Oamaru

New Zealand Tablet, 30 July 1908, Page 15

Oamaru

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

The retreat conducted by Rev. Father Lowham, C.SS.R.,, at the Rosary Convent was brought to a close on Sunday last. At the morning and evening services on Sunday the Rev. Father Lowham preached impressive sermons to large congregations. ". The Right Rev. Mgr. Mackay returned from Queenstown, last week, while Rev. Father O'Neill has gone to take up the duties of that parish -during the illness of Rev. Father O'Donnell. Rev. Father O'Brien, C.SS.R., fills the "place of Rev. - Father O'Neill in this district during the latter's absence in Queenstown.

A pleasant time was spent at the Catholic Club rooms on Friday evening, the programme being a mock banquet to the officers and men of the American Fleet. A long toast-list was honored, and some excellent speeches made. Mr. T. O'Grady made an admirable chairman, and during the evening songs were contributed by Messrs. T. Ford, T. O'Grady, and H. Diver, whilst Messrs. Jno. Griffiths and E.^Barry gave recitations.