CANTERBURY CATHOLIC LITERARY SOCIETY.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XI, Issue 46, 14 March 1884, Page 16

CANTERBURY CATHOLIC LITERARY SOCIETY.

..,,,, Ohrißtchurob, March 8. AT the usual weekly meeting of the above Society on Monday EvenlnAvM£rch 3» the chair was occupied by Mr. Nolan, in the absence of the President. The programme for the evening consisted of "songs, readings and recitations. The first item was a pianoforte solo by Miss O'Brien, followed by a song from Mr. Leahy, which was deservedly applauded. To mention that Miss Falloon contributed a couple of songs to the evening s entertainment is a sufficient guarantee that they were of that high class for which that lady is remarkable. Mr. Corr came next with a humorous reading. Mr. M'Gill's recitation was very well received. Mr. Hoban is always a favourite, but on this occasion he surpassed his previous efforts, with his comic songs and euitar accompaniment Mr. Hennessy and Mr. Begley were in bettervoice than they have been for some time, consequently they sang a couple of very good songs. Mr. Grant gave a nice reading, and Mr! Geoehan a good recitation. Mr. Blake, jnr., was applauded for his item which it no doubt deserved. Mr. Nolan read an original poem' of his' which your readers will have an opportunity of criticising." Although Miss Burke had been heard before by most of those present, yet it was the first time she has favoured the Literary Society. Anyone who heard her on this occasion must earnestlyjwish that she will do'so soon again, as it is not every day that one hears such a well-trained voice Miss O Brien in a very able manner accompanied the various musical items on the pianoforte. At the conclusion Mr. Nolan thanked those ladies and gentlemen who had so kindly come forward to assist at the evening's entertainment. He also thanked Messrs Milner and M'Gill for the trouble expended m getting up the programme. WHO MAKES THOSE SWEET FLOW'ES GROW? Who makes the sun shine out so bright ? Who makes him come and go ? Who makes him shed his glorious light Oe'r all that's here below ? . Or canst thou tell where He doth dwell Who makes those sweet flow'rs grow 1 Who placed the moon in yon bright sky ? Who sends the frost and snow ? Who makes those brilliant stars on high Keep ever twinkling so ? Or canst thou tell where He doth dwell Who makes those sweet flow'rs grow ? Who gives to living nature birth ? Who makes the zephyrs blow ? . • Who sends the rain to cheer the earth 1 Who makes the torrent flow ? Or Canst thou tell where He doth dwell Who makes those sweet flow'rs grow 1 Yes I yes, my child, I'll answer thee All thou dost wish to know: 'Tis He who made all thou canst see And more than I can show, Who dwells on high in yon bright sky And makes these sweet flow'rs grow. M. Nolan.