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Archiep . Dublinen .
Hiberniae Primas .
TITNTE 1918
um
No. 2 .
Passionist
The Sacred Heart

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It is not useless to reflect that although there are two
advisable step confirms , and , if necessary , repeats in a
Beatification of Venerable Oliver Plunket as a safe and
intercession of Blessed Gabriel of Our Lady of
new Gonzaga , we may apply the words of Sacred
dom in the hand of the holy Archbishop of Armagh
Blessed Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows will bring not
Decrees regarding the Venerable Plunket and the
Decrees is intended to convert this one lesson . that
see in them a new invitation given by the Church to
murdered in London on July 1 , 1681 . And is not the
seems to have reserved the highest honours . Perhaps
of the lesson . If you wish to have proof of it , dearest
spiritual advantage which the publication of to-day's
decree which recognises two miracles attributed to the
Our Irish children and of the religious family of St.
louder voice . the invitation to conquer human respect
ieroes of sanctity proposed to us for imitation to-day ,
Paul of the Cross springs besides from the hope of the
which the Church hastens to place the palm of martyr-
because it is general , nor too simple because it is within
children , know that the Decree that declares the solemn
attends to the meaning of these Decrees cannot fail to
this rule " of conduct appear to no one to be too vague
day of beatification and that of the miracles attributed
all her children to imitate those heroes for whom God
fulfilled a long time . ' The short interval between the
Christian perfection consists in the diligence and
Nevertheless the lesson they teach us is one , and only
Scripture : " Being made perfect in a short space he
constancy with which each one fulfils his duty . ' Let
the virtues of that Umbrian youth to whom , as to a
one . The two examples only serve to increase the force
cut to the whole Christian family . In truth , whoever
to the young Passionist is a clear indication of the
high to persuade us more fully that we should imitate
your attention to that lesson as embodied in the act by
evident still if we consider that the reading of the two
Miscelanca .
ascertain , however , that Our joy at the satisfaction of
Sorrows to be regarded as a new incitement from on
to a few individuals or a single religious institute only .
Such a fortunate searcher of Our heart would
already given by us . ' On another occasion We called
igns of God . These designs ought to appear more
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successor of St. Paul of the Cross and for the whole
the bishop , the timid religious as well as the unconauer-
Episcopate . clergy and people of his noble nation , and
industurbed life of a simple religious whose age did not
in the two pictures we would first of all call to mind
may find himself , and that nobody can neglect to
and , above all , of the tasks undertaken by the two
the identity of the goal to which these two attained by
able martyr . Let us remember that the variety of the
martydom . ' The other picture represents the quiet
quite extend over five lustrums , and who did not even
defends from the professor's chair as from that of the
Bishop , in human courts and beside the altar of
that of the exemplary young Passionist obtain a
vault of heaven opening to receive the cleric as well as
plentiful treasure of heavenly favours for the worthy
ways so different . The differences of age , of duties ,
heroes , constitute the variety of lineaments and colours
fact that it embraces all conditions in which a Christian
practice it on the pretext that it is beyond the ordinary
May the intercession of the Irish martyr held the
upper part is the same in both . It represents the
in defence of the faith , and his faith he courageously
earth appears covered with briars and thorns . The
the hopes expressed in the name of the two Postulators .
May it please you ... my clearly beloved , to fix your
scenes is intended to persuade us that in all ages , in
live to exchange the cleric's surface for the sub-
ence existing between the two kinds of life presented
eyes on two pictures and hearten to two voices raised
powers of man .
which differentiate the two pictures . But the back-
the restless life of an apostle who is obliged to battle
all places , in all conditions of life we can and ought to
ground is the same in both . In both pictures the
deacon's manials . To one struck by the great differ-
aim at making ourselves saints .
The first picture represents
the cross .
on two distinct fields . But the harmony of colours
easy reach of all . Nav. its true value consists in the
May the blessing of God hasten the realisation of
and sounds is perfect . The first picture represents
But the harmony of colours .
To one struck by the great differ-
on two distinct fields .
and sounds is perfect .

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who have suffered by the war . whilst perseverving strict
fining himself to efforts for the promotion of peace
neutrality , His Holiness has been instrumental in
the safeguarding of our people , and for the restoration
confided in the protection of the Immaculate Mother
to by the diplomats of Europe . In face of official con-
and the amelioration of the lot of prisoners and those
wise counsels of the Vicar of Christ had been listened
we are passing will stimulate the fervour of Irish
It would be well , indeed , for the world to-day if the
of peace . The United prayer of a Catholic nation will
assuaging the screws and sufferings of those who
kind should cease . All right-minded people , no
His Holiness the Pope in regard
Sacred Heart praying for the welfare of our country ,
canards , it is time that discreditable journalism of this
sactly needed the ministrations of the good Samaritan .
never to be forgotten , and added another glorious
clients of the Sacred Heart so that before every altar
tradictions' by the Vatican , of these oft-repeated
people , with their whole soul , pleaded with , and
of God . The scene presented in our churches was one
and in every home petitions will be addressed to the
certain London journals to mis-
manifested in a most signal and
National Novena to Our Lady
to the war are subversive alike
impressive manner during the
represent the views and acts of
of the Pope .
avail much to secure those blessings which we ardently
of the canons of good taste as well as of truth . Con-
Pope Leo XIII , all mankind was consecrated to the
Sacred Heart .
The vicissitudes of the troubled times through which
a grand act of loving confidence in Our Lady , and the
of Lourdes . The Novena was
chapter to the religious annals of Ireland .
Misrepresentation
Novena .
THE greatness and intensity of Ireland's Faith was
The National
THE efforts that have been made from time to time by
desire .
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thought , ' stimulated by the early training in the local
improvements ; and Ireland's most distinctive past lies
in the method of application .
instruction was systematically followed for two-and-a-
primary schools . They forget that agricultural train-
of excellence undoubtedly to be won from the fertile
youth of the twentieth century knew very little more
the method of instruction , an example of which is to
one skilled in judicious thought was as keenly
imitation had the highest positions open to him : the
be found among the Shamans or Southsayers of a
the Athenians learning : that of the Japanese has made
national school . has burst through the shackles of un-
recognised by critics who , consequently , condemn the
than his ancestor living before the Christian era . The
penalised . Imitation was everything , thought nothing .
a value , but , unfortunately , a totally wrong scheme of
England , well nursed as it is , admittedly needs further
tion . " No nation awards educational prizes of so great
Spartans produced great physical strength : that of
Progress was so carefully retarded that the Chinese
are , of course , many cases where intelligent Irish
in the period embracing the amalgamation of religion
home to the masses will give to Ireland the hall-mark
exemplify the retarding influences of excessive imita-
Shamans and Chinese are like modern nations in up-
great power : that of Germany organisation : that of
an imitation blindly obedient and unconscious . " There
soil , rich pastures , and natural intelligence awaiting
development . Nothing seems to suggest the imme-
seeing imitation and produced something like ideal
is always " one of more imitation , and not infrequently
holding the educational claims ; they are quite unlike
and education .
Different types of education stamp not only indi-
Education in Rural Ireland .
the bridge from barbarity to the limelight of a modern
A sound scheme of agricultural instruction brought
half thousand years . ' The student skilled in mere
ing the claims of education adopted blind imitation as
diate advent of such a system . ' The loss has been
vidual but national character . The system of the
It is worthy of note that primitive man acknowledging-
farming .
central Australian tribe . " The Chinese still better
central Australian tribe .
vidual but national character .

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land be capable of profiting to the full by the lessons
of part are away , and that compulsory attendance
is quite likely that from 20 to 25 per cent. would be a
when 75 per cent. of the children destined to live by the
ful educationists believe that an average of more than
average of about thirty per cent. of all children or
the boys : thus , to get the percentage of attendance of
dren ' in rural districts being daily absent , can be
conclusion of rural districts being wholly dependent on
percentage of actual attendance in towns and cities .
Taking into consideration that about thirty per cent.
fifty per cent. of all pupils are absent every day .
correct representation of their daily advent to school .
Considering that intellectual activity begins at an age
the conclusion , of more than fifty per cent. of the chil-
that many thousands of children of a school-going age
are not on rolls , and thus ignored in calculation . Care-
rolls are absent every day , but it is also understood
of over ninety-six per cent. of the children , attending
agricultural instruction would be handicapped by Jack
more regularly than the senior , the girls more so than
Irish schools , and , therefore , one may truly draw the
off . It so , would the young men and women of Ire-
the senior boys a further reduction must be made . It
land leave school , it follows that a suitable scheme of
facts will make this clear .
defective as the present system is tends to raise the
will afford an excellent index to the state of education
intelligenced , critical faculty . The agricultural instime -
till the age of fourteen , or , if possible , fifteen , is
tor begins where the national school teacher is leaving
sought to be conceived by a suitable scheme ? A few
the city labourer's child , and not for the rural
in rural Ireland . It is officially announced that an
The rolls of Irish national schools contain the names
the primary schools . A consideration of these then
Why is education considered essential for
of intellectual training .
ine pre-supposes a previous cultivation of memory .
workers ' ? Does the Irish peasant wish to educate his
Why cannot the country boy go to school every day
Again , the junior pupils attend
THE CROSS .
No doubt the agriculturalist is anxious to give his
children ? If so , why not ?
reached naturally . Again , the junior pupils attend
If so , why not ?
reached naturally .

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and so endeavour to erect the superstructure without
an explanation expected from those refusing to par-
panied by actual work , are almost useless . In this
able work must be brought home to the land folk , and
way the national and agricultural schools could work
ticipate in the general uplifting of the country . Once
schools and teachers turn aside from their natural path
the other . Any effort which tries to make the primary
conjointly without one encroaching on the sphere of
Whose love for these no check nor limit knows .
wedding him to his homestead , will be all powerful in
laying a secure foundation must result in absurd
drawing him to the class which shows how to profitably
however , the Irish agricultureist sees the demonstra-
practical instruction in agriculture on certain days
demonstrated by the agricultural teacher . This
leaflets distributed , but these are not sufficient to shake
How glorious yet yet one her court that keeps
failure . The means of acquiring knowledge of suit-
beautify the little spot to him the dearest in the world .
per week at suitable times . Were lectures , unaccom-
far has not been done . " Lectures have been given .
from plot doing better than his own there will be no
boys of fourteen years and upwards should receive
Mid your bright throngs , more glorious still is she ,
These are thy crown , thy starry court are they ,
In countless thousands lie . are less than those
need whatever of compulsion . The love of old .
Fair Luna shining while the wide earth sleeps !
faith in a practice which for years has given moderate
ample proof of his own plans being inferior to those
Of vaulted darkness far . Like tapers set
In some fair shrine , where finger , rising yet
It ought not be difficult to arrange a scheme by which
In incense-clouds , the tray's that reach Heavy's
In mountike glory , pale and tender now ,
O' Mary Queen , the sands that by the sea
Stars that replenient hang in mystic deeds
Christ's Name and thine on each holy brow
success .
But an ! how bright in God's eternal Dav
Mary .
little cross .
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WAYland .
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of it all . One day when Lieutenant de Grignan was with him
face " and gone out but that he perceived his absence would
her palace where she would nurse him back to complete con-
Meantime the young O'Driscoll was lionised . It was con-
de Varennes , a small , thin ,allow man for whom O'Driscoll
he was called nothing but " Vivi , " and you would hear a stout
sidered le bon ton to call on him until he was thoroughly weary
of Rampierre insisted that he should at once be removed to
savoury guests , and would inevitably have turned ' right about
Sarsfield . " Calmly he came to the bar , threw some money
on the counter , and called for " bun van " ( " bon vin " ) . A
usually confined himself to " see , see " ( qui , owl ) , and after a time
ery soon , but his attempts to speak it were hopeless , so he
When young O'Driscoll was well enough to rise , the Duchess
presented to him , but he shook his head ; then vinegar . No !
Marquise de Brignon , Lady MacVeagh's sister , and the Comte
bun van . " So at last he got the wine , but showed no wish
customers gathered round him to have some fun . Water was
an'don't I know what's good for ye , " he would argue when
his presence , thinking he did not understand them , which was
roar of laughter greeted this , and some soldiers and nondescript
thought . An instant after he caught one word . It was
of " Here comes Vivi , " who was always welcome .
if a plot were being hatched against Sarsfield or his master .
inveterate gamblers . He sniffed and looked about at the un-
questioner attempting to give it he was promptly felled to the
in the days of the wild geese .
Having great natural quickness he came to understand French
Our friend Darby took this opportunity for having what he
Henceforth Darby was left alone , and they spoke freely in
Sure I had yet honour on me knee many an ' many a time ,
vee vee " in reply . One tried to catch him by asking in
Darby had enlisted in the Irish Brigade and proved a very
to leave the tavern .
French would be like to get a blow . " Vee vee . " But on the
another . They plied him with questions , getting only a smiling
In the " Rue des . Bur , " he found a tavern frequented by
efficient though at times rather an autocratic servant .
The French soldiers had great fun with him , for he was fond
of wandering through various regiments during the bivouac .
called " a look round . '
Let us try does he understand French , " whispered one to
be welcome . " Thin , just for contrariness ! " I stay . " he
customers of a very mixed class , most of whom seemed to be
Darby was a favourite with his comrades and trusted by his
officers .
ground .
partly true , but he could make out sufficient to let him kn .
his quondam nursing was inclined to be restive .
a number of visitors were announced , amongst whom were the
valescence . He grate accepted her kind offer .

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challenge like a man of honour , he quickly delegates you to
could not get these from the exchequer - the Comte de Varennes
supplied them . He also executed many private commissions
the Bastille without the knowledge of your nearest and dearest . '
his pocket . You offend him , and instead of sending you a
When Madame de Maintenon was only the Widow Scarron .
with Madame de Maintenon he has ceased to employ the Count .
for the King , and in return he got permission to make use of
the King required large sums of money for private purposes . He
these terrible " Lettres de Cadhet . " Since the King's marriage
be sent to foreign Courts . '
But many years were to elapse before his feet should touch
but fears to irritate him last compromising documents should
Peste ! I was about to compare him to the monkey- I
for life perhaps any person he objected to ? '
Battery , whilst a sinister smile played upon his thin lips .
And where did they go ? " enquired O'Driscoll .
Irish soil , and the terrible Count was meantime to cross his
Absurd ! That would pass in the dark ages , say , the tenth
The King has to tolerate many an abuse for State reasons .
Cachet , enabling the possessor to fill in any name and shut up
entry : surely not in this enlightened seventeenth century .
the morning and never returning ? " asked the other
O'Driscoll looked perplexed .
Ask the walls of the Bastille , my friend . '
Would to God I was back in holy Ireland ! " he explained .
THE CROSS .
apologise to the monkey . Now tell me , how has he this awful
The other laughed .
Varennes goes about with a sheet of ' Lettres de Lachet ' in
Guardsman to remain .
Have you never heard of fathers leaving their families in
You dear innocent ! Did you never hear of ' Lettres de
power ; is the King cognisant of it ? '
As the guests were leaving . Patrick made a sign to the young
instinctively felt an aversion . This man was fulsome in his ,
Tell me something about this cadaverous individual with
" Be this a light or a dark age , our friend the Comte d
the sardonic smile , " he said .
De Grignan put his finger to his lips and went away , leaving
Chut ! my friend piavo this is the most influential man at
But not without a trial-
Patrick O'Driscoll fairly against at these awful disclosures .
out . Breathe not a word against him or you disappear .
( To be continued . ) .
power ; is the King cognisant of it ? "
path .

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and asked her beloved Son , if it he His Holy Will , to grant to Ireland
the land a mighty short of prayer - the prayer of a unified people -
the blessings she has asked . Surely the saints and martyrs of our land -
dash and tumult of war Ireland was upon its knees in
ascended to the skies . Surely it must have penetrated to the Halls of
those of the long ago and those of yesterday-must have added their
Perpetual Succour , must have heard all the pleading of her Irish children
And come what may in the immediate future , one thing is certain-
Ireland will reap the reward of her Month of Prayer in the blessings
the woes that still threaten her children . From end to end of
that will come to her and her children from the generous Hand of God .
ever known . While all the world was echoing the
Heaven and reached the Throne of God . Surely Mary , Mother of
in blessings and graces for our land and race that we have
prayer to God for universal peace and for protection from
living times' worthy of him who is to be their model and their guide .
III . " They will at all times observe the conditions under which the competitions
Guild of Blessed Gabriel .
Our Lady of Services . In brackising the virtues of turtles charite and truth , and by
II The members will be expected to spread devotion to Blessed Gabriel of
under 18 years of age .
will be held .
IV. They will endeavour to bring as many new members as they can into the
Conducted by Francis .
roices to that of the nation and pleaded for us with the King of Peara
The Cross . '
Rules of the Guild .
Che Guildo
WHIE Maytime that has passed has surely been the most fruitful
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Blessed Gabriel
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scheame , of Laytown , has been busy recruiting and brings seven new
cotions . I trust they'll write to me and try for some of the prizes . ' Big
Francis out of either place . Ah. well ! I can only sigh for the good
aigh was late for last month's competition , but I read her essay on the
Corcoran , Annie Collins , Maurice Collins , Jimmy Collins , and Fifty
and the Mercy Convention , Kinvara , but not even one little note for poor
and that she will take part in the competitions . Eibhim Ni Chongha-
great deal of happiness and sunshine . He is glad to see members
cross " and all business letters should be addressed to THE MANAGER .
batches of essays have come from the Presentation Convention , Drogheda ,
own paper , which he actually devours every month . Gait Ni' Dhumbi-
whom he has come to regard as brothers and sisters in the Guild
Cross , " and especially to these' pages , which she has been reading with
sweeping all before them , " as he says , in " St. Enda's , "
put your name and address on your competition
great interest for years past . I trust she will continue to write to me
mitted to membership of the Guild . ( 2 . ) Always
relcome . Their names are Josie Delany , Kitty Cumiskey , May
for the first time this month , and gives unstinted praise to " The
home that has not " The Cross " and " St. Enda's " every month misses
Of the Virgin Queen of all :
Follow in that white-robedthrongh ;
Lo ! she comes at His great call .
See the days in real splendidour .
Rejoices the Godhead's eyes .
To our Heavenly home so bright .
Angel choirs to trumpet music ,
Then each baby hand throws kisses .
close beside the starry strong :
Wisdom's doctors . Great confessors ;
Jesus smiles and bows to thank
Lord Hosannas " All God's Kingdom
And each sweet face is upraised .
All are bending low their knee .
until I was the happiest Francis in all the world ! Times change .
Far ) beyond the azure skies .
Resting softly till they was ,
Joining the white-robed innocents ,
paper , whether you send a letter or not . ( 3. ) Orders for copies of " The
Bearing palms they pass along .
So the story songs of Heaven
from their competition papers , asking to be ad-
Soon their ringing laugh re-echoes ,
member sends a beautiful poem entitled " The Glory Songs of Heaven , "
And rainbow-tinted skies ;
five our world with mystic light :
relieve or streets at swimming gold .
In burning words they tell to Jesus .
clear the pathway till she's flown .
In their sparkling gem-starred
Kitty Murphy . of Ballina , has sent many recruits to us but she writes
Tinkling tells announce the coming
n praise to God . our King .
which will , we think , be admired by every member of the Guild :
ttended by her maids of honour .
Joining in the children's chorus ,
How they long to see Him praised
old times when certain Drogheda cailini used to scold and abuse me
B.M. O'Neill .
Meantime stately courtiers gather
In their merry , rumping glee :
Rosy lips respond with smiles :
would have you sing :
(1 ) All newcomers will please write a personal note to Francis , apart
Heaven's highest saints of honour .
The glory songs of Heaven .
losary with very great pleasure . Thomas J. Kearney thinks that any
Where little children's playful mirth
Virgin saints and holy martyrs .
them ,
The Glory songs of Heaven .
There the Holy One surrounds .
gowas : "
members into the Guild , each and every one of whom is heartily
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ind a means of great good amongst
Our Lady's altar , suppliants for her
line of battle , and the prevailing
Knights and Handmaids of the
was observed with special solem-
cessions , at which in the presence of
distress of mind due to causes of
anxiety for loved ones still in the
both morning and evening . Most
nitv. Rev. R. Kane. S.J. , preached
and Connor , presided in the evening
children from the Boys and Girls'
war-brought all classes around
sorrow of bereaved families , the
evening . were well attended . The
both branches of the Confraternity
of St. Paul of the Cross . which
were attended by vast numbers .
gregations attended on the feast
shown at the Sunday evening pro-
large congregations . The entire
Schools have enrolled themselves
Rev. Dr. McRoy . Bishop of Down
tion to 250 children on 16th May .
month of May devotion , held each
peoples " faith was remarkably
Co. Tipperary , on 26th May .
which has become " very popular-
children of Mary participated ,
Under the direction of Rev. Fr.
Sisters of Holy Faith , Strand St. ,
church was encircled by the school
Arrus . for the National Defence
the Cross and Passion and
children , and the Children of Mary
The May processions , in which
Chromicle .
Blessed Sacrament . " a ' Sodality
Most Rev. Dr. McRoy admini-
forming the processions .
stered the Sacrament of " Confirma-
opened a mission at Ballylobby .
Belfast . Holy Cross . Large con-
The amount subscribed at Mount
intercession and protection . The
Lurgan , by Fathers Richard and
Verv Rev. Father Francis . ' O.P. .
Fund amounted to E215 .
Missions were conducted at Kil-
Rev. Father Coleman . C.P. gave
Louis. - O.P. a number of the
a retreat at the Convent of the
and Rev. Father Coleman . O.P. ,
Dublin .
Linus .
lough . Co. Down , by Fathera .
Ramelton . Donegal , by Father
Glasgow . - St. Mungo's . - The
Herbert ; and at Aughagallon ,
Bernard and Augustine : " at
Augustine : at
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John Mitchell's famous
with a foreword by
Letters to Ulster Pro-
published for the first
This is the title of
time in book form ,
EOIN MAC NEILL ,
testants . " Now
Casualties .
THE CROSS .
in producing an action song were
petition , were placed third with an
spellbound , and they were greeted
here was very fine for such little
Nicholas , O.S.F.O. , preached in the
that sets a very high standard of
The Senior " Class , in their com-
award of 90 marks for their per-
have followed for the past six years .
with rapturous applause as they
Bourne , at Westminster Cathedral .
morning and Rev. ' Father Stanis-
trophies for years at the festival .
school a gold medal for the sixth
at St. Joseph's . on the feast of Mr.
air procession ordered by Cardinal
at the Festival , the work of Miss
excellent work , and has won many
clearly seen in the children's per-
Paul of the Cross . Rev. Father
successive year . Their performance
children ; they averaged 8 years of
from Highgate will attend the open-
offering ) , from the Mother General
M"Ginty . the children's teacher-
left the platform . To those who
The children held the audience
laus . O.S.F.O. in the evening .
C.P. , preached at Kentish Town .
Public School , Dumbarton-a school
age - and their success was all
Junior Class , for which they took
the London missions will be repre-
Passion towards the expenses of the
During May , Rev. Fr. Norbert ,
cause of Venerable Father Dominic .
in St. Andrew's Hall , on April 28 .
Song Classes . They succeeded in
the Mouse , " thus claiming for their
both the Senior and Junior Action
of the Sisters of the Cross and
winning the Gold Medal in the
on the last Sunday in May . All
ably at the Glasgow Choral Festival
The Capuchin Fathers preached
formances and she was the re-
formance of Mr. Van. John . '
Rev. Father Xavier , C.P. , con-
sented on the occasion .
the action song , " The Frog , and
As before , they were entered for
the school children throughout the
We have received 10s . ( a thank
The adjudicators at this year's
schools acquitted themselves credit-
cimient of many congratulations .
the more pronounced as they
festival were W. G. M.Naught ,
The children of St. Mungo's
by vast congregations . A contingent
country .
had as opponents . Knoxland
all her subtle cleverness and charm
Escq. " Mrs. Doc. : and R. R. Terry .
Bradford .
ducted a retreat recently at
Westminster Cathedral .
Highgate .
May concessions were attended
Highgate . - St. Joseph's . " The
May
opponents . Knoxland
Escq . " Mrs. Doc. . Organist , of
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