Diocesau News

New Zealand Tablet, 17 February 1921, Page 22

Diocesau News

ARCHDIOCESE OF WELLINGTON

j (From our own correspondent.) February 12. In order to permit the children to view the landscapes of the country, an annual picnic, convened by the Very Rev. Dean Lane, for the children at Lower Hutt, took place yesterday at the Domain at Featherston, when a large number of girls and boys, accompanied by their parents, as well as the grown-ups, took part. The weather for the outing was all that could be desired, and sports and games made the day most enjoyable. Very Rev. Dean Lane was in charge, and was assisted by Rev. Father Carmine. The funeral of the late Mrs. John P. Burns took place on Tuesday, February 1. Requiem Mass was offered up by the Very Rev. Dean McKenna at St. Anne’s. Rev. Father Ryan, S.M., of St. Patrick’s College, assisted by Very Rev. Dean McKenna Father Smyth, S.M., Adm., and Father McDonald (Wanganui), officiated at the graveside. The deceased lady, who was the daughter of Mr. John Duggan, late of Tua Marina,' Marlborough, and a sister of Miss Eileen Duggan, took suddenly ill on Sunday, 30th, and died within half an hour. She was only married eight months ago to .Mr. John P. Burns, chief engineer of the Kckira, and late of Hokitika. Prior to her marriage she was engaged in the teaching profession. The deepest sympathy is extended to her sorrowing husband, parents, and relatives. — R.l.P. The Very Rev. Father-A. Power, S.J., Rector of the Newman College, Melbourne, who has been conducting retreats in New Zealand, left for Sydney on Thursday on his return journey., - » St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Committee held another very successful meeting on Thursday evening, there being, a large attendance, including the Very Rev. Dean McKenna. Apologies were received from Rev. Fathers Mahony and Smyth. Good progress was made with the sports and concert programmes. A feature is to be made of the procession, at which it is expected that every school will be represented by a tableau. The Irish Pipers will appear' for the first time in their green uniforms with old gold and white trimmings. Fifteen hundred children will form the shamrock at the Newtown Park, and whilst in that formation will give a spectacular drill display. The Rev. Dr. Casey, of Greenmeadows, is at present staying at the Marist Mission House, Island Bay. The garden party in aid of the funds of the Catholic Hostel will take place at the hostel grounds on Saturday, February 19. ' t | c v Hf>'| P,, Mr. Leo Blake, for many years a parishioner , of the -Wadestown district of the Thorndon parish; was, Fn lol^ 0 ] removal ‘ to Lower Hutt, entertained by the Wadestown Catholics, who presented both him and

Mrs. Blake with marks of esteem. Both Mr. and Mrs. Blake have always been active workers in Catholic affairs, and thev will be greatly missed by the Thorndon parish. - Mr. M. J. Kennedy, late of Palmerston North, has taken up his residence here, having assumed the general management of the Wellington Gas Co., to which' position he was appointed some time ago. The subject of the third debate given by members of the Sacred Heart Society was "Amateurism v. Professionalism in Sport,” the discussion taking place in the presence of about 30 members in St. Joseph’s Hall. The following members took part: Messrs. W. Gamble, jun., F. Dwan, and C. Crocker (advocating professionalism), and Messrs. P. Noon, V. Daniel, and B. McLeary (upholding amateurism), the former winning by nine points. After the debate, musical items were given by Messrs. L. Whelan, W. Gamble, sen., and jun., L. Jansen, V. Daniel, J. Hyland, F. Dwan, E. Higgins, J. Clarke, and "Albert.” Mr. Daniel was awarded the prize for the best speaker in the debate. The next evening on March 10 will take the form of a euchre party. A most enjoyable evening was spent when an excellent concert was given to the inmates of St. Joseph’s Home for Incurables, Buckle Street. Contributing to the programme were:—Misses K. and M. Doherty, Misses L. Conaghan, J. Moran; A. Ward, E. Gamble, K. Quin, J. Warren, and A. Flann, Messrs. J. Hyland, E. Higgins, L. Jansen, Fawcett, F. Sligo, and R. Dwyer. At the conclusion of the concert supper was handed around, which had been kindly supplied by some of the ladies of the parish. The Sisters thanked the performers for their generosity and invited them to come again on some future occasion.

Napier

(From our own correspondent.) The supporters of small nations in Napier have raised £l5O for Irish Self-government. Wellington (apart from some Taranaki parishes) has done splendidly as a province.