PAKIHI LITERARY SOCIETY.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2676, 23 June 1894, Page 3

PAKIHI LITERARY SOCIETY.

The attendance at the third meeting of the above society on Wednesday last was most encouraging, there being about forty persons present. Mr F. W. Ruddenklau, J.P., occupied the chair, and proved himself quite at home in that position. Miss Borrie read an interesting story entitled “ Only a Colonial,” which was very appropriate for the evening. Miss Connal sang, very sweetly, “In Happy Momendts,” and the society no doubt will be happy to hear her again at future meetings. Mr D. Taylor, junr., had charge of the newspaper topics, which were both instructive and amusing. Mr R. Irwin delivered a mirth-provoking sermon, and Miss B. Taylor gave a humorous reading “ Good Words for Wives.” This concluded‘the first part of the programme, and the debate, “ Which is the Happier, Marriage or Celibacy 1 ” was then proceeded with, Mr J. M, Naughton in a well written paper sustained the argument in favor of the free independent bachelor, and Mr Irwin, in the unavoidable absence of the leader of the other side, upheld the nuptial state. The discussion which followed was very aiqusing, and the following members joined in:—Messrs E. Taylor, W. Rainey, J. Milliken, D. Taylor, J. Seeler, T. Jones, and F, W. Ruddenklau. On the chairman putting the motion the majority were found to be in favor of married life. Votes of thanks to Mr Naughton and the chairman closed the meeting. The next meeting promises to be just as successful; the ladies have promised to provide tea, and a short “ hop ” will take place after the meeting. The programmme will be advertised in due course.