ASHBURTON.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXVII, Issue 39, 28 September 1899, Page 18

ASHBURTON.

A cobrespondent sends us a lengthy report of the visit of the Right Rev. Dr. Grimes, Bishop of Chrißtchurch, to Ashburton. The report has, however, come to hand too late for insertion in full. His Lordship, who was accompanied by the Very Rev. Dean Foley, arrived in Ashburton on September 16, for the purpose of making the usual visitation and conducting a mission. On the f ©Rowing Sunday, immediately before the 11 o'clock Mass, an address on behalf of the congregation was presented by Mr H. MoSherry. The address was signed on behalf of the congregation by Messrs. J. Small, D. Fitzgerald. J. Bishop, P. Hanrahan, H. Cullen, P. Grealy, D. McHendry, J. Moison, F. Scrint, L. Hanrahan, M. Lagan, H McSherry, and F. K. Cooper. His Lordship, in reply, thanked them for their address and the welcome extended to him, and then referred to the proposed Cathedral in Christchurcb. High Mass was celebrated by Dean Foley and the sermon was preached by the Bishop. The mission was continned during the week, Dean Foley preaching in the morning, and hie Lordship occupying the pulpit in the evening. The attendance at all the services was very large, and on Sunday last nearly 600 persons received Holy Communion. His Lordship made an appeal at both Masses on behalf of the Cathedral building fund, with the result that, he was able to announce on Monday evening, at the rntertainment held in his honour by the Catholic Literary Society, the Ashburton contribution was £7o'J. This is the largest sum contributed by any district in the diocese, except Greymouth, but it is hoped that when Methven and Rakaia have been canvatsed, Ashburton will occupy the foremost place. On Sunday 110 children and some adults were confirmed by his Lordship.