DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXI, Issue 42, 15 October 1903, Page 18

DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

The demotion of the Forty Hours' Adoration beg,an in St. Patrick's. Basilica, South Dunedin, on Friday morning, when the Mass of Exposition was celebrated by the Vefy Rev. Father O'Neill, of Milton, Rev. Father Coffey being deacon and Rev. Father Buckley subdeacon. On Saturday Mass was celehratekl by Rev. Father O'Neill, of Holy Cross College. The various ceremonies wexe very well attended, and the devotion was brought to a close on Sunday with the Mass of Deposition, which was celebrated by Rev. Father Delany, Rector of Holy*" Cross College, Rev. Father Coffey being deacon, and Rev. Father Buckley subdeacon. O.n Sunday morning at St. Joseph's Cathedral Rev. Father Murphy, A dm., referred to the weekly collection now being made in the parish for the purpose of liquidating the debt incurred in strengthening the towers of the Cathedral. He exhorted all to assist according to their means in defraying the cost of the work, and he trusted that the collectors would meet with a ready and generous response. The sum of £554 has been received up to date A dramatic performance of the ' Shamrock and Rose ' will be staged at the Princess Theatre on the evenings of November 17 and 18, the proceeds from which will be devoted to the South Dunedin Orphanage. At a preliminary committee meeting held last week, the Rev. Father Coffey presiding, detailed arrangements in connection with the successful production of the piece, disposal of tiokets, and various matters were gone into in a hearty manner. There are now over 60 children in the orphanage, and of that number only about one-third are being

paid for ; so it win be seen that the Sisters of Mercy have no light task in providing food and clothing for their little charges. Mr. J. Marlow has kindly consented to act as hon. secretary. We have no doubt that the efforts of the committee in so laudable a cause will meet with a successful financial result. The managing of the drama is- in the capable hands of Mr. T. Anthony. The St. Joseph's Ladies' Club intend producing the operetta • A Dress Rehearsal ' at Port Chalmers at the end of the present mantii. Given a fine evening there will no doubt be a large gathering at the Port, and as the train time will be suitable a number of visitors from Dunedin may be expected. The proceeds from the entertainment will be handed to the Sisters of St. Josepji. St. Joseph's Men's Club brought its season to a close on Friday evening with a social entertainment. There Was also a good programme, songs being given by Miss Frasex, and Messirs. P. Smi/fch, Forder,, a)*d McKennah ; recitations by Misses Heley and Quin, and a clarionet solo by Mr. Corrigan. Altogether a most enjoyable and pleasant evening was spent. There was a large gathering at St. Joseph's Hall on Monday evening when a social and musical entertainment passed of! very pleasantly. The ladies of the St. Vincent de Paul Society rendered material assistance on the occasion. The proceeds will be handed over to the Sisters of St. Joseph at Port Chalmers. At the conclusion of the progressive euchre tournament refreshments were handed round, and the following short programme was well received and successfully carried out :— Pianoforte solo, Miss Hall song, Mr. T. Hussey ; song, Mr. D. Columb ; violin solo, Miss G. Meenan ; song, Mr. Graham ; song, Mr. Forder ; song, Miss Fraser ; recitation, Miss Heley. The Rev. Father Howard, pastor in charge of Port Chalmers, thanked the audience for their attendance and the ladies and gentlemen for their assistance.