DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXX, Issue 13, 27 March 1902, Page 19

DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND.

From our own correspondent.) > March 20. Rev. Father Lane, of Toowoomba, is at present here, and-wUI, I believe, take up his permanent residence in the diocese, as, he findß it beneficial to his health. Rev. Father Costello has written to me from Melbourne, where he intends staying for a while for medical treatment, which he is assured will result in complete restoration of health. District Secretary Bro. W. Kane, of the H.A.C.B. Society, opened a new branch of the Order on St. Patrick's Day at Gisborne, under circumstances which' give every promise of success. Rev. Fathers Mulvihill and O'Connor heartily supported the move-nent. Bro. Kane had intended to visit the North Island branches, Taiut want of time compelled him to abandon his journey. - .hi The sons and danghders of Erin began the celebration pf the feast o£ their nati inal s tint by attending Mass. After ■ Mass, ,ijhe children of the Cathedral pariah were marbhalled in the square under the direction of Rev. Father Patterson, Adm., and Rev. Father Buckley. These were quickly reinforce! by the confraternities of the Children of Mary, the Guard of Honor*, the children of the Sacred Heart parish, the orphans from St. Mary's, and the boys from the Tukapuua Orphanage. The Hibernian Society mustered in good force, and, with their banner, marched behind the Garrison Band, which led the procession. On ite wdy to the Domain the procession was joined by the children ol St.

Benedict's and those of Parnell. A*- half-past one the sports programme was commenced, by which time the attendance had begun to increase, and before the nineteen events were run off there were fully 2000 persons present, in addition to the children. There was a very large attendance at the concert, the hall being packed in every part. Among those present was his Lordship the Bishop and nearly all the local clergy. The programme was thoroughly national in character.