The Bishop's Journeys.

Waiapu Church Gazette, 1 September 1910, Page 45

The Bishop's Journeys.

LIIL] Bay of Plenty. April 15. — Left Napier. Joined Main Trunk Express at Palmerston. Arrived Taumaranui midnight. Broke journey and slept there. April 16. — Left Taumaranui 8 a.m. Joined Eotorua train at Frankton Junction. Met Archdeacon Williams there. Arrived Rotorua between 5 aud 6. Travelled up with the "Besses of the Barn" Band, and was accosted on the Eotorua platform with the question : " Please, sir, are you the Barn Band ? " The fact that I was wearing a helmet was doubtless the cause of the mistake. Stayed at the vicarage with the Eev. C. A. Tisdall. April 17 (Sunday). Holy Communion at 8 a.m m S. Luke's Church. Preached at Maori Church at Ohinemutu at 11. Small congregation. Short service with Maoris at Whakarewerewa m afternoon. Visited the Mission House, from which the Misses Grriffen and Grant are doing excellent work among the Maoris. Preached at St. Luke's, Rotorua, at Evensong, to a crowded congregation. How thankful many of the visitors to Rotorua must be to find here such a well-appointed church, opportunities for daily worship, and such hearty services. April 18. — Left by coach at 7 a.m. for Whakatane. Delightful journey round the lakes. Met by the Rev. W. Goodyear, Chapman, Rameka, Ratema, Huruturu, and Pene Hakiwai, and a number of representative natives. Stayed with the "Vicar, the Rev. J, W. Chapman. April 19. — Native Synod meeting at Pahow, commencing with a celebration of Holy Communion, at which I gave an address. Welcome from the natives before the service. Lunch m the " big house." Welcome from the Pakehas at Whakatane m the evening. April 20. — Drove to Ruatoki. Stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Lee at School House. Visited the Mission House under the care of Mr. and Mrs. Pene Hakiwai. Received welcome from natives m the afternoon. Held service m the " Big House." Afterwards interviewed three .young men who offered themselves to be trained for the native Ministry. Had anothinservice m Schoolroom m the evening, at which I gave an address.

April 21. — Holy Communion at 7 a.m. m Mission House. Left Whakatane for Taneatua. Lunched with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest. Service at Whakatane m evening. Gave address to good congregation. April 22.— Left for Opotiki. Attended party m afternoon, at which addresses of welcome were presented. Kindly entertained by the Vicar, the Bey. W. H. Bawden, and also by the proprietress of the hotel. April 24 (Sunday). — Preached and celebrated the Holy Communion at S. Stephens' Church at 11. Large number of communicants. Preached again to a large congregation m the evening. This historic Church is now undergoing extensive renovation, and the new chancel will cover the grave of the murdered Missionary, the Eev. C. Volkner. April 25 .—Left for Torere. Met by the Eev. Hakaraia Pahewa. Stayed with Mr and Mrs Drake at the schoolhouse. Excellent Native School. Held Maori Confirmation m the afternoon m the Native Church. Gave address at the prayers m the evening, and received a " welcome." April 26. — After Holy Communion, rode on to Te Kaha, and was entertained by the Eev. C. W. and Mrs Eobinson at the School House. The Archdeacon was the guest of Mr and Mrs Pahewa. April 27. — Visited the school, and rode on to Eaukokore. The weather was perfect for this interesting ride through the bush. Stayed with Mr Neilson. April 28. — Holy Communion with the Natives m the Church at Eaukokore m the morning, at which I gave an address. Lunch m the " big house." " Korero " m the open after lunch. Confirmation service m the afternoon ; nineteen candidates. Children's service after the Confirmation. Large number of natives at the services. At the unanimous request of the Natives of the district, I consented to put this parish into the Waiapu Archdeaconry. The Maori Vicar, the Eev. H. Pahewa, has a very large district to work, which necessitates constant riding through bush tracks and rivers. He proved himself to be an excellent guide, philosopher and friend. We were much indebted to him, and to Miss Kingi and Mr Drake, of Torere, for the loan of horses, etc., for this interesting journey through the bush. (To be concluded next month), '