Gisborne

New Zealand Tablet, 15 June 1916, Page 7

Gisborne

(From our own correspondent.) June 1. His Grace Archbishop O’Shea arrived here on the 23rd ult., and was met and welcomed by Rev. Father Lane and a few prominent Catholic citizens. On Thursday the school children gave a short entertainment in honor of his G race > when occasion was taken to make a small presentation. Master Gus Halley, on behalf of the school children, presented a neat wallet, and Miss Nora Neenan a beautiful bouquet of roses. His Grace thanked the children for their very hearty welcome and kind wishes. On Sunday his Grace celebrated Mass at 7.30 o’clock, a large number of communicants approaching the Holy Table. A Missa Cantata was celebrated at 10 o’clock by the Rev. Father Lane. St. Mary’s Choir gave a creditable rendering of a Mass by Wiegand, Mr. Palairet conducting. In the afternoon the Sacrament of Confirmation was administered by his Grace, about 150 candidates being presented. Mr. C. J. Parker acted as sponsor for the boys, and Mrs. Keany for the girls. The church was crowded, many being unable to gain admittance. After the ceremony his Grace gave Benediction of the Blessed SacraVnent. In the evening his Grace - preached to a large congregation, after which he gave Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Father Lane took occasion after Mass to thank Archbishop O’Shea, for his great kindness in making a visit to Gisborne at such an inclement time of the year. His Grace celebrated Mass at 7 o’clock on Ascension Thursday.