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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3596, 25 August 1890, Page 2

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[By Telegraph,]

(United Press Association.)

The Roman Catholio Difficulty

Esprossions of Sympathy'

MOMMicsatEalmsraton.

Feilding, Monday;

After mass yesterday in the Roman Catholio.Chapel, the gentlemen of the Parish waited on Father Patterson before he left the altar and presented the following address:—" We, Oatholio parishoners of Feildmg,tender to you, our reverend father, our heart- ! telt sympathy aud condolence for the

gross and scandalous insinuations thrown upon you by those who are bad Catholics in Palmerston North. We have always esteemed yon as a true priest ind gentleman, and wo have the greatest confidence itr you." Afterwards, Ihe ladies of the congregation expressed themselves in the same manner, The sympathy with Father Patterson is very general .here. •'

Arrival of tho Dorio.

Wellington, Monday, The s.s Dorio from London and way ports, was berthed, at 10.45 this morning. Sho left London on July the 10thwith 48"first saloon passengers, 38 second saloon and 73 third, She left Plymouth on the 12tli and Tenerifie on the 17th July, Capetown August 2nd, Hobart August 21st, Fine weather was experienced to the Capo, but from the Cape to Hobart strong westerly winds aud seas wore encountered.. The passage was uneventful. The Dorio brings 1700 tons of cargo, 68 first saloon,-10 second,'and 41 steerage passengers for New Zealand. Her aotual steaming time was 41 days, 9 hours,- 55 minutes, total length of voyage being 4? days, 8 hours -34 minutes, Before reaching Hobart the passengers thanked Captain Jennings for his kindness and geniality, and also'presented Df H. M. Earle, the surgeon, and F, W. Fairclough,' the purser, with testimonials in acknowledgment of unremitting attention.