DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXVIII, Issue 9, 1 March 1900, Page 19

DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN.

We are pleased to notice that Dr. O'Neill has received the appointment of senior house surgeon of the Dunedin Hospital. A first list of subscribers to the Bishop Verdon Testimonial Fund appears elsewhere in this issue. The Very Rev. Father Corcoran, parish priest of Morpeth, diocese of Maitland, New South Wales, is at present in Dunedin, being the guest of the Rev. Father Cofrey. He leaves this week on his return journey. At the Trinity College Musical examinations the following pupils of the Sisters of St. Joseph were successful : — Port Chalmers : Intermediate— M. Drury, 73. Arrowtown • Preparatory grade — A. Partridge, N.i. At the Douglas Hotel, on Tuesday afternoon a presentation of a silver tea service and an illuminated address was made by Mr. Darcy and the employees to Mr. and Mrs. Liston on the occasion of their retirement from business. Mr. D. Falkner, on behalf of Mr. Darcy, made the presentation, to which Mr. Liston suitably replied. On last Sunday a collection was taken up in the Catholic churches of Dunedin in aid of the fund for sending nurses to the seat of war. At St. Patrick's Basilica, South Dunedin, the amount realised was £10, and at St. Joseph's Cathedral a sum of close on £16 was received. At the local centre, Oamaru, the following pupils of the Dominican Convent passed successfully the Trinity College London musical examinations (theoretical), gaining high marks : — Junior grade : Nellie Corcoran, Agnes Ford, Mary Falconer. Intermediate grade : Margaret Mary Rodgers, Annie Duguid, Monica Ongley, Kathleen Cartwright, Mary Maud O'Grady. It ia intended to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Dunedin by a first-class concert. The committee having the affair in hand are making great preparations to make the concert a thorough success and well worthy of the occasion. The services of the best musical talent in Otago have been secured, so that patrons may rest assured of an excellent programme being submitted. Over 20 members of the contingent now in camp attended Masa at St. Patrick's Basilica, South Dunedin, on Sunday. The men were in charge of Acting-Sergeant Tubman. Donations of interesting Catholic literature and periodicals and other healthy reading matter for the use of the men on the voyage, will be thankfully received by the Rev. Father Coffey, South Dunedin, or at the office of the N.Z. Tablet. A social, given by the young ladies of St. Mary's Church, was held in the old Mosgiel House on Thursday evening, when there was a large attendance (says the Advocate), and a most enjoyable evening was spent. Mr A. Quelch acted as M.C., and excellent music was supplied by Messrs. J. Allan and J. Mehalski. Songs were given by Messrs. A. Dickson, J. Allan, J. Mehalski, and A Quelch Refreshments were supplied by Mr. R. Macadam. The young ladies who promoted the affair were very energetic in seeing to the pleasure of the guests. General regret is felt in Dunedin at the departure of Mr R. Dobbin, accountant in the NZ. Insurance Company's office, for Christchurch. Mr Dobbin has severed his connection with the Company for the purpose of commencing business as sharebroker in the City of the l J lains. From Mr Dobbin's knowledge of commercial matters, and his up-to-date acquaintance with the value and prospects of dredging claims, we have little doubt but that he will quickly secure a large share of business, especially as he is well known in the Canterbury capital. His departure from Dunedin will be keenly felt by his many friends, who recognised in him a thoroughly upright business man and a practical Catholic who always took an active part in matters appertaining to the Church. In common with his many well-wisbera of every class and creed we wish him success in his venture.