DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XLIX, Issue 21, 25 May 1922, Page 27

DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

A cable message received last week announced the arrival of Father Coffey in Ireland. The Christian Brothers’ School will resume after the term holidays on Tuesday, May 30. Boarders are to be in residence by Monday evening next. To-day (Thursday), Feast of the Ascension, Masses were celebrated in the presence, of good congregations at St. Joseph’s Cathedra! at 6.30, 7,8, and 11 o’clock; also at the other churches of the Cathedral parish—North-east Valley, Kaikorai, and Mornington. The procession of 200 boys from the Christian Brothers’ School at the funeral of Master William Riddel was a very impressive sight. Notwithstanding the tact that the boys were away from school for the term holidays, they assembled in large numbers to pav their last tribute to a dear classmate. Before the funeral started from the Cathedral, Mass was celebrated by Rev. Father Foley, Adm., at which there was a large congregation. During the .Mass the Rosary was fervently recited by the boys. At the graveside Rev. Father Fenton officiated. —R.I.P. At the annual festival of the Christchurch Musical and Elocutionary Competitions Society, Misses Edith Baikie and Maude Cartwright, L/1.C.L., were placed first in the piano duet, open class, for ladies or gentlemen. The winners were awarded 88 points, while the pair who were placed second scored only 6-1. “Very, very easily won,” was the wav Mr. Galway described the state of .affairs in this section (says the Sun). The winners played brilliantly, and, as far as be could see, flawlessly, and their performance was extremely artistic. Misses E. Haiku* and M. Cartwright are pupils of .Miss. K. Cartwright, E.T.C.R., L.A.8., Oamaru. At the last fortnightly meeting of* St. Joseph’s branch of the H.A.C.B. Society, Bro. P. Walsh presiding, there was a large attendance of office-bearers and members. A considerable amount of ordinary business was transacted. Three new members were elected and five candidates proposed for membership. Av the conclusion of the* routine business a social was bold, and several enjoyable hours wore passed in card game's, etc. The arranging of social gatherings after branch meetings is in the hands of a special committee, and this feature of the proceedings is becoming very popular. It is hoped that the attendance of members at the* meetings will increase, and that all will show a live interest in the society. The* canvass lor new members continues successfully, and e*verv member is expected to do his part in this direction. It was decided to. extend an invitation to the members of I lie* Druids lodge to a social evening at an early dale. Quite a. series of popular functions have been arranged by the ladies of the refreshments stall in connection with the projected fair, to augment the St, Vincent's Orphanage Building Fund. The first of those will he a gift “afternoon” and “evening” at the residence (488 Cargill Street) of Mr. and Airs. J. A. McGrath, <)r > Wednesday next, the 31st lust. With Airs. AlcGralh as hostess, the attendance is likely to be very numerous. t Tins will be followed on Friday, June 2. by a jumble sale in the old Post Office building, .Princes Street. Donations in any form for this sale will be grate! received, and may, for convenience, be left at Messrs. .Johnstone and Maslett’s, chemists, .1.02 Princes Street, at any time up to the above date. Those desirous of donating country produce (vegetables, fruit, etc.) may consign same to the railway station, addressed to Air. Van Paine, 13 Cargill Street, Anderson’s Bay, Dunedin, who should also bo notified of their dispatch. On Wednesday, dune 7, an entertainment of more than ordinary merit will lie given, at Burns Hall by the pupils of the Otago School of Dancing, under the direction of Airs. B. Wyatt: and the programme will also be contributed to by a number of the loading vocalists of the city. SODALITY OF THE CHILDREN OF A!ARY, SOUTH DUNEDIN. Favored with fine weather, the annual Alhnth of May procession, so dear to the hearts of Alary’s children, was successfully carried out on Sunday afternoon in the grounds of the Convent of Mercy and Orphanage. The statue of Our Lady, on a prettily decorated portable rest, was borne by Misses K. Mooney, A. McAnley. A. Clironican, and K. Fitzpatrick; the banner-bearers were Miss Margaret Chronica u (Our Lady’s) and M. Tylee (Eucharistic League). Besides the sodalists and acolytes, the girls of' St. Vincent’s and boys of Mount St. Joseph Orphanages walked in the procession. The beautiful banners and regalia of the sodalists and the recollected demeanor of the participants helped to make the spectacle, which was viewed by a large number of visitors, a pleasing and edifying one. The Kosarv was given out by Rev. Father Delany (spiritual director), the processionists responding, and several appropriate hvmns were devotion sung. Benediction of tin* Blessed Sacrament in St. Patrick’s Basilica concluded the fnneti in. CATHOLIC STUDENTS’ GUILD, DUNEDIN. On Saturday evening last the Catholic University Students’ Club held its fourth meeting this year. The item on the agenda paper for the night was a lecture on “Evolution” by Dr. Burns, ALB., Ch.B. There were 45 members present, a record attendance for the,club. The lecturer confined bis remarks mainly to two points—-Facts and Theories. He exploded the common belief that Darwin was tho first, to propound the doctrine of Evolution.

Dr. Burns emphasised the grave error that many students, especially those of the medical faculty, make in studying only one side of this doctrine and, after turning it over in their minds, taking it all for granted and believing that it is true. He advised all students studying Evolution always to bear in mind that their religion taught them, and they were hound to believe, that them was a God and that God made all things. If they had any difficulties or doubts they should go straight to their theologians and have their minds put at ease. The lecturer received the closest attention of all present, and at the close, on the motion of Air. P. P. Lynch (the club president), was tendered a hearty vote of thanks. Rev. Father Alorkane thanked Dr. Burns for his very able paper, and said a few words on the Church’s attitude towards Evolution. His Lordship Dr. AVhyte paid the club a surprise visit, and at the close of the lecture said how pleased he was with the club’s activities during its very short life. lie emphasised the necessity for such an organisation. He had noticed in Australia, and had it brought under his notice here, that a, number of Catholic students had unfortunately bad their minds saturated with false ideas and dropped the. religions practices and gradually drifted from their religion. Prior; to tho close of the evening supper was handed round, and the meeting then lapsed into a tete-a-tete. At the next three meetings there will bo lectures by Rev. Father Alorkane and Air. J. B. Callan, jun., LL.B., and a social evening.

Invercargill (From our own correspondent.) May 22. A successful social in aid of the orphanage fund was held in the Friendly Societies’ Hall on last Monday evening. here was a very large attendance. Very Rev. Dean Burke, V.F., and Rev. Father Martin were among those present, 'flu* prizes for the euchre tourney were kindly donated by Airs. A!. J. Kilkelly and Air. Peter Kelly, and were won, after keen competition, by Airs. Mapleloft, AJiss O’Brien, Air. Silk, and Mr. .Moloney. Air. Percy Stokes was ARC., and Air. P. Kelly acted as secretary. The ladies who were responsible for the function deserve to be heartily commended for tho way they worked to achieve success. A similar function for the same object will be held in the Friemllv Societies’ Hall "on Monday, June 5. ft is proposed to build a now St. Joseph’s School in the near future, and, with the object of raising funds for this necessary and pressing work, a, carnival will be held later in the year. An initial meeting of parishioners in connection with the matter was held on Monday evening, when various details wore discussed.