Intercolonial

New Zealand Tablet, 10 September 1908, Page 35

Intercolonial

Ensign Robert Emmet, of tHe American- battleship Connecticut, a descendant of the famous Irish patriot of the same name, was the guest of his Eminence the Cardinal while in Sydney. Mr. T. Dalton, K.C.S.G., has been appointed, Vice-Consul >n Sydney for, Spain. The late Major Freehill was Consul for Spain,, and during. his absence in Europe his law partner, Mr. Frank Donovan, was Acting-Consul. The Government has, brought down a Bill for the assistance of mining in~Victoria. The vote (^"100,000) will ue expended -in developing gold and coal and other mineral fields. Pearls (some fine samples of which *haye j been found in Gippsland streams) are also to be included.

Rev. Father Gleeson, Catholic chaplain of the American fleet, was honored at a. social gathering" at St. Mary's Presbytery, Sydney, when a number of his old fellow-collegians at Mount Melleray met him. His Eminence the Cardinal" presided, and proposed Father Gleeson's health in felicitous terms. Among those present who were schoolmates with Father Gleeson at Mount ,Melleray'inJreland -were the Rev. Fathers P: C. Cregan, of St. Columba's Seminary, Springwood ; R. Collender (Surry Hills), J. Carroll <Moss.,Vale),> P.. Corbett (of Eictori), and" several other priests from the neighboring dioceses.

The main ieature"of>. a,;tou'r of; the Sydney "hospitals made by a number of the medical officers, of the American fleet (says the. Catholic Press) was a delightful entertainment given : hy the Rev. Mother and the community of the Lewisham Hospital. A score of naval medicos, conducted by members of the faculty in Sydney, visited ' the principal city, hospitals in the morning, and, travelling in motors- lent by the Automobile Club, they proceeded to the picturesque institution at Lewjsham, , which is presided dyer by "the Sisters oflfi'e Little Company of Mary. After going through -the wards "and round trie grounds, they entered the refectory, where luncheon was served. His Eminence" Cardinal Moran, who met party at the hospital, presided at table. The -Righ't-Rev-. Consignor O'Haran, the Rev. Father. Gleeson, and' the' "Rev. r^Dr.-Bourke (of Lewisham) were" also of the company, which sat down-' tt an-e xquisite rppast, that' was the subject of - more . than .one eulogy in the postprandial speeches. -_-.."'-..•■--

A reception in honor of the American fleet was held in the Cardinal's" Hall, Sydney, on Sund.ay evening, August 23/ .Tiiehall was artistically decorated "with, bunting, and graceful festoons were suspended from the - ceiling. His Eminence the Cardinal received the guests,- and was assis.ted :, by their.. Lordships Dr. Gallagh'er w (Bishop of. Gbulburn)', .Dr.- O 'Connor j(Bisnop of Armidale), Dr. Dunne (Bishop of Wjilcannia), Dr. Duhig (Bishop of • Rockhampton), Dr. D'wyer, (Coadjutor-Bishop, of Maitland), TOonsignor O'Haran, and the Cathedral priests. Fully. three thousand visitors were -received, many of whom remained to enjoy the attractive musical programme. The "officers- and men of "the -fleet attended in considerable^ numbers. The Rev/ M; C. Gleeson was a prominent figure. . Amongst- those present were the Lord Mayor of Sydney (Alderman Thomas Hughes), the 'Federal 'Attor-.:. ney-General (Mr. Groom), Alderman J. -L. MullinsT the ' Hbh J. Meagher.^M.L.C, Mr. C S/Beeby, M.L.A., J.- R. Dacey, M.L.A., and Mr. J. L. Trefle, M.L.A ' """ " - , .

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