(From a Lincoln correspondent.)

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXVI, Issue 25, 27 October 1898, Page 6

(From a Lincoln correspondent.)

A meeting convened by the Rev. Father Foley last Sunday, 23rd inst, in the school New Headford, was very largely attended by almost all the parishioners. The object of the meeting was to devise means to give a give a worthy reception to his Lordship Bishop Grimes on his return from Europe. The chair was taken by Father Foley. In the course of his remarks the rev. chairman dwelt upon the constant labours of Bishop Grimes since he left New Zes.ind in May, 1897 ; of his visit to Ireland and to the Holy See ; hoy* he had secured the services of two new priests for the diocese. Father Power concluded some remarks by calling upon his people to unite in cordially wishing their Bishop, ou his return, a right hearty ceud milefailte.

At the conclusion of Father Power's speech the following resolutions were put and unanimously carried : That a coriial Wdlcome be extended to his Lordship Bishop Grimes by the people of this parish ; to give practical effect to our esteem for the Bishop it be resolved that we present him with an address and testimonial. Father Foley is to appoint collectors in the various districts. Mr. Edward O'Rourks was appointed treasurer, and Mr. S. G. Ryan secretary to the movement. Subscription lists are now opened, and a reception committee will be formed in due course.