Oamaru

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXV, Issue 42, 17 October 1907, Page 24

Oamaru

(From our own correspondent.) Oct. 14. What would, under favourable conditions, prove a most enjoyable evening at the Catholic Club, on 'the evening of Oct. 4. was interfered with, by the inclemency of the weather. A fancy-dress 'euchre party — ladies versus ■ gentlemen— had been arranged, and much enthusiasm was evinced in the event.- On the night in question, however, the weather was wet and boisterous, and the attendance naturally suffered in consequence. Between thirty and forty ladies and gentlemen assembled and some of the costumes were distinctly original and attractive. The ladies proved victorous at euchre. An acceptable supper was handed round, after which- a musical programme was gone through, - all the items being well received. A dramatic entertainment in aid of the Catholic Club was given in St. Joseph's Hall on Wednesday evening, Oct. 2. Mr. J. T. Mulvihill and his assistants provided the greater part of the amusement, staging Iwo bright little comedies. The hall was comfortably filled, and the audience showed its appreciation of the entertainment, by frequent applause. The characters were all well sustained, and were filled by Club members, assisted by Misses S. Cooney and- C. Donovan. A programme of vocal and instrumental items was given between the two pieces, and this proved highly acceptable. Great- credit is due to Mr. Mulvihill for the excellent entertainment provided by him and his supporters, and to him the Club's thanks are due. Next Sunday, Oct. 20. the miemibers of the Catholic .Club will approach the Holy Table in a body. A two weeks' mission was commenced at St. Patrick's Basilica yesterday morning by "the Very Rev. Father Clune. Large congregations were present in the morning, and the large church was_ crowded again in the' evening. A debate on the labor laws of New Zealand, took place at the Catholic Club rooms on Friday evening, Oct. 11. The question for discussion was as follows :—: — ' Are the labour laws of New Zealand beneficial to employer and employee ?' Mr. J. .Molloy led the affirmative side, and Mr. *F. Gooney was leader for the negative. An interesting discussion ensued, many good speeches bein^ made. Those who took the affirmative side were declared the winners.