PRESENTATION.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXVI, Issue 13, 5 August 1898, Page 18

PRESENTATION.

A telegram which reached us just after our last issue had been sent out records a very pleasing ceremony which took place on the 25ih ult. at St. Patrick's School, Palmerston North. The school was crowded by peopla.who came thither to witness a presentation which was made to the Rev. Father Patterson on the occasion of the feast of his birthday. A. very attractive programme of songs, recitations, etc., was got up for the occasion. Mr. Aisher took the chair about eight o'clock and in a few brief remarks explained the object of the meeting. During an interval in the music Mr. Hanlon read the address and made the presentation, which consisted of two very handsome mounted cruets, a large decorated crucifix, 6 feefc 4in. in height, and a purse of sovereigns. At this stage the chairman addressed the meeting and spoke in eulogistic terms of the very worthy pastor, and dwelt at some length on the progress made by the Church under his charge since he (Mr. Aisher) had come to Palmerston ten years ago. The speaker concluded by wishing Father Patterson many happy returns of the day. The Rev. Father, who was received with loud applause, returned heartfelt thanks, and spoke in high terms of the faithfulness of his flock. Refreshments were tr-en partaken of, and the musical programme was completed. Those who contributed vocal selections were Mrs. Adams, Blisses Reish, L. Brophy. and Hickey, Messrs. Gamble, Hanley, Dallows, Rodger;?, Adams, W. Brophy. Mr. Joseph Rodgers contributed a recitation, and the accompaniments were tastefully supplied by Misses Scanlon and Oakley, and Mr. W. Brophy. The whole proceedings passed off without a hitch, and a most enjoyable evening was spent. The Children of Mary very kindly provided the refreshments and the Dramatic Club presented the large hatTdsomc decorated crucifix.