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New Zealand Tablet, 21 August 1919, Page 22

A Solemn Requiem Mass for the repose of South. Americans fallen in the war, was sung recently at the Carmelite Church, Kensington, Loudon, in the presence of a largo congregation, which included the Argentine and Chilian Ministers, Mr. Pinto Leite, and other members of the South American colony in London, Another interesting Requiem was that for Napoleon 111., sung at the Benedictine Abbey at Farnborough,, on the occasion of the 93rd birthday of the Empress; Eugenie, who remains in good health and in full possession of all her faculties, although she seldom leaves: the grounds of her beautiful house now, and was therefore not present at the Requiem. With the view of helping to equip a stall in the forthcoming bazaar, the St. Patrick's Children of Mary Sodality, Auckland, held a “gift afternoon'' in the Convent schoolroom on Saturday, August 9. The function, which was very largely attended by members and their friends, was a great success, and a number of valuable and exceptionally dainty articles were received. -An attractive musical programme was presented. Vocal and pianoforte items were contributed by Mrs. Ockleston. Misses E. Miliar, L. McGinness, A. McKie, E. Skinner, M. Sheahan, and W. Gardner. Miss E. Allen recited and danced in her usual flue style, while Miss L. Spernhuber delighted the audience with two violin solos. Miss E. Skinner was an efficient accompanist©. Refreshment arrangements were in the capable hands of Miss E. Ryan (president of the sodality). A most pleasant afternoon was concluded by Father Ford© (director of the sodality) expressing thanks and appreciation for the gifts received.