DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXII, Issue 46, 16 November 1905, Page 19

DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

The Sacrament of Confirmation will be administered in St. Joseph's Cathedral on Sunday, December 10. The Rev. D. O'Neill, son of Mr. P. O'Neill and brother of Dr. O'Neill, of this eily, and who was ordained recently in Rome for the Diocese of Dunedin, left London on October (i for New Zealand. We regret to record the death of Sister Mary Aloysia O'Malley, who passed away at the Convent of Mercy, South Dunedin, on November 8, in the 20th year of her ago, and the 10th of her religious profession. The deceased, who had boon ailing for some months, was a daughter ot Mr. James O'Malley, Ikamatua, West Coast— R.l P. A dramatic and variety entertainment in aid of the funds ot St. Patrick's School, South Dunedin, will be given by the pupils of the convent school to-morrow (Friday) evening. An excellent programme has been prepared, and a very enjoyable entertainment is anticipated The following is a list of the successful candidates at the Trinity College (London) examinations held at Rosaiy Com cut, Oamaru, on November 8. Ten candidates were presented, all of whom passed —Higher examination—Certificated pianist, K. Cartwright Senior division, Millicent Potter, 83 (honors) ; Margaret M'Cauley, 7« , Amy Gilligan, 74 , Nellie Cagncy, 70. Intermediate division, Rebe Marshall, 71. Preparatory division, Irene Madden, 87 ; Mollie Dore, 83 , Gracie Molloy, 82 ; Pnscilla Falconer, 81. On Wednesday evening of last week the members of the Hibernian Society (writes a Milton correspondent) presented Bro. W. P. Nolan with a gentleman's companion. Bro D. Hynes in making the presentation referred to the esteem in which Bro. Nolan was held by the members and the help he had always given to the Society. Other members also referred to Bro Nolan's good "fellowship, which made him respected by all members. Songs were contributed during the evening by Bros D. Hynes, T Calvey, M. Culhanc, J. Hand.— On Sunday the members of the local branch of the Hibernian Society, to the number of 21, approached the Holy Table in a body. The Rev. Father Buckley said a few words as to the advisability of Catholics supporting the Hibernian Society. The Gore Convent School, conducted by the Sisters of Mercy, was examined on the Bth inst by'the Southlanfl Education Board Inspector (Mr. G D. Braik), who made the following report :— Standards 11. to Vl.—compulsory subjects— Reading, very good throughout ; composition, very good, especially in Standard V. ; writing, excellent for the most part ; spelling, very accurate ;

recitation, good ; arithmetic, very good indeed ; drawing, exceedingly good ; singing, tone, time, and tune excellent ; physical instruction, very good ; geography, good ; history, satisfactory. Additional subjects— Nature study and elementary science, a large amount of suitable work has been done ; handwork, brushwork very creditable indeed; needlework, a great' deal of fine work shown. Instruction of Class P. and Standard I.— The pupils made a very satisfactory appearance. Order, discipline, and tone of the school— Good in every respect. Efficiency of the school, etc.— The school is in a highly efficient condition. The Christian Brothers' pupils were very successful at the Otago Schools' Athletic Championship on the King's Birthday. These successes coming so quickly after those of the school at the Dunedin elocutionary competitions give the public at large an idea of the all-round excellence of the boys attending the Cliristian Brothers' School. When we remember that representatives from twenty-one schools competed at the championships and that of the thirty-six medals offered by the centre, the lads from the Brothers' Schools succeeded in carrying off eighteen, or 50 per cent, of " the whole, the supporters of the Christian Brothers' Schools ought to feel proud of such fine young athletes. The well known but often neglected motto, ' Mens sana in corpore sano,' seems to be thoroughly appreciated and put into practice at the Brothers' School, and this? >is as it should be. The following are the results of the finals :— soyds Flat (under 9)— M. O'Brien 1, F. Gawne 2. 75yds Flat (under 12)— E. Warren 3. 100 yds Flatr-H. Druary 2, McAllen 3. 100 yds Flat (under 14)— F. Perkins 1, R. Fogarty 3. Half-mile Championship (under 16)— J. Smith 1, B. Connor 2. One Mile Championship (under 16) — J. Smith 1, B. Connor 2. Siamese Race (under 11)— Keenan and Newman 1, Cantwell and Shiel 2. 100 yds Flat (under 15)— T. Lafiey 3. 220 yds Flat (under 15)— T. Laffey 2, F. Mooney 3. Relay Race (under 15), Half-mile— F. Mooney, F. Perkins, T. Laffey, Timothy Laffey 1. Kicking football— J. Smith 2, B. Connor 3. Long Jump (under 15)— T. Laffey (15ft 2in) 1. Potato Race— J. Smith 1.