ARCHDIOCESE OF WELLINGTON.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXI, Issue 28, 9 July 1903, Page 6

ARCHDIOCESE OF WELLINGTON.

(From our own correspondent.)

July 4.

The social in aid of the Sisters of Compassion takes place in the Drillshed next Wednesday evening. Minifie'a orchestra has kindly given its services for the occasion, and for the concert part the services of well-known singers have been secured. Judging from the sale of tickets a crowded house in assured.

A meeting of parishioners was held at St. Patrick's Hall on Sunday afternoon last to hear the report of the trustees of the Cathedral Fund. His Grace the Archbishop occupied the chair. The retiring trustees were Messrs M. Kennedy and J. J. Devine, who were unanimously re-elected. The sum of £923 was collected last year for the Cathedral fund. The collections average annually from £1000 to £1100.

The re-union of the Te Aro Christian Doctrine Society, which was held at Spiller's Hall on Wednesday evening, proved a most enjoyable affair. The Rev. Father O'Shea, president of the Society, and Rev. Father Moloney were among those present. Several vocal items were given during the evening. The dance music was provided by Miss Casey and Mr. Rubick acted as M.C. Miss E. Crombic made an efficient secretary.

The formal opening of the new branch of tho Hibernian Society at Newtown took place on Sunday morning last. The members, intending members, with visitors from, the Wellington city branch, attended the 7.30 a.m. Mass wearing their regalia, and received Holy Communion. After Mass the party adjourned to the new schoolroom, where breakfast was served. The members of the society were again present at the 10 o'clock Mass, which was celebrated by Rev. Father Ainsworth, who spok;e in regard to the objects of the Hibernian Society. In the aitcrnoon the new members were enrolled by Bro. M. Bohan. of the Wellington branch, and tho following officers elected: President, Bro. E. J. Fitzgibbo'ii ; vice-president, Bro. P. J. Guthrie ; secretary, Bro P. J. Sullivan ; treasurer, Bro P. Barry ; warden, Bro. E. Rubick, ; guardian, Bro. A. Rubick : auditors, Bros. M TT. Fitzgibbon and F Green ; trustees, Bros. T. S. Philpott, J. Pearcv, and P J Guthrie ; sick visitors, Bros. D. O'Mcara and T. S. Philpott.