DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

New Zealand Tablet, 26 October 1916, Page 35

DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

Captain-Chaplain Moloney arrived at Port Chalmers on Sunday by the hospital ship Marama. Captain-Chaplain Neill writes from somewhere in France ’ that he has met his brother, LieutenantColonel O’Neill, who is in excellent health and is busily engaged at one of the stationary hospitals in France. The annual meeting of St. Patrick’s Basilica Choir will be held in the school hall on Thursday, October 26, at 8 p.m. Members and intending members are requested to attend. , .A There was great rejoicing in the Ladies’ Club last Wednesday evening when it was discovered that there was more than sufficient to fill the very large hamper which had been provided to hold Christmas gifts for our brave boys at the front. The room presented a very animated appearance indeed—a group of girls in one corner filling up boxes of sweets, another group wrapping up tobacco and cigarettes, and others again writing little notes of good cheer. It was altogether an unusually pleasing sight. The annual picnic of the combined Cathedral and South Dunedin Choirs was held on Monday last. (Labor Day) at Waitati. The weather being exceptionally fine, there was a very largo attendance. Among those present were Very Rev. Father Coffey, Adm., and the Christian Brothers. On arriving at the grounds, sports and games of various kinds were indulged in, young and old thoroughly enjoying themselves. Before entraining for the return journey, Mr. 11. Poppelwell, on behalf of the various choirs, thanked Father Coffey for his kindness in giving this annual treat, which tended to foster a social spirit amongst the different choirs, after which cheers were given for the donor. Father Coffey briefly replied. The employees of Mr. J. J. Marlow gathered together on Tuesday evening of last week to do honor to one of their fellow-workmen, Mr. A. Leo Marlow, who left with the 22nd Reinforcements. Mr. G. B. Harper, who presided, spoke impressively on the many difficulties a young man had to face when leaving home, but felt sure Mr. Marlow would surmount them with courage and fortitude. He referred to the inspiring examples of heroism, tenacity, and self-sacrifice the Anzacs had shown to the world, and the privilege young men had of reinforcing such a body of gallant men. Other employees spoke highly of Leo Marlow, and expressed their admiration for his patriotism. Mr. J. J. Marlow spoke of the opportunity every young man had of sharing in this great struggle. lie felt proud that this was his second son to volunteer to do his duty for King and Country. Mr. Harper, on behalf of the employees, presented Mr. A. L. Marlow with a safety razor, and wished him every success, good health, 1 and safe return. The recipient suitably replied, and said that in volunteering for the front as soon as he reached’ the age for enlisting he was only doing his duty. The gathering then sang the National Anthem. -co