OBITUARY

New Zealand Tablet, 31 October 1918, Page 22

OBITUARY

REV. MOTHER MARY CAMILLUS, CONVENT OF MERCY, AUCKLAND. The death occurred on Monday morning last of Rev. Mother Mary Camillas, of the Sisters of Mercy, at St. Mary’s Convent, Ponsonby, at the. age of 86 years (writes our own correspondent under date October 25). The deceased religious had been a member of the Order of the Sisters of Mercy for 63 years. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. lleysron, Dublin. Mother Camillas entered the Order as a novice at Carlow, Ireland, in 1855, arriving in Auckland in 1857, and took her professional vows on November 22 of the same year. Some time later Mother Camillas established a branch of the Order in Wellington, in conjunction with the late Mother Bernard, who had spent two years at the military hospital at Scutari during the Crimean War. After the work in Wellington had been firmly established Mother Bernard and Mother Camillas returned to Auckland. The late Mother Camillas had been connected with the work of the Sisters of Mercy in Auckland ever since. She ce'ebrated her diamond jubilee in November last. On Wednesday morning a Solemn Requiem Mass was celebrated at the Convent chapel for the repose of her soul. Very Rev. Chancellor Holbrook was celebrant, with Father Colgan deacon. Father Brady subdeacon, and Father Hunt master of ceremonies. His Lordship the Bishop presided, and there were also present Fathers Golden, Furlong, and Carran. The Right Rev. Mgr. Gillan, V.C., preached the panegyric of the deceased servant of God. The interment took p’ace in the new cemetery of the Order at Hillsborough, Onehunga. The Right Rev. Mgr. Mahoney, V.G., officiated at the graveside.—R.l.P. MR. PATRICK McDRURY, HALS WELL: By the death of Mr. Patrick McDrury, of Halswell, which occurred at Lewisham Hospital, Christchurch, on Sunday, October 20, Canterbury lost one of its most highly respected residents (writes a correspondent). The late Mr. McDrury was born on the plains of Boyle, Co. Roscommon, Ireland, about 64 years ago, and, as a young man, left his native land about 39 years ago for New Zealand, Being the son of a farmer it was natural that he should adopt farming ■ pursuits in the new land of his choice.. He thus soon after his arrival in Canterbury fopiul employ-

ment on Mr. 1 Duncan Cameron’s Springfield estate. > His employer, recognising in him a trustworthy and painstaking young man, soon made-him farm overseer. Considering the number employed on the estate—there being, apart from other activities, 28 four-horse teams at —the duties were onerous, but in their discharge he gave thorough satisfaction to his employer, and was well thought of by the workers generally. His spirit of independence, however, prompted him to go farming on his own account, and with this object in view he entered into partnership with Mr. Owen McGough. With much skill and energy these two farmed so successfully that eventually Mr. McGough purchased the property they were then leasing, and Mr. McDrury bought the adjoining one, now known as Ardglass Farm, where he resided until his death. The late Mr. McDrury was a consistent supporter of the Halswell Catholic church, and was always devoted to his religion and nationality. Although of a retiring disposition he never spared himself or his means when it was a question of benefiting his Church. His eldest son, Patrick, is with the Expeditionary Forces in France. Mr. John McDrury, of Halswell is a brother of deceased, and Mrs. W. O’Shaugbnessy (Halswell) and Mrs. P. O'Neill (Kaiapoi) are sisters. The funeral, which took place on Tuesday, October 22, was one of the largest seen in the Halswell district. Requiem Mass was celebrated at St. Agnes’s Church by Father Long, assisted by Father Fogarty, who afterwards officiated at the interment. Members of the Hibernian Society, of which the deceased was a member, were pall-bearers.—R.l.P. mr. louis McConnell, roslyn, dunedin. Sincere regret is felt at the death of Mr. Louis McConnell, who passed away on Saturday, October 26, at his residence, Farley Street, Roslyn, after a long illness, at the age of 40 years. The late Mr. McConnell was born in the Kaikorai Valley, Dunedin, and was a devoted member of the congregation of the local Church of the Immaculate Conception, in the erection of which he was among the most ardent supporters. . He was a staunch member of St. Joseph’s branch of the Hibernian Society, and was for many years a leadin member of the Kaikorai Band, a musical combination that won high honors throughout New Zealand in the many first grade contests in which it competed. He also took a great interest in sports of every kind. Deceased was for many wears employed in the clothing factors’ of Hallenstein Brothers. lie leaves a wife and three young children, also his mother, four brothers and three sisters to mourn their loss. -His eldest brother is Mr. Hugh McConnell, of Messrs. Levin and Co., Wellington. Requiem Mass was celebrated at St. Joseph’s Cathedral on last Monday for the repose of the soul of deceased by Very Rev. J. Coffev, Adm., who afterwards officiated at the interment in the Southern Cemetery. —R.I.P.