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New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXI, Issue 23, 4 June 1903, Page 29

At a representative meeting of the Catholic laity, held in the Central Club rooms, Melbourne, his Grace the Archbishop presided, and t-he questions of ways and means with regard to the proposed Cathedral Hall was discussed. A statement of receipts and expenditure was presented, which showed that the sum of £4117 8s lOd had been subscribed up to date, and the debit balance amounted to about £3000. The estimated cost of the hall xvould be over £5000. It was unanimously decided to proceed with the erection of the hall as soon as possible. In reply to Mr. Slattery, his Grace the Archbishop said that non-Catholics would be admitted to the club rooms. The announcement was received xvith applause. His Grace briefly outlined the aims and objects of the club rooms. r J he boys would be instructed and provided with suitable recreation, and nothine left undone to make the club rooms as attractive as possible to the young people of both sexes. In regard to the men's club, literary and social advantages would be placed within the reach of tho members, who would have the privilege of introducing country friends as honorary members of the club.