Oamaru

New Zealand Tablet, 13 August 1908, Page 15

Oamaru

(From our-vown correspondent.)

~,. - - ■ August 10. xr ♦•. r>%™,, of : the -Catholic Club greatly miss the Rev. Father O Neill from their meetings. All earnestly hope to sec him back soon ,n his accustomed place, while regretting the reason of his prolonged absence. -

The most successful meeting held, by the Catholic Club during vaVhTi-Thr' 0 " tO t/ ] u CC ° n - Frida * *a»t.«when a mock trial Id 1 'T -b r arranged tO represent a courthouse; ' and there was a large gathering of members and friends. Th*

characters were admirably sustained by members as follows :—: — Judge, Mr. T, O'Grady; crown prosecutor, Mr. John Griffiths; counsel for defence, Mr.. E. Barry; plaintiff, Mr. H. Diver ; defendant, Mr. J. O'Donnell ; clerk of, court, Mr. Janies Griffiths.; sergeant of police, Mr. Wm. Griffiths ; witnesses, Messrs. J. Cagney,. F. A. - Wallas, J. Breen, J. Wallace, and T. Cooney. The .jury was drawn • from -members present, Mr. A. Kay being chosen foreman. 'The various officials and witnesses -appeared in character, which added greatly to the interest and .amusement of the proceedings. The club- president made an admirable judge, and his wide knowledge of" court procedure was a distinct advantage to the carrying out of the programme. The hearing was a tengthyone, and called -forth' some rare sallies and local hits. ' -"; - , - ' „