N.Z. CATHOLIC FEDERATION

New Zealand Tablet, 12 June 1919, Page 35

N.Z. CATHOLIC FEDERATION

WELLINGTON DIOCESAN COUNCIL. The monthly meeting of the Executive Committee was held at the Federation Chambers, Willis Street, on Wednesday, June 4, Mr. J. A. Scott presiding in the unavoidable absence of Father Hurley, S.M. (president of the council). The following members were present : —Major Halpin, Mr. J. E. Gamble, Mr. J. P. McGowan, Mr. P. E. Cairns, and Mr. W. F. Johnson (hon. secretary). The treasurer (Major Halpin) reported that there was every prospect that last year’s revenue on general account would be largely exceeded, as several important committees had yet to make returns. The net credit balance was the highest on record, and the position of the federation in the archdiocese was most satisfactory. The council's representatives on the Hostel Board reported that the house was still full, and expressed the board’s appreciation of the assistance given to the building fund by the Diocesan Council. - Some discussion arose as to the disposal of the surplus of the field service fund, and eventually it was resolved that the Dominion Council be. requested to; devise a ,scheme for the allocation of the • balance to . credit of the field service fund, with the recommendation that .scholarships ibe ; founded . r for the benefit of sons of members of the Expeditionary Force. The report of the conference of headmasters-of Catholic secondary. schools with reference to examinations for scholarships was laid before the executive, and approved. The report recommends the adoption of, the Junior National Scholarships examination, f with a special examination in Christian Doctrine. Further arrangements for the annual meeting of the Diocesan Council, on July 10, were approved, and it was decided to.hold a special meeting of the executive on June 30, to consider the report, and ; also the balance sheet; and the secretary was directed to request parish committees to forward remittances not later than Wednesday the 25th inst. ~ The Federation Mass will .be offered at the- Basilica of the ; Sacred Heart, Hill Street, at 9 ; a.m. on the day of the meeting. ;... ■