The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-20
FATHER MAHONEY GIVEN
RECEPTION BY PENSIONERS.

The Pensioners of ST Charles church,
Woonsocket. gave their pastor, Rev.
George t. Mahoney; grand reception
last evening in st. Charles Hall The af-
fair was of a dual character. to rejoice
at the pastors return after a two
months absence due to sickness, and to
celebrate his silver jubilee as a priest.
The 25th anniversary of Rev. Father
Mahoney's ordination to the priesthood
to the pastors ill-health at that time, the
observance was postponed. A few days
ago Rev. Father Mahoney returned from
Providence to his parish, entirely recov-
cred in health. and the committee fixed
upon last night as the date for the recep-
ton.
The hall was a scene of beauty, having
been elaborately decorated for the occa-
sion with flags. streamers, potted plants,
flowers and incandescent lights. The first
part OF the reception was in the hands of
the Children OF Mary Sodality and after
several musical and vocal selections, Miss
Kate Mclaughlin, on behalf Of the So
daiity, then presented the pastor with the
sum of $3.50.
Before making the gift Miss McLaugh-
lin delivered a neat address in which
praise was bestowed upon the recipient
for his Jealous work in the interest of the
sodality and OF the church. The money
was la gold pieces and was presented on
valuable silver tray. Father Mahoney
responded briefly and gratefully.
The observance on the part of the Chill
dren of Mary closed with the donation
and then began the parish exercises.
There was music by an orchestra, con-
Quoted by Prof. w. II. Houghton, and
singing by Miss Mary +. Lally. after
which, Col. T.. l.. O'Reilly, chairman OF
. the general committee. delivered a stir
ring address, and introduced Mr.. John j.
Hcffernan.
Mr. Heffernan was eloquent and i'm
pressive I'm his remarks, and I'm conclu-
sion he presented To Fr, Mahoney a seal
ed envelope. which contained $1,000 in
crisp new bills. Fifty-dollar silver certi-
ficates made up this handsome Offering OF
a parish to It's priest as token OF love
and esteem.
Father Mahoney, although completely
taken by surprise. was able TO make re-
ply, In which he fttingly expressed his
thanks for the kindness OF his people.
Major James w. Smyth read an origin
al poem, and addresses were made by
Rev. Thomas Ryan. assistant at ST
Charles. and Rev. John W. Mccarthy,
pastor OF the Sacred Heart church, Rev.
Napoleon Lcclerc. pastor of ST. AIMS
church and formerly assistant TO Rev.
Father Mahoney I'm Central Falls. Rev.
Charles Dauray pastor OF the Precious
Blood church, and Rev Mederic Roberts
OF ST. AIMS church were also present
In addition 10 the gift he has already
received. Err Mahoney has more to come
A testimonial volume. which will stand
for years TO voice the acts of the priest,
Is being prepared. and will be ready for
presentation I'm a few weeks.
The committees in charge OF the affair
were AS follows: Parish committee-Col.
Francis l.. O'Reilly chairman: Frank M.
Riley, secretary James Mullen, treasur-
or: T.. Y. Brcsmahan. William =. Martin,
william II. Kelley, Luke Gnleran. NJ j.
Gleason, Richard Hcrrlck. Jr Michael A.
Martin, w. ~ Houghton. John Il.
O'Rourke. Y. -. Mclaughlin. Dennis
O'Reilly. John r. Murphy. Patrick O'Don-
nell. James w. Burns. Michael y. Griffin.
John Gray Richard =. Padden, Thomas
Fenley. Thomas Scanlon. Andrew Ken
nedy. Daniel Sheehan. Michael Mcdonald,
Edward l.. Nee. stephen Gahan. Peter v.
Muivey, Michael McCaffrey, Dr. NJ. w.