St. Joseph's Ladies' Club, Dunedin

New Zealand Tablet, Issue 17, 25 April 1907, Page 22

St. Joseph's Ladies' Club, Dunedin

The annual meeting of St. Joseph's Ladies' Club was held in "St. Joseph's" Hall on Wednesday evening of last week. Rev. Father Coffey, Adm., presided, and there was a large attendance,. The following were ihe principal' points of the report and balance sheet^ .which- were read and adopted:— Buxing the past season the meetings were well attended, many*' social and e\enings being held. Only, Qne evening was ' devoted to a debate, and - the subject chosen, ' Should Women enter- ' Parliament' ?' proved both entertaining and amusing. This session' it; is hoped that many evenings will be given to debates,, for such assist in • the self-improvement of members. On one evening- a friend gave' a lecture on- domestic economy," which was much appreciated.. .The membership for the past season -.was 73, and it is expected the number of * members will be greatly increased this year. One pleasing feature during the year was the presentation to the president, Miss Staunton. , This presentation had the support of every memiber 'of the club, for all fully recognised Miss Stauntpn's gen-" erosity anti kindness in giving up so much of her time to their •enioyment, and all hope that Miss Staunton will be president for many years. Miss Linda Johnson was also the recipient . of a present from her club

friends on the occasion of he-r marriaee.. In conclusion the ■ committee thanked his Lordship the Bishop and clergy for their interest in the club at all times, and \ also 'the Men 1 ® and Boy's clubs for very enjoyable social evenings. The total receipts, including a balance from last year of £3 Os- Id, amounted to £14 17s 6d, and- 'the expenditure, Tnolud'ing £7 (is paid to, the execu.tive committee, £11 (is 3d, leaving a credit balance' of £3 11s 3d. ; Rev. Father Coffey, speaking on the report, congratulated the members on their successful session, and ' hoped to see more good and • useful work done during the coming season. He -said that he would ' be pleased . to "see' more evenings devoted to debates. He also spoke of Miss Staunton's genero^itv in devoting so much of her time to the club. The following are the officers for' the current year :—: — President, Miss Slaunton (re-elected) ; - secretary, Miss' D. Piu-lon (re-elected) •; committee, Misses O'Neil'l, Bryant, Hannagan, Johnson,- and Clancy. A vote of thanks .to ihe Rev. Father Cori'ey for presiding concluded -the business jof the " meeting. " ' - ■