DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

New Zealand Tablet, Volume LII, Issue 50, 16 December 1925, Page 34

DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

Congratulations to Mr. A. J. Dowling, an cx-pupil of the Christian Brothers’ School, Dunedin, who last week was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court by Mr. Justice Sim. His Lordship Bishop Whyte was on episcopal visitation in the Gore parish over the week-end, and on Sunday administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to 150 candidates at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Gore. His Lordship was assisted at the ceremony by the Very Rev. Father O’Donnell and Father Lennon. On Monday morning his Lordship proceeded to Clinton, where he imparted the Sacrament of Confirmation to nine ! candidates. ' J To show their gratitude and sympathy wiA \ the relatives of , the late Mrs. Tarleton and Jr Mrs. Jackson, children, from St. Vincent’s Orphanage assisted at the Requiem Masses celebrated in St. Joseph’s Cathedral for the repose of the souls of the deceased ladies. The

children were also present- at the late•,Mrs. O-'Mahe-ney's Requiem.; in St. -Patrick's Basilica".- - In their prayers; .the: orphans, will long remember these, three-.dear friends of the Institution, who have.;, gone to enjoy the eternal reward of their many kindly deeds. R.I.P; At the meeting on Sunday afternoon of the members of St. Joseph's branch of the Children of Mary Sodality, the chaplain (Rev. Father Monaghan) on. their behalf made presentations of handsomely framed holy pictures to Misses B. Stent and D. Thomas, two of their much esteemed fellow-sodalists, on the occasion of their approaching marriages. The gifts were accompanied with gratitude for the recipients' valued, faithful and zealous services to the sodality, and sincere good wishes.for their prosperity and happiness. ST. DOMINIC'S PRIORY, DUNEDIN. The following are the results of the Practical examinations of the Associated Board of the Royal Academy and the Royal College of Music, held at St. Dominic's Priory on December 7, by Mr. Wesley Roberts; •'" Licentiate (teacher's diploma, L.A.B.) — Miss Bessie Harrison. Higher Division —Margaret Bartholomew, Teresa King (singing), Eva Moore (Sisters of St. Joseph, Port Chalmers), Mollie McTamney. Lower Division —Beatrice Dale Austin, Katie Bartholomew, Phyllis Crawford. Gladys Hall, Annie Sullivan (singing), Hilda Parker (singing), Eileen Treacy (singing), Madge Yates. Elementary: Betty Ross. Primary: Olga Barry, Sylvia Small. The following pupils of St. Dominic's College were successful at the recent examinations held in connection with the National Business College, Sydney : Advanced Type-writing—Nonie Keenan, Margaret McCaughan, Kathleen Nees. Advanced Shorthand Nonie Keenan, Margaret McCaughan, Kathleen Nees. Junior Typewriting Connie Smith, Norma McKenzie, Rose Casey, Veronica Todd, Peggy Barr. Junior —Veronica Todd, Norma McKenzie, Connie Smith, Peggy Barr. Junior Beok-keeping—Veronica Todd, Peggy Barr, Norma McKenzie. ST. DOMINIC'S COLLEGE SWIMMING SPORTS. The St. Dominic's College pupils held their, annual swimming sports on Friday, the 11th inst., at the Municipal Baths. The entries were large and the various events provided good exhibitions of swimming and some close and exciting finishes were witnessed. It was noticeable that the pupils are beginning to develop a more modern style of swimming, and some of them are acquiring the crawl, stroke with some promise. Miss Ritchie, Mrs. Arthur, and Miss Nevil acted as judges, while Mr. E. H. Olds (instructor) acted as starter and took the times. The following are the results: Beginners' Race (across the baths); ten starters —K. Bartholomew 1, E. Hankey 2. Senior Dive (11 entries)— Vallis (27 points) I ? .M.,Bartholomew (26 points) 2. The •.two girls in this dive were hard to .separate, : bdth having to. take two extra dives before, this . could .be accomplished.

50yds Handicap (8 started)—M. Wells (12 sees) 1, M. Bartholomew' (12secs) 2: Long Plunge— Vallis (46ft 7in) 1. This ' plunge establishes a record for ladies' plung- . irig-iri Dunedin, and probably in New Zealand. Miss Vallis is ony fifteen years of age and has a wonderful take-off for a school girl. 25yds Junior (under 14) —K. Sligo 1, E. Hankey 2. Breast Stroke—R. Vallis 1, V. Vallis 2. Breast Stroke (under 14) —K. Sligo 1, K. Bartholomew 2. Junior Dive —K. Sligo 1, E. Hankey 2. Miss Veronica Vallis is the holder of the Ernest Mullaney Cup for 1926. CHRISTIAN BROTHERS' GOLDEN JUBILEE. It has now been decided to hold the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Christian Brothers in Dunedin at Easter, 1926, a date undoubtedly more suitable to visiting old.boys then the actual jubilee date itself, which does not occur until the end of April. Commencing very appropriately on Easter Sunday morning with Mass and a General Communion of ex-pupils and present pupils of the school, a jubilee procession through the streets of the city and the Communion breakfast, the programme of the celebrations, extending to the Requiem Mass and Roll Call at the pioneer school on Easter Tuesday morning, will provide a series of functions and festivities unique in the history of Dunedin. Motor excursions, a harbor picnic, the jubilee smoke concert and re-union—all will contribute to make the jubilee a memory in the life-time of every old pupil, to renew boyhood friendships and to cement that spirit of loyalty to the old school which must accompany such a meeting of ex-pupils of five decades. Free accommodation is guaranteed to visitors from outside Dunedin, and it is hoped that old boys will arrange their visit to the Exhibition city accordingly. The following energetic committee will conduct the jubilee: Rev. Fathers Del any, Morkane, and Tylee, Rev. Brother Murphy, Messrs. A. G. Neill (chairman), J. N. Smith (secretary, Box 286, Dunedin), T. J. Hussey (treasurer), J. B. Callan, jun., J. Hally, J. McKeefrey, J. Noonan, W. Casey, H. O'Reilly, F. Moloney, W. Brooks, J. Heley, B. Lynskey, D. Beard, A. Quelch, and H. K. Poppelwell. Meetings of old boys in other centres will 'be convened after Christmas. In the meantime those interested will realise that there will be no difficulty in getting further information either on application to the secretary or by communicating with any of the above gentlemen, among them those who will be in other centres, and some of whom will remain in Dunedin during the vacations. H.A.C.B. SOCIETY ST. JOSEPH'S BRANCH, DUNEDIN. The quarterly meeting of St. Joseph's branch (No. 73) of the H.A.C.B. Society, was held in the Hibernian Social Club-rooms, Moran's Buildings, on Tuesday evening, the Bth inst. The president (Bro. A. Gillick) directed attention to a fine framed enlarged photograph of his Lordship Dr. Whyte, Grand Chaplain of the Society for Otago and Southland, presented by the Bishop; This much appreciated gift (said the president) indicated the interest manifested by his Lordship in the society. In placing the photograph in :

a prominent position in the" meeting 'room. Bro. Gillick. said the members would treasure | it as among the branch's most valuable o | sessions, constantly reminding them, as itwould, of his Lordship's helpfulness in all their undertakings. ° The District Deputy (Bro. J. J. Marlow, sen.) and the president (Bro. A. Gillick) were appointed to represent the branch at the break-up of the Chris-;" tian Brothers' School and present the | Hibernian scholarship. ■ "; The quarterly Communion of members of 1 the society will take place at St. Joseph's | Cathedral, on Sunday next, the 20th inst., 1 at the 9 o'clock Mass. After Mass they wills be the guests of St. Joseph's Ladies' Club to | Communion breakfast at St. Joseph's Hall. HIBERNIAN SOCIAL CLUB. \, The programme at the social club on Mon- | day evening consisted of short addresses on-* selected subjects. His Lordship Bishop Whyte presided and was warmly welcomed by 8.P... Bro. A. Gillick. In expressing his pleasure at being present, his Lordship said that judg- I ing by the list of subjects to be dealt with he anticipated listening to biographicalstudies of a particularly interesting and instructive nature. The number of speakers and varied selection of subjects indicated the club's progress in literary pursuits, a phase of its activity that was most encouraging. In congratulating the members ; of the club on their efforts in the direction of mutual improvement, his Lordship added congratulations to one of their number (Mr. A. J. Dowling) on being admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court. Following were the speakers: Mr. J. N. Smith (General Gourand), Mr. W. Brooks (Abraham Lincoln), Mr. J. Ryan (Napoleon Bonaparte), ' Mr. J. J. Marlow, jun. (Daniel O'Connell),. Mr. F. Brown (Charles Dickens), Mr. A. Gilliokl (Father James Cullen), Mr. E. O'Reilly (Dr. Lamenhof and Esperanto), Mr. A.. J. bowling (Sir George Grey). • In again congratulating those who had contributed sketches of eminent men, Bishop Whyte said they had afforded their listeners a great treat. Well deserved credit was due them for their choice of subjects and the result of their studies showed painstaking effort that was most encouraging. Invercargill "| (From our own Correspondent.) > -.{l December 12. In response to an appeal by Rev. Father Graham, a large number of the congregation . have lately joined the choir, which will considerably relieve the faithful few who have always attended. As we are to" be blessed this year with midnight Mass the addition will prove very beneficial..' '■■■ : " .;& The garden fete held in the grounds of St. Catherine's Convent, on Saturday, was continued oh Wednesday afternoon and evening in weather that was excellent for all outdoor functions. The stalls were very tastefully arranged and carried a bountiful supply of desirable goods and articles, which met with a ready sale. The refreshment room was also liberally patronised. : In the -evening a successful entertainment was given by a number of talented performers.' The fete proved a gratifying success and. the Sisters are to be congratulated on ■ the beautiful : array of articles presented. . ..:•..„ "