DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

New Zealand Tablet, Volume L, Issue 41, 18 October 1923, Page 31

DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

Rev. Father Maclean, of the Irish Mission to China, is at present a guest at the Bishop's Palace. He will make an appeal in aid of the Mission'at Palmerston on Sunday, and on the following Sunday at Hampden. Rev. Father Kelly, of the same Mission, will be at Gore over next Sunday.

A garden fete, to be held on Saturday, November 17, in St. Dominic's Priory grounds, is being organised by the Children of Mary, in aid of the Dominican Nuns. The members will be pleased to receive donations, which may be left with the Directress of the sodality, St. Dominic's Priory, Dunedin .

At the theoretical examination held in June last, in connection with the Trinity College of Music, London, the following pupils of Miss M. P. Noonan, L.T.C.L., were successful: —Intermediate Division Noreen Fitzgerald, 68 marks; Mavis Rigby, 60. Junior division —Ngarita_Kennedy, 73 marks. Preparatory division —Eileen Houston, 99; Mavis Storrie, 96; Winifred Rodgerson, 94; Florence Green, 92.

CEREMONY OF ORDINATION. The Right Rev. Dr. Brodie, Bishop of Christchurch, officiated at an ordination ceremony in St. Joseph's Cathedral on Sunday last at the 9 o'clock Mass. The Rev. James Lennon and the Rev. Charles Tylee, of Holy Cross College, Mosgiel, and Dunedin Diocese, were raised to the dignity of the priesthood. Dr. Brodie was assisted by the Rev. Father Morkane (Rector) and the Rev. Dr. Buxton (Holy Cross College), while Father S. Marlow (Invereargill) assisted the newly-ordained priests. After the ceremony, Fathers Lennon and Tylee gave their blessing to the crowded congregation, which comprised many of their relatives and friends. In the evening Father Lennon gave Benediction -of the Blessed Sacrament in the Cathedral, when the occasional sermon was, preached by the Rev. Father Morkane >on the dignity and powers of the Priesthood. Father Lennon celebrated his -first Holy Mass at the Home of the Little. Sisters, Anderson's; Bay; and Father Tylee, at the ;Convent) of Mercy, South Dunedin. " ;

. .•:•. ST. JOSEPH'S LADIES' CLUB, DUNEDIN. • % ; ' The members of St. g Joseph's Ladies' Club held their final meeting for. • the season on last Wednesday evening, the members entertaining their gentlemen friends. The clubroom was tastefully decorated in gold and white (the club's colors), and narcissi, kindly donated by Mr. Hart, Lawrence, were t greatly admired by; all. A euchre; tourna-

inent occupied the r earlier ■ part of the evening;- Father Spillane presenting; the chief prizes to Miss Griffen and Mr. Behrens, and the consolation prizes to Miss S. Druinra and Mr. r T. O'Connor. A short musical programme was contributed as follows Piano solos by "Mrs. Mitchell and Miss I. Woods; songs, by Misses Brady, McCready, Spillane, and Mr. Tonner ;' violin solo by Miss .M. Blee. After a dainty supper was handed round, a social hour was spent, Mr. Driscoll kindly acting as pianist. J :V -

MORNINGTON BAZAAR CONCERT. A concert, the merits of which deserved far greater recognition in point of attendance than was accorded, was given in His Majesty's Theatre on last Saturday evening, in aid of the Mornington bazaar fund. What the audience lacked in numbers was made up for in appreciation by those present of the artists who contributed a really . excellent programme; recalls being general. Each part was opened by pupils of the Sisters of Mercy, South Dunedin, the first by the St. Vincent's Orphans' Choir with the chorus "Come Fairy Moonlight," and the second by the choir of St. Philomena's with the chorus "Over the Beautiful Sea," both of which were rendered in a manner fully in keeping with the high standard of excellence so frequently commented upon in regard to these children. It is always a joy to listen to children's voices, and when a great number of such are. blended in perfect unison the pleasure is enhanced, and the efficiency of their training evidenced.. Mrs. Lawson Broad sang "Love's Merchant" and Prayer from "Tosca," also several nicely selected encore numbers, all of which gave full scope to her highly cultured voice, and were greatly enjoyed. Mr. S. Taylor sang splendidly "I Did Not Know," "Take a Pair of Sparkling Eyes" and several recall numbers. Miss A. McCallum sang "The Bird With the. Broken Wing" and "She is Far From the Land" (the-latter with sax-horn obbligato by Mr. D. Whelan), and a recall number, —all of which gave much pleasure to the audience. Greatly appreciated instrumental items were "Castles in the Air Polka" (cornet solo) by Mr. E. Kerr, and "Valse Gracieuse" (flute solo) by Mr. W. F. Morrison. Miss A. Dyer gave the recitations "Bannerman Rode the Grey" and "The Broken Halo," and also responded to recalls, in each of which she proved herself worthy to rank among the foremost of our elocutionists. Here, as elsewhere, Mr. Allan Young has shown that as an entertainer he has well earned the popularity he enjoys. No calls upon his time and talents are ever rejected by him. On the occasion under notice he gave several items, and his recitation of "The Tomb of Napoleon'' was given in a masterly manner. Miss C. Hughes filled the position of accompanist in her usual efficient style, and Mr. D. Whelan was stage director. ..-

Monsigrnor Coffey Memorial > - The meeting called for last Thursday evening in connection with the proposed memorial to the late Monsignor Coffey, was attended by a representative number of subscribers. Mr. T. J. Hussey, who presided, said the amount contributed to the fund was approximately £IOOO, and explained the object of the present meeting. Rev. Father Foley, Adm. (treasurer of the fund), said that many of the subscribers, especially among the clergy, all personal friends of Monsignor Coffey, had expressed the desire to see a permanent memorial erected in the Cathedral to the late revered pastor of St. Joseph's. Father Foley was of opinion that- the wish of .so many should be, if possible, f given effect to. In view of the request he had mentioned, Father, Foley suggested the diversion of a stated sum from the main fund to allow for > a,, suitable memorial being erected. Such a course would. not seriously,affect the original idea—the founding of scholarships. After Mr J. B. Callan had spoken on the, proposition adopted at the inaugural meeting held to establish the fund, it was decided to convene a general meeting of subscribers!*for? Monday -evening, -November. 5, when the. following • motion* (which was proposed and. adopted) will be submitted—" That the sum of £250 be diverted to; erect a . suitable memorial in St. Joseph's ■Cathedral, providing that a similar amount be subscribed !by the friends of the late Monsignor Coffey. ■ The nature of the ■ memorial to -be decided: at the meeting indicated." .;-';;} L~;'X'- MSB