Cross Bullent October 1917

--- Page 1 --- historical tale , by Gregory Barr , the opening chapters of Miscellaneous . the author , who has made Ireland's history a lifelong study , follow the flight of the " Wild Geese . " as portrayed in our but glorious days in a manner informing , pleasing , and soul- and who will present the salient features of those troubled the " Wild Geese " will be depicted in the masterly style of Patrick Sarsfield . Earl of Lucas , who , not- which appear in this issue , the great deeds of the days of forget the solemn and splendid eloquence of that first thrilling uch a gallant stand for " Faith and Fatherland . " In the stirring . We feel confident that both young and old will hose which record the fate and fortunes of loose on the world . Our Holy Father . presentative of the Prince of Peace , has pages , with all-absorbing attention , and that they will feel all of sanity and peace to the warring peoples . No. Catholic can war with all its homeless horrors was let soil , and breathing forth the spirit of the nation . appeal addressed to the nations on the first anniversary of the never ceased to work both publicly and privately for a return the better from partaking of this literary treat so racy of the withstanding the odds that were against contain such a grand story of heroism , as Benedict XV. , as becomes the earthly re- Since the day now more than three years ago when the present Irish history are so absorbingly interesting , or ertion by the weak-kneed James II . made Few pages in Literary Communications to the Editor , at the same address . The " Wild . the Peacemaker . Business Letters to be addressed in the Warner VI . Arms . Dublin Benedict . addressed envelope . Vol. VIII . him , and his desertion by the weak-kneed James II . made geese . ' October , 1917 . No. 6 . from magazine # HOUROSSESSIONist fantasy : suitable MSS will not be returned unless accompanied by stamped , Annual Subscription to THE CROSS . Three shillings , post two vteWales ecce-agnus-dei . 1961 A monthly --- Page 2 --- of truth and justice , and though at times his children . " He has set an example for all to follow , and been evident even on the most unvilling minds . Things pared for it-broken and harrowed by the pitiless machine of estranged to it . It has torn the mask of hypocrisy from the paper Press , and even by certain Catholics , its effect has so much an appeal as a challenge , and it is a challenge that fulness to-day is the Father of the Faithful . It is as Father as to his motives and intentions . But his words are too clear demined their innocent fellow-men . What the Pope boldly of rectitude in the awful butcher to which they have con- of difficulties and rebuffs without parallel in history . he has pursued his great purpose with calm , inflexible determination moment . Cold and ill-conditioned as has been its reception by certain governments and certain magnates of the news- war . It has made the word Peace familiar to lips long calls before the world " a useless massacre " cannot long yet even those who differed from him in of the Faithful he speaks " who loves with equal affection all wished-for peace . It has moved the world like a new revela- whose " mouth is still full of cursing and bitterness and their down or distort or misinterpret his words or to pull the people ones of the earth the man to whom these words apply in their has shown clearly how little in common with him have those must be accepted by all who wish to save even the semblance and strong for misrepresentation , and the true Catholic has But Benedict the Peacemaker was not discouraged . ' In face cannot now remain as they were before . The Nato is not bringeth good tidings and that preacher peace ! " It should the Belligerent Peoples is the sure foretokening of the long- feet swift to shed blood . " Evil-minded men may try to water prelates . His sturdy eloquence and vigo- of men are more pawns in the game of selfishness and greed . faces of the war-gods . It has come at the precisely right and with unremitting effort , and has led his people at last continue , and there are hopeful signs already of the end . to the hills from which the Dawn can be seen . lost one of its most gifted and sterling rous per were potent factors in the cause tion . It has scattered the good seed on hearts now well pre- " How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of him that For we feel confident that in his late Note to the Heads of THE CROSS . one duty in respect to them which may best be performed his views on some questions might be By the death of Bishop O'Dwyer the Church in Ireland has outbreak of the strife . It was all unheaded by those who alone could give it effect - the ambitious schemers for whom the lives Bishop O'Dwyer . on his knees . deemed original , be a pride and a consolation to Catholics that of all the great Memories of the late --- Page 3 --- pointed out at Birkenhead , the achievement of the language hat out of a total of 16,000,000 of the Celtic interest which he evidenced in all questions affecting the his presence will be a distinct advantage to the ecclesiastical life of the archdiocese and to the forwarding of Catholic by the children is retarded owing to a defective system of all by his amiable disposition and the active and practical the Catholics of Birmingham . During the two years that he just before the departure of the children for their homes - The first place in all England in the Junior Girls was won by Thoroughly conversation with the working of diocesan affairs of that wonderful gift which he possessed of touching the while progress is made in the preservation other of the Celtic languages . In Ireland . well as distinctions in English . Spanish history . Geography tinctions in Latin and Mathematics . In the Senior examina- ion fourteen honours , and in the Junior thirteen honours , as Miss Duffy , who gained a two exhibition and first class dis- Mslev ( writes a correspondent ) - will be heartily welcomed by splendid results achieved by their pupils Mount St. Joseph's . Deane , Bolton , on the teaching as well as by unsuitable text books . We are informed that the hour selected for the Irish lessons in the schools - eminently distinguished as theologian canonist , preacher and dent of the English College . Rome , he endeavred himself to and he has ever evinced a deep interest in the fortunes of the when restlessness predominates is a further impediment , able Archbishop of Birmingham-Dr. staff of St. Joseph's Secondary School , revival in England . The Archbishop comes of an Irish stock , and well calculated to create a distance for the language . tyre's return as auxiliary to the Vener- of the tongue of the Gael . and while a quarter of a million Scriptural scholar . Archbishop McIn- hardest hearts , and bringing peace , consolation and joy to THE CROSS . on questions of the day , are alike enthusiastic in their praise at the recent Oxford local examinations . Irish people . race , three and a half million speak one or Cross and Passion . has been spent in teaching Irish in the schools , yet , as was and Mathematics were awarded to the students of Mount St. We offer our cordial congratulations to the Headmistress and Joseph's , which is under the direction of the Sisters of the Archbishop McIntyre . religious and social well-being of the Catholic community . and admirers , as well as those who did not share his views It was stated at the recent Celtic Conference at Birkenhead the troubled breast . hitherto occupied the office , before his appointment as Presi- Catholic schools , confederation . successful . Pan-Celtic . --- Page 4 --- the priestly family at ancient Hebron . Then it must gently of God's archangels bending down in reverence before the Light shining now upon the world from the cold cave folded Passion . Step by step we are with Him from Gethsemani to no man hath that a man lay down his life for his friends . ' break upon a still unconscious world , when human eyes are the Divine motherhood , the great joy is sown in the human Calvary . The mysteries of His manifestation as man are in the darkness of midnight . Then held in the arms and And when she has gathered its full import and consented to show the Man of Sorrows are accomplished in little more than wife , wife yet maid , of the village carpenter , and saluting her of the sacred song . " Deep calleth upon deep . " Love that is prepared before the face of all peoples . Lastly we see the but her joy must travel , and it is soon shared by three others , Nazareth , the ' Power of Isaias' prophecy , nestling among the us , " Behold I bring you good tidings of great joy , " a joy infinite now descends into the unfatformed depths of the God made man , but " the Man of Sorrows . ' In the language for it even by the challenge of death . " " Greater love than this abruptly to the plain of Esdrselon , to a cottage on the roadside sorrow of father and mother turning to gladness , and the through the lapse of centuries , and far eastward to beautiful the fact , faith grows brighter and joy deeper . ' They say to ill it has reached ourselves . The Toyota take us back first solitary in one human heart because immaculate , then under a protecting rock , and we see no ordinary angel but one mysteries are for Charity . ' They guide us still to think of Wisdom living in mortal flesh : the Light sternally born of the glory of Israel , the light of the Gentiles , the salvation human heart and by mortal suffering seeks for return : seeks mother's heart . Mary's highest privilege is for herself alone , arched by twelve years , but love must hasten , and those that with the happiest message that ever heaven sent to earth . spreading to three others , and yet wider and wider , spreading , Wisdom himself manifests himself to the world : and our southerly hills where the mountain range of Lebanon slopes upon the fact , the central fact , of the world's history and of our own , of God becoming man . As the five mysteries develop pressed to the warm heart of Holy Simeon while proclaimed curiosity of the doctors lost in wonder as Eternal Unaided joy is full . summoned by heavenly messengers to gaze upon Eternal if the warmth of love be not in our heart . ' The Sorrowful and charity ; these three . The joyful mysteries are for Faith . For in them we dwell Our Rosary places us at His side all through the Sacred But it is little that the light of Faith shine in our mind . And now there remain faith , hope . St. Paul says of heaven : known " ; and of earth : III . Then I shall know even as I am id . --- Page 5 --- far , and whose daughters shall rise up at her side . In the dimly through the centuries . then plainly on Easter mom . rowned with wealth of years , whose sons shall come from agony in the garden , Its most copious shedding in the scourg- over death , the separation of soul and body , the wages of sin . day . The Glorious mysteries are the Song of Hope heard ments like theirs that tread in the winexpress ? " Each time And we must either be silent before the magnificence of His venture to ask . " Why then is the apparel red and thy gar- right hand of His Father . ' Yet He is but the first of many risen from the dead and following her son on the road so many ing . Its drops from His bleeding brow as gems upon the crown through our fingers , and their mysteries live in our thoughts , brethren , and the third mystery shows us the divine provision treading ; the shedding of the Precious Blood in the mental by the iron spear-head . When the borrowful mysteries are whose lips are beautiful with utterance of truth , and who sits of thorns , Its mingling with the dust of the road when . He next mystery we see one who is simply and purely a creature Faith , ' Hope and Chanty , " the triple cord not easily Our future is unending , and stretches before us as a faultless trodden the winepress alone . " The five mysteries show His In the Ascension , the eternal gates are lifted up , and the King heritage in the household of the faith . If we had it not some- bands and feet torn by the nails , and from His side opened and the salutations of the Ave sound afar off , as we follow of his strength . " Though we already know the answer , we broken . " It suits us all , it is our common and cherished into her great reward , seals our hope of our own eternal weight bond of union is threefold , and Hope also must be summoned . God's barn . Finally , the last mystery , showing Mary entered thing would be wanting to our life . So the heads will pass of Glory enters in , a very man enters heaven and sits at the of glory earned by this momentary and light tribulation . finished , He says : " What is there more that I could do ? " Bosra , this beautiful one in his robe , walking in the greatness In our Lord's resurrection our human nature has its victory a glorious church not having spot or wrinkle . ' deathless . made for the many to follow . His bride , the church , appears . we hear His answer it speaks a tenderer reproach : " I have on God , become man , crucined and risen , is the support of our him " that cometh from Edom with dyed garments from went forth bearing His own cross . Its last outpouring from twelve hours . The telling of the beads grows faint to touch . love , or the gentiest of whispers . " Lord . thou knowest all yeary feet shall tread till the last ear of corn is gathered into Placid Wareing , C.P. Thus Faith and Charity are children of our Rosarv . but the will the telling of the one is skilled by death , and the vision of the other is lost in our gaze on the light in which the beauty Hence our Rosary , as a meditation , or continued thinkis of God is seen . things , thou knowest that I love thee . #LESS iv. --- Page 6 --- to see him cross the river in safety . I showed the paper to to retreat in good order , which we succeeded in doing without leaving a single gun in the hands of the enemy . We took up the young Duke of Berwick was in charge of our cavalry . I impact was terrific . One of our men , a huge gallowglass , rats- him from some soldiers who had taken him and who were them back to Killarney by a circuitous route , out of sight of a momentary pause , with a wild hallo . our cavalry , led by the were quickly occupied by the enemy . and as our brave lady through which our men should return ; the hedges at each side might , with a green branch in his helmet , who had saved bring this paper at once to the O'Driscoll , and sent his servant re-form-they were driven back , with the same result , though river . But the great numbers of the enemy allowed them to ing his pike with both hands , made a thrust at William , who would inevitably have been killed but for our neighbour his wife a scrap of paper with the following words scarawled a debt of gratitude . But to proceed with my narrative . After pursuing the enemy too far , and in leaving unguarded a lane returned they were shot down by a cross-fire . Word was possible . Let your men rest until midnight , and then lead Williamite mass , and actually drove crowds of them into the led by the Prince in person . A fatal mistake was made in was near him . The very ground shook and the shock of the gossoon , ' but he only knew that it was given him by a Sarsfield , he looked grave , and said : ' They will try to take about to torment him . The knight set him free , , babe him was the indignation when the O'Ferrall told us that on his Fergus , who rushed to the rescue , threw up the descending As we were conferring about our next move , I was told I was castle after castle ; we must resist them as stubbornly as bringing King James the good news of the rout of the enemy's brought us that James had fled to Dublin . Mass after mass kerne , who handed me this missile , " and the U"Driscoll gave young Duke of Berwick , dashed far into the midst of the of the enemy's force crossed the river and we deemed it wise a strong position at Duleek , and held a council of war . Wild ing it was from Fergus MacVeach . I questioned the Though no name is attached , I knew by the writ- pike , which he received on his own arm , and saved the alrv. the half-hearted monarch actually kept , and saw . It is not for him . but for our faith that we shall now fight . " The same , and he has laid the Prince and his cause under ' Sir Fergus MacVeagh ? ' asked madame , in surprise . vanted without the tent : I went outside and found a ragged Spare my brave English ! in pencil : ' Return in all haste to Castle Mor ; it is about to O'Driscoll , indignantly . be attacked . ' Who would fight for such a bastard ? " asked Madame Prince's life . --- Page 7 --- hurriedly placed for him . All her hostility disappeared on some man , tall , erect and slightly inclined to coppulence . But though I have lost my hand . I insisted on returning home , seeing his ' altered appearance . A drink was quickly brought , now the O'Driscoll could scarcely recognise him on his for I wanted to speak to you before your castle is invested . My honoured guest at Castle Mor. and the O'Driscoll , with his completely bound up , he sank into a seat which Madame time : they wanted to keep me in hospital , but I would not stay , MacVeagh's castle . ' In those days the latter was a fine , hand- mise , calling God to witness it , that whichever is victorious under during this fratricidal war ; let us make a solemn pro- friend , my best-loved friend on earth ! either you or I will go Before the war Sir Fergus had been a frequent and an prepare lint , ' succour the wounded and bring food and drink entrance : thin , pale , stopped and " with one stamp of an arm to our defenders . Patrick and Brian can help me . ' " I protect his friend's family with arm and liege . I swear to one with whom you have engaged in deadly strife ? " which revived him . ' He then said : " Thank God , I am in lady , had spent many pleasant days in Toro Fort . Sir Fergus ake complete charge of their mother during the siege . He Sir. Fergus MacVeagh ! and will you grant an interview the worst , hasten through the tunnel and I will bring you to Turning to Madame , Sir Fergus continued : " I shall watch had in vain urged her to take refuge in either the tunnel or the one blow in self-defence . ' " No ) " she replied with dignity . " my place is with my husband , my sons and my people . I and my maidens will O'Driscoll changed countenance when he read it . Turning O'Driscoll was so overcome with emotion that he could to his wife . he said : " Mr. foe in the field , but my boyhood's my castle would have fallen into the enemy's hands without He scribbled a few lines on the back of the note and handed The O'Driscoll , grasping his friend's hand . replied : " And THE CROSS . only seize his friend's one hand , pressing it lovely . letter which had been brought by a messenger bearing a white it to O"Shaughnessy , bidding him escort Sir Fergus Mac- sons , Patrick , aged eighteen , and Brian , aged seventeen , to friend . I swear to protect his wife and be a father to his son friend , asks for a most urgent interview . ' should we be the victory and sought happen to my childhood's Veagh in all safety . safety . ' Gap of Dunloe . and daughter . ' O'Shaughnessy , O'Driscoll's lieutenant , approached with a " And one , but for whose warning , my wife , my sons and right and day whilst your castle is besieged . If all comes to to do so and you ? ' flag . irris . --- Page 8 --- solemnly resumed the sacred chant through the venerable very water's edge : the majestic and lofty mountains on the with its neighbours , the elm. ash , holly and new trees . The pointed and ten semi-circular . But time pressed . All pre- Whereas , if you seek safety in flight you can , from your hood and then what will your sacred ministry avail the people ? left were clothed with verdure ; the very rocks seemed to have could abide . I ,et the others row over to the Gap of Dunloe- news from the O'Driscoll , he called his community to know in choir singing their last Matins in the sacred edifice . When the Guardian , Father O'Cuin , heard the momentous this will be quicker than going by land . Have all your pre- O"Shaughnessy arrived a little before the appointed time . August sun flooded coffee , mountain and valley . As he rode even yet consists of twenty-two arches , twelve of them , time , they passed through the magnificent cloister . which places it mingled its bright green leaves and scarlet berries Muckross was formerly called " Irelough . ' view was entrance the O'Driscoll drew rain and gazed After some consultation this offer was accepted . which was burnt in 1792 , stood on the site of the present finished by his descendant Donald for the Franciscan Friars . with which it is dotted , covered with luxuriant foliage to the the preparations , the chief rode rapidly to the abbey . The caverns near the summit of the Reeks , where some of you by the shores of Lough Leane , he could see the fairy islets Aock at the approach of the wolf . The O'Driscoll over-ruled the arbutus growing from their naked surface , whilst in many of my men will bring you the means of transport . ' handsome pointed doorway was open and the brethren were their objections . Good Fathers . " he said . " the first thing these centre will Blessed Sacrament had been removed . " They knelt for the them in safety . Some demurred , not wishing to leave their tained abbey , which was founded by Feigre MacCarthy and Hessing of their Guardian , and in silence departed . he left his horse and went to the adjacent abbey hiding places , keep the torch of faith night . ' There are roomy beautiful indeed when it is fairer than this . ' if the brethren would accept the offer of the chief to place ross Abbey in safety . ' Leaving O'Shaughnessy in charge of do is to hang you'll from the highest tree in the neighbour- last ride through the witching scene . ( To be continued . ) parations had been made before the Office began , and the Through the great eastern window alone a bright light , the at it sadly . A premonition warned him that this would be his parations made by midnight , when O'Shaughnessy and some pile ; sad were the hearts of the holy friars as , for the last Farewell . farewell ! " he murmured . " Heaven must I He dismounted at the little village of Clogherheen , where A church , Heaven must be walvin . He dismounted at the little village of Clogh 174 . --- Page 9 --- much on the Irish idiom , but on top of it he piled a poetic hold tight , your honour . There's holes in this road would place on her grave . And this is what the Ulsterman said as writer has gone back in despair on discovering that the folk give a queer twist to a sea-admiral . " If that's not the sin- Naldrett wanted to motor to Belfast to buy some flowers to very pleasant-sounding artificiality . ' Thus many an English Naldrett told the driver to go by the Torymoney road , the varnish of his own , and in the endeavour to get perfection had the right to do it . I would go in a cyar the like of that Roger was about to start : " If I was a young gentleman and is abundant evidence that his conception of Irish dialect is of the works of the late John Synge . Elsewhere in his book gloomy outlook . Only one with a knowledge of the country will make a strong story by the blessing of God . Let you based on intimate readings of the plays of that dramatist of into his dialogue wondered away into artificiality . albeit a year down all the crazy precipices of the world . " When put into the months of his peasants . He certainly worked can say how far from reality was the language which Synge twenty-four to prove that a set is noble than a scholar . Later coming home . Indeed . I never saw you looking better . You're lips of a hard-headed son of Ulster . Ottalie lay dead , and hem . " Have you ? Sheridan wrote a comedy " at the age of Naldrett , the blessing of God on you . I was feared the boat He tried to prove it in his own person . I do not read Irish . was gone down on you . It's a sad time this for you to be liker your mother than your da . He was a grand man , your velist put the alleged talk of the Connemara folk on the And this slavish following at Synge makes the English mind . He diagnosed his own diseases . Goldsmith wrote of Wicklow and Connemara did not talk in the smoothly - Cato , " said Roger . ' Swift had a limited vision and a discussed driver said : " Indeed we will do great deeds this day . We which one hears in their talk . ' had the dramatist had fathered upon them . rounded periods . and with the quaint imaginative rambling , some pretty verses . But I do not think that you have read not very clear to landsmen . Roger's old housekeeper is welcoming him : " Indeed , Mr. what imitation is - but why the sea-admiral is singled out is I have read translations from it . Its distinctive quality veemed to me to be just that kind of windy impersonality Observe how Masefield gives himself away . That " windy " I'd give the whole company for one act of Addison's impersonality " has crossed his path through a too close study " That is so English of you , " said the lady , laughing , " I MISSION INSTALVIC INHERE CHENNED gerest form of flattery for Synge , one would like to know think that I ought to be very thankful for my Celtic blood . ' III . 17th --- Page 10 --- willingly and with real enthusiasm , took up the work , in the issue of a set of lesson books to the Leaguers , but Father sossibility of simplifying the study of Irish-an urgent and old date , was keenly watching developments , and at the hands of Gaelic Leaguers . Therefore , he began to publish O'Growney , depicting the delay which must ensure before gestion . This was to the effect of having Father O'Growney , a complete series of lessons in Irish . ' Such an accomplish- as he wrote , instalments appearing each week in The Weekly success , and Father O'Growney , taking that estimate , which Most Rev. Dr. Walsh assisted . The idea embodied opportune moment threw out a characteristic practical sug- most essential point was sounded in The Freeman's Journal . ment was obviously the centre of the touchstone of permanent were making myriad suggestions , in the course of which the eval had inspired a very important and protracted corres - In ground companies . condence in the press during the autumn of 1802 . Writers sear founded that he faced the imposing demand . The an acceptable book could be printed and published , deter- way Parts I , II , and III . of his Simple ' Lessons in Irish gigantic duty of arranging , according to the phonetic system , Crie Starlings . whose solicititude for a genuine Irish revival stood from an Spring's fluting fellowship , mined on a more ready method of putting the work in the His Grace the Archbishop of Dublin , Most Rev. Dr. " Walsh , No bond of life may bring : And steady hours be few , o be done , and it was during the year which saw the Gaelic For him their cries proclaim When these , who whom knew Now haggard branches drip Freeman , and concurrently in The Gaelic Journal . ' In this Alone did move alone , A pain too deep for name . who midmost spring , Traverse decaying skies - Ancestral autumn's man But O'Growney's greatest work for the language had yet whom the Archbishop warmly admired , undertake the Father O'Growney . an pilibin . To one , two . 178 --- Page 11 --- to enable him to prepare and send home the MS. for his We never improved , though he had intervals of ease sufficient Gaelic Journal : and even to make a few ernacular contri- Ireland would not hear of his detaching himself from them . third book of Simple Lessons : to keep in touch with The regarded as the inevitable change before death : many , in- that he sent his resignation of the Mavnooth' Chair of Irish and John McNeil , who was conducting The Gaelic Journal he fact that at Los Angeles , on the 23rd September , he said destination , which he reached in the month of March , 1895 . circles at home came over the ocean to see him . Even among the junior followers of the language movement his death- American priest too who , having crossed the American con- while life was ebbing away , he was visited by Irish folk , and poor Pat Pearse was among the latter . ' There was an Irish- as " The O"Growney Memorial Volume , " by Agnes O'Farrelly In the summer of 1896 . Father O'Growney felt so weak butions to home publications . These latter , which included Sisters of Mercy . His coming thither might have been by the physician attending him . Then began for him four years of patient suffering , for father O'Growney . at Prescott during the summer , and Phoenix during winter , During those three and a-half months at Los Angeles . by the descendants of Irish folk , who specially journeyed from all parts of the world . Many of his co-workers in Gaelic but occasionally making visits to smaller places , such as to the Bishops , who , reluctantly and regretfully accepting For four years Father O'Growney lived in Arizona , chiefly deed , who accepted it as such pointed to a pathetic proof in missionary priest , himself effecting the discipline enjoined on my mind , though at the moment I cannot be certain , that same , granted him an annual pension . But the Gaels in Flagstaff and Tucson . He lived quietly as the guest of a orable in the words : " I have attained the dearest ambition of my life . ' I threw myself on my knees before Father recovered sufficient strength to move on to Arizona , his served in the appendix to " Verasp in stamp began . O'Growney . The book cannot be taken as a biography , indeed it is only for him , emphatically insisted upon the temporary character But during 1899 he found himself in need of nursing care . request of which he came to Los Angeles to the French spertaining to the life , ' work , and chiefly the funeral in Dublin , of Father tinent to see the dying patriot-priest , made his coming mem- Mass for the first and last time in three years . " The House that Jack Built . " have been thoroughly pre- O'Growney . ' saluable in the fact of the inclusion of Father O'Growney's stories , articles . bed was made the centre of a loving pilgrimage . It is quite LA collection of newspaper items , magazine articles , personal letters , etc. ) of his own occupancy of the editor's chair . inslations , and minor linguistic works , in an appendix . " Edited and issued of his own occupancy of the editor's chair . 101 . 181 . --- Page 12 --- clann as no neitearn an diplomat , a demoean an air scuma to Dionn re ap bapp an exile Starr's using 50 mm difference into an fast lesbian baseline to belt as a leadership too in Sacran , an minimum asur an aisle teroeann to shown # Mize na long using sad carlin terr , had a robust bank he n-a lettero coffee , using an drug-leaders . As despite so considered sac son Sampian may be modest in lessfidir a lettero de Opioopi Despite cash " man seem an resin-focal , but him must be sigma an topoe-par 25up . or ceso cors sim ? dionn re ' ran abann if his baroeaspie , years'd'd herself up son cop . Tursmir up to , a municipality an Gipearmann . 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As also couples centre with a mittris na moani naipite : e nstar sour rozann to an CEO " Oe'n # 182 . --- Page 13 --- unes in Heath for thousands of years to come , and blackbirds will charm needed in a country whose people felt and practised an instinctive reverence sure of the poetic gift , and whether she sings of the things of heaven or of subjects and some of the best of these will have a special interest for our est of all , written on the day of his death before he made farewell for ever beaut . As Mrs. Tyman Hinkson so happily puts it - " Roses will bloom in perhaps , almost unique in this respect , for in other nations one of the hardest men of the author's muse as the poems are rather long to admit of adequate and we are sure will attain a far wider public . The author has a full mea- the pupils past and present of the St. Louis Convents in Ireland , it is already earth her graceful and fascinating verse has the appeal of true poetry to the women holding an honoured place in the life of the nation . Ireland was , were in her own hands . There was small need , indeed , for a feminist more- are published as " Songs of Peace , " but many are still in manuscript . The dation into which she was thrust by man . ' No reformation of this sort was sured of a large and appreciative circle of readers . But the book deserves Dedicated by the author , a past pupil of St. Louis Convent , Monaghan , tasks that faced Christianity was the rescuing woman from the state of degra- imagination and the heart . Several of the poems are inspired by sacred when hearts and the Boyne still sweep in the sea ; and others may love these towards their woman-kind . Miss Doyle's handbook on this important subject eaders as they deal with the Passion of Our Divine Lord , and several , as The poetical title on the cover . the artistic binding and tasteful printing , putation within our space limit , but we have read all with pleasure and we all form a very appropriate setting to the charming contents of this volume . night naturally be expected from an Irish poetess , are inspired by the thought That my joy was past and my gladness over . " Ireland would have been enriched by a native Burns to immortalize her rural be position held by women in Ireland in the days when Ireland's destinies foreigners are even still opportune . but better than any comment are the Vings as Ledyidge loved them , but they were all so much pictured upon his vice his pen was not idle . " Some of the poems written during this period will , we trust , become widely known both at home and abroad . Her observa- It is then , on a Nature used that L edsidere excela , and had be derive similar pleasure from its perusal . " On the edge of life I seemed to hover . of St. Louis Convent , Monaghan . Dublin : C. Bull , Ltd. Price 3 Kenny Press . Price , sixpence . isterical facts which she has so industriously collected and so gracefully set has a note of plaintive sadness of Ireland , her sorrows and her hopes . It would be unfair to quote a speci- next in Ireland of the past . Even in the days prior to Christianity we find In October . 1914 . Ledwidge joined the Army , and even while an active Women in Ancient and Modern Ireland . By Crissie M. Doyle . Dublin : The for I knew my life had come at last : tions on the manner in which our people have so often been depicted by Silvia Clinch , B.A. to the " Golden summer glow " and "ferny turnings of the woodbine lanes orth in these pages . could have given up and may " never " give again . " This little book is quite a mine of useful and interesting information on A pleasing and seasonable set of poems on the Mysteries of the Rosary , Agists and Shadows from the Place of Little Hills . Poems by a Past Puril can recommend the volume to our readers with confidence that they will born . Price , sixpence , net . The Spirit of the Rosary . By Mary Burrell , B.A. London : Coldwell start and he can't so sadly them that something is lost which those fields 1961 62m. heart and he saw so oddly of them that something is lost with can recommend the volume to our peace THE HANK --- Page 14 --- to the dignity of sainthood . What an honour for us whose Patron and by the Editor of " The Cross . " and the boys and girls that have made congratulated and feted by his brother-saints in the halls of Heaven , our pages . I am sure that on the day of his Canonisation , when he is being he writer of " Musical Rose of Love . " It was written by Miss B.M. it famous in more lands than one , began to give us of their best in these O'Neill , who is not unknown to us . and who , though she is only an honorary and ask for us the grace to live lives worthy of him who is our guide and month-a lament for a dear little friend of hers who died . It is entitled : guide and friend he has been since first the Guild was modestly established atron , to keep his life story ever before our minds , and to reach , when the nind you , we have more grown-up readers than number , takes a wonderful interest in the Guild and all its members . The had ends for us . that home of love and peace and joy where he waits to dear , gentle Gabriel will pray for us to God and to the Mother of Sorrows , List of air Blessed Gabriel had been successful . that the careful scrutiny with joy when the welcome news came from Rome that the cause poet-laureate of the Guild-Lillian M. Nally-has sent instintedly by young and old correspondents and , and by living lives worths of him who is to be their model and guide . Rules of the Guild . many of us are aware of . It was a pity that the will be held . welcome us into the Greater Guild of Saint Gabriel . conducted by Francis . A man will endeemer to bring as many new members as they can into W the hearts of all my dear comrades of the Guild must have thrilled III . Then will at all times observe the conditions under which the competition Blessed Gabriel this life had resulted in victory , and that very shortly he is to be raised nters who are most erratic people when they like-omitted the name of The two sweet poems published in the Guild last month have been praised the Guild of Blessed Gabriel . we Lady of Sorrows . by practising the virtues of murius_ charity , and truth the Guild of I . The Guild of Blessed Gabriel is a literary circle open to boys and girls The Cross . ' " The members will be expected to spread devotion to Blessed Gabriel or under 18 years of age . The Poets . A Literary Circle for Young . for Boys & Girls . ) inters who are most effective of . It was a pity that the Readers of most erratic people when they like-omitted " the name of 0.000 of his life had resulted in victory , and that very shortly he is 1940s --- Page 15 --- what would Killaloe think of tackling the job ? ) to bring about an armistire His reason for joining is clearly expressed . " I seek admission to Blessed Gabriel's Guild , thinking , as war seems inevitable , that it is time to come Under command of Cantain Gerard Boner Mills O'Farrel , Michael in appeal for peace . A new member is ' Malvin O' Nuireadhaigh , Nally " It will soon be possible to issue a special Guild edition of " The psychap , will , are long , storm the ancient citadel of Baile Atha Cli Under command of Captain Harry Boylan-Maureen O'Reilly , Kathleen When your heart feels sad and lone ossession of the dominions of some of her rivals in the field of tray , and Guild . At one time I feared they were going to let the girls have it all t to the help of the Dublin Brigade under the leadership of the gifted Italian setting all thy cares at rest . Kierins , Mollie Kierins , Eileen Matthews , Brendan O'Reilly , Francis Maguirk , Kevin Maguirk , ' Eveleen Maguirk . ' And your toiling feet are weary , is no time to be lost , so I trust Hannie Ward and her comrades will soon issue and a conference of all the would-be belligerents I dread the future . ' There Walsh Jack Walsh . Jane Conlan , Larry Conlan , Frank Conlan , Josie In vast silent churches stands she : Cross , " all in verse . Here is the work of a new poet , Ellis N. R Smileth " God knows what is best . " who is heartily welcome . It is a fine thing to see the boys coming in to the This is blood-curdling . Unless some effort is made by a neutral power sephine McLeer . Dermot McLeer. Little " Kierius . soothing those who pray with zest , Pleading to her son Divine . worth of the Boyne , " everything tends to the supposition that she will take Shiela McLeer . James Francis McLeer , Anna Mary McLeer . Gently to thee she'll incline ; Under command of Captain Concepta Dempsey-Michael Smyth , Mary She will aid thee in the sorrow , Pray to Mary ever blast , When life's war seems hard and drawy , So when sorrows sore as said thee , From Swords comes a new recruit in the person of Tomas O' Brannagain Josephine McLeer , Dermot McLeer , " Little Kierius , James Seek sweet Mary's gem-starred throne ; elf ! So now , false prophet , look to yourself ! Extending her pure gentle hands , she Nor put off until to-morrow , ( Let us pray . ) Under command of Captain Margaret Pearse ' McNeer-Monics McLeer GOILD or businessman # ambe . Tom. Boylan . Una. Borlan . Jack Borlan , Joseph Boy Instead of Drogheda " relinquishing all conquered territory and retreating nton . Whitehead , Ita McEvoy , Sheila McEvoy . In her mercy she'll not fail thee , O'Brien , Ita Toner , Patrick Tover , Frank Toner Anna Faudle McCluskey , Jim McAllister , Gerrard McAllister , McCluskey , Jim McAllister , Gerrard McAllister , to the B.V.M. Under command of Captain Kevin McAllister-Mary Kate Walsh , Thomas Thomas Gerard McEvor' Willie Wynne . ' Walter Wynne , ' Localan Desmond Vypne , Lizzie Wynne . Kitty Wynne , Lena Walsh . large . Nice Slowey . Gertv Branigan Nancy Branigan , Ernest Branigan , Under command of Captain Nora McEvoy - Ena McEvoy , Edward McEvoy , June , Lizzie Wynne , Kitty Wynne , Lena Walsh Walsh , Thom Under command of Captain Nora McEvoy -Ena McEvoy , I Edward McEvoy , Under command of Captain Concepta Dempsey-Mic 188 . --- Page 16 --- prostrate form , while the children looked with wondering eyes at their mother's olden side . then swiftly plunged . With the light , sure strokes of a splendid heart , he who asked before sooke again . " There . Hugh , take those cars . is not , for in our mind still dealt the picture of a desolate home where a tarted back in horror , while her face grew ashy white though the paleing tips the sight of a huge wave which must undoubtedly hurt that soul into eternity . As we looked out some time after o'er the sunlit sea its beauty soother broken-hearted woman , looking out with misty eyes at the sapphire ocean Clinging to the sail of a tiny boat which had evidently been upset by the on the furious waters . ' Determination throned in his eyes , Valour in his tricken face . ' Slowly we turned away , unable to gaze on her sorrow . while God ! " broke in anguish from her ashen lips as slowly the wild tears came . ( Her crucillest foe ) through her cabin window was striving with heroic strength world and all care was forgotten , whilst calling the rose of remembrance . indicating a verdant strip of green . Switty we rounded the rugged corner uniform that denoted loyalty to England's cause ) while another form foated could speak no word . By the cross she stood in silent pain , till at last , " Oh With a choking solo she sank on her knees on the ground by the side of the are of the rushing waters was a man ( even in that instant I noticed the and gazing over the inky chasm of eternity . Insteadly one of our party Mr thoughts minced their flight into the rain sprayed past the busy steps . " Do you want any eggs . Miss ? " she began , then hesitated , noting no ountenance from which death was slowly erasing all shades of care , while Suddenly on the silent air range a shrink of pain as if some fearful one there rose to our lips the prophetic words , " In the midst of life we are in ess for the drowned man whom , we knew had a wife and three little ones depending on him . As we reached the land a woman was passing with at our paley faces " someone must be drowning . perhaps round there " - Guild of Blessed games where to our dying day a scene we will never forget met our eyes . stately and dignified about the quiet form lying so still ' against the boat's use , straining his ears to catch the sound . " Keep quiet , " he pleaded , gazing quietly and seriously , for the majesty of death had asked us all . " She came down the sleep bank leading to the pier with slow and halting It last our hearts thrilled with itov as we saw him grasp the exhausted form Slowly we saw the heavy form sink lower , wood by the haunting waves vere hauled into our tiny boat . doubt the anxiety written on our faces . She approached still nearer , then f " help , " superseded by a still , almost unearthly silence . I am going to try and save that man ; he does not know how to swim and has the men waited silently to see what they could do to comfort that breaking her he made for the drowning man . Again , as we watched him , steer- ine hand was laid on the soaking jacket to feel his heart . It had ceased start . Later they came not with merry laugh and just , as usual , but Anxiously one knelt down by the side of the rescued man . Something in to lift the nail-starred cross , and laying it at the Master's bleeding feet sronze beauty . With terror and awe clouding our hearts we looked at the white . ' calm whisper : " They will be done . " ' Silentiv we rowed to the green-decked shore , our hearts heavy with sad no support : the soldier is safe . " One instant he stood poised on the boat's I completely covered : swiftly the rescuer sought to reach him , served by EILS N. RIAIN ( Age 15 years ) . some little ones' clinging to her apron . be white , still face repelled us and made our own pale with fear , as a tremb each . " Dressed in the rough garden of a working man there was something to beat . of our craft so as to aid him if possible the ... but the despairin which lay still and calm in his clasp . ' After moments of anxious toil both which lay still and calm in his clasp . doubt the anxiety written on our faces . She approached st death . " Dressed in the rough garb of a working man there --- Page 17 --- practice of having Night Prayers re- people of Highgate had invariably ex- there is Benediction of the Blessed He has been engaged in giving his didly written and beautifully illustrated Spiritual Director , made a presentation Skivington , chairman of the Testi- his departure from Highgate . Mr. F. Father Hyacinth , C.P. , Dr. P. " Barra- their appreciation of Father Isidore . of Father Herbert , C.P. , who was Father Herbert expressed his deep 8.30 ( except on the evenings when Jubilee of the Canonization of St. Paul gery and Major Jackson , paid well- Sacrament ) , with splendid results , as who come to adore and pray before recently transferred to Belfast , made a that he was connected with St. tion of St. Paul of the Cross , a splen- tended towards him during the years C.P. , who had for years been their the church is crowded by the faithful . he wished to thank them for the prac- Highgate , as well as to his eloquence Joseph's , and in a particular manner solemn celebration of the Golden which Father Herbert had achieved in Children of Mary , in order to show cited every evening in the church at sions and retreats , not only in Ireland gratitude for the kindness that the and zeal in the missionary field-they tical expression of their friendship on presentation to him on the occasion of monial Committee , as well as Rev. and Great Britain , but in Australia and preparations have been made for the valued him both as a friend and as a deserved tributes to the splendid work life of the Saint in Italian has been Mount Argus . St. Paul's . Special of the Golden Jubilee of the Canoniza- Highgate . St. Joseph's . The friends the Prisoner of Love in the tabernacle . spiritual Father . In suitable terms Rev. Father Xavier , C.P. , has con- salvation of souls . For nearly 40 years St. Anne's Retreat , Sutton . of the Cross . On the following Sun- to him on his election as Rector of Father Rector has inaugurated the The members of the Sodality of the ducted two reflects at " Nazareth In connection with the celebration House , Hammersmith . New Zealand . that occasion . ReadEditView issued . the and his ifted . well . nist . rhe . isit . the the the ind . ess- or- vis . oli- ler . ur of p. to ry . ve ne . on to his --- Page 18 --- overing , on Sunday , 23rd September , weekly meetings of the Confraternity his opening address . spoke of the splen- Paul . His Order and His Friends . " The et pontifice . " His many friends in Paul :23rd September . Rev. Father tember were well up to the average . gaged on mission work during October . his breast by Very Rev. Father Ber- the titular feast of the Church-the on the life , ' work and spirit of St. by entertaining him in Ardoyne Hall , Thursday , 18th October , on which day to its present efficient state . Missions October . Rev. Father Joseph , C.P. . Rev. Father Hubert , C.P. , Rev. Father Herbert , the new Director , in quence , had brought the Confraternity the honour conferred upon Mr. Werner and Rev. Father Ignatius will be en- mons will be preached , morning and of the Cross and Passion during Sep- Paul . Lover of the Crucified " ; 7th luring the month were given by master at Holy Cross , was recently the Tubilee celebrations will take place on man but Saint : " 30th September , Ignatius , who , by his zeal and etc- nard , and the accompanying parchment , Hubert , " C.P. , " St. Paul , Business- Father Ignatius , C.P. , have recently forty years has been organist and choir- St. Paul and Modern Life " ; 14th Many well-known vocalists contributed did work of his predecessor , Father beautifully framed together with a at Randalstown , and by Father Herbert when the Cross was formally pinned on cheque , were handed to Mr. Werner . Belfast showed their appreciation of Exaltation of the Cross-special ser- Rev. Father Columban , C.P. , " St. to the enjoyment of a pleasant evening . Solorn Vespers and special sermons . recipient of the Cross " Pro ecclesia . October , Father Hubert , C.P. , " St. Rector : Rev. Father Berchmans , C.P. , joined the community at Mount Argus . Father Columban . C.P. and Rev. the Portiuncula . Intelligence may be Mr. Louis Werner , who for over gained and the Papal Blessing will be day evenings , at 7.30 . there will be Belfast . Holy Cross , Ardoyne . The Fathers Rector , Vicar and Augustine at Clestor Moor , Cumberland . Very Rev. Father Francis , C.P. , In connection with celebration of imparted . the 194 . WINMANY WINDRY WINNOUS 195 . --- Page 19 --- ous Retreats , professor of theology , tor , and the Rev. Father Raphael , tor of religious communities . Father philosophy , and belles lettres , while at and the Vicar ( Father Anselm , C.P. ) . Provincial Consultor , Superior of vari- 13th November . During the long span intervals he took an active part in mis- in " The Cross " have been so much the church in solemn procession , each Very Rev Father William , C.P. , Rec- of fifty years he has creditably occupied Co. Sligo , and a retreat at Oxford : beaning a cross upon his shoulder and of Rev. Father Placid Wareing , C.P. , has given a mission at Tubbercurry , sionary work as well as Spiritual Direc- whose graceful and devotional articles . appreciated by its readers occurs on newly-professed novinces passed through a crown of thorns upon his head . The has conducted two retreats at Convents den Jubilee of the religious profession Placid wears his years well and , we C.P. Glasgow , and the members of of the Sisters of the Cross and Passion . the community were present . The Rector ( Father William , C.P. ) . Broadway . St. Saviour's . - The Gol- are glad to say , is still active in the many responsible offices in the Order- # # # 0 1 .000s . cross .