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Diocese of Dunedin.

BISHOP VERDOX AT; GORE.

(From the Southern Standard') The Right Rev. liishop Verdon arrived in Gore on FiMay last for the purpose of visiting the parish of Gore and administering the sacrament of Confirmation. On Sunday his Lordship at 1 1 o'clock Mass (celebrated by Father O'Donnell), preached an admirable discourse on the spiritual life, congratulating the pastor and people on the improvements made in the church, and encouraging them to work with even more zeal for the future to the honour and glory of God. In the afternoon, at half-past 2 o'clock, those who were to be confirmed, including many from Mataura and Pukerau, assembled in the church to be examined in religious doctrine and receive the sacramtnt at the hands of the Bishop. Over SO persons were recipients of confirmation. After the ccreTiony. his Lord.-hip addressed the children at considerable length, dwelling on the great graces they had recehed like the Apostle^ at Pentecost, and urging them to persevere and be manly soldiers of Jesus Christ, and warning them against three great evils — dangerous companions, bad books, and strong drink. His Lordship also preached a very impressive sermon on "Death "at the evening devotions. \in received seven young ladies into the society of the Children of Mary. The musical portion of the ceremony was rendered by the choir, assisted by the Misses Matheson and Hoffman and Mr. Fendall. Miss Mathe«on sang as a solo, " There is a green hill far away,'" and Miss Hoffman played the outgoing voluntary. Mrs. Poppeiwell presided at the organ."

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New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXV, Issue 29, 19 November 1897, Page 3

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Diocese of Dunedin. New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXV, Issue 29, 19 November 1897, Page 3

Diocese of Dunedin. New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXV, Issue 29, 19 November 1897, Page 3

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