DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXIII, Issue 35, 31 August 1905, Page 18

DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

The , following are the results of the theory examinations of the Royal Academy, held in St. Dominica Priory in June .—Local Centre rudiments— "J. Miller 96, V. Fraser 95, E. Dey 92, K. Bridger 92, M. Gawne 89, R. Moritzen 89, A. Ralph 89. Misses A. and M. Mulholland have the sincere sympathy of their many friends on the -death of their sister, Mrs. McKenna, of Dunedin, who passed away on Sunday last. The interment took place on Tuesday at the Southern Cemetery, the Rev. Father O'Malley, assisted %• the Rev. Father Cleary, officiating at the graveside.— R.l. P. A bazaar and fancy fair in aid of the building fund of a convent for the Sisters of St. Joseph will be opened in the Garrison Hall, Port Chalmers, 'on Monday evening. The ladies of the parish have been working most energetically for several months, with the result that they have in hand the most varied and valuable collection of goods ever exhibited at such an undertaking in Port Chalmers. There will be three stalls devoted to 'the sale of famoy goods, one to refreshments, and another to confectionery. The bazaar will ibe continued during the week. Mr. Foil, late acting conductor of St. Joseph's Cathedral choir, was at the annual meeting on Thursday night presented toy the members of the choir with a purse of sovereigns on the occasion of his leaving after a membership of 14 years, during two years of which he acted as conductor. Mr. Stevens, in making the presentation, said that Mr. Feil was one of the most energetic members in the choir, and they were under a debt of gratitude to Mm for the services he had rendered as conductor during the past two years. Mr. Feil briefly returned thanks. The annual meeting of St. Joseph's Cathedral choir was held in St. Joseph's Hall on Thursday evening. The Rev. Father Coffley, Adm., presiding. The committee in their report regretted the resignation of Mr. Feil as conductor,, and paid a tribute of praise to Mr. Vallis (organist) for his. work. To Miss Heley (assisted by Miss Wbelan) the sinoerest thanks of the whole choir were due, as she has always been most indefatigable in her work. Mrs. Woods (organist) was also to be com. plimented on the efficient mamnier in which she had carried out 'her duties. The financial statement showed a very satisfactory oash balance, although a fair amount of expense had been entailed. The collections had maintained a giood average, and in consequence the cash balance showed an increase of £9 18s as compared with the previous year. The number of members on the roll at present was 46. The report and balance sheet were adopted. The election of a committee for the ensuing year resulted in the following being appointed :— Misses Heley and Whelan and Messrs. Stevens, Woods, and Carolin. At the conclusion refreshments provided by the ladies were partaken of, and a number of those present contributed enjoyable musical items.

The • Murihiku ' fair in aid of the funds of St Mary's by the Sea, Bluff, was opened on Wednesday, August 2> when a very fine display of useful and artistic ' goods wa-s made. The Invercargill Dramatic Club (says the ' Southern Cross ') gave valuable assistance, and the floral march by the children on the following nigiht was a pretty spectacle. Mrs. C. A. Tipping, as president, was in the right place, and the following in charge of the various contributed to the success of the fair :— Art stall, Mrs. Tulloch, Mrs. Rose, Mrs. Gillooly, and Mrs. McGrath ; plain" stall, Mrs. Mapletop ; lollie stall, Misses L. arid M. Roberts ; toy stall, Miss M. Waddell ; tea rooms, Mrs. Finnerty and Mrs. Gilroy. The takings, about £150, should mean a considerable increase to the church funds. An attnactive feature was a guessing competition of a, Shetland pony's name, the prize being the said pony. The competition excited a large amount of interest, no less than 360 names being selected. The lucky name turned out to be Hukanui, and the winner was Master Kane, of the Bluff.