G It E V M O U T H.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXVII, Issue 21, 25 May 1899, Page 20

G It E V M O U T H.

(From a correspondent)

The mission given here by his Lordship Bishop Grimes and Rev. Father Goggan, S.M., was a gieat success, the various services being well attended. The mission was closed on Sunday night with a renewal of the Baptismal vows and the Papal blessing. His Lordship preached a fine discourse on the text 'He that shall persevere unto the end, he shall be saved.' At both Masses, on the same day, his Lordship made stirring appeals on behalf of the Cathedral fund, and as a convincing proof of the esteem in which he is held here, it may be mentioned that the sum of £700 was collected.

On the same day his Lordship also held a Confirmation service. when a large number of children and some converts received the Sacrament.

During his stay here Dr. Grimes had an exceedingly busy time, conducting various services, and being late and early in the confessional. He was ably seconded by the Rev. Father Goggan, S.M , who is much esteemed as a preacher in all the parts of the West Coast which he has visited.

It was impossible for his Lordship to visit all his people, but several Catholics residing somewhat near the chuich had the honour of a visit from their beloved Bishop. Everywhere he was received with marked tokens of affection and esteem.

On Monday evening a concert was given in honour of his Lordship by the Convent pupils. During an inter\al ,Mi-,s K. ('ampbdl read an address to his Lordship, and aKo presented him with a purse containing 20 sovereigns. Replying, the Bishop expressed his delight at being present to witness the dramatic aud musical abilities of the performers, and paid a high compliment to the nuns who must have bestowed such devoted care ami attention on their pupils. He heartily thanked the pupil* for their handsome donation for the Cathedral fund.

His Lordship also visited the boys' school, and exprts.-'ed himself greatly pleased with all that he saw and heard there.