MASTERTON.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXVIII, Issue 48, 29 November 1900, Page 6

MASTERTON.

The Rev. Father Osborne, who is about leaving Mastertont where he has ministered for some time, was (says the Wairarapa Star of November 22) presented yesterday by his congregation and friends with, a purse of sovereigns and an illuminated address. The Rev. Dean McK^nua presided. The address, which was presented by Mr B. J. Dolan in a neat speech, referred to tiie regret felt by the congregation at the lo6s of the rev. gentleman, and wished him an affectionate goodbye. It also expressed the hope that his health would continue to improve, and that his ministrations in another sphere would prove as successful as they had in Masterton. Father Osborne ncknowle 'ged the gift in a few well-chosen words, expressing deep regret at leaving a congregation to which he was ro attached. Hearty cheers were given for the departing gentleman.