Oamaru

New Zealand Tablet, Volume 27, Issue 21, 27 May 1909, Page 824

Oamaru

(From Our Own Correspondent.) May 22. The first general meeting of St. Patrick's Club was held at the rooms on Monday eveuing, 17th inst. The chair was occupied by the president (Mr. T. O'Grady), and there were over 40 members present. The principal business of the meeting was the election of committees to direct the different branches of the club. Three committees >f five members each were appointed as follow : — Dramatic committee — Messrs. Mulvihill, Barry, Ford, Cagney, and Curran; debating and entertainment — Messrs. J. Molloy, Mulvihill, Breen, Curran, and Barry; billiards — Messrs. Maxwell, Cagney, R. Griffiths, Barry, and Ford. Wednesday evening was fixed for the weekly debates, the opening meeting being for 26th inst. In regard to the dramatic branch of the club, a first-class production is promised whon the company appears at the Opera House in July next. Generally speaking, the club is in a flourishing condition, and much enthusiasm is evinced by the members, which promises well for a successful season. The comfort of the club room has been materially increased by the erection of a large open fireplace, the stone for which was kindly donated by Mr. J. H. Gay, to whom the club is much indebted.