New Plymouth

New Zealand Tablet, 15 May 1913, Page 26

New Plymouth

(From an occasional correspondent.) Keen interest was taken in the elections held here on" April 30. Mr. G. W. Browne, the outgoing Mayor, was re-elected by a large majority. Mr. J. I. Mannix was re-elected to the Borough Council. Mrs. Dockrill was elected a member of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board, * "" : .-

There was a well-attended meeting of the congregation in the Rolland Hall on May 4 to bid farewell to Rev. Father O’Beirne, who has been transferred from here, to the charge of the parish of Inglewood, and to present him with a purse of sovereigns from the congregation of New. Plymouth, together with, a special souvenir from the members of the Hibernian Society. Mr. W. T. Jennings presided, and made each presentation in complimentary and graceful terms. A letter was read from Very Rev. Dean McKenna, expressing regret at his Unavoidable absence, and conveying his hearty approval of and sympathy with the object of the meeting. Father O’Beirne suitably acknowledged both gifts, and Rev. Father Kehoe made a short speech before the proceedings closed.