Diocesan News

New Zealand Tablet, 2 October 1913, Page 23

Diocesan News

ARCHDIOCESE OF WELLINGTON (From our own correspondent.) September 27. The Very Rev. Dean Regnault, S.M. (Provincial), has been appointed chaplain of St. Patrick's branch of the Hibernian Society in succession to the Rev. Father Joseph Herring, S.M., who has been transferred to St. Anne's, and the Rev. Father W. J. Peoples, S.M., succeeds the Rev. Father A. T. Herring, S.M., who has joined the Marist missionary staff, as chaplain of the St. Aloysius'-branch. The St. Patrick's branch of the H.A.C.B. Society held its quarterly meeting last Monday evening under the presidency of Bro. J. A. Sullivan, B.P. There was a large attendance including the Very Rev. -Dean Regnault, S.M. Nominations were received for a committee for next St. Patrick's Day, St. Mary's Education Committee, and the Boxing Day Committee. Bro. F. Whitaker was elected to the office of warden. The question of -nominating members for the office of districtdeputy was held over. The receipts totalled £l2O.

A grand Celtic carnival will be-held in the Town Hall, Upper Hutt, from 27th October to Ist November in aid of St. Joseph’s parish and Orphanage, Upper Hutt. An art union, for which there are many valuable prizes, "will be drawn, in conjunction with it on October 31. To encourage the sale of tickets for the art union rather a novel idea has been adopted— the seller of the most tickets will be presented with a tourist railway ticket through either of the islands. A strong

committee, with' the Rev. Father Daly" at .its head, is working hard to ensure the success of the carnival.

. His Grace Archbishop Redwood visited the Star of the Sea Boys' Preparatory College, Seatoun, on.Thuraday, and administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to nineteen of the pupils. A number also> received their First Communion. In the afternoon / there was Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, and in the evening; the Rev. Dr. Kennedy, Rector of St. Patrick’s College, entertained the pupils by an instructive lecture on insect life* illustrated by limelight views. At the request of the Archbishop the boys were given a picnic on Friday. . • It is with regret that I record the death of one of our popular young men in the person of Mr. Richard J. Davis, which occurred at his parents’ residence, Ellice street, this morning. He was a member of St. Patrick’s branch of the Hibernian Society and of the Catholic Club, and these" bodies will be represented, at his funeral which takes place on Monday morning. To his sorrowing parents and relatives in their bereavement is extended the sympathy of a large circle of friends.—R.l.P. ; J

At St. Anne’s Church, Wellington South, which is the chapel of the archconfraternity of the Holy Rosary, there, will be special , ceremonies on Rosary Sunday.' A number of children will make their First Communion. In the evening a special sermon, will be preached by one of the Fathers from St. Patrick’s College, and there will be a procession in honor of our Blessed Lady in which a full muster of the Children of Mary will participate. Catholics of Wellington are reminded of the great indulgences that can be gained by visiting St. Anne’s next Sunday. „ . . V

At St. Mary of the Angels' Church on Wednesday, a wedding of interest took place. The church, which was decorated by the girl friends of the bride, was crowded. The bride was . Miss Margaret Lawlor, daughter of Mr. D. R. Lawlor, of this city, and the bridegroom Mr. Edward J. Healy, son of Mr. W. F. Healy, of Brooklyn.;, The Nuptial Mass was celebrated by Very Rev. Dean • Regnault, assisted by Rev. Father Hurley. The choir, of which the bridegroom is conductor, rendered one of Weigand's Choral Masses for the occasion, and at the conclusion of the ceremony the Wedding March was played by the organist (Mr. Isidore Mount). The bride was given away by her father. The bridesmaids were Miss Mary Lawlor, sister of the bride, and Miss Leila Healy, sister of the bridegroom. Mr. J. Creed acted as best man, and Mr. Davitt Healy as groomsman. The reception and breakfast was held at Godber's rooms, Courtenay place, and was presided over by Very Rev. Dean Regnault, over 80 guests being present. The Rev. Fathers Barra and Tymons were also present. The several toasts were: . 'Bride and Bridegroom,' proposed by the Very Rev. Dean Regnault; 'The Clergy,' proposed by Mr. D. R. Lawlor; 'The Parents,' by Mr. F. McDonald and 'The Bridesmaids and the Ladies,' by Mr. P. A. Lawlor. ... , : _ ... -, - ;• Wanganui (From our own correspondent.) . ; ; September 28. The quarterly meeting of the Hibernian Society was held last Tuesday evening, when a large number of members was present. The following were elected a committee to make arrangements for the Irish concert on St. Patrick's:Day:— Bros. J. W. E. Miles, W. McTubbs, E. J. McLachlan, A..J. Fitzgerald (president), W. R. Setter (secretary), Very Rev. Dean Holley, and Rev. Father Moloney. ••_ " ; ' l The fortnightly meeting of the St. Vincent de Paul Society was held on Tuesday evening, September 16, in St. Joseph's Hall. Mrs. Lacey (vice-president) occupied the chair, and there were present Rev. Father Mahoney and 25 members. Mr. Morgan, of St. Mary's Conference attended, and reported on cases ; requiring attention. A number of patients had been visited

during the fortnight at the Hospital and Jubilee Home. Parcels of clothing • had been distributed, mostly for children. Three new members were elected.

The third and last social in aid of the Aramoho Convent School was held in the schoolroom on the evening of Thursday, September 18, when there was a good attendance. Little Miss Maggie Melody sang ‘ What will you take for me, daddy very prettily, and Master Albert Haggle gave ‘Killarney’ in good style. Miss Maidy Melody played a violin solo, accompanied by Mr, Capon. The same young lady took part in a duet with Professor Leitchwark. The supper was a great feature of the evening, and, quite up to the usual high standard, and, needless to say, was much appreciated by the young people. * Mesdames Richardson, Ahern, Osbaldstone, Callaghan, and Meachem had charge of it.

The Aramoho branch of the St. Vincent de Paul Society will have pleasant recollections of Sunday, September 21, the occasion being the celebration, for the first time, of Mass at the quiet little village of Makirikiri. It is but a few weeks since the brothers undertook the conducting of a Sunday school in this locality, the pronounced success of which led the members to hope, in view of the number of Catholics in the district, that Mass would be celebrated there at no distant date. "Undoubtedly Sunday was a red-letter day for the many Catholics present, and perhaps in a special manner for our pastor, and also the brothers who had this work in hand. Mass was celebrated in the.hall, which was appropriately fitted up as a church. Very Rev. Dean Holley went up specially for the occasion, and had every reason to be proud of his people, and certainly his people were pleased to see him. The congregation numbered over 45. Prior to the Rev. Dean's remarks, which were . entirely in keeping with the occasion, a pleasant surprise awaited him in the presentation of a beautifully worded address of welcome from the Sunday school children. Very general, indeed, was the satisfaction when the Dean made it known that owing to the warm-hearted support extended to the movement, he had arranged to have Mass said in the township on every second Sunday of the month. It is worthy of special mention that many had come long distances, one . good family having journeyed twelve miles for the occasion. Masterton (From our own correspondent.) ".'_.. . September 25. The officers of the Masterton branch of the H.A.C.B. Society visited Carterton on Sunday for the purpose of infusing life into the Carterton branch, the affairs of which had got into low water. As a result of their visit there is every probability of the Carterton branch being placed once more on a sound footing. The Rev. Father Kinkead, who presided at the meeting, promised to do all in his power to push the society along.

The local branch of the Hibernian Society held a social evening on Wednesday to celebrate the twentyfifth anniversary of the formation of the branch. Bro. B. Chapman occupied the chair, and there was a large attendance of members and friends. Congratulatory speeches were made by visiting brothers and members of the society. The following toasts were honored: ‘The Pope and King,’ ‘H.A.C.B. Society,’ ‘Masterton Friendly Societies Council,’ ‘ Our chaplain and clergy,’ ‘ Kindred societies,’ ‘ Ireland, a nation,’ ‘ The ladies,’ ‘ The press.’ Musical items were contributed by Messrs. E. Flavin, W. Redmond, J. O’Regan, Walters, R. Mcßae, G. Carr, C. Ewington, M. Lavery, J. Dunn. Among the guests were the Rev. Fathers Harnett and Kinkead. During the evening a presentation was made to Bro. F. Treader of a handsome pipe, Bro. Treader being one of the oldest members of the branch. A presentation was also to have been mad© to the president (Bro. H. O’Leary) who was the first president of the branch, and who is one of the oldest Hibernians in New Zealand, but as he was absent owing to indisposi-

tion, the presentation will take place next meeting night. > .*■■'* " • ■''- ■ f '~ '* * The examinations in connection with Trinity" College, London, were held at St. Bride's Convent, Masterton, yesterday. ' The following .are the results: Teachers' Diploma. Margery McKenna, • 91 (honors) A.T.C.L.; Doris Tregonning, 70, C.P. v ; Higher Local.—fMayFowle, 76. : ? ; Senior.—Ruth'Mountfort, 84 (honors); Phyllis Tregonning, 60 (violin). Junior.—Clare Brown, 87 (honors); Mary Beech, 83 (honors); Kitty Hodgins, 61 (singing). Preparatory. Mountefort, 85 (honors) Una Norman, 78; Eileen Baoon, 76. First Steps.— Windle, 72; Alice Eton, 71 Frank Cooper, 66; Maizie Johnson, 65. "