PRESENTATION TO MISS QUINN, TEMUKA.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXIX, Issue 1, 3 January 1901, Page 15

PRESENTATION TO MISS QUINN, TEMUKA.

Thxhe wu a large attendance in St. Joseph's schoolroom, Temaka, on Thursday night of last week (says the Leadrr) when a presentation of an illuminated address and a parse of sovereigns was made to Miss Catherine Quinn, who has acted as organist of the Catholic Ghuroh for the past 10 years. The Rev. Father Fauvel occupied tha chair. A very nice programme of vocal and instrumental music was gone through, after which the rev. chairman read an address, wJtioh was beautifully illuminated by Llie Sisters of St. Joseph. The address stated that the parishioners of St. Joseph's learning that Miss Quinn was about to leave the parish under very piecing oiroumstances desired to give expression to the affectionate regard in which she was held by all. For many years she had rendered invaluable service to the congregation by acting gratuitously as organist, whilst her kindness and goodness of heart and her amiable and gentle manners had won the heartfelt esteem of every one, Father Fauvel supplemented the address by a few remarks in wkioh he thanked Miss Quinn for her gratuitous Bervioes during the nut 10 yean, and also expressed his thanks to Mesdames Twomey, Bori and Fitzgerald for the part they had taken in making the presentation a success. Mr. Quinn, on behalf of his daughter, thanked Fathers Fauvel and Galerne and the congregation for the address and puree of sovereigns. He said it was a pleasure to himself and hie family to know that Miss Quinn's services as organist of St. Joseph's Church had been so highly appreciated. He hoped she would never forget the kindness which she had received at their hands, and on leaving Temuka, the place of her birth, she would take with her happy recollections of the many pleasant days spent there. In conclusion he specially thanked Rev. Father Fauvel, who had been chiefly instrumental in getting up the testimonial, which he had so pleasingly presented. Votes of thanks to the rev. ohairman for presiding, and cheers for Miss Quinn and Mr. and Mrs. Qninn brought the proceedings to a close.