Napier

New Zealand Tablet, 22 September 1921, Page 21

Napier

(From our own correspondent.) September 14. On Thursday evening, the Ist inst,, the members of the Children of Mary sodality gave a “kitchen tea” for Miss Marion Hamlin, on the occasion of her approaching marriage. Rev. Father Clancy, (spiritual director), being present. An enjoyable programme, consisting chiefly of musical items, was rendered, Mrs. Briggs especially, charming all present by her delightful singing of several Irish songs. Father Clancy, on behalf of the members of the sodality, presented Miss Hamlin with a large picture of

the Little Flower. In doing so he spoke highly of Miss Hamlin’s fidelity as a Child of Mary, and more especially of her work as a member of the altar society. For six years Miss Hamlin had practically sole charge of the decoration of the High Altar, and discharged this exacting duty most faithfully. After the presentation of the picture the various gifts brought by the gUests were displayed, and a dainty supper was handed round. At St. .Joseph’s Convent on the Feast of Our Lady’s Nativity, seven girls were received as aspirants, and eleven aspirants were received as Children of Mary. A short instruction on the duties and dignity of a Child of Mary was given by Rev. Father Clancy, the ceremony being concluded by Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Rev, Father Dowling of St. Bede’s College, Christchurch, and formerly of Napier, is spending a few days here. He preached on Sunday evening, the 11th inst. on the “Unity of the Church.” The Catholic social held in the Taradale Town Hall, on Friday, September 9, proved a most enjoyable function. The supper arrangements were under the capable supervision of Misses M. Jeffares, White, and helpers. Excellent music was provided by the Maori orchestra, and the duties of M.’sC. were carried out by Messrs. Walshe and Aherne.