ARCHDIOCESE OF WELLINGTON.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXX, Issue 8, 20 February 1902, Page 5

ARCHDIOCESE OF WELLINGTON.

(From our own correspondent.) February 15. Rev. Father Bowden left for Meanee on Tuesday to begin work in his new sphere of labors. Rev. Father O'Shea, parish priest of Waipawa, is a guest at the Thorndon presbytery. He is in very indifferent health. Mr. Rowe has resigned his position as conductor of St. Joseph's ohoir, and Mr. McLauchlin has been appointed in hia stead. The annual picnic of the Sacred Heart Church choir was held during the week at Lowry Bay. A moßt enjoyable day was spent by members and their friends. Rev. Father Colgan, S.J., returned from the West Coast on Wednesday where he had been giving retreats. He leaves to-day by the Monowai for Sydney. Very Rev Father Smyth, of Hastings, returned home on Thursday morning. During his stay in Wellington he has been under Dr. Martin for his throat. He has greatly benefited by the medical treatment. His Grace the Archbishop has had his library, which consists of some 2000 volumes, compiled and catalogued. The rev. gentlemen who undertook the work have had a busy time within the last fortnight. At St. Patrick's Church, Masterton, on Sunday last Miss Lorrigan of Auckland, and Mrs. A. R. Bunny sang at the Offertory 1 Ecce Panis ' in a pleasing manner. At Vespers the former lady also contributed the solo, ' O Divine Redeemer.' It was given with excellent effect. Rev. Father Brodie, pastor of Waihi, and chairman of the Hospital Board, was in Wellington this week interviewing Ministers in connection with business of the above-mentioned body. During his stay he visited St. Mary's Convent and St. Joseph's Orphanage. At the latter institution he was much impressed with the excellent management. The chorus rehearsals of the operas ' Les Cloches de Corneville ' and the ' Pirates,' which are to be given during the bazaar week, have attained a state of proficiency which is very creditable considering the short time they have been in rehearsal. Mr. McLauchlin, the energetic conductor, ia very enthusiastic over his work, and promises a fine performance of the different works at the time of the bazaar. The unexpected termination of Miss Annie O'Connor's illness in death on Wednesday last cast quite a gloom over the residents of Whakataki, Te Nui. An attack of rheumatic fever contracted recently was the direct cause of death. The young lady, whose amiable disposition was known to etery one, will be greatly missed by her wide circle of friends. Much sympathy is felt for her parents and relatives in their sad bereavement. The funeral took place on Thursday, and was largely attended. The Very Rev. Dean MoKenna conducted the funeral services. — B.I P,