Diocesan News

New Zealand Tablet, 18 November 1920, Page 19

Diocesan News

ARCHDIOCESE OF WELLINGTON (From our own correspondent.) November 13. The bazaar held for the benefit of St. Joseph’s Orphanage funds concluded on Monday evening, when there was a record attendance. The effort was most successful, the net financial result being over £7400, which is most creditable, and a record for Wellington. The bazaar was conducted without any queen or other competitions, and the,,s|)lendid effort which has raised such a handsome sum is a tribute to the energetic and hardworking promoters and helpers, stallholders and assistants, who devoted much time to the great undertaking. The Rev. Mother Superior is extremely grateful to all concerned. At the last meeting of the Hibernian Society (St. Patrick’s branch) a motion of condolence with the relatives of the late Alderman McSweeney was passed in respectful silence. The motion was ordered to be cabled to the Lord Mayor of Cork, and mailed to President de Valera. A similar resolution was also, passed at the last meeting of the ladies’ branch of the Hibernian Society. Solemn Requiem Mass was offered on Wednesday last, at the Sacred Heart Basilica, Thorndon, for the repose of the soul of the late Alderman Mac Sweeney. who sacrificed his life for the cause of Ireland. The celebrant of the Mass was Rev. Father Segrief, S.M., with Rev. Father Connolly as deacon and Rev. Father Murphv, S.M., as subdeacon (each of whom was chaplain with the N.Z. Expeditionary Forces). His Grace Archbishop Redwood presided in the sanctuary, and Rev. Father P. J. Smyth, S.M., Adm., was master of ceremonies. The members of the Hibernian Society acted as a guard of honor, and the music was rendered by the St. Patrick’s College Choir, under Rev. Father Schaeffer, S.M. There was a large congregation, the spacious Basilica being crowded. Practically all of the city and suburban clergy were present, together with representatives of all the religious Orders.

The devotions of tho Forty Hours’ Adoration were commenced with duo solemnity at St. Anne's Church last Sunday, continuing till Tuesday morning. High M ass was celebrated by Rev. Father Sweeney, and after Mass there was a procession of the Blessed Sacrament through the' church grounds, the members of the Hibernian Society, Sacred Heart Society, Children of Mary, and school children taking part. In the evening a. crowded congregation listened to an eloquent discourse by Rev. Father Duffy, C.SS.R., and again on Monday evening, when Rev. Father Murphy, S.M., gave a fine sermon. The devotion was marked by -the edifying sight of large numbers approaching the Holy Table at all the Masses. The members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society maintained a night watch right through the period of the devotion. His Grace Archbishop O’Shea, administered the Sacrament, of Confirmation in the Sacred Heart Church, Pctone, on Sunday, October 31, in the presence of a crowded congregation. The Sacrament was administered to 58 candidates—sl children and seven adults —-who were examined previously by the Archbishop. His Grace addressed the congregation on tho Sacrament, delivering an eloquent and instructive discourse. .The Marist Brothers’ Old Boys’ Association are now in possession of their new club rooms, Ingestre Street. The rooms are fitted up with a. billiard table and other accessories necessary to make the club an attractive meet-ing-place for its members.

Obi A « dy^ 386 T as tilkeu of tlle recent ..Marist Brothers’ Old Boys /aT U T to present the popular' and energetic as a slfohf aU r J ; VDrisc °H) with a. pocket wallet, Z- th fn n COe ; U On of the S reat work he has done bv M r q.v/ Ass ? ciat !°»- , The Presentation was made ,■■ , L * b ' evers (president), who eulogised the recipient’s sp endid efforts on behalf of the Association. Mr. O’Dris--1 Tl?p Hi| leP ' etl, o XPr ? S , Ilis gratitude for the gift. i • ... Dibeinian Society s concert in aid of the Catholic V omen s Hostel, resulted in a net profit of £64, which amount has been handed to the board of control. took nl.me S on n TJ tmg i° the Eoxi,1 S Da J Iconic Committee took place on Thursday evening. There was a good attendance amongst those present being the Very Rev. Dean McKenna Rev. Fathers Mahony, and Connolly It was decided to hold the picnic at Seatonn Park, and’ also elect ecF ri, """ art l ,n .* The following officers were elected. Chairman "a treasurer, Mr. J. J. L. Burkesecretary, Mr. P. I D. Hoskins; assistant secretary, Mr. Ar in • Lai mine; director of ■ dancing events, Mr. J. D T 1 Cl I fe SP ° r «* a co,,liaitt e/, Messrs. J. P. McGowan, M. ’ 1 'n S "" 01 i J ’ D. McPliec, and M. Moloney. wb„ Il be problem of providing attractions for the boys who have, or are leaving school, until they puss the imJ ress'onablo lias been solved by the formation of a Vincent dat St Alines, under the direction-of the St. \ imont de Paul Society (St. Anne’s Conference). The Wry Rev Dean McKenna has generously placed the necessary club-rooms at the disposal of the boys, and all £rl° rfi, raClo,l . S are Prodded _ for their entertainment. .. .! '°, } 1 ” s aie oiled so far, and they appreciate way much what is being done for them. The club is under the direction of Arr 4. Pagan, with Mr. F. Burton as acm,u>, and Mr. Simon as supervisor of sports. The boys are now busy training for the sports events in conik c 1. 1 on with the .Boxing Day picnic. Rov. Father McCarthy, Marist Missioncr, is at present engaged conducting a mission at the Lower Hutt. Rev. I ather Mark O’Leary, Marist Missioncr, is at present at the Marist Fathers’ Mission House, Island Bay. He has just concluded a retreat at the Convent of the Sawed Heart. Island Bay. He preached eloquent and instructive sermons at the 9.30 Mass and evening devotions as Sunday at Island Bay. On Sunday next be comparish 8 a mission at Johnsonville, in the Lower Hutt parish.

DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND (From our own correspondent.) November 11. Pbe Queen Carnival which has been characterised as the best held in Auckland, was opened in the Town Hall, on Saturday, November (i, and is proving a great sue- < css. , His Lordship the Bishop, who was present at the opening, greatly praised the setting out of the stalls and the very fine character of the goods thereon. The six stalls are beautifully decorated with the colors of the queens and these are stocked with a fine assortment of valuable goods of every kind calculated to attract the many patrons. . Two pictures in a prominent position are those of Archbishop Maniux and Eamon de Valera. Side-shows are there in great numbers, and the supper room is a pleasant retreat from the noise, bustle and appeals of the energetic assistants who reduce their friends to the state of ••almost broke,” so “keen are each stall’s workers to secure the election of its queen. The large hall was packed on the opening night, and every night since the carnival ins had record attendances. The displays are under the direction of Mr. Owen Cardston, whose patience and skill are being well repaid ,by the admirable results obtained. By request the coronation of the Remuera- children’s queen was the attractive display, which was thoroughly appreciated by tbo vast enthusiastic audience. Father Doyle performed the ceremony of crowning. ‘‘ln the Time of Nelson,” “Grandmother’s Days,” “The Birth of the Lily,” “Society Dance,” “Jazz Dance,” “Ballet of a Thousand Lights,” “The Pipes of Ran,” and “A-Hnntiiig We Will Go,” are some of fascinating and unique spectacular displays, in which 500 children from the schools of the six interested parishes are taking part and acquitting themselves so splendidly. Great is the excitement every night when the voting results are placed on the board. *At time of writing the following are the positions of the capdidates; (1) St. Patrick’s, (2) Sacred Heart, (3) St. Benedict’s, (4) St. Joseph’s (5) Remuera and the Hostel being equal. On the opening night Very Rev. Chancellor Holbrook took the opportunity to thank the hundreds present for their patronage The crowning of the successful queen —to take place in the Town Hall, on Monday, November 29—promises to be a very imposing function.

r.v -.-The first anniversary, of the -opening of All , Souls’ Church, Devonport, was celebrated on Sunday, November 7. Commencing at 11 a.m. Solemn High Mass was celebrated by Rev. Father Furlong, P.P., assisted by Veiy Rev. Chancellor , Holbrook as deacon, and Rev. Father Kelly as subdeacon.• A very fine choir rendered .Gounod’s “Messe Solennelle.” Rev. Father Hannigan, O.SS.R., preached from the text: “This is the victory, which over • cometh the world: your Faith.” The preacher said that the Devonport Catholics had made a stirring act of faith when they erected the magnificent edifice in which they wore then assembled. Father Hannigan preached again in the evening, after the rosary. Rev. Father Francis Chine, C.P., Marrickville, Sydney, arrived in Auckland .on Monday last, and here was the guest of Very Rev. Chancellor Holbrook. He left on Wednesday for Rotorua. Since he was chaplain on active service, Father Chine has not recovered his health, and is ‘now on an extended holiday. After his visit to Rotorua he will journey to Wellington to embarn in tho Marama about December 7, on a voyage to the United States and Ireland. Very Rev. Dean McGuinness, of To Aroha, left this week for Gisborne, in connection with the opening of the new church at Ormond. Father Golden’s “Golden Jubilee” of his priesthood will occur on February 26,- 1921. Taumarunul (From our own correspondent. . November 12. A social in the interests of the Town and Public Service queen, was held in the Theatre Royal on Wednesday, 3rd inst. Owing to the inclemency of the weather the social was not quite such a success, financially, as previous ones. It was nevertheless very enjoyable. Tho sports queen committee won l more fortunate on the following Wednesday evening, when they wore favored with a bright starry night. Their social was a great success, an interesting feature being a competition, which attracted a good many spectators as well as competitors. The committee for the country queen have arranged a social for Saturday evening next, the principal attraction being a boxing exhibition. Mrs. P. Scott, one of our most energetic carnival workers, lias recently left Taumarumii. Prior to her departure she was presented by the Town and Public Service queen committee with a small token of appreciation and esteem.