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New Zealand Tablet, 3 November 1921, Page 27

At a meeting of the parishioners of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Mosgiel* held after devotions on last Sunday evening, it was decided to promote a garden fete, to be held in the grounds of Holy Cross College on December 10, in aid of the parish funds. HOLY CROSS COLLEGE, MOSGIEL In the recent class examination of the University ot Otago the following students of Holy Cross College were successful:—J. McGettigan (Dunedin) passed in Pass Degree French and Advanced Logic J, Maguire (Christchurch), in Pass Degree French and Advanced Logic, Ethics and Psychology; H. F. Trehey (Wellington) in Pass Degree Latin; A. Gregory (Christchurch) in Pass Degree Latin; 0. R. Marlow (Dunedin) in Pass Degree Latin and Mental Science; J. F. McKay (Dunedin) in junior Latin, Pass Degree English and Pass Degree Mental Science; G. M. O’Meeghan (Christchurch) in Pass Degree English and Mental Science and junior Latin; J. S. O’Brien (Christchurch) in Pass Degree English and Mental Science and junior Latin; James Henley (Dunedin) in Pass Degree Mental Science and English, and in junior Latin; A. Laughnan (Dunedin) in Pass Degree English and Logic, and junior Latin; John A. McKay (Christchurch) in Pass Degree English and Logic, and junior Latin P. Breen (Wellington) in Pass Degree French ; N. O’Sullivan (Dunedin) in Economics. XXXXX St. Vincent De Paul’s Orphanage QUEEN CARNIVAL AND ART UNION. A largely attended meeting of the committee and stallholders in connection with the movement launched on the previous Sunday to assist the Sisters of Mercy, of St. Vincent de Paul’s Orphanage, South Dunedin, in their (endeavor to establish a building fund for the much-needed extenson of the Orphanage buildings, was held on last Sunday afternoon. Very Rev. Father Coffey, ,Adm., presided, Rev. Father Delany also being present. It was decided to hold a carnival in May, should His Majesty’s Theatre be available about that time. Stallholders were appointed as follows: North-east Valley, Kaikorai and Mornington— Thompson, Gibbie, Smith, and Easton; Children of Mary (St. Joseph’s Cathedral)Miss M. Carter; St. Joseph’s Ladies’ Club —Miss N. Knott; Children of Mary (South Dunedin)Mesdames Donnelly and Tylee; St, Vincent de Paul Society, South Dunedin Mesdames Marlow and Nelson; Christian Brothers’ Old Boys’ (produce)— Mesdames Baker, O’Neill and Hade; Refreshments Mesdames Van Paine, Carter, and Clark. It was unanimously agreed that the queen candidate for each stall must be over 16 years of age. ❖WWW Invercargill (From our own correspondent.) October 23. One of the most successful and enjoyable social functions ever held by the local sodality of Children of Mary was held in St, Joseph’s Schoolroom, on last Thursday evening. The old schoolroom (which, by the way, will shortly be replaced by a modern building) was prettily decorated with greens and bunting, and the effect was artistic and pleasing. The president, of the sodality (Miss Baird) to be congratulated on the all-round success of the evening, there being not a dull moment, and also evident signs of careful and capable management. Amongst the visitors were the Very Rev. Dean Burke, V F the Very Rev. Father O’Neill, and Rev. Father Ardagh. ’ The Children of Mary were present in large numbers. A euchre tournament was held, the successful contestant being Miss Bina Scully, whilst the pleasure of receiving the consolation prize fell to the lot of Miss Rena Smith. A guessing competition caused considerable interest, and Miss Amy Flynn was declared the winner. Musical and elocutionary items also found a place, and the performances with Miss Rosie Shephard, A.T.C.L. L.T C L at the piano—were excellent. The following contributed Misses 1., Quilter, T. Lavelle, G. Baxter, M. Wills C. McLaren, I. Boyd, and Mavora Cavanagh. Miss McGrath made a cheerful and up-to-date M.C. It is the intention l t i f mber ! t 0 l°i!1 J other such “evening” towards with pL°sur”e month ’ and aII are Poking forward to « ;,y Members of the Invercargill congregation will have an opportunity of meeting his Lordship the Lisbon at the garden fete to bo held in the convent ground, ™ Nov™! her 2d. Given fine weather, the good Sisters .are assured of a large attendance and a successful function.