Waipukurau.

Waiapu Church Gazette, 1 September 1910, Page 42

Waipukurau.

Vicar: Rev. F. W. Martin. Takapau. On his first visit to this part of the Parish, the Bishop arranged to held a Confirmation at Blackburn on the 11th Sunday after Trinity." The Bishop arrived at Takapau on August 6th, and was taken to Makaretu by Mr. 0. Lewis m his motor car, arriving about midday at Llansanor, the residence of Mr. Lewis. On Sunday morning, he proceeded to Blackburn, where the Confirmation was held m the public schoolroom, which was crowded. The Curate, the Rev. T. A* Meyer, presented nine male and four female candidates. The Bishop's address was very instructive, and his earnest appeal to the loyalty of Church people is not likely to be forgotten. The candidates owe much to

Mrs. Boar, who assisted, not only m teaching them but also m bringing them together. After service Mis. Hardy entertained the Bishop and party to lunch. The thanks of the Parish are due to Mr. C. Lewis for undertaking to convey the Bishop over rough and muddy roads, over river bed and hills, and accomplishing the task without a hitch. Mr. W. M. Beckett met the Bishop at Ashcott with his conveyance and Takapau was reached m good time for evening. service, which was very largely attended.