Page 33 Advertisement 1

New Zealand Tablet, 12 August 1915, Page 33

METHVEN, CANTERBURY, ■ SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 1915. ' SOLEMN BLESSING AND OPENING OF THE NEW PRESBYTERY His Grace the. Most Rev. Francis Redwood, S.M., D.D.., Archbishop of Wellington and Metropolitan, has graciously consented to officiate. ORDER OF SERVICES. 8.30 a.m. —Archbishop’s Mass in the Parish Church. 10.45 a.m.—(ln the Methven Town Hall) Solemn High .Mass at which the Archbishop will preside and preach. 2 p.m. (In the Parish Church) Pontifical Benediction; Procession to and Blessing of the new Presbytery; Discourse by his Grace. A SPECIAL TRAIN, stopping at all Intermediate Stations, will leave Rakaia for Methven at 9 a.m. on Sunday, 22nd inst. It will leave on the return journey at 4.30 p.m. Fares at Excursion Rates. Members of the H.A.C.B. Society are requested to assemble at the Parish Church at 10.30 a.m. for the Procession to the Hall. 1 Father Kennedy and parishioners extend a hearty welcome to all friends and well-wishers.