DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXI, Issue 38, 17 September 1903, Page 18

DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

The Rev. M. Howard, of St. Joseph's Cathedral, has been appointed to the Port Chalmers mission, and took up his duties there on last Sunday. The plans for the new Catholic church at Invercargill are now completed by Mr. F. W. Petre, architect, and show that the building will be a very handsome one in the Byzantine style of architecture. Tenders for the erection of the church will be called at an early date. On Monday evening an euchre tournament was played in bt. Joseph's Hall between the members of the Catholic Men's Club and their lady friends and those of St. Patrick's Catholic Literary and Social Institute and lady friends. Arter a very enjoyable evening the visitors won by the small majority of 15 points, the scores being 164 to 149. During the evening Miss Davis and Mr, P. Carolin favored the company with songs, that were very well received, and Mr. Marlow, on behalf of the visitors, thanked the St. Joseph's Men's Club for a pleasant evening. St. Joseph's Men's Club were provided with a firstclass evening on Friday last by Mr. T. J. Hussey, who introduced his second number of * The Spectator.' That the first issue was a great success and very interesting goes without saying, "but the second fairly eclipsed it, and the applause which followed the reading of the articles left no doubt whatever that everyone had thoroughly appreciated it. The editor, in his leading article, dealt with State Fire Insurance and the way the subject was treated showed that he had a comprehensive knowledge of it. Then there followed in well-arranged order, club notes, sporting news, humorous and witty items, and articles of a serious^ and instructive .nature. Mr. Hussey deserved the many congratulations extended to him by the members of the Club.

The following are the results of the theory examination of Trinity College, London, held on June 13, at St. Dominic's College .-—lntermediate grade— L. Leslie (Lawrence), honors, 88 ; A. Gilray, honors, 80 ; A. Ward, (Milton), 76 ; C. Ward (Milton), 72 ; H. Moody (Lawrence), 70 ; G. Taylor, 69. Junior grade— X. McGuire, honors, 94 ; K. McKlosky, honors, 92 ; A. Jefferey ((Lawrence), honors, 92 ; E. Smythe (Lawrence), honors, 80 ; L. Prendergast, honors, 89 ; J. Morony (Milton), honors, 88 ; A. Browne, honors, 82. Preparatory grade— M. Wood (N.E. Valley), 93 ; M. Lemon (N.E. Valley), 67 ; M. Lynch (N.E. Valley), 81 ; C. Douglas (N.E. Valley), 82 ; L. Doocey (Milton), 89 ; M. Broderick (Lawrence), 87 ; E. Smith (Lawrence), 89 ; R. Stewart (Lawrence), 70.

A very enjoyable social (writes a correspondent) was held in the Arrow Athenaeum Hall on Friday, September 4, in aid of St. Patrick's Church funds. The weather, on which the success of these functions largely depends, was most favorable, consequently the hall was taxed to its utmost to contain the large gathering, visitors being present from all parts of the surrounding districts. The programme for the evening's amusement was somewhat altered from the usual style of social, the first part being made up of musical items, which, judging from the applause, were much appreciated. Three choruses were given by the following ladies and gentlemen :— The Misses McDonnell (2), Jopp, Graham, Cotter, Robinson (2) and McEntyre and Messrs. Robinson, and De la Perrelle. Mr. Firth contributed two solos in a finished style. Mr. J. Mackenzie gave a splendid recitation, ' The last shot,' completely carrying his hearers with him all through the piece. Mr. Turton's recitation ' The races at Dandeloo ' was also very favorably received. Miss A. Cotter sang very sweetly 'Only a leaf,' and was warmly applauded. The Misses Robinson were heard to advantage in the duet, ' Nocturne,' and also in a trio rendered in conjunction with their brother, Mr. C. H. Robinson. These two items deserve special mention, as the performers came a long way to assist the entertainment, and contributed greatly towards its success. Special features of the entertainment were the picture-songs — four in number — which were given at intervals during the programme : No. 1, ' The wreath of roses, 1 the solo being sung by Miss Cotter, and the pretty dresses and bright lights flashing on the tableau combined in making the item something to be remembered by those who had the pleasure of seeing it. No. 2, ' Tit for tat,' which Miss Graham's splendid voice did full justice to, qoiite surprised the audience by the graceful attitudes and quaint costumes of the performers. No. 3.— A capital rendering of ' The angel's whisper ' was given by Miss Jopp, her sweet voice suiting the song admirably, and the tableaux shown being most picturesque. No. 4.— 'A bird in the hand' was sung by Miss A. Cotter, and the grouping of the stage for this item fairly brought down the house. In the unavoidable absence of the Rev. Father O'Donnell, Mr. R. Cotter, in a few well-chosen words-, thanked the assemblage for their attendance, and also the performers for the capital night's amusement. Mrs. De la Perrelle kind-

lj acted as accompanist for the various items. Abundant and choice refreshments were handed round during the evening. Mr. Cecil Morkane, a student of Holy Cross College Mosgiel, leaves for Sydney by the Moeraki on this day (Thursday). He will proceed thence by the ' Omrah ' to Naples on his way to Rome, where he will complete his course of studies in Propaganda College. Father MoGrath's many friends throughout the diocese will be pleased to learn that he is progressing most satisfactorily after the operation which was performed on him at the Chalet private hospital, "Dunedin. The Very Rev. Dean Lightheart (writes an occasional correspondent) is at present in Invercargill, and on Sunday preached twice at St. Mary's- on behalf of the Maori missions. On Monday evening he lectured in St Joseph's, when, despite the inclement weather, there was a large attendance. The audience were delighted with the lecture, which dealt with the early history, mythology, and modern customs of the Maoris. The Very Rev. Dean has already met with a large measure o! success in Invercargill.

The Clyde Dramatic Club (writes a correspondent) performed ' The Magistrate,' a comedy in three acts, to an appreciative audience m Cromwell on Friday night of last week. Too much praise cannot be bestowed on the ladies and gentlemen who filled the principal roles. When all the performers acquitted themselves so well, it would be invidious to draw comparisons, but a general consensus of opinion gave the palm to Mr. H. E. Stevens (Magistrate), Mr. J. E. Stevens (Col. Lukyn), and Mr. R. Stevens (Cis. Davingdon). Miss Stevens, Miss Ethel Fache, Mrs. Higgins, and Miss Flannagan filled their parts to perfection. During the interval Mr. E. Murrell, Mayor, thanked the audience on behalf of Father Hunt (who unfortunately was not able to be present) for their attendance. The performance was given in aid of the new Catholic church, Clyde, and resulted in the sum of £22 being added to the fund.