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During his stay in Australia, which he is visiting in connection with the Melbourne Centenary Celebrations, Father Sydney McEwan agreed to give six concerts for the A.B.C. These concerts were all billed for the Eastern States, and until the other day it seemed impossible that he would be able to include Perth in his itinerary Retaining very fond memories of the West, he was disappointed that probably he Would not have the opportunity of meeting his many Perth friends It appears that, when arrangements were made for his tour, he was not aware of the progress of aviation in this country, and thinking of the long trip by train, decided that time would not permit his coming here. He promised, however, that he would do all in his power to get over here, and he has kept his word. Father McEwan, who is a member of the B.B.C.'s Reliigous Board, describes himself as b0 per cent. Irish and 50 per cent. Scotch. During the war he drove an ambulance in Clydesdale air - U.S.A., and all over the continWanneroo to Celebrate raids, and was Chaplain to the ent of Europe. Although he reR.A.F. When the war broke out tired from the concert platforn he was studying ,for the priest. in 1938, he still gives some pubFeast of St. Anthony hood at Scots' Colege, Rome, but lic concerts at Christmas, Easter, On Sunday, May 30, an extra- tistically arranged around the returned to Scotland when Italy and during the summer. He is ordinarily large congregation as- statue of her whom we fondly ourThe traditional "festa" in hon- entered the war, and was ordainof St. Anthony of Padua still as great a concert artist as sembled in St. Brigid's Church, salute as the Mystical Rose. A ed in 1944. ever. As recently as January West Perth, for the beautiful wealth of candles, votive offerings will be held at Wanneroo on Sun Since leaving Australia, where hay next, 13th. his concerts in Dublin and Cork inst. ceremony, so dear to the devout from grateful hearts, shed radi he toured for the A.B.C. in 1937, were booked out within half an The celebrajtions will co clients of Mary-the Crowning ance and lustre on a scene alhe has sung in Canada, the hour of the box office opening. nience a Missa Cantata at of the Queen of the May. ready one of rare magnificence. lo a.m.,with followed by the adminShortly after 6.30 p.m. all The preacher for the occasion istration of the Sacrament of points of vantage were occupied was Rev. Father McCann, Confirmation by His Grace the by those desirous of witnessing C.SS.R. The text he chose was: Archbishop. the ceremony to their fullest sat- "A woman clothed with the sun, At 3 p.m. the procession will isfaction. the moon at her feet, a crown of be held. Short sermons will be A rich enshrinement of roses twelve stars about her head." preached in Italian and Yugoand other choice blooms was ar- The speaker, with well-chosen slav, and the festival will conwords of skilful imagery, drew clude with Benediction. Most Rev. Dr. Otto Raible, Dr. Raible was born at Stuttthe minds of his hearers to the An energetic committee, corn ancient city of Ephesus, whose prising Messrs. Crisafulli, Villan- I).D., S.C.A., Vicar Apostolic of gart, Germany, in 1887, and was the great architectural Kimberleys, left Fremantle ordatnel to the priesthood in was the uova and Hancock, has made ar6PR TO KBROADCASI magnificent temple boast erected fot rangements for the comfort of for his "ad limina" visit to Rome 1911. on Tuesday last. the Worship of the Goddess the intending visitors. Before World War I. he wo-s in the Missions in the CamMGR. fULT01 SHEEN Diana. Many a time and oft, a simple eroons, West Africa. During the war he served as a chaplain Jewish maiden passed along the and afterwards taught philosohighways of her native place unknown and unnoticed by the maDuring the May h,olhlays Boys' be secure, instead of coming to phy in the Society's Seminary. 1, or some time he was stationed Yet, Town was honoured by a visit Australia. Ever since 6PR re -broadcasted jority of the inhabitants. Brother Keaney, in reply, 'ery in Czechoslovakia, and is a brilthe sermon by Monsignor Fulton by God's divine designs, Mary, from the Archbishop of Tuarn liant the humble Virgin, linguist modestly was destined and the Bishop with broad and referred to the future Galway. of Sheen, the Station has been deThose who know highly cultivated tastes. luged with requests that it be to be the illustrious Temple, Though brief, their visit was of Bindoon. as holding him know within that his p'aos are its presufficient sacred to great interest elicit At the time of his appointbroadcast again. cincts the King of Kings and in the great pioneering work here big as his heart. He spoke of ment as Vicar Apostolic of the To this end the address will be Lord of Lords-Mary, woman in progress. the great open spaces surround- Kimberleys, in August, 1935, Dr. heard on Sunday next, 13th. inst., above all others blest, whose ing us ready to absorb a great iiaihie had been Administrator at 3 p.m. name has gone to the farthest Mr. J. J. Kenneally spoke in emigrant population. They need- of the Vicariate at Kimberley The A.B.C. is also printing corners of the earth, for "all the name of the Community, and ed immigra.nts, Catholic immi- or eight years. copies and making them avai,- generations do call her blessed," welcomed the distinguished visi- grants; they could wish for whole During his absence, Rev. He gave a brief but clear families to come and settle there a ble free of charge to those de- and the mighty temple that al- tors. Worms will be in charge sirous of having a written record most "caught the world's great description of thg work from its and build up a Catholic colony. Father of the Vicariate. of what has been the most wide- hands" because of its splendour, inception; spoke of the possibili- they needed rural life and CaFather Worms, who recently ly discussed talk over the A.B.C.'s is but a heap of ruins, and its ties of Bindoon, and the future tholics to live it and show the way. As for Bindoon, once the returned from a visit overseas, magnificence is but a story of schemes and plans. "Plain Christianity" session. new school was built, primary during which he lectured to To meet the demand for .his our age that no longer exists. His Grace the Archbish,m of education would be fully brought learned societies and Universities The Queen Regent, Rose Ann and other talks given by Moninto line. Then, if boys were in Europe and the United States Tuam responded an address with signor Sheen, the Australian Ca- Broderick, youngest daughter sf full of sympathy and deep feel- found who were ready and suited on the Australian aborigines, has tholic Truth Society has dm.ided Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Broderick, of ing. He expressel his thankful- for secondary education, they just completed a scholarly linWest Perth, to publish them in pamphlet Aberdeen -street, be able to proceed to the guistic study of some hundred This also should be was magnificently arrayed in ness for the reception. He knew would form. and thirty native languages, the work of the Christian Bro- school at Tardun. cream satin, and carried a boaavailable soon. they succeeded in establish- which will be published in the quet of white gardinia and tuber thers, as he had three of their in- ingIf both an agricultural and near future undr the title, "Ausroses to place at the foot of the stitutions in his own diocese, and assured them he would report technical school, Bindoon could tralian Languages." statue. well of Bindoon on his return easily carry more boys. During Benediction Father home. It astonished him to see Brother Keaney then showed Members of the Catholic Nur- McCann consecrated all present the great work accm.nlished at the visitors the foundations fot ses' Guild are reminded that the to the Immaculate Heart of Bindoon in so short a time. He the new school. The trowel and next meeting of the Guild will Mary. saw the possibilities mead and cement were ready, and he re Breakfast follows sunrise, and be held in the Florence NightinThe Queen Regent was accom- wished that more Irish emigrants quested the distinguished visitors for the lucky one £3,000 follows gale Rooms, 179 St. George's panied by four Dowager Queens would come to Australia It was -the Archbishop of Tuam and the purchase of a ticket in the Terrace ,on Wednesday, 16th. -Marie Smith, Erica McGrade, heart -breaking to see so many the Bishop of Galway-to lay the No. 423 Charities Consultation. inst. Rev. Dr. E. Sullivan will Edme Horrigan and Barbara Met- from Ireland going off to Eng- first bricks, which they did with Luck may be beckoning you to be the guest speaker. calf. land, where their Faith would not evident pleasure and sympathy. buy a ticket to -day.