DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXIV, Issue 4, 25 January 1906, Page 18

DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

The Rev. Father McDermott, C.SS.R., conducted the retreat for the Dominican nuns, Oamaru, which was brought to a close yesterday. A new church will shortly be elected at Waikaka,:in the Gore parish. The contiact has been let for £300 and the material is on the ground. Building operations will start immediately. Mr. William Donnelly, who has been prominently identified with the Catholic Young Men's Club", South Dunedin, since its inception, left ort Sunday last for Europe on an extended ho'iday tour. lie intends being away for two years. His many friends gave him a hearty send-off. Mr. Donnelly recently passed his iinal pharmaceutical examination. We regret to record the death of Constable Michael Hastings, which took place at his .residence, Roslyu, on January 17. The deceased had been for 27 years connected with the police force of the Colony during which time he had been stationed at Clyde, Waitati Dunedin, and Roslyn. lie was 56 years of 'age. The funeral took place on Saturday, the remains being taken to St. Joseph's Cathedral, and thence to the Northern Cemetery for inteament.— R.l.P. The financial result of the performance of 'My Sweetheart ' in September last for the tfenefit of the funds of the St. Vincent de Paul Orphanage, South Dunedin, was highly satisfactory, the net return being £180 odd. The credit of this record result Bas been in a great measure due to the careful management of Mr. J. J. Marlow, and to the excellent manner in which the play was? presented by the ladies and gentlemen who took part in its production.

The annual retreat of the clergy of the diocese closes to-morrow morning, after which the diocesan Synod will be held. On Wednesday of last week his Lordship the Bishop gave a very acceptable treat to the children of the St. Vincent de Paul Orphanage, South Dunedin. To the number of 58, 'and in charge of some of the Sisters, they proceeded in drags, engaged by his Lordship, to Holy Cross College, Mosgiel. 'There they had a very enjoyable time. An excellent dinner, also ample refreshments suited to the youthful palate were provided, and during the afternoon the little visitors spent their time in the College grounds, where games and other forms Of amusement were provided for their enjoyment. The Right Rev. Dr. Verdon, who was assisted in entertaining the little ones by Rev. Father Liston, was present during <ihc whole time, and helped in every way to make the occasion a red-letter day in the lives of the children. II is needless to say that they were more than grateful to his Lordship for his thoughtfulness and generosity,