DIOCESE OF CHRISTCHURCH

New Zealand Tablet, 23 October 1919, Page 22

DIOCESE OF CHRISTCHURCH

(From our own correspondent.) :• Tim MBrtß * • October -20.: v" the West land R^'t " rf 11101 team ' at the "citation of cue West-land Rugby Union, toured the Coast and were t7tilTt eS TW, f iDg at Q'Wouth they 'won 23 to ml at Reefton they were successful by 28 to nil- and against a combined team at Hokitika, were victor by 18 to nil The team was entertained with great hospiof WeStl m p' S T eI r? UCHt * »™ h f tho Sffi . or wetland. ll,e Coasters likewise express genuine adoration the M 8.0.8. for play, conduct,'Sgeneral good fellowship. Mr. George Payne, who accompanied the team as manager, was most popular and successful The team was met on its return by the Marist Brothers, and taken to Mr. Dickson's Carlton Cafe, whero the members were the guests of his Lordship the Bishop to a complimentary dinner. ■ * The Very Rev. Father Whelan, C.SS.R., Fathers Hanmgan C.SS.R., .and O'Brien, C.SS.R., have been giving a. children s mission at the Cathedral during the past week Each morning and afternoon the building has been well failed with children, who listened . with rapt attention to the mission sermons. Yesterday morning there was a general Communion, and in the afternoon the mission was brought to a close by a sermon on "Perseverance." Bishop Brodie administered (he Sacrament of Confirmation to 111 children and a few adults. The ..mission for adults began at 11 o'clock Mass yesterday morning, when the three missioners were received at the Cathedral doors by his Lordshi'p the Bishop and Very Rev. Dp? Kennedv, Adm. The Superior, Father Whelan, addressed the crowded congregation from the text, "Lord that I may see." In the evening Father Hannigan delivered a very impressive sermon on St. Paul's words, "With fear and trembling work out your salvation." The mission will he continued each morning and evening for a fortnight. St. Matthew's (Ladies') and St'.. Patrick's branches of the Hibernian Society jointly held their anniversary celebration in the Hibernian Hall on Wednesday evening, October 15. Pro. T. P. O'Rourke (president St. Patrick's branch) and Sister E. Jacques (president St. Matthew's) conducted the evening's programme. Amongst those present were his Lordship the Bishop, Father Long (chaplain), and Father Murphy. A short musical programme was contributed .to by Mrs. Baxter (piano solo), Misses M. G. O'Connor, E. Rodgers, and Dorothy Taylor. Addressing the gathering, his Lordship Bishop Brodie first of, all read a letter he had received from Father Ecclcton, Reefton, having reference to the recent tour of tho M. 8.0.8. football team, and to the victories and excellent behaviour of the, members.-- Continuing,,. the Bishop complimented' both branches of the ! Hibernian'Society on the hue spirit and enthusiasm that existed amongst the members. That the society was the soul of faith, and a great aid to the Church, he had no hesitation in saying. While appreciating the work of . all the stalls in the recent fair, he felt proud of the Hibernian effort and success. His thoughts went across the seas to Ireland, where a sad battle in the cause of justice and freedom was being fought. His Lordship expressed regret at being unable to attend the Irish Pace Convention in Melbourne,- but said the movement had his entire sympathy. Sister Jacques expressed pleasure at seeing so many in attendance at this celebration of the society, and briefly referred to its numerical strength. Bro. O'Rourke thanked all for their good wishes and support. Notwithstanding the altered spirit of the people since the declaration of Peace, sad remembrances remain of lost. ones,'■= and the Hibernian Society extends its sympathy to all who are bereaved. ■ • ; " ,■■;■.;■' .i\: ■: , Y V / 7V.«'T 7C .;; Advantage was taken of the occasion to present the Hibernian Queen (Miss Nance McCullough) with a mark of appreciation from members, ■„ and Father Long, in asking her acceptance of a gold wristlet watch, spoke of the great feat accomplished by the Hibernian supporters, who were responsible for avthird of the whole takings at the Victory..-Fair... . •'<-•-,',>.