Diocesan News

New Zealand Tablet, 14 July 1921, Page 19

Diocesan News

ARCHDIOCESE OF WELLINGTON (From our own correspondent.) July 8. The parishioners of Brooklyn held a most successful social at St. Peter’s Schoolroom last Thursday evening. The Hibernian Pipe Band will hold their first concert at the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall on Wednesday, August 31. The Children of Mary of Island Bay held a most successful social at the schoolroom, Island Bay, last Saturday evening.

The half-yearly meeting of the St. Patrick’s branch (No. 95) of the Hibernian Society was held last Monday evening, there being a good attendance of members. Bro. O. Krohn, 8.P., presided. The election of office-bearers resulted as follows; —President, Bro. J. F. Taylor; vicepresident, Bro. P. J. O’Neill; treasurer, Bro. J. J. L. Burke; warden, Bro. P. Blewman; guardian, Bro. Meehan; sick visitors, Bros. Condon and Troy; auditors, Bros. J. P. McGowan and J. Clarke; delegate to Friendly Societies’ Medical Institute and Dispensary, Bro. C. P. McKenzie. It was decided to hold the next quarterly Communion at St. Joseph’s Church, Buckle Street, on Sunday, October 9.

Federation Sunday was most successful here, and all the parish committees report extensive enrolments. Efforts will be made on next and the succeeding Sundays to enrol those who were not enrolled last Sunday.

The following are the football results of the St. Patrick’s College teams for Saturday, July 2: —First fifteen v. Wellington, won —18-12. Tries were scored by Hales (2) and R. Blake. Kennedy converted 2 tries; o’Regan converted 1 try and also kicked a penalty goal; second fifteen was beaten by Wellington College 17-3; third fifteen beat Petone B —l B-6 fourth fifteen beat Wellesley College 9-0. In the Association competition the College team beat Y.M.C.A. by 4 goals to 1.

- The Marist senior Rugby team was defeated last Saturday by Varsity by 9to 8. The game was very even, and some very fine play was shown. Among welcome visitors to the club rooms were Dan McCormick (Christchurch) and A. Carroll (Horowhenua), who were in ‘Wellington to play in the match “Possibles” v. “Probables.” Both came in for local congratulations upon their selection, but unfortunately McCormick was unable to take the field owing to injuries received whilst captaining the South Island team. Murphy (our local full back) took part in the game on Wednesday, and pleased his supporters by the great game he played. Success again attended the efforts of the Soccer teams on Saturday last, the seniors defeating Y.M.C.A. by 4 goals to 1. This team is now second in the competition, and is showing much improved form. The other grade teams succeeded in defeating their opponents, and are ably keeping the old school to the fore.

A very successful social, organised by a committee of ladies in aid of the Catholic Girls’ Hostel, took place recently in the Alexandra Hall, Abel Smith Street. Tangerine and blue were the predominant colors of the decorations in the large hall, while in the smaller room, where a dainty supper was served, flags were most successfully used in addition. The tables were most artistically decorated with chrysanthemums and autumn foliage. The social was to raise funds to reduce the debt ,on the hostel. Cowley’s orchestra played all the latest music. The chaperons were Mrs. M. Gleeson, Mrs. Beecham, Miss Kennedy, and Miss Lempfert (matron of the hostel). The supper and claret cup had all been donated by friends. The committee responsible for the arrangements comprised the Misses G. McCarthy, G. Cooney, E. Ryan, G. Wilson, Syron, E. McCarthy, Mahony, and Galvin, Miss M. McMahon was the hon. secretary, and Miss G. McGrath hon. treasurer.

Wanganui

(From our own correspondent.) • July 7. Sunday was Federation Sunday, the day set apart for the renewal of annual subscriptions. The annual meeting was held at St. Joseph’s School in the afternoon, Rev. Father O’Connell presiding, and giving an interesting ad* dress. Other speakers were Mr, W. Luxford, Mr. T. Lloyd, and Mr. Redwood, The good work of the secretary (Mr. J . Stratford) was referred to in terms of praise by the various speakers, Mr. Stratford being, re-elected amid applause, to the joint office of secretary and treasurer. The election of committee members took place also, but as some of the societies had not been able to send in the names of their delegates the list is incomplete and will be recorded next time. It was decided to hold a Federation social towards the end of the month.

Miss E. M. Gebbie, who for some years has been second assistant at the Castlecliff public school, has been transferred to the Keith Street school in town. Before finishing up at her old quarters Miss Gebbie was farewelled by the school staff and members of the committee, and is now the richer by a handsome suit case and dressing case. Left a week or two ago for Ireland, Miss Nellie Barry and her brother, Mr. Barry, who have been resident here for something over six years. It may be for “keeps” or it may only be a trip, but the good wishes of their many friends accompany them.

Died on Wednesday last after a short but painful illness, Sister M. Damian, of the Sisters of St. Joseph. Sister Damian, who was a convert, entered the convent some 10 or 11 years ago, and spent a good part of that time away from Wanganui. At the beginning of her illness, Sister Damian was at Manaia, and was brought home to Wanganui for treatment and rest. After a few weeks she returned to her work, seemingly better, but in a very short time collapsed and had to return home. Everything that could be done was done, and she underwent a serious operation, from which she never rallied, passing away without having regained consciousness. The shock was too great for poor little Sister, and she just slipped away without any distress. The community has the sympathy of all friendstwo of the Sisters having died within a few weeks. Requiem Mass was celebrated for Sister Damian on Friday morning by Rev. Father O’Connell, assisted by Fathers McGrath and Ginisty. Rev. Fathers Outtrim and O’Leary sang the Mass and the beautiful incidental music. The burial took place immediately after Mass, Rev. Father Outtrim officiating. In these days when almost everyone goes to business of some sort it is hard to get many together at short notice, nevertheless, the funeral was well attended and the procession although not specially big, very edifying. It was headed by the cross-bearer, and following were the altar boys, school boys, school girls, Children of Mary, and immediately behind the hearse the Sisters, followed by members of the congregation. Members of the St. Vincent de Paul Sqciety were pall-bearers. R.I.P.

Some of us are still talking about last week’s earthquake, which frightened a good many of us as nothing else can. Lots of chimneys came down, brick walls sprang and cracked, and a few plate-glass windows were badly broken. Strangely enough, there was practically no damage in household goods or business people’s stocks.

Died at Feilding a few days ago, Miss Lizzie Wilson, eldest sister of the Misses and Messrs. Wilson here, and Mr. J. J. Wilson, Dunedin. The late Miss Wilson, who lived with her sister, Mrs. McLeod, had suffered with much fortitude for a very long time, being cared for devotedly by her two sisters. —R.I.P.

Napier (From our own correspondent.) July 3. Rev. Father McCarthy, Marist Missioner, who has been conducting a retreat for the Sisters in Napier, preached an impressive sermon on Sunday, July 3. As the time for . making the Easter confession and Communion expired on the following Wednesday, Father McCarthy

took the opportunity of reminding the congregation of their obligations. 1 On Saturday evening, July 2, William O’Reilly, a fine young man recently arrived from Ireland, died of congestion of the lungs. The deceased, who was only 24 years of , age, although suffering from a severe cold, kept at his work till the day of his death. During the short time he was in Napier he became very popular with his fellowworkers, who attended his funeral in large numbers. Sincere sympathy is extended to his sister, Mrs. Nesdale, of Kimbolton.R.l.P. An old identity of Napier, Airs. Campbell, of Munro Street, died on Sunday, July 3. The late Mrs. Campbell came from Co. Tyrone, Ireland, nearly 50 years ago, and had lived in Napier over since. The deceased was a semiinvalid for several years before her death, and although she suffered a great deal her patience was exemplary. The late Mrs. Campbell, though of a retiring disposition, was known and respected by a large number of people. Her husband and three sons predeceased her by some years, and her daughter (Miss Teresa Campbell), a devoted Child of Mary, is left to mourn her loss. —R.I.P.