Palmerston North

New Zealand Tablet, 4 September 1913, Page 29

Palmerston North

(From our own correspondent.) ''• '"'"' ■■" August 31. The parish buildings are at present undergoing very necessary improvements. A verandah has been added to the Zealandia Hall, which will be much appreciated. "*'*."}■• ■- '~ ' Old residents of Palmerston will be grieved to hear of the death of Mr. John Small, of Rangitikei Line, who died at his residence on Thursday last. Mr. Small was one of the oldest settlers, and a most, respected member of the Catholic community. All will extend their sincerest sympathy to the members of his family left to mourn their loss.R.I.P. • Rev. Father Doolaghty, who has been appointed to the charge of the parish of Marton, left to take up his duties during the week. The children of the parish school assembled with their teachers on Wednesday of last week to bid him farewell., The Rev. Father Doolaghty, who was accompanied by the Rev. Father McManus, and his successor, Rev. Father Kelly, received quite 'an ovation. ,The function began with ■ a short concert programme, after which one of the senior pupils (Master Taylor) presented Father Doolaghty, on behalf of the children of the school, with a silver sovereign case, containing a sum of money which the children had subscribed. The Rev. Father Doolaghty very feelingly thanked them and the good Sisters for their generous gift and kind thoughtfulness. The following items were given by the pupils:—Chorus, '0 steer my barque '; pianoforte duet, Misses K. Kavanagh and K. Nash; song and drill, senior pupils; recitation, 'The emigrant's return,' 0. Galpin; song, ' Husheen*,' senior pupils; dance, Irish jig, Barbara Evans; song, 'Killarney,' M. Hanley; song, 'O'Donnell Aboo,' boys; song, ' Through Erin's isle,' junior pupils; dances, drill, club-swinging, and the chorus, ' God save Ireland,' made up the balance of the programme. Father Doolaghty was also farewelled by the children of the high school, from whom he also received a presentation.