DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND

New Zealand Tablet, 1 December 1921, Page 27

DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND

(From our own correspondent.)

November 18.

His Lordship Dr. Liston lias been on visitation to the Coromandel district for some time. He has visited Whitianga, Kuaohina, and all the out-stations, travelling about 130 miles. Then the Bishop proceeded to the ' Thames and Paeroa. On Sunday, December 4, Dr. Liston will administer Confirmation in St. Benedict's Church at 7 p.m. A grand juvenile plain and fancy-dress social was held on Wednesday, November 16, in the Town HMI in aid of the rebuilding funds of the Grey Lynn Convent. The function was a splendid success from every point of view. The children, who were trained by the Misses Beresford, took part in marches and lancers, the various' schools competing for prizes. In addition to these items and the grand march there was a Swiss dance, while other -pupils' danced an exhibition gavotte. Those who were fortunate enough to be present at the gorgeous display of color and costumes, and witnessed the splendid performance of 600 children from our schools, .will not easily forget the memorable event. The appeal for the new church-building at St. Helier's Bay, in the Remuera parish,- reflects great credit on Rev,. Father Doyle, the parish priest, and his energetic parishioners. ,