Christchurch North

New Zealand Tablet, 22 April 1915, Page 31

Christchurch North

April 19. '• On Sunday after the last Mass at St. Mary’s there was Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament until the evening devotions, when the usual procession took place. The many friends of the Rev. Father Been (Rangiora), who underwent ah operation at the Lewisham Hospital last week, will be pleased to hear that the, operation was successful, and that he is well on the way to recovery. - . A - The Very Rev. Dean Smyth, S.M. (Provincial), Rev. Father Moloney, S.M. (Wanganui), and -the Rev. Father W. Tymons, S.M. (Greenmeadows), who have come to Christchurch to assist at the Month’s Mind of the late Bishop Grimes, are guests at St. Mary’s Presbytery. The quarterly meeting of the conferences of St. Vincent de Paul Society within the circumscription of the Particular Council of Christchurch was held in Ozanam Lodge on Monday evening. Bro. J. J. Wilson (president of the Particular Council) presided over a large attendance. The Very Rev. Dean Hills, S.M., was present. Reports were received from the Cathedral and St. Mary’s conferences, also from the Ladies of Charity of both parishes. \ 'Correspondence from the Superior Council of Sydney in connection with the establishing of a Central Council in New Zealand, with headquarters at Wellington, was well received by all present. Very Rev. Dean Hills, S.M., in a few words, congratulated all on the good work done in the cause of charity, and wished them every blessing in their meritorious work. Immediately after the conclusion of the meeting those present met to discuss the best means to secure the return of Mrs.’ Green as a member of the Charitable Aid Board. Mrs. Green, who is a prominent member of the Ladies of Charity,, is well suited for the position. A committee was set up" to further the interests of her candidature.