Dunedin Catholic Students' Club.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XLIX, Issue 39, 5 October 1922, Page 22

Dunedin Catholic Students' Club.

On Saturday last the Dunedin Catholic Students’ Club (the first of its kind in New Zealand) brought a most successful and beneficial year to a close with two very enjoyable functions. In the afternoon a large number of the students visited Holy Cross College, Mosgiel, at the invitation of the rector. Rev. Father Morkane. The afternoon being beautifully fine, a delightful time was spent in the college and grounds. Afternoon tea was served in the . charming garden of the college, and a very pleasant afternoon ended with Benediction of the Blessed. Sacrament, the music being devotionally rendered by the college choir. On Saturday night a social was held in the Assembly Room of the Christian Brothers’ School, when 'there was a large gathering of students. The rooms had been tastefully decorated by members of the committee, who, as on previous occasions, spared no time or trouble to make the meetings so successful. A dainty supper was provided in an adjoining room. Special thanks are due to the members of the committee, who are to be congratulated on the success of their efforts. The students are very grateful to Mesdames O’Neill. Todd, Hall, and Ross, who kindly attendtd and helped the students to spend a most enjoyable evening. During the year, in addition to the social gatherings, the following lectures were given;— “The Origin and Development of Universities” and “Evolution and Ethics,” by the Rev. Father Morkane, M.A.; “Evolution,” by, Dr. Burns (who recently gained the Medical Travelling Scholarship); “Impressions of France and Belgium,” by Mr. J. B. Callan, 8.A., LL.B. (lecturer at Otago University) ; “Rome and Roman Life,” by the Rev. L. T. Buxton, M.A., D. ; “The Bible in the Catholic Church,” by the Rev. E. A. Andersen, M.A., of Holy Cross College. His Lordship the Bishop (Right Rev. Dr. Whvte) has taken a deep interest in the welfare of the club, and on several occasions has honored the students by his presence at the meetings. The success of the club must _ prove particularly gratifying to Father Morkane, who, since founding the club, has spared no effort to further its development. The grateful thanks of the students are due to the Christian Brothers • who so - kindly placed the school at the disposal of the club, and also to the Dominican Nuns for various kindnesses during the year. The club will resume its meetings next March, with every promise of even greater success. It is to be hoped that all Catholic students who enter Otago University will avail themselves of the advantages to be derived from membership of the club.