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On August 27th, 1878, the S.S. Garonne casts anchor at Table Bay, where the Sisters admire views of Table mountain and Devil's Peak. The Bishop of Cape Town, Dr John Leonard (1829-1908) sends a boat to the Garonne to take them ashore for a visit. …

[conducts us to]
three carriages, which wheel us off rapidly to the Dominican Convent, in the court of which we met Father Corboy who gives us an Irish welcome to the Cape. M. M. Dympna (Prioress) receives us at the door most cordially. Conducts us…

[several sailing vessels homeward bound], one with French colors! Athletic sports on deck after dinner, rough night, Sisters begin again to feel qualms. August 4th. Feast of the Founder of Friars preachers, did not forget his dear client at St.…

[go thro' gardens with]
Prioress, chat with Srs. all Irish & very nice,several pupils of Srs of Mercy, a dear little postulant of 13 years. At 2 ¼ p.m. Dr Leonard, Dr Colgan & Father Corboy come to convey us to steamer where Captain Owen welcomes…

[we are most cordially welcomed and entertained by the dear] Nuns - leave at 2 p.m. and return to the Albion accompanied by his Lordship and Father Larkin. They come on board and stay some time with us. Dr Moran gives us his solemn blessing and…

getting round by the Solander rock; fearful night, many made up their minds that they were going down - very few slept - morning breaks - very dull and dark- all anxious - at 10 a.m. the Sun peeps thro' clouds and all things assume a brighter aspect…

[pilot and officer of] health come on board - latter meets Dr McMaster who conducts him over vessel, quite proud of sanitary condition of passengers - is presented with a clear bill of health - no sickness of any account and not a death during…

On 1 August, 1878, ten Sisters of Mercy, including eight professed Sisters and two postulants (young women preparing to enter religious life) embarked on the S.S. Garonne at the beginning of their 13,000 mile journey to Hokitika. They were Srs Clare…

[some of the Anglican ladies].
Monday. Early in the morning sight homeward bound Lusitania which came in late the previous evening and cast anchor at a little distance form Garonne - Chief Officer, 1st Engineer and Purser set out in small boat to…

[Sunday arrive at Nelson in time for] Mass - Rev Mother of Sisters of Mission with one of the Srs come for us, spend a day at their lovely convent - Nelson is a charming place - grapes grow in the open air it is so mild, here we meet our dear good…