DOMINION EXECUTIVE.

New Zealand Tablet, 23 October 1913, Page 26

DOMINION EXECUTIVE.

(From our Wellington correspondent.) A meeting of the Dominion Executive was held in the Board Room on October 15, when there were present: Messrs. Reeves (president), Burke, McC'osker. Ward, Hoskins, and the secretary. Apologies were received from Rev. Father Hurley, and Messrs. O'Kane and Columb. The chairman welcomed Mr. R. P. Flanagan as a member of the Executive. A consider-able-amount of correspondence was dealt with. The secretary was instructed to write to Dr. Cahill, Mr. J. J. McGrath, and Mr. P. D. Hoskins, thanking them for donations towards furnishing the Federation offices. The secretary will gladly welcome further contributions. It was resolved to send a letter of congratulation to Mr. O'Kane, a member of the Executive, on the occasion of his marriage. The secretary reported that the Labor Bureau was now working. He had had numerous applications, both from employers and employees, and had been successful in obtaining situations for several applicants. . It was resolved ' That the clergy be asked to announce in the church notices that the Federation has established a labor bureau, and.to request Catholic employers and employees from all over the Dominion to make use of the same.' The secretary reported that a. list of Catholic boardinghouses was being compiled, and that he was in communication with several private householders so as to complete the list. 1 It was resolved ' That the secretary communicate with Members of Parliament, stating that, in view of the fact that the Hon. the Prime Minister has stated that no legislative action will be taken during the present session in respect to a referendum or plebiscite on the question of the Bible in schools, it has been decided to defer the proposed interview with them.' The question of the transfer of members of the Federation from one district to another was discussed at some length. It was eventually decided that members should obtain letters of introduction to the secretary of the branch into which they are moving. A motion, proposed by the chairman, and seconded by Mr. McCosker, 'That Mr. P. D. Hoskins be appointed hon. assistant secretary,' was carried by acclamation. A long discussion took place as to the sale of books obnoxious to Catholics. It was suggested that those booksellers who received. Catholic support be warned of the probable result of displaying offensive publications. It was resolved, ' That the attention of secretaries of all branches be directed to the fact that offensive books are being exposed for sale, and the Executive requests secretaries to make tactful representations to booksellers concerning them.' It was resolved that subscriptions collected from this date be credited to the year 1914. The secretary reported that the Immigration Committee had been extremely busy, and is doing good work. It was resolved ' That the secretary write to the C.I.C. congratulating the members on their energy and zeal, and on the good work they have accomplished.' Catholic Immigration Committee. A meeting of the Catholic Immigration Committee was held at the Federation's rooms on Friday, October 10. Eight members were present, the president occupying the chair. The Athenic was met on September 30 by two_ members, who gave an interesting account of their visit, and particulars of several Catholics whom they met. A vote of appreciation and thanks was passed to these members for their efforts and report. A resolution was passed requesting the Federation to arrange that copies of the monthly bulletin be placed on board each immigrant steamer. The secretaries were instructed to convey the sympathy of the C.I.C. to

Very Rev. Father Keogh, and Rev. Father Kimbell on their recent bereavement, and also to write to Mr. A. H. Casey, expressing the regret of the C.I.C. at his departure from the Dominion, and very sincere wishes for a good and successful future in his new life. Correspondence was read from Christchurch, Lyttelton, and was xectu irum istcii urcii, j_jy Gteixon, ana Invercargill. The C.I.C. congratulates Christchurch and Lyttelton on the formation of their immigration committee, and wishes them much success in their new undertaking. The C.I.C. met again at the Federation rooms on Friday, October 17. The chair was occupied by the president, Mr. Girling-Butcher, 14 members being present. One candidate was proposed and accepted. The C.I.C. would gladly welcome any lady who could give a little time to this very necessary work. Ladies willing to act are requested to notify the secretary of the C.1.C., P.O ; Box 958. Judging by the paragraph in the Evening Post of October 16, a great number of immigrants are en route for the Dominion, and a fair percentage of Catholics may reasonably be expected. Our non-Catholic friends are ready to receive the newcomers, and we must be on the alert to assist and welcome our own people. The members of the C.I.C. are comparatively few, which makes the work heavy; this can be easily remedied by a few recruits. The C.I.C. gratefully acknowledges a letter from the Executive of the Federation congratulating the members on their good work.