Cathedral Conference, Christchurch

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXIII, Issue 35, 31 August 1905, Page 5

Cathedral Conference, Christchurch

(From our own correspondent.)

Patron, Right Rev. J. J. Grimes, S.M., D.D., Bishop of Ohristohurch ; spiritual director, Very Rev. Father Le Menamt des Chesnais, S.M., Vicar-General ; president, Bro. E. O'Connor ; vice-presidents, Bros. J. McCormick and G. C. Hayward ; hon. treasurer, Bro. D. Edmionds'; hon. secretary, Bro. W. S. Malaqjuin ; wardrobe, keeper, Bro. F. O'Cormell. Report and Balance Sheet for the year ended, July, 1905. In submitting its eighteenth annual report the' Cathedral Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul begs] to sincerely thank all who have assisted in any way the. Society in its allotted task. In an especial manner the Society records its sincere gratitude to his Lordship ifoe Bishop for his eloquent appeal in the form of a charity sermon on the last occasion ; toithe Very Rev. Vicar-General and assistant clergy for their consistent help and encouragement, and to several friends for practical assistance and generous donaitjions. The founding of Nazareth House in Christchurch is recorded with every satisfaction, and with the devoted and selfsacrificing Sisters of Nazareth in our midst, the Society has been relieved of much anxiety, especially in regard to the helplessi and afflicted aged poor. Nazareth House, too, has proved a haven of refuge for quite a number of little children who were otherwise more or less neglected. At the present time there are cared for in the institution sixteen children, ranging from the tender age of about two years upwards. The Sunday school at Woolston, founded by the Society, was felt during the year to have outgrown the teaching resources and general supervision of the Conference, and was accordingly handed over to the Sisters of the Missions, who have since maintained the standard and added to the instruction imparted. All the expenses in connection with the Sunday school are still a charge on the Conference. The principal duties undertaken by the Conference during the year are summarised as follows :— Temporary board provided, 30 men ; orders issued for groceries, fuel, meat, etc., 54 families ; visits to families, 75"; visits to Hospital, 80 ; boots and clothing provided in 32 cases ; cash assistance given in 15 cases; employment found for seven men. The Society has also been officially represented at the S.M. Court, Police Station, Charitable Aid Board, Mayoral coal and blanket fund distribution, etc.

For the year ended July 12th, 1905.

iyr*\j&xir ±n, EXPFXDITUBE. £ p. ?o Balance forward 11 16 „ OollectioDß weekly meetings ... 8 18 „ Collecti n on occasion of last annual appeal ... 22 0 „ Djnatioßß— Private 22 7 By man Marks' Trustees ... 2 2 6 0 0 0 £ a. d. By Groceries ... 5 4 Oi „ Coal and wood ... 6 15 6 „ Meat 3 16 „ Lcdginpa (caßUuln) 6 6 0 „ Catholic literature and rfqnfsites ... 6 8 0 „ Contribution tt f > Superior Courcil 2 0 0 „ Sunday School (Woolaton) ... 8 10 0 „ Jubilee Homo (tram passes to inmates to attend church) 2 7 6 „ Cash advances and snndryinC'd^ntal expenses ... 3 5 6 „ Pafßßge (f art) ... 3 0 0 „ Hospital charges 2 0 0 „ Wardrobe, clothing, boots, rent ... 3 6 0 „ Contributions to Ladies' Association 9 0 0 „ Cash balance in hand 5 19 10 £(57 3 10J £07 3 10J

BALANCE SHEET