FACTS FOR THE IRISH MEN AND WOMEN OF NEW ZEALAND.

New Zealand Tablet, 27 September 1906, Page 21

FACTS FOR THE IRISH MEN AND WOMEN OF NEW ZEALAND.

1 — It is a disgrace that any place in New Zealand should be named after one of the most cruel persecutors of the Irish people and the Catholic religion, 2. — The name of Cromwell iB a perpetual reminder of his victims and the innumerable martyrs of Ireland. 3, — Therefore it is most fitting that a memorial church to the Irish martyrs should be erected here. i. — The Cromwell Catholics are not able of themselves to build a worthy memorial church. 5. — Besides the honor of their martyred dead should be dearly cherished in the heart of every Irish man or woman. 6. — Therefore the Irish Catholics of Cromwell appeal to all their fellow countrymen and women in New Zealand to assist them in this great undertaking. 7. — The appeal will surely not be made in vain to any Irish man or woman who is familiar with the terrible blood-stained pages of Ireland's history. 8. — It is imperative that such a church should be freed of debt at the time of the opening. 9 — Therefore it is absolutely necessary that subscriptions should be pent as soon as possible in order that plans may be drawn up according to the amount of funds available. 10. — The names of all subscribers will be placed in a prominent place in the new church, and kept there always, 11. — All subscribers living and dead will have the benefit of a weekly Masß and the perpetual prayers of the Cromwell priest and people. 12. — The priest and people of Cromwell are most deeply grateful for the handsome donations and kind, encouraging letters already sent, and are confident that the Irish people of New Zealand will be faithful to the best and holiest traditions of their race, and generously support such a noble cause.