- 19 - limited; the first place thought to be at all suitable was an old Kethodist chapel, which was at the time closed, and "superannuated". This was rented, and the keys actually handed over to the parish priest on a Saturday afternocn. On I'bnday morning the cnildren were to come to school, but on the intermediate Sunday, a "no P0pery" alarm was sounded. A violent discussion arose among the members of the sect whose property the ex-chapel was - it was decided tnat Catholic children could not, with safety, be allowed to receive a Catholic education within such orthodox walls, and on I^nday morning a deputation waited on the Bishop to say that the agreement was annulled. His L _rdship then purchased a lot on , whereon stood three very dilapidated houses, one of v/hicn might be made habitable, and while it was under repairs, he placed the sacristy of the Cathedral at the disposal of two of the nuns, who, for two weeks, taught a class of ninety-two little girls in tiis very small apartment. They then moved into the repaired cottage, which was small and close, and not by any means suitable. They believed, however, that a blessing would rest on their labors, and their faith was rewarded. Providence soon came to their aid. The congregation of the old St. Andrew's church, finding their church too small for their rapidly increasing numbers, end preferring comfort to sentiment, resolved to build themselves a more comodious place of worship. They made Bishop Kclntyre a present of the old Church, and with this gift they coupled the offer of assistance, should he wish to transport it to Charlcttetown. Their offer was accepted, and towards the end of January, 186^ the late Very Rev. Dr . ^JcDonaldf so well known and loved in Charlottetovn as "Father Ban " , went to St. Andrew's to superintend the detaching of the church from its foundations, and its preparations for a long and dangerous journey. Having started the enterprise he returned to town, leaving the charge; of the work to the parish priest, Rev. Pius I- .cPb.eo. For more than a month the good people of St. iJidrew's worked under the direction of their pastor? and then, all being ready, they awaited the coming of a severe frost to prepare the ice for the heavy load in