DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXVIII, Issue 42, 18 October 1900, Page 18

DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN.

It has been found necessary to postpone the performance of the ' Shaughraun,' which is to be given in aid of the funds of St. Vincent de Paul's Orphanage. It will now take place early in December, on a date of which due notice will be given. An enjoyable musical and dramatic entertainment was given in Naumann'a Hall, South Dunedin. on October 10, in aid of the funds of S>. Patrick's Catholic Literary Institute. The hall was well filled, and a pleasant evening- spent as a fitting 1 conclusion to the public holiday (Labor Day). The programme arranged for the occasion was contributed to by some really firßb-class talent, and was gone through in a manner creditable to all concerned. The items set down for the first part were so well received that numerous encores had to be responded to. Miss Rose Blaney sang 1 ' When we meet ' and ' Killarney 'in a manner that gained the warm appreciation of her audience. A pianoforte duet was given by Misses Brennan and Fitzpatrick ; songs by Messrs. G-. Neill, E. Eager, T. Anthony, ,T. McLean, T. Hussey. and Misses Pearson, Creagh and Fitzpatrick ; iviolin solo, iHerr Zimmerroann ; cornet solo, Mr. R. Phillips ; recitations, Miss Bush and Mr. Pastorelli ; and a step-dance by Mr. J. Mullins. The second part of the programme, which was very well received, consisted of the comedy ' An Irish Engagement,' the characters being sustained by Misses S. Smith and W. Heffernan, and Messrs. T. Anthony, Dee, McLean, and Pastorelli. This is the first production by the dramatic class connected with the Institute, and the manner in which the comedy was acted reflects the greatest credit on Mr, Anthony for his efforts in bringing the members up to such proficiency. Mrs. G-. Neill and Misses Pearson and Bush acted as accompanists. During an interval the Rev. Father Delaney thanked ihe audience for their attendance, and also the performers for their successful efforts in making the*».evening pass off so enjoyably.