DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

New Zealand Tablet, 25 May 1911, Page 963

DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

~ His Lordship the. Bishop is expected to return to Dunedin from the north at the end of the week.

The collection at the Catholic churches in the city and suburbs, in aid of the building fund of the Women's Ward at the Hospital, amounts to £SO.

Mr. James O'Connor, secretary of the Hibernian Society, has been elected vice-president of the Board of Management of the United Friendly Societies' Dispensary, Dunedin.

Wo have been requested to mention that there are now several vacancies in St. Joseph's Choir, particularly for soprano and tenor voices. Those who are willing to assist are requested to attend the choir practice at St. Joseph's Hall on Thursday evening, at 8 p.m. A Solemn Requiem High Mass for the late Bishop Moran was celebrated in St. Joseph's Cathedral on Monday. Rev. Father P. J. O'Neill was celebrant, Rev. Father Delany (South Dunedin) deacon, Rev. Father Scanlan (Holy Cross College) subdeacon, and Rev. Father Coffey, Adm., master of ceremonies.

The following are the dates for the devotion of the Forty Hours' Adoration in the diocese of Dunedin: Gore, June 4; North-East Vallev, June 23; Cromwell, September 3; Milton, September 12; St. Joseph's Cathedral, October 1; South Dunedin, October 8; Oamaru, October 15; Invercargill, October 22; Lawrence, November 5; Arrowtown, November 12; Queenstown, November 19; Winton, November 26; Mosgiel, December 3.

The St. Joseph's Harriers ran from the Santa Sabina School, North-East Valley, as the guests of Mrs. Jackson and ladies cf the St. Vincent de Paul Society. A very satisfactory muster turned out on this occasion, under Captain Swanson. The paper being dispensed with, the pack ran to the Pine Hill school, and thence to Wcodhaugh. From here the pack followed the road past the quarry and. old paper mills, through the Woodhaugh Gardens, on to the Main road home. Mr. J. A. MeKenzie acted as deputy-captain. After the run the members were entertained by their hostesses.

There was a very large attendance of members at the usual weekly meeting of St. Joseph's Men's Club, held on Monday evening. Mr. M. Rossbotham occupied the chair .and the programme for the evening was a smoke concert. The following gentlemen contributed items: Messrs. A. Graham, .11. Poppelwell, G. Haydon, T. O'Connell, H. Moynihan, M. Rossbotham, H. Gallagher, and T. P. Laffey. Mr.- Blair, in addition to playing the accompaniments, contributed two pianoforte selections. At the conclusion of the programme a vote of thanks to the performers, moved by Mr. H. Salmon and seconded by Mr. A. Ryan, was passed with acclamation. At the close of the practice of St. Joseph's Choir on Sunday morning, 21st inst., a pleasant little, ceremony took place, when the Rev. P. J. O'Neill, on behalf of the members, presented Airs. R. Fraher with a handsome set of silver-mounted carvers to mark the occasion of her recent marriage. In making the presentation Father O'Neill paid tribute to Mrs. Fraher's good work in the choir, of which she was a, valued member for many years, and concluded by wishing Mr. and Mrs. Fraher every happiness in their new sphere of life. Mr. M. Curran '(secretary), in acknowledging the gift on behalf of the recipient, thanked members for their good wishes, and regretted to inform them that owing to Mr. Fraher's pending transfer to _Christchurc.il, this meant a regretful farewell to Dunedin, as otherwise Mrs. Fraher had intended to continue a member of St. Joseph's Choir. The entertainment in aid of the funds of St. Joseph',, Ladies' Hockey Club, given in St. Joseph's Hall on Tuesday evening, was an excellent one, and met with the warm appreciation of a large audience. Songs were contributed by Misses Annie Heffernan and Lemon, and Messrs. H. Poppelwell, Sutherland, and Blackie, all of whom were recalled, a similar compliment being paid Air. Crawford for his musical monologue. Messrs. R. James and Morgan gave a humorous duet, which was encored. The violin duet by Misses F. Miller and M. Burke was a delightful item. The audience desired to have it repeated but the performers contented themselves with bowing their acknowledgements. Rev. Brother Brady's recitation, ' Wolsey's Soliloquy,' was a model that might be followed with advantage by many who study elocution. In response to an encore he gave a, humorous selection which created much amusement. Mr. T. Laffey recited ' The slave's dream,' for which he received a well-deserved recall. The first part of the programme concluded with the comedietta, 'Don't Let the Lady Go,' in which the characters were very cleverly sustained by Misses L. King, T. Brennan, and Mr. G. Samson. The little piece went with a swing from start to finish. The final items were a couple of humorous recitations by Miss Helen Gard'ner, who was enthusiastically applauded for her

very acceptable contributions to a varied and most successful entertainment. The accompaniments during the evening were played by Miss Miller, and Mr. W. H. Kennedy acted as stage manager. A feature of the entertainment was the very artistic decoration of the stage, the scenery for which was kindly lent by Mr. Kennedy. The committee of management, with the very capable secretary, Miss Marion Munro. are to be congratulated on the success achieved. . ' :