DIOCESE OF CHRISTCHURCH

New Zealand Tablet, 30 January 1919, Page 18

DIOCESE OF CHRISTCHURCH

(From our own correspondent.) January 27. Rev. V. Geansy, S.M., D.D., of Greenmeadows Seminary, is the guest of Very Rev. Dean Regnault, S.M., and preached at St. Mary's Church on Sunday evening last. The extensions to Villa Maria Boarding School, controlled by the Sisters of Mercy, at Riccarton, are now nearing completion. The extra accommodation provided will be greatly appreciated by the staff and students. The annual garden fete in aid of the Cathedral parish schools funds will be held on Saturday, February 15. Rev. Dr. Kennedy, Adm., is at present on a visit to Grey mouth. At the ordinary meeting of St. Matthew's (Ladies) branch of the H.A.C.B. Society, held on last Monday evening, one new member was initiated and three candidates were nominated for membership. Sister E. Rodgers was appointed delegate on the Dispensary Committee. The Marist Brothers of the South Island, as well as part of the Brothers' teaching staff of Wellington, concluded their annual retreat on Thursday last. On Sunday afternoon they were taken for a motor drive, in company with representatives of St. Patrick's branch of the H.A.C.B. Society and the Celtic Club. The route chosen was through Cashmere, Halswell, Tai Tapu, and Lincoln, returning via Fendalton. During the run calls were made at the residences of Mr.'A. Nottingham and Mr. O. McGough, the party being Cordially and hospitably received. The outing was most enjoyable, and the Brothers expressed their hearty thanks for the kindness shown them. The trip was due to

the-kindly thoughtfulness of Mr. J. S. Tulloch. Motors were generously placed at his disposal for the purpose by Mrs. Barrett, Mrs. Hanna, Mr. W. Hayward, rink taxis, and Mr. T. Tansey.