Invercargill

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXVII, Issue 20, 20 May 1909, Page 24

Invercargill

(From our own correspondent.) The Athletic Football Club, which had such a remarkable record last season, has started off again by winning their . first two matches in great style. The scores for the first two matches were 16 to nil and 22 to 6 in favor of the Athletics in both cases. Mr. H. Grace, last year's captain, has retired from the game, and is now an active member of the Referees' Association. The first debate of the Literary Club was ' The Government's offer of a Dreadnought.' -Mr. T. Pound led in the affirmative, and was supported by Messrs. Morton, Collins, Prendergast, and Packer. The negative side was taken by Mr. J. Mulvey, supported by Messrs. Byrne, Scully, O'Brien, and Moloney. Rev. Brother Alfred acted as judge, and after congratulating the various speakers gave his decision in favor of the affirmative side of the question. The formal opening of the Catholic Club took place in the Club Rooms on Tuesday evening, May 11.-"' The hall was crowded, and Mr. J. Collins (president) occupied the chair. In his opening remarks, the president welcomed those present, and at the outset thanked the members for the honor they had t done him in electing him president. "He made an earnest appeal to the Catholic young men to support the club, and advised the parents and sisters of the young men to do their utmost to help to supplement the membership of the ' most important Catholic organisation of the town. A literary and musical programme was then proceeded with. The Very Rev. Dean Burke gave a lecture, taking for his subject some of the characters from that entertaining and amusing book, Angel Jim. The lecture proved most enjoyable, and was punctuated throughout with the hearty laughter of those present. Mrs. Matheson and Mr. Pasco contributed songs, and Mr. J. Mulvey recited ' The man from Snowy River ' with dramatic effect. Miss Crissie Bonner acted as accompanist. At the conclusion a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Dean Burke and those who contributed musical and other items.

All classes in the community who want boots or shoes have now an opportunity of procuring them at ridiculously low prices at Messrs. Simon Brothers, George street, Dunedin. They are making a great sacrifice of a choice stock, bought at a heavy discount....