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New Zealand Tablet, 3 November 1921, Page 23

H. Travis with a suitably-inscribed silver ink well. and pepper dredge as the successful winner in the recent billiards tournament. Four new members were initiated by the president. The receipts amounted to £192 11s 7d. [This report did not reach us in time for insertion in last week’s . issue.—Ed. N.Z.T. ] October 31. On last Sunday afternoon his Lordship Bishop Brodie, attended by Rev. Fathers Hurley, .O’Ferrell, and Barra, administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to about 140 children and a number of adults at the Church of the Sacred Heart, when the sacred edifice was crowded to witness the ceremony. The Bishop in addressing the congregation, congratulated the clergy and teachers on the way the newly-confirmed had been prepared. He afterwards presided at Solemn Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. His Lordship, accompanied by Rev. Father Hurley, visited St. Andrews on Sunday morning and confirmed 15 candidates. 5 A meeting of parishioners was held last night in St. John’s Hall to make the necessary arrangements in connection with the visit of the Apostolic Delegate, who is expected in Timaru on November 11. Father Hurley, S.M., who presided, fully explained the object of the meeting, and gave much useful information. The following management committee was elected: —Rev. Fathers Hurley, O’Ferrell, and Barra, Dr. Loughnan, Messrs, O’Rourke, Crowley, Doyle, Mangos, Coulon, Hyland, Stir- ; ling, O’Brien, McDonald, O’Mecghan, and J. G. Venning (secretary). A ladies’ committee is to be formed next week. It was decided that the clergy and several members of the committee, motor to Waimate on the 11th prox. to meet his Excellency and party, and convey them to Timaru for lunch. A garden party is to be held at the presbytery grounds, when the Delegate will meet the parishioners, receive a civic reception, an address of welcome, and a presentation of an album containing views of the Church institutions and town. Benediction of the • Blessed Sacrament will be given in the Sacred Heart Church on the same date. On Saturday morning the distinguished visitor will visit the Sacred Heart Convent and the schools, and afterwards proceed to Temuka for lunch. It has been arranged ,to take up a .collection at the church doors next Sunday in order to defray the expenses of the celebrations. ■ , Napier (From our own correspondent.) October 26. On Saturday the loth inst., a “Missa Cantata” was • celebrated at St. Joseph’s Convent at the commencement of the Forty Hours’ Adoration, The music of Bordese's Mass was finely rendered by the Maori Girls’ College, and High School choirs. Rev. Father Hickson, S.M., left Meanee on the 27th ult. for Auckland, where he will spend a few weeks. He also intends to visit South Canterbury. The Sisters of the Missions of the Napier Convent have obtained most gratifying results in the music examinations recently held here, one of their pupils, Miss Rose Briasco, especially distinguished herself. This young student was the only successful candidate o«t of 14 in the practical examination for the Licentiate diploma of the Associated Board of the R.A.M. and R.C.M., London. Miss Briasco was also successful in gaining the Licentiate diploma ■ of the Trinity College, London, held earlier in the month. In addition, last year . she secured second place amongst the successful Associate diploma candidates throughout New Zealand. Nurse Robinson, of the Nurses’ Club, has been absent from Napier during the last fortnight owing to the death of her mother, Mrs. Catherine Robinson, of Otalqi. The deceased, who was in her 82nd year, was born in Co. - Kilkenny, but arrived in Adelaide with her parents in the early fifties- She lived later in Melburne, and witnessed many interesting incidents there, among them the parade of the Burke and Wills expedition. Mrs. Robinson and her late husband, who died some years ago, arrived in New Zealand in 1870, landing at Hokitika. After being ! in business at Christchurch for some years they came finally to Otaki and settled there. The late Mrs. Robinson was of a quiet, unassuming nature and was - beloved by all who knew her. Amongst those left to mourn their loss are — J. Robinson, Mrs. Herbert Ryder (Petone), Mrs. Andrew McGonagle (Wanganui), Nurse Robinson (Napier), the Misses E. and F. Robinson (Otaki), together with a. number of grandchildren.— On Sunday, November 6, the devotion of the Forty Hours’ Adoration is to commence in St. Patrick’s Church. Rev. Father Goggan will be the. preacher, and Rev.' Dr. Casey, of Mount St. Mary’s Seminary, will also assist the local clergy. *•' . .