Waimate

New Zealand Tablet, Volume LII, Issue 7, 18 February 1925, Page 30

Waimate

(From our own Correspondent.) February 14. During the summer vacation Air. Cecil Crocker, of Christchurch, who is -at present studying at the seminary at Greenmeadows, was a visitor to Waimate, and the guest of Airs. Cleary. Rev. Father Cleary. S.AI., has been in charge of the parish during the absence of the local clergy. Air. Rodgers and Air. Arthur Hean, both from Greenmeadows, have been spending their holidays with Airs. Kean. Steve and Con O’Connor, who have been at home for the holidays, returned to the seminary at Greenmeadows to continue their studies for Hie priesthood. The Sisters of St. Joseph are home again, and are waiting in readiness for omlitions to allow of their re-opening the school. There have been several changes in the staff sir.ee last year. Rev. Father Peoples, S.AI., returned on Saturday after spending an enjoyable holiday. Rev. Father Stewart. S.AI.. of Wbangarei, spent a few days in AVaimate lately, renewing old acquaintances. Rev. Father Heffernan. S.AI.. who has joined the mission staff, is enjoying a few days’ rest at the presbytery prior to entering irvin bis new career. Rev. Father Bartley, of Temvikn. has been •.assisting in the work of the parish during tire aKsence of Father Peoples. Widespread regret was felt when it became known that Afiss Kathleen Harris had passed peacefully away on January 20 at

the residence of her aunt, Airs. Marlow, Dunedin. Deceased was a daughter of the late Alfred Harris and Mary Harris, of AVaimate. She was educated at St. Patrick’s School, Waimate, and at the Sacred Heart Convent, Timaru. After the death of her mother the late Miss Harris went to live at Dunedin, where her health giving way, she suffered a long illness which was borne very patiently till death overtook her. Her cousins (Rev. Father S. Marlow and Sisters of Mercy) being present when she passed away. The remains were conveyed to AY aimate, where Requiem Mass was celebrated for the repose of her soul by Rev. Father Cleary, S.AI. The funeral took place from St. Patrick’s Church on Thursday, January 22. Members of the sodality of the Children of Alary, of which deceased was a member, attended in regalia, and acted as pallbearers. Rev. Father Cleary, assisted by Rev. Father Lennon, of Gore, officiated at the graveside. Deceased is survived by a sister and brother, for whom much sympathy is felt in their sad bereavement. —R.T.P. A welcome addition to the business portion of AVaimate is that of mercer and outfitter, just established by Air. Jask Flanagan, who will find himself in congenial surroundings and have every chance of “making good” in Ids enterprising venture. That be will experience a full measure of support is the wish of the townspeople generally. ■<*>■