DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XLIX, Issue 40, 12 October 1922, Page 27

DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

F His Lordship Dr. . Whyte, Bishop of Dunedin, : was a passenger by the north express yesterday (Wednesday) .((morning; on the first stage of his journey to Melbourne to attend a conference of the Hierarchy'. His Lordship, who joins \the..;lJlimaroa at Wellington, for Sydney, expects . to return to his diocese within a few weeks. \ .. Rev.' Brother Maguire, of the - Christian Brothers, arrived in Dunedin from Melbourne on Tuesday, to replace Rev. Brother. Doherty (who recently left for Australia) on the teaching staff of the local boys’ school. y.*' Extensive preparations have been made" for the celebration of tho Jubilee of St. Joseph’s Cathedral Choir, which pis to, be observed by a re-union ’of past and present members in St. Joseph’s Hall this (Thursday) evening. On Sunday next, commencing at 7 p.m., the choir will give a Jubilee Sacred Recital in St. Joseph’s Cathedral. ;(g;Y%Mrs. J. A. McGrath, who is shortly leaving Dunedin owing to the retirement of her husband. 'Superintendent McGrath, was entertained "'at St. Philomena’s Convent, g South Dunedin, on last Thursday. Afternoon tea was provided by:the Sisters of Mercy, and a very pleasing musical programme was contributed by the orphan children of St.Vincent’s and St. Joseph’s (Waverley). Among the guests * were the ladies of - the Sewing Guild. with . whom Mrs. McGrath as been, a fellow-worker since coming to this city. As a memento of her connection with the guild and orphanage, Mrs. McGrath was presented bv Mr. A. Clark, on behalf of'the members, with a handsomely-bound volume and - other gifts, including one for her daughter. Miss , Madeline McGrath. As a. prelude to the musical programme, one of the little orphan children, on behalf of the whole, voiced sentiments of gratitude to their good Ffriend, -and their great sorrow at her severance from them. .’Best wishes lor many years of .health. -'and- happiness were • expressed; on all .sides to the departing guest. iy ST. VINCENT’S ORPHANAGE FUND NOTES. A jumble sale will be hold on next Saturday week - (October 21.) in St. Peter’s Hall, Caversh-am, in aid of the above fund. The sale will open at 2 p.m., and will .’. be followed in the evening by a Dutch auction, musicale, ( and social. Afternoon tea will be! supplied., as well as supper during the evening. An enjoyable programme has. been arranged. Children from the orphanage assisted by ( other performers will give attractive items at a matinee during the afternoon. Every effort is. being made to provide for ; the entertainment of patrons, and the pro- .. moters hope for a full measure of support in an effort '- to make the function an outstanding success. : A euchre, party in aid of the Children of Mary’s stall, will he held in St. Patrick’s Schoolroom, South Dunedin, bn next Tuesday evening, the 17th inst. , ■ ■ A . “gift afternoon,” of which Mrs. Thompson will ho, ’ hostess, will he. held at her residence. No. 11 North Road, .(.North-East Valley, on Monday next, the 16th inst., in aid -of the -local stall funds. Every preparation is being made for the entertainment of a large number of visitors. />' An enjoyable and successful social, given by Mr. and • Mrs. Kinney, was held recently at the “Mansions,” St. Clair,' 1 in aid of the Children- cf Mary’s ; Stall. Excellent music was provided by. Mr. and Mrs. Goughian and friends. Tho attendance was most satisfactory, and as a result tho i.;?funds-, will benefit considerably. ,> ( - A “gift afternoon”, will ho held in the Morningtou Convent School grounds on Saturday next, the 14th inst., (/(beginning at 2.30. ’ Besides other attractions, a first-class children’s programme has been arranged. The committee F hope to see a large attendance; •’ •' ...... ■■

Ordination at St. Patrick’s Basilica South Dunedin

V - At the nine o’clock. Mass on last Sunday at St. Patrick’s Basilica, his Lordship Dr. Whyte, Bishop *of the diocese, officiated at ..the 1 impressive ceremony of ordination, when Rev. Stanislaus Marlow (son of Mr. .‘and Mrs. J. J. Marlow, ; Musselburgh) was raised to the dignity .of the priesthood, and Revs. Charles Tylee . and James Lennon . (Dunedin) and Timothy Lenihan (Wellington) had the sub-diaconate ; Conferred upon them. All the above-named are .students .of Holy Cross College, Alosgiel. His Lordship the Bishop was assisted / in the ceremony bxy Rev. Father . Morkane | (Rector of the college) , and Rey. Dr. Buxton ; Rev. Fathers F. Marlow and Eccletoh, ■ S.M., assisting in the. sanctuary. ■ There was a, very large - congregation,- the parents, brothers, ; and two sisters of-the neAvlv-ordained priest 1 who are .Sisters ;■ of v the Order of Our. Lady of Mercy, -.being , among those t present. , At..the conclusion of the ceremony, these were the first to receive he blessing of, the newly-ordained priest,’ •a" like privilege being subsequently extended to Hie whole % congregation. > ». s -’ ' w- - - "Father Marlow, assisted ,by his .brother (Rev. . Francis bMarlow),’ ~celebratedyhis first Mass- on '. Monday v at ; the ; chapel of < the.. Sisters .of ATprv. ’ St. Pbi 1 oena ’s; Convent, upwards of 50 guests i being- afterwards entertained -to breakfast by the Sisters. . , 1 . , ■; s ’ . ■ , —-— • .. ..." ■ The London Tablet, ■ the oldest Cathoilo paper in. EngA land, was established in 1810 by Frederick Lucas, a Quaker convert of the Church-and a. (cousin of the , celebrated John;; Bright of England. F 0

DIOCESE OF CHRISTCHURCH

-(From our own correspondent.)

■ _ 'i * :V ;'r - • ■ \ October 9. * , : : Rev. ; Father O’Connell, S.M., of St. Mary’s, has opened, his picture screenings in the Memorial Hall, and these have proved successful in every way. The two entertainments , already given have been .Well attended, and Thursday evening of each week is to be set apart for. future programmes.' • .On Sunday afternoon, Mr. Frank Maling, with his “juvenile merrymakers,” visited -St. Joseph’s Home, Middleton , and gave ■ a. most .enjoyable performance to;■ the ‘ inmates. . The party was at’ its full strength, and a variety of items were given. • Mr. Maling’a 'kindly action is much appreciated by, the Sisters in charge of the Home. ' ■■ <K>O ' ■ Gisborne ■ ; . / . (From our own correspondent.) ,/ . ’ October 3. I ue devotion of the Forty Hours’ Adoration was concluded on Sunday with a “Alissa Cantata,” celebrated at 10 o clock by -Rev. Father Lane. The music was Concone’s Mass in E .flat, very capably rendered bv St. Mary’s Choir. ’ Mr. Charles Wood conducted, and his orchestra gave valuable assistance. Benediction of the-; Blessed Sacrament was given at the .conclusion, of .Mass. . Tho-quarterly meeting of the .local branch of the Hiber—njjin Society was held last Tuesday, when the resignation or__Brn. C. Moore as treasurer was received with regret, Bro. Moore has, ably filled the position for , a number of years, and was accorded a hearty veto of thanks for his much valued services. The members are to approach the Holy Table for-their quarterly Communion •on next Sunday. ’ 1 /■ ... Tlie Children of Alary gave an ’enjoyable social on test 1 hursday evening. ..Members of the Hibernian J Society assisted at the function,. and the gathering of -, patrons and friends of the ..sodality spent a very pleasant time ■ - —-W _ ’ H.A.C.B. Society, Napier XI A special summoned meeting of St. John’s branch of the Hibernian Society, Napier, held on the 3rd inst., in St. Patrick’s Hall, was very largely attended, among those present. being many of the older, members 1 who had not put in an appearance at the meetings for years (writes a correspondent). After disposing of the routine business, consisting of the passing for payment of sick pav (£5 10s) and the appointment of P.P. Bro. P.- Cunningham and Bro. 1. G. , laddie as delegates to confer• with the other lodges in the district in regard to medical fees, Bro. Cunningham spoke of the, various ways and means whereby the benefits of the society may he better brought to the ..knowledge of the young men of the parish, and the good work it was doing fully explained ,to them. With this object in view it was decided to hold a banquet and also a Communion, breakfast at an early date. A committee was appointed, comprising the executive, with Bros. F. Burns, J. Callaghan, and J. Mahony, to arrange details* in connection with these functions. .._ ----- - The Sistine Choir Soloists -' . , ; (Contributed.) ; ■ y ' The Sistine, Choir Soloists have come and gone. Auckland music lovers have never - before enjoyed such a faro .treat. Jfiho person; who fails to - hear : this combination of artists—every one of them am.artist— will never know what ho or . she 'tins missed. Basses, baritones, and tenors arc beautifully balanced end harmonised. To listen to the company , sing the “Soldiers’ Chorus” . from “Faust” and the, “Song of the Toreador” (with chorus) from., “Carmen,” one is lost in amazement and enthusiasm. ' The volume of sound would compare with any fifty, or sixtv of a.' chorus in this Dominion. lie solo numbers, are all incomparably rendered, and- it was a common thin" to recall the nerfmanor four and even j five .times, amidst unbounded and frenzied , enthusiasm. 1 And -the singers readily respond. Indeed, one often, sympathises with the ' obliging : artists. A AA;nrd for the .conductor. He obtains from those under his baton every ounce of energy, white in the tender pianissimo passages he leads and impels his men in a manner not to be denied. ; Ho excels at . the piano, and much of the success of the concerted numbo-s in doe to Ins magnificent work. The closing scene-, of "the final concert here will ever .be memorable t 0... all F those; who were prxA 7 iJeged to take .part in them. For - our southp ,, u friends an 1 exceptional treat- is ,in . store at the hands’"of these gifted - sons of sunny Italy. F F’ ; -F ;'F F,; : v ■' v.F -

Rev. Father Westropp’s Indian Missions RcV- Father WestrApn (per , Bert. Gallien, North-east velley) bfgs/to acknowledge -marcels/of stamps, etc., from ■•v Sisters : of;, St. Joseph, ■’ Convent. Hastings; ’r Mrs. x B. O’Connoy, Tiraaru; M. A. ' Slatterv. Beeftoh : Airs; 0 H.. Blenheim; Master /F:; ; Vanrhan. v-S.jVff .Barbara, Briorv; Miss N. Flemipc,. T>,ivei'sda]o • Miss, M. Brien, New Plymouth; Mrs.’ -I. flnll-nd, . .Gere: Bi" M. Mnllovr/Qammru; Miss M. , Mannix. -Taranaki; E. --N; Ta-lor, Minwocd ; Miss TV Glass, Bay of Plenty: A. J. Corcoran; Island Bay/ Wellington; Mrs. P. T. Lynch, Queenstown,