Gisborne

New Zealand Tablet, 11 March 1920, Page 28

Gisborne

(From our own correspondent.) March -I. A large gathering of the parishioners of Gisborne entertained the Rev. Father Lane, pastor of the district, on last Wednesday evening. The Very Rev. Dean AleGuinness and Rev. Father Van Beek were present as guests of Father Lane. Mr. Frank Sexton presided. In presenting Father Lane with a beautifully illuminated address, and a dinner service, the Very Rev. Dean McGuinness, speaking on behalf of the parishioners, eulogised the good work done by the recipient in the interests of the people of the parish. Father Van Beck also spoke in complimentary terms. Father Lane very Feelingly thanked the people for their thoughtful and, to him, highly valued gifts. After an enjoyable musical programme, supper was served, "and the social was extended for some hours. The address was designed and tastefully illuminated by a clever Italian artist, Mr. C. Borgamiue, the text being expressive of the people's grateful of Father Lane's devoted services in the cause of religion and education, as evidenced by the freedom from debt of St. Mary's Church and parish schools.