DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND
(By telegraph, from our own correspondent.) May 10. The May devotions in the city and suburban churches are remarkably well attended. There were on board the Lusitania several wellknown Aucklanders, whose fate at present is uncertain. The greatest horror was expressed here at the treacherous outrage on inoffensive non-combatants.
Rev. Father Kelly, C.SS.R., addressed the Holy Family Confraternity evening, and in eloquent and forcible terms’ reminded the members of the great mission which they had in the ranks of the Catholic laity. - The Sacred Heart presbytery, Ponsonby, which has just been renovated both inside and outside, now presents a fine appearance. Other improvements, including drainage, have also been carried out. On yesterday at Masses and Vespers a collection towards the cost of the work was taken up, and realised just on .£7O. Huntly (By telegraph, from our own correspondent.) May 10. A social in aid of the convent will be held under the auspices of the Hibernian Society on May 17. The late Mr. Gribble, whose death took place recently, was an old resident, and was highly respected by the community. A letter has been received from the Rev. Father Edge, who is on a holiday in Australia, which states that he is in good health, and is at present the guest of his Lordship the Bishop of Bathurst. Arrangements have been made by Rev. Father O’Doherty with the Right Rev. Mgr. Brodie, manager of the Catholic orphanages, to receive five of the seven children of the late Mr. W. Paterson, a victim of the recent mining disaster, and who -was predeceased some months previously by his wife, into St. Mary’s Home, ‘ The Pah,’ Onehunga. The bazaar which was opened at Ngaruawahia on May 6 by Mr. Gollard, M.P., has been doing good business, and will be brought to a succcessful conclusion to-night. The ladies and gentlemen who have been assisting deserve very great credit for the manner in which their duties have been carried out. The stallholders were as follow:—Fancy stall—Mrs. Cavanagh and Misses Molloy (2), Ryan, and Cavanagh (3). Plain work—Mesdames O’Brien and McKeown, and Misses McKeown (2). Lolly stall—Mrs. J. Melwars. Refreshment rooms —Mrs. O’Connell and Misses Park (2). Produce stall Mrs. Prendergast and Misses Prendergast.
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New Zealand Tablet, 13 May 1915, Page 25
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