Oamaru

New Zealand Tablet, 20 August 1908, Page 24

Oamaru

(From our jown correspondent.) August 17. On Saturday, the feast of the Assumption, Masses were celebrated at the Basilica at 7 and 9 o'clock: T ' 1C Rev ; F at"er O'Brien leaves Oamaru o n Thursday, and" will be much m.ssed by the congregation, to whom he has endeared himself during- his short stay in this parish. * The Oamaru Catholic Club at its weekly meeting on Friday.' evemng held a debate on < The effects of No-license in Oamaru^ A notable feature of the debate was that almost all present expressed their views, some of the younger. , members makingcapital speeches. Mr. T. O'Grady. occupied., the . chair, and! Messrs. J Breen and F. Cooney led for their respective -sidei both speakers giving their views in a very, convincing manner' It is a matter for regret that more members, of 'the congregation do not take an active interest in the club, which is capable of doing immense good for the young men of the parish,- as well -,s providing social recreation for-old and young.'