New Plymouth

New Zealand Tablet, 2 October 1913, Page 25

New Plymouth

(From an occasional correspondent.) September 26. His Grace Archbishop O'Shea arrived in New Plymouth on Saturday, September 20. This being his first official visit to this part of the archdiocese since his consecration, the occasion was marked by a very hearty welcome from the congregation and various societies. Master Oswald McHardy read an address of welcome on behalf of the pupils of the convent schools. After-

wards a choice and varied selection of music and song was given in the Holland Hall, which was prettily decorated for the purpose. On Sunday morning his Grace administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to 90 children and six adults. After Vespers a representative meeting of the public assembled in the Holland Hall, to greet the Archbishop. An illuminated address was read, and presented on their behalf by Mr. W. L. Jennings. His Grace in replying expressed his appreciation of their sentiments of loyalty and devotedness. The Archbishop left for Inglewood on Monday morning. . Mr. St. George gave a musical recital in the Holland Hail, on the conclusion of the Trinity College examinations, which took place recently. It was a rare treat, and there was a crowded attendance.