MEATH—A Generous Priest

New Zealand Tablet, 31 December 1908, Page 28

MEATH— A Generous Priest

Speaking in St. Patrick's Church, Trim, "on Sunday, November .B,:. with r ref erence- to theylate Rev^- 1 Jdhn y *M r fEri3n','' sr '> of Ballivor, the Rev. M. Woods, V.F., paid an eloquent tribute ;to /the -memory.: of ;lfcs-:deceasedy; who itpok:/&H'*c&vo and practical' interest in' tlie "bililding of churches". / AY ait instance of his devotion -/to .this , ideal, .Father .Woods said he was now at liberty to inform them that: the "late Father Martin was the donor of the beautiful sanctuary lamp which adorned their ornate ; sacred/edifice.; / That gift- was"; of stolid silver, and weighed Yso(h ounces. The deceased benefactor would not allow him (Father Woods) to mention his name in connection; with the presentation/, of the lamp till after his death. Tri /addition to this costly gift, ■Father/ Margin had given hundreds of pounds (lie never" gave less than a cheque for £100) towards the building fund ofSt. Patrick's Church.