VALEDICTORY

Manawatu Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 3280, 25 February 1926, Page 10

VALEDICTORY

FAREWELL TO SISTER HEM. With eight ’ years of self-sacrificing social work in", Palmerston North to her credit, Sister Heni, who has accepted a call to be supervisor of Sunday schools in the Diocese of Christchurch, was farcwelled by the parishioners of All Saints' Anglican church last .evening. The schoolroom was packed. Mr A. Skerman, people’s warden, in presenting Sister Heni with a substantial cheque, the gift of the parishioners, said it was hara to part with one who for so long had worked among them. One could not adequately express appreciation of Sister Hcni’s many good qualities and sterling worth; she was a woman who for many years, in fact for practically all her life, had been connected with church work in Palmerston North. Of her work in the Sunday School there was no need to make mention;, it said much for her personality that’ such a number of young people haa become , interested in the movement and so ddvoted to her.' A University graduate, and one time High School teacher, possessed of many accomplishments, Sister Heni had deserted what undoubtedly would have been a brilliant career, to follow her chosen work. The Rev. G. T. Brown, representing the Council of Christian congregations, said the loss of Sister Heni would be felt by the people of Palmerston North as a whole.

The vicar, iCanon Faricourt, Jam? the vicar’s warden, Mr O. Monrad also made highly appreciative references to Sister Heni’s work, and wished her every success in her new sphere. ■'

;After Sister Heni had feelingly responded, the gathering > sang “For She’s a Jolly Good Bellow, ’’ followed by hearty cheeks. Supper, was then served and afterwards the young folk- danced. Before the presentation took place, there was, a pleasant musical programme, besides an interesting exhibition, of conjuring. Sister Heni herself sang two very enjoyable songs. ' REV. FATHER DOOLAGHTY. In the Empire Hall last evening a large gathering assembled to bid farewell to the Rev. Father Doolaghty who has been transferred from Palmerston North to Taihapc. ' Mr , 11.' Cope presided and associated with him on the platform was the guest of the evening, prominent; members of the Roman Catholic church in Palmerston North and district.. and visiting clergy. ; \ . J The duty of expressing" the regret of the parishioners at the departure of leather Doolaghty was assigned to Mr F. .1. Oakley,'who also took the opportunity, of making presentation of a purse of sovereigns,, as a material acknowledgment of the confidence In which the priest, was held and the' i splendid work he had .accomplished jin both the spiritual and temporal spheres. The church, had been for- ! tunate in having, in guest, a. man inbued with the highest? religious! beliefs and one who had not spaced himself in the high calling of his office. His one consideration, had been the welfare' of the parishioners. ; Fifteen years ago, Father Doolaghty j first came to Palmerston North as a [curate and established himself firmly in the hearts of his congregation. Two years, later, he was transferred to Marton, and while there also, carried out most -excellent' work.y including the establishment*of ~a very fine school. After, 3, or 4 years in that town he went to Opunake and six years later came back to Palmerston North, where, he had since served with distinction to the parish, 'and honour to himself. The speaker also referred to the love arid affection with which the guest: was iheld by the children Of the church.

Mr W. Balmer also presented Father Doolaghty with a small cheque from the Ashhurst church.' On behalf of Father O’Burne and himself. Father McManus asked the guest’s acceptance of- a set of breviaries.

“No words of mine can suitably express my feelings and appreciation of the gift you,have given me,” said Father Doolaghty in reply. He also expressed appreciation of the hospitality shown him at all times' and of the co-operation of the parishioners in his work.H'e felt grateful for the courtesies and fellow-feeUng extended Him by non-catholics, ana would never forget the kindness of the matrons and nurses of both the public and private hospitals of Palmerston North when duty called him there at sometimes the most inconvenient of times. The conclusion of Father Doolaghty’s speech was marked by prolonged applause • and the singing of "For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow.” During the evening a. musical programme was contributed to by Miss C. Bartleet, -'Miss R. Butler, Master P. Cope, Mrs E. J. Deydon and Mr W. Balmer. Mrs W. H.- K. Gilmour, acted as acconipaniste