Westport

New Zealand Tablet, 30 October 1913, Page 35

Westport

(From our own correspondent.) A few weeks ago a special examination in connection with the St. John Ambulance and first aid course was held at St. Mary's College. Seventeen candidatesten of the teaching staff and seven pupilspresented themselves, and all were successful. All the teachers and six of the pupils passed with honors. A ceremony of religious profession took place recently in the convent chapel of the Sisters of Mercy, Westport. The young ladies professed were Sister ; M. Evangelist (Miss Mary Filan, of Murrirundi, N.S.W.), and Sister M. Alphonsus (Miss Mary Garaty, of Morpeth, N.S.W.). The ceremony was performed by his Grace Archbishop, Redwood, who was assisted by the Ven. Archpriest Walshe and Rev. Father Cronin. His Grace preached an impressive and appropriate sermon. The music of the Mass and ceremony was . rendered by the Sisters' choir. The chapel Was well filled- with persons desirous of witnessing the solemn function. ~