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Annual Communion of the H.A.C.B.S. Breakfast in the Hibernian Hali last the members of the ciety made a fine demonstratiun ith in the Real Presence g holy Communion in a by appros body-abot. '.50 strung. The numbar would 1 c been considerably hug-, er but for he fact that those in the suburban area were unable to reach the city in tin- for the early Mass celebolted for .e members owing to the trams not being running. Fremantle members usually make a big addition, but on last Sunday they were absent. The Very Rev. Father Moss, Adm., was the celebrant of the Mass, and congratulatod the members on the fine spirit of Faith which induced them to come to Holy Communion in such a Their presence that strong body. morning was a manifestation of the vitality of the society, and he hoped it would continue to progress, because as a great Catholic society it was a powerful factor for good in Australia. The Hibernian Ilall presented an animated scene when all the members were seated at the tables, which were laid out by the caterer (Mrs. Goodman) very tastefully with tempting edieks and soft drinks. In the absence of Bro. McCloskey, D.P., Bro. J. P. Sheedy, D.V.P.. preThe Right Rev. Monsignor sided. Verling, V.G., and Father Moss, Adm.. Representatives from were present. the various Catholic societies, and the Young Ireland Societies were among the visitors, Apologies were made by Bro. Sheedy for the Archbishop, who is away in the East, and for Bro. McCloskey and Father Murray, C SS.R. On behalf of He extended a Midland Junction. hearty welcome to the members. and congratulated them on the magnificent demonstration of Faith displayed that morning at the altar rails in the Cathedral. It was made, he knew, at some sacrifice to members. Some had come from Fremantle and some from lIe extended a Midland Junctiot. hearty welcome to Monsignor Verling and Father Moss, and assured them that the members were always pleased to age them at Hibernian functions. To the visitors he also gave a cordial welOn a Hiberni.
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"Archbishop and Clergy." Bro. J. Edwards submitted .the first on the programme, "Our Archtoast In doing so he bishop and Clergy." said he deemed it a great honour to to him, for allocated toast the have the reason that at an Hibernian function it is the first in the place of honOur society is essentially a Caour. tholic society, and it calls on the Members to have the greatost respect and and affection for our Archbishop It is a fact that Ilibernians pi jests. have the greatest respect and affection Hibernians have alfor our priests. ways looked upon the co-operation of the clergy as an essential factor in the progress of their society.. It eas been proved time after time that where a branch of our society has had the advantage of the active assistance of the priest of the parish that that branch has progressed and added to its memLership, and where it is not possible or a priest to take an active part in a branch the direct oppubite has been the result; the branches of our society in those cases have not progressed. In most cases I am sorry to say they have died, and their demise can be attributed more or less to the fact that we have not been able to secure the services of the priest to follow the interests of the society. From a Catholic point of view we have only to look around us to see the great monuments of achievement that have been built by the priests of the present and the past. There is one thing I would like to refer to this morning, and that is the hardship and life of sacrifice that. are led by our priests in the out hack places. Very often they are practically on the road from Sunday morning until the next Sunday morning. There are priests that have to travel hundreds of miles. and I think we very often overlook the fact that there priests are living a life of sacrifice to establish the Faith and make our Catholicity what it ought to be in Western Australia. Bro. Bdwards referred also to the assistance given the priests of building by the society in the schools and churches, particularly in He hoped that in the the suburbs. future when it is possible at all for a to assist in any way branch Hibernian they will do it. They can make a success of anything if they do it in the proper way Monsignor Verling, responding, said he was delighted to be pseseet because he thought there was no function that priest should he more pleasa than at present to be ed a general Communion, because it is an evidence of the Faith of the members stud it is a proof of their devotion to the Church, and it is an expression of the Faith they hold most dear. I find, he continued, at the present time in Australia those Communion Breakfasts are quite a feature of Catholic life, and I have read stateiments of priests oad bishops, and they say that they are doing untold good: they are bringing -
years ago in a land where the society is strong and living,' where its members have clung to the Church through work. thick and thin, of witnessing its work I had the privilege I refer to Ireland. ContSociety Hibernian a to attend munion Breakfast in Tiny own native approached parish, and over 3,000 men the altar rails, and over 4.000 women; they knelt and received our Divine In the days Lord into their souls. when Cromwell was persecuting Ca' tholics. they could not raise their voices, yet they did it in a silent man tier by receiving our Divine Lord in their thousands in my parish, in the North of Ireland, and any of you who have left there know what it is to live among people who du not profess the same faith as we do. I know the difficulties, many and many a home was shattered, many a home was desolate, and many a father and mother with their little ones were cast out on the doorsteps and were thrown to hunger or to seek a home in a foreign land, and notwithstanding all their trials and difficulties they clung to the Faith that was in their souls. Therefore, I would ask each and every one of you this morning to remember this day and cling to your Faith, and never be afraid to say you belong to that Church that was founded by Christ Himself. You are Hibernians and Catholics, and the word Catholic- comes before Hibernian, and if you always practice your religion and are faithful to it. you may rest assured you are doing what God requires of you, and in the end you will receive the crown of eternal life.
Catholic people together; they are prusiding opportunities for different organisations to meet, and at the same time they are giving an example t i all Catholics, and so are doing much gaud. If the Archbishop were here ne would be delighted to be with you this morn ing. but as he is absent I thought it my duty at any ineenvenicnce to be present, and I congratulate you on your numbers this morning. 1 know that it is difficult for all the member; to get to the Cathedral at eight o'clock in the morning, and when you get a good muster like this is it vcry creditable. Mr. Edwards hoped that in any work a priest undertakes in his parish he would have the co-operation of the 1 have had their cooperasociety. tion in Subiaco, and I am sure when them again they will come on I call forward. Now the progress of the Church is not a work of priests and bishops. If we have a true faith in the Church it is the duty at the people to help in every movement for the rue cess of the Church, and 1 believe by coming together to a Communion Breakfast such as this will be one way of co-operation between priests and h-is I hops and the various societies. hope you will continue this function every year, and I believe it will bring a blessing on you. The Church is pro greasing all over the world. People sometimes ask what is the sesret of the vitality of the Church? It comes from the Blessed Eucharist. We have the promise of our Divine Lord that He will always guide the Church, then we have the altar and the Mass, and we have our Blessed Lord. and where the people frequent the altar rails there you will find the faith and the blessing of God rests in that particular place. Once again I congratulate you, and I hope that God will always bless your society. Rey. Father Moss, Adm., in a stirring speech, said he certainly ielt it a great privilege to he there that morning appearing before such a fine body of stalwart Catholics. Other denominations tell us that on Sunday mornings their The Catholic benches are empty. Church, and the Catholic Church alone, in Australia goes ahead by- leaps and bounds, and the question arises how it comes about that the Catholic Chinch, notwithstanding all its persecutions and difficulties and trials, all its sufferings and humiliations, goes ahead by leaps and bounds, and that in no part of the world do we find our churches large enough to hold their congregations? That question is so often asked, but the answer to it is very simple; God and God alone guides the destinies of the Catholic Church. and the promise of our Divine Lord Himself a short time before He left the world that He would remain with His Church all days even to the consummation of the world, is an assurance that it will progress. God guides the destinies of the Church, and He gives to its members courage and strength to fight the ways of the world so that they may progress and may go ahead as He Therefore, it wished them to do. should be the pride and glory of every Catholic to adhere to the rules and doctrines laid down by the Church, and I suppose there is no other body more faithful to the Church, or observe the rules in a better manner than the members of the Hibernian Society the wide world over. I had the privilege some -
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"The Hibernian Society." Mr. J. P. Doheny gave the toast of "'I he Hibernian Australasian Catholic He said the society Benefit Society." had a great claim to the respect and gratitude of every exiled Catholic Its history was entwined Irishman. with the unfortunate, and in many respects the glorious history of Ireland. In 1570 the Hilaernian Society was founded in Ireland by Rory Oge O'Muore, its main object being to defend the priest in the celebration of Mass in Penal Days, and to aft`a-S his body guard. Its first name was the The Defenders had a Defenders. stormy career. When O'Moure died he was succeeded by Donald O'Driscoll, who with his whole party were killed in an endeavour to shield the priest At the Confederation of Kilkenny the Defenders were given a definite status, and their work went on, but in those Penal days it meant some risk to be a priest, or a schoolmaster, and it Meant sonic risk to be an Hibernian. .In 1520 a Conference of the Society was held. and a governing body, called the Board of Erin was appointed. Later rules were drawn up, and its motto, "Friendship, Unity, and True Christian Charity," was announced. The so-
ciety helped other Irish exiles to obtain positions, and there is as great a need to-da,y for some organisation to do this as there was at any period in the history of the society. After the clearances of 1849 there were many Irishmen forced out of Ireland who found a home in Australia, and here in the 50's the H.A.C.B.S. as we know it now found a home. The need for it He wished the society still exists. long life and prosperity. The District Secretary, Bro. J. j. O'Farrell, in his response, reviewed the work of the society fur the past year. Nearly £2.000 had been paid away in He various claims upon the funds. thought there was no justification for criticism if any were given when a body of 1,000 members could pay away £2,000 and maintain their status. The The society result speaks for itself. in Western Australia stands financially States. Eastern the of any in than better In a general review he showed that society numerically and financially the He was was making good progress. sure every member who was trtt! to mtitkreultehsisofc.tuhnetrsyocitehtcy fi"n'oeustldoNnvoGrIcodt.os
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"Australia-the Land We Live In." Bro. Walter Dwyer, LL.B., proposed the toast of "Australia, the Land we The toast was, he said, an Live in." important one at such a gathering, because quite different ideas were as sociated with it than on other oceasions. On other occasions talking of Australia one thinks of its wonderful possibilities, its marvellous develop ments, its rich resources and untouched mines of wealth, the freedom we have tinder its blue skies, and a host of other things which are all perfectly true, but at a gathering of members of the Hi bernian Society, on whew banner is emblazoned the word Catholicity, quite different thoughts fill the mind. Everybody in the community must return something for the good they receive, but what do we return to the community as a consideration for what we get.
If we take it for granted that other people return good citizenship, let us assure all that we return to the community something more than all that, and that is what occurred to me when I was asked to speak to this toast. We
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compare favourably with the the State. We educate our own children after our own ideas, and as a consequence we relieve the State of We are proud of our eduburden. rational institutions. and rightly proud. We look forward to the day, the in evitable day when justice must be done in the matter of education. There is no doubt that we are not dealt with justly at the present time. It is the duty of the Government to see that every citizen is educated, and if any person properly qualified takes it upon himself. with due qualifications of ability to do that service. then he is en titled to he rewarded. Therefore, to carry the argument home, where the schools of.
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Catholic Orders, the Sisters and Brothers do the work of the State in teaching its youth, it is the State's duty, when that work is done properly, to see that they receive remuneration There is a fur the work they do. spirit of justice in every community, and eventually the good work of our schools will be recognised and justice done. The whole trouble in this country is that other denominations, net having a full estimation of the moral world, has conceived bitterness and bigotry against Catholics and what the Catholics stand for. They see Oath. lie halls of education erected all over the State. They are envious, and they preach their doctrine of hate from little bethels against Catholicity. Ye, t hear them at election time and whew ever there is an opportunity to rail a cry against the Catholic Church. I hope the time will soon come when the heavy burden of having to pay a double tax for education will be lifted from our shoulders, and the work of the Sisters and Brothers recognised. Riches without moral, are nothing, and it is necessary for Australia to have the principles of religion leavening its economical and social life. Bro. W. A. Brown responded,
and emphasised the obligations that were upon Australians to take an interest in the affairs of their country and the shaping of its destiny.
"Ireland a Nation." The toast of "Ireland a Nation" was submitted by Bro. T. Hynes in an eloquent speech, during which he referred to the early history of Ireland, her conversion to Christianity, her life and death struggle in penal days to preserve the Faith. and her long and un-
compromising fight for freedom. It was a pleasure to him, an Australian, to give the toast of Ireland a Nation. Ile regretted he could not speak of Ireland to -day as a happy and contented Ireland, but he hoped at their next annual Communion Breakfast they would be able to congratulate Ireland on having attained a lasting All was not well, they knew, peace. with the old Motherland. It was not so much a matter of Catholic against non-Catholic, or capital against labour, or alien against native born, as There Irishmen against Irishmen. was the pity of it. To him such a condition of affairs gave occasion for inHe did not think the finite sadness. sacrifices the martyrs in the struggle for Irish freedom had made were in vain, because by their sacrifice they helped to weave the fabric of that nationhood which is now in the making, and which he had no fear would be hundred Fourteen consummated. years ago Ireland became Catholic, and laid the basis of its nationality, and when they drink the toast of Ireland a Nation they drink it in honour of the old Homeland that shall exist until the lights go out for ever. Great applause followed the speech, and "God Save Ireland" was sting. In the Bro. Si. O'Dea responded. course of his remarks he said, referring to the burning topic of unrest in Ireland: The trouble in Ireland to -day is not Ireland's ancient enemy; the trouble is between themselves. I admit it is difficult to realise or to understand it, but to get at the root of the trouble you want to do more than read Irish history; you want to travel through 'Ireland. and you want to meet the people, then you can find how it is that such extraordinary differences of opinIreland during her ion exist to -day. long struggle of 750 years has had various different organisations to keep the spirit of her people alive. The last organisation that she had, and that we all considered was the most successful one was that of the Sinn Fein organisation, and the work performed by that organisation was indeed wonderful. After the present settlement was brought about there was a large number of members of that organisation who held the opinion that the fight should have been continued until absolute freedom or a Republic had been gained and many of them will tell you to -day that they took the oath of allegiance to fight till Ireland was free. Now there are other causes also which will account for the differences of A large number of those opinion. who were prepared to accept the treaty arc bitter to -day to think that Ireland should be divided, and I have no hesitation in saying that had the Free State been given to the whole of Ireland instead of 26 counties, Ireland would have been a peaceful and happy The root of the country to -day. trouble is that the British Government is dealing with a divided Ireland, and a section of the Irish people have been compelled to go to the Northern State against their will. What has happened? No sooner had that State been formed than these people, men, women and children, were shot. The trouble or in Ireland to-day is nothing more less than a difference of opinion on the Treaty. Some think they should continue on for ever the fight for a Republic, but I am satisfied a very large majority are prepared to accept the Free State as a first section of their ultimate freedom. Of course a number are opposed to that determinedly: they are determined to see it through Now the question is askif they can. ed why do these people get a followA number of these vesting men ing? who are fighting now in the Republican
Army joined up in the Sinn Fein Army at about 16 years of age; they did nothing else but fight from then till now, and during that time the terrible cruelties, the frightful injustices perpetrated on their mothers, sisters. and aged parents has put them in such a state of mind that these young men are easily led and carried away by the Republican idea. It is not an appropriate time to say much upon this matter, but the policy that the Australian representatives adopted at the conference in Paris was that it was the right of the people of Ireland to say whether they would accept or reject We determined to leave the Treaty. the matter in the hands of the Irish people, if they were prepared to accept the Treaty we were prepared to help them; if they were prepared to fight on we were prepared to do our That is the policy that I best also. think Australia will adopt. The mover said he hoped tliat when toast the of this gathering comes round this day twelve months that Ireland will be a peaceful, happy and contented country. We all sincerely hope it will. "Visitors and Kindred Societies and 'The Record' " was proposed by Bro. C. O'Mahony, and responded to by Mr. J. Walsh (I.N.F.), Mr. Hegarty (C.Y.M.S.), Mr. O'Sullivan (Young Ireland Society), Miss Tully (C.Y.L.C.), and Mr. Slattery ("The Record"). "Lady Members" was proposed by Bro. J. Tully, and responded to by Bro. P. Rock. Bro. Edwards paid a nice compliment to Mrs. Goodman and her assistants for the excellence of the catering.
self must feel very much gratified at the result of her great success, which
entailed a tremendous amount of work and sell-sacrifice on her part. She is deeply thankful to those who so generously assisted her, and as the committee of this year's Appeal has promised to make some effort each year, so Miss Scott has also offered her valuable assistance, and hopes to have another such successful ball next year, To-Day (Saturday) at "Whit* City." At "White City," through the kindness of the committee. to -day will be a special day for all the children to aid the Clontarf Orphanage. Hereunder is a copy of the letter received by the Secretary of the Clontarf Orphanage Appeal: "The Secretary, Clontarf Orphanage Appeal, "Dear Sir,-I desire to inform you that the first of the Saturday matinees under the auspices of the 'White City' Charity Committee, will be held in 'White City,' Carnival Square, Perth on Saturday next, December 2, the proceeds of which will be handed to the Clontarf Orphanage. The 'White City' Charity Committee is comprised of proprietors of the various side shows, etc., and also myself, and established for the purpose of assisting local juvenThe price ile charities in this State. of adMission has been fixed at children 3d. adults 6d, and a charge of one penny per couple will be charged for The 'White City' the dance floor. matinee will be the same as at night, with the addition of games, races. etc., Your committee is for the children. asked to do everything possible to create a favourable interest on this occasion.-Yours faithfully, F. Martin Secretary. For the D. N. Martin Enterprises, and on behalf of the White City Charity Committee." .
HIGHGATE. "The Queen of the Sacred Heart* Schools" Competition is arousing great.
enthusiasm among the children of Highgate. In a truly queenly manner has each of the nine candidates set about stablishing her right to supremacy. To the standard of each loyal supporters have rallied, and are giving golden proofs of the sincerity of their allegiance to the queen of their choice. At present the votes stand thus:Wilson, 2,180; Lily Speak, 1,857; Mercia de Manuel. 1,803;
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MR. A. CLEMENTSON, Who is the Endorsed Labour Candidate to contest the Perth Seat in the Federal House of Representatives.
aspirants to regal honours are invited to be present in the Sacred Heart School at 3 p.m. on next Tuesday, December 5th, when the competition will close with the crowning -of the winning queen and the presentation of a gold medal.
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QUEEN COMPETITION. On next Wednesday night, the 6th. of December, at 8 p.m. in the Hibernian Hall, Perth, the above competition will be brought to a close, and the The competitiors winner declared.
area-Queen of W.A., Mrs. S. E. Mc-
South Australia, Miss Lilian Brown; and Queen of VicKeen toria, Miss Peggy McTavish. interest has been shown in the competition by the competitors and their supporters. and this will be intensified until 10 p.m. on next Wednesday night, when the polling will cease. A splendid programme, contributed by local artists, has been arranged, and patrons, for the admission of one shilling, are promised a most enjoyable evening, The full of interest and excitement. Queens are very anxious to see all their who those supporters present, and all have votes or voting cards are asked to hand them in before or on next Wednesday night. The raffle of the beautiful wedding cake in aid of the Queen of South Australia will take place on that night. and those also who have money or tickets for it are requested to return same immediately to Miss Brown, 32 Vincent -street, North Perth, or to the secretary, c.o. "The Record." Whatever you do, don't forget next Wednesday night. December 6th, in the Hibernian Hall. Come and hear the talented artists who will be there. Miss Marcia Scott's Efforts, The Christian Brothers at Clontarf, and the committee of the appeal, desire to make special mention of the magnificent result achieved by. Miss Mercia Scott, whO handed over to Rev. Brother Geoghegan the handsome sum of £60 9s, being the proceeds of her grand ball which was held on NovemThe ber 4th in St. George's Ilall. Brothers cannot speak too highly in acnoble this their appreciation of hievement. Indeed. Miss Scott her-CATHOLIC YOUNG LADIES' CLUB' MEN'S YOUNG CATHOLIC and SOC I ETY. GRAND COMBINED RIVER EXCURSION. "S.S. ZEPHYR" leaves Barrack -street Jetty at 8 p.m., on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1922. Tickets, 1/6. Mist E. M. Smith and R. Prendergast, Joint Secretaries.
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Fourth Division-Passes: F. Forbes,
Gaynor, P. Gowans, F. Hill, J. Russell, Si. McMorrow, C. Stinson, J. Walsh. A. Gasmier, L.
Fe Jeral Elections, 1922 PERTH DIVISION. Readers of "The Record" are invited to attend the meetings of MR. A. CLEMENTSON, ENDORSED LABOUR CANDIDATE FOR PERTH. to hear an exposition of Labour PoliParticulars published in the tics. Daily Press. (Authorised by J. Cunningham, Trades Hall, Perth.)
Federal Elections
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