Port Lyttleton
Title
Port Lyttleton
Subject
Diary page 19
Description
[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 Father Larkin remains until the last moment. This Rev. gentleman is a fine specimen of an Irish Clergyman and reflects much credit on the dear old country.
Thursday 2nd, arrive at Port Lyttleton - beautiful harbour and pretty town - several people, Irish and old inhabitants of Hokitika come down to see us, amongst others a most amiable Catholic family who were enthusiastic about the Srs; Mrs Mulligan before leaving presented Rev Mother with an exquisite valenciennes [a type of French lace] lace for the Altar of our future chapel, which conceals in its fold a ten pound note - the good lady thinking it the most delicate way of giving a donation. Friday in Cook's Straits at ......
Thursday 2nd, arrive at Port Lyttleton - beautiful harbour and pretty town - several people, Irish and old inhabitants of Hokitika come down to see us, amongst others a most amiable Catholic family who were enthusiastic about the Srs; Mrs Mulligan before leaving presented Rev Mother with an exquisite valenciennes [a type of French lace] lace for the Altar of our future chapel, which conceals in its fold a ten pound note - the good lady thinking it the most delicate way of giving a donation. Friday in Cook's Straits at ......
Creator
Sisters of Mercy
Source
Sisters of Mercy Archive, Ennis Collection
Publisher
Sisters of Mercy Archive
Date
1878
Contributor
Dunne, Joan
Rights
All rights reserved
Relation
Sisters of Mercy Ennis and New Zealand
Format
Manuscript
Language
eng
Type
image.jpg
Identifier
XE/358C19
Coverage
New Zealand
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