ITEMS FROM TEMUKA.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XVI, Issue 27, 26 October 1888, Page 19

ITEMS FROM TEMUKA.

(From an occasional Correspondent.)

Temuka. October 22. Thh much looked for visit of His Lordship the Bight Rev. Dr. Grimes, 8.M., has been paid, and our good Bishop has again taken leave of as. Hi* Lordship arrived on the 13th insr., and was met by tbe Bey. Father Fauvel at the railway station, and driven by the rev. gentleman to the church, the bells ringing meanwhile. After a short rest, Dr. Grimes held an examination of the candidates for Confirmation at the school, when His Lordship complimented them on the knowledge they possessed of tha catechism. On Sunday, the 14th, Mass was celebrate d by His Lordship at 8 o'clock, and High Mass by the Rev. Father Fauvel at half-past ten, at which His Lordship preached, taking for his text " Son, give die thy heart," from the book of Proverbs. The sermon on the Sacred Heart was most beautiful, and dealt with in a most masterly and eloquent manner. His Lordthip also spoke at length on the League of the Sacred Heart, which it wai intended to establish on that day. He also passed a tribute to the congregation for the excellent efforts they had put forth in the noble work of the propagation of the faith, they having sent the most for that object io the diocese last year. At the conclusion of the Mass, His Lordship explained the ceremony about to take place, after which he administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to 43 boys and 55 girls, and then addressed the candidates. The address was most simple and impressive, and His Lordship concluded with earnest exhortation. His Lordship next blessed the statue of our Blessed Lord, and then the badges for the League of the Sicred Heart. Most of the members of the congregation were enrolled, and the morning service concluded. His Lordship again preached at Vespers, his text being the Canticle of the Blessed Virgin Mary : "My soul doth magnify the Lord ; and my spirit hath rejoiced in God. my Saviour ; because He hath regarded tbe humility ot His handmaid ; for behold from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed, for He thai is mighty hath done great things to me, and holy is His name." (St. Lake i., 46 to 49). The congregation was, I believe, the largest one ever gathered together in the evening, and a large number was composed of other denominations. Owing to the latter fact, tbe text was a most appropriate one. His Lordship treated his subject in a most exhaustive manner, with hie remarkable eloquence. His aim evidently is to convince in a gentle manner, and the non-Catholic section is well impressed by his Lordship's remarkable consideration. Dr. Grimes concluded with a beautiful illustration of the assistance rendered by the Ble3sed Virgin to one who had been faithful in saying a prayer daily to her. At the conclusion of the sermon, his Lordship gave his Apostolic blessing, and the Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament brought the proceedings to a close. During the day the cheir under the precenershipof one of the sisters rendered: Before Mass : Hyma to the Sacred Heart and •' Asperges," At Mass : "Kyrie,'" and "Agnus Dei," from Est's Mass, '• Gloria,' 1 "Credo, 1 " Sanctus " and"Benedictus," from Winter'd Mass, at offertory, Webb's " O Jesu Deus " ; seEore the administration of the Sacrament, of Confirmition; •■ Veni Sancte Spintus," and at enrolment ceremony, "O bacred Heart," were sung ; at night : Vespers, choir and children alternately. The " O Salutaris "' and '• Taatum Krgo " were especially arranged for the occasion by the Sister in charge of the choir. Before the Benediction. " Miiiam Ora Fro Nobis "' was sung.— His Lordship remained in Temuka until Weelnesday afternoon, when he left by the express train, 1 believe for Methven. Much excitement has been occasioned in Arowhenua \ (adjoining Temuka on the cist) owing to a petition being lodged for the removal of two of the membeis of the Arowhenua To*n Board, on the grouad that they were not sufficiently rated to make them eligible to sit as commissioners. The cate was argued at the R.M. Court la9t Monday, and the Resident Magifatrate, after having ordered their iooaoval, and, further, declared Messrs. J. T. M. ilayi.urwt and J. Ashwell elected ia their stead, withdrew his deci3ioo ; same to be given to-day. Mr. Raymond supported the petition, and Mr. J. Hay appeared fjr the members. The two lawyerh are very jeung, anel are certainly the coming men. Both displayed much talent, and fought a hard battle, the former having a far better case than the latter. It is intended to hold an indignation meeting shor'ly. The Scotch concert under the auspices of the Temuka Caledonian Society was a success, the attendance being very large. Much disappointment ha^. however, been expressed with it. Your Waimate readers will no doubt be pleiiFci to learn that Miss Henry (formerly of Waimdie) made a favourable impression by her abilities as a vocalist. The young lady's rendering of "Mary of Argyle" was lovely, and she was greatly applauded and ensored. The attendauce was estimated at about 800.

The weather has been exceedingly dry, and raia was much wanted. Last night at about 10 o'clock it commenced to shower, and this morning showers again fell. It has the appearance of raic as I am closing my lettci.