BISHOP AVERILL'S VISIT TO PUKEKOHE.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 5, Issue 222, 31 October 1916, Page 2

BISHOP AVERILL'S VISIT TO PUKEKOHE.

The Eight Rev. Dr. Averill, Bishop of Auckland, arrived in Pukekohe on Saturday morning. A large and representative gathering of parishioners of Pukekohe and surrounding districts welcomed him in the afternoon at an "At Home " arranged under the auspices of the Ladies' Guild in the Oddfellows' Hall. A few words of greeting were spoken by the Vicar and by Mr K. Bilkey, Churchwarden, and the Bishop delivered a telling speech in reply. Sunday was a full day for the Bishop. His Lordship celebrated Holy Communion at the Parish Church at 8 o'clock. Previous to the celebration he dedicated the handsome alter made and presented to the Church by Messrs John, Frank and Fred. Duncan and Mr G Haslam. There was a large number of communicants Mr H. Curd kindly conveyed the Bishop and the Vicar by motor to and from St. Paul's, Buckland, for the 11 o'clock service, where Dr Averill delivered an eloquent discourse to a full church. At 3 p.m. his Lordship ministered Confirmation to twenty-six candidates at Pukekohe, every available part of the building being tilled by a large congregation. The Bishop's two addresses were marked by their clear sacramental teaching. At Evensong the parish church was again filled to overflowing. Immediately after the Psalms, the Bishop dedicated a handsome lectern presented to the church by Mr J. R. Mcßae, and the Lessons were read by the veteran Lay Reader, Mr J. B. Brown. The Bishop preached a powerful sermon on the words "He saved others, Himself He cannot save "

His Lordship, who returned to Auckland by the mid-day train yesterday, was kindly motored to the railway station by Mr Henry Dell.