DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

New Zealand Tablet, 11 October 1906, Page 23

DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

We are informed that the Rev. Father Lynch, C.SS.R. (formerly of Dunedin), who left Ireland recently, is to be stationed at the Redemptorist Monastery, Wellington.

On Sunday afternoon— the Feast of the Holy Rosary—the children of the parish schools, the pupils of St. Dominic's College, Children of Mary, and members of other confraternities, assembled in St. Joseph-s school grounds, and inarched in procession with banners, by way of Dowling street, to St. Joseph's Cathedral, where the Rosary was recited.

A solemn Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of the late Father John Ryan was\celebratod in St. Joseph's Cathedral on Tuesday. His Lordship the Bishop presided. The celebrant was Father O'Reilly ; deacon, Rev. H. W. Cleary ; subdeacon, Rev. W. Corcoran ; master of ceremon.es, Rev. J . Coffey. 'There were also present the Rev. Fathers Howard, Hearn, and Geary. The absolutions were given by his Lordship the Bishop, amd ths music of the Mass, etc., was rendered by the Dominican nuns.

As we were going to press we learned that a large congregation assembled at Milton on Monday, at a Requiem Mass celebrated by Father O'Neill for the repose of the soul of the late Key. John Ryan, young and old approaching Holy Communion.— The report of the annual examinations of St. Joseph's School, Milton, records not a single failure, whilst in class subjects ' very good ' or ' excellent ' was the note invariably appended.— Dean Burke, is shortly to lecture to St. Mary's Literary Club, Mulion.— A bazaar is to beheld early in December in aid of the local convent.

The devotion of the Forty Hours' Adoration commenced at St. Joseph's Cathedral on Friday morning, when Solemn High Mass, at which his Lordship the Bishop presided, was celebrated by the Rev. Father O'Reilly, Rev. Father Coffey, being deacon, and Rev. Father Corcoran subdeacon. His Lordship also presided on Sunday at High Mass, which was celebrated by Rev. Father O'Reilly," Rev, Father Cleary being deacon, and Rev. Father Coffey, subdeacon. The devotion was brought to a close in the evening with a procession of the Blessed Sacrament, in which the school children and confraternities took part, followed by Benediction. During the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament the Cathedral was continuously visited by large numbers, and in addition to the many communicants at the Masses on Friday, large numbers approached the Holy Table at the early Masses on Sunday.

At the last weekly meeting of the members of St. Joseph's Ladies' Club, occasion was taken to present Miss Staunton, president of the club, with a small souvenir of the appreciation in which she is held by the members. The Rev. Father Coffey, in handing Miss Staunton a dagger brooch set in pearls, referred to the interest taken in the club and . Ihe members by the recipient, and trusted that Miss Staunton would continue in the future to do such good work for the club as she had in the past. The Rev. Father also handed a set of carvers 1o Miss Linda Johnston on the occasion of her approaching

marriage, as a small memento of the -very pleasant times spent as a member of St. Joseph's Ladies' Club, and carrying with it the members' best wishes to Miss Johnson and her future husband for a happy and prosperous career. Misses Staunton and Johnston replied in suitable terms, thanking the members for their generosity, and. wishing the club continued prosperity. . r

There was a crowded attendance at the Balfour Hall on the evening of September 28 (says the 'Gore Standard'), the occasion being a concert- -in aid of the funds of the Riversdale Catholic parish. Mr. Martin Shea occupied the chair. A number of G-ore visitors were in attendance, amongst whom were a -band of minstrels, who at Wed variety to a "^programme which was bright, lengthy, and entertaining. The Star Minstrels, 1 with music, song, and patter, occupied the first portion of the programme, the following cowtrilbtatdng items :— Messrs. J.- Walders J Neilson, E. Claneey, T. Preece, W. Dawkins, and T Holland Miss Holland played the various accompaniments. Each of the gentlemen already mentioned supplied other acceptable items. During the second part of the programme • Mrs. Tulloch sang « When the harvest moon is shining ' most acceptably. Miss Dunn was en'thiusi'astically encored for her item, ' Eileen Alannah.' 'Miss Macphcrson's item, 'The valley by the sea,' was also much appreciated. Mr. P. Ea/die gave several recitations. Overtures for each part were tastefully rendered by Miss Caimody (piano) and Mr Carmady (violin). The Rev. Father Keenan, at the termination of the concert, stated that the anticipations of ths promoters of the concert had been fully realised. He himself was deeply grateful to those who had assisted, in making the entertainment a success. Entertainments cf a harmonious nature such as had been" given _that evening' were productive of good fellowship and neighborly feeling. The proceeds of the entertainment amounted to over £20. f,hel^ast meeting, of the session of St.' Joseph's Men's^lub was held" oiv' Friday evening, the programme^ being a smoke concert. Rev. Father Coffey Adm., occupied the chair, and there was a large attendance. Songs were contributed by Messrs. T. J.Hussey, H.,and T. Hughes, O. Swansea*, A Queloh, J, Haydon and H. Miles. Mr. J. B. Callan 'delighted the audience with a\ humorous recitation, and. Mr.' Deeban. gave a veryexcellent reading. Mr. F; Helcy acted -as accompanist. The session just concluded has been extremely successful and the .- average attendance very high, despite the fact that nine extra meetings had been held. During the year seven debates, two musical evenings, seven meetings set apart for the reading of essays,- impromptu speeches, - etc., were held, in addition to six lectures, delivered'^ before the club. In matters of a competitive nature*-* ■ the club had been eminently successful, its representa- * tives having defeated their old opponents, St Pat- " rick's Club, South Duncdn,. in the annual de-bate for the- first time for a number of years, and also in the football match. • In the Port Chalmers Road Race, which is the most important harrier event of the "province, the club's representatives showed up conspicu-/ ously, .winning two out of the five prizes, by sup?" plying the winner of the event, and the fastest nov^ ice. The enthusiasm (displayed by the members in every department of the club" could not but result in success, especially in the literary .branch, th 6 management in a few of the debates finding it necessary, in order that a number of speakers might be heard, to extend the meetings over two nights.. The Rev. Father Coffey has taken a keen and active, interest in the iclub, and in Mr. W. Kodgers Ihe club has been fortunate in securing Ihc services of an excellent secretary.