DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

New Zealand Tablet, 21 August 1913, Page 34

DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

His Lordship Bishop Yerdon, who went to Wellington last week to assist' at the consecration of Archbishop O’Shea, is expected back in Dunedin at the end of the week. . On the Feast of the Assumption Masses were celebrated at 6.30, 7, 8, and 11 o’clock at St. Joseph's Cathedral, and notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather there were good congregations. Rev. Father Buckley presided at the meeting of St. Joseph’s Men’s Club on Monday evening, when there was a fair attendance. The programme consisted of an instructive lecture by Mr. H. Gallagher, who, on the motion of Rev. Father Buckley, seconded by Mr. E. W. Spain, was accorded a very hearty vote of thanks. A card tournament between members of the Hibernian Society and the U.A.O.D. (Otago Lodge) was held in St. Joseph’s Hall on Tuesday evening, the former being the winners by 17 games to 15. During the evening songs were contributed by Bros. T. J. Hussey, Walker, W. A twill, J. Carr, Beasley, F. Johns and Aston. Bro. Hussey (president of the Hibernian Society), who occupied the chair, in welcoming the visitors, pointed out that there was a sort of connection between the Druids and the Hibernians, as in the early days the Druids were held in high esteem in Ireland.

The Sacrament of Confirmation will be administered in St. Joseph’s Cathedral on the second Sunday in September. Now that the date for the opening of the bazaar in aid of the building fund of the Christian Brothers’ School is drawing near, the stallholders and their assistants are displaying commendable zeal in preparing goods for their stalls, and the generous encouragement which they are receiving on all sides should certainly be an incentive to still greater efforts on their , part. Everything points to the fact that the bazaar will be the, most successful of its kind ever held in Dunedin. The training of the participants in the spectacular display,, which promises to eclipse all previous efforts in this line, is going on steadily, and the attendance at the rehearsals is all that could be desired. The newly-formed branch of the. H.A.C.B. Society (St. Mary’s) in Mosgiel held its second meeting on Tuesday night, August 13, in the schoolroom. Bro. J. P. Walls (president) presided over a good attendance of officers and members. Two new full benefit and •five honorary members were initiated. Included in the - latter were Rev. Fathers Morkane and Collins, and Rev. Dr. Kavanagh, of Holy Cross College, and two of the older male members of the congregation (Messrs. E. O’Neill and James Walls). Rev, Father Liston’s clearance ftom the St, Joseph’s (Dunedin) branch was received and accepted. The branch now numbers 26 full benefit and 8 honorary members. Everything promises to a most successful career for the branch. In the'course of the Business it was resolved that a meeting of ladies of the parish be held on Sunday afternoon with a view to a number of them becoming members. Bro. Doolan (Dunedin) was present, and gave much useful information to the officers and members. On the motion of the Rev. Father Liston his kindness was acknowledged. Rev. Father Coffey, Adm., in announcing at St. Joseph’s Cathedral on Sunday that Masses would, be celebrated every Sunday in future at 8.30 o'clock in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Kaikorai, and at 10 o’clock in the Morningtoh Hall, incidentally mentioned that opportunities for the people to comply with their religious duties had been in-some instances doubled within recent years. Some time ago there were only four Masses every Sunday in the parish—three at the Cathedral and one at the Sacred Heart Church (Northeast Valley)—now there are eightfour in the Cathedral, two at the North-east Valley, one at Kaikorai, and one at Mornington. A few years ago there were only two churches, at present there are three, with the probability of another in the near future in Mornington. Evening devotions, which were commenced on Sunday week in the Sacred Heart Church, will be held regularly in future. The opening this year of a school in connection with the Church of Mary Immaculate has also increased the educational facilities of the parish. evening,. ‘ A Bit o’ Blarney was produced at His Majesty s Theatre by a strong company of amateurs, the proceeds being in aid of, the furnishing of the St. Vincent de Paul Stall at the forthcoming bazaar, to be held in aid of the Christian Brothers’ School building - fund. Apart altogether from the excellence of the production, the object is one which is deserving of liberal support. As the piece had been carefully rehearsed for some time, and as the performers have a well-deserved reputation for conscientious work, it was no wonder that their initial performance was . witnessed by an appreciative and representative audience. The following was the cast of characters: Rody (the Rover), Mr. T. J. Anthony; Cudeen Cassidy, Mr. R. B. Reynolds; Squire Rossmore, Mr. G. G. Denniston; Edward Lawton, Mr. W. W. Crawford • Teddy Burke, Mr. J. W. Elliott; Captain Castleton’ Mr. C. V. Hill; Corkerry, Mr. J. 'Budge; Darbey Damey, Mr. P. Carolin; Rosalccn O’Connor, Miss Ethel Young: Lady Patrice, Miss Lillian King; Shevaun Jack, Miss A. Holey. The piece was produced

under the supervision of Mr. T. J. Anthony, Mr.- Jv Power being scenic artist, and Signor Squarise musical director. * A Bit o’ Blarney will be repeated to-night (Thursday), when there should be a crowded' house. * ■