DIOCESE OF CHRISTCHURCH

New Zealand Tablet, 28 July 1921, Page 23

DIOCESE OF CHRISTCHURCH

(From our own correspondent.) July 25. Mr. T. Cahill, president of the Christchurch Council of the Self-Determination for Ireland League, received the following cable from Mr. de Valera : "Thanks most heartily support Christchurch League." This was in reply to the message sent from the North Canterbury District Provincial Council.

Rev. Father Cooney, who recently visited Ireland, has expressed his willingness to deliver a lecture under the auspices of the Hibernian Society, on "Ireland To-day." The lecture will probably be given on Monday, August 1.

With the object of assisting the archconfraternity stall in connection with the sale of work in aid of the Cathedral Catholic schools, an enjoyable entertainment, organised by Mrs. Greenlees, was recently given in the Hibernian Hall. There was a crowded audience. The programme numbers contributed by the "Juvenile Merrymakers," most of the performers being prize-winners at the local competitions, met with due appreciation. An efficient orchestra added to the success of the entertainment, and Mrs. Greenlees deserves to be congratulated on her efforts in presenting so much youthful talent and on its results.

At the recent meeting of St. Matthew's branch of the H.A.C.B. Society, Sister G. Baker presiding, two newmembers were initiated. It was decided to hold a euchre and social in the Hibernian Hall on August 4. The following are the office-bearers for the ensuing term : —President, Sister G. Baker ; vice-president, Sister E. Gleeson ; secretary, Sister M. B. Sloan; treasurer, Sister M. Smyth: warden, Sister K. Lockhart; guardian, Sister E. Rodgers; sick visitors, Sisters Blackaby, M. Nolan, and T. Nolan; assistant secretary, Sister K. Bridgman. The installation was carried out by P.P. Sister R. Rodgers.

An enjoyable social, in aid of the local Catholic church building fund, was held on last Wednesday evening in St. Paul's Schoolroom, Papanui. There was a very large attendance. The euchre prizes were won by Misses Campbell and Hanrahan, Messrs. Campbell and Dolan, and in presenting them Father Seymour thanked the energeticcommittee for its efforts and the patrons for their support.

An enjoyable evening, with the object of assisting the Cathedral Tennis Club stall in the forthcoming sale of work, was held during the week at the Catholic Girls' Hostel. The function proved successful.

A social organised by the committee of St. Anne's Church, Woolston, was held on Thursday evening, July 14. in the local Oddfellows' Hall, when there was a crowded attendance. Excellent music was supplied by Mrs. Baxter. The euchre prizes, presented by Mr. D. G. Sullivan, M.P., were won by Mrs. Strothers and Mr. Higgins. Rev. Father Gallagher thanked the committee and all who assisted to make the social a success.

Timaru (From our own correspondent.) July 25. At the girls' school hall on the 20th irot Rev. Father Hurley, ' S.M., gave a >er ;r interesting and instructive lecture in the presence of a very large- and appreciative audience. The lecturer ilil fnli justice to his subject, and used a powerful lantern and beautiful slides, which were procured from America. The concluding portion of the lecture is to be given at an early date. The lamp was ably manipulated by Mr. Cuthbert Knight. Last Sunday the Self-Determination for Ireland League committee took up a collection for the distressed families in Belfast (Ireland). The parishioners generously responded, and the sum of £7O was. subscribed. The committee at St. Andrews will take up their collection next Sunday. The Rev. Father Hurley has lately received from Rome a reliquary of chaste design containing the relics of saints. These are to be exposed for the veneration of the faithful on suitable occasions. ' ,