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New Zealand Tablet, 27 November 1919, Page 33

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(From our own correspondent.)

November 17.

The recent bazaar realised £3300 net. The grand finale' was the coronation ceremony, held in the Municipal Theatre on Monday, November 10, when Miss Lucy Taka-

rangi, the beautiful Maori queen, was crowned in true native fashion. 'The ceremonial pageant, comprising the queen in her royal robes, seated upon a beautifully decorated and illuminated throne, surrounded by her maids-in-waiting, dancing girls, native warriors, Boy Scouts, and City Band, resented an effective spectacle. Mr. B. J. Dolan composed and read the “Proclamation” in his usual masterly fashion. Natives from all parts of the district were present, and the Maori hakas, poi dances, choruses, and instrumental items delighted the immense audience.

Fathers Doherty and Kelleber, of the archdiocese of Sydney, spent a few days here. At evening devotions on Sunday, 16th inst.. Father Kelleher preached a stirring discourse' on the Holy Mass.

'i’he devotion of the Forty Hours’ Adoration will begin at St. Patrick’s Church on Sunday, November 23.

The untimely death of Mr. Martin Murray, J.P., Town Clerk, caused deep and widespread regret. — R.I.P.