HAWERA.

Patea Mail, Volume I, Issue 50, 2 October 1875, Page 2

HAWERA.

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Having beard for certain on Friday last that His Lordship Bishop lledwood would favour Hawera with a visit, on Saturday, the Church Committee in alt haste began to prepare for bis reception. Mr Lynch bad a bouse vacant, which lie placed at their disposal, and which llu-y soon made comfortable. By -I p.m., on Saturday, a number of settlers rode out on horseback to meet His Lordship, and having met him sooner than anticipated, ail returned with him and conveyed him to the chapel, where .Mr F. Dunne presented him with the following address ; Address of the Catholics of llawcra and Neighbourhood. To tixk Most Rev. P. Redwood, B shop of Wellington. My Loud,— We, the Catholics of this town and neighbourhood, beg leave to tender you a sincere and hearty welcome to this remote part of your diocese, and to express a hope that it may be followed by a still greater zeal amongst ns to forward the interest of our holy religion. We record with special thankfulness the blessings we expect through our children when strengthened through your visit, by the sacrament of continuation.

Your presence, also, wc trust will give a fre-li stimulant to education, which under existing circumstances cannot bo as Catholic as we wish. Yet the existence of a resident clergyman and permanent church, with the assistance of our worthy teacher will, wc feed assured, give our children that much needed knowledge of the Christian doctrine, which you so powcrfn’ly inculcate. Wc not only recognise in your Lordship a great Champion of oar Holy .faith, so ruthlessly assailed in these evil days, but a laborious and exemplary 111-hop. renowned for his great powers, ami for the devotedness with which he applies these to the faithful in the untiring discharge of his responsible duties. We trust your vi-il may make us partakers of those divine blessings which reward am! follow your labour. We wish also to assure your Lordship of our unceasing attachment to our Holy Father, Pope Pins 1X... and through yon to express our regret at the ruthless persecutions to which lie is subject, through no ieru infidelity and despotism. We take the opportunity of yonr visit to beg dial our burial ground ho consecrated, aswo would hope ihereby (<> hold a closer communion between the church militant and suffering. Again be pleased to accept our warmest, and grateful wi-bes on your Lordship’s arrival amongst us. ami praying that God may spare you many years to be dm guide and example of your dincuse, and to enjoy the affection•• of your ‘dock. Wc have the honour, to be. My Lord. Yotr Lordship's dutiful children. Tun Catuoucs on H awi:ba. lie jT-plmd to the address with his usual el O'- on a ice. after which lie was conveyed to ids tijiupi.i-ury abode, whore a wollr, pre-ad table awa-lcd him. g;<g up by tho iudcl'ai.igabb- Miss Maloti'*. dim waited on him while lure, ami in r cookery and attention divw from him re cab.-d and well merited praise. ,\ large number of guests sat down to dinner with him, after which passed nit the customary toa-.i.--' and speeches. On ills Lordship’s health being proposed, he responded in the most all.aide and kindly manner, flu gave mass on Sunday, and .preached twice with great cii’ccL. Tours liowed in abundance from Ills hearers, for every word went to tho heart. After mass a very fail- collection was imulc at the door, and the absent, ones Rent in their mite before leaving, which amounted to Lld. Daring- in’s slay he was besieged at all hours by visitors, with whom he made himsMC most familiar. On Monday ha visited Waihi, where the constabulary hid a smnnhnms repast, prepared., after partaking of whiMi he called on the settlers around. lie spent Monday night • with a few guest s, and spoke in feeling Ir-mis of his leaving, lie seemed much pleased with his veil to the district ■and the reception accorded to him. lie kepi, those present in mars of laughter with his wit and jocularity. On Monday morning at 4 a.m., he sraried for New Plymouth by coach, leaving behind many blessings, and carrying with him the love and esteem t>f the people of the disk" c .