Bridges paid for the feast for the poor, and he had paid for much of the cost of the church building. At this meal for the poor:The Archbishop, with his usual condescension, most kindly consented to be present on this festive occasion, and added not a little to the interest which generally obtained, by saying grace at the different tables, and by addressing some most kind and appropriate observations to the parties assembled, which, we trust, will be long remembered ... On leaving the hospital, the Archbishop was loudly cheered by the assembled guests, who seemed deeply impressed by his kind counsels.
Bridges compensated for the banquet for the needy, and he had also contributed significantly to the cost of the church construction. At this meal for the poor: The Archbishop, with his typical benevolence, most graciously agreed to attend this festive event, and added a considerable amount to the excitement that typically occurred by saying grace at the various tables, and by addressing some very kind and suitable remarks to the people gathered, which, we hope, will be long remembered ... On leaving the hospital, the Archbishop was loudly applauded by the assembled guests, who seemed deeply moved by his generous advice.