DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

New Zealand Tablet, 29 June 1916, Page 31

DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

The Hibernian Society intend to entertain his Lordship Bishop Brodie at a social gathering on Monday night. On Friday, the Feast of the Sacred Heart, Masses will be celebrated in St. Joseph’s Cathedral at 6.30, 7, and 8 o’clock. The members of the Hibernian Society will receive Holy Communion in a body at the 8.30 o’clock Mass on Sunday at the Sacred Heart Church, North-East Valley. The Triduum in honor of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Joseph’s Cathedral was brought to a close on Sunday, evening, when the ‘ Te Deum ’ was sung, and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament given. The. devotion of the Forty Hours’ Adoration will begin at the Sacred Heart Church, North-East Valley, on Friday morning, when Solemn High Mass will be celebrated at 9 o’clock. There will be Benediction on the evenings of Friday and Saturday, and the devotion will be brought to a close on Sunday evening with a procession and Benediction of the r Blessed Sacrament. ' The silver jubilee of the ordination to the priesthood of the Rev. Father O’Dea will be celebrated in Ophir on next Tuesday, July 4. We'desire to associate ourselves with his people in congratulating him on the completion of his quarter of a century in the sacred ministry, and pray that God will spare him for another twenty-five years to carry on his great work of guiding, protecting, and saving souls. The devotions of the Quarant’ Ore will be held on the following dates throughout the diocese of Dunedin : North-East Valley, June 30; Milton, September 24 , St. Joseph s Cathedral, October 1 ; South Dunedin, October 8 : Oamaru, October 15 : Invercargill, October 22 Arrowtown, October 29; Winton, November 5; Queenstown, November 12; Mosgiel, November 19; Lawrence. November 26; Gore, December 3. The members of the choir of St. Patrick’s Basilica. South Dunedin, assembled last week to bid farewell and make a presentation of a shaving outfit to Private A. Clark, who is leaving with the 15th Reinforcements. Mr. W. A twill, the conductor, referred to the sterling services rendered to the choir by the recipient, and voiced the wishes of members for Private Clark’s safe return along with other members who are already in the flying line. The 'Catholic ladies of Mosgiel have been actively engaged for some time in preparing goods for the ‘ Carnival of the Allies,’ which is to be held in the local Coronation Hall, commencing on July 13, and lasting three days. A fine collection of goods, useful and artistic, has been provided, and it is hoped that the general'public will show their appreciation of the work of the organisers by their generous patronage of the undertaking. . Corpus Christ! the principal feast of the archconfraternity of the Blessed Sacrament, was fittingly observed by the members of the Eucharistic League connected with St. Patrick’s Basilica, South Dunedin. At each of the Masses large numbers approached the Holy Table, and in the evening, when all assembled to make the hour of Adoration, from 7 to 8 o’clock, the basilica was well filled. During the hour, several appropriate hymns in honor of the Most Holy Sacrament were sung, and at its close Benediction was given. At the last meeting of the St. Joseph’s Ladies’ Club it was decided that the meeting nights in future be devoted to patriotic work. It is the desire of the members that a hamper of comforts be ready by the beginning of October, to be forwarded to the Rev. Father P. O’Neill, for distribution amongst the Catholic men at the front. The members of the club will be very grateful for gifts of material, such as wool, flannel, etc., and will also be pleased to receive from those prepared to help in the work. Donations may be sent to the president, Mrs. Jackson. / - . St. Joseph’s Harriers had a very enjoyable run on Saturday afternoon from St. Joseph’s Hall, as the

guests of Mrs. Jackson and lady friends. The pack, under Captain E. W. Nolan, followed the Stuart street car line to the terminus, thence along the Kaikorai Valley, and, .. after traversing some excellent harrier country, led home via Belleknowes, and finished with a smart run down Rattray street to the hall. The harriers were afterwards entertained by the ladies, for which Mr. E. W. Nolan returned thanks. A general meeting of the club was then held, when the following officers were elected:— Mr. E. W. Nolan (vice Mr. J. O'Farrell, who is leaving with the 18th Reinforcements) ; deputy-captain, Mr. T. Roughan; joint secretaries and treasurers, Messrs. F. P. Mullin and L. Marlow (vice Mr. A. E. Ahern, resigned). Messrs. M. Kennelly and C. Whelan were elected members of tho committee. The Sacred Heart Schoolroom, North-East Valley, was comfortably filled on Saturday evening, when a very successful concert, in . aid of the funds of the local convent, was given. Nearly every item of a very fine programme was encored, and, judging by the applause, those present were highly pleased with the entertainment. The students of St. Dominic's College opened the concert with an orchestral selection, ' Nanette ' (Stobie), which was remarkably well played. Later on they gave another orchestral selection, ' The gentle dove' (Bendix), which was highly appreciated. Songs were given by Miss F. Gardiner (' Mother Machree' and 'Coming home'), Miss A. Cunningham (' Avoumeen ') 4 Miss Kathleen Sullivan (' Praise ofGod'), Mr. T. Hughes ('The trumpeter'), Mr. J. McGrath, Mr. 11. Poppelwell (' Molly Bawn ' and ' Take a pair of eyes '), Mr. D. Fogarty ('My task'); vocal duet, 'Venetian regatta,' Misses E. Lynch and A. Cunningham; violin solo, Mr. F. Neil; musical monologue, ' A gentleman of France,' Miss Lilian Foster; action song, school children. Misses R. Rings and D. Millow contributed a pianoforte duet ('Tarantelle'), and the former and Miss A. Millow played the accompaniments during the evening. At the close of the concert Rev. Father Corcoran apologised for the unavoidable absence of the Very Rev. Father Coffey, and thanked the performers for their services, and the "audience for their attendance, and also paid a tribute to the Children of Mary, who had organised the entertainment. CATHOLIC SEWING GUILD. The Catholic Sewing Guild for Belgian relief are still working hard to keep the good work going. These few workers, however, cannot be expected to keep up the supply of material, and would be very glad of donations of money or material from those in sympathy with the guild. Donations have been received from the Dominican Convent (Oamaru), Mrs. Cameron, sen. (Nokomai), Mrs. Carter, and Miss Duff.