DIOCESE OF CHRISTCHURCH

New Zealand Tablet, 25 May 1911, Page 953

DIOCESE OF CHRISTCHURCH

(From our own correspondent.) May 22. At an examination in swimming and life-saving methods in connection with the Christchurch tepid baths, two pupils of the Marist Brothers' School (Masters Keith Bradley and lan Bradley) were successful in gaining certificates of proficiency. The Marist Brothers' Senior Cadet Corps (Old Boys) now in course of formation, number to date 112. A full company is assured, and should prove a strong and proficient one, as nearly all those constituting it have done some service already.

In his triennial episcopal visitation of the parochial district of Albury now in progress, his Lordship Bishop Grimes celebrated Mass at 9 o'clock on last Sunday week at Fairlie, and addressed a large congregation which assembled from all parts of the district. The Bishop then went to Albury, where he was present at the Mass celebrated at 11 o'clock by the pastor, Rev. Father Le Petit. His Lordship made an appeal in aid of the Cathedral fund, to which the congregation contributed generously. Twentyone candidates were presented for Confirmation. His Lordship then returned to Fairlie, where he administered Confirmation to eleven candidates, two adults being among the number. Despite the inclement weather, both churches during the ceremonies were filled to overflowing. On last Sunday his Lordship was to celebrate Mass at Fairlie, and afterwards proceed to the Cave, where in the afternoon he was to lay the foundation stone of a new church.