DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXX, Issue 25, 19 June 1902, Page 19

DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN.

St. Joseph's Men's Club held their usual weekly meeting on Friday evening when the first debate of the session was held, the subject being 'Is Ignorance Bliss ? ' The president, Rev. Father Murphy, Adm., occupied the chair, there being about 20 members present. The subject having been introduced by the rev. chairman, Mr J. B. Callan, jun., opeued in the affirmative in a very able speech, which showed oareful study. Mr C. Foley must be congratulated on his reply which was veiy good considering he was called upon without notice, as the leader on the negative side was absent through illness. Speeches for and against were aleo delivered by Messrs Marlow, J. Hally, VV. H. Hayion, jun., J. McKenna, and D. S. Columb. The rev. chairman, before putting the question to the vote, congratulated the various speakers on their efforts, making Bpeoial mention of Mr Callan. The vote resulted in favor of the ' Ayes 'by a majority of one. Members are requested to note that entries for a ping-pong tournament will be received till Tuesday, July 1. The tournament is to commence about Monday July 7. They are also requested to assist in making a success of the entertainment in aid of the hall funds, which takes place on July 11.