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A
MEMORY OF
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THE FIRST CHURCH AT MENZIES.
MAGGIE FLYNN. Winners of Irish Jig. St. Patrick's Day Sports, 1920. (Pupils of Miss Peggy Esler.) JI:11 O'BRIEN and
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THE ORGAN OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PERTH.
PERTH, SATURDAY, MAY
No. 1970 (New Series)
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VOL. XLIV.
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Group taken with Apostolic Delegate at Archbishop's Palace.
His Excellency
Continues His Visitations.
Splendid Evidences of Catholic Progress and Devotion to the Holy See. A Royal Welcome in Every Parish.
Wonderful Demonstration of Faith in the Real Presence. His Excellency the Apostolic
Dele-
gate commenced his visitation of the institutions and various religious schools on Thursday morning, the 22nd ult., at 10.30 a.m. He was accompanied by his Grace throughout. The people of every parish visited gave uncle 'liable evidence of their great pleasure in having the distinguished representative of the Holy Father amongst them. Their fervour of Faith and great devotion to Holy Church were everywhere manifest, and frequently brought from the lips of the Apostolic Delegate very encouraging testimonies of approval and commendation. The first parish visited was Victoria Park, of which Father Hayes is Rector. -
VICTORIA PARK. The passage from the roadway to the school door was lined with parishionHis Excellency on alighting from ers. the car was greeted by Father P. Hayes, and hearty cheers were given in ins honour. On entering the school the Delegate found more than one-half of the seating accommodation accupied by the children, and at the rear, across the full width, was lined the singing The adult parishioners having class. filed nn, the children heartily sang a song in praise of the Pope. The interior of the school was beautifully de-
corated, Papal colours and greeriery Streamers bearbeing in abundance. ing the Papal coat of arms were displayed, and greetings of welcome in Italian were much in evidence. The Delegate, with Archbishop Clune and visiting clergy, occupied places on a spe,..14p raised platform, artistically draped, At the far end of the building, erected to arrest the attention of the distinguished prelate, was a streamer containing the words, "Viva it Dele. gato Apostolica." Father Hayes welcomed his Excellency to the parish. He said he was not going to say much, as he, the Sisters, and the parishioners while were content to remain silent He the children did the speaking. wished to assure his Excellency that the Catholic devotional and charitable lives of the people of Victoria Park were his pride, and that the Faith was the core of their hearts. Their presence there that day expressed their gratitude for the presence of the direct representative of the Holy See. They still had a lot to do to bring the parish up to the needs of. the parishioners. They wanted a Church, they wanted extra school facilities, and a club for Father Hayes assured his Exboys. cellency that he spoke for every man, woman and child of the parish in warmly welcoming him to Victoria Park. Miss Clare Moran read the address of welcome from the Sisters of Mercy and the children, whilst two little dots, Jessie Noonan and Eva Mitchell, presented bouquets of beautiful flowers. His Excellency, on rising to respond, He was given a rousing reception. thanked the children for their demonstration of welcome, and dwelt generously on the question of Catholic education, which he was sure they appreIt was a good sign to know ciated. that buildings were required to carry on the work of the Church, which he saw during his visits to schools in other parts was so well done by the Sisters, who were, he was told, always "There they were in the silent. corner," said the Delegate: "their work is seen in the progress of the pupils and their practice of the Faith." He interpreted their gift of flowers as representing the virtues of their little hearts, which he hoped would grow with them in beauty and in virtue. On the subject of holidays to commemorate his visit, the Delegate jokingly remarked, "Are you prepared to come to school?" Opinion was divided amongst the children, who did not venture an answer, but his Excellency said that
they were to have holidays, which met with unusual applause. The Delegate, with Archbishop Clune, visited the Convent, which welcomed him with a "Cead Mille Failthe" streamer across the gable, afterwards adjouring to the presbytery for a few minu'es. On returning to the school he was accorded a spirited send-off by the people assembled, and the party proceeded to South Perth. SOUTH PERTH VISITED. Convent School at half -past eleven, his Excellency and party were met by many of the parishioners, who lined the entrance to the Church-School. On entering, the distinguished visitor was greeted with "Faith of Our Fathers," sung by the children in fine style, after which Father R. Pace welcomed the Delegate to the parish on behalf of the Father people, Sisters, and children. the as Pace described his parish "Baby" one of the metropolitan area, because it was the youngest and the smallest. It was nevertheless as warm and loyal as any other in welcoming Miss Muriel Richardhis Excellency. son spoke the address of welcome to the Delegate. In his reply, his Excellency thanked the Sisters and children for the warm sentiments of love and respect expressed for him as the representative He said it of the Supreme Pontiff. was a pity that we could not always be as children, pure and innocent. He exhorted the children to live and grow up as little children, in virtue and Faith. Were, as elsewhere, yellow and white were much in evidence in decorative The Papal coat of arms was work. giver) pride of place inside, and erected immediately above the uoor on the outside. The proceedings closed with the singing by the children of "God Bless Our Pope" in a capital manner, and the Delegate was cheered as he left the school to adjourn to the Convent. where he was shown through the From the building by the Sisters. roof "look-out" a magnificent panorama of the River and surroundings was obtained, owing to the command ing situation of the Convent. His Excellency expressed himself as being charmed with the "Baby" parish,, and although it was young and little, it was certainly lofty in appearance and promise. DINNER AT MONASTERY. At one o'clock the Apostolic Delegate, the Archbishop, metropolitan and visiting clergy were the guests of the Redemptorist Fathers at the Monastery, North Perth. On reaching the Josephite
AT ST. JOSEPH'S ORPHANAGE AND ST. VINCENT'S FOUNDLING HOME, SUBIACO. Punctually at 330 on Thursday, the 22nd. inst., the Apostolic Delegate and Archbishop Clune, accompanied by a great number of the visiting and metropolitan clergy, arrived at the above institutions at Subiaco. Hundreds of children lined the main drive from the entrance to the Foundling Home main door, opposite which was St. Joseph's Girls' Orchestra, under the conductor. Several ship of Mr. Max O'Neill. boys, appropriately dressed in Papal hannerettes. colours, and carrying headed the children as they moved into closer formation. All the children from St. Joseph's School. Subiaco, with yellow sashes, formed half the guard of honour, whilst the Orphanage chil dren, with Papal rosettes, made up the other half. It was an imposing scene. the well -laid -out and beautifully kept
grounds adding much to make the whole setting distinctly attractive. On arrival at the spacious Foundling
much risk" granted holidays the news Verling, V.G., Very Rev. Prior Salinas, O.S.B was received with hearty acclamation. Sitting (left to right:: Very Rev. Father Callan, O.M.I., Monsignor Bourke, Father Creagh, Adm., Kimberley, Foundling the (New Norcia/, Archbishop Clune, Apostolic Delegate, Monsignor An inspection of (York1. Walsh Dean Martelli, Dean Home then proceeded, but no sooner Dean Kiely, Father McBride, Rev. Dr. E. O'DonFirst Row (standing, Fathers Crowley, Father Neville, O.M.I., bad his Excellency turned to approach Father Rios, O.S.B., Rev. Dr, Kar MeArcile, Father Pace, Kearin.Dtun Father to Delegate), nell (secretary the main entrance than a "Hip,, Hip. P. Lynch, Father Finnegan, Father Fe.Nilt Second Row: Very Rev. Father Fagan, Father T. Masterson, rawer Prendergast, Hurrah" several times shouted by a Father Dunne, B A. ler, Father E. Moss, Adm., Cathedral, Father P. Hayes, Father score of the Foundlings, who were on Father J. Moloney, Father Back Row: Father Verlin, Father T. R. O'Grady, Father R. O'Neill, Father O'Donnell, verandah, the extreme end of the O.S.B. Benedict, Father Doddy, Rev. Chancellor More Hallinan. greeted the Delegate, who having mothem thorgone amongst mentarily As his oughly enjoyed the surprise. am always in difficulties!" said that Excellency passed through the vari- forts of the Sisters in all that concernBoth these were gracethe audience. the Archbishop had already told them ous wards, exercise yards, and dormi- ed their worldly comfort and spiritual fully interpreted, whilst the technique all he intended saying, but he would tories, he was visibly struck by the needs were not spent in vain. individually displayed exhibited careful repeat his sentiments word for word so the detail of to and excellence completeness training and attention His Exand subscribe fully to them. provision made for the accommodation necessary for symphony excellence. THE APOSTOLIC DELEGATE ceilency expressed his pleasure at the of episode of the little ones and the general equipdescriptive Hugo's Victor He witnessed. had he entertainment a was OF Having trament of the institution. VISITS THE CONVENT the Commune in Civil War Days felt satisfied thia the literary and clasin versed the whole building, the Delemost attractive item, and a gem MERCY LADIES' COLLEGE. ladies young the which knowledge sical MoseRomea Miss gate was pleased to be able to state by elocution, given took part in the Laureate Club that he had no hesitatim: .n saying The gymnastic display was an who ley. possessed, was equal to anything that that not only had he not seen anything The festivities of Thursday, the 2'2nd. evidence that not only is the intellect of since he came to Australia. knew he this at in Australia, by an cultivated better than St. Vincent's ult., were brought to a close trained, nursed and The Delegate also referred to the but in all his travels he had not visit- entertainment given at the Ladies' excellent academy, but also physical of the music he had listened to quslity sound in a mind sound ed any institution of the like which College, Convent of Mere). Victoria a aid to culture, w'sh the greatest pleasure, and de. was better equipped or more complete, Square, at 8 p.m. The coacert hall body, plays no small part in its cur He was a son sc abed it as b:autiful. and haying these advantages, it was was filled with guests when his Ex- riculum. The girls' exhibition was of Italy, and was, like his country, intaste and consequently better able to discharge cellency, the Archbishop, and clergy marked with that ease sentiments The Musical. stinctively a the functions which devolved upon it. arrived and took their places near the which go to make a gymnastic item con addressed to h -m by the Sisters and The hall was appropriately His Excellency's favourable remarks stage. much desired feature in a convent heart He his touched deeply students folwas item were a tribute to the Sisters of Mercy, decked with Papal colours and greencert programme. This thanked the Sitters, and complimentthe under whose control Archbishop Clune ery, the scenic work of the stage being lowed by an anthem, "Magnify ed the children on their general knowchorus. harmonised and placed the institution in 1914. An ad- highly commented on. The programme in duet Lord," ledge of music and books and their A journment was made to St. Joseph's opened with a symphony overture, fol- with orchestral accompaniment. refinement, and finally termed the Orphanage, which is adjacent. The lowed with "Vivat Pastor Bonus," har- new feature in school entertainments display as one of exactittele. gymnastic Laureate "Our of Delegate passed the same favourable monised and beautifully sung. The was the introduction The ever -welcome suggestion of holiaucomment as the Foundling Home had address of welcome was recited with Club," dramatising brevities of for the ohildren was a matter previously won from him. This was telling elocutionary effect by Miss It was an eminently success- days thors. which his Excellency had to settle, "Hail to the Beautiful really the first open-air reception ten- Molly O'Dea. ful item, which subsequently won from in his characteristic good humour dered to his Excellency by any of the Morning of May," a part song, was next both the Apostolic Delegate and his and Delegate secured a respite from the Each of six institutions visited, and there could be rendered with orchestral accompani- Grace special mention. to the mat joy of the pupils. studies paragraphs no hesitation in saying that the beau- ment, including the organ with markyoung ladies quoted telling tifully laid -out grounds with flower ed precision, the voices being evenly from famous authors dealing with beds and lawns never looked better. balanced and blending nicely. Greig's their opinions .of their own and the AT LORETO, ADELAIDE TERElgar's influence of all good books. The children of all ages and sexes were "Anitra's Dance" and Heber's "InterRACE. mezzo in A" was an item by the ortwo-part song, "Fly Singing Bird," was apparently most happy, and their hap- chestra of probably twenty instruclass. a singing His Excellency, accompanied by his daintily rendered by piness indicated that the untiring ef- ments. which won the admiration of Conspicuous amongst the orchestra Grace the( -Archbishop, continued his A gem of the evening inspection of the schools and instituwas a harp. was a series of recitations by seven or tions on Friday, the 23rd. ult. The reeight of the senior girls of "Ireland's ception tendered at Loreto Convent Rights." Loud applause greeted each was beautifully arranged, and carried out with refinement and good judgartiste as she voiced in fine elocutionThe large assault:4* room was ary style Ireland's pled for justice, anda inert. name Valera's prettily and ar,:stically decorated with De of at the mention burst of acclamation and cheers re- white and golden coloured flowers in The festoons and baskets, relieved with sounded for a minute or two. Twelfth and last item on the pro- trailings of asparagus fern. A programme was a pictureisation of, (al minent feature of the decorations was the Papal arms in gold above the pro-Erin's Sorrows,', by one of the seniors kneeling, appropriately clad, at the ceaium of the stage. The general effoot of a Celtic cross. whilst its the next fect of the decorations was most atsitting, (la) "Shall the Harp Remain tractive, and elicited many appreciaSilent?" the same young lady posed tive comments. The young male stubeautifully with the harp, and the re- dents of the school, wearing the Papal coiours, formed a guard of honour to presentation of a wolf dog near by. The programme was his Excellency. His Grace Archbishop Clune, apolo gising for the self-imposed rule of sil- necessarily a short one, but it was not once at the various schools' entertain- lacking of attractiveness and artistic ments that his Excellency and himself merit. The first item was a nicely has so far witnessed, could not help readered hymn, "God Bless the Pope," hu speak on this occasion. Dr. Clune by a choir of fully 60 girls of the refcrred proudly to the function that school. Miss Eileen Walsh nicely rethey were the:, participating in, and cited an address of welcome to his Ex. oalled to mind the associations which ceaency, and as a second item a handthe Victoria Square Convent shared as some card tray, a souvenir o fthe visit "They were from the community and pupils, was no other institstion did. presented t., him by Miss Eileen Hayes ha.towed and historic associations." It was the first reli- The tray was an excellent specimen of said his Grace. pearl shell, set in a silver frame, and gious order and house that was established in Pert!- std that was in the supported by three silver swans, and year 1846. Hie ItseelleAcy would ap- embellished with a kangaroo and preciate that 4, s the' institution I. lomerang. also in silver. (ether items on the programme were Elgar's part W3" he could see by this high class entertainment thr,t it was also a modern song, "Snow," with piano and organ It was not accompaniment. which was excellent, restitution of 'earning. ,my the Mother House of the Order in and sweetly interpreted. Rachmaninoff s "Prelude" was a very appreciated Western Australia, and that from its Costume and action song, earliest days, out probably a Mother number. House of the Order of Mercy its Aus- "Welcome of the Flower Bells," in His Grace thanked the Rev. which a number -of dainty, sprtatly tralia. Mother and community for the cordial little flower girls took iss.'s made a we.come to Victoria Square extended very nice spectacular item. "Ave Maria"-Loreto completed the proto His Excellency, where the education ITLITle imparted is up to the highest tradi. lions of the in titution. The Apostolic Delegate spoke of the great pleasure he felt in making the The Apostole Delegate was accord "d a warm re option on rising Sc visit and finding that such a high deSECTION OF THE GREAT COMMUNION BREAKFAST GATHERING. PHOTO. TAKEN AT THE CLOSE gree of education and training was bespored, and with an exclamation, "I OF THE FUNCTION,
Home verandah entrance, which was nicely furnished to accommodate the distinguished visitor, his Grace and other visitors, "God Bless the Pope," accompanied by the orchestra. was sung in splendid style. This was followed by an orchestral selection, which was remarkably well rendered, as were also the other items given by the Girls' Band during the afternoon. The girls have arrived at a remarkable state of efficiency, and the Sisters and Mr. O'Neill deserve special mention and credit for the success of the band that afternoon. To orchestral accompaniment, St. Joseph's Convent girls marched on to the green, admirably suited for the purpose, and performed brass rod drill, which presented a beauThe tiful precision of movement. children, in their pretty yellow and white costumes, with brass rods glinting in the sunshine, made a nice spectacular scene on the green lawn. The same must be said for the Flag Drill, which was carried out by the junior girls from the Orphanage. The whole of the children were then moved up opposite the verandah. from which his Excellency addressed them, congratulating them on their good display, and offered them words of cheer He complimentand encouragement. ed the orchestra on their capable rendition of the music, and subsequently requested the girls to give another Continuing his address to the item. children, the Delegate trusted that they would live up to the teaching the Sisters gave them in their schools, and exhorted them to pray that they may learn to love the Faith and their teachers; to pray for the Holy Father, whom he represented, and to pray for himself. Amidst considerable juvenile excitement at the mention of holidays. his Excellency in his own humorous manner, interrogated them as to what they wanted. and when he "at
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