ARCHDIOCESE OF WELLINGTON

New Zealand Tablet, 9 July 1908, Page 14

ARCHDIOCESE OF WELLINGTON

(From Our Own Correspondent.) July 4The memorial tablet to the memory of the late Very Rev. Father Lewis, erected in the Sacred Heart Basilica, is the work of Messrs. Hickmott and Sons, monumental masons, of this city. Word received from the Very Rev. Father Keogh, S.M., 8.A., advises that the Mayor and councillors of Auckland accorded a very hearty reception to himself and the members of his team on Thursday. The team defeated the Nelson College boys by 8 points to 6. On their way home from Auckland they will play the Te Aute College, and probably a team from the Meanee Seminary. Miss Rose Kelly, of this city, was married on Wednesday last to Mr. J. Murphy, of Pahaulanui. The ceremony took place at St. Joseph's Church, Buckle street, the Rev. Father Herring being the officiating priest. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. J. Kelly, Mr. O. Murphy acted as best man, and Miss May Kelly as bridesmaid. The honeymoon is being spent at Wanganui. The Old Boys of St. Patrick's College did not have very pleasant weather for their annual social gathering on Tuesday last, but they had nevertheless a most enjoyable evening. The weather did not prevent their friends from attending in large numbers. The Sydney Street Schoolroom was tastefully decorated for the occasion with the college colors. The success of the function was due in no small measure to Mr. F. Crombie, the energetic secretary of the association, and to Mr. B. J. Devine, who also assisted. As a consequence of the recent mission of the Rcdemptorist Fathers at South Wellington, the men's and women's branches of the Sacred Heart Society at South Wellington have been placed on a very strong footing. The women's meeting on Friday last was largely attended, when the Rev. Father Herbert preached an instructive sermon. I am glad to say that the several Sacred Heart societies throughout the city are in a most flourishing state — a happy condition due to the determination of the local clergy to make the society what it should be in every parish — the union of all its members. For some time past the Hibernian Society at South Wellington has successfully carried on a club room for the use of its members. The room was purchased from the Church authorities, and was procured for the purpose of assisting the social side of Hibernian life. As it was recently decided to establish a Catholic Club at South Wellington, an effort was made to secure the premises at present the property of the Hibernians. The Hibernians, however, at their last quarterly meeting unanimously decided to retain their club premises. It is now intended by the parish authorities that, should there be sufficient inducement, an up-to-date Catholic hall and club rooms be erected. The provision of suitable club rooms will be welcomed by all who desire to see our Catholic body a united one. The clergy have the project at heart, and need only tne support of the parishioners to realise the object in view.