Diocesan News

New Zealand Tablet, 2 September 1920, Page 22

Diocesan News

ARCHDIOCESE OF WELLINGTON

(From our own correspondent.) . August 30. The erection of the new St. Mary of the Angels’ Church is proceeding slowly, being hampered, by the shortage of cement. Nevertheless it is gradually rismg higher and higher, and should material and labor become plentiful the time of completion would not be a long way off. To encourage recruiting the strength of St. Patrick’s branch of the Hibernian Society, the president (Bio. O. Ivrohn) has donated a trophy valued at one guinea to the member securing the greatest number of now members during the year. Members of St, Joseph’s Conference of the St. Vincent do Paul Society entertained last evening the inmates ol the Home for Incurables, conducted by the Sisters of Compassion. The entertainment took the form of an. exhibition of some fine views by lantern operated by Mr. R. S. Dwyer. Among the pictures shown were scenes of tropical climates, and the interior and exterior of the Wellington Catholic churc les. The entertainment was much appreciated, and the brothers of the conference were thanked for their kindness.

The ladies' branch of (he Hibernian Society held their annual social in the New Century fall last evening. There was a large attendance, and the function proved most successful. Rround's Elite Orchestra supplied the music. The ladies' committee looked after the refreshments, and in spite of being unable to supply hot drinks owing to the shortage "of gas, the supper was delicious, and thoroughly appreciated by the guests. The tables were decorated in green, white, and orange, the national colors of Ireland. ' Messrs. McKenzie and McKeowen were the M.C.'s, while the committee consisted of the Misses Griffin, Pezar, Wallace, Mitchell, McCarthy, and O'Driscoll. The joint secretaries were Miss Craig and Mr. Carmine. I regret to record the death of Miss Margaret (Cis) Callanan, daughter of Mr. J. Callanan, of Mein Street, which occurred last Saturday after a long illness. Miss Cailanan was a most respected member of the ladies' branch of the Hibernian Society and St. Anne's Children of Mary Sodality. The interment took place on Monday, Requiem Mass being offered at St. Anne's Church. Her bereaved parents and relatives have the sympathy of a large circle of friends.—

The members of the Hibernian Pipe Band are now practising their instruments and marching preparatory to making their public appearance in October next.

Long before the time came to commence the performance of the matinee at His Majesty's Theatre on last Friday afternoon the selling of tickets was stopped, and reserved seat-holders only admitted. Eve'-y door was besieged by a crowd, and the doorkeepers must have had a busy time, while inside the ushers were hot and breathless trying to find seats for all who came. Before the curtain went up every seat was occupied, the boxes were crowded, and the late patrons had to stand round the walls. The cause—that of St. Joseph's Orphanage, Upper Hutt—demonstrated its appeal to the public, and should benefit considerably by the result, Mrs. M, Gleeson, the hon. secretary of the committee organising the matinee/worked very hard, and, with her co-workers, should feel gratified at the result. The theatre was kindly lent bv Messrs. Fuller, and members of their company freely «xc&3is. ana oi their company freely gave their services, as well as the Pierrots, once more demonstrating how willingly all professional artists give to a good cause. The programme was a long one, but the audience appreciated each item to the full. Mr. M. J. Reardon, on behalf of the commit-

tee v thanked Mr. Fuller arid the "performers for their gratuitous services, which resulted in a handsome sum being added to the orphanage fund.