DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XLVI, Issue 18, 1 May 1919, Page 22

DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND

(From oar own correspondent.) , April 24. Father Bleakley, who has been attached as chaplain to the hospital ship Maheno, during her last two voyages, has returned to Auckland, and will shortly resume his ordinary duties. The third annual conference of the Auckland Catholic Teachers' Institute, which commenced its sessions on Tuesday last at St. Mary's Convent, was attended by nearly 150- teachers, some of whom came

from as far south ' asy.Canterbury.? .. .Father Bradley, diocesan; examiner.;in religious doctrine, read a paper on ‘ ‘Modern Methods of j Teaching: Religion.” . An interesting discussion followed, the -unanimous opinion being that the rev. lecturer had treated >. his .> subject in . a masterly) | manner. ; : The afternoon was .devoted to sectional meetings, at which the, subjects, of religion, writing, arithmetic, and English were dealt with. On Wednesday morning the conference assembled at the Sacred Heart Convent, Remuera, when a paper on “Psychology and the Child”, was read by a Sister of the Missions. In the interesting ; discussion . that followed, the speakers warmly praised the simplicity of the language used, and the excellent examples given. second sectional meeting was held . at St. Benedict s School in the afternoon, nature, study, geography, health, and drawing being the subjects, of discussion! the conference concluded its sessions at ; St. Mary’s Convent this afternoon. The Lourdes Bazaar was opened in the Town Hall Concert Chamber by the Very Rev. Dean Cahill on Saturday afternoon last. In prefacing his remarks, the Dean apologised for the absence of his Lordship Bishop Cleary, who at the last moment was prevented, through indisposition, from being present to perforin the opening ceremony. The speaker referred to the excellent cause for which the bazaar was being held, and complimented the organisers on their, efforts. ’ One of the chief attractions of the bazaar is the showing each evening of a series of tableaux, depicting scenes that have occurred in connection with the miracles of Lourdes. The grouping of the figures, and the arrangement of the tableaux were excellently managed, the scenes being really beautiful. Trained choir's of school children rendered music appropriate to the sacred nature of the tableaux. The various stalls, with an excellent assortment of fancy work and art novelties, have been doing good business during the week. The stalls are in charges of the following ladies:—Mesdames Kiely, White, Foley, Baukham, Monahan, and Misses Stewart and Mulvihill.

The M. 8.0.8. have a team entered this year for the competitions held under the auspices of the Auckland Rugby League. The rather dull weather which prevailed on Easter Monday did not in any way deter the members of St. Patrick s Sodality of the Children of Mary and of the Guard of Honor Society, from participating in their annual combined picnic. A most enjoyable day was spent at the orphanage at Takapuna. Fathers Golden, Buckley, Colgan, and O’Byrne were among those present. The programme of events, and refreshment arrangements, were carried through without a hitch, and much credit is due to those responsible for the success of the outing. The members were afforded many opportunities in the way of races, etc., to assert their athletic qualities, and a very pleasant day was terminated by Father O’Byrne presenting prizes to the winners, alter which he expressed the thanks and appreciation of all to the good Sisters of Mercy at the orphanage lor their hospitality and kind assistance in making the day such a successful one.