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New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXIII, Issue 47, 27 March 1896, Page 17

An enthusiastic meeting of Roman Catholics of Dunedin and suburbs was held in 8t Joseph's schoolroom last Friday night. On the motion of the Very Rev Father Lynch, Mr J. B. Callan took the chair. It was moved by the chairman— " That a committee be appointed to take steps to forward a cablegram of congratulation to our new bishop ; to receive him in a fitting manner on his arrival in Dunedin ; to escort him to his cathedral, and present him with an addrtss on behalf of the laity of Dnnedin ; and to take all other steps necessary to carry out the above objects." Mr F. Meenan seconded the motion, which, after being spoken to by Messrs J. Carroll, J. Liston, D. W. Woods, C. B. Hanghton, W. H. Fulton, F. W. Petre, J. J. Connor, and Dobbin, was carried unanimously.' A large and influential committee representing Dunedin and Buburbs were appointed, with power to add to their number, to give effect to the above resolution.

The Right Eev Dr Verdon accompanied Cardinal Moran on March 10 to Moaavale to the opening of a Catholic bazaar.

The concert held in the Town Hall, Lawrence, on the evening of St Patrick's Day, was not less successful (writes a correspondent) than any held in previous years. The attendance was very large both at the concert and the sports during the day. The concert opened with an overture (piano and violin) by Mr and Mrs Woods. Mr J Jago (Dunedin), a favourite always with a Lawrence audience' sang " The minstrel boy " and " The Irish emigrant," to both of which he bad to respond to an encore. Mr J. Woods (Danedin) and Mr George Neil were also accorded a flattering reception, the former contributing "1 he meeting of the waters " and " Bocked in the cradle of the deep," wbilst Mr Neill was enthusiastically encored for his items, " The skipper " and " Molly Bawn." Mies Kelleher, who has been heard to Borne advantage locally, sang " The blind girl to her harp " and " Mary of Argyle," the latter number being specially enjoyable. Mrs King (Miltoo) saog with Mr Jago " Life's dream in o'er, farewell " and also " Killarney," get down in the programme for Miss Rose Blaney, at whose non-appearance many of the audience were greatly disappointed, having come specially to hear her. The Tht comic duet by Mrs KiDg and Mr Woods, " Emily and John," fairly brought down the house. The performers wers recalled and amid much applause repeated part of the duet as an encore. Mr Wood's "Grass widower" was also well received. Mr McKecknie's step-dancing found many admirers. The most phlegmatic ia the hall would admit that "he was gey supple on his feet." Mrs J. J. Woods acted as pianist and accompanist in her üßual effective manner. At the cloee of the concert the Very Rev Father O'Leary, in a few graceful sentences, thanked both performers and the audi-' ence for their attendance, both contributing in their own way to make the concert a great success.

Tht secret of health and of long life, says Der FamUienarst, lies ia the following very simple things : 1. Breathe fresh air day' and nigbt. 2. Take sufficient sleep and rest. 3. Work like a man, but never overwork. 4. Avoid paagion and excitement. The anger of an instant may be fatal. 5. Do not strive to take the whole world on your shoulders. Trust ia oar good destiny. 6. Never deipair. Lost hope is a moral malady.

Dunedin concert goers had the rare opportunity afforded them last week of hearing the celabra'ed sopraao, Mdlle Antoinette Trebelli, who sang at the Garrison Hall on Wednesday and Friday evenings. Mdlle Trebelli hae been touring with great success in South Africa and h»d come to Australia prior to leaving for Horn* when she was induced to visit New Zealand. Bbeis the daughter of Madsme 8.-ttiai-Trebelli (a contralto whose Ifame had ex ended throughout Europe) and she has uodonbtedly inherited the full measure of her mother's great musical genius. Possessing a voioa cf magnificent range, fl xibility and power, she sings with rare artistic

taste and ability. Her interpretation of many difficult passages in tnusio was accomplished with every appearance of ease, and in many respects her executive skill was indeed a revelation. At all times her notes were rich, ronnd and pure, and her singing was characterised by much tenderness and sympathetic effect. On the occasion of both concerts the Garrison Hall was crowded to excess, and the lady was accorded a flattering reception. Her chief solos were the recitative and aria, " Ah fors k lvi," from "La Travwta " (Terdi) ; the " Jewel song " from " Faust," and Auber's ' Laughing song." The other vocalists were Messrs Arthur Salvini and H. B. Smith. Violin solos were played by Miss Mosley, while Mr Timson played the accompaniments. Arrangements have with some difficulty been effected whereby another concert will be given oo this (Wednesday) evening. Mdlie Trebelli'B principal numbers will be " Aye Maria " fa transcription of the celebrated intermezzo from Mascagni's " Cavalleria Rustic?na," and the " Shadow song '' from Meyerbeer's i 1 Dinorah." Mdlle Trebelli sings at Wellington on the Ist and 3rd of April,

The Most Rev Dr Oarr is delivering a series of lectures in St Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne, on the '' Primacy of the Roman Pontiff" in answer to a pamphlet of Rev Dr Stacey Chapman. The lectures of the learned and cultured Archbishop of Melbourne have done incalculable good.

It is only too true that continual wear and tear soon tells upon any bat a ragged constitution, and if he lives to the age of fifty, the average priest is practically an old man. Notwithstanding this, it is gratifying to learn that the vocations for the priesthood are increasing, and that, in the division of labour which will follow, the pritat will hare a better chance for a long life.— Exchange.

M'DDLB Trebelm sang Gounod'B " Aye Maria" (with violin obbligato by Mr Melitns) in St Joseph's Cathedral, Dunedin, last Sunday evening. Her singing is a rare treat. She should have very large and enthusiastic audiences throughout her New Zealand tour.

11 Tmb Catholic poor look upon the priest as Protestants do upoa a physician ; and as every reasonable and humane person would call in a physician where there is the slightest chaoce of illness being ■eriouß, even though, in fact, it be not so, I hope the time will never come when we shall pass a Bevere judgment upon our poor for summoning the priest ia t wenty cases, of which nineteen had been less argent than their fears had led them to Bnppose." — Dean Oakley,

The Hon Mr Thompson wired his greetings to Mr M. J. She ihau , Auckland, on the occasion of the Irish National FSte. Major Ellio:', private secretary of the Governor, also wrote regrettiDg the unavoidable absenca of his Excel ency. We he&r that the net result will be close on £500. This sum will be divided among the city churches.

AECHBISHOP O'Reillt (Adelaide), in the course of an interview oo Bible reading in State school?, expressed himßelf opposed to the referendum, bb he thought no good wonld enßue from it. Parha. ment was supposed to consist of experienced men, who should be trusted.

Leo XIII. is a believer in the power of the Catholic Press. The Verona, Fedele,&n Italian Catholic paper, states that the Holy Father lately eaid to the celebrated preacher, Father Zocchi, S J., in the coarse of an audience :—": — " Father, write articles. They will bring more fruit than sermons ; for where the preacher's word cannot reach, there newspapers do reach, and people read them who never go to a sermon,"

We have to thank Messrs Finn Bros, Sydney, for the " Manual of Sacred Chant and C< remoniee," by Monsignor Verdon, D.D. , and pablisbed in Sydnty before the news of the appointment as Bishop of Dunedin waß received.

Unfobtunately our Obrißtchurch letter baa come to hand too Uto for insertion in this iasue. An extract from the Lyttleton Time* will, however, give our readers an idea of a most successful banquet 00 St Patrick's Night. Next week we shall publish a fall account of the proceedings. Success has characterised the celebration right through New Zealand.

The St Patrick's Day sports at Geraldine brought together the largest gathering on record. A concert held in the evening under the directorship of Mr Wolf was very successful. A number of ladies and gentlemen came from Timaru, and among the local performers were Misses Maggie Morrison and Dooley and Mr Borrows.

A CLERICAL friend has brought under oor notice a case of conversion, in which the reading of the learned discourses of Father Le Menant des Chesnais B.M.,in the Tablet had an important part, We recommend all our subscribers to read the present series on Catholicism and Presbyte nanism.

We regret that owing to pressure on oar spact several reports are held over till next week

The Most Rev Dr Grimes, Bishop of Christchurch, is expected at Robs, on the return journey from Gillespies via Okarito on next Saturday.

The National festival was celebrated in fitting manner in Milton, The concert in the evening was a distinct success. A capital programme of well-selected music, in which Irish song predominated , sent t^.e large audience Bway thoroughly pleased. The following ladies and gentlemen took part in the entertainment : — Mies Dunne (Balc'utha), Misses O'Neill, Miss F. A. Grant, Misies Lynch, Mr H. Hand, Mr Scott, Mr Marryatt, Dr Sutherland, Mr J. Deaker, Mr P, Keogh, Mr Alf Dickson, and Mr C. King. The school children gave a chorus which was much appreciated. A feature of the entertainment was the rendering of several songs in Irish Gaelic. The step dancing was also much admired. In every respect the concert was a success. Rev Father O'Neill heartily thanked all who, by their presence or services, had contributed to make it such a success,