As their first year in North Rustico came to an end, it was with sincere gratitude that the Sisters acclaimed the good people of North Rustico. Although none was blessed with an over-abundance of earthly goods, they assuredly had a spirit of generous co—operation and helpfulness which were indeed admirable. United in mind and heart with these parishioners, the Sisters felt that they belonged with them in a happy parish family.

The first Sister Superior of Stella Maris Convent, Sister (Catherine Wilson) Saint George, came from Summerside in July, 1941, and she received a most heartfelt welcome. All the Sisters of South Rustico came over to greet her, and Sister of the Resurrection of St. Joseph’s Convent, Charlottetown, saw to it that the house would be well supplied to begin housekeeping again since the convent had been closed for the summer. There was even a box of kindling wood to assure a quick fire. What thoughtfulness!

Things were beginning to look very bright. At six o’clock, August 26, 1941 the benefit of electricity was extended to North Rustico.There was free lighting

for two weeks; moreover, Maritime Electric requested that all lights be turned on every night during that period as an advertisement for their Company.

In October, 1941, a second hand piano in very good condition was installed in the convent parlor and a month later Sister St. Catherine gave the first piano lesson. More and more pupils, as many as could be taken after school and on . Saturdays, took advantage of this opportunity so that, in 1948, there were seven- teen boys and girls learning that Music is a most enjoyable art. It is a gift of God and its mission is to make mankind and the world better, to charm, to brighten the grave routine of life.

In 1944, Mr. Johnston, principal of Stella Maris School, was asked to become full-time secretary for the Fishermen’s Union in North Rustico. After many ineffectual efforts were made to secure a capable person to replace him, the trustees pleaded with Sister St. George, Superior, to take up this task. With characteristic generosity Sister consented to assume the duties of Principal which included the teaching of Grades 8, 9 and 10. She continued this work for five months and, under her direction, the three Grade 10 pupils successfully passed the Entrance Examinations.

In July, 1947, Sister St. George’s term as first Superior of Stella Maris Convent was ended. During those six years, when there was so much scope for her wisdom, energy and ability, she lost no opportunity for the improvement of the convent, for the good of the school, and indeed of the parish.

Sister St. Margaret of Paray (Ethel Foley) came from Villa Maria Academy, Montreal, where she had successfully taught High School students, to take up duties as the new Superior.

In the summer of 1948 a neighbor and very capable carpenter, Mr. Aeneas Poirier, with his assistants, began the cement foundation for a new wing which

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