DUNEDIN CATHOLIC YOUNG MEN'S SOCIETY.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume V, Issue 261, 3 May 1878, Page 9

DUNEDIN CATHOLIC YOUNG MEN'S SOCIETY.

The zeal and interest which characterise tbe proceeding of this institution seem to be on the increase. Ou Friday evening, although the weather was anything but favourable for leaving the home fireside, the well tilled appearance of the society's meeting' room testified to the interest the members of the society take in its work. Tbe meeting was presided over by the President, Bro. A. H. Norniau, and many matters in connection with the Society were considered and disposed of during the evening. Messrs. \V. McKeay and F. I'elre were elected honorary members V>y the unanimous vo*c of the meeting, and two nominations were received for the following meeting night. Judging from sonvj remarks made by tbe secretary with reference to subscriptions in arrears, he is evidently of the same mind with the old motto *' JJls dat, ijiti cito dtit.'' We hope that those whom it is intended for will accept the intimation. A dialogue in character from " The Heir-at-Law " created considerable amusement, the histrionic .abilities of the performers being duly appreciated. After the evening's programme had been about concluded, the spiritual director, tlie liev. Father O'Leary suggested the desirability of forming an historical class in connection with the Society. Tbe llev. Father briefly enumerated the many, benefits of a lasting nature that were likely to be derived from such a class, the members of the Society heartily coinciding with his views. Acting upon this suggestion, tbe necessary steps were at once taken for tbe formation of tbe class, and at the request of the meeting the Rev. Father consented to. conduct it, and, moreover, promised a prize at tbe end of -the first term. The class will be held on tbe second and fourth Friday in every month, the interim being devoted to home work in connection with it. Friday, the 10th inst, is fixed for the opening night. and the task allotted for that night is the ''Life and Tinier of William the Conqueror." which members who intend joining thu class are reqxiested to " read up." We are glad to see that tluSociety is thus extending its career of usefulness, and tbe historical class will no doubt be a valuable addition to the other classes in connection with the Society.