--- Page 1 ---
Nihil bibatat :
Hiberniae Primas ,
Michael Hickey . S.T.D. ,
Archiop . Dublinen .
September-October 1918 .
Imprimi Potest .
Vol. IX .
# Gureimus .
Nos. 5-6 .
1930s .
Censor Dep.
After the first time was
monthly #
www know
South Arm
ECCE-AUNUS . DEI.
Miscellaneous .
which our magazine is produced , deprived our readers
part , but to the dispute in the printing trade which ,
ance of The Cross was not due to any fault on our
of the September issue . ' We feel sure that our sup-
The cessation of work in several
Circumstances ,
porters , will understand that the delay in the appear-
we are now pleased to announce , has been settled .
ag establishments in Dublin , including that in
vented us from publishing the
September number of The Cross .
over which , we had no control , pre-
" The Cross "
Literary Communications to the Editor , at the same address .
in advance .
addressed envelope .
Business Letters to be addressed to the Manager , Mr. Argus , Dublin .
Annual Subscription to THE CROSS , Four Shillings , post free , payable
Insultable MSS , will not be returned unless accompanied by

--- Page 2 ---
A school , which has not a good national library , or
psychophysical laboratory in which a boy's or a girl's
not the legend that should adopt the portals of some
philologist , a breakwater against defasing influences .
its own language . The Irish schools can give a spirited
woman . It is very doubtful , however , if the best Irish
It is , on the one hand , an educational force of high
places that Ireland is not a nation , because it , has not
reliable fortress of any nation .
language fill the homes again in death as well as in
over the panoramic gloves of their country's past ,
at least a small collection of books with the authentic
ability is transmitted into-money-grants . Such
is a language of power and dignity , a museum for the
as history will always be the best chart in the hands
imprimatur , is a mere mercenary institution , a mere
whose strenuous work of the past
of some of our proudest schools . " Pro Patria " is
of every real Columbus facing the untraversed future .
from 2,400,328 to about 4 millions . Considering the
Kerry , in. Tyrone as well as in Galway . Our language
value , and , on the other hand , the most natural organ
characteristics are always to be found in the alumni
They should often let the imagination range freely
educational institutions . It has been said in high
of Fate , " to build the nobles edifice
as well as the prosperity of the land .
in some way mirrored in a really educated man or
reply to these words . They can make our ancient
farner and agricultural labourer .
schools , such colleges , are a great menace to the dignity
patriotic Catholic lives - the most
through which the Irish soul delivers its message .
three years has been measured .
The characteristics of a great country are always
should determine to be " architects
their cross
quent importance of the Irish
Two children of Ireland , who have gone back to school .
partly by the increase in the acres of ploughed land .
Much has been said of the value of Ireland as a food-
producing centre , and the conse-
Emigration .
Back to
School .
the War .
after
128
8

--- Page 3 ---
A school , which has not a good national library , or
psychophysical laboratory in which a boy's or a girl's
not the legend that should adopt the portals of some
philologist , a breakwater against defasing influences .
its own language . The Irish schools can give a spirited
woman . It is very doubtful , however , if the best Irish
It is , on the one hand , an educational force of high
places that Ireland is not a nation , because it , has not
reliable fortress of any nation .
language fill the homes again in death as well as in
over the panoramic gloves of their country's past ,
at least a small collection of books with the authentic
ability is transmitted into-money-grants . Such
is a language of power and dignity , a museum for the
as history will always be the best chart in the hands
imprimatur , is a mere mercenary institution , a mere
whose strenuous work of the past
of some of our proudest schools . " Pro Patria " is
of every real Columbus facing the untraversed future .
from 2,400,328 to about 4 millions . Considering the
Kerry , in. Tyrone as well as in Galway . Our language
value , and , on the other hand , the most natural organ
characteristics are always to be found in the alumni
They should often let the imagination range freely
educational institutions . It has been said in high
of Fate , " to build the nobles edifice
as well as the prosperity of the land .
in some way mirrored in a really educated man or
reply to these words . They can make our ancient
farner and agricultural labourer .
schools , such colleges , are a great menace to the dignity
patriotic Catholic lives - the most
through which the Irish soul delivers its message .
three years has been measured .
The characteristics of a great country are always
should determine to be " architects
their cross
quent importance of the Irish
Two children of Ireland , who have gone back to school .
partly by the increase in the acres of ploughed land .
Much has been said of the value of Ireland as a food-
producing centre , and the conse-
Emigration .
Back to
School .
the War .
after
128
8

--- Page 4 ---
happy returns of the day , but to remember a certain
genuine friendship to remember through a long suc-
itself to write your friend a note wishing him many
new attachments to the exclusion of the older . I there-
and good wishes of friends . ' It is a very small thing in
features , as the loving and looked-for greeting of a
an impression of the glow of youth to the pale worn
so touches and warms the old heart , and brings back
ence , ' to gradual neglect and forgetfulness as years
readily done , unless some large and compelling motive
life , and even to extreme old age , I know not of any
session of years the birthday of one's friend . ' It is
generally appreciated as such . Children would have
delights their imagination , and they are impatient
years when the spindle seems to eat up the thread of
message more grateful and appreciated , none that
promises and expectations that ripe age holds out
the heart grow colder , and new surroundings engender
fore consider it a very decisive token of a lasting and
day of the year without any other connection or event
since and long continued attachment - many happy
bering , one is liable , from many causes , to inadvert-
than that it happens to be some one's birthday is not
membered , and to receive the affectionate greetings
by the bonds of early friendship and affection , and
of the slow course of years . But to those of mature
returns of the day . It binds more fastly as years go
fixes it in your brain , or leads you to note it in your
to grow old is a pastime . a positive longing : so many
their birthdays come much more frequently , for them
in spite of the adage which is grossly untrue-makes
diary . Even then , with every good intention of remem-
go by and intercourse becomes rarer , and absence
valued and valuable than to find one's birthday re-
the social amenities , there is hardly anything more
abiding love .
gives fair promise of everlasting remembrance and
Our Lady's Birthday .
I think that in all human intercourse , or among all
By Stanislaus Curran , C.P.

--- Page 5 ---
superstition and black despair . But behold on the
all weary mortals , shining with merits glittering with
Mary , the morning star should contain and bring forth
forth magnetic and brilliant . the Universal Light which
ally recover their strength of vision , the scales which
the firmament to be a sign of hope and peace , and an
true Light Himself invested Himself with her light
horizon the morning star sprung up glowing with love-
reakest , and most hopeless , even to eyes that have long
And as the day comes forth unceasingly from the parent
stance or splendidour , but rather to the increase and
he sun . For to Mary the new morning star , gradually
loveliness , there came a moment when the Sun . the
would enlighten every man that cometh into the world .
orb without any corruption or diminution of its sub-
hope : Mary the harbour of the new day , would give
to the world the Light of the World , Jesus her Son .
beautiful as the morning rising , the first hope of a
varison fails . ' To symbolize the sublime function of
in it terrible or overwhelming to the eyes even of the
rising higher in the heavens , increasing in grace and
sinful and despairing race . is permanently fixed in
iness and light inspiring a despairing world with
Scripture puts it : " the nations sat in darkness and
mission fades and disappears at the sun's approach .
that of Egypt , which could almost be felt , closed over
nspiration to all warfarers in their journey towards
them , and buried them in its folds of ignorance , error ,
been inured to the fifty darkness of sin . these eradu-
Thus , she , who rose over the darkness of the world
unfading glory of her purity and beauty .
when that brilliant raw would detach itself and issue
the feeble eyes of men ; there came another moment
of her virginity , but to the everlasting splendour and
perfection of its glory , so the Lord Jesus came forth
their everlasting home . She is set above the heads of
delights . Looking upon her beauty which has nothing
The greater light obscures the less . Herein the com-
Our Lady's Birthday
that He might temper His own light inaccessible to
But the morning star when it has fulfilled its
The world was a sore and troubled one ; as the
rom His Virgin . ' Mother without loss or diminution ,
in the shadow of death : " the murky darkness , like

--- Page 6 ---
had presented Canon Sheehan with a copy as a kind
vating title of " Poems : Twelve a Penny , " and a friend
way of some episode of Colonel Newcombe in the
Thackeray story . ' For this host of mine , already so un-
the squire , in the real sense of that word , intelligence .
strength , calm and generosity , sufficiently clear even
though it were a fancy dress ball to which only the
who is this gentle , dignified man bowing so stately .
fantastically clad were free ! At the worst he could do
exaggerated , yet so full in his welcome is , assuredly ,
no more than freeze me out . It was worth it , I thought ,
aristocracy in his bearing reminds me straight-
looks out on to his quite garden bounded by the Chris-
tian Brothers' wall . And the touch of genuine
he have formed of me ? What patience could be have
even as an experiment in humiliation . But , already ,
now with one who tried to steal into literature as
walk I return with my mind all activity again . Then
had just published a slender volume under the aggra-
truly , inside his own neat and comfortable library , that
when he made me be seated . and then , leaning lightly
and yet so sympathetically ? Canon Sheehan himself
Cork , in September , 1912 , I was nervous enough . I
I could have guessed . Books were clearly his elixir .
of credential for me . What sort of an estimate would
at first encounter to put one's heart at home . And so
at the end of the little painted town of Doneraile , Co.
was complete . He began soon to talk about books .
Then he became tenderer and more enthusiastic than
You are a very methodical writer ? " I asked him .
my brain lies follow . Then , perhaps , after a brisk
I work away for a while , often at two or three subjects
You will take a little wine , " the old-time dignity
on the same day .
When I knocked at the door of Canon Sheehan's house
Canon Sheehan : Philosopher and
" No. indeed . " he answered . " Sometimes for days
Friend .
by D. L. Kelleher .
over his desk by the window said :
over his desk by the window said :
1.34 .

--- Page 7 ---
under sentence of death . A Dublin specialist had told
tuals " of his passionate desire for young intelli-
over the hemlock , could not have spoken with greater
his own , but he was very pleased when I praised it .
ally the Southern Irishman , a fear of doing the wrong
ease . He took down a book of poems , and began to
abandon of the artist when he reached a telling phrase .
read . He did not tell me that one of the poems was
Then one saw a light of youth and hope in his eyes ,
already , as I afterwards learned , Canon Sheehan was
wish was never fulfilled . ' Reading in his " Intellec-
of forwardness thus to force himself on an older and
was the essential sensitiveness of the Irishman , expect-
Doneraile . It was . I thought , the duty of literary men
established writer . Canon Sheehan agreed that here
thing that is full at once of a kind of nobility and a
answered that he would feel that it was rather a piece
to become acquainted with one another when their
and the evidences of mortality were less visible . For ,
tist often to go and visit his neighbour author in
me but now , I am out of fashion . " Socrates , ironical
He read very well , with great feeling , and a certain
rising writers around him .
Sheehan express a strong desire to meet him , but the
interests lay so close . But Mr. Murray had always
Daniel Corkery . A friend had often heard Canon
heroic people can laugh . " I used to be a curiosity , '
gence , " one can understand the Canon's disappointment-
kind of moral weakness . It was the same story of
implied , a theological condemnation . ' He was only dis-
said he , " Americans often came to have a look at
cussing from the point of view of instinctive tests .
I told Canon Sheehan that I had urged the drama-
He began to laugh in that gentle war in which
ment that he did not come more into touch with the
genuine faith in life . This was not , Canon Shechan
been done , he was very interested .
In T.C. Murray , whose " Birthright " had just
Canon Sheehan , philosopher and friend was
have been attracted by your books .
I have long been anxious to do so .
Then , changing the subject , " I suppose , " said I ,
you have people calling a great deal on you , who
have been attracted by your books . '
said he , " though
I have never met Mr. Murray ,

--- Page 8 ---
Rhone river , and the Lake of Geneva during the day .
all , and was pleased that he might move quietly about
fession of oblivion . Canon Sheehan acquiesced in it
and the high philosophy which he so artfully infused .
you in one of the salons of the big hotels , holding forth
to hear how easily the audiences accepted such an
ments , and when I described to him a typical perform-
coming death . But he had not thereby lost his favour
Cork , a journey of an hour or so by train . " Perhaps
but he did not impress one by any immediate hope of
some vivid recollections of the place : and I pictured
just lately I heard that there was a notice in an English
earnestly , half-sarcastically to a group of illiterate
be told of the purely English character of the amuse-
ance at the Cork music - shall be seemed a little depressed
He did not make any parade of the story , and very
for life . Tasked him if he often went to the city of
few were aware how grave his condition was . Looking
into the conversation , I can see him as he was , made
your letter . You have been often before my mind : and
and these months now at Doneraile the vigil had begun .
entertainment . He certainly had ideals for Ireland ,
twice a year , " he said , " and then I might walk
There was no bitterness or pride or nose in that con-
tourists , after showing them the wonders of Alps and
Patrick Street there without meeting one I knew . '
her redemption . In one of the last letters he ever wrote ,
large audiences to his lectures at Montreux . I have
without observation of the crowd . He was amused to
newspaper about a Mr. Kelleher who was drawing
back now on the quiet tenderness with which he talked
about my ears ; and I've see you now lecturing . half-
All my aerial castles as a rule come tumbling
sance , ' or on O. Wilde's ' Dorian Gray . '
to a fashionable audience on Walter Pater's " Renaissance-
whole and full man by the deliberate acceptance of
he returned to that subject . The letter is interesting
' Dear Mr. Kelleher , - I was greatly pleased to get
him earlier that he could live no more than two years .
enough to quote :
August 27th , 1913 .
Doneraile ,
with cross

--- Page 9 ---
out . Father Dominic presented himself with the other Fathers .
was Father Seraphin , a man of extraordinary piety , great learning ,
in the presence of the entire community he was clothed in the
holy habit of the Passion on the 8th December , 1845 - a day which
the same display of extraordinary knowledge , and he retired , ex-
closely questioned as to the motives which prompted him to become
the Vicar-General of the diocese . The Bishop , a prelate of great
ship was surprised to see the examination brought to a close so
the Universal Church to celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate
and not only replied with precision and clearness to the most
Congregation in that country , appointing Father Peter to govern
the anniversary of his clothing . but that on which Pius IX , ordered
body consisted of several canons and professors , presided over by
intended Retrest on suitable terms . On being informed of what
various limitations and modifications . Furthermore , he was
of Oroeser , this lady consented to code her house at wife for this
claiming . " I have had to run away , too ! " From that moment
the Community at Eve . It was this Superior who welcomed John
of Trent , and to assure himself of the doctrine of the Fathers , he
diocese . But that he might conform to the statutes of the Council
St. James , sent the religious destined for the new house to Bel-
Joseph , and a lav brother . The new house was taken possession
gium . ' These pioneers " of the Passionist Congregation in the
the postulant was introduced to the novinces , and permitted to
Both his answers and conduct having been deemed satisfaction .
be subjected to a thorough test , and this order was faithfully carried
accompanied them in all their exercises . though wearing the secular
pages and section where these difficulties were solved . His Lord-
of 22nd June , 1840 .
to ask Father Dominic some questions himself . ' There was again
Seraphin of the Sacred Heart of Jesus , Father Peter of St.
dress . ' At the same time his vacation was rigorously tested by
summoned them to an examination in theology . The examining
treme Charles of St. Andrew . The Master of Novices at this time
Life or Father Charles , O.P.
with pleasure this new religious family establish itself in his
humably begged admittance as a member of the community .
ficult questions , and named the authors , but even indicated the
father Dominic by giving him all the faculties that were in his
Monsignor Gasver Joseph Labis . Bishop of Tournay had seen
Getting into communication with the Countess Catherine Mario
power to bestow .
and went definitely to England in October , 1841 , to found the
turned his attention to Belgium . Here he was successful .
terwards became doubly dear to him , because it was not only
Conception . From this day forward he was known only as Con-
quickly , and , observing the confusion of the examiners , resolved
Ven. Father Dominic was the first Rector of the house , at Eve ,
science , it would appear gave special instructions that they should
a religious , and the rigours of the institute were placed before him .
Andrew Houban when he presented himself at the Retreat ,
ad been done , the General of the Passionists , Father Anthony of
Netherlands were Father Dominic of the Mother of God . Father
or Labis showed how much he esteemed and thought of
afterwards became doubly dear to him , because it was not only
gium .

--- Page 10 ---
might perfect him the more , mortified and humbled him frequently .
Superiors or fellow-novices , and any one who knew him , even in
altars . His delight was unbounded to have the opportunity of
went in procession through the Retreat , carrying a banner of Our
the long medications . but throughout the entire day . no one reader
a greater love of self-abasement , than the greatly admired , much
is not an unusual thing to hear old religious say that their novitiate
who saw him a greater love of Mary . He mortified his eyes to
pardon for the supposed fault . Though mortification is an essential
loved Conferee Charles . And in the afternoon , when the notices
he did not forget what he practised with such edification at Bre .
not long in discerning the sanctity of the novice . and , that he
constitutions of the Institute . In the course of his trial true rock-
life they have entered upon . The novices are taught the rulers of
exactness , and more especially wherever he had charge of the
such an extent that he never looked even at the faces of his
prayer , of solitude and of silence , and his devotion to the Mother
Centre Charles commenced his religious life . The Master was
kind . The Superiors take steps to satisfy themselves that the as-
charge of their obligations , and for perseverance in the manner of
is ' seventieth year , could not help remarking that in this regard
of Bob d'Haine in Hainault . Under such an experienced guide ,
to perform an act of charity towards his fellow-novices , or showed
spiritual life , and have to conform themselves to the customs and
him when it seemed uncalled for . Yet , the hotv novice bore all
estimony of a fellow novice who is still living . that even then
joy , and his exterior manifestations of fervour induced in those
thoroughly in earnest in the service of God . We have it on the
A novitiate is a school wherein the discipline is of the strictest
than the young novice who is sincerely devoted to his state . . It
September , 1968 , by the Bishop of Tourney , as member of the
tions are discerned . " and those who are unsuited for the religious
with a serene countenance , and kneeling down humbly begged
umility , often found fault with what he had done , and removed
happiness , for no one has fewer troubles or wears a brighter smile
at the different observances , no one more recollected not only during
pirants to the rows have all those dispositions necessary for the dis-
being near Our Divine Lord present in the Blessed Sacrament .
He discharged the manual offices assigned to him with scrupulous
and been insight into character . He was selected on the 4th
favoured by Heaven . His humility , his obedience , his love of
But the Father Master , ' in order to test his patience and
Commission to investigate the case of Louise Lateau , the ecstatica
Blessed Lady and reciting the Holy Rosary , his heart best with
was neat and well arranged .
f God , marked him out as one who was dead to the world and
bation , and it was soon perceived that his was a soul singularly
and he was careful that everything employed in the Sanctuary
No one within the walls of the Retreat at Bre was more moment .
Confire Charles was considered a saint .
of novitiate life . Yet it must not be imagined that this causes un-
state are not permitted to proceed .
www wards
state are not permitted to proceed , " ... Mr. The
Well , indeed , did Conferee Charles acquit himself of this nr.
Well , indeed , did Conferee Charles acquit his

--- Page 11 ---
able priest he never mentioned the names of his Bre Superiors
life up to that time might be considered as an uninterrupted pre-
young priest while he offered the Holy Sacrifice , and the same
without shedding copious tears : when the young students gathered
of his Retreat for this solemn function . In fact , his whole religious
of his early Superiors , and paid a tribute of affection to their
was filled with holy awe on witnessing the Seraphic look of the
the following day he celebrated his first Mass . Everyone present
feeding was experienced by anyone who ever assisted at his Masses .
become a priest of God drew high his fervour became more intense .
and the consciousness of his own unworthiness and of the wonder-
Conference Charles' student life at length drew to a close . and he
by Monsignor Labbis , the ninety-seventh Bishop of Tournay , and
ful'dierity that was to be bestowed upon him , seemed constantly
to describe the manner in which he went through the exercises
to occupy his thoughts .
On the 21st December , 1850 . Father Charles was ordained priest
round him , he often told them incidents connected with the lives
before a year had passed the scene of Father Charles' labours
His promise , bitter-sweet .
Foreboding prophecy :
Until the come again
paration for the priestly state . As the day on which he was to
Into His secret hill .
was changed to another clime . And he never saw the Netherlands
What may there be for us to build upon ,
Into His holy mountain is the gone ,
was directed to prepare for his ordination . We will not attempt
Oh Mary , mother , maid ,
Forlorn , most afraid -
He shall descend along triumphant ways , "
No longer veiled at all ,
In far futurity ,
If not that He fulfil
memory .
At Benediction .
Into the cloud-encompassing we gave ,
Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel , 1918 .
In pilibin .
( To be continued . ) .
Lest we become as children in the night
Cherish us in time arms , to still our loneliness and pain !
Crying because forsaken of the Light-
To send upon our suppliant heads the fire-tongued Paraclete ?
again .
But sweet and strong , both calm and crowned terrible wi
terrible withal .

--- Page 12 ---
VERNAL matters it ! It will but save us the trouble
strapped to the horse , and brought to a lonely farmhouse at some
on the ground floor , and only one window , which was at a great
height from the ground . There was a stone floor on which lay
strong iron chain hung to the ground it was evidently used
said the leader . ' Our first business is to bring him to La Britre-
Why not search him here ? " asked the guardian guardsman ,
some straw , also a powerful staple in the wall . from which a
our Dutch co-religionists triumph , therefore , we seek to prevent
the victory of the Catholic French troops .
that poor horse out of pain by a shot-we can hide the carcase
There is to be no low play , my man-I undertook this job
distance . They unbound him , and laid him on the grass . He
The first thing done was to search their prisoner for down .
Brigade , the dash and " bravery of which is contributing most
get no information from him , " said one of the band .
I think , sir , he will die as he lies there , and , if so , we shall
guieting him . replied the valet of the Comte de Varennes
later on . We need a strong horse to carry this giant to La Brere-
Take his , " nothing to the valet , who showed reluctance .
ments - not one was found . He bore nothing save the King's
out the leader .
before he recovers fully , " said the leader .
And there before you , you have a member of that Irish
Pardon , my friend , I go with you wherever you bring him .
Ave , ' are , ' and I want to be alone I want none o' ye !
A very old wizen-faced bag appeared at the door .
At last all was arranged , and poor O'Driscoll was securely
Both carried the prisoner into a strong room with an iron door
Yes , I think I had better open a small vein , " said the
Suiting the action to the word he drew a Lancet from a case .
glowered but yielded .
as a place in which to keep a prisoner .
who hoped to steal something during the process .
lay as still as a statue .
and made a slight incision near the temple . The colour began
" that understanding : I command and I mean to be observed ,
give us yours , Jacques . '
I have my orders as well as you , " insisted the valet the other
Are you quite alone , mother ? " they shouted to her .
Get that door opened at once . we must bring him within ,
she mumbled but they showed her aside .
I have to return to Versailles at once , so , I can't do without
peremptorily stopped him .
decoration which the valet wanted to take away , but the other
" One of you lend me a hand , until I carry the man in , " called
" Yes , and be caught in the act by some chance patrol . "
to return to the face .
a horse .
leader .
only want liberty to practise our religion : this we shall have it
was overruled and yielded with a very bad grace .
We are not bandits , " he said sternly . " I and my friend
I and my friends .
only want liberty to practise our religion ; this we should
We are not bandits , ' he said sternly .
as a place in which to keep a prisoner .

--- Page 13 ---
his great physical and mental power Dr. Johnson inherited his
the king's evil-Queen Anne . ' Leslie Stephen tells us this and
when asked by his father ( who was prevented by illness ) to sell
The house itself is flat-fronted with many wind vs , and dates
stimosphere of superstition , and there is a story of how he re-
It is very little-changed externally from his father's time . By
Johnson was worn out with disease and the struggle for liveli-
and the birth-room , you can picture that September 18th , in 1707
old school door on the right , meet , round the corner , the statue
father . " His sincerity of character is forcibly limned by this
sight of one eye destroyed by its inroads . " The portrait shown of
an hour before the stall which my father had formerly used ex-
father . Michael Johnson , had his shop on the right , and the chair
and out of grief and remorse at the remembrance of his final
membered a lady in diamonds and black cloak touching him for
century . As you sit on the narrow window sills in the parlour
of Dr. Johnson . Michael Johnson used to hold book-stalls in
posed to the sneers of the standers-by and the indlemency of
of Dr. Johnson , we feel as we enter the old narrow-windowed
time of high business , uncovered my head , and stood , with it bare
still in this apartment , which Dr. Johnson used in his last
says it was a superstition dying out . Anyway the child was not
books at a stall for him in Uttaxeter . Years afterwards , when
house where he was born , that we are really in the eighteenth
but if we walk up from the station at Lichfield and , passing the
Heaven for this only instance , I believe , of contumacy to my
when the great " Cham of Literature , " as Austin Dobson styles
an atmosphere , whilst the environs no more breathed the
father's hypochondria . The noor boy was brought up in an
set , for years after his fault still lay heavy on his mind . " Besides
mired , but his features were designed by the disease , and the
a guide compiled by the Dr. Johnson Committee
To do away with the sin of this disobedience , I this day went
the county . " So says Leslie Stephen in his delightful biography
Michael Johnson " was highly respected by the Cathedral
show # we'd the seventeenth century ; and from the lit : "
clergy , and for a time sufficiently prosperous to be a magistrate
different towns and we all know the story of his son's refusal
hood , he went from Lichfield , where he was staving to Ottoxeter .
illness , in addition to one which actually stood in the bookseller's
pride and unkindness , did penance for it . These are his words :
Memories of Lichfield .
the weather ; a penance by which I trust I have prohibited
subject of our thoughts than the city breathes a buttercup field :
in a postchaise to Uttaxeter , and going into the market at the
of the town , and , in the year of his son's birth , was sheriff of
tion of their import . We so often say : " There was quite
him , came into this world .
By edit-Pearson .
"0 many of our words are used without the faintest realise -
shop .
1-19 .

--- Page 14 ---
He was greatly appreciated and esteemed in Lichfield . and the
Obagel , to the right of the sanctuary . is very fascinating , and must
Friends , but he confessed to Boswell he got very married of it .
Dr. Birkbeck Hill , at the opening of the Johnson House to the
says : " She evidently hated Johnson at the bottom of her small
the ancient town is that of reverence unspeakable . Although his
sense in London , he returned again to Lichfield ( a journey in
the beauties of the interior consist of the wonderful name and Lady
and a multitude of niches are filled with statues - but also the
those days of twenty-six hours ) although he was disenchanted .
unique , and " The Ladies of the Vale " grace the whole country .
home inspiring , for her Muse such as it was for the lovely
Cathedral stands superb , with its earliest date 670 , when King
We still tried to be happy in it , and visited all old hands and
When a small boy , on his father's shoulders , Dr. Johnson
in all the declines of his life : here is a little touch denoting this
and Boswell said : " I wonder at that , Sir , it is your native
paid his last visit to his native place five weeks before his death .
feeding one has in roaming over the old home . and up or down
There are busts of Johnson . Garrick and Erasmus Darwin .
The old Bishop's Palace by the side of the beautiful Cathedral .
It wants the eminence sadly , but the proportions are wonderful ;
Johnson was not fond on the lady , and Leslie Stephen ' plainly
foundations of the latter were moved to Borrowed in 1903 .
whole facade is mostly restored . The three spires make it
in a fact that is recorded of him . After twenty-four years ' ab-
concrete foundations . Deendy religious and profoundly sincere
have been splendid before its destruction during the Civil War .
Oswy founded it . The west front is most ornate and beautiful :
work was completed in 1755 , when he became M.A. of Oxford ,
Chapel with its magnificent sixteenth century glass . St. Chad's
The plan of the Dictionary was published in 1747 : the whole
sponsible for Johnson's education till he went to Oxford . The
public . said that only one man had surpassed the wisdom of a
he could imagine the glory of High Mass heard from here .
qusimly said " Where Dr. Johnson was Dr. Darwin had no
brings to memory the " Swan of Lichfield . " Anna Seward the
round . " The Cathedral is like Chester-built of pink-hued stone .
died in London and was buried in Westminster Abbev . yet he
soal . " She must have found the beautiful surroundings of her
Why so is Scotland your native place , " retorted Dr.
though I am told it is not equal to the specimen at Ashbourne .
his brother were pupils .
The Dame School and Grammar School in Lichfield were re-
with obvious
Johnson , and that was Shakespeare . " Mr.
poetess , who lived with her father . Canon Seward . ' Dr
Strong dislike existed between Darwin and Johnson . ' It is
There is a beautiful " Sleeping Children , " by Chantre
Johnson , and that was Shakespeare .
It was in 1737 he went up to London .
married Mrs. Elizabeth Porter at Derby in
Johnson .
Dr. Darwin's home is shown in Lich-
1735 , and opened a
field .
married Mrs. Elizabeth Porter at Derby in 1735 , and opened
chance of being heard . ' Dr. Darwin's home is shown in Lich-
Previously he had
David Garrick and
private academy at Eidal , near Lichfield .
private academy at Eidal , near Lichfield . " ... warned and
chance of being heard .

--- Page 15 ---
pathways whence he walked so often , the windows from which
book-shop and Lichfield in any century , with the moonlight on
his soul , one thinks of Carlyle and how true his words were
the House where he was taken out to be baptised . the little stone
he often gazed , the walls which have felt the echoes of
Johnson , with his great soul , must have wondered at with ever of
Their captures in Elysian days .
" I have always considered " Johnson to be Mr. native " one of
coach , the peaceful yet busy Lichfield overlooked by Michael's ,
leave the peaceful spot - the Cathedral the beautiful old-mann
its graceful spires - a magnificent sight of eternal beauty " which
After life . Those who can realise the sedan-chair and the stage-
Gouwian houses , the inns " where Boswell and Johnson stayed ,
And think of twenty years ago !
A lonely memory ring ring on .
Its daring buds . the dawn of Spring
In Patris Memoriam .
It adds a glory to the day .
it , works and lives by it . '
There are two aspects of Lichfield which will remain in our
At the train leaves Lichfield Station , and unwillingly was
It will with wind and winter view ,
Relief , as one looks on the tomb ,
Surprise at death , at winds that blow
And be a shelter on the way ,
Such changes through the wrecking years .
religious faith , for " Salve , Magna parents " is his own spec-
Of feeling void , it can't allow
trophe for his beloved Lichfield .
little pleasant revenge is very lovely :
REVERAL design midst Winter use .
Such seem praise ' twixt for and tears .
heart . ' A prophet to his people . He stands by truth , speaks by
And typify the hopes that bring
Patrick Walshe , B.A.
And with the royal robes of May ,
Dr views the vista of our doom .
Or singing birds a palm of praise ,
Its roots are fixed and fast in clay ;
The tree is growing , growing high :
are legal .
As bees make harvests in its power ,
With life and beauty . youth and flower
But see it wave its branches now !
This charming
our great English souls . " A great intellect and a great
A gift , a thought from one who's gone ,
Unharmed by storm or nail or snow
A great intellect and a great
And yet what a gipsy it is !
conv which she lend me has been read by Dr.
III .
Lawrence three
ii . "
IV.
I.
I.

--- Page 16 ---
fulfitting his task ( evidently to him a labour of love ) has succeeded
Zachary . St. Simeon , St. Anne , St. Mary Magdalene
exceedingly helpful in the practice of a form of devotion so uni-
to himself and distinct advantage to the clients of the Queen of
with the Mysteries , and the Archangel Gabriel and St. Joseph
receive recognition never , perhaps , hitherto accorded them in such
in elucidating and developing the exercise of the Rosary with credit
author has dealt with his subject with a master hand , and in
road for devout souls , splendid vistas meet the eve of the war-
for effect , but to the point , the outpouring of a heart inflamed by
versal " and popular as the Holy Rosary undoubtedly is . " The
sources of actual personal experience of the real . In his direct
prayers for each Mystery which open out an easy and spacious
as beauty . The prayers are not over-elaborated or exasperated
St. Joseph of Aramathea , St. Nicodemus , St. Cassius
tical suggestions contained in this work are calculated to prove
speed there is no revelling in the grotesque ; nothing is exag-
Beauty meets us at every turn of the Rosary , and variety as well
the ordinary verbal part of the Rosary , but gives meditations and
his lacume , stars ( that is to say poems ) into his interstellar die .
gerated . It is paraphetite and analytic . We are conscious of the
Veronica . " Sc. , are introduced . The meditations , prayers and prac-
the Most Holy Rosary . The work was entrusted for censorship to
docks hoisting things which not Hercules nor the devil himself
extends the devout soul's appeal to the angels and saints connected
ances . " Our author sighs in spite of his reader and keeps in
women of the Incarnation and Passion , such as St. Elizabeth , St.
author's compressed expressiveness . We could read books into
Reviews .
emphatic manner . The names of the apostles , saints and holy
MODERN dietist literature receives a valuable contribution in this
Dublin : Duffy & Co. Is .
Rev. Dr. Walsh , Archbishop of Dublin .
delineation has relied upon himself alone , and upon his own re-
with heart . ' To these we commend Mr. Esse and his work .
work . As may be expected the author does not attempt to modify
who goes forth to win bread . Mr. Esse says . " he got jobs in the
ecret last he cast pearls ' . ' . " Speaking of the poor labourer
Here is a study in reality : a story with a mission : but will it ,
A convincing canvas , broadly treated . Mr. Esse in his masterful
could lift . '
Rev. Reginald Walsh . O.P. and bears the imprimatur of Most
true devotion . Another noteworthy feature is that this Rosary
swonder , really reach the pockets of those whose purses )
The Rosary of the Blessed Virgin .
HUNGER . By James Esse . ' Candle Press . ' Is .
farer , and delight the soul as it goes forward in this holy exercis
P.F. T.T.T.F.
hunger .
By Francis .
f. TUTTON TUTTON
Speaking of the poor labourer
true devotion . Another noteworthy feature is that this Rosa
154 .

--- Page 17 ---
volumes recently published , new verbal arrangements , startling
rythms , or to mind a new coinage-justifiable , but perhaps not
always justified by success . Mr. McBrien appears to be some-
But alas , ' here again the poet will not be content to accept a
of outworn words ; at all events , one continually finds in the local
licism . Perhaps the best of all in a book where much is good ,
compound adjectives . possibly a instifiably attempt to create new
not say imitatively , this little book would be read with very great
in their religion , and who would be thoroughly conversant with
of having the moon beneath her feet . She is not for him as
These are things to be written of either in sublime musician as
are the poems associated with the Virgin and her divine Baby .
universal or traditional standpoint . He will not write of her as
the mother of fair love , of fear , of knowledge , and of holy hope
satisfied to write this more or less traditionally . we will
and his art to the great last , overmastering tradition of Catho-
Kissed , and sweet , and Thy prayers said ? '
Kiss Tree , and fold the clothes in right ?
when " she received for her share the glory of Lebanon , the
Punkars our younger poets may have become obsessed by a sense
And didst Thou feel quite good in bed ,
be too highly recommended to all who take an intelligent interest
Telling him Mary has love for workmen ,
beauty of Carmel and of Sharan ; " or , if you will , in pious dom
Mr. McBrien , as he himself proves up the majority of this inter-
He alludes to her as " star-crowned girl ! " This will " not do
of Browning in his happiest vein . Were Mr. McBrien
pleasure . But he insists upon breaking new ground , and in many
Washbourne , 2s. 6d. net.
what over-anxious in this matter . When he writes a fine objective
It is most satisfying to see a poet . in this age , yielding himself
The cloud-rack calling curlew by waste seas . '
esting little book .
This admirable work on the Parables of our Lord cannot
His tiger sinews were a snake to girls .
places has only the rough upturned clods to show us . ' I'veases
Straights out his back . When rings the Angelus
POEMS . By Peter McBrey . , Candle Press . Price is .
And did Thy Mother at the night
But " star-crowned-girl " is merely suburban and unworthy of
although the effect aimed at be not new , nevertheless our spirits
" Crystalline patterns of chronic zithering : " or
ticity as
such as
THE PARABLES OF JESUS . BY Philip Coghlan , C.P.
the condensation and compression is clearly reminiscent
are too perilous .
where the smart Poitevin .
Again , in the lines
film cross
line as :
quicken .
Q.

--- Page 18 ---
ndeed . " She writes : " I am very grateful to all my dear friends in the
Miss B. M. O'Neill has sent a charming letter full of interest . I am sure
who have helped me to profit by the lesson that sorrow teaches - that instead of
who are waiting to welcome us in a haven of rest " ' Lilian Nally tells of her
ference to Time's worn finger pointing out the milestone makes me sad . Her
poem is a little gem , but , I fear , Rita is a woeful father . Ada
in the course of a beautiful little letter , tenders her sympathy to Ada O'Neill . She
rushing , our grief should rather strengthen us and girl us with fortitude to our
all regret the silence of the author of the beautiful poem - " Mr. Love of the Curls
Joining in children's play ,
In the Halls of Heaven above .
No King could own a throne
And calm my anquished fears ,
everybody knows . " Oead mile faitte . ' Richard mac an ' Phailly Your
Steer my frail barque homeward
The light of God replaces
poem , which I am compelled to curtail , will give much pleasure to our readers :
When I look upon their faces
The joy that now surrounds me
As I did in days of vote ,
Then those happy obvious children .
Like the children by my knee .
A saint peeped down last night :
gratitude to Ada O'Neill for her touching reference to Dorothy's devotion to her
Nina Carlos' letter is eloquent of the delight the prize has given her . She
From out her window white .
ber in " The Cross . " " They are beautiful and would be well worth keeping . "
mild whose loving words have shown in what a precious gift is sympathy , and
Feeling care free and glad ,
All wretched in sunny smiles .
Clasped within mine own :
Sighting the heavenly port ,
And guide me thro' the years :
Mary O'Dwyer writes of the enforcing time she is having in Loughill . Indeed
And when they climb upon my knee
With heart filled with emotion
She sends the following little tribute :
Then cloud curtains star embroidered
The sadness in mine eyes ,
I roam this wide world o'er ,
With greater ceremonial or security
Lighthearted , happy and gay
with children's voices near ,
B.M. O'Neill .
She smiled on me and greetings blew
Till homeward bound I sail
Mary , I don't wonder you are enjoying yourself , for " Limerick it is beautiful as
Will never fade or flee ,
To let us meet one day-
Knelt I then down to pray
Lilian Mary Nally .
To ask the kind Redeemer .
Who reflect God's purity
The Children .
Stay near me last I fail
If I keep my heart unspotted
Ah ! lead me on , dear children .
How could I be sad .
And grasp what earth denied me ,
Her friendship and her love ,
And live for all eternity
Or shed a bitter tear ?
I love to have their little hands .
To reach the land of God .
And are mirrored in His glory divine .
xuruses a desire to know what has become of M. J. O'Kennedy .
Dorothy .
of Gold . " Her sister Rita , too , has written a most interesting letter , but her
heart with delight . I hope to hear from you often . ' Mauroen M' Nally
gratitude to Ada O'Neill for her touching reference to Dorothy's devotion to her
crumb to send me , but , Ada , it is a very sweet and welcome crumb .
ills my heart with delight . I hope to hear from you often .
ostacles which bestrew life's weary way till we reach

--- Page 19 ---
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin . The
Father was thronged to witness the
certificates was made by the Rector , Very
state , a state the most perfectly adapted
knowledge and love of the Sacred Passion
affections , but of all self-will and selfish
devotional little chapel of the Passionist
of souls . For , by the vows of religion .
Daniel M'Closkey ( Strasbane ) : Bede
Galway ) ; Terence Barrett ( Castlebar ) ;
newly-professed to be different in storing
discourse on the dignity of the religious
for the glory of God and the Salvation
divested not only of earthly goods and
poverty , chastity , and obedience we are
interests , and thus we are freed from
ternity of the Passion . A large number of
those earthly cares which would retard
salvation . The preacher exhorted the
Father Joseph , C.P. , and at Galway by
and Rev. Fr. Gregory , C.P. , Vice-Master .
and Death of Christ ; for to the usual
fourth , their distinguishing characteristic
Devine ( Portadown ) ; Cormac " Healey
Rev. Father Francis , ' O.P. , who spoke
Confratures Peter Paul Boyle ( Gilford ,
the work of our own and our neighbour's
their minds and hearts with a great
Rev. Fr. Ephrem , C.P. , Master of Novices ,
Co. Down ) : Enda Nevin ( Carrocrin . Co.
Verv Rev. Father William. C.P. , Rector .
Rev. Father Anselm , C.P. , Vicar , and the
Very Rev. Father Hilary , C.P. General
vincial , officiated , assisted by the Very
the Graan . Enniskillen , on the Feast of the
retreat given by Verv Rev. Father Francis
( Whitehouse , Belfast ) ; Dominic M. Mullan
new members were enrolled , and the
to the women's branch of the Confra-
this year . The distribution of prizes and
Dublin : Benienus McKenna ( Armagh ) ;
There was an impressive ceremony at
religious profession of nine noviges -
vows of religion every Passionist adds a
members of the Community were present
Enniskillen-Blessed Gabriel's Retreat .
for the Patrician Brothers by Rev.
Provincial delivered a very impressive
the students at the opening of the
Rev. Fr. Gerald , C.P. , for the same Order .
Osmond Thorpe , ( Dublin ) .
Presentation Convention . Lucas , and
some warm words of encouragement to
Mount St. Joseph's , Bolton .
retreat proved a grand success .
Retreats were conducted at Mountain .
Consultor , conducted retreats at the
The Very Rev. Fr. John , C.P. , Pro-
won by the students at the Dublin . His
There was a splendid attendance at the
In the course of the ceremony the Fr.
in the Sanctuary .
Chronicle .
session . "

--- Page 20 ---
Sutton . Glasgow and London , finally
for acute gastric trouble from which he
took , but his health quickly became worse .
normal health until a couple of months
lated the novinces on having successfully
the church , in which the newly professed
many plaintive notes from the world
the dead bell fell upon the ear like so
Wary's . The news of his death will come
required some rest and change , which he
on the 24th Jan. ' 1879 . ' At the age of 18
Harborne . Subsequently he spent
1898 . taking the name of Francis of the
the sanctuary . As they lay motionless
Sacred Heart of Jesus . After his profess -
pathetic and awe-inspiring part was when
ago . Then it was thought that he
religious profession on the 22nd Jan. .
recurring to Harborne nine years ago .
sorrowful tone , and the slow sad tolls of
passed through their year of probation .
on the ground , the History of the Passion
sion he was stationed for nearly a year at
achieved its object well by reminding
he went to our Novitiate at Broadway .
the novinces , clothed in the long black
verified as to its first part in the death of
Passion of Jesus Christ . ' He , congreg-
the faithful a tender devotion to the
Worcestershire where he duly made his
a your in which they were severely tested
hus giving half of his religious life to St.
and while away was under medical care
habit of the Order , lay prostrate in
novices walked , each bearing a cross on
was suffering . Eventually he returned
several years in each of our Retreats at
as a shock to many , for he was in his
home to St. Mary's , but steadily lost
according to St. John was read in a
will be their rotation to the sublime state
those prostrate novinces that by holy
beyond the grave . It must surely have
profession they must die to the world
young may die the old must " has been
Francis , C.P. The saying that " the
there was a solemn procession through
was Peter Fearon ) was born at Rostrevor .
his shoulder and a crown of thorns on
vis :'s that all promotions in the hours of
Brother Francis , who had not reached
Brother Francis ( whose secular name
impressive , but to the onlooker the most
ground . Brother Francis was down at
( O" Beirne ) took place on 8th September .
The ceremony was indeed beautiful and
The profession of Confreter Macartan
to which they inspired .
At the conclusion of the ceremony
Harborne St. Mary's . Death of Br.
and to self .
his 40th year .
his head .