DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

New Zealand Tablet, 15 July 1915, Page 34

DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

There was Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Patrick’s Basilica, South Dunedin, on Sunday from the last Mass until after Vespers, when the usual procession was followed by Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. The members of the Christian Brothers’ Choir offered a general Holy Communion on Sunday last for the repose of the soul of Sergeant-Major T. Laffey, who was killed in action at the Dardanelles. The Holy Sacrifice was offered for the same purpose during the week. A progressive euchre tournament in aid of the church site funds was held in St. Mary’s Hall, Mornington, on Friday evening, when a very pleasant time was spent. The winner of the lady’s prize was Miss Dougherty, and the gentleman’s, Mr. McKenzie. The committee desire to thank all who contributed to the very enjoyable programme. A large number of friends of Lieutenant P. Spiers assembled at the residence of Mr. Salmon, Cumberland street, on Thursday evening last, to bid him farewell on the eve of his departure for the training camp, prior to proceeding to the front. Among those present were the Rev. Fathers Buckley and Corcoran. The former, in an appropriate speech, congratulated Lieutenant Spiers on having volunteered, and, on behalf of his friends, presented him with a dressing-case and money-belt, at the same time wishing him a safe return to his home. Lieutenant Spiers in reply said that his aim would be to do his duty and uphold the honor of the Christian Brothers’ School and those he represented. A very pleasant evening was , concluded with cheers for Lieutenant Spiers, and the singing of the 'National Anthem.

The half-yearly meeting of St. Joseph’s branch, of the H.A.C.B. Society, Dunedin, was held on July 6, when there was a moderate attendance. A large amount of correspondence was received, no less than fifteen letters being read and disposed of. The secretary was instructed to write to the Children of Mary, Northeast Valley, and thank them for their hospitality on Sunday, June 13, in thoughtfully providing a breakfast for the Hibernians, who had received Holy Communion in the Church of the Sacred Heart. As some of the members had travelled long distances, the ladies’ kindness was much appreciated. Mr. Airey, secretary of the local branch of the Catholic Federation, wrote regarding the appointment of two delegates to the Federation committee. Bros. Ahern and T. Boyle were appointed to represent the branch. Letters were received from the committees of some of the Queens of the Otago Queen Carnival for support. It was decided that the members be allowed to use. their own discretion in this matter.' Three candidates were proposed for membership. . The election of officers resulted as follows:President, Bro. A. Ahern* vice-president, Bro. J. O’Farrell secretary, Bro. J. O’Connor; treasurer, Bro. J. Hally : warden, Bro. J. Egan: guardian, Bro. Phil Walsh : sick visitors, Bros. T. Boyle, J. Ford, T. McQuillan, and IT. Nelson; auditors, Bros. A. Graham and' B. S. Connor. Past-president G. Bevis, assisted by Bro. J. Dougherty, P.P., conducted the installation ceremony in a satisfactory manner. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the retiring president, Bro. G. Bevis, which was carried by acclamation. Bro. Bevis suitably replied. The new officers then returned thanks for their election.