warmth of his reception, and assured them that he would convey this expression of love and loyalty to the Holy Father upon his return home. In the afternoon the party took leave of Kelly's Cross, and amid cheers and good wishes made their way to Charlottetown , where they received another rousing reception. To briefly account the remaining days of His Excellency's pastoral visitation to the Island, it can be noted that after the proper liturgical reception in the Pro-Cathedral, addresses from the clergy read by His Lordship Henry J. O'Leary , the Bishop of the Diocese, and another from the laity read by Chief Justice William Sullivan, and a reception accorded by the officials of the City, and others who desired to call and pay their respects, the party retired for the night. On Monday, June 15th., the Delegate accompanied by Bishop O'Leary and a goodly number of priests proceeded by train to Souris to again receive the acclaim of the clergy and laity. The following day he sailed in the Lady Sybil for the . He spent three days visiting these Islands meeting with a similar reception and prayerful good will from priests and laity alike. He then returned by the same ship to Souris where he boarded a train to St. Andrew's where he offered Mass and met with the people of the surround¬ ing areas. He continued his journey to Charlottetown by boat owned and under the command of C. L. Grant , of the City. As he prepared to bid a fond farewell to the Island, and take leave of his hosts to continue his visitation in other Provinces, he expressed his deep feeling of thanks to everyone for his welcome. It was truly an extraordinary demonstration of respect and reverence that he would for¬ ward to the Holy Father. He spoke highly of the good relationship that existed between the Catholics and Protestants, and he prayed that it con¬ tinue and grow in depth. He was taken up with the beauty of the Island, the charm and quiet of the countryside, with its prosperous homes, and was deeply impressed with high moral standard in the lives of the citizens. OUR RELIGIOUS SISTERS by Mrs. Joseph Kelly The parish of St. Joseph's has been singularly blessed with the large number of its daughters who have accepted the invitation of our Lord, "Come follow me." Forty two ladies accepted the invitation, left home and loved ones; the world and all its allurements; their friends and companions to dedicate their lives to the love and service of God , in the religious life. By the three solemn promises of poverty, chastity and obedience, they have nailed themselves, like Christ, to the cross of a life of complete sacrifice, a life of deep peace and genuine joy. This step requires courage and generosity. Because of these brief words of the vows, a pair of young hands puts her whole life into the wounded hands of Christ, with the solemn pledge that she will never turn back. She vows to be poor and pure and obedient till her supple limbs —41—