Blenheim

New Zealand Tablet, 8 December 1910, Page 2005

Blenheim

, (From our own correspondent.) December 2. n His Grace the Archbishop of Wellington administered Confirmation at St. Mary’s Church on Sunday, November ti’ • t 0 oyer 100 candidates, a large number of whom made tneir hirst Communion that morning. A large number approached the Holy Table at early Mass. Despite the wet weather, the church was crowded at all the services. After the last Mass his Grace addressed the candidates for Confirmation, on the graces conferred in the Sacrament. After devotions in the evening his Grace again addressed the children, who renewed their baptismal vows: after which there was Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. The ladies of the parish provided breakfast for those who made their hirst Communion. • musc pupils of St. Joseph’s Convent gave a most enjoyable concert on December 1 in the Town Hall a select audience listening with appreciative interest to’an excellent programme. The concert was favorably criticised by the local press, and the Sisters responsible for the cultivation of the musical talent of their clever pupils are to be highly commended on their efforts. The stage was tastefully decorated for the occasion.