P. & O. S.S. Morea.

Waiapu Church Gazette, Volume II, Issue 9, 1 March 1912, Page 131

P. & O. S.S. Morea.

My Dear People, I should like to take the opportunity of thanking the many friends who sent us such shoals of telegrams to Auckland previous to our departure by the " Morea," and to assure them of our appreciation of their kindly thoughts and good wishes. From every part of the Diocese came the same kind messages and I desire, through the medium of our GAZETTE, to thank all those who sent them. We hope to reach Sydney tomorrow and will remain there for five days. There seems to be every probability of our arriving m England on Good Friday, and I would that it were otherwise. The weather has been kind so far, but we are anticipating heat m Sydney. I celebrated the Holy Communion on board yesterday (Quinquagesima Sunday) at 7.45 a.m., when we had quite a large number of communicants. I also took Evensong and preached m the 2nd saloon at 8.30 p.m. The Morning Service was conducted by the Captain. 1 I hope to write again from Western Australia. May God's blessing be with you. Your sincere friend and Bishop, A. W. Waiapu.