DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

New Zealand Tablet, 12 May 1910, Page 743

DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

» His Lordship Bishop Verdon returned to Dunedin from the north on Saturday afternoon. On next Pentecost Sunday— will be Pontifical High Mass at St. Joseph’s Cathedral at 11 o’clock. An invitation euchre tournament was held on Wednesday evening, May 4, in St. Joseph’s Hall by the Ladies’ Club. There was a very large attendance. During the evening musical items were contributed by Misses Bryant and Brady, Messrs Carolin and Graham, and an exhibition of club-swing-ing was given by Miss Laffey. The lady’s prize was won by Mrs. Mahoney, and the gentleman’s by Mr. Carolin. Mr. W. Carr, representing the South Dunedin Catholic Young Men’s Club, thanked the ladies on behalf of the various clubs for the excellent evening’s entertainment.

Invercargill

(From our own correspondent.) May 9. The Hibernian Band intended giving a concert in the Gardens on Sunday afternoon, but it was postponed until next Sunday on account of the death of the King. The opening meeting of the Catholic Club has been fixed for Tuesday. The proceedings will take the form of a euchre tournament with the members of the Hibernian Society. A meeting of the directors of the Irish Athletic Society was held on Thursday evening of last week. A rough balance sheet presented by the secretary showed that the sports meeting resulted in a slight loss. This was brought about, of course, by the unfavorable weather that prevailed on the day of the meeting. During the course of a lecture delivered before the members of the Non-commissioned Officers Club by Corporal Eadie, late of the Chinese Imperial Service, on April 28, the lecturer referred to the work of the missionaries in China. He said: ‘ Eighty-four representatives of different religions are at present trying to propagate their respective beliefs in the country. Of them some were doing good and a great many working evil.’ The Jesuit Fathers were, he said, the most potent factors for good. A discussion in the Southland Times is at present engaging the attention of the public in connection with Corporal Eadie’s statements. The bazaar in aid of the Bluff Convent was opened on Wednesday evening last by the Mayor (Mr. E. A. Nichol). The Invercargill Hibernian Band enlivened the proceedings by playing several selections during the evening. A chrysanthemum march, under the direction of Mrs. Bell, was a feature of the programme, and was excellently carried out by a party of young girls. An orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Grant, also gave pleasure to patrons. Good business was done during the evening, the total proceeds amounting to £llO. Up to Saturday night the bazaar had proved a great success, the takings totalling nearly £3OO. Great credit is due to Messrs. Tulloch, Lister, and Dixon, who have not spared themselves in making the function a success. The result of their efforts is gratifying to all. The following are in charge of the respective stalls;Star of Gold —Mesdames Tulloch and Rose assistants, Mrs. Kane, Misses Hishon, M. Stanton, L. Rose, Ashton, K. Gilooly, McNaughton, M. Shea, Mrs. Sherlock,, and Mrs. McNanghton. Toy and Doll Stall Mrs. Gilooly and Misses V. and J. Gilooly. Lustrous Pearl Stall Mesdames Holloway and Dixon assistants, Mesdames Bradshaw, Lynch, Mingham, McGrath, Misses Mclntyre, Holloway, Bradshaw, Ford, A. Gilooly, Daniels, and Mr. Hickey. Awarpa Tea Room —Mesdames Moss, Burke, and Finnerty; assistants, Misses Shepherd and Newman. Lolly Stall— Denton and Miss Crawley. Bran Tub, Mr. Guy Boothby, Skittle alley, Mr. G. Simon,

Queenstown

(From an occasional correspondent.) At the second annual meeting of the St. Joseph’s Young Men’s Literary and Debating Club, Queenstown, there was a large attendance, the president (Mr. Gavin) being in the chair. The Rev. Father O’Donnell (patron) complimented the club on its success during the previous year, and after pointing out all the benefits to be derived from such an institution, he exhorted all the young men to attend regularly and to do their utmost to forward its interests. Mr. Gavin also referred to the progress made by the club. The following are the officers for the current year: —Patron, Rev, Father O’Donnell (re-elected); president, Mr. J. Gavin (re-elected); vice-presidents, Messrs. O. Mcßride and J. McMullan. jun.; secretary and treasurer, Mr. J. Shepherd (re-elected); committee, President, vice-president, secretary, and Messrs. F. Fitzpatrick, W. Quin, and P. McMullan. It was decided to hold the meetings weekly, and to open the season by inviting the congregation to a progressive euchre tournament and musical evening.