BISHOP NELIGAN.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 12547, 14 April 1904, Page 3

BISHOP NELIGAN.

OUR Katikati correspondent writes:— confirmation service was held on Sunday at the Anglican. Church by Bishop Neligan. His Lordship was driven over by Mr. Barry from Wailxi, and arrived at St. Peter's shortlyafter three o'clock in the afternoon. The weather was everything that could be desired. The church was crowded, many being: unable to gain admittance, and between 20 and 50 children were confirmed. At the close of the interesting ceremony the Bishop gave a most instructive anil impressive ; address, which was listened to with marked attention. On conclusion of the proceedings His Lordship returned to Waihi, having promised to preach there at the evening service.

On Monday evening (writes oar Te Aroha correspondent) Bishop Neligran held a confirmation service in St. Mark's Church, To Aroha. The audience, which comprised Wesleyans and Presbyterians, as well as Anglicans, was a large one, and a fair number of candidates worts presented for confirmation. Dunne: the course of the service. His Lordship gave a:u interesting address, explaining' in a clear and simples vie the meaning of confirmation, which lie said was a channel through which the blessing of God might be received, on condition that the heart of the candidate was " right, in the sight of God." After the candidates* were confirmed the Bishop resumed his address. urging those who hati just been confirmed 10 live pure, upright, consistent Christian lives. The address was simple and practical, and was listened to with rapt attention from beginning to end. Our Hamilton correspondent writes:— Onf Tuesday evening the Bishop of Auckland admmistered the rite of confirmation to 21 candidates in St. Peter's Church. The church was crowded to its utmost capacity. Bishop \eligan gave two addresses, which rivited the attention of the whole congregation.