DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXI, Issue 27, 2 July 1903, Page 19

DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

His Lordship Bishop Verdon administered the Sacrament of Confirmation 'to several candidates at St. Ann's Church, Waikouaiti, on Wednesday of last week. The Ladies' Prametic Club met at St. Joseph's Hall on Monday evening. The attendance was very good. The members seem most anxious for the work, and if they do as well every Monday evening as on last they will have some practical proof of their progress to show in about two months. It is acknowledged that the dramatic class are at their best in operetta. On Monday evening an interesting debate took place at the weekly meeting of the Catholic Social and Liter r ary CTVub in South Dunedin. The chair was takjen 'by Ke> . Fathei Coffcy, and the hall was crowded with an appreciative audience. The following took a leading and creditable part in the discussion : Messrs. D McCurdy P. Fitzgerald, E. O'Connell, W. Carr, C. Foley, T. Hall, F. Gaffaney, and J. J. Marlow.

The meeting on Friday evening o f St. Joseph's Men's Club in St. Josekh's Hall was set apart for readings. As several who had promised contributions did not put in an appearance, those present were requested to give items. Mr. T. Hussey, who presided, succeeded in inducing many of the members to contribute, with the result that a very enjoyable and profitable evening was spent. Messrs. C. Sullivan and S. Whitty gave readings ; H. Hungerford, a recitation ; T. Hussey, a song, ; and C. Foley a few reminiscences. Messrs. Spain and C. Rfullivan were appointed the leaders of next Friday's debate, to which all members of the congregation are cordially invited. An invitation has also been sent to, the South Dunedin Club to take part in the debate, the subject being ' Should the ttams run on Sundays.'