Invercargill

New Zealand Tablet, 23 August 1906, Page 23

Invercargill

(From our own correspondent.) August 15. At the usual weekly meeting of the Invcrcaigill Catholic Clu-b, held on Tuesday last, the Rev. Father O Mai ley gave a very interesting lecture on the G rattan Parliament, and outlined in detail the 'history of Ireland from the year 1782 to 1800. He 'dealt with the^ unjust confiscation of the Irish lands, and Grattan s demand for Freetrade, also with the circumstances leading up to the Insurrection, and incidents in connection therewith. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the Rev. Father for his instructive lecture. The Very Rev. Dean Burke also spoke a few words on the subject, and at the same time gave the members some valuable hints on the art of speaking and reading. The president (Mr. Gilfeckler) supplemented the Dean's remarks. A vote of thanks to the chair concluded a very pleasant and instructive evening.