Presentation to Father Lane, Onehunga

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXI, Issue 26, 25 June 1903, Page 19

Presentation to Father Lane, Onehunga

Immediately after Vespers on Sunday evening June 7, the congregation of the ( hurch of the Assumption Onehunga, assembled in St Maiv's Hall for the purpose of making a presentation and saying laievvil] to the Rev Father Lane, who had been assistant priest to the Right Rev Mgr Paul for about twelve months The large attendance was evidence of the esteem in which Father Lane was held

Mr. James Shaldrick on behalf of the congregation (says the ' Manukau Chronicle ') made a very appropriate speech, and conveyed the sincere regret all exper-

lenced at parting with such an energetic, devoted *amf ideal priest. He concluded by wishing the reverend genmTl^ ?^ er: i ?" ccess happiness in his new sphere. Siow^addiesr-^ 1001 " POn Mr> R - VanCe to read the

Dear and Rev. Father,— We, the undersigned members of the above church-on behalf of our beloved pastor and the congregation generally— beg of you to kindly accept , on *!"," 11 l\ okt ' n f , a niark of the cstc<Mil and admiration which we feel for you on this the close of your spiritual .labors amongst us. We cannot allow you to depart without conveying to you personally the grateful SS v v ° ni \ he congregation for the energy and devotion which you have thrown into your work. Your zeal in promoting the weiiare of our Church, as well as the l-indly interest you have taken in the youth of the congregation duimg the short lime .you have been amongst us have been-we assure you-highly appreciated, and will not soon be forgotten. In conclusion we can only express our sincere regret at your departure, and pray God that you may long be granted good health and strength to continue your holy and -riestly labors. On behalf of tho congregation we bog to hand you herewith this VilTh M f r S r erei ?, n \r J , ai " es Shaldrick, pfn^ Me Car ten! Vance ' Kichard Donovan, Pat Kearin, Robert Mr Shaldrick then nresentod a purse of sovereigns to Father Lane the reverend gentleman being so taken by surprise that he scared v knew what to say In reI> y he expressed how sincerely he felt towards the people ot Onehunga for the kindness extended him, and that he hi^Sw^rSYt^mo'ndt G^rnT^ "^ions to and^n^S^ M.uy's Bojs- School, assembled in th« hall to makl prol SS. la^bJ°MStS? rr o L SS. < 2? tho followin * add"give expression to our deep regret at your departure lrom Onehunpra At the same time the knowledge that you, are promoted to a larger and more prosperous part of our dear Lords vineyard, has given a silver lining to the cloud of sorrow which has overshadowed our school at your loss. In the presence of this coming separation your many acts of kindness-notably the Sand Tuloa l!l' CC vICv 1C T d thG F ! riday evenin^ amusements^ provided by you for your pleasure— stand out prominently and reflect on you a renial light, which will make your memory shine ever brightly in our heart of heart! l£ ronclus.on, dear Father Lane, we beg to offer Jo v these little gifts which we ask you to accept as tokens of our esteem and affection for you, and, as the proverbial straw shows how the wind blows, we trust these lit«e presents vvill show you how the cur, cut of our loS •-jraliti.de> flows out towards you ; and we piav that Almighty God may bless you and make your path through lne pleasant and happy. p i^i,nu PS 7\\ atif>ns ,° f l l*°J ul art!cles were then made on behali ol the pupils or the Girls' Select School, the Conschool Urn the bmq iteming Mr. Honan's

Father Lane irratefullv acknowledged the great kindSooYV !h! h 7 1( NICN 1C T°i- and St ' Uod th^ alSn/w?.h their good p.Mei its they hud over-estimated the importance and ti ; t i ;" t ll ! S Klbors - but lt * oill(1 h0 ftlw «vs sweet to IV. ,i a ° nC: a " d olnf 111l 11( '"t address. the .ivc.end qmtlrirnn announced a hall-holiday for the little ones, such having been rrantod |, v MonV,itynor Paul and concluded by sdontmg the words of the expressive and beautiful song which had been rendered on tho entra!,^ of the v,sithng clcivv and himself and said we W' CinCtl|UV ° f hPart ' May C '° d bIeSS th « f riends