Diocesan News

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXI, Issue 17, 23 April 1903, Page 4

Diocesan News

ARCHDIOCESE OF WELLINGTON.

(From our own correspondent.)

April 18

On Easter Sunday the number of communicants at the churches in Te Aro constituted a record for the parish.. The organ fund at St. Joseph's Church has benefited to the amount of £35 by the two performances of Rossini's ' Stabat Mater.' At the university examinatio»*,Mr. S. J. Moran, an ex-pupil of St. Patrick's College, w%s successful in passn mg his second examination as a Bachelor of Law. A cricket match between past and present students oi St. Patrick's College was played on the Basin Reserve on Saturday, and resulted in a win for the old boys by six wickets. The winning team included one New Zealand and three Wellington representative players, and was altogether a rather formidable combination for the present students to tackle, but they, nevertheless, acquitted themselves very well. The College first innings totalled 50 (Quinn 17, White 12). Ahem took three for four, and McCardell three for 10. The exstudents replied with 88 (S. Hickson 33, C. Hickson 17 not out, N. Crombie 10). The second innings of the College was closed at •five wickets for 145 (Smith 46, Monaghan 24 not out, O'Connor 15 not out, Quinn 15, and Sheridan 14). The required runs were Knocked off by the old boys with the loss of four wickets (C. Hickson 52 not out, McCardell 27, S. Hickson 10). The members of the ex-students team were entertained at luncheon by the Rector and staff of the College. Solemn Pontifical Hiuh Mass was celebrated at St. ■Joseph's Church, Buckle street, on Easter Sunday by his Grace the Archbishop, Rev. Father Hills being deacon, Rev. Father Moloney sub-deacon, and Very Rev. Father Keogh assistant-priest, and Mr. Tirninings master of ceremonies. Mozart's Twelfth Mass was rendered in a most ellicient manner by the choir. As an offertory piece the ' Haec Dies ' was sung. His Grace preached on the day's festival. At St. Mary of the Angels' Solemn High Mass was celebrated by Rev. Father McNamara, with Yen. Archdeacon Devoy as deacon, and Rev. Father Kimbell sub-deacon. The Yen. Archdeacon Dcv oy preached on the day's feast. Mercadante's Mass in B flat was lendeied by the choir with full orchestral accompaniment The soloists wcie : Mis. F. J. Oakes (soprano), Misses Ross and Mcl'arland (alto), Messis. Ross' and Brook (tenor), and Messrs. Sievers and J. Hendeison (bass). In the evening Vespers weie sung by Rev. Father Moloney, and the lollowing music given by the choir — 1 ambilotte's festival ' Magnificat ' and Mine's ' Regina C'oeli.' At Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament Steinforth's ' O Salutaris,' Lambilotte's ' Tantum Ergo ' in V minor, and Oakes' ' J>i\ine Praises ' were given. Signor Bofla led the orchestra, and Mr. F. Oakes conducted. At the Church of the Sacred Heart Mass was celebrated by Rev. Father Holley. The choir ren' dered Haydn's Mass in B flat with orchestral accompaniment. Ferlect weather prevailed on Easter Monday ; and the opening of the bazaar and carnival. ' Britannia's call to aims,' took place under most auspicious circumstances. A large gathering of influential citixens was present, including Archbishop Redwood, Sir Joseph Ward, Yen. Archdeacon Devoy, the Very Rev. Father Lewis, V.G., the \ cry Rev Father Keogh, Very Rev Father Lane, and Rev. Father Holley. Sir Joseph Ward, who opened the bazaar, and mas introduced by his Oracp the Archbishop, said that public men in the many duties they were called upon 1o dischaige ne\ or felt greaier pleasure than when asked to a^sKt those who were trying to help themselves lie s] oke in a praiseworthy manner of the untiring effort" of all tho^e roncem-Hl in the bazaar and of the exhibition to be given under Siynor Borzoni's direction that evening, nothing" to equal which had ever been witnessed in Wellington. Sir Joseph concluded by saying that the obiect for which the bazaar was intended —the wiping off of'a debt of £U ; 0(i on the Sacred Heart Basilica., would be without a doubt accomplished. At the call of the Archbishop throe hearty cheers were then given for Sir Joseph Wai d r J h<^ Drillshod, where the bazaar is being held, has been beautifully decorated for the occasion and reilocts great credit on those responsible. There are four fancy stalls, and the goods displayed on them are numerous and vaiied . No 1 Stall is piosided over by Lady Ward, who is assisted by Mc-sdamos R. A Loughnnn, V; Nathan. SStarf r ford, Hales, F 08. loughnan, Misses Ward, T. Fraser (Dunodin), Nathan (2), O'Connor (2), Kennedy (2), Stafford (2), Rose,"!). Loughnan (Christchurch), N. Sk.crrett, M Loughnan No 2 Great Britain and Ireland • Mrs H. Johnston, Mrs 1 Duncan, Miss Skerrett ; assistant s— Misses Bell, Grace J Skorrott Putnam, ITarcourt, Harper. Duncan, Neta Johnston, Shapter (2), Waldegrave (2). The goods

at thit stall are from Liberty's, London, and include many choice articles. No. 3, Canada and Scotland : Mrs. Bolton and Mrs. Keefe ; assistants — Misses Saunders, Waters, Kersley Quinn, Sullivan, Davis, Cosgrove, Gallagher (2), Corliss! Twohill, Henrys, Hutchison, Reston (2), Lane McArdle, McSherry, Bannister (2), Taylor, Flanagan Williams. Among the goods exhibited is an Irish linen quilt in Teneriffe work, which was worked by the nuns at Teneriffe ; also some choice specimens of wood carving, fancy work, painting, etc. At No 1 stall, India and Africa, Mesdames E. Gibbs Duignan, and Vincent preside, the assistants being Misses McManaway, T. McManaway, M. McDonald, Queenie Vincent, Kuchen. This stall has a fine display of articles of furniture, hand-painted mirrors, wood carving, oil paintings, point-lace work, Indian work, etc., and' two life-size dolls beautifully dressed.

The tea kiosk is in .charge of Miss Rigg, assisted by Mrs. Kelly, Misses Redmond (2), Ahearne (2), Butler Collins, Sheridan, Casey, Voting, Fitzgerald, Corriean, Maginnity, Twohill (2), Sullivan (2). The Wellington Gas Company has a stall where exhibitions of cooking are given on one of Fletcher's gas ranges. The illuminations, which the Gas Company have installed, are quite a feature of the bazaar, and attract considerable attention. On Monday evening the drillshed was crowded, when the grand spectacular display. ' Britannia's call to arms,' was given by 250 performers under Signor Borzoni. The centre of the drillshed was reserved for the performers, and seating accommodation has been provided along the sides of the hall for the public. The programme began with the arrival in camp of the Imperial soldiers, in which the regiments, carrying garlands of flowers, took part. The Horse Guards, Gordon Highlanders, Irish Fusiliers. Bengal Lancers, African Hussars, Canadian Dragoons, Australian Admirals, and New Zealand naval officers were each represented. The striking dresses of the performers presented a brilliant spectacle. A creditable performance by a number of juvenile ' Basutos,' who infused plenty of dash into their movements, was highly appreciated. A Canadian Polacco and a Spanish Bolero a,re the most intricate of the dances, and arc given in a most graceful manner by tho young ladies taking part. The concluding number of the first part of the programme is the March to Pretoria, in which the combined forces are again assembled and are put through a number of evolutions. Quite a dazzling picture is here presented when Mr. J. W. Henderson sings ' The children of the Empire ' and Britannia, represented by Miss Mowatt, is drawn in a triumphal car through the ranks of her numerous followers. National dances are also given, the encores of each evening testifying to their popularity. The attendances have been very large, and the success of the carnival is assured.