DIOCESE OF CHRISTCHURCH

New Zealand Tablet, 7 November 1918, Page 22

DIOCESE OF CHRISTCHURCH

(From our own correspondent.) November 3. All Saints' Day at the Cathedral was remarkable for the large congregations at all the Masses. The celebration of the Festival was renewed on Sunday, the faithful approaching the Holy Table in exceptionally large numbers. The 9.30 Mass was celebrated by Father P. J. O'Neill, chaplain to the Forces, who is now on furlough; and Father J. T. Taylor, military chaplain, Auckland diocese, celebrated the 11 o'clock Mass. Both chaplains are guests of the Administrator, Rev. Dr. Kennedy. On All Souls' Day Masses were celebrated continuously from 6 until 9 a.m., when Solemn Requiem Mass was sung by Father Long, the incidental music being rendered by the choir and Marist Brothers, under the leadership of Mr. Hiscocks. The parishioners showed their devotion by attending in great numbers at the Masses, many remaining for two or three. The usual fortnightly meeting of St. Patrick's branch, H.A.CLB. Society, was held in the Hibernian Hall on Monday evening, October 21. In the absence. of the president, Bro. T. P. O'Rourke. V.P., presided. Father Long (chaplain) was in attendance. The regalia, was draped out of respect for the late Bro. P. McDrury, and Bro. O'Rourke made feeling reference to his death, a motion of condolence being carried in the usual manner. Sick pay amounting to £ll 10s was passed for payment. One initiation was made, and three brothers were granted clearances to other branches. The following amounts, among others, were passed for payment:District dues: Supplementary Sick Fund, £l3 2s; Funeral Fund, £lB Is 6d ; Management Fund, £7 14s; funerals and advertising, £2O ss; maternity allowances, £l6. The balance sheet and auditor's report, as received, were deemed most satisfactory, special reference being made in the report to the excellent methods and work of the secretary (Bro. Grimes). The Sick and Funeral Fund showed an increase for the quarter of £29 15s lid, the Management Fund an increase of £26 14s 4 Ad, and the Benevolent Fund £1 15s 2d. Mrs. Evans, Stevens Street, Sydenham, has received word that her second son, Donald, had been wounded in action. An ex-pupil of the Marist Brothers, he went away with the 26th Reinforcements, Engineers Company, from which he was transferred to the entrenching battalion, and thence to the infantry. His elder brother. Bob, was killed in action just about a week prior to Donald's landing in England. Members of the M. 8.0.8. Association and Hibernian Society, and his many friends trust his wounds are not serious, and that "Don" will soon be in their midst again. Private Daniel McNamara, reported wounded, is a brother of Messrs. Patrick and James McNamara, well known in Catholic circles in Christchurch. He is an old boy of the Marist Brothers' School, and was at one time prominent in football circles. _ He was a member of the Hibernian Society and M. 8.0.8. Association. .;.-.. The garden fete at Mount Magdala, in aid of the great institution conducted by the "Sisters of the Good Shepherd there, which was he'd on Saturday and Monday, October 26 and 28„ proved most successful.- In the absence of his Lordship the Bishop, whose hearty good wishes were conveyed to the gathering by Rev. Dr. Kennedy, thp fete was opened by Dean Regnault, S.M. In an eloquent address the Dean contrasted the life-long devotion of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd towards the relief of the poor and > unfortunate with the highly commendable, though temporary, activity of many ladies of the world jLn connection with

matters pertaining to the present war? In spite of all the numerous war appeals (said the Dean), the work carried on at Mount Magdala must meet with the support of the community in general, because the good work being done by the Sisters in the sacred calling could not go unrecognised. The arrangements made in the providing of stalls, amusements, etc., left nothing to be desired, and the grounds provided an ideal situation for such a function. Many people who had never previously paid a visit to the institution journeyed out, and expressed their-agreeable surprise at the grand organisation and noble work being carried on. at the Mount. The various stalls were carried on as follows: Sweets and ice cream (St. Matthew's branch of the Hibernian Society), under the direction of the president (Miss E. Brophy) ; general stall (the ladies of the Catholic Girls' Hostel Club), in charge of Miss Johnston and Miss Minnie O'Connor ; produce stall, Mrs. Nottingham and Mrs. J. Ryan : variety stall (St. Mary's parish), in charge of Mrs. Kingan ; the refreshments stall was ably conducted by the confraternity of Ladies of Charity, under the presidency of Mrs. C. M. Greenland the side shows were in the hands of the Hibernian Society, with Mr. W. Rodgers in charge. Entertainments were given in the school buildings at intervals by the children at Mount Magdala. and by the boys from th?, Marist Brothers' School, under the direction of Brother Emilian. Derry's Band was in attendance, and during the afternoons and evenings provided excellent music. At night the grounds were electrically illuminated, the work in this connection being elaborately and successfully carried out by Messrs. Turnbull and Jones. Those who journeyed out by train were met at the terminus by conveyances that completed the run in a "most satisfactory manner. Mr. T. Cahill, the organising secretary, displayed his customary tact and business ability, and to him and the energetic committee is due much of the success attained. Timaru The final of the golf championship was played off on Thursday last, between Mr. A. L. Marshall" and Mr. J. Lynch, over 36 holes, and resulted in a win for the latter by 8 up and 6 (writes a correspondent). The weather conditions were unfavorable, a strong nor'-wester being against good play. Notwithstanding this, the play was of a high order. Lynch's win was a popular one. lie is an old- pupil of the local Marist Brothers, and was a member of the Main Body of the Expeditionary Forces, seeing active service in Egypt, Gallipoli, and France, and only returned at the end of last year, lie also won the open golf championship in June.