Valedictory Gathering

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XLIX, Issue 20, 18 May 1922, Page 37

Valedictory Gathering

(From our Timaru correspondent.) Prior to his departure from Timaru on transfer to the Post and Telegraph Department at Wanganui, Mr. M. Hyland was farewelled by a large and representative gathering at the Browne Street Hall, which was tastefully decorated for the occasion. Rev. Father Hurley, S.M., presided. After toasts appropriate to the occasion had been honored, the rev. chairman presented the guest of the evening with a solid silver tea service, and in doing so paid a warm tribute to the fine services rendered by-the recipient in the. numerous movements having for object:*the welfare and advancement of the parish. Appreciative references to Mr. Hyland’s good work were voiced by Mr. F. Roach, on behalf of the Celtic Football Club; Mr. M. Houlihan, representing the Celtic Cricket Club; Mr. J. G. owning representing the St. John’s Tennis Club: and Mr. J. B. Crowley, on behalf of the parishioners. In acknowledging the thoughtful kindness of his many friends and his thanks for the valuable gift they had presented him with, Mr. Hyland said the happiest days of his life had been spent in Timaru, and he had enjoyed the work of which they spoke so generously. Mr. T. O’Connor arranged the musical programme, and his orchestra added greatly, to the enjoyment of the evening. Songs were given by Messrs. Crerar, Earl, and Fouhy. A clarionet and cornet duet, “A Perfect Day,” was well rendered by Messrs. O’Connor and Watts, the former also giving a. humorous recitation. Mr. J. O’Leary, who ably proposed the toast of the “chairman,” which was enthusiastically honored, referred to the manner in which the successful function was conducted, to the deep and practical interest evinced in the welfare of the men of the parish, and to the facilities provided at* St. Patrick’s Hall for their mutual improvement and benefit.