DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

New Zealand Tablet, 31 August 1911, Page 1695

DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

— ■■ Owing to the burning down of the Volunteer Hall, Mosgiel, the Catholic bazaar, that was to have been held there, on September 6 and following nights, has been postponed, till next year. At a special meeting on Friday last of the St. Vincent de Paul Society (Ladies' Conference), Mrs. Swanson was elected a vice-president and Mrs. Stone wardrobe-keeper of the society. The St. Joseph's Harriers held their weekly run on Saturday from the Home of the Little Sisters of the Poor, Anderson's Bay. After the run Mr. P. Kelly, who has been transferred to Invercargill, was the recipient of a shaving mirror, suitably inscribed, from the members of the club. Captain Swanson, in making the presentation, referred to Mr. Kelly's sterling qualities, congratulated him on his promotion in business, and wished him good luck and prosperity in his new sphere. Mr. Gorman also spoke of Mr. Kelly in eulogis- * tic terms. Mr. Kelly suitably replied. There was a very large attendance of members at the usual weekly meeting of St. Joseph's Men's Club held on Monday evening, the programme being the reading of original papers. Items were contributed by Messrs. J. Atwill, 11. Gallagher, and Berthelson. The papers were excellently written, and the subjects treated in a most interesting manner. At the conclusion of the readings, Rev. Father Coffey, Adm., who presided, complimented the contributors on their efforts, and pointed out such defects in delivery and treatment of the subjects as he had noted, and offered suggestions by means of which these shortcomings might be removed from future efforts. ———^—■ tama we—n—w—