INTERCOLONIAL.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXVIII, Issue 48, 29 November 1900, Page 20

INTERCOLONIAL.

• T, Tne Ri ? nt Rer - Dr - Doyle, Bishop of Lismore, who is at present in Europe, is expected to be back in his diocese by Christmas.

Arrangements are being made for the building of a new presbytery in Cowwar, in the diocese of Sale, at a cost of about £800 Half the amount has been already subscribed, and the work will be commenced at an early date.

Th« Right Rev. Dr Reville, Coadjutor Bishop of Sandhurst (writes a Melbourne correspondent), is at present in Sir Thomas Fitzgerald's private hospital. His Lordship has just undergone an operation for the removal of a growth on one of his shoulders. The growth had wound itself round the muscles, rendering them useless. Dr. Reville is not a strong man, but the operation was only a minor one, and the patient is progressing well.

The death is reported of Councillor Thomas Fogarty, an old colonist, and a much respected citizen of North Melbourne. The deceased had been in business in Melbourne for over 40 years. He was elected a member of the local council in 1865, and had occupied the seat continuously ever since. He had also represented that body on the Metropolitan Board of Works since its inception. The deceased gentleman was the first President of the Irish National Land League in Melbourne, 1882. He was a native of Tipperary, Ireland, and at the time of his death waa 64 years of age. A well-educated man named G. H. Devlin, aged 60, a graduate of Dublin University, was found dead in his house in Brooke Btreet, Inplewood, Victoria, on November 4th. He had been in the habit of being visited by some youths, to whom be taught various subjects, and at the end of the week he complained of illness to some of them, but refused to allow them to send for a doctor. One of the youths visited his place on Sunday, and found Devlin lying dead on the floor. Deceased, according to his own account, had a 'history.' He claimed to have been connected with the late Cardinal Newman, and stated that through the death of an unmarried aunt he came into, upon attaining the age of 60 only a short time back, a sum of about £70,000. This money had not come to hand, but in anticipation deceased had made a will bequeathing large amount* to local charitable institutions, etc. Mr. Charleß O'Neill, M.1.C.E., died in St. Vinoent's Hospital, Sydney, recently. Mr. O'Neill (says the Freeman's Journal) waa well known in Sydney and suburbs in connection with the Third Order of St. Francis and other religious organisations, but the society with which his name is most prominently associated is the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, which he established first in New Zealand, and afterwards (on July 24, 1881) in Sydney, under powers conferred upon him by the President-General of the society, and with the approbation and blessing of the illustrious Archbishop Vaughan. The deceased was a native of Scotland, and was 72 years of age at the time of his death. Had he lived till August next year he would have completed his Golden Jubilee as a brother of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Forty years ago Mr. O' Neill was president of the Provincial Council of the Western Districts of Scotland, president of the Particular Council of Glasgow, and president of the Conference of St. Andrew's, Glasgow.

One of the most successful gatherings held here for Catholic purposes (writes the Melbourne correspondent of the Catholic Prest) was that at Abbotsford on Sunday, November 11. The function of laying the foundation-stone was favored by the most delightful weather, and most that is distinguished in the cause of Melbourne charity assembled. The non-sectarian character of the work done by the Good Shepherd nuns was recognised by the presence of prominent citizens of every creed, who were proud to testify to the preat influence for good the institution at Abbotsford exeroised. The nuns have solved, and that on no small scale, a problem whioh perplexes the State— the art of reforming by loving kindness and Hacrifice, and citizens of the State showed their appreciation by their presence and munificent gifts. Thousands were present at the ceremony, the following being, amongst others, upon the platform : — His Excellency the Lieu tenant-Governor and Lady Madden, Bight Rev. Dr. Moore (Bishop of Ballarat), Lady Janet Clarke, the Mayor of Melbourne (Councillor Gillott), Sir Malcolm M'Eacharn. Sir Arthur Snowden, Mr. Fitzgerald, M L.C., and Messrs. Peacock, Duffy, Beazley, Wilkins, Anderson, and Hennessy, Ms.L.A. Having previously blessei the foundation, his Grace the Archbishop declared it laid in a short address, in which he briefly sketched the work done by the Sisters. The Lieutenant-Governor, Sir John Madden, paid an eloquent tribute to the Abbotsford Convent, and a stirring appeal for funds. The Mayor of Melbourne followed ; and then Mr. Peacock, M.L.A., provoked enthusiastic applause by declaring that he was ' proud that his native land possessed such a noble institution.' As a public man he was glad to bear testimony to the noble work done by the nuns, and as a Protestant he heartily wished them God-speed. Dr. Moore, Bishop of Ballarat, Mr. Fit»gerald, M.L.C., Rev. Father T. O'Farrell, C.SS.R., also spoke. Sir Malcolm M'Eacharn conveyed the thanks of the nuns to the Lieutenant-Governor for attending, and said that while Mayor of Melbourne he had inquired into the working of the various public charities. None were conducted better than that of Abbotsford. The collection realised the fine sum of £3315. Two anonymous donors gave £000 each, another gave £200, and another £100. Archbishop Carr, £100; Mr. M. Moylan, £100; Sir J. Madden, £10; Lady Madden, £10; Mayor of Melbourne, £50; Sir Malcolm M'Eacharn, £50; M'll wraith, M'Eacharn and Co., £25; Biihop Moore, £20 ; Dr. Reville, Coadjutor-Bishop of Sandhurst, £10.

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