CANTERBURY CATHOLIC LITERARY SOCIETY.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XII, Issue 5, 23 May 1884, Page 23

CANTERBURY CATHOLIC LITERARY SOCIETY.

Cbristohnrch, May 17. The uaaal weekly meeting of the above Society took pUce on Monday. evening, May 13, on which occasion the programmes consisted of songs, readings and recitations. As it was one of those nights on which members had the privilege of introducing their friends, it is almost needless to say that they took advantage of it ; the rooms were filled, the fair sex b3in» in the majority. ° The proceedings opsned with a pianoforte solo by Miss If werson, who also acted as accompanist during the evening. That lady contributed two excellent items: "Dream Paces," and "JShrea on the Rhine," which were greatly admired. To mention that Miss Fallow sang "Thy Face" and "Batter — -»," ia a guarantee that they were capitally rendered. Misa Burke'a " Blua Alsatian Mountains," and " Never More," were gems in their way, and deservedly applauded. Mr. Lsahy and Mr." Carroll contributed a couple of very gaol itemi in their usual capital style. Mr. Hanneasy's comic sing wis productive of a good deal of mirth, and also that of Mr. Hickmott's ' Two in the Morning." Mr. Maakell and Mr. Dobbin gave readiagg, which could not be excelled ; and Mr. Geoghan and Mr. Hennessy delivered too very good recitations. The afcer-piece consisted of a dialogue, with a moral in which, strange to say, a " limb of the law " named Mr. Bright has got a fancy for taking in street Arabs as office boya, and thereby giving them an opportunity of starting in the world. This part was very well acted by Mr. M'Gill. Tom, the object of his benevolence, was taken by Mr. Geoghan, who entered into the spirit of the play in a very natural manner. Mr. Baxter made a good Mr. Fashion, who, as a man of the world, would not believe that a ragged coat could cover an honest heart. Mr. Senaessy's villain was well acted, whilst Mr. Grant, as policeman X 999, reminded one of a veritable Robert leaning over the area rails quizzing the queen of the kitchen, The play was very nicely staged and acted, and reflected great credit on the members who took part. At the conclusion Mr. Maskell thanked the ladies and gentlemen, on behalf on the Society, who had bo kindly given their services, and Mr. M'Gill in *n especial manner, as it was to him, chiefly, they were indebted for getting up such an excellent entertainment.