DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

New Zealand Tablet, 16 March 1922, Page 26

DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

His Lordship -Dr. Whyte opened the new church at Papanui, St. Mary's parish, Christchurch, on last Sunday. He will officiate at St. Patrick's, South Dunedin, on the Feast of the Apostle of Ireland.

A wet evening kept many people away from devotions at the Cathedral on last Sunday. Those who braved the elements were rewarded in a temporal, as well as in a spiritual sense, for they had the pleasure of hearing Signor Enrico Palmetto's fine voice rendering Gounod's "Jerusalem."

Some inquisitive persons ask why we do not have sports and picnics and other • out-of-door diversions on St. Patrick's Day. Those who have ,been dodging the Flu and trying to escape showers in this city since March came in have no such idle curiosity. Schools are all in full swing once more, and most of them report a considerable increase on the rolls. Sir Robert Stout usually has that effect on any cause he is opposed to.

Short and sweet was the swimming season this summer. But it does not seem to matter in Dunedin. Even the hottest day does not tempt the natives to avail of their beaches in anything like notable numbers. It is the more remarkable because in New Zealand, so far as we know, the sharks are all on land.

St. Patrick's concert will be , an Irish concert. Last year it certainly was, and there was no doubt as to the

appreciation of the audience. Let us hope that even better appreciation will welcome a better concert this year. Judging from the programme submitted to the Tablet, a very pleasant evening is in store for the Gaels. The following are the items: —"God Defend New Zealand," "Ireland is Calling You," pupils of St. Philomena's College; "The West's Awake," Mr. Rawlinson; "Has Sorrow Thy Young Days Shaded," Mrs. Andrews; "Irish Folk Song," Miss Paine, L.A.8.; "Last Rose of Summer," Mr. D. Whelan (horn solo); "Kathleen Mavourneen," Miss McKewen; "The Soldier's Song," Mr. Angell; "Killarney," Miss Grant; "The Minstrel Boy," Mr. M. O'Sullivan; "Irish reel," St. Philomena's pupils; "Brian of Glenanaar," Mr. Angell.; "She is Far From the Land," Miss McCallum; "Fantasia Irlandaise (violin solo), Mr. Wallace; "The Kerry Dance," Miss Baird, L.A.8.; "The Moon Hath Raised Her Lamp" (duet), Messrs. Coughlan and Rawlinson; "The Dear Little Shamrock," Miss McKewen; "My Dark Rosaleen," Miss Gardner; "The Snowy-breasted Pearl," Mr. Roxburgh; "Believe Me, If All," Mrs. Andrews; "Irish jig," Miss B. King," "God Save Ireland," St. Philomena's pupils.

The attention of all who are interested in the Orphanage is called to the "American Tea" to be given by Mrs. E. J. O'Neill at the Overseas Clubrooms, on Wednesday, March 22, at 2.30 p.m. Besides afternoon tea, an interesting number of musical items, and several novel competitions, will be offered.

Holy Cross College, Mosgiel

. In the New Zealand University Degree Examinations the students of Holy Cross College were again most successful :

Frank Finlay (Dunedin) gained his M.A. with secondclass honors in Mental and Moral Philosophy.

James Maguire (Christchurch) gained the 8.A., and the following passed various sections of the B.A. degree John McGettigan (Dunedin), Noel O'Sullivan (Wellington), Peter Breen (Wellington), James Healey (Dunedin), John F. McKay (Dunedin), Gordon O'Meeghan (Christchurch), Harold Trehey (Wellington).

Such splendid results, following after those of the recent Matriculation Examination, are certainly most gratifying.

The number of students on the roll (72) for this year easily constitutes a record, and is abundant proof that New Zealand is rich in vocations to the priesthood.

Lawrence

The Right Rev. Dr. Whyte (Bishop of Dunedin) paid a visit to Tuapeka parish last week, arriving in Lawrence on Saturday. On Sunday morning he visited Tuapeka Mouth, where he held a Confirmation service. On Sunday evening he held a Confirmation service in St. Patrick's Church, afterwards impressively addressing the children, and explaining to them the sacred nature of the sacrament they had just received. On Monday his Lordship visited Waitahuna, where he held a Confirmation service in. the evening. On Tuesday he visited St. Patrick's school and addressed the children, who, under the direction of the Sisters, contributed several items, including the New Zealand Anthem. His Lordship expressed his pleasure at the manner in which they had sung the New Zealand Anthem and asked them if they knew who was the composer of the beautiful music of it. To this there was the ready response "Mr. J. J. Woods." t His Lordship then commended the words and the music to the children, adding that they were fortunate in living in the same town as the composer of this beautiful anthem, which he intended to have sung in every Catholic school in the diocese. He highly complimented the Sisters on the marked efficiency of their instruction and congratulated both teachers and taught on the excellent education that was being imparted in their school. In the evening Bishop Whyte was entertained at a social in St. Patrick's schoolroom, at which there was a very large gathering of parishioners from all parts of the district. The proceedings were of an informal nature, the distinguished guest entering heartily into the spirit

of the occasion, meeting and conversing with practically everyono present. During the evening a fine musical programme was presented (under the direction of Mr. and Miss Woods), and an address of welcome was presented on behalf of the parishioners by Mr. John Gregan, which was graciously acknowledged by his Lordship, who expressed his great pleasure in meeting them in this friendly and informal manner.