DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

New Zealand Tablet, 16 January 1913, Page 35

DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

Mr, J. A. Scott returned to Dunedin last week, much benefited by his brief holiday. The annual retreat of the clergy begins at Holy Cross College, Mosgiel, on Monday.

Rev. Father Creagh, C.SS.R., will conduct the retreat for the Sisters of Mercy, which begins on January 20. The retreat of the Dominican Nulls, which begins on January 19, will be-preached by the Very Rev. Father Roche, C.SS.R.

Rev. Father Foley, of Taree, diocese of Maitland, who is returning to Australia, after a holiday trip to Ireland, is at present on a visit to Dunedin.

The arrangements for the annual picnic of the pupils of the Catholic schools, which takes place at Evansdale on February 4, are well forward, and everything points to a successful outing. Mrs. Jackson was entertained by the children of the Orphanage, South Dunedin, on her return from her visit to Europe. A varied programme had been prepared by the inmates, consisting of a song of welcome, recitations, choruses, etc., after which Mrs. Jackson presented each child with a medal specially blessed for them by our Holy Father the Pope, and told them that she had asked and. obtained for the Sisters of Mercy and' for them the blessing of his Holiness. The children heartily cheered their kind friend and benefactress, who for many years past has taken an active interest in the welfare of the institution. The half-yearly meeting of the St. Joseph’s branch of the H.A.C.B. Society was held on the 7th inst., when there was a large attendance, Bro. John Dougherty presiding. It was resolved to hold a basket social at a suitable date, and a strong committee was appointed to make the necessary arrangements, Bro. G. Bevis benm appointed hon. secretary. The following officers were elected and installed: —President, Bro. John Dougherty; vice-president, Bro. P. Fennessy; secretary, Bro. J. O Connor; treasurer, Bro. J. Hally; warden, Bro. J. Butcher; guardian, Bro. A. Ahern; sick visitors— Bros. J. M. Casey Boyle, G. Bevis, and J. Ford; auditors, Bro. T. Hussey and M. Curran; dispensary delegates—Bros. J. O’Connor, W. Butler, G. Purton, and J,. Hally; Friendly Societies’ Council delegates—

Bros. O’Connor, Burton, and Butler. Past-president Bro. J. Deehan, who installed the officers, was ably assisted by Past-president Bro. W. Butler. The officers returned thanks, the secretary saying that this was the fortieth time he was elected secretary. . .

CHRISTIAN BROTHERS’ SCHOOL, DUNEDIN. For some years it has been recognised that the building, now used for school purposes by the Christian Brothers,, has ceased, to be suitable for the purpose for which it was originally erected, and that one more in keeping with the times, and having accommodation for the larger number of pupils now in attendance is an absolute necessity. With the object of taking steps to remedy this want, a meeting was held on Sunday afternoon in St. Joseph’s Hail for the purpose of arranging for the holding of a bazaar in aid of the building fund of a new school. Rev. Father Coffey, Adm., presided, and there was a large and representative attendance. Rev. Father Coffey, after explaining’ the object of the meeting, and referring to the pressing necessity for a new school for the Christian Brothers, proposed, and it was agreed to, that Mr. J. Hally be appointed interim-, secretary and Mr. E. W. Spain assistant secretary. lather Colley said that the last bazaar was an unqualified success, and he thought they could not. do better than appoint the ladies who were then at the head of stalls to take charge on the present occasion. He moved, and it was agreed to, that the stalls be allotted as follow: ~ St. Vincent de-Paul Society Jackson. Refreshments—Miss Staunton. Children of Mary (St. Joseph’s Cathedral>—Misses Wall and Rodgers. r Children of Mary (South Dunedin)-Mesdames Marlow and McCurdy. St. Clair, Mornington, and Roslyn—Mrs. C. A, Shi el. North-east Valley Mesdames Hungerford, Rossbotham, and Lynch. • City—Mesdames Sweeney, Street, and Duffy. Produce—Christian Brothers’ Old Boys’ Association. Rev. Father Coffey explained that His Majesty’s Theatre had been secured for the bazaar for the first three .weeks in October. This was the only time during the next two or three years that it could be got for any period sufficiently long to hold such a function. He had also engaged Miss Hamann to coach the girls and boys who were to take part m the spectacular display. She was very successful at the last bazaar, and he thought they could not do better than secure her services for this one.

t On the motion of Rev. Father Corcoran the following were appointed an executive committee: Messrs. C. A. Shiel, J. B. Callan, jun., J. J. Marlow, T. J. Hussey, A. J. Sullivan, J. Hally, E. W. Spain, and Dr. O’Neill (president of the Christian Brothers’ Old Boys’ Association). In closing the meeting Rev. Father Coffey thanked those present for their attendance. It was the largest and most enthusiastic meeting that had been held since he came to Dunedin, and its representative character augured well for the success of the bazaar. *