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Presentation to Dean Mahoney, Nelson.

(From our own correspondent.)

May 1. A r.uuw iXL social was given last night in St. Mary's Hall to the Very Rev. Dean Mahoiiey, who is on the eve of his dc parture for the Ul.l Com try. There wa* a large attenriance, the hall being crowded. Besides the Dean's panshioi ere, there was also a large number of non-Catholic friends of the Dean, including Judge Rooinson, Messrs John Tiuhue, C. Y. tell, F. Hamilton, and W. T. Bond. The following programme was presented :— Overture. Miss Scott ; song, Miss N. Drisooll ; song, Mr H. G. O'Beirne ; vocal duet, Mi sues Higgins : pianoforte solo Mibs Duff ; song. Mr 1. Condell ; aoug, Mrs Pratt , cornet solo. Mr 0. Trussell ; sonp, Mr W. Ryder , and two recitations by Mr Duff, which were encored. The chairman, Father George Mahony. then made a few brief remark*, in which h« said that they were gathered together that evening to do honor to one who had endeared himself throughout tlie kelson diatrict to non-Calholiod as well as Catholics. Dean M.iboney b health tor Home time past hnd given great anxiety to bis friends and now upon the recommendation of his medical adviser he had decided to take a long holiday, leaving Wellington on May 8 for England. The rev. chairman went on to say that two yeara ago that very night they had presented the Dean with something similar to that they were going to give him that evening. But instead of devoting it to a holiday for himself, he had kindly made use of it for beautifying the church property. The token of esteem they would give that eveim,^ they desirtd the Dean to take and spend in having a good holiday. He then called upon Dr. Duff who. on behalf of St. Mary's congregation, presented the Very Rev! Dtau Mahoney with a beautifully illuminated address and a purse containing 125 sovereigns. Dr. Duff read the address, which was as follows :—: — 1 Very Rev. and Dear Father,— lt is with somewhat mingled feelings that we address you on this occasion, feelings of joy and gratitude for your partial restoration to health, and of sorrow for our approaching separation. You have now officiated as a pastor in this parish lor the long period of seven and twenty years, and during a considerable portion of that time you were practically alone. Never sparing yourself, you have labored in season and out of season, with an energy and perseverance seldom paralleled, not only in connection with your immediate charge, but cheerfully undergoing the severest mental and bodily toil in originating and perfecting schemes for the amelioration ot the temporal and Bpiritual condition of your fellow-colonists.

'As might have been anticipated, however, excessive, continuous, and exhausting toil began to tell. Your health became seriously impaired, and a temporary exemption from work an imperative necessity. Complete change of scene having been recommended by your physicians, you are now on the eve of departure from these chores, in order, as we fondly hope, entirely to recuperate your overtaxed powers in the invigorating breezes of your native land. ' But though absent in body you will bo present with us in spirit ; and our best wishes and fervent prayers for your welfare will follow you in all your wanderings. 1 Regging your acceptance of the accompanying souvenir, and hoping to welcome you on your return in renovated health and strength, fitted anew for efficient service in the Master's vineyard, ' We remaia, ' very Rev. and dear Father, ' Signed on behalf of the parishioners by— Geo. Mahony, S.M., Chairman ; A, G. Duff, H. G. O'Beirne, A, P. Burnes, Jas. Armstrong, L. J. Frank, C. A. Seymour, W. R. Parmenter, Geo. Frana, J. Kelly, M. Malone, M. J. Levy, T. McMahon, F. Fay ; B. Crisp, Hon. Secretary. The address, which was the work of the Sisters at the Convent, was beautifully illuminated and engrossed, and reflected the greatest credit upon them. A liberal supply of refreshments, provided by a committee of ladies consisting of Mesdames B. Crisp, Vaughan, Misses Frank (4), and Miss Young, was here handed round, The Very Rev. Dean Mahoney, who, on rising to reply, was warmly applauded, thanked them for the beautiful gift and token of esteem they had presented to him, He referred to the great amount of sympathy shown him during his illness by Catholics and non-Catholics. He also expressed great pleasure for the loyalty his congregation had always shown, and he also said that there was not a penny of debt upon any of their Church property from Nelson to Collingwood, excepting the Stoke Orphanage, which he considered was more of a colonial affair than parochial. In accepting their handsome gift he would spend it as they desired. He would now say good-bye, and hoped to return in good health and see them once again. The Dean's reply was frequently applauded. Judge Robinsan also spoke, and said that he was quite sure that the many non-Catholic friends of Dean Mahoney would join with him in wishing the Dean God-speed and a safe and speedy return, and his health fully restored. — (Applause.) ' Auld lang syne' was then nung, and a great many stayed behind to say good-bye and wish the Dean a pleasant voyage and a Bafe return. The stage was very artistically decorated by Misses R. Frank and Young. To-day (May 1) the children of the Convent Schools gave a miscellaneous entertainment in honor of the Dean's departure, when a very enjoyable afternoon was spent. Advantage was taken of the occasion by the children to show their love and affection for Dean Mahoney by making him a present of a beautiful travelling rug. The Rev. Dean, who looked the picture of happiness among the children, replied in a very happy speech.

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New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXX, Issue 19, 8 May 1902, Page 6

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Presentation to Dean Mahoney, Nelson. New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXX, Issue 19, 8 May 1902, Page 6

Presentation to Dean Mahoney, Nelson. New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXX, Issue 19, 8 May 1902, Page 6

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