THE LATE MR HENNESSY.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 2189, 14 October 1920, Page 2

THE LATE MR HENNESSY.

At Monday night's Council meeting the Mayor referred to the death of Mr P. J. Hennessy, and moved that tt letter of sympathy be sent to deceased's relative-;, lie said that everyone had heard the news of his death with very dee)) regret. The hue Mr Hennessey had always been connected with the public life of 1 lie town and district, and Intel occupied the position of Mayor and also was for many years chairman of the Foxton Harbour Hoard. He was a man of sterling character who did not court the world’s applause, hut expressed his opinions candidly. Fnderneath his somewhat abrupt style he had a kindly heart. Of late years he had devoted great altenlioa and energy in connection with the Foxton Harbour, uml had lived to see the realisation of his efforts in the acquisition by the Hoard of the Foxton wharf. He was a most public spirited man and the community could ill afford lo lose him its men of litis character were getting few and far between. Cr Walker said llu; news of Mr Hennessy's death came as a. great shock to him as he looked upon Mr liennessy as a great friend. He had worked with him and knew his many splendid qualities, 'fhe'mol ion was carried in silence, members staud-

At the opening of the Shannon bowling green yesterday afternoon, the president of the (dub (Mr .). \\. Murray) said 11ml the enjoyment of the function would be marred by (he knowledge, of the death of Mr B. 3. Jlenne>sy. one of the club's most, prominent members, and a past, president. The late Mr Hennery was a keen bowler and a good sport and had always taken it keen interest in the welfare of the club, and the news of his death was a great shuck to till . He moved that a letter of sympathy and condolence b<i sent to the bereaved family. The motion was carried in silence, all present standing.