PRESENTATION TO FATHER KINKEAD, MARTWI

New Zealand Tablet, 4 September 1913, Page 53

PRESENTATION TO FATHER KINKEAD, MARTWI

(From an occasional correspondent.) The Catholics of Marton and surrounding districts gathered in great numbers at Williams' Tea Rooms, Marton, to say farewell to their esteemed parish priest, the Rev. Father Kinkead, who has been transferred to Carterton. The occasion was also taken advantage of to welcome the Rev. Father Doolaghty, who succeeds Father Kinkead. The programme was a very enjoyable one, and consisted first of a progressive euchre tournament, in which nearly all took part. The prize-winners were Miss West and Mr. Wollitt. Mr. Fitzpatrick (chairman of the church _ committee), on behalf of the congregation and other friends, presented Father Kinkead with a purse of sovereigns. Mr. Fitzpatrick, in a very happy speech, expressed their regret at Father Kinkead's departure, and, after congratulating him on the good work he had done in the parish, wished him every success in his new parish. Rey. Father Kinkead feelingly replied, and expressed his regret at leaving the . district, where he was very happy and had made many friends. He promised

all present a hearty welcome should they visit Carterton. Mr. Fitzpatrick, on behalf of the parishioners, welcomed Father Doolaghty, who suitably replied. After cheers for Father Kinkead, the evening finished up with musical items. Songs were given by Miss Rees, Miss Doyle, Messrs. Powell, O'Donnell, and Hannan, and a recitation by Mr. W. Scanlan. There was a full orchestra, the performers consisting of Mr. Holder and the Misses Holder. ! A word of praise is due to .the committee, who made the gathering such a success. The ladies especially worked very hard, and Mrs Fitzpatrick was particularly energetic. The gentlemen, with Mr. O’Leary as secretary, also did their part.