DUNEDIN CATHOLIC LITERARY SOCIETY.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XX, Issue 37, 1 July 1892, Page 20

DUNEDIN CATHOLIC LITERARY SOCIETY.

The usual weekly meeting of the above Society waß held in the Christian Brothers' schoolroom on Wednesday, Jane 22. The chair was occupied by the President (Father Lynch). The attendance of members was about the average, Mr J. P. Eager read an essay on " Colonial Titles." The writer defended the granting of these honours to the colonies, and was complimented for his originality of style. The essay failed to elicit a discussion on the subject. Tbe critics were Messrs F. Cantwell, T, Lynch, J. Oantwell, Hickson, P. Hally, J. Kennedy, 0. Columb, H. F. Mooney, and C. E. Haughton. Readings were delivered by Messrs Jas. Hughes, J Geerin, and R. Fergussorj. The first-named gentleman was singled out for much praise on his first appearance in the Society. Mr Fergusßon's Belection from O W. Holmes showed signs of careful study. They were accorded a vote of thank?. An animated discussion took place with regard to the working of the Society, in which Messrs P. Hally, J. Kennedy, H. F. Mooney, C. E. Haughton, and T. Drumm took place. It was decided to leave the matter in tbe hands of the committee to report at next meeting. The usual compliment to the chairman terminated the meeting.