DEATH OF VERY REV. FATHER KEOGH, S.M.

New Zealand Tablet, 16 August 1917, Page 27

DEATH OF VERY REV. FATHER KEOGH, S.M.

With deep regret we announce the death of Father Augustine Keogh, 8.M., 8.A., who died at Greenmeadows on Monday night. Father Keogh was born in Dublin in 1858. At an early age he joined the Marist Order, in which in later years he occupied high positions, which were adorned by his great ability and scholarship. In 1901 he succeeded the late Dr. Watters as President of St. Patrick's College, Wellington, a position he held until 1909, during which time 400 boys enjoyed the privilege of his direction. In' 1909 he became parish priest of Hastings, succeeding the late Dean Smyth. lie remained at Hastings until 1915, when he again joined the staff’ of St. Patrick’s College. About a year ago, owing to ill-health, he retired to Greenmeadows, where he remained until his death. His many friends in New Zealand, particularly past students of “St. Pat.’s’’ will . mourn his decease.— R.I.P.