Diocesae News

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXII, Issue 49, 8 December 1904, Page 5

Diocesae News

ARCHDIOCESE OF WELLINGTON

(From our own correspondent.)

December 3.

The miss 1,011. at present being conducted by t|he Redemptonst Fathers at tihe Sacred Heart Basilicia, will be continued daring part of next week. There have been large congregations at the various services.

O|n Monday moriung at St. Joseph's, Buckle sitreet, Miss E, Cassm, of Hastings (vi religajoji Sister M. Anthotny), made her profession as a member of the Order of tihe Sisters of Compassion. Four postulants were received. They were Muss E. Moynihan, of Ireland (Sister M. Michael) , Mia.s M. Murphy, of Holutikia (Sister M. Gabriel) ; Miss 11. McNamara, of Ireland (Sister M. Gerard) ; Miss A. Brett, of Welhngtpin (Sisjter M., Vua'nney). Mass was. celebrated by the Very Rev., Father Keogh, the Rev. Fathers O'Shea, O'Reilly, a^d A onnAng being prosent in the sanctuary. Father Keogh pieac'hed on the religious life, aJid the choir, ufrider Mr, McUaughhn, rendered tilie incidental music in a very devotional maiuier.

On Wednesday morning at St. Joseph's Church the Rev. John Fwmerty, of Ireland, and Rev. John Rousch,, of Luxemburg, were ordained priesits. His Lordship' Bis-|hop Grimes officiated, and was assitted by the Yen Archdeacon Devoy and tihe Rev. Father O'Shea. His Lordship delivered a short addre&s on the office anjd duties ot the priesthood. After the celebration of Mass tho .newly ordained priests blessed tne congregation. After this" ceremjony the Sacrament of Confirmation was administered to about seventy candidates, including many adults.

The twentieth annual sports gathering of the students of St. Patrick's College was held on Monday on the Basin Reserve. Lady Ward and many other friends of thq college were present. A band played during the afternoon, and atternoon tea was served in a miarquee on the ground. The 100 yds j/nd 220 yds championships were won easily by J. Kennedy, of Greymouth, who in i/he lUOydsi race equalled the record of 10 2-ssec established by J, O'Dwyer in 1888. Kennedy won rhe College Championship on tho day's performances, gaining 19 points, artd thus is the first competitor entitled to have his 'name inscribed on the handsome championship cup presented to the college by Messrs. P. Gar.vey, J. Ker-* win, and Dixon. The following were the results :— St. Patrick's College Grand Handicap.— First distance, inoyds— Ron. McDonald, 6yids, 1 ; F. Ryan 3yds, 2 , F. O'Oonnell, syds, 3.

Second distance, 220 yds —M. Sheridan, 16yds, 1 ; Ron^ McDonald, 11yds, 2 ; F. O'Odnnell, oyds, 3. Tlnird distance, 44-Oyds— M. Sheridan, 31yds, 1 ; J, Kertnedy, scratch, 2 ; Ron. McDonald, 21yds, 3. Kon. McDonald and Sheridan are equal for first place in t<he Gramd Haindicaip, with 6 points each. 100 yds Championship— J. Kennedy, 1; W. Quill, 2 ; E. Prcndeville, 3.

220 yds Championship— J.. Kern-nedy, 1; E. Prendeville,, 2 ; VV. Quill, 3. '

llHJy.ds, wider 16— T. O'Connor, 2yds, 1; D. Liundon,. Byds, 2 ; E. Casey, 10yds, 1. Throwimg the Cricket Ball— J. Herring, 83yds Bin (handicap lvd), 1 ; P. McNamara, 76yds 9ih (handicap >?yds), 2 ; C. Camp/o,n, '75yde 2ft (handicap 3yds), 3. Potato Race— W. Sullivan, 1 ; J. Dignan, 2 ; F, McKcjnna, 3.

H,ap, Step, and Jump— J. Kennedy, 41ft 4in (scratch) 1 ; P. McNamara, 36ft lOin (handicap lOiti), 2. lOiOyds, boys under 14— F. McKenna, 2yds, 1 • T« Malone, !)yds, 2.

120y,ris— L. Chapman, 7yds, 1 ; Ron. McDonald, syds, 2 ; F. Ryan, lyd, 3.

22fOy?ds Handicap, under 16— F. McKetma 15yds< I'■ T. O'Connor, syds, 2 ; J. Fern&nxlos, 9yds, 3. Half-mile Handicap— J. Ryian, 90yds, 1; R. Hill,. 50yds, 2 ; T. Kearins, 90yds, 3.' •

The High Jump event resulted in a tie between F. O'UQnnell and P. McNamara, whose records (oqitnting their handicaps) were equal, sft lin. Sack Race, 75yds— J. Stewart, 1, M. Maher, 2. Liana; Jump—P . McNamara, 18ft 3in (handicap 2in), 1 ; H. viVlariu, 2 ; J. Kennedy, 3.

Mddley Race,, 100 yd- — W,. SaiHiVan L. <C*ampijn were the winners, P. Kelly and B. Gallagher, close up, next.

440 yds, under 16— M. O'Leary, 30yds, 1 ; J. Ryan, 15yds, 2 ; J. Dignan, 35yds, 3

Bicycle Handicap, cino, mile — T. P. Wals«hc, owing 80yfta, 1 , T. Kearins, 120 yds, 2■; C. Gasquoine, 100 yds, 3. One Mile Handicap— T. Boyoe, 160 yds, 1, H. Seymour, 70yds, 2. Old Boys' Race, I.ooy,ds— E. McCardell, 9yds, 1 ; I. Brrdge, 80yds, 2 ; R. Evensen, 7yds, 3.

College Championship — J. Kennedy, 19 points, 1 ; E Proadeville, 15 points, 2 ; W. C^uill, 9 points, 3.