SHAND'S TRACK.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XVII, Issue 36, 27 December 1889, Page 13

SHAND'S TRACK.

(From an occasional Correspondent.) On Thursday evening last the quietness of the Track, was somewhat disturbed by a stampede to the Wheatsheaf Hotel where a supper wa9 given to the genial teacher of the Catholic school, Mr. John Farrell, previous to his departure for Geraldine. Piiva'e business compelled Mr. Parrell to tender his resignation to the school committee on Tuesday evening. Immediately steps were taken to make seme recognition of one who had so many friendsduiing his Bhort stay here. The gathering included men of different shades of opinion and was one that shall long be remembered on the Track . In proposing the toast of the evening, the chairman in the course of his remarks alluded to Mr. Farrell as a gentleman who had won golden opinions from every one with whom he came in contact, and during the 18 months he. had been in charge of the school had given universal satisfaction to the parents of children. During this time he had established a large circle of friends by his courteous and patnotic disposition. He felt certain Mr. Farrell was tbe sort of a young man who would make his mark in the world, no matter in what sphere he was placed, and concluded by hoping that he would be as successful in his new undertaking as he was in the last. The toast was drank with musical honours. Toast followed toast and song, until the small hours had crept in after which the company dispersed, having spent a very enjoyable evening. Mr. Farrell goes to join the ranks of the Bonifaces and probably the Benedicts. I forsot to mention that the Rev. Father CLervier occupied the chair, but had to leave early. Pakeha,