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Why We Have Given Up Whistling Now Sir William Therry, Mus. Doc., Replies to a Choice Bit of Nonsense from the Renowned "British Ass" There is an institution in our midst called (so I believe), "The British Association." It was considered a huge joke in the 19th. century to refer to it in the abbreviated form of "The British Ass." on the lucus a non lucendo principle. It was a venerable institution devoted to the cause of science, and the coupling of its revered name with anything suggestnve of the asinine was so grotesquely incongruous that that is where the joke came in. Rather a ponderous joke, you will say. Of course, it was, but we made jokes of that sort in those days at the expense of venerable institutions. They sounded depreciatory, but were really tributes to the venerability, or awesomeness, or resectability- of the institution or institutions at whose expense they were supposed to be made. We were all horribly afraid of the British Association in those days—the heydays of Huxley, Darwin, and HerThe ordinary British bert Spencer. citizen looked forward with trepidation to the annual gathering of these scientific seers, and was inwardly relieved They made him when it was over. feel so uncomfortable with their annual abolition of the Deity; their annual orgies of Bible-smashing; their wiping the slate clean of all his cherished beliefs. John Bull secretly quaksd before them, but neither he nor any member of his family dared stand up to them, except perhaps old Thomas Carlyle, who had the pluck to describe Darwin's "Origin of Species" as "the Gospel of Dirt." If any of their prophets and seers said anything foolish, criticism of his utterance never got any further that the mild suggestion that in the mouth of any non-scientist it might sound "perilously near" nonsense, but, coming from a Member of the British Association, it must have some latent wisdom about it which the plain man (naturally) could not fathom.

stand. If you are histler you Are a Moron. Science ha,- c-ctablished the fact, just at it establi,hed other important facts if! the 'eighties that have now vanished into the ewigkeit. And when our children have grown up, this latest "scientific fact" will be as flyblown as its predecessors. Meantime. It has it has served its purpose. helped at least one scientist to be as dogmatic as his more distinguished It has enabled l'ictorian ancestors. him to deliver a "startling" statement to let you know that he was still there. In other words, he was "whistling to kt..ep his courage up.- as is the manner a the present day ''scientist" whenever he feels it incumbent on him to keep up the iconoclastic tradition. That is the only kind ot whistling that "science" will allow you to-day, but if any ploughboy still remains on the land, I'm afraid he will think it a rather etiolated substitute for his ac, tHtomed carolling. W hat one cannot help wondering at is the working of the "scientific" mind in establishing a new "scientific fact" from a present-day phenomenon: ignoring another equaly established fact that we were—until "the day before vesterday"—a nation of whistlers. To the non-scientitic mind it would ceem more important to get down to t he reason of this change in our national habits than to establish a new " fact - which brands all our ancestors The ordinarily observant as Morons. person can usually get such matters into a truer perspective than the "scientist" with his lumbering logic. Everybody in England used once to sing folk songs- the agricultural labThe rustic ourer more than anyone. You used to dance Morris-dances. may tramp to-day from John-o'-Groats to Land's End, but you will never hear a folk-song in the fields or see a MorThe ris-dance on the village green. British folk-sono, has now become al'

apanage of the girls' high school, and t he Morris-dance belongs to Kensing. t on and rther select circles, which imitate its peculiar form of culture. How this all came about is obvious ...slough to the least observant and need But the decay not be repeated hereof whistling is more recent and perhaps merits some explanation, even though that explanation be a mere theory. Personally, I am inclined to think t hat people whistled when they had anything definite in the way of a melody to whistle. And—though at first sight it may seem absurd—I am disposed to think that both. highbrow modernism and lowbrow jazz (not such opposite poles in music as you may imagine) are to some extent responsible for the disappeaarnce of the whistler. Modern highbrow music with its insistence on its "sonorities" (and suchlike grandiose terms for cacophony) in place of the primal and primitive factors of rhythm and melody leaves the poor whistler with no tune he can catch hold of. Modern jazz with its obliviousness to anything approaching melodie s-instruction also leaves him with i s tune worth whistling. ). course your highbrow will say t hat the youth of to-day is presented with a higher form of music than mere melody: he is learning to think in t erms of harmony, and to absorb a piece of music as a grand whole, instead of merely picking the melody out of it as his ancestors were ignorantly wont to do. Like most other highbrow dicta, this particular one will not hold water it As a profesml- jected to analysis. sional musician who has considerable e xperience of the musical mentality of the youth of to-day. I do say that w hatever else we have taught him, we oertainly have not got him up to the pitch of "thinking harmonically," i of mentally hearing (after performance) a piece of music as a whole. The plain fact is that he is merely He bemused with what he hears. does not assimilate it and—deprived

of the melody which he could once extract from music—be is dumb. I admit, of course, other causes— the rush of modern life, the noise and hustle which the era of motor cars has brought along with It. Where there is no exterior peace it is difficult to preserve that interior tranquillity of mind which is an incentive to song. But I think my first conjecture as to the decay of whistling is the more probable one. At any rate,Ican at least hope that (in this connection) my humble suggestion is not such nonsense as the British Association's lat• . st "scientific fact." 1,1;111111212111121111111111111111(a211212111111.111111111M1.111261.121•or

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It illogical kind, says: they are respon<ible - •"Advocate," Mel'Phone BM1. is now treated as something of a joke' "The laws of this land know no bourne. The old Victorian "scientists" might be credal tests for public service: the wrong-headed, but they were at least Their successors of tochurches possess no statutory or impressive. moral right to proportional represenday can't be impressive, so they make But— tation on any Parliament or in any up for it by being startling. civil service. If those who flaunt bless their hearts—the young generathis premise would only assuage tion doesn't take them seriously. Young their passions, calm their minds and Vice Regal Photographers. l931 reads one of their "startling" face the facts of the modern world sp,:eches in the stunt Press, but he NOTE NEW ADDRESS: with coolness they would see that doesn't tremble as his grandfather did. t heir demand would involve a monHe doesn't assume wisdom lying beTRINITY BUILDINGS,:HAY STREET (Centre) lie has strous reversion to an era of credal hind a foolish utterance. tests, which would produce calamitgrown so accustomed to "stunt" speer Take Lift from Trinity Arcade) .ous reactions in every walk of life. ches from the Brit: Ass: that he disHIGH STANDARD PORTRAITURE. FOR misses them with—"Wnat else could And it is especially outspoken when it you expect from, etc., etc." NIGHT OR DAY WEDDINGS A SPECIALITY tells the sectaries whom it condemns The miracle has happened. a truth which they particularly do not Your Appointment Make 'Phone: 83851 speech one of specially I am thinking wish to hear—that the position of at this year's gathering, where one of merit won by Catholici are wholly dethese stunt 'scientists" gravely assured served by them These are the "Age's" us that whistling was a sure sign of the '111111111HIMINIIIIIIMIT117171111TIIIIMMTM11111111111111111111MIIIMITIMMITIIITITITIWRIIMI11111MIMPTIIIIIIIMMIIIz I words: = Moron: 5 In 1880 such a statement would The revival of sectarianism will = Alas, = have terrorised every whistler. serve some useful purpose if it not = to-day even the stunt Press made fun — 5 only leads to a re-examination of of it, and if the young generation took Ethe intellectual and practical value E any notice of it, their comment was of the claims advanced, but induce = summed up in a inonosylable of three the average citizen to study afresh letters. .s the reasons why certain of his felI : The nemesis of mid-Victorianism purlows are successful in politics, indusIle sues the "scientist" of to-day. i trial unionism, and the civil service. bravely tries to follow in the footIt is beyond question that certain i steps of his Hu/deism ancestors; he loyschools and certain churches special"4. reasonof methods their to ally sticks ise in the preparation of their youth 5 g-. digless in ing, and, like them (only and young manhood and womannified fashion), comes the inevitable I hood for the great arenas of politics He takes some undisputed cropper. E They succeed and administration. = fact; draws some unwarrantable denot as churchmen and churchwomen, I ductions from it, and—out of a lopbut as tit and well-trained young At his 5 with us sided syllogism—presents men and women. They win on their "conclusions" as established facts. Emerits: they forge ahead in Parlia. The gentleman I am talking about inent, council, union and civil service, E= (I have forgotten his name) had certainbecause they work hard, concentrate Ely noted a fact—the decay of whistling = and study with vision and ambition = = in public. Young people don't whistle If others emulated their example. and E E the latest popular air in the streets and if those now vocal in complaint spent alanes as they used to do. Those who more time, money, and patient care It do are the exception nowadays. 1E = on their own youth, a position of I (Opposite Piccadilly Cafe) = was, therefore, but a short mental progreater equipoise would be attained: I a= exthe note to cess for the "scientist" the menace of an obscurantist and a86753 Phone ceptional and classify it as the abnora unreasoning sectarianism would be And shorter still was the mal. removed. =5s transition from "abnormal" to that disWe do not suppose that the "Age" i turbing word "Moron." 1 11111S11111111111111111W1Milailltal11111iiIIIIIilltilliallilltiltg18111114111111011I1111415 article will remove this "obscurantist So now we know exactly where we

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The Cistercians in Ireland Milleray's New Abbot Blessed

The impressive ceremony of the Abbatial Blessing according to the ritual of the Cistercian Order took place in the chapel of Mount Melleray, on the 28th. of October last. The ceremony was performed by his Lordship the Bishop of Waterford and Lismore, Most Rev. Dr. Hackett, and the recipient of the blessing was the Rt. Rev- Dom Stanislaus Hickey, 0.Cist, who succeeded the late Rt. Rev. Dom Maurus O'Phelan as Lord Abbot. There was a large attendance of distinguished ecclesiastics who came to pay honour to the new head of the community which will shortly celebrate the centenary of the return of that great religious Order to Ireland. The Right Rev. Dom Stanislaus Hickey had been connected with Mount Melleray, both as student and priest, for over 50 years. He is the fifth Abbot elected in Mount Melleray since the foundation of the Cistercian Order there in 1832. He has filled many important positions there, including Dean of Studies, Sub-Prior and Prior. The latter position he held continuously for 17 years, except for an interval of two years. when he acted as Definitor in Rome. He is a profound scholar and educationist, and during his period as Dean of Studies he wrote a brilliant work entitled "Sumrnula Doctrina Scholastica Philosophiae," which is now regarded as a standard work on scholastic philosophy. He is in every sense a worthy successor to the four distinguished Abbots and Lord Abbots who have gone before him. landing of Exiled Monks at Cobb. The blessing or consecration of the new Lord Abbot almost synchronises with the centenary of the foundation of the famous Cistercian Monastery. In 1831,, after the lapse of three centuries, when the fury of religious persecution had abated, Ireland once more welcomed to her shore's members of that Order which, in the days before the "Reformation," played such an important part in the religious life of our people. Only recently, in the columns of "The Standard," reference was maue to the great Cistercian Abbey of St. Mary's, Dublin, dissolved by Henry which is still commemorated in the names of streets--such as Abbey Street, Mary Street, and St. Marrs Abbey. In that year, 1931, sixty-four Irish Ind English monks, expelled by a hostile government from the monasteries of France, landed at Cobh. They had experienced much hardship and privation on their journey, and were received and cared for by the people of Cork with as much solicitude and generosity as ever Irish Catholic refugees experienced in foreign lands during t heir exile in the days of the Penal Laws. The Beginning. From the Abbey of Melleray, in Brittany (diocese of Nantes), the monks had come to Ireland. The Abbot of this house had appointed Father Ryan leader of the refugees, and after arriving in Ireland he lost no time in seeking a home for his community. In the following year (1832) a tract if some five hundred acres of barren land on the slopes of the Knockmealdown Mountains was secured at a nominal rent from Sir Richard Keane of Cappoquin, and assisted by the people of the locality, who gave their labour free, the monks set about reclaiming the soil.

In 1833, Sir Richard Keane laid the f oundation stone of the monastery buildings in the presence of ths Bishop of the diocese, a number of clergy, and a large concourse of people. Two years later the monastery was raised to the dignity of an Abbey, and the first Abbot, Father Vincent, was blessed by the Bishop of Waterford, Most Rev. Dr. Abraham. Three years after their settlement in Ireland, the English members of the community passed over to England and founded Mount St. Bernard's bAeAA founded Mount St. Bernard's Abbey, Coalville. Leicestershire. In 1848 another colony was sent to the United States to found New Melleray, in the diocese of Dubuque. Mount St. Joseph, Roscrea, another offshoot of Mount Melleray, was founded in 1878.

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ing with evil teachings that would, if unchecked, destroy the Christian civilisation of Europe. It was unhappily true that even Ireland was not wholly immune from these false teachings, which in other lands had proved the •destruction of everything that Christians held dear in faith and morals. He asked the people to enter wholeheartedly into the Triduum in preparation for the Feast of all the Irish Saints and to implore the mercy of God that their beloved country might be saved from the horrors of civil strife and every other pernicious influence of these evil teachings.

individual sinner had revolted against His power; the Atheist had denied, not only His dominion, but His existence. But it had been left to our own unhappy years to see 'an organised attack upon God. Anti-God governments and associations were evil portents of our own day. Mexico, Russia, China, Spain, all had run up the banner of anti-Christ: indeed, no part of the world was safe from their pernicious and silent activities. Turning to Ireland, the Bishop said that it was with regret and alarm that within the past yeas or so it was noticed that there were evident signs of attacks upon the claims and the Kingdom of Christ our King. This was a new portent rn Ireland, and he asked was it fitting that Ireland, which had withstood every effort to shake their faith in Christ the King through their Catholic religion, that Ireland. which had successfully stood up to the dangers of the Reformation. the atrocities of Oromwellia' n persecution, the long agony of the Penal days, should now fall to the vile thing that Bolshevism and Communism represent ed? It was true that only a small section f their people were led astray, but the time had come to put these upon their guard. It was true that there was no Still, in serious trouble in Ossory. one or vrto industrial centres be was aware that attempts had been made to form Soviet clubs, or committees, or workmen's unions, and within the last month a public meeting, frankly Soviet and Communistic, had been held in the Catholic city of the Confederation, whose one proud boast was its unshaken fidelity to Christ. The amazing spectacle was seen of Catholic Kilkennyrnen accepting comradeship in avowed agents of Soviet Russia, whose one aim was to destroy all that Catholic Irishmen held dear It was his duty to tell his people plainly that the two organisations to which the Bishops had referred in their joint Pastoral, whether separate or in alliance, were sinful and irreligious, and t hat no Catholic could lawfully be a member of them

CHURCH OF CHRIST THE ICING. A new church dedicated to Christ the King has been blessed and opened at Turner's Cross, Cork, by the Bishop of Cork, the Most• Rev. Dr. Cohalan. The new church is the first in Ireland to be dedicated to Christ the King, and it was appropriate that the ceremony should take place on the sixth anniversary of the institution of the Feast of Christ the King by the Pope. The building has not yet been comO'Connell at Melleray. pleted„ the approach railings and some Mount Melleray Abbey, Cappoquin, is interior fittings having still to be added famed the world over, and in the cen- It is a fine modernistic structure, captury of its existence it has attracted able of accommodating two thousand from many lands the curious as well as worshippers. and possessing some feathe sincerely penitent. In the latter tures that are a complete departure class was Daniel O'Connell who, at the f rom the traditional style. close of 1837, made a retreat at Mount In place of the rectangular shape an Melleray. elliptical one has been chosen, the The guest house was not then come curves, however, being eliminated, and pleted, and the Liberator was obliged s teps used to carry out the shape. The to live in the lodge. He arrived after L snstruction is entirely of monolithic dark, and was met at the outer gate concrete, with the roof covered in buff by a procession of the monks, the Abtiles. A feature is Christ the King bot at their lead. carved in limestone over the main en"The monks had waited all the aftertrance. The total cost will approach noon and evening for his appearance, I :30,000. and had placed messengers on the road The interior is chiefly notable for the to watch his approach. He was con- entire absence of supporting pillars, ducted to the choir, where the monks thus leaving an uninterrupted view of sang one of their grand anthems, and the three altars from all portions of the when he knelt the 'Te Deum laudarnus' church. The roof is supported by was intoned. O'Connell had received gigantic steel spans, each weighing over -s-ny ovations, but none had toucbed t wenty tons. his heart like this. It was an anticiAt the Pontifical High Mass a large pation of the eternal welcome which number of clergy as well as about 2,000 alone can reward any human below. people were present. Rt. Rev. Dr. A midst the pealing of bells, the swayBroderick, Bishop of Western Nigeria, ing of censers, and the grand. solemn was also present. -iervicc of the monks, he felt at home, High Mass was celebrated by Most CSI, BRADFORD and MARQUIS i,,r he had come to prepare for Home." Rev. Dr. Cohalam and an eloquent sen LICENSED PLUMBERS AND The late Lord Abbot, Rt. Rev. Dr. mon was preached by the Rev. S. IRONWORKERS. Maurns O'Phelan. was consecrated in Brown, Si., Dublin, who said that it WINDMILL ENGINEERS August, 1908. by the Most Rev. Dr. was reserved for the present age to Electric Motor Pumping PIAL112 Sheehan, Bishop of Waterford. have this special title of Christ the I0 LAKE STREET, PERTH King put before the whole Christian Telephone B1244 UNIQUE ANCIENT IRISH SHRINE. world. It was specially instituted in order to honour that Kingship first proThe Bishop of Ardagh and Clorimac- claimed nearly 2.000 years ago. when noise. the Most Rev. Dr. Namee, dedi- .Tesus stood captive before Pilate. reconstructed the cated recently At ..a dinner given at the PresentaChurch of St. Nfanchan, Bober, Ballination Convent later, the Bishop thankhown. ed the trustees of the late Mr. M. Geary, The Bishop congratulated the people a prominent Cork citizen, who gave on the possession of what he believed £10.000 from the deceased gentleman's was the only ancient Irish shrine still estate towards the erection of the enclosing, as it did, a thousand years, church, and hoped that the memory ago, the mortal remains of their local o f Mr. Geary would be revered. patron saint. Many such ancient shrines Mr. Daly (Lord Mayor) said that it would not be amiss for him to say to were to be found in Catholic lands today. the members of the laity that in the Many were to be found, too, in anci- ; resent position in Ireland every one ent Ireland, but, unfortunately. save nf them ought, with true Christian haritv, erect a temple of peace and this one alone, all had disappeared. The ancient Irish Church revered and goodwill in their hearts in honour of honoured the relics of saints, but, un- Christ the King. happily, in the ages of persecution, NEW PORTENT IN IRELAND. these precious shrines were either destroyed entirely, or robbed of their sacThe Bishop of Ossory, Most Rev. Dr red contents, and preserved merely as Collier, in St. Mary's Cathedral, Kilobjects of curiosity in museums, in- kenny, on the Feast of Christ the King, stead of being kept where they ought 64 BARRACK STREET. PERTH said that there always had been opto be, in the several churches to which p hnne- I13511 position to the claims of Christ. The honoured belonged, there to be they as in other lands by the piety and devotion of the people. Never perhaps in her history did Ireland need more sorely the protection of her host of saints than she did toBOOTS AND SHOES IN HALF SIZES day. The world of to-day was seeth-

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ANNUAL REPORT AND CONCERT. On Friday, December 4, a large come only a few Hackett Bursaries gathering tilled the Town Hall for the will be allowed, as the money set aside ;Annual report and concert of the Chris- for this purpose has been marked off tian Brothers College, Perth. His for buildings. No doubt improvements Grace the Archbishop distributed the could be made in the method of allocatprizes, and paid a great tribute to the ing the bursaries and perhaps, also, of College on the excellent year's work. the suitability of those who were to He complimented the Principal and his avail of them inquired into more carecultured staff on the moral tone of the fully, but to withdraw them entirely, College, and the deep spirituality of or in great part, during this critical the boys. At the conclusion of the period for boys would be a great hardreport and concert, His Grace distriship and defeat the purpose for which buted the prizes. they were left by their generous donor. The Principal, the Rev. Brother \\! I feel sure the University Senate would I. Power: B.Sc., read the report, as fol- hesitate before inflicting a wrong of this nature upon competent and wor. lows:— thy students. Annual I am glad to say that the pupils of The year which we have now almost the College have been eminently sue completed has been to an extent uneventful, yet not without encouraging cessful in the Public Examinations during 1930, and more particularly in the features. After an absence of three Leaving Class. This reflects great creyears I was delighted to notice the dit on all concerned, and is worthy of continued refining influence of religion the traditions on the students of the college—an effect Conlon, this of the past. To Brother must have been very pleaswhich should be of paramount import- ing, for who amongst us has worked so ance in every secondary school worthy willingly and unselfishly as be. Indeed Education is not the his of the name. withdrawal to another sphere of mere acquisition of knowledge. It is action has been a decided loss to the the preparation for life's work and in College in many ways. Twenty-two productive should of be that it order boys passed the Leaving Examination, good, it is essential that the character about the same number secured of the boy should be developed on the and certificates in the Junior. One boy This is why so many of best lines a Government Exhibition in our people seek for their children that obtained Science, two boys were awarded education which is conducted under re-;cholarships in Agriculture, and burligious auspices. were likewise granted because of t he meritorious results of those who The present state ot affairs emphain the Sub-Junior sises the necessity for true leaders applied for them Examinations held between pupils of amongst us. and they can well be nurnur own schools in the State, one ot tured in the private schools throughout the CommonwealthThe atmosphere our students was first in the examination, while other students secured the of these institutions promotes the first place in eight subjects: English. growth of the virtues required for true French, History. Geography, Arithleadership so that, eventually, the students become aware of the fact that metic, Algebra Geometry, and Chemtrue liberty is found mainly in obedi- istry. The results of the Christian Doctrine ence to the moral law; that to be great rests were very encouraging, and Dr one must possess love of truth, justice, McMahon described the work done as the courage of one's convictions, rebeing the best ever attempted in his spect for opponents, and to accept defeat with that calmness characteristic department by the College. The tons he noticed among the boys drew fur- , of great men. t her encomiums. One student went During the year the question of Eduto Rome to prepare for the Priesthood. cation was freely discussed throughout Australia, and a general reduction in Thirteen entered the University to prepare for various professions, while some the cost was sought. mainly due to were taken on the staffs of the Banks the stringency of the times. I cannot and city firms. but admire the efforts that people Sport has its educational value in make to send their children to private school life, for it not only develops schools, for besides contributing their numerically proportional share of the the boy physically, but it plays an important part in character formation cost of State Education, they willingly pay the fees required to maintain the Through it a student is taught to be resourceful, unselfish, and tt schools of their choice. I fancy that work for common rause, love for the free Secondary, on top of free Primary Education, is like asking the taxpayer game, and the honour of his Alma to carry Pelion as well as Ossa when Mater. This year we have been con. one is more than enough. It makes sistently successful in all branche‹. the difficulties of adequately maintain- which fact must gratify our many sup At cricket in the early part ing those schools which have borne the porters. of the year our boys met with almost burden of the day and its heat increase enormously. Depleted numbers as to phenomenal success, to be followed boarders, present inability of a big later on by a magnificent win in record number to pay the usual fees, and the time and attractive form of the "Head few who seize the opportunity to plead of the River." The same must be told poverty give Principals of Colleges no of the football, for the First XVIII. chance of reducing fees without serious. were particularly strong this season What I fancy gave even greater satisly interfering with the high standard of faction was the victory—a narrow one Education necessary to be maintained —won from our worthy rivals. Hale in an age of unequal competition. It is to be regretted that our boys School, at the Inter-College Athletics. .who may finish their courses at the end These successes make us the leading of this year have such an uncertain College for 1931. prospect before them To them it is The Parents' and Friends' Associaone of the most depressing aspects of tion has completed its first objective, the present depression. To my mind namely, to provide playing areas on the some few can be absorbed by entering banks of the Canning for the proposed the University ,and others would do College. Over twenty acres have now well to return to school for another been levelled and make one of the best year. It is my intention of arranging sports' fields in the Commonwealth. a good course in Business Methods, Ac- My thanks are due to the Ladies' Excountancy. and Economics. which must ecutive Committee, who worked so enprove of great value to any grown boy ergetically to make all the social functaking it up while waiting for a suittions a success, and through whose able position to become vacant. I generous co-operation in three years sometimes wonder if more boys could the grand stun of D355 has been put to not be absorbed in our Agricultural the credit of the Association. The debit Schools. where temporary residences balance now stands at £1,728. Mem' add be cheaply erected, and where bers and still more members are wantt hee could, with immense profit, get exed to help us to equip St. John's ColA small tax lege. perience of farm life. levied all round would easily meet the The committee of the Old Boys' Asincreased. sociation has reason to feel proud of Rumours have been circulated some its efforts to make more attractive the what fur''v tbat 'or some years to social functions held during the year,

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Ibis success has been very gratifying The Archbishop's Prize for Christian ,0 both the Brothers and the general Doctrine: R. Trainor, public. Nor has the generous offer The Ahern Gold Medal (Mathema of an up-to-date boat shed on the Can- matics): D. Lyonsning been forgotten, for I learn that as The Lavan Gold Medal (French and soon as we have the site ready they Latin): W. Treleaven, are prepared to start its erection. To The M. P. Nunan Gold Medal (ChemDr. Horan, the worthy and popular istry) : C. Gartland. President. and to each member of the The Old Boys' Gold Medal (Physic-9 c ommittee, I send. my congratulations and Applied Mathematics) : F. Kuhl:ttui sincere thanks, while hoping that mann. it will be only a matter of a very short The Dr. Donnelly Prize (English): T. time before the College at Clyne Park H Donnelly. be erected when we can avail of their Leaving ClassI kind offer. The Carroll Prize (Best Students in I have been much edified by the Leaving Class I•1: N. Hanley and L. 4pirit of religious fervour which pre- Parker. vails throughout the College. This The Ahern Gold is manifest from the number of daily matics): N. Hanley. Medal (MatheCommunicants among both boarders The Dr. Donnelly Prize (English). and day-students, also from the never John McGillicuddy. ending visits paid to the Chapel The Elocution Prize: C. O'Sullivan throughout the day. This happy and Junior University—"A" Casa consoling state of affairs is due in great The P. B. Durack Gold Medal (Dua measure to the zeal of the priests at- of Junior): Desmond O'Driscoll. tached to the Cathedral Parish, the Christian Doctrine Prize: G Arthur. Very Rev. R. D. Prendiville, Adm., The Ahern Gold Medal Rev. Dr. J. T. McMahon, Rev, Dr. Sul- matics): Desmond O'Driscoll. (Math& livan, and Rev- Father Kelly, who vie Dr- Donnelly Prize (English): Deswith one another in sacrificing their mond O'Driscoll, time to attend to the spiritual wants The J. 13. Durack Gold Medal (SciWe value very much ence): D. O'Driscoll. of the boys. the never failing kindness and encourElocution: F. Gallagher. agement of His Grace, the Archbishop Junior University-1r and feel it is our chief support in a Dux of Class John Puzzard, work which is particularly trying. Sub-Junior—"k” It is very pleasing to be able to Dux of Class: John IIughes, state that the health of the boarders Second Place: W. Kinnane, during the year was excellent. We Christian Doctrine Prize: ic Durack were particularly spared from even the The Elocution Prize. K Durack. usual chills during the winter months 8ubJunior-513." Those among us who were troubled had Dux of Class: H. Moody. their ills allayed very quickly through Second Place: M. Pentreath. the attention and skill of Dr. T. DonChristian Doctrine Prize: H Moody nelly, • assisted, in no small way, bY Sub-Jimior—"C." the Matron, Mrs. Lee. Dux of Class (Ex Aequto Robert I wish to thank the members of the eDriscoll. Laurence Ryan. staff for their willing co-operation in all Christian Doctrine Prize: Mervyn that concerns the welfare of the College. Fervis. The earnestness shown in study and Elocution: L. Keating. the general discipline is in no small Sixth Clam. measure due to their efficiency and deDux of Class (Equal) : D. Durack and votion. In this expression are included all our excellent coaches and those K. Needham. Christian Doctrine Prize' K. Needother gentlemen who by their help and ham. advice aided us considerably. Elocution, M. Pilippini. In conclusion, I wish to extend to Fifth Clan Season's one and all of my hearers Dux of Class: E. Cocks. Greetings of a Merry Xmas and a ProsSecond Place: R. Hesford. perous New Year. Christian Doctrine Prize: E Cocks. IV. I POWER Elocution. R. Kelly. Fourth Class. PRIZE LIST. Dux of Class: Paul Wade. Leaving Class IL Second Place: Max McDerm)tt The P. B. Durack Gold Medal (Dux Christian Doctrine Prize, Wm Gib c ollege, 1931) : Thomas H. Donnelly.

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Archbishop Mannix's Splendid Speech superstitious! Anti-Catholic Prejudice and IgnorSectarian Bar Against Catholics CATHOLIC TRUTH SOCIETY. -Every Catholic man who has suc- that Catholics have some standing in ceeded in State or Federal politics, or Australia; but any standing they Lave anywhere else, has succeeded, not be- has been achieved by their own unaided cause he is a Catholic, but in spite of efforts, and has been mainly built up itA Catholic may have a claim on our Catholic schools and Catholic to be the Prime Minister of Australia, education. Neither history, contact, but I say without fear of contradic- nor the press has given us any modicum tion that from the time he starts his of justice for our schools. Whatever public career his Catholicity is an ob- may be said of England and the Unitstacle to his progress." These words ed States, we cannot say that we have were spoken by his Grace the Archbis- vet rooted out the prejudice and ighop of Melbourne, Most Rev. Dr. Man- norance that stand between us and nix, in the course of his striking ad- even bare justice. dress at the annual meeting of the If we move round the suburbs of Australian Catholic Truth Society, held on Tuesday night, November 24, at the Melbourne, and if we take up the press. Cathedral Hall, Brunswick-street, Fitz- we find the same old charges are held by the same type of people that existroy. His Grace, in warmly praising the ed in Cardinal Newman's time. Charges outstanding work of the society, and in of superstition, idolatry, Jesuitry, and surveying and condemning manifesta- all the rest are fulminated by many tions of anti-Catholic prejudice and ig- people who do not believe in them. If the attacks were confined to these peonorance in Australia, said: ple there would be little need to comIt was very heartening to hear Father ment on them. But we know, to our Roper sum up the wonderful progress cost, that the charges that are made that has been made by Catholics and in various conyenticles, halls and pubCatholicity within the last eighty years lic meetings, in spite of history, in spite in English-speaking countries. Cathol- of contact with us. and all our good icity, was indeed at a low ebb eighty qualities, and in spite of the press which years ago. but Father Roper pointed is supposed to be more or less fair, fall out that it stands in quite a different upon fertile soil, and produce an effect position to-day in the English-speaking that it is intended they should produce world. It did us good to hear what Sectarian Opposition to Catholics. Cardinal Newman taught the people so When election time comes round— admirably many years ago. As Father Roper went over the various charges whether it be municipal, State, or Feddealt with by Newman in his own cal —then we know what is the effect time they seemed to me, at all events, of the charges made against us. After Father Roper all, a Catholic may be as good a munito be very familiar. told us that prejudice and ignorance cipal councillor as anybody else, and have departed before the onset of his- he may legitimately aspire to a seat in tory, contact with Catholics, and the the State or Federal Parliament, but, power of the press. I have no doubt as a rule, when he offers himself for doubt this is true, with limitations. It election, he goes down just because he is certainly true to a large extent in is a Catholic. People may say CathoEngland. and it is true even in Am- lics have been elected to many offices. erica, though there a Catholic scarce- It is true that a great many have been ly dare stand for the Presidency. When elected in recent times, but to this I would say that every Catholic man a Catholic did stand for the Presidency he was beaten badly just because he who has succeeded in State or Federal was a Catholic. This was in spite of politics, or anywhere else, has succeed. what history has done ,in spite of what ed, not because he is a Catholic, but in A Catholic may have a might have been accomplished by con- spite of it. claim to be the Prime Minister of Austact with Catholics, and in spite of the enlightenment, so far as it has gone, tralia, but I say, without fear of conof the press of America and the Eng- tradiction, that from the time he starts his public career his Catholicity is an lish-speaking world. Calumny and Misrepresentation Ram- obstacle to his progress. The same is true of every Catholic. The people pant. Coming nearer to ourselves, I am who are so ready to charge Catholics a fraid that we are not much better off with being priest-ridden and supernow than the Catholic people were stitious, go on delving in the pages of eighty years ago. I make the state- "Maria Monk" and quoting the bogus ment, and I am not going to leave it oaths of the Jesuits and the Knights of Columbus. Yet these people who wholly unprovedI know, of course,

ance. History has done a great deal for the world, but much remains to be Contact with Catholics has done. done something, but it has a great deal it should have done; and the press has done something, but nt has a great deal to do before the position of Catholics is altogether satisfactory. I hope that Australia will overtake England and other enlightened places, and not be eighty or 100 years behind, as at present. If Australia does not overtake these countries in my lifetime, I sincerely wish it will do so in the lifetime of the younger people present in the At present I am not hall to-night. too optimistic. I cannot say that prejudice and ignorance regarding Catholics have by any means disappeared, but let us hope that they soon will. Splendid Work of the Catholic Truth Socdety. The Catholic Truth Society in Met There are bourne has its imitators. Protestant Truth Societies, but to these bodies vilification of Catholics and Catholicity is the very breath of their How very different is the nostrils. Not one disCatholic Truth Society? respectful word about any man, whatever his religion, has ever gone forth from the Catholic Truth Society. Our scandals are made the most of by the Protestant Truth Societies and such bodies, but of their scandals we say nothing, and I hope we never shall. The Catholic Truth Society brings home the truth to Catholics and non-Catholics and it is satisfied to do this; it has no wish to rake up the cinders of nonCatholic history to find scandals on which to descant or make ridicule. The Catholic Truth Society has something better to do than this.and it is doing it, and doing it well. I am sure that God will strengthen those engaged in the work of the society, and enable them to do what they have got to dc more efficiently, possibly, in the future t ban in the past. Applause .1

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She was a member of the Daughters of t he Sacred Heart of Issoudun, and ,imie to the islands 35 years ago. Shortly after arriving she was named ,uperior of all the Sisters in the VicariateWhen she came into office all the existing works leapt forward with a new burst of deveropment, and many others were founded: orphanages, schools, hospitals. In 1912 she established a congregation LI native Sisters who, to-day, number more than 60. Since her death the people of the Vicariate have been coming great distances to visit the tomb of her whom they .alled "'Mother." College at Shanghai Opened by American Jesuits. Shanghai (China /.---The American Jesuits, who have been working in the Province of Kiangsu for more than a vear, have opened St. Aloysius Gottsaga College in the French concession of Shanghai. Courses in secondary education will be given at the college which will prepare Chinese and foreign students for the universities _ I mmoral Papers Banned in Siam. Rajaburi (SiamL—Papers publishing immoral stories and printing obscene pictures, have been suppressed by the Siamese Government. After measures had been taken against the offending journals, it was discovered that the offensive matter was copied from European publications. The Government has now placed a ban on all such periodicals, prohibiting their entrance into the kingdom. Evidence of the foreign origin of much of the objectionable matter is given in an anecdote told by a missionary who, waiting in a railroad station, protested to the proprietors of the news stand against the The immoral post cards on display. man responded immediately. "But it is you Europeans that have printed these cards!" Louis XVI.'s Guillotine Ends Lives of Annamite Convicts. Port-Vila (New Hebrides, Oceania).— The guillotine to which Louis XVI. bent his head in 1793, at the beginning of the Revolution, was med recently at Port-Vila, New Hebrides, to execute six Annamite criminals. The prisoners had been in prison for several years, and during that time had been converted to the Faith. When it came time to approach the guillotine all six Met death like good Christians. Group of 53 Belgian Missionaries to the Congo. Leopoldville (Belgian Congo, Africa). --Belgian priests, brothers and sisters. numbering 53, have arrived at Leopoldville, Belgian Congo. His Excellency Archbishop John B. Dellepiane, Apostolic Delegate, welcomed the group to his mission field. On the voyage from Antwerp, a radiogram was received from the Belgian Minister of Colonies conveying the admiration of the government for this remarkable group of missionaries, and expressing best wishes for their undertakings. Waifs of Egypt Harboured by Sisters Break Musulman Prejudice. Cairo (Egypt).—A small institution of charity opened this past summer at a town in Egypt has turned out a mighty factor in breaking down Musulman prejudice. Provision for the institution was made in the will of Nequib Nauffal, a former Catholic native of the place, and it has opened in one of the busiest streets of Kafr el Zavat, a community of 10,000 inhabitants, nearly all of which are Musulman fanatics, situated half-way between Alexandria and Cairo. His Excellency Bishop Igino Nuti, O.F.M., Vicar Apostolic of Egypt, opening the dispensary which was entrusted to the Franciscan Sisters of Mary Immaculate, feared that the work would certainly meet with bitter opposition, begun as it wat in a piece where Musulman fanaticism nftened exceeded all bounds in its bitterness. The venture, however, has proved to be a power for good, breaking down the hostile attitude of those who out of hatred or error imposed everything Catholic. The building is a modest construction. homing a dispensary. a small

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Dongarra Notes Welcome to Right Rev. Dr. O'Collins. On Wednesday, 2nd. inst., Dr- O'Collins received a hearty welcome from the pupils of St. Dominick's College. The programme presented was varied and interesting, and evoked high praise from the guest of honour. The entertainment opened with a This was followed song of welcome. by an address, feelingly delivered by Miss Joan Punch. Recitations, songs and instrumental items were then rendered, and the juveniles took much pleasure in giving Percussion Band A playette, depicting the selections. ever-exciting experiences of Red Riding Hood, was delightfully presented by four tiny tots. Great amusement was caused by the performances of the Woodman and the Wolf—even the grown-up present were observed to show signs of alarm at the entrance of the ferocious beast. A t the conclusion, His Lordship, in a happy speech, congratulated teachers and children, and mentioned that the only objection he had to the entertainment was that it was far too short. He also gave an interesting account of his travels abroad, and said that he had come to the conclusion that there was no place like Australia, with her glorious sunshine. He concluded by grant. ing a holiday in honour of his return.

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A Visit to Lesmurdie

CHILDREN'S ANNUAL SCHOOL CONCERT. For the second time since its opening,.I had the pleasure recently of renewing acquaintance with that delightfully situated boarding school in the HilL, St. Brigid's, Convent, Lesmurdie. My first visit, now more than two years ago, was naturally occupied in exploring the beauty of the surrounding district, and the artistic perfection of the building itself. Imagine to yourself, a massive well-proportioned building, over one thousand feet above sea-level, standing in its own wooded grounds of 50 acres, watered with a permanent fresh flowing river, within 15 miles of Perth, and with a bus service to the very door, and you have some idea of Lesmurdie. This much I remembered and more, when on last Saturday night, armed with an invitation from the Sisters, I wended my way to witness their annual school concert. This opportunity of seeing something of the training of the children I gladly availed of. Recalling the spacious, central courtyard, open to the sky, and surrounded with pillared Porticoes, in truly classical style, I thought to myself—What an ideal setting for a central stage, with the audience seated around as in the amphitheatres of old. But I was doomed to disappointment, Ilearned that the acoustic properties of the place Nedlands were not favourable to the children's The Garden Fete and Bazaar will be voices, but that alterations were to be held on 18th. and 18th- December, 1931. made before the recurrence of the next The Fete will open at 8 p.m. on 18th. concert. As it was, we were well catered for instant (Friday), and will continue on in a spacious hall, running, it seemed the following day. to me. the whole length of the buildThe results of the Prize Packet dis- ing. Taking my seat,Inoticed on one tribution will be announced on Satur- side of me a University professor. I day, 19th. inst.. and all subscribers are saw the name afterwards on the proasked to forward balance of contribu- gramme, and I sensed the reason for tions as soon as possible in order to his presence. On the other was a local be included in final draw. gentleman. who I learned was the first Stall-holders are anxious to obtain to seize upon the natural advantages support to make this final event of the of the place, and set up a secondary year a signal success. All well-wishers, school there, years before the Sisters whether in the parish or not, are invitcame into possession. His interest ed and urged to bring their friends. in the place still remainsThe Fete will be held in the grounds The programme was a rather formidof Mr. Frank Anderson's residence, 31 able-looking one, of 25 items A quick Broadway, Nedlands (on the corner glance through convinced one that it of Cooper-street). This can be easily was also an ambitious one. The vocal reached by taxis or trams, and No. 7 side of the entertainment was sponsortram passes the door. ed by the Contessa Philippini, - who All Catholics in the metropolitan area teaches the children throughout the are urged to roll up and assist the paryear, and who was there as conductor. ishioners of the youngest parish in the As one watches the children, their faces metropolitan area. seem to mirror her personality, so exThe final house party of the year is acting an attention does she command. fixed for Mr. Dallimore's, 13 Archdea- And the result was to the benefit of son-street, on 11th. December, 1931, the music. There were two choirs, one and a record attendance is anticipated. for the junior children, and one for the The sincere sympathy of all parish- seniors. Each made a most favourioners is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Char- able impression, with expressive artislie White, on the death of their infant tic and carefully prepared singing. son during the week. There was a restraint throughout, and Our worthy Chairman of the Church a sweetness of tone, for which the ConCommittee. Mr. T. O'Loughlin, has tessa must be chiefly credited. Delicacy, been indisposed during the past forttenderness and refinement were esnight, but parishioners will be pleased pecially notable in "My Lady Wind" to know he is now on the mend. ( Casse) and "Swaying Blossoms" (RowMr. and Mrs Frank Anderson have ley). "Kookaburra" and "I'm a Rover" returned from an enjoyable holiday in (Macpherson) were full of life and Bunbury, where many old friendships vivacity, while maintaining the high were renewed. standard of tonal quality throughout. Among the songs, "Sandmanchen" (Brahms) and "Je suis petit poupon" Hill Street Tennis Club (Mansion), were very fresh and expressive. in the solo efforts, apart from Hill Street was by no means disoperettas, Tozi Fraenkel was very graced in the Catholic Tennis Cham- the in her rendering of "Au clair impressive pionships held recently. In both the la lune." Freshness of tone was de "A" Grade Women's and Men's Doubles Hill Street reached the finals, in her most appreciated quality. There was some excellent individual the persons of Misses M. and E. Westhoven and Messrs. A. Deakin and N. and collective effort in the operettas, Brady, respectively. Miss E. McDon- but chiefly in "The Enchanted Glen" (Smythe Cooper). The leading parts agh was runner-up for the "D" Grade Ladies' Singles trophy. But the ones were taken by "'Barbara Mitchell, to be most heartily congratulated for Daphne Michelides, Verna Wall, and bringing honour to their club, by win- Elaine Shapcott In the junior operning the "B" Grade Ladies' Doubles, etta, "Scenes from Hiawatha." Susanne are the Misses P. Waters and K. Mc- Fontaine was outstanding in elocution and sweetness of singing. In frocking Donagh. and stage effects little was omitted, and The club is very busy just now, as altogether the operettas proved very are also the other clubs of the Associa- entertaining. tion, with entertainments f pr the TenBut one's opinion is that the College nis Association's Queen, Miss Mary Orchestra was all too little in evidence. Smith. A little while ago a novelty What was presented wa.4 exceptionally in the form of a flannel dance was held brilliant Beethoven's on the courts- It was a great success, was its best effort, and "Minuet in G" displayed abilas anyone who attended it .an tell you. ity and feeling worthy of much older A very successful house party was pupils. "Wien bleibt Wein" (Schramheld at the home of the Misses P. and mel) was another difficult, yet well R. Waters, of Hill Street Club. There presented, effort, and "A Trieste" (Carwas a big attendance of our As- osio) was admirable as the opening sociation's members, Hill Street, of march. course, being well represented. Many Doreen Morton played the violin "games" were indulged in, which yield- with an ability and musical feeling ed a substantial contribution to the that augurs well for her future. Her Queen fund. tone was beautiful, and her technique These entertainments, along with clean and certain. This exceptionally bridge and beach parties, form the promising player gave an admirable chief means of collecting funds for rendering of "Cavatina" (Raff) and this Carnival. But the crowning event other pieces. Promising violin solos of the whole carnival will be the corowere •Mendelsshon's "Spring Song," by nation ceremony, to be held in the TheDaphne Michelides, "Romance" (Colatre Royal, on Monday, December 21. lie), by Tozi Fraenkel, and "Melodic"

(Tours), by Molly Stone. Piano solos were "Bunteblatter" (Schumann), and "Consolations" (Liszt), creditably performed by Verna Wall and Stella Boxsell, respectively. Physical exercises were three times presented, and each time showed the careful training and rhythmical precision that one learns to associate with the name of Mr. Wells, the drill master. The haunting melody of old Irish airs proved to the accompanist a most appropriate background and unconsciously one found oneself beating time with the music. ,For the junior children, the most successful effort, and the most spectacular, was the Scarf DrillThus ended the evening's entertainment, a veritable feast of music and song, whose hallmark of excellency carried one through without much regard for time, and without any danger of boredom. I was satisfied that the inner life and training at Lesmurdie was in keeping with the ideal surroundings, and hope to return every year to the annual concert.

Padre of the Rains PRIEST'S THEORIES CONFIRMED. The declaration that earthquakes are set off by the combined tidal pulls of sun and the moon upon the earth, which created a stir at a meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, was characterised by Dr. Albert J. Newlin, of the University of Santa Clara Observatory staff, as "just another confirmation of the pioneering discoveries of Father Ricard." It was news to the scientists gathered at Pasadena to hear the seismologist. Maxwell H. Allen, tell about it. But it was an old story to the associates of the late Father Jerome Sixtus Ricard, S.J.. internationally known as the "Padre of the Rains." They recall that it was just 20 years ago that Father Ricard's theory received dramatic and startling proof. Thus, for the second time since his recent death, theories of Father Ricard have received credit in circles which once eyed them askanceRecently Smithsonian Institution savants announced that long-range weather forecasts based on sun-spots are possible. Father Ricard had maintained and acted upon that theory for many years. The earthquake "discovery" announced at the scientists' session released a dramatic "now it can be told story of the proving of Father Ricard's theory two decades ago. Earthquakes. For 25 years at the University of Santa Clara, obsen;atory workers have been developing Father Ricard's theory that earthquakes are set off when and where tidal pulls of the sun and moon overlap under certain conditions Wilthin the coming year the observatory will make known to scientists its findings in this field. Little has been sad of the work in the last 20 years because of a strictly followed edict laid down by Father Ricard. Once, back in 1911, Father Ricard ventured to predict an earthquake on the 'basis of his theory. It was too dramatically successful. He foresaw the public alarm that would follow public predictions, and ordered those who worked under him never to announce an earthquake beforehand. Such announcement as will be made of the theory and system in the coming year will be in terms of higher mathematics and not forecasts, Dr. Newlin explained. Only in that form would it have met with the wishes of Father Ricard. It was just 20 years ago that Dr. Albert Porta, professor of mathematics at the University of Turin, Italy, was visiting his old friend, Father Ricard.

In chatting over their scientific work, Father Ricard happened to outline his e arthquake observations, that seismic results were noted when certain conjunctions and oppositions of earth. moon and sun occurredProfessor Porta confessed that he was sceptical. "But there is a way to test your theory," he said. "Give me the factors which you have developed, and I will work out the problem mathematically into a forecast of the next earthquake that will occur in this vicinity if your theory is correct" Suspense. Father Ricard assented and for several hours Professor Porta was busily engaged working out the complex mathematics involved. Back he came to his friend. "If your theory is correct," he said, "there should be an epifocal earthquake in the velley very soon—on July 1, 1911, at 2 o'clock in the aftemon. "If Your mathematics are correct, said Father Ricard, "there will be an earthquake. I have no doubt." It was a tense, secret gathering that met in the observatory vaults about the seismographs on July I. shortly before the appointed hour. Father Ricard, Professor Porta and some of the observatory associates were present. Two o'clock came, and Father Ricard and Professor Porta exchanged glances. "Your theory," said Professor Porta, "Your mathematics," answered Father Ricard. Twenty seconds later it hap. petted, the most severe earthquake in California since 1906. Professor Porta wondered about the 20 seconds difference and checked his calculations. He discovered a 20-second error in themGRAND STREAMER AND CONFETTI CARNIVAL THE FINAL DANCE OF THE SEASON, CATHEDRAL HALL, MURRAY STREET, PERTH FRIDAY NEXT, DEC. 18, at 8 p.m. Confetti, Streamers; Special Novelties, Etc. Good Orchestra. Dainty Supper. Extra Fans Installed for the Convenience of Patrons. This Carnival will be the Best and Final Dance of the Season, so do not Fail to be Preesnt. A dmission, Is. (no tax)

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SOCIAL NOTES "Use more water!" should be on e very hoarding and in every room. We do not fully realise the value of pure clean water. It is the best cleanser of the body, both internally and externallyA cup of hot water taken every morning before breakfast is invaluable, but if that is found unpalatable try barley-water, with a squeeze of lemon in it, and you will soon feel the benefit of it. Many doctors recommend several glasses of water per day in cases of kidney trouble. A cold shower every morning is a very effective skin tonic, and leaves one less liable to chill. Children should be encouraged to take their morning shower and parents will soon notice the improvement in their physical well-being. The day of the one bath per week has vanished in favour uf the daily one. • A Parisian cook never throws away the water he boils vegetables in. He keeps it and uses it as a basis for soup, and those who have dined in a French restaurant know how delightful the chef's soups are. S • • • A niece of Her Majesty is shortly to be married, and a glimpse in her glory box reveals sets of the daintiest lingerie in various pastel shades. Very fine hand-work, both by needle and crochet hook, appears on them, and much of it has been done by the bride's own clever fingers. The bridesmains—even to the tiny tot of three years—are to be gowned alike in blue velvet frocks And to them the bridegroom is giving clear, crystal necklaces. As the English weather will then be very cold, those dresses are most appropriate. • • • • A pleasing little function took place at the Leederville School quite recently, when Miss D. Gordon was made the recipient of many expressions of regret that she was leaving, and of good wishes for a happy future. A very useful presentation was made to her in memory of pleasant days spent at the school, Miss Gordon has resigned from the Education Department to join a religious Order. In the September issue of the "Annals" there appeared some beautiful lines from the pen of this gifted young lady. • • Upwards of seventy girls have signified their intention of joining the educational tour organised by the Parents' and Citizens' Association of W.A. This is the first of the kind for girls from this State, and great public interest is being taken in it. Nearly every girls' college and secondary school in the State is being represented, and as the Association has organised everything free of charge, and the adults accompanying the girls are paying all their own expenses, the costs to the girls has been reduced to a minimum. Strong committees in Adelaide, Melbourne. Sydney and Canberra have been formed to entertain the party in those centres, and thus enable the girls to gain the greatest possible good from the trip. Among those in charge are the Misses A. Coffey and D. Tangney, of the Education Department, both well known in local Catholic circles. The girls are giving a social evening to their parents and friends on the 23rd. inst. They leave by the Karoola on the 24th. inst. • • • IRISH NATIONAL FORESTERS' PICNIC. Perhaps the most popular social event of its kind held during the year is the Irish National Foresters' Picnic. Since the inauguration of the event some years ago, it has grown more and more in the esteem of the members of the society and their friends. If is an outing looked forward to for some time previous, for rarely does one have the opportunity of enjoying the true Irish social spirit and hospitality as are to be found at the annual gathering of the I.N.F. Despite the depressing times, the picnic this year, which took place on Sunday last, was very well attended. The Emerald was chartered for the occasion, and carried a large number of passengers from Perth and Fremantle to the picnic grounds at Garden Island. The weather conditions were ideal, which made the trip both ways very pleasant, while the excellent music supplied by Mr. George Everson's "Western Banjoline Team" and Irish songs rendered by Mr. W. Ginivan, added greatly to the pleasure 01 all. On arrival at Garden Island, hampers were quickly unpacked, and a fter full justice had been done to their contents a sports programme was carried out. Those who preferred

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bathing and surfing lost no time in donning their bathers and enjoying themselves to their heart's content. It was a thoughtful action on the part of the organisers to arrange for two certificated life savers, in the persons of Messrs. Clem Ryan and Curtis, to be in attendance at the beaches. Although their services were not required, it was reasuring to parents and others to know that these gentlemen were ready to render any assistance needed. The children were specially well catered for and during the afternoon were regaled with ice cream and ginger beer, which was distributed freely by members of the committee. The sports programme was well conducted, and close finishes were the order of the day. The principal event was the Irish Na.tional Foresters' Handicap, for mem. bers of the Society. The first prize for this race was a handsome cup, suitably inscribed, presented by Bro. P. Giles, senr., the E.C. Treasurer, while trophies were given by the Brian Born and Hugh O'Neill Branches for second and third places. The cup was won after a splendid race by Bro. J. Dolan, while Bros. Alford and P. Giles, junr., filled the places. Another event of interest was the race for members over 40 years of age. The trophy for this item was donated by a member, who prefers to be known as "Rory of the Hills." The winner was Bro. P. Giles, senr.. who just beat Bros- P. J. Ryan and M. O'Conner, who finished second and third respectively. Following are the results of the sports: Boys' Race (under 16) : Ken. Guidera, 1; F. R. Kelly, 2; Pat Brosnan, 3. Girls' Race (under 16): Margaret Ryan. 1: Edna Hendricks, 2; Clara Leahy, 3. Relay Race: Brian Boru Branch ( Bros. McLinden, Webb, Sheridan, and Miller), 1. Single Ladies' Race: Sheila Brosnan, I: M. Ryan, 2; Edna Hendricks, 3. Married Ladies' Race: Mrs. Brittain, I; Mrs. Hart, 2; Mrs- Stokes, 3. Irish National Foresters' Handicap: J. Dolan. 1: B. Alford, 2; P. Giles, junr., 3. Members' Race (over 40 years): P. Giles, senr., 1: P. J. Ryan, 2: M. O'Connor, 8. Among the visitors present were Messrs. McDonald and C. J• Kely, representing the Celtic Clu b. Bros. Dwyer and Webb are to be congratulated on the excellent manner in which they carried out the organisation work of the picnic, and the fact that there was not a single hitch in the arrange ments speaks well for their organising ability. The society tenders its sincere thanks to the donors of the cup And trophies. The Hugh O'Neill Branch are holding an "Irish Night" on Thursday next. 17th. inst., at Keough's Hall, Newcastle-street, when they will enterthin the Federal Executive and members of the Brian Born Branch. S • • • RECIPES. --Southport Pudding. Ingrolientq: fiozs. breaderumbs, floss. diced apples. finis. sugar, 3ozs. suet or melted butter. 3ozs. raisins. 2 small teaspoons baking powder, 2 eggs, 4 t ablespoons milk. Method: Peel and core the apples, and cut into 1-in, dice. Mix together the crumbs, apples. suet (finely shredded), or butter (melted) ; sugar, raisins, and baking powder. Add the beaten eggs and the milk. Grease a mould or basin, and sprinkle it with sugar. Almost fill the mould with the mixture. Cover with a greased paper. and steam gentle for 21 hours. "Oatmeal" Betty. Ingredients: 2 cups cooked oatmeal (left-over porridge). 4 apples cut up small, 3 cup raisins, 4 cup sugar, teaspoon cinnamon. Method: Grease a mould, pie-dish, or pudding basin. Mix all the ingredients gently. Pour into the pie-dish, and bake 1 half-hour. May be served either hot or cold. Pea Soup. Ingredients: lib, split peas. 1 stalk celery, 1 sprig parsley, 1 gill milk, I sprig mint. 4 white peppercorns, I onion, /oz. flour, /oz. butter. 13 pints water, salt and pepper to tacte. Method: Wash the peas well; soak overnightPut on to boil in cold water. When the soup boils, add the flavouring and seasonings. Simmer 11 hours. Rub through a sieve. Melt the butter in a saucepan; add the flour. cool: slightly ;add the soup and the milk. Bring to the boil. Serve with croutons.

Saturday, December 12, 1931,

Catholic Social Calendar Thursday, December 31: Excursion to New Norcia. --CATHEDRAL HALL Mon, December 14: Address by the Hon. P. Collier—C.Y. Men's Society. Wednesday, December 16: Euchre Party. Thursday, December 17: Catholic Debating Club. Friday, December 18: Carnival— Streamers and confetti. HINTS. It lemons are allowed to remain in a moderate oven tor a few minutes, the extraction ui the juice will be greatly lacilitated. kotatues should never be peeled beton: boiling, tor no matter Dow care t udy tilt) nave been peeled, it is impusible to avoid removing the most ouuriseing part, believed by toed experts to be just underneath the skin. s he skins should be removed aster boiling. Less labour will be required to keep the lutcnen range bright ii it is given a coat ut wax polish alter cleaning. Alter an oven has been heated, remove one of the baking sheets and place it over the gas ring. li this mettiou is adopted, only one burner will be required to keep several saucepans boiling. If emery cloth is badly worn, place it in a not oven and allow it to remain a mew minutes. The cloth will rio• gain much ot its former roughness. t o ciean a cluck, without taking it apart, soak a pad at cotton wool in paranni; lay this in a small saucer, and put inside the clock beneath the works. Leave tor three days, and it will then attract the dust which collects and impedes the movements of the clock(menus, brushes, awl scrubbers need irequent cleaning if they are to do their work well. A clean broom sweeps clean. DiP them in the hot snap-suds left over on washing day. Rub a little vaseline into the hands L vtry night, especially around the naila, if you have much housework to do. This helps to prevent the nails from ..etting brittle. To make buttons stay on longer, dub the thread with which you sew t hem on with beeswax when sewlag. To prevent greens boiling over, drop a small piece of dripping about the size of a walnut in the middle as they . m( t.-. the boil.

Sisters of Mercy Centenary Celebration Ctneert at His Majesty's. The celebration of the centenary of the Order of the Sisters of Mercy began on Sunday night last, when a concert was given at His Majesty's Theatre by the pupils of the schools of the Sisters of Mercy, Victoria Square. Al the items were marked by a high standard of efficiency on the part of the performers. A tvthmic ball display by a party of girls dressed in green frocks with orange collars was particularly noteworthy for the faultless movements throughout and a remarkable uniformity of action. Another highly appreciated item was the "Swanee Clog" dance, in which Misses S. Sundston, P. Sinclair, V. Delavale, M. Starrick, J. Gillard, B. Goode, G. Simpson and E. Pinker took part. The song, "Toreador" and "Lephahaun," by the choir, were commendable for sweetness of tone and clearness of enunciation. The second part of the programme was devoted to a highly creditable performance of "Ii Trovatore," under the direction of Contessa Fillipini. Particulady delightful was the gypsy scene, the brilliant costuming and equally (Alarming singing winning well-merited applause. The leading parts were taken by Miss Bernie Saunders (Leonora), Nancy Fienberg (Ipaz), Mollie Walsh Azucenal, Nancy Cosgrove (Manrico). R ose !Tapp (Count Di Luna). and Sylvia Oates (Ferrando). The et lebrations veer.. continued during the ;reek. On Wednesday there

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The Mass—Moreno's Missa Nona—was sung by a choir ot SOU voices. On Friday His Grace the Archbishop gave Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament at the Grotto at 7.30 p.m. There wit, be further proceedings to-day and to-Morrow.

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Victoria Park ST. JOACHIM'S ANNUAL SCHOOL CONCERT. A most delightful concert was givei recently in the Savoy Theatre by the pupils of St. Joachim's Convent, and the rendition of the various items was a striking testimony' to the care and attention of the Sisters. The Misses M. Dwyer, B. Austin, PIve and G. Marsh were very graceful in The inthe "Jolly Clown's Polka." fants delighted the audience with a The Misses song and recitation. McGeugh and Kelly and Masters Roberts and Crowe received well-deserved applause for "Mother Hubbard." The junior pupils followed with a charming school song. "The Retreat" was beautifully rendered by the Misses Vost, Marsh, Pyke, and Jessop, as was also "In the Meadows," by Misses Allbeury, Cross, Temple and Roberts. "Truth in Parenthesis," by the junior College pupils was very entertaining, while the "Obligng Lady Boarder," by several young ladies, made one sympathetic A tiny girl, K. with the landlady. Marsh, showed her mastery of the violin in "A Little Piece." "Piccaninny's Cradle" and "Elizabeth Anne," by the Intermediate singinif pupils, gained loud applause, as did also Miss Monaghan in "Seeing Things at Night." was Shamrock" "The Dear Little charmingly rendered by Misses Egan, Cassidy, Watson, Morrison, Foulkes, and Master O'Kely. A "Duet in D," by Misses Langridge, Foulkes, Allbeury and Morrison, evidenced careful training. "The Inventor's Wife,- by Miss P. "BrinWatson, was well portrayeddisi Valse," by Misses Egan and Cassidy, and Master O'Kely, was pleasingly executed. "Papa and the Boy," by Miss Finlay, was very good. Miss L. Gardham, B.A., A.T.C.L., delighted with a piano solo, and Miss E. Dewar The chamalso played delightfully. pion Eisteddfod Girls received great applause for their singing of "Danny Boy" and "My Lady Wind." "The New Boy," an adaptation from David Copperfield, was cleverly acted by the College pupils. The boys' choir gave much pleasure in "Let Erin Remember." A beautiful evening's entertainment was concluded by an operetta entitled "A Japanese Fantasy," in which the boys and girls taking part were wonderfully goodMUSIC

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Trinity College—Practical, Associate—Piano: L. Gardham. Senior—Piano: M. Foulkes (Honours), F. Langridge, C. Johnson (Pass). Intermediate—Piano: J. Morrison (Pass). Intermediate—Violin: J. White (Honours). Junior—Violin: C. Okely (Pass). Junior—Piano: M Tournay (Pass). Preparatory—Piano: E. Marsh (Honours), J. Jessop (Honours), F. Roberts, V. Vost, M. Roberts (Pass). First Steps—Piano: M. Dwyer (Honours). Theory. Intermediate: F. Langridge (Honours). W.A. University—Practical. Grade IV.—Piano: J. Morrison I Pass). Grade VI - Violin: M Foulkes (Credit). Theory. Grade Cassidy, G. McManus Pass).

NorthYremantle and Palmyra Notes The winning numbers of the raffles held at St. Gerard's Fete are as follows: Mrs. Caldow, Hubble-street, East Fremantle, No. 36. box of groceries; Mr. J. S. Carputi, Canning-road, No. 4, Christmas cake; Mrs. D- J. Leahy, Police Station, North Fremantle, ten-shilling note. Congratulations to little Peggy Miller, who is the winner of the prize offered for the seller of the most tickets for the annual fete. We wish to remind the good parishioners of St. Anne's and St. Gerard's to send along as they have done in former years, flowers and candles on the 24th. December, for the decoration of the altars for Christmas. We are very sorry to learn that Mr. and Mrs. Cocks, of the Rose Hotel, are about to leave North Fremantle. They have been great supporters, and given generously to the Church and those in need, and will be very much missed. We wish them every success and happiness in their new home. The many absent seats noticed at St.

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Gerard's on Sunday shows that the epidemic of influenza is still raging in this district. Now that we are well into Advent, it behoves both choirs of St. Anne's and St. Gerard's to redouble their efforts to make the Christmas Mass what it has been in former years. The many friends and well-wishers of Bernie Partlon, of North Fremantle, will be pleased to learn that news has come of his safe arrival in Melbourne. He is doing well, and hopes to reach New Zealand very soon. The little companions and school. mates of 'Austin Durkin, of Hope-street, Palmyra, and a pupil of St. Gerard's Convent School, will be sorry to hear that he is very ill in the Children's Hospital, Perth. We very earnestly solicit the good prayers of his teachers, the Sisters, and the children of the school. for his speedy recovery. Mrs. Mullins, of Spearwood, has been a constant visitor at St. Gerard's Church, Palmyra, and takes advantage of her week-end visit to that district to attend the parochial Mass there.

OUR DEAD "It is a holy and a wholesome thought to pray for the dead." THE LATE MRS. ELIZABETH FRANCES McFALL.

The late Mrs. Elizabeth Frances McFall, wife of Mr. Daniel McFall, died at her residence, 42 Harvest-road, North Fremantle, on Monday last. The deceased was born at County Cork, Ireland, and had resided in Australia for 42 years, three years of which she spent in Queensland, where she married, and for the last 39 years has lived at North Fremantle. Mrs. McFall was of quiet disposition, and particularly devoted to her home and family. The funeral took place on Tuesday. A Requiem Mass was celebrated at St. Anne's Church, North Fremantle, at which the Rev. Father Kieran was the celebrant, and in the afternoon the cortege proceede:1 to the Karrakatta Cemetery, where the remains were interred in the Catholic portion. The Rev. Father J. Doyle officiated at the graveside, in the presence of a large gathering. The chief mourners wre: Mr. Daniel McFall (husband), Messrs. Henry and Eneas McFall (sons), Mrs. A. Ryan (daughter), Mesdames H. and E. McFall (daughters-in-law), Mr. A. Ryan (son-in-law), Mrs. J. Grady and Miss Grady. The pall-bearers were: Messrs. J. Hegney. M.L.A.. E. Gallagher (WA. Government Railways). F. Collins (Irish National Foresters), J. Foley, T. Jolley, and M. Cranley. Among those present at the graveside were Messrs R. R Bracks, Mayor, and Cr. A. Tyr. ton (representing North Fremantle Floral tributes Municipal Council). were placed on the grave, and widespread expressions of sympathy have been extended to the bereaved relatives. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs. Arthur E. Davies and Company.

Club, when the Rev. Father Ryan was called upon to express the regret of members at losing Miss Harvey. Miss Harvey bid adieu to her friends on Tuesday evening, when she left for Coolgardie. A very wide circle of friends and acquaintances learnt with deep regret of the death of Miss Kathleen McBride, it the St. John of God Hospital, in the .early hours of Monday morning. The deceased, who was 25 years of age, was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. McBride, of Piesse-street, Boulder. Durmg recent months, the late Miss McBride had enjoyed anything but robust health, but her demise came none the less as a tragic blow to the community, e'caiu sieh m eld ch sAheRw Mass in tfhoer htheighersetin ctewemhi pose of her soul was celebrated at All .?all ,ws on Tuesday morning, and her mortal remains were laid to rest in the Kalgoorlie Cemetery later during the The large attendance bore morning. testimony to the esteem in which the deceased and her parents are held in the community. Mr. Victor Shepherd has been extended State-wide sympathies on the' death of his wife, which occurred at the St • John of God Hospital on Monday morning last. The late Mrs. Shepherd was a goldfields girl. the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Morgan, and was born on the Golden Horseshoe Mine in 1900. In a brief telegram she received dur• mg the week, Mrs. W. Schwann, of Out, ridge Tctrace, was apprised of her

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Australian Catholic Truth Society The 27th. annual report of the Australian Catholic Truth Society shows the Society's progress and splendid achievements. To have put in circulation 235,583 copies of its publications, comprising works of a dogmatic, historcal, devotional, and biographical character, is a notable endeavour. On its roll of membership there are 3,158 active names. An endowment fund, which the Society has been accumulating for some years, now stands at the considerable figure of £2,594 4s. 5d. To the honorary secretary and his willing workers, the thanks of Australian Catholics is due. In the course of an address, delivered at the general meeting, His Grace the Archbishop of Melbourne, explained in his telling manner the work accomplished by the Catholic Truth Society, in strong contrast to that of its imitators. To quote from that opportune address, which we publish in this issue, his Grace said :— "The Catholic Truth Society in Melbourne has its imitators. There are Protestant Truth Societies, but to these bodies vilification of Catholics and Catholicity is the very breath of their nostrils. How very different is the Catholic Truth Society! Not one disrespectful word about any man, whatever his religon, has Our scanever gone forth from the Catholic Truth Society. dals are made the most of by the Protestant Truth Societies and such bodies, but of their scandals we say nothing, and I hope we never shall. The Catholic Truth Society brings home the truth to Catholics and non-Catholics, and it is satisfied to do this; it has no wish to rake up the cinders of non-Catholic history to find scandals on which to descant or make ridicule The Catholic Truth Society has something better to do than this, and it is doing it. and doing it well." •

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The Catholic Truth Society is doing well, but it can do much better with the co-operation of the Catholic body. "The seed is the word of God"—and to-day that word is scattered and sown by the printed page more than the spoken word. There are twc apostolates; the one of zeal and the other of light. To the latter, ' the apostolate of light, every lay person is called. If you can lend your pen to the cause, then your services to Catholic truth are really priceless. Talent, time, and opportunity may not per mit you to enroll in that vanguard of Catholic action, the penapostles. To all of you lies open the way to scatter the seed by reading and circulating the pamphlets of tHe Catholic Truth So. ciety. It is a strange paradox that the main obstacle tr, the wide; circulation of these pamphlets is that they are so cheap. People argue that a pamphlet that costs so little is worth but little They forget that the authors, eminent clerics and lay persons delote their gifts and literary grace to the cause, without fee or reward. These knights of the pen are fired with the same burning zeal and enthusiasm that urged the knights of old to unsheath their swords in His Name, and for His sake. We call, then, upon the people of the West to pause at the Catholic Truth Society stand in our churches, and to go there when in doubt about any point of And then the little extra, circulate theRe Catholic teaching. pamphlets among- your enquiring friends

December 1.4.—Of the Octave of the Immaculate Conception. SenndouLle. White. 2, Of the Feria; 3, Of the Holy Spirit. Creed. Pre face of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mary was ever holy, ever pure, ever Immaculate. She is the. holiest of To-morrow, Sunday, Dee-mtber Ilith., God's creatures, and, at the same time, our own most loving Mother. "Through His Grace the Archbishop will pre Thy sacred Virginity and Immaculate side at the Solemn High Mass of Conception. 0 Mary, obtain for us pur- Thanksgiving, which will be sung in ity and sanctity of soul and body." "0 the Cathedral at 11 o'clock. During toe Mass His Grace will preach the ocMary, conceived without sin, pray for casional sermon. At the conclusion of us who have recourse to thee." December 15.—Octave Day of the Im- the Mass the choir will sing the Te Detim. Special reservations will be maculate Conception. Greater Double. White. 2, Feria. Creed. made in the Cathedral for the Sisters of Mercy. Preface of BMX • "Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with The Rev. Dom Alcalde, 0.S.B., el thee: blessed art thou among women." New Norcia, who underwent an opera. ( Gospel) December I6.—Ember Day (fast and tion .as week in St. John of God Hoe, abstinence). St. Eusebius, Bis- pital, is making satisfactory progress* hop and martyr. Semi-double. • • The epidemic of influenza has visited Red. 2, Feria; 9, Blessed Virgin Mary (Deus Qui). Last Gospel of the Home of the Little Sisters in Glendalough, where some of the Sisters the Feria. "Although the interior preparation is and many of the old people were affectwhat is absolutely essential for our pro ed fiting by the Coming of Our Lord Jesus • • • Christ, yet this preparation could The Rt. Rev. Monsignor Verlins scarcely be real, unless it manifested V.G., PA., left for Bunbury during the itself by the exterior practice of reli- week, where he will preach the occagion and penance." sional sermon at the local commemoraSt. Eusebius, a native of Sardinia, tion of the Centenary of the foundation after passing some years in Rome as a of the Sisters of Mercy. At the newly. priest, was consecrated Bishop of Ver- erected grotto, in the Convent grounds, celli in Piedmont (A.D. 340). Ile was Monsignor Verling will preach and give a great and active champion of the Benediction. A Solemn High Mass in Catholic Faith against the Arians, and St. Patrick's Church is part of the pro through them he was banished to Syria, gramme. • • where he underwent many hardships. • • CENTENARY CELEBRATION& St. Jerome tells us that "on the return of Eusebius, Italy put off her mournThe celebrations that mark the 100th. From then until his death ing." ( A.D. 376) he devoted himself to the birthday of the Sisters of Mercy open. extirpation of heresy. On account of ed last Sunday evening with a cont. the great sufferings he endured for the bined concert by the pupils of Vie' His Grace the Faith, he is honoured as a martyr. It toria Square schools. is fitting that this Saint who was so Archbishop, Rt. Rev. Monsignor Ver. zealous in defending the dogma of the ling, and many priests of the metro Incarnation, should be honoured dur- politan area were present. The chiling Advent. His prayers will surely dren of StJoseph's Primary School pro help us to come devoutly to Bethle- sented a very pleasing concert of song, hem. and see in the Child that is lying dance, and rythmic display. The see' ond part of the programme offered the there, the eternal Word of God. December 17.—Feria (Mass of the pre- ambitious undertaking of Verdi's "II ceding Sunday, with Creed). Pur- Trovatore," by children still at school. ple. 2. MV.M. (Deus Qui); 3, For an hour and a half the children of Church or Pope. Common Preface. the Ladies' College, Victoria Square, In the Gcspel St. John the Baptist moved through the stirring scenes of Costumes gives us instructions how to prepare for Verdi's fascinating story. the coming of the Lamb of God. "Make and scenic effects gave those youthful straight the way of the Lord." All actors the atmosphere and milieu of crookedness, all that may prevent our Count di Luna's day and court. Parunion with Him, must be got rid of. tkularly effective was the gypsy err John the Baptist "considers it a singu- canipment scene, when tiny tots in gay lar privilege to be but the voice, which colours and stage gems seemed to be cries out to me to prepare the way having a most enjoyable time playing The principal roles, as of the Redeemer. In this St. John is as gypsies. the type of the Church. and of all such ;alined by girls still at school, were creihtably filled. The popular melodies as seek Jesus." December 18.—Ember Day (fast and of the opera were enthusiastically reabstinence). Purple. 2, It-V.M. ceived by the large audience. The or(Deus Qui); 3, Church or Pope. chestra, drawn from the pupils of Victoria Square, and opera, was conducted Common Preface. "Thou art near, 0 Lord, and all Thy by Contessa Filippini. ways are truth." (Introit.) "Arise, 0 Lord. in Thy strength, and come: so Wednesdars Masa, A t 10 o'clock on Wednesday mornthat they who trust in Thy mercy, may the more speedily be freed from all ing. His Grace the Archbishop sang the Mass of Thanksgiving for the centenadversity." (Collect.) December 19.—Ember Day (Fast). ary celebrations The Very Rev. Father Vigil of St. Thomas, Apostle. Pur- Mitchell, C.SS-R., was Deacon; the ple. Mass of the Feria. 2, Vigil; R ev. Father Kenny, 0.M.I.. Sub-Dea. 3. Deus Qui. Last Gospel of the , on. and Mr. Oldrini acted as M.C. A choir of 860 voices, drawn from the Vigil. Square "Behold the Lord God shall come following schools, Victoria ( High School and Primary), Subiaco, with strength, and His arm shall rule: behold His reward is with Him and Hie R osalie, Midland Junction. Guildford, work before Him. He shall feed His and Bassendean, sang Dom Moreno's flock like a shepherd: He shall gather Missa Sectinda, under the direction of together the lambs with His arm, and r ontessa Filippini. A canvas awning, shall take them up in His bosom, the erected to shade the altar from the Lord our God." Thus spoke the merciless sun, proved a satisfactory Prophet TRRIS of the Saviour, Who was sound-board. that kept the sweet singto come. Shall we, who know how ing of the children from soaring up completely the prophecy has been ful- and away from the large congregation t hat attended A sweet, prayerfulness filled, be indifferent both to His strength and His gentleness; and se w as the most attractive effect of the merit the reproach of St. John Baptist: large choir's interpretation of Dom Shade and tone were "There bath stood One in the midst of Moreno's music not missing, but what impressed most vou Whom you know not?" was the feeling the children were December 20.—Fourth Sunday of Ad- praying in song thatThe pioneer Sisters. vent.. . Semi-double. Purple. 2, w ho faced the sand and solitude of 1846, Deus Qui; 3, Church or Pope. must have been hovering near, drawn Creed. Preface of the Trinity. ' w this angelic singing, to join with "Let your consciences be composed t hose who have succeeded them and in in a holy calm, now that the solemn w hose footsteps of prayer, sacrifice, and feast of Jesus' Nativity is so close upon w ork they now are trodding. The us. Assist at it . above all, radiant Mass draws to its close, the resonant in the love of God. If the Lord Jesus tones of the Archbishop float over th, shall see you thus when vou keep His kneeling crowds. ."Sit Nomen Domini feast, believe me He will do more than benedictum"--Surely His Name is bless visit your souls. He will choose them ed in the company and voices of the for His favourite abode, and there He childrenI—the Archbishop imparts the will dwell forever. (Rabanus Maurits.) blessing. And so concluded the first "The Lord is nigh unto all them that spiritual offering in a week of comcall upon Him, to all that call upon memoration and thanksgiving Him in truth" (Gradual) In the course of a brief nddress at

Saturday, December 12, 1931.. the close of the Mass, the Archbishop said he liked the chri-y, very much, not because it was artistic, but because it was the best representation he had seen of the original shrine at Lourdes. Standing there, one felt in the presence of that wonderful statue in the place He where Our Lady had appeared. c ongratulated the Reverend Mother and the Community on the attainment of the one hundredth birthday of the Order, and on the possession of such a splendid grotto. He appealed to the children always gratefully to remember their teachers, and to observe in the world that conduct which characterised children brought up and trained by the Sisters of Mercy. The report of the other celebrations will appear in our special issue next week. • • THE LATE ARCHBISHOP DONTENWILL, O.M.I. Requiem Mass at Fremantle. Before an altar hung with the sombre drapery of mourning, a large congregation assembled in St. Patrick's Church, Fremantle, on Monday, the 7th. inst.. to assist at the Solemn Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of the late Superior-General of the Oblate Fathers. His Grace Archbishop Clune presided in the Sanctuary, assisted by Very Rev. Prior Power, 0.C.C. -(Provincial of the Carmelites), and Very Rev. J. Neville, 0.M.I. (Superior at Fremantle). Father Ryan, 0.M.I., celebrated the Mass, with Father Gorey, C.SS.R., as Deacon. and Father Kenny (Highgate Hill) as Sub-Deacon. Rt. Rev. Monsignor Fagan acted as Master of CereThe priests' choir sang the monies. parts of the Mass, under the leadership of Rev. Dr. McMahon and Father The following clergy were Kearin. also present in the Sanctuary: Dean Brennan, Fathers Mitchell and Hogan, C.SS.R., Fathers Donogher, O'Reilly. Reidy, O'Gorman, Moloney, Moss, Finnegan, Masterson, Prendiville, Collins, O'Connor, Doyle, Linehan, Cunningham, Haugh and Kenny. O.M.I. Archbishop Clyne pronounced the Last Absolution before the catafalque. on which rested the insignia of the deceased prelate's secerdotal office. The Oblate Fathers desire to acknowledge with gratitude the touching tribute paid by the Archbishop and clergy to the late Dr. Dontenwill, 0.M.I.—R.I.P.

From the Vatican City State Requiem for Cardinals. In the austere Sixtine Chapel at St Peter's which, with its sombre light and vision-like painting of the Last Judgment, makes a fitting 'setting for a solemn Requiem, Mass was offered recently for the six Cardinals who died during the past 12 months. Cardinal Sincero celebrated the Mass in the presence of the Sovereign Pontiff and the members of the Sacred College. The six dead Cardinals were Cardinal Mistrangelo, of Florence, Cardinal Charost, of Rennes—they died on the same day, November 7, 1930—Cardinal Math, of Pisa, Cardinal Pompili, Vicar General of Rome, Cardinal Rouleau, of Quebec, and Cardinal Ragonesi, Prefect of the Apostolic Signature, Twenty-one Cardinals in Curia assisted at the Mass. The Holy Father came on foot and vested. The Sixtine Choir ,under Mgr. Rella, sang one of Perosi's Masses. At the conclusion of the Mass, a catafalque was placed before the altar and the Holy Father gave the last Absolution. The Pope was assisted by Cardnals Bisleti and Laurenti and Prince Orsini, Assistant at the Papal Throne. The Diplomatic Corps, the Order of Malta, and a few others assisted at the Mass from beyond the classic screen. There are at present 15 t:tles vacant in the Sacred College, there having been no creation of Cardinals since July, 1930 New Cardinal Protector. On the Feast of St. Charles, Cardinal Charles Rossi took possession as Protector of the Order of the Discalced Carmelites at their General Curia, St. Theresa's, Rome. The Cardinal, who belongs to the order, is secretary of the Sacred Consistorial Congregation. Nuns Keep Golden Jubilee. The Sisters of St. Charles of Nancy kept the golden jubilee of the foundation of their well-known hostel in Frasesti on the Feast of St. Charles. Carlin:11 Log.: Prefect of the Sacred Congregation of Sacraments and Bishop of Frascati, celebrated Mass and preached in the convent chapel. His Eminence ::5, :,+P 3 bY two French priests who

THE RECORD. at ilk' opening of the hos t el 50 years ago. In the afternoon a Dettm was sung and the Cardinal,. at an open-air gathering, spoke of the great work done by the Sisters during ir 50 years in Frascati -T.S. Supreme Knight in Rome. Mr. Carmody, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, has come to R ome from the United States to visit the works of the Knights in the Eternal City. He was received in private audience by the Holy Father, who is greatly interested in all the Knights are doing in social work in many places. British Representative at Vatican. Mr. Ogilvie Forbes, Charge d'Affairs a t the British Legation at the Vatican, has returned to Rome, after the vacation, and has been received by the Holy Father in private audience.

His Holiness prayed specially for the welfare of the Church in Spain. The Pope walked from his apartments to St- Peter's by the passage from the Vatican Palace to the door of the basilica, whence be was borne amidst manifestations of enthusiasm to the Altar of the Confession above the tomb of St. Peter, Prince of the Apostles. His Holiness's voice could be heard throughout the great lane as he pronounced the Apostolic Benediction at A collecthe close of the ceremony. tion for the unemployed was made at the doors of the basilica. • The Ballarat Diocese has suffered a great loss by the death of Very Rev. Gerald Doyle, parish priest of St. Arnaud, at the age of 75 years. He had been ill for some months, and his death was not unexpected. He recently underwent an operation for an internal complaint, but the surgeon was unable

St. Mary's-Cathedral Queen Carnival The Carnival, as announced last week, will be fi nalised at a Garden Fete, to be held in the grounds of the Archbishop's Palace next Thursday. Various attractions and novelties will provide amusement for all patrons, young and old. Don't miss it! The Fete will be opened by His Grace the Archbishop at 3 o'clock, and will be continued during the afternoon Votes will be posted up at 8 o'clock, and proand evening. gressive voting will take place until 10. From 10 o'clock until 10.30, voting will be silent. At 10.30 sharp a bell will be rung, and all monies must he handed in immediately. The winner will then be announced.

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Our Special Christmas Number Next Saturday, December 19th., the Special Issue of "The Record" will appear. We request our patrons to learn from past experience, and to order their extra copies now, or, perhaps, go without them. In every special issue that we have published there have been very many disapointed. Order now and make sure of your copy. The special issue will contain the usual Christmas features, and, in addition, a series of articles commemorating the 100th. birthday of the foundation of the Sisters of Mercy. The story of the establishment of the Sisters of Mercy, the first foundation in Australia, in 1848, in Bunbury, Coolgardie, West- Perth, and Victoria Park, will be featured, with portraits of the pioneers. Mother Catherine McAuley, the foundress, will be appraised in a series of articles specially written for the occasion. Next Week is Christmas Number Week Price 8d.

A lecture on "Priestcraft" by Mgr Canon Knuckey, Vicar General of the Lancaster diocese, packed the Picton Hall, Liverpool, and several hundred people had to be refused admission. Mgr. Knuckey addressed 1,400 under the auspices of the Liverpool branch of the Catholic Truth Society. • Mr. John S Clancy, recently appointed a District Court judge in New South A Fcrst-Class Concert \vill be held at the Theatre Royal Wales, was born on May 30, 191-r, -ad on Monday night. 21st. inst., during which the winning candi educated at the Marist Brothers' High date will be crowned by His Grace. The programme will bt School, Darlinghurst, and the Sydney published next week. Call at Musgrove's and book your seat. University . At the outbreak of the war he was on the staff of the EducaThose who have books of tickets in the Goose Club are tion Department in New South Wales, requested to return butts (and unsold books) to Miss Naylor. and was the first officer of that departCatholic Girls' Hostel, within the next few days. ment to offer his services with the first The draw batch of recruits enrolled for active serwill take place next Thursday evening, and the result will be vice abroad. He saw service at Rapublished in the "West Australian" on Saturday morning. baul, and was later irralided back to A ustralia. Six months later he enMonday: PARTY. at Catholic Girls' Hostel (Miss D'Arcy) listed with the AT.?., and for three Years was on active servic_t in France, Tuesday: PARTY. at the home of Mrs. D'Arcy, 61 Railwhere he was wounded on two occaway Parade. sions, the second time seriously. He is one of the youngest members of the Tuesday: HOUSE PARTY, at the home of Mrs Rya', judiciary in the Commonwealth. As 145 Barker-road, Subiaco (Mss Smith). an officer of the Education Department, he was a councillor of the Public Wednesday: BRIDGE PARTY, at the Lounge of th Service Association for three years. King Edw ard Hostel (Miss O'Dea. B7558) Prior to commencing practice at the Bar, he was a leave officer with the Government Insurance Office, N.S.W. Two Archbishops Resign. to proceed owing to the advanced state In the political sphere he contested the Ashfield by-election in 1929, and The Archbishop of Urbino (Mgr. of the disease. Father Doyle expressed a wish that be should be taken to was narrowly defeated by Major Jarvis. Ghio) and the Archbishop of Gorizia• Gradisca (Mgr. Sedej) have resigned his eternal reward on St. Andrew's The Bishop of Goulburn, Right Rev their Sees owing to their age and in- Day, he having a special devotion to Mgr- Ghio is 73 and Mgr. this Saint. When that day came with Dr. Barry, in a recent sermon deliver. firmities. Both have been transferred a particular resignation at 5 in the ed on the occasion of the blessing of Sedei 77 to titular archiepiscopal Sees. Other afternoon he said: "I will leave you in the foundation stone of the new SG another few hours. He died shortly Vincent's Hospital. Lismore. said: Italian Sees now vacant are those of He had been pastor "People are worried at present about Florence (through the death of Car- a fter 8 o'clock. o f St. Arnaud for 35 years. He was Communism. Communism may be all dinal Mistrangelo) and Pisa (through the death of Cardinal Math), as well scholarly and intellectual, and made that its enemies claim for it, and I believe that it is a dangerous thing. but as the two suburban sees of Velletri and many friends. R.I.P. why throw all the blame on CommunI! Palestrina. Miss Connie Moffat, MA., is due ists? If at any time England were to home by the Trans. train on Monday burn her warships and disband her Beatification of Redemptorist. next. Miss Moffat went to Washing- armies, she would expose herself to the The Beatification Cause of the Ven- ton. U.S.A.. in September, 1828. to do a danger of invasion from an enemy. I Michael Di Netta, a Redemptorist post-grad uate course in Social Service claim that we have destroyed the fortipriest, who died in 1849, was advanced Work. Having qualified in June. 1934 fications that would protect us against recently, when Cardinal Verde, Ponent she has spent the past sear in practical such dangers as Communism. When the of the Cause, held a meeting of work in many cities of America. Sir Henry Parkes and his follower* prttes and consultors of the Sacred drove God and religion from the * • • Congregation of Rites to discuss and Another notable convert from the schools, they opened the door to Comvote on the heroic virtues of Father Let us be just, therefore, The Cause was opened 21 Scottish Church, in the person of Lady munism. Di Netta Burnett-Stuart, of Crichie, Stuartfield, hnd not throw all the blame on Russia, years ago. was received into the Church recently but apportion its fair share to Sir by Monsignor Meaney, in St. Mary's Henry Parkes and the modem upholdCathedral, Aberdeen. She was a mem- ers of his irreligious education. Let us ber of the Episcopal Church and comes get religion into the hearts of our Mr. Walter Scott, the miner-sculptor, of an old English family. Her husband, young people, and the battle against of Birtley, Co. Durham, has already re- Sir George Eustace Burnett-Stuart. is a Communism is over." • ceived orders for six statues of the Ma- member of an old Scottish family. • • "There are some people in this court. • • • • donna for Catholic churches in the north. A life-size statue of the BlessA message to the Catholics of Spain try so short-sighted, as to approve of ed Virgin, the work of his hands, will has been sent by the leaders of the the persecution of the Church in occupy a position outside the new Centre Party of Germany, the signa- Spain," said Archbishop Downey, ad• church at Heaton, Co. Durham. Mr. tories including Price Lowenstein, Mgr. dressing the Knights of St Columba, Scott, who is only forty-three, discoverKaas, and Herr Marx, the ex-Chancel- at their annual dinner in London last ed his gift of modelling only a year or !or, says the "Universe." The mes- month. "They are religious people beso ago. Since then he has made numsage reads: "German Catholics recog- longing to some of the smaller bodies erous statuettes, and no fewer than nise the eminent importance of the which are constantly criticising the twenty-five figures, each four feet high. battle of their brothers of Spain to Church. One wonders whether the reHis success has been romantic. Twelve maintain the Christian civilisation of volutionaries in Spain would have any months ago he was an unknown boilertheir country, whose future cannot use for their particular beliefs? They cleaner at Black Fell Colliery, and he flourish save on the basis of Christian- have not yet realised that the revoluis now astonishing artists and critics ity, the foundation on which has been tion is against the fundamental printhroughout the north-east of England erected the country's glorious history: ciples of morality and the time may by his figure-modelling in clay. and they express to the Catholics of come when these people may be very Spain their most cordial sentiments, pleased to shelter behind the Catholic • • • 'hurch, because the Catholic Church is desiring an absolute triumph for their His Holiness the Pope opened the truly patriotic efforts, and they earn- the only thing big enough in this world crusade on behalf of sufferers by the qv hope for prosperity and peace for to withstand this force of Bolshevism. world economic crisis, on the Feast of iheir country." We shall make the stand, and it may Christ the King, by celebrating a public be that these people who rejoice in the Mass in the Basilica of St. Peter. The • • minor misfortunes of the Church toslay Mass was the first celebrated in public In the new British House of Com- will be sheltering behind our shield beby the Holy Father since he offered up mons there are 23 Catholics, one in exfore long." prayer for the people of Russia in the cess of the number at the end of the spring of last year. On this occasion last Parliament (Continued cr, Page 14.1

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H.A.C.B. Society DISTRICT BOARD. The fortnightly meeting was held on the 8th. inst., the District President, Bro. W. A. Brown, presiding over Brothers S. J. O'Halloran, D.V.P., E. A. Clarke, P.D.P., J. Edwards, G.S., J. Hogan, D.W., T. J. Hynes, DM., and G. F. Creighton, D.M. Apologies were received from Brothers J. W. Whitely, CorresD.T., and F. Reader, D.G. pondence from Bro. P. Williams, secretary of St. Munchin's Branch, Collie, showed that all arrangements were made for the visit of a delegation from the District Board on Saturday, 12th. Inst. The progress being made by this branch, as evidenced by the minutes of its meetings, is very pleasing to the District Board, and it is confidently anticipated that this pleasure will be enhanced as a result of District officers coming into personal contact with members during the week-end. Members were delighted to hear that Bro. Joe O'Callaghan's health has greatly improved, and the hope is expressed that it will soon be fully restored St. Mary's Branch, Leederville. In the unavoidable absence of the president and vice-president, the past president, Sister Nora Joyce, presided over a fair attendance of members at the fortnightly meeting held on the Sick pay was passed for 2nd. inst. Arrangements were two members. made for several members to participate in the prawning party organised by the Social and Sports Committee, to take place at Mt. Pleasant on the Canning River on the 11th. inst. Consideration was given to the question of having a branch picnic this year, and it was decided that the picnic be held on ainuary 17, at a place to be chosen After the busiat the next meeting. ness was concluded, the members spent an enjoyable time at cards. The next meeting is to be held on Wednesday next, the 18th. inst., at which a full a ttendance of members is desired. The quarterly Communion will take place at the 7 o'clock Mass on Sunday, the 20th. inst., and every member is expected to fulfil his or his duty by being presentSt. Canice's Branch, Cottesloe. At the fortnightly meeting of the above branch, held on 2nd. inst., Bro. Hogan presided over a fair attendThe president reported on the ancelast meeting of the Social and Sports Committee, and Bro. J. Barlow submitted a report on friendly society matters. Misses E. Willet, R. McKenney. and N. Coffey were proposed as new members. With these nominations the female membership will have increased by five within the space of a month. This is indeed gratifying, because, besides adding numerically to the membership of the branch, they also add materially to its social strength. Following the meeting members indulged in table tennis and quoits until a late hour. From observations it is evident that the lecturettes to be delivered by members after the next meeting, on the 18th. inst., should prove both interesting and entertaining. St. Colomba's Branch, South PerthThe above branch met last Monday night, when the vice-president (Bro. H. Humphreys' occupied the chair, in the presence of a large attendance. On Bro. Flaherty sent an r nology. account or the expectatiun of visitors the meeting was hurried through. Miss Irene Barnard was initiated to memAll general business, except bership. that relative to the prawning party on Friday night, 11th. inst., was deferred to next meeting. Members who have not yet paid their subscriptions are asked to do so by 21st. inst., as it is essential that the balance-sheet be finAfter the meetalised on that date. ing closed, the visitors (members and friends of St- Colomba's Tennis Club) began to arrive, a very large number in fact. An invitation had been sent to this club to be present at a social evening on the 7th. inst (meeting night). Table tennis and bobs teams met, but the honours were very even. Dancing was indulged in( as were the jellies and ice creams). The non-dancers enjoyed themselves playing bridge, etc. At about 11.30, the Secretary of the Tennis Club briefly thanked the branch for the splendid night's enjoyment, and said that they intended to return the invitation at an early date. Bro. Manton, on behalf of the Hiber. nians, thanked the club members and friends for coming along in such large The great success of this numbers function was largely due to the energetic committee of lady members, who worked hard, with Bro. Manton and other members, to arrange the catering, do up the floor, etc. A report of the prawning party will be in next week's "Record."

THE RECORD. Social and Sports Committee. Sr. Joyce presided over the meeting of the above committee, held on the Delegates were present 4th- inst. from Cottesloe, Leederville, Subiaco, District Board, St. Patrick's Senior and The minJunior, and South Perth. utes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed, on the motion of Bros. Delegates reported Hogan and Rees. that a good number will be attending the prawning party on Friday, 11th. inst., and that branches had made arrangements for the conveyance of their respective members. It is to be hoped that the prawns will not disappoint. It is to be hoped that suitable arrangements can be made so as the annual picnic will take place at Garden Island. The next meeting takes place on the 18th. inst., and there will be a fair amount of business to attend to, so delegates are asked to be present.

Saturday, December 12. 1931.

Budget Balanced The Corner Turned

Let LABOR Carry On •

Federal Elections, Dec. 19 Jealous of the success of the Scullin Government, which has reined Australia's finances—turned the corner—and launched s Prosperity Campaign, the Nationalists, the Langites, and the Cf. have Joined forces, and are now trying to down the Government. The Scullin Government stands as a bulwark between extremism sad reaction. It Is a people's Government In the true aeon,

St. Brigid's Branch, West ePrth. The usual fortnightly meeting was held on Monday, the 30th. ult., the president, Bro. F. Casey, presiding over VOTE-• a fair attendance of members. It is t o be regretted that quite a number of our members are still on the sick list, and to them we wish a speedy re, , .very t.) good health. All were pleased to hear that Bros. Webb, who has been passing through an illness of a serious nature, is now out of hospital, and on the high road to recovery. We hope he will soon be his old self again. 13ro. Hegarty, who attended the S. and S. Committee meeting, reported that a for the prawning party had been arranged to take place on the 11th. of December. The election of officers for the ensuing six months, which had been deferred from the previous meeting, was then proceeded with, and resulted in the foland you must continue your preference for lowing: President, Bro. J. Bryson; vicethe other Candidates. jresident, Sr. N. Webb; secretary. Bro. IC L. Hegarty; treasurer, Bro. W. Flynn; rracies Ham Perth A uthorised by J. J lienne warden, Sr. J. Bryson: guardian, Bro. R. Ryan: welfare officer, minute secretary, and press correspondent, Bro. The pre- Icy go torth Rum the heart of each F. Casey; sick visitors, Sr. J. Bryson in a truly Christmas spirit and Bro- F. Arthur; auditors ,Bros. J. sent officers were re-elected The Chap- and every tertiary of the "baby IraMcNamara and Sr. Kinsella; trustees, lain (Rev. Father Haugh- performed ternity" to our Catholic little ones this Receipts Christmas. Bros. F. Arthur, T. Brown, and R. the installation ceremony. During the ballot for the for the evening amounted to Ell Ilk Galvin. various offices, Bro. Hegarty gave an The president closed the meeting, the H.A.C.I3. SOCIETY. interesting and appropriate lecture on Chaplain reciting the usual prayers. ST. MARY'S BRANCH. the various duties of officers. He point- Members spent a very entertaining KALGOORLIE ed out that it was the intention of evening after the usual business in li.;• the branch to adhere as near as pos- tening to lecturettes on "Trial by Jury" ( With which is Amaigamaetd ALL sible to the written laws of the society and "The League of Nations." Bros. HALLOWS' BRANCH, BOULDER , Fortnightly Meetings. in the conduct of business at meetings J. O'Brien and 13. Edwards were the At this speakers, and they showed that much Members are earnestly requested to during the ensuing term. roll up. s tage in the absence of the incoming time must have been spent in preparContributions received any week day president, the newly-elected vice-presi- ing such detail addresses- It is hoped dent took the chair. Each of the new- that the juvenile members wil take an from 9 a.m. to 6 pin, by the Secretary. ly-elected members present briefly active part in these lecturettes in thc Next Meeting Night, MONDAY, t hanked the meeting for having placed future. Members desire to thank DECEMBER 14, at KALGOORLIE. them in their respective positions of efforts those who by their determined S. J. HILL Secretary. trust. and expressed their intention of have made these evenings so entertainthe very ing. carrying out their duties to As next Monbest of their ability. day night marks the 29th. anniversary Third Order of St. Francis of the formation of the branch, and as ALEX. RODOREDA, a wind-up prior to the festive season, ( Late of Chas. Watson and PERTH FRATERNITY, it was decided to hold a social evening Hay-street, Perth. on that night, the 14th. inst. All bran"Deus Meus et Omuta." Commissions Executed Promptly. ches are invited to attend. There will The ordinary first Sunday meeting ()I Ring 135841 and B5238. he no admission charge, but lady members may, if they so desire, bring along the Franciscan Tertiaries of the above The com- Fraternity took place on December 6. a few light refreshments Twelve new memmittee have in hand arrangements for at the Cathedral. a good night's entertainment, so we bers, seven sisters and five brothers. hope to see a good crowd come along. were received by the Director, Rev. Dr. On the motion of Bro. Hegarty, it was Sullivan, which brings the membership decided that the Lecretary obtain col- to just over a hundred. JIM WADDELL lars or certificates for the three past Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament CORNER GEORGE & MURRAY presidents of the revived branch, and, followed a short instruction by Dr. SulSTREETS, WEST PERTH. if possible, to present same on the livan, after which the tertiaries passed Business night of the social evening on to the hall. where various business being concluded, the meeting closed, was discussed, a fete proposed for poor and all adjourned to discuss arrange, children at Christmas, and the library molts for the social. visited. The absence of the Director at the latter reunion, owing to a slight Star of the Sea Branch, Fremantle. attack of influenza, was much regretThe half-yearly meeting of the above ted. Tertiaries of St. Francis should not branch was held in St. Patrick's Hall on 30th. ult. Bro. T. Alford presided over bee' the title of brother or sister in For either working hours or best a fair attendance of members. 'Sick vain; but as a genuine expression of wear. They are equal in style have they should pay was passed for two members. Bro. the fraternal charity and quality to any imported line not only for each other, but for all C. Edwards reported on the results of Wear them for comfort too. The seraphic, St. Francis, the bobs and quoits competitions, and mankind. SUPPORT W.A. INDUSTRY. congratulated Bros. G. Stack and J. burned with love for all men, for he The presi- considered them his brothers, and most Sugrue on their success. Manufactured in WA by dent (Bro. T. Alford) presented the especially did he love the poor. Now, GOODE, DURRANT & CO., LTD winners with suitable prizes. Bros. M. active charity is the gauge of a flourCorkhill and C. Edwards reported on ishing fraternity, and the "baby frathe arrangements drawn up between ternity" of the Third Order in Austrathe Irish National Foresters and C.Y.M. lia. as it has been termed, must not Society, regarding cricket matches. be backward in this respect. Christmas is fast approaching, and It is desired to bring before the notice of all members that the first of these there are many poor little ones in our matches will be held at Hilton Park midst this year who will have small on December 13th., when the branch cause for rejoicing at this beautiful will meet the I.N.F. A practice match feast time Let our tertiaries thei join has been arranged to take place on De- heart and soul, as far as their means will allow, in bringing joy and gladcember 6th. After the business of the next meeting, the branch will hold its recs to our poor little ones during the customary Christmas social. The usual Christmastide, so loved by our dear business will commence at 720 Mem- Poverello, to whom we owe the he..... In the tiful devotion of the Crib. bars of the District Board are cordially An invitation has also been name of the holy "Bambina," who invited off ered to representatives of the T.N.P. came to life in our Saint's arms, from that first Crib in the wood-grown cliff All members are urged to be present at Greccio, may a bright flame of charon December 14th., and end the year

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Dublin Congress, 1932 MANY LINGUISTS. Dublin Priests' Knowledge of Continental Tongues. The capacity of the priests of Dublin, both secular and regular, as linguists can be measured by the following list of churches and statement of the languages in which the resident clergy can hear confessions. The information has been collected by the Eucharistic Congress Committee ,in connection with the arrangements to cater for foreigners in June nen: St. John the Baptist, Blackrock, Italian. Holy Name, Beechwood Avenue, Italian and French. St. Joseph's. Berkeley Rd., French. Whitefrair Street, Italian. Carmelite Prior, Morohampton Rd.. Italian and French. Clonliffe College, Italian and French. Dominick Street. French and German. Donnybrook (Sacred Heart), Italian and French. Dun Laoghaire, Italian and French. Fairview and Marino, Italian, French, Spanish, and Latin. Foxrock, Italian. Glasnevin (Corpus Christi), Italian, French and Latin. Haddington Road. Italian and French. Ralston Street, French. Harrington Street, Italian. Iona Road, Italian. Inchicore, Italian. French. and German. Killester. Italian and French. Catholic University School, French. Mount Argus, Italian, French, and Spanish. Merchant's Quay. Italian. French. and Germanhlalahide, Latin. Maynooth. Italian, French and Ger man. Monkstown, French and German. Meath Street, Italian. Rush, Italian and Latin. Roundwood, Italian, French, and German. Rathfarnham, French. Rathfarnham Castle, French, German. Italian, and Spanish. Rathgar, Italian. French and German. Ringsend, French, Rathmines. Latin. French, German, Italian and Spanish. Westland Row, French and Italian. Sutton, French. Terenure, French. University Church. French and ItalianConfessions will, of course, be heard in many other languages during the Congress. as all visiting priests, enjoying faculties in their own dioceses, will enjoy the same privileges in Dublin during the Congress. Buses in the Park. The traffic arrangements for the Eucharistic Congress have received very careful consideration by a committee of experts. Many new bus and tram routes, etc., have been fixed. Full parti nlars of these will be issued in due co. se. There is, also, in preparation at the present time a map on which the various routes will be shown. This map will be available early in the new year. It has been decided in connection with the Men's and Women's meetings in the Phoenix Park, at 8 o'clock on the Thursday and Friday evenings, to permit buses to enter the Park up to 745 p.m., to transport the people to the Fifteen Acres. The Buses will leave the Park by Island Bridge gates. On the north side buses will be allowed to enter the Park up to 7.45 pm. at Ashtown Gate, depositing their passengers at the Phoenix Statue on the main road. The meetings will conclude about 10 p.m. Trams will be available at Chapelizod, Parkgate, and North Circular Road. In addition there will be buses waiting between Parkgate Street and Islandbridge Road. They will take lip passengers at Islandbridge Road and proceed by St. John's Road and the Southern Quays to O'Connell Bridge. Other buses waiting between the Phoenix Monument and the Polo Road will cater for North side residents. proceeding by the road at the hack of the Polo Grounds and thence t o the city via Cabra Gate. The Traffic Committee of the Congress have agreed with the bus proprietors that the following fares are rea,zonable! O'Connell Bridge to Fifteen Acres, 6d.. Island Bridge to O'Connell Bridge, 3d.; O'Connell Bridge, Eden Quay, or Amien's Street to Phoenix Monument, 6d.; Phoenix Monument to O'Connell Bridge, or Amien's St., 6d. It has been definitely decided by the

THE RECORD. Traffic Committee that groups will not be allowed to march to the Phoenix Park in processional order for the men's .1- women's meetings on the Thursday and Friday, June 23 and June 24, nor for the Papal Legate's Mass on the Sunday, June 26. This regulation which will be strictly enforced by the police, has been made in the interests of e xpediating traffic. General W. R. E. Murphy, it has been arranged, will, later on, speak on the wireless on traffic matters. A White and Gold Bridge. The Metal Bridge spanning the Liffey is to be painted aluminium and gold for the Congress. Alexandra Basin Chapel. The temporary Chapel to be erected a t the Alexandra Basin for the convenience of pilgrims living on liners at the North Wall will contain, in addition to the high altar, 24 other altars for the celebration of Mass. Abstinence Dispensation. All the faithful who will be in the Archdiocese of Dublin on Friday, June 24, 1932, will be dispensed from the law of abstinence, His Grace the Archbishop of Dublin, sponsor of the 31st. International Eucharistic Congress, has decided. Keeping the Children in Units. The following suggestion, received by the Congress Committee, is recommended to the attention of heads of schools, teachers, and parents. With the aid of separate and distinctive identification tags, children can be easily grouped together by the stewards in various school groups on the day of the Children's Mass in the Phoenix Park. The tags would bear the names and home addresses of the children, and the names of schools, in case any child might stray from its proper unit. Suitable tags in a score of colours and shapes can be obtained at a cheap rate. False Rumour Contradicted. The attention of the Congress Committee has been directed again to rumours of extensive purchases of all kinds of articles for the Congress from foreign sources. The Committee has not placed a single order abroad. Statements are also being circulated that the official Congress Badges are being made abroad They are as a matter of fact being manufactured solely by two Dublin firms, Messrs. P. Quinn and Co. and Messrs. Jewellery and Enamel Co. None of the badges have been made The Congress Committee, of abroad. course, is not responsible for the various unofficial souvenir badges of foreign manufacture, which are in circulation. The Committee has also received several inquiries regarding the connection of several publications with the Congress. The Congress is not publishing any souvenir or calendar or almanac or picture. Applications for advertisements for any such publications should be dealt with on the understanding that they have no connection with the Congress, Special Notice to Priests. Priests including those in the Irish Provinces who intend to come to the Congress and have not yet secured accommodation. should communicate

forthwith with the Congress Office. First class accommodation has been reserved for priests in the colleges of Dublin, at very reasonable rates. In the colleges, there will be perfect facilities for the celebration of Mass. Priests desirous of securing this acconitnoda tion must apply at once. Shortly all college accommodation not booked will I e allotted to laity.

St. Patrick's Old Boys' Association CRICKET CLUB. We engaged Bullsbrook Cricket Team in a match last Sunday, - when they journeyed to Perth for the fixture. Having first use of the wicket, we re. turned a total of 178. Mick Smith again top-scored, with a patient and well made 51 retired. No unnecessary risks were taken, but the loose balls those were sent up were quickly dis. patched to the boundary- It was as nice an innings as he has played. Jack McEncroe, with 30 not out, used his long reach well, and put more power into his shots. Phil Nelligan gave a high-class display for 35, and is batting remarkably well at present. McEn. croe and Nelligan added 70 in less than 20 minutes. Lemmone (11) and McLaughlin (10) also reached double figures. Bullsbrook replied with 101, the score being kept down mainly by the fielding, which was of a high standard throughout. The catching was remarkable, seemingly impossible chances being accepted. Jim Joyce (4 for 10), and Mick Smith (3 for 11) bowled well, with Joyce the more outstanding. At present he is trundling better and more successfully than anyone in the club. Bullsbrook made a sorry showing in the second attempt, making only 39. Nelligan (3 for 6), Lemmone (4 for 15) were mainly responsible. Next Sunday we play Kalamunda at Wellington Square, commencing at 10.30 sharp. Members, don't forget the Old Boys' General Comunion to-morrow (Sunday), 13th. inst.

Fremantle C.Y.M.S. The committe is pleased to note that the members are beginning to take an interest in the art of debating, which was clearly shown by the satisfactory attendance of members at the Club Rooms just recently, when two teams selected from members of the branch tussled over the subject "Is Modern Mechanism a Benefit to Humanity?" In the absence of Rev. Father Ryan, 0.M.L, our President, Mr. Frank Collins, acted in the capacity of adjudicator, which position he filled admirably, and to the full satisfaction of all concerned. Very strong arguments were put forward by Messrs. R. Smith ( leader), Ryan, O'Hara and Kosick for the affirmative, but were overcome by Messrs. Sheridan (leader), Fuller, Gabbecly and Kelly, for the negative, in whose favour the verdict was given. In summing up, the adjudicator frankly c-aticised the faults he found with the

THIRTEEN debaters, which should prove very use lul for future occasions. A series of Sunday cricket matches have been arranged with the Irish National Foresters and the Hibernians, which should prove very interesting, and give members an opportunity of partaking in a little out-door sport during the week-ends. The first match was played on November 29, when we gained a victory over the Foresters. Arrangements are well in hand for the holding of a concert, the date of which will be announced in the near The committee responsible future. will be pleased if any member who has talent of any sort will come forward with his services, to endeavour to make the concert a success.

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News and Notes

Catholics in Spain

The Challenge to Christendom

Preparing for Grand Opera

( Continued from Page 11.f

Great Difficulties and Trials.

Modern Civilisation in Danger.

"His Master's Voice" Lends Valuable Assistance.

Archbishop Kelly on Sunday, 29th. ult., blessed and opened the new chapel at the Good Samaritan Convent, Glebe Point, erected at a cost of .£12,000, as a memorial to Archbishop John Bede Folding, 0.S.13., founder of the Good Samaritan Institute. His Grace referred to the great work of the Sisters, and remarked that if Australia were ever to become a Christian nation she should take off the Statute Book and burn those laws that had penalising enactments against the nuns and against the Catholic schools since 1880, and that were as wrong as the Bolsheviks were. Very Rev. W• J. Lockington, S.J., Rector of Riverview College, said the present lamentable condition of affairs in the world would not be remedied by getting together bundles of politicians, or leagues, or combinations, or unions. The League of Nations, too, was useless, because there was no finality with human authority. They had to look to a higher and a spiritual force. • "You have often heard people lament (said Archbishop Sheehan, in Sydney, recently, at an Irish musical festival) the excessive emigration from Ireland; you are told that the country is being drained of its life-blood. But it is well to remember that, if Ireland were to become prosperous, it would quickly fill up with population, and year by year would have a large surplus of young peole who would have to seek a living If, then, she in other countries. were to win at last the long withheld gift of prosperity, we should presently witness a renewal of that great outflow which has done so much for Australia And I believe and other countries. that when Australia shakes herself free of her present troubles, and begins in earnest to develop that great natural wealth which she possesses, and which no accounts that I have read appear to me to exaggerate, she will have a warm welcome for the young people whose kindred in past generations played such an honourable part in her early history." • • • The Most Rev- Michael J. °Doherty, Archbishop of Manila, who visited Australia for the Sydney Eucharistic Congress, has just blessed and laid the foundation stone of the new Monastery of the Redemptorist Fathers at Baclaran, Paranque, and dedicated a new shrine to "The Little Flower" as patroness of the mission. His Eminence donated the site to the Redemptorist Fathers for their new monastery. The Order intends to extend its missionary The field to the Tagalog region. building is intended to accommodate eight Fathers and two Brothers.

Following the resignation of the Premier, Senor Zamora, and the Minister of the Interior, Senor Maura, and the withdrawal of the Catholic Deputies from the Cortes, a very serious situThe Caation has arisen in Spain. tholics, particularly in the North, are resolved that their religious institutions shall not be subjected to anticlerical attacks, and declare that they will not allow any member of the religious orders to be touched. The anti-religious proposals of the Cortes to disestablish the Church, to dissolve the Society of Jesus, to confiscate Church property, and to legalise the Holy divorce, have prompted Father to send, through the Apostolic Nuncio in Madrid, a message of sympathy and encouragement to the Hierarchy, Clergy and faithful children of the Church in Spain. Holy Father Protests, His Holiness says that, as he has been throughout the recent trouble, now more than ever is he close to the faithful in Spain, sharing with them the trials and afflictions of these days, the present menaces, and the dangers which the future may bring. "With an the energy required by my apostolic ministry," he continued, "I vigorously protest against the multiple offences inflicted upon the sacred rights of the Church, which are the rights of God and of souls -As he had, in his recent Encyclical, invited the Bishops and faithful of the whole Church to pray for the great present needs of the world and, as he proposed to offer the Holy Sacrifice in the Vatican Basilica on the Feast of Christ the King for that intention, he invited all to unite with him in a special interCession for the cessation of trials which afflict the Church and the faithful people of the beloved Spanish nation. The Holy Father hoped that with the Divine aid and mercy, the concentration of good energies, and the prosecution of just and legitimate means, would not only repay them for their sufferings, but would prevent what would be the gravest danger—the clouding and weakening of the splendours of the Faith, the only salvation from the perils which menace Spain. "An Odious Measure." The Pope's message was given wide publicity in organs of all political colours, and even the most radical sheet admitted that it was a dignified document. Forty-two of the Catholic Deputies who withdraw from the Cortes addressed a manifesto to the nation protesting against the treatment they received in the Cortes during the debate on Article XXIV. of the Constitution (proGeneral News viding for the dissolution of the Jesuit Order and prohibiting other Orders to The second week of the current pro- teach), which they describe as "a viogramme at the Ambassadors Theatre is lent and odious measure which will This is unusual for this make the civilised world blush." They announced. theatre, for since its opening, despite declare that they can have nothing the many fine programmes presented, to do with a Constitution of which the none have created such general en- origin is vitiated and that they are thusiasm as the one now showing, in going to take immediate steps to secure which the principal feature is a mem- its revision. The first meeting in this orable picture, "Mothers Millions," with 'ampaign is to be held at once in the This seventy-year-old Province of Salamanca. May Robson. striking pergives a Australian actress Great Resentmentformance. Students from the School of Engi• • neers at Bilbao declined to work as a protest against Article XXIV. of the The weekly dances which have been C onstitution. They were joined by held at the Cathedral Hall on Friday students evnings, and which have probed so School from the Nautical School and of Commerce, and a demonstrasuccessful, will be brought to a conclution several thousand parsion with a Grand Streamer and Con- aded numbering the streets until broken up by the fetti Carnival, to be held on Friday police. evening next, and this dance promises In the Cortes, the injustice of the to be the best of the year. proposal to dissolve the Society of Jesus • was strikingly emphasised by a young A garden fete and bazaar will be held Catholic Deputy, Senor Gil Robles. Adon the 18th. and 19th, inst., in the dressing the Socialists, he said: "You wish to break up the Society grounds of Mr. Frank Anderson's resiof Jesus. because it professes obedidence. 31 Broadway, Nedlands, on the , ence to the Head of the Catholic corner of Cooper-street. The fete is in Church. the Father of all the Faithaid of the parochial church debt, and ful. I ask you this: To what "nathe organisers confidently anticipate tional" authority are the various secseeing a good number of city folk pretions of your Red International ansent at the opening. No- 7 tram passes swerable?" the door. DESCENDONG CHIMNEY'S WITH £1,000.

In many homes this Christmas old Father Christmas is going to place in the Xmas stocking a ticket in the W.A. Charities Consultation on the Perth Cup. These tickets are on sale everywhere at 2/6 each. and Father ChristThe mas has boueh« a big supply. winner gets £1000 and the-e are other prizes totalling another £1 900. Net proceeds from the consultation go to the R.S.L. Amelioration Fund.

HELP THE POOR. Cast-off clothing is urgently needed for the Group Settlers. Anything in the way of women's, men's, or children's wear will be greatly appreciated. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul are anxious to send something in the nature of cheer for Christmas, especiallv to gladden the hearts of the little ones.. See if you cannot find somethine that is not wanted by yourselves lyng P4547 or send parcel to Cathedral Hall, addressed to "Groups."

His Grace the Must Rev. Joseph McThe training of the chorus for Grand Donald, 0.$.B. Archbishop of St. Andrews and Edinburgh, speaking at a Opera Season we arc looking forward conference of the Catholic Truth So- to so keenly, is a long and arduous task. ciety, in Glasgow. last month, said the In the great musical centres abroad, world was passing through a time of regular opera seasons enable aspirants crisis, a searching time, when each to hear the works performed and to man's theories, each man's professed s tudy the readings of famous con. beliefs, each man's principles, would ductors. Recognising the absence of such op. have to face the tremendous practical test which might mean in the end life portunities in Australia, "His Master's or death of civilisation. All around voice" Gramophone Co. has come for scholars, thinkers, and shrewd practical ward with valuable assistance, and men of affairs pointed to the signs that through the courtesy of Mr. John Rits denoted that the great fabric of mod- chie, the general manager for Australia em civilisation was in danger, and and New Zealand, has made available many and various were the beliefs and complete recordings of a number of the the remedies propounded to meet the operas that will be performed. These include "Madame Butterfly," "Boheme," threatened disaster. Yet, great as was their desire to "Tosca," "Pagliacci," "Aida," "Faust" avert any such possibility of catas- "Trovatore," "Barber of Seville," and trophe, they found themselves co* "Andrea Chenier." all actually sung fronted with the insuperable difficulty and recorded at the famous La Scala, of discovering and enunciating sure Milan. This offer on the part of "His Masand accepted standards and causes with which to build or repair the walls ter's Voice" is highly appreciated by of this crumbling edifice. Time was the musical directors and members of when men did not have thst great dif- the chorus, as it enables them to hear renditions ficulty. Time was when the combined absolutely authoritative nations of Europe had a definite code, ( with orchestral accompaniments) of a settled basis of morality for action, a what they will be called upon to sing, creed obeyed unquestionably by all. and offers positive guidance for their Time was when there was a united training. Another service to be rendered by Christendom, a complete and implicit "His Mastees Voice" in connection acceptance of the whole teaching of Christianity, and the man or woman with the Grand Opera season will be in who transgressed any of its precepts regard to the selection of those solo, found himself relegated beyond the ists who will be engaged abroad In all the great European musical pale, and even ostracised by the whole community where he lived. Already, centres, London, Milan, Vienna, Paris. in our lifetime, what significant changes Berlin, etc., "His Master's Voice" has had taken place. Vice of ,all kinds branches, the officials of which are in was planted before the public gaze in constant touch with the musical life of the cinemas, and even paraded before their particular zones. They will meet the eyes of young and innocent chil- and confer with the selectors from the dren. Crimes of all descriptions were Opera Co. in Sydney, who are leaving blazoned abroad by a sensational sec- shortly for Europe, and make availtion of the Press, which seemed to revel able their first-hand knowledge regardin serving up the most unsavoury de- ing the capabilities and performances tails of scandal and of sin for the de- of the artists who might be approached for engagement lectation of their readers. In addition to the artists engaged "Must this paganism prevail? Must overseas, there will be a number of local society break from its moorings and artists engaged as soloists. "His Masfinally perish on the rocks of sceptic- ter's Voice" is taking the greatest inism, impiety, and atheism," asked his terest in their selection, and has alGrace, amidst cheers. ready made arrangements to record "Thank God," his Grace said, to the Miss Molly de Gunst, who is regarded accompaniment of further cheering, by many authorities as the foremost "there has been a most marvellous and soprano in Sydney to-day, and who almost incredible change in the position will be singing leading roles in many of of the Catholic Church. It is increas- the operas"His Master's Voice" is happy to be ed in numbers, in power, and influence to an extent for which we often pray- in a position to lend this assistence to ed but scarcely dared hope. That is Australia, as it is of course ever the the one bright spot in the present desire of the famous company to take a rather sombre picture of the position leading part in furthering the cause of good music all over the world. to-day." Dealing with unemployment and disSWEDEN IN THE LEAD. tress, the Archbishop said the Catholic No less than 44,047 miles of Sweden's Church had always been in fullest sympathy with attempts to solve the pro- roads represent the area covered by blem. She alone had a complete and bus-services. In the north of Sweden just set of principles which, if properly the elngth of road covered by buses applied, would undoubtedly solve this for mail and passengers extends to 1,362 miles. With the help of snowproblem. ploughs, ill is possible to maintain "But," he said, amidst cheers, "any the bus-services, irrespective of deep attempt to solve this problem by dis- snow, throughout the long winter. In carding God is not only foredoomed to this way, constant contact is maintainfailure, but will most certainly bring ed throughout the year with the most about the downfall of the nation which northerly parts of Sweden, and paris fatuous enough to attempt it." ticularly with those tracts where the construction of a railway would be too expensive an undertaking. Thos. Cook "Long Live the Pope" and Son are agents for Swedish Transport Services. Methodist Minister's Exclamation. Protestants, almost universally, will approve the recent Apostolic Letter of Pope Pius XL, appealing for relief for the unemployed, declared the Rev. Dr. George Maychin Stockdale, pastor of St. 'James' Methodist Church, New York, on the Sunday after publication of the Holy Father's appeal. "Only a mind blasted with bigotry's blight could withhold support of the Pontiff's heartfelt appeal for Children," said Dr. Stockdale. "How heartening it is to hear this most powerful Bishop in Christendom calling 'all who possess a sense of faith and love' to 'a crusade of charity and relief' in order to rid our earth 'of the plague of unemployment.' If any think the Pope's words are too strong about the suffering among children, let him remember that the Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church speaks for the peoples of the entire earth. "Not always, to be sure, are we able to agree with everything that the occupant of the ancient Chair of St Peter has to say to the world. Yet for the recent Apostolic Effistle we have nothing but the highest praise "When to save humanity from disaster the Pope calls the nations of the earth to cease from 'the unbridled race for armaments,' we say, 'Long live the Pope!'"

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..11M=111. McFall, Elizabeth Frances December 7. 1931 It is a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead, that they may be loosed from their sins Eternal rest grant unto them, Lord; and let perpetual Licht shine upon them. May they rest In pew 1300 days' indulgence.) DEATH. McFALL.—On the 7th. December, 1931, at her late residence, 42 Harvest, road, North Fremantle, Elizabeth Frances, dearly beloved wife of Daniel McFall, and loving mother of Lucy (Mrs. A. Ryan), Lily (Sister Theodora, Charlton, Victoria), Henry and Eneas: aged 62 years. R.I.P.

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KA R RA KA TTA 'Mid pleasures and palaces, wherever we may roam, Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home." Since, then, this virtue is the greatFOR A FIRST NIGHT IN HEAVENMEMORIES. est of all it is clear that, in practising You see, dear Lord, Miss Sally never it, we shall obtain greater merit than We will not keep among our memories married. from all the other virtues, and if the The weariness and pain, the haunting And though she rocked many a babe exercise of charity has greater spiritual fears, Marble and Granite Monuments el to sleep, Every Description Executed. They were merely loaned, they were merit than that attached to all the But the sweet things of youth we will other virtues, it follows that the pracremember— not hers, tice of charity, which consists in sintears. and not Its its joys To look upon with mother pride, and cere love of God, is the most august keep. • The hopes, the dreams, the glad adG. F. VEATES She nursed new babies fully forty and most sublime act which can be perventuring, formed on earth. years— Laughter and love--these, like the trees Even martyrdom is not more pleasing She loved them when they smiled and and flowers OP TIOIA N. nor more meritorious before God; for when they cried. And all the loveliness of star and cloud, if that heroic act is acceptable to Him Shall be forever ours. I know to-night she'll miss her little it is not so much for the 37 BAR RACK STREET, PERTH. 1 actual sacriones, fices of life as for the love that makes We will remember in the time to come ( Opposite Town Hall. For just an hour ago Miss Sally died. the sacrifice possible; because without When clear lights ripple and when She was my friend, and sensing how young winds run that love even martyrdom, as the 11114114140111111:11r el 101,1111.1111.11111116111111111111111, 11111141WO she feels, Apostle teaches, would be but a useless In orchard grasses, how we once would I thought I'd write a note to tell you and a fruitless dance endurance of pain. this; In Summer wind and sun. will weeping know you her you see So if 1 3 3 ROILEBY ROAD, RUPLACO. And when, in that far twilight of our She wants a little one to soothe and l ives, F. P. McGOVIER. kiss. We sit with calmly folded hands and :'sat..! Surgeon On her first night in Heaven, please, seem 'Phone 85791. dear Lord, To sleep, we shall be running with the Give her a tiny one to rock to sleep— 1.I I C . / 4 4 4 4 4 wind She'd rather have it than a golden harp. .40•1401111010.1•0111 Ist1laaP11111•14111a111111411144.11ill4lLae And dancing in our dream. She'll understand it's not her own to —Pauline Huthwaite, in the London 1 ,= % keep. BEPREPARED -Sunday Times." —Rosa Zagnoni Marinoni, in "Kalei1 • doscope." THE FIVE WOUNDS. I IF YOU ARE OF IRISH BIRTH 011 WORDS OF WISDOM. Keep a crucifix and kiss and -adore EXTRACTION, 101:1 THE Zeal without knowledge is often every day the Five Precious Wounds more dangerous than useful.—St. BerLet your kisses and your prayers be nard. like precious pearls and precious stones, We can acquire a true love uf God which you never tire of setting in each lin Only Pure Irish Benellt Boalitir only by suffering for love oi Him. of the Five Wounds of Our Saviour— to the 5141e. You must think more of souls than in the wounds of the feet, for having so Sick, Funeral and Medical Debella of temporal things. long and so wearily followed you; in Guaranteed by the Executive C0012411. It is a very certain thing that God the wound of the left hand for having For full particulars write In: never fails those who have no other so often lifted you up and carried you: JAS. DWYER. General Secretary, care but to please Hint in all things. in the wound of the right hand for hav"Cashel.? 17 Carnarvon Street Raise your eyes and contemplate ing so often blessed and absolved you; victoria Part. Jesus Christ on the Cross and you will in the wound of the Sacred Heart, for see how trifling are all your sufferingsbeing a furnace of love, always open The name of Jesus, pronounced with to receive you with love and forgivereverence and affection, has a kind of ness.—Liguorian. W. BURTON power to soften the heart. BUTCHER. It will be a great consolation for us CORNER CHARLES & SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DI at the hour of death to see that we are NEWCASTLE STREETS PAUL, W.A. (Incorporated) to be judged by Him, Whom -we have FRESH MEAT ONLY CENTRAL OFFICE: loved above all things during life. Our Motto: Cleanliness and Civility lATHEDRAL HALL, MURRAY ST The life of a true Christian should 'Phone R2724 This Society exists for the maw'sJESUS AND MARY be such that he fears neither death of performing works of Christian Char We am nearing the Birthday of the nor any event in this life, but endures and submits to all things with a good Prince of Peace. In a very especial ty, and has the approbation of tie way this month is associated in every Holy Father and the Hierarchy sod heart. God powerfully helps the obedient, Christian home with the sweet names Clergy throughout the World. Funds are needed to enable the RING BEM. and the very reason that they submit of Jesus and Mary, because of the work to be adequately carried out their will to that of others renders them many incidents that are recalled in the R egisteredWA.TA masters of themselves and wholly free moving drama of the Nativity. In and the Society invites persons wher 838 HAY STREET. the Catholic home there will be pre- making their Wills to remember an..) to devote themselves to His service. lOpposite His Majesty's). We will never attain a perfect know- parations for the reception of loved assist the Poor by making Bequests in ledge of ourselves if we do not en- ones, returning after long separation deavour to know God; in contemplat. Empty places will be repeopled, old DINGWALL & BOMFORD C ATERERS ing His grandeur and majesty we will faces will glow with the pleasure of reQUOTES FOR ALL FUNCTION BAKERS united friends What welcome AND will be PASTRYCOOKS. soon discover our baseness and misery. Cutlery, Crockery and Glassware You are not more holy because you given to Mary and her little Son when First and Third Awards Royal For Hire, the presents Him to us. These two are praised: neither are you more vile G. EZ017GH and E. RIDLEY. Agricultural Show. because you are blamed. For you are names, powerful on the lips of the Corner STIRLING and NEW 157 VINCENT ST., NTH. PERTH what you are, neither can you be made .1N-inn, should be ever in our hearts, and C ASTLE STREETS HAY STREET, SUBIACO. better by what others spy than what during this month of December they rn.”14 God sees you to be.—The Imitation of ,hould have a particular appeal to us. Christ. T. P. HERBERT CATHOLIC EDUCATION. The tendency of man's fancy to connect magnitude of space and time with Religion is the might4est levte in the FAMILY GROCER AND real intrinsic magnitude of events is world fr the uplitt of mankind Mere PROVISION MERCHANT. CHAS WAT'ON & 00. but a delusion. Three hours are but mental training without moral dis397 ROKEBY-ROAD, SUBIACO a drop in the ocean of Eternity, and a cipline has always been disastrous. A (Nar Nicholson-road). 76 BARRACK STREET, PERTH wooden cross but a point in the infin- neutral education, an education withGoods Carefully Packed Commissions Exectitd all Events ity of space; and yet they were suffici- out any reference to religion, is an eduFamilies Waited on Daily, No Representative,. ent to complete in them the great mir- cation that neglects the primary end Country Orders Attended To. acle of man's redemption. in the training of the child. Character formation in such circumstances is renJ. W. SHEEHAN SUBLIME CHARITY. G. E. DINES A mere dered exceedingly difficult. Perfect charity is satisfied to love, code of natural ethics is not sufficient PIANO & ORGAN T17NER, eRIME BEEF BUTCHER. and never look for a return. When to keep the animal in man in check. 16 DUNCAN STREET, H ANNAN ST.. KALGOORLIE the soul is endowed with such love, "Quarry the granite rock with razors," VICTORIA PARK. then indeed it has the happiness of says Newman, "or moor a vessel with a MARITANA STREET possessing God; for one of the princi- thread of silk; then may you hope, Tel B1474. Tel, CR, pal attributes of perfect charity con' with such keen and delicate instru Sts in having all the senses devoted ments as human knowledge and human to, entirely united to, and bound up reason, to contend against these giants. in the object beloved. the passions and the pride of man." Therefore did St. John say: "He who But, as a matter of fact, "neutral lives in charity abide in God, and God education" is a misnomer. 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Bushie family to-night. I have sen one lot before. Father McMahon "Christmas is coming and the geese are came to our place, but I wasn't home getting fat, the day he came. I am sending some Please put a penny in tht old woman' s tamps and 2s. for the Lemonade Bothat; tle. We will be haying our concert If you haven't got a penny, a ha'- soon. It will also be the Centenary penny will do, of the Sisters of Mercy, and the new If you haven't got a ha'penny. well, grotto is to be opened. We are all God bless you! '' looking forward to our holidays, when hope we will have a good time. Pat Excuse me! I'm not suffering from I is also to you to-night. I will a touch of the sun, nor even of the try andwriting get some nieces for you.moon, although when I woke suddenly I remain, your new loving niece, some time after the witching hour that CECELIA BUSWELL. turns the night into another day. I shining found Her Silvery Majesty, Dear Cecilia,—I will not cross your with her scythe-like beauty in upon me. name off the list, as you have been very but I must confess to a decidedly true and good in looking after your Christmasey feeling about the heart, little charge Thank you very much and the rhyme came back to memory for the extra help to the bottle, and with the remembrance of a pair of the old stamps, and I trust that you geese which were brought home some will have a grand holiday, and that weeks previous to Christmas in order your concert will be a success. I have to be (attend for the great event. The heard that the grotto takes the shine poor pair came in for a very disturbed out of anything down your way—is preparation for death, in spite of the that so? AUNT BESSY. extra rations which were portioned out were the elders to them because, when t. foseph's School, Victoria Square not looking, the youngers made the Fourth Standard. geese join in a game of "chases" and, Dear Aunt Bessy.—Is there any room between yourselves and myself and the in your Corner for me? (I should say Corner. they felt mighty guilty at the so! ) I want to be your niece. Last Xmas dinner when the little Irish Saturday, I met a country maid named mother remarked that "they hadn't put Polly, walking along Goderich-street I on much condition—considering." The heard her say to herself: "With the birds could not have put on any con- money I get for this milk I shall buy diton "considering"—'twas a wonder some eggs; then I shall put them under they had any left when the plucking the old hen (shame on her—to think of was finished. However, the WA- geese deceiving any old hen!) and when the are a different breed and the "W.A.chickens are hatched, I shall feed them T.F." is so much a part of them that until they are big enough and plump they refuse to be chased and therefore enough to fetch a high price With do not lose their condition. the money I get for them I shall then You will ail be glad to hear that, buy a fine new dress, and, on marketalone, I have succeeded in making and day, I will look so pretty in it that all designing the hat for the Lemonade the farmers will admire me, but,I shall Bottle. 'Tis a perfect picture. though not look at one of them. I shall toss Aunt I do say it myself—a "Dolly Varden," my head and turn away-" Bessy, what do you think happened? with the real Parisian finish. So now am not allowed to think, for at least that the exchange has fallen, perhaps, six months, dear, so I give it up.) -Foolwhen Dr. McMahon receives it he may oblige me by having the bottle's photo ish Polk'. forgetting the milk-pail, and thinking how she would flout her adtakeh and inserted in our page, so that you may all have a peep at what you mirers, really did toss her head. Down tumbled the pail, out ran the milk have helped to make perfect I might summon up courage to ask this if we over Goderich-street and with it dishave a fairly large overflow by the appeared all chance of ever having eggs, chickens, fowls, fine dresses, or 22nd inst. any admirers. Aunt. I laughed so AUNT BESSY much that the tears rolled down my cheeks, and I said to Polly: "You silly OUR CITY AND COUNTRY girl to count your chickens before they .00133110were hatched." With love and best wishes to yourself and the Lemonade 161 Stirling-street, Perth Bottle.—Your loving niece, November 29. 1931. MOLLY FITZGERALD. Dear Aunt Bessy.—I have quite a lot to thank You for since I last wrote. Dear Molly.—The Lemonade Bottle First, for being made the Queen of the just beamed when I gave your message Lemonade Bottle, and it makes me and I will be very lonely when I have wonder what I have done to deserve to send the little pet away, but it's for such an honour. (Why, Pamela! you the Busbies, and that's a compensation. laid the foundation threepence at the Thanks for that short story, but did it bottom of the bottle—some have hon- really happen in Goderich-street or was ours thrust upon them, you know.) In it a product of your own brain? It a whisper I might say that I feel very reflects credit if it was. proud and I must thank you also for AUNT BESSY the kind birthday letter which you wrote me. I got some nice presents, Vasse-road. South Bunbury. among them a picture of the Little November 25, 1931. Flower. Mother let me stay home Dear Aunt Bessy,—I am writing you from school the day before my birth- another letter, and I hope you are day. and I went to see Father Xmas quite well aagin. Father McMahon land in his seaplane. My cousin and paid us a visit last week. I have a I went ahead of mother and my pet lamb and I showed it to him. I aunties, and we had a great time. My also brought baby Margaret out to see father was down for his fortnight's him. (It's a wonder be didn't steal holidays, and we all went for a flying both.) She is not a night walker. I trip to Sandstone to see my grand- really meant that she was so good that We left father and grandmother. the pram had most claim on her Thursday night, and arrived back on through the day when Mamma was Tuesday morning, and we travelled busy. My sister Cecelia is writing to 1,150 miles. Pattie loved the train, but you, too, so I have not much news. was very happy with her little cousin We had: our concert, and it was very Winnie in Sandstone I helped Grandnice I go to St. Mary's School, and ma with the goats on Sunday morn- Mary and Cecelia go to the Sacred ing She is so good and kind, and Heart School. I have two brothers, Grandfather is up to all sorts of fun. Len and Joe, going to the same They have a baby turkey called school as I go to. You will find a mod"Barney." There were washaways on est little sixpence away in the corner the way up, so it was cool for travel- of this letter for the Lemonade Bottle. ling- I am enclosing 4d. in stamps for I will be ten Years old on the 4th. of the bottle and also some old stamps December.--Your loving niece, for the pillowslip. Now I will close PAT BUSWELL. With love from your loving niece, Dear Pat,-You will be pleased to PAMELA M. SMITH. hear that I received your letter and Dear Pamela,- --Many thanks for your the well covered sixpence on your tenth generosity to the cause, and for the birthday, and when I saw it was Your What a great time you anniversaryI stopped reading your letold stamps. all had at Sandstone. I suppvose poor ter and asked Our Lord to give Pat a Barney will get his head screwed off very happy birthday, so I'm sure He for the Xmas dinner, but, after all, did. Birthdays are lovely days aren't that is what a tunrkel is for. even they? They seem to reassure us of though he is called Barney. everybody's affection and make us AUNT BESSY. glad to be alive. Your pet lamb and Margaret must be very nice, but Vasse-road, South Bunbury know which pet you and the family November 25, 1931 would rather have. "Many happy reDear Aunt Bessy,—I am sure you turns." and if I had known the date will be crossing my name off the list of I would have written you a birthday nieces if I don't write more often. I letter in time. but it is down for next AUNT MESSY am sending some more hooks to my year. please God! MY CORNERITES,—

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only you were a boy, 1 would St. Joseph's School, Victoria Square, little. Fourth Standard- tell you to open fire on my little An, Dear Aunt Bessy, -May I be one of erican nephew, Vivian Messetti; but your nieces, too? (You may, and wel- being a girl you could not take the income! ) I have written four or five itiative; he would be a grand pen letters to you, but have not been al- friend for you, and somewhere about lowed to post them, as I always get your age I should think. However, the same answer: "Not interesting I will send a lettergram to "Kathleen enough." The poem, "Danny Mur- of Geraldton" to write to you, as I phy," simply fascinates me, and I hope think she and you would suit each it will have the same effect on you. other. I'm afraid I'm becoming some. ( What happens to one when one gets what of a match-maker; that is the fascinated? I feel a trifle nervous. worst of being related to Brian Boru! he was great at that. but I'll go and chance it.) AUNT BESSY, Danny Murphy. ' He is ze, old as old can be, Nanson, November 25, 1931, His little eye can scarcely see. Dear Aunt Bessy,—I am sending you His mouth is sunken in between the sixpence that I forgot to send in His nose and chin, and he is lean my last letter, so I hope the L.B. is not (It sounds horribly like me). full before this reaches you, and I also And twisted up and withered quite hope you will forgive me for not sendSo that he cannot walk alright. ing it to you before. I saw a letter His pipe is always going out. in the last paper from Roy McCagh; he And then he has to search about lives in Nanson, too, but you have no In all his pockets, and he moans: nieces from here yet. My sister Edie 'Oh deary me!" and imusha now!' is going to write when she gets a bit and then then he lights his pipe And bigger. It has been very hot up here, He lets it go clean out again but we go for a swim some days. I He cannot dance or jump or run can't swim, but Daddy is trying to Or ever have a bit of fun, teach me. I will be glad when our Like me and Nita, when we shout And jump and throw ourselves about. school holidays come so I can go down to my Grandma's and learn how to But, when he laughs, then you see. milk. I just love the horses and He is as young as young can be" cows, don't you, Aunt Bessy? (I love the first, Roy, but between the two of Do you like it, Aunt Bessy? (I'm fas us I am rather frightened of the cows, cinated and feel as if I've seen myself. which reminds me of a story of two With best wishes to all your Cornerites ladies who were once walking down -Your loving niece. the street in dear old Derry. They TERESA CUNNINGHAM were the nervous kind, and so, when P.S. We (the class) only have Is; one perceived in the distance someagain this week for the Lemonade Bot- thing that looked like a cow, she said tle to swallow. and we were very sorry to her compaiion: "The Lord preserve to read that it still has the rattles — us, Mary, but will you look at the wild T. C. cow that's coming to meet us?" And Dear Teresa,—You tell the censor do you know what the calm reply of that I said if she returns any more of Mary was? "Yerra, Kate, don't get so your letters to you there will be "wigs flustered,I tell you it's only a bull." So on the green," and if she knows what it was, too, but nevertheless I am althey are she will not be anxious to ways happier when looking at a cow with the fence between us.) enter the fray. Your poem and your Mother letter were most welcome and inter- says that I will take up all the page esting, to say nothing of the shilling-- on the "Record- if I don't stop writthe class stands alone for its helpful ing, so I will say au revoir for this time.---Your loving nephew, spirit AUNT BESSY ROY HACKETT Homeland Orangery, Bickley. Dear Roy,—'Tis myself that can re December 2, 1931 Dear Aunt Bessy.—Thank you for echo your mother's fear about taking / not banishing me. The cork sent was up all the page in the "Record." a postal note for two shillings: have rarely have the courage to look my (No: -the only Corner full in its printed face, because you not received it? enclosure your last envelope contained A.B. seems too much on it—however! was the old stamps, and, of course. I may acquire the "much in little" art Many thanks the note from Maureen: I am quite as I go on through life We thought for that sixpence, all the more precious certain of this.—A.13.) that as the bottle was filling so rapidly because I was wondering when it would you would need a cork to prevent any come and the bottle was just thirsting I'll be looking out for Edie. spills. Do you think the Lemonade for it AUNT BESSY. Bottle will be filled? (I am sure it will') Have you really enough stamps St Joseph's School, Victoria Square, to fill a mattress cover? a doll's one I Fourth Standard. Christmas will soon mean! II have.) Dear Aunt Bessy,—Will you find be here: have you looked up the chimney and asked Father Xmas for your room for me in your little Corner? ( Yes. my darling, just because you tell presents? (I am beyond the age that excuses imposition on Daddy Xmas, me it is LITTLE—A I would like to but the sky is my chimney, andI have be a member of your happy group— (You are now the looked up there and asked the Christ- "The Cornerites." mas Babe for all the gifts I would like fifty-fifty nice standing up in the back row—but your hair and eyes haven't for mv Cornerites and for myself.) Aunt liessy, you say you would like to come out too well) I live at Cottesgo for a holiday in the South-West. I. loe Beach. but I board at the Convent hope to go too. May I suggest we go school. My cousins and I spent last camping together? I can make scrump- Sunday afternoon on the sands at CotFor a long time we sat still, tious pancakes and lemon drinks. What tesloe. will you make? (I could make ready looking at the water, which had the an hospitable receiving depot for your appearance of a sapphire glittering in pancakes and lemon drink. but I did the sunlight, and we thought of Lord not say that I would like to go to the Byron's wonderful poem. "Roll on, team South-West for a holiday. If I do go deep and dark blue ocean!" I supit will be to seek the caves: there to pose you know the poem, Aunt Bessy? make a long retreat and write a book. ( Yes in a hazy way, but Byron has not but 'twill be a cliflerent book from the burnt his poems into my memory, as one which St. Ignatius put together in others have.) In the distance we could the cave at Manresa. Instead of the see Rottnest Island, and we wondered title being the Spiritual Exercises, it if the Indian Ocean was holding its anwill probably be "Poetical Jerks." You nual sports' day, as the breakers seemdo ask a lot of questions. Georgina.) ed to be racing from the Rottnest As you are a descendant of King Brian coast to the Cottesloe Beach rocks one Bort and I am named after King after the other. It was a beautiful George, we aristocrats should make a sight, Aunt Bessy, but we moved on good pair. I have found a few more for fear the deep blue ocean would ask stamps. old ones, which are enclosed us to judge the races. Our bare feet with the request for a pen friend. Hop- sank almost knee deep in the soft white (Now, how could they do ing our cork has not popped off. Iam. sand. that?) We gathered shells which were dear Aunt P,essy, your loving niece, of various colours and shapes; some GEORGINA PUTLAND were star shaped, others were heart Dear Georgina.—To continue! I try shaped, etc. We picked up one pretty to answer all questions as Iread them. one which looked like pearl, and when as I don't like my own interrogations we put it to our ears were could hear to be ignored but, in regard to the the sea talking. A number of children cork, I am ,iire that you have forgot- had beach halls. others had rubber aniten to send that- Your letters (2) have mals, and quite a lot had old ,motor come direct to me, and I specially tubes- Dear Aunt.I hope you will be remarked your note about sending a able to spare the time fmm your work "emir for the bottle in Your last let- and spend an afternoon on the Cottes. ter: that is why I remarked that it toe beach soon. Wishing your Corner I trust you every success.—YrIlr loving niece, had not been received will find this correct asIam rather an JOAN CATHERALI, old maid with regard to any responDear Joan —Now You are a Cornersible affairs, andIam certain the postal note was not included. I am afraid ite, keep true to the Corner, as it is that my early-Victorian temperament the nieces and nephews who will make 'Tis hard to know exactwould be out of place in a camp, its success. though the pancakes do tempt me a ly what "success" means sometimes

Saturday, December 12, 1931. Often it only comes after apparent failure, as not a few great ones have testified to in their lives. Lord Byron, some of whose sentiments are so uplifting to others, remained for the most part "The Castaway in the hidden island of his own embittered soul. I have seen the beach at Cottesloe, but, now, the spirit of gaiety is so apparent there it seems to rob the sea of some of its solemn grandeur, that is, in the eyes of an old-fashioned lady. AUNT BESSY. Homeland Orangery, Bickley, December 2, 1931. Dear Aunt Bessy,—I received your lettergram, and am writing to Dulcie. Do you like thrilling stories? (I should say so!) Here is a snaky one: Last Sunday afternoon we and some friends were trudging up our orchard after having enjoyed a swim, when we saw two cats dragging a long brown snake. Gerard, our hero, told us to watch it while he ran and snatched father's rifle and shot it dead—the monstrous bloodthirsty viper! It had caught its body in a coil of wire, and that enabled Gerard to put the rifle about two inches Our numerfrom the snake's head. ous kittens for whom you enquired When we were in the have all gone • greatest fix about their ridding, their mother died, and, strange to say, the kittens disappeared, too. (Get a SherMy own dear lock Holmes on that.) little kitten, "Boo Hoo," was also given away, so that only leaves one old cat and two kittens. Love to you and best wishes to all in the Corner and the "Record" office.—Yours, very sadly, for the loss of my kitten, MAUREEN PUTLAND. Dear Maureen,—Accept our united sympathy in the loss of ycur dear "Boo The snaky story was very Hoo." thrilling, and thank you for writing to As you told me before that Dulcie. you liked the pieces of poetry, I have composed a poem in memory of your regretted pet, and I hope it will help to make up for his loss. To the Memory of a Kitten Called "Boo

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13(x) Hoo, Boo Hoo! Pray, where are you? Maureen's not sure where you're gone to, T trust you're not made into stew, Boo Hoo, Boo Hoot Like others of a kindred ilk, Your whiskers were like threads of silk, And oh! how tenderly you'd purr, When loving hands stroked down your fur. Maureen now wonders if you nap, Upon a cushion or a lap, And if you stil enjoy some sport, Whene'er a dainty mouse is caught. Boo Hoo, Boo Hoo! She never knew, How very much she could miss you And so Maureen is feeling blue, Farewell, Boo Hoo! —AUNT BESSY.

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THE RECORD. think it is a cradle. There are two erous thought for the Bushies whom, I trust are going to reap the benefit of islands, one on each side, but the one our united efforts before long. Thank on the north side is the better of the t wo, because it is a beautiful rich you, too, for the old stamps. green- When we were there the band AUNT BESSY. came and the playevrs stood on the grandstand and played for two or 13usselton, November 22, 1931 Dear Aunt Bessy,-Enclosing postal three hours. I wish you had been there, Aunt Bessy, to hear them play note for 2/6 to help fill the Lemonade the Irish melodies.—Your loving niece, 13f ttle for the little Bushies. It is LORNA PENDAL. sent on behalf of the Holy Souls.— Dear Lorna,—Welcome to the Corn- Yours sincerely, k FRIEND. Dear Friend,—Thank you for your er! Last week I did not receive one letter from the girls of the Fourth kind donation for the Bushies and for Standard, and I was wondering what helping the bottle to fill Now when had gone wrong; then I thought they it is looking so prosperous, the .Wet must be busy preparing for the great Ibanket continually reminds me that, events connected with the centenary of course, it is because everyone has celebrations. I am sure you are all been so generous and she is right there. very excited, and were you among the I appreciate it very much, but must performers who did so well on Sunday not spoil my after-Xmas speech. night? AUNT BESSY AUNT BESSY. Bowes, via Northampton, November 27, 1931. Dear Aunt Bessy,—Will you please accept me as one of your nephews? ( Yes, and we are all delighted to meet You.) I am nine years old, and I go to the State school at Bowes, as we live too far from a convent school. There is going to be Confirmation in Northampton on the second Sunday in December, andIam one of the candidates. T am going to Perth in the Christmas holidays, and if you permit, may call and see you? (It's much nicer just to visit me per the Corner, James, otherwise you might be disappointed. and, then. I keep very elusive hours; however, you might be lucky.) I have not seen our new Bishop yet am enclosing two old Irish stamps which came from one of our relations in Ireland. I hope they will be of some use. • will close now. Wishing you every success with your Lemonade Bottle, and hoping to see you when I am on my holidays —I remain your new nephew, BERNARD TAMES FLANAGAN. Dear Bernard,—What made me call You by your second name the first time. I wonder? I like the Bernard better than the James, though both are grand names, and I suppose you will have another one tacked on by the time you read this, as the Confirmation will be over. Thank you for the old stamps and your good wishes for the bottle. Write to the Corner regularly, as it will help to keep you in a Catholic atmosphere, which is one happy thing you miss in not being a pupil at one of our Catholic schools. AUNT BESSY

• RFIYMEY REMINDERS. When tempted, my lad, to tell Mother or Dad, That young Johnny upset baby's pram, R emember,I pray, that a week yesterday, Your angel saw you steal the jamWhen tempted, sweet maid, to put Sue in the shade, By donning a new dress and hat, Just think once or twice that it's not very nice, If you can't pay the bill for all that. When tempted, my lass, to forego Sunday Mass, Because you were late from the ball It won't do to say on the very last day. It was due to Our First Parents' Fall When tempted, young man, to do more than you can, In the way of being "Just IT"—ah oui I Remember, my boy, that old age is a

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When the heart and the conscience are free. A car and cigar will not take you far. When Wisdom says, "Keep to the right," But a soul brightly lit, and a body kept fit, Will always come top in life's fight. —AUNT BESSY Welcome to the Corner: Mollie Fitzgerald. Teresa Cunningham, Joan Call). erall, Lorna Pndal, Edith Prately, and Bernard James Flanagan. Answer to Last Week's Riddle-MeRee: Summer. Ungent Lettergram to Kathleen— Geraldton. Please, Kathleen, will you write to Miss Georgina Putland, Homeland Orangery, Bickley, and be her pen friend? She has asked for one through the Corner, and I think you would have many things in common with her. Let me know if you see this and if You have written. AUNT BESSY.

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St. Joseph's School, Victoria Square, Fourth Standard. Dear Aunt Bessy,—I wish to join your merry band of Cornerites, as I have read a lot about them in "The Record." I am ten years of age and have dark brown hair and blue eyes. I am very short—only 4 feet high. I will tell you about Wellington Square. Riddles/604We. It is called Wellington Square because the street near it is Wellington-street, My first is in merry ,now is the time, My second in lonely, but never in and the square was made especially dime, for children. It has beautiful trees St. Joseph's School. Victoria Square, in it. The gardener lately planted My third is in "soon," when this word Fourth Standard you say, some young trees, and every day he Dear Aunt Ressy,—Will you let me Don't postpone good acts for a year HOLDWAY & CO. turns sprinklers on them to make them Min your merry band of Comerites? LICIPIRED SISWIIRA0a PLUMBS and a day. Every afternoon the St. Pat(Yes, as long as you say your morn- grow. ( Contented). My fourth is in sleepy, my fifth is in ing and night prayers!) I have read rick's School boys go into the square War!TTTTT sow, SITU. Perth play cricket. The East and a lot about them in "The Record." I WORYIRS. My sixth iS in ocean and also in blow. play School boys and girls also State am ten years of age, with fair hair and Trtal solicited. there. Saturday afternoons- the Mid- My seventh's in Indian, never in sea. brown eyes, and my height is 4 feet 4 40-E4 PIES St, PERTH. Tel. beets But the Indian Ocean blows me to used to play their land girls' school inches, and I weigh 4st. Illb: I read thee. basket ball matches. It is very inabout you having blue blood in your teresting to see the little babies playveins. (Never be afraid of the blue blood when it's inherited, Lorna; 'tis ing about on the grass with their TAILORS, MEMO only when it is inoculated into people mothers and sisters, to get the fresh. air. Sometimes the people in the aerothat they become snobby.) Fancy you being a niece of the great King Brian planes take snapshots just above the square • Wishing your Corner and Born; he was a brave man to drive the Danes out of Ireland, but, what a Lemonade Bottle every success—Your menobleanlat siegnas sad thing it would have been for the loving friend, EDITH PRATELY. -world if he had succeeded iii keeping WIIERITI1E GOOD HAISARE Dear Edith,—Your wish is granted, St. Patrick out of Tara. (I never even waiting for the new moon which, would have owned him for my uncle then. either.) Aunt, I suppose you they say, brings our wishes in if we turn around three times or something, often sing that song by Thomas Moore. "The Harp That Once Through Tara's but,I never depend on Luna for anyThanks for your Halls?" (Not often, and only when thing I wish for. in the bath, because my friend, the Con- interesting letter and good wishes. You girls have been very generous and, tessa, told me never to permit my melody-making apparatus to function ex- maybe. Sister could obtain that you will get a look at the Lemonade Botcept in private.) I am going to tell tle before Dr. McMahon breaks it, so as you a story about a day I spent at to see for yourselves what a splendid Hyde Park lately. The first event was the feed the ducks; next thing we bank it has made for our Busbies. AUNT BESSY 'lid was to have a good game on the grass. When you were a little girl, Dear Aunt Bessy,— Please find enAunt, did you ever romp on the green (Guilty, your Honour!) Hyde closed a few old stamps which I hope grass? Park is a wonderful playing place for may be useful, also a small donation for children, as it has got so many beau- the Lemonade Bottle. which I hope will tiful trees with large branches and bring good cheer to the heart of a leaves, and they give wonderful shade Bushie. With every best wish for the success of the Lemonade Bottle.— from the sun The grass looks yellow Yours sincerely, A NONENTITY and neglected, andI do not think there Dear Friend of the Bushies,—No one is anyone to look after it. You can Phone B4511 hear the dear little greenies singing is a nonentity in the sight of Our Divmerrily in the tree-tops, and when the ine Lord, so do not think that you are, trees sway in the breeze they probably and thank you very much for your gen-

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the celebration had been arranged ,Webb, who proposed the toast of Mt t ie expressed the hope that the idea I Purling, whose artistic renderings would extend throughout the Associa- added much pleasure to the function. A BIGOT'S CHARGES REFUTED. tion. Mr. Edwards, on behalf of the Mr. Purling suitably responded. St Association officials, thanked "Sectarian bitterness is one of the I n the course of his address at OakMr. G. ' Somers moved leigh on November 15, His Grace the most appalling curses that can fall on Brigid's for its invitations, urged mem- thanks to the Chairman, a vote 01 and the hall Archbishop of Melbourne (the Most any country- Happily, for a number bers never to put tennis before the ,:as then cleared for dancing and Rev. Dr. Mannix), referred to the allo- - of years Australia has been free from performance of their religious duties, games. These continued until a late cation of charitable funds and the out- this affliction, and all sections have and referred in decisive terms to the [loin. when the happy participants debreak of .sectarianism, about which lived and worked harmoniously to- value of the central body in the sphere parted on their homeward ways, well there has been a great deal of public gether. That any one, especially a Lif Catholic tennis. satisfied with the Club's first annual His Grace said that x ister of religion, should do anything controversy. Knives and forks then clicked mer- dinner, and determined not to miss the those engaged in the sectarian cam- to stir up sectarian ill-feeling is most rily for some little time, and the ar- second. paign were a menace to the peace of regrettable," said a prominent public rival of Monsignor Fagan was the next t he community. man, formerly a Minister of the Crown, e vent of importance. meetWe have been reminded, said His yesterday. He was referring to a The Vice-President (Mr. K. Somers) Grace, that there have been recently ing held by the Protestant Unity LeaBOOKSELLER & STATIONER. then arose to move the toast of the Theatre Wales Prince of the at gue the allocasome criticisms regarding The speaker refer- 8 BOURKE STREET. MEL3OURNE "Parish Clergy." meeting, the Addressing Sunday. last tion of public funds to the different red to the great assistance given to the -The Life and Death of Roger Case Now all he t he Rev. C. A. Jenkins said that "the club by Monsignor 1 charitable institutions. 1 4 /„gan, particularly merit." By Denis Gwynn. directed mostly politics were ountry's Price, c (His Grace) wanted to say about this incipient stages, and outlinduring the 20s., post free. Governthe Catholics, and matter was, that any religious body by Roman ed in brief his potent influence on the -Breaking the Silence." England, Irethat was doing work similar to that ment departmental heads were to a inauguration of the club. land, Wilson, and the War. Intialfaith, same the of extent large done by the Catholic body was entitled Upon rising, Monsignor Fagan was mate Revelations. By T. St. Jobe 78 per represented Protestants though to its full share of whatever public accorded prolonged acclamation, and in Gaffney. Price, 24/6. population." of the cent. moneys were availableHe regretted an interesting and varied speech, he, as The Story of Pope Pius XL By Bee, if any such body similarly circumstanc"Men who make such statements," usual, provided food for thought. The diet Williamson Illustrated. Price, to. Rector exhibited delight at his parish referred said the public man ed to the Catholic body had not got 9s., post free. its full share in the past. He hoped -should have some regard for the facts. ,lub's entertaining in such pleasing 'That Nothing Be Lost." Notes of a thorough investigation would be What influence can they have if they fashion, hoped that next year the funcSermons and Addresses by the Late made into the whole question, and if "peak with such reckless disregard for tion would be repeated in a greater Father Bernard Vaughan, S.J. Price, Mr. Jenkins's statement any body had been found to have sufthe truth? scale, and invitations more generally freefered in the past, he trusted it would is absolutely untrue, and therefore un- issued. Ile commended the gathering 'The T3110 /9, Secret po of the Enclosed Gar. get its proper share in the future. Ca- worthy of a minister of religion. As of so many young people in a Catholic den.' After Blessed L. M. Grignion tholics asked fur nothing in this or in a matter of fact, of 21 permanent de- body of this nature. Monsignor also de Montfort. By F. Pilet. S.M.M. other matters that was not absolutely partmental heads only two are Roman sounded a note of warning regarding Price, 9s., post free. due to them. Indeed, he thought they Catholics, and of 15 sub-beads of dethe recent remarks of a highly placed "The Story of St Joan." A Book for would be fairly thankful if they got partments and heads of professional municipal official, in respect of our Children. By Clare F. Oddie. Price, even a fair percentage of what was branches, one is a Roman Catholic and Faith, and urged those present to give 4/3, their due. If representatives of differ- t here are two about whose religion I thought to the remarks and to the "The post free. Masterful Monk." By Owen P. ent institutions were putting their per- have not definite information. Under body under whose auspices they were Dudley. Price, 9s., post free. sonal work into the collection of the a Statute of the State. all appoint- spoken. "Synge and the Anglariah Literature." public funds, as the Catholics were, ments to and promotions in the civil The next to be called upon was Mr By Daniel Corkery, M.A. Price, 13. they should by all means get a fair service are controlled solely by the T. Outridge (Secretary of the Associapost free. )1,blic Sen.-ice Commissioner. Since 'hart of whatever funds were to be distion), to propose the toast of the Arch- "The Mass." Its Doctrine and His. tributed, even if it lessened the amount t he Public Service Act was passed in bishop's Cup Winners and St. Brigid's tory. The Story in Pen and Pic-coming to the Catholic body. How19(4. there have been three Public Ser- Tennis Club. Mr. Outridge extended ture. By Abbot Cabrol, 0.S.B ever, he would be quite satisfied, be- .,:ee Commissioners. and every one of his congratulations to the successful Price, 4/9, post free. cause he wanted nothing for the Ca- these has been an active member and team, and said that he expressed the "Celebration of the Holy Hour." A tholic body other than that to which supporter of one or other of the Prouniversal opinion that the trophy had handbook with three full and distinct it was absolutely entitled. He thought t r:int churches." been won in a season when Associahours. By Rev. J. Browne. Price he had made a %Try fair statement on tion tennis had been of the highest paper, 10d cloth, LI. post free. the position, and he would leave it at -,tandard yet seen. He mentioned the that. (Applause.) ?i night ( that his own club, St There was only one other matter on Joachim's, had given the ultimate vicA RTISTS' which he wished to touch, and he tors, and also referred to the sterling First Annual Dinner. MATERIAL hoped that the coming of tht Apostolic battle which St. Kevin's had provided A fter having competed in three sea- in the final. Delegate would not be an occasion for Despite these facts, he Tennis AsCatholic Lawn of the sons some people to say that there was a considered the victory a well-deserved Always New Stocks Arrir new Catholic offensive. His Excel- sociation, St. Brigid's has gained ,the one. Barnett Bros. Ltd. limev was the *ally Delegate in the proud distinction of annexing the highMr. G. Somers (Captain "A" Grade 474 HAY STRJUIT, PIRT11. whole Southern Hemisphere. If some- ly-prised Archbishop's Cup—the great- Men's Team) was then called upon, and body in Europe were to address a let- est tennis honour in the Association-- he extended the thanks of the club and ter to the Apostolic Delegate, South- presented by His Grace to the club, for team to Mr. Outridge and all others ern Hemiephere. it might travel a good securing the highest number of points who had so wholeheartedly tendered deal round the world, but it would in the "A" Grade Competition. congratulations. The speaker paid a eventually reach His Excellency. Howtribute to the losing team, hoped that Specially Reduced Tariff on Throw Our ladies' team secured third place ever, he sincerely hoped that his visit in their section, and the men's team, in the final would be as keenly fought Course Meals to Suit Pretest to Melbourne would not increase the a magnificently contested final, an- next year, and that St. Brigid's wont(' Depressed Times, at the antagonism that apparently existed at nexed the "A" Grade Men's Pennant, again prevail. S AVOY CAFE present. There was a wave of sectarMr. Hagarty was the next to rise to CENTRAL HAY STREET thereby ensuring that the Archbishop's ianism in the community for a purpose trophy will be held be the club for the respond on behalf of the club. The ( Next Metropole Hotel) that he need not specify President We had ensuing twelve months. thanked the visitors for their seen something like it before; we had attendance at the function, and also It was considered that such a notable expressed his gratitude to members for seen it succeed for a time, but we S. BEECROFT victory merited something special in their support. h ad seen it go down in disaster, as it He congratulated our should go down. Ministers of religion, the manner of its celebration, and when teams in general, and hoped that the BUTOBSIt. by their profession, were supposed to a suggestion was brought forward that future would be as bright as the proIS1 ROKEBY ROAD, SUBIACO. teach charity--the love of God and the a club dinner be held, the idea was mise that it gave. love of the neighbour for God's sake. taken up enthusiastically and brought Mr. E. de Luca next caught the Only Prime Fresh Killed Meat Sold to a most successful fruition on the Chairman's eye in his proposing the Some of those who professed to be min'Phone 81341. evening of Wednesday. November 18. toast of the Runners-up and the Visiisters of religion—he did not wish to Seldom has the Parish Hall showed mention their names—were a menace tors. The vice-captain very heartily .0 the peace of the community. We to greater advantage than when one welcomed the visitors and sympathised had seeen in the papers where their gazed delightedly on snowy linen, with the narrowly-defeated St. Kevin's Hallion's Bakery statements had been challenged, and gleaming silver, carnation splashes of Club. M ACHINE BREAD FACTORY. colour, the many good things of the had, been proved to be absolutely reekMr. J. Mitchell (Captain, St. Kevin's NORTE F REMANTLE. less slander. Yet these people were table, and the merry concourse of the "A" Grade Team) responded, and in a Bread Delivered to all Parts of very neat speech gave as his opinion parading themselves as ministers of brave and the fair that had gathered Fremantle and Districts. religion: they would very much wish round the festive board. The all im- that the Archbishop's Cup had come Malt and Brown Bread a him to parade them by mentioning portant trophy, kindly loaned by St. to a worthy club and team. Speciality. their names, hut he had no intention Kevin's. the preesnt holders, was afThe only female speech of the even• Shipping Supplied Tel FM739 of doing so. He had nothing to say forded a place of honour at the official inv was then delivered by Miss Nell table, and excited universal expressions to them and had very little to say about them on this occasion. All that of admirationbe would say was that he wished to Mr. P. O'Hagarty, President of St. dness they would devote themsel- Brigid's Club, presided, and associated ves to the practice of the profession with him as guests of the evening were that they were supposed to have adopt- Messrs. J. Edwards and T. Outridge, ed: they should endeavour, instead of President and Secretary, respectively. WHOLESALE fostering strife in this community, to of the West Australian Catholic Lawn cultivate more friendship and more Tennis Association, and Mr. J. Mitchell, -eodwill amongst all tho inhabitants of captain of St. Kevin's Club, runnersL1ustralia. irresnertive of creed, country' up in the competition. Right ReverBEST QUALSTY BUTTER, BACON, CHEESE, HAMS, EGGS, TABLE of origin. or colour That was the last end Monsignor Fagan also attended POULTRY, AND SMALL GOODS ALWAYS IN STOCK. t hing he wished to say on that subject. later in the evening. A TRIAL SOLICITED They might pray for such people, but During the course of the dinner, musihe did not know if their prayers would Head Office - - 48 Murray Street, Perth However, their prayers cal items of a humorous nature were be heard Telephones: B1438 and 136019. would be seconded by his own. (Ap- rendered by Mr. J. Purling, while an appropriate toast list was enthusiasticplause.) rally honoured. In proposing the first toast of the A Clergyman's Charges Refuted. evening. that of the C.T.A.. Mr. J. KerA t a meeting of the Protestant rigan. captain of St. Brigid's, eulogised Unity League in the Prince of Wales the association and its officials, and offer Distinctive Gifts Theatre on a recent Sunday. the Rev. referred to the progress of Catholic tenin Mr. Jenkins, of this city, made the un- nis since the inception of the Associawarranted statement that "the coun- tion He congratulated the Associa• Diamond Engagement Rings try's politics were mostly directed be tion upon its enterprise in sending a Roman Catholics, and the Government team of fifteen to compete in the ArchSilver Ware —Crystal —Watches —Clocks departmental heads were to a large ex- bishop Kelly Shield Competition, content of the same faith, although Pro- ducted by the Australian Catholic Astestants represented 7$ per cent of sociation at Adelaide last Christmas. the population" Mr. J. Edwards (President of the In reply to this statement the following reply appear- Association1 responded, and congratued in the "West Australian" of the lated the club on the unprecedented 655 HAY STREET, PERTH and most enjoyable manner in which 276. ult.:—

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