Gisborne

New Zealand Tablet, 25 February 1915, Page 36

Gisborne

(From our own correspondent.) February 21. The Rev. Father Lane returned to Gisborne last Wednesday, after twelve mouths’ absence. He was welcomed at the wharf by a number of the parishioners. Rev. Father Golden, who lias been acting as parish priest during the absence of Father Lane, leaves on Wednesday next for the south. It is Father Golden’s intention to visit the Cold Lakes before resuming his duties in the Auckland diocese. Last Friday afternoon the children of the local Convent School gave a most enjoyable entertainment in the schoolroom, as a welcome home to the Rev. Father Lane. Advantage was taken of the occasion to make a small presentation to Rev. Father Golden, who has won his way to the children’s hearts during his stay in Gisborne. An enjoyable musical programme was gone through, both boys and girls contributing items, 'which evoked much applause. The Rev. Fathers Lane and Golden complimented the children ,on their performance,