DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND

New Zealand Tablet, 15 September 1921, Page 22

DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND

(From our own correspondent.) September if. The cafe chantant in aid of the building fund of All Souls’ Church, Devonport, was opened in the Town Hall Concept Chamber, on Tuesday, September 6, by Right Rev. Dr. Liston Coadjutor-Bishop. The hall was very prettily decorated, and many attractive articles were displayed for sale. An enjoyable musical programme was given during the afternoon and evening, dancing adding to the enjoyme'nt of the entertainment. As a result of the effort the building fund will benefit by a substantial amount. In connection with the above building fund, “The Jolly Jingoes,” a combination of Auckland amateurs, will give two concerts in the Town Hall Concert .Chamber on Monday and Tuesday, September 13 and 14. The programme will Contain items of a varied nature, including excerpts from operas and novel specialty turns. ' Right Rev, Mgr. Hackett’s lecture on “The, Wit, Humor and Repartee of Ireland,” was thoroughly enjoyed by the crowded audience which attended the Epsom Library Hall on Tuesday, September 6. Many gems of Irish songs were, delightfully rendered. Rev. Father Bradley was farewelled by the ; Auckland Catholic Teachers’ Institute last Wednesday, and presented with a. set of razors and brushes.' Rev. Brother Benignus in making the presentation, referred to Father Bradley’s interest in .the teachers and in the schools, and hoped that he would be completely restored to health by the time he returned. : -p ,-.'v '.. . v -; Interest in basket-ball is still very keen judging by the enthusiasm displayed by the Grey Lynn and Otahuhp, Convent , teams .in their recent contest for the Father jCarraii Banner. The game was very even and was played

in excellent spirit. Otahuhu showed much better : team work, and won by 14 to 10.

Rev. Father Bradley received a presentation from the priests of the diocese, in St. Patrick's, on Wednesday, September 7. Right Rev. Dr. Cleary presided over a large gathering of priests and made the . presentation. Hearty wishes were expressed to Father Bradley for a safe journey and return to health and strength. On Thursday evening the people of St. Patrick's assembled to bid farewell to Father Bradley, upwards of 150 were present, including friends from Ponsonby, Remuera, and St. Benedict's. A wallet of notes (amounting to £80) as a farewell present, was made on behalf of subscribers by Mr. M. J. Sheahan. Mr. Dan Flynn also spoke. Rev. Father Brennan, Adm., on behalf of the parishioners, wished Father Bradley an enjoyable trip. Misses McKie, Smith, and McKean, and Messrs. Moodabee and McGreal contributed musical and elocutionary items. A very happy evening concluded with "God Save Ireland," sung by all present.- •

Rev. Father O'Flynn paid a short visit to the city and was jubilant over the opening of the new school at Te Kuiti. Right Rev. Dr. Cleary, performed the opening: ceremony on Sunday, September 4. Tho Catholics of .Te Kuiti and King Country are doing great work in the cause of our Holy Faith. ■

On Sunday, August 28, his Lordship Dr.. Liston opened the devotion of the Forty Hours: Adoration in the Sacred Heart College chapel. Missa Cantata was sung at seven o'clock by his Lordship. The College choir rendered Dumont's "Royal Mass" in a devotional manner. In the forenoon his Lordship delivered a very practical address to the assembled students, his subject being the object of the Forty Hours devotion. At 3 p.m. Rev. Father Doyle, of Remuera, preached' on devotion to the Holy Eucharist. In the evening Rev. Father O'Connor, of Ponsonby, addressed the students on the love of Christ «is portrayed in the Holy Eucharist, Missa Pro Parr, was celebrated by Rev. Father Finn on Monday at 6.30 a.m., and on Tuesday the devotions were brought to a close by Missa Cantata followed by the usual ceremonies, Rev. Father Finn (College chaplain), officiating. The devotion exhibited by the students throughout the time of Exposition was most edifying; large numbers approaching the Holy Table.