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New Zealand Tablet, Volume XVII, Issue 38, 10 January 1890, Page 18

As announced by us last week, the Diocesan Synod of Dnnedin will assembly at St. Joseph's Cathedral on Wednesday next, tbe 15th inst. Oa its conclupion, bis Lordthip the Bishrp will leave by tbe first vessel for Sydney, to take part in the opening ceremonies of Stt Mary's Cathedral. Wk learn with deep regret thit tbe death has occurred of Mm. Redmond, wife of Mr. J. E. Reimond, M,P. The deceased lady was still in the morning of life, and had appa-eatly eeery prospect of a long and happy career. She was a member of a family much respected in New South Wales, that tD which Mr. T. Dalton, M.A., Sydney, and M. J. Dalton, Orange, also belong— and was in every respect deserving of esteem and regard. Our readers will join in the sincere sympathy felt for Mr. Bedmond in his bereavement. Wk have received a letter from Mr. John Boyle O'Reilly, apropos of a notice which appeared in the Tablet of the rig inn at Lhrisichurch by the renowned Mr. Clampett. Mr. O'Reilly writes as follows :: — '■ I remember that a few years ago there came to Boston on a visit a yoang man from New Zealaad and Australia, wboie name, I think, was Sydney B, Clamprtt, or at least we found out

that this wa« his name— when he had left. He was a swindler— left all bis hotel bills unpaid, represented himself si a ship's surgeon, etc. He was a good looking, well built, rather larg- man, showily dressed ( * and a remarkably good singer— tang like a professional. Is this your 01am pet tf If so, tell him be is inquired after in Boston." In reply to Mr. O'Reilly, whom we have to thank for bis letter, we canmt answer for the identity of the individual in question, but the description given seem* to suit the Chris<church hero perfectly. It may interest people in Boston to bear that if he be the man they seek he it now nearer to them than New Zealand, as he left Auckland som6 months ago for Ban Francisco. We may greatly doubt, however, aa to whether, even sap posing them to catch him, they would be much the better of the capture.

The Dublin Corporation, it appears, have refused to invite Her Majesty tbe Queen to open a certain museum in their city — believing political discredit must result to them. It is unfortunate that the Boyal family should have become identified in the eyes of the Irish people with the party opposed to them. Such, however, is the inevitable result of tbe ac ion recently taken by t^e Duke of Fife in connection with Unionist demonstrations in Scotland. His Gr ca, who never before bad msde himself prominent in political matters, has, since his marriage, c me forward markedly as a Unionist champion, and as th*t only. Necessarily the Irish peop'e explain this action by tbe alliance formed by the Duk*, and thus interpret tbe disposition towards them of the Qaeen and tho Prince of Wales.

Wb learn from a local paper that at the annual distribution of prises to the pupils of tbe Cbristchurch Catholic Parochial Girls' school, the children of tbe infant department received their rewards first, the prises being distributed by the Bey. Fathers Cummingg, Le Menint des Ckesnais, H&lbwacbs and Aubrey. Tbe other scholars then assembled in the Convent, where the large schoolroom was decorated for the occasion. The children pang several choruses very ■weetly, Miss Hewson accompanying at the pianoforte. A drama, " The Breton Cottage," was creditably acted by tbe seiior pupils. The Bey Father Cummiogs gave a brief addras, expressing regret at the absence of the Bight Bey Bishop Grimes through ill-health, and requesting the prayers of tbe children on bit Lor j ship's behalf. He exhorted them to renewed diligence in tbeyear to come, urging them to eetk after goodness as well as after knowledge, for, he said, knowledge without religion was like whitewash on the wall— a little wear And tear would soon bring it off.

The followiwg letter from his Eminence Cardinal Moran has been received by Mr. Wm. J. Oaaban, of Chicago :— " St. Mary's Cathedral. Sydney, October 19. Dear and Honoured Sir,— Oa yesterday I received your c teemed invitation to be present at tbe Congress of the Catholic laity of the United States in Bahimore on November 11. I regret that in our present steamer arrangements it is not possible for me to be with you at that date. Were this letter to reach you l.'fore the meeting of your Congress I would most heartily wish yon every success. As it is, I fear it «ill not reach Chicago until after the Congress shall hive marked a bright page in the grand history of tbe American Church, and I maybe permi'ted by anticipation to congratulate you on its successful celebration, and on the many happy fruits that shall result from it. At this bide of the Pacific ocean we are endeavouring to follow, at a distance and in an humble way, the giant strides that religion is making in tbe Uaited Btatf s. Every triumph of the Church with you is a triumph with us.and each step in ad. Tinceinyour glorious Church is a model for us to imitate at some future day. Should age, and strength and pleasure permit, I may hope some time to pay a visit to tbe United States, in the ranks of whose clergy I recko .o many friends of my earlier years. In the meantime, I beg to assure you that the heartiest and best wishes of the Australian Church are with your Congress, and with all tbe admirable wcrks in whic i it sha'l be ene^ged. — Believe me to remain your faithful and devoted servant, Patkick Francis CARDINAL MOBAN, Archbishop of Sydney."

Thb correspondent of the Pilot writes under date Rome, Nov. 17 : — The presence in Boms of an English representative to tbe Vatican is likely to occupy considerable publio attention during this winter. Tbe representative and his secretary, Captain Boss of BlaJensburg, bave cvi lently come to stay, for they have brought their wives end families with them. Sir John Lintorn Simmons, with his wife and daughter, reached Borne on the night of the loth, and went to the apartments pieparei for them at the Hotel di Parigi. This person is described, even by the Italian papers, as " Ambassador Extraordinary of tbe Queen of England to tbe Pope," and that he is the bearer "of an authograph letter of Queen Victoria." Yesterday he paid his first visit to Cardinal Bampolla, Secretary of State to His Holiness Leo XIII., and will soon be admitted to audience with the Pontiff,

Wk record with great regret the death of Mr. Daniel Toohey, ol Oamaro. The Irish C-nholic crmmnaity hat lost in him an bomst membei. and we ourselves bare to lament ia his death that of a friend who did the N.Z. Tablet many a good torn,— R.2.P.

Yesterday morning (says the Nelson Colonitt of January S) tbe children of St. Mary's Girls' Orphanage were taken oat to Waka. puaka for their annual treat. The party was a large one, but all were driven out in seven vehicles supplied by Mr. James Canning of the Crown stables. Between seven and eight o'clock last night the children returned, and the procession of vehicles— a large coach being in tbe van — passed through town, the children who had adorned the carriages wiih ferns, etc., giving evidence of their happi. ness. Altoge'her there were about 120 girls who enjoyed the treat, and these belonged either to the Orphanage or Industr al School. The whole were under the direction of tbe Very Bey. Father Mahoney and the Sisters of the Convent, who looked carefully after the eonfort and pleasure of the youngsters. Ample provision was made to satisfy the appetites of all the children, and their appearanoe certainly bore testimony to the fact that they are well cared for under the direction of the Sisters. Mr. M. Hunt, who has proved himself a true friend to tbe little ones, was also present with them. His efforts have been largely instrum ntal in the providing for these annual treats, and the Very Bey. Father Mahoney aid the Lady Superior are desirous of again thanking he public of Nelson generally, for having so generously responded to Mr, Hunt's sppetl to provide the children witb such an excellent and hearty Chrisimis treat.

Thb excitement still existing in Chicago on the fubject of the Cronin murder (says the Pilot) was illustrated by twolarg* meet n? a held en the anniversary of tbe lega murder of Allen, Larkin,ani O'Brien in Manchester. One of these mcc in^s was presided over by John F. Finerty, and was addressed by other representative Irish- Americans. It devoed itself wholly to th; Irish question and the subject of the Manchester executions. The other, of which Mr. P. W. Dunne was ciairman, was a tremendous gtthering, beat on denouncing tbe murderers of Dr. Cronin. A fearful arraignment of " The Triangle," who were attacked by nams, was made by the chairman, Mr. Dunne, the Rev. Daniel Toomey, of Polo, 111., Captain E. O'Jf. Condon, Pat Grant, and John Devoy.

The Emperor of Germtny has again spoken ia the interests of peace. To preserve the peace of Europe it seema it is necessary to keep the war spirit well alive. The Emperor, in addressing the garrison at Ber. in, informs them that while striving for peace, every man in the army must ba ready to hasten to the fronier. Bat even supposing German soldiers were capable of maintaining such a selfcontradictory disposition, the effect to be produced oa Franca it evident. The Emperor— Emperor Ego as they call him— seems to be either a supreme hypocrite or a consummate fool, It is an argtt* mentin favour of Republicanism to see the fortunes of the world committed to such bands.

We bave received from Mr. M. Noloney a draft for £60 13s, net proceeds after deducting expenses, of SirTdomas Esmoude's meet* ing at Nenthorn, from the Ber. Father O'Leary £101 7s, net proceeds of the meeting at Lawrenc;, an 1 from Mr. Scaik/, £42 13i 6d, prxieeds of the meeing at Winton. We give in anothr plaoe a summary of the gross amounts subscribed generally throughout the colony, so far as they have up to the present been ascertained.