DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND

New Zealand Tablet, 4 October 1906, Page 24

DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND

(From our own correspondent.) September 28

His " Lordship the- Bishop left last. Tuesday for G-isbome. .He expects" to -return at the end of next week, .when he will - leave on an extended visit to the Maori missions throughout the diocese, lasting probably five weeks.

This evening presentations from the laity and the local 'branch of the' H.A.C.B. Society • will be made to the Rev. Father Cabin. On Wednesday evening several "handsome and useful presents were made >by the Children 4 of Mary to Father Cahill. He was in his new • mission last Sunday. His departure from the city is deeply ' regretted. A meeting held this week in connection with the mission to the sailors was attended by the Anglican Bishop -of Auckland, Dr. Neligan, and numerous ministers of numerous denominations. Several of the latter indulged in some plain speaking, and said they objected to the Anglican body dominating the mission. To the sailors must be left the task of discriminating.

The annual social gathering, arranged by the ladies of the Cathedral parish, was held last "Wednesday evening in the Royal Albert Hall. It was a great success. The hall was most tastefully decorated. The whole affair was well organised, and redounded to the credit of ehe committee. During an interval a presentation was made to Mrs. Lennardo, toon, secretary of the committee, on behalf of the Bishop, clergy,' and laity of the parish. The presents were a beautiful gold bangle, and a gold Maltese cross. This lady thoroughly 'deserves the recognition here shown to her. For years she has labored incessantly in all the good works in the parish. A presentation of a purse of sovereigns was made this afternoon to Miss Coleta Lorrigan by " his Worship the Mayor, of Auckland (Mr. A. M. Myers) on behalf of the subscribers. Miss Lorrigan ' has for years assisted in our choirs and charity "concerts in the' city and province. This public recognition was' well merited. Miss Lorrigan leaves Auckland next week, and intends to reside in Palmerston North, where she will toe a valuable addition to musical circles. A special meeting of the local branch of the 11.A.C.8. Society was held in the branch room last Tuesday evening. 'The resignation of Father Uahill as chaplain was received with regret, and the appointment by his Lordship the ' Bishop of the Rev. 'Father Holbrook to the position was received with applause. The new proposal concerning the medical attendants was proposed and well considered . Bro. P. J Nerheny, delegate to the Auckland Friendly Societies' Conference, explained in detail the proposed new scheme. Under it six doctors would be available to the Societies included in the Conference. At various hours of the day and evening each of the six doctors would in turn, be in attendance at the rooms in the Friendly Societies' Dispensary. The charge would be per member lGs annually, and 4s to the dispensary The doctors would be entitled to their private practice, an-di engaged to deal in modicinos exclusively with the Societies' Dispensary. A private hospital is also to be started forthwith. The Hibernians heartily supported the new scheme, and directed their representatives to act accordingly.