Obituary

New Zealand Tablet, Volume L, Issue 48, 6 December 1923, Page 28

Obituary

MR. THOMAS McCORMACK, ST. LEONARDS, DUNEDIN. -The death occurred at his residence, St, Leonards, Dunedin, on November 30, at the age of 82 years, of a well-known and much-respected Catholic citizen, in the person of Mr. Thomas McCormack. , Born in Dublin in 1841, he left his native land at the age of seven years, and landed at Hobart, Tasmania. Three years later he, at the age of ten, left for Melbourne. Shortly after arrival there he was apprenticed to Messrs. Phillips, Chambers, and Me Walters, at that time a well-known and prosperous firm. At the age of twenty-one he entered into business on his own account. Shortly after Victoria passed through a period of depression which induced him to leave and try his fortune in New Zealand, arriving in Dunedin 46 years ago by the Ringarooma. In conjunction with Messrs. E. T. O’Connell (now of Melbourne) and the late S. Barningham, he established the firm of Barningham and Go., ironfounders, on a site in King Street, opposite the Public Hospital, After five years they removed to the present premises in Georg© Street, opposite Knox Church. Deceased, Mr. (now Sir) Robert Stout, Messrs. O’Connell, Shelton, and Fitchett founded the first Protection League in New Zealand, and was a frequent contributor to the press on various topics affecting this question. A man of line intellect and remarkable literary attainments, he, having at different times won various open ‘essay competitions on such subjects as “Protection v. Freetrade,” “The Colonial Youth,” etc. He won the prize essay on Irish literature some years ago, a competition promoted by the N.Z. Tablet Company. He was a frequent contributor to the Tablet columns on subjects connected with Ireland. The late Mr. McCormack was one of the original members of the St. Joseph’s Literary Society during the administratorship of Father P. M. Lynch, and was a member of the committee of the 1798 centenary celebrations. Quiet, unassuming, and of a most lovable disposition, he endeared himself to all. His wife predeceased him some four years ago. He leaves a family of seven sons and two daughters to mourn their —namely, Messrs. R., E., L. F., A. P., and Miss H. McCormack, of Dunedin; W. H. McCormack and Mrs. M. 0. Morgan, of Auckland; E. J. McCormack, of Lower Hutt; and G. J. McCormack; of Hastings; also twenty-nine grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren,R.LP. St. Catherine’s College of Music, Invercargill The following are the results of the Trinity College examinations conducted by G. F. Vincent, F.T.C.L.: Associate (practical), maximum 100, pass 70, honors 80— Mary Deegan 83. Senior, pass 60, honors —Rhoda Lynch 88, Mary Fitzgerald 84, Monica Barrell 83, Margaret Burrell 76, Teresa Lavelle 67. Intermediate —Isa Gerrard 87, Dorothy Orosbie 86, Eileen O’Byrne 81, Margaret McGearty 64. Junior Margaret Fraser 77, Gemma Lister 75. Pre—Cecilia Connolly 93, Muriel Grace 90, Leo Smith 84, Kathleen -Leonard 81, Jean Gillespie 80, Dorothy Stone 76, Maisie Kilkelly 75. First Steps Elvia Stewart 88, Olive Robinson 80. f THEORY, TRINITY COLLEGE. Art of Teaching—Thelma Paton, Isobel Quilter. Junior —Kassy Beatty 89, Nellie Crowe 86, Monica Barrell 80. Preparatory— Rillstone 91, Rita Thomson 90, Dorothy Stone 89. •' ASSOCIATED BOARD. Rudiments — Lynch 98, Mary Fitzgerald 97, Alary Henely 97, Kathleen Martin 94. Division lll.—Ellen Crowe 89, Madeline Spencer 88, Catherine Beatty 76, Monica Barrell 66. Division ll.—Margaret Fraser 94, Isa Gerrard 90, ’ Mina Hardy 83, Elena Robertson 81. ;• 7 ■ *— Wr Reading of books may make men learned, but it is converse, and business that make men wise. i

ST. PATRICK’S GIRLS’ COLLEGE, TESCHEMAKERS. Quite two hundred children from the Dominican schools in Oamaru participated in the annual sports held at the Girls’ College, Teschemakers, on Thursday, November 14. Many alterations have been made in this fine college—a new wing has been added to the main building and a school with the latest devices and a spacious hall have been erected for the comfort and recreation of the pupils. These improvements have taken place within the past two years, and a finer and more picturesque group of buildings set in beautiful and well-ordered grounds fully 25 acres in extent, it would be difficult to find in the Dominion. The small boys from St. Thomas’s and the day scholars from St. Joseph’s arrived by motor bus at 11 a.m. and the rest of the forenoon was spent in cricket and rounders. Fathers Kelly, Smyth, and Fenelon accompanied the visitors and directed and took part in the sports.. Luncheon was partaken of on the grounds under the shade of the magnificent and wide spreading trees, and after all the pupils had been photographed a long programme of sports filled up a most pleasant and enjoyable afternoon. There were races, games and competitions for all. The relay races for both boys and girls were won by St. Joseph’s, and a very keenly contested rounders match between the Oamaru boys and St. Patrick’s girls was lost to the latter at the last innings. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament in the convent chapel brought to a close a very happy day, and about 7 p.m. the visitors left for Oamaru amidst hearty cheers. All had enjoyed themselves thoroughly and are already looking forward to the. sports of 1924 when they hope to have as many spectators as participants. —— ST. PATRICK’S SWIMMING CLUB, TIMARU. (From our own correspondent.) The annual meeting of the St. Patrick’s Swimming Club was held in St. Patrick’s Hall on Tuesday evening. There was a large attendance of members and supporters. The annual report and balance sheet showed that after a successful first season the club had a credit balance of £3 Os 6d. The number of financial members was 25, and during the coming season it is expected that the number will be doubled. Club races were held on Thursday evenings during the season at the Century Baths, and were all keenly contested. The club thanked those who so kindly donated trophies—namely, Rev. Fathers Hurley and O’Ferrall, Messrs. J. P. Murphy, M. O’Meegan, and C. Dwan—and the starter, handicappers, and timekeeper for the zealous way they carried out their duties; also the press. Mr. Harding, in moving that the report be adopted, said that the club had come through its first year very satisfactorily, and he asked members to do their utmost to secure new members. Mr. Dwan seconded the motion, which was carried un•:r animously. . The election of office-bearers resulted as follows: Patron, Rev. Father O’Ferrall; president, Mr, J. Collins; secretary, Mr. C. Clarke; treasurer, Mr. J.. Crowley; executive, Messrs. C. Dwan', C. Harding, J. Joyce; auditor, P. Dickel; vice-presidents—-Rev. Father Hurley,. Rev. Father Barra, Rev. Brothers Palladius and Eusebius, Messrs M. Houlihan, J. O’Leary, J. Baxter, R. Marshall, J. P. Murphy, and F. Delargy; handicappers, Mr. J. Collins and Brother Eusebius; starter, Mr. M. Angland; timekeeper, Mr. J. Joyce; race stewards, Messrs. J. Kane and M. Angland. Father Hurley donated a trophy and one of the mem*, bers donated a cup for most points in club races . The opening of the season was arranged for January 10, when a dual relay race will bevheld. Ten new members were elected. The' meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the chair. ” There is no holier way to prove our gratitude for what we have received than to share it with a needier brother, and the measure of our merit before Our Father in heaven will be the stinting of ourselves that others may not want. ‘ , * ' f ‘