ST. PATRICK'S DAY IN AUCKLAND.

New Zealand Tablet, 31 March 1921, Page 28

ST. PATRICK'S DAY IN AUCKLAND.

(From our own correspondent.) On St. Patrick’s Day, the Right Rev. Dr. Liston celebrated Pontifical High Mass in St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Rev. Father Forde. Adm., was master of ceremonies, and Fathers Bradley and Hunt deacon and subdeacon respectively. Rev. Father Hannigan, C.SS.R., preached an eloquent and impressive sermon, which deeply moved the vast congregation. In connection with the day’s celebrations, the procession left St. Patrick’s Cathedral at 10 a.m. Following the band in the lead were the boys from the Sacred Heart College, Richmond Road. Their fine manly appearance made a great impression on the many thousands of spectators who lined the thoroughfares. So also did the boys from the Marist Brothers’ School, Vermont Street. A varied programme of events was submitted in the Domain—athletic events for adults and children and games for girls and boys were thoroughly enjoyed by contestants and spectators. By no means the least attractive part of the programme was the display of the living word “Ireland” by 2000 children. Attired in white and wearing green and gold ribbons and carrying flags of the same vivid colors, they formed a picture which will never be effaced from the memories of those who were fortunate enough to gaze upon it. Bishops Cleary and Liston, who were greatly interested in all the events, expressed themselves as being highly delighted with the spectacular display. Rev. Brothers Calixtus and Fergus, who were mainly responsible for the children’s efforts, deserve the congratulation of all lovers of Ireland.