DUNEDIN CATHOLIC LITERARY SOCIETY.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XIX, Issue 3, 17 October 1890, Page 20

DUNEDIN CATHOLIC LITERARY SOCIETY.

The ordinary weekly meeting of this Society wa9 held on Wednesday, tbe Bth inst., in the Comtian Brothers' School. T here was a very good attendance of members and the vice-president (Sir, P. Carolin) occupied the chair. Mr. Charles Columb, in. the absence of the secretary, performed tbe duties. The minutes of the last meeting were duly passed as read, An apology for non-attendance was received from Mr. O. K. Haughtoo. This evening had been set apart for a lecture by the reverend president, which was given in due course. In his opening remarks he strongly urged upon members the desirability of studying such authors as the late Cardinal Newman, Addisoo, aod others during the recess, and he could promise that the labour (if it could be termed so) would not be in vain. Speaking of essays, he advised members to thoroughly study their subject before starting to write, The concluding portion of the address was a description of the life and character of Hofer the patriot of the Tyrol, which was extremely interesting. A hearty vote of thanks was tendered the rev, president for his very able address on the motion of Messrs. McKeay and Popplewell. Commendatory remarks were also expressed by Messrs, Drumtn, R. A. Dunne, McCormick, J. J.Dunne, Miller, and the vice-president. A letter was received from the Rev. Mother conveying her thanks to our members for tbeir assistance at the Dominican Convent concert th<3 preceding evening. It was decided to hold the next meeting on the 22nd, when Messrs. R. A. Dunne, J. Eager, M. Miller, and T. Drumm will furnish the programme. The customary compliment was accord el the chair and the meeting terminated.

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