Diocesan News

New Zealand Tablet, Volume L, Issue 36, 13 September 1923, Page 25

Diocesan News

ARCHDIOCESE OF WELLINGTON v (From our own correspondent.) September 7. The health of Archdeacon Devoy is, to everyone’s delight, still improving. We trust this golden weather may make him better still. The Competitions are on at present and some of our convents are appearing on the prize-list. I will give the full results later when they come to an end. On Sunday Father Ryan, M.A., is to deliver an address on “Faith-healing,” one of the burning questions of the day, to the Catholic Students’ Guild. Mr. Paul Verschaffelt, the recently appointed Public Service Commissioner, whose meteoric career proves that merit is sometimes rewarded, has been made a Justice of the Peace. St. Pat’s lost to Sacred Heart College at Auckland. It was a fine clean game and a credit to the contestants. In any case St. Pat’s are not downheartedit’s all in the luck of — and there’s next year coming fast, Wellington Catholics are holding their heads high at present. In St. Mary’s we have the best church in town, and in St. Francis’s the best hall in town —which is no small thing' in the capital city of a growing nation. The committee of the recent charity dance thank all willing helpers and donors who contributed to the success of the evening. With donations the proceeds reached the sum of £6O. This will go to the St. Vincent de Paul Society. An old boy, Ivan Hjorring, with the St. Pat’s training still on him, won the Plunket Medal at the Town Hall the other night. Those who remembered Mr. Hjorring as Mark Antony were not surprised. The runner-up, also a .fine speaker, chose a Catholic subject, “Father Damien, Shepherd of the Lepers at Molokai.” Mrs. Collins, of Kilbirnie, must have been pleased at the result of her children’s fancy dress dance on Saturday afternoon. There is nothing prettier than a children’s gathering, and this was prettier even than most. The judges Lady Ward and Dr. Platts-Mills — difficulty in selecting the winners. The function was in aid of the Kilbirnie bazaar. Mr. M. Walsh, the genial president of the St. Patrick's branch of the Hibernian Society here, is, we understand, going south to represent his branch at the Christchurch anniversary dinner. We wager there will be some mirth in his vicinity, for he is .a noted raconteur. This branch is still mourning*. the death of . Mr. Redmond, one of its oldest members and one of its founders.'. There are two bazaars forthcoming in the city, and the toil thereof is great. We wonder what the world was like before bazaars were invented, and still more do we wonder who first conceived the dazzling idea of them. On Wednesday night another sewing bee was held for the M. 8.0.8. one —at Mrs. Scott’s this time— last night the Cumann na n-Gaedheal gave a display of glancing at Kilbirnie in aid of a bid for Father Connolly’s prize. During the evening, Father Connolly announced that he did right to be on the spot for when such dances were held at the cross-roads in Ireland the parish priest often turned up with a big stick, • f ,

During the Cumann dance the parishioners took the opportunity to farewell Father Butler, who is being transferred to New Plymouth. Mr. T. J. Bourke in a neat speech made the presentation on • behalf of Kilbirnie. Father Connolly added his humorous mite to the appreciation of Father Butler. He was deeply sorry to lose him, and he pitied him that night, “for I’d sooner go to a war than face a send-off,” said he. Father Butler thanked Kilbirnie for the happy eighteen months it had given him, and the parishioners for their token of esteem. • Kilbirnie was deeply attached to Father Butler and will keep him in memory. We hear that Father Doherty is to succeed him. Palmerston North (From our own correspondent.) * September 7. Dr. French Olliver, the back-to-the-Bible campaigner, has departed once more. Judging from the reports of his utterances, “French” is a misnomer, “Double Dutch” would be nearer the mark. The ’Flu microbe is practically extinct now. Those who escaped the malady (for the time being), always had a feeling they were going to catch it—or it* was going to' catch them. Sometimes the “feeling” changed into the germ— it didn’t. Successful candidates at the recent examinations of the Royal Academy of Music included the following numbers of pupils of the local Sisters Licentiate examination (qualifying paper), 2; local centre examination (rudiments) 2; school examination (grammar of music) division 11, 5; (division I) 5. The bazaar, like “the Indian Tiger,” is day by day, creeping nearer and nearer. Street stalls are the N fashion now ; last Thursday’s stall was run by the St. Vincent do Paul ladies, and Mrs*. M. Spelman did good business on Saturday, This week the Children of Mary are “holding the fort” both days, and the public purse does not get a chance to close. A party of Palmerstonians, consisting of Mr. and Mrs. P. Garrity, and Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Leydon, left to-day on a holiday jaunt ' to Australia. Melbourne is Mr. Garrity’s native city, so he will have quite a nice time looking up all the old nooks and crannies. Mrs, Leydon is secretary of the ladies’ branch of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, and she will be greatly missed, especially during the bazaar. " / Mrs, Teresa Sheridan, a much respected resident of Ashurst, died here in a private hospital, last Sunday morning. Deceased had resided in Ashhurst for over 30 years, and her husband- and children have the sympathy of all the people of the district. Mesdames Houlihan, Hehir, and Murphy are daughters of Mrs. Sheridan, and the sons are, Messrs. Peter, William, and James Sheridan. R.I.P. Rev. Father Connolly spent a day in town last week. : Kilbirnie, like Palmerston, is having a bazaar soon, and Father Connolly was asked what he meant by sending his art union tickets up here to be sold? He replied (to dodge the question, of course): “What do you, mean by sending your tickets to Kilbirnie, to be sold?” After an admission of guilt on both sides, it was decided that all’s fair in love and war-and bazaars. Well, good luck to your bazaar, Kilbirnie; hdpe you sell lots of (our) tickets. DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND (From our own correspondent.) September 6.” At the first meeting of the Devonport branch .of the H.A.C.B. Society seven new members were admitted. A sacred recital, arranged by Mr. Leo Whittaker in aid of the building fund, was held in All Souls’ Church Devonport, on September 2. ' . +i half-yearly meeting of the District committee of the H.A.C.B. Society will be held in the Central Hall, Cook Street, on September 26, at 8 o’clock. The annual euchre tournament and • dance, under the auspices of St. Benedict’s Club, in aid of the Marist Brothers , -Vermont Street, took place on Tuesday evening

last, in St. Benedict’s Hall. The attendance was very large; 150 people took part in the tournament, while a like number of couples indulged in dancing. The success of the evening was due to the untiring efforts of the ladies’ 'combined committee St. Patrick’s, Sacred Heart, and St. Benedict’s. r Mr. Owens, who conducted the tournament, .deserves credit for the very able manner in which he carried out his duties, for, notwithstanding the great number of tables occupied, everything went off with a swing. St. Patrick’s College football team left by the southward express on Sunday evening, being farewelled at the station by the members of the Rugby Union, the. Sacred Heart College faculty, and the old boys of St. Patrick’s and many others, the large concourse at the station testifying in no small degree to the popularity achieved by the wearers of the blue and white . during their Auckland visit. The college team left the express at Palmerston and were motored to “Highden,” the beautiful property at Awahitri recently acquired from the executors of the late Mrs. Walter Johnston by the Marist Order for a novitiate. They were heartily welcomed, and spent a, few hours looking over the splendid grounds, and after luncheon returned to Palmerston, joining the Napier express for Wellington. The bazaar and sale of work in aid of St. John’s School, Parnell, was officially opened by his Lordship Bishop Liston on Wednesday night. Dr., Liston read a report from two members of the Education Board wherein they expressed themselves greatly pleased with the general appointments of the new school, which is thoroughly up-to-date. The following were the stall-holders; Children of Mary’s —Misses O’Sullivan and Cremen; Parish Stall —Mesdames Alain, Alulvaney, Skinner, Blakey, and O’Sullivan Sweets Stall —Miss Kelsall and helpers; Honp-la —Mr. J. O’Sullivan and Mr. H. Donovan; Tea Rooms • —Mesdames O’Keefe, Elliott, and Fort. Rev. Father Bradley’s orchestra rendered musical items during the evenings. The good work rendered by Misses Burns, Skinner, and O’Sullivan was greatly appreciated by all, while the hard-working secretary (Mr. T. Stevenson) left no stone unturned to make the bazaar the success it certainly was. The following circular from his Lordship Dr. Liston was read in each of the parishes on Sunday, the 2nd inst. ; A number of representative laymen are at present considering with his Lordship Bishop Liston the question of a Catholic men’s club rooms in Auckland. The idea is to have suitable club rooms in .a central part of the city, where our laymen can meet socially, have lunch, talk business and entertain their friends, where our various clubs and societies will each have their own room for meetings, and where, if possible, wc will have a suitable social ball of our own for our many gatherings and functions., It is expected that the rents from offices in the building and the social hall will meet the expenses of the building and that the members’ subscriptions will pay for the working of the club. The annual subscription will be made as low as possible— £3 3s for those over 25 and £1 Is for 21-25. Only those over twenty-one aa*ill be eligible for membership. No intoxicating liquors will be allowed on the club premises. An active-canvass for members will be made in the course of the next month by the parish priests in.the city, and laymen, and if a sufficient number of members is forthcoming, we will get right down to business. Meantime, every .Catholic layman in the city and suburbs is asked to give the idea, of joining the club very earnest consideration.. We want every Catholic man to join who can possibly join. Their Lordships Dr. .Cleary and Dr. Liston, the priests, and the laymen who have gone into the matter, are fully convinced that a club of this nature is just the thing needed to bring our Catholic men together, to make us a happy and united family, and a strong, self-respecting and respected body in the city. • DEATH OF MR. THOMAS MAHONEY. ... .. Mr. Thomas Mahoney, architect, passed* away at a , private hospital on 'Saturday evening (telegraphs our Auckland correspondent). The deceased had been ailing for • some months, and underwent a severe operation on Thursday from which he never rallied. He was a.' son of Mr. Edward Mahoney (also an architect), and was born at sea vin 1854. He was educated at St. Patrick’s School, Hobson Street, and at the old Catholic school, Pitt Street. The ,late Mr. Mahoney entered his .father’s office in 1876, six ,* years after the firm had been established. In 1884 he made

a long tour of England, the Continent,-arid the United States for further study and experience. On - his return he took up his profession with the firm since known as Edward Mahoney and Son, the principal of which became known as the “Father of Architecture” in Auckland. Possessed of • artistic ability in addition to professional equipment, he became a successful architect, respected by his fellow-archi-tects and builders alike. He was president of the N.Z. Institute of Architects, 1913-14, and on numerous occasions acted as arbitrator in building disputes in various parts of New Zealand. He designed and superintended the erection of numerous public and private buildings in Auckland and southern towns of the North Island, the most prominent being the former Customs House, the design of which was chosen in public competition, His Majesty’s Theatre and Arcade, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, St. Benedict’s Church, the Northern Club, Workingmen’s Club, Old Grammar School, and many blocks in Queen Street, including Hallenstein’s, Darby’s, Imperial, Palmerston Buildings, Bank of New Zealand, the Waverley, Albert, Thames, Waiteraata, and several other hotels in the city and suburbs, and also designed large convents and other church buildings. Mr. Mahoney was responsible for the planning of other churches, schools, warehouses, and residences in the city and district, two of the earliest being the “ Pah ” and “Kilbryde,” the home of the late John Logan Campbell. He was for many years architect to the Dilworth Trust Board. In 1889 he married Miss 0. Wallmvtt, and is survived by his widow and three daughters. Monsignor Mahoney, of Onehunga, is a brother of deceased. Mass for the repose of his soul is to be celebrated at St. Michael’s Church, Newmarket, at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, after which the interment is to take place at AV a i k a r a k a Cemetery.—R. I. P. <XK> DIOCESE OF CHRISTCHURCH (From our own correspondent.) September 10. The death occurred at Christchurch on Monday of Airs. J. I). Lance, widow of the late Mr. James Dupre Lance, one of the pioneers of settlement in North Canterbury. She had been ill in health for several years. Of a family of three Mr. Fred Lance, of Christchurch, is the only survivor. The other son, Mr. T. H. Lance (Horsley Downs), died last year, and the daughter, Mrs. J. A. Northcote (Highfield) some years ago. The interment took place at Horsley Downs Cemetery on Thursday last.— R.I.P. A highly successful “Coin Party” was held at Dixieland last Tuesday evening, the organisers being Lady Clifford and Miss M. Enwright, who arranged the function in aid of the surprise packet stall at the forthcoming St. Alary’s bazaar. Dixieland, generously lent and decorated by Mr. and Mrs. Dickson, was a bower of spring flowers, the lounge looking particularly festive with a profusion of palms. Here an excellent programme of music was given, those who contributed items being Mesdaraes J. E. Russell, Hulme, and Louise Croucher (Mrs. Hoare), Messrs, J. McGrath, Allison, Arthur Bate, and Greg Russell. The accompanist was Mrs. Russell 'who carried out her arduous duties in a most artistic manner. Afterwards a. cabaret supper was served, and dancing to music provided by Large’s Band, and cards, occupied the evening. An exhibition dance given by Mr. F. Reade AVauchop and Miss Thelma Thompson, was much appreciated. Those present included: —Mr. and Mrs. M. Prendergast, Mr. and Mrs. C. Ollivier, Air. and Mrs. D. Shea, Mr. and Airs. J. Collins, Mr. and Airs. Cyril Ward, Mr. and Mrs. Catherwood, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Nottingham, Mesdames Walter Clifford, Grange, J. Hight, F. Jones, Bernard . Wood, George Clarkson, J. Brown, J. Russell Cunliffe, C. Kiver, J. Hulme, George Hayward, Nelson, Shea, Hoare, Alfred Buiiz, R. Petr© (Dunedin), Frank Petre, J. McDermott, Lee, W. Ives, Deeming, Coffey, Misses Henley, Byrne, Aroha Clifford, Mahoney, Beryl Bond, Olga Wacked, Elsie Ives, E. Pender, Burns, Doreen Hight, Alorkane (2), Duffy, Kiver, Petre, Mildred Russell, Tessa Reading, Shea, Nora Sun ley, Blanche Flood, Irene Mahon, Thelma Thompson, D. Webster, Darling (2), Mary Ward, Sweeney, Stella Hayward, Riordau*(2), O’Connell, Shain, Buckley (2), Gassin, Nelson, Fathers O’Connell, Stewart, ' Seymour, McCarthy, Cooney, and Eccleton, Dr. Morkane, Messrs. R. A.

Horne, H. St. A. Murray, Darling, J. Cookson, Arthur Bate, Russell, J. McGrath, T. B. Riordan, Buckley, Arnold Roche, and Allison. ... V

The jubilee celebrations of St. Patrick’s branch (No. 82) of the Hibernian Society, commenced by general Communion of the members at the 8.15 Mass on Sunday morning, which was celebrated by his Lordship the Bishop. A large muster of members and representatives from several branches were present, including the presidents of the Wellington and Greymouth. His Lordship congratulated the branch on its success during its 50 years of active service in the cause of the Church, and wished it every success for the future. In the evening a- special observance was held at which the Rev. Father Eccelton, S.M., preached an eloquent sermon, on the aims and objects of the society, emphasising its motto of Faith, Hope, and Charity. It was edifying to notice the presence of two veteran members in the persons of Messrs. John Joyce and Thomas’ Hines. A banquet is to be held this (Monday) evening to celebrate the occasion, a report of which will be duly furnished. The Retreat for men came to a conclusion on last Monday night, the large number that attended the Retreat show how responsive the men are to the appeal of Christian Dogma. The success of the Retreat was due to the untiring efforts of the Rev. Father Eccelton, also the good priests of St. Bede’s College, whose hospitality knows no bounds. His Lordship Bishop Brodie was present at the concluding ceremony, and expressed his great pleasure and appreciation of the good work which was being carried out at these Retreats. No doubt the Retreat of next year will be even more successful than the one just concluded. I regret to report the death of Miss Isabella Morgan, of St. Mary’s parish, which took place last Monday morning in Lewisham Hospital. Miss Morgan will be regretted by her very wide circle of friends, as she was an untiring worker for everything pertaining to the good of the parish. She was an active member of the St. Mary’s Altar Society, and the St. Vincent de Paul Society. The poor and needy of the parish have indeed lost a friend which they will find very hard to replace. This good lady had been a hard worker amongst the poor in a manner which could not help but be appreciated. The Rev. Father Dignan was celebrant of the Requiem Mass on Tuesday morning, and spoke very feelingly of the goodness and works of the late Miss Morgan. The large congregation was a testimony of the esteem in which the parishioners held the late Miss Morgan.—R.l.P. The following numbers of pupils from the Convent of Mercy, Colombo Street, were successful in the examinations in theory of music held last June in connection with Trinity College, London: —Senior division (honors), 5; intermediate division (honors) 7, pass 6; junior division (honors) 14, pass 3; preparatory division 12. On Saturday next (September 15) the premier football teams of Otago and Canterbury will do battle at Lancaster Park for the Payne trophy. This match has been looked forward to by Rugby enthusiasts, and the game will probably provide the greatest interest ever known in the history of Rugby football in New Zealand as these two teams give an exhibition of how our national game should be played. Good luck to our boys "W Ashburton (From our own correspondent.) September 9. The local Catholic schools, which have been closed for the mid-winter holidays, will re-open on Monday next. Mr. D. Bradley, who has been stationed in Ashburton for the past 18 months (on the Railway staff), has received notice of promotion to Wellington. Mr.- Bradley goes north at an early date. The Celtic Football Club intend holding its annual dance on Thursday evening next. If past years’ attendances are to be taken as a guide the club can look forward to a numerous gathering. Whilst driving home from Church on a recent Sunday morning, Mrs. Frank Hanrahan had the misfortune to break both her wrists through the horse she was driving falling. Mrs. Hanrahan is well known here for her everready assistance in Oh\irch affairs. The Catholic .Club have held very successful meetings of late, the attendances being especially good. On Wednes-

day evening next the club will debate with the St. Stephen’s Club, the question of “State Control versus Private Enterprise.” Messrs. V. Cullen, L.. J. Ryan, and Wm. Bryant will represent the Catholic Club on that occasion. f The sub-committee appointed to arrange the celebration of the silver jubilee of the Catholic Literary and Debating Society met recently, and a banquet was decided upon, to take place on the 26th inst., in the Masonic Hall.. As the occasion promises to be an unique one, this club being the only one of its kind in Canterbury which has an unbroken record for 25 years, the committee expect the limited supply of tickets will be speedily sold,, and advise intending patrons to immediately get in touch with ■ the club secretary. ;. There passed away on Tuesday last, in Tinwald, Mrs. J. McLaughlan, a well-known and highly-respected resident of that locality. She bore her sufferings with the greatest fortitude, and died fortified with-. the rites of Holy Church. The deceased was noted principally for her ever-ready help to the sick, and there are many who will miss her in this respect. Six daughters are left to mourn their loss. Her only sou, having gone through the war, died three months ago as the result of war injuries. To the deceased family sincere sympathy is extended.—R.l.P. The fortnightly meeting of the local branch of the Hibernian Society was held last Monday evening, the president (Mr. E. J. Kelleher) presiding. The half-yearly agenda paper was received from the District executive, and the society’s representative (Mr. F. Plunkett) was directed to vote in accordance with instructions issued. Considerable correspondence was received from the “Advance Ashburton” Association in connection with, fits gala, and the secretary was instructed to communicate with the District regarding permission to assist the ; function, Jhe society’s representatives on the Friendly Societies’ Council reported on the recent meeting, and were thanked for their services. Brothers W. Bryant and F. Lennon were delegated to attend the jubilee celebrations of the St. Patrick’s branch, Christchurch, on the branch’s behalf. Timaru (From our own correspondent.) September 10. A number of young ladies (members of the Children of Mary Sodality), under the direction of Miss K. Collins, have been busy for some months preparing a stock of suitable goods for the cap and apron stall in connection with the St. Anne’s Guild sale of work, which is to be hold in the last -week of September. The Children of Mary also held a social at St. Patrick’s Hall, recently, the proceeds being in aid of their stall on behalf of - the guild. <><X> Entertainment at St. Joseph’s Hall, Dunedin A bright and particularly pleasing entertainment, supplied principally by child dancers (pupils of Miss Moira Goughian), was given on Wednesday evening week, in the presence of an audience which filled St. Joseph’s Hall to capacity. The programme included the following dance items: Drill, class; operatic dance (“Cachuca”), Misses K. Kennedy, D. Rodgers, D. Haymes, and N. Goughian; classic dance (“To a Butterfly”), Miss Dulcie O’Brien; character dance, Leo Dunn; action songs (“Everybody Calls Me Honey”), class (soloists) Misses N. and M. Sandys, and “Rory O’More,” class (soloists) Miss D. and Master T. O’Brien; toe dance (“To a Bluebell”), Miss N. Goughian; dance duo,. Misses N. and M. Sandys; Spanish dance, Miss N. Goughian; dance duo, “Puck and the Fairy” (“Midsummer Night’s Dream”), Misses D. O’Brien and N. Goughian; skipping-rope dance, Misses Z. Smith, H. Hilliard, N. Goughian, and D. Haymes; Hawaiian ballet, class. Songs were contributed by Mrs. Sandys, Misses Clare Dillon, F. Emmerson, Olive Halligan, and Messrs. H. Guyton and W. Fox; vocal duet by Messrs. Keenan and H. Guyton; and recitations by Misses Alice Campbell and W. Mcllroy’ and Mr. Allan Young. .'Misses M. Sandys and M. Cough’ ian shared most efficiently the exacting duties' of accompanists. Miss Goughian deserves to be complimented not alone on the marked proficiency attained by her pupils but also on the capable manner in which the lengthy gramme was carried outefforts on her part' which earned the appreciation of the large audience. The proceeds were in aid of the funds of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, -