VALEDICTORY.
DK.W MeKJuKXA <i<MG TO ENGLAND. The Very llcv. Dean. McKenna, who has been stationed in New Plymouth for twenty-live years, left yesterday on a triji to tin; Old Country.' lie is" travelling via Wellington and San 'Francisco, leaving the former place on May 27. Tile dean's holiday is an enforced one, health considerations making it imperative that lie should take a rest and „cok a change. Prior to his departure he was given a send-oIV by the members of St. Joseph's (Roman Catholic) congregation. The gathering took the form Of a social evening, during which three presentations were made to Dean 'McKenna. The first was from the children of the parish and convent schools, the second was that of the members of the congregation, while the third came from Inglewood, of which the dean was for some time in charge. Every good wish was expressed for the reverend gentleman's welfare during his absence. The dean suitably replied, The remainder of the evening was devoted to harmony, and supper was subsequently served.' At St. Joseph's on Sunday evening, every available seat was occupied, when Dean .McKenna preached his farewell sermon.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 297, 25 May 1915, Page 2
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190VALEDICTORY. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 297, 25 May 1915, Page 2
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