Mr. Devlin and the Hibernian Society
* N " During his stay in Christchurch (writes our own' correspondent) Mr. J. Devlin, M.P., was" taken for a d rive by the members of the St. Patrick's- branch of tho H.A.0.8. Society. The party accompanying ' Mr Devlin were Rev. Father O'Connelf (chaplain of the branch), Rev. Father Hylan'd (representing the Kaiapoi branch), Mr. Gibbons, of Melbourne, Bro. McVeigh (New Headford), Bro. Riordan (Leeston), Bros. Sellars Dineen, and Doolan (president, vice-president, and secrel tary respectively of the St.. Patrick's branch) Bros P Burke R O'Brien, T. O'Connell, sen., Evans, j' McCormick E Power, and O'Shea. The route taken was by the Exhibition, Fendalton and Riccarton, then 011 ™£-, Mount Ma S.dala by way of Halswell. While on the journey - a halt was made for lunch when Bro. Sellars proposed the health of Mr. Devlin referring toJAs connection with the Society, the Home Rule cause, and concluded by wishing him a successful miss i on*
Mr. Devlin in reply. Spoke of the good work being done by the Society both in' Ireland and Australia, touched upon, the work of the Irish Party and. the prospects of Home' Rule, and the good will and gener- , osity of the Irishmen " he had met in every land. He paid a high tribute to Bro. P. Burke (.his host during his ' stay in Christchurch) for his kindness. -On arriving at Mount Magdala the' visitors- were met by the Very Rev. Dean Ginaty, and received at the convent by the Rev. Mother Superior and the Sisters Over "the entrance gate a floral "arch had been erected, surmounted by the \yords, ' Cead mile faille.' After an inspection of the institution the party ' all - adjourned to a large -room where the inmates greeted Hie visitors with musical items. Here Mr. Devlin and party were formally welcojned by Very Rev. Dean " Ginaty. Mr. Devlin thanked the Community for their kindjy welcome', and congratulated them on the results of -their good work. After partaking of the hospitalisy of Community the party proceeded to the orphanage, where an entertainment was provided' by the children. The manner in which- the .various items' were given reflected the greatest credit on 1 the pains•taking Sisters and , their . pupils.
Mr. Devlin congratulated both teachers and children on the excellence of the entertainment.
On the trip to town a handsome sum was collected among the party for the benefit of the- children's Christmas treat. Mr. Devlin expressed 1 "himself 'as delighted with the district \'isited, and said that words failed' him to say all that he would like of the kindness of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd, and o"f the admirable work they were engaged- in.
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New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXV, Issue 1, 3 January 1907, Page 12
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445Mr. Devlin and the Hibernian Society New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXV, Issue 1, 3 January 1907, Page 12
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