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"Freedom of religious worship," said Judge Holt, "Is one of the fundamental principles of our government, and we must accord to everyone the right to worship his God according to his own convictions. The Catholic citizens of this county pay taxes and help to support the government the same as those of any other religious denomination. Judge Holt is not a Catholic and his fairness of mind in not yielding to the prejudice of his critics is most commendable.
Neither anti-Catholic nor anti-Protestant is the trend of modern religious hatred and scoffing. It is antt-religions, a rebellion against all civil and religious authority. Witness an Italian parliament urging a bill to have civil marriage take precedence over a religious marriage. The avowed purpose of which is to remove everything from beyond the sphere of church Influence, and if possible beyond the pale of religion.
The notable address of the Archbishop of Udine has created a national discussion of the question of The Independence of .the Holy See in Italy. The question has been a constant re-occurring .one since the Temporal power of the Holy See was first disturbed. The question is one of momentous importance to Catholics generally and especially to the powers of Europe, most' of whom maintain a representative at the Vatican. Under the present regulation the Holy See enjoys the position of extra territoriality.
The utter forgetfulness of self and personal safety so often exhibited by the Catholic «tergy was again exemplified in a remarkable manner by Rev. Bernard Naught on of Central City, Colorado, Who -crawled under a wrecked locomotive to administer the sacraments to the engineer, James Duffy. Though warned that the engine might settle down upon him at any instant, and beseeched not to venture under it, Father Naughton replied that "his duty was under the engine with the
• dying engineer," who 'though terribly burned recognized tbe -priest and his purpose and received the -sacraments.
>t a recent annual'meeting in Germany of looted German Catholics interested in science and scientific research the particular aim of those who gather annually, lies In their interest in promoting true scientific principles and exploding such startling scientific claims as are made from time to time by those seeking to destroy the unity which exists between faith and science. This noted scientific body has repeatedly declared that between revealed truth and real science there 1s no contradiction. This will not set well with those who declared the church Is opposed to science.
The report of the Diocese of Great Falls, Montana, under the direction of.Bishop Lenlhan shows a remarkable and consistent growth, which is most flattering to his Grace, and should be the pride of Montana Catholics In making the showing they have made In improving their conditions «materl-ally and spiritually and providing for their children the advantages of so many parochial schools.
Catholicity in the great Northwest has grown even beyond the expectations of its most ardent workers and the Church in Montana, laboring as it does under many disadvantages, is a good index. The missionary zeal of Bishop Lenlhan and his co-laborers
,in the Master's Vineyard.
The works of Maurice Materlink have been condemned by the decree of the Sacred Congregation of the Index. It has been announced as the opinion of the Index by a distinguished canonist that this condemnation includes the prohibition to witness the presentation of his plays on the stage. It is a distinct loss to morals and religion that there Is not in every locality a censorship strong and independent enough to condemn the works of those who aim to win plaudits by Jeers and scoffs.
A bill which has passed the French Chamber of Deputies is aimed at the rights of parents and pastors to interfere in behalf of their. children who are compelled to use the books approved by the French department of Education, which in many instances have been proven to be Godless and strongly atheistic. The inconsistency of the French Chamber of Deputies in placing all possible barrers against the religious education and parental guidance of French children while the statisticians bewail the decline In the birth rate in France, and the constant decline in population. The French atheists have been breeding atheists, socialists and fostering immorality, and as yet are unable to see the folly of their course. Truly there are none so blind as those who will not see.
THE IMMIGRATION BILL. The literacy test has been incor
porated in the immigration bill which passed the House of Representatives. The English clause in the bill is in favor of English speaking people. The poll of the members from the northwestern states does not look favorable as an administration measure. The president is not in favor of thls clause in the bill and Is likely to veto it od this ground.
There is too much in the way of Injustice in the provisions of the bill which indicates its selfish origin. This sort of "civil service" qualification for citizenship is in the same class with the "One Hundred years of Peace Celebration." We venture tp state that if this test was applied to some of the ancestors of those who voted for the bill their misguided progeny would not now be enjoying seats in the House of Representatives. Representative James Manahan of Minnesota on an attempt to stay the passage of the bill precipitated §n altercation on the floor of the house.
Representative Manahan 1b to be commended for the strenuous manner in which he fought the vicious clause of the bill and it is hoped that the President's veto will be used to set at rest this unprincipled attempt to keep the Catholics of Southern Europe out of the country.
The last issue of the "New World" contained a very interesting account of the origin of the word "Bridewell" as applied to prisons in England and America.
The ancient Gaelic name of St. Brigid was St. Bride, and in the old Catholic days a shrine in honor of St. Bride, near which was a holy well, was erected in the city of London. When the "reformers" were destroying the monasteries and confls-eating churcheB, they caused a prison
H to be built over St. Bride's shrine and the holy well, in order to Bhow their hatred of Catholic "superstitions." Thereafter the prefix "Saint" was dropped, and the prison became known bb "The Bridewell."
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In granting permission to Catholics to use tbe county* court house for re-ligious service, Judge J. W. Holt, of
Ifappnway, Ark., made an admirable re-#•;. ply to those who criticised his actions
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GOOD RESOLUTIONS. The Magnificat published an excel
lent set of resolutions foi> the guidance of Catholic readers and CatholicB generally on the support of the Catholic press and the reading of Catholic literature. The resolutions are printed below in the hope that some readers will emulate the spirit they contain.
1. I will subscribe for at least one newspaper or periodical and induce others to do likewise.
2. I will make a point of knowing what Catholic editors, authors and publishers are bringing out and I will try to help them by circulating this information.
3. I will set aside as much as I can afford for Catholic literature. I will keep my subscriptions promptly paid and, whenever appropriate, will select a magazine subscription or a book as a gift.
4. Remembering that it is my ideals which mould my life, I will shun such reading as would tend to render those ideals sensuous, and cherish that which will enoble them. For romance I will read records of heroic deed and endurance in attractive "Lives" of saints and confessors; for adventure, the experiences of early missionaries to pagan nations, of the martyrs during the persecutions. For lighter reading I will keep to wholesome Catholic fiction.
5. I will realize that -my work for the Catholic Press, not matter who I am or how situated, is Important and I will strive to promote the literature that teaches that Catholic faith is more attractive than any phase of infidelity, furnishes Inspirations tending to better life and shuts out such as are unworthy, fosters patriotism, generous public spirit and private mor
ality, promotes the glory of Christ's Church on earth and assists in accomplishing tbe desireB of the Sacred Heart.
RETURNING THE COMPLIMENT. During the stormy political cam
paign that* was carried on over the state of Iowa and which closed with' the November election last year many prominent Catholics were candidates for public offices. The Catholics were members of various influential Catholic Fraternal organizations. The bogus K. of C. oath which has given wide Bpread notoriety and for which the authors were recently tried and convicted was spread broad-cast over the state to the detriment of the candidates. So general was its use against the Catholic candidates in some sections that a public announcement regarding it was made by one of the prominent Knights of Columbus. A rumor started connecting the masons with the distribution of this infamous fake oath. When this rumor came to the attention of the editor of the official organ of the masons in Iowa, on behalf of the masons of the state an article was written by him asking ail fair minded Catholics to refrain from giving credence to the rumor and not to connect the masons with such dastardly enterprises. Some weeks ago a South Dakota Editor who had been publishing a series of articles villigying the Catholic church and who was using the insignia of the order in his paper was ordered by the officials of the lodge in the state of South Dakota to cease his vlliany or remove from his paper every semblance of connection with the order. When the Sovereign Grand lodge met in this city last year Mayor Nye was one of a committee of seven that brought in a report demanding of the state officials in Arkansas that they prohibit one of the members from making slanderous attacks upon the Catholic church in his paper under penalty of expulsion.
It is but fair that credit be given these facts and an opportunity to return the compliment presented itself in connection with the Jones affair at the city hall. As the days pass and the first strong impulses of a desire to deal harshly and make an example of the officer in charge of the BertilUon room loose their influence, we believe the Masons of Minneapolis will give Catholics due credit for not maligning the administration or stigmatizing the whole body of the Masonic fraternity because of slanderous statement made by Sar-geant Jones. "That of the 400 persons mugged during his term 90 per cent were Catholic and not one a Mason." In the first place his conclusion is absurd because he attempts to draw a comparison between the Masonic fraternity and the whole body of the Catholic church. No conclusions can be drawn from such faulty premises. No one jyill attempt to condone excuse or justify the slanderous statement. He has made a signed statement in the presence of Mayor Nye retracting his statements and offered an apology in the presence of the mayor and a prominent Catholic priest of Minneapolis. To demand more at this time would seem as though Catholics were only waiting a chance to attack the administration to bring on a religious disturbance or raise animosity between themselves and the Masonic Fraternity in this city when there is not a single iota of evidence that the fraternity in question, had any hand in the matter. The presumption Is unwarranted. Sargeant Jones is alone to blame. He came into the office when Mayor Nye and Chief Martensen promoted Captain Galvin to Senior Captain. He has removed himself more thoroughly from Influence than it would be possible for either the mayor or the Catholics to remove him. Justice has been done and a charitable attitude of mind in this unfortunate and awkward affair on the part of Catholics will save his friends the necessity of exercisng charity toward him to save him should religous and fraternal prejudice be aroused and our magnanimity will prevent any sympathy from being extended to this blundering, begoted official by his co-religonists and fellow members. We look upon the incident as a fortunate one, as it haB removed from activity a person whose thoughts and tendencies might otherwise go unchallenged.
Chicago Priest Averts Panic. Continuing to chant mass as flames
spread over his head and momentarily threatened to fire his garments, the Rev. William F. Sheehan calmed 600 persons in St. John the Baptist church and prevented a panic which would have cost many lives.
There was a moment of tense excitement in the congregation when the blaze was seen on the alter. The flames leaped toward the ceiling, but Father Sheehan continued singing as though nothing had happened, and when the sparks flew on his garments extinguished them with his bands.
The Rev. Mr. Mullany, pastor, and other priests hurried to the assistance of Father Sheehan, and while they fought tbe fire the congregation quietly filed out Others went to tbe aid of tbe priests, and before the firemen arrived tbey bad extinguished the fire.
ST. PAUL NEWS CATHOLIC ORDER OF
FORESTERS. At the Ryan Hotel on Sunday even
ing occurred the banquet of the Catholic Order of Foresters in which three hundred and fifty guests took part, seventy-two of whom, were new candidates.
During the dinner addresses were given by Matthias Batts, Toastmaster, George F. Reese, County Auditor, Rev. James M. Reardon, Editor of tbe Catholic Bulletin, D. W. Lawler, former Mayor of St. Paul, Senator Julius Collar of Shakopee, Charles E. Vasal, member of the State Board of Control, Matt. Egan, the first High Chief Ranger of Minnesota and P. H. Martin of Duluth, the present High Chief Ranger of the State.
Representatives of all the St. Paul Courts of this powerful order took part in the banquet.
The degree work and the initiation ceremonies were in charge of Martin J. Ryan.
The St. Paul Shamrock club entertained th41r members and friends at their fifth grand ball, 1913-1914 season, Wednesday evening at Junior Pioneer hall. Music was furnished by Olleren-shaw's orchestra. Their next dance will be Tuesday evening, March 17, at the Knights of Columbus hall.
Mrs. J. J. Haggerty, Portland avenue, gave a five hundred party Tuesday at her home in honor of her daughter Dolly.
The funeral of Mrs. Winnifred Feel-ey, aged 76 years, who died Tuesday, was held Thursday from the under* taking rooms of O'Halloran & Murphy. Services were held at St. John's church. Mrs. Feeley is survived by one son and one daughter, John and Mary Feeley, of Woodbury, Minn. .
John, aged 37 years, beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Leonard, died Tuesday after a long illness. The funeral took place from the residence of his sister, Mrs. George Zeimer, 616 East Fourth, Friday. Services were held at St. Mary's church; interment was at Calvary cemetery.
Paul G. Kelley died Friday after a long illness. The funeral took place from the family residence, 837 Iglehart avenue, Monday. Services were beld at St. Luke's church; interment was at Calvary cemetery.
The Young Matron's Embroidery club met Wednesday with Mrs. E. Morrissey, Beech street. Miss Minnie Foreman will be the club's next hostess at her home on Goodrich avenue.
Mrs. Doyle, 881 Carroll avenue, entertained the Cypress club Thursday. Favors were won by Mrs. Rilley, Dole and Knipple. The club will be entertained at the home of Mrs. Dole, 819 Aurora avenue.
The Women's Catholic Order of Foresters of St. Paul and South St. Paul held a class installation at Central hall Tuesday evening. Mrs. Rose D. Rittman, high chief ranger oft Chicago, was the installing officer. Addresses were given by Rev. Fathers Donohue, Crowley, Daly and Cullanan. An interesting program followed. Vocal selections were rendered by Miss Louelle McNamara and Mr. Fred Sampson, accompanied by Miss Kathleen Carling. A series of charming recitations were given by Mro. Catherine McCann McNally. The program concluded with an address by the high chief ranger, setting forth the flourishing condition of the order, and was listened to by an attendance of about 500 Foresters. A reception followed. Summit orchestra furnished the music.
Miss Cecelia Farley, aged 15 years, died at St. Thomas hospital, Minneapolis, Wednesday. Thie funeral took place Saturday, from the tindertaking parlors of Connolly & McDevitt. Services were held at St. Mark's church. Interment was at Calvary cemetery.
Mrs. Mary H. Burns (nee Geary), aged 45 years, died Thursday at Cleveland, Minn. Services were held at St. Mary's church Saturday morning. Interment was at Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Burns Is survived by her husband, John Burns, and one sister and one brother, Margaret and Martin Geary, of St. Paul. Mrs. Burns was an active member of Division No. 5, L. A. to A. O. H.
In St. Paul Wednesday, Winnie O'Dowd, aged 58 years, beloved sister of John and James O'Dowd. The funeral took place'from tbe residence of her brother John, 605 Rondo street, Saturday. Services were held, at St. Joseph's church. Interment was at Calvary cemetery.
The Hibernians of Ramsey County are going to celebrate the birth of Robert Emmet in a fitting manner In Hibernian Hall on tbe evening of March 4th, with an appropriate program of vocal and. instrumental music, ftlso an address by a celebrated lecturer, whose name and the complete program will be announced later. Liquor Question ir Largely Social—dis
Rt. Rev. John Melntyre, Auxiliary Bishop of Birmingham, England, baa been appointed rector of tbe English College, Rome, In succession to tbe late Bishop Giles, who died last July.
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J. A. O. Preus, the present State Insurance Commissioner of Minnesota, has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for State Auditor. Mr. Preus relies upon his record as Insurance Commissioner, in going before the voters of Minnesota. During his term as Insurance Commissioner he has gained a wide and favorable acquaintance and his knowledge of state affairs will do much to
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promote his candidacy. Mr. Preus has given particular attention to the importance of office of State Auditor in his announcement and realizes the value of that office as guardian of public lands and mineral rights, the public school fund and state fund, and promises bis earnest and sincere devotion to the best interests of the state.
NORTHWEST NEWS. Saint Clara College, Sinsinawa,
Wisconsin. On Saturday evening Miss Lillian
Gunni8s of Milwaukee, member of the Teachers' Certificate Class in Vocal Music, was heard in a song recital. The program, composed of selections from masters of the German, French, Italian and American schools, gave the accomplished singer ample opportunity to prove her versatility. She has a pure, sweet soprano voice of most agreeable timbre, which she uses skillfully, always interpreting in a convincing manner.
Miss Florence Higglns, of Odell, Illinois, added to the pleasure of the evening by playing in an admirable manner a group of piano numbers.
On the evening of the sixth instant, Professor M. G. Rohan, of Marquette University, Milwaukee, kindled in an interested audience sdme of his own enthusiasm in his illustrated lecture on Beautiful Ireland.
The annual piano recital of Mr. Silvio Scionti, of the American Conservatory, Chicago, occurred on the eighth instant. Always a favorite with the Saint Clara audience, this master pianist pleased more than ever by the charm of poetic conception combined with brilliant technique.
Program.
1. Kinderscenen, Opus 15 (Schumann). About strange people; curious story; blindman's buff; entreating child; perfect happiness; important event; dreaming by the fireside; on the rocking horse; almost too serious; frightening; the child falling asleep; the poet speaks.
Prelude, C sharp minor; Ballade, G minor (Chopin).
2. Sonata, B minor (Liszt). Lento —Allegro energico; Andante Sosten-uto; Allegro energico—Andante Sos-tenuto (in one movement).
3. Intermezzo, E flat minor; Cap-riccio, B minor (Brahms).
Rhapsody, F sharp minor; Rhapsody, C major. (Doljnanyi).
4. Rakoczy March (Liszt).
Stillwater, Minn.*—1The St. Mary's Young Men's Club held Its grand opening at St. Mary's hall last Sunday evening. A large number attended the event. The speakers were: Judge Qillen, Rev. Charles Corcoran, Rev. iConrad, Rev. Murphy, Rev. Nicholas, Pat Murphy, August Jesse, and Leo Krenz. Paul Arndt was toastmaster. The officers for the ensuing year are: Gregory Zoller, president; John Scha-degg, Jr., vice president; Leo Weck-werth, financial secretary; ' Paul Utecht, recording secretary; Leo Krenz-, Wm. Gfrerer and Albert Stein-acker are tbe board of directors.
The club meets three times a week, Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday afternoon and night The club bas a.membership of about thirty-five.
Moorehead, Minn. — Mrs. Thomas Curran and Mrs. Julius Aske gave a enjoyable card party to tbe lady members of St. Joseph's church on last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. S. P. Die-mert and Mrs. Solly made the highest scores. Dainty refreshments were served from the small tables at tbe close of a most pleasant afternoon.
MAHONEY LEADS The Stevens County Man
Still Maintains His Grip on First Place.
Growing Activity Everywhere Amongst Candidates and
Their Friends.
Shannon of Minneapolis Jumps from Eighth to
Sixth Place.
A Sea of Uncertainty Closes a More Than Ordinary
Eventful Week.
HOW THE VOTE STANDS.
M. Mahoney, Morris..... .29,815 J. J. O'Brien 14,620 B. J. Byrnes, St. Paul 12,040 R. B. Letford, St. Paul.... 8,210 Miss Mamie Kennedy, Mpls 7,485 Miss Johanna Cook...' 6,970 S. E. Shannon, Mpls 6,780 P. J. Kiimane, Mpls 2,500 Mrs. G. C. Barry, Mpls 1,400 Morgan Sweeney, Duluth.. 1,470 P. L. Cummings, Mpls 1,255 Thos. Pepper, Mpls 1,200 Mrs. James O'Brien 950 Miss May E. Hammel, Du
luth 785 John P. Ring, Helena, Mont. 750 James Connolly, W. Duluth 705 Miss Mary Coogan, Fari
bault 700 J. J. Barrett, Hastings 500 Miss Mary Boylan, Mpls.. 200 Mrs. P. L. Collins, Mpls... 200
One more week in the Irish Standard's voting contest has closed and still there is that air of uncertainty as to the final result that gives hope of success to every candidate in the field. It was so at the beginning of the canvass and it may be so up to the casting of the last vote in the struggle. It is a pretty contest thus far, with most of the excitement yet to come. While many votes were cast this week the positions of the candidates, relatively speaking, show but little change compared with last week, the most notable being Mahoney of Morris, Shannon of Minneapolis and Miss Mamie Kennedy. The first named adds 3,050 votes to his score; the second gains 2,570 and Mis Kennedy 1,000. Mr. Shannon goes from eighth place to sixth in the contest.
Notes of the Campaign. Vote and get your friends to vote—
for your favorite. » » »
Miss Johanna Cook, of St. Paul, makes an excellent gain this week and J. J. O'Brien of the same city moveB up a bit.
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Fifteen prizes in ail are offered in this contest, not one of which but is well worth contending for.
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Amongst the women, Miss M. Kennedy of Minneapolis and Miss Johanna Cook of St. Paul are now the leaders. "Will some one of the women candidates win the first or second prize?" has been asked the Contest Editor. Well, now, we don't know. Anyhow, it's a pretty good guess that they will not all be found at the foot of the list in the final count.
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Every old or new subscriber to the Irish Standard, no matter where he resides, is entitled to vote for any candidate he chooses in this contest. It does not matter whether he lives in Ireland, Australia, Alaska, or anywhere in the United States or elsewhere. Every cent he sends counts a vote. One dollar means one hundred votes; two dollars, two hundred votes; five dollars, 750 votes and so on.
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The conditions of the contest are fully explained on the 8th page.
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Many new subscribers have been added thus far to our list through the contest.
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We have plenty of the little books on hand for the use of all the candidates and their friends. If in need of them just drop us a card and they will be forwarded.
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It will be an easy matter to pick out the winnera in this contest—after the battle is over.
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Every coupon counts a vote—every yearly subscription 200 votes.
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After all it is the work that counts and wins. There isn't a candidate in the list whose opportunities are not good.
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. The person who wins the first prize in the great contest will be proud of bis or ber popularity for all time to come. Furnished with credentials
by the Irisb Standard the winner will be received in Ireland by all Irish Nationalists with a "Caed Mille Failthe"-and be right at home in the land of the Gael. The winner of this prize, will be a spectator of the imposing ceremonies attending the opening of the Irish Parliament in Dublin.
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Ancient Order of Hibernians will be held in Norfolk, Virginia, in July of the present year. The person receiving the second highest number of votes in the Irish Standard contest will be presented with a round trip to "Old Virginia." The winner of tbe second prize will have an opportunity-while in Norfolk of viewing tbe greatest fighting machines of the American navy at Hampton Roads.
From this time forward we hope to publish from week to week portraits of all the active candidates, both men and women, together . with a brief, sketch of each, giving as many of tbe essential facts concerning them as we may be able to obtain.
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Dublin, says a well known writer, bas been classed amongst tbe most beautiful cities of Europe. It is situated on the river Anna Liffey which, running east and west, practically divides the city into equal parts. It» public buildings are numerous and of great architectural beauty and its streets and squares are very fine. • In O'Connell street, one of the finest streets in the world, are the genera) postoffice, of great beauty, with its handsome Ionic porch fronting tbe street; the magnificent monument to "The Liberator," Daniel O'Connell, which stands close to the O'Connell bridge; the statue of Sir John Gray and the statue of Father Theobald Mathew, the apostle of temperance in Ireland. In the center, dividing the Upper and Lower portions of the street, is tbe Nelson Memorial, 121 feet high, from which a bird's-eye view of the city can be obtained. Down the river, a short distance from O'Connell bridge, is the Custom House, erected in 1794, and a masterpiece of work. Looking in the opposite direction can be seen the Four Courts, containing all the Courts of Justice. Approaching through Westmoreland street, and but a short distance from O'Connell bridge, is historic College Green, where an Irish Parliament will soon again be established.
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"Is there a set time for the winner of the first or second prize'to use their tickets following the close of the voting contest?" inquires a voter. There is not. It is at the option of the winners when they shall use their transportation. As in contests heretofore, the Irish Standard will meet its obligation immediately following a declaration of the result of the voting contest or at any time thereafter best suitable to the winners.
With "Ireland" for her subject, Katherine Ward writes as follows of the Old Land: Dear Ireland, thou art lonely; how
long has been thy night! How desolate the ancient cry before
thy altars bright! The empty home and cradle the moth
er's cry for bread, Denunciation deeper from the starved
and voiceless dead. Dear Ireland, thou art lovely in thy
legends of the past, Thy ruins and thy memories o'er our
hearts a charm has cast. We are watchers, tireless watchers,
standing even at your door. Your loyal sons and daughters on the.
exile's, welcome shore.
Surely angel hands have draped thee in your moss and verdant flowers;
Your everlasting ivy, your shamrock studded bowers.
Surely angel faces smile in your moonbeam's silvery gleams
Like a harp we hear their voices in the music of your strains.
Dear Ireland, crowned in cypress, laurel leaves we soon will see
Entwined in wreaths of roses, telling of thy victory.
Oh, our hearts are turning backward, turning backward every day
To our Motherland and Country, our Irish Isle so far away.
Catholic Physicians Honored.
The National Academy of Bordeaux has awarded the great prize of philosophy, the Lalande prize of 2,000 francs, to two Catholic doctors, M. M. Louis and Paul Murat, friends and collaborators, who act as physicians to the Pilgrimage of Penance to the Holy Land which goes annually from France. The prize 1s given for the work of the two Murats entitled "The Idea of God in Contemporary Science" and "The Marvels of the Universe and of Life," and it is a well merited distinction.
By Self-denial.
"I asked him how he got rich, and he told me, but I shan't follow his advice."
"Why not?" "I don't like his methods." "Dishonest?" "Not at all. He said be simply saved
his money Instead of spending It for everything be thought be wanted."
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