Cross Bulletin May 1917

--- Page 1 --- May , 1917 . Vol. VIII . No. 1 . hoc . THE magazine THOROROSS Passionist fathers . ( SIGMO , THE MADONNA AND CHILD AND ST. John the Baptist . --- Page 2 --- [no ALTO file] --- Page 3 --- up plans and diagrams . Also long and intimate intercourse of the characters in the plays was magnificent . ' At Christ- organized many tournaments for which he supplied the prizes ing for it , and it was quite firmly established . He had taken good in these somewhat peculiar parts . He was indefatigable vourse used to act a scene from it for the rest of the boys at half-holiday punctually . He never became a good hurler . but he learnt a lot , and was an opponent not to be despised . mas whatever class had one of Shakespeare's plays in its the game . ' He even took it up himself and turned out every science , and his artistic skill made him invaluable in drawing with his brother had given him the power of understanding good actor as well , so that his knowledge and interpretation was not born to occupy a prominent place or to take a lead- He played a little football , but only a little , as he had no lik- study had made him thoroughly acquainted with military was asked to join his company but declined , a thing which . player , and was very fond of it . In the latter game he think , he'somewhat regretted . He attended as , many the slightest hint from him ; their minds ran on the same in helping to rehearse the plays , in preparing costumes , and and seemed quite enthusiastic about them . Every one of Shakespeare actor , well , and greatly admired him . He learn't more about the play from acting a small part of it than and sculpture " were his favourites . He knew Benson , the took the leading role in his brother's plays , and was very financial boys together and asked them to help him to revive teacher of both . He was a fine Shakespeare scholar and a vent to operatic performances as often as opportunity offered out of his own purse . In fact , in later years he did more for to him-that of chief-of-staff to his brother . Longr and hard home . He was very painstaking in coaching us in these . ing and the standard of play was getting low , he got the in- of the boys , and once when they were losing interest in hurl- the games than anyone in the school . his he acted a good deal , and was very fond of it . He always these was a success . This was a splendid idea of his , and we up handball soon after he came to the school , became a good He was deeply interested in all branches of art , but drama He was troubled with a slight list at times . but in spite of nakes men face certain death at the word of command . He He taught Drawing and English , and was an excellent Shakespeare representations as he could , and in fact air good plays . Beyond the fact that he was fond of opera and performance always went off without a hitch . lines , and as Willie could never be jealous of the other they He took a great interest in the games and other amusements . making all arrangements . Through his efforts the whole worked Admirably together . we could possibly learn any other way . ing part , but to fulfil to perfection the part allotted the " sing-song " we were accustomed to have before we went the games than anyone in the school . though courageous to a fault , he lacked the personality that THE CROSS . 1961 62m. --- Page 4 --- same way . Sure , I never set eyes on her pretty face until my own sweet liberty , and stay here with you and father . ' Shreve Tuesday , my girl . It's all settled : your father is ' Is not Low Monday as good a day for a wedding as givin' two hundred pounds for your fortune . And we'll have to-night , and rest yourself so you be fair and fresh to-morrow ; there would be no talk of marrying me this year anyway . riedly fastening her bodice . bomb your hair and get your finery ready to wear when you now . As if yet mother and herself were not married in the daughter . " I don't want cows nor pony ; just let me keep Sheila's Wedding Day . in , smoking a " dhudheen . " " She says she won't get morning to drive to the chapel at Liscannor : no nonsense , to her , Mike , " addressing a burly countryman who sauntered Mike glared furiously at his rebellious daughter , and then Good news , dear Lord , " gasped the girl , as , white and stand before the priest . ' Jacquetta , Love is Life . The Knight of the beasts ; sure , Pat will milk them for we this day , for , me dear married . Did we ever listen to such talk ? You go and milk the cows , and be ready at six to-morrow need not have put off your best clothes , for ye can take it aisy to be ' married to-morrow . ' I nice tidv bit of a house and a good farm , four cows , twelve Green Shield , etc. " Deed , then , and that's just what we can't do : hearten so sudden-like , and Shreve-side past and gone . I thought Sorra a joke . Sheila asthore , but Gospel truth , so you ' I was changing ' my Sunday frock , " she explained , " it's time I was milkin' the cows . ' Arrah , agree , don't be trouble' herself over the poor trembling , she sank on to a wooden settle ; sure it's jokin' slight girl dashed into the kitchen from the inner room , her- Oh , stop , mamma , for mercy's sake , stop , " waited her child , I have good news for ye . Sheila , me darling ' , we are years are , mamma ? " By Louise M. Stacpoole Kenny . D " Comin' , mamma , " replied a soft voice , and a tall , ordered : Numerous Carrow of Carroseduff . At the Court of Il Moro , Oh , I can't , mamma , I just can't get married like that , # CHEILA ! Sheila ! " cried Mrs. Mulvaney . sheep , a pony , and the first time was written for the the first of a man from a number of different --- Page 5 --- round your neck , and a silver watch and chain per father bought for ye ; and Joe Mooney has lent us his jaunting car and distressed , and as she told her woes , and her few little puckering the corners of his mobile mouth , and a somewhat mischievous and mocking expression in his grey eyes . must go to Confession , so she entered the box , sore troubled Then , as she assisted at Holy Mass , and knelt at the rails we will be having Hashins of everything , and could Dan to the waves were cold and grey her future life would be . ' She same as another . Don't worry . darlin' , here's a nice run of his curly hair , but as he glanced up smiling she withdrew it . A very sad " and woe-begone bride was Sheila Mulvaney beasts , and the girl , ' in spite of her protestations , was glad cut features . ' For a moment her hand rested caressingly on tea . You forget I am going to Holy Communion . have a boy like you a Sheila-ing me . I don't want your help , and letting her ever dwell lovely on his handsome . clear- soothe and comfort , but at last he succeeded in calming her . sins as well . The good old priest found it a difficult task to play the fiddle , so hurry , asthore , and don't keep the ould with us , and when all is said and done one man is much the He bent his head and gently kissed her forehead . and said . " Good-bye . Sheila . ' I will call you Sheila to- neighbours there . And sure , afterwards it's the grand spread Good-bye , oh , good-bye , my own ' Terry , ' she sobbed married woman to-morrow , and it would not be becoming to And here's me own brooch to fasten the " bit of red ribbon . They walked back through the grove and the meadows to hot lay for me , it will warm the cockles of your poor heart a-milkin ' , ' he disappeared into the darkness . the boreen leading to her cottage . He handed her the can . ' It's the sore heart I have this'dav . ' mamma . " Sheila said However . Terry insisted on milking the long-waiting night . anyway . Good-night , dear . The blessed saints and to receive Holy Commission , peace at last descended on her mured , as he turned away , and then humming " I'm goin' " Don't , please , call me Sheila any more . I shall be a Holy Mary have you always in their keepin' . ' The man watched her retreating figure with a queer smile the following morning , as she fastened up the heavy coils of ' You must cheer up , agra ; don't you know it's the custom thanks . Mrs. Mulvaney shook her head . and breaking from him ran quickly home . Yes , mamma . I am quite ready . No. I can't drink the her dark hair . ien she arrived at the chapel by the sea . Cold and grey man waitin' . vte1991 1990s to Californism from a to watch him , drinking in every tone of his mellow voice , " God bless her , and the dear saints guard her , " he mur to drive to Liscannor chapel : and there will be shoals of the --- Page 6 --- Ever the chill of death puts us apart . ing and chatting they drove through a now warm and sunlit then a strong hand took here , and the plain gold ring was Apparently without conscious volition " she found she was by side on Joe Mooney's jaunting car . and into a new world- she had never before prayed . ' " Oh , dear Holy Mary , " our Mother of Pity , have pity on me . Pray for me , that I may My affection to tell and to prove . she was : she scarce knew what was passing around her . ever , oh , my love , for ever . ' turn : " I , Sheila , take thee , Terence , " she repeated , and Your love is a warmth to my heart : was the voice saying ? standing in front of the altar . Someone was speaking ; what smiling down on her : One for you , one for me . one for love . Forgetful that sickle November laughing boyishly as he sang the old refrain . And so sing- yourself and no other man ? " Sheila asked , as they sat side Brings frost when the daylight is done . always be resigned to the holy will of our dear Lord . ' THE CROSS . " For better , for worse , for richer , for poorer , till death Of you is the thought ever welcome . For me , perchance , twilight is falling , placed on her finger . Mother St. Jerome . God , what was this ? ing : that dear voice she looked up and met the kind eyes The midst thereof being paved with love . " But these I discovered still blooming The marriage service was actually going on ; but oh , dear So she implored , and as she prayed gradually forgot where troubled soul . " God wills it , " she told herself , praying as Neath the wall , in the kiss of the sun , Now lives not a bud or a blossom The Last Pansies . I. Terence . take thee . Sheila , to be my wedded wife . " " Terry , you wrote , why did you never tell me it was Almost she had swooned for very joy : but now it was her See here , the last thought of the garden Suddenly she was wide awake , alert , every nerve quiver- " Death shall not part us , " she whispered softly . " For does us part - ' Nobody asked me , ma'am , he said , " replied Terence , " So she improved , and as she prayed gradually for go 10 . --- Page 7 --- edifice has been used for the altar : " one great slab of time - fidelity to the Faith-Sir. John's graphic men has had never shaped , and carved , and put stone upon stone by the skilled types of Celtic crosses by the hand work of a sculptor . " There Irish enthusiasm have fashioned the altar and the tabernacle ing it clear that their needs were always before those who sources . Irish craftsmen filled with Irish reverence and ing of the Collegiate Chapel of St. Finn" Barr without a great windings she followed him who tried it , for her dear sake , tell us in it of the ideals which found expression in the build- is no remedies or grading ; and from the plain altar table rises same noble " Irish stone " that furnished the material for the an university . " Again and again he returns to them-mak- by the labour of their own countrymen : that it was cut , and to conjure up for those of us who may never see with our Truty in 1916 Ireland walked it . Along its blood-stained Guest that the limestone of their own country was quarried night , and wait for the young men's coming to Him . " The strypes of the same limestone , finely carved with different times keeping step with stumbling , manacled feet the feet and silver to cover relics and shrines withal " ? That , too . habit ) , and to read what Sir John Robert O'Connell has to had gone for his inspiration to the most authentic Irish its congregation of " young Catholic Irishmen , students of to Ireland . What of the wish of Colomb Cille ? : " Gold hands of Irish builders , under the direction of a master who noblest ones , our sweetest singers ? The way of suffering ! stirring of the heart . The past and future of Ireland lie here own eyes the splendid sight , the picture of the chapel full of of splendidour and of beauty one of the arts of early Ireland has been called to our aid , the art of enamel work . ' played incline has she not climbed - not once but countless planned the chapel , in all its details . It was to house their together-bound in the golden bond of Ireland's invincible for their glorious purpose : that He may abide there day and of those who bear their chains that she may be free ? Celtic reliquary . That this tabernacle should be made a note has been given her-and in a manner so striking that even from Bennet Strand to Pentonville . Up its sleep and thorn- a tabernacle of the same stone made in the form of an early the wish of Cainnech , the wish of Comghall have been given It is impossible to open the slim . Prev volume ? What has the least impressionable must marvel at it , in the Honan something nunke in its chaste and exquisite simplicity of Hostel Chapel , Cork . stone ; of ample proportions it stands on five pilasters or notes the echoes of the rifle valleys that silenced for ever our In truth all men will say that in 1926 the wish of Ciaran , a b The Honson Hostal Channel Park's Same Notes on the Building , and THE CROSS . Cork : Guy and Co. , 1976 . Price 27 ... he ideals which ' Inssired . ' " By Sir. John Robert O'Connell , M --- Page 8 --- thing it is the perfect expression of Irish religious and ar- of the professions to Catholics during so many generations . President of University College , Cork , and Mr. J. E. Mac- generations in commerce in the City of Cork " might not in a recent number of Studies speaks of the " provi- attention to every detail would not have been lavished on this minds , and eyes , and hands . It may well have been that Mullen , the architect . ' They have brought to their task not of money might be provided for the new University or any collegiate chapel of St. Finn Barr , making it the perfect fential destiny which placed the disposal and direction of the sity life - a chapel " had been probable as a matter of tistic ideals , the perfect achievement of Irish hearts , and course , the same thought and care and ingenuity and loving munificent generosity of the Honan family in the hands of the wealth acquired by the Honan family " during several of twentieth century legislation enacted that whatever sums such men as Sir John R. O'Connell . Sir B. C. A. Windle of its constituent colleges , no part of it should be applied for It may have been that if " the first need of Christian univer- latest of the penal laws - that which disagrees the " Irish but for the very operation of the penal laws , barring the doors ence of this ' Honan' Hostel Chapel a protest against the very have been available . It is not without reason that a reviewer only enlightened taste and feeling , but a sincere desire to sought a design for the floor that was to be trodden by the other place of religious worship or observance . ' sounded-having curious affinities , as Sir John has pointed Universities Act of 1908 . " A clause embodied in this piece God has His own way of working out His own designs . Every , bird that ever flew , iii . " 57-86 ) . And the penal days have not ended . As not the very exist- the provision or maintenance of any church , chapel , or evive the great religious and artistic traditions of their native children of this martyr race : out , with the Canticle of the Three Children . ( Daniel , chap . Out of the fiery furnace of Ireland's penal days that or re- " Every thunder rolling , vividly the old Irish verses were before his mind when he Every church-bell tolling , Laudamus Te . ' Every flower that ever grew , " I offer . Then Every wind that ever blew , Every leaf and sod . Good God ! THE CROSS . Hreckers Commission . and . Mareve Cavanagir . --- Page 9 --- daughter of a duke . I told her , of course , that I was a consented . I was as happy as though she had been the first . When at length I asked her to be my wife and she Protestant , and that I expected she would come with me to my Church after our marriage . At first she protested , then of that sort . She comes of a good family , but poor . ' Her his uncle , after a pause . " She was a typist , or something I confess , Bob , that I was attracted by Barbara from the almost knocked her religious scruples on the head . ' Bob listened quietly , though the pale colour had crept a sister's sacrifice . I am so glad to meet you , " she said . " Indeed , I can she looked frightened , and gradually she yielded . ' I think , ' going to tell you something which you must never mention . like her attitude a moment previously , puzzled him . ' he added , with a grim smile , " that I have by this time upstairs . When the two men were alone John Aylmer complained of feeling fatigue after the journey , and went I think I understand what it is , " he said : " Bob , I am Catholic . ' a shadow over her otherwise cloudless face . The expression , I have heard so much about you that you do not at all seem least of all to her . Barbara is , or rather was , a Roman your noticed it ? There seems to be a shadow underneath ill three , for half-an-hour , after which little Mrs. Avlmer round quickly and faced his companion . She smiled again and sat down . They talked together . to me like a stranger . ' only living relative is a sister , who is also in Brown's employ . " I met her first in Brown's office in Limerick . " went on said the doctor . " Sometimes her face gets clouded . Have drawn together into a straight black line . Then he wheeled man . " She is very pretty and charming , uncle , and seems her gaiety . ' old home , which was mine for many years , thanks to Uncle " You mean , what do I think of her ? " said the young then , Barbara . lunked an expression hall of fear . Hall of anxiety , which cast assure you , " with a smiling glance at her husband , " that very proud of you . ' the enquiring glance of his eye . The young man smiled in return . " Thank you , " he said . tone implied a further question . Bob looked up and met The older man turned and stared into the fire . His knows turned to his nephew . Robert started suddenly , but made no comment . " I am glad you like her , " said John Avlmer , but his have been without the boy ? You see , I did not know you " Well , Bob ? " he said . # She seems to be a little bit troubled over something . " john . ' I am happy to welcome you to this old city , and to this " But-tut , " said John Aylmer . " What would my life --- Page 10 --- a sister's sacrifice . a young girl sat with a shawl thrown about her shoulders , thing in his face which he could not quite conceal , she added her handsstretched out over the few red embers in the grate . his car to be brought round . A few minutes later the motor forming a tiny sitting-room . The whole atmosphere was glad you have come , though I feel much better by this . ' One end of it was curtained off as a bedroom , the remainder She gave a perceptible start . When he had replaced the stethoscope after examination one of refinement . In a shabby armchair by the fire-place Frequently of late , " she replied . Then , reading some ... has taken bad . sir . " and she gave him the address of a tone The room was scantily furnished , but neat in the extreme . ment in a poor quarter of the city . hallway passed up the creating staircase to the second floor . a kind neighbour volunteered to fetch medical help . I am put on a heavy overcoat , for the night was chilly , ordered He found the house easily enough , and crossing the dark was threading its serpentlike way through the network of he drew back , a little surprised . At the third door on the right he stopped and entered . Then Mary Deering , " she said . rising . Then , waiving her thanks , he added : " You are earnest glance , and then wrote rapidly : to me frequently . She is a good neighbour . God bless her . " I should not say that , " he answered quickly , marvelling streets in the direction of the slums . Good-night , doctor . Take care of the turning , for the As he was about to write out the prescription he looked " I am Doctor Avlmer . " he said , " pleasantly . " Amen , " he said , involuntarily , then hastily added : " he sat down and regarded the patient closely . Yes , but Mrs. Dwyer , who went to fetch you , comes in ' Yes , sir , at once if you can come . It's a poor girl that passage is dark . ' " Do you have these fainting-fits often ? " he asked . shall call again to-morrow . Miss Deering . Good-night . " ' It was good of you to come so promptly , doctor . " she At his approach she turned and tried to rise . at her calmness . " You may live for months-perhaps " I shall follow you immediately . " he said , and having up , pen in hand . Mar I have the name , please ? " he asked . alone here ? ' I shall leave this in the chemist's myself , " he said , hat endeared him to all his patients , rich and poor alike . said , in a cultured voice . When the weakness seized me It was now Robert's turn to start . He gave her one quick , years . ' ' I suppose I am wanted . ' he said , in the pleasant manner ietly : " I suppose , doctor , I have not very long to live ? " ment in a poor quarter of the city . le sat down and regarded the patient closely --- Page 11 --- joy cold , and trembling from head to foot . ' Overwhelmed in the darkness , fascinated his gaze in such a manner that tremendous wave of feeling surged over him , leaving him feeling prevailed over his bigotry , and he slipped out of the to a professional . " The Labernacle lamp , glimmering redly while the moments tied by unnoticed . Then all at once a the last time ? Miss Deering has not many weeks to live . " her face in her hands . John Aylmer's natural delicacy of John , " she said , " I am going to ask a favour of you . his eyes still fixed on the red light star off , until someone arose and followed her into the open air like one in a dream . same ' and touched him on the arm . ' It was Barbara . ' He was spoken by any member of the trio till the tenement was and if you do not grant it I must bid farewell to you for ever . ' reached . ing motionless at the opposite end of the table . By all means , " said Robert . a choking sob and fell on her knees by the bedside , burning Eucharistic God . " You surely will not prevent the sisters from meeting for had better return . " If Barbara wishes to leave here to-night At sight of the pale face among the pillows Barbara gave standing in the passage , her face wet with tears . A few minutes later Barbara came down fully dressed , look- her husband helped her into the waiting car , and no word put out his hand to draw her towards him . feeling of awe , and saw her approach and kneel down close Well , darling . " he said fondly , as she approached , and I think , uncle . " said Robert . a little later . " that you but conscious within his soul of a new-born faith in the a Catholic Church . goes , I accompany her . ' evening Barbara came out to where the young man was morning she entered the breakfast room just as he was sitting " But this is a case of life and death . " said Robert . Barbara did not see her husband at all that night . Next shall see her home safety . ' call Mrs. Dwyer . ' " What is it , Barbara ? " he asked , slowly . " Well . " said the older man , after a pause , " if Barbara down to the meal . " That you consent to our being married by a priest in She did not , however , take the hand , but remained stand- Somewhat reluctantly John Avlmer observed . Later in the He entered the beautiful church by her side with a strange " Rah . " she said , " I want you to drive me to the Catholic With pleasure , " he answered . " One moment , while I ing very white and frail in her rich dark furs . In silence om followed by his nephew , leaving the sisters alone . What is it , Barbara ? " he asked , slowly . church in Street . ' the strange emotion he fell on his knees , and so remained . stood there watching it and wondering at its significance She did not , however , take the hand , but I want you to drive me to the Catholic SISTINGS SECRETAIN 1861 . --- Page 12 --- peacefully , that it seemed like the tranquil falling asleep possession of his soul , a longing called into being by the Yes , John Aylmer and his wife are model Catholics . But , of a tired child for which grief would be out of place . though with iron-grey hair , and the pretty , golden-haired lady , with turning your gaze to the altar , do you not see something siness as he was , a longing for something even higher took Paul was known once to the world as ' Doctor Robert ' Aylmer : shippers for morning Mass . Perhaps you recognise the man Since you will have it so , come along and let us be married the contemplation of the sacred mysteries ? Yes , Father visiting physician , and many a weary sufferer follows his glowing like that of a search , his whole soul absorbed in a lesser sacrifice to be the means of saving many ? known and greatly beloved in the hospital where once he was " Never ! " he answered , bringing his clenched hand down ser life for the salvation of a single soul , could be not make to the Communion rails ? How devout they are , you say . ne to the stately church in - street , thronged with war- fter Mary Deering's death . Then , filled with spiritual lap- poor little , room to her sister's stately home , where a few And so it was that Robert Aylmer had left all things for should consent to a great deal before I'd consent to lose you , above the bed , and knew that the patient grey eyes had To-day he is referenced by many as a saint . He is still weeks later her beautiful death took place , so calmly , so knew no good would come of it . " you will not agree to that proposal I cannot remain with you Robert Aylmer was not ashamed of his tears as he stood all over again , though I know it's silly nonsense . But I in the table with a force that set the china dancing . " This That very evening Mary Deering was removed from her Barbara . " It was her husband's voice . " Do not go . closed for ever . little woman . ' urther fruits of Mary Deering's sacrifice ? Then come with With a sob she turned and went out of the room . ' swiftly . heir two fair children , kneeling in one of the benches close " Absolutely . s what your visit to that wretched place has resulted in . ' I Then you refuse ? " she asked , white to the lips . a strong hand was laid upon her arm . " Then it must be good-bye . John , and for ever . Since thought of Mary Deering's noble sacrifice . " She had offered as your wife . ' That all happened years ago . But would not know the familiar in the figure of the priest standing there , his face is though she feared her own weakness . But in the hall His conversion to Catholicity took place a few months tim Who had looked on him and loved him . as though she feared her own weakness . But This --- Page 13 --- iation and the kindly smile of a people that in spite of tales told by the people around , of cures effected and favours have still retained the genitality and gaiety of the unbeaten hing worth seeing and noting and talking about , some relic Kerry as well as from all parts of Clare , and many are the sit and rest and dream . And everywhere the hearty salu- Ramillie's bloody field , " and at Fontenoy and many an- touch of Civilisation and Christianity , as did many another against tourism when famine and death were at their doors , Senan and his monks lived and prayed : to the right , just gate , no intense cold is ever known there , while there is preservation than at present , but it experienced the gentle cheerily to " make yourself at home . ' some forty years ago , but a short time previous to their de- point ( just beside the well ) for the purpose of giving a warm brave Dragoons who were to win glory undving on say can be seen the holy island of his Cathaigh , where St. welcome to their dear friends . The French should their think of faithful pilgrims into the Shannon . Not a man of them to the dark waves below ; quite close is the well-preserved he topics from here to the North Pole . Right across the holt College in all directions , and on each journey find some- Bridge of Ross , with its sheer drop of three hundred feet Ireland . " The soldiers who garrisoned it were withdrawn yranny in the days of rack-renting landlordism , of battles everything that was breakable and thing the simple offerings the fortress around which Lord Clare drilled and trained his St. Senan . The well was formerly in a much better state of of paving a visit to that part of the United Kingdom called come pilgrims every year from Limerick and Tipperary and the world for natural charm , some pleasant hook in which to British Government erected a strong fort at ' Jill Criodain . castle of the MacMahons , dear to Irish hearts for all time as winter is on the war-path , it has to combat many a strong with the foe that had scourged and devastated their native houses of generous-hearted Clare . each seeming to invite you in the interests of Civilisation , they smashed and ruined parture several of them paid a visit to the holy well , and Right beside the College is the holy well of St. Criodain . rear you can count by the hundred the white-washed farm- other battlefield in France and Flanders , when face to face You could go out every day for a month from Carriga- of a sad or glorious past , some beauty-spot unequalled in all the sheltering hills at its back , and though at times when clare . spiritual and temporal struggles , of grim fights against and two ruined chapels also bearing his name . 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' My only other correspondent from Drogheda besides Ada's Rita shower and lingering shadow has stolen into our dear land once more , but Although Drogheda has more members than Ballina at present . let the him to write a ballad in praise of Blessed Gabriel's Guild . It is not quite Margo . Brigid Healey , Gertie Reilly , Evelyn Reilly , Jimmie Walsh what a cultured mind the writer possesses . I hope to read further contribu- trogheda is already forming an army , and has even placed a general over it " Neill " commands there is sure to be a decisive victory . " There is also overal members , and that her prose poem of a couple of months ago inspired his accepted the challenge and has raised an army of Forty New Recruits Your Guild . As usual , my first Easter message came from Lilian Nalli- have evidence of support for the other side from such a ' plane as ' Hmuth He , and the spirit of hope is everywhere . " It will interest I'lliam to know night , although written to the accompaniment of howling winds and clattering monuments of Carrick on Shannon does not tend towards reassuring as as to When I saw Drogheda's thirty-one recruits last month I said to myself that was completely routed by a Drogheda army who challenged all and sundry mudge received from Ada O'Neill : " Some of our handful members were And Humbert's martial tread . ' Martin Tolan , Nick Pelly , Nova Ruddy , Rita Ruddy , May Goulden mass of wooing feathered lovers mingling harmoniously with the gentle sigh THE GUILD OF BLESSED GABRIEL . old world , as if by the touch of a magic wand , and all things awake to a new Much Malone . Nellie Malone . Nora Cafferky . Kitty Murphy , Kitty Friel . live , as the newspapers would say about Russia or America . Last month I not and remember that Connacht Wing you this month are only the nucleus of a future influx of members MacMahon . Kevin MacMahon , Loretta Gallagher . Marie Cosgrave , Leila Or perhaps this second winter enities them out of doors with its alluring Hears adown the ages the slogan of the past : She thrills to Cathal's summons to Red Hugh's trumpet blast , Lavelle . Sarah Corcoran . Harry MacCarthy , and last , but not mother . Willie Carlos . " The situation grows serious , especially when you Anderson-Shannon , and by a friendly alliance , defend the name and fame most-bang has been well filled this month , and all the letters are cheery and our you , Francis . Henceforth it will be prominence or nothing for Connacht . issure them that it has vanished completely , thank W. Connacht against the encroachments of other places . Here are the names God , and that Francis is himself again . I am in merling it again , as I find I am the only one competing here this month . no overwhelmed by your praise that they did not care to run the risk of by first duty this month is in thank all the members who have made such My Post Bag . kind and anxious inquiries about my cold , and to supported by Ballina , in the Guild of Blessed Gabriel . So let Drogheda look great good humour , too , because despite the intervention of the holidays , my In favouring the cause of small nations . Ballina has decided to support to take the field in front of them . A Western commander - Rita Carlos - If the mountain breeze . Gloom and sadness have vanished from the grey hons from the same pen . Matters are moving to a crisis in the recruiting prospects " of sliding and snowballing . " The air of mystery enveloping the ie sees the clavmore glisten above each mountain head . that her monthly messages to the Guild have been praised this month e the shine out of General Ada O'Neill . Listen to this from Rita : wgliedians remember that ' the West's awake , ' and that the young Guilders # Vincent Cosgrave , Christie Conway , Mary MacHale , Mary Malone , This is shown in a passage from a letter written by Lizzie Malone : " I let If my recruits : - May Healey . Michael MacMahon , May MacMahon . Chris ger would I allow Ballina to take a back seat in the is year in a gard of pure white snow . The air is filled with the tender " She sees the claymore glisten above each mo unsw friend of ours-B.M. O'Neill-who is over the age for nes . An , but sure what could count or damp the spirits of the members Moughlin . Andy Davis , Lily Chambers , Bridle Redmond , Lottie Armstrong , ublication standard , but it contains many beautiful though come of all this warlike behaviour . However , we must only " wait the outcome of all this warlike behaviour . However we must ang letter , in the course of which she wrote : " The month dence that the Drogheda legions are in training . This is from a com- A sliding and snowballing . " The air of mystery envelaning the to publication standard , but it contains many beautiful thoughts and shows in the person of Ada O'Neill . A good choice , too , because " who If the mountain breeze . Gloom and sadness have vanished from the grey illips . Martina Sheridan , Eileen Cattery , Maura Catterty , --- Page 16 --- Tathy Corkill - is very grateful to those members of the Guild who wrote to she sent up to God for me at the glorious Easter time . From one of her other members . Her address is Ward XL. , Parkhill Senatorium , Dingle , In a breezy letter Nina Carlos threatens to place her sister completely in the her nephew . Thomas Redgrave , whose coming is as welcome as his venerable earn to speak it . " Dia go" dead , a Mhairin ! . Nas trying to pluck up sufficient courage to join us . She needn't have been the could not take a surer step towards the beautiful fairstand of Irish speech . won by Ellis N. Riain. a Glenville Terrace . Dundrum . did not forget me at Easter , and I am very grateful for her dear letter and pleasing letter and tells me a good deal about his school work . I hope to have sent very welcome messages as well . Nairin Nic Phionnlavich . of Dun his month from my old friend . Proinsias Mac Thilhearnain , who is delighted and to learn that she had at last shaken off her illness and was able to be up admittance to the Guild . She is as welcome as all her school friends have sure of a welcome in Blessed Gabriel's Guild . " Our friend " Philip Cauldwell . tonvent Terrace . Ballina , Co. Mayo , and Nancy name and address on your competition paper , whether THE CROSS . course of her letter she writes : " I learn Irish at school and an very fond of with the progress we are making . He also is studying Irish war word " and be at an end , so that she may see again her dear Mount Argus and the Co. Dublin . Very fine essays were also sent by praise of the prize volume awarded to her-Canon Sheehan's " Glenana been , and I am sure she will often come and sit in our midst . Another new their competition papers . asking to be admitted to Padraig , who joined the Guild long ago when she was young ( She is now 14 ) Ada O'Neill , Rita Carlos , Mauroen McKinley , were sent by Lilian Nally , John Reid , Kathleen Savage , Katie Doyle , Rita She says she has never read so beautiful a story . Mr little friend in far-awa Carlos , Chrissie Burke , and May Allen . My warmest thanks to them , one When the Editor receives a fresh supply of Blessed Gabriel Badzes the following will be entitled to one each-Rita Carlos , essav on " The Coming of the Maytime " has been friends I am deeply grateful , though I by no means feel like censuring the and Annie Dunne . Dolan , Presentation' Convention , Drogheda . ( Nancy's Badge Winners . The prize for the best little letter on " Mr. Favourite Some-bird " has The Awards . Liverpool . England . I was delighted to come upon a message in my post-bag you send a letter or not . Lizzette Whitehead . Philip Caudwell , Katie Doyle , Denis Moran , Peter Whel The prize for the best important . McAllister , who has written me a most interesting letter . To these two local not been awarded as the letters received were not tremable , near the scenes of strife and carnage in France-Josie O"Brien membership of the Guild . " 2 ) Always put your auntie's return . ' Mary Ward , of Killaloe , writes an enthusiastic letter in and all ! hopes to spend his summer holidays this year in one of the Irish colleges . " He young friends also Dorothy Nelson a letter has come in which she asks for least little bit afraid , for every boy and girl of the right disposition may be e Cauldwell , Katie Doyle , Denis Moran , Peter Whelan beautiful Easter card . She prays every day that the dreadful war may soon shade when she starts recruiting for the Guild . Easter cards and messages ( AIL newcomers will please write a personal note to Francis , apart from n-eirghe leis go goal ! I was overjoyed to get a letter member is Ellis N. Rizim. of Dundrum . Dublin , who has been a long name was inadvertently omitted from last month's list . ) It is our own language , and I think every Irish boy and girl should its' chughan an dead war wife ? Our little friend in Liverpool up to the required standard . Members under 12 . as written to renew her acquaintance with us . " While "failte roimpi ! In the jally Lilian Nally and Mary Rennie . She will be glad to wwwwwww swa O'Neill , Rita Carlos , Maureen Mckimley , I please write a personal note to Francis , apart from snowballers . One of the Ballina boy recruits-Aindrias Daibnis ig again . And I need hardly say that I am grateful for rom him every month in future . Several others of the her love . Kathleen Flanagan was late for last month's c Members' Under 12 , up to the required standard , t , as it is our own language , and I think every Irish boy and girl's from him every month in future . Several others of the Western Army been a long time silent , makes atonement by bringing into beautiful Easter card . She pays every day that the dreadful war --- Page 17 --- fervent trust seek the tender shelter , the sure , unfailing refuge of her loving 1st assured that in the end we will not be losers . meant them . ' THE CROSS . have even wood grim Death , and that they may be as free as the Lord God keeping . arms . yales , mossy banks and verdant hills of green Innisfail , that they may she is able to really comfort the bruised and bleeding hearts of those who with fore Mary's golden throne for those who pine in exile bitterer than death , If we love our Blessed Lady we will never know the darkness of despair , It is the tragic sadness of our Blessed Lady's life that touches many most . eitis ni riation . land where there is no night . this heavenly Queen , let us ' call our fairest and purest flowers to lay them at Ever brave , ever patient , she noble took the thorn-strewn was from the Crib to They realise that having drunk so deep of the bitter chalice of pain and sorrow he gates of Death soon open for all , let us earnestly hope then to meet the the brave . " who gave their precious lives for their God and country just the Cross . None knew what she suffered , what she endured in silent agony : hall lighten our weary hearts and hollow the rugged road that leads to the the dreamy shadows have flown when out souls wing their way to " God's own left short year ago . ' Again , let many a fervent prayer be waited as incens . the cold , unfriendly land of a stranger , far , far away from the emerald joy and pain , the fragrance of that " peace which passeth all understanding ' us not forget our dear land or those . " we robust at the noble . The braves return to the dear old land that bore them , for whose sweet , revered sake they the gloom of unsoothed sorrow ; if we seek her always in winter and summer , that this gentle friend will take . To miss As we knew at the feet of the Queen of Nav. praying for all that we need . Fair May is coming now , so , remembering the tenderness and sweetness of feet ; snowy lives , shy , sweet violets ( symbolical of the purity and humi " 1907 ten " life ) . ' Serene snowdrops and swaying blue-hun . " teen of the May when the restless sea of life is ' stilled for ever an We do destroy those that they gather his virtue since 1962 63 years pass speedily away on the feeling wings of old Father . I'm itters not what the gift costs , it is to the disposition's Harry Powers to screw Mary's shrine with gay hot-house flowers , w. " " war hidden life # soundrons and scoring In Thanksgiving , etc. the expenses of the Canonization of Blessed Gabriel . acknowledged in these pages . non . ( London ) sends seven shillings , towards same Cause . members of the Congregation of the Passion . forwarded to the Postulator at Rome . towards same cause . he expenses of the Canonization of Blessed Gabriel . Galgani . TO OUR PROMOTERS . In answer to inquiries made from time to time , Per Very Rev. Fr. Ephrem , C.P. , three shillings has and promoters participate in the benefit of four hundred and thirty-four Masses : W. Gorman ( Roundstone ) sends one shilling towards the Cause of Genna The Sisters of Mercy ( Roscommon ) have forwarded ten shillings , received Mrs. E. J. Keown ( Lismalore , Co. Fermanagh ) sends G. R. sends , per Fr. Joseph , two shillings and absence towards Cause of The above donations , for which we are sincerely grateful , will be duly Contributions towards the expenses of the Causes of Blessed Gabriel and well as in the prayers , perances and good works performed daily by all the sed Gabriel and the same amount towards Cause of Gemma Galgani . emma Galgani and favours received through their intercession will be gladly ecially offered every year for benefactors by the Fathers of this Province . as think it well to let supporters of this magazine know that all our supporters d promoters participate in the benefit of four hundred and this e expenses of the Canonization of Blessed Gabriel It well to let supporters of this magazine know that all our supporters