The Nelson narrative : the story of the Church of England in the Diocese of Nelson, New Zealand, 1858 to 1958, with an account of the years 1842 to 1857 / by H.F. Ault.

Includes bibliographical references (p. xv-xvi) and index.

Foreword by the Bishop of Nelson -- The author's preface -- Illustrations -- Bishops and Archdecons -- List of subscribers -- Bibliography -- Part I -- White wings -- Joys and sorrows -- Fiery trials in the 'Forties -- Scholar, surgeon, surveyor -- Edmund Hobhouse's earlier years -- 1817-1858 -- Making a new home -- 1858-1859 -- The years of sunshine -- 1860 to 1862 -- Years of shdow -- 1863 to 1866 -- Three early adventurers for God -- Some events of the 'Sixties and 'Seventies -- Andrew Burn Suter -- The West Coast -- Men and memories of the 'Eighties -- The last years of Bishop Suter -- Charles Oliver Mules -- Sojourners and pilgrims -- Some events in the 'Nineties -- The dawn of a new Century -- The old order changeth -- Bishop Sadlier and his tasks -- The war and its aftermath -- Years of healing -- 1920 to 1930 -- Cathedral crisis -- The hungry 'Thirties -- Recovery -- and World War II (1934 to 1945) -- Post war years -- 1946 to 1958 -- Part II -- The church in her lighter moods -- Unusual men and unusual happenings -- Battles long ago -- Part III -- Institutions and other avenues of service -- Bishopdale Theological College -- The Bishop's school, 1843 to 1895 -- The outstretched hand -- Whakarewa school and home -- St. Andrew's home -- Whareama Eventide home -- The Maoris -- Sunday school and youth work -- Part IV -- Brief notes on the cures -- Diocesan officers, Chancellors and Diocesan secretaries -- Part V -- Chronological list of dates, 1840 to 1958 -- Mothers' Union branches -- Index.

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