DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

New Zealand Tablet, 17 November 1921, Page 27

DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

The members of St. Joseph's Conference of the St. Vincent de Paul' Society gratefully acknowledge the receipt of £1 from a friend at Lawrence. St. Joseph's Cathedral parish committee of the Catholic Federation met at St. Joseph's Hall on last Sunday evening after devotions, the president (Very Rev. Father Coffey) presiding. It was arranged to make a final effort on next Sunday and the Sunday following to complete the membership enrolment for the year. The heads of the various stalls in connection with the projected carnival in aid of the building fund for the extension of the St. Vincent de Paul Orphanage, South Dunedin, are busily engaged planning money-getting schemes to assist the candidature of their respective selections for the "Queen of the Carnival" competition. The functions so far arranged will provide a variety of entertainment, and cover a wide range of carefully-thought-out event*. A meeting of Christian Brothers' old boys was held in the assembly hall of the Christian Brothers' School on Tuesday last to organise the old boys' activities in connection with, the forthcoming monster fair in aid of St. Vincent de Paul's Orphanage. Rev. Brother Bowler (principal of the school), who presided, expressed his pleasure at the representative attendance, and said that he felt proud to think that the old boys were willing to take a share in .the raising of funds for such a worthy object. After a free discussion as to the best means to forward the movement, a 1 strong committee, \vith Messrs. D. Keys and A. Tarleton as secretaries, was appointed to carry on the work. The stall will be in charge of Mesdames Gr. F. Baker, E. J. O'Neill, A. J. Hall, and M. J. Hade. Among the early

activities of the old boys is the.promotion of a moonlight IfM marine excursion fixed for December 14, and a garden \.j party to be held in the beautiful grounds of Mr. S. Solo- ' J mon, Belleknqwes. • : ;| By kind permission of Sir Benjamin and Mr/John ' Fuller, a monster charity matinee will be given in the "t Princess Theatre on "Wednesday afternoon, December 7, $ in aid of the St. Vincent de Paul's Orphanage, South Dun- : ;- edin. This benefit is being given in connection with the refreshment stall at the forthcoming carnival. An elaborate programme will be contributed to by the principal / -l Fuller's artists and leading local performers. Tickets are ..! :■'■•'!■■ now on sale, and it is fully anticipated that a very large .'..-•' number of sympathisers with the worthy object in view -■■:-:; will avail themselves of the opportunity of being 'present .-.} at this unique entertainment.- y The gift afternoon held at St. Vincent's Orphanage, ' y , ; South Dunedin, on Saturday last was a wonderful success, - - despite the fact that the weather was not all that could be desired. The splendid spirit of Christian charity dis- ■■; .played by the good people of Dunedin and suburbs and other, parts of the diocese was beyond all praise. In these trying days of financial depression their generosity is d doubly appreciated by the Sisters of Mercy. Many and varied were the gifts brought and sent by the never-failing friends of the orphans. To one and all the Sisters of Mercy desire to tender their sincere thanks. _<*X> ~ VISIT OF THE APOSTOLIC DELEGATE. (Concluded from page 23.) people conversing here and there, while the orchestra ..: played their part. An excellent afternoon tea was served in a marquee, and a pleasant function ended about 5 \ o'clock. Evening Ceremony The Church of the Sacred Heart was crowded in the I evening when Pontifical Benediction of the Blessed Sacra- j ment was given by Archbishop Cattaneo. Afterwards he I addressed the congregation, and imparted the Papal blessing. In a short address Bishop Brodie said that he had • been to Timaru on a good many occasions, but that had been the greatest one of all. The Bishop expressed, his sincere recognition of what the priests and the people had done to give Archbishop Cattaneo a fitting welcome, and also referred in high terms to what had been done by the Sisters and Brothers. In conclusion Bishop Brodie said that his Excellency keenly felt the extreme warmth of his reception in -Timaru. Archbishop Cattaneo then* thanked the people whole-heartedly for the great reception they had given him as the Apostolic Delegate. He would be back in Rome again in about six months, and he would not forget to mention to the Holy Father the fealty of the people of the Church in Timaru. The ceremony was a. most i iipressive one throughout, , and music appropriate to the occasion was given by the' choir. Mrs. T. W. Lynch sang Mangos's "Ave Maria" very effectively. * Visit to the Schools On Saturday morning Archbishop Cattaneo, accompanied by Bishop Brodie and the local clergy, visited the Convent of the Sacred Heart, and the children of the ..;, parochial schools. ' •.,.!- At the convent the reception hell was effectively de- * ' corated with oaten sheaves to represent the Parable of J the Sower.• The grain which fell by the wayside. on thorny ground, stony ground and on good ground was represented in each case by two children. The scene was a particu- ' larly telling one in its setting, and a choir of the pupils occupied the background. A fine, programme was presented, which included a quartette, welcome chorus, and dialogue. An address was presented to the Archbishop, and a hymn terminated an interesting ceremony. t The boys and girls of the two parish schools assembled * y in the main room of the girls' school, which. had been nicely decorated for ~the occasion, and on the arrival of . : : , Archbishop Cattaneo and the clerical party, the children -;j sang a>«)ng of-Welcome. A short musical programme followed, the. boys singing "List to the Convent Bells," while ; as a combined chorus "Ring Out Wild Bells"'was given. '-? Another notable item was the recital of "St. Peter's Chair" . . by five girls. Lawrie Daly made a little speech of wel- ~.-_-. \ come on behalf of the scholars. •<-\>.'■ •, '-■{:s His Excellency thanked. the children for their hearty . ?; receptions, and expressed his pleasure at the arrange- .- ments which had been made in his honor. . Archbishop Cattaneo deft for Temuka at noon. :\- :