ARCHDIOCESE OF WELLINGTON

New Zealand Tablet, Volume L, Issue 28, 19 July 1923, Page 26

ARCHDIOCESE OF WELLINGTON

(From our own correspondent.) July 14, , It was with the greatest regret that the news of the death of the Very Rev. Dean Thomas McKenna was received in this city. During his sojourn here the late Dean endeared himself to all by his genial nature and genuine kindness. His old parishioners of St. Anne’s, where he was stationed, were particularly sad when the information was given last Sunday, and many a silent prayer was offered up for the repose of his soul. The deceased priest interested himself in all Catholic affairs, whether in his own parish or the city in general. His interest and kindly encouragement in Catholic societies was keen, and the office-bearers and members deeply appreciated his kindness. He was held in the highest esteem not only by his fellow priests and the Catholic community but also by nonCatholics. The deepest sympathy is felt for his .brother, the Right Rev. Mgr. McKenna, V.G., of Masterton, in the sad loss he has sustained. The Church in New Zealand, too, has lost the services of a. good pioneer priest whose untimely death is no doubt due to the hardships he endured in building up the Church and ministering to his flock in a rough and scattered district. May his soul rest in peace. CONVENT SCHOOL, PETONE. The successful competitors for 1923 for the Essay Challenge Shield at the S. Taranaki Winter Show were the pupils of the Petone Convent School. This highly appreciated shield, which is always well contested, has now been won for three consecutive years by the Petone Convent pupils. They won by 57 points, and were also successful in winning the following prizes:Std. 6 (boys), “The Daily Paper.”—lst prize, Jack Laracy; highly commended, Gordon Rounds. Std. 6 (girls), “The Charm of Fairy Tales.” — 3rd prize, Dorothy Whittaker; highly commended, Joyce Morrison. Std. 5 (boys), “The Adventures of a Diamond.”— Ist prize, Pat Ryan; 2nd prize, Keith Morrison Std. 5 (girls), “Home.” —Ist prize, Leila Robinson, 2nd prize, Rita McGurk, 3rd prize, Rhea Evison, highly commended, Margaret Ryan; Std. 4, “Animals.” —Ist prize, Eileen Simpson, 3rd prize, Neil McGurk; Std. 3, “Pees.” —Ist prize, Joan Maunder, 2nd prize, Vera Purcell, 3rd prize, Alma Young, highly commended, Mary Borlase.