CATHOLIC CLUBS

New Zealand Tablet, 31 August 1911, Page 1696

CATHOLIC CLUBS

v- ST. BENEDICT'S CLUB, AUCKLAND. ~ . , ; (From the club,correspondent.) '."'•' August 25. The most successful debate yet held took place on Tuesday evening last, the subject chosen being ' That Napoleon was a Greater General than Wellington.' The affirmative was taken by Messrs. J. J. (leader), O'Dwyer, Kelly, and McGrath, while Messrs! Rose (leader), Fernandez, Kennedy, and Donovan supported the negative. The judge (Mr. J. J. Sullivan) gave his decision in favor of the negative side by 303 points to 281, and congratulated the members taking part on the excellent speeches, they had made. The debate was attentively and enjoyably listened to by about 50 members and their friends, amongst whom were many ladies. At the conclusion of the debate, Rev. Father Carran gave a short address. Rev. Father Brennan, of Te Kuiti, was present. GORE. (From the club correspondent.) _ At the weekly meeting of the Gore Catholic Young Men's Society there was a good attendance, including a number of ladies. Very Rev. Father O'Donnell delivered a lecture on 'Socialism,' at the conclusion of which the speaker was accorded a hearty vote of thanks, on the motion of Mr. Francis, seconded by Mr. Columb!