DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

New Zealand Tablet, 30 June 1910, Page 1022

DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

The Rev. Father Holbrook, Adm. St. Patrick's Cathedral, Auckland, has been on a brief visit to Dunedin. ; The Rev. Dr. Geary, in the course of a private letter, written on May 18, states that he had been for the previous three weeks enjoying country life in his native Wexford, and that he was in excellent health. The members of St. Joseph's Ladies' Club have for some time past been rehearsing two short plays, which will be given in St. Joseph's Hall on July 6. In past years the ladies have been most successful in this form of entertainment, and it is certain that next Wednesday evening's programme will reach, the high level of excellence that has always been a feature of these performances. A very successful euchre tournament, to assist in furnishing the St. Clair, Mornington, and Roslyn stall at the forthcoming bazaar, was held in St. Joseph's Hall on Friday evening. Among those present were several members of the crew of the French barque Marie, the visitors being accompanied by Bro. Raymond Ward, of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. During the evening Miss Lawlor contributed a vocal solo, Rev. Brother Brady recitations, and Messrs. Fogarty a vocal.trio. The lady's prize was won by Miss C. Hughes, and the gentleman's by Mr. T. Sontag. Light refreshments were dispensed by a committee of ladies presided over by Mesdames C. A. Shiel, Powell, and Sullivan. ■ There was a large attendance of the various clubs connected with St. Joseph's Hall on Monday evening, when a reading of Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' was given by members chosen from St. Joseph's Ladies' Club and the Men's Club. Those taking part were Misses Bryant, Hannagan, and Power, Messrs. J. B. Callan, jun., T. Deehan, E. W. Spain, T. P. Laffey, M. Rossbotham, E. Hogue, L. Coughlan, and J. Dunne. The readers acquitted themselves in a manner highly creditable to them, Mr. Callan in particular being prominent with a very fine interpretation of the character of Hamlet. At' the conclusion of the reading Messrs. Hally and Hussey and Rev. Father Coffey, who presided, complimented the performers on the success of the reading, and thanked Mr. Callan for the excellent manner in which he had prepared it for public recital. ;■ . On Sunday next a special collection will be made at St. Joseph's Cathedral, ..the Sacred: Heart Church (North-east-Valley), and St. Patrick's Basilica (South Dunedin) in aid of the funds of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. It is hardly necessary to remind our readers of the good work which is being done by the members of this admirable society.' They visit the sick, assist the poor and needy, look after, destitute children, v and perform other works of charity in the most unostentatious manner. - They devote their time to the work, and their'only'recompense for their self-sacrificing labors is the knowledge that they are doing g00d... Those who cannot engage in such meritorious wont 'can. at least have, a part in it by contributing to the funds,

and by this means enable the members of the society to extend, their sphere of usefulness. ; :

A concert was held in the South Dunedin Town Hall on Wednesday evening of last week to aid towards equipping the South Dunedin stall at the coming Dominican bazaar. The hall was packed by an appreciative audience. The programme was an exceedingly good one, and most of the items were encored. The St. Joseph's Glee Club. rendered two items in a manner which showed careful training. Keys' Orchestra also played two musical selections very creditably. Mr. H. Russell's recitation met with much favor and was deservedly encored. Master F. Marlow also gave a recitation which was warmly applauded. Mr. D. McNamara sang The bugler and My old Shako.' Others who contributed songs were Miss Pounds (' Idle Dreams Miss Lawlor Dawn Miss A. Heffernan ('Serenade in summer'), Miss Carter ('May morning'), Mr. J. McGrath (who Avas deservedly encored), Mr. T. Hussey, and Mr. E. Mee. Miss M. Drumm acted as accompanist. Mr. J. J. Marlow presided, and thanked those present for the manner in which they had supported the scheme.

St. Joseph's Harriers held their Four-mile Cross-country Handicap Race on Saturday afternoon. Starting from Cafgill's Castle, the trail led towards Green Island, taking a circuit to the left, and- after crossing a good ploughed paddock, turned to the left and across some ideal crosscountry, eventually coming on to' the road, which was followed home, finishing in front of the baths. A cold wind blew right in the teeth of the runners most of the way, and thereby made the race a very trying test. A good field faced Mr. W. P. Rodgers, the starter. The men got well away, according to their respective handicaps. For the first half-mile there was very little difference in the order of the field. At the half distance J. McKenzie led from D. O'Connell, with G. Lawlor, Hughes, and Butcher well up. Here the scratch man (Swanson) had made up a lot or ground. . Coming on the home turn J. McKenzie still maintained his lead, being closely followed. by D. O'Connell. A good race ensued between these two, J. McKenzie eventually getting in first after a good race, closely followed by D. O'Connell. About half a mile from home three of the runners went off the trail, and thereby allowed the scratch man (J. Swanson) to run in third. Results: — McKenzie, 7min handicap,- 1; D. O'Connell, Gmin, 2; Jas. Swanson,

scratch, 3.

Oamaru (From our own correspondent.) At last week's general meeting of the Catholic Club it was resolved to change the weekly programme night to Friday in lieu of Wednesday, as being more suitable for members. The debate fixed for Friday next will be, 'Was Pawelka's sentence compatible with the crimes of which he was convicted Messrs. F. J. Mulvihill and Jno. Griffiths will lead the respective sides. The following gentlemen were added to the executive to assist in making the debates a strong feature of the club's .syllabus:—Messrs. J. Cagney, sen., J. P. Molloy, D. J. Corcoran, John Griffiths, G. Cartwright, and E. J. Barry. It was arranged that the Hibernian Society have the use of the club rooms on alternate Tuesdays for their meetings. Fourteen new members were elected and the roll promises to exceed last year's record. The question of the formation of a football club was discussed with enthusiasm, and a strong sub-committee was appointed to arrange preliminaries. It is practically a certainty that next winter the flagging interest in football in Oamaru will be stimulated by the appearance of the green and white jerseys in the arena.

On yesterday morning at St. Patrick's Basilica the members of St. Patrick's Club and the Hibernian Society approached the Holy Table in a body at the 8.30 o'clock Mass. It had been the wish of the clergy that all the men of the parish should join in this practical exhibition of faith, and to this end Rev. Father Farthing had worked very hard for some time past. The result, which was very edifying to laymen, must have been particularly gratifying and satisfactory to our clergy, for nearly every male member of the congregation responded in a practical way, with the result that the largest number of men that has been seen at one time approaching the altar rails assembled yesterday morning. Rev. Father Farthing celebrated Mass, and briefly spoke of the inexpressible joy he felt so much was he moved that no words could convey his feelings. His message was one of thanksgiving, praise, and congratulation for what had been gained that day, and he urged on all the necessity for perseverance. He also expressed a hope that every man in the parish would join one or both societies, for the benefits of both were spiritually and temporally, and it was each one's duty to support the societies which did so much good in their midst. After Mass the members of both bodies assembled at St. Patrick's Clubrooms, where breakfast had been laid, and the greatest goodfellowship and enthusiasm prevailed. Bro. P. J. Duggan (president of the society) in a felicitous speech gave a pithy account of the progress made by the Hibernian Society in Oamaru and in the Dominion since its inception, and explained the benefits to be derived therefrom. He moved a very hearty vote of thanks to Mr. James Birss, the popular and indefatigable secretary

? ? i atnck ' s Club, for the manner in which the breakfast had • been arranged, and to Misses Maher and Simmonds, the young ladies who so assiduously waited upon them that morning. He concluded by hoping that every member of the club would soon be wearing the regalia of the Hibernian Society. ,-' • - Mr. T. O'Grady (president of St. Patrick's Club) in a humorous address stated that in addition to his wish to second the motion, he did not intend >he Hibernians, to have all the say. He hoped that every member of that body would join the club, the objects, aims, and' benefits of which he briefly touched upon. He also hoped to see more of these reunions in the future, and the utmost goodfellowship prevailing between the older" society and the rising younger one. He heartily endorsed all that could be said in praise of their hard-working secretary, and he and his generous assistants had surpassed themselves that morning. On behalf of his- club he personally thanked the two young ladies who had been so attentive to all their wants.; At the evening devotions, Rev. Father Woods, whose duties called him to the country in the morning, said it was with unfeigned joy and pleasure that he had heard of the splendid spectacle at the early Mass. Men had come from far and near to give this practical evidence of their faith. He thanked the members of the club for their grand example, which he hoped would induce many others to join it. ..-■■■■••- , . - y - , ;

Invercargili (From our own correspondent.) . .' --jr ■ On Sunday the Hibernian Band gave a sacred concert in Queen's Park. A substantial collection was taken up in aid of the fund being raised to permit the band to attend the first grade contest in Dunedin in November next. Mr. A. R. Wills conducted. : .' .■',-"-

The annual Communion of the members of the Catholic Club took place at the 8 o'clock Mass on Sunday, when there was a largo attendance of members. After Mass breakfast was served in St. Joseph's schoolroom, the ladies of the parish kindly waiting at the tables. • Arrangements are well in hand for the forthcoming bazaar in aid of the Dominican Convent. It will "be known as the ' Hiawatha Bazaar,' and will be open from July 6to July 13. Several beautiful paintings for disposal at the bazaar are at present on exhibition in the window of Messrs. Broad, Small, and Co. in Dee street. The following are the stallholders:Mesdames Timpany, Matheson, McDonough, Mclntyre, McGrath, Shepherd, Haigh, Woods, Kerr, and Misses Trainer and Cahill. One of the stallholders has been presented with a very nice pony in aid of the bazaar. Mr. J. McNamara has undertaken the secretarial work in connection with the fair, which promises to be most successful. Friends and well-wishers are requested to note the date on which the bazaar opens, so that goods, etc., may be in time for the opening function. '-•. ■