, a pioneer West Coaster, and staunch Catholic, who died some months ago. The late Captain Coady leaves a mother, three sisters, and a brother, to whom is extended the sincerest sympathy of a large circle of friends.—R.l.P. I very much regret to report the death of Mrs. Joseph Wareham, wife of Mr. Joseph Wareham, sen., of this city, which took place at* the residence of her son, Mr. Daniel Wareham, Brown street. The deceased lady was born in Kilkenny, Ireland, and came to New Zealand 52 years ago, and was married in Hokitika, where she resided for many years. From the West Coast she removed to Dunedin, and later to Wellington. She was much esteemed, well known, and respected by all who came in contact with her. She had been confined to her bed for the greater part of four years, and bore her illness with Christian resignation and fortitude. She died fortified by all the rites of Holy Church. During her last illness she was attended by the Rev. Father O’Connor, S.M. The funeral took place on Monday, the Rev. Father Hurley, S.M., Adm., celebrating’ the Requiem Mass, and the Rev. Father O’Connor officiated at the graveside. The deceased lady leaves a husband, three sons (Messrs. James, Daniel, and William Wareham), and three daughters (Mesdames S. Harley, W. E. Keefe, and E. A. Phelps), to whom is extended the deepest sympathy in their bereavement.—R.l.P. The hon. secretary of the Wellington Catholic Education Board has issued the following circular, which has been widely distributed : —‘ A suggestion' has been made in connection with ..the War Loan which the Government is now endeavoring, to raise—a suggestion which should commend itself to all Catholics, for not only would they be helping the Government, and incidentally, the British Empire and our esteemed Allies to win this great war by their financial aid, but they would be helping in a great degree in this Dominion

our Holy Religion, to which we, as Catholics, have the inestimable privilege and grace to belong. The suggestion which, .on behalf of the aboard, I desire to respectfully bring under your notice is to appeal to you to purchase from the Government a war bond or war certificate and send it as a donation to~ the board. These bonds and certificates may be procured at any Postal Money Order office. They are issued in sums from £1 upwards. A£l certificate can be obtained for 16s, and a certificate of the value of £lO can be procured for £B. War bonds are issued for. sums of £SO and upwards. Trusting that you will assist the Board in its endeavors for the greatest of all causes Catholic Education.’ On last Saturday afternoon the weather was fortunately fine, and a large number of visitorsabout 300 or 400—wexfded their way to the Home of Compassion to attend the gift tea organised by the Sisters of Compassion. Sister M. Claver received the guests, and many went through the wards and dormitories with great interest, and admired the excellent management shown. There were many donations of clothing, groceries, and money, which are most acceptable, and will help the managers of the home through the rest of the cold weather very considerably. The good Sisters are extremely grateful for the kindness shown. The Misses Kennedy and O’Connor were in charge of the tea, and had a very busy time. An excellent concert programme was arranged by Mr. T. O’Brien, the following ladies and gentlemen contributing items: Mrs. Halpin, Misses E. and K. O’Brien, and Payne, Masters Ben and Leo O’Brien, and Mr. J. O’Brien. Advantage was taken of the occasion to present the Sisters with a piano, which was obtained through the efforts of Mr. T. O’Brien. Major Halpin, in a short speech, presented the piano on behalf of the donors. The Sisters, through Mr, J. O’Brien, briefly thanked Major Halpin and friends for their kind action. The piano would be greatly appreciated, both by the inmates and the Sisters. These functions promise to be a great success in the future, for they bring the donors in direct contact with the work which the Good Sisters are doing, and consequently can see for themselves the urgent necessity for any little gifts which they donate. The Sisters of Compassion desire to express their -sincerest gratitude to all those who assisted to make the function a success. The following are the new officers of St. Aloysius’ branch of the Hibernian Society:President; Bro. J. E. Redican; vice-president, Bro. J Heavey; secretary, "Bro. W. H. Giles; treasurer, Bro. J. Stratford; warden, Bro. T. Forster; guardian, Bro. J. L. Murphy; sick visitors, Bros. J. Fagan and T. Murphy; auditors, Bros. J. Heavey and J. L. Murphy; Catholic Federation delegates, Bros. J. P. Murphy and V. Henry; delegate to Medical Institute, Bro. W. H. Giles. The newly elected officers were installed by the retiring president, Bro. T. Murphy, who thanked officers and members for their support during his term of office. The retiring officers briefly returned thanks. Bro. T. Murphy gave notice of motion—‘ That Bro. W. H. Giles be appointed permanent secretary.’ The secretary reported that 26 members are on active service and that more would go into camp shortly. The Concert Chamber of the Town Hall was well filled last evening, when Miss George and her elocutionary pupils gave an entertainment in aid of the Catholic Knitting Club funds. Miss George gave an excellent recitation ? The telegram,’ and received a posy of freesias, and as an encore she gave a short musical monologue. A very interesting item was a small play by Elizabeth Robins, * Naturalised,’ in which the position of an English wife with a German husband was shown. Both parts were well represented by Miss Aitcheson and Mr. J. Perry, while Miss N. Lea was good as the maid. Other items were given by Master Dudley Cole, Miss Rita Perry, Mrs. S. George, Miss B. Mac Duff, Miss Olive Beadnall, Miss Alice Campbell, while Miss Agnes Segrief and Mrs. Hopkins assisted with much-appreciated songs. The accompanists were Madame Dempster and Misses G. Brown and Watkins. At the interval Mr. J. Duggan thanked those who had attended and all helpers, on behalf of the committee of the guild. """ -