CANTERBURY CATHOLIC LITERARY SOCIETY.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XI, Issue 6, 1 June 1883, Page 21

CANTERBURY CATHOLIC LITERARY SOCIETY.

Christchurcsh, May 24. Atter the ordinary routine business had been transacted at the usual weekly meeting of the Society on Monday evening, May 21, the programme, which was a musical one, interspersed with readings and recitations, was next proceeded with. Mr. Oakes opened the proceedings with a solo, Mr. Bagley coming next with a song, both of which were well received. Mr. Dobbin read Pitt's speech on the American war, in capital style. Mr. Hennessy contributed a solo and comic song to the evening's entertainment. It is sufficient to say that " Horatius " was in the hands of Mr. Geegan, to know that it was done justice to. Mr. O'Sulli van's comic song was productive of a good deal of amusement. Messrs. M'Gill and Hennessy did not sustain their reputation as reciters on this occasion, as their dialogue lacked careful preparation. Master O.ikes made the acquaintance of the members with a salo, which did oauch credit to the youthful singer. Mr. Kennedy gave a humorous reading, Mr. Oakes coming next with a solo and choruß, that was duly applauded. Mr. Carroll sang " Home of My Heart " in a way that excited the admiration of the members : he possesses a fine, welltrained voice. Mr. Bagley centributed another item by way of a humorous recitation. Mr. M'Swiggan's rendering of the famous revolutionary song, the " Marseillaise," in excellent French, was one of the best pieces of the evening. A glee by the Glee Club brought a very enjoyable entertainment to a close. Mr. Oakes acted as pianoforte accompanist in his usual excellent manner.