Cross Bulletin July 1917

--- Page 1 --- No. 3 . July . 1917 . Vol. VIII . contents . J. O"Connor-Duffy . C. P. Ivers-Rigney . Rd. Bancroft-Hughes . A Gateway Motto ( For St. tense heat of the July day a soothing atmosphere of coolness The Holy Hood . By an Irish Nellie M. Sargent ... In Thanksgiving , etc. beneath the shadow of the arches , ripping over pebbles and Summer Flower Lore . Paul's Retreat , Dublin ) # 77 for Boys and Girls . correspond come . By multip is addressed envelope . Toleration or indifference ? Brannigan's Better Hale . By " The Opened Door . " By Mrs. Oona . There he paused , looking down virtually at the crystal the little grey bridge which spans the silver-streaming The Purpled Cross . Manager , Mr. Argus , Dublin . golden sands , they seemed to him to diffuse through the in- Come unto Mr ( Poem ) . By R.C.N. 69 . at the same address . waters which sang softly to him while he rested . Purling Three Shillings , post free . O'Connor-Duffy . Literary Communications to the Editor . Annual Subscription to THE CROSS By Thomas Kelly ... page . WE old man came slowly down the hill , until he reached Sanctuary . ( Poem ) . By P. J. Gabriel . 1961 1959 page . mons . Unsuitable MISS . will not be returned unite Guild of Blessed G 00 91 . THE Purpled Cross . 00 80 . to 72 . Business Letters to be addressed to the doctor . By P. 96 . 00 90 . 00 92 . 65 . by unless accompanied by stamped , 78 . 92 . 72 . 91 . 80 . 90 . 70 . --- Page 2 --- guarding wall of rough-hewn , well-fitted slabs of rock . The church and its surroundings , ' the graceful spire , and pillared I'm we alone , but the poor hearts o' them all , that the war's had a look of calm , satisfying strength . ' The old man stood little pause . " it must be terrible , surely , for them in the rusting eyes . And though the thought occurred to him then that Teigue might never come back , he was undismayed . He breakin' . God help me , Conor ; I don't know what to be what news of Teigue ? Any letter these last days ? ' thinkin' what ' His maybe like . ' Sure , ' His not Teigue alone , was tellin' me . ' This the mercy of God he was spared to her . thinkin' or speakin ' , but I hope an ' trust ' twill soon end . that every sore heart o' them " prayin' at home will be eased . THE PURPLED CROSS . he roadside . An' a nice , juicy orange , now , that ye'd pluck , Tis all we can do , Conor , to comfort them that's watchin' an ' rees . the tomb-stones keeping silent vigil , as it seemed - all man an' shows him how to shoulder trouble . ' Teigue ' I come the granite and marble stones of the graves visible above the " This the glad woman she is , this day , Eamonn . An ' waitin' at home , an ' to pray for them like ' Teigue-an ' - lad , and a staunch Catholic . sent land . France , where oranges an ' grapes grow , even be and spoke earnestly - " there's a power more that cheers a that's in the trenches . ' back to you , never fear . ' said that , and immediately added : " The weather , though , But as you said to me , Conor , " he went on , after the Conor Cassidy realised all at once that he should not have Eamonn moved off . ' While there's life there's hope , an ' That's the brave man's way , " said Conor Cassidy , as He began to think of his errand to the church . He saw it Eamonn MacDermott looked into the distance with fearless , would be resigned to the Divine Will . " Teigue was a good Teigue , alannah . not to be afraid . ' Vounded an ' all , the burden's off her mind to know he's safe . ' nav be another kind , there . They say 'tis a different , plea- Ah , " said Eamonn , thinking for an instant how fine it now , gray and quiet-looking , amid the scattered trees , with time for the hay , thank God . But it must be terror for them Conor Cassidy strode buoyantly toward his cottage on the sin' by . ... ' An'll hear Larry Regan's comin' home . hillside . Eamonn , " sure , some other man , with a son in the midst of An' if God doesn't let the poor lad come to me , " thought would be , were Teigue returning . " So he is . The mother " No letter . Conor . No news at all . But please God - " ies on a day like this . Down at the bridge wonder I was He can tell us . ' erever you are , Eamonn " - he followed him a step or two , belfry , the plain Gothic style of architecture , the stately a passin' by . 1952 53 would be , were Teigue returning . er , will see ' him crossin' his threshold again . thought . But . 66 . --- Page 3 --- Lishbeg and his faithful parishioners . And a passer-by might structure , raised there by the love of the parish priest of enhanced in significance because of the subduell lights from striking pictures , and finely-moulded statues seemed to him ous with peace : while his thoughts were far , on Calvary . ead " The Short Rosary of the Precious Blood . " which he from a high window , so that the Figure was strangely life- the altar , stained delicate rose in the glow from the sanctuary as he thought of Calvary he visioned the Saviour of men ures seeming , in the rich-toned radiance , transferred , lumi- page marked by a religious leaflet . And from the page he Mou knowest and willest that I should pray . ' ised the appearance of the building he was admitting . and feet were rudev : the brow beneath the thorns' bore crim- vat a Rosary beads and a prayer book which he opened at a eyes and saw the Crucifix with a clear light slanting upon it mark of the wound in the side looked vividly red ; the hands before him stood a great Crucifix of whitish wood . upon Presently he entered the Church . ' The interior was cool eye dwell on finely-fashioned details , or on the whole sacred raised up so , on such a cross , with a confusion of men warring precious Blood of Jesus . They beloved Son , and my divine the altar , and knelt in the seat nearest the rails . He began contemplating the sculptured representation of Christ cruci- the great cross was purpled where blood had dropped . ' And a suggestion of the same tranquil strength which character- which he looked with rapt and child-like gaze , his aged tea- ful appreciation : the chaste ornamentation , delicate tints , ied , while he meditated on each mystery . And having come to the seventh mystery . he laid down the poor , the sick , and the afflicted ; and for all those for whom lected reverently , moved some distance on the Epistle side of shed blood and water from His wounded side . ' he raised his against men , frenzied and heedless , beneath it . And he the House of God . to pray . THE CROSS . in the cool shade of a beach and contemplated with pleasure Eternal Father . I offer that the merits of the most But he did not pause to admire . Looking at last towards soned streaks ; a splash of red stained the bended knee : and the tall , stained windows . It was a simple loveliness betitting ok , and repeating in a devout whisper the words . " Jesus And when he had prayed , he drew from the pocket of his frieze segan to recite slowly , reading at intervals from the book , and ike , and each detail of the artist's work most distinct . The prayed : Redeemer , for all my relatives , friends , and enemies : for the have perceived that in Eamonn MacDermott himself there was amp , he went slowly along the aisle . At the end he genu- inviting . His eyes roved around it with a glance of grate- the hollowed ensemble . He stood often like that , letting his --- Page 4 --- the film , is dedicated to Our Blessed Lady . It has always summer Flower lore . the goddess Now , or night , and with Morpheus , the god of makes a loud , cracking noise it denotes sincerity ; but if it nations , but in Christian times this beautiful blossom , like prevails in parts of Ireland . England . Switzerland . Italy , Midsummer Eve , and gather a rose , which she must keep in salm of one hand , and strike it sharply with the other . If it narcotic properties , which caused them to be associated with of the saints . S. Antoine de Padue is often represented in been considered a bridal fever : and in classic times , chaplets dragon killed by St. Margaret , and another legend tells us Romans and Greeks , and to Holda. or Hilda by the Northern that they bore in the centre the representation of the Holy when those flowers picked up that he was better . They were dying and they came to life again , and I knew Holland and France , the Aower is also sometimes called of roses crowned both the bride and bridegroom - a custom place it in her bosom , and he who is to be her husband will holy pictures carrying the blessed Babe in one arm and a Cross . The Romans offered them to the dead , because of their which still fingers in some countries of Europe . her go backwards , without speaking a word , into a garden on day , when it should be as fresh as in June : then she must come and claim it . were in some places called " Tell-tales . " This custom still which may amuse my readers . Eves , " and , as a child there , was warned against gathering Red poppies were said to have sprung from the blood of the should never be given away . ' them'test they should injure my sight . Heather , especially the white variety , is said to bring great superstitions or " pinhouses , as we call them in Ireland , fume , is also said to be lucky , and there is a quaint saying in vishing to test their lover's fidelity put a poppy leaf in the Added to these beautiful legends there are many quaint old said , it has been given over to the Madonna , and also to many sheaf of allies in the other . same thing happened to flowers that I had sent to his bedroom . breaks . the lad will prove false : and so the brilliant leaves " Jump up and kiss me , " is supposed to bring luck to the In pagan times the rose was dedicated to Venus by the The pretty blue speedwell , which in some places is called a clean sheet of paper without looking at it until Christmas The Confession Rose , " and " Crack Rose . " If a young girl wishes to know if she will be married , let The beautiful golden gorge or furze , with its fragrant per- up , and I was sure enough the master was better . And the Varied indeed are the legends concerning the poppy . Girls Once the film was dedicated to Juno , but , as I have already ood luck to the finder , but , like the four-leaved Shamrock , it wearer . sleep . In Ireland I have often heard them called ' Sore e Confession Rose , " and " Crack Rose . " --- Page 5 --- repeat the particular story at any of his other nightly appear - had the satisfaction of knowing that the gentleman did not sidering the other side and regulating the expression of their more mildly wondering how I had so suddenly mustered to know what kind of rare individual I was , probably even attempts was a crude affair , a vulgar and ill-flavoured legend that would probably have appealed keenly to the audience fuss , or a feeling that they were not really enjoying them- feelings accordingly . The path of the easily-pleased and unpleasant tale , but presumably it had never occurred to one had not bargained for this cold want of appreciation of of them thus to demonstrate their dislike for vulgarity-let an agreeable person , " says one of Disraeli's characters , " is of ragged cane came on the stage . His vocal effort was his gem of humour . But to my mind , mere silence was not Immediately I felt a hundred pair of eyes upon me . Five vind was wasted in conveving the kiss to the " artist's " ear . and effective condemnation . But dumb show is not enough . for very often the " entertainer " takes absence of applause Indecorous or ignople sort , and left with the impression that utter silence , and the red-nosed one's face fell visible . He if I was quite in my senses , and the other half mildly curious sure , not one in that gathering approved the telling of an what went well elsewhere did not always find favour in described him as a " comedian . " One of his opening insult rather than " have the unpleasantness of any sort of with a red nose , tatterdemalion garments , and fifteen inches plaisant ones seem to go on that belief to the extent of con- enough , and goes on to chicken his mixture accordingly . the week he eliminated from his recital all narratives of an a person who agrees with me , " and many of the ultra-com- public who patronise and pay for them the remedy in their be the degree of distortion ever so little . " My idea of things which one knows are really garbled or mis-portrayed More especially in purifying public amusements have the the sticker for recitude and fidelity is more than often rough-paved . own hands . But it is hard to move a multitude to condemn- Toleration or indifference ? but rather with that species of backboneless acquiescence in some time ago I happened to visit a music-hall on the ccasion of the week's opening performance . A gentleman following by the recital of some stories - the programme nation-they will put up with all sorts of trash and veiled up enough courage to give vent to my disapproval . To be score faces turned my way . one half of them seeming to ask Ireland . enough , so I hissed I was close to the stage so very little us charitable suppose that they deemed their silence sufficient non-grumbling individual is easy enough , while the way of as an indication that his fare is not coarse or suggestive res in that town , for , as a matter of fact , for the rest of of a cross-Channel music-hall . The house received it is 73 . --- Page 6 --- They are probably moved by some semi-freakish , impatient cluding portion of the ceremonies . They think they are pening is rare , partly , perhaps , for the reason that what Life . That " read it in a book " buttress for some doubtful most probably not very long-suffering , but simply wanting steal away just at the same stage in the prayers after Mass . a feeble objection as showing little condemnation by the theory is a little too much in evidence even nowadays , and catastrophe which might be prevented by missing the con- Now these people probably think that they are in a hurry would have happened before they got home some dreadful facts and practices of religion . There is no such thing as print . How many people are there who fancy that someone in the energy which stands up for the better things at the unutterably lazy to take the trouble of refuting slanders that tolerance towards the dishonest opponent of the things which after Mass are finished ? ' In a country church such " a tap- others think is an important factor with the majority of rural folk . And the larger the town , the greater the extent of this to a community , to some institution appears in a public veritable crime . But there is such as being too stinking away two minutes before the close of the ceremony . cussedness or sense of their own importance in the petty in a hurry , but they are really only the victims of a sort of to the number voicing it , that the authors of scandal regard belief that if they waited for the finish something wonderful and entertainment can present nothing but what should be distorted " and untrue statements made regarding the vital They seem to forget that a protest gains in force according sermon lasted seven minutes longer . they would still softly fellow-man , is not a possession of the many . the other man to open his mouth or dip his pen in good home , but the surprising part of it is that had , say , the one holds sacred-mis-called tolerance in such a case is a populate as a whole . And what if someone else demands on Have you ever noticed that in our town churches there individuals who rate of their broadmindedness . They are Use will be sure to make the urgently called-for protest ? progress of the abstract right . The just well-being of one's In their apparent belief that the purveyors of literature like faith as was Paracelsus in his search for the Elixir of A libellous or defamatory statement in regard to religion . scheme of the household . Just the same way with the black ink ? The individual should act as if the result accepted without question , some people seem as full of child - do not affect one personally-since a deep interest in the it is ' surprising what credence even Catholics give to the cover that their idol has but feet of clay , coupled with an overweening opinion of himself , after all . Toleration or indifference ? native which impels them on , while they labour under the are always a number of people who slip out before the bravers overweening opinion of himself , after all . isk of a little personal exertion and discomfiture . 75 . --- Page 7 --- difficult and so unsatisfactory as it is to-day . If a two per Were all of us on the alert-ready to point out his falsehoods of our rural people only with the idea of holding them up or " the mountain-man who supplies the stable fires with effect ) , but when at a meeting of the city magistrates a made for his dogged and blinding sincerity to what he deems write with prejudiced pens and distorted vision is a weary and his venomous exaggerations to the caricaturist of our almost every line , they seem to try and depict the daily lives reasons but when he cannot help it , and thinks himself Admittedly the task of following in the wake of those who most unfounded statements as to the condition of things in cent. deviation from the line of truth is accepted without futation with pertinacity and anger , " must have an allowance principal and aggravating adversary . You may not always right in a spirit of complacency . ' After all the bigcot " pre- outraged by being compelled to descend into the field of equal contest " but it seems equally difficult to say a good from Bridget who washes in the kitchen of the Big House . " correspondent who was well-informed " ( or words to that word for the one who takes assaults on what he knows to be catch up with the lie , but you can make the path of its The carelessness of all but the vigilant few is at the back Utopia hope that its repetition appears but waste of time . ascendancy and patronising type . The veiled sheer is in one of the scare-mongering and catch-penny papers , wherein delineators of our alleged lives would be not nearly so oneself from , say , the unprovoked bodily attack of an un- snigger at what they have guessed , or what they heard first contradicted the paper " stood by the statements of its of much of the brazen repetition of slanders on Catholicity . successor very difficult indeed . peats . " and they trot it all forth as their " Experiences . " possessed in his judgment , and meeting attempts at con- allegations of its informant as having a foundation in fact . No one can defend the bigot-the individual who " never and Irish matters which one comes across time and again . and an unpleasant one , but so is the work of defending Wonderful is the interest which the life of the peasant and no feasible excuse beyond the puerile one of , " To get much the effect of a ten per cent. travesty next time . THE CROSS . Take that instance of the mean and scurrilous article , in the true way , whereas our supinely tolerant gentleman has then the tune was entirely different . With an offer of nav- depended on his exertion alone , yet that seems such a fair fame the task of combatting libellous and gross trouble . ' question , depend upon it , the malicious delineator will try the practices of Catholicity have for the Irish writer of the to ridicule . They dabble in what they know not of , they were made not long ago . When the living article was inge was issued to the journal to prove even one of the 76 . 77 . --- Page 8 --- Hood , but considering the contents of no value threw it into the street , where it was picked up by an old woman , who gave relics of the Passion . During the reign of Constantine the sewn into the right lower border . The loop disappeared dur- places . Most of these stains are internal , and some are so Jews in the preparation of their dead for sculpture . In the ninth century Charlemagne was in possession of the dral . A soldier carried off the silver case containing the Holy constitutional Bishop of Danplars , having learnt that it was at once the objects of tenderest care and veneration . border is a little button , to which was attached a little loop consigned them to St. John. who in turn sent them to St. took refuge in the outlying districts , bringing with them the faped through the guards , swam the river Lot with the pre- In examining numerous recent photographs of the relic I THE HOLY HOOD . cautions to obtain the relics treasured by the two martyrs and authenticity was recognised . it to Jerome Didine , one of the principal residents . He es- Sacred Head , and had stained the Sudanium in several cious treasure , and presented it to the chapter of Cahors , who reclassical authorities concerning the sacred relic and its the change in colour can be attributed to the aromatics used days' desperate fighting pillaged it and profaned the cathe- rears before his death in 814 . as we find from the brewery of The material of the Holy Hood is a very fine tissue of a through the Sindon , which was in immediate contact with the In 1919 Pope Calistus 11 . consecrated the altar of the sacred relics were brought forth again into light and became cahors , approved by the Holy See . to be burnt , very abruptly stole it from them , and when peace Simeon , the second Bishop of Jerusalem . chin elevated after death , and was in common use among the was restored gave it back to the chapter of Cahors , in whose had sought refuge twenty miles away . of Oleopatra . It was probably snowy-white originally , but In 1792 it fell into the hands of the Revolutionaries , but the When the Romans beseized the Holy City the Christians In the fourteenth century an inquiry was instituted by the such a way as to seemingly form but one . On the left lower Great , when the danger of profanation was removed , these in the embalming . Some few years afterwards both Nicodamus and Gamaliel yellowish white colour , formed of Egyptian tax , of the epoch suffered martyrdom , and the Christians took special pre- Sudarium , and he presented it to the church of Cahors a few In 1580 the Huguents attacked the town , and after three possession it has rested to the present day . It is composed of eight very thin tissues seven together in udarium , and also the high altar of the present cathedral . ' cognised that the blood from the thorn wounds had passed simeon , the second Bishop of Jerusalem . he Revolution . This arrangement served to keep the 79 . --- Page 9 --- to which Brannigan scarcely replied , for of late his feeling Being in exceptionally bad humour , he was blind to his joys employed in the one office . Brannigan had always proved for Palmer was a strong dislike born of contempt and had been looking after the one girl : were now for some years ealousy . Both of them had been attending the one school ; and ' exaggerated his ' sorrows . No'doubt , he reasoned , ' he wife's footsteps in answer . He could hear her come along preparatory to going to business , he stood near the window of sleep , and not so tidily dressed as he wished her to be . Brannigan felt relieved by the welcome rat-tat. and his sassed by , and looking up gave a careless , indifferent nod , looking missile under the door . be cheerful . " I hope the tea and eggs are all right . ' downstairs to a neat little dining-room . Awaiting breakfast the entry of Mrs. Brannigan , who seemed troubled , in want stamp : bitter disappointment took possession of him , as he When somewhat recovered , he finished dressing and went out at such an hour but to send a telegram on the strength The current of such disturbing thoughts was changed by of his victory ? And why had so cool a nod replaced the after yourself this morning . " she remarked , attempting to for you . Jack , dear . ' as she pushed the very unpretentious and looked out " meditatively on his narrow , suburban plot . of ingratiating himself with his employers , and this was drew out a circular and read the offer of a tempting loan giving a pleasant surprise . the hall , up the stairs , tap lightly with a pleasant , " Letter as no longer missing : otherwise what had brought Palmer now feared by Brannigan . himself the better , but Palmer seemed to have a ready knock In the midst of this cognition a fellow-clerk . Tim Palmer . believing in his own superiority he could not reconcile the always over-affable greeting ? Undoubtedly Palmer was accord , and the crying of his children came to him from the To Brannigan , the evidence now tending to this result They were not . ' The tea seemed very bitter ; the eggs This added materially to the bitterness of defeat , for everyone . The door of the dining-room " opened of its own He had not told her of the vacancy as he had intended His hopes fell when he saw the envelope bore a hairp'ny gate came up the neatly-tiled walk leading to the door . thoughts . addresses on a bundle of letters ; returned , and opening the The unexpected appearance of his rival brought disturbing vas one of the most unfortunate of men . " In a great hurry , Jack , dear . I must leave you to look kitchen . Was Palmer the successful candidate ? BRANNIGAN'S BETTEN MANY . manager . bank . oppointment of this rival with his ideas of justice . as one of the most unfortunate of men . --- Page 10 --- and their income is not equal to my own . and I'm nowhere grow under their feet in working for it . Mrs. Palmer is an taken a lot of influence to over-rule him . By the way , you managership which by this time , he had assured himself , may not care to work now under Palmer and I may be able when they're about . Well . I'm sorry , old man , that you extraordinary woman , but between ourselves , she's not inquiring voices greeted him as he entered . He had nothing Think it over and let me know in a day or two . I'll be back as the managership , but ' twill be as good as what you have . it puzzles me to know how they are able to make such a dash , didn't get it , and I think Turner did his best for you . ' for I have it on authority that there you're first . It must have to secure you a job in our place ; of course ' I won't be so good to tell them . " and they were evidently greatly disappointed , your children being knocked up , and I'm glad to find it's herself and the youngsters are all right ? ' Hello . Brannigan , old fellow . how are you ? ' Hope was filled , when he was accosted by a traveller of a city firm . course I knew neither he nor his wife were leaving the grass way . is that managing filled yet ? " to experience that happiness found by his countryman . the of yours . However , it doesn't matter when ' isn't . By the do so in this case . I don't believe the appointment is made Brannigan's better half . years of courtship . Brannigan continued his walk to the office . A chorus of to get the announcement this morning . ' his own home . Their ten years of married life were like ten great ' Burke , of every " care vanishing immediately he entered I thought Dr. O'Sullivan said he was just called to one exactly the class I'd care to form partnership with . By love , He was beginning to become reconciled to the loss of the " Turner always rewards on merits alone , and why didn't he " Oh , as usual ! I never heard till this minute of one of You're wrong , the appointment was made on yesterday . for he was favourite . again day after to-morrow . Hurrying to train now . ' " I think so . nothing . ' I have it on the best authority . ' The new manager was get it . ' " I'm sorry ! I was hoping you'd beat him , though of been misinformed . ' " That's too bad , Bran , " said one . " I was sure you'd You don't mean to say Palmer got it ? " at all . ' " There's something strange about it , " remarked a third . " I believe he has . ' Sure we all were , " added another . None of mine were sick , thank God , so you must have ' Well enough , thanks ! How are you ? ' Well enough , thanks ! How are you ? ' --- Page 11 --- I may add that the ' voting was almost equally in favour of known him . With scarcely a nod to his fellow-workers he Mr. Palmer , but fortunately I was allowed a casting vote . ' money spent in that way is well spent . When I marry I'll getting influence to work for her . I can tell you , boys . such thing . A woman never was appointed . ' woman . They say the boss was crossed in love or some passed into the private office of Turner , the senior partner . wise he'd be in now . He won't sit in this office again . I'm sure she got it . I always said she'd do it , for she's Presently Palmer came in more silent than they had ever ' I know it . Sure ' was either Brannigan or Palmer ; " What do you mean , Fenton ? " queried several turning mendation have appointed you manager . Mr. Brannigan . to him . " Talk out straight , man , and let us know what ' Did anyone tell you Palmer had it ? ' you're driving at . ' jected one suggestively , " and it has now beaten merit . " the cross . Turner , bidding him be seated , commenced : A woman secured the job all right . ' " I'm very glad that the Company on my recom- A quarter of an hour later Palmer came out , passed classed it under Palmer's influence . ' take folly good care to get one with a bit of dash , so . " As a matter of fact , you're all wrong , " said a clerk who Tis Palmer all right , " corroborated another , " other- " That decides it , " nodded several , as they settled down Maybe you think Palmer has it ? " tism't Bran , so it must be Palmer . " brough the office without speaking , and went home . didn't he get it ? ' He is not the Company , though . ' You don't mean to say a woman is made manager ? " Influence never counts with old Turner . ' " That's just what some of us have already said . We How are you ? influence got it . A woman is the winner , and faith she won There is such a thing as influence , you know , " inter- Easy enough to figure it out ! ' Bran's merit didn't win , Nonsense ! Old Turner and Co. never employed a re cute , ' clever woman , mixing in high society , and so had but lately come in . " Neither Bran's merit nor Palmer's to work . partner . I'm sure of it . ' Brannigan was summoned to the presence of the se " Mrs. Palmer got the job for her husband . " " She wasn't appointed , but she made the appointment . " so Palmer's influence did . See I " in a canter . Sure Bran . here is the best entitled to it . Why then " Did anyone tell you Palmer had it ? " " She wasn't appointed , but she made the appointment Neither Bran's merit nor Palmer's Bran's merit didn't win , " She wasn't appointed , but she made the ap --- Page 12 --- though brief , had brought to him all the peace and joy which gether with the additional modifications of the Reform of tures bespoke the truth - he was indeed settled and happy in to the pen of one of the former that we're indebted for the military training . He proceeded , therefore , to exchange his him at this time writes thus of him : " He might have to break his own home for a time in the hope that this might strengthen ate , " and this even at such a monastery as Melleray , where rough ways " of which St. Benedict writes in his Rule , to called upon by the French Government to put in his time of room and military drill . His experience of the religious life , fresh , outdoor air might restore him to health . One who saw sable , where he was remarked for his industry in the studies , tainly the fact that he might well be considered a pattern luties . A favourite alike with professors and students , it is become undermined . He was recommended change of air to are ever found in it by those who willingly respond to the recollectedness , and the iov that beamed from his quiet fea- allowed himself any dispensation in the accomplishment of rue call of God , and he had embraced all the " hard and bound to perpetual abstinence from flesh to constant labour the Order . and it was hoped that the nourishing food and sketch left to us of his life and death , supplemented , indeed , in the company of his brethren , to rigorous silence and to his regularity of life . His piety and recollection in his religious There is a saying on record of His Holiness the late Pope of the Monastery , who was Joachim's novice-master . voice , and , indeed , he was called the " flower of the ' noviti- M. I"Abbe de Rance . By these constitutions the Trappist is his religious exercises . He fulfilled them all , with the most with the fasts and hardships of La Trappe , but he never by the affectionate personal recollections of the Rev. Superior found that the good novice's health , never very strong , had cell for the barracks , his life of community duty for the guard- During the first year of his novitiate , Brother Joachim was The peaceful cheerfulness of Brother Joachim , his prayerful rising at two o'clock at night for the Divine Office . his Vocation . His good master of novices speaks thus of him at the present day : " His was a soul without a fold-all was well canonize every good student . " him . Here he was dispensed from the fasts and austerities of John Berchmann . S.I. he is said to have replied " I might as ine at the gate of the Monastery of Melleray , he begged for eachim had already been a student at the Seminary at simplicity , openness and candour ; such a childlike soul I have never met before or since . In the present instance , where there is no question of exalt- each one aimed at and tended towards perfection ! ius IX , when asked to proceed in the canonization of St. ng the virtues of Brother Joachim unduly . there remains cer- When the barracks life came to an end , however , it was admission . THE OPENED WUN. 87 . --- Page 13 --- toms appeared , and it became clear to all but himself that the excitement was too much for him , or the exertion of mov- increased and he was ' by ' degrees obliged to drag himself is nearest and dearest on earth and by his religious brethren provitiate " at Mellerav . true " Porta Coeli . " as the Car before admitting itself vanquished . As his physical weakness with the peculiar hopefulness of consumption , he plantively and the doctor , happening to come in , declared that he must of his soul . Among all the distractions of this return to his friends , until Brother Joachim , now unable to move himself , pale face at the pleasure of meeting her again . But , whether Brother Joachim could not live long . By the kind thought of was brought in his armchair , a smile of sweet joy on his life his happy fervour was so great that he observed all the the edification of all around him . Gradually serious symp- his Father-Master , a wheelchair was provided , in which the eloquent and faithful sign of the angelic piety and recollection rather than to walk , the strength of his soul seemed to grow Brother Joachim , to his great itov was allowed to return to the prayer , . with hands clasped , and forehead slightly bent for- Mations , and went to the field labour with the others . Nothing could wear his excessive fervour . for his will was of that to come to see him . ' In the parlour , which was beyond the and flourish with redoubled vigour . ' To the last month of his loiser and yet in the monastery - at once surrounded by save written above their cloister door at Parkminster . ing was too great , a sudden access of hisemorrhage came on , although his energetic nature struggled long and bravely frapile boy could convey himself to the church without help metal that " sickness cannot change and which belongs to souls lot , by the holy will of God , for Brother Joachim Richard . heart the quiet and calm of the cloister . All who saw him in fasts of the Rule , continued to rise at 2 a.m. to be present at ward , were touched and impressed with a sense of the Presence scientious necessity " to expel all religious from the bosom of Strange as it seemed for a Trappist to die thus , beyond his who loved him most tenderly such was the unprecedented ment to those who wished to see so holy a life prolonged for The French Government had not yet found in a " con- the " eldest Daughter of the Church , " and , after a time . from anyone else . specially chosen by God . At first , he could not believe that death was inevitable , but , His mother , hearing of his increasing weakness , was allowed THE CROSS . of God . ' Thus passed the following year , with continued disarmoint- pression of counterance , with eyes always cast down , was an enclosure , she waited , with her daughter and some other home . he kept undisturbed and peaceful within his almost at attempt any movement , under fear of immediate death . edifying regularity and fervour ; and , indeed , his modest ex- But strength did not come back to Joachim's frail body . --- Page 14 --- Cimm " E to blow " 58includes as fest on rise 45ur . E. sburg as nocsi driostists . Sacrifice ns restos da lusemana ran wise 50 Dfesofann is a b'sithir did sixtyo com as come 15 red van tier . ' As Dresofamir them to't steal an nuclear m'Deapla , so can not . d'iso as besnrai star as cotp ns ceine . LEADER room lesser sm-year room . 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Cuminifestess , let , Ierr , a Shusean him , a Sarnato Sporte , An faro's bear ru beo ; custom as also an ancient , Nittiocfato re 50 neo . 1r cums bar no busiro . Deancap linen andir sp ngniom , Dusino no bar .ir cuma linen-ne , sire must sit as a lan ozone's largearm " An choir . ' paid a sham ! ) too cup time to's mascato' length from cestons do cut for Mr. an lesbianism " Comsimple " ran lesbian : - recirior spur # too lessess such as neo e. Lee . MorrisJeanar , Sandra asir ran impression his cata . se an file . srio . RSOC . mo . reo : - --- Page 15 --- two new members from Ballins-Eveleen Kevany and Maura' Cafferty Murphy , Mary Ryan , Little Ryan , and Josie Dunne , recruited by Margaret M. now anxious to come under the shelter of the Guild . A thousand hearty poor Francis that he actually finds himself blushing ! ' Lizzie brings me tidings of Eileen Kelly , who is loud in her praise of " The Cross . " I should like Inside Ryan , Nora Burke , and Julia Phelan , recruited by Ellis Ni Maidin represented by Ethna Wright , who promises to bring along several companions the Blessed Sacrament . ' As it wanted its way under the beautiful trees the they gave me no news of the Western Commander . From Castlerea comes iod may give her joy and rest and peace in Heaven . From the Convent N. Gerardine Mulrooney , who has long been a reader of " The Cross , " and A hearty welcome to them and a successful career in the Guild ! ' There are ship of the Guild with such a gifted singer ! ' . Mary tells me " We had a has come from Lizzie Malone , of Howth , who is so generous in her praise of letters to Lilian's poem published last month . Said the latter : " Am I not expressed the hope in their letters that we might have the joy of reading one school . Mountrath , come three different batches of new members - Katie faint tinkling of bells could be heard and the odour of the fragrant incense There is no poem this time , and many members will be disappointed , for they lively letter and for the prayer she prayed on that glorious afternoon . I am beautiful procession round the monastery grounds on Sunday , in honour of very month . Mary Rennie and Nellie , her sister , devoted nearly all of their next month ; while we have also a new recruit from Dublin , in the person rateful to our honorary member . B. M. O'Neill , for a very pretty hand of the death of a young member of the Guild-Nora Lynch-after a long and reason starts . The usual monthly greeting comes to the from Lillian Nally , nice little letter from the same town , written by Chrisie McMahon , who is in captures that such an insignificant being as I should be united in member- deeply interested in the Guild . I was glad to hear from all three , though to quote at length from the delightful letter of Ellis' Ni' Riaim , but my anxiety painful illness . Our prayer will be that in return for her suffering on earth was wafted far and wide by the gentle breezes . " Thanks to Mary for her Agnes Jennings , Carrickmacross sends Mollie McGeodh. Portarlington velcomes to her ! Monaghan sends Maggie McAleer , Craughwell sends and if we may expect some startling developments before the holiday Partridge : Annie E.Can. Kathleen Kelly , Mary Green , Mary Kirwan , and card which I received on the Feast of the Sacred Heart . ' It was designed and Lillie Egan , recruited by Ellis N. Riaim : Nancy Browner , Maggie of it ? ' Is General O'Neill planning some big surprise ? Silence on the Western front also . shine through the golden years , prize-winner's work got crushed out at the last moment . I have received and to leave space for the fine prize essay makes me economical . Last month the There was another poem also not quite as good as last month's and a warm No communique from Commander Carlos . For the saving Cross " He ' bore . ' children of that land . Pras constantly and fervently to them in these trying THE GUILD OF BEESSED GABKAL . Be music to Francis' ears ; fribute in prose to Lilian Nally's " Song of Praise . " A grand long have forwarded to the Editor an offering of 55. from " A Lover of the Sacred As long as life's sacred memories . Not a word at all from Drogheda this month . What is the meaning As reading it o'er and o'er mes , and ask Him to lead her safety to the goal she has sought so long . May it fill his heart with gladness He'll pause to thank dear Jesus Heart . Thanks to Edward Malone for his nice little letter . May the sound of this simple greeting am simply mystified . I wonder are new enterprises being hatched , painted by herself , and contained this verse from her pen : My Post Bag . fied . I wonder are new enterprises being hatched , arms . am simply mystified . 03 . --- Page 16 --- he members of a family ) , and must be written on one side only of the paper . slumbering Vale and ripning sea , when the toil of the busy day had ceased Monica Nic. Finn , Nora Hanly , Nora McInerney , Agnes " Dav coupan which will be found in this issue ( one coupon will be sufficient for all Riain , Convent School , Mountain ; Ellis Ni Mhaidin , name and address on your competition paper , whether of the prayer could hardly be beaten . Grand work was done by Mary Davock . 11 . For Members under 12 years of age . subject the writer cares to choose . from their competition papers , asking to be admitted Paul's Retreat , Mount Argus , Dublin . the cross . majestic scene that met my enraptured gaze . Kelly , Lizzie Malone , and Agnes Jennings . Chrissie McMahon , Maggie McAleer , Eveleen Kevany , and a competitor who Mulkering . Nora Jennings , Aine . Ni. Mhaoldhamhnagh . Ellis it contained less adjectives . Very good work was done by Mary E. Flannery , of the " Hail Mary " in Irish . I was delighted to to say to Drogheda next month . f somewhat voluptuous loveliness , golden Summer had gently glided in , and will soon be distributed to the winners . The to membership of the ' Guild . ' ( 2 ) Always put your to Ellis N. Riaim , 3 Glenville Terrace , Dundrum , is one exquisite evening I gain sauntered forth for a peaceful stroll by well , but her writing would have greater charm if signed no name . They must be sent so as to reach the office not later than by the first post ( 3 ) Orders for copies of " The Cross , " etc. , should papers must be certified by some responsible person as being the unaided and Winifred Tobin , Margaret M. Partridge , Mollie McGeough , ' good I may be able to publish a number of them . and the pure sweet bush of silvery night stole over the sordid world of sin on July 14th . All letters to be addressed : Francis , c/0 " The Cross , A big entry and splendid penmanship in the competition for the best coup Drogheda's big post bag arrived-but too late . Francis will have a word Co. Dublin , whose essay is published . She writes and strife . No earthly hand could paint , no human per describe , the sublime , following are entitled to a Badge each : - Ellis Ni , our next competition . Badge Winners . The soft ethereal beauty of fairy Spring had given place to a more beguiling the prize for the best paper describing " A Summer Stroll " is awarded learn from the young competitors that they allow in A handsome book prize will be awarded for the best letter on any subject . Competitors will please remember the following rules : All competition do. ; Margaret M. Partridge , do . Gabriel Badzes are on their way to Mount Arms . their Irish lessons . " The prize is awarded to Eithne . Mary K. Heaver . Marc K. Mulkerrin. Delia V. Kearnev Nie an Chief ( Ethna Wright ) . Presentation Convention . Portarlington , whose copy A handsome hook prize will be awarded for the best little letter on any not be sent to Francis , but to the Manager . his is a nice easy competition in the warm weather , and if the letters are prize essay . important . I. For Members over 12 and under 18 years of age . The Awards . you send a letter or not . a summer stroll . " gimal work of the competitors . They must have attached to them the Members Under 12 . Vright ) , Presentation Convention . Portarlington , whose copy I believe the Blessed s will please write a personal note to Francis , apart ( 1 ) All newcomers . it to the Manager . well . but her writing would have greater charm if # # their Irish lessons . ' The prize is awarded to Eitime not be sent to Francis , but was --- Page 17 --- ands , the fear of the living God entered their vile , sordid hearts and , turning , they had in guilty terror , as they realised that the ground whereon unlight shore tenderly on the simple crosses closely clasped in the marble and promoters participate in the benefit of four hundred and thirty-four Masses , was veiled in its chimmering meshes as I turned homewards . The gleaming In Thanksgiving , etc. When breezes a requiem o'er them have ' sighted . ' ir seemed heavy with the sound of the throbbing waves as they dashed with When the cold shades of sorrow unpityingly fall , neadow a merry song rang out , strangely sweet , as some stalwart son of lying " cold and still , while be soil trudged gaily homeward after a day's hard work in the fields . nidst the noise and ceaseless din of city life . noon sailed gracefully over the bright expense of tinted sky . The scented While I had this been musing over the sad yet glorious past . a silver loble two who gave their precious lives to gain the martyr's gem-starred snow , everything that grows on that tiny isle blooms green , and the simple Galgani . That the Master has placed in the gardens of men- nist had gently stole over purple box and heath , and the exquisite scene tory is told round many a glowing heart when the day is done of those pecially offered every year for benefactors by the Fathers of this Province , as runded the warm greeting " God save you kindly " ( rendered in our own the cross . f to carry into the years to be the golden memory of that glorious ramble , As I wonder my way along the white and rocky road , sweet in my ears gladly acknowledged in these pages . oncealed delight over their awful handiwork ; but as a shaft of golden I. I. has forwarded two shillings and sixpence for the same cause There is one ever young ever rich in perfume : Tis the rose of remembrance the fairest of all Its beauty and fragrance are known to us then . ' vell as in the prayers , penances and good works performed daily by all the Eilis ni Riain . members of the Congregation of the Passion . azing at the exquisite scene , the wondrous beauty of my beloved Mayo , as reached this lonely island . Three days later Cromwell and his brutal When , lost and forgotten , they sleep in the tomb , Per Fr. Ephrem , C.P. , Enniskillen , three sh " the light that was never on sea or land , " When all other flowers have faded and died . Contributions towards the expenses of the Causes of Blessed Gabriel and received towards the Canonization of Blessed Gabriel . forwarded to the Postulator at Rome . of those demanded hands . Red with the strength that fear lends till they ned on the pure , fair faces . For one instant they gloated with un- TO OUR PRONOTERS . In answer to inquiries made from time to time , The above donations , for which we are sincerely grateful , will be duly At long last my pleasant stroll was over , but even then I lingered , virtually jemma Galgani , and favours received through their intercession . will be cold blood : all save two who , succeeding in escaping from the polluted touch M. R. ( Bolton ) sends one shilling and silence to aid the cause of Gemma wards the cause of Gemma Galgani , for favours received . crown . Five shillings have been received from A. Carter , two shillings and absence ful boom and rear against the time-worn rocks . From an adjacent think it well to let supporters of this magazine know that all our supporters for : hey took was holy . Ever since that day , winter and summer , sunshine and overs , searching this seduded spot , came upon two black-robed figures ingue ) , all the Lovelier , perhaps , because it is so seldom heard Five shillings have been received from A. Carter , two shi He two who gave their precious lives to gain the martyr's gem-starred Per Fr. Ephrem. C.P. Enniskillen. three shill