DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

New Zealand Tablet, 20 September 1906, Page 23

DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

On Monday evening Rev. Father" Cleary gave a lecture to the South Dunedin Catholic Social and Literary Club on ' The Romance of Gold-seeking in Australia.' There was a large attendance. ' - All the pupils -presented by the Sisters of Mercy, South Dunedin, and Mosgiel, were successful at the recent music examination held in connection with Trinity College, London. The following is the list :— Junior honors, Agnes Brown, 10U ; Rubena Heward 96 -> (Mosgiel) ; Gertrude Carmody, 89 ; Maggie Neylon o« ; Winifred Cheyne, 80 (Mosgiel) ; Catherine Walsh, 80 (Mosgiel). Junior pass, Violet Leairy 7-5 (Mosgiel) ; Katie Robertson, 74 ; Dora Hewaid, 65 (Mosgiel). Preparatory, Emily McAnelly, 100 ; Reby Roy 90 ; Mary Lawless, 87', Cassie Mulholland, 79 ; Annie •Jennings, _ 79. . The fifth annual road race from Port Chalmers to Pehchet Bay, promoted by the Dunedin Harriers, took place on Saturday afternoon, when the enthusiasm displayed and the interest that was centred around the event, despite the wretched weather, plainly showed that the fixture is one of the most important of the harrier season. The race resulted in a win for Mr J. Swanson, of St. Joseph's, Club. Mr. Swanson (who will hold the Hooper Challenge Cup for the ensuing 12 months, and also receives a trophy from the Dunedin Harriers) in this race made his second" appearance in - athletic circles, having competed in the~ same race last year, not being successful on that occasion. In providing the winner for 1,906 the St. Joseph's Club is to be congratulated, and the popularity of the win was seen at the gathering in the hall after the race Mr. P. O Gorman of the same club received a tronhv for making the best time as ,a novice. St. Joseph's Hall was crowded on Friday evening when the Very Rev. Dean Burke, of InvercaiKill delivered a „ most interesting-lecture .under the auspices of St. Joseph's Men's Club. The Hey. Father Coffey presided. * Dean Burke said he had sonur difficulty in selecting; a subject, but after consideration he had decided to deal with the career ■of a man whose name was perhaps unknown .to most of, those present— Dr .Ives, at one time Bishop of North, Co rolina and one of the most distinguished of that long line of Americans who have made their submission to the Catholic Church during .the last sixty years Dean Burke prefaced his • account' of the life of Dr Ives by a graphic description -of- the , condition of Catholics m the United Kingdom prior .to the granting of Catholic Emancipation. The subject of his lecture was in early • years a Presbyterian, but later on joined the Episcopalian. Church, of which he was subsequently -ordained minister, eventually., being appointed- Bishop of North Carolina. Whilst preparing; a lecture to be delivered' before the . North Carolina Historical Society he was struck with the misrepresentations of the historical works then in . vogue. The discovery was a great shock" to him. He then "began a study -of the.. works of the, Fathers of the Church, and the more" he read of these the more unsettled became his religious convictions. In his difficulties he applied for counsel and advice to his brother bishops but the

diversity of their opinions only, helped » to increase his doubts. He sought distraction vfrom i his thoughts in pastoral work, but try as he might he could not quiet his conscience, which kept- urging him. 'on to seek the light: Even .When, he 'felt" that the Cath6lic Church was- the true --Gfiurch - worldly considerations held him back for a time, ,but at i length, he determined to take the final step,., and in .November, 1852, he resigned his see, and on the following Christmas Day, kneeling before Pope Pius IX., he made his profession of faith. Such in brief is the history of a man who,- unaided, save by the grace of God, found the true faith by study and right reason. The lecturer was listened to with ' the closest attention throughout, and frequently applauded. In replying to a vote of thanks, proposed by Mr. T. Deehan, and carried with acclamation, Dean Burke said he was very pleased to be of service to the club, as he was the founder of the St. Joseph's Literary Society twentythree years ago, and would be .pleased to lecture before them next season if they desired it— an intimation that was received with applause. During the evening songs were contributed by Messrs. Hussey and Carolin, the accompaniments being played by Miss Drumm. The following are the results of the theory examinations in connection with Trinity College, London held at St. Dominic's Priory on June 13 :— Senior honors, Tottie McMullin, 80. Senior pass Ida Edmunds, 73 ; Elizabeth Murphy, 73. Junior honors, Margaret Callanan, 93 ; Madge Laffey, 86 ; Margaret Burke, 86. Preparatory pass, Nora King, 86-: Helena Nolan, 73. At this week's meeting of the Catholic Literary Club, Milton, there was a debate on Home Rule The affirmative side was taken by ' Messrs. Keogh Kean, and Curran ; Ihe negative by Messrs. Kirby, J. Curran, and Maloney. The Very Rev. Father O'Neill presided. The debate was conducted with great ability on both sides and was followed with a very lively interest by_ the goodly number of persons who were present. The affirmative side won on the voices, and the proceedings were unanimously pronounced very pleasant* The following are the results of the examination in musical knowledge held in connection with Trinity College at Rosary Convent, Oamaru, on June 16, 1906.— Senior division, Millicent H. Potter, 72. Junior division, Cecilia Ormiston, 98 (honors) ; Annie Kay 94 (honors) ; Aileen Welsh, 93 (honors) ; Mollie Dore! 91 ('honors) ; Kathleen Gallagher, 84 (honors). Preparatory division, Ellen Pratt, 95 ; Grace Molloy, 86; Doris Preston, 85. Nine candidates were presented all of whom passed.