TWENTY-FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THE DUNEDIN MISSION.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XX, Issue 19, 26 February 1892, Page 19

TWENTY-FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THE DUNEDIN MISSION.

On Thursday, the 18th instant, the twenty-first anniversary of the arrival of the Most Key Dr Moran and the Dominican nuns in Dunedin was celebrated at St Dominic's Priory, where an entertainment was given to the pioneer members of the community. These ladies were especially honoured, each being presented with a pretty bouquet of flowers, and allotted for the occasion a reserved feat. The programme which was, as usual in the convent school, of a choice and refined nature, was admirably carried out. The following address was also presented. " Dear Mothers, — It is with feelings of the greatest pleasure we, your grateful children, meet here to-day to offer jou our warm congratulations on this twenty-first auniversary of your presence amongst us, and to celebrate the " coming of age " of our Alma Mater. " Those of ub who are too young to have any remembrance of the earliest days of your mission in Dunedin, have heard the story how leaving your home in far-off Ireland, you came here to make a home with us— to teach us how we might lead happy, useful hves ) and help us on our way towards Heaven and well have you fulfilled your purpose. Siace the day of the institution of our convent school, nothing baa be;n left undone by the Sisters to promote the interests of their pupils. We feel deeply grateful to all who have so generously sacrificed themselves for our benefit, and we hope to do all in our power to show our gratitude for and appreciation of their kindness and care . " And while we offer our greetings we cannot but feel regret that our pleasure is not heightened by the presence here to-day of one whose goodness towards us ah must be remembered even long

after our school days have passed away— our beloved Bishop land father. His lordship's absence is unavoidable, as we know how much pleasure he takes in being with ns. We greet him from grateful hearts, and hope that we may all meet again to celebrate many snob anniversaries. 11 We are, dear Mothers, your loving children,— Popils of the Dominican Convent."