Paeroa

New Zealand Tablet, 26 June 1919, Page 31

Paeroa

(From our own correspondent.) After conducting a mission, extending over a week/' from Sunday. June I, at Karangahake, Father O'Leary (Marist Missioner) gave another over a similar period at ikino. Another week was divided between Netherton and Ivomato, and thus the whole of the district benefited by the mission, which was. very successful throughout. Prior to leaving the district, Father O'Leary was entertained at a social gathering held in the Central Theatre, I'aeroa, which was tastefully decorated for the occasion.: Mr. 11. Poland, M.P., in presenting Father O'Leary with a handsome travelling rug and a suit case, referred in eulogistic terms to the good work done by the guest of the evening during the four weeks he had been conducting missions in the parochial'district. In acknowledging the honor done him. Father O'Leary feelingly expressed his gratitude for the valuable though unexpected gifts and for the great kindness extended to him by all classes of the community. An enjoyable programme of a varied nature was contributed to by Mesdames Daldy and Budd, Messrs. Donnelly, Farrelly, "Wood, Halliday, Judd, and Staunton (songs), Mrs. Lennon, Messrs. Harris and Redfern (recitations), Mr. Curran (Irish ' Jig), and musical items by Mesdames Budd and Lemon and Miss Lemon. An excellent supper was provided by the ladies.