Diocesan News

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXV, Issue 2, 28 February 1907, Page 14

Diocesan News

ARCHDIOCESE OF WELLINGTON

(From our own correspondent.) February 23,

Right Rev. Mgr. O'Haran, accompanied by the Rev. Fathers Walsh, ot Wollbngong, and Phelari, of Lewisham,' arrived here on Monday, having, travelled .from Rotorua "by coach to Pipiriki, and thence 'down " the Wanganui River. r lhey have been' the. guests of the Redeniptorist Fathers, and left for the South last evening. \ - ' The seventeenth half-yearly general meeting- of the Catholic Young Men's Club is to be heM on Mondayevening. 'The balance sheet shows a credit- balance. of #10 15s 6d; and a balance of- £186 5s 6d of assets over liabilities. The total revenue -for the half-year ended January -31 was £75 5s Id. During the term- the membership roll received an increase, .of twenty new names. The trophy presented by Mr. Leihy to - the most energetic canvasser for new members was awarded to Mr. H. McKeowen. The report discloses an encouraging activity in all branches of the club's life. The* Literary Society holds the city J championship. The .athletic club also occupies a premier " position, nine firsts and four seconds being gained by its representatives at the Wellington championship meeting in January. 'Two members, Messrs. A. Halligan and J. Pren--deville, are representing the. Wellington Centre at the New Zealand championship meeting in Christchuroh this week. The club's harrier team holds the White 'and Mackay Shield, awarded tci the winners of tlie annual road race. On March 16, the club in conjunction .with the Hibernians will hold a sports meeting on the Basin Reserve. ---The tennis .club is having, a gciod season. It is now affiliated to the Wellington Lawn Ten- . nis Association. M-embers began their * annual tournament on the* 9th inst., and a series of' interesting events have resulted. The work of the Seamen's Conference has met with satisfactory results, but more help is needed, and other members are urged to assist. The social life of the club has been particularly vigorous. -Euchre parties, musical evenings, ~ and lectures have" 'been held during the term, and large numbers have attended. The good " fellowship between outside societies and the club has continued to exist* Reference is made' to the .success of the Federation camp at. Christchurch. during the Christmas holidays. The club has undoubtedly -had a good session, and the'exeoutlve for its zeal, and members for their earnest cooperation are to be highly commended.