Timaru

New Zealand Tablet, Volume L, Issue 26, 5 July 1923, Page 13

Timaru

(From our own correspondent.)

June 25. There was a good attendance at St. Patrick’s Hall on the 18th, inst. to witness a debate between the Catholic Club and the Hibernian Society. Rev. Father Hurley (patron of the club) and Rev. Father O’Ferrall (president) were among those present.. “That the introduction of machinery has done more harm than good” was the subject debated. Messrs. P. Cronin and G. Flett spoke in the affirmative for the club, and Messrs. H. Travis and J. O’Leary defended. Several members of the respective bodies took pait in the discussion, which proved very interesting and instructive, and resulted in a win for the Hibernians by a narrow majority. The president imparted much useful information concerning debates, and a very enjoyable meeting concluded with a hearty vote of thanks to the chairman. ~L arge numbers approached the, Holy Table at the early Masses in the Sacred Heart Church last Sunday, and after last Mass there was Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. It was a most edifying sight to see a constant stream of worshippers at the church during the Exposition. , At the devotions in the evening the Rosary and Litany were recited, after which Father. O’Ferrall preached on the Sacred Heart to a very large congregation. A procession in honor of the Blessed Sacrament took place in the church, all the sodalities taking part/whilst the choir and congregation sang suitable hymns. The sanctuary was very tastefully decorated for the occasion.