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SCHOOLS SCORE 80 PER
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Students from the Catholic schools of the State scored a reputable 80 per cent of passes in the recent Junior examination. The figures break down as follows: .. . .. 533 Total entry .. 511 certificate Total entry for complete for Perth, (1.P.O., the at 409 (Registered Number of passes . . Perth, Thursday, January 26, 1956 No. 2,740 transmission by post as a Newspaper.) 102 Number of failures .. 80 Percentage of passes .. Comparative figures of past years are: . . 82.0 1952 . % 79.4 81.2 1953 1949 74.0 81.1 1954 1950 1955 . . . . 80.0 76.4 1951 religious two Archbishop the At the invitation of His Grace Appeal for Church orders of men will in the near future, make foundations in the The Rev. C. Stinson, parish and Marist Fathers. priest of Belmont, appeals for Archdiocese. They are the Carmelite
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Two New Religious Orders Will Set Up In Parishes
'MERRY SOCIETY HAD BEST
assistance in the furnishing Arrangements have been some future date to erect Two years ago the Marists rejoice at the canonisation of the new school -church of concluded with the Marist week -end Retreat Houses. of St. Peter Chanel, protoSt. Marie Goretti at Red- Fathers to take charge of the cliffe, which will be officially new parish of Redcliffe-Bel- The Society of Mary (popu- martyr of Oceania. 12. Feb. Sunday, was Opened on recently another More may where a new school - larly called Marists) 1942 In order to furnish the new church, dedicated to St. Maria founded by the Venerable Marist, Marcellin Champagbuilding as economically as Goretti, will be blessed and Jean Claude Cohn in France nat (founder of the Marist possible, Father Stinson opened on Sunday, Feb. 13. in 1836, and introduced into Brothers) was beatified, The past year saw the Catholic dramatic wishes to contact parishes. Australia at Sydney in 1845. convents, Brothers' schools The Discalced Carmelite Established in the dioceses The Order of Discalced group, The Therry Society, complete its most or institutions which may be Fathers have been -given the of Sydney, Lismore, Armi- Carmelites has its Australian headquarters in Brisbane, successful year since its inception in Perth in able to spare vestments, altar, pastoral care of Morley Park. Brisbane, Rockhampton where it was founded from Mass or Benediction equip- In addition to parochial dale, 1942. Society the Melbourne. and orders religious Dublin in 1948. both duties, or condition good ment in will conduct missions and re- engages in home and foreign The Fathers engage in the With public presentations of by persons endowed with a suspectible of repairs. mission work and the 'educa- giving of missions Retreats the successful three -act corn - certain breadth of maturity. Father Stimson's telephone treats. It is also their intention at tion of boys. number is ML251. edy, "Jenny Kissed Me"; the Although experience is deand lectures. packed drama, "A sirous and an added advanThe Order claims to have suspense Been Arranged"; tage, a sincere interest in the Has Murder on St. Elias been founded by and the entertaining and reand its work is the Mt. Cannel in Palestine, warding Drama Festival entry, society qualification expected of whence it derives its name...The Talisman," the society only a prospective member. The Rule was approved in gained unprecedented linen - A feature of the society is 1226 and was restored by St.' clal success, recognition from the weekly meeting. Half the Teresa of Avila and St. John other dramatic groups, and meeting is devoted to business increased membership. of the Cross. pertaining to the club's curwere these rent play, stage craft instrucThe Carmelite life is both So promising of 1955 that the in- tion and voice production exBy contemplative and active, es- features blended ercises. in matters directly coming executive, youth and experience, Moreover, a brief spiritual Once again Perth's working force is being swelled by the annual intake pecially concerning the salvation of with that instruction is given regularly plans ambitious has made careerchosen their to take up year last of boys and girls who left school souls. herald a very absorbing year. by the chaplain. For the reDevotion to Our Lady of brimful of interesting and mainder of the evening the in factories, workshops, offices, stores, and all the many occupations. last game and gave a credit- Mt. Carmel of the brown, stimulating activities. members are entertained with Many of these new young CENTRAL Plans for 1956 include the play readings, debates, im. although scapular is a special charworkers will be Catholics, The first Y.A.L. carnival able performance, staging of three -act plays and promptu speaking or a disby 24 points to 11 acteristic of the Order. who have just left the rela- dance for the year will be defeated competition with other lead- cussion on some selected topics. tively sheltered life of con- held this Monday night, points. against Captain Jusing drama clubs in the anFrequently the club is forvents and colleges to try their January 30, the night of the tinOnce McCarthy was the team nual Drama Festival organised tunate enough to be able to usual hand in a very different and public holiday.good The of WA. solid Council star, receiving support music and the Theatre by floor, smpoth some visiting speak introduce world. often very bewildering pleasant evening is guaran- from Des Foley and Laurie The following changes are er or distinguished personality They will doubtless find teed. Lynch. Mar the among announced to its members. Tourney Annual that all that was held up to SHENTON PARK in Brothers in this State. To any young man or them as sacred in the school- A combined meeting of the Besides a selection of sev- woman the society also has a Rev. Br. Gordon from SIC., eral room is mocked and abused Y.C.W. and N.C.G.M. next one -act plays, usually lot to offer. Various social OFFICIAL New Norcia, to Wangaratta presented in the workshop and the Wednesday night, February 1, in parish halls functions throughout the year Juniorate, N.S.W. office-even God himself. will draw up a plan of activithroughout the metropolitan have fostered a happy spirit Rev. Br. Harold from S.I.C. area, there is the annual and a core of friendliness, The effect on them is var- ties for the next 12 months. ENGAGEMENTS on their The theme of the meeting Feb. 3: to Subiaco. ied, depending drama tourney, a complete often commented on by nevi do the Youth character-training at home will be: "Why members. 8 a.m.: Profession ceremony, Rev. Br. Oswald from Bun - Therry competition catering and school during their Movements interest you?" for amateur producers, inexThe social secretary is alSt. Mary's convent, Leeder- bury to S.I.C. formative years-but unless WEST PERTH perienced actors and actresses. ways well occupied in organville. Rev, Br. Cohn from Subi- In the past the tourney has ising beach picnics, country they are prepared for their The next general meeting Feb. 5: aco to Bunbury. new life, they will suffer the will be held next Thursday, discovered much latent talent hikes, social gatherings, musi3 p.m.: Bless and open new fate of the good apple placed February 2, and the meeting St. Joseph's Orphan- Rev. Br. Kieran from Ben- Most age groups are well cal and record evenings. should be as popular as the school, among the rotten ones. represented in the club but last one which attracted such age, Wembley (private func- digo to Bunbury. society would welcome an They, too, will succumb to a good attendance. At this tion). Rev. Br. James from Nor- the Literary Chance increase of older members the outthe bad influencer of meeting, plans for a picnic 3 p.m.: Bless and open new tham to Subiaco. effectual and convincing Towards the end of each For side world. schooj-church, Karragullen. will be discussed. plays re Rev. Br. Fires from Thebarmany presentation, Feb. 8: year, "Therriana," the club'S Responsibility for this pre- Congratulations to the mere characters to be played annual publication, is publishparation rests on the parents, branch's two basketball teams Bless and open extensions ton, S.A., to Northam. ed. This annual recapitulates but the Young Christian which last week brought off a to St. Joseph's School, Workers' Movement-a move- winning double in the A and Queen's Park. everything the society under. ment eyer alive to the prob- B grades against Shenton Feb. 12: DIOCESAN HEAD OF N.G.G.M. took during the 12 months 11.30 am.: Preside at Mass, lem of young working lads -- Park and Leederville. just past. Havelock-st, Lithuanian Nais also doing its part. HIGHGATE Besides being a useful refFETED ON ENTRY TO CONVENT erence During the next few weeks A feature of the first gen- tional Day. and an enjoyable piece -on the nights of Wednes- eral meeting for the year, was 3 p.m.: Bless and open new It affords its memof High Tea at Marian Lodge, Kalamunda bersreaching, day, February 8 and 13- the excellent response to the school at Redcliffe-Belmay. the opportunity of some priests and laymen who have gospel discussion-the second 3 p.m.: Bless and open new on Sunday honoured the diocesan presi- form of written expression. been through this new life one attempted at a branch school at Tuart Hill. With the annual day of reand who, as former members general meeting. February 16, 3 pm.: Recep- dent of the NCGM, Miss Mary Keely, who collection at Loreto Convent of the Y.C.W. are experienced Dr. Quinn, the branch tion ceremony, St. Mary's will enter the Sisters of Mercy novitiate on as a centre of the spiritual explained in the problems of new young chaplain, the convent, Leederville. life of the society, the religiworkers, will give a series of meaning and technique of the Feb. 16: ous aspect is not neglected. February 2. lectures in the Y.A.L. ball- discussion before the good 3 pm.:' Reception ceremony, The Therry Society is par. room, in Irwin -street, oppo- gathering considered a few St. Mary's convent, Leeder- On behalf of the members She is the daughter of Mr. ticulary fortunate to have the site the central fire station. verses from the text-"He is ville. of the girls' movement, the and Mrs. Keely, honored and Rev. P. McCudden, who On the first night-Febru- fearless when He cleanses the Feb. 19: Rev. J. Depiazzi (director of respected parishioners of the director of the Cathedral Boys' ary 8-two lectures will give Temple." 3 p.m.: Bless and open new Catholic Action) made a pre- Cathedral for many years. choir, as chaplain. these young lads some idea Members suggested very convent Another NCGM member For those people who are sentation to Miss Keely. at Riverton. of what to expect at work, practical resolutions based on 3 p.m.: Bless additions to The y. Rev. E. Sullivan, who recently chose the re- keenly interested in the socilessons learnt to it; from how counteract the text and and new classrooms. R.I. seconded the good wishes ligious life is Miss Dorothy ety yet feel they would be untheir new responsibilities at and the meeting decided to church Hickey of the Wembley and able to be actively concerned, expressed in her regard. home and what to expect in put these into effect during Carlisle. Miss Keel), was president Subiaco branches. Feb. 24: the Therry Society is happy to their daily lives. their leisure time. Cathedral branch of She left the State recently report that a form of associate of the of conference Quarterly The discussion on social Priests One lecture, covering work, and was a memto join the Brigidine Sisters the NCGM the metropolitan of membership is possible. will be delivered by a for- activities for the year proved ber of the diocesan executive in the novitate at Randwick, This membership entitles mer member of the Y.C.W. lively and fruitful, the main area. Confirmation for prior to being elected presi- NSW. 7 p.m.: the subscriber to preferential executive, the other covering suggestion being a barbecue adults, Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. bookings to all merry plays St. Mary's Cathedral. dent. home and leisure will be at City Beach on Monday. L. Hickey of Nanson-st., and an invitation to all social given by a former Y.C.W. February 13. Wembley, Miss Hickey has a functions. member well-known as a Other suggestions included a brother Redemptorist The Therry Year for 1956 a barn dance, a "Back to State athlete. Father in Tasmania. will commence on Australia the Rottnest" dance second night, a On and another Other members of the Day, Jan. 30 with Mass and priest and a Catholic doctor barbecue. The social comfor the some: compensated Enthusiasm family in the religious life are Communion In the Legion of mittee will consider these tvill address the gathering. three brothers. One is a Mary rooms, 65 St. George's Further details and appli- suggestions. what small gathering of converts at St. her Marist Brother, another a terrace, at 8.30 am., followed The social committee has cation forms are available Orphanage Joseph's last Sunday. Christian Brother in Victoria, by a picnic to the beach. also accepted from Y.C.W. headquarters on responsibility the second floor, 62 St. for entertainment after the During the celebration of ofi telks which were received .while a third is studying to The first meeting will be combined meetings become a Columban Father. held on Monday, at Becton George's-terrace (B2546). this Mass an explanatory talk was with great attention. Parents: this is a grand op- should ensure plenty of lively given to the 30 converts Gratitude was expressed to It is believed that Miss House, Hay -street, Perth, at portunity to give your sons activity for the future. assembled. the Sisters of Mercy for their Hickey is the first West Aus- 8 pm. the preparation they need. The branch's basketballers In the afternoon the V. Rev. kindness In making available tralian girl to enter the Brigi- For further enquiries pleas. played the top team in their P. Tatty, C.Sa.R., gave a series their chopel and grounds. 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