Christchurch North

New Zealand Tablet, 18 May 1916, Page 31

Christchurch North

May 15. On" Sunday last at Papanui, after the 9 o'clock Mass, the Rev. Father Hoare, S.M., on behalf of the parishioners of that district, presented the Misses Moir with a beautiful china tea set, and Miss Hettie Moir with a silver-backed brush, suitably inscribed, in recognition of the many faithful services rendered by them during their long residence in the district. In making the "presentation, Father Hoare referred to the good work done by them, and wished them every success in their new sphere of life. Although leaving the district, he was pleased to say they were not leaving the parish, and he hoped they would continue the good work there which they had so zealously and so ably done in Papanui. The quarterly meeting of the St. Vincent de Paul Society was held in Ozanam Lodge on Monday evening, May 8. Rev. Father Hoare, S.M., presiding. There was a large attendance of members of the various conferences and of the Ladies of Charity. The reports showed that the members were carrying on the excellent work of assisting the poor and needy under their care. The Rev. Father Hoare, S.M., in addressing those present, urged all to continue the good work. There passed away at his residence, Peterborough street, on Sunday last, one of our well-known Catholics in the person of Mr. John Mullan. He arrived in the Dominion about 33 years ago from County Derry, and was employed for some years on the Longbeach estate in a position of trust, which earned for him from the late Mr. John Grigg the gratitude of a faithful employer. When leaving the Longbeach estate twenty years ago, he was married to Miss Annie O'Connor, and entered into possession of the Ashburton Hotel, until no-license was carried in the electorate, when he moved with his family to Geraldine, where

he resided until that place was merged into Ashburton. He then came to Christchurch and held the license of the Oxford Hotel, until failing health caused his retirement. His sterling worth and estimable qualities earned for him the respect of a wide circle of friends. .During his illness he was attended by the Rev. "Father Hoare> S.M., and he died a most edifying death, fortified by all the rites of the Church. He leaves a widow and five childrentwo daughters and three sons—to mourn their loss. A Requiem Mass was celebrated on May 11 by the Very Rev. Dean Regnault, S.M., after which the funeral left for the Linwood Cemetery. It was largely attended by friends from all parts of Canterbury, including Timaru and Cheviot. The pall-bearers were his two brothers-in-law (Messrs. W. Lagan and McNeill) and his four nephews. The Rev. Father Hoare officiated at the graveside.—R.l. P.