DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND

New Zealand Tablet, 11 October 1906, Page 24

DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND

(From our own correspondent.)

October 5. His Lordship the Bishop returned 'yesterday from Gisborne. . ; The Bishop leaves for the Bay of .Plenty, district about the end of the month. ' Last Friday afternoon his Worship the Mayor, on behalf of the subscribers, presented a purse of sovereigns to Miss Coleta Lorrigan, in the Mayor's room. He eulogised the good work done by Miss Lorrigan in musical circles in the cause of religion, and social and charitable objects. It was pleasant to recognise, talent when it was so worthily employed as in the case of Miss Lorrigan. Mr. E. Mahoney, solicitor, returned thanks for Miss Lorrigan, and specially' thanked the Mayor for his courtesy in making the presentation, and all the subscribers for their generosity. Rev. Father Holbrook was present, together , - with a representative gathering of ladies and gentlemen. • Miss Lorrigan, who for years has been a prominent figure in our choirs and concerts, left yesterday for Palmerston North, where she should be highly appreciated in musical circles. Last Friday evening in St. Patrick's Convent School, Hobson street, two addresses— one from the priests and people of St. Patrick's parish, the other from the local branch of the H.A.U.B. Society— were presented to the Rev. Father Cahill. The former was read and presented to Father Cahill by the Rev. Father Holbrook, who also presided over the large gathering) of ladies and gentlemen. Rev. Fathers Murphy and Farthing were also present. At the conclusion of the reading of the address Father Holbrook handed to Father Cahill a splendid chalice, subscribed for by the people. Bro. W. Kane next read the Hibernian address, which expressed regret at Father Cahill 's departure, and extolled the good work done by him whilst here. Father Cahill on rising to reply ■to the addresses was received with long-continued applause. He said that it was utterly impossible to convey in words what his heart felt towards the priests and' people of St. Patrick's. It was but a - little while ago that he came amongst them from the Old Land— a stranger in a strange land. It was an anxious time for him, but he- soon found he was with a goad warm-hearted people. His parting from them was not of his choice ; he would sooner remain with them, but their good Bishop was compelled to look after the spiritual needs of his flock throughout the diocese, hen/cc it was that he was called away, and he must obey the command. From the priests of the Cathedral he had always received the greatest kindness and consideration, from the people he had received loyal support and encouragement, and if in his zeal he had unintentionally wounded the feelings of any one he regretted it. lie spoke to-night under the greatest difficulties. His heart was too full to adequately express to them what his feelings wore and how 'deeply grateful he was to them. Though' absent, he would ever entertain the warmest recollections of the priests and people of St. Patrick's. At intervals the following musical items were rendered •— Overture (piano), Miss M. E. S-heahan ; song, Miss F Hunter ; song, JVlLss C. Lorrigan ; song, Mr. J. p' Lonergan.