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The subject o f " P a p a l Mediation " is one w h i c h h a s been m u c h in t h e a i r d u r i n g t h e s e troubled days, both in t h e form o f s u g g e s tions from v e r y unexpected q u a r ters, some a d m i r a b l e letters t o t h e Press (witness t h e luminous contribution t o t h e question m a d e b y the A r c h b i s h o p of W e s t m i n s t e r ) , and a good deal of v a g u e a n d irresponsible t a l k . In Company w i t h Bishop H e d l e y . And my m e m o r i e s and m u s i n g s carry me t o - d a y back exactly half a century, t o October, 1885, w h e n Papal mediation, in a c o n t r o v e r s y in no way directly connected w i t h religion, w a s n o t only talked a b o u t , but very expeditiously and v e r y successfully c a r r i e d out. In t h a t month I (a m o n k b u t not y e t a priest) h a d t h e f o r t u n e t o v i s i t Rome in t h e good c o m p a n y of Bishop Hedley, O.S.B., of N e w p o r t , a prelate well-informed on m a n y subjects a n d a l w a y s r e a d y t o impart his i n f o r m a t i o n . And on o u r journey t o I t a l y h e told me of w h a t I knew n o t h i n g o r v e r y l i t t l e — namely, c e r t a i n happenings of great i n t e r e s t , n o t only t o C a t h o lics but t o all s t u d e n t s of i n t e r national politics.

n e v e r exceeded 20,000, w e r e n e v e r either profitably developed by t h e i r Spanish o w n e r s , or e v a n g e lised w i t h a n y success by S p a n i s h missionaries. S o m e sporadic a t t e m p t s t o c o n v e r t t h e people w e r e m a d e by J e s u i t s , b u t t h e y m e t w i t h little s u c c e s s ; a n d b y t h e e n d of t h e 1 8 t h c e n t u r y t h e a r c h i p e l a g o w a s not only spiritually d e s t i t u t e , b u t commercially negligible; a n d n o effective occupation of i t w a s m a i n t a i n e d b y i t s nominal S p a n i s h o w n e r s . B u t however insignificant t h e i r commercial value, t h e s t r a t e g i c a l i m p o r t a n c e of t h e s e i s l a n d s w a s g r e a t , a s t h e i r possession would include t h e c o m m a n d of a g r e a t p a r t of t h e W e s t e r n Pacific. G e r m a n y a n d S p a i n a t Issue. T h e new imperial Germany aimed not only a t possessing a powerful n a v y , b u t a t opening colonies overseas f o r i t s s u r p l u s population, a n d h a d already, r e f u s i n g t o acknowledge Spain's p r o p r i e t o r s h i p of t h e s e long abandoned islands, e s t a b l i s h e d on t h e m h e r own flourishing t r a d i n g - p o s t s a n d plantations. Spain, h e r jealousy suddenly aroused, p r o t e s t e d s t r o n g ly, a g a i n s t t h i s foreign p e n e t r a tion of t h e soil w h i c h she claimed The U n k n o w n Islands. Few people,probably, e i t h e r in a s h e r own. A n g r y passions flared u p on b o t h this country o r a n y w h e r e e l s e ; h a d interested t h e m s e l v e s much, be- s i d e s : t h e q u e s t i o n became _ n o t fore 1885, in t h e v a s t g r o u n of only a b u r n i n g , b u t a n i n t e r n a coral islands in t h e Pacific Ocean, tional o n e ; a n d w h e n w e a r r i v e d east of t h e P h i l i p p i n e s and n o r t h in R o m e in t h e a u t u m n of 1885, o f New Guinea, known a s t h e t h e p r e v a l e n t s u b j e c t of wonder, a n d t a l k was the Caroline I s l a n d s since t h e i r dis- speculation r u m o u r , now confirmed a s a f a ct, covery in t h e 1 6 t h c e n t u r y by t h e Spaniards, w h o called t h e m a f t e r t h a t t h e t w o chief Catholic a n d Protestant powers, respectively, the great E m p e r o r Charles Von t h e Continent of E u r o p e h a d With t h e i r d e n s e woods, l u x u r i agreed to submit t h e arbitrament ant vegetation, a n d excellent h a r *>f t h e question a t issue to t h e b o u r s , t h e s e islands, w h o s e i n h a S u p r e m e Pontiff, P o p e Leo XITI. bitants (of t h e s a m e stock a s t h e (Continued on page 16) Hawaians a n d N e w Z e a l a n d e r s )

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CATHOLIC L E A D E R , S A T U R D A Y , 2 6 t h OCTOBER, 1935. blame. Catholics are suspicions "of an old Protestant venom in current attacks on Italy. That is bad enough, but we must insist that the Catholic Church be kept out of the odium. (Catholic Times, Oct. 11.)

Pwss Gleanings b$ Air \TM& MAD WORLD. Italy ifc^~marching defensively into Abyssinia in order to cope with the aggressive retirement of the Abyssinians twently-five miles inside their own frontiers. War has been going on for many days, bu£ it has not yet been declared; and no "doubt, after the Italians have defensively conquered the whole of Abyssinia, they will declare war on the country, ground their arms, and march aggressively back to Somaliland and Eritrea. It is all so like a film being shown backwards. It is topsy-turvy, mad, and as incoherent a s a nightmare. Nobody enjoys admitting the failure of his cherished schemes and dreams, yet out 61 bitter disillusionment may arise a realistic attitude of mind, and some coherent thinking. At the root of all our troubles lies the death of dogma, not dogma in its exclusvely religious sense, but the habit of dogma, the permanence of fixed beliefs, a clear outlook and a definite plan of life. Without a shadow of doubt the religious revolution of the sixteenth century, which smashed first the foundations and then the edifice of the a^ ^ient Christian Thing, is responsible for today's drift. We have no plan of life, no philosophy, because we have no uniform religious faith. Europe has been largely debarred from its old Christian Philosophy, but it has found no other to take its place. Like the Prodigal Son it has been well nurtured, and every alternative to Christianity has the taste of the hpsks. Europe will regain its unity of ideals when it has again its one faith. * * # # * JCHURCH BELLS A N D MOBILISATION. From time immemorial church bells and beacons on church towers have been used to warn Hie populace of the approach of a hostile force, to call men to arms and to celebrate victory. These facts are well known in Great Britain. Nevertheless an attempt has been made to create scandal over the alleged ringing of church bells in connection with Mussolini's national rally.

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We use the word " alleged " advisedly, for there seems to have been a bit of a plot about the matter. Lopg before the rally occurred it was confidently stated in the Press that church bells would be rung, but there would seem to have been no foundation for the report in official orders. These called for only those bells on civic belltowers and the towers of Fasci di Combattimento to be rung for the rally. They made no mention of church bells. It was equally confidently stated that ecclesiastical authority had sanctioned the ringing of church bells, but no evidence was adduced for the statement. Another newspaper said that the Vatican was co-operating with Italy in precautions against air-raids. Again there was no evidence.

MASONIC INFLUENCE AT WORK? For the moment we are not concerned with the justice or injustice of Italy's war with Abyssinia, but we think it worth while to point out that these disgraceful attempts to involve the Holy See in the opprobium which is being liberally showered on Italy, do give some colour to the Italian thesis that opposition to Italy's aims is a Masonic plot. We knew how much Grand Orient Freemasonry loves the Pope, and how Mussolini incurred their hostility by becoming a party to the Lateran Treaty, after expelling the Lodges from Italy. We would not be surprised at these gentry trying to involve State and Church in Italy in a common condemnation. On historical grounds we are ready to defend the ringing of church bells as a war signal, with as much zest as we are also ready to condemn the practice if appeal is made to modern church law. What we will not tolerate is the dissemination of false news, calculated to stir up prejudice against us, by the highly suspect Grand Orient. The facts show that we have no need either to condemn or defend, because the church bells were not rung, but we are anticipating.

THE BELLS OF ST. PETERS. Everyone will admit that the Times correspondents are as a rule rel able, but their Roman representative now admits that he w a s misled by press reports when he stated that the big bell of St. Peter's " the Campanone, and her five minor sisters"—to quote his actual words— was rung for the rally. Some Roman newspaper, or newspapers, may have stated this, though we have not seen any which did. We do not wish to challenge his explanation without further evidence, for the furore of excitement on that day may have led to a lot of imaginative descriptive writing which was not in accord with the facts. If, however, he had used his own imagination he would quickly have perceived the need of verifying at the Vatican this fantasic report. The Holy See is not given to committing diplomatic blunders of the first order, as he should be well aware. The Daily Mail said that the beVs of St. Peter's were the only ones which were not rung, which had versimilitude as regards St. Peter's, but seemed equally fantastic as regards the rest of Rome's 400 churches. WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED, j When we consider that neither in I Spain nor in Italy is the ringing of j church bells directly under the control of the clergy, a s it is in Great Britain, and that many Italian campanili are buildings quite separate, and some distance apart from, the churches, it would be a wonder if, in such excitement as prevailed on October 2, some church bells were not rung. What is emphatically denied is that the ringing was general or due to the ecclesiastical authorities' positive commands or lack of care. Irresponsible lay-people and local Fascists alone are to blame. Blame does attach, according to modern church law, to those who ring church bells for profane uses, as w*]l be clearly seen from a statement which appears elsewhere in our columns. Whatever may have been the customs of olden times, the Church does desire to restrict the use of consecrated bells to-day to sacred purposes. We hope that we have writtrm enough to clear the Church authorities from :

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WAR PROPAGANDA AGAIN One of the most pernicious evils of all war, which became increasingly evident and almost impossible to counteract in the late war, HA3 already shown itself from the first outset of the Abyssinian campaign. Each side is immediately encouraged to believe that the other is behaving with unpardonable savagery; and under wa*- conditions the belligerents have no means of testing the truth or falsehood of stories which are deliberately spread to foster hatred. So the Abyssinians immediately accused the Italians of having bombed a Red Cross hospital in Adowa, while the Italians deny that there was any hospital there. Likewise the Italians excuse the first bombing of Adowa, before any declaration of war, on the pretext that their aeroplanes were shot at by anti-aircraft guns, while the Abyssinians declare that they possess no anti-aircraft guns and are defenceless against attacks from the air. Other countries will only fcssume that both sides are reporting whatever they wish to be believed; while the only result is to inflame racial hatreds among the peoples who are at war.

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Italy, according to the reports from correspondents of English newspapers in Rome, has published various statements or facts which were unfavourable to Italy. But it is obviously impossible to count upon the circulation of impartial comment in Italy from day to day through the Vatican newspaper. Its difficulties only reflect the overwhelming complications with which the Vatican has to deal while tlaly is at war. The sale of the Osservatore Romano in Italy could, and certainly would, be prohibited if its influence was regirded by the Italian Government as tending to weaken the national determination to pursue the campaign. And even in Abyssinia the pacific influence of the Holy See has been inevitably hampered by war with Italy. A sad instance of these new difficulties was mentioned the other day in the Holy Father's presence when the director of the Vatican Observatory explained that he had actually gone to Abyssinia to carry out the plans for establishing a branch of the Vatican Observatory there, but the plan had to be abandoned for political reasons.

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The Priest w a s There. A n occurrence in Glasgow h a y illustrated once m o r e t h e workings^ of Divine Providence in securing t h a t a d y i n g person should receivet h e consolations of t h e Church.. A Catholic w o m a n w a s spectator of a n accident. S h e s a w a man fall into t h e s t r e e t , from a height, | while e n g a g e d in a piece of work. | A t some d i s t a n c e a w a y s h e noticed I a c l e r g y m a n . S h e knew nothingr | of t h e religion of t h e injured man, : n o r w h e t h e r t h e o t h e r m a n , in cle! rical a t t i r e , w a s a p r i e s t o r a Pro! t e s t a n t m i n i s t e r . A t a venture, I s h e r u s h e d f o r spiritual aid. "Are j you a Catholic p r i e s t " s h e asked. ! " Y e s , " h e a n s w e r e d . H e was a priest w h o w a s a s t r a n g e r t o the* * * # CATHOLIC ITALY A N D PEACE. city, a n d w h o happened t o be in Yet the influence of the Church in t h a t street at the time. Together Italy remains the chief hope of bringt h e y r a n back t o t h e dying man, ing about a settlement by conciliation, and t h e r e t h e p r i e s t w a s able to in spite of all the discouragements of m i n i s t e r t o h i m before h e went i n recent months. The rest of the world has noted with horror that the date of t o e t e r n i t y t w o - m i n u t e s later. And the war's inauguration should have it t u r n e d o u t a f t e r w a r d s t h a t t h e coincided with the feast of that most victim, also, w a s a Catholic, a gentle Italian, Saint Francis of Assisi. But the recollection of Saint Frances is | Glasgow I r i s h r e s i d e n t . T h u s God in itself a potent recall from the paths | s a w t o it t h a t h e w a s n o t left withof brutal conquest. Modern Italy has j out succour in h i s last moments, witnessed a religions revival which can j W h e n h e fell t o h i s d e a t h , a priest only be compared with that in France after the desolation of the Napoleonic j w a s t h e r e . In London i t is becoming inwars; and this spirit, which has produced such extraordinary manifesta- I creasingly t h e c u s t o m for Cathotions of sanctity and of ardent charity, j lies, conscious of t h e daily mountwill sooner or later assert itself, even ing r i s k s of swift d e a t h b y street against the frenzy of a warlike dictaaccidents o r o t h e r causes, t o carry torship. The life's work of Saint John a b o u t w i t h t h e m a card bearing Bosco has certainly not been given to Italy in vain; and Catholics in every a notice t o t h e effect t h a t they are country who have learned to honour and Catholics a n d b e g t h a t a priest to love the leaders of Italy's religious m a y be s u m m o n e d t o t h e m a t once. revival can still hope that their disciples will restore sanity and peace to q dis- T h e practice is w o r t h y of adoption ordered world. (The Universe, Oct. 11.) also elsewhere.

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The Clouded Hour. a p t to overlook t h a t fact in thinkIt is n a t u r a l t h a t a n y account of ing of t h e metropolis a s a n inland Catholic doings h e r e in England, c e n t r e ; y e t a c t u a l l y t h e r e a r e alduring t h e p a s t week, m u s t include : w a y s h u n d r e d s of seaman, with that which belongs t o t h e general i t h e i r vessels, w i t h i n t h e dockland feeling of s o r r o w a n d a n x i e t y on j a r e a . T h e p a s t week-end emphaaccount of t h e w a r w h i c h is now a sised a n d extended t h i s m a r i t i m e reality in E a s t Africa. L a s t week, element in o u r life; for t h e r e h a s in these notes, i t w a s h i n t e d t h a t I j u s t been held t h e International the Catholic A s s o c i a t i o n ' s October j Congress of " A p o s t o l a t u s M a r i s , " pilgrimage to R o m e m i g h t h a v e t o j a widespread Catholic organization for m i n i s t e r i n g t o t h e i n t e r e s t s of be among cancelled e v e n t s . This t h e vast n u m b e r of seamen of t h e week t h e r e is t a l k of t h e posibiF a i t h . The Congress h a d a n u m lity t h a t t h e p r e s e n t i n t e r n a t i o n a l b e r of m e e t i n g s , a n d discussed situation m a y affect t h e Catholic Press E x h i b i t i o n w h i c h is project- m a n y i m p o r t a n t m a t t e r s ; b u t t h e chief function w a s a g r e a t g a t h e r ed for t h e E t e r n a l City e a r l y n e x t year. Meanwhile, however, t h e ing in t h e l a r g e Queen's Hall. a r r a n g e m e n t s f o r t h e B r i t i s h sec- T h a t assembly p r e s e n t e d a s t i r r i n g spectacle of Catholic solidarity, in tion of t h a t exhibition continue, i n a hall crowded w i t h e n t h u s i a s t i c the hope t h a t t h e clouds will lift. ! seamen and t h e i r friends. A picProclamations of view, in t h e interests of peace, a r e b e i n g deli- t u r e s q u e touch w a s given b y t h e vered b y leaders of v a r i o u s reli- I presence of 3 s t r o n g body of Goan gious bodies i n t h e c o u n t r y . T h e j seamen, men a s faithful t o t h e i r Anglican A r c h b i s h o p of C a n t e r b u r y I religion a s t h e y a r e proud of t h e i r has called a conference on t h e sub- j calling. They e a r n e d a special ject, t o which m a n y P r o t e s t a n t j word of p r a i s e from t h e Archunits a r e likely t o respond. Catho- j bishop of W e s t m i n s t e r in t h e course of his speech. lies a r e t o h a v e a pronouncement j In t h e Queen's Hall t h e platform from t h e A r c h b i s h o p of W e s t m i n - ! ster, t h e Most R e v . D r . Hinsley, included diplomatic a n d o t h e r r e on t h e occasion of H i s Grace's visit p r e s e n t a t i v e s of a l a r g e n u m b e r of to Golders Green, a n o r t h e r n c o u n t r i e s ; t h e s p e a k e r s , t o o , were suburb of London, f o r t h e feast- d r a w n from m o r e t h a n one land. day of t h e c h u r c h t h e r e . A s , A m o n g notable s p e a k e r s on t h e however, t h e aeroplane b e a r i n g E n g l i s h side w e r e F a t h e r M a r t i n these p r e s e n t n o t e s h a s t o leave dale, S.J., F a t h e r V i n c e n t McNabb, London a d a y in advance of H i s O.P., a n d M r . G. K. Chesterton, Grace's sermon, a digest of h i s all of t h e m m e n w i t h practically r e m a r k s m u s t w a i t until n e x t a worldwide r e p u t a t i o n . T h i s is week. D r . Hinsley will b e able t o t h e first t i m e t h a t t h e I n t e r n a speak f r o m first-hand experience tional Congress h a s m e t in London, of E a s t Africa, by h i s extensive a n d t h e p r o m o t e r s a r e delighted travel in t h a t region a s Apostolic t h a t it h a s proved so successful in every way. "Visitor.

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Cardinal Villeneuve. At B u c k i n g h a m P a l a c e H i s Majesty t h e K i n g g a v e audience, a few d a y s a g o , t o a P r i n c e of t h e Church. Cardinal Villeneuve, O.M.I., A r c h b i s h o p of Quebec, h a s been m a k i n g a s h o r t visit t o London, on h i s w a y t o Rome, a n d t h e interview w i t h t h e K i n g w a s one of t h e first a n d h a p p i e s t of h i s crowded p r o g r a m m e of engagements. His E m i n e n c e w a s t h e guest of t h e Oblate F a t h e r s a t Kilburn. T h e Cardinal a f t e r w a r d s crossed t o Ireland, w h e r e a t present h e is w i t h t h e m e m b e r s of the s a m e Congregation a t Inchicore. n e a r D u b l i n ; a n d i t is s t a t e d t h a t h e will visit G e r m a n y also, before proceeding t o R o m e . Cardinal Villeneuve is still, comparatively, a y o u n g m a n . H i s visit i here h a s h a d a v e r y "good p r e s s " — t h a t is to s a y , t h e p o p u l a r j o u r nals have vied w i t h one a n o t h e r in printing his p o r t r a i t , or a biographical sketch. T h e chief point of interest for t h e m , in t h e life-story of t h e distinguished visitor, is t h e ; fact t h a t he is a son of t h e people. I His Eminence's f a t h e r w a s a work- | ing cobbler in M o n t r e a l . Thus, a s in t h e case of t h e g r e a t Pontiff Pope Pius X . t h e E n g l i s h democratic sense is s t i r r e d to admiration for a Church which opens even her highest p o s t s of dignity to all, irrespective of t h e class from which they h a v e s p r u n g . Cardinal Villeneuve h a s won golden opinions during h i s brief sojourn in London. In a Catholic country such as Ireland his welcome, amid scenes of g r e a t e n t h u s i a s m , w a s a foregone conclusion. *

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A Mansion House Meeting. In t h e course of i t s long history, t h e Mansion H o u s e in London h a s helped m a n y good causes. Disast e r s in our own or o t h e r countries, u r g e n t charities—all such have moved t h e civic s y m p a t h y in t h e form of a "Mansion House Meeti n g , " a n d n e v e r w i t h o u t good r e sult. W i t h i n t h e p a s t few days wish t o squeeze o u t t h e v o l u n t a r y London's Catholic Lord Mayor, Sir schools? I t begins t o look like i t ; S t e p h e n Killik, h a s presided a t a because t h e y a r e imposing n e w meeting, held in t h e historic hall, financial b u r d e n s which a r e so difon behalf of Catholic work for ficult t o meet t h a t t h e t a s k m a y lepers, an a p o s t o l a t e t o aid which easily prove, in m a n y places, i m t h e St. F r a n c i s ' Leper Guild is possible. Catholics h a v e t o proestablished. A n o t e w o r t h y com- vide for every n e w local requirep a n y g a t h e r e d for t h e occasion. ment, caused b y s h i f t i n g of t h e T h e Archbishop of W e s t m i n s t e r population, urban development etc., supplied one of t h e speeches of by p u r c h a s i n g t h e sites and buildchief i n t e r e s t — n a t u r a l l y so, being t h e n e w schools. T h a t b u r d e n cause His G r a c e is one w h o h a s alone is heavy enough. B u t now leper s e t t l e m e n t s , a n d h a s t a k e n comes t h e bombshell t h a t p r e s e n t count of w h a t Catholic charity is day regulations a r e calling for t h e doing to ease t h e lot of t h e poor re-organization, a t g r e a t cost, of victims of t h i s terrible disease. existing schools, following a r e F r o m t h e speeches delivered a t t h e commendation of t h e Hadow R e m e e t i n g — a m o n g t h e m one of me- port. T h a t r e p o r t advocated sedical testimony from a distinguish- p a r a t e schools in t h e case of t h e ed physician, Major-General S i r | h i g h e r ages, in t h e i n t e r e s t s of Leonard Rogers, M.D.—there educational efficiency. With t h e emerged t h e hopeful fact t h a t lep- principle of t h a t recommendation rosy is p r e v e n t a b l e : and science is Catholics have no q u a r r e l ; b u t now working with t h a t end in w h e r e a s t h e S t a t e foots t h e bill in view. c a r r y i n g it into effect in t h e case * * * * * * of t h e Council schools. Catholics a r e expected t o find, from t h e i r W h a t of t h e Schools. In t h e m a t t e r of education, a own poor resources, t h e money note of a n x i e t y h a s to be sounded needed t o re-organize Catholic over here. More t h a n once Bi- schools. The A r c h b i s h o p of Birshops and p r i e s t s have a l l u d e d . t o m i n g h a m ' s demand t h a t in t h i s it. and now t h e r e h a s been an out- m a t t e r t h e G o v e r n m e n t should spoken sneech on t h e subject from t r e a t fairly t h e Catholics of t h e t h e Archbishop of Birmingham, country ought t o find a n echo from t h e Most R e v . Dr. Williams. His every just-minded citizen, w h a t Grace p u t s t h e d a n g e r in a nut- ever h i s religion. shell, in t h e form of a question: Does t h e G o v e r n m e n t , h e asks,

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A Note from Buxton. Buxton, in Derbyshire, is a cent r e to which m a n y p e r s o n s g o t o take t h e c u r e . " I t would a p p e a r Jto be likewise a t o w n w h e r e i n jmany find a cure for s p i r i t u a l I doubt. A t a n y r a t e i t can b e r e corded h e r e t h a t when t h e Bishop jof N o t t i n g h a m held a confirmation lately, in t h e Catholic c h u r c h .at Buxton, for about 120 candid a t e s , fifty of those c a n d i d a t e s were converts to t h e F a i t h . * * * * A New Catholic Judge. , The K i n g h a s approved t h e a p pointment, a s a Lord J u s t i c e of Appeal, of a widely-known b a r r i s ter, Mr. Wilfrid Greene, K.C. T h e new J u d g e relinquishes one of t h e [largest practices a t t h e C h a n c e r y (Bar, so t h a t h i s J u d g e s h i p m e a n s Ithe sacrifice of a considerable income. Mr. Greene i s a m a n of brilliant intellectual a t t a i n m e n t s . Next y e a r he will be a welcome addition t o t h e company of Catholic Judges assisting a t t h e "Red jMass" for t h e opening of t h e L a w Term. T h i s year t h e M a s s w a s attended by t h r e e occupants of t h ^ Bench. Lord Russell of Killowen ;Mr. J u s t i c e L a n g t o n , a n d a f o r m e r iChief J u s t i c e in Ireland, t h e R i g h t JKon. Sir T h o m a s Molony. (Continued

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" T h e n a t i o n a l celebrations in h o n o u r of t h e K i n g , Apostle of H u n g a r y , w e r e held w i t h t h e usual e n t h u s i a s m t h i s year, a n d t h e t r a ditional procession of t h e Holy H a n d took place in B u d a w i t h accustomed splendour" says the Tahjet. " T h e r e l i q u a r y containi n g t h e H a n d of S t . S t e p h e n was c a r r i e d in procession f r o m t h e R o y a l P a l a c e preceded b y a guard of c a v a l r y . I t w a s followed by t h e P r i n c e - P r i m a t e (Cardinal Ser e d i ) , t h e Nuncio, t h e R e g e n t (Admiral H o r t h y ) , t h e Archdukes J q s e p h a n d J o s e p h Franz> m e m b e r s of t h e G o v e r n m e n t , repres e n t a t i v e s of both C h a m b e r s , t h e A r m y and t h e University.

M r s . K. S a v a g e - B a i l e y w r i t e s delightfully in t h e S. T i m e s of O c t o b e r 1 7 t h a b o u t t h e Convent School in t h e C a m e r o n H i g h l a n d s . S h e s a y s ' T h e C o n v e n t i s housed in a magnificent building a t Tanah Rata I t s t a n d s boldly o u t o n t h e t o p of a hill, w i t h play grounds and gardens on t h e surr o u n d i n g slopes, a n d i t i s b y f a r t h e m o s t a m b i t i o u s e n t e r p r i s e of i t s k i n d in M a l a y a . . . a d m i n i s tered by its own lady superior, w i t h a l a r g e a n d c o m p e t e n t staff, t h i s school is able t o a c c o m m o d a t e a l a r g e n u m b e r of c h i l d r e n , a n d t h e remarkably large building leaves plenty of room for expansion. Here again t h e design allows f o r a m p l e l i g h t a n d a i r , w h i l e t h e careful arrangements f o r e m e r g e n c y e x i t s , i n c a s e of fire o r o t h e r trouble, g i v e p a r e n t s a f e e l i n g of p e r f e c t confidence. A t r u l y splendid a r r a y of b a t h r o o m s , w i t h s h o w e r ^ "and m o d e r n s a n i t a t i o n , leaves n o t h i n g t o b e d e s i r e d i n point of convenience and hygiene and I m u s t also make a special reference t o t h e b e a u t i fully appointed k i t c h e n s . "

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N E W D R Y DOCK A T SELETAR. T h e t e s t of t h e g r e a t d r y dock a t t h e N a v a l Base a t S e l e t a r , for w h i c h 68,750,000 gallons of w a t e r w e r e p u m p e d last m o n t h , h a s been successful. W h e n t h e g a t e of t h e dock is completed a n d placed in position, i t will b e a b l e t o t a k e t h e m o s t powerful s h i p s i n t h e B r i t i s h N a v y , H.M.S. Hood, R o d n e y , and Nelson. T h e dock i s 150 f e e t wide b y 1,000 f e e t long. I t is broader t h a n b u t n o t quite a s long a s t h e g r a v i n g dock a t S o u t h a m p t o n .

T H E POPE'S MOTOR CARS.

T h e S t r a i t s T i m e s of t h e 5th October published a h i g h l y intere s t i n g a r t i c l e on t h e P o p e ' s motor cars. I t should b e added t h a t a l t h o u g h H i s Holiness possesses a fleet of five cars, t h e y a r e all gifts f r o m f r i e n d s a n d a d m i r e r s , and o u r Holy F a t h e r h a s v e r y little leisure f o r m o t o r i n g .

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R e u t e r a n n o u n c e s t h a t Prince S t a h r e m b e r g , A u s t r i a n Vice-Chancellor, h a s become absolute dictat o r of A u s t r i a . D r . S c h u s n i g g , who h a s n e v e r fully recovered from t h e effects of t h e m o t o r accident in w h i c h h i s wife w a s killed and in w h i c h h e w a s severely shaken, r e m a i n s in office.

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Over very heartiest congratulat i o n s t o S i r A n d r e w Caldecott u p o n h i s well-merited p r o m o t i o n t o t h e G o v e r n o r s h i p of H o n g k o n g . S i r A n d r e w i s a good friend t o o u r Clergy, B r o t h e r s a n d N u n s , a n d i s c e r t a i n t o b e c o m e a s popul a r i n S o u t h C h i n a a s h e i s in Malaya.

Hertford is a town, not many miles f r o m London, f a m o u s i n ecclesiastical h i s t o r y f o r t h e Synod w h i c h w a s assembled t h e r e , by A r c h b i s h o p Theodore of Canteb u r y , in A . D . 6 7 3 . Anglicanism has sought to commemorate that i m p o r t a n t council b y a memorial, o n e f r o m w h i c h t h e people would l e a r n n o t h i n g of t h e f a c t t h a t t h e S y n o d of H e r t f o r d w a s t r u l y a Catholic assembly, u n d e r , a n d subj e c t t o ( t h e a u t h o r i t y of t h e Pope. I t b e c a m e advisable, t h e r e f o r e , t h a t H e r t f o r d should h a v e also a Catholic m e m o r i a l . A l a r g e Cross h a s t h e r e f o r e been erected in t h e c h u r c h y a r d a t t a c h e d t o t h e Catholic p a r i s h church, w i t h a suitably i n f o r m i n g inscription. T h e m e m o r i a l is t o b e unveiled s h o r t l y b y t h e A r c h b i s h o p of W e s t m i n s t e r . M u c h i n t e r e s t h a s been t a k e n in t h i s H e r t f o r d development, and t h e c e r e m o n y is likely t o d r a w hund r e d s of Catholics from London a n d o t h e r places.

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T H E LAYMAN'S OPPORTUNITY.

Thirty years ago three brothers and their sister r a n a travelling e n t e r t a i n m e n t in a t e n t . Then films began t o come along a n d t h e q u a r t e t t e g o t hold of a few a n d r e n t e d a little shop in a back s t r e e t in N e w York, c h a r g i n g a f e w pence admission. To-day t h a t t i n y family e n t e r p r i s e h a s blossomed i n t o o n e of t h e b i g g e s t film e n t e r p r i s e s in t h e world. T h e b r o t h e r s a r e now k n o w n a s W a r n e r B r o t h e r s pion e e r s of t h e " t a l k i e " b u s i n e s s , w h o h a v e m a d e a f o r t u n e o u t of " T h e S i n g i n g Fool" a n d " S o n n y B o y . "

T h i s is t h e l a y m a n ' s h o u r and we will b e w i s e if we b u t practically n o t e w h a t a power o n e of o u r flock m a y b e f o r good o r evil. Our Divine L o r d divides t h e h u m a n family into t w o classes, t h o s e who w o r k f o r H i m a n d t h o s e w h o do not. ' H e t h a t is n o t w i t h M e is against M e ; a n d h e t h a t g a t h e r e t h not with Me, s c a t t e r e t h . ' H e s t a n d s a t the cradle of every g e n e r a t i o n t o receive i t s devotion o r t o challenge i t s disloyalty. If o u r y o u n g men a n d w o m e n could b e m a d e to und e r s t a n d t h a t w i t h C h r i s t there is n o n e u t r a l ground, t h a t t h e y must, t h e r e f o r e , b e e i t h e r f o r Him or a g a i n s t H i m , e i t h e r w o r k i n g for H i m o r f o r H i s e n e m y , t h e devil, t h e n t h e F i f t h a n d S i x t h Stations of t h e C r o s s on t h e walls of our c h u r c h e s would m e a n m o r e to the adoring m u l t i t u d e , a n d every p a r i s h would h a v e m a n y Saint S i m o n s of Cyrene a n d S a i n t Veron i c a s — I f o u r people d i d b u t realize t h a t in t h e little circle w h e r e Div i n e Providence h a s placed them, t h e y m a y become a n invincible p o w e r f o r good t h a t t h e y may s t a n d f o r t h e i r C h u r c h , alert for h e r i n t e r e s t , zealous t o reclaim the w a y w a r d , t o s t r e n g t h e n t h e weak, t o h i n d e r t h e p e r v e r s e , a n d t o save t h e little ones from scandal, what allies w e would h a v e in o u r priestly c a r e f o r souls. T o effect this blessed condition t h r e e t h i n g s are n e c e s s a r y : good will, a spirit of sacrifice, a n d p r i e s t l y encouragem e n t a n d e n l i g h t n m e n t of the faithful.—Good will is a n essential t o C h u r c h progress a n d missionary a c t i v i t y , a n d of n o t h i n g h a s the C h u r c h so m u c h need from h e r children. N o t h i n g t a k e s i t s place. O u r Lord glorified good will with a pledged blessing of peace. 'On e a r t h peace t o m e n of good will ( L u k e 2 : 1 4 ) ; ' B u t glory and h o n o u r a n d peace t o every one t h a t w o r k e t h good.' ( R o m . 3 : 10). L. D. ( F r o m C h i n a Light)

RADIUM CHEMICALLY PRODUCED. I n t h e K a i s e r Wilhelm I n s t i t u t e of C h e m i s t r y 500 g r a m m e s of t h e r a d i u m active element "Protac i n i u m " h a s been chemically p r o duced. I n t h e s a m e i n s t i t u t e it h a s been proved t h a t t h e n o r t h a n d c e n t r a l t h e r m a l s p r i n g s cont a i n solutions of solid r a d i u m . I m p o r t a n t reseaches a r e b e i n g p u r s u e d r e g a r d i n g t h e artificial production of radio-active elements. P A P A L DECORATION F O R PRESIDENT O F LIBERIA. Monrovia—His Excellency P r e s i d e n t Barclay of L i b e r i a h a s r e ceived t h e Grand Cross of t h e O r d e r of Saint G r e g o r y t h e G r e a t from H i s Holiness P o p e P i u s X I in recognition of h i s benevolence t o w a r d s Catholic m i s s i o n s in t h a t c o u n t r y . T h e decoration w a s conferred on t h e P r e s i d e n t b y Bishop J o h n Collins, Vicar Apostolic of the territory. T h e medal "Bene M e r e n t i " h a s been g r a n t e d t o Colonel Boyle, one of t h e first-fruits of t h e early m i s sionaries. H e is a n ex-officer of t h e Liberian A r m y a n d h a s r e n dered m a n y services t o t h e m i s sionaries. FOUR-EYED FISH. A p a i r of four-eyed fish from S o u t h e r n Mexico w e r e for t h e first time brought to t h e United States a n d exhibited a t t h e A m e r i c a n of N a t u r a l History. Museum S w i m m i n g along t h e s u r f a c e of t h e w a t e r , t h e fishes u s e one p a i r of t h e i r eyes t o w a t c h w h a t is g o ing on above, while t h e o t h e r pair is directed into t h e w a t e r below. B o t h p a i r s of eyes h a v e s e p a r a t e r e t i n a s , b u t use t h e s a m e lenses, * different p a r t of t h e s a m e bulgi n g lense serving f o r each.

A N I M A L S A N D T H E I R TOILET. C a t s m a k e t h e m o s t careful of all a n i m a l s . Lions and toilet tigers w a s h t h e m s e l v e s in exactly t h e s a m e m a n n e r a s t h e cat, wetting t h e d a r k india-rubber-like ball of t h e forefoot a n d i n n e r toe and p a s s i n g i t over t h e face and beh i n d t h e e a r s . T h e foot is thus at t h e s a m e t i m e a face sponge and b r u s h , a n d t h e r o u g h , tongue combs t h e r e s t of t h e body.

M^AYA

CATHOLIC LEADER,

SATURDAY,

Young People's Page

26th OCTOBER, 1935.

JOKES. AT HIS WORD.

ANNE DE GUIGNE <1911-1922)

Johnny had eaten the soft portions of j his toast at breakfast and piled the crusts on his plate. j -"When I was a little boy," remarked ; his father, "I always ate the crusts of i my toast." "Did you like them?" asked Johnny, cheerfully. "Yes," replied father. "You may have these then," said Johnny, pushing his plate across the table. ;

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Anne received h e r F i r s t Communion w i t h t h e m o s t perfect r e collection a n d visible j o y . Many present wondered w h a t h a d t a k e n place between J e s u s , Lover of innocent children a n d t h i s H i s innocent lamb. " H e r expression is impressed on m y m i n d for ever," says Mother St. R a y m o n d . " L a t e r on in t h e day I w a s speaking t o t h e group of first C o m m u n i c a n t s a n d said t o t h e m : ' N o w we have given you t h e very b e s t gift we could, for we have allowed you to receive Jesus.' A t t h e s e words A n n e ' s eyes flashed a j o y I shall never forget. S h e said s o m e t h i n g I could not hear, b u t h e r expression was so beautiful. I always felt t h a t w h a t we s a w of h e r life w a s a mere nothing, t h e real b e a u t y was within."

Then she hesitated for a moment: " M a m a h a v e I not been too dissip a t e d ? " "No, Nenette," her mot h e r answered, " y o u m a y receive Holy Communion." " W h a t happin e s s " joyfully cried A n n e , a s s h e flew t o h e r friend, j o y shining in h e r face. T h i s friend seeing t h i s , t h e n asked h e r : "Did you t h e n w a n t t o go t o Mass so m u c h " "Oh, yes, I love M a s s , " s h e said " a n d you know it m e a n s one more Holy Communion." T h i s child t h o u g h t everyone else must share the same joy and y e a r n i n g a n d have t h e same b u r n ing desire t o become more and m o r e w o r t h y . Indeed, h e r zeal inflamed t h e h e a r t s of o t h e r s . B u t J ojo, h e r little b r o t h e r , w a s t h e special object of h e r zeal. She often spoks t o him of t h e j o y s of j Holy Communion, b u t Jojo w a s \ only four when h i s s i s t e r m a d e j h e r F i r s t Communion and, a s y e t , i he knew n o u g h t of i t s j o y s , so t h a t h e did n o t w a r m t o h e r glowing words a n d showed some impatie n c e : "Oh, I see you do n o t unders t a n d a s y e t , " would s a y t h e disappointed little apostle, " b u t w a i t till you h a v e b e e n ; you don't know w h a t you a r e t a l k i n g a b o u t ; you c a n ' t imagine how i t i s . "

TURNED OUT. Proud Scot: "Scotland has turnei out a great many pipers, and is still turnin' them out." Cynical Englishman: "Well, can you blame her?"

B E STRONG. Temptation comes with gentle touch In some tod-weary hour; Or floats across unguarded sense Like fragrance from a flower That hides from us 'neath sweetest breath Its deadly lulling power.

"Every child needs milk every day."

MILKMAID MILK

t h e Mystic s t a t e . A f t e r it, a n d m a n y m o n t h s before s h e w a s seven, A n n e h a d advanced f a r on But this good n u n h a d t h e confi- ! t h e w a y of Mystic p r a y e r . I t w a s dence of Anne a n d one d a y asked then she asked h e r m o t h e r her if O u r Lord said a n y t h i n g t o j " M a m a , will you let m e p r a y w i t h her during Holy Communion. T h e Temptation comes with shades of out a P r a y e r B o o k ? " " B u t w h y " child hesitated f o r a moment, t h e n night asked t h e m o t h e r . "Because I said quietly: " N o t always, b u t When hushed are life's alarms, know t h e p r a y e r s i n m y p r a y e r sometimes when I a m very recolAnd weaves about us webs of dreams book b y h e a r t , a n d I a m often lected." " W h a t does H e say t o d i s t r a c t e d while r e a d i n g t h e r n ; And memories and charms, you ?" asked t h e n u n . Again A n n e b u t w h e n I speak t o d e a r J e s u s I That hush the very soul to sleep hesitated, t h e n , w i t h wonderful a m never d i s t r a c t e d ; t h e n it is a s In the enchanter's arms. -expression of face, said softly: if one s p e a k s w i t h some o n e ; o n e *"He tells me H e loves m e very Temptation comes and leads our steps Once, a f t e r Jojo h a d m a d e h i s knows so well w h a t o n e is s a y i n g . " much." To lowlands of soft ease, F i r s t Communion a n d w a s giving "And t h e n I speak a b o u t you a n d A t a n o t h e r t i m e Anne revealed Where sweet, compelling raptures some trouble, h i s s i s t e r s a i d : " J o j o t h e o t h e r s , so t h a t J e s u s m a y ;a little more of t h e secrets of Holy ; r e m e m b e r y o u a r e going t o Holy press m a k e t h e m good. A n d I speak Communion t o M o t h e r St. Joseph, j Communion t o - m o r r o w . " S h e n e v e r In every perfumed breeze, chiefly a b o u t s i n n e r s " ; t h e n , blusht h e Superioress of t h e Convent, forgot. I t w a s f o r h e r th-e allAnd forge ten fetters on the soul ing s l i g h t l y : " A n d t h e n I tell H i m w h o w a s h e r a u n t : " J e s u s s a y s H e j powerful motive. Tor every bond she frees. I would like to see H i m . " loves m e much m o r e t h a n I love In her most exciting games she W h e r e u p o n m y h e a r t contracted Oh, shun the gentle touch that lulls, Him." Anne confided t h e s a m e j would stop and s a y : " J o j o how with a n g u i s h , a n d I s a i d : "Then And pleasure's lulling hour! secret to h e r d e a r e s t little f r i e n d : \ would it be if we said a little p r a y you do not t h i n k of m y sorrow, Seek e'er stem Duty's wind-swept "Dear J e s u s loves m e v e r y m u c h , e r t o g e t h e r t o p r e p a r e t o g e t h e r f o r darling, should you go t o little heights, and I love H i m v e r y m u c h t o o ; you o u r Holy Communion of to-morJ e s u s ? " "Oh yes, M a m a , I do t h i n k With stress and strife your dower. see you m u s t love d e a r J e s u s v e r y r o w . " T h e y would t h e n kneel of it a n d I should be very sorry t o He fights to win who fights for God, ~much, because H e suffered for u s , " down, and J o j o would s a y : "You grieve y o u ; b u t D a d d y is already His might is God's own power. she added, with a smile. say it, N e n e t t e , a n d I will r e p e a t in H e a v e n ; you will g o t h e r e a n d Holy Communion w a s a daily t h e o t h e r s , too, since it is o u r end." and continual d e l i g h t t o t h i s saintSometimes t h e i r m o t h e r would T h u s it w a s A n n e revealed th-e ly child, ever t h i n k i n g of a n d not be w i t h t h e m w h e n t h e y w e n t NOT LIKELY. consuming desire of h e r p u r e lovyearning for it. Often d u r i n g h e r t o Mass a n d Communion t h e n t h i s ing h e a r t . H a v i n g obtained leave Tommy: "Mother, the little boy who play o r occupations s h e appeared little sister would p u t h e r a r m • as if startled by t h e invisible P r e - round Jojo and s u g g e s t holy | I gave a black eye to yesterday said to p r a y w i t h o u t a P r a y e r Book, his mother told him to love his enemies, Anne would s h u t h e r eyes d u r i n g sence. She would lift u p h e r eyes t h o u g h t s t o p r e p a r e h i m . T h e and sent me an apple." Mass a f t e r t h e Gospel, gently bow to Heaven, r e m a i n silent a m o - children a n d grown-ups w h o s a w Mother: "That was very nice of her; h e r head a n d r e m a i n absorbed in ment, t h e n r e t u r n q u i t e simply t o and h e a r d w e r e deeply touched a n d I suppose you are friends now?" loving p r a y e r a n d so t o t h e Comher game. A t t i m e s s h e would edified. Tommy: I don't know about that; I munion. T h e n s h e would rise, stop w h a t e v e r s h e w a s doing a n d gave him another black eye to-day and eagerness a n d fervour in h e r every W h e n A n n e approached a s a y : " O h J e s u s , I love y o u " ; a t told him to bring me an orange tomovement, a n d approach t h e a l t a r other t i m e s s h e would clasp h e r C h u r c h w i t h h e r companions, how- morrow." rails. FORESIGHT. liands t o g e t h e r a n d s a y : " O h J e - ever g a y a m o m e n t before, s h e When s h e h a d received, t h e child sus, I t h a n k You." Once h e r gover- would recollect herself before e n "Let it be understood," said the young became j u s t a s a n a d o r i n g angel, t e r i n g , t h e n kneel down, h e r head ness found h e r k n e e l i n g in a corner I lady, "that I want a genuine likeness, and h a d to be led back to h e r place praying, a n d w h e n asked w h a t s h e g e n t l y bowed, lost m loving con- | r a l reproduction of my features, like one blind. H e r face shone w a s doing, s h e a n s w e r e d : " I w a s v e r s e w i t h J e s u s . Once again o u t - ! life-like photo that—" with wonderful b r i g h t n e s s . " S h e d a m , " replied the only t h i n k i n g of J e s u s for being so side she b e c a m e t h e b r i g h t com- } « kind a s t o come i n t o m y h e a r t . " panion, full of fun a n d play. H e r j photographer, I must ask you to pay in appeared a s some living Monstrance, advancing slowing, r a d i a n t She loved to d r a w a picture of t h e example w a s not lost on h e r com- j advance." with innocence a n d love," said one FREE-WHEELING. Chalice with a H o s t above it a n d panions. A military officer was drilling his of t h e privileged w i t n e s s e s of h e r In t h e presence of t h e Blessed write b e n e a t h : " O J e s u s in t h e communions. men and told every man to lie on his little Host, how I love Y o u " ; some- S a c r a m e n t Anne w a s dead t o all back and put his legs in the air, and On one of t h e s e occasions a n else. H e r whole being w a s absorbed times a d d i n g : " L i t t l e J e s u s , m y move them as if he were riding a bicysweet Saviour, k e e p m y h e a r t en- in p r a y e r , h e a r t t o h e a r t with j cle. After a few minutes he noticed unbeliever exclaimed: " T r u l y , it is J e s u s so loved. Before t h e Bless- j one of his men with his legs motionless divine: I cannot a n y longer believe tirely for You." is the air, and asked him why, and the t h e r e is no God." Her pure h e a r t w a s indeed H i s ed S a c r a m e n t exposed t h i s child reply was: gazed with a look of absorbed love J entirely: " S h e w a s p u r e a s a n | "Sir, I am free-wheeling." (To b e continued) I angel; you could n o t look a t h e r ! t h a t deemed t o speak of vision. W h e n about six y e a r s old, on t h e \ without feeling t h e b e t t e r for it, and without t h i n k i n g of God," •eve of Corpus Christi, A n n e s a w says her most i n t i m a t e friend. one of t h e n u n s of Annecy deco0 E Anne realised h e r F i r s t Commu- r a t i n g t h e a l t a r with flowers. She B V then: nion desire: "I w i s h m y h e a r t t o watched a few m o m e n t s , T E " S i s t e r I would so like t o m a k e a be pure a s a lily f o r J e s u s . " A R An unique soap for toilet, hygienic and antiseptic The love and desire for J e s u s bouquet for J e s u s . M a y I help was as t h e b r e a t h of h e r life; "all y o u ? " Of course, s h e w a s allowpurposes, containing N E E M OIL in its purest form. 1 Y for J e s u s " w a s t h e fruit of t h a t ed. Ann-e t h e n quietly picked o u t It is pleasant in your bath and toilet and is unsurpassed N W t h e p r e t t i e s t flowers for h e r bouJove and desire, m a n i f e s t i n g itself in its antiseptic, cleansing and emollient properties. A H m t h e practice of all virtues, t h a t quet and, with shining eyes, said Physicians nse it in all skin affections. to t h e s i s t e r : "Will you, please, / D E A L B E she might become m o r e w o r t h y of CALCUTTA CHEMICAL Co., Ltdput it very close t o H i m ? " and pleasing to H i m . SOAP F O R L R BALLYG UNG E . . . CALCUTTA. I t seemed a s if h e r F i r s t ComT H E TROPICS. E E one occasion a friend called munion h a d introduced A n n e t o on her way t o M a s s , and Anne ob(Contd. on Col 4 ) tained permission t o go with h e r . 1

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HOW QUEEN VICTORIA BECAME CATHOLIC

| beautiful a n d innocent children. T O L D BY A B B O T I N A So t h e y s p a r e d t h e i r lives a n d carLONDON P A P E R . ried t h e m t o t h e i r king, w h o lived REMARKABLE CONVERSAa t A x u m a , t h e n a s t a t e l y city of A b y s s i n i a , now a poor little village i T I O N W I T H F R E N C H P R I E S T REVEALED. j filled o n l y w i t h r u i n s . London—A s t r a n g e t a l e which T h e k i n g talked w i t h t h e boys | and w a s charmed with t h e i r ; s u g g e s t s t h a t Queen Victoria be; seriousness and their precious • came a Catholic is told b y Abbot Sir David H u n t e r Blair, O.S.B., in ; knowledge. H e took b o t h i n t o h i s t h e Universe, Catholic newspaper. s e r v i c e ; t h e elder, F r u m e n t i u s , w a s The A b b o t recalls t h a t in A u j t o be h i s t r e a s u r e r a n d s e c r e t a r y gust, 1894, a t Hereford h e w a s I of s t a t e ; t h e o t h e r , E d e s i u s , h i s dining w i t h friends, a m o n g t h e m | c u p - b e a r e r . A n d so, like a second t h e late D u k e of Norfolk, a n d a | J o s e p h , t h e s e boys w e r e m u c h Benedictine, Canon Wilson. Canon Wilson, r e l a t i n g a r e c e n t " visit h e h a d paid t o P a r i s , said h e m e t a F r e n c h priest w h o said t o him: "You a r e an English priest? Then 3 ou a r e doubtless a w a r e t h a t j y o u r good Queen is a Catholic. I You a r e s u r p r i s e d ; t h e n I will tell | you s o m e t h i n g . My p a r i s h in ! P a r i s includes t h e s t a t i o n on t h e Ceinture railway, where the Queen's t r a i n h a l t s for a n h o u r when s h e is travelling south, j D u r i n g t h a t h o u r I e n t e r h e r Ma• j e s t y ' s salon a n d h e a r h e r confession." F r i e n d s h i p w i t h Catholics. Abbot H u n t e r Blair s t a t e s t h a t when Canon Wilson ended t h e story, t h e D u k e of Norfolk r e m a r k e d : " D i d i t s t r i k e you, F a t h e r , t h a t t h a t priest was probably slightly o u t of h i s m i n d ? " " C e r t a i n l y n o t , " Canon Wilson replied emphatically. Abbot H u n t e r Blair himself desc r i b e s Queen Victoria a s a "toleGroup photograph taken on the occasion of the Marriage of Mr. A. B. De rant broad church-woman." H e Almeida, late Acting Consul General for Portugal in Singapore, now at the Banco Nacional Ultramarino, Timor-Dilly, to Miss Suzanna Rodrigues, Popular recalls, however, h e r personal Music Teacher, of Singapore. The Marriage took place on 1st Sept. 1934, m f r i e n d s h i p w i t h individual C a t h o Timor-Dilly. lics, notably t h e Empress Eugenie, On the extreme left is seen Mr. A. R. Rodigues, the Father of the Bride. The exiled E m p r e s s of t h e F r e n c h . others are the Manager and the Accountant of the Bank, who stood sponsors Further, he states: " I t was a for the Bridal Couple, with their families. r a t h e r r e m a r k a b l e fact t h a t in h e r l a t t e r y e a r s s h e always m a d e h e r r e n o w n e d S a p o r I I a n d t h i s royal h o n o u r e d b y t h e prince a n d all h i s s p r i n g holiday in Catholic counr o b b e r h a d t a k e n a w a y m a n y v a - j c o u r t , a n d w h e n h e died h e called t r i e s — t h e F r e n c h Riviera, F l o r luables. W h i l s t M e t r o d o r u s w a s t h e m t o h i s bedside a n d t h a n k e d ence, Aix-les-Bains, or elsewhere. t e l l i n g h i s s t o r y before t h e k i n g t h e m f o r all t h e y h a d done f o r h i m I t is a f a c t t h a t m a n y F r e n c h peot h e r e s t o o d a t h i s elbow a n o t h e r a n d h i s k i n g d o m . H i s Q u e e n begged t h e m t o s t a y ple believed t h a t s h e did t h i s in p h i l o s o p h e r , called Meropius, w h o , order t o m a k e h e r *Easter d u t i e s ' w h e n h e h e a r d a n d h a d s e e n t h e on a n d help h e r a n d h e r s o n a s quietly in Catholic s u r r o u n d i n g s . " s p l e n d i d t h i n g s laid o u t t o view, t h e y h a d helped t h e k i n g , a n d b o t h K i n g ' s Conversion R e p o r t e d . d e t e r m i n e d t h a t h e , t o o , w ould go b r o t h e r s r e m a i n e d on. F o r t h e y A n o t h e r fact, n o t mentioned b y on h i s t r a v e l s a n d p e r c h a n c e b r i n g h a d a g r e a t l o n g i n g ; t h e y w e r e Abbot H u n t e r Blair, is t h a t m a n y b a c k a s d e s i r a b l e t o k e n s a s h i s powerful a n d t h e y longed t o u s e t h e i r p o w e r t o help on t h e c a u s e of friend. i his beloved adopted country S o h e p a c k e d u p all h i s neces- C h r i s t i a n i t y . T h e y i n v i t e d Cathoa s B i s h o p of E t h i o p i a . A n d a lic m e r c h a n t s t o come t o A b y s s i n i a s a r i e s a n d t o o k w i t h h i m t w o boys, r i g h t holy bishop h e m a d e . H e h i s n e p h e w s , w h o m h e w a s in- a n d g r a n t e d t h e m m a n y privileges converted t h e people a n d t h e a n d p r o c u r e d t h e m all t h e constructing. You may imagine how y o u n g k i n g , a s also h i s b r o t h e r veniences possible f o r t h e i r relidelighted t h e b o y s w e r e w h e n t h e y Sazan, a n d all t h r e e w o r k e d b a r d w e r e told t h a t i n s t e a d of l e a r n i n g gious w o r s h i p . t o b r i n g souls t o Christ. P e r h a p s i t w a s t h e good example from books t h e i r tutor w a s going B u t of course all could n o t g o t o t e a c h t h e m from c o u n t r i e s ; t h e y of t h e s e t w o b r o t h e r s t h a t did even smoothly; there had to be trials m o r e t h a n t h e privileges. F o r w e r e t o s e e g e o g r a p h y a n d see a n d sufferings, a n d t h i s is h o w h i s t o r y i n t h e m a k i n g . A n d Mero- F r u m e n t i u s a n d E d e s i u s w e r e f e r F r u m e n t i u s came t o suffer. T h e v e n t C h r i s t i a n s , p u t t i n g t h e i r relip i u s w a s h a p p y , too. H e longed Arians hated Frumentius because for g l i t t e r i n g diamonds a n d topazes gion b e f o r e a n y o t h e r considerah e w a s a friend of t h e i r a r c h tion. and rubies. e n e m y a n d champion of t h e f a i t h , A t l e n g t h , however, t h e y o u n g A s t h e y w e r e h o m e w a r d bound A t h a n a s i u s . A t t h e h e a d of t h e P r i n c e A i z a n c a m e of a g e , a n d t h e n t h e vessel stopped a t s o m e t o w n on opposition w a s t h e E m p e r o r ConF r u m e n t i u s t h o u g h t i t w a s t i m e t o t h e n o r t h c o a s t of A f r i c a t o g e t s t a n t i u s himself; h e t h r e a t e n e d provisions a n d p u r e w a t e r . T h e r e s i g n all h i s offices, t h o u g h t h e j F r u m e n t i u s w i t h displeasure a n d y o u n g k i n g begged h i m to r e m a i n crew landed a n d w i t h t h e m t h e j penalties, a n d w h e n h e s a w t h a t philosopher a n d t h e b o y s , F r u m e n - w i t h h i m a s w i t h h i s f a t h e r . t h e B i s h o p would n o t c h a n g e h i s E d e s i u s w e n t back t o T y r e , t h e tius and Edesius. Whilst t h e tutor allegiance h e commanded t h e t w o place of h i s b i r t h ; a n d F r u m e n t i u s busied himself w i t h e x p l o r i n g , t h e j k i n g s , Azian a n d h i s b r o t h e r set o u t f o r A l e x a n d r i a , i n t e n d i n g b o y s s a t t h e m down i n t h e cool Sazan, t o give F r u m e n t i u s u p t o s h a d e of a t r e e a n d b r o u g h t o u t t o v i s i t t h e A r c h b i s h o p a n d b e g of George, t h e cruel i n t r u d e r in t h e h i m m i s s i o n e r s a n d a b i s h o p f o r t h e i r books t o s t u d y . See of Alexandria. B u t t h e E t h i o Ethiopia. All of a s u d d e n a^ t e r r i b l e t h i n g pian k i n g s were too loyal a n d t o o T h e Archbishop w a s t h e famous happened. T h e r e c a m e swooping noble t o b e t r a y one t h e y loved, a n d St. A t h a n a s i u s , w h o f o u g h t so d o w n on t h e defenceless c r e w a F r u m e n t i u s lived a n d died a m o n g h a r d f o r t h e t r u e f a i t h . H e called h o r d e of b a r b a r i a n s , w h o , with t h e people of Ethiopia. Both h e a s y n o d , t h a t is a n a s s e m b l y of t h e i r s w o r d s , p u t e v e r y living soul and t h e t w o k i n g s w e r e canonised bishops, a n d ail unanimously t o d e a t h . B u t when t h e y c a m e t o and t h e i r f e a s t is k e p t even n o w in a g r e e d t h a t t h e best b i s h o p could t h e two boys s t u d y i n g , unconscious t h e A f r i c a n Church, t h o u g h t h e i r be n o n e o t h e r t h a n F r u m e n t i u s of d a n g e r , u n d e r t h e t r e e s , t h e y n a m e s h a v e become a l t e r e d r a t h e r himself. So Athanasius cons t a y e d t h e i r h a n d s ; t h e y could n o t in t h e spelling. (The Rosary) s e c r a t e d h i m , a n d s e n t h i m back t o b r i n g t h e m s e l v e s t o kill such C o n s t a n t i n o T h e G r e a t h a d won m a n y victories and had made himself m a s t e r of t h e E a s t w i t h Cons t a n t i n o p l e f o r h i s capital. One d a y t h e r e c a m e t o h i m a philos o p h e r called M e t r o d o r u s . H e h a d a p r e s e n t f o r h i s sovereign, a n e n o r m o u s t r e a s u r e which h e h a d gained in his much travelling. F o r t h e p h i l o s o p h e r h a d s e t o u t on a j o u r n e y a n d h a d visited many l a n d s a n d in E t h i o p i a h e h a d found jewels a n d riches. C o m i n g t h r o u g h P e r s i a , however, h e h a d a n e n c o u n t e r w i t h t h e

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Catholics in E n g l a n d believe that King Edward, w h o succeeded Queen Victoria, became a Catholic s h o r t l y b e f o r e ' h i s death. It is k n o w n t h a t F a t h e r Bernard Vaug h a n , celebrated J e s u i t preacher, w h o w a s a t t a c h e d t o the Jesuit C h u r c h in F a r m - s t r e e t here, met t h e K i n g on several occasions. Colour w a s given t o t h e belief by t h e conversion of S i r E r n e s t Cassell, a J e w , close personal friend of t h e K i n g . H i s conversion was revealed only a f t e r h i s death. Sir E r n e s t ' s body w a s taken to the F a r m - s t r e e t C h u r c h , and there a R e q u i e m M a s s w a s offered for him. (N.C.W.C.)

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REIGN OF CHRIST IN THE HOME (By

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Imitation of our King is the measure of our personal holiness. When we come to treat of the reign of Christ in the home we have a model for our imitation also offered to us in the home at Nazareth. Of the thirty-three years that our Saviour spent on earth, thirty were passed in humble home life, chiefly at Nazareth. Remembering the great work of the Redemption which our Blessed Lord came to do, if H e thought fit to spend this large portion of His earthly career in comparative inaction and obscurity in His home, it must have been that in His Infinite Wisdom, He saw that by doing so He was teaching us a most important lesson, the lesson of serving God in our home life. Of the dreadful and revolting story of the state of the world at the time of the Incarnation, which historians have left us, no part is more terrible than that which tells of the condition of the family in the ancient world. The almost universal practice of vice in every form, when each passion had its altar, had here its worst results. Woman was regarded as an inferior being, with no rights, merely a plaything to satisfy man's lust. Children were treated with heartless cruelty, cast out, if they were not wanted, to die on the public highway or in the sewers of the cities. Divorce was widespread, for where men recognised no rights, they thought of no obligations where their wives were concerned. In short, family life, as we know it, simply did not then exist; there was a vile household instead of a happy home. Christ and the Home. It was to remedy this state of things and to tear away the canker, which was eating into the heart of human society that Christ gave us this example of thirty years of home life. His home was a noor one, where the members of the Holy Family had to work hard to earn their bread. Its life was that mixture of sorrow and of joy which is found in the ordinary home of the poor workingman, for Christ lived the life which is the lot of the majority of men and women. Later, when He instructed the people, He continued to teach the lessons He had begun by His example. He taught love for the little children", respect for the women, but. above all, He raised marriage to the dignity of a Sacrament. That sacrament was to change the hideous family life of old into the purity and the happiness of the Catholic home. The union between man and woman was thenceforth to be sanctified by the grace of God. Christ's blessing was with them as they went to settle in their home. Man was to be its head by authority, while woman was to reign there by love. Their children were sent to them by God, whose souls the parents were to shield from danger, whose hearts they were to keep pure and turned to Him. The marriage bond was something almost divine, a tvoe of the union between Christ and His Chnrch. And the Catholic Church, His kingdom -upon earth, true to the wishes of her Founder, has eyer fought for the sacredness of mara?e, and has never countenanced its weakening by tolerating divorce. But the Church of Christ has not only to fight the battle to preserve the mar"age bond intact and to defeat divorce, ^ne has also, true to the spirit of her Divine Founder, to show her love for the little children and to plead their cause, as He did when He said: "Suffer thei little children to come to Me. and morbid them not, for of such is the kingn

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HONG KONG T H E 3rd O R D E R O F ST. F R A N C I S On F r i d a y evening 4 t h October t h e Congregation gave a quiet d i n n e r a t t h e premises of t h e S t . T e r e s a ' s Chinese Catholic Y o u n g Men's Society which h a d been kindly lent f o r t h e occasion by t h e courtesy of t h e Committee. T h e Members of t h e Congregation h a d a s t h e i r g u e s t s . Rev. F r . T. R y a n of W a h Y a n J e s u i t College, M r . Chan Yap Y u t h e President of S t . Teresa's C.C.Y.M.S., a n d t w o F r a n ciscan F a t h e r s (Spanish province) w h o were p a s s i n g t h r o u g h t h e Colony on t h e i r w a y t o Manila. F a t h e r N . M a e s t r i n i t h e Spiritual Director of t h e Congregation in a h u m o r o u s speech outlined t h e hist o r y of h o w t h e T h i r d O r d e r in Hongkong c a m e into existence. Mr. L. A. B a r t o n followed in a m o r e serious vein appealing t o all Memb e r s t o follow t h e Rule a n d a d a p t themselves t o t h e Spirit of S t . F r a n c i s . F a t h e r T. R y a n explained t o his listeners w h a t w a s t h e m e a n i n s of t h e R u l e a n d e x h o r t e d all p r e s e n t t o k e e p it. N E W CHRISTIAN BROTHERS F O R H O N G KONG. Rev. Bro- P a u l h a s r e t u r n e d t o o u r m i d s t s t o continue t h e good w o r k of t h e C h r i s t i a n B r o t h e r s aft e r a n absence of about a y e a r on h o m e leave. H e is in S t . J o s e p h ' s College, H o n g k o n g . T w o o t h e r n e w German Brothers came with Bro. P a u l . One w e n t t o join t h e staff a t St. J o s e p h ' s a n d t h e o t h e r is in L a Salle College, Kowloon. B r o t h e r E d m u n d h a s been a p pointed s p o r t s m a s t e r in L a Salle College.

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I London.—A grtfup of E n g l i s h ! p r i e s t s a n d laity j u s t returned j fiom a holiday t o u r of N o r w a y a n d j Sweden h e a r d M a s s in t h e open a i r I in a field on t h e island of Bjorko, in L a k e Malar, w h e r e S t . A n s g a r introduced C h r i s t i a n i t y i n t o S w e den 1,100 y e a r s a g o . A f e w local Catholics were p r e sent a t t h e M a s s , a n d a t e l e g r a m was s e n t t o t h e Holy F a t h e r e x p r e s s i n g t h e u n i t e d loyalty of Scandinavian a n d E n g l i s h C a t h o lics. H i s E m i n e n c e E u g e n i o C a r dinal Pacelli, P a p a l S e c r e t a r y of S t a t e , responded w i t h a m e s s a g e conveying t h e P o p e ' s blessing. T h e visit of t h e E n g l i s h C a t h a lies g a v e g r e a t p l e a s u r e t o t h e few a n d s c a t t e r e d Catholics in N o r w a y and Sweden. A t each railroad depot t h e y w e r e m e t by reception c o m m i t t e e s . I n some d i s t r i c t s tht visitors found t h e r e w a s b u t one Catholic family, b u t a family loyally a n d devotedly clinging t o its religion despite t h e absence of * priest. (N.C.W.C.)

How dear the souls of the children .are to the King, how great the reward He has in store for those who do their duty towards them, as well as how terrible is the crime of tearing the child away from Him, we learn from His own words: "And he that receiveth one such little child in My name receiveth Me. But he that shall scandalise one of these little ones that believe in Me, it were better for him that a millstone should be hanged about his neck and that he should be drowned in the depths of the sea" (Mark ix. 38). The Catholic Home. Hence w e should keep before our mind that beautiful picture of family life such as it is found in many a Catholic home; where the father and mother live in holy union and keep God's law, and trust in God's providence; where their hard work and anxious care are turned to a grand object, to keep their children free from sin and to teach them to lead good Christian lives; where the children / learn from their parents, by word and I example, the lesson of loyal service to ' Christ the King. It is this picture of EVICTED CATHOLICS O F the Catholic home which the Church has BELFAST AIDED: ever put before men, when she has urged them to take as a model the life of the Holy Family at Nazareth. From L o n d o n . — T e m p o r a r y h o m e s for the foundation of the Church of Christ, 142 Catholic families evicted b y there was an ideal of woman put before Protestant rioters during t h e reall Christians, the example of Mary the cent anti-Catholic o u t b r e a k s in Mother of our King, and every Christian woman has been able to look upon Belfast h a v e been provided w i t h Mary as her model, cither as the Holy donations s e n t b y r e a d e r s of t h e Virgin of Virgins, or as the Mother U n i v e r s e , Catholic n e w s p a p e r h e r e , Most Pure. This ideal of woman transwhich opened a relief fund. T c formed family life, and changed the household from a den of lust and cruelty d a t e t h e fund t o t a l s a b o u t £1,500. into the purity and love of the Catholic M a n y of t h e evicted families home. w e r e b u r n e d o u t a n d lost all t h e i r Consecration to the Sacred Heart. possessions. (N.C.W.C.) For several decades, members of the Apostleship of Prayer have been accustomed to use other means to proA PETITION BY PRIVATE G E T T I N G T H E MOST O U T O F cure the reign of Christ in their homes. L A W SCHOOLS. A BOOK. As the Holy Father writes: "The kingship and empire of Christ have S h a n g h a i — A petition asking" been recognised in the pious custom, Some books remind one of spec- t h a t p r i v a t e l a w schools be g r a n t e d practised by many families, of dedicattacles. T h e y a r e m e a n t t o a i d u s equal footing w i t h s t a t e schools ing themselves to the Sacred Heart of Jesus." By the Consecration of the t o see t h e world a n d i t s i n h a b i t a n t s and t h a t all s t u d e n t s be p e r m i t t e d Home to the Sacred Heart the reign of m o r e clearly a n d with b e t t e r u n d e r - t o t a k e t h e civil service e x a m i n a Christ the King has been officially pros t a n d i n g . T h e y help u s t o u s e o u r tions i s b e i n g p r e s e n t e d a t t h e claimed within it. Its members have given themselves to Him. The consec- own eyes w i t h b e t t e r effect, so t h a t J u d i c i a r y C o n g r e s s which h a s j u s t ration picture or the statue of +he we shall not make m i s t a k e s . opened a t N a n k i n g . All schools Sacred Heart, which to honour Him O t h e r s s h o w u s n o t h i n g b u t a n and faculties of law w e r e allowed they have placed in a prominent posit o send d e l e g a t e s t o t h e C o n g r e s s . tion, is a constant reminder of t h e a m u s i n g s e t of ever-changing pict u r e s , and meanwhile t a k e a t t e n - T h e petition w a s p r e s e n t e d by M r . service they owe to Christ. The lamp that burns before His image recalls the tion from t h e outer world. B o t h Chan Yu Hoa, a S h a n g h a i b a r r i s allegiance Which they have promised. serve a good purpose a n d t h e r e f o r e ter, r e p r e s e n t i n g t h e A u r o r a U n i And, when the members of the family n e i t h e r is t o be despised. You versity, a J e s u i t i n s t i t u t i o n of gather at night before the picture of know when a r t i s t s a r e a b o u t t o S h a n g h a i . (Fides). the Sacred Heart to recite the Rosary and to renew the act" of consecration m a k e a d r a w i n g o r painting, it is they are reverencing Christ as He usual for t h e m t o begin w i t h a wishes to be honoured. He has His ANCIENT CHRISTIAN GRAVE'composition s k e t c h ' — a rough outproper place in their family life. They STONES FOUND IN SOUTHERN line t h a t will give t h e general actreat Him with the love and respect JAPAN. with which they would treat a revered tion of t h e i r figures. In this member of their home circle. When sketch no a t t e n t i o n is paid t o small they r>ray to Him, they talk to Him and Tokyo—Sixty Christian gravet h i n g s ; t h e i r object is to g e t t h e teM Him their troubles and their destones w e r e found recently a t m a i n m o v e m e n t , t h e action a n d sires. His Sacred Heart is getting Goryo, in t h e A m a k u s a Archipelafrom them that homage for which He idea s t r o n g l y indicated. Aftergo off t h e w e s t coast of K y u s h u , asked in His revelations to St. Margaret ward, in a d d i n g details t h e a r t i s t Mary, and the blessings which He prosome of which a r e believed t o d a t e t a k e s care n o t t o lose t h e s e s t r o n g mised in return will descend upon that back a s f a r a s 1574. M r . H o n d a , lines. In first r e a d i n g a good poem home. a scientist of Hondo, w h o discoveror book t h a t w e hope t o r e - r e a d At Nazareth, no matter how great ed t h e stones, a n d M r . M o t o y a m a , were their trials, Mary and Joseph had m a n y t i m e s , we m a y take a h i n t of K u t u s a , S h i m b a r a P e n i n s u l a , a always one big consoltion—Jesus was from t h e a r t i s t ' s method. Let well k n o w n collector of C h r i s t i a n with them. The consecration of the y o u r first r e a d i n g b e for t h e p u r family brings down Jesus into the antiquities, later brought to light pose of a g e n e r a l broad view of t h e home: it makes our home like that of 379 such m o n u m e n t s a t Goryo a n d the Holy Family at Nazareth. Christ book. Never mind t h e little 110 a t S a i t s u n e a r b y . T h e m o s t reigns there, for He has said "where things. K e e p t h i n k i n g of t h e recent belong t o t h e period ending there are two or three gathered towhole story, of t h e m a i n c h a r a c t e r , gether in My name, there am I in the in 1820 o r 1830. of t h e h a p p e n i n g s t h a t m e a n m o s t midst of them" (Matt, xviii. 20). T h e g r a v e s t o n e s a r e flat r e c t a n -

?* the child has ever been a big work "J e Church. From their birth, when sne cleanses their souls with the waters 2 Baptism, she watches over each of ™em, providing with motherlv care for 7* nipple and the orphan, instructing SS. ts duties towards their more in t h e m each time t h e y a r e ^aren. She reminds them of the *reat vocation to which the father and read. A t first you m a y see t h a t mother are called, t o guard the souls ~tfte~story, t h e plot ^ i n t e r e s t i n g . their children for their King, esy o u m a y find t h a t t h e pecially during their early years; to N e x t Provide them with Catholic training, to c h a r a c t e r s a r e well drawn, t h a t t h e IJ e m good example, and to ward l a n g u a g e is good—the w o r d s exdn+ ? A n g e r s of sin. The cellently chosen a n d well a r r a n g e d . J*£ Parents towards the child is a A n o t h e r r e a d i n g m a y s h o w you tunffr ity* y have the opport h a t t h e book contains good advice, *ver d ° * the ame extent, guarding and so on. t h

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t o t h e plot; a n d when you r e a d t h e work again y o u can add t o t h e s e t h e small m a t t e r s . Books r e a d in school should b e r e a d m t h a t w a y . To stop carefully a t every small difficulty m a k e s a n y book t i r e s o m e , and w h a t is worse, m a k e s i t h a r d to u n d e r s t a n d . All t h i s r e f e r s , of course, t o books really w o r t h some care in t h e r e a d i n g . — T h e b e s t books improve. T h a t is, y o u find (Continued

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g u l a r p r i s m s ; some of t h e m h a v e a cross chiseled on t h e base. In t h e 1 6 t h c e n t u r y t h e e n t i r e Amakusa Archipelago was Christ i a n . Of t h e flourishing C h r i s t i a n c o m m u n i t i e s of t h o s e days, however, only Oye a n d Sakitsu p r e served t h e religion intact, a n d now t h e Catholics of t h e s e t w o d i s t r i c t s a r e once m o r e in t o u c h w i t h t h e r e s t of t h e C h u r c h . (Fides).

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THE FUTURE GREATNESS OF MAN IS MOULDED BY THE MOTHER. I n every child's soul t h e r e a r e j so docile a s formerly. T h e disease I w e e d s , t e n d e n c i e s w h i c h d r a w h i m of t h e t i m e s is b r e a k i n g o u t in t h e | t o w a r d s t h e d a r k a b y s s of w r o n g - chttdren. H o w a r e you t o g u i d e d o i n g — a w h o l e w o r l d of life, c h a - y o u r little one safely t h r o u g h all Heaven a n d these dangers? r a c t e r and ideas. Hell, good a n d b a d , dwell side b y H e l p h i m t o b r e a k h i s depraved side in o u r h e a r t s . will. L e t h i m s u b m i t h i s w i s h e s I t i s a f a t a l e r r o r t o believe t h a t a n d h u m o u r s t o y o u r o w n s t r o n g all evil e n t e r s t h e soul f r o m w i t h - will. T h i s i s a f u n d a m e n t a l t r u t h E v e r y vico u t , f r o m t h e t h e evil e n e m y . W e of good u p b r i n g i n g . b e a r o u r w o r s t e n e m y w i t h i n u s — t o r y , e v e r y conquest o v e r s o m e t h e inclination t o evil, t h e d e s i r e " w a n t " is a f r e s h s t e p t o w a r d s h i s t o s i n — i n h e r i t e d f r o m o u r F i r s t h a p p i n e s s . If you really have y o u r E v e n child's good a t h e a r t , y o u m u s t n o t Parents, a sad heritage. b a p t i s m does n o t e r a d i c a t e t h i s allow yourself t o be moved b y t e n d e n c y ; if i t did, t h e n holiness e v e r y t e a r h e s h e d s . R a t h e r m a k e u s e of opportunities t o induce h i m would be e a s y . t o m a k e v o l u n t a r y little a c t s of You m u s t n o t b e s u r p r i s e d if mortification a n d self-control, t h e n y o u discover b a d inclinations i n g r e a t e r , necessary self-denial y o u r children. F o r t h e s e a r e i n in life later, w h i c h a l w a y s arises nate, but guard against stirring b e e a s i e r t o h i m . will up, or fostering depravity in t h e Occasions such a s C h r i s t m a s c h i l d : o b s t i n a c y , defiance, v a n i t y , l y i n g , s e n s u a l i t y a n d t h e r e s t . A t i m e , L e n t , p r e p a r a t i o n for first c h a o s of inclinations a n d d r i v i n g C o m m u n i o n a r e particularly f a The forces a r e w i t h i n h i m . You a r e v o u r a b l e f o r sowing seed. child is m o r e susceptible then, a n d t h e s e opportunities should n o t b e THE HOUSEKEEPER. neglected i n t h e s p r i n g time of By Florence Hadley. t h e child's life, w h e n e v e r y t h i n g is blossoming f o r t h . Children's A housekeeper? Ah, yes, dear heart, sacrifices should n o t b e u n d e r e s t i and more: m a t e d ; n o t h i n g is small or trifling Keeper of hearts for those love gave in a child's life, a n d finally by t h e s e to me p r a c t i c e s children a t t a i n t o t h e Upholding weary hands that else n e c e s s a r y self-control which is t h e might fall, m e a n s by which t h e y c a n become Smoothing a little head upon my g r e a t a n d s t r o n g m e n a n d women. my knee. W h e n , l a t e r in life, t h e y o u n g m a n A homekeeper am I; this is my task; g a i n s a victory in some b i g t e m p t a To make one little spot all snug tion, w h e n c e does h e obtain t h e and warm, s t r e n g t h f o r t h i s conquest if n o t Where those so bruised and beaten by f r o m t h e s e practices in his e a r l y the day y e a r s ? T h r o u g h little sacrifices h e May find a refuge from the night is enabled t o gain g r e a t e r victories and storm. o v e r himself l a t e r o n . Wise p a r e n t s a r e always i n t e r e s t e d in Gladly I serve—love makes the servt h e s p i r i t u a l lives of t h e i r children, ing sweet; sympathising with their struggles J feel no load—love makes the a n d little victories, s h o w i n g t h e i r burden light; satisfaction w h e n t h e y have s u c A happy keeper I of home and hearts ceeded in becoming m a s t e r s of Serving I reign—a queen by love's t h e m s e l v e s in a n y w a y . P r a i s e own right. a n d recognition of s o m e achievem e n t is a powerful s p u r to f r e s h t h e creative power which m u s t effort. Often a few words of enm a k e of t h i s wild confusion, a c o u r a g e m e n t such a s " v e r y g o o d ! " h a r m o n i o u s , h a p p y life. H o w or "well done, m y c h i l d ! " will b e m u c h m e t h o d i c a l work, c o n s t a n t , sufficient t o inspire t h e child t o e n e r g e t i c cultivation of t h e will, p r e s e r v e a l o n g t h e r i g h t p a t h . y o u need in o r d e r t o mould y o u r M o t h e r s , be helpful Mothers, s e t child into a noble h u m a n b e i n g t o w o r k courageously t h a t you m a y w h o s e s p i r i t will b e free, w h o will be t r u l y honoured in y o u r children. b e Godlike! B u t thfc does n o t Be a guide t o t h e m , n a y , a m a g n e t , m e a n p e t t y r u l i n g over t h e child's d r a w i n g them ever onwards, life a n d soul. On t h e c o n t r a r y , H e a v e n w a r d s , t h e i r whole lives t h i s would i n t e r f e r e w i t h h i s long. E v e r y t h i n g t h a t is good a n d development. beautiful lies along t h i s road. Give T h e children of to-day r e q u i r e a b u n d a n t l y from y o u r t r e a s u r e , r a d i a t i n g w a r m t h a n d s u n l i g h t on v e r y special m a n a g e m e n t a n d wise W a r a n d post- t h e i r p a t h t h r o u g h o u t t h e i r lives. understanding. w a r conditions h a v e sinned g r i e - T h i s will b e of g r e a t e r value t o vously a g a i n s t y o u t h . T h e m a t e - t h e m t h a n untold w e a l t h . rialistic, selfish outlook, t h e false idea of freedom which s u r r o u n d DIAGNOSIS CORRECT, BUT— u s on all sides, like a fetid a t m o s "I don't like your heart's action," the p h e r e , h a v e affected t h e children doctor said applying the stethoscope a s well a s g r o w n - u p s ; in children, again. "You have Jiad some trouble t o o , family affection, love o f one's wit}-, angina pectoris, haven't you?" "You'r right in a way doctor," said n e i g h b o u r , social life a n d r e s p e c t the young man sheepishly, "only that f o r a u t h o r i t y h a v e received a is not her name." s e v e r e t h r u s t . Economic d i s t u r b IN TIME. a n c e s a n d o t h e r difficulties a r e u n Angry wife—"What are you coming f a v o u r a b l e t o t h e u p b r i n g i n g of home for at this time?" c h i l d r e n . E v e r y d a y it is b r o u g h t Festive one (after a sight out) — h o m e t o u s t h a t t h e y a r e no longer "Breakfast." y

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"MILKMAID" MILK RECIPES

A CHILD'S QUESTIONS.

All children a s k questions, and t h e y should b e encouraged t o go Meat Sanders. on a s k i n g t h e m . B u t t h e y should also be t a u g h t t o k n o w w h e n t o Melt half-ounce of dripping, and stop. m i x w i t h a q u a r t e r - p o u n d of cold, " W h y is t h e r i v e r h i g h e r some- m a s h e d potatoes a n d one ounce of t i m e s t h a n i t is a t o t h e r t i m e s ? " flour; roll out like p a s t r y and cut is a legitimate question, which i n t o pieces r a t h e r longer than should be a n s w e r e d t o t h e b e s t of b r o a d . Mince t w o ounces of cold a p a r e n t ' s knowledge. B u t if t h e m e a t a n d one s m a l l onion (which little one goes on " w h y - i n g " , with h a s b e e n parboiled) t o g e t h e r finely ;; t h e obvious i n t e n t i o n of t y i n g t h e a d d p e p p e r a n d salt, p u t a tableg r o w n - u p in k n o t s h e should be spoonful on each piece of paste,. m a d e t o u n d e r s t a n d t h a t some roll u p a n d close e a c h end. Place q u e s t i o n s a r e n o t only u n a n s w e r - on a g r e a s e d t i n , a n d b a k e twentyable, b u t non-sensical. minutes. * * * * * * T h e r e is n o t h i n g so objectionable a s a continually " w h y - i n g " child. Stuffed Potatoes. " W h y is Uncle J i m so u g l y ? " T a k e six l a r g e p o t a t o e s , scrub> " W h y is t h a t m a n r u n n i n g ? " t h e m well, cut off a slice of about o n e - f o u r t h l e n g t h w a y s , scoop out "Why can't I have t h a t t o y ? " T h e s e a n d a h u n d r e d o t h e r silly t h e p o t a t o a n d fill well in with s c r a p s of m e a t finely minced, and q u e s t i o n s a r e generally a sign of m i x e d w i t h a little onion a n d seabad u p b r i n g i n g . T h e well-broughts o n i n g , cover e a c h w i t h t h e slice u p child seldom a s k s r u d e quesp r e v i o u s l y cut off, place in a tin t i o n s , or follows u p a subject w i t h dripping, a n d b a k e for about w hich is obviously taboo. half a n hour, in a h o t oven. " W h y - e r s " a r e usually t h e pro* * * * * * d u c t s of i m p a t i e n t p a r e n t s . Once Savoury Pudding. a legitimate question is unanswerS o a k half a p o u n d of bread ed t h e child will s m a r t u n d e r t h e c r u s t s in cold w a t e r f o r a n hour, injustice of t h e t h i n g , a n d endead r a i n t h e m , b e a t u p w i t h a fork, v o u r t o g e t h i s own back. a d d t h r e e ounces of s u e t a n d two B e p a t i e n t w i t h y o u r child when onions, both chopped, t w o tableh e a s k s questions, a n d if those spoonfuls of o a t m e a l , a n e g g , a questions a r e based o n a genuine q u a r t e r of a p i n t of milk, a tabledesire for knowledge, a n s w e r t h e m spoonful of sago, p e p p e r a n d salt;: t o t h e best of y o u r ability. place one ounce of d r i p p i n g in a If, however, you a r e unable to h o t t i n , pour in t h e m i x t u r e and give correct a n s w e r s , d o n ' t be b a k e f o r t h r e e - q u a r t e r s of a n hour. afraid of a d m i t t i n g t h e fact, and ! L e t i t s t a n d for five m i n u t e s , then p r o m i s i n g t o look u p t h e subject c u t i n t o s q u a r e s a n d s e r v e with a t some l a t e r d a t e . gravy. r

The Chivalrous Guest. Jones was a t a dinner party. He w a s s h y a n d nervous, a n d could n e v e r s u m m o n u p courage t o speak because of h i s inability t o say something neat. All t h e evening h e h a d bean t r y i n g t o t h i n k of s o m e t h i n g nice t o s a y t o h i s h o s t e s s . A t last h e t h o u g h t he saw his chance. " W h a t a small a p p e t i t e you h a v e , Mr. J o n e s , " said h i s hostess, w i t h a smile. " T o s i t n e x t t o y o u , " h e replied gallantly, "would cause a n y m a n t o lose h i s a p p e t i t e . " * * * * * *

SLIMMING. Overweight woman—" Doctor, what will I do to reduce?" Doctor—"Take a proper kind of exercise." Overweight woman—"What kind of exercise would you recommend?" Doctor—"Push yourself away from the table three times a day."

Rissoles. Mince t w o ounces of cold meat finely, a n d mix w i t h it one ounce of b r e a d c r u m b s , m a s h e d potatoes,, or boiled rice, chopped parsley, pepper, a n d s a l t ; f o r m into small balls, b r u s h o v e r w i t h milk, roll in flour, a n d f r y in h o t fat. E g g m a y be used i n s t e a d of milk.

Vegetable M a r r o w Rissoles. P a r e t h e m a r r o w v e r y thin, cut a c r o s s , t a k e o u t t h e seeds, and fill the centre with well-seasoned minced beef or v e a l ; if t h e latter, add a little minced lemon peel, tie t h e m securely t o g e t h e r , and stew t h e m in a little good g r a v y made f r o m beef bones.

Force Meat. Bind t o g e t h e r w i t h egg two o u n c e s bread c r u m b s , one ounce chopped parsley, half a teaspoonful of s w e e t h e r b s , salt a n d pepper, a n d a little g r a t e d lemon rind.

MALAYA

CATHOLIC LEADER,

SATURDAY,

26th OCTOBER, 1935.

LOVE MARRIAGE A N D FAMILY THE THREE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITIES OF CHINA.

BY REV. WILLIAM SCHMIDT. S. V. D. Participation in t h e Work of God.

When t h e Son of God a s s u m e d ALUMNI H O L D H I G H P O S T I N our poor h u m a n i t y from i t s first STATE. beginnings, like all other children of m a n , h e intended t o raise t h e s e beginnings, t h e s a m e as t h e r e s t of o u r life, t o holy heights. W h e n S h a n g h a i . — D u r i n g t h e p r e s e n t e v e r t h e w o r d s a r e spoken: e t year t h e t h r e e Catholic U n i v e r s i - homo factus e s t — a child of m a n ties of C h i n a , t h o s e in P e k i n g , h a s been b o r n — i t should fill o u r Tientsin a n d S h a n g h a i , h a v e been m i n d s w i t h a w e . W h e n a couple, visited officially b y r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s a m a n a n d a w o m a n , have u n i t e d of t h e M i n i s t r y of Public I n s t r u c - in s t r o n g e s t love, God in t h e tion. While criticising a few m i n o r moment of t h e climax of t h e i r love details, t h e official visitors did n o t causes a new h u m a n being t o h a v e hide t h e i r s a t i s f a c t i o n a t t h e p r o - its beginning in t h e m ; out of t h e i r gress these i n s t i t u t i o n s h a v e m a d e . own selves, t h e y give up a p a r t During t h e r e c e n t Catholic Action out of which God creates a n e w Congress in S h a n g h a i r e p r e s e n t a - being. H e allows t h e m to p a r t i tives of t h e universities h a d a con- cipate in H i s work of creation. H e ference w i t h t h e purpose of ex- allows t h e s t r e a m of life w h i c h changing views a n d f o s t e r i n g flows on in m y s t e r i o u s depths, in closer co-operation between t h e t h i s moment t o rise, so t h a t t h e y three i n s t i t u t i o n s . a r e enabled t o produce new life. Educational e x p e r t s in C h i n a Nowhere else b u t h e r e can m a n do this. No h u m a n power or k n o w to-day a r e of t h e opinion t h a t ledge h a s reached t h i s c a p a c i t y ; never before h a v e t h e t i m e s been more propitious for Catholic h i g h - m a n knows how t o t a k e life, deser education t o supplant t h e P r o - t r o y life in a t h o u s a n d b r u t a l a n d testant e s t a b l i s h m e n t s for h i g h e r refined w a y s a n d t o a f r i g h t e n i n g education w h i c h h a v e been serious- extent, b u t t o give life, even t o t h e ly h a m p e r e d in t h e i r p r o g r e s s b y I tiniest seed, h e cannot, let alone i t o a plant, a n animal, or a m a n the crisis. with body a n d soul. B u t let u s The i m p o r t a n c e of t h e s e h i g h not go t o o f a r in praising t h i s er i n s t i t u t e s of learning m a y m a r i t a l co-operation in t h e c r e a t i v e be judged w h e n it is realized t h a t act of God. W h a t is t r u l y n e w , it is from t h e r a n k s of t h e s e u n i t h e soul, comes from God alone. versity s t u d e n t s t h a t t h e l e a d e r s As in t h e creation of Adam it p r o of modern C h i n a a r e being chosen. ceeds from t h e i m m e d i a t e a c t i v i t y It is i n t e r e s t i n g t o note t h e l a r g e of God alone, w h i c h He can n e v e r number of g r a d u a t e s of t h e A u r o cede to a n y o n e else. T h u s t h e ra University of S h a n g h a i w h o have i m p o r t a n t posts in t h e diplo- b r e a t h of God b r e a t h e s in e v e r y matic and c o n s u l a r service of C h i n a new conception, a n d w e seem t o at t h e p r e s e n t t i m e . A m o n g t h e m h e a r t h e r u s t l i n g wings of t h e are Mr. L i n g Ki H a n , C h a r g e little angelic b e i n g which t h e d'Affaires a t Brussels, w h o r e p r e - Creator sends o u t of His e t e r n i t y sented t h e Chinese G o v e r n m e n t a t to t h e p a r e n t s , t h a t t h e y i n v e s t it the celebration in h o n o u r of R e v . with a body w h i c h t h e y build f o r Dom Lou T s e n g Tsiang, O.S.B., a it out of t h e i r own body. W h a t former M i n i s t e r of C h i n a ; M r . a wonderful participation a n d intiTchou H a o T s i a n g , a t p r e s e n t on m a t e co-operation in t h e h i g h his way t o B r u s s e l s t o t a k e u p h i s creative work of God is t h i s ! post as M i n i s t e r ; Mr. Siu Lien W i t h w h a t reverence they should Tseng, Consul General in R u s s i a ; receive t h e little one t h a t owes i t s Mr. T c h a n g , S e c r e t a r y of t h e L e - existence t o t h i s human-divine gation in R o m e ; and M r . T s a i co-operation ! Fang-tsou, Chancellor a t Madrid. The N e w Bond of Love. Other g r a d u a t e s w h o h a v e p o s t s in t h e C o n s u l a r Service a r e M r . This little being, t h e child, is t h e Kiang Si-lin, Vice-Consul a t Cairo Mr. Hiu N a i a t Rangoon, Mr. perpetual r e m i n d e r of t h e i r own Tchen Tse-koei a t P a r i s , a n d M r . g r e a t e s t h a p p i n e s s and t h e s w e e t Chou Tche-hien a t H a v a n a . T h e fruit which in a marvellous m a n ner heightens a n d seals t h e i r m u recent Chinese-Indochinese T r e a t y provided for t h e erection of con- tual love. I t is t h e highest p r e s e n t sulates in Indochina a n d t h e first t h e y can m a k e t o one a n o t h e r , a p a r t of t h e i r own selves. T h i s two named, Mr. W a n g a n d Mr. Tcheou, a r e b o t h former s t u d e n t s I g u a r a n t e e s t o t h e m in a w a y t r u l y of Aurora U n i v e r s i t y . T h e y form- | divine t h e love which they a r e t o erly had i m p o r t a n t posts in t h e give t h e child. T h u s t h e t r a n s i tion from egotism t o a l t r u i s m is Ministry of Foreign Affairs a t made, for; t h e child is both, a p a r t Nanking. of oneself a n d a p a r t of t h e person During t h e Catholic Action Con- whom each loves most on e a r t h . gress special m e e t i n g s w e r e r e s e r v - This dear a n d firm bond binds t h e ed for t h e intellectual Catholics h e a r t s of t h e p a r e n t s and t h e child and in t h e course of a g r e a t g a t h - more closely w i t h every new d a y . ering of s t u d e n t s at t h e S p o r t s When t h e f e a t u r e s of t h e face g r a Field of t h e University, H i s Excel- dually lose t h e i r indefiniteness a n d lency Mons. Mario Zanin, Apostolic become more characteristic, when l e g a t e t o China, p r e s e n t e d t h e t h e resemblance t o f a t h e r a n d first prize for a National Apolo- m o t h e r becomes more pronounced, getics C o n t e s t t o Mr. I n g P o u - when t h e soul, too, begins t o u n tche, a medical s t u d e n t a t t h e U n i - fold and in i t s peculiarities points versity of S h a n g h a i . to f a t h e r o r m o t h e r — w h a t sweet The Rev. William Schmidt, S.V. admonitions a n d sweet w a r n i n g s D., who h a s been in Tokyo g i v i n g | t h e little one extends t o both a series of lectures on h i s recent I p a r e n t s ! Anthropological r e s e a r c h e s , is t o By w a t c h i n g t h e unfolding of *jve a similar course a t t h e A u r o r a University, S h a n g h a i , in October. t h e h u m a n bud, a n d by b e n d i n g ( F i d e s ) . down t o t h e child t h e y t h e m s e l v e s T

become children once more. T h e m o t h e r l e a r n s t o play with t h e child in a childlike w a y , t h e f a t h e r awkardly p e r h a p s , a n d f e a r i n g h e m i g h t h u r t t h e t i n y being, t a k e s it into h i s s t r o n g a r m s , t h u s softening h i s voice a n d h i s whole being. T h i s is t h e r e j u v e n a t i n g power w h i c h children exercise over t h e i r p a r e n t s a n d which keeps them from getting prematurely old, h a r d a n d cold in solitary selfishness. W h a t would become of m a n if t h e s e forces of r e j u v e n a tion, which in g r a n d p a r e n t s occurs t h e t h i r d t i m e , disappeared f r o m t h e e a r t h , b e c a u s e t h e r e were no longer c h i l d r e n in t h e f a m i l y ? N o j m a t t e r w h a t p r o g r e s s medicine I makes, a n d no m a t t e r how m u c h it m a y l e a r n t o prolong life, n o power on e a r t h could p r e v e n t t h e early h a r d e n i n g a n d ossification of t h e soul, a n d i t would be t e r r i ble t o live on e a r t h w i t h t h e s e w e a r y a n d decrepit souls. I • j j I | | | ;

T h e I n c a r n a t i o n and Mankind. P a r e n t s m u s t n o t b e satisfied j w i t h one o r t w o children, j u s t t o j h a v e a couple of living t o y s in j whom o n e can conveniently satisfy i one's need of c a r e s s i n g a n d keep j oneself f r e s h a n d youthful, f o r j m a r r i a g e w a s n o t intended for t h e ; m e r e e n j o y m e n t of t h e p a r e n t s | b u t also f o r t h e responsibility a n d j service t o m a n k i n d , S t a t e a n d ! Church, a n d t h e child itself. T h e Child's P l a y m a t e s in t h e Family. The p a r e n t s h a v e t h e obligation I t o give t h e first child a sufficient i n u m b e r of child p l a y m a t e s in i t s I own family. I t m u s t n o t be left alone a m o n g a d u l t s so t h a t i t s j childhood a n d y o u t h cannot long I enough e n d u r e a n d fully m a t u r e , and it becomes a p r e y t o a p r e cocity w h i c h s a p s t h e s t r e n g t h of ! all i t s l a t e r life. God h a s given t h e p a r e n t s , a n d especially t h e m o t h e r , more love t h a n one o r t w # children can a b sorb, a n d w h e n t h i s love is s p e n t on one o r t w o children only, t h i s excessive m e a s u r e of affection can only h u r t t h e m . T h e y a r e spoiled and n e v e r learn w h a t g r a t i t u d e | a n d c o n s i d e r a t e n e s s is. T h o u g h many parents t r y to justify this limitation by s a y i n g t h a t t h e y I would r a t h e r h a v e fewer and bett e r children, m a y t h e Lord h a v e j pity on the_ world full of such special b r e e d s . Mankind's Better

Future.

The p a r e n t s h a v e obligations, not only t o w a r d t h e nation t o ! which t h e y belong, a n d t h e S t a t e , | whose citizens t h e y a r e . b u t also toward t h e whole of h u m a n i t y . A S t a t e w i t h all i t s i n s t i t u t i o n s is not built u p in one d a y , it is a t a s k for g e n e r a t i o n s . T o quote only material e x a m p l e s : t h e roads a n d railways t h a t a r e constructed, t h e edifices e r e c t e d , t h e whole complicated a p p a r a t u s of g o v e r n m e n t and order could be m a d e appreciably c h e a p e r if e v e r y t h i n g w e r e done only with a view of benefiting t h e p r e s e n t generation. B u t w h a t good will it do t o build f o r t h e f u t u r e a n d t h e n h a v e no h u m a n beings t o use t h e s e i n s t i t u t i o n s ? If all t h e s e t h i n g s disappeared a n d still t h e r e w e r e people, they could (Continued

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N E W BISHOP CONSECRATED MARYKNOLL SUPERIOR GENERAL. Kaying.—The Most Rev. F r a n c i s X. Ford, M.M., recently named Vicar Ap. of K a y ing, K w a n g t u n g , I w a s consecrated Bishop in t h e ! U n i t e d S t a t e s on S e p t e m b e r 2 1 . | T h e ceremony w a s performed a t J t h e h e a d q u a r t e r s of t h e Catholic F o r e i g n Mission Society of A m e r i ca by t h e Most R e v . J a m e s A n t h o n y Walsh, F o u n d e r a n d S u p e r i o r General of t h e Society. T h e occasion will be a m e m o r a b l e one in t h e Society's a n n a l s a s t h e new p r e l a t e w a s not only a m e m b e r of t h e first g r o u p of Maryknoll missioners t o leave f o r t h e Orient b u t w a s also t h e first s t u d e n t to apply for a d m i t t a n c e t o t h e Society s h o r t l y a f t e r it w a s founded in 1 9 1 1 . Ordained t o t h e priesthood i n December 1917, t h e f u t u r e first Bishop of K a y i n g left for C h i n a i less t h a n a y e a r later. H e l a b o u r ! ed for seven y e a r s a t Y e u n g k o n g I in t h e V i c a r i a t e of K o n g m o o n , w h e r e h e held also t h e post o f Pro-Prefect a n d l a t e r P r o - V i c a r , j I n 1924, he w a s appointed t o h e a d j a n e w Maryknoll e n t e r p r i s e in t h e | h i n t e r l a n d of S w a t o w a t K a y i n g , j cultural c e n t r e of t h e H a k k a , people. H e became Prefect ! Apostolic of K a y i n g , April 28,. 1929 j a n d recently, b y decree of J u n e ( 18, 1935, V i c a r A p o s t o l i c Bishop F o r d h a s u n d e r his direction a t t h e p r e s e n t t i m e f o u r Chinese p r i e s t s , 23 Maryknoll p r i e s t s , a n d 10 Maryknoll Sisters(Lumen.) s t a r t e v e r y t h i n g anew, b u t t h e s a m e roads a n d schools a n d o t h e r institutions do not produce h u m a n beings. G r a s s would g r o w b e t w e e n t h e tracks, buildings would fall t o r u i n s , and all would be over. L e t no one s a y t h a t I a m p a i n t i n g d a r k pictures which only a f t e r t h o u s a n d s of y e a r s could become r e a l i t y . Look a t a c e r t a i n c o u n t r y w h i c h for half a c e n t u r y h a s p r a c t i s e d famliy limitation. T h e r e a r e whole regions in t h a t c o u n t r y in w h i c h t h e villages a r e e m p t y , t h e h o m e s collapsed, t h e soil untilled. T h e desolation would be much m o r e noticeable, even factories a n d shops would be idle, if t h a t count r y did not g e t new w o r k e r s from all E u r o p e a n countries, a n d e v e n Africa, to fill t h e g a p s which it h a s no longer t h e s t r e n g t h a n d will t o fill. How g r e a t w e r e t h e r a v a g e s of t h e same evil a f t e r t h e W a r s p r e a d over Central E u r o p e . Two children a r e not sufficient t o g u a r a n t e e t h e continuation of a nation, let alone | giving it t h e increase needed t o secure proper development. T h a t requires a t least a n a v e r a g e of four or five children t o every m a r riage. How t r u e a r e t h e w o r d s which God spoke a t t h e b e g i n n i n g of m a n k i n d : " I n c r e a s e a n d m u l t i ply and fill t h e e a r t h a n d s u b d u e i t . " To r u l e over t h e e a r t h , t o m a k e it h a b i t a b l e , t o utilize t h e powers of N a t u r e , is inseparably bound up w i t h t h e word of G o d ; " I n c r e a s e a n d multiply." A s soon a s t h a t is no longer obeyed, desolation and b a r b a r i s m begin once m o r e . N a t u r e rises in rebellion a n d lords i t over him w h o w a s intended t o be i t s m a s t e r . ^ ( F r o m China L i g h t ) .

M A L A Y A C A T H O U C L E A D E R , S A T U R D A Y , 26th OCTOBER, 1935.

in the tongue, it will be admitted that English possesses subtle nice0 ties and intricacies that call for FOR MALAYA, B. N. BORNEO much spade-work in their careful AND SARAWAK. mastery; but to acquire a fair 12 Months .. $6.00 working knowledge of the 6 Months $3.00 language the scheme outlined for the study of Basic English will FOREIGN. doubtless answer the need. (Straits currency) Mr. C. K. Ogden who has 12 Months $7.00 devised this simplified system of 6 Months $3.50 All correspondence and literary English has based his process on contributions should be addressed the principle of verb elimination. to The Managing Editor, Rex. The ingenious exponent of the me2L Cardon, 73, Bras Basah Road, thod has rightly realised that the Singapore. greatest stumbling block to Tel. 7376, Singapore. foreign students is the correct usuage of English verbs in their JEalaga QLuthxtlic ^pesiterproper mood and sequence of tense. With a vocabulary of 8 5 0 Saturday, 2 6 t h October, 1935. basic words * it is claimed, one would be in a position to express BASIC ENGLISH. general ideas in an intelligible Language is the vehicle of way. The system, we believe, thought, but a multiplicity of will come to stay as it has been tongues and dialects existing in scrutinised by leading literati the world to-day makes it all the among whom are Bernard Shaw, more difficult for inter-racial H. G. Wells and Professor Julian communication. The barriers that Huxley. Like all new-born ideas hem in the different peoples of the * Basic English ' has also had its world and engender feelings of j opponents whose objections have mistrust and prejudice are direct- j been sufficiently countered by the ly traceable to the lack of a author of the system. We are in perfect sympathy common language wherein difwith Mr. V. W. W. S. Purcell, ferent nationalities may give M.CiS., who is introducing the adequate expression to their views and sentiments. The need for a system of Basic English in universal language becomes all Malaya, and trust that it will the more imperative in these days enable a host of eager people, when peoples of various climes both youth and adults, who are are brought into closer contact on keen on acquiring a fair knowa common platform, for united ledge of English, at minimum action to improve the lot of the time and labour, for commercial purposes or even as a mere social human race generally. Synthetic languages like Espe- amenity. A special night school ranto and a few others have been j for the purpose with teachers invented with a view to supplying particularly trained in the system this long desired lingua franca' will induce even the workaday but practical experience has man to snatch a couple of hours finally betrayed the futility of a week to attend the graduated artificial tongues that lack viva- course of lessons. We will not indulge in any city and elasticity for the communication of human thought. vaticination at the moment, as Felicity of expression normally to how far the scheme could be lies in the different shades of made a success among the Asiatic meaning attaching to words. An races here, but speaking from artificial language, therefore, does experience as one having been not possess that ease and flexibi- engaged in the teaching of Englity which are characteristic of lish for a good many years, a highly developed natural tongues. feeling of diffidence seems to Philological opinion is agreed that occur. We have in mind of English has a peculiar fecundity course those specimens who and adaptability for conveying persist in transliterating a senideas in a terse and forceful tence from Malay into English. * My mother won't give me manner. Let u s consider the claims of go to school'—* This tree not yet English as a suitable universal come out flower '—' Very pain language for the civilised peoples man ' are a few of the best efforts of the world. Apart from the at English, not by beginners but fact that nearly 2 0 0 million by those students who are suppeople are born to that language, posed to have learnt the language there are besides about 500 mil- for seven or eight years in our There is lion people of different races who recognised schools. have adopted it for official and again the need for coming down commercial use. From these to the level of one who is able to facts it is obvious that English express ideas in * Basic English' may verily transpire to be the alone; and this practice may dominant tongue of the civilised prove a deterrent to good fluent world. There is however one speech under normal circumobjection to the adoption of stances. The employment of English as an international basic words will impose a restrictongue. It is argued that it is a tion on ease and freedom of rather difficult language to ac- speech, and may produce the quire. In so far as one aims at same effect as a man in a 'straight having an academic proficiency jacket' attempting to swing a R A T E S OF SUBSCRIPTION POST FREE

NOTES A N D COMMENTS! PUBLIC UTILITY — FALSE UTILITARIAN P R I N C I P L E S THE LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR — EX-PRESIDENT OF MEXICO IN SINGAPORE. a n animal, j u s t a degree above a Public Utility. cow or a h o r s e , a dog, a cat, or a ' A n a k S i n g a p u r a ' in his apology r a t , n a y a flea? Do t h e y not for alien Missionary teachers, realise t h a t t h e r e is in man a based his defence on t h e convinch i g h e r force n o t found in the ing a r g u m e n t of Public Utility. brute, and which differentiates W e t h a n k 'Anak S i n g a p u r a ' for h i s h i m from t h e m ? T h e i r utilitariadefence of a cause in which so n i s m is t h e o u t c o m e of t h e i r own m a n y of our Catholic Schools a r e selfishness. I t is n o t t h e public concerned. B u t a p a r t from t h a t good t h a t t h e y seek, b u t t h e i r own m a t t e r , we a r e indebted t o him for p r i v a t e well-being. Their princit h e i n t e r e s t i n g table below showple evolves f r o m t h e i r cowardice i n g t h e a m o u n t p e r pupil w h i c h t o shoulder t h e t r o u b l e s and rest h e S t r a i t s t a x - p a y e r h a s to p a y ponsiblities of h u m a n life. for Singapore Schools. * * * * * * Raffles I n s t i t u t i o n .. $113 A C o n t r a s t : T h e L i t t l e Sisters of St. J o s e p h ' s I n s t i t u t i o n 39 Anglo-Chinese School and t h e Poor. feeder Schools .. 67 T h e p o t e n t m o t i v e s of those who St. A n d r e w ' s School ... 47 seek t o s p r e a d s u c h views, a r e to Raffles Girls' School .. 84 p u t t h e m plainly—selfishness and Convent of t h e Holy Incowardice. T h e y m a y base their fant Jesus . . .. 20 a r g u m e n t s on a l t r u i s t i c principles; Methodist Girls' School 44 b u t t h e i r s is a false a l t r u i s m : alT h e Catholic Schools compare t r u i s m b o r n of selfishness. Withv e r y favourably w i t h t h e o t h e r s out religion m e n a r e n a t u r a l l y selon t h e list, a n d i t is w o r t h n o t i n g fish. I t is b e c a u s e of an ideal that t h a t t h e y show t h e lowest figures: m a n becomes self-sacrificing, and $ 3 9 a n d $20 for t h e St. J o s e p h ' s a religious ideal a t t h a t . Love of i n s t i t u t i o n a n d T h e Convent r e s God leads t o L o v e of Neighbour, pectively. T h e figures for o t h e r a n d self-sacrifice m o t i v a t e d by a t o w n s in M a l a y a would no d o u b t C h r i s t i a n L o v e of N e i g h b o u r is show almost s i m i l a r r a t i o s between t r u e a l t r u i s m . Irreligious altrut h e different schools a s t h e y a r e ism w i t h u t i l i t a r i a n motives as a all r u n on t h e s a m e lines a s t h o s e b a c k g r o u n d is m e r e white-wash— in Singapore. W h e n one is a w a r e j N o t only t h e Catholic, b u t t h e Nonof t h e fact t h a t o u r Catholic Catholic public of M a l a y a a s well, Schools in M a l a y a h a v e on t h e i r would we a r e s u r e , h a v e been glad r e g i s t e r s a n u m b e r of pupils t o h e a r of t h e first establishment a m o u n t i n g t o o v e r 15,000, one m a y of t h e " L i t t l e S i s t e r s of t h e Poor" be able to realise t h e a m o u n t in Malaya. T h e i r s is a n ideal w h i c h o u r Catholic Schools s a v e based on m o t i v e s of Christian c h a r i t y . I n s t e a d of condemning for t h e public. t h e old a n d feeble t o t h e lethal * * * * * * c h a m b e r , a s o u r U t i l i t a r i a n friends False Utilitarian Principles. would h a v e u s do, t h e y gather In recent y e a r s t h e r e h a s g r o w n t h e m in, a n d t e n d t h e m w i t h loving a school of t h o u g h t , which, moved c a r e a n d k i n d n e s s , so t h a t they b y a false a l t r u i s t i c sense a n d m a y spend t h e i r l a s t few days on f a u l t y u t i l i t a r i a n principles, a d v o e a r t h in p e a c e a n d quiet, away c a t e s a weeding of t h e unfit. Movfrom t h e t u r m o i l of t h i s world, and ed by h u m a n m i s f o r t u n e s , t h e y p r e p a r i n g t h e i r souls for t h e next. conclude t h a t t h e b e s t w a y t o end They are t h e real humanitarians, t h e m would b e t o a d o p t m e a n s w o r k i n g for t h e welfare of manwhich t h o u g h e x t r e m e , y e t a p p e a r k i n d — N o t d e i f y i n g a n d worshipeffectual: E u t h a n a s i a . T h e a d v o i n g m a n , b u t d i s i n t e r e s t e d l y loving cates of E u t h a n a s i a , plead for t h e h i m . W e a r e s u r e t h a t in their painless e x t e r m i n a t i o n of such good work, t h e L i t t l e Sisters of h u m a n beings w h o m t h e y p r e s u m e t h e P o o r " will h a v e t h e generous t o consider a s n o t w a n t e d on e a r t h ; s u p p o r t of t h e M a l a y a n public, and — t h e incurable sick, t h e lingering t h a t t h e i r h o u s e s w h e r e poor and a n d useless a g e d . T h e y would homeless old people of e v e r y creed h a v e t h i s e a r t h inhabited only by a n d race m a y find s h e l t e r and care, robust he-men; the unwanted have will soon be established in every t o b e got r i d of. T h i s is indeed town in M a l a y a . b u t a get-back t o t h e b a r b a r i t i e s of t h e s a v a g e . T h e y speak of t h e * * * * * * p r o g r e s s of civilization; b u t if t h i s E x - P r e s i d e n t of Mexico in is t h e p r o g r e s s of m a n , it w e r e Singapore. b e t t e r for h i m t o r e m a i n s t a g n a n t j E x - P r e s i d e n t Gen. Abelardo L. in ignorance t h a n hold such views Rodriguez, w h o passed through on t h e p r o g r e s s of civilization. Singapore on t h e American liner W i t h t h e practice of contraception P r e s i d e n t V a n B u r e n , is reported a n d sterilization, it is with diffit o h a v e told t h e P r e s s Representaculty t h a t m a n comes into t h i s tives t h a t d u r i n g his presidency w o r l d ; and w h e n h e h a s m a n a g e d 'he took a h a n d in t h e long standt o come in, h e is subjected t o ing c o n t r o v e r s y between Church E u t h a n a s i a t o m a k e him quit it on and S t a t e , c o n t i n u i n g strictly to t h e slightest p r e t e x t . Is t h i s w h a t enforce t h e laws r e g a r d i n g the t h e y call p r o g r e s s ? T h e s a v a g e s Catholic cults ( ? ) a n d t h e governk n e w of such p r o g r e s s ; nay t h e y m e n t a s " t h e constitutional owner w e n t one b e t t e r t h a n our utilitaof all C h u r c h p r o p e r t y , " during r i a n s . W h e n t h e y h a d no need of 1933-34 e x p r o p r i a t e d 40 edifices old a n d feeble people, t h e y m a d e and converted t h e m into secular a good meal of t h e m . W h a t difschools a n d o t h e r public instituference is t h e r e t h e n , between tions, while s o m e s t a t e s barred t h i s and t h e killing of old o r priests entirely.'—he continued diseased a n i m a l s . Is man only strictly t o enforce t h e laws regardtennis racket. Anyway the i n g religious c u l t s : t h a t is to say h e continued t o s u p p r e s s liberty ot ' second best' is often preferable religious w o r s h i p — " t h e governwhere the best is not always m e n t " h e said " a s ' t h e constitu<r

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MALAGA

CATHOLIC

TO T H E C A T H O L I C P R I E S T . The Catholic p r i e s t h a s p r u c t i <jally renounced all t h a t w h i c h t o most men m a k e s life w o r t h living. The laity, w h a t e v e r t h e i r r e l i g i o u s opinions m a y be recognise t h i s , a n d in fairness p a y a c e r t a i n r e s p e c t to t h e m a n w h o h a s done w h a t they are n o t capable of d o i n g (writes M r s . H . J a c k s o n , in " T h e Nineteenth C e n t u r y " ) . A c e r t a i n aloofness—a c e r t a i n l o n e l i n e s s — comes at once i n t o t h e life of a man who h a s e n t e r e d t h e p r i e s t hood. H e dwells on t h e m o u n t a i n peaks, a n d o r d i n a r y h u m a n i t y in the vale. I t is because of t h i s aloofness t h a t h e becomes n o t only the teacher b u t t h e friend of h u manity in all i t s g r e a t m o m e n t s of stress. H e w h o w a l k s ak>ne w i t h God can h e l p t h e soul t h a t h a s suffered, t h e soul t h a t h a s sinned, and t h e soul t h a t is g o i n g alone into t h e g r e a t d a r k n e s s .

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tional owner of all C h u r c h p r o perty* d u r i n g 1933-34 e x p r o p r i a t e d 40 edifices:" t h i s is n o t h i n g m o r e than violation a n d p l u n d e r of p r i vate p r o p e r t y by a m i n o r i t y of self-constituted l e g i s t l a t o r s — s o m e states b a r r e d p r i e s t s e n t i r e l y : or rather took a w a y individual l i b e r t y from persons whose only c r i m e was in being m i n i s t e r s of God t o tend to t h e spiritual needs of t h e People. Politicians a l w a y s r e c e n t being reminded by t h e clergy of their greed for u n r i s t r i c t e d p o w e r which t h e y seek to g r a s p i n defiance of e v e r y m o r a l law, a n d in violation of every fundamental Human right. The "freedom" which t h e anti-clericals p r a t e so ttuch about is found in p r a c t i c e t o £e nothing m o r e t h a n 'freedom jrom the c e n s u r e of o u t r a g e d p u b opinion, w h e n t h e y e x t o r t , pilJ*fe and a s s a s s i n a t e . ' If e v e r y £*ng is a s q u i e t a s w h a t E x - P r e s i ent Rodriguez m a k e s it out t o be,

S A T U R D A Y , 26th OCTOBER, 1935.

GOSPEL

A PROTESTANTS TRIBUTE.

I shall n e v e r f o r g e t once h e a r i n g a boy-priest s a y his first M a s s i n the church of a small village where he w a s b o m . T h e b u i l d i n g was c r a m m e d w i t h women i n t h e i r gay kerchiefs, a n d m e n w h o h a d known h i m a curly-headed u r c h i n at his m o t h e r ' s door. A p r o c e s sion of little g i r l s c a r r y i n g w h i t e lilies led t h e boy, crowaed w i t h green leaves, t o t h e a l t a r . The sermon, p r e a c h e d by a y o u t h b u t a few y e a r s older—a school companion of t h e n e o p h y t e — w a s strangely eloquent. He said: " To-day m a n y of you a r e t h i n k i n g of w h a t h e gives u p : Love, children, all t h e links t h a t bind men t o e a c h o t h e r . A n d y o u s a y , ' w h a t a s a c r i f i c e ! ' B u t w h a t does he g a i n ? I s i t n o t e n o u g h t o b e a disciple of C h r i s t ; t o b e o r o of those who h a v e power gi / e n d i r e c t from t h e L o r d t o r a i s e t h e fallen, heal t h e b r u i s e d soul, a n d g i v e t h e very Body of C h r i s t t o t h o s e w h o ask? W h a t h a v e a n y of y o u g o t that c o m p a r e s w i t h t h e s e t h i n g s ? My b r e t h r e n , t h e r e w a s once a man who f o u n d a pearl of g r e a t price. You k n o w h o w He sold all for t h a t p e a r l . Behold ^ne m o r e who h a s f o u n d i t . " T h e n t h e other—white a s d e a t h — b e g a n t o say Mass. A n d suddenly a t t h e consecration h i s f a l t e r i n g voice grew firm, a n d a s h e t u r n e d w i t h the Host a r a d i a n c e , n o t of t h i s world, c a m e i n t o h i s face. I t w a s no boy w h o d i s m i s s e d u s w i t h t h e sreat w o r d s : " I t e , m i s s a e s t . " It was one w h o c a m e down f r o m the m o u n t a i n - t o p w i t h t h e g l o r y upon h*s b a i r . (Catholic L e a d e r . B r i s b a n e ) .

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October 27. S u n d a y — 2 0 t h S u n d a y After Pentecost. The Kingship T H E L A S T S U N D A Y I N OCTOBER. of C h r i s t . Mass a n d V e s p e r s F e a s t of T h e K i n g s h i p of O u r Lord J e s u s C h r i s t . of t h e F e a s t . Consecration t o ( J o h n , 18) t h e S a c r e d H e a r t , w i t h t h e LitAt t h a t t i m e : P i l a t e said u n t o J e s u s : A r t T h o u t h e K i n g of j a n y , a t Benediction. t h e J e w s ? J e s u s a n s w e r e d : S a y est t h o u t h i s of thyself, o r did October 28. Monday—Ss Simon & o t h e r s tell it t h e e of Me? P i l a t e a n s w e r e d : a m I a J e w ? Thine J u d e , Apostles. own nation a n d t h e chief p r i e s t s h a v e delivered T h e e u n t o m e ; 29. T u e s d a y — O f the w h a t h a s t T h o u done? J e s u s a n s w e r e d : My kingdom is not of t h i s j October Feria. world. If My kingdom were of t h i s world, M y s e r v a n t s would j indeed fight, t h a t I m i g h t not be delivered t o t h e J e w s ; b u t now is | October 30. Wednesday—Of t h e My kingdom not from hence. T h e r e f o r e Pilate said u n t o H i m : A r t Feria. T h o u a K i n g t h e n ? J e s u s a n s w e r e d : T h o u say est, because I a m i October 3 1 . T h u r s d a y — V i g i l of all a King. F o r t h i s w a s I born, a n d for t h i s cause c a m e I i n t o t h e | Saints. world, t h a t I m i g h t b e a r w i t n e s s t o t h e t r u t h , e v e r y one t h a t is of j N o v e m b e r 1. F r i d a y — A l l S a i n t s ' t h e t r u t h h e a r e t h My voice. D a y . D a y of Obligation. N o . COMMENTARY. A b s t i n e n c e . Mass a n d V e s p e r s T h e Catholic C h u r c h celebrates h y p o s t a t i c union C h r i s t h a s power of t h e F e a s t . V e s p e r s of t h e to-day t h e f e a s t of t h e K i n g s h i p of over all c r e a t u r e s . B u t a t h o u g h t Dead. C h r i s t . W e m a y still r e m e m b e r t h a t m u s t give u s even g r e a t e r joy t h e g r e a t e n t h u s i a s m w i t h which and consolation is t h i s , t h a t C h r i s t j N o v e m b e r 2 . S a t u r d a y — A D Souls' D a y . 3 M a s s e s of t h e Day. t h i s feast w a s received by t h e is our K i n g by acquired, a s well i Blessing of t h e G r a v e s . whole world. P o p e P i u s X I p u b - as by n a t u r a l r i g h t , for H e is our [ lished a n Encyclical on t h e n e w Redeemer. Would t h a t t h e y w h o j | f e a s t and on t h e r e a s o n s which led forget w h a t t h e y h a v e cost t h e i r j j H i m t o i n s t i t u t e it. L e t us look Saviour, m i g h t recall t h e w o r d s : DIOCESE OF MACAO. I at it and t r y t o u n d e r s t a n d t h e 'You w e r e not redeemed w i t h cor- j ruptible t h i n g s , b u t w i t h t h e p r e C H U R C H OF ST. J O S E P H . m o s t i m p o r t a n t points. cious blood of C h r i s t , a s of a lamb J e s u s is K i n g . C a l e n d a r for t h e week. u n s p o t t e d and undefiled.' W e a r e " I t has long been a common c u s October 27. S u n d a y — T h e Kingno longer our own p r o p e r t y , for tom t o give t o C h r i s t t h e m e t a ship of o u r Lord J e s u s C h r i s t . Christ h a s p u r c h a s e d u s ' w i t h a phorical t i t l e of " K i n g , " because g r e a t p r i c e ; ' o u r v e r y bodies a r e White vestments. Double of of t h e h i g h d e g r e e of perfection t h e ' m e m b e r s of Christ.' t h e 1st cl. P r o p e r of t h e M a s s in w h e r e b y H e excels all c r e a t u r e s . t h e " S m a l l M i s s a F p . 433. So H e is said t o r e i g n "in t h e T h e F e a s t of C h r i s t t h e K i n g . (Twentieth Sunday after Pente"If W e ordain t h a t t h e whole h e a r t s of m e n , " b o t h b y reason of cost.) Second collect of t h e t h e k e e n n e s s of H i s intellect a n d Catholic world shall r e v e r e Christ S u n d a y p . 228. L a s t Gospel of t h e e x t e n t of H i s knowledge, a n d a s King, W e shall m i n i s t e r t o t h e t h e S u n d a y . E v e n i n g Service ialso because H e is t h e v e r y t r u t h , need of t h e p r e s e n t day, a n d a t t h e i s a m e t i m e provide a n excellent a t 5.00. ! a n d i t is f r o m H i m t h a t t r u t h m u s t r e m e d y for t h e p l a g u e w h i c h now October 2 8 . M o n d a y — S t s . J u d e jbe obediently received b y all m a n infects society. W e r e f e r t o t h e a n d Simon, Apostles. E v e n i n g k i n d . H e r e i g n s t o o " i n t h e wills plague of anti-clericalism, i t s erservice:—5.30. of m e n , " f o r i n H i m t h e h u m a n r o r s a n d impious activities. T h i s will w a s p e r f e c t l y a n d entirely evil spirit, as you a r e well a w a r e , October 2 9 . T u e s d a y — T h e T r a n s l a obedient t o t h e Holy Will of God, h a s n o t come i n t o b e i n g in one tion of S t . Elizabeth, Queen of a n d f u r t h e r by H i s g r a c e a n d i n s d a y ; i t h a s long lurked b e n e a t h P o r t u g a l . Semi-double. E v e n i n g p i r a t i o n H e so s u b j e c t s o u r free- ^ s u r f a c e T h e e m p i r e of C h r i s t Service:—5.30. will a s t o i n c i t e u s t o t h e m o s t October 30. Wednesday—Of t h e noble e n d e a v o u r s . H e is " K i n g of r„i g h t , w h i c h t h e ah^oh C h u r c h h»< h a s from feria. Simple. E v e n i n g S e r v i c e : — hearts, too,' b y r e a s o n of H i s C h r i s t Himself, t o t e a c h m a n k i n d , j 5.30. c h a r i t y w h i c h exceedeth all know- to m a k e laws t o g o v e r n peoples in j October 3 1 . T h u r s d a y — O f the l e d g e , " a n d H i s m e r c y a n d kind- all t h a t p e r t a i n s t o t h e i r eternal feria. Simple. E v e n i n g S e r v i c e : — n e s s which d r a w all m e n t o H i m , salvation, t h a t r i g h t w a s denied, j 5.30. for n e v e r h a s i t been known, n o r T h e n g r a d u a l l y t h e religion of i will i t ever be, t h a t m a n be loved C h r i s t c a m e t o b e likened t o false j N o v e m b e r 1, F r i d a y — F e a s t of all S a i n t s . Holy d a y of obligation. so m u c h a n d so universally a s religions and t o b e placed igno- j W h i t e v e s t m e n t s . P r o p e r of t h e J e s u s C h r i s t . B u t if we p o n d e r miniously on t h e s a m e level w i t h [ Mass p . 315. M a s s e s a t 5.30, 6 t h i s m a t t e r m o r e deeply, we c a n - t h e m . I t was t h e n p u t u n d e r t h e i a n d 7 a.m. N o A b s t i n e n c e is n o t b u t s e e t h a t t h e t i t l e and t h e power of t h e S t a t e a n d tolerated p o w e r of K i n g belongs to C h r i s t m o r e or less a t t h e w h i m of prinObserved to-day. E v e n i n g sera s m a n in t h e s t r i c t a n d p r o p e r ces a n d rulers. Some m e n w e n t j vice for t h e dead a t 5.30. s e n s e too. F o r i t is only a s m a n even f u r t h e r , a n d .wished t o s e t up i Collections a t this evening sert h a t H e m a y be said t o have r e - in t h e place of God's religion a vice a r e 'for t h e o r p h a n s of St. ceived from t h e F a t h e r "power a n d n a t u r a l religion consisting in some A n t h o n y ' s Convent. srlory and a k i n g d o m , " since t h e instinctive affection of t h e h e a r t N o v e m b e r 2, S a t u r d a y — A l l Souls' W o r d of God, a s c o n s u b s t a n t i a l . . . W e firmly hope, however, t h a t d a y . M a s s e s from 5.30 t o 7 a.m. w i t h t h e F a t h e r , h a s all t h i n g s in t h e F e a s t of t h e K i n g s h i p of w h e n H i g h Mass will b e s u n g . common w i t h H i m , a n d t h e r e f o r e Christ which in f u t u r e will be j Collections a t all Masses a r e for h a s necessarily s u p r e m e a n d abso- yearly observed, m a y h a s t e n t h e the o r p h a n s of St. A n t h o n y ' s lute dominion over all t h i n g s r e t u r n of society t o o u r loving of the Convent. Blessing created." Saviour. I t will be t h e d u t y of g r a v e s : — B u k i t T i m a h a t 4.45, A f t e r e x p o u n d i n g t h i s doctrine Catholics t o do all t h e y can to | B i d a d a r i a t 5.15 p.m. a s e x i s t i n g in t h e old and n e w b r i n g a b o u t this h a p p y r e s u l t . . . . T e s t a m e n t s t h e Holy F a t h e r adds : Moreover, t h e a n n u a l a n d univerPARISH IN BRITAIN " T h e foundation of t h i s power sal celebration of t h e f e a s t of t h e j and d i g n i t y of o u r Lord is r i g h t l y Kingrship of C h r i s t will d r a w a t - j CONGREGATION OF INTERNAindicated by Cyrii of Alexandria. t e n t i o n t o t h e evils which a n t i TIONAL GROUP. " C h r i s t , h e s a y s , h a s dominion clericalism h a s b r o u g h t upon so- i over all c r e a t u r e s , a dominion r\ot ciety in d r a w i n g men a w a y from | London.—A pilgrimage t o t h e seized by violence nor usurped, b u t Christ, and will also do m u c h to j famed s h r i n e of o u r L a d y a t WalHis b y essence a n d by n a t u r e . " remedy t h e m . While n a t i o n s ins i n g h a m h a s b r o u g h t t o t h e geneH i s k i n g s h i p is founded upon t h e sult t h e beloved n a m e of our Reineffable h y p o s t a t i c union. F r o m deemer b y s u p p r e s s i n g all mention | ral notice a n i n t e r n a t i o n a l congret h i s it follows n o t only t h a t C h r i s t of it in t h e i r conferences and par- j gation of English, Scots, I r i s h and is t o be adored by angels and m*n, liaments, we m u s t all t h e more i G e r m a n s in t h e t o w n of Corby. N e a r l y 500 Catholic r e s i d e n t s b u t t h a t t o H i m a s m a n angels a n d loudly proclaim H i s kingly dignity [ m e n a r e s u b j e c t , and m u s t reeog and power, all t h e m o r e universally j from t h e f o u r countries h a v e been a t t r a c t e d t o t h e t o w n by t h e new inize his e m p i r e ; by reason of t h e affirm H i s r i g h t s . steel w o r k s . Until recently Mass was celebrated in t h e w o r k e r s ' it only goes t o show t h a t t h e y have crippled t h e power of Napoleon in d i n i n g h u t . Now t h e r e is a temSpain h a s been s t a r t e d by t h e exas- p o r a r y c h a p e l . m a d e such a t h o r o u g h work of destruction a n d pillage, a s to t h r o t - p e r a t e d tribes of t h e Mexican A g r u o p of p a r i s h i o n e r s w e n t tle o u t any r e s i s t a n c e . B u t we a r e H i g h l a n d s , and it is bound, if car- on p i l g r i m a g e to h o n o u r O u r Lady inclined to t h i n k t h a t it is not t h e ried on long enough, t o b r i n g about of W a l s i n g h a m , p a t r o n e s s of t h e i r case. A guerilla w a r f a r e , such a s t h e downfall of t h e p r e s e n t regime. own p a r i s h . (N.C.W.C.) o

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b e r g or Hitler, I m i g h t h a v e vener a t e d Mr.. K r i s h n a m u r t h i a s m y p r o p h e t , I could h a v e become a B u d d h i s t o r a P u r i t a n a n d no one would h a v e b o t h e r e d . One t h i n g I should not h a v e done—become a Catholic/'

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T h e conversion of Mr. M a r c h a n t took place on t h e 21st December, 1934. A t t h a t t i m e t h e D u t c h G o v e r n m e n t w a s in a v e r y delicate position, a s t h e P a r l i a m e n t w a s d i s c u s s i n g s w e e p i n g r e d u c t i o n s in S t a t e expenses, a n d Mr. M a r c h a n t e n d e a v o u r e d t o avoid t h e complications w h i c h m i g h t e n s u e on h i s sudden resignation. He remained, t h e r e f o r e , for s o m e t i m e a f t e r h i s submission t o t h e C h u r c h , a t t h e h e a d of t h e Liberal D e m o c r a t i c p a r t y u n t i l t h i n g s settled down. H e is blamed for t h i s b y h i s f o r m e r colleagues. A s Mr. M a r c h a n t s a y s : " T h e s e seem t o hold t h a t one m a y be a Catholic in t h e r a n k s w i t h o u t leaving t h e p a r t y , b u t on n o account would it b e permissible for o n e w h o is a Catholic t o be a M i n i s t e r . "

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Mr. M a r c h a n t , w h e n g i v i n g a n account of h i s a t t r a c t i o n t o t h e Catholic F a i t h , s a y s h e g o t a c q u a i n t e d w i t h Catholic d o c t r m e a n d Catholic life b y r e a s o n of h i s c o n t a c t w i t h Catholics i a t h e execution of his p a r l i a m e n t a r y d u t i e s . A f t e r w a r d s h e i n v e s t i g a t e d Catholic d o c t r i n e f o r himself a n d w r o t e t h e following:

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S A V I N G F O R T H E R A I N Y DAY. T h e r e a r e some t h i n g s w e cannot provide for yet we can b e content. E v e n in t h e s e d a y s w i t h spectre of w a n t on every side t h e r e are some w h o indulge a n d cater to every w h i m w i t h o u t a n y t h o u g h t of t h e f u t u r e . Yet t h e y a r e most bored, for even while fulfilling t h e i r every desire t h e y do not enjoy it a s much a s t h e y h a d anticipated. W i t h n o t h o u g h t of a r a i n y day, w i t h f o r e s i g h t a s to the " T h i s h a t r e d is owing to ig- j d a y w h e n h e a l t h or f o r t u n e may fail t h e m , t h e y live j u s t a s they norance. T h e g r e a t m a j o r i t y of non-Catholics a r e unwilling to b e desire, deceiving only themselves enlightened. T h e s t a r s of t h e and impoverishing t h e m s e l v e s and firmament t h a t Viviani wished t o t h e i r families. In t h e end they e x t i n g u i s h still shine. T h e lights cheat t h e m s e l v e s of t h e v e r y tranof o u r modern scientists a r e a l - quility which t h e y so cherish, but r e a d y p u t out or a r e n e a r extinc- h a v e m a d e no provision for. tion. T h e y a r e envious of t h e happy " T h e y imagine, however, t h a t and wise m a n w h o h a s lived his t h e y a r e t h e b e a r e r s of torches life according t o a definite prog r a m m e ; for surely such a man which s h e d p e r p e t u a l light. They a r e m i s t a k e n . Men, a s it were, h a s no vital w a n t s . T h e s e wise a r r i v e a t faith b y a s c e n t : Cogito, men w e r e never misled b y a picture ergo credo. T t h i n k , therefore I of f u t u r e gain, b u t counted and saved w h a t t h e p r e s e n t allowed. believe/ j T h e y w e r e progressive a n d ambi"Politics a r e of g r e a t interest. tious b u t n o t w i t h o u t a command T h e direction of national education over selfish and fickle w a n t s and and of t h e schools is of g r e a t im- ! desires. So t h a t w h e n t h e voyage p o r t a n c e . The use of gold and t h e of life approached i t s end, they execution of g r e a t public works found themselves on smooth and a r e all g r e a t m a t t e r s in themselcalm w a t e r s and enjoyed happiness ves, b u t above all t h e s e there is and c o n t e n t m e n t . t h e m o r a l well-being of t h e nation. W h e n a man can appraise a Above all shines t h e Cross of t h i n g a t i t s real value, when he Christ. prizes it for its use, h e can soon L e t us all recognise, therefore, know t h e m e r i t of his w a n t s . How confronted by t h e waves t h a t m a n v of his wishes a n d w a n t s will t h r e a t e n to engulf us, o u r supreme a p p e a r ridiculous and trifling in d u t y t o m a k e known to all h a r a s - t h e face of rational d e s i r e s ? sed m i n d s t h e value of t h e sole s u p p o r t we can count upon h e r e All m e n wish t o be free of real below on our j o u r n e y to e t e r n i t y . w a n t . Some men would like to he A w a y with h a t r e d a n d discord. rid of all w a n t s . Y e t a s long as Let us unite in t h e love of God m a n is man, h e will ever have and o u r neighbour. Only in t h i s some wish t h a t is t o be fulfilled, wise can we hope t o free our peo- some desire to be satisfied. It is a ple from t h e awful d a n g e r s t h a t question of with how m a n y can he encompass t h e m / ' — ( T h e Rock) find happiness.

Mr. M a r c h a n t finally addresses J t h e D u t c h people a s follows: "IJ h a v e been t h e recipient of m a n y I h u n d r e d s of l e t t e r s p r a i s i n g m y j courage. Is it not, however, r e m a r k a b l e t h a t it should be necess a r y t o h a v e plenty of moral c o u r a g e in o r d e r t o become a Ca- j tholic? I s it not a disgrace of Hoi- I land t o h a v e t o m a k e such an ad- | m i s s i o n ? The r e a s o n of t h i s phenomenon is none o t h e r t h a n h a t r e d | of R o m e .

" W h o e v e r h a s t h e good f o r t u n e t o convince himself t h a t t h e Gospels a r e t h e W o r d of God a n d t h e n e n t e r s i n t o t h e s t u d y of t h e doct r i n e which t h e C h u r c h h a s founded on t h e m , will be easily p e r s u a d ed t h a t t h i s f o r m s a solid logical sequence. I found in t h i s doctrine t h a t solidity I w a s a l w a y s seeking a n d I found t h e r e i n t h e U n i v e r s a l C h u r c h founded b y J e s u s C h r i s t . "

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And His Critics Mr. H . P . M a r c h a n t , D u t c h M i n i s t e r of E d u c a t i o n , w h o held t h e office a s a m e m b e r of t h e U n i o n of L i b e r a l D e m o c r a t s , place d h i s portfolio a t t h e disposition of t h e Q u e e n , following h i s a n nouncement t h a t he had became a c o n v e r t t o Catholicism. In resigning from t h e Ministry of E d u c a t i o n , M r . M a r c h a n t also r e l i n q u i s h e d l e a d e r s h i p of t h e freet h i n k i n g U n i o n of Democrats, w h o s e r e p r e s e n t a t i v e h e h a d been in t h e Netherlands Parliament for thirty-five y e a r s . R u m o u r s of Mr. M a r c h a n t ' s conversion h a d been c i r c u l a t i n g for s o m e t i m e . I n d i c a t i o n s of h i s inclination t o w a r d s t h e Catholic C h u r c h a p p e a r e d in public s t a t e ments he m a d e from t i m e t o time, especially h i s eulogy of Catholic c u l t u r e delivered a t t h e r e c e n t j u b i l e e of N y m e g e n U n i v e r s i t y . His a c t u a l reception i n t o t h e C h u r c h took several m o n t h s a g o a t t h e Benedictine A b b e y i n O o s t e r hout. H i s conversion a n d r e s i g n a t i o n f r o m office b r o u g h t on h i m n u m e r ous atttacks. T h e r e a r e t h o s e w h o find fault with him for not having announced h i s conversion m o n t h s p r e v i o u s ly. M r . M a r c h a n t h a s defended himself b y m e a n s of a p a m p h l e t w h i c h h e h a s w r i t t e n t o confront these attacks^ and sets forth t h e r e a s o n s w h i c h induced h i m t o e m b r a c e t h e Catholic Religion. " N o one would h a v e been per— t u r b e d , " h e s a y s , "if I h a d e m b r a c ed a n y o t h e r f a i t h . I m i g h t h a v e m a d e ' m y s e l f a disciple of Rosen-

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d e t e s t t h a t goody-goody g i r l , " s h e said with a sneer, " s h e positively pretends s h e enjoys s l u m m i n g and a t t e n d i n g sodality m e e t i n g s ; it is not n a t u r a l , it is hypocrisy." "Well, you know Carmel's mot h e r doesn't g o i n t o society, so t h e girl h a s n ' t h a d y o u r a d v a n t a g e s , V e r a , " M r s . Rafferty suggested grandly. " I know t h a t if s h e w e n t t o a s m a n y dances a s I do she wouldn't w a n t to g e t up t o Mass every m o r n i n g ; s h e ' d be a trifle too t i r e d , " laughed V e r a . "My d e a r child, you a r e f a r too frail t o t h i n k of g e t t i n g up before

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of course could n o t forego t h e pleasure of w e a r i n g h e r new eveni n g dress, which h a d been p u r chased for t h e occasion. W h e n t h e doctor a r r i v e d a n d examined t h e p a t i e n t , h e looked g r a v e . "It is a case of pneumon i a , " h e said t o t h e scared, w h i t e faced p a r e n t s , " a n d , u n f o r t u n a t e ly, t h e p a t i e n t is a poor subject t o b a t t l e with such a d i s e a s e ; s h e seems t o h a v e been o v e r t a x i n g h e r s t r e n g t h of l a t e . " Too h e a r t - b r o k e n for words, t h e d i s t r a c t e d p a r e n t s listened, blaming themselves for permitting t h e i r darling t o e x h a u s t her energies over social functions a n d entertainments, and praying t h a t God m i g h t s p a r e h e r t o t h e m in spite of t h e p a s t .

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In t h e first h o u s e lived Carmel eleven," declared h e r indulgent Kenny, t h e d a u g h t e r of pious p a r e n t . " I often wonder a t CarGod-fearing p a r e n t s , who h a d mel's m o t h e r p e r m i t t i n g h e r t o go taken every c a r e in t h e u p b r i n g - t o a n early M a s s ; b u t , of course, ing of t h e i r little d a u g h t e r , w i t h s h e goes herself, a n d t h a t exthe result t h a t s h e w a s like a s u n - plains." beam in t h e i r h o m e — h a p p y , lovIn spite of V e r a ' s boasted a n t i able, helpful. E a c h m o r n i n g s a w p a t h y for Carmel s h e really felt her at early M a s s ; each day s a w a peculiar i n t e r e s t in h e r p r e t t y , her occupied in useful, h o m e l y energetic little neighbour. Many duties, a n d in doing good to t h o s e a t i m e on s u m m e r evenings, a s about h e r . S h e w a s a daily com- s h e lazily lolled in a h a m m o c k in municant, t h e P r e s i d e n t of t h e h e r garden, s h e listened to Carmel Children of M a r y Sodality, a n d | singing gaily, or c a u g h t h e r c h e e r y the gayest and h a p p i e s t little soul laugh from some open w i n d o w ; in the t o w n . m a n y a t i m e she watched h e r In t h e second h o u s e dwelt V e r a t h r o u g h t h e hedge as she smilingRafferty, t h e child of w e a l t h y , ly came and went, evidently never worldly p a r e n t s , w h o h a d directed tired but a l w a y s busy, and often their d a u g h t e r ' s m i n d along lines laden with goods for t h e poor. of false pleasures and social " W h y is s h e always so h a p p y triumphs, w i t h t h e usual r e s u l t s . and c o n t e n t e d ? " pondered Vera. The girl w a s a veritable fashion " S h e has no elaborate toilets, no P^te, a m a r v e l of grace a n d expensive a m u s e m e n t s , no troops beauty, a n d w h a t n a t u r e h a d de- of g a y a d m i r e r s , t h o u g h I m u s t nied h e r w a s supplied to h e r b y allow she is immensely popular, t . She w a s musical, a perfect and a p p a r e n t l y m u c h h a p p i e r and dancer, a good t a l k e r — t h a t is a t m o r e contented t h a n I a m . " five o'clock t e a s — a n d t h e possesSo Vera, t h e petted, pampered sor of a rich c o n t r a l t o voice; b u t child of f o r t u n e , was really e n *t was whispered s h e w a s ill- vious of t h e little busy bee, Carnatured a n d e n v i o u s ; certainly ; mel, who m a d e a pleasure of doing there was a h a r d g l i n t in h e r g r e y ! good. eyes, and a h a u g h t y curve a b o u t I t was a f t e r a fashionable ball ner red lips. I on a b i t t e r J a n u a r y n i g h t t h a t It was evident t o t h e world a t V e r a fell suddenly ill. S h e h a d w g e t h a t she despised h e r n e x t - I been suffering from a chill for a floor neighbour, C a r m e l K e n n y . " I I week previous t o t h e event, b u t a r

G r a v e doctors a n d t r i m n u r s e s passed in and o u t of t h e stricken house with silent t r e a d , whilst t h e s h a d o w of d e a t h h o v e r e d d a r k l y over all. In a dimly lit room lay pleasureloving Vera, w h o h a d s h r u n k all h e r life from t h e s l i g h t e s t discomfiture, b a t t l i n g w i t h fierce eff o r t s a g a i n s t t h e fiend, p n e u m o n i a . I t w a s agony to d r a w h e r b r e a t h , a p a r c h i n g t h i r s t gripped h e r t h r o a t like a vice, a n d h e r whole f r a m e seemed a b u r n i n g m a s s of pain. She longed to die, b u t s h e feared d e a t h ; . a l l h e r w a s t e d , useless life seemed t o r i s e before h e r in condemnation. She could not r e m e m b e r one brave, unselfish a c t t o h e r account. S h e h a d been a careless Christian a n d had scoffed a t piety in o t h e r s . S h e recollected w h e n once Carmel K e n n y had a s k ed h e r wouldn't s h e like t o b e a Child of Mary, s h e h a d laughed disdainfully, a n d said s h e would leave such t h i n g s t o o t h e r s . C a r mel Kenny m i g h t be prepared t o die, b u t she w a s n o t . O h ! if s h e h a d only followed C a r m e l ' s e x a m ple, i t would be different now. S h e wondered vaguely if Carmel w e r e p r a y i n g for h e r , a n d s h e surprised h e r m o t h e r and n u r s e s b y c r y i n g o u t : " I don't d e s e r v e Carmel's p r a y e r s , I w a s too u n k i n d to h e r , too horrible to h e r ! " "Darling, w h a t is i t ? " whispered h e r heart-broken m o t h e r . " I w a n t t o see C a r m e l K e n n y , " wailed Vera. " I m u s t see h e r a t once—I'll never r e s t , m o t h e r , u n til s h e comes."

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" D a r l i n g , you a r e t o o ill t o r e ceive v i s i t o r s , " t e m p o r i s e d t h e doting mother. " S h e is not a visitor, m o t h e r . O h ! d o n ' t refuse t o g r a t i f y m y d y i n g w i s h ; you would n o t be so cruel, m u m s i e . " In s p i t e of t h e n u r s e ' s p r o t e s t s , V e r a ' s w i s h w a s acceded t o , and a few m i n u t e s l a t e r C a r m e l Kenny, v e r y softly, e n t e r e d t h e dying girl's room. " M y poor V e r a , " s h e s a i d soot h i n g l y , a s s h e clasped t h e girl's hand. " I h a v e sent for you, Carmel, t o a s k you t o p r a y for m e . I don't w a n t to die, I w a n t t o m a k e repar a t i o n for m y p a s t idle, selfish life," p a n t e d V e r a . " I ' v e been p r a y i n g f o r you h a r d all t h e while, V e r a , d a r l i n g , " Carmel whispered g e n t l y , " I ' v e said m y R o s a r y for you e v e r y d a y , a n d God's Holy M o t h e r will intercede for you a n d do w h a t is b e s t . " "Oh, Carmel, s h e will h e a r y o u r p r a y e r s , and if I a m s p a r e d , it would m a k e m e so h a p p y t o b e come a Child of M a r y . " " You will be s p a r e d , d a r l i n g , " m u r m u r e d Carmel softly, " a n d you will become a Child of M a r y in v e r y t r u t h a n d d e e d . " I t w a s t h e first of m a n y such visits, for V e r a recovered slowly b u t surely. B y t h e t i m e s h e w a s convalescent, h e r one-time g a y friends h a d a l m o s t f o r g o t t e n h e r in t h e i r daily r o u n d of a m u s e m e n t s , a n d she clung all t h e m o r e t o Carmel, h e r friend in d i s t r e s s a n d sorrow. I t w a s r a t h e r a topic of discussion, when V e r a g r e w s t r o n g a g a i n a n d able t o g o a b o u t , t h a t h e r illness had completely c h a n g ed her. She w a s n o l o n g e r proud, ill-natured, and selfish, b u t gentle, pious, a n d t h o u g h t f u l . H e r life of careless a m u s e m e n t w a s c h a n g ed t o one of devotion t o homely duties a n d k i n d n e s s t o t h e p o o r ; in o t h e r words, s h e b e c a m e a model Child of M a r y . "Oh!" remarked a flighty, t h o u g h t l e s s girl, o n e of Vera's one-time friends, " s h e is following Carmel Kenny's footsteps, trying t o b e a s a i n t ! " A n d so s h e was, only V e r a e v e n t u a l l y joined a C a r m e l i t e Order, a n d Carmel bec a m e one of t h o s e s a i n t l y Irish wives a n d m o t h e r s w h o a r e t h e backbone of t h e frish n a t i o n .

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26th O C T O B E R , 1935.

Sir Samuel Hoare Re-affirms British Policy. L E A G U E STILL HOLDS THE TRUMP C A R D

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Highest Moral A u t h o r i t y in t h e Most people, at some time or another, nave known wnat it is to World. lie awake at night tossing and N O U N I L A T E R A L ACTION ' ' W h a t can t h e P o p e do to preturning, hoping tor the sleep which L o n d o n , 22nd O c t . — W h i l e e v e n t s CONTEMPLATED. v e n t t h i s or a n y o t h e r w a r ? " askdoes not come, with the result tnat move with great rapidity, our j by morning they are tired and ed t h e Archbishop of W e s t m i n s t e r policy r e m a i n s u n c h a n g e d , declarHouse of C o m m o n s 23/10.—Mr. (Dr. A r t h u r H i n s l e y ) d u r i n g an irritable, and illtitted lor the dailyroutine. It is unwise to allow e d S i r S a m u e l H o a r e , opening t h e Baldwin r e s u m i n g t h e foreign a d d r e s s a t t h e C h u r c h of St. Edsuch nights of broken rest to beF o r e i g n Affairs d e b a t e in t h e affairs d e b a t e said e v e r y word w a r d t h e Confessor, Golders Green, come too frequent. H o u s e of C o m m o n s . t h a t Sir Samuel H o a r e h a d u t t e r e d London. Insomnia may be due to some h a d t h e full s u p p o r t of t h e Cabinet. " H e is a helpless old m a n with persistent pain, such as neuralgia I t is t h e policy of t h e g r e a t Mr. E d e n while in Geneva h a d a small police force t o g u a r d himor rheumatism, or to insufircient m a j o r i t y of m e n a n d women of been in c o n s t a n t touch w i t h h i s self, to g u a r d t h e priceless t r e a physical exercise, worry, grief or t h e country. over-activity of the brain. But colleague in London w h o endorsed s u r e s of t h e V a t i c a n , a n d t o proT h e g r e a t e s t s o u r c e of comfort usually its primary cause is nerve h i s action. Mr. Baldwin announ- t e c t his d i m i n u t i v e S t a t e which i s t h e u n b r o k e n s o l i d a r i t y of t h e weakness, and in such cases a short ced t h a t Mr. E d e n w a s speaking e n s u r e s his due independence in course of Dr. Williams' Pink Pills E m p i r e . T h e L e a g u e cannot be l a t e r . H e a d d e d t h a t events in t h e exercise of h i s universal r i g h t almost invariably is all that Is res a i d t o h a v e failed u n t i l t h e p r o p a s t weeks a n d y e s t e r d a y s debate a n d d u t y to t e a c h a n d t o guide his quired to set matters right. visions of t h e C o v e n a n t ar^ effecTry a thirty day course of Dr. t i v e l y t r i e d o u t . W e a t p r e s e n t showed t h a t G o v e r n m e n t ' policy followers of all r a c e s . w a s not only generally supported Williams' Pink Pills. As soon as "Can h e d e n o u n c e a neighboura r e e n g a g e d in t r y i n g t h e m o u t . you commence taking this reliable b y t h e c o u n t r y b u t by t h e whole ing power—a p o w e r a r m e d w i t h old preparation the constructive A s f a r as t h e British Govern- British Empire. absolute control of e v e r y t h i n g a n d process will start. The blood will m e n t is concerned, w e a r e e a r n e s t T h e Dominions h a d n o t hesi- w i t h every m o d e r n i n s t r u m e n t of grow richer, will carry more vitaly a n d sincerely t r y i n g t o m a k e t a t e d t o p a r t i c i p a t e in a plan for force? lity, and your own feelings will react pleasantly. Old aches and t h e m succeed b e c a u s e w e a r e con- coordinated s a n c t i o n s . " I t is said t h a t h e could exWe a r e off-days will give way to new vinced if t h e y fail, t h e world a t t a k i n g the only possible course of communicate. Y e s ! a n d t h u s m a k e vigour and a brighter outlook on l a r g e a n d E u r o p e p a r t i c u l a r l y will action, n a m e l y a b s o l u t e loyalty w a r with h i s d i c t a t o r - n e i g h b o u r life. You will know once again b e faced w i t h a period of a l m o s t to t h e Convenant w i t h readiness t o inevitable, b e s i d e s u p s e t t i n g t h e I the joy of possessing that priceless unrelieved d a n g e r a n d gloom. treasure health. seize a n y l e g i t i m a t e o p p o r t u n i t y peace and t h e consciences of t h e j S i r S a m u e l r e p u d i a t e d t h e cri- for a s e t t l e m e n t . Such a settle- g r e a t m a s s of I t a l i a n s , w i t h t h e re- ' Chemists everywhere sell t i c i s m t h a t M r . E d e n w a s con- m e n t m u s t be fair t o t h r e e p a r t i e s . suit of a fierce anti-clerical outD r . W i l l i a m s P i n k Pills. s t a n t l y exceeding h i s i n s t r u c t i o n s Italy, Abyssinia a n d t h e League b r e a k . a n d t a k i n g t h e lead w h e r e n o lead of N a t i o n s . I t w a s obvious w h a t " I have i n s i s t e d , a n d I insist should h a v e b e e n t a k e n . would have been easily possible in again, t h a t t h e P o p e w a s e x p r e s s " U n t i l h e is i n v i t e d t o intervene ly excluded by t h e s e c r e t P a c t of L e t m e once a n d f o r all dissi- t h e League a s originally contemby b o t h sides h e c a n n o t act as a London in 1915 f r o m f u t u r e delip a t e t h i s m y t h . M r . Eden, w i t h plated is not possible in t h e p r e berations in t h e Councils of Peace. j u d g e . g r e a t ability, h a s b e e n c a r r y i n g s e n t L e a g u e w h i c h h a s been left " A s a n independent sovereign he (Continued in next Col.) o u t t h e policy of a united G o v e r n - aside by t h r e e of t h e m o s t imporh a s no grounds f o r intervention in t a n t world p o w e r s . M r . Baldwin ment. L A T E R : I t is u n d e r s t o o d t h a t t h i s p r e s e n t case, n o t even those emphasised t h a t B r i t a i n did n o t t h e British r e s p o n s e t o t h e I t a l i a n g r o u n d s enjoyed b y a member of A s r e g a r d s t h e c h a r g e B r i t a i n \ c o m t e m p l a t e a n y isolated action decision with r e g a r d t o t h e move- t h e L e a g u e of N a t i o n s , t o join is t a k i n g t h e lead a t Geneva, t h e j a n d did not i n t e n d t o go f u r t h e r m e n t of t r o o p s f r o m L i b y a h a s not w h i c h League, t h r o u g h Italy's r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s of B r i t a i n a n d t h e I t h a n s h e could t o g e t t h e whole y e t been decided on. I t is pointed e x p r e s s stipulation, h e w a s not inE m p i r e can n e v e r t a k e a s e c o n d a r y j L e a g u e t o g o . H e did not r e f e r c u t t h a t I t a l y will still h a v e t w o vited. p a r t in a n y g r e a t i n t e r n a t i o n a l j t o a n y kind of u n i l a t e r a l r e a r m a "Right and Duty." divisions in L i b y a . I n t h e m e a n discussion. m e n t directed e i t h e r in reality o r while, c o n t r a r y t o t h e belief in " T h e p r e s e n t P o p e a n d his preF r o m t h e very moment contro- j imagination atr^ a n y p a r t i c u l a r London t h a t t h e I t a l i a n decision is decessors have m a d e incessant and v e r s y s t a r t e d , w e left t h e I t a l i a n c o u n t r y b u t t o t h e s t r e n g t h e n i n g unconditional, R E U T E R S ' R o m e u n a v a i l i n g efforts t o a v e r t war. G o v e r n m e n t in n o d o u b t w h a t e v e r j of t h e defensive services w i t h i n correspondent q u o t e s a n a u t h o r i t a " A s head of t h e C h u r c h he has as to our attitude. f r a m e w o r k of t h e L e a g u e . tive spokesman, declaring t h a t if no g r o u n d s to i n t e r f e r e in purely R e f e r r i n g t o economic s a n c t i o n s , I H e s t a t e d t h a t h e would not b e t h e report t h a t B r i t a i n h a s ordered political m a t t e r s , unless a s I have S i r S a m u e l believed if t h e y w e r e responsible f o r a n y G o v e r n m e n t if t h e w i t h d r a w a l of t w o b a t t l e s h i p s i n t i m a t e d he be invited. collectively applied a n d w e r e n o t n o t given t h e power t o remedy t h e I from t h e M e d i t e r r a n e a n is cinfirm" B u t when m o r a l s a r e involved, f r u s t r a t e d b y n o n - m e m b e r s of t h e deficiencies of the defensive ed, I t a l y m i g h t w i t h d r a w p a r t of a s in t h i s case, a n d in t h e case of L e a g u e , t h e y would definitely | h e r forces f r o m L i b y a . — R e u t e r . services. a n y w a r w h e r e m o r a l s a r e involvs h o r t e n t h e d u r a t i o n of t h e w a r . R o m e . 24th O c t . — I t is r u m o u r e d ed, h e h a s a r i g h t a n d a duty to lay T h e P r e m i e r a n n o u n c e d t h a t t h e I n t h e e v e n t of a n isolated a t - J t h a t II Duce h a s o r d e r e d t h e w i t h - down t h e law, w i t h t h e object of t a c k , B r i t a i n , F r a n c e and t h e r e s t | g e n e r a l election w ould t a k e place drawal of f o u r r e g i m e n t s comprisw a r n i n g those w h o m ' t h e cap fits.' on N o v e m b e r 14th, t h e new P a r l i a of t h e L e a g u e will s t a n d t o g e t h e r j m e n t will m e e t on t h e 2 6 t h to elect ing 8,000 i n f a n t r y from t h e E g y p ' ^ e League of N a t i o n s might t o r e s i s t it w i t h full united f o r c e . t i a n frontier in L i b y a t h o u g h t h e h a v e indicated t h e person whom T h e precondition f o r e n f o r c e - t h e S p e a k e r a n d t h e S t a t e Opentroops a r e still in t h e c o u n t r y . t h e cap fitted m o n t h s ago, but m e n t of m i l i t a r y sanctions, n a m e - i n g by His M a j e s t y t h e K i n g would —Reuter. a c t u a l l y only a week after the t a k e place on D e c e m b e r 12th. ly a collective a g r e e m e n t , h a s a g g r e s s i o n which h a s now taken —Reuter. n e v e r existed a n d w e do not i n t e n d i P A R I S T A L K S T O E N D I T A L O - place did t h e y decide who it was t o a c t alone. ITALY TO WITHDRAW ONE w h o m t h e cap fitted. ABYSSINIAN WAR. T h e r e h a v e been n o discussions "Before t h e verdict of the D I V I S I O N F R O M L Y B I A . a t Geneva on m i l i t a r y s a n c t i o n s L a r g e P a r t of A b v s s i n i a t o be L e a g u e , t h e P o p e could not in dea n d t o such m e a s u r e s h a v e f o r m e d Ceded t o I t a l y . cency h a v e s t i g m a t i s e d e i t h e r one a n y p a r t of o u r policy. Not a w e e k SIR S A M U E L H O A R E ' S S P E E C H side or t h e o t h e r a s t h e wrongINSPIRES CONFIDENCE. h a s passed w i t h o u t o u r e x p r e s s i n g London, 2 1 s t Oct.—Soundings to doer. r e a d i n e s s t o p a r t i c i p a t e in b r i n g find an end t o t h e w a r a r e believ" B u t on several occasions he has i n g a b o u t a n h o n o u r a b l e s e t t l e - Hopeful Diplomatic Conversations. ed to have o r i g i n a t e d in P a r i s a laid down t h e law, he has conm e n t acceptable t o t h e L e a g u e , P a r i s , 23rd Oct.—M. Laval h a s few days a g o w h e n M. Laval s a w I t a l y and A b y s s i n i a and t h e r e is ! been informed by I t a l y t h a t s h e is t h e Papal N u n c i o a n d t h e Italian demned aggression, he h a s branded t h a t self-defence which is a still a b r e a t h i n g space before ecor e a d y to. w i t h d r a w one of her divi- Ambassador, S i g n o r C e r r u t i . M. p r e t e x t for g u i l t y aggrandisement, n o m i c p r e s s u r e c a n be applied. Laval t h e n is r e p o r t e d t o h a v e sions from L i b y a . h e h a s laid down t h e limits of deC a n n o t it b e u s e d f o r an e l e v e n t h London, 23rd Oct.—The w i t h - submitted a p r o g r a m m e including sired expansion. h o u r a t t e m p t a t a peaceful s e t t l e t h e cession of a l a r g e p a r t of m e n t in o r d e r t o m a k e it u n n e c e s - d r a w a l of one division of I t a l i a n Abyssinia t o I t a l y a n d t h e cession "Pointed." s a r y t o proceed f u r t h e r a g a i n s t a t r o o p s from L i b y a h a s been ordered of t h e B r i t i s h P o r t of Zeila t o " H e could n o t m o r e pointedly fellow m e m b e r , a n old friend a n d b y t h e Italian G o v e r n m e n t , Signor Abyssinia, a l t h o u g h t h e l a t t e r can h a v e alluded t o t h e present conSuvich informed Sir E r i c D r u m a former ally?—Reuter. only be r e a c h e d t h r o u g h t h e ceded flict. mond y e s t e r d a y , l e a r n s R E U T E R S ' R o m e , 23rd Oct.—The f a c t t h a t Italian t e r r i t o r y . Nevertheless " T h e existing F a s c i s t rule, hi d i p l o m a t i c conversations a r e p r o - diplomatic correspondent. t h e gap b e t w e e n t h e offer a n d L A T E R : I t is understood t h a t Mussolini's d e s i d e r a t a could not be m a n y respects u n j u s t — i t is one c e e d i n g s h o w s t h a t t h e doors a r e n o t closed a n d t h e r e f o r e t h e r e is t h e r e is n o r e q u e s t for a reciprocal bridged. D e s p i t e t h i s , peace sound- e x a m p l e of t h e p r e s e n t - d a y deifig r o u n d f o r o p t i m i s m but o p t i m i s m g e s t u r e by B r i t a i n a t t a c h e d t o t h e ings by F r a n c e h a v e persisted a n d cation of C a e s a r i s m . s h o u l d be t e m p e r e d b y t h e f a c t t h a t Italian o r d e r for t h e w i t h d r a w a l t h e British G o v e r n m e n t h a s been " I n d i g n a t i o n h a s no bounds t h e c o n v e r s a t i o n s h a v e n o t c o m e of a division from L i b y a which is informed of t h e p r o g r e s s t h r o u g h - w h e n we see t h a t Africa, t h a t illd o w n t o c o n c r e t e f a c t s a s f a r a s due t o t h e improved Anglo-Italian out. It is a s s u m e d t h a t Mussolini used continent of practically unt h e E t h i o p i a n question is con- relations owing t o Sir Samuel h a s modified h i s d e m a n d for a a r m e d people, is m a d e t h e focus c e r n e d , s t a t e d a n a u t h o r i t a t i v e H o a r e ' s speech and to Sir E r i c m a n d a t e over t h e whole of A b y s - a n d playground of scientific slauD r u m m o n d ' s a s s u r a n c e s to II Duce. sinia.—Reuter. spokesman to REUTER. g h t e r , " said t h e Archbishop. FOREIGN

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CATHOLIC YOUTH ASSOCIATION OF CHUNGKING o MA.KES R E M A R K A B L E PRO- | GRESS I N T W O Y E A R S . Chungking (Szechwan, C h i n a ) — The Catholic Y o u t h Association of Chungking, in deep interior China, ha? made r e m a r k a b l e p r o g r e s s in the two y e a r s of i t s existence. I n 1933 it counted b u t five o r six members; t o d a y t h e r e a r e 38 a c tive m e m b e r s , all well e d u c a t e d young m e n holding responsible positions in t h e city. Regular i n s t r u c t i o n in religion is one of t h e principal bases of t h e association a n d is mainly r e s p o n sible for t h e fine r e s u l t s obtained. The m e m b e r s a t t e n d Mass a n d r e ceive Holy Communion in a b o d y each S u n d a y ; conferences on a p o logetics a n d sociology a r e g i v e n each T h u r s d a y a n d a class in plain chant each S a t u r d a y . The work of t h e associates is in line with t h i s p r o g r a m m e . T h e members give lectures to b o t h Christians a n d p a g a n s , supply t h e liturgical m u s i c in t h e c h u r c h e s of the city on S u n d a y s , and visit t h e prisons r e g u l a r l y t o i n s t r u c t t h e I prisoners, p a r t i c u l a r l y t h e c o m m u - I nist prison. Requirements for admission i n t o t h e Association a r e extremely e x a c t i n g . Since w o r k w a s begun in t h e prisons, 455 convicts h a v e become catechumens, 55 of whom w e r e previously c o m m u n i s t s . T h e w o r k is continued even a f t e r t h e p r i soners a r e released a n d a n effort is made to h e l p t h e m find a place in societv. I t is i n t e r e s t i n g t o n o t e t h a t t h i s w o r k amonpr t h e p r i s o n e r s was abandoned b y t h e P r o t e s t a n t missionaries s o m e t i m e a g o b e cause t h e y felt t h a t t h e r e s u l t s were n o t w o r t h t h e effort e x pended. (Fides).

The Society of Benefactresses of St. Vincent d e Paul, P e n a n g w h o provide t h e poor of t h e P a r i s h with garments. HUNGARIAN WORKERS IN MISSION R E G I O N S .

NOTABLE INCREASE MARKED. Vienna.—In recent y e a r s t h e n u m b e r of^ H u n g a r i a n s w h o h a v e devoted t h e m s e l v e s to mission work h a s increased notably. I n present-day H u n g a r y t h e missions count 50 p r i e s t s , 10 clerics, 21 B r o t h e r s , t w o mission doctors, a n d 90 n u n s . In t h e Canton Mission alone t h e r e a r e 52 H u n g a r i a n w o r k DEATH O F BISHOP L A R U E . ers, in South America 22, and in N o r t h A m e r i c a 14. Rome.—A t e l e g r a m from T o u r In t h e last decade so m a n y v a nus, F r a n c e , a n n o u n c e s t h e d e a t h cancies had t o be filled in t h e there October 6 of His Excellency church organization in t h e h o m e , Bishop S t e p h e n L a r u e , of t h e country t h a t n u m e r o u s persons White F a t h e r s , V i c a r Apostolic of who o t h e r w i s e m i g h t h a v e been Bangweolo, N o r t h e r n R h o d e s i a . employed in foreign mission w o r k He was 70 y e a r s of age, b o r n a t had to be k e p t for work in t h e i r Saint-Christophe, F r a n c e , a n d h a d own country. In his l a t e s t pastoral been a p r i e s t 47 y e a r s . H e w e n t letter t h e B i s h o p of Vac describes to t h e missions of N y a s a l a n d in t h e successes a t t a i n e d in r e g u l a r 1902 and b e c a m e first Vicar A p o s - pastoral w o r k in t h e H u n g a r i a n tolic of Bangweolo in 1913. H e plain. T h i r t y y e a r s ago a single p r i e s t was forced b y failing h e a l t h t o return t o F r a n c e in 1929. H e was available for a t e r r i t o r y of To-day went back t o h i s mission a g a i n about 15 s q u a r e miles. after a brief period of r e s t , b u t m a n y pastoral stations h a v e been was obliged l a s t y e a r t o r e t u r n t o established in t h e H u n g a r i a n plain, the homeland definitely. H e is or P u s z t a . T h e priests every S u n succeeded b y B i s h o p A l e x a n d e r day m a k e long rides in p e a s a n t Roy who w a s m a d e C o a d j u t o r of carriages, . t a k i n g with t h e m t h e Bangweolo in M a y 1934. ( F i d e s ) . necessary a l t a r furnishings for t h e Divine Service. (N.C.W.C.) VICAR A P O S T O L I C DIES.

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Rome.—In t h e space of one month t h e m i s s i o n s of China h a v e lost t h r e e of t h e i r bishops, t w o Chinese bishops, Monsignor L y , Vicar Apostolic of Yachow, a n d Mons. Tch'eng, V i c a r Apostolic of Suanhwafu, a n d t h e t h i r d , H i s Excellency Mons. V i n c e n t H u a r t e , S.J., Vicar Apostolic of W u h u . Mons H u a r t e w a s b o r n in t h e dioeese of P a m p l o n a , Spain, in 1877 and entered t h e Society of J e s u s in 1893. He w a s ordained in 1908 and went t o C h i n a in 1916. S i x y,. later, m 1922, h e was n a m e d \ nam * ^ * ° ' * °^ Anhwei, w h i c h j e was l a t e r c h a n g e d to W u h u . j (Fides). 1

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Jerusalem, A u g . 26.—A group of y o u n g m e n of Nablus, the a n cient Bible t o w n of Sichem, h a s submitted to t h e Mayor of the city a petition r e q u e s t i n g h i m to p r o hibit t h e a t t e n d a n c e of women a t motion p i c t u r e exhibitions. The petitioners a r e of t h e opinion t h a t films have a demoralizing effect upon Moslem women. Women of t h e city, however, oppose t h e prohibition. When t h e cinema of N a b l u s was opened some time ago, t h e r e was opposition from t h e men to women s i t t i n g in the theatre at the same time as themselves. T h e owners a r r a n g e d special p e r f o r m a n c e s for women. (N.C.W.C.)

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E X C A V A T I O N S THROW MORE LIGHT. Dublin.—The Office of Public W o r k s in collaboration with t h e National M u s e u m of Ireland, h a s initiated a plan of archaelogical excavation in County L o u t h a s a form of relief w o r k for t h e u n e m ployed, under t h e supervision of Professor N e v a n s , Queen's University, Belfast, assisted by H. G. T e m p e s t , Dundalk, and several s t u d e n t s from Belfast and Dublin. T h e second cairn of A g h n a s k e a g h n e a r F e e d e , County L o u t h , h a s been scientifically explored a n d found t o c o n t a i n t h r e e burial c h a m b e r s and t h e ruins of a fourth. C r e m a t e d h u m a n bones, flint scrapers a n d potsherds described as Neolithic were found in t h e undisturbed chambers a n d t h e s e l a t t e r a r e regarded as t h e earliest recognizable sherds so f a r discovered in Ireland. The results of t h e s e excavations t h r o w f u r t h e r light on t h e e a r l y Celtic period of Ireland which h a s h i t h e r t o a t t r a c t e d t h e v e r y successful labours of American archaeologists, t o w h o m we are indebted for so much pioneer work in t h i s direction. A broken vessel, discovered in C h a m b e r A, in formation resembli n g an urn, nine inches high, is a t t r i b u t e d to t h e E a r l y Iron Age, a n d is believed t o be t h e oldest example of t h i s period yet discovered i n ' t h i s c o u n t r y . F I R S T N A T I V E NOVICES R E C E I V E V E I L IN F R E N C H CAMEROONS.

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Rome.—A F i d e s t e l e g r a m d a t e d September 16th r e p o r t s t h a t t h e city of Yenanfu h a s been liberated form a t t a c k i n g b a n d s of Commun i s t s by r e g u l a r soldiers and t h a t t h e m i s s i o n a r i e s a r e safe. F o r several weeks t h e city of Yenanfu. in S h e n s i Province, h a s been besieged b y b a n d s of Comm u n i s t s w h o in a few more d a y s would h a v e been able t o t a k e p o s session of it. Confined in t h e city were His Excellency Mons. Ibanez,

FAR EASTERN MUSIC SCHOOL l-A, K i r k T e r r a c e (Off D h o b y G h a u t ) SINGAPORE. T h e only a n d oldest i n s t i t u t i o n of i t s kind in Singapore w i t h up-to-date equipment. Had gained a s e r i e s of successes i n t h e T r i n i t y College E x a m i n a tions in t h e p a s t . N o age r e s triction. W r i t e for p a r t i c u l a r s . M. A N C I A N O , Principal.

Vicar Apostolic of Yenanfu, a n d eight S p a n i s h F r a n c i s c a n s . Upon t h e insistence of t h e Spanish Min i s t e r a t N a n k i n g , General C h a n g D o u s 1 a ( F r e n c h Cameroons, kai-shek o r d e r e d several detachE q u a t e r i a l A f r i c a ) — T h e first five m e n t s of r e g u l a r t r o o p s to go t o n a t i v e novices f r o m t h e Cameroons t h e aid of t h e beseiged city. T h e y received t h e religious habit a t broke t h r o u g h t h e r i n g of commuDouala in A u g u s t in t h e Convent n i s t s a n d freed t h o s e confined in of Efok, directed by t h e Holy t h e city According to reports t h e Ghost Sisters. In t h e Vicariate of r e g u l a r a r m y is following up i t s Douala, c h a r g e of t h e Holy Ghost victory a n d d r i v i n g t h e commuF a t h e r s , t h e S i s t e r s have establish- n i s t s from t h e a r e a . This gives ed several convents and a t Efok hope t h a t in t h e n e a r f u t u r e peace t h e y conduct a noviciate for n a t i v e will r e t u r n t o t h e r e g i o n and t h e religious from t h e Vicarates of t h e missionaries will be enabled t o Cameroons. (Fides) c a r r y on t h e i r m i n i s t r y in peace.

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(Concluded from P u r i t y , t h e n , in t h e m o d e r n m i n d , is s e e n a s t h e m e r e n e g a t i o n df passion, t h e m e r e a b s e n c e of i m p u r i t y : n o t a s a positive t h i n g , having vitality and strength. Hum i l i t y t a k e s on a worm-like a s p e c t a s t h e m e r e n e g a t i o n of p r i d e : a n d is u n r e c o g n i s e d a s t h e h a p p y , j o y o u s , r a t i o n a l t h i n g it is t o t h e s a i n t w h o possesses i t . Detachm e n t is s e e n a s a c r a m p e d t h i n g , t h e mere absence or imprisonment of l i f e — i n s t e a d of a s w h a t i t is in t h e Catholic c o n c e p t — t h e s e t t i n g f r e e of t h e will from t h e n a r r o w b o n d s of i t s own n a t u r a l likes a n d dislikes—from i t s own limited, f a u l t y idea of w h a t is good, s o t h a t i t m a y b e confined only b y t h e Will of God, W h o is all-seeing, allk n o w i n g , a n d infinite in all p e r f e c t i o n s . A n d t h a t is n o t confinement from anything—excepting sin. T h e m a n w h o really p o s s e s s e s d e t a c h m e n t i s n o t cramped, n o r a t t h e m e r c y of e x t e r n a l t h i n g s : h e radiates happiness always. So with charity. The word has eome t o h a v e t h a t stiff, i n s t i t u t i o n a l , lifeless m e a n i n g which m a k e s t h e h o n e s t poor d r e a d it,

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previous i s s u e ) . W e c a n n o t , t h e n , a s Catholics, b e " t o l e r a n t " in t h e s e n s e of being illogical a n d disloyal. B u t we can have the truly broadminded attit u d e which arises from charity and humility—that attitude which gives u s u n d e r s t a n d i n g of t h e w a y things appear to others. And have we? A letter published s o m e t i m e a g o in a Catholic weekly, a n d signed b y a Guild M a s t e r of t h e Catholic Evidence Guild, s t a t e d t h a t , in t h e w r i t e r ' s opinion, t h e a t t i t u d e of Catholics (no d o u b t t h e qualification " s o m e " w a s u s e d ) t o »J3n-Catholics w a s holding u p t h e conversion of E n g l a n d . I h a v e n o m e m o r y of t h e n a m e of t h e w r i t e r : b u t , i n t h e c o u r s e of a n effort t o t r a c e t h e l e t t e r , p e r m i s s i o n w a s obtained f r o m t h e p r e s e n t Guild M a s t e r of t h e W e s t m i n s t e r B r a n c h of t h e C . E . C M r . M. G. H e w i n s , t o s a y t h a t h e e n d o r s e s t h i s view a s r e g a r d s " s o m e , a small n u m b e r of Catholics." Opinions such as these are worth listening to. Time and again I have heard " b o r n " or "old" Catholics speak of " t h e P r o t e s t a n t m i n d " w i t h scorn

I m a r v e l a t God's wonderful c a r e for us, and t h e m o r e g r a t e f u l I a m t o H i m . " I sent t h i s , a n d o t h e r examples of t h e " n i g g a r d l y spiritual commercialism" of nonCatholics, t o m y Catholic friend. I hope it did some good.

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i n d which gave rise to t h e expression "cold a s c h a r i t y . " A n d f a i t h : f a i t h is seen in some w a y a s a k i n d #f w e a k compensation for t h e a b s e n c e of r e a l i t y . C h r i s t i a n s w e r e t o h a v e life m o r e a b u n d a n t l y . Y e t n o w a d a y s people p i t y us a s poor, toneless, t i m i d t h i n g s w h o k n o w a o t t h e j o y of life, a n d w h o s t u l t i f y o u r r e a s o n w i t h t h e dope of religion. T h e y see f a i t h a s t h e r e p r e s s i o n of r e a s o n : n o t a s t h e r e a s o n a b l e a c t b y which finite r e a son l e a r n s f r o m t h e Infinite God. : Our reasoning powers a r e more ox less a t t h e m e r c y of a sick h e a d a c h e . M o s t people, in t h e o r y , would a d m i t t h a t a Creator-God would h a v e dominion o v e r t h e bodies of H i s c r e a t u r e s : i t should n o t , t h e n , seem illogical t o s u b m i t s u c h r e a s o n a s o u r s to H i m . A m o d e r n sect h a s a t least s t r u c k a blow a g a i n s t m a t e r i a l p a g a n i s m by e m p h a s i s i n g t h e power of God a s the p o w e r in t h o s e s t a t e s w h i c h m a n k i n d commonly calls disease a n d i l l - h e a l t h ; one cannot b u t r e j o i c e in t h i s , even while r e g r e t t i n g t h a t e n t h u s i a s m f o r t h e sect m a y h a v e blinded i t s m e m b e r s t o t h e claims of t h e C h u r c h — f o r p r a y e r a n d love of God could n o t be wasted.

—of t h e p r o u d r e f u s a l of n o n Catholics h u m b l y t o believe w h a t God h a s revealed. Y e t surely t h e whole point, in m a n y cases, is t h a t t h e y h a v e n o t y e t received t h e gift of f a i t h w h i c h enables m a n t o know t h a t God has revealed t h e Catholic F a i t h . They merely doubt t h a t C a t h o l i c s — t h e i r ordin a r y , fallible, peccable human fellow-creatures—know any better than themselves. I have known an enthusiastic, " a s - g o o d - a s - b o r n " Catholic speak of t h i s " s p i r i t u a l p r i d e of t h e P r o testant mind"—of its "niggardly s p i r i t u a l c o m m e r c i a l i s m . " Such a belief must influence t h e tone of i t s h o l d e r s t o w a r d s non-Catholics, even t h o u g h t h e y r e f r a i n from such expression of t h a t belief. Because I p r o t e s t e d a g a i n s t t h i s s o r t of t h i n g — h a v i n g known " t h e P r o t e s t a n t m i n d " (is t h e r e one typical m i n d ? ) until I w a s t w e n t y e i g h t — I w a s told t o go back t o P r o t e s t a n i s m . Once h o m e , I found t h e l e t t e r of a v e r y dear, q u i t e Protestant relative—one who had suffered c o n s t a n t illness and pain for some f o r t y y e a r s . In t h i s s h e w r o t e , " T h e longer I live, t h e m o r e

To sum u p : surely, if we w a n t to be broadminded, we m u s t b e humble, a n d t h e n God, W h o s e mind is Infinite, will t e a c h u s . F i r s t , last, a n d t h r o u g h o u t , w e m u s t p r a y t o t h e Holy Spirit t o keep o u r h e a r t s and m i n d s in t h e t r u t h : we need t h e n n o t f e a r t o t r y t o see h o w t h i n g s a p p e a r t o o t h e r s . W e m u s t b e h u m b l e i?i our Catholicity—why n o t We a r e t o do all t h i n g s "tin C h r i s t . " W e h a v e n o t chosen H i m , but H e h a s chosen u s . H e h a s sheep o u t side His fold—and some cockle amid H i s w h e a t . Then, w i t h regard t o these o t h e r s who a r e as y e t outside t h e visible u n i t y of t h e F a i t h , we m u s t learn t o p u t u p a s t r o n g dividing line between e r r o r and guilt, a n d leave all j u d g m e n t as t o t h e l a t t e r to God. A n d t h e r e a r e m a n y of u s w h o should p u t up t w o o t h e r dividing lines as well—at least a s a h y p o t h e s i s . One of t h e s e is between t h e t r u t h of t h e F a i t h a n d t h e t r u t h of o u r individual k n o w ledge of t h e F a i t h — w e m a y h a v e g o t it w r o n g ! The other is between t h e view a n o t h e r really holds and o u r own conception of t h a t view. W e m u s t not alienate o t h e r s by forcing upon t h e m a m e a n i n g t h e y have not really h a d . E n o u g h love of God, enough of Catholic t r u t h , w a s findable w i t h in t h e denominations to hold t h e allegiance of men like N e w m a n and M a n n i n g for m a n y y e a r s — a s w<|ll a s of m a n y frreat converts now l i v i n g : of men like General Gordon a n d Lord Halifax all t h e i r lives. T h e r e f o r e it cannot all be such b l a t a n t asininity, such p a t e n t

"illogicality" a s some (who have n e v e r known i t ) seem t o suppose. Must we h a v e h e a d l i n e s : ' T R O T E S T A N T B I G O T R Y AGAIN"— w h e n P r o t e s t a n t s act staunchly according t o t h e i r faith, while we commend t h e s a m e t r a i t in ourselves? A n d while we would b l a m e t h e m f o r a p a t h y otherwise! " H o w illogical t h e s e people a r e ! " T h i s w h e n simplicity and t r u s t in their teachers—submission of t h e i r r e a s o n — k e e p s non-Catholics w i t h i n t h e i r o w n Church, in spite of apparent difficulties—that child-like a t t i t u d e which we should c o m m e n d in ourselves. While we hope t h a t t h e l i g h t of t r u t h will be given t h e m , we m a y admire t h e i r formal ( t h a t is, intentional) humility. H u m i l i t y e a r n s for u s Charity, a n d C h a r i t y g i v e s Understanding. L e t u s t r y t h r o u g h t h e s e — a n d not in t h a t s p i r i t of superiority and aloofness w h i c h F a t h e r H e n r y St. J o h n l a m e n t e d (Blackfrzars, May, 1 9 3 4 ) — t o b r i n g o t h e r s into the knowledge of t h e T r u t h . ( T h e Catholic G a z e t t e ) .

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CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WIN 1ST & 2ND PLACE. St. Joseph's College came well into the limelight last week when she won the Hongkong Inter-school Aquatic Shield. Altogether nine schools competed in what proved to be a very successful meet and most of the races were very closely contested. To quote the South China Morning Post. "The standard of swimming was She h a s finished second howexceptionally high, and the times returnever and can be p r o u d of t h e feat. ed compared favourably with those of One would like t o see a r e t u r n the local championships. Great keengame "played a g a i n s t H o n g K o n g . ness and enthusiasm were displayed by Mr. Lim Y o n g L i a n g — a l e t t e r from the competitors, while the large number of spectators was often roused to high Malaya's s k i p p e r informs u s — i s pitches of excitement by the close finish the team's coach. N o wonder t h e of the majority of the races." side has done so w e l l ! A close struggle for supremacy ensued between St. Joseph's and Wah * * * * Yan College, the Jesuits' School. From SELANGOR RANGERS W I N the beginning it was evident that, barring accidents, one of the two schools CHAMPIONSHIP. would win. At the end of the heats, St. Joseph's had secured 13 places, and Yan 10. The S e l a n g o r R a n g e r s n o t only Wah The following scores show the nature secured t h e Soccer championship of the struggle: of Selangor b u t also trounced t h e Races 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Rest XI by 3 clear goals t o nil o n St. Joseph's 8 8 9 17 22 22 25 26 31 34 42 October 2 0 t h . I n t h e cricket comWah Yan 0 5 8 8 8 16 21 21 24 30 35 petition t h e y e m u l a t e d t h i s feat, The result was sure only after the and in so d o i n g h a v e established a last event, the relay, which brought the remarkable r e c o r d . Well done t h e whole crowd to their feet. St. Joseph's Rangers. G. de Silva w a s out- won first place, and consequently took the shield. standing in t h e half back division A point of interest in these races lies with v e t e r a n B . de Souza a s u s u a l in the fact that both leading schools are his valuable self. A p p e a r i n g f o r Catholic institutions. The only other the R a n g e r s w e r e : W. Daniel Catholic school participating, La Salle, seventh in the list, but as they (right full b a c k ) , L. d e Silva, came could enter only junior swimmers (left b a c k ) , C. de Souza a n d G. de against seniors, there was nothing very Silva ( r i g h t a n d c e n t r e h a l v e s ) ; surprising about the results. On the B. de Souza a n d S t a M a r i a ( i n n e r other hand, they gave a good example of sportsmanship in not defaulting a right and left w i n g ) . single event, even though they had^ no chance of winning. This is the spirit, after all, to aim at in sports. When so In t h e S e l a n g o r S t a t e T e a m t o many 'sports meets' are spoilt by bitter feelings and excessive desire to overmeet N e g r i S e m b i l a n on S a t u r d a y come others, it is refreshing to notice were G. L a b r o o y , J u m e a u x a n d events such as this, where a friendly spirit was so obvious. Martin.

The Malayan Chinese w h o w e r e expected t o w i n t h e All C h i n a Soccer Championship had the great m i s f o r t u n e t o lose t o H o n g Kong in t h e s e m i final owing t o a n injury to one of t h e f o r w a r d s . Even t h e n M a l a y a missed t h e chances t h a t c a m e h e r way.

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REV. BRO. FELIX O N SICK L E A V E . Rev. B r o t h e r D . Felix of Kuala L u m p u r a r r i v e d Malacca lately on sick leave. H e is a t p r e s e n t w i t h t h e B r o t h e r s of S t . F r a n c i s Rev. Bro. Justin, Institution. Sub-director of t h e school accompanied h i m from t h e s t a t i o n . Church of St. Peter. Obituary. The d e a t h took place of Mrs.] Nellia Koek wife of M r . Gelario Koek on M o n d a y t h e 1 4 t h October, 1935, a t P r a y a L a n e , Malacca. She! leaves behind a child, a sister. Mrs. M a t i l d a A l c a n t a r a , a brother,! Mr. H e n r y Collar a n d t w o sons to! m o u r n h e r loss. T h e b u r i a l tookj place on T u e s d a y evening, t h e 15th| October. Revd. F a t h e r J . M. Lou-; rencio officiated a t t h e h o u s e a n d a t t h e Cemetery.—R.I.P. D r . D u t t a E n t e r t a i n e d b y Chinese Community. The leading m e m b e r s of t h e Chinese c o m m u n i t y of Malacca a s sembled a t t h e Malacca R e s t H o u s e in h o n o u r of D r . A . C. D u t t a w h o recently w a s t h e recipient of t h e M a l a y a n Certificate of H o n o u r .

ability > n d success a s a doctor H P passed the examination for the promo tion to grade 2 of his office in 1911 3 grade 1 in 1916. I am told the in the Northern Settlement were deeolv grieved to loose him when he was tran* ierred to Malacca in 1917, and a good many of them subsequently made t C long journey to this settlement in order to consult him. When he first came to Malacca m addition to his duties as Senior Assis tant Surgeon and Physician, Dr. Dutta was not only responsible for the admmstration of the hospital but was also saddled with the job of storekeeper All those who have known him enough testify t o the great pains and keen interest he has always taken in discharging his various duties. Dr. Dutta was appointed Deputy Medical Officer in 1925 and Medical Specialist in 1928. Recently be has been advanced to the status of Medical Officer in the Malayan Medical Service and thus he takes his place in the senior branch of the Medical Department on a footing with the specialist recruited from Europe. Only two members of the local medical service have been honoured in this way. All the promotions have been earned b y sheer merit and conspicuous ability and devotions to duty. Dr. Dutta if I may be allowed to say, is one of the very few Asiatic doctors who h a s achieved such distinctive success. We are proud of h:m and we have decided to hold this little function to show our appreciation, inadequate though it may be, of the tremerdous good h e has done to Malacca in particular, and to Malaya in general. Dr. Dutta's name is a household wore in Malacca. H e seems to be gifted with almost supernatural powers of healing and every one who comes under his treatment feels confident of recovery. He has laboured very hard, taken a lot of interest in his work and has saved many lives, for which we are all grateful to him. We are glad that his work has been recognised by Government and we heartily congratulate him on his recent promotion. Dr. Dutta, w e shall feel honoured, if you will kindly accept from us this small token of our affection and gratitude. Before I hand over this small token to Dr. Dutta, I wish to thank our guests for their attendance which has made this function a success. Dr. Dutta's Reply. Dr. Dutta in thanking his Chinese friends said he was very grateful to them for the function they had given and also for the words in which Mr. Tan Soo Hock expressed their oppreciation of the honour conferred on. him. He was very pleased to accept tne beautiful portrait of himself given by his Chinese friends. He wished them greater prosperity. He congratulated Mr. Tan Soo Chong on his appointment as a Municipal commissioner.

Amongst the large gathering were the following:—Mr. E. Kong Guan, Mr. Khoo Kim Lian, Mr. Tan Soo Hean Mr. Goh Tiow Wan Mr. Seow Eng Chye, Mr. Chee chin Kiong, Mr. Tan Soo Ghi, Mr. Ton Seng Watt, Dr. Tan E n g Lim, Mr. Tan Kee Lye, Mr. Tan Boon Tarn, Dr. Ho Pao Jin, Mr. Liu Kee Kiat, Mr. Chan Ewe Bee, Mr. Goh Chi Yan, Mr. Ong Teck Ghi, Mr. N g Soo Guan, Mr. Lim Tye Tian, Mr. Lim Sian Soon, Tan Koh Poh, Mr. Quek Shin, Mr. Ong Chin Yam, Mr. Chan Teck Chye, Dr. Tan Seng Tee, Mr. Foo Hee Seng, Mr. K. C. Kwong, Mr. H. K. Lung, Mr. Loh Kim Swi, Mr. Ho Seng Ong, Mr. Koh Keng Beck, Dr. B. H. Ong, Mr. Chi Sun Cheng, Mr. Ho Kim Toon, Mr. Tan Cheng Chye, Mr. Tan Swi Chay, Mr. Chan Gook Eng, Mr. Ngim Wi Toon, Mr. Tan Hong Tee, Mr. Koh Chwee Muah, Mr. Tan San Hong, Mr. Chan Choo Tiong, Mr. Tan Chong Juay, Mr. Loh Kye Sia, Mr. Ong Kim Kiat, Mr. Ngim Wi Chiow, Mr. Yeo Tiam Loke, Mr. E. Yew Kim, Mr. Wah Seng Chye, Mr. Lee Guat Tee, Mr. Yeo Huat Choon, Mr. Ho Kuan Chay, Mr. N g Poon Onn, Mr. Tan Soo Lock, Mr. Tan Chong Lek, Mr. H o Eng Wah, Mr. Cho Seow Lim, Mr. Chan Seng Poh, Mr. Tan Soo Chong, Mr. Chan Kang Swi, Mr. Tan Soo Hock (President). The Hon'ble Mr. G. W. Bryant, Mr. A. William, Mr. J. R. Neave, Dr. A. L. Hoops, Major G. R. Percy, Lt. Col. A. A. Lermit, Dr. E. V. Lupprian, Mr. G. W. Webb, Mr. E. E. Beck, Dr. A. H. Keun, The Editor, Malacca Guardian. In the course of the evening Mr. Tan Cheng Chye, on beholf of Mr. Tan Soo Hock said. Gentlemen, I I think I am right in sayiyng that w e are here to-night with one object only, that is to honour the gentleman on my left who is well known to all of you. I refer to our friend, Dr. Atul Chandra Dutta of the Malacca General Hospital. Some of you were present on the j occasion when Dr. Dutta was invested with the Insignia of the Malayan Certi- j ficate of Honour by the Representative of H. E. the Governor at the Bukit Pala Hospital and must have heard all the ! good things that were said of Dr. Dutta, i by the Hon'ble the Resident Councillor, I Mr. G. W. Bryant, and I need not therefore tire you by going over the same ground. Dr. Dutta is a native of Calcutta and was born in the year 1881. Judging by his youthful appearance and schoolgirl complexion no one would believe I he is 54 to-day. It looks to me that • Dr. Dutta has discovered the elixir of : life and is the possessor of the secret of perpetual youth. This probably explains why some people believe that doctors can never die. Dr. Dutta was graduated in the ; Calcutta University, taking the degree I confidence of the people in Penang: and Province Wellesley by his outstanding 1

KUALA "CUM PUR BAPTISM. Geraldo C o s m e Antonio Gomes, born on t h e 1 9 t h September, VW>, and b a p t i z e d on t h e 6 t h October, 1935. a t t h e C h u r c h of St. John t h e E v a n g e l i s t , K u a l a LumpurT h e son of M r . M. F . Gomes and M r s . L e t i c i a Azavedo Gomes oi Kuala L u m p u r . ' G o d p a r e n t s Master Jose R a i m u n d o Gomes and M I S S D i a n a Espicioza Gomes. .

RENE ULLMANN for JEWELLERY of every description and T H E B E S T WATCHES RENE ULLMANN Raffles Place,—Singapore.

AROUND THE PARISHES PENANG SOCIETY O F B E N E F A C T R E S S E S OF ST. V I N C E N T D E P A U L . In July 1933, s h o r t l y a f t e r t h e Foundation of t h e Society of S t . Vincent de P a u l in t h e P a r i s h of the Assumption, P e n a n g , f r o m t h e Senior branch of t h e Children of Mary's Sodality s p r a n g t h e I n s t i tution known a s " T h e Society of Eenefactresses of S t . V i n c e n t de Paul." Object of t h i s I n s t i t u t i o n . To assist t h e Society of S t . V. de Paul by providing g a r m e n t s f o r t h e poor of t h e P a r i s h . Once each m o n t h t h e s e Ladies meet to sew f o r t h e Poor. During h i s recent visit t o Penang, last S e p t e m b e r , H i s Lordship Bishop Devals presided a t t h e Sodality M e e t i n g a n d m a d e a n j appeal to t h e L a d i e s t o e x t e n d t h e i r charitable w o r k by p r o v i d i n g newly ! opened Chapels ( b e g i n n i n g w i t h the one in B u t t e r w o r t h ) w i t h V e s t ments and A l t a r linen, e t c . On S a t u r d a y , October 1 2 t h t h e Ladies s t a r t e d w o r k i n g f o r t h e Butterworth Chapel.

DEATH OF MRS. F R E D AERIA. Old And Respected Citizen Of Penang. A respected citizen of P e n a n g in t h e person of M r s . F r e d Aeria, passed a w a y a t t h e ripe old a g e of 74 a t h e r house, N o . 180 B u r m a h Road, M r s . Aeria w a s t a k e n ill a little over a m o n t h a g o b u t , i n spite of t h e b e s t medical t r e a t m e n t , succumbed t o h e r illness. M r s . Aeria w a s o n e of t h e oldest E u r a s i a n s in P e n a n g a n d counted She a large circle of friends. leaves behind h e r bereaved h u s band, four sons, t h r e e d a u g h t e r s a n d about s e v e n t e e n grandchildren.

LARGE ATTENDANCE AND MANY FLORAL TRIBUTES. The funeral which took place at the Western Road Cemetery was a simple but impressive one, and was attended by a large number of friends and relations. A section of the Benefactresses St. Vincent De Rev. Father Souhait conducted the serPaul, Penang, at work. i vice. The cortege was taken from her house to the Church of the Assumption where it was blest, after which it was RULES AND REGULATIONS OF taken to the Western Road Cemetery YOtPRE A 'BRICK' !" THE ASSOCIATION. where the remains were interred. Name. The Attendance. Among those present were: Mr. Fred The Association is called the "Convent T h e w o r d " b r i c k " a s used in t h e Aeria and family, Mr. A Aeria and Old Girls' Association." sense of a compliment t o a m a n ' s family, Mr. M. Aeria and family, Mr. Objects. and Mrs. J. Scully, Mrs. H. Peterson and FIRST G E N E R A L M E E T I N G O F w o r t h is n o t s t r i c t l y slang, or if it family, Mrs. Magness, Mr. and Mrs. W. 1. To form a link between the old THE " C O N V E N T O L D G I R L S ' and present pupils of all nationalities. is, i t b o a s t s a classical descent. Read, Mrs. Dragon, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. ASSOCIATION. 2. To promote a friendly spirit Phipps, Mr. and Mrs. R. Capel, Mr. and of t h e expression," " T h e origin The first g e n e r a l m e e t i n g of t h e among its members and to further their Mrs. G. Baptist and family, Mr. T. Bals a y s a w r i t e r in a c o n t e m p o r a r y , hatchet, Mr. W. Scully, Mr. and Mrs. "Convent Old Girls' A s s o c i a t i o n " welfare. d a t e s back a b o u t 900 y e a r s before C. Coombs, Mr. and Mrs. A. d*Aranjo, 3. To appoint a Committee to deal was held a t t h e P e n a n g Convent Langen. Dr. and Mrs. Mehta, Mr. on F r i d a y 1 1 t h inst. a t 4.30 p . m . with matters affecting the general wel- t h e common e r a . I t w a s in t h e Mrs. fare of the Association. These will be t i m e of L y c u r g u s , t h e g r e a t S p a r - and Mrs. R. Woodford, Dr. Ben de Cruz, with Rev. M o t h e r S t e . T a r c i s i u s in selected Dr. J. E. Smith, Miss C. de Cruz, Mr. by ballots (votes'* fiom the t a n ruler. H e believed t h e r e w a s and Mrs. H. de WSnde, Mr. S. Lesslar, the chair. general body of members present a t In h e r opening a d d r e s s s h e said this Meeting. Every member is entitled n o necessity t o build a wall a r o u n d Mr. and Mrs. E. Misso, Misses S. and a town if t h e soldiers w e r e proper- M. Dragon, Miss Mathieu, Mr. W. Webb t h a t it g a v e h e r g r e a t p l e a s u r e t o and has a right to vote. ly t r a i n e d t o p r o t e c t t h e place. I n and many others. The Committee shall consist of the witness such a good a t t e n d a n c e a t A profusion of floral tributes was t h o s e d a y s n e a r l y all cities w e r e that general m e e t i n g of t h e old following:— sent.—R.I.P. (a) A President. protected b y h i g h wallsgirls of St. M a u r . S h e a p p r e c i a t e d (b) A Vice-President. the sincere co-operation of every(c) An Hon: Treasurer. "One d a y a n a m b a s s a d o r from one of t h e m a n d hoped t h a t t h e \ (d) An Hon: Secretary. a n e i g h b o u r i n g c o u n t r y came t o next meeting would b e a g r e a t e r (e) An Asst: Hon: Secretary. see L y c u r g u s a n d questioned h i s (f) Twenty Committee Members success. wisdom in l e a v i n g t h e city so u n - i each for the Eurasian and She expressed g r e a t s a t i s f a c t i o n protected. Chinese Communities. at finding t h a t nearly t w o h u n d r e d " 'But w e h a v e w a l l s / replied old girls h a d been enrolled a n d shall 4. All Meetings the Hall Association be held in theofNew of the t h e ruler of S p a r t a , 'and if you will concluded b y w i s h i n g t h e associa- School. come w i t h m e I will show t h e m t o tion every success. 5. There shall be Special Committee you/ 1 he rules a n d r e g u l a t i o n s Ot t h e and General Meetings when a fortnight Association w e r e t h e n r e a d b y t h e notice shall be given of all General " H e took h i s g u e s t out upon t h e Meetings and of the Agenda thoraat by President, M r s . J . H . 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