Napier

New Zealand Tablet, 17 July 1919, Page 33

Napier

y ~ - ;• (From - our own correspondent.) •• | | | , July 4. : :■ Widespread regret was, felt at the' death of Miss Annie- Winifred .Hogan,- youngest daughter of Mrs. M. Hogan, of Munroe Street, which occurred on Saturday last. : The deceased young lady, who, was 24 years of age, had by her gentle .and loving ways endeared herself to a wide..; circle of friends in the Napier and Taradale districts. . She had been ill for some time, and had borne her suffering ’ with ; the utmost fortitude and patience. Deepest sympathy is extended to her sorrowing mother- and sister.R.l.P. g Mr. Paul Yerschaffelt, of the Public Trust Department, formerly secretary to the Public Service Commissioners, and who recently succeeded in obtaining his LL.B. degree, is an old Napier. boy, and was educated at the Napier • Marist Brothers’ School. It is pleasing to - note. that., several Marist old boys have recently distinguished themselves. Father Ainsworth (Marist Missioner) spent last week end in Napier.

Rev. Brother Egbert is now teaching at tin- Marist Brothers' School here.

_ On Wednesday evening (25th) the Napier Fire Brigade received a call to the Napier Convent at 9.20 p.m., where a shed near the gardener's cottage had taken fire. No serious damage was done.

... A very successful Catholic social, in aid of the bazaar to be held shortly in connection with the rebuilding of the Napier Convent, was held in the Napier Drill Hall, on Wednesday evening, June 25, when, despite the very stormy weather prevailing, some 60 couples assembled and a very enjoyable time was spent. The hall was beautifully decorated with ferns and hunting, kindly left from the Kaiwaka ball, and the hall was in excellent condition. Miss Cox's band of five instrumentalists supplied the music, and music for extras was played by Misses Kathleen O'Donoghue and Cox. Mr. J. Walsh acted as M.C. The energetic secretary. (Mr. R. A. Keenan) and his assistants, also the ladies' committee in charge of the supper arrangements, carried out their duties to the entire satisfaction of all. The number of tickets sold was considerable, and the nett result will undoubtedly be very gratifying.

The annual public observance of the Feast of Corpus Christ was held" at St. Patrick's Church on Sunday week last, midst very favorable. weather. The congregation numbered nearly 1000, and the clergy present were Rev. Dr. Martin (Meeanee), Fathers W. Tymons and Dowling (Napier), and Hickson (Menanee). The Rosary was recited at 2.30 p.m., subsequent to which an appropriate discourse was delivered by Father Dowling. This was followed by the procession of the Blessed Sacrament, the route being via Clive Square, Munroe Street, and Clive Square. " The order of the procession was — Cross-bearer and acolytes. Convent children, Sacred Heart children. Children of Mary, Marist Brothers' pupils, women of the parish, men. ; of the parish, Hibernian Society, choir, and canopy covering the Blessed Sacrament. Hymns were rendered by the school and church choirs during the procession, subsequent to which services were brought to a conclusion with Solemn Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. At the Sacred Heart Church, Hastings, similar celebrations were held, an impressive sermon being preached by Father Geaney. • -

The" impressive ceremony "~ the consecration of the parish to : the Sacred; Heart, took place at St. Patrick's Church last Sunday night.