THE LATE FATHER CARRAN, OTAHUHU

New Zealand Tablet, 13 October 1921, Page 37

THE LATE FATHER CARRAN, OTAHUHU

A Solemn Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Rev. Father Carran was celebrated in the Sacred Heart Church, Ponsonby, on Monday, the 26th ult., by the Co-adjutor-Bishop, Right Rev. Dr. Liston (writes our own correspondent). The assistant priest was the Very Rev. Dean Van Dyk; deacon, Father Hunt, of Huntly; subdeacon, Father O’Malley; master of ceremonies, Very Rev. Chancellor Holbrook; assistant master of ceremonies, Erin Griffin. In the sanctuary there were present Monsignori Mahoney and Ormond, Dean Cahill, Fathers Moore (of Manchester, England), Ford, Furl png, Skinner, Doyle, O’Beirne, Wm. Murphy, Brennan, O’Connell (of Oamaru), Kelly, and Brady. The music of the Mass was sung by the Brothers of the Sacred Heart College. The hearts of the crowded congregation were moved by the eloquent panegyric deilvered by Very Rev. Chancellor Holbrook, who for many years had been associated with Father Carran, and knew and appreciated his sterling qualities. The “Dead March” from “Saul” was played by Miss Dunne. Representatives of the religious communities were also present. The funeral, which took place on Sunday, the 25th ult., at Otahuhu, was the largest ever witnessed there. Thousands journeyed from the city and suburbs by train and motors to pay their last tribute of respect and affection to one of God’s most devoted priests.—R.l.P.

ST. MARY’S CONVENT, CHRISTCHURCH.

All the pupils presented from St. Mary’s Convent, Colombo Street, were successful in passing the examination in theory of music held last June in connection with Trinity College, London. The number of successes in the various divisions were —Intermediate Honors: 7; pass, 1. Junior Honors: 12; pass, 1. Preparatory Honors: 8; pass, 5. Advice has also been received from Pitman’s Examination Department, Melbourne, that all the candidates who presented themselves last August for examination in .theory of shorthand were successful. The following are the names of the candidates: —Zillah Campbell, Honor McDonough, Veronica McDonough, Eileen Murphy, Myrtle O’Connor, and Lily Stewart.