Diocen News

New Zealand Tablet, Volume L, Issue 33, 23 August 1923, Page 26

Diocesan News

ARCHDIOCESE OF WELLINGTON (From our own correspondent.) August 17. Three Zealand candidates for the Marist Brothers, who have just completed their training and novitiate, arrived from Sydney last week to take up duty in the Dominion. Owing to the prevalence of influenza his Grace Archbishop O'Shea was unable to complete his episcopal .visitation of the Hawke's Bay district, and had to return to "Wellington.

The Von. Archdeacon Devoy, S.AL, of Island Bay, is confined to his room suffering from the prevailing epidemic. His many friends will be glad to hear of his speedy recovery.

The death occurred last Saturday of Mrs. Reardon, wife of Mr. M. J. Reardon, after a short illness. The deceased, who was only forty years of age, was a daughter of the late Mr. J. Cotterell. She was a native of Wellington, and endeared herself to all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. The interment took place on Tuesday, Requiem Mass being offered at St. Joseph’s, the members of the Hibernian Society acting as pall-bearers. The greatest sympathy is felt for Mr. Reardon and his only son (Master Reardon, of St. Patrick’s College) in the very sad bereavement which they have suffered. —R.I.P.

The death has occurred at his residence, 8 Glenbervie Road, of Mr. Thomas P. Redmond, in his 85th year. The late Mr. Redmond was born at Wexford, Ireland, in 1839, and adopted a seafaring profession, commanding several sailing vessels trading out of Waterford. He later transferred to “steam,” in Messrs. Malcomson Bros.’ employ, and traded to the Mediterranean and Near East for some years before coming to New Zealand in 1874. Mr. Redmond then joined the staff of G. Thomas and Co., auctioneers, and on the death of the late Captain Thomas, entered the Government. He retired on superannuation eight years ago. The death of Mr. Redmond removes the last of the foundation members of the Hibernian Society, which was established in 1874, and of which he was one of the first presidents. The funeral was a private one, and took place on Friday, prior to which a Requiem Mass for the repose of his soul was offered at the. Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Thorndon. Three sons and two daughters are left to .mourn their' loss. —R.I.P.

Without doubt one of the most successful functions this season was the charity social held last Thursday evening in St. Peter’s Hall, the proceeds of which are to be devoted to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, so that its members may further on its works of charity among the poor, sick, and unemployed. The decorative scheme carried out was just the required one for setting off. the many dainty and pretty frocks. The many colored lights mingled with streamers and festoons of lycopodium gave a most artistic effect, and quite a carnival atmosphere was created

by the throwing of streamers, the use of the limelight and spotlight effects, capably carried out by Mr. V. McGlone. A novelty was the torchlight dances. Many pocket torches, together with the colored subdued lighting effects; presented a pretty sight, and was the cause of much admiration. The excellent music by 1 Mr. R. Taylor's Jazz Orchestra was highly appreciated, and contributed in no small way to the enjoyment of the evening, dances being repeatedly encored. A dainty supper was served, the tables being decorated with beautiful spring flowers. The committee, who deserve great credit for the hard work to ensure the enjoyment, of every one attending the dance, was comprised of Mrs. Una Bezar, E. Carter, L. Conaghan, N. Davies, M. Kelly, P. Nash, Messrs. J. Cahill, V. Daniel, W. B. Gamble, C. Hartnett, C. Mallra, J. T. O'Sullivan, J. Troy, with Mr. R. S. Dwyer as hon. secretary. Messrs. J. T. O'Sullivan and J. Troy made efficient M.C.'s The committee extend their sincere thanks to all those who helped or donated refreshments towards making the social such a great success. <X*> DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND (From our own correspondent.) August 18. Sick pay amounting to £25 was passed for payment by the H.A.C.B. Society at its last meeting. At a general meeting of the parishioners of the Good Shepherd parish it was decided to hold a fancy fair about November next. By the Marama on Tuesday last, Mrs. Boylan, of Devonport parish, returned from Sydney, where she has been spending the winter months, accompanied by her son, Mr. J. F. Boylan (solicitor), and Miss Marie Boylan. Rev. Father Duffy, of Taumarunui, who rendered such splendid service in the recent Main Trunk train smash, is recovering from a severe attack of the influenza. He will bo off duty for a further month, and left for Wellington during the week. The parish of All Souls, Devonport, proposes holding a bazaar early in November to assist the liquidation of the debt on their beautiful new church. A very strong committee has been formed, and arrangements are well in hand for various entertainments during the coming months. •Detective M. Gourley, who has been transferred with promotion from the staff of the Auckland waterfront police to the position of senior detective at Wanganui, was tendered a farewell last week by representatives of the shipping and mercantile interests, the police department, and the legal profession. Mr. D. Carter, Auckland manager for the Union Steamship Company, who presided, presented Detective Gourley, on behalf of Mrs. Gourley with a cheque for over £4OO. Mr. Carter said that Detective Gourley had been associated with the waterfront for 13 years, during which time he had performed an excellent and valuable work. This was principally the detection of theft and pillaging, and as a result of his efforts there was a considerable improvement. Although it was not possible to stop crime of this description entirely, it was gratifying to have officers who carried out work in this connection with such efficiency. Detective Gourley thanked the donors on behalf of Mrs. Gourley,. and expressed his unwillingness to leave so many friends in. Auckland. Cheers were given for Mr. and Mrs. Gourley and family. Detective Gourley has left for Wanganui to take up his new duties. Mr. Gourley will be greatly missed in Catholic circles, particularly by the football fraternity, his practical support of the Marist Brothers' Club, Vermont Street, being greatly appreciated by all concerned.

A new branch of the H.A.C.B. Society was opened at Devonport on Sunday, the 12th inst., by the district officers, assisted by the Right Rev. Dr. Liston and Rev. Father Furlong (pastor of the parish). The usual formalities under the direction of the district president (Bro. Colhoun) and Bro. Kane (district secretary) were duly carried out. The initiation of the members was-performed by the district president, after which the first office-bearers of the branch were elected as follows : —President, Bro. K. Jones; vicepresident, Bro. Peter Walsh; secretary, Bro. J. R. Miller;

treasurer, Bro. P. J. Malloy; warden, Bro. D. Franklin; guardian, Bro. M. Malloy; sick visitors, Bros. Malloy and Kyle; trustees, Bros. Leo O'Malley, L. McGann, and Andrew Walsh. The newly-elected office-bearers were initiated by Dr. Liston, who tendered to them very excellent advice on the manner in which they should carry out their respective duties. It was decided that the branch should be known as St. Leo's. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Dr. Liston for his kindly and effective services. ST. MARY'S CONVENT, PONSONBY. On August 15 the following Sisters were received into the Order of Mercy at St. Mary's Convent, Ponsonby: Sisters M. Michael (Carroll), Louis (Dempsey), Joseph (Fleming), Damian (Kavanagh), Victoire (Murphy), Columbanus (Lynch), Avila (Lynch), Jerome (Tuohy), Perpetua (Clarke), Aquinas (Murphy), Anastasia (Bergin), Kieran (Callaghan), Helen (Flynn), Immaculata (Canavan), Rosario (Hutchinson), and Angel (Whelan). The ceremony was conducted by the Right Rev. Dr. Cleary, Bishop c-f Auckland, who was assisted by the Very Rev. Chancellor Holbrook. Also present were Right Rev. Mgr. Mahoney (Onehunga), Right Rev. Mgr. Cahill, Rev. Fathers, Murphy, Shore, Timoney, P. J. Murphy, Mansfield, Skinner, and O'Byrne. The music incidental to the ceremony and the Benediction following was beautifully rendered by the Sisters' choir, and after the ceremony there was a -eunion of the Sisters from the various branch houses of the Order of Mercy in the city and suburbs. ' ' —^—<Xx> .-. ■■; DIOCESE OF CHRISTCHURCH (From our own correspondent.) August 20. Rev. Father Herring, S.M., will open the annual Retreat for men at St. Bede's College on August 31. Rev. Father Nicholas Moore, of Eltham, is at present the guest of his Lordship Dr. Brodie. He preached in the Cathedral on Sunday evening. The heating system recently installed in the Cathedral girls' schools is working in a most satisfactory manner, and is carrying out in full the high promises made by the contractors (Messrs. A. and T. Burt). . It has proved a great boon to the Sisters and their pupils, particularly in the keen frosty mornings we have had here of late. The residents of Cashmere Hills, Fisherton, andSpreydon will be pleased to learn that a site for a church has been secured. It is situate on Fisher Street, almost adjoining Colombo Street, - and therefore, besides being centrally located,.is handy to the tram. The section contains H acres, and will, when built upon, prove the solution of a long-felt want. At the meeting of St, Matthew's (Ladies') branch of the Hibernian Society on Monday last, a surprise was sprung upon Mrs. Blackaby, who, in conjunction with Mrs. J. S. Tulloch, has a stall in the sale of work which opens at the end of the week. Her Sisters of the branch came along with their parcels, and greatly advanced the sales department of Mrs. Blackaby's stall. The gifts were the more acceptable on account of the spell of indifferent health through which this energetic worker had been subjected. Games, competitions, and items of entertainment made a pleasant evening. Amongst those contributing to the musical side were Mrs. H. A. Sloan, Miss Moore, and Mr. Lockhart, A meeting of the stall-holders and committee set up to carry out the sale of work in aid of the Cathedral schools, was held on Sunday afternoon in the Marist Brothers' Schoolroom. Rev. Father T. Hanrahan presided over a good attendance. Mr. P. O'Connell reported having made arrangements with Messrs. C. F. Cotter and Co. for the lighting, and with Mr. Shaw for the stage work and stall construction. Mrs. Greenlees, for the entertainment committee, has given assurance of a bright arid varied programme each evening. There will also be side-shows - in abundance. The fair will be opened on Saturday evening by his Lordship the Bishop. The various stalls have quality and quantity in their wares, so that patrons are assured of satisfactory dealing. Mr. T. Cahill, who has been an 1 inmate of Lewisham Hospital for the past fortnight,, will be at his post as secretary. During his indisposition' Mr. Geo. Dobbs acted in his stead. ;i' ;, >:; 7 : ••.T -^