DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

New Zealand Tablet, 17 December 1908, Page 17

DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

The devotion of the Forty Hours' Adoration began in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Mosgiel, on Friday morning of last week, and was brought to a conclusion on Sunday.There should he a very large attendance in the' Garrison. Hall on Monday "evening, when the pupils of the Christian Brothers' School will give, their annual entertainment. An excellent and varied programme has been prepared for the occasion, and, judging by the standard of past years and by the marked ability always displayed by the pupils of the school, tlie entertainment should prove one of the best that has been given in the Garrison Hall for a considerable time. • We greatly regret to announce the death of Mrs. Lynch (of Inchindrisla, near Wun garvan, Ireland), mother of the Itov. Fathers James and John Lynch, of this diocese, and sister of the 1 cry Rev. Dean Burke. The account of the esteemed lady's death was received by the Rev. John Lynch on Wednesday morning. A solemn Requiem for the repose of her soul will be celebrated in St. Joseph's Cathedral on Friday morning at 9 o'clock. R.I. P. All the pupils sent up by the Sisters of Mercy, South Dunedin, Merc successful at the recent musical examination hold in connection with the Associated Board of the Royal - Academy and Royal College of Music, London. The following is the list : — Primary division — Mary Brennan, 130 (distinction); Cedric Dawscm, 127; Kathleen McDevitt, 124; May Cnrtin, 114. Elementary division — Rose Fitzpatrick, 130 (distinction); Isabella McDowall, ,125; Nora Mcc, 125; Mary O'Kane, 125; lviary Kovalevske (Mosgiel), 111. The results of the examinations in practical music conducted by Mr. J. F. Dimhill, examiner for the Associated Board, at St. Dominic's College on December 1 were as follow: — Licentiate,- Associated Board, performers' certifi- ' cate — Alda Ralph, L.A.B. Advanced Grade (pass) — M. J. O'Connell, 114. Intermediate Grade (honors) — W. Hawcridge, 130. Higher School Grade (distinction) — E. Paton, 134; L. '"VVyinks, 134. Elementary Grade (distinction) — J. Sonntag, 131; pass— D. Godby, 128; D. Sweeney, 127; M. Wilson (Milton), 127. The Druids' Hall, Mornington, was crowded on Monday evening on the occasion of the anuual entertainment by, and the distribution of prizes to, the pupils of the Sunday school conducted by Miss D. Purton. The Rev. Father Coffey, Adm., presided, and there were also present Rev. Father Corcoran and Rev. Brother Brady. The stage; was , , very tastefully decorated, a prominent feature of the deco- '_ rations being a well-laden Christmas tree. The entertainment, which was most enjoyable and highly creditable toMiss Purton, who arranged it, and to tho children who took part in it, consisted of 'a Christmas pantomime, m which such popular characters as Father Time, Old Father Christmas, the Old and tho New Year, Kris Kringle, and v Santa Glaus appeared appropriately costumed. The principal characters were sustained by Misses Power, Plunkett, \ Jelly, McKenzie, Cantwell, and Masters O'Neill, Dougherty, McKonzie (2), McFarlane, Brady, and Jelly. The various performers were letter-perfect, in their parts, and' acted.' and v sang and- danced in a manner which elicited heartyapplause from- the audience. As a wind-up to the playr toys of all kinds were distributed to, the younger children. The Rev: Father Coffey, "assisted" by Miss Pur-ton, then distributed the 'prizes,!, consisting chiefly of books, to. the senior pupils to the- number of 1 35, "each of whom received a gift. At the conclusion the Hey. .Father Coffey said he could not let the, opportunity .pass /without • congratulating the children for their very excellent, entertainment. He had not enjoyed anything so well for a long time. The Morning- , ton- Sunday' school had been an undoubted -success.! The manner in which" Hhe- children had been' taught was 'a matter of sincere 'cp'igratulation, and it was- pleasure to the priests " and parents .-bo' "know' that such good work was being done there. Owing to the' large attendance at' tho school and to. the number .of Catholic residents in the district, the 4 ues tiPo- of providing a church or school would

have to be considerednn the near futures .'go as to perfect the A good; work .'that t had been done 'there, by .Miss Purton. Not" alone "did 'the Catholics of the district "o'we^Miss Purton a debt of gratitude for her work in -the Sunday" school, but there was scarcely a Catholic family in the • district that was not indebted to her for some kindly- action, whilst Her activities did not end herej for^ no sooner- did a Catholic woman come to reside- in . the neighborhood than Miss Purton got in touch with her and^ saw .that, she attended to her religious duties. . He; j, could describe the work which she did • for the Church as marvellous, considering that she had other duties to perfoxrn. She deserved all possible praise for her work, and -there was not a Catholic in the district who did -.not appreciate at its full worth what she had done for .-the} children.. In concluding, on behalf of himself and "the other, priests of the parish and of the parents of the' children, -he sincerely thanked Miss Purton, and from his ( heart he wished her a Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year, and a/bright future. A hearty vote of thanks to Father . Coffey for presiding brought the proceedings to a close. ■- - - ...