DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXVII, Issue 20, 20 May 1909, Page 23

DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

/The Christian Brothers' Association football teams had a day out on Saturday, the result being a win in each case. In the second grade they beat Mornington — 6 goals to 3. In the third grade they beat High School — 2 goals to 1. In the fourth grade they beat 0.8.I — 4 goals to 2. The senior school team beat Mornington — 6 goals to 2.

The St. Joseph's Harriers had a good muster for their run on Saturday, which was held at St. Clair. The hares went up past the Castle, along the water's edge for some distance, and, making a large circuit in the direction of Green Island, returned home along the hills overlooking St. Clair.

St. Patrick's Ladies' Club, South Dunedin, hold its weekly meeting on Thursday evening. It took' the form of a musical evening, and there was a large attendance. The following contributed items: — Duet, Misses Tonar and McGowan; recitation, Miss M. Brennan; song, Mr. W. Walsh; recitation, Miss S. Mullin; song, Miss Reid; piano solo, Miss Cunningham; recitation, Mr. W. Mulrooney; dance, Misses Dunford (2), Brennan, and Marlow.

St. Patrick's Young Men's Club, South Dunedin, held its usual weekly meeting in the schoolroom on Monday evening, the programme consisting of a euchre tournament. There was a large attendance, and a very pleasant evening was spent. The lady's prize was won by Miss V. Marlow, and the gentleman's by Mr. A. Heffernan. The proceedings were brought to a close with musical items by Miss M. Brennan, recitation by Mr. J. Atwill, and a song by Mr. R. Walls.

News has- reached London to-day (writes the correspondent of the Otago Daily Times under date April 2) that the Pope received in private audience yesterday Rev. Brother Hemiessy, of Dublin, Assistant Superior-General of the Christian Brothers, who has been engaged during the past year in inspecting the educational establishments of his Order in South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and India. His Holiness, who was greatly interested in Brother Hennessy's report of his work, and of the progress of the schools and colleges conducted by the Brothers in the British colonies, showed an intimate knowledge of the educational problems of those countries.

The weekly meeting of St. Joseph's Men's Club, held on Friday evening, was largely attended, when the Glee Club gave a concert. The following programme was presented : — Songs, Messrs. Jos. Swanson, A. Graham, T. Hughes, R. Devaney, O. Swanson, J. V. Quelch; vocal quartet, Messrs. F. Heley, T. Deehan, L. Coughlan, and Jos. Swanson ; and the part songs, ' Comrades in arms ' and ' The village blacksmith,' by the Glee "Club. Mr. Heley acted as accompanist. Since last season the members have made rapid strides of improvement. J?he programme was highly appreciated.

A branch of the H.A.C.B. Society is to be opened in Otautau on Saturday, May 29. The success of the movement is assured by the number of eligible men who have signified their intention of joining the branch. This is due in a great measure to the untiring efforts of the Rev. Father Murphy, Riverton. The Catholic young men of the district should avail themselves of the opportunity offered of joining what is both a sound benefit society and a sterling Catholic organisation. As many as possible should be in attendance on the 29th inst., when Mr. ..J. J. Marlow, district deputy for Otago and Southland, will open the branch.

An adjourned meeting of the Catholics of South Dunedin for the purpose of forming a Men's Club was held on Sunday evening, Mr. J. J. Marlow in the chair. Upwards of forty names were handed in, and it was decided to meet on Thursdays, the initial meeting, to be held on May 27. The following are the office-bearers for the current year : — Patron, his Lordship Bishop Verdon ; president, Mr. C. A. Shiel; vice-presidents, Rev. Father O'Malley, Messrs. J. J. Marlow, W. Carr, and J. Donlan; secretary and treasurer, Mr. J. Saunders; spiritual director, Rev. _D. O'Neill. A committee was appointed to draw up rules, etc., and to report to the meeting on the 27th inst.

The annual meeting of St. Joseph's Ladies' Club was held in St .Joseph's Hall on Wednesday evening. The Rev. Father Coffey, Adm., presided, and there was a large

attendance of members and intending members. The secretary (Miss K. Hannagan) read the report and balance sheet. The committee in their report stated that the past year's work had been very satisfactory. The financial members numbered 71, which was a large increase on the previous year. The weekly meetings were well attended. The wood-carving and fancy sewing class proved a great success, as could be judged by the splendid display of work which was exhibited at the final social evening, this being due to Mrs. T. Hussey. Many musical evenings were held, and the committee take this opportunity of thanking all those who contributed towards making those evenings so enjoyable. On behalf of the members, the committee return their sincere thanks to their president (Miss Staunton) for her generosity and kindness in devoting so much of \icr time to make the club so successful, and in her recent sad bereavement she had the sincere sympathy of all the members. The Rev. Father Coffey complimented the president (Miss Staunton) on the careful and painstaking manner in which she had looked after the interests of tho club, and for having left nothing undone during the past year which would tend towards its success. The election of officers resulted as follows : — President, Miss Staunton (re-elected) ; secretary and treasurer, Miss K. Hannagan (re-elected); committee, Mrs. Jackson, Misses O'Reilly, Bryant, and Flannery.