Diocesan News

New Zealand Tablet, Volume LI, Issue 43, 15 October 1924, Page 25

Diocesan News

ARCHDIOCESE OF WELLINGTON (From our own correspondent.) - October 10. "'"""; The Newtown bazaar is the event' of the week. The weather has been on the whole very favorable. The bazaar was opened by Mr. McKeen, M.P., and the stall-holders are doing brisk business. In addition to the sideshows and the raffles there are exhibition dances every night. The dancers represent the Irish Club, and the classes of Misses D. Guise, K. O'Brien, M. and I. Connop, G. Gibbs, and P. McMillan, Messrs. T. Knowsley, and D.-MoLennan. The children of St. Anne's are, also performers. The Queen competition is going well. At the time of writing Miss Mulholland and Miss Breen'appear to be close contestants; the final should be very interesting. A branch of the Hibernian Society has been started at Island Bay, and its members are working hard for its success. '■•'"' ... - _ The Children of Mary dance was held on a beautiful clear night and was a great success. The Thorndon ladies know the secret "of tasteful decoration. The supper-room was decorated with sprays of white broom. and behind the screen were the busy workers on whom the success of such functions depends. St. Francis's Hall itself was festooned with- delicate lacy streamers, a dainty springtide effect. The proceeds are to be "devoted to the debt extinction fund on the hall .itself. v . _ Kilbirnie had its Forty Hours last week. The sermons were preached by Rev. Father-McLaughlin, O.SS.R., a new arrival to this country. The ceremonies were very beautiful, and the choir under the diligent baton of Mr. Foote rendered excellent music. Kilbirnie is working quietly and steadily for its new school. A A pleasant little function took place at the last Hibernian meeting. The retiring president, Mr. M. Walshe, was presented with a past president's collar and a certificate.; Evidences of Mr. Walshe's popularity were.many and the speeches were highly eulogistic. Mr. Walshe has rendered valuable services to the society and is honored ..therein. The Marist Soccer team beat Hospital for the Charity Cup." The, match was played at- Porirua in the presence of many spectators. The win was well deserved and the play at times brilliant. ... -. . ' ~' : ■ '...:., The Home of Compassion tea was a great success. In spite of the bad weather a great many set out up the hill road; The St. Pat's boys played throughout the afternoon and their items were much -enjoyed. Wellington is not the only place that gives on such occasions. Donations are coming in even from the far south. Mother/Aubert and the good nuns are deeply grateful for the kindness and generosity of their benefactors. ".___ . ' ." , "'• " w \