Coloured photo of Ladies' Choir.ladies choir, photograph

PHOTOGRAPH OF LADIES CHOIR IN CLUNESlocal history, photography, photographs, choirs, clunes

St James Anglican Church Choir Blackburn Ladies choirst johns anglican church, blackburn, choir

The trophy commemorates the group’s first-prize win in the Ladies Choir category at the 1960 Bendigo Competitions (now known as the Bendigo Eisteddfod).The Benola Singers were founded in 1957 by Mavis Webster MBE, the choir was a prominent four-part community group in Bendigo. After Mavis Webster's retirement, the group changed its name to the Bendigo Chorale. Dunklings The Jewellers, was a well-known Australian retail chain that historically provided high-quality silver-plated presentation pieces.Benola singers collection, large EPNS trophy , bowl shaped with lions head ring handles and decorated with relief grapes and vines, brass wire netting insert and on a circular black wooden base with green felt underneath. Engraved on side, Bendigo Competitions 1960 1st Prize Ladies Choir won by Benola Singers presented by Dunklings The Jewellers.trophies & awards, public events, music

BLACK AND WHITE ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH LADIES CHOIR WITH TWO GENTLEMAN AMONG TWENTY FOUR LADIESlocal history, photography, photographs, choirs

Articles in annual report include: President's report, finance report, balance sheet, the Kooyong story 50 years of service to the blind, honorary services, blind members, life governors. 1 printed volume with illustrationsassociation for the blind, annual reports, henry bolte, h.m. lightfoot, john wicking, sir john wilson, john wilson, eunice wilson, p. daddo, frankston ladies choir

The urban development of Surrey Hills occurred largely followed the extension of the railway to Lilydale from 1882 and by the late 1880s a variety of sporting and other cultural clubs and societies had been established, many being associated with the local churches. Ken James researched this book for the Surrey Hills Historical Society, of which he is a member, using material and photos from the Surrey Hills Historical Society collection, material from TROVE and other sources. There is a history of 82 groups and where possible dates of operation are included.music, basketball, bowls, cricket, cycling, football, golf, gymnastics, hurling, netball, rifle shooting, swimming, table tennis, tennis, squash, walking, brass bands, choral groups, debating, dramatic clubs, musical club, operatic society, surrey hills orchestra, quadrille, rose club, our holy redeemer church, surrey hills church of christ, surrey hills methodist church, st stephens presbyterian church, australian natives association, balwyn combined, catholic young men's society, surrey hills baptist church, surrey hills independent order of rechabites, wyclif congregational church, surrey hills college, hockey, chatham netball club, blue bell tennis club, benson street methodist church, our ladies wattle park, surrey hills state school old scholars tennis club, surrey squash centre, surrey hills neighbourhood centre, cantrices ladies choir, surrey hills choristers, surrey hills everleigh private amateur dramatic club, field naturalists, holy redeemer basketball, holy trinity basketball, surrey hills church of christ basketball, holy trinity church of england, surrey hills methodist basketball, surrey hills presbyterian basketball, surrey hills bowls club, surrey hills ladies bowls club, surrey hills ana bowls club, surrey hills ior bowls club, balwyn combined cricket club, holy redeemer young men's society cricket club, holy trinity cricket club, surrey hills ana cricket club, surrey hills baptist cricket club, surrey hills church of christ cricket club, surrey hills cricket club, surrey hills ior cricket club, surrey hills junior cricket club, surrey hills methodist cricket club, surrey park combine cricket club, wyclif congregational cricket club, wyclif uniting cricket club, wyclif cricket club, surrey hills cycling club, venture cycle, venture cycling club, surrey hills neighbourhood centre cycling group, balwyn combined football club, surrey college football club, surrey hills combined football club, holy redeemer young men's society football club

The Benola Choristers was founded as a community choir in 1957, as the Benola Singers, by Mavis Webster MBE who was its Musical Director for more than forty years.Benola Singers Collection, EPNS serving tray with decorated scalloped edge and heavily decorated centre, engraved 'Bendigo Competitions 1958 1st Prize Ladies Choir won by Benola Singers presented by Dunklings The Jewellers'.Hecworth Reproduction Old Sheffieldtrophies & awards, public events, music

The metal and plastic tea pot commemorates the group’s first prize win at the 1959 Bendigo Competition (now known as the Bendigo Eisteddfod).The Benola Singers were founded in 1957 by Mavis Webster MBE; the choir was a prominent four-part community group in Bendigo. After Mavis Webster's retirement, the group changed its name to the Bendigo Chorale. Dunklings were a prominent jeweller in Melbourne with a business in Bendigo and provided the commemorative trophy annually.Benola Singers collection, EPNS tea pot, part of a set, attached black plastic handle, hinged lid with black plastic knob. Engraved Bendigo Competitions 1959 1st Prize Ladies Choir Won by Benola Singers presented by Dunklings The Jewellers.Crusader Plate E.P.N.S.A.1trophies & awards, public events, music

The Home Forum : 1st Magazine of the 3BO Women's Club : December, 1939. President - Mrs. Betty Errington. 27 pages. Includes Annual Report, Personnel, 3BO Chalet Auxiliary, 3BO Women's Club Tennis Association, 3BO Ladies' Choir, Country Branches of 3BO Women's Club. 3BO Staff : Mr Scott Griffiths, Mr Bob Rudd, Mr Bill Moore, Miss Isabel Poulston, Mr John Banney (Manager), Miss Betty Errington, Miss Amy Huxtable, Miss Miriam Fitzgerald, Miss Elwyn Honeychurch. On title page - Thelma Coombes 32 Booth St Golden Square Vic.organisation, women, the 3bo women's club

3BO Bendigo : Women's Club Magazine 1939. Amalgamated Wirelss (A/SIA) Ltd. 2nd Magazine of the 3BO Women's Club December 1939. 6000+ members. President : Miss Dora Robertson. Past President : Miss Jean Cleary. 27 pages. 3BO Staff : Bob Rudd, Reg Fox (Manager), Dick Gaze, Amy Huxtable, Isabel Poulston, Miriam Fitzgerald, Scott Griffiths, Elwyn Honeychurch, Ron Smith. 3BO Chalet Auxiliary. 3BO Women's Club Tennis Association. 3BO Ladies' Choir. On title page : Thelma Coombs 32 Booth St Golden Square Vic.clubs and associations, sport

The Home Forum : 3rd Magazine of the 3BO Women's Club December 1940. 39 pages. President : Miss D. A. Robertson. 3BO Staff : Bob Rudd, Bern Martin, 'Claire', Bern Martin, Amy Huxtable, Isabel Poulston, H. B. Wilson (Manager), Mary Jacobs, Scott Griffiths, Campbell Spain, Elwyn Honeychurch, Keith Styman. 3BO Chalet Auxiliary. 3BO Ladies' Choir. 3BO Womens' Club Tennis Association. Bendigo Branch Housewives' Association. On title page - Thelma Coombes 32 Booth St Golden Square Vic. Includes notes : 1. After the disagreement with 3BO Nov 1941 (28th Nov) 3CV was under new management, and offered their name and all facilities free of charge. 3CV was expected to broadcast from Bendigo in the near future. In the meantime all news from tennis would be relayed to Charlton. Mr Parry was the good Samaritan and Rodger Milton or Wilton was his ally. 3CV also invited members to afternoon tea. 2. The argument about the trophies and china cups which ended the 3BO reign in 1941 Friday 22 Aug. Mr Wilson from 3BO 3. Clubs in 3BO Tennis -1 Ironbark, 2 North Bendigo, 3 Golden Square, 4 Pyramid Hill, 5 Echuca 1939. Kennington 1940 Inglewood Castlemaineclubs and associations, sport

ITwo booklets relating to St Andrew's Kirk, Ballarat. .1)St Andrew's Kirk Year Book 1957-8. This booklet includes financial statements and reports such as The irk Session , Board Of Management, St Andrew's- Congoes tennis CLub, Floral Guild, P.F.A., Drama Group, Boys' Club, P.W.M.U. , Girl Girl Company, 3rd Brownie Pack, St Andrew's Kirk Choir, Ladies Guild, Sunday School. .2) Folded pamphlet for the St Andrew's Kirk Municipal Service, 16 September 1956 at 7pm. the service was conducted at the request of the mayor of the City of Ballaarat, Cr Kenneth C. Webbst andrew's kirk, presbyterian, boustead, bullock, clemence, coutts, crawford, punshon, barnes, chester, griffiths, sykes, taylor, tippett, thwaites, waller, webb, goddard, cowan, mcgregor, allen, spiers, ellerton, bell, eileen john, drew, annie draffin, vera mayo, clark chester

Town Hall, The Bendigo Choral Society. Season 1922, 2nd Concert. Oval photo of Mr. W C Frazier A.R.C.O. Conductor. Twenty = first Grand Concert. Town Hall, Bendigo. Wednesday, Sept. 13th, 1922. Artists: Madame Elsie Davies. Miss May McGauchie, Miss Myrtle Knight, Mr. L Bienvenu. Conductor: Mr. W C Frazier, A.R.C.O. Pianiste: Miss Eileen Hains, A.T.C.L. Patron-His worship the Mayor (Cr. M G Giudice). President- Mr. H M Leggo. Vice Presidents: Sir John Quick, Hon. Sternberg, M.L.C., Hon. Herbert Keck, M.L.C., Hon. R H S Abbott, M.L.C., Hon. D Smith, M.L.A., Mr. A. A. Dunston, M.L.A., Cr. J H Curnow, Cr. J E Holland, Mr. Oscar Flight, Mr. E S Cahill, Dr. W J Long, Dr. O Penfold, Mr. A L Bolton, O.B.E., Mr. G E Bolton, Mr. D Berriman, Mr. Alf E Wallis, Mr. J G Oliphant, Mr. Arthur Whitehead, Mr. W Watts, Mr. A E Sayer, Mr. William Wright, Mr. Magnus Cohn, Mr. Geo. Mackay, Mr. Barkly Hyett, Mr. A G Finister, Mr. W E Bradshaw, Mr. W J Campbell, From the performing members: Mr. E H Collett, Mr. A W McGibbony. Conductor: Mr. W C Frazier, A.R.C.O. Sub-Conductor: Mr. E A Miller. Pianiste: Miss Eileen Hains, A.T.C.L. Treasurer: Mr. D H Holden. Librarians: Mr. R J Duguid, Mr. H Veale, Mr. W Mansell, and Mr. A Ditchburn. Auditor: Mr. H T Bayton, A.A.I.S., L.I.C.A. Committee: Office Bearers, with Mesdames T Scott and Darvall, and Misses Colgan, Gail, Jamieson, Lethlean, and Messrs. Jeffery, McClure, H Cock, F J Walter and Wittscheibe. Including Tax: 2/6 Reserved, 1/6 Ordinary. Hon. Secs.: J Hudspeth, 85 Wills Street, Z S Martin, 66 McKenzie Street. Concert to commence at 8 pm. Programme Songs: The Dark-eyed Sailor, Just as the tide was flowing, Nelson's Gone a Sailing, The Radiant Morn of Spring, Una voce poco fa, Hullamzo Balaton, Morning Hymn, Awake, Sweet Love, Now is the Month of Maying, Brunhilde's Battle Cry, Cradle Song, The Three Fishers, Legende, To the Forest, I heard you go by, The Lilac Tree, Se, Sailing at Dawn, Song of the Sou'' Wester, The Little Admiral, Farwell. Words for some songs in program. Artists: Mr. L Bienvenu, Ladies of the Choir, Madame Elsie Davies, Miss Myrtle Knight, Miss May McGauchie, Ladies of the Society, Choral Society. God Save The King. BIZET'S Garmen. Special Announcement. This popular and celebrated Opera will be given I its entirety at as early a date as possible. Vocal scores have specially cabled for from London. Mr. Frazier would welcome the co-operation of the vocalists of our city in the performance of this charming Opera. Rehearsals commence next Tuesday at the Temperance Hall at 8pm, when it is hoped there will be a large response to his request. The public are reminded that the subscription to the Society is only 1/1/- per annum. Secretaries will be glad to give all information. Joint Hon. Secs.: J Hudspeth, 85 Will St., Z S Martin, 66 McKenzie St.Boltons Print, Bendigoprogram, theatre, town hall, the bendigo choral society. season 1922

Duncan McDougall was associated with the pioneering X-rays conducted by the Ballarat School of Mines in 1896. He was in the Mendelssohn Choir, and was associated with Professor Ross from University of Western Australia. The Ballarat Courier reported on 20 July 1896:"The Ballarat Courier reported on 20 July 1896 Thanks to the energy of the staff of the School of Mines Ballarat and particularly to Messers F J Martell and Duncan McDougall the assistance of Roentgen xrays will soon be available, for the relief of suffering at this institution. On Wednesday evening 22 July 1896 a number of ladies and gentlemen witnessed a series of experiments with the Roentgen x rays." Duncan McDougall later worked at the Kalgoorlie School of Mines as a lecturer in physics and mathematics. on 19 February 1905 the 'West australian' newspaper announced: " Mr Duncan McDougall, formerly of the Ballarat, and later of the Maryborough Schools of Mines, was appointed to succeed Mr. Hart. Mr. McDougall had also charge of the branch class at Midland Junction. In both cases his work proved thoroughly good. The alterations in the trades class regulations will cause all the students in these classes to take up the study of this subject. I have every confidence that Mr. McDou gall will handle these large classes as successfully as the classes he had last year." By 1925 McDougall is being reported in the Perth Daily News: "Duncan McDougall, lecturer on electrical engineering and physics at the W.A. School of Mines, put forward a scheme for reducing the cost of mining in Kalgoorlie. He contended it was the duty of the State and Federal Governments to establish a central electricity generation plant in Kalgoorlie and supply power to the mines at not more than 1/2d a unit, at 3/4d per unit for winding only, and at 2d per unit for lighting. He suggested, the transmission of this power over a radius of 25 miles from Kalgoorlie." (06 May 1925)Photograph of a man in a shirt, bow tie and jacket, holding a scroll and wearing glasses. He has two books beside him on a table. The man is Duncan McDougall, and is portrait was taken in the Charlie Farr studio at Maryborough, Victoriaduncan mcdougall, mcdougall, x-ray, xray, xray, ballarat school of mines, choir, mendelssohn, kalgoorlie

Albert E. Dorling was the Instructor in Printing at the Ballarat Technical Art School in 1933. The art school was a division of the Ballarat School of Mines. The objectives of Typographical Instruction at the Ballarat Technical Art School was to develop an appreciation of art in printing; to create and foster a wholesome respect for books; to develop a justifiable pride in persona achievement; to broaden the educational and social outlook; to broaden the field of vocational choice; to prepare for effective entrance into the printing trade; to give mastery of many of the principles of design; to help in forming habits of accuracy, thoroughness, neatness and industry; to give opportunity to turn out a product of use, beauty and value; to cultivate appreciation of the value of co-operation and service; to aid in mastery of other school subjects,particularly English; to provide an appropriate instructional medium for pupils whose constructive instincts desire this method of expression; to provide experience which will show the practical application and value of academic subjects.Coloured soft covered book bound with a brown ribbon. It is a book of specimens of work by the students attending the Typography Classes at the Ballarat Technical Art School under the instruction of Albert Dorling. Illustrations include: Ariel [sic] View from Art School by Fred Longhurst, 1932 Other work includes Bickart's Diamond Shop, Lydiard Street Methodist Choir, South Street Competitions, Allambee Guest House, Buninyong Lodge, Ballarat Journalists' Association, Thornton Studios, Harry Davies, Harry Brown & Co., Nautilus Corsets, Toti dal Monte, Symmons Flower Shop, Ritz Club, Ballarat Symphony Orchestra, Ladies' Art Associationtypography, printing, ballarat school of mines, ballarat technical art school, bickart's diamond shop, lydiard street methodist choir, south street competitions, allambee guest house, buninyong lodge, ballarat journalists' association, thornton studios, harry davies, harry brown & co., nautilus corsets, toti dal monte, symmons flower shop, ritz club, ballarat symphony orchestra, ladies' art association, typography, ballarat school of mines, ballarat technical art school, printing, albert dorling

Brown soft covered book with diagrams maps and photographs compiling information supplied or made available to the editors of the "Spectator", "Reporter" and "Woman's World" by Ministers and Officers of the churches at Richmond, Hawthorn and Auburn, Mr. R.A. Sutton, Mrs. A. Edgoose and Mr. J.R. Ellingworth and others who have helped with their memories of the past.Wholly set up and printeed in Australia by Reporter Print, Box Hill, 1937. CONTENTS. The Beginning - Trustees and Church Debts and Buildings The Depression and Church Union - The Curch Leads the Way Temperance The Sunday School The Ministers Local Preachers Organ and Choir Cheer-Up Brigade Progress and Change Foreign Missions Hospital Sunday Pew Rents Making Records Class Meeting and Endeavour Sport The Ladies Conclusion Tables Index Maps

During 1944 - 1952 the school had an elocution teacher on staff, Miss Marjorie James. In 1945 the Clarendon Junior Verse-Speaking Choir came second at the Royal South Street Eisteddfod. The Junior School has continued to represent the school at South Street in Choral Verse-Speaking. Medium silver cup with double handles on melamine stand; engraving on face and verso of cup.Engraved on face: C.P.L.C. / Verse speaking / won by Engraved on verso: 1944 Remove / 1945 V B / 1946 III B / 1948 V B / 1949 IV / 1950 IV / 1952 III A III Bverse-speaking, clarendon-presbyterian-ladies-college, marjorie-james

Kindly scanned from Ringwood Branch archival collectionTranscript (kindly completed by Ken Briscoe using ChatGPT) RINGWOOD BRANCH COUNTRY WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION INC. February 13, 1946 in the Ringwood Town Hall, the Mayoress, Mrs. H.E. Parker, called the meeting and Ringwood Branch Country Women's Association was formed, and would be in the Yarra Valley Group. Speaker for the day was Mrs. Wray, Group President, Yarra Valley Group. Office bearers elected were: • Mrs. Greenshields (President) • Mrs. Shields (Secretary) • Mrs. Roberts (Treasurer) At the inaugural meeting, 93 ladies joined, and the first general meeting of the Ringwood Branch was held March 7, 1946, and by the end of August the membership grew to 160. In 1946 the joining fee was 4/- and you never attended a meeting unless you wore hat and gloves. The first year, meetings were held in the main Town Hall, then they were transferred to the small hall, which had a creche next door, at the baby health centre, where mothers could leave their little ones, while mum enjoyed the meetings, demonstrations or entertainment. The Branch had a very good Choir, conducted by Mrs. Dorrie Davidson, also a very talented theatrical group. Each birthday they put on excellent stage shows, some beautiful costumes being hired from well-known Melbourne theatrical company. The 1956 Olympic stage show had some well-trained, but out of form, athletes. Highlight of the year was the Annual Ball and two Debutante Balls. New branches were formed in the district, Everard, East Ringwood, Heathmont, South Warrandyte. There was also, Ringwood Younger set, a night branch (later years was renamed Marana). It was then that our membership dropped. As more and more branches were started in the district, Ringwood was then allocated to the newly formed Maroondah Highway Group. Craft classes and demonstrations were of a high standard, with some interesting things being made such as millinery, dressmaking, pottery, etc. In 1960 when Ringwood was made a City, a C.W.A. float was entered in the procession, this was a mammoth task, as hundreds of flowers were made and wired to the float, which was in green and gold C.W.A. colours. The time came when the Town Hall was to be demolished, and we moved to the Church of England Hall, Civic Place, but after a short time, this hall was also demolished. Meetings were then held at Ringwood Library until the library was no longer available. Our last move was to our present meeting room at Lionswood. Today you dress as you wish and membership is $12.00. The Ringwood Branch in 1995 has 2 life members and 21 members. Alice Milner March 15, 1995 As a matter of interest, of those 160 members who joined in the first year, only one active member is left with the Branch

The St Peter Chapel opened in 1917. Funding came primarily from the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild. The artwork "And the Lord turned and looked upon Peter" was donated by Mr R. Stewart Murray in 1940. The procession cross was donated by the Ballarat Branch of the Harbour Lights Guild in 1958 helping dating the photograph to post 1958.St Peter the Mariner's Chapel is ..... by the relationship with the Anglican Church. Although Black and white photograph with a white border, of the interior of Saint Peter the Mariner's Chapel. Central is the aisle with pews on either side. Midground and on the left side is the pulpit and an altar in the background. melbourne, mission-to-seafarers, altar, pulpit, pews, choir-stalls, reverend w.f. haire, walter richmond butler, jesus, st peter chapel, lectern, hymn board

Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her singing skills were recognized at an early age. She later sang with local choirs and sang on radio. She was involved with the Bendigo Operatic Society for many years. Gertrude began her working life in sales. After studying book keeping she worked at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory during WW2 and then worked for local solicitors and accountants. Gertrude was involved with many community and sporting organizations.Invitation to Miss G Perry from Bendigo City Lodge No 714 to attend a Ladies' Social Evening on Friday June 27th, 1952, at 7:45. Reception at 7:45 sharp, supper at 10:00 p.m. Harmony, Dancing and Euchre. Invitation from The Worshipful Master, Wor. Bro. L. M. Green. Unusual invitation to a single lady to a Lodge event with the invite expressly has Bro. and Lady crossed out. Gilt edged invite on pale green card. Unusual invitation to a single lady to a Lodge event with the invite expressly has Bro. and Lady crossed out. Gertrude Perry Collection.physical culture class, fitness, exercise

Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her singing skills were recognized at an early age. She later sang with local choirs and sang on radio. She was involved with the Bendigo Operatic Society for many years. Gertrude began her working life in sales. After studying book keeping she worked at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory during WW2 and then worked for local solicitors and accountants. Gertrude was involved with many community and sporting organizations.Gertrude Perry Collection - Three Bendigo Advertiser notices and a typed order of service for Carols by Candlelight Ladies Service at Golden Square Methodist Church on 12/12/1954physical culture class, fitness, exercise

"The fine structure of St. Peter's, with its prettily-decorated interior, which holds crowded congregations at Holy Mass on Sundays, is alone an eloquent testimony of the piety and devotion which permeates the whole parish. Attached to the church is a circulating library, and Catholic papers and other literature are distributed at the church door. Branches of the H.A.C.B. Society and Catholic Federation are doing much good work. (Melbourne Advocate, 17 January 1914) "OPENING AND CONSECRATION OF THE NEW CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST. PETER’S, DAYLESFORD Cross on St. Peter'sNotwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, the opening of the new Catholic Church of St. Peter’s, yesterday (Sunday), attracted a crowded congregation. Although the rain, which has poured almost incessantly for some days past, had left our roads and streets in the condition for which Daylesford is celebrated in winter weather, and although he storm and rain seemed to increase as the hour announced for the ceremonies approached, the church was filled by a large congregation, comprising all sects and denominations of Christians in and around the district. The beautiful edifice, erected mainly through the zeal, liberality and energy of the respected pastor, presented a most imposing appearance, and reflects infinite credit upon the Rev. Mr. Slattery, and the flock committed to his charge. The church was commenced in November 1863 and has been in the hands of the workmen up to the present time, work being uninterruptedly carried on. On commencing the foundations, it was necessary to excavate until solid clay was reached, which in consequence of the deep rich chocolate soil on the site of the building, had to be carried down to an average depth of 6 feet 6 inches. The foundations were laid with massive stones in courses of 12-inch, and four feet thick, reducing to 3 feet below the floor line. The style of the building is decorated Gothic, and consists of a nave, 80 feet by 30 feet in the clear, and a chancel 18 feet high; from floor line to apex of roof, 47 feet, which is elegantly constructed, consisting of six spans or frames with puncheons resting on carved corbels, low down between the windows. The north side consists of a handsome entrance, near the north-west angle, approached by nine steps of cut stone, and four bays of windows on nave, and a small door on side of chancel, intended as an entry from the sacristy. The south side presents a very handsome view to Victoria street, a beautiful porch entrance giving access to the building on the south-east end of nave; and on the south-west angle a handsome octagonal spire, terminating in an iron cross, with gilt floriations; the height of top of cross, from floor line, is 88 feet. A stone stairs gives access to the organ gallery and the belfry. The whole of the windows are of a handsome geometrical design, and carved in stone, with mullions and tracery, and glazed with amber-tinted glass, the chancel window being 15 feet high, and 8 feet wide. The chancel arch is unusually large, 27 feet St. Peter's interiorhigh and 18 feet wide, and handsomely moulded, and presents a fine appearance from the body of the church. The roof is stained a rich oak, with heavy cornice, and all the walls are smoothly plastered, and colored peach color, giving the amber-tinted glass a beautiful soft cathedral appearance to the interior. The altar is of a very chaste design, the panels being moulded with Gothic heads, and finished in white and gold; the altar rail was not completed, but is intended to be of polished cedar, with carved pillars. The interior fittings will be proceeded with immediately, and to complete the design, an organ gallery, with sittings for about 100 persons besides the choir, will be constructed on the west end. It is intended also to place pillar gaslights on each side of the main entrance, for lighting during vespers in winter. The style of architecture has been strictly carried out, and in the best and most substantial manner. The building has been erected under the superintendence of the architect Mr. John Townsend Brophy, a member of the congregation, and who has discharged his duty with great ability and care. The hour of half-past eleven has scarcely passed when from the sacristy entered His Lordship the Right Rev. Dr. Gould, Bishop of Melbourne, preceded by the Very Rev. Dean Hayes (Sandhurst), the Rev. P. J. Slattery, and a number of boys dressed in white surplices. The Right Reverend Prelate proceeded to the foot of the altar, the Very Rev. the Dean on his right, and the Rev. P. J. Slattery on the left. The prayers usual upon the occasion were read by the Bishop. A procession was then formed, and went around the church in the following order. Several youths bearing wax candles first, next the Very Rev. the Dean, then the Bishop and his train bearers, and following were the Rev. Mr. Slattery and acolytes. Having returned to the altar in the same order, the Deacon (Dean Hayes) and Sub-Deacon (Rev. P. J. Slattery) proceeded to robe his Lordship, who had taken his seat at the epistle side of the altar, for the solemn High Mass, at appropriate times wearing his mitre and bearing his crozier. The mass, which was chanted by the Bishop with touching simplicity and earnestness, was then commenced. The choir, under the direction of Mr. Meunsch, organist, was full and most effective. Mrs. Testar, of Melbourne, having generously offered her valuable services, took the leading soprano solos, and it is scarcely necessary to add, rendered them with exquisite taste and feeling – her beautiful voice being heard with great effect throughout the entire building. The choir consisted of the following ladies and gentlemen who volunteered to aid in the ceremonies upon this most interesting occasion. Ladies: Mrs. Tresar, soprano; Mrs. J.J. McCormick, alto; Miss Julia Conry, soprano; Mrs. Vincent, soprano; Mrs. Aitken, soprano. Gentlemen: H. Guthiel, tenor; Master John Murphy, tenor; James Knox, bass; J. M. Murphy, bass; Mr. Staunton, baritone; Mr. Sourby, alto; Mr. Short, bass. The chant, “Let us adore,” during the procession, was given by Mrs. Vincent with considerable power. The selection of the “Imperial Mass” (Haydn’s No. 3) was felicitous, and the highly artistic and finished manner in which the different parts were sustained, demonstrated that great and persevering care must have been bestowed on the preparation for “the opening day.” The “Kyrie” was given with the full strength and power of the choir. The swelling of the voices in complete harmony, and the pealing of the organ in the midst of incense and prayer, produced a most marked effect upon the congregation. In the “Gloria,” the solos of Mrs. Testar were really beautiful and Mrs. McCormick rendered the alto solos with considerable merit. Mr. Knox sang the part commencing with the words “Qui tolles” with much taste and power. The “Credo” than which we believe there is not a more magnificent piece of sacred music extant, was most successful in its rendering, nor do we ever remember to have heard anything more touching than the manner in which the line “Vetam Venturi in Seculi,” was given by Mrs. Testar. The offertory hymn “Come unto Me all ye that labor,” was given by Mrs. Testar with the most thrilling effect. The “Sanctus” having been sung, in which Mr. Sourby ably rendered an alto solo, the “Agnus Dei” was commenced with a solo by Mrs. McCormick and was given with great taste and feeling, Mrs. Testar, at the conclusion of the “Agnus,” taking up the soprano part. Mass being concluded, the Very Reverend Dean Hayes ascended the altar and proceeded to preach the opening sermon, taking as his text Second Paralipomenon [Chronicles II], 7th chapter and 16th verse – “For I have chosen and have sanctified this place that My hand may be there for ever, and My eyes and My heart may remain there perpetually.” St Peter's manseAt the close of the sermon a collection was made by the very reverend preacher, assisted by John Egan, Esq., Corinella, on behalf of the church, and about fifty pounds were contributed. When it is remembered that 500 tickets had been issues at 10s each, and the inclemency of the weather taken into consideration, the collection may be regarded as a large one. Benediction was sung by the Rev. P. J. Slattery, assisted by Dean Hayes, the choir singing the “O! Salutaris Hostia” and “Laudate.” Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus was sung at the termination of the ceremonies. The vestments issued at Benediction, as well as at the Mass, were of the most gorgeous and beautiful character. When the Benediction was over, the Rev. P. J. Slattery, standing at the front of the altar said– “I wish to say one or two words before the congregation leave. I feel most deeply indebted to all of you who have attended here today for the honor and glory of God, not withstanding the difficulties you had to encounter from this most inclement season. I am truly delighted at such a manifestation of feeling, and will not easily forget it.” The rev. gentleman having disrobed, thanked the members of the choir for their kindness in assisting at the ceremonies, and more especially Mrs. Testar, who had braved all the storm and rain to be present at, and give the advantage of her great musical abilities on, the “opening day.” (Daylesford Mercury, 15 May 1865.)A number of photographs of St Peter's Catholic Church, Daylesford, taken at the 150th anniversary celebration. st peter's catholic church daylesford, decoration, altar decoration, anniversary, daylesford, religion, painting, interior, slattery, gough, d'alton, mcmahon