CONSECRATION OF ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, WESTPORT.
o The Church of England ceremony of " consecrating " a building as a place of Divine worship was performed in Westport on Saturday by the Bishop of Nelson ; the Rev. Mr. Harvey, who is the local incumbent, and the Rev. Mr. Flavell, of Charleston, taking part in the proceedings. The building consecrated is the church recently erected here, and which is to be known as the Church of St. John the Evangelist. The opening of the church, the ceremony of consecration, and the presence of the Bishop attracted a large attendance of members of the Church of England and others. During the forenoon service on Sunday the Bishop held a confirmation, when nine young girls, each of whom was attired in white, were confirmed. The Bishop preached also in the evening to a crowded congregation. The subscriptions on Saturday and Sunday amounted altogether to £32 which . will be devoted to the payment of part of the expenses of building and fitting the church. One of the intended additions to the " furniture" of the church and -to the civilised institutions of the district is a bell ; and we understand that towards the purchase of that accessory the Bishop has already subscribed the sum of £10. — Westport Times,
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume IV, Issue 206, 2 September 1869, Page 2
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211CONSECRATION OF ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, WESTPORT. Nelson Evening Mail, Volume IV, Issue 206, 2 September 1869, Page 2
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