MEANEE.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXII, Issue 16, 16 August 1895, Page 27

MEANEE.

(From an occasional Correspondent.) July 3lst, 1895. On the 28th of July the Children of Mary in Meanee met in the Convent School to make a presentation to their much respected and esteemed director, the Rev Father Huault, of the Meanee Seminary, on the occasion of the returning anniversary of his birthday. There* gentleman founded the sodality two years ago, end voder bisjabla direction the work haß progressed and developed considerably . Tbere are already over thirty Children of Mary in Meanee, all very regnlar and well disciplined. The presentation, which took the form of a very handsome writing deck, was made by the president of the congregation, Miss Mary Hawkins. She read the following address : " Bevand dear Father, — We, the Children of Mary, desire to convey to you, on the occasion of your birthday, our sincere good wishes, and to express onr heartfelt gratitude for all the kindness you have shown us. We feel deeply grateful for the interest you have taken in our welfare as director of our sodality, and we hope with the help of God's grace always to put in practice the good advice yon have so often given us and to be ever faithful to the promises of our consecration to Mary. We pray that God may grant you many long years to work for Hii glory and for the salvation of souls. In conclusion, we beg of yon dear Father, to accept this gift as a slight token of onr esteem and gmi:ude.-Bigned m behalf of the Children of Mary, Mary Hawkins, May JefEares, Hannah Johnson, Agnes Hawkine, Edith Lopdell, Annie Donaughey." The Rev Father Huault answered in a few well chosen and appropriate words. He heartily thanked the Children of Mary for their beautiful address and their splendid present. He said the whole thing was quite a surprise to him, but a most agreeable surprise. Ever since the foundation of their sodality be had always fonnd them most devoted, most obedient, and regular in the observance of their rules. Then quoting the old axicm, '•Union is strength," be congratulated them on their perfect union, family spirit and charity. He also praised their boldness in the performance of duty and their tender devotion to the Blessed Virgin. In conclusion, be asked of them to be ever faithful to their monthly communion. It would be their consolation in life and the most assured pledge of their eternal salvation. After this beautiful discourse, the Children of Mary indulged in various games and spent together a most enjoyable afternoon.