ARCHDIOCESE OF WELLINGTON

New Zealand Tablet, Volume 07, Issue 45, 7 November 1907, Page 14

ARCHDIOCESE OF WELLINGTON

(From our own correspondent.)

Nov 2.

The executive of the Catholic Club has placed in the club rooms a large and life-like portrait of the late William Hamilton.

His Grace the Archbishop left on Wednesday morning for Palmerston North to be present at the bazaar, which is now being held there in aid of the parish funds.

Several of our young men propose paying a visit at the end of next week to the Catholic (Jlub in Palmerston North. These visits do much to promote the well-being of both clivbs, as they^ stimulate an interest in club life.

The euchre tournament, held by the club during the week, was well attended. The gentleman's prize was secured by Mr. P. Clarke, and the lady's by Miss Henderson. Musical iteirs were contributed by Misses Hawthorn, Davis, and Messrs. F. Eller, P. J. McGovern, and A. Eller.

During the Triduum at St. Joseph's Church the several services were attended by crowded congregations, and large numbers approached the Holy Taible. On Sunday evening the sermon was preached by the Rev. Father McCarthy, on Monday by the Rev. Father Bartley, and on Tuesday by the Rev. iFather Yenning.

The Catholic Club opened the tennis season on Saturday last, jwhen a large number of ladies afctd gentlemen assembled to "take part in the games. The court has been carefully prepared for the season's play, and members anticipate an enjoyable time during the coming summer months.

On Monday last the club held an oratorical contest in which four speakers competed. The first place was awarded to Mr. Carl JPfarTi, and the secojnd to Mr., Thomas Boyce. The Hon. R. A. Loug'hnan, M.L.C.," acted as judge. On Tuesday evening the members of the Literary Society will hold a competition in which a prize will be awarded to the gentleman making the best parliamentary election speech.

The results of tTie annual terms examinations held in connection with the local University College were announced during the week. I am pleased to observe that our CatTiolic students — now much on the increase—did very well. The Rev. Fathers O'Reilly, Bartley, Gondringer, and Gilbert, of St. Patrick's College staff, achieved first-class results in their respective subjects. The interest taken by our people and the successes achieved in this connection are healthy signs. Our Catholic students have reason to be proud of the year's work. Let us hope for a further increase in numbers next year and for further honors.'"

The organ recital by Miss May Putnam at the Sacred Heart Basilica on Sunday evening last proved highly successful. The following report appeared in the 1 Evening Post ' :— A fallacy that man only can excel at the pipe organ, with its numerous stops and manuals, was removed from the minds of many people.last evening, when Miss May Putnam, organist at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Hill street, gave an organ recital. Miss Putnam is a young- lady who succeeded her father in leading the service of praise at the church, and her' treatment last night of a number of gems from the works of the masters qualified her to take rank with the best organists of the city. The selections 'ranged from Elgar's stately ' Pomp and Circumstance ' _to Saint-Saens' dainty ' Le cygne ' and Handel's majestic Hallelujah chorus,' and were all remarkable for artistic treatment and sound judgment. Miss Putnam's pedalling was excellent, and her choice of stops decidedly pleasing, especially in 'Le cygne,' in which she obtained an effect similar to that produced by the Vox ~ Humana. Little wonder was it that Archbishop Redwood complimented the organist on her recital. In the course of his remarks the Archbishop said that Miss • Putnam had inherited the talents and enthusiasm of her father, who was instrumental in obtaining such fine music in the old cathedral. He hoped that the congregation would have many furtHer opportunities to appreciate her talents and enthusiasm. Other items were the popular f O star of eve,' by Wataner, Wely's brilliant offertoire in F, Lemare's delightful ' Eleey ' and •In Paradisum,' by Dubois. .Three vocal contributions were interspersed with the organ numbers. Mr

J. Smith, a tenor recently arrived from the Old Country, sang ' The sorrows of death,' by Mendelssohn, and Cherubim's ' Aye Maria.' His intonation was true, his phrasing delightful, whilst the quality of his voice throughout a wide compass was richi and full. Mr. Smith should be an acquisition to oratorio music in Wellington. Madame Eveleen Uarlton (soprano) sang Schubert's 'Aye Maria' with fine expression*, and Mr., J. Flanagan (bass) gave a pleasing rendering -.of , 'Epce ! Deus,' by Ulifton. The soloists were also thanked, by; the Archbishop for' their items. - The recital "was given in aid of -the organ fund, which, up till last evening had a debit balance of £60.