DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND

New Zealand Tablet, 19 September 1918, Page 21

DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND

(From our own correspondent.) September 13. In promoting what is to be known as the Lourdes Bazaar quite an original idea has been adopted by the parishioners of the Sacred Heart Church, Ponsonby. The bazaar is to be held during November in aid of the parish funds, and the ladies of Ponsonbv are working most indefatigably preparatory to the opening. The spacious grounds attached to the Palace, the residence of his Lordship Bishop Cleary, have been kindly placed at the disposal of the committee, and will be illuminated by electric light. The bazaar is to be under canvas, each stall having a tent to itself. The most attractive feature of the bazaar—in fact, the one from which the bazaar derives its name—is that the chief events of interest in the history of Lourdes will be portrayed in living pictures. Every effort is being made by the energetic ladies' committee to make the bazaar not only a financial success, but also of great educational value by enlightening the people more and more about Lourdes. Another special feature will be the musical side, which is under the control of Mr. Leo Whittaker, A.T.C.L., who will have a specially trained choir to sing appropriate hymns. A stage is being erected, from which scenes of interest will be enacted. A grotto is also to be erected. A special supply of scenery has already arrived from Australia in connection with the bazaar, and every effort is being made to ensure the enterprise being a great success. Arrangements are in hand to fittingly celebrate the silver jubilee of Father Charles Kreymborg, of St. Joseph's Maori Mission. This well-known and devoted Missionary Father has for many years been working indefatigably among the natives of the north, and has, by the labor of his own hands, erected several schools and churches for the Maoris. Very Rev. Dean Van Dyk, Superior of St. Joseph's Missionary Society, has practically completed arrangements for the opening of a new Native school and convent at Rawene, Hokianga. A new community of Sisters of St. Joseph is expected soon to arrive from Australia to take charge of this school, which indicates

the progress being made by these devoted missionaries in the far northern portion of this Dominion. The annual examinations in Christian doctrine of the schools in this diocese will shortly be undertaken, by Father Bradley, diocesan examiner. > '■':-.■ On last Sunday the members of St. Benedict's Catholic Club held their quarterly Communion at the 7.30 a.m. Mass, after which they assembled to breakfast in St. Benedict's Hall. At the conclusion of breakfast the Right Rev. Mgr. Gillan, V.G., proposed the toast of "His Holiness the Pope," and took the opportunity of congratulating the club on the fine profession of faith manifested that morning by the members approaching in a body the Holy Table, and exhorted them to be faithful to the principles of their, holy, religion. After other toasts had been honored the function was terminated by all present lustily singing "God Save Ireland." The interior of St. Benedict's Clubrooms now presents a much improved appearance. The walls have been re-painted, a new floor put down, and cork linoleum laid in the social room. The total cost of these improvements amounts to about £7O, but the committee considers the money well spent. At the last meeting of the club it was decided to donate two school prizes a year for St. Benedict's Schools, one for the dux of the school at St. Benedict's and one for the Good Shepherd School. Arrangements have also been made to establish a cricket club during the coming season. The annual football match between past and present students of Sacred Heart College was played on the college grounds on Saturday afternoon last, when there was a large gathering of onlookers. After a very interesting and at times exciting game the present students won by 16-points to 8.

Sergeant Albert Waldemar Temin, who has just been reported wounded in the recent offensive by the Allies, is the youngest son of Mrs. Mary Temm, of Glasgow Terrace, Auckland. He was attached to the First Battery, First Brigade, of the New Zealand Field Artillery, and sailed with the 34th Reinforce-, ments with the rank of Quartermaster-Sergeant. Prior to enlisting he was on the staff of Messrs. Archibald Clark and Sons, Ltd., Auckland. He was educated at the Convent School, Waihi, and was a prominent member of St. Benedict's Catholic Club. Paeroa (From our own correspondent.) At the examination in book-keeping, typewriting, and shorthand in connection with the National Business College, Sydney, held at St. Joseph's Convent, Paeroa, all the candidates presented were successful. The following are the results:—lntermediate book-keeping: Mawhatu Nicholls, 98 per cent.: Dorothy Tierney, 96 ; Ruby Tierney, 95 ; Gladys Liddel, 94 ; Dorothy Rowley, 93: Ivy Dixon, 93; Annie Bourke, 90. Intermediate typewriting: Alice McCormick, 96; Mawhatu Nicholls, 93; Ivy Dixon, 93; Lettie Lennon, 90; Annie Bourke, 87. Junior shorthand: Alice McCormick, 98; Ivy Dixon, 96 : Mawhatu Nicholls, 95. The following are the results of the practical examination in music, held at St. Joseph's Convent, Paeroa, on August 20, by Mr. Charles Schilsky, examiner for the Trinity College of Music, London:—ln the higher local division two candidates were successful, in the senior division one, junior division one (honors), preparatory division two, first steps four.