DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

New Zealand Tablet, 17 June 1915, Page 35

DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

A progressive euchre tournament was held in St. Mary’s Hall, Mornington, on. Friday evening, the object being to assist in paying off the debt on the church ground. A very enjoyable evening was spent. The winner of the lady’s prize was Mrs. Keenan, and the ; gentleman’s Mr. Weaver. The committee wish to thank those- who contributed to the evening’s programme of songs and dances. S ■ . ■ At the meeting of the University Council on Tuesday, it was resolved, on the motion of Dr. Church, to include the following in the minutes, and to forward a copy to Mrs. O’Neill:— ‘The high honor that his Majesty the King has conferred on one of our surgeons, Dr. E. J. O’Neill, for distinguished service at the Dardanelles is highly appreciated by, the council of the University of Otago. This well-merited honor is peculiarly gratifying to the council in that Dr. O’Neill is one of our graduates, and one who in the Dunedin Hospital has had no small part in the training of our young doctors. The council expresses the hope that Dr. O’Neill will safely return to his native city, and will long be spared to carry out his good work among us, and to enjoy the high distinction he has gained on the field of battle.’

The bazaar in aid of the building fund of St. Patrick’s School, which was opened in the Town Hall, South Dunedin, on June 2, was brought to a close on Saturday evening, when there was a crowded attendance. Notwithstanding the many claims that are being made on the public at the present time, the bazaar attracted large numbers each evenifig, and the financial results were fully up to the expectations of the organisers. The stallholders and their assistants deserve much praise for their zeal in' disposing of the fine stock of goods which they had provided. The success of the undertaking was helped on to a considerable extent by those who provided the evenings’ entertainments. ' The art union was drawn on Saturday evening, and a list of the winning numbers is published in our advertising columns. • v •

The devotion of the Forty Hours' Adoration at the Sacred Heart Church, North-east Valley began on Friday morning at nine o'clock, when Solemn High Mass was celebrated by Rev. Father Buckley, Rev. Father Corcoran being deacon, Rev. Father Kavanagh subdeacon, and Very Rev. Father Coffey, Adm., master of ceremonies. After the Mass there was a procession of the Blessed Sacrament. Rev. Father Buckley celebrated a Missa Pro Pace on Saturday morning,.and a Missa Cantata at 11 o'clock on Sunday morning. The sermon on Friday evening was preached by the Rev. Father Buckley, and on Sunday evening by the Rev. Father Collins (Holy Cross College). The devotion was very well attended, considering the inclemency of the weather, and large numbers received Holy Communion each morning, this being especially the case at the.early Mass on Sunday. , • : ~ ;.-"•' •'■-' ■..^■Uhd.f'i