DIOCESE OF CHRISTCHURCH.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXVIII, Issue 48, 29 November 1900, Page 6

DIOCESE OF CHRISTCHURCH.

(From our own correspondent.) November 26. His Lordship the Bishop intends preaching a special course of sermons during the Sundays of Advent in the Pro-Cathedral. After additions and improvements the church at Hawarden, in charge of the Rev. Father Price, was solemnly re-opened yesterday (Sunday) in the presence of his Lordship the Bishop. A number of the Pro-Cathedral choir were also in attendance taking part in the musical portion of the services. A more detailed account of the event will be sent in time for the next issue of the Tablet. Mr. Charles Edwards, the representative of Trinity College, London, ht Id an examination in practical music here last week. The following pupils from the local convents were successful :—: — Sacred Heart High School, Barbadoes street— Serior pass (pianoforte) K. P.cken. St. Mary's Convent, Colombo street— Senior division (pianoforte) : Margaret Z. Flynn ; senior division (singing) Mary C. Cremin ; junior division (pianoforte) : Lizzie Joyce; (violin) : Hilda Flynn preparatory grade (pianoforte) : Nellie Turner and Nest-ie Bower. FiomSt. Joseph's Convent of the Sißters of Mercy, Lyttelton, the following passes are announced : — Junior division (pianoforie) : A. Davies (honors) ; preparatory grade (violin) W. Hilsdon (pass). Thu third week ot the Jubilee Imperial Carnival was completed on Thursday last, when one of the best audiences of the season assembled. In addition to some of Signor Borzoni's most popular items a company of very clever Maoris from Rapaki, Kaiapoi, and Little Kivlt settlements, gave a performance of hakas, songs, etc., and were Jtccorded a hearty reception, the various items being encored The hakas of course, it goes without saying, were admirably done, but I am safe in stating few if any of those present expected the rare vocal treat afforded by the young native ladies, and one marvels at the high state of culture attained by them with so few (comparatively; advantages. The choice of songs, too, showed excellent taste. Of these perhaps ' Killarney ' suited the audience best, for the singing of which the young artist received a most hearty recall, and gracefully acknowledged the compliment. The goodwill and generosity of our Maori friends cannot be too highly eulogised, and Mr. Hastings, the native teacher, is worthy of our very best thanks for his kindly and disinterested motives in giving such valuable aid to the carnival. The committee decided to continue for four more evenings, closing on Tuesday next, thus covering a period of 22 working nights, which is, I think, a record period lor this Colony in the matter of bazaarß. With the number (exclusive of the free list, which of necessity is somewhat large) who have attended already and those reasonably anticipated to attend before closing we have a grand total of 10,000, or just onefourth of the entire number who have attended the Jubilee Exhibition up to date, and this also in the face of extraordinary counter attractions. A result it will be readily admitted all concerned should be justly proud of. The monster marquee built for the occasion has already found a purchaser, and has changed hands at a satisfactory figure.