Marist Brothers’ Junior House of Studies

New Zealand Tablet, 27 April 1922, Page 27

Marist Brothers’ Junior House of Studies

The following letter (under date April 21), having reference to the new Junior House of Studies, has been sent by the Provincial of the Marist Brothers (Rev. Brother Denis): It is on the eve of the opening of our Junior House of Studies in connection with the training and educating of the young aspirants of our Order that I have much pleasure in writing to thank you for tho generous and kindly assistance extended us in the great work of Catholic education. A property of 360 acres in extent has been recently purchased at Tuakau, 36 miles from Auckland. It is beautifully situated near the town, commanding a panoramic view of the Waikato country for miles around. Its undulating slopes, winding streams, and clumps of native bush all tend to make it an ideal position for the studious and quiet life led by the young religious. The homestead is commodious and has gardens, orchard, and lawn attached. A temporary building to accommodate 12 students has just been completed, and we hope to have everything in readiness shortly after the Easter vacations, Studies will be commenced on the 26th April. _ As the work develops and the prices of building material become normal, the permanent structure will be undertaken. We wish to take this opportunity of thanking you for your hearty co-operation in the training of our young Brothers and fitting them in the true sense for their life's work so dear to God and His Holy Church—that of the Catholic education of the youth of our fair young land. It will be our ever pleasing duty to remember you daily m the prayers of the community; moreover, the lives of the young religious you help to educate will be for all time an all-powerful appeal to Almighty God and Our Blessed Lady to bless you and those dear to you. Thanking you in all sincerity, and wishing you all the peace and hapoiness of Easter-tide. We remain, Yours gratefully, The Marist Brothers. Per Brother Denis • Provincial.