Diocese OF DUNEDIN

New Zealand Tablet, 12 August 1915, Page 35

Diocese OF DUNEDIN

The Christian Brothers' new school, which is now practically . completed,. will be opened on Sunday, Sep- • tember LJ, when his Grace Archbishop Redwood will preach tho occasional sermon. - ■> The manager of the St. Vincent de Paul Orphanage, South ' Dunedin, is desirous of placing, boy's committed to the institution in Catholic homes, the country preferred, within reasonable distance of a school- and railway station. ■ • ' .. As a result of the St. Vincent dc Paul collection., at St. Joseph's Cathedral and the suburban churches, a sum of .£32 2s has been handed over to the Cathedral conference, and £6 to the Sacred Heart conference, North-east Valley. There was Exposition of tho Blessed Sacrament at St. Patrick's Basilica, South Dunedin, on Sunday from the last Mass until after the evening devotions, when the usual procession, followed by Benediction, took place. A progressive euchre tournament was held in St. Mary's Hall, Mornington, on Wednesday evening of last week, the object being to raise funds towards paying off the debt, 'on the local Catholic church ground. A very enjoyable evening was spent. The winner of the lady's prize was Mrs. Gray, and the gentleman's Mr. Keyes. A similar entertainment will be held in the same hall on Wednesday, September 15, when a larger attendance is expected. Owing to the interprovincial football match, Otago v. Southland, being fixed for, Saturday, St. Josephs Harriers did not hold their weekly run. After the football match, the members met at the residence of Mr. A. Nelson, where they were hospitably entertained at tea, provided by Mrs. Nelson and her "lady friends. After correspondence dealing with club matters had been dealt with, an excellent musical programme was submitted, to which the following contributed: -Songs—Misses M. Nelson and E. Chronican, Messrs. E. Nolan, A. Nelson, and A. Ahern; recitations—Misses T. Nelson and B. Marlow, Messrs. C. Maloney, J. O'Farrell, and T. Roughan. Before leaving Captain O'Farrell thanked Mr. and Mrs. Nelson for their, hospitality, and called for three cheers, which were readily given. Mr. E. Nolan and Mr. A. Ahern also spoke, supporting the captain's remarks, making special mention of the assistance rendered by Mrs. Marlow and Miss S. Bellotti. On Thursday last, Feast of Our Lady ad Nives, a ceremony of reception took place in the chapel of the Convent of Mercy, South Dunedin. Mis Lordship Bishop Verdon officiated, and was assisted by Rev. Father Delany. The young ladies who received the holy habit were Miss Mary Bellotti, Wairio (in religion, Sister Mary Xavier), Miss Margaret Cooney, Brydone, Southland (Sister Mary Joseph), Miss I. M. Ward, Renwicktown, Marlborough, formerly of Mataura, Southland (Sister M. Bonaventure), and Miss Margaret Kerr, of Dacre, Southland (Sister Alexius). After the ceremony the relatives and friends of the novices were entertained by the Community. CATHOLIC SEWING GUILD. Tho Catholic Sewing Guild for Belgian relief met on Wednesday. The following donation was received: A Country Friend' (per Mrs. Flannery), 10s. Goods were received from Mrs. Grace, Misses Wilson and O'Neill. During the week each branch of* the guild, viz., St. Joseph's, South Dunedin, and North-east Valley, sent cases of clothing to the Early Settlers' Hall. From there they are shipped free of cost to England through the Women's Patriotic Association.