PRESENTATION BY THE CATHOLIC CHOIR AT CAMBRIDGE.

Waikato Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 2375, 29 September 1887, Page 2

PRESENTATION BY THE CATHOLIC CHOIR AT CAMBRIDGE.

A VKIiV pleasant tea party was given by the Rev. father Vox, 0.5.8., to the members of the choir in his house at Cambridge on the 21»th inst. After justice was done to the good things provided Father Vox said that ha was glad to avail himself of that occasion to express his sincere thanks and those of the congregation to the choir for the efficient manner in which they were helping to promote the decorum of the public worship of God. He was very pleased, especially lately, with the progress of the choir, and no doubt the principal meed of prajse was due to our efficient and painstaking conductor and organist Mrs Brennan. Vor about ten years this lady has presided at the harmonium, and given her time and service to advance the glory of God in the church without expecting any salary but the heavenly one. The choir is evidently a credit to themselves and to her, and deserves the gratitude of the congregation. One praiseworthy feature noticeable under her management is the absence of all levity during intervals and sermons, which, unfortunately, is painfully present in some choirs. He trusted Airs Brennan would accept a token of gratitude from the congregation and himself, one that is nothing like what she deserved, yet as it was meant as an expression of kind feeling, she might be pleased to regard it as such. When he remembered what a great expense it was in many churches to have an olhcient organist, he could not but recognise the small return, he was presenting that evening. But as she knew it was not intended to be an adetjugte regard, but only a token of gratitude, ha hoped she would accept it, and he trusted God would spare her many years to promote His worship on earth at her post in the choir, and also, that the lady-like fooling of being in full harmony both with the priest and choir might continue, as hitherto, unabated. Vatl ler Vox then presented her witha largej lleo of the Madonna beautifully framed. Airs Brennan expressed her sincere thanks for the surprise in store for

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