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and magazines have become a great Public School for
accessible form of mental culture . The noble training
evil on the other , is the best , most reliable and most
fortunately only for a few , for the privileged few .
of Church and school , of home and the
ideals on the one hand , and trumpet warnings against
exaggerated ; but the student's cap and gown are un-
Newspapers , however , with picture-cards , books
world . Catholicism , with its moving
may be said to refer to the influence
addressed envelope .
important words they are , for they
Mental Culture !
Literary Communications to the Editor , at the same address .
Two words frequently used , and two
Miscellaneous .
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Consor Dep.
Culture .
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Archies . Dublinen .
Mental .
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discussion of many serious post-war
These arguments point to a new rate of wages between
a consequential slump in the rate of wages . In opposition
importance . That a change will take place in the exist-
to business at present understaffed ; the ruin of millions
turn to employment in civil life : much of the present
self to buy at least one weekly Catholic paper , and one
tion , it can be advanced that , owing to depreciation
or more Catholic magazines . ' To spread pure literature
problems cannot , at this stage , be
of commercial and industrial stability , is of absorbing
suggest , in labour , a demand less than the supply , and
of responsibility , they should create opportunities for
after solution . ' The question of wages , dealing as it
of tons of shipping , and innumerable towns will in-
against wicked publications ; and , with their fine sense
buying Catholic papers or books . Every real Catholic
ing rate is almost certain . Employers have stated
prises that it is reasonably to think
men released from Continental war activities will re-
crease rather than diminish the demand for labour .
will honour his religion to the extent of pledging him-
those free by the termination of the war will return
unexpected and momentous changes .
ought to do something during the month of our Lady's
work due to munition-making will cease . ' These
will follow its termination . Though
useful to dwell on some aspects likely to affect their
and teachers are the natural leaders in a movement
is to weaken the force of immortality - surely a good
Assumption to " take up " the reading public to the
during the war only ; many hundreds of thousands of
does with almost all classes , and forming the basis
proud to participate .
apparent ; taxation will add to the cost of necessities ;
heights of ennobling literature . Every real Irishman
work for any nation , a work in which all should be
got beyond the realms of conjecture , it is , nevertheless ,
emphatically that the present increments continue
of money and currency , the present increases are only
cheap imported trash can be easily procured . Priests
The present war has been so specially fruitful in our-
the War . '
Wages after
Missoulanma .
has been so specially fruitful in sur-

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inefficient worker having a family of nine would receive
circumstances of single and married men . A " living
of wages . He is in his prime , and the circumstances
extra work in building up the prosperity of a firm .
would thus be paid more than the equally efficient man
balance the difference in amounts , and it must not be
and this combination ought to be capable of producing
that , paid solely on the basis of " living wage , " an
ways of religion and reason .
financial pressure . " The amount capable of supporting
this family in the comfort to which the careful worker
employers will aim not at merely paying a certain
success will be great , but not too great to be met by
town . An employer , too , will be likely to point out
term " living wage " must include efficient working ,
In such cases , long service deserves a special bonus .
more than the efficient one of a family of six . The
of his ' young helpless family are at the greatest
wise legislation which will be ample rewarded by the
to form a standard of measurement . The man of 40
forgotten that the senior man has often given 15 years '
different towns and even different parts of the same
wage " will also vary with the circumstances of
The difficulties encountered on the way upward to
of 25 , but the difference in circumstances will counter-
is entitled , and judged by local circumstances , ought
increased industry of workers ; comfortable homes , the
settle this very difficult problem , it is to be hoped that
family of six , should have reached the maximum scale
wage , but producing upright , contested , decent
far-reaching results . In the construction of a new
pride of careful wives : and children educated in the
is indefinite , for a wage of moderate comfort to one
will be starvation to another , as instanced by the
A man , efficient , married , age 38 to 45 , having a
scheme it will be well to take a particular class of man
master and man ; and , in making a genuine effort to
as standard .
The term " living wage " as a basis of a new rate
workers .
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the next three centuries the Crucified appears adher-
is very life-like , and has wide , open eyes . The soldier
is robbed . St. Gregory of Tours ( A.D. 538-593 ) speaks
The earliest manuscript bearing a representation of
the Gospels , dating from A.D. 586 : in this the figure
between our Lady and St. John , and is clad in a long
eighth century . In the apse of an old church in Rome
(A.D. 1123 ) , seems never to have had any figure of
and a gold crucifix was found in the tomb of S. Edward
years the figure did not appear without some disguise .
Christ , but has in its centre a boss of rock crystal which
becomes more clearly delineated . but He appears as
objection to the realistic portrayal disappears in the
and without any figure , of our Saviour ; the custom of
century . With time the figure of our Lord on the cross
ago , an ancient picture of the Crucifixion dating from
a soldier stands with a sponge and a vessel of vinegar ;
was such representation .
an ornament for the altar , it was most commonly plain
the Confessor . When the cross was first introduced as
(S. Maria Antiqua ) there was discovered , a few years
Longimus is wounding the side of Christ with a lace
flowing tunic , and fastened by four nails . The last
of a Crucifix robed in a tunic , which , in his day , was
Cong. made for Turloch O'Conor , King of Connaught
Christ Crucified is in a miniature of a Syrian copy of
placing a crucifix over the altar dates from the eleventh
England a picture of the Crucifixion ( about A.D. 678 ) ;
On either hand are Mary and John ; before the cross
figure is draped in a long tunic of a greyish blue colour .
other hand . St. Benet Bishop brought from Rome to
shown in its historic reality . The Crucified appears
the time of Pope St. Paul ( A.D. 757-768 ) . Here the
alive , robed , and without pain . The scene is gradually
above the cross the sun and moon dim their rays . For
figure was shown on it , and for yet another hundred
sidered a profanation-so far from general at that day
ments , it was not for a century afterwards that any
from the cross to the crucifix
countries was not uniform . Thus , the famous Cross of
The transition from cross to crucifix in different
in the fifth century the cross appeared on public mann-
publicly venerated at Narbonne , and which he can-
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Elector , hopelessly beaten , fled into Holland ; and with him the
shither the young Catholic Hollanders come to pursue their studies .
sustained by the Catholic nobles and the chivalry of Austria , matched
great uprising of the United Provinces under William the Silent
remnants of his army . Some of them endeavoured to settle in
he latter under the direction of the clergy , secular and regular ,
The food of schism and unbelief , originating with Luther , Huss ,
the doctrines of Luther on the Empire . The Emperor Ferdinand ,
gians held with sturdy adherence to the olden creed : stood out
distant lands . ' And when the religious , under the operation of the
and their disciples spread like a plague over every part of these
w of our James I ) banded their arms in one great effort to force
Prague , destroyed their forces and scattered their pride . " The
notable case . In the year 1620 the Protestant princes of Germany ,
gainst persecution and evil influences ; and refused to allow the
share , tired of Imperial rule and splendid of the world and its
Emperor Charles V. Lord of the most extended possessions the
countries , but it failed to take hold on this district . The Limbour-
against the Duke of Alva ; and it witnessed the progression of the
Though one of the smallest of the districts . It has played no
injust laws , are expelled from their own countries , they always find ,
waves of heresy to cross their border . This is instanceed by a
poisonous doctrines , rose up in arms and forcibly expelled the
unimportant part in the various political convulsions of which the
olkes , he abdicated the throne and retired into a monastery .
their peaceful lives broken by the introduction of disturbing and
world has ever seen as he passed through on his way to the capital ,
vallev , bounded on the east by a range of hills , on the north by the
constant stream of missionaries has gone to spread the faith in far
fertile Netherlands have been the centre . The conquering troops of
under the leadership of Frederick . Elector of the Palatine ( son-in-
Spain held it in their iron grasp for many years : it bore part in the
Through all the varying political and religious events in Germany
Introducers from their territory .
id Holland , the province steadily adhered to the ancient hull .
tronelv Catholic-and it is . It is rich in churches and colleges
safe retreat and shelter here .
meet them ; and , in the memorable battle under the walls of
Life of Father Charles , C.P.
east of that country and immediately bordering Germany .
It is studded with convents and monasteries , and from these a
His Birth and Early Life .
Following from this . it may be expected that Timbourg is
Within the province , thus happily situated . lies a very fertile
chapter I .
Edited by a PASSIONIST Father .
MBURG , one of the eleven provinces of Holland , lies in the
Limbourg : but the inhabitants , not wishing to see the quiet of
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1821 . The following is a copy of his baptismal register , extracted
night . At night they administered the Sacrament of Penance :
were , by decree of the Convention , nationalized . In the immediate
Joseph Gobbels , and his curate , the Rev. Gaspar Delahaye , remained
only from their own parish , but from those of surrounding parishes ,
their functions had to be " discharged generally under cover of the
and Prussia in the famous battle of Valmy . The beaten German
which death or the prison had robbed of their own pastors . And
is very large . ' Surely civil marriages , so much , unhappily , the rule
forces retreated ; and the French troops , flushed with victory ,
such fierceness , the revolutionary leaders in France .
the churches of God . The hands of the convents and monasteries
Elizabeth Houban , he was born on the 11th day of December .
favour to Munster-deleen . In the closing days of December 1709
a picturesque night-scene it was ! . Fit to rank with the secret
taunchly at their posts , when priests , wherever the dreaded Con-
Peter Joseph , John Mathias , Godfrey , Anna Maria , and Helen . The
and were secularized . The priests of Beek , of Schinnen , of Spanish ,
vention held sway , were being saddened , shot , or guillotined . True ,
ras never secularized : through all the terrible days of the Reign
Life of Father Charles , C.P.
neighbourhood the Bernardino Fathers of Val Diou possessed the
first saw the light . The fifth child of Peter Joseph and Juno
long fallen that they baptized the children brought to them , not
worthy people , that John Andrew Houban , in religion Father Charles ,
able to discharge their functions . The Parish Priest : the Rev.
brought with them the spirit of infidelity . then possessing , with
secuting Roman Emperors !
elsewhere , " are here entirely unknown ; and the moral tone of this
of Terror its doors remained unclosed . More still its priests were
mansion and lands of Abshoven - they shared the fate of all others
from the records of the parish of St. Pancras , Munster-Golven ,
victory of the Republic and defeated the combined armies of Austria
Peter Joseph Houban was blessed with a large family . Peter
yearly average of communicants , considering the size of the village .
meetings of the Early Christians in the Catacombs , under the per-
of Oisbeek and other neighbouring parishes , were banished or
The Almighty in His goodness was not without showing a special
suffered under the guillotine .
poured over the borders into the Netherlands . Unhappily . they
and the cavalry . like the soldiers of Attila , stabbed their horses in
Arnold , Peter John , Maria Sibilla , Maria Christina , John Andrew ,
Sponsors John Andrew Luvten , and Mary Gertrude Deverin , or proxy
Only the church of Munster-Geleen remained untouched : it
diocese of Roermund :
simple community is at a high standard .
simple community is at a high standard .
lation it has given numbers of priests to the Church : and the
the French generals , Dumouriez and Kellerman , won the first
The priests were banished or slain ; the guillotine established :
Andrew , the lawful son of Peter Joseph Houban and James Ellumbeth , Luyten ,
it night they solemnized marriages : and it was after dark had
( Houban of Eigenhausen , in the parish of Limbricht . "
It was in the scene of these affecting incidents , and among this
' In the year 1821 , and the 11th day of the month of December who have 1
Ida Houban of Eigenhausen , in the parish of Limbrights
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previously , distinguished him here . He studied next under Professor
In such occasions generally the worst fears grow up , and the thought
fractions to take his mind from the solemn moment before him ;
often crossed the mother's mind that , perhaps , he may have fallen
garden outside the house , long after the Houbam family had retired
with the universal custom , young Houban , in 1840 , being then in
his nineteenth year , presented himself at the ballot-box . ' His
of this world , he approached the Holy Sacrament on what he always
gave ample sign of the future man of prayer . There were no dis-
interrupted by the distractions attendant on military service : and
to rest , and the place was sunk in repose , indicated that John
Schregen . A lavman in Brooksittard . It was through the instru-
owing to the rains , was frequently in a turbid and swollen condition .
Bright and hopeful as the outlook was though promotion and
considered the most memorable day of his life . At the time of his
sure to find him in the gloom of the Tabernacle , or absorbed in
enticed him , nevertheless , he was proof against all these allure-
in , and his presence was still wanting , the family became naturally
was productive of no little good ; his gentle looks and winning face ,
Touban from the one great object which he had set before him .
who knew the boy's ways repaired to the Church , where they were
homour lay before him-though the world and its glittering gailies
umber was drawn , and immediately after he joined the colours .
Holland by Napoleon I was still in existence ; and , in accordance
day had departed .
of the Cross . So promising a life as his could not be allowed to be
regardless of the tax upon his strength . Even at this early age he
then directed by Abbe Kallen : and the same attention to his hooks .
before the altar were often the cause of uneasiness to his devoted
During his short stay in the army his example made itself felt , and
levotion of the saintly youth grow stronger and more fervent .
Military life was unable to distract young John Andrew
Life of Father Charles , O.P.
mother . For when twilight came , and even right had well closed
and so , stepped in an innocence and holiness , which were scarcely
of the Perpetual Adoration .
the same quiet sense of order and obedience that marked his life
as well as the innocence which it portrayed on his very features ,
raver before the altar of the Blessed Virgin-unconscious that the
into the swift rushing river . And when search was instituted , those
The glrams of light falling through the darkness on the trees in the
he was only three months with his regiment when he was replaced
There was but one break in his studies , and in the peaceful .
Passionists , which led to his joining the Order .
won for him the affection of officers and men .
( To be continued . )
ments ; there was one thing he was determined to be a soldier
As the time of his First Commission grew nearer . so did the
His classical studies were conducted in the College of Sittard .
even tenor of his life . The law of Conscription introduced into
by a substitute provided and paid for by his parents .
alarmed . His homeward path lay by the Geleen River , which ,
Andrew was at his nocturnal prayers , which he often prolonged
First Communion he became , and remained ever after , a member
mentality of this gentleman that he became acquainted with the
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sinking . half-hid , among the chaffen leaves "
Roisin Dubh .
Will prostrate man give forth his golden all .
Wasted the grain would be , a husked store ,
co shouldering in my pipe . I spoke .
and lastly to my couch I creep :
God may need .
upon the cracking faggot pours ,
Philip Francis Little .
amid the whiffs of heavy smoke ,
Unto thy breast .
A golden rain across the threshing floor .
Hidden , man's dower , earthly-veiled over .
great Husbandman himself , and sleep .
Where Hail of Strife and Hail of Sorrow fall .
commend my soul unto the good ,
P. J. O"Connor-Duffy .
Queen of the island blast ,
as with my thumb the black tobac-
Health is not mine ; in statecraft
And now I tell my heads and not
Like sea of amber on a dusky shore .
And crinkled straw , a tortured drift that heaves
I dose before I sleep ; my dog ,
Fain would I see these reigning
the kettle simmers on the hub ,
Gathering all thy children ,
The image of it all comes back
and Dobbyn in his stable snores .
swing frail and nail . . On but the threshing floor
Roisin Dubh.
I have no part .
Only my prayer so feeble
Fell not life's fails ; came not God's harvest-call .
" WING nail and nail upon the fragrant sheaves ,
Words of mine may avail not ,
V Land beloved of my heart ?
Laughter or scorn their need .
Harvest .
HAT can I give thee ; Erin ,
D' Whose granaried autumnal riches pour
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each day for the preceding fortnight . And it was there in the
sided-all we English-speaking people in Berlin sided , with the
tion of her ports and commerce by England , and to such a sacri-
kultur against the barbarians . And for a sufficient reason , too ,
on Numbers by the same French , and he believed till the day
Mass as usual about 5.30 a.m. at the church where he had been
trees , that he heard of England's action . The parish priest , a
he got to Ireland , several months later , he believed as all the Eng-
station . " They addressed us as Englinder . And so we were ,
except the writer . They asked us , common people they were
face she was not bound , though it was what her treaty stated it
heart as to the justice of the war on their side . " It was a war
morning ! The writer , who happens to be a priest , went to say
never help savings to destroy a cultured nation . " " They gave
civilisation against surgery . We at the time did not care much
young officers . firing at them from a bridge , and he read next
Gardens , close by the city . He read of bombs being dropped
evening we had been to the Linden to escape in time from the
extraordinary unanimity and self-satisfaction in every German
And not only this . Italy's excuse , as given on the papers ,
believe , that these incredible things were true .
the Russians . It was a fight of ' Kultur gegen die Barbara
either way . A crowd gathered round as near the Potsdam .
thunderclap that we believed would very shortly surely both
BEKLIN AT THE OPENING OF THE WORLD WAR now
church , standing amid an ocean of soft German I ,nden
and the writer answered for the Englander that " England would
she was bound to do by treaty . " It would mean the destruc-
Tuesday , August 3rd ; closed most gloriously for Berlin .
ing from the wrath to " come , " were uppermost in our mind , we
coming from the denote , where the newly-sum-moned Lundlovehr
grasped the Irishism . We saluted and went our way . That
anxiously for us . But what a difference on the Wednesday
three cheers for us : Hoch die Englander ! ' They had not
them must for the fun of it . They were out against Russia and
It would be true to say that , though self-preservation and " flee-
ourselves and them .
men got their uniforms and their famous boots . We sang will
of Berlin . ' " They were French . " He saw the cadets , the
German borders , and had attacked the peaceful inhabitants of
And all the Englander believed the statements . The writer .
Kultur gegen die Barbara " civilisation against savagery .
Deutschland . '
We did not care much either war in this so-called fight of
attacked . '
vas confirmation . Italy apologised for not joining Germany , as
should be , a defensive war , the war of one who had been really
lovely summer morning , in the Society of a quaint German
by how one of them had been brought down in the Zoological
they asked us anxiously if England would go in " against them :
lish in Berlin , and as all the Berliners then believed , and still
f self-defence . ' The Russians ' and French had crossed the
y reason that accounts to one who was there then , for the
three cheers for us : Hoch " die Englander !
i Sunday . August 1st , had seen two aeroplanes over a sub
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could he partake of any when , late in the evening , he arrived at
accent , " what brought you here ? " There may be thrills in
that in the first crisis on that long drawn Wednesday of 1914 ,
in tireless succession from his generous heart . ' Suffice it ' to say
priest , so much humbler than himself , who had been banished
of the former hypothesis , when the Prelate himself appeared
sunshine after storm , or in day after a feverish night : but that
the latter of his immediate protection if anything should happen
indescribably hostile and crushing to the half-distracted visitor .
Berlin at the opening of the World War II :
a distinguished Irish Professor . This professor happened to be
be a magnified edition of the Rector at Lichterfelde ! The
man the Prelate , then engaged at some important meeting . There
astical world ; but he was a Prussian , and , therefore , might be
mighty though his power . ' he might be the one to save a brother
Months of hospitality , endless money , more than fatherly
from the exercise of his office by one who had but little courage
in this great crisis . The fear , " we must admit , was in favour
Nelly of Holy God , " Die Kleine Nellie , " written , as he said
at , all comparable to ' Sheehan's work , though they added ,
Prelate was one of the greatest men in the Prussian ecclesi-
on the ukown Irish cleric , cannot here be described as they came
exhaustion , were some lines of Francis Thompson's , wherein the
rescuer in the office of " Merrie England . " Was the Prelate to
accept the proftered hospitality of the Monsignore . Neither
the first look and first words of that great and good man .
subordinate in Lichterfelde to receive the Irishman , to assure
there was just a little hope that , Prussian though he was , and
apologetically , on producing some books by a Bavarian author ,
risk priest felt all these delegates , heaped up and overflowing , in
Running through his head , in spite of his excitement and
was a short interval of waiting , which the visitor filled by
open Senate " to the kindest consideration of the young
declared that there was nothing in that peculiar style of fiction
chatted on various things , and even produced a book on Little
doubt . " " In the name of goodness , " he said , almost in an Irish
come from his experiences on London streets , was to meet his
dish secretary . He at once summoned to the distressed Irish-
that they were trying at a vast distance , to do something all
The honour of knowing our great priest writer proved an
Berlin and be his guest there when the time for leaving Lich-
imaginings , at one moment flattering to , at the next by no means
the same kind in late years .
terfelde came .
The journey back to this latter place was uneventful . if ex-
he Rector's house again . The latter was now quite amiable :
complimentary to , the expected Dignitary .
affection and kindness , and even honour and distinction heaped
His appearance , all kindness , and his first words . dispelled every
during the stay in that suburb , and to invite him to come to
On the other hand , if a man may be ' judged from his officials ,
re appeared as a good angel to set all things right , to direct his
complimentary to , the expected Dignitary .
describes his feelings the morning in 1888 . when he , just
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were whirled to the capital , and tramped to the chief police
latter took no chances . It was Berlin again for the priest , but
fashion . They had come out from Berlin to surprise a nest of
Apparently the answers given did not make matters worse for
his much-maligned and utterly harmless visitors ; for , after some
rank we did not know , but whose duty it was to interrogate us .
spies . " Such was the description given of the institute by one
English chaps , Oxford and Cambridge men , and some school
heard the names of two other Cork clerics , and had their
lights out . " at 10 p.m. in the institute was the reader will
who was a teacher there to the authorities in Berlin , and these
in some points that seemed of supreme importance to him .
of the Empire's greatest city , but he has not conveyed , and
war , in the capital whence the most dreadful thunders of that
at 12.30 a.m. , We , that is the writer and forty or fifty young
4th of August when England drew her sword against the War
Lord and all the night of the nightiest military empire earth
had taken from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. to " unfold themselves : and
boys , were marched off to the neighbouring train . Thence we
the catastrophe that is still devastating this earth of ours . " They
station at Alexandra Platz , to be put before a head man , whose
latest revolting pages of our world's history .
time , we were told that we might get back as best we could . at
and they were demanding entrance in distinctively military ,
this ominous opening of the awful war of hate and horror that
And we did get back in the early morning hours to our insti-
catastrophe were just beginning to reverber , one Cork priest
how the noise of that fateful act reverber in the very heart
has ever seen . He has striven to give a notion to his readers of
tute in Lichterfelde West , surprised , and saddened , and sick at
tainly . The world is small , and even on the opening of a world
Berlin at the opening of the world war . These pages contain
he College door . A posse of police were outside in the darkness
nerely a bare outline of his experiences in one day - the fatal
that unreasonable time , to the suburb , where we should , until
thing he had suffered in the day .
honoured works presented to him by some of the greatest
Midnight was chiming , when a terrible ringing was heard at
But there was worse in store for the writer that night than any
was to wind . and is still winding . Its bloody way across the
Catholic ecclesiastics that dwell , and rule , close to the Kaiser's
HERE , for the present , the writer must close his memories of
were enough , and more than enough , even for the first day off
One could well imagine that the experiences above described
never can convey . The thrill of terror it caused in the heart of a
further orders , remain .
solitary Irish priest .
Schloss itself .
THE CROSS
declare , the most welcome , if the only accustomed , one of all .
on the staff of the priest for whom he produced the book . " Cer-
1 1/4 .
were whirled to the capital , and tramped to the other pur-
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was engaging dances in the midst of a bow of pretty girls when
wards for the distance required by etiquette . But when the
the royal message came . He thanked the Count , but was stunned
Chief was un pelustrait , ' and so he was not a little-but
his glance wondered as if seeking some one . ' The Comte de'
call came towards the end of supper . A young officer handed
contserved to the ground His Majesty responded by a gracious
young people long for the dance . '
of them confined to a young companion : " That handsome Irish
the contrast between them was so great that it required all the
on I shall send for you . " and he gave the young man a meaning
set his commanding form yonder . Perhaps , Monsieur le Comte ,
The King advanced to the top of the ball-room : ' all the guests
Sovereign . He spoke to them affably for a short time . Then
and other dances then fashionable . followed each other . The
it , one of the highest nobles , to be sent to fetch this in-
watching carefully for the signal from the Prince de Conti . The
twinkle in his eye was not unperceived by the Count , and did
blindfold not to perceive it . "
low , his face all wretched with ' smiles ' whilst he walked back -
wishes ? " " To speak to , our young Irish guest . " And it
significant Irishman ! A new court favourite !
not help to soothe his feelings .
make the most of the short time you have for enjoyment ; later
Court " is renowned should be responsible for that fault of mine-
in the days of the wild Geese
movements of the dancers .
pialy" though unconsciously mounting . The innocent culprit "
glance which was understood .
As both walked side by side through the magnificent salon
nimet whilst the King watched from the dais " the graceful
" fault it be . Where so much beauty reigns one would need go .
" With pleasure , your Majesty , " replied the Count , bowing
laughingly :
The Sarabande . the Couvante . the Passevied , the Pavanne .
you might tell him we desire his presence .
The signal having been given , the orchestra played a stately
Truly , poor Patrick O'Driscoll's score of inionities was
The giant and the dwarf . " though he and the marrow
cotillon was danced just before supper .
see his tongue has been trained to courtly parlance . But our
The assemblage of beauty and wit for which your Majesty's
see you did not lose much time in finding out our Court
The O'Driscoll's partners did not find him entertaining . One
to see " the malignant expression of the latter .
beauties .
Varennes perceived it , and advancing he said : " Your Majesty
Ha. ha . " laughed the King , turning to his courtiers . " I
After the O'Driscoll had made his observance , Louis said
The great nobles advanced to " par their respects to the
hush here comes the King . I must leave you now :
King's courtly fact to prevent him from smiling .
The O'Driscoll's partners did not find him ent
In could no longer see his face , an ugly scowl oversureed
stillon was danced just before supper .
much distracted from what was passing around . He was
Shame . Sir Knight ! where is your chivalry ? but
Shame , Sir Knight ! , where
hush-
" With pleasure , your Majesty , " replied the O

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of these secret matters , we fear there is treachery in our midst ;
his leakage of information . His Majesty-trusts you implicitly ,
one , save persons in connection with the Government knew ought
trusted messenger , and I willingly and with open eyes accent this
despatches reached the enemy's ears . The natural conclusion is
teriously . Furthermore , the knowledge contained in those sealed
these were never delivered , and the messengers disappeared mvs-
to be trusted as no foreigner ever before was trusted . But you
trast to the look of bright , genital , bonhomie it had worn in the
that the messengers were killed and the despatches stolen . As no
Messengers " with private despatches to the front . Some of
honour with its accompanying risk . ' At the same time I promise
ballroom . The O'Driscoll wondered if he had done anything
near the ground floor . He stopped at a handsome northern which
yet we cannot trace it . All our reverses have been caused by
obeying orders , will take the needful precautions . You are about
he lifted , and knocked at the door . A voice called out : " Come
brave men who will run no unnecessary risks , but who , whilst
is affection for me by granting me the privilege of being his
to avoid every danger that would prevent my carrying this honour-
but having a real affection for you , he is to the to expose you to
n ! " And O"Driscoll found himself in presence of the Prince
carry your life in your hands . ' We have sent several " King's
The young man rose , and said earnestly : " Let the King prove
ing , but to trust to your memory .
amiss to cause this change . The Prince left him standing a few
who was seated at a small inland table , on which was laid a
ness , was visible on the countenance of the Prince-a great con-
corridors opened . The officer turned into one of these which was
the document from the table . The O'Driscoll studied it care-
the danger of this enterprise . '
closely-written document .
Young man we do not need the service of rash boys . but of
Spoken like a man . " said the Prince , with a satisfied air .
See can you memories this ? " handing the young Cantain
conduct you to me . '
suddenly asked his companion to repeat the despatch again . ' It
Have you a good memory ? '
minutes whilst scrutinising him keenly . The result seemed
They descended the great marble staircase from which
able commission through . '
satisfactory .
The Prince then spoke for a while an indifferent topics - and
this danger .
An extraordinary expression of gravity , bordering on stern-
His Majesty's commands it is my duty to explain to you fully
Bravo ! You will do . This time we mean to send no wri
The Prince said sternly :
Please be seated , Captain O'Driscoll .
The young man made an impatient gesture at the word
danger .
him a slip of paper with the words : " Come , this officer will
THE CROSS
" Try me , your Highness . '
ully , then , handing it back , repeated it verbatim .
ing , but to trust to your memory .
before delivering
ing , but to trust to your memory , " " we said ...

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ing at comprehensiveness he has forfeited space for criticism .
is provided ; we would have preferred sacrificing some of the
suspicion that the dramatic and literary revival so called , partakes
Englishman is to be buried beneath an epitaph of Convenience and
I any exposition of the artist is made whilst the views on the
to give us his own really inward analysis of it . We trust he will
deliberate desire . He is unonestionably at his best in his analysis
One is grateful to be reminded of the origins , careers and achieve-
ment . We also heartily wish that the author may see if
exact value " artistic and national of the work of these writers .
function of the artist , as here expressed , strike us as cheaply
of the cause of the deplorable felicity of the Saxon , reaching a
connected with what is loosely termed the Abbey Theatre School ,
know the opinions of so asfute a writer upon their precise relation
to the country which they propose to represent . Rightly or
the English trait and true self-mastery . As we read him the
mere history in order to attempt an intellectual summary of the
ments of this literary group : but one would be better pleased to
we think Mr. Yeats to be on less happy ground . It is questionable
still fails to convince . To many Synge appeals uniquely in the
stream of English literature , than a new fountain stricken by the
wrongly , we have been unable to disabuse ourselves of the
A complete and consecutive statement of all dramatic authors ,
rod from Virgin rock . And even as regards its value , as pure
has attracted a considerable amount of attention . Perhaps in aim -
urelv conventional standard of melodrama and farce . This is
the most important essay is devoted to the art of Watts . ' Here
brilliance merely . tinged with decadence . The longest and possibly
of this distinguished family it cannot fail to command interest .
Compromise . His defence of Synge , or rather of Synge's Playboy
remarkable level in his discrimination between self-management -
forgive us if we say that in our opinion , the space and treatment
Aran Islands , " and " Riders to the sea , " and " Deirdre of the
more of the nature of a transient evaporation from the dwindling
preared . Its place being taken by one which may also be
daring , ' in a manner now out of date . As a book by any member
literature , valuable it undoubtedly is , but as part of the deliberate
accorded to Mr. St. John Ervine savours unhappily of adverse bias .
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them greater happiness ! I also desire to thank all those who regretted my depart
five for ever supremely and externally happy under the sunshine of His smile . I
in our Guild I feel as if I had known her in person , and I cannot but love and
of the times , those cure white rosebuds whose pravers ascend as a fragrant odour
Blessed Gabriel' Guild
admire her sweet and noble nature . The Guild of which she is a member is indeed
have given to me-particularly those of my two rivals . Rita and Lilian . I was
as completely nullified by the thought that I enjoyed the friendship of so many
wendrous sweetness the heavenly glory songs in praise of the Godhead . May
cannot help feeling a thrill of joyous gladness for is not your loved one gone home
pray our Redeemer to comfort and watch over our dear Ada in every hour and to
her all the sympathy my heart holds for her in her sad loss . It is only those whom .
gates . " Writes Nina : " It is an irreparable loss , but all the same
condoles with Ada : " Much as I feel for your disconsolate grief , Ada dear
the drugs , so shall she hearten to the cry of her children who call to her in their
before the Great White Throne . May she rest in peace . Although Dorothy had
serene and as unclouded as that which they have wished for me . I could not wish
her until she too goes to join her loved one in the golden kingdom of the newly
sorrow . I know that you will pray for the repose of the soul of mywister
Sorrow , and it is only the coward heart that shrinks from following Him on its
ture , and I would like to tell them that the pain which the severance caused me
say no more , as all unwittingly , my words might entire others into tasting the
the essays and letters of its members , especially those of Italian Nallv who had a
dear friends who would still keep my memory green in their hearts . I had better
depths of my own heart I can sympathize with her , but the sweet-comforts of
thoughts so beautiful help you in your hour of dire distress . " Lilian Nally is also
Cross of woe , and remained with Him until He had drunk of his bitter chalice to
Writes Rita : " Ada O'Neill's sad loss has touched me very deeply and from the
of its kind ! I cannot tell you what pleasure the loving messages of the guilders
He prizes most He brings to share in his heavenly glory before the temptations
Dorothy bore for her endears Lilian still more to me ; and though only meeting her
you will obtain the prayers of the Members of the Guild on her behalf , especially
to transplant it in the immortal gardens of His love : and it is only those whom
ind comfort in all the kind messages sent her this month . It is thus B. M. O
remembered that God has called the fair young blossom in the glow of youth , only
her away she can ask Him to let at least one pure angel watch over and protect
that has fallen on my very dear friend Ada O'Neill , and I would I could convey to
dwell with Him for ever . ' The road which the Master selected was the Way of
privileged one , and has every reason to consider itself a Guild apart from others
of life and He has but called her beloved sister home to the shelter of His arms to
o a fairer , sweeter Kingdom to join the children's chorus where they chant with
not be solitary for long . A very welcome letter comes from my friend Maureen
Guild , she always took the liveliest interest in its progress , and was charming with
horny path . And as Mary followed the reddened footprints of Her Son to His
eep her near His Hearts " Rita and Nina Carlos also sympathize with Ada .
me how proud and delighted she is with her prize . Indeed , Letia , 1, too hope
God loves best that He permits to enter the heavenly country in the springtime
special corner in her heart . The memory of the love for such it was ) which
religion has not been given to us in vain , and when her grief would crush and carry
deeply touched by their generous words , and I pray that their lives may be as
but shown His love for her by thus early admitting her into the Father's House to
sweets of this experience God " bless and console the dear writer and may she
and sufferings of a sordid and sinful world have assailed them . " Lella
deeply affected by Ada's grief : " I am deeply grieved to hear of the great sorrow
passed the boundary line which separated her from the sweet companionship of the
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Passion . The date of this glorious
For three long hours he was wrapped in
about to be separated from his body .
wishing only that he might be consumed
Passionist Fathers in the Basilica conse-
which he shed , he threw himself at the
these heavenly longings ; so overpowering
withdrawal of the excess of the super-
Lord to hide him in His Sacred Wounds .
Heart of his suffering Jesus . Once he
were they that he thought his soul was
by St. Paul of Cross on his missions . This
soul , and which were only redoubled in
mantle on a stool at his side , and angels all
SS. John and Paul , Rome . According
feast of the canonization of the Servant
to in the following extract taken from
to tradition this is the Crucifix referred
the Crucifix . He would go through the
altogether in the furnace of the Sacred
favour is not given , but the circumstances
favour forms the subject of the large
holy soul afterwards that he felt then as
crated to these martyr Saints whose
in mid air above his price-dieu , a book lies
SS. John and Paul was observed by the
sublime ecstasy , and he himself told a
intensity by the copious food of tears
Congregation by the late Rev. Father Pius
cated at the first Vespers of the feast , and
was more than ordinarily inflated with
sacred relics are preserved and venerated
natural flames of love which lit up his
Cross , and embracing the Saint , pressed
picture which has been painted for the
him to the Sacred Wound in the side . '
foot of a large crucifix and besought his
on the festival itself the same prelate
of its narration in the processes would
open upon it . a discipline at his feet , his
the life of the Founder of the Passionist
in the sacred edifice . Monsignor Giacci .
The figure detached an arm from the
of God . He is there represented as raised
shortly before his happy passage to
Wishing like another Xavier for some
around bearing instruments of the
Retreat sometimes in an ecstasy of love .
vitular Bishop of Philomelium , pontifi-
which the saint died in the Retreat of
greatest consultations were derived from
if he were in Heaven . This celestial
precious relic is preserved in the room in
Devine , C.P. " Some of his ( St. Paul's )
lead us to infer that it must have occurred
of a photograph of the large Crucifix used
With impressive solemnity the feast of
celebrated the Community Mass . The
Cross . Our frontispiece is a reproduction
Rome-Basilica of SS. John and Paul . -
next Mass was offered " by Cardinal
Mission Cross used by St. Paul of the
Passionist
eternity . '
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Field . The officiating priest was
church was well filled with the many
atready been in the Army during a
Sunday , 30 June . The presentation was
Children's Mass . " the boys sing very
tratia ) , I.S. : K. O'Malley ( Connamona )
the purpose . after the High Mass on
Fete Dav on 9 July at the Botanical
couple of years of the war , prior to
of our people hope to visit Ireland and
customs . Although this year the Fair
celebrated the Nuntial Mass at 9.30 . The
St. Mary's on Saturday , 8 June , between
Mr. Bernard C. Whittv and Miss Blanche
effectively some three part hymns . " Much ,
travelling facilities are so restricted , manv
Rev. Fr. Thomas , C.P. who afterwards
which he served for a long period in the
friends who attended the Mass and after .
commendable thrift during the past year .
Whitty , much esteemed parishioners , of
Whitty , was the chief bridesmaid . and the
made to Mr. Bernard Whitty by the altar
servers , who assembled at St. Mary's for
must be kept under war conditions . and
acted as M.C. His sister . Miss Edith M.
maintain a high standard . At the
Margaret Road . Harborne . He has
Gemma Galgani : Mrs. Crockett ( Aus-
towards the expenses of the cause of .
best man was Mr. John Field . The
bridegroom is a son of Mr. and Mrs.
July brings to the parishioners of St.
the newly married . A presentation was
Gardens , Edgbaston . " There was a large
Glaseow St. Munzo's . The month of
made through the Rector . Very Rev. " Fr.
Fair Holiday , with its time honoured
wards offered their congratulations to
not a few of them , no doubt , will go to
10s . : K. Cullen ( Glasgow ) , vs. : Anthony
An interesting Freddie took place at
We have received the following sums .
month have been well attended . and the
The Sodality meetings during the
Holy Commons on each Sunday
as will be seen from the fact that St.
Sanctuary at St. Mary's , where he often
Bank had 400 depositors .
Antonimus O.P. and a very happy speech
credit is due to Brother Francis for
Mungo's the long looked for Glasgow
Mount Argus . These toilers have shown
Women's League of the Cross Holiday
was made on behalf of the servers by
contingent from St. Mary's parish . "
Birmingham Harborne St. Mary's .
Mr. T. Lane .
The Catholic Mothers' Union had a
teaching and training the boys .
chronicle
( Ranelagh ) , Is .
Ford ( Newcastle-on-Tyne ) , 3s. ; A Client
of the Curia of the Passionist Congrega-
tion .
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