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tREMANTLE. thrum Our Correspondent.) Wcdnesdky next, October 15th, will be toe big day of the year at Fremantle, when the tr,:aar in aid of Mary's Mount, Halamunda, will be opened. His
Worship the Mayci (Mr. F. i. Gibson, M.L.A.), will perform the opening ceremony at 3 o'clock, when it is con lideath anticipated that the 'IL/K.11 Hall will be crow -Jed with well-wishers Do ycur utmost of the good Sisters. to make the bazaar the success it deThe varieus stall be. rsas holies have woiTied exceednigiy hard, and the stalls wi'.1 be splendidly furnished. Be there early and often, and see you ha :e your large purse with Mary's Mount, at yeu each anie. Kalamunda, has beers procured for boys, who will receive the same expert and careful attention as the girls at the Port. It is ideally situated in the Darling Ranges, and many a hardtyorked Sister will appreciate a change there from the smoke and stra n of Make it a real have of Fremantle rest for them by doing all you can to of debt. free it render St. Joseph's School. The following are the Jesuits of the commercial examination held on 12th. August, 1921, by the National Business College, Sydney, in St. Joseph's School, Parry-street, Fremantle:Junior Bookkeeping: Lily Long, 96 per cent.; Eileen Foley, 96; Kathleen Newton, 94: Alma Lewington. 98; Effie McMahon, 96; Kitty Fyrunore, 94; Eileen Courtney, 96; Kathleen Paul, 97; Josephine Bendon, 96; Johanna Duggan, 96; axe), Fuller, 93; Kathleen Hickey, 93. Junior Shorthand: Kathleen Paul, 95 per cent.: Kathleen Hickey, 92; Kitty Faannore, 93; Kathleen Newton, 95; Lily Long, 94; Lucy Fuller, 95; Effie McMahon 93- Eileen Foley, 94; Tatianna Duggan, (14, Alma Levi ington, 96; Josephine Bendon, 97: Eileen Courtney, 96. North Fremantle Concert, The Town Hall at the suburb "over the ,Swan" was animated with an audience which greatly enjoyed .he children's concert and picture entertainment on Tuesday evening last, when the local stall at the forthecaning bazaar benefitted to a very veal: extent. select and varied programme was presented, which gave ever} evidence of careful and attentive preparation. One was struck by the tine physique Such a sturdy of those taking part. little lot of Australians were a delight in themselves. A beautiful tableau, "Hands Across the Sea to Etai," was artistically arranged, a number of young Australians each holding streamers ton which were printed the names of the different States) drawn across the stage to an imaginary Erin far away, the while appropriate lash songs were sung and an angel of mace and goodwill looked down on the scene. Misses McGann and Smith and Finucane and Cox contributed appropriate pianoforte duets, while the Mieses Gordon, Foley, and Coghlan were heard to advantage in the vocal trio. "Springtime." Misses Gordon and Tetley later eontributerl ''Lullaby" in eu excellent The drill squad in "Flags" manner. and "Clubs" were splendid, the time A humorous being very uniform. farce, "A- Tartar," was exceptionally well play-ed for children. Miss Lang ridge excelling as Mrs. Snipe (a scolding wife); Miss K. Smith as her son Tommy was as cheeky as every boy of ten who has his own way to, much! Miss Bradley, as Peter, the henpecked part well. husband, played her the part of Miss Rawl played the grocer in a finished manner. The and action songs, "Merry Drillers" "Little Brown Baby," were delightful, artisthe and were as much enjoyed by tes as by the audience. M.ss Quinn .ind another little lady whose name I 'vas unfortunate enough, to miss. dancConed selected dances beautifully. certed numbers by the pupils were "China Again, Beautiful Bells," "The Fairy Tales of Ireland;" and "The Land of Gra-ma-Chree," and were most enPictures consisting of "Danjoyable. ger, Go Slow" and "Tale of a Dog," completed a splendid eveniag's enter tainment. -.
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THE ORGAN OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PERTH
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PERTH, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15,
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Hibernian Ball Tile iiu,ti cualauttec meeting was held on Monday night, 3rd inst., the purpose of finalising all business in ciiiineetiini with the ball. Bro. Ilytie, mated and his remarks Hart, O'Farwere suppi,riei I b.,-
re'elatin (chair), that the rell, met k of Messrs .1. Williams and S. .1. bon sea (aeries, and Mes t eat ills I
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,lames Volkinan and Smythe, be placed on record liy the committee, as it ea: the cervices of these ladies and gentlemen. coupled with the unselfish mat untirieg work u1 the whole committee which was. .instrumental in making the ball the success it was. Ilso, special ruentian was made of Creighton's decorating, which, with Bro. Rivie's coloured lights, were the mein feature of the ball Bro. Crce Ian's presence on the committee was deen'y appieciatee by all concerned, his previi us experience being at the :,,post; of anyone who required it. Bros. J. Hart, as MC., and Bro. T. J. Brown, as assistant ME., were also the able manner ,M which they carried out their duties during the evening. Those gentlemen who willingly took on the duties of doorkeepers, etc., are thanked by the committee for their invaluable services. The ladies committee must also come They are in for special mention. Mesdames Volkman, Smythe, Cooney, GayGilbertson, Creighton, Tully, Hart, nor, and Bignell, and Misses Duffy, KinThe work of lean, and Gilbertson. this all important committee is always very strenuous, and the ladies deserve the highest praise for the supper they placed before patrons of the ball. Anyone whose name has been missed inadvertently are asked not to take offence. but to accept the gratitude of the committee for their assistance in whatever capacity it was given. All those branches who have unsold tirkete and cash are asked to return same to the ball secretary, care of the Hibernian Hall, Murray -street.
Delco-Light ELECTRICITY GENERATED ON THE PREMISES. A few years ago electricity was the servant of the few who lived in cities. This was because electric generating machinery was not in its present im. proved state, and because it was, and still is for that matter, very expensive ,c) transmit electric current over long distances. In other words people who live close together in the comparatively small area of the city can all be supplied with current from one central etetion at a reasonable cost, whereas It is enormously 'expensive to exterrl rrensmieeor. tines five or ten miles into the country in order to serve perhap: fifteen or twenty customers in en area as large as that covered by tan arse And yet the services of electricity are aeeded as much, if not more, on the farm, in the country church, convent school-house, store and home, as in Delco-Light supplies that the city. See announcement service perfectly. elsewhere.
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Acknowledgments. he secrcmi) tit the se:. I), termini, P. 1).11,,,,. wishes l:meuc, al, the nullut.lug amounts e,nurrbutrd tie the Wilds: Right, Rev. Bishop Gibney, D.D., C3 3s; J. J. Ma nun,, Greenough, £1; John Regan ands Eugene Daly, Ballidu, 3Us each; Pad wait. Pearse Branch, Subiaeu, los. 1
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Wolfe Tone (North Fremantle: Branch The fortnightly. meeting 01 the above branch was held on Monday lUth. Octetier, in the Rechabite riad. In the absence of the president, the meeting was presided ever by Mr. R. Corkin, treasurer of the branch, who said he was pleased to welcome Mr. Doheny, the state Secretary on that occision, it being_ his first visit to the Wolfe Tone Branch since its inauguration. Alter the minutes of the meeting were read and confirmed, a notice at motion to rescind a previous motion which had been carried, namely, "That a roll call of all financial members be called at every meeting of the branch," was put before the branch by the chairman on the proposal of Mrs. Waddeii. caused sonic discussion, and several spoke in favour of and against it, but eventually the motion itself was allowed to stand, the motion to. rescind it being beaten by two votes.
Mr. Doheny then gave an interesting ind instructive review of the past and present methods of ruling lieiann. lie spoke of the cruelties whicl he had witnessed as a chase and the cruelties which those about his own people's door were experiencing at the present time. He spoke of the N.B. "Irish Parliament," and how they only met to so adjourn. He gave it as his opinion they were never meant to sit, only to divide the Irish people. He spoke on several other things of interest to the branch, congratulating the members on the work they were doing, and the interest they were taking in the cause of Ireland, Mr. Fitzgerald, a member of the aical Council, gave a short summary of that Council's doings ,and especially what he had to de, namely to visit each of the five branches to infuse enthusiasm into them if possible to work still harder, and begged each family at present representel here to each bring new member before the try nth was out. Mr. Fitzgerald, who ie a wholesouled Irishman, made a big impression on the members, and his words will bring forth fruit. The meeting closed with a vote of thanks to Mr. Doheny, and a dance concluded the evening, after Mr. Doheny singing "The Soldier's Song."
James Connolly (Btmbury) Branch. The usual fortnightly meeting of the above branch. held in St. Joseph's schoolroom on Thursday, 29th ult., was fairly well attended. The president of the branch (Ven. Archdeacon Smyth) was unavoidably absent in Perth. Mr.
an lig uc:upicd the chair. tee; the minute., 01 the presir. ni..,..twg in., acting .eerctitly, . au, that among other ea ear it lia0 been clean; d that tic es o elesaiti pity a certain sum toelectric light shun . _ea iiie teeing tonsmred at the meetings. ney suuuld hay, ha,t to pay at least Hall in the 3,'3 a night for the hire of a town, and as the Sisters were kind use of the tile have them eeough to let
was only lair tnat they shouin help to ..betray the said Ma ktoo.ey haat. en site expense tint), he had still some. business mat to left ,ors nit hand which had beta: non by the late secretary; but he m,otild nave_every'..hing fixed up before ,..e next meeting A new member was initiated into thi branch in the person it Mr. O'Rourke, who has promised to deriver a lecture on the ,present state chairs in lielarid on next Thursday. schouiruorn at any time, it
PERTH C.Y.M.S. Cinderella Dance. Members and others will not, of course, forget that the usual monthly Cinderella dance will be held on Tuesday, October 18th. Social Postponed. On account of the proxunity of the Cinderella dance, the social ,set down am the syllabus fur October 19th, has Been postponed to a later date, which will be annodriced. Debate. The debate with the Young Ireland Society on "Republic v. Dominion Ilume Ruie as the better form of government fur ireland,". has been set clown on the syllabus for October 26. At time of writing we are unable to say whether the date is acceptable to the Young Irelanders, but keep your eye on it, and a definite announcement will lie made next week .
Annual Ball Echoes. The secretary would be pleased if members who have tickets ur money iu connection with the ball would hand Nab into him as soon as possible. Subscriptions. Subs. fur the ensuing term are now if anything overdue, and members who have nut done so previously are now requested to do the fair thing A EUCHRE PARTY AND DANCE will be held on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, in KING'S HALL, ROKEBY-ROAD, SUBIACO.
ln aid of St., Vincent De Paul Stall, Subiaco. First prize, 30s.; second prize, I5s., ana, two others. C. M. ASHBY, Orgniser.
Music, London The following is a list of the successful pupils of Miss Trixie O'Connor, A.T.C.L., at the recent music examina-
tions (Practical and Theoretical):Theoretical Examinations. Intermediate Division: Minnie May :Aver (honours), Ethel May Strieby (honours). Advanced Junior: Clarice Evelyn Poutcher (honours), Olive Irene Bennett. Junior: Olive Ellen Wheatley, Mary Robina Maingay, Claude Alexander Bliss, Donald Charles Ross. Preparatory: Caroline Thelma Arthur. Practical Examinations. Senior Division (pianoforte): Olive Irene Bennett, Jean Elizabeth Newsham. Ethel Intermediate (pianoforte) May Strieby. Alma Mavis Intermediate (violin): Smith, Lilian R. Stapleton. Ellen Olive Junior (pianoforte): Wheatley. Junior (violin): Claude Alexander :
The juvenile Hiberians met on Monday last, when arc. Gailagher pi esided Brc. C. Nei . Ross. ever a large meeting. Prepratore (violin): Miriam Dorcas see acted es vite-'resident for the Newsham (honours) The quarterly returns and evening. Assoicated Board of the R.A.M. and balance sheets, together with auditors R.C.M. report, were read and adopted. The Higher Division (pianoforte): Olive secretary tendered his resignation Bennett. Irene The reowing to leaving the district. signation was received with regret. It newly -formed tennis club, which is anis hoped, seeing that no member feels other of the many branches of our sodisposed to accept the position, that The Council has given us a ciety, a suitable will secure branch the adult splendid site for our grounds and a secretary. Receipts for the meeting few weeks twill see the majority of our Bro. Gallagher totalled El 5s 81d. members at play on the courts. A new (-lased the meeting at 8.45 'with the reroom is being added to our premises. citation of the prescribed prayers. and in a short time it should be ready FREMANTLE CATHOLIC MEN'S for the convenience of members. The SOCIETY. society is holding a Communion Breakfast on Sunday, 16th., and a large sale A highly successful meeting of the was of tickets has already been made. Our Society Men's Fremantle Catholic completheld in their rooms on Thursday night, billiard tournament has been Despite mans' outside er!. and Mr. S. McLernon carried off Show night. Mr. W. Keating runwith prize, came first menieers the attractions counter Another tournament has ner-up. along in large numbers, and after the 're sendordinary business of the society was been started, and ing in their nominations with considerdealt with, an impromptu speech night as contests as such able eagerness, was held, in which a good number of were discovereld. these are highly enjoyable to all con unknown orators .
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H.A.C.B. SOCIETY. usual lurta ghtly meet:1.g of the District Board was held in the Hibernian Hall, Murray -street, Perth, on Monday, October 10, 1921, at 8 p.m. Bro. J. Edwards, D.P., was en the chair, and those present were Bros. W. A. Brown, D.W., J. O'Callaghan, R.D.T., G. 'I'. J,. Hynes, P.D.P., M. Cooney, Secretary. L remghton, and the District Bro's. from Apologies were ',reeved A large Tully, l'arker, aed Begley. volume of business was transacted, and 4s. were of £190 extent to the Accounts par ed-for payment. Consideration was with connection sa-eu to business in electing to be held on Frida night re Jubilee Communion and breakfast. The District Board desire to publicly thank :.11 who have assisted in contributing to the success of the Hibernian Ball, which was a must enjoyable function, stet pleased everyone who was present, a'e also have much pleasure in informing our patrons that it was a financial success.
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air William Watson, the sleet English poet, who. has proved himself a staunch friend of Ireland, le a special article in the "Sunday Chronicle," takes the English press severely to task ter the use of words like "generous" and "concessions' in relattun to Ire He says. "The very utmost :awl. that England can give-the very ut-
most that Ireland can ask-re aidependeace. She. once passessed it; we took it from her. Where can be the 'generosity' of merely restoring what we inatenen away, merely returning to Yet cur misthe owner her own? users of the King's English talk about being 'generous' when what they contemplate ices not even deserve to be
It is not with self llattery ...ailed just. on our lips, it is -with the sacxcloth of
humility on our tacks and with the ashes of contrition on our leads that we should set abot. t the work of cancelling as far as may now be possible Full the iniquity of maven centuries. Conciliation can only come by full Reonly can paration, and full Reparation Till our come by full Restoration. statesmen learn this they bare learned nothing."
St. Kevin's, Subiaco, No. 414. H.A.C.B.S. The members of the above branch held their usual fortnightly meeting in St. Joseph's Scho.iroom on September The meeting began ear ly, and 29th. the business was Quickly transacted. By o'clock the meeting was over, and the majority of the members journeyed to the city, having been invited, along with the members of other ,netrupolitan branches, by St. Patrick's Branch to attend a social and dance The n.embers in the Hibernian Hall. ;pent a most enjoyable evening, and are grateful to the member. of St. Patrick's Branch for their kindly invi-
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The usual meeting of the above club took place on the 7th. inst., the syllahue item being "Geography Night." There were some very ,good representations of well-known West. Australian towns, etc., the most hotable being "What children like most in school' .ind "Rule Britannia," representing Nokaning and King George's Sound respectively. The competition was won l's' Miss Dawson, who tied with Miss Bogue in the number of correct answers. Sunday last was a notable day in the annals of the club, the occasion being the picnic at Darlington. A iod programme of sport was carried out, and everyone enjoyed herself imThe question asked on the mensely. return journey to Perth was "When will our next picric be held?" A social evening will be held on Friday, the 21st. inst., to which members may bring their friends. A competition will take The club ex place on thee evening. sends a hearty welcome to the memC.Y.M.S. bers of the Perth
" Woman's Social
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Now that the Catholic Women's Sucial Guild has been established iu the Archdiocese of Perth-a function initiated during Father 'Lockington's memoraelle visit recently-the oltieeil organ of the Guild (of which the ab- ive is the title), although a Melbourne journal, is of great interest to all aspiring CathoIt is lic social workers in this State. a splendid publication, and must conduce to much good to its readers, and inspire members to action by the faithful carrying out of the injunctions. the Guild through its motto-' She bath put her hand to strong things" (Prov, xxxi., l9)-demands of organised Ca"Woman's Social tholic womanhood. Work" is a monthly record of the Victorian Guild, and is an excellent epitome in-every way of the widespread en thusiesin and activity evoked by the knowledge and realisation of the practices and attainment of great Catholic ideals through co-operative effort. The Victorian Guild is accountable for the establishment of a Hostel for Catholic It has proved very successful; girls. in fact, a hostel with increased accommodation for at least 200 girls, is now Then there as a procontemplated. posed Catholic Shelter for Women. These, in conjunction with "Santa Casa," a Rest Home for delicate children at Queenscliffe, under the direction of the Sisters of Mercy, constitute
probably the most important features In next of the Guild's undertakings. week's issue we hope to reprint from "Woman's Social Work" just to hand a most instructive and entertaining article by Agnes G. Murphy en '"The Need for More Catholic Hostels," -
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LEEDERVILLE. (Flow Our Correspondent.)
On Sunday week we heard Imam the
altar the good news that aenceforth
shall have three Masses ir. the par ish--two in Leederville and ene in Osborne Park. The first in Leederville we
at seven o'clock, the second in -Osborne Park at eight o'clock, and the third The at Leederville at ten o'clock.
monthly collection list has been affixed to the notice board, and it, indeed a credit to the parish as a whole. Yet there are some names that many are surprised to find missing from that Let us hope it will not be for list. lung.
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tation. On Monday, October 3, in the King's Hall, Subject), a grand drama.: c entertainment was given by the members of the Fremantle Dramatic Club, in It was aid of the Hibernian Stall. disappointing to the organisers and also to the artists to find the 1. all only No doubt the presence of half filled. other local attractions had much to do with the sparse attendance. Those tovers of dramatic art who' did come were pleased with the splendid showing made by the Fremantle visitors, who are to be congratulated on their really Local' artists first class perrortitanee. contributed the first part of the proMiss it. Meagher. Miss M. gramme. Dwyer, and Mr. B. Gorman rendered songs, Miss Pattie Ryan gave an exhibition of ntional dancing, and Mr. G. Tatham provided a first clan; item of ventriliquism. On Thursday, the 6th. inst., a freak .lance was held in the old church in aid Some splendid of the stall funds. freaks came to light, and tae judges had some difficult, in picking the prize finally The prizes were winners. awarded as follows: 1, Mr. S. O'Reilly ("Mess-up"); 2, Mr. R. Rampant and Granny Ceuple"). Miss L. Lafferty To-morror (Sunday) the branch is holding a picnic at Perry's Estate. Lorries will leave the old church at a little after eleven o'clock. '1 he return fare will be one shilling. All parishioners are cordially invited to be present, and to all who come an enjoyable time is promised. Mary's H.AC.B.S., Kalgoorlie. The fortnightly- meeting tecti. place in St. Mary's Hall on Tuesday. the 4th. inst. Bro. J. 'iniiier presided over a Rev. Father very fair attendance.
Langmead opened the meeting, but o.sing to other engagements of a more prcseing nature asked leave to retire. Oer spiritual director has always shown a keen interest in matters pertaining to the advancement of the branch since his advent, and the menibers *ill not be found wanting in their appieciatiun Now that the when occasion arises. entertainments, Saturday evening of such productive been have which Satisfactory results, are nearing finality, and the object for which so, much energy has been expended will be an accomplished fact on the 22nd. inst., perhaps it ,will not be .uress to say that those ardent workers are deserving a respite from further et-torts. But that battalion of workers had a very fair percentage of branch members, and as experience imparts knowledge and confidence. the executive of the society are impressed with the idea of continuing -those entertainments Dar the benefit of the society's reanagement funds. if a sat'sfactory understand.ng can be arrived at between the soeicty and the hall conurittee, a start It is will be made on the 29th. inst. intended to use those entertainments as a preliminary to our more elaborate display on the 28th. proximo, when our Jubilee will lie celebrated We ask the co-operation and personal attendance of all our Catholic sodalities, presuming on the fact that at no time during the society's history has there been any tendency to wear the garb of resentment towards any functions that sought its support, we are fully impressed with the justice of out claim to whole-hearted ,ecognition. St. Malachi's H.A.C.B.S., Highest& The usual fortnightly meeting of the strove branch took place in the Parish Hall on Wednesday, October 5th, in the presence of the members of the District Board, who were paying an Bro. Mcr fficial visit to the branch. Mahon presided over a ood attend -
The Baby. Parish 1sAWLING AGAIN.
Nature IS a wonderful mother. She supplies babies iii their speechless years with divers ways of expressing 'Thus, when they mer many wants.
require nounaliment and they cannot say so in words, they begin crying and The tender-hearted mother bawling. understands the child's language, and ;;;stantly proeurs- the hood tor it. The :man rerai pi. , is the Baby Parish It is beginning to of the Diocese. The Idod required is bawl for food. financial help in the forthcoming bazaar in the second week of November. Please do not turn a deaf ear to Donations and prea child's appeal. sence at the bazaar gratefully appreciated. -
JARRAHDALE (From Our Correspondent...) The half -yearly eitort, le aid of the Catholic Church funds heir., which this year tura the form of a concert and dance, took place last Saturday ought at the Mechanics' Institute. *thanks ti the .:forts of t' energetic and capable secretars, a Tom Haw rahan, aal his worthy assistants, Mesdames Worth, Kirwan, 13oulter, Misses .:ope and O'Rour: e, tiie arrangements were all that could be expected. All went mer::, as a marriage bell The function Legat a mutual surprise. lbe maguilecent audience surprised one visiting artistes and the auctience was, re turn, spell-bound by the glorious harmony of Perth's leading artistes'-Miss Gladys Edwards, Messrs. Peter Roxby and Geevan, as well as the band et St. Patrick's Boys, who shed a br'ght lustre upon their teachers, he Christian Brothers, especially Master Charlie Buttro.se, whose beautiful voice was the great delight of the evening. Miss Ediwards and Messrs Roxby amid Ginivan gave numerous items, and to praise ,he rent: tion of then. would tie "to paint the lily." Jarrandale never before hae such a feast of song. Mr. Bob auxor gave an exh bitten of nis skill with the Xylophone, which elicited many encores. The visiting artistes wtee deeply impressed with the sweetness or the voice of our local artiste, Mrs. Local-reel, who contributed a much appreciates item. For the first time, perhaps, the residents saw a real Irish jig,' end in that St. Pat's Boys male a good hit, thanks to the training given them, especially in the Young Ireland acciety. Master Charlie lauttrose was great; he heid the audience entapture with hi. rendition of "Daddy " The children from tyre locos school reflected immense credit upon O'Rourke, Kneebtine, Leadeitter, and Eve. Tha.r pupils were apt evidently and the g nerous tolerant spirit of the majority et the parents of tLese children who, although nun -Catholic, proyel beyond all daubt that there is no room fo- pettiness in the heart of Jarrandale. .liaciden:ally, one of the best battlers fur success on the occasion was Sir. Frank Boulter, a non-Catliolic, but always a trier in a goat cause At the close or the functien Father O'Grady thanked all who in any way assisted to make fur success. The net results'came to £17 odd. At the 9 o'clock Mass, the residents had a'deveitional treat in the singing of the Macs by Miss ,Eilwarde Messrs. Roxby and Ginivan. The visitors had pieasans day amongst the hills, admiring ;he scentie, and viewing the Mills. It is rumoured that the dis-. anguishe tenor of the parts may Pus !lay make a bud for the management of the new mill, but, ate. anybody. 1
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the Board members to Highgate, said chat it was always a pleasure to have
the Board members amongst them, and hoped that they would not be awe to find any fault with the branch. A meeting of delegates from different branches has been called by the Board to consider the ways amid means of holding the annual Communion breakfast. Two members from this branch were appointed to attend as delegates. After the ordinary business of the branch was concluded, Bros. Edwards, J. Tully, D.V.P., D.P., Hynes, J. J. O'Farrell, Iles J. O'Callaghan, R.D.T., Creighton and Cooney spoke, outlining the business carried on by the Board. and the progress made by the other different branches. After the meeting closed all adjourned to the supper table, which was most suit ably arranged by Mesdames Cooney and Edwards, whose efforts were .parts. Bro. Lyons also ed by all present. left no stone unturned to make the function a success. The occasion was :nade opportune to make a presents tion of a Past President's Collar and case to Bro. Cooney, who with his wife leaves for the Eastern States to -day for a trip. After different toasts were was evening honoured, a pleasant. brought to a close with the singing of The next meet"God Save Ireland." ing of the branch will be held on October 19th. ENGLISH SISTERS A3 CONVERTS. The Mother Superior (Sister "erena with the Sisters of the Anglican Community of "Reparation te o it Most Holy Redeemer," Hayes, Middlesex, -
was received into the Catholic Church recent' b the Rt. e