Wanganui

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXII, Issue 33, 18 August 1904, Page 5

Wanganui

(By telegraph from our own correspondent.)

August 15

After a whorl illness, Sister Mary Bertillo passed to her reward early on Thursday morning. The deceased Sister, who had not yet attained the age of 21 years,. was a daughter of Mr. Daniel Ball, an old resident of Wangamii and a familiar figure in St. Mary's ' Church, where he has acted as collector for many years past., Sister Bertille received her education at the local convent, and on the completion of her school course she passed as if by natural transition into the ranks of those who had been her teachers. Never robust, Sister Bortille became seriously ill a short time ago, and the best medical attention, combined with every comfort which tine affection of the good Sisters could devise, was of no avail. The funeral took place on Saturday, and a large concourse, including the pupils of. the parochial schools and the Children of Mary, followed the remains to their last resting place. The Very Rev. Dcau (Jrogan officiated at the graveside and the Very Rev. Father Power, of Hawera, delivered a touching panegyric before the funeral procession left the church. Great svmpatjhv is felt for the Sisters of St. Joseph and for Mr. D. Ball, who is having more than

has share of sonow, as his wife has been seriously ill for many months past.— R I. P.