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MALACCA. (Contd. from page 18) perseverance of Reverend Father Finian de Silva, we are at last blessed with one. Proposal to erect a Church was on foot as long back as 1923; and but for the world-wide trade depression the proposal would have materialised long ago. Handsome donations were promised but were mostly not realised and Reverend Father de Silva indefatigably toiled till his efforts were crowned with success. W e pray that his good work will be rewarded by God, the Almighty. r
We are deeply indebted to the Government of Negri Sembilan for their benevolence in alloting us a piece of land for the erection of this Church. We also thank the Distict Officer, the Executive Engineer and the Health Officer Tampin, for their kind assistance and advice given and also those who have liberally and ungrudgingly contributed their mite towards this good cause. In conclusion we once again affectionately thank Your Excellency for your gracious presence here to bless this Church. That God bless Your Excellency with long life and bestow on you all graces and you, in turn, shower your blessings on us, is the earnest and fervent prayer of
CHURCH OF ST. ANTHONY, K . L . The Titular feast cf the above church will be celebrated on Sunday, 16th June, 1935. Rev. Father A . Francis will preach during the Triduum. On Sunday, 16th June. Rev. Father A . D. Vendargon will preach Sermon.
Your Excellency's obedient and faithful Children, The CatKolics of Tampin.
His Lordship the Bishop very suitably replied.
K U A L A LUMPUR ST. JOSEPH'S C H U R C H C E N T R A L WORKSHOP WEDDING.
TELUK ANSON. BIRTH. May 30, Donald Peter, born on the 30th May, son of Marie A n thony Herbert Wyatt of Singapore and of Norah Elizabeth. God-parents: Joseph Ryan and Marie Antoinette Wyatt.
St. Joseph's ^Church Central Workshops was fthe scene of a pretty wedding Jon Whit Monday the 10th inst. when Mr. Santhos Rayer, of Stores Superintendent's Office, F. M . S. Railways Kuala Lumpur, son of Mr. & Mrs. A . Ananda Rayer of Kuala Lumpur, was married to Miss Alangara Mary, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. G. Savarimuthu Nayager of Kuala Lumpur. The bride looked charming- in a very richly embroidered saree and carried a bouquet of roses and lilies. The Nuptial Mass was officiated by Rev. Father V . Hermann. Immediately after Mass, photo was aken, after which the newly wedded couple proceeded to St. Ann's Girls School, where "Sehai" and reception were held. There was a large gathering both at the church and at the reception. f
SEREMBAN. E X T E N S I O N TO S E R E M B A N CHURCH N E A R I N G COMPLETION. Great progress has already been rr|ade with the extension to the Catholic Church in Seremban. The Catholics there will soon possess a splendid edifice and for this their able parish priest, Rev. Fr. George Auguin, must be thanked. Readers of the Malayan Catholic Leader willing to give the good Father further financial assistance may do so. *
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Obituary. The death took place of Mrs. S. J. Arulnathen, wife of Mr. Arulnathen, Indian Interpreter, Seremban, at Chingleput, South India on 8th June, 1935, after undergoing a major abdominal operation for inflamation of intestines. *
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MRS. S. P A S L E Y ENTERTAINED. Function at Balik Pulau. On the occasion of the transfer oi Mrs. S. Pasley, Health Nurse
in charge of Infant Welfare, Balik Pulau, a large and representative gathering of friends and wellwishers sat down to dinner on Saturday evening, June 1, at the Balik Pulau Recreation Club. At the end of the dinner, Mr. A . H. M . Hussain, the Asst. Collector of Land Revenue, proposed the toast of the guest of honour. In a short speech he outlined Mrs. S. Pasley's work in Balik Pulau as Health Nurse, cited a few instances of )jer social activities in the district and ended by wishing her health and happiness in carrying on her work in Tanjong Tokong to which place she would be transferred. Mr. P. A. Das on being called upon to speak, said that Mrs. Pasley had rendered a good deal of help to Balik Pulau mothers* especially to the Catholic mothers in the way of practical advice concerning the care of babies. Rev. Father Lee was unable to be present there that evening and he (the speaker) was requested to convey the Rev. Father's apologies for his absence as well as to express his keen regret at her departure. The Sisters in charge of the Catholic Orphanage attached to the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus greatly appreciated her thoughtfulness in organising the Orphans' Annual Christmas Tree for the last few years. In spite of her numerous activities, she had always found time to help St. George'* School, (B. Pulau), in various ways. She had always graced the School Concerts and Sports Meetings with her presence. In conclusion, M r . Das wished her every success in her future undertakings. In reply, Mrs. Pasley expressed her warmest thanks to all her friends for all the nice things they had said about her. She had been in Balik Pulau for nearly five years and a half and had grown to like the place. However, as Tanjong Tokong was not quite distant from Balik Pub/a, she would always feel as though she were only next door to them. In thanking the gathering once more for their good wishes, she said she was certain that her successor. Miss J. S. Kee would receive their help and co-operation in working for the welfare of the people. Prominent among those present were Mr. A. H . M . Hussain, Mr. and Mrs. L. J . Rozells, M r and Mrs. P. D. Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. N . M . Noordin, Miss J . S. Kee, Mrs. Chee Swee Hoe, Messrs. Muthian, Quah Kean Earn, L . Guan Cheng, Quah Sin Keng, Chee Swee Ee, K . S. Sivalingam, G. S. Denis, A. C. David, Yoong Voon Ngean, Moey Kok Foo, and many others.
Mr. P. C. B A P T I S T .
ST. ANTHONY'S CHURCH CATHOLIC ACTION MEETING. it
is
with the
greatest pleasure
we
iearn that Mr. P. C. Baptist of the Harbour Board, Teluk Anson, is one of recipients of the Medal.
King's
The
Anthony's
Parishioners
Church,
T.
the
Silver Jubilee of
Anson
St.
heartily
congratulate Mr. P. C . Baptist on
the
honour conferred on him in recognition of
his
extraordinary
service
to
the
Government. i Mr. | \ r . Baptist is among the oldest residents greatly since its
of
our
esteemed inception
little by
town,
all.
owes
The
and
is
parish
much to
his
generosity, and, by his handsome donations whenever the hat is sent round, he has
always
been
encouragement.
a
source
of
great
A meeting of the Catholic Action Society of St. Anthony's Church Kuala Lumpur was held on 1st June 1935, at St. Anthony's School at 5.30 p.m. with Mr. S. Anthonysamy Pillai, the President in the chair. The President in a few well chosen words explained the objects of the Society and impressed that meetings should be held monthly in future and solicited the House tol fix a date for the meeting. Mr. M . Benedict, the Vice-president, suggested that these meetings be held on First Saturdays of every month before the Sodality Meeting, which was unanimously agreed and the time was fixed to 4.30 p.m.
Seated:—Mrs. S. Pasley (centre); Mr. A . H . M. Hussain (right); Mr. P. A . Das (left). Standing:—Mr. N . M. Noordin (left); Mr. G. S. Denis (centre); Mr. P. D. Mitchell (right).