Diocese of-Auckland

New Zealand Tablet, Volume LII, Issue 32, 26 August 1925, Page 30

Diocese of-Auckland

(From our own Correspondent.) August 20. It has been announced that the Rev. Father Murphy, of Tuakau, is to succeed Dean Lane at Gisborne. Father Murphy has already left for his new headquarters, and received a hearty send-off frnn his parishioners. On Wednesday evening last, the Sacred Heart College, in commencing the term holidays, celebrated the occasion with their annual banquet. The function was held in the college refectory, which was gaily decorated. Two old friends of the college (Messrs D. Flynn and Ricketts) were present, together with Rev. Brother Luke, from the Vermont Street School. A very enjoyable evening was spent. The vim and spirit put into the function by the boys being a decidedly pleasing feature. The college orchestra opened the entertainment with delightful selections. H. Wallace recited “The Highwayman” in excellent style, and Masters Prendergast and Shiel played pianoforte solos very effectively. The Rev. Brother Borgia rendered a violin solo for which he received vociferous applause. Mr. Cooke, one of the visiting masters? sang in his } usual capital style. Tom Harris told humorous stories that convulsed those present. Mr. P. Soljack proposed the toast of “Our Alma Mater” in an excellent speech in which he particularly impressed upon all the 'care - with which their Alma Mater was cherishing and moulding them for their future career. H. Wallace proposed the toast of “Sport” in a capital address, to which Brother Dionysius (sports master) responded. . Mr. Wallace) stressed the part played by old boys in the playing fields of Australia and New Zealand, mentioning Wilfrid Kalaugher, Roger Lander, E. Reid, the Brownlie brothers, and Hart, who had achieved distinction. Brother Dionysius pointed out that these boys had no better advantages than the present boys, and urged them to follow in the footsteps of their elders. - Mr. B. _ , ... - . V t,rwn ..... .. Quinn proposed the toast of “The Visitors,” to which Brother Luke, Messrs. Flynn and

Ricketts replied. The evening closed with the singing: of} “Aukl Lang Syne” and the college song. Mr. Finer made a very able accompanist. ■ v. * • St. Mary’s dance, -.which -proved a great success, was held in Scott’s Hall last week, and a - very big crowd, of dancers assembled to enjoy the function. The dance music was played by an excellent orchestra. Miss Snedden (secretary) is to be congratulated on her capital arrangements, which contributed so largely to the evening’s enjoyment, St. Benedict’s Tennis Club held a very successful dance on Thursday evening, the 13th August, at the club rooms. The energetic efforts .of the committee were reflected in the tasteful way the hall was arranged, the splendid attendance, and the amusement provided for those who participated in the various games during the evening. It was really a very enjoyable function, and as a series are being held the success of the one under notice promises well for the remainder. An inviting supper was provided by the ladies’ committee. Misses K. O’Leary and B. Heaton and Mr. J. Hand were responsible for the excellent dance music. , The parishioners of the Church of the Assumption, Onehunga, assembled at St. Mary’s Hall last week to welcome their . new pastor, the Very Rev. Mgr. Cahill. The hall was very tastefully decorated for the occasion and was packed to the doors, not even standing room being available. Mr. J. Sutherland presided, and on the platform were Rev. Fathers O’Byrue, Skinner, Kearin, Brennan, Dougherty, and the guest of the evening. An address of welcome was read by the chairman, and complimentary remarks were made by members of the clergy present. Mgr. Cahill was received with pronounced applause, and expressed his pleasure at the hearty welcome accorded him. He said he would do his utmost in the interests of the parish, and would expect the hearty co-operation of the parishnioers. During the evening items were rendered by Miss Myra Rae, the pupils of the Convent School, Messrs. Stan Pritchard, Wright, McKenna, Jones (violin solo), and Master Thomas. The accompaniments were very tastefully played by Miss M. Higgins, L.T.C.L., and a. very inviting supper, provided by a ladies’ committee, completed a most enjoyable function. The opportunity was also taken to make a small- presentation ■to the Rev. Father Dougherty, who has filled the position of curate for the past twelve months. Mr. O. McCarten made the presentationa wallet of notes. Miss Kearin also presented the Rev. Father with a travelling rug, the gift of the Children of, Mary. Father Dougherty thanked the parishioners very feelingly for their presentation and kind wishes. August 20. One of the most notable gatherings that has yet taken place in St. Patrick’s Cathedral' was witnessed last Sunday when probably 800 officers and men of the American Fleet/ attended High Mass which was celebrated ■ in their honor. - The cathedral was packed to the doors, hundreds of parishioners being unable to obtain seating accommo-

dation.' The Rev. Dr. Buxton .was celebrant; His Lordship Bishop Cleary, who} wore his war decorations, was ‘ attended at Mass by Captain Chaplain Brodmann, the senior Catholic chaplain of .the United States Navy. Chaplain Brodmanu delivered in • • - .« > person a message from Cardinal Hayes of New York. In doing he said that it was a source of great pleasure to him to convey publicly to the Hierarchy and people of Now Zealand a message from Cardinal John Hayes. When informed that the United * States Navy was making a cruise to the antipodes the Cardinal decided to send a letter, of greeting. * In replying to the message Bishop Cleary welcomed the members of the Fleet as men holding the same faith as those who discovered the colonised their great continent over 400 years ago, and who first spread the gospel of Christ there. He also - welcomed them as members of the household of the Faith and living emblems of the world wide unity of the Church. Their great northern Republic was founded by Protestants and Catholics who were united in making good the corner stone of the nation; in placing His Holy Name on its coinage, and regarding moral values as the highest ones and high personal character the real strength of a people. The Bishop also welcomed the Fleet, not as an instrument of war but as a guarantee of peace, and he expressed the belief that the Great Northern Republic would take an honorable part in promoting disarmament and universal peace as it had taken the honorable part in the war that, it was hoped, would end all war. Finally, the Right Rev. speaker regarded the true and solid foundation of permanent peace the one described and based on Christian principles“ The peace of Christ in the Kingdom of Christ.”