DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

New Zealand Tablet, 23 January 1919, Page 27

DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

The Christian Brothers’ School, Dunedin, had 36 proficiency passes to its credit at the recent examination. The school re-opens on Mondiy, February 3, after an extended vacation. Mr. Gerard M. O’Malley, son of Mr. G. O’Malley, Ranfurly, has been successful in passing his final examination in law. In view of the fact that he passed a fairly lengthy period on active service as a member of the 14th Reinforcements, and was wounded at the battle of Messines, returning to New Zealand in May last, his success is all the more creditable. Pursuing his studies privately, Mr. O’Malley took his degrees at the Otago University. He is now in the office of Mr. Hei, barrister and solicitor, Gisborne. Two brothers of Mr. O’Malley were at the war, one of whom was twice' wounded, and is now studying for a commission at Oxford University. Captain L. A. J. Emery, of Musselburgh, Dunedin, has been awarded the Military Cross for gallantry on the field of action. He was formerly a pupil of St. Patrick’s College, Wellington. The Christian Brothers’ cricket team played Carisbrook B on the main wicket at Carisbrook on Saturday afternoon under conditions not favorable for cricket. Showers of rain fell during the progress of the match, and made matters uncomfortable for the players. Carisbrook batted first, and were disposed of for 65 runs, Patrick and Aitcheson being the only batsmen to reach double figures. Christian Brothers’, who''had

practised very hard during the week, were rewarded for their industry by defeating their opponents by four wickets and 4 runs. Thorn (19), A. Tarleton (17, not out), and C. Tarleton (10) were the highest scorers in the winning team. • Christian Brothers’ bowling analysis: Hally, 5 overs, 9 runs, 1 wicket; Otto, 4 overs, 18 runs, 2 wickets; Toomey, 5 overs, 13 runs, 3 wickets; Bond, 3 overs, 4 runs, 2 wickets; Fogarty, 6 overs, 5 runs, 1 wicket. The half-yearly meeting of the Dunedin Diocesan Council of the Catholic Federation will be held in Dunedin on Tuesday, February 25, when it is hoped delegates from the various parish committees will be present in good numbers. General Pau and those of the French Mission who remained behind with him during his recent indisposition, attended the nine o’clock Mass at St. Joseph’s Cathedral on Sunday, and left for the north by Monday morning’s express. « A well-attended meeting of the members of St. Joseph’s Cathedral branch of the Catholic Federation was held on last Sunday evening, after devotions. The Very Rev. J. Coffey, Diocesan Administrator, presided, representatives being present from North-East Valley, Kaikorai, and Mornington. The Very Rev. chairman explained that the principal business to be considered was in connection with the approaching half-yearly meeting of the Dominion Council, which was appointed to be held in Dunedin on Wednesday, . February 26. Father Coffey outlined a suggested programme covering the period the delegates would likely devote to Federation work and attendant functions. This "was generally approved of, and a committee comprising the officer's of the Diocesan Council Executive Very Rev. J. Coffey (president), Mr. J. Hally (treasurer), and Miss Freda Kennedy (secretary) — and Messrs. M. Reddington, J. O’Neill, St. J. Dunne, M. Miller, J. Brown, and P. Byrue was appointed to arrange details. This committee met on Tuesday evening and fully discussed matters likely to have an important bearing on the success of the Dominion Council Coxxference. It was decided to arrange a public meeting, to be held on Thursday evening, February 27, when selected speakers will be asked to address the assemblage on important subjects.