ARCHDIOCESE OP WELLINGTON

New Zealand Tablet, 15 August 1918, Page 19

ARCHDIOCESE OP WELLINGTON

(From our own correspondent.) . ' August 10. Father Lewis, who recently arrived from the Old Country, replaces at Masterton Father Phelan, who has been appointed chaplain to the forces at Feathereton. Another of Wellington’s pioneer Catholics in the person of Mrs. Charlotte Margaret McDonald, relict of Alexander McDonald, who for many years carried on a successful bakery business in Manners Street, has just passed away. The deceased lady, who was 79 years of age, did not enjoy good health during the past few years, but her death, which occurred at her residence, Majoribanks Street, on Saturday morning, was not expected, and came as a shock to all. Mrs. McDonald, then two years of age, arrived in Wellington by the ship Arab in 1841 with her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. James Gibbs. She was always an energetic worker in all Catholic undertakings, and continued such until the infirmities of age came upon her. She was a staunch Catholic, and a model and devoted member of the Confraternity of the Sacred Heart. Her truly devout and Catholic life brought down upon her family the blessing of God, for three of her daughters are Sisters of Mercy. The interment took place on Monday morning at the Mount Street Cemetery, prior to which Solemn Requiem Mass was celebrated by Father Hurley, S.M., Adm., at St. Joseph’s Church, Buckle Street, for the repose of her soul. His Grace Archbishop O’Shea presided in the sanctuary, Dean Holly, S.M. (Provincial), and the Yen. Archdeacon Devoy, S.M., were present, also the clergy of the several city parishes. Devotional and impressive music was rendered by the choir composed of the Sisters from the various convents, assisted 1 by Misses Teresa McEnroe and Agnes Segrief. Father Schaeffer, S.M., of St. Patrick’s College, was organist. The church was filled with friends and relatives, thus indicating the high esteem and respect with which the deceased was held. There were also present the pupils of the upper standards of the convent schools. Father O'Connor, S.M., officiated at the graveside. Mr. Alexander McDonald, of the Postal Department, and Mr. Charles McDonald, of the A.M.P. Society, are sons, and Mrs. James Ward (wife of Mr. James Ward, Government Audit Inspector), Miss Mary McDonald, Sister de Pazzi (Convent ot Mercy, Blenheim), Sister Augustine (St. Joseph’s Convent, Wellington South), and Sister Monica (Convent of Mercy, Palmerston North) are daughters, and to them in their bereavement is extended the sincerest sympathy of a large circle of friends.—R.T.P. Much sympathy is felt for Mr. J. Clarke, of Seatoun, a member of the Hibernian Society, who suffered a double bereavement in three days through the sudden deaths of his wife, and young son—a child of four years. The interment of Mrs. Clarke took place' on Thursday, August 1, and that of the child on Saturday, August 3. Father Campbell, S.M., officiated, and the members of the Hibernian Society were pallbearer;*, The late Mrs. Clarke was a daughter of Mrs. Biddle, of Murphy Street, an old and esteemed parishioner of Thorndou.—R.l.P. The death occurred in Wellington last week of Mr, James Slattery, manager of the Wellington South branch of the Bank of New Zealand. Deceased, who was a single man, was 48 years of age, having been

bom in Reefton in 1870. At the age of« 18 he entered the service of the Bank of New Zealand, and in June, 1915, he was promoted from the position of accountant in Te Aro branch to that of manager at Wellington South. Death was due to heart failure, the result of pneumonia. Mr. Slattery had. been feeling ill for some time, but only took to his bed a few days prior to his death.—R.l.P. The many friends of Mrs, George Chamnes, sister of Father Outtrim, S.M., of St. Patrick’s College, will regret to hear of the death of her husband, which occurred on Thursday last. The interment took place on Friday morning, prior to which a Requiem Mass for the repose of his soul was celebrated at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. R.l.P. Home Rule has been extended to the energetic Catholic Federation committee at Island Bay, which under the capable guidance of Father Kimbell, S.M., has a membership of 300, representing 98 per cent, of the Catholic population of that portion of St. Anne’s parish. Henceforth, with the approval of the Yen. Archdeacon Devoy, S.M., a distinct branch of the Federation is to be formed, and instead of being a subcommittee of St. Anne’s it will have direct representatives on the diocesan council. Showing the appreciation of the men of the Expeditionary Forces for the parcels placed aboard all transports the following has been received from Lieutenant Brophy, who left with a recent reinforcement; — “On behalf of the Catholic men of all ranks on board this Transport, I beg to tender our heartfelt thanks to the Federation for their kindly gift of stationery and sacred objects, all of which have been distributed. We very much appreciate your kindness, and desire to place on record our gratitude to the Federation for their thoughtful gift.” A new school for girls is about to be erected in Buckle Street. The ground is now being cleared of the existing buildings for that purpose. The new building will adjoin St. Joseph’s Church, Buckle Street, and will supply a long-felt want in that portion of the city. A stirring appeal for the .Ye Zealand Tablet was made by Father Kimbell, S.M., at Island Bay last Sunday. He urged the people to have New Zealand’s Catholic paper in their homes, to read it, and to study its contents. It was, he said, a journal free from the influence ol Northcliffe. He paid a glowing tribute to the learned and fearless editor. Catholics ere, indeed, most fortunate in having such a journal as the Table f, and such an able editor to conduct it. The Dominion treasurer of the New Zealand Catholic Federation acknowledges the receipt of the following donations to the Catholic Field Service Fund:—Amount previously acknowledged, £5529 6s 4d ; through Christchurch Diocesan —Fairlie, £6l 3s 4d ; Akaroa, £7 3s 6d ; Rangiora, £ll 9s 6d ; Pleasant Point, £4 ; Banks Peninsula Patriotic Fund, £2s— £loß 16s 4d ; through Auckland Diocesan Council—Tokomaru Bay Patriotic Committee, £100; for Tauherenikau Catholic Institute His Lordship Bishop Verdon, £5 5s ; Father Kelly, Kaikoura, £6 11s; Otaki (per Father Maillard), £l7 12s ; St. Anne’s, Wellington South (through Yen. Archdeacon Devoy), £ls—£44 8s; through N.Z. Tablet — “ Change,” 17s 6d ; Mr. John Meehan, Waianiwa, 7s—£l 4s 6d; Mr. F. J. Oakes, Wellington, £1 ; Eltham Catholic Ladies’ Patriotic Committee, £lO 10s 9d; total, £5795 5s lid. Less expenditure previously detailed, £3656 9s; vestments for Featherston Camp Chapel, £7 13s; grant to Father Duffy prior to sailing for Egypt. £lO ; chaplain’s outfit for Father Duffy, £2l 2s 6d ; total, £3695 4s 6d. Balance at credit, £2IOO Is sd. The many friends of Mr. J. P. Kelly, of the Railway Department, and formerly mayor of Eastbourne, were shocked to hear of the accident which resulted in his death. He was a staunch Catholic, and was a prominent member of the congregation of St. Anthony’s Church at Muritai. The interment took place last Saturday afternoon. The service at the Basilica, Hill Street, was conducted by Father Dignan, attended by

Fathers O’Connor, Gondringer, Devoy, Outtrim, and Cullen. Father Dignan also officiated at the interment, which took place at Karori. The chief mourners were the deceased’s three sons (Messrs. Bert Kelly, R- ,<Kelly, and L. Kelly). The pall-bearers were members of the clerical department of the locomotive branch of the Railway, of which the late Mr. Kelly was formerly chief clerk. There were present the Hon. T. M. Wilford, Major A. A. Corrigan, Major James O’Sullivan, and the following officers of the Railway Department:—Messrs. R. M. McVilly (assistant general manager), A. W. Mouat (chief clerk), H. Buxton (chief traffic manager), F. W. McLean (chief engineer), H. H. Jackson (chief mechanical, engineer), J. MacDonald (chief accountant), H. Baxter (controller of stores), H. J. Wynne (signal engineer), W. R idler (chief record clerk), and C. A. Piper (assistant traffic manager). The borough of Eastbourne was represented by Messrs. P. Levi (Mayor), J. S. Day (town clerk), S. Ross, and Marquis. Others present included Messrs. J- E. Fitzgerald, W. J. Butler (chief clerk, Defence Department), Troup, and T. Bourke, and Captain G. T. Hull.—R.l.P. Following are the results of the football matches in which the various Marist Brothers’ teams were engaged on Saturday, August 3 :—Senior division: Marist defeated Thistle by 1 to nil. Marshall scored about seven minutes before end of time. Marist and Porirua are leading tor championship. Third division : Marist easily Trinity by 6to nil. Marist are runnersup in the competition. Fourth division: Marist, with nine men in first half and ten in the second, drew with Thorndon —3 all. Marist and Institute are leading for first place, with Thorndon runners-up. Scorers for Marist were Gamble, Gavin, and Griffon.