PRESENTATION TO MR H. S. O'ROURKE.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXI, Issue 45, 9 March 1894, Page 7

PRESENTATION TO MR H. S. O'ROURKE.

On the pve of bis departure from Wanganui, Mr H. 6. O'Bourke, late teacher of the Cutholic boys' 6chool in that town, was presented with ao addiess and a handsome gold watch, The address, which wasread by Mr Lloyd, was as follows : —

To H. 8. O'Rourke, Efq , Wanganui. Dear Sir,— We, the Catholics of Wanganui, hear with regret of your approaching departure ; and we feel that we cannot let you go from our midst without showing some mark of our esteem for your many sterling qualities. During your stay amongst up, you have generously devoted yourself to the noble work of Catholic education, and the results of your energy and abiliy are manifes', not only in the high attainments and the good behaviour of the pupils of St Mary's School, but also in the success of those who, under your tuition, hate prepared for more difficult examications. Whilst rejoicing that the Marist Brothers have come to take charge of the boys' school, we cannot but regret that their advent should be the cause of oar parting with so able and devo'ed a teacher. In all Catholic matters you have taken an active and intelligent interest, and, by your integrity of character and ycur unassuming manner, you have won the esteem of all with whom you have come into contact. We beg yonr accep* tance of the accompanying present as a small tcken of our gratitude and affection, and, in bidding you farewell, we would express the earnest wish that your future career may be crowned with that success and prosperity which you have bo well deserved. Signed, on behalf of the Catholics of Wanganui.— C. H. Kirk (parish priest), Thomas H. Wixcey (treasurer), Thomas Lloyd (bon secretary).