ARCHDIOCESE OF WELLINGTON

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XLIX, Issue 39, 5 October 1922, Page 22

ARCHDIOCESE OF WELLINGTON

(From our own correspondent.) . September 30. Hie Marist Brothtrs’ Old Boys’ Association held their final social for the year mi Wednesday evening last at the Alexandra Hall. The decorations consisted of the club's colors (green and white), the shaded lights, included, the effect being very pleasing. Much ‘praise is due to tho energetic committee and lady helper's who contributed to the success of the social which was enjoyed by the large number present. St. Anne’s bazaar was opened at St. Anne’s Hall last evening by the Vcn. Archdeacon Devoy. There was a largo attendance and excellent business resulted. The bazaar, which is for the liquidation of the parish debt will continue for ten days. Mr. W. H. Giles is honorary secretary. •t has been ascertained by late advices from the Old Country that his Grace Archbishop O’Shea was still in England, where ho had made an interesting visit to Oxford, and spent a couple of pleasant weeks in Devonshire. Rev. Father Rockliffe, who recently arrived from Eno-1 land to take up work in the Archdiocese, and who for the past few months has been stationed at St. Joseph’s, Buckle Street, will do dutv at Hawera during the absence of the Right Rev. Mgr. Power, who has left for Australia m company with his Grace Archbishop Redwood. Another old identity in the person of Mrs. Smith passed away last week at her residence, Kelburne The deconsod, who was a sterling Catholic, had been a resident of Wellington for very many years. , Mr. C. K. Smith (of | Messrs Smith and Smith, Ltd.) and; Mr. J. Smith (of .the &.Z Railways), are sons of the deceased, and to them is extended the smeerest sympathy of a large circle of Si friends. —R.I.P. '

Wanganui (From our own correspondent.) k - ■ / r. m i . September 28. On Tuesday, 12th mst and Feast of the Holy Name of Mary, we had Solemn High Mass at St. Mary’s, Rev. Father Mahony was celebrant, Father McGrath deacon, and lather Buckley subdeacon. There 'was a very big

congregation, and the special music was sung by Fathers Outtrim, Venning, and Gmisty; First Holy Communion at" St. Joseph’s, Aramoho on Sunday last, 20 childrengirls and boys assorted —being communicants. The children sang special hymns, had a splendid sermon from Father Outtrim, and after last Mass adjourned to the schoolroom for a special breakfast, prepared and served by the good ladies of Aramoho. Rev. Fathers McCarthy, O’Leary, and Vincent, Marist Missioners, are here and the mission has started. Castlecliff comes first on the list, Father McCarthy being down there attending to the wants of that disrict and giving them their first mission. Fathers Vincent and O’Leary are busy with the mission at St. Mary’s, this having opened yesterday, and will go on till Sunday afternoon. On Sunday, the grown-ups in town will start their mission, the exercises to last a fortnight, and next week Aramoho will have a little week all to itself. This good arrangementwill keep the different congregations busy about their own business, aiid no one will be overlooked or crowded out. Lots of new things will be a-building in the near future at Jerusalem-on-River. Travellers tell of the timber and such like that is being shipped up there, but I am not quite sure just what is going to be done, except that the alterations have connection with the church and school. Rev, Father Buckley is up river just now, and has been acting parish priest at Jerusalem for a few days. Tim (From our own correspondent.) October 2. The president of the Social Study Club (Rev. Father Hurley) entertained the members on 25th nit. to an illustrated lecture on some of the ancient Cathedrals of England. Quite a number of beautiful pictures were shown especially depicting the Norman and Gothic style of architecture; the lecturer ably manipulating the splendid lantern. Father Hurley was accorded a very hearty vote of thanks by his appreciative audience. The revue party visited St. Andrews the other week, * and provided a good entertainment to a large and enthusiastic audience. The proceeds were in aid of the parish funds. Several generous parishioners provided cars for the conveyance of the visitors, who deeply appreciated their kindness. The weekly meeting of the Catholic Club was held on . ■the 27th ult., when Rev. Fathers Hurley and O’Ferrall, and a fair number of members wtre present. The programme for the evening was a lectnrette on the “'Westinghouse brake,” by Mr. J. P. Leigh (secretary of the club). The lecturer, who is a first-class locomotive driver, ably dealt with the subject, and after answering some questions of h technical nature in a satisfactory manner, was accorded a very hearty vote of thanks. The anniversary of the opening of the Sacred Heart Church occurred yesterday (Rosary Sunday). A very large number approached the Holy Table at the early Masses. Rev. Father Hurley, S.M., celebrated the late Mass, and the choir rendered Van Bree’s music in a very creditable manner, under the baton of Mr. T. J. O’Connor, with Mrs. Mangos at the organ. The high altar and sanctuary were very tastefully decorated. The annual Eucharistic procession was held in the convent and church grounds on Sunday afternoon. The religious pageant was most impressive, and the route of the procession was tastefully .marktd out by roped garlands of flowers, banners, and religious emblems. The members of the various parochial sodalities and societies, and also the children from the .convent and parish schools, marched in their regalia, and the sight was a. memorable one. A number of bandsmen, under Mr. K. Mara, played ■special music, and appropriate hymns were sung during the procession;. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament was first given at- a well-appointed altar at the main entrance to the convent, then at an altar in the girls’ school-ground, and finally in the church. It is estimated that fully 2000 persons took part in the ceremonies. Rev. Father Bartley, S.M., preached in the presence of a crowded congregation. The Sisters of the Sacred Heart Convent were heartily congratulated on the success of their arrangements. A “gift evening” in aid of the art stall in connection with* St. Anne’s Guild sale of work, was held last Tuesday at the residence of Mrs. T. P. Crowe, under the direction of Mesdames J. G. Venning, O’Rourke, and Misses Blackmore. Manv useful and artistic articles were donated to the stall. The sale of work will open at 2.30 on Saturday, and continue throughout the evening, when there will be a, short musical programme. As there is no charge for admission and all the proceeds go to charity it is to be hoped there will bo a' liberal response. Ashburton „ (From our own correspondent.) October 2. The 24th annual general meeting of, the Ashburton ■ Catholic Club was held last Wednesday evening, the presi- '" dent (Mr. L. T. J. Ryan) presiding over a large attendance of members. The report and balance sheet showed the

club to be in a sound financial position, the assets exceeding the liabilities to the value of . £SB; The election of office-, bearers for the ensuing year was keenly contested, that for president being between four candidates. All the positions, except that of secretary had to be decided by ballot. The present secretary was elected unopposed' for the third year in succession. With Very Rev. Dean O’Donnell as patron, the new' executive, consists _ of— ; President, Mr. L. T. J. Ryan (re-elected); vice-president, Mr. H. Lennon; treasurer, Mr. Jas. McCormick; hon. secretary, Mr. F. Lennon (re-elected) librarian, Mr. E. Bro> phy; committee Messrs. T. M. Brophy, Val Cullen, David Fitzgerald, W. Bryant, and J. Kelleher ;auditors, Messrs. E. J. O’Brien and E. McSherry. Ssould the interest displayed by members at the meeting continue, the coming year can be looked forward to with pleasure by the members of the club. Rangiora The fortnightly euchre party and social in connection with the parish was held in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Rangiora, on last Friday evening (writes a correspondent). The popularity of these socials . w’as .again evident, about 170 persons being present. The euchre prizes— bag of flour and 701 b bag of sugarwere won bv Mrs. F. Devlin and Mr, M. Fahey respectivelv; consolation prizes being awarded to Miss E. Hawley and Mr. S. Coates. Supper was served and the evening’s programme interspersed with musical items. W —■ t Chesterton a Convert For quite a number of years now at more or less regular intervals the ell-known writer, Mr. Gilbert K. Chesterton, has been credited with having entered the Catholic Church. The latest report to this effect seems to be true, and it.,is stated on the most reliable authority that this distinguished man of letters was received into the Church a few days ago by Father John O’Connor. There are only two Fathers John of that name in the country, and on the ground of geographical proximity it seems as if Mr. Chesterton made his profession of faith at the hands of the at Canton Street, Poplar. —Catholic News Service, August 19. o<x>