DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

New Zealand Tablet, 15 June 1916, Page 31

DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

The new Catholic church at Windsor, in the Oamaru parish, will be blessed and opened on Sunday, July 9. His Lordship Bishop Brodie will preach on the occasion.

On Monday morning, at 7 o’clock, a Solemn High Mass was celebrated in St. Joseph’s Cathedral for the repose in the souls of the faithful who perished in the North Sea naval engagement. Rev. Father Falconer was celebrant, Rev. Father D. O’Neill (South Dunedin) deacon, Rev. D. McLoughlan (Holy Cross College) subdeacon, and Very Rev. Father Coffey, Adm., master of ceremonies. On Sunday, the Feast of Pentecost, Solemn High Mass, at which his Lordship Bishop Verdon presided, was celebrated in St. Joseph’s Cathedral, at 11 o’clock. Rev. Father Falconer was celebrant, Rev. Father Kavanagh deacon, Rev. D. McLoughlan (Holy Cross College) subdeacon, and Very Rev. Father Coffey, Adm., master- of ceremonies. A sermon on the day’s festival preached by the Very Rev. Father Coffey. In connection with the military parade on Sunday, as a mark of sorrow for the death of Lord Kitchener, about 100 Territorials and Senior Cadets, under Captain Hussey, were present at the 11 o’clock Mass at St. Joseph’s Cathedral. Very Rev. Father Coffey, Adm,, referred to the great naval battle which

had taken place towards the end of last week in the North Sea. Speaking of the tragic death of Lord Kitchener, Father Coffey said, his loss was personal to every one of his Majesty’s subjects. Possibly he had fulfilled his appointed task ; others would now be found to carry on his work. He had planned the building ; he had laid the foundations ; he had carried the building towards- completion; others would now be found to complete the edifice. He had left us an example of work; he had imbibed the motto of St. James: ‘ Faith without works is dead.’ He was a true soldier, a loyal subject to his King. He did his duty, and deserved well of the nation. At the conclusion of Mass Beethoven’s ‘ Funeral March ’ was played by the organist.

A garden fete, in aid of the patriotic fund for the relief of the dependents of those who lost their lives in the recent naval engagement in the North Sea, is being organised by the students of St. Dominic’s College, and will be held in the Priory grounds on Saturday afternoon from 2 to 4 o’clock.

There was a record attendance of St. Joseph’s Harriers last Saturday at the run from St. Patrick’s School, as the guests of the Children of Mary. The run took a peculiar form, being a change from the usual custom. Two members (M. Fenton and R. Monagan) were sent off with the paper, and were given five minutes’ start. The paqjc, under J. O’Farrell (captain) and E. W. Nolan (deputy-captain), followed the trail along Macandrew road,'Anderson’s Bay road, Lower Portobello road, to the D.A.B.C.’s shed; turning to the right, along the edge of Anderson’s Bay to the car line. Here it was decided that the two fastest runners (J. O’Farrell and M. Kennedy) should overtake the hares and lay the remaining portion of the trail. E. W. Nolan then took charge of the pack, with A. Neil as deputy-captain. On coming down from Lawyer’s Head to Tomahawk, the first hares joined in the run, and after encircling the lagoon the members returned to the school via Shiel Hill, Anderson’s Bay, and Tainui. After the members had partaken of refreshments, provided by the young ladies, an excellent programme was gone through, the following contributing;—Pianoforte solos, Miss E. Forde and Mr. A. Neil; recitations, Misses. A; McFean and A. Rodden ; vocal solos, Misses A. Heffernan, M. Dunford, M. Fenton, M. Brown, and Messrs. F. Tourell, F. Neil, and A. E. Ahern. Miss A. Heffernan acted as accompanist. All the items were encored. Before leaving, Mr. E. W. Nolan (in the unavoidable absence of the captain) thanked the Children of Mary for the interest they had taken in the club by providing refreshments. He also thanked the Sisters of Mercy for the use of the school.

An entertainment, organised by the Children of Mary, in aid of Father Bans’ homes for indigent children, was given in the Town Hall,- South Dunedin, on Tuesday evening. There was a very large and appreciative audience, and nearly every item on the following programme was encored : Part I. —Pianoforte duet, Misses O’Kane and T. Dunford; vocal solo, ‘Rose in the bud,’ Mrs. E. Mee; recitation, ‘Flower girl’s story,’ Miss L. Foster; song, ‘Tatters,’ Miss Eileen Murphy; violin solo, Mr. Frank Neil; recitation, ‘ The dream man,’ Miss Muriel Eagar; song, ‘ The devout lover,’ Mr. J. Jacobs; recitation, Mr. McConnell; song, ‘"Umbrella,’ Miss Audrey Eagar; song, ‘Lighterman Tom,’ Mr. E. Mee; pianoforte solo, Polish dance,’ Miss Tma Dawson. , Part 11. Pianoforte solo, ‘The wedding day,’ Miss Maggie Walsh; vocal solo, ‘ Alakaday,’ Miss A. Heffernan; Highland fling, Misses M. and A. Eagar; musical monologue, ‘ Son of my heart,’ Miss Brennan; song, ‘Young Tom o’ Devon,’ Mr. W. Atwill; violin solo, Mr. Bert Wilson ; song, ‘ O lovely night,’ Miss K. Leonard; recitation, Mr. McConnell; vocal solo, Miss Fenton; song, Little hero,’ Mr. F. Perkins; ‘God save the King.’ Mrs. E. J. Mee and Miss Rings played the accompaniments during the evening. Just before the final item, Rev. Father Delany took the opportunity of thanking the ladies and gentlemen who contributed to

the programme and the audience for attending in such large numbers.

At the annual meeting of St. Joseph’s Ladies’ Club, the following report was presented:' the annual meeting last year there was a very small number present, and throughout the whole year the attendance has been limited. The club has now only a, membership of 19 as against 39 for the year previous. Since the New Year, several new members have been enrolled, still a much larger membership is, desired. During the year the members entertained a number of the young men, connected with the various clubs, who have left or are leaving for the front. In all they made 17 presentations. The club room had been open practically every Wednesday evening during the year, with the exception of the Christmas holidays, and now that no expense has been spared, especially by the president, who has contributed most generously, in order to make the clubroom as comfortable as possible, it is hoped that members will be more regular in their attendance. Another member, who has devoted a good deal of time to the club, as well as assisting it financially, is Mrs. Skinner, to whom the thanks of the members are due. Mr. O’Dwyer donated a number of books and pictures for which the members are very grateful. The election of officers resulted as follows : President, Mrs. Jackson; vice-presidents, Mrs Skinner and Miss Eileen Murphy ; secretary, Miss Marguerite Puechegud ; committee Mrs. Stone, Misses J. Duhig, K. Loomey, and Carter. At the conclusion of the business of the evening, a short musical programme was gone through, items being contributed by Misses Dillon, Carter, E. Murphy, and Lillian Foster. The financial position of the club is satisfactory, there being a credit balance of £4 6s sd.