CHRISTCHURCH.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XX, Issue 22, 18 March 1892, Page 15

CHRISTCHURCH.

(From our own C rrespondent >

March 9, 1892, ON Saturday, the 6iii insr, his Lordship the Bishop (Dr Grimes) paid a visit to Leeston, and rpceimi an enthusi *«tic w.'lcom-> from the Catholics ' f the district. His Lordship drove f-om Christcnurch, and was m. t ut Irwell by a large escort, consisting of about 30 vehicles and 50 horsemen, who conducted him to the church a* L>os'on, where he was presented with an address of welcome by Mr T. Fab ing on behalf of the Cithoiic residents. After a short service hia Lordship was escorted to the presbytery by the whole congregation. Oo Sunday his Ljrdthip aimiuisteitd the Hacrament of confirmation to 37 candidates at Leeston and 19 at Springs on. On Monday he visited tbe parish schools at Leeston, wh»n the children, under the guidance of Mr James Marpijy, pieaented him with an address, which was read by Miss Hose Campbell. The parisbioneis of St Mary's, Manchester &tieet, are very busy with preparations fjr a baz»ar to be held dur.n,' Eister week in tru Tuam s reet hall in aid of the bunding fund. Their energy seems likely to be well rewarded, as the bazaar promises to be a great success. The usual quarterly meeting of the Catholic Literary Society was held on Tuesday evening, March 1. The Bishop was unavoidably absent, not having returned from Leeston. The principal business was the election of a president. After several nominations had been received, the matter was postponed until next meeting. A discussion also arose as to the formation of an institute for young men, but was also adjourned to a future meeting.