DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

New Zealand Tablet, Volume LI, Issue 46, 19 November 1924, Page 31

DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

.The annual garden . fete in connection with St. Cath erine's Convent, Invercargill, is to be held on Saturday, the 29th inst., and patrons are assured of numerous attractions, many of a novel nature. Open air functions afford pleasure all their own, and when held in beautiful surroundings, as the one under notice is to be, the joy and entertainment to be derived is thereby greatly enhanced. The sale of work announced to be held in the Garrison Hall, Port chalmers, on the 28th inst., in aid of the convent of the Sisters of St. Joseph, is now arranged for Friday afternoon and evening next (the 21st inst.), and the promoters look, forward to a full measure of support not alone from the local residents but also from many visitors from the city. Mr.. J. N. Smith, son of Mrs. Smith, Russell Street, Dunedin, was, on Wednesday last, admitted as,a solicitor of the Supreme Court by Mr. Justice Sim. Mr. Smith is an ex-pupil of the Christian Brothers' School, Dunedin, and had an exceptionally brilliant school course. He passed his professional examination two years ago at the early age of nineteen, years. Mr. Smith, who is receiving many congratulations, .is at present in the office of Messrs. Reid and .Lemon, of this city. DOMINICAN NUNS' QUEEN CARNIVAL. The members of St. Joseph's Ladies' Club are holding a "Santa Claus Fair" (at which the genial and generous Santa Claus will be present) in St. Joseph's Hall, Rattray Street, on Saturday, December 6, in aid of their stall at the above mentioned carnival. There will be numerous attractions, including a Christmas Tree for the little ones; novelty stall where Christmas gifts may he purchased for a small sum; produce stall where the necessaries for the Christmas dinner may be bought, and another stall-will contain goods suitable for gifts to male friends. The dolls stall will be one of the principal attractions for the children, while refreshments and sweets will have a place. Ice creams, soft drinks, fruit and flowers will be procurable during the afternoon and evening. ! " In connection with the Dominican Nuns Carnival, an art union (the prizes in which are numerous and valuable) has been promoted, and books of tickets are now being distributed. ; Printed on the books is the following message from the Rev. Mother Prioress. "We are making a big effort to obtain funds sufficient to enable us to build a suitable convent for our Sisters who have nobly carried on the great work of Catholic education at the North-east Valley for the last twenty-five years. The present dwelling is damp an'd unhealthy—indeed it was not considered fit" for occupation when we took over the property a quarter of a century^ ago—and now the time has come when we must replace it by a substantial conventual building. We depend on our good friends throughout New Zealand to lend a helping hand in the undertaking. In return for your financial assistance you will, as a benefactor, have the spiritual help of the Masses and Holy Communions of the Dominican Nuns of this diocese once every week, and their daily prayers for all benefactors."