OBITUARY.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXV, Issue 49, 8 April 1898, Page 6

OBITUARY.

Our Greymouth correspondent sends us the following :—: — Quite a bhouk was experienced by our congregation on learning that Mr Lynch, Father Carew's man of all work, was no more. Mr Lynch had been ailing for a day or so. Dr Mcßrearty was called in about an hour before Mr Lynch died, and ordered some remedies, but, strange to say, did not notice any signs of approaching death. Father Carew will have trouble in replacing poor Pat, who was such a striking example of trustworthiness, punctuality, and affability. The good nuns, for whom deceased had the most profound respect, will also miss him. Previous to entering Father Carew's service, 11 years ago, Mr Lynch was steward on the s.s. Maori. Mr Lynch was a most devoted Catholic— a patriot to the heart's core, and one of the most innocent of men. He was a universal favourite, and will be greatly missed. The funeral was very largely attended by persons of all denominations. — J1.1.P.

Keep conscience clear, then never fear. We rarely like the virtues we have not. Some are very busy and yet do nothing. What is drinking? Suicide of the mind. Friends are soon lost, but God is a friend from Whose love neither the height of prosperity nor the depth of adversity shall ever separate uf. # I have known some men possessed of good qualities, which were very serviceable to others, but useless to themselves ; like a sun-dial on the front of a house, to inform neighbours and passengers, but not the owner within.