THE PROVINCES.

Globe, Volume II, Issue 155, 2 December 1874, Page 3

THE PROVINCES.

-—-—♦ —■ —■ HAWKE'S BAY AND EAST COAST. With reference to the Poverty Bny Petroleum Company, the Haivhc's Bay Herald says:—The latest intelligence from the scene of operations is certainly of a most encouraging nature, and it may be said without exaggeration that the prospects of this undertaking bid fair to exceed even the most sanguine expectations hitherto indulged in, regarding iti ultimate success. The presence of crude oil in large quantities on the company's ground has long been regarded as a matter of certainty, but from the latest indications, it may now be fairly assumed that a payable (low of oil will be obtained with little trouble and at no great expense. A few days since Mr Parsons suuk a shaft for water, and at a depth of 17 feet from the surface, he opened a spring of oil which jielded from 8 to 10 gallons per diem. This flow was obtained without striking the bed rock. Mr Parsons intended to commence siuking his first shaft —the preliminary step for the boring operations—on Monday last, and from various indications, he estimates that the rock will be of so soft a nature that no great time will elapse before a satisfactory result is obtained. Mr Parsons is more sanguine than ever on the subject, and asserts that, in his opinion, there is not the slightest possibility of a failure. We have received another sample of the crude oil, which now lies open for inspection at our office. It is much clearer than any of the previous ones exhibited, and is considered by the manager to be one of the finest samples seen by him throughout an experience of twelve years' oil boring. The Poverty Bay correspondent of the Herald writes :—Since my last letter the arrival of the wool ship Queen Bee is the most noteworthy event I have to chronicle. The opening of direct communication with Great Britain must be considered a promising sign for the future advancement of Poverty Bay, and although it could not be expected that we arp to look for any very large proportion of our future supplies direct from the homo markets, there is no doubt that several hundred tons of staple goods will annually be shipped to Gisborne from London to the order of our local importers. The cargo brought by this vessel on h?r present trip is landing in excellent condition, and Captain Burch hopes to obtain a very fair share of this season's clip of wool. It is to be regretted that one single bale should find its way out of the Bay by any other means, for it must be evident that every encouragement should be offered to the pioneer vessel loading home direct, in order to ensure a repetition of the visit. It is reported, on good authority, says the Herald, that a civil action for damages is likely to be brought against the captain of the ship Bebingtou for cruelty to the immigrant girl whose complaint, in another form, has been before the Immigration Commissioners for the past few days. All the immigrants ex Bebington, married and single, have, says the Herald, been engaged. Mr M'Kirdy, the well-known railway contractor, has taken about seventy up to Te Ante, a considerable proportion of them being women and children. This shows what a demand for labor there is here. Not long ago married men were objected to ; now they are in demand. Until nouses can be procured, there will be ample accommodation provided in (ents, which, at this season of the year, can be made very comfortable. The railway to the Spit was opened yesterday, says the Herald of the 27th ult., thus adding another two miles to the Napier and Waipukurau line. There was a fair amouut of traffic throughout the day. The first train which left the town station at 7 o'clock took several trucks of wool, and returned with timber for Hastings. The engine got off the line in the afternoon near town, and the train was late at Hastings in consequence, and did not run to the Spit, leaving several intending passengers in the lurch. TAEANAKI. The Carlyle correspondent of the Wail' ganui Herald writes:—"The fine weather has now apparently set in, and its influence is plainly observable. The grass and crops have, come on wonderfully fast within the last week, and all kinds of stock have improved rapidly. Several large mobs of store cattle have lately been driven into the district, and a goodly number of fat ones driven away for consumption. Several, of the sheep owners arc just about to commence shearing. There will be a great deal of wool iu the district this year. I see that according to Mr Hately, the sheep inspector's, report, the increase this year is 100 per cent, and there is a total absence of disease. Considering the late terrible weather, this report should compare favorably with those of other dis tricts." WELLINGTON. The Post of the 26th ult. gives the following account of the arrival and reception of Bishop Bed wood : The Bight Bev Dr. Eedwood, the newly-consecrated Boman Catholic Bishop of the diocese of Wellington, arrived by the s.s Albion this morning, and was received on the wharf by a number of the leading members of that Church. The party then entered carriages, and drove to the foot of Hill street, where a large assemblage was in waiting to greet his Lordship. The Bishop haviug robed and left the carriage, addresses of welcome were presented by fc the clergy, the laity, and the Catholic Young Men's Association, to which suitable acknowledgments were briefly returned. A procession then was set iu motion, comprising a number of the school girls attending the Boman Catholic schools, all dressed iu white, with veils, and several carrying handsome banners ; they went first, and were followed by the boy pupils, then by the members of the Catholic Young Men's Association, wearing blue scarves embroidered with gold crosses ; next came the clergy, including not only those of this province, but one or two from other places ; lastly came the Bishop, who is a very young looking man, about the middle height, and rather slightly built, with a peculiarly pleasant face, which differed greatly from those of all the other clergy in being adorned by a carefully trimmed brown beard and moustache. A band, under Mr Cimino's direction, accompanied the procession and played appropriate sacred music. Arrived at the church, the Bishop was invested in the full episcopal

robes, and—mitre on head and pastoral staff in hand—entcrud the cathedral under a canopy borne by four gentlemen. The church was densely crowded in every part. After a short preliminary service, and some hymns well sung by the choir —Mr Cimino presiding very efficiently—the Bishop ascended the pulpit and spoke as follows ; "My dear brethren —I must beg to offer you my sincere thanks for the expressive addresses of welcome you have presented to me. First, I must thank the clergy for their address, above nil, for the admirable sentiments they express in regard to our Holy Father, the Pope, and in reference to the persecutions which now assail the Church. But now a ray of hope may be seen in the horizon, which foretells a speedy triumph for the Church over her numerous enemies. I thank them too most heartily for the sentiments of affection towards myself they have expressed. It would add, if anything could do so, to the deep interest 1 already feel towards this diocese, and I trust that the clergy and myself will work together as one man, with one single object—the salvation of souls. Once more I offer you my earnest thanks for your welcome. To you too, my dear diocesans, I must offer my heartfelt thanks for the hearty welcome you have given me. For you, too, already I feel deep affection. I know well I shall have from you a support as hearty as your welcome. However unworthy I am of such an office, I yet am the successor of the Apostles, and as Christ said to them, ' Go ye and teach all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,' so he now says to me. O, my dear brethren, ever feel towards me as towards a friend and father; let us work together in the fear of the Lord; help me with your prayers that I may be inspired to guide you aright through the stormy seas of this world safely into the haven of eternal rest. Thirdly, I must thank the members of the Catholic Young Men's Society for their beautiful address. It is especially beautiful to me, for the very name of the society represents hope. It is like the beautiful flowers, the blossoms which represent the hope of fruit in the future, the fruit which to reap is the reward and blessing of the former labors. I wish the society every possible success. And now, my dear brethren, I recommend myself to your prayers. I have much difficulty to overcome, much labor to fulfil, much travel to undertake, much peril to face, and I hope when all is done to share with you an eternal crown of glory. O how happy that hour will be ! But if any of your sculs are lost, I shall in some sort be answerable for them. Let me impress on you the importance of frequent prayer and frequent attendance at the holy sacraments. I will now give you my hearty blessing as a tender father. I pray that the angels who preside over this church may watch over you, and that our Lord Jesus Christ may bless you. May you ever be good Catholics, not ashamed of your faith, but always striving to carry it further and further, even unto the ends of the earth."

His Lordship then pronounced the Benediction, and next proceeded to celebrate Mass. The musical part of the service mainly was from a Mass by Webbe.