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PERTH, SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 1936.
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MASONRY AND ITALY The Hidden Forces in European Politics Mr. Belloc Analyses the Causes of the Present Conflict
The various causes converging to form tile attack on Italy, the strange alliance of various contingents which have united to destroy, if they can, the Government and power of that country are of all sorts and kinds. Many of them are in actual contradiction with others, but all arc agreed on the main object.
The most important, of course, by far ,and the most respectable is the political necessity of this country: A strong power on the Red Sea, a new and increasing military power in the Mediterranean, if it be hostile is a menace to that by which England lives—the exploitation of the Fast and general commerce between Asia and Europe; to which must be added the vital position of Egypt and the high tribute indirectly levied upon that country and the Sudan. Italy need not have been made hostile—but it is too late to correct that fatal blunder. Perhaps the next most important group in the alliance is the highly organised internationalist communist movement led by intelligent and active Jews who work from Moscow and whose principal public spokesman is Wallach-Finklestein, who is put forward under the false name of "LitvinotT." in the now vain hope that people will take him for a Russian. Who should be put third on the list it is not easy to say. but I am inclined to think that international freemasonry deserves that position. There are a vreat many other factors in the alliance; there are the masses of honest men who detest unlimited monarchy; there are the numerous belated people who still believe in parliamentary institutions and live under the illusion that professional politicians are -representative"; there are financial forces at work, also international—for instance, the advantages to be derived from forming loans on a bracer' Italy after her defeat. It is a classic manoeuvre, which the money-lenders adopt in every crisis. Then there is the hatred and contempt felt by the mass of the Protestant culture for the Catholic culture. There is at the present moment also the powerful motive of humiliation. The folly of our recent foreign policy has got us into a deadlock out of which the only way seems to be that of a national humiliation and patriotic men do not swallow national humiliation easily. There are, I say, all these motives at work and one might add the strong puritanical motive of moral indignation over other people's evil deeds. But numeron5 •
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While the daily cables are concerned with "atrocities" and s tupidities attributed to the Italian campaign in Abyssinia, aimed at inflaming the public mind against the Duce as the instigator of an unparalleled example of "colonial aggression," thinking men in many parts of the world have conceived the whole conflict as a matter of larger issues. Mr. Belloc has described it provacatively as "The Mediterranean Conflict." Whether one agrees or not with this view, Mr. Belloc's viewpoint must be treated with respect. Here is his penetrating analysis of the three major causes of the attack on Italy:
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as these contingents are that make up this variegated alliance against Italy and all her future, I would still put Masonry upon the whole as high up as third in the list. I think it comes next after the political interests of Great Itrit:.;11 -h id the organised campaign of the. Moscow Jews. It is easy to exaggerate the power of international freemasonry. and the temptation to exaggerate it is so strong that not a few men of outstanding intelligence have yielded to it in the past—but then, in the past, international freemasonry was more powerful than it is to-day. Freemasonry is no longer a secret society. Everybody knows all about it. and after all there is not so very much to know. Its doc--foes are harmless enough; but there is this about it which is re-markable and could only be explained by the association of ideas that wherever the Catholic Church is powerful masonry becomes the organisation or caucus directing the political forces which aim at a destruction ot Catholic society. There is no logical connection between the quaint Herbraic ritual (invented apparently at the end of the seventeenth century) and hostility to the Catholic Church. Still less is there any apparent rational link between the vague humanitarian ideals which run through masonry and the body of Catholic doctrine. The main complaint is that masonry being non-doctrinal saps organised and doctrinal religion. but that does not explain the conflict. The connection between one thing and another in practical
MR HILAIRE BELLOC life depends not only on links that can be rationally explained, but also upon mere association of ideas. If a man meets with insult from another man in a red cloak the association of red cloaks with insult would arise through it would be slight. But if a 5ec3nd man in a red cloak is rude to him, and then after some interval, a third man in a red cloak plays a practical joke upon him, he will come to identify the wearing of red cloaks with hostility to himself. If a body of men whose bond is fidelity to a particular creed are in practice constantly at loggerheadis with those who care nothing about the creed but are given to Olaying the flute the followers of the creed will inevitably get irrto a state of mind where fluteplaying is to them an abomination. The doctrine of adult baptism has nothing whatever to do with the doctrine that fermented liquor is an evil. but by an association of ideas there arose after a few generations a permanent hostility between Baptists on the one hand and hearty drinking on the other. That is the answer to those who say that there cannot be any real hostility between masonry and Catholic society. It is an h ostility bred from an association of ideas which has exiisted so long that it has taken on strength and struck rocks and become permanent. It has body and real existence. Go where you will in any Catholic nation or policy—Ireland. Franc, Belgium, Vienna. Portugal, Spain— everywhere you will find masonry furnishes the framework. the organisation and the direc-
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Live, of attack against the socia and religious tradition of the II people. • International masonry there- 6 fore has already a natural antipathy to the presence of a new powerful Catholic state, such a.s Italy was manifestly becoming Still, that tendency was vague ; •• what made it exceedingly active • was the direct attack made b) • the new Italian Government oL 6, the Masonic Lodges and the corn 6 plete success of that attack • There was no subterfuge or hy , 6 pocrisy on either side. The masons would destroy Fascism if they could, and Fascism did actually and physically destroy •0 Freemasonry. The young Fascists raided the Lodges, broke ui 6 and burnt the emblems, expellek. and attacked the venerables and • the rest and made their lives burden. Therefore it is that a; over the world (in America, for instance, where there are mot( f reemasons than in all the rest o' Christendom put together, i Mexico, where the Government is openly masopic, in Bohemia, where the government is also purely masonic, as may be seen in the persons of Masaryk and Belies). masonry is working against Italy. It is only one of the many highly comic things about our modern press in England that a matter of this importance is never spoken of. I say again. the thing must not be exaggerated. Our newspapers suppress a great deal more than comment on f reemasonry. They suppress c omment on the money-power and on the share-shuffling of anciers. They suppress the relationship between Gog and his cousin Magog. They suppress all analysis of patent medicines. They do not only suppress. They are also innocent of instruction. The public is left not only ant also of a thousand other things which the newspaper monoplists have either never heard of or arrange to keep silent about. No, the effect of freemasonry on the present crisis must not be exaggerated—but to ignore it is idiotic.
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Brown: "I want a book to takt home with me." "Yes, sir; something Librarian light?" Brown. "It doesn't matter. I have my car outside." The bus conductor stopped before a passenger who was sitting with his arms extended in front of him. "Your fare, please?" he asked. "You'll find a penny in my righthand coat pocket," said the man. The conductor stared at the man suspiciously. 'iAnything the matter with your arins?" he asked. "Oh, no." came the reply; "the width between my hands is the size of a pane of glass I'm going to buy." * • ' Pat was one day employed by an old lady in the country. At tea-time when the old lady was serving the tea, she laid a small morsel of honey on the plate. "Begorra, ma'am," said Pat, "I sec you keep a bee!"
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Young Billie: "That arithmetic you helped me with last night was all wrong, daddy." Dad: "Oh: I'm sorry to hear that.. Young Billie: "Well, you needn't worry about it, because none of the other daddies got it right either." Dear Old Gentleman: "Pardon me. but I didn't catch your name." Stranger: "Torn Rutt—R-u-t-t-." Dear Old Gentleman: "Eh? No. not at all. I take a drop of whisky now and then." Teacher: "What are the properties of heat and cold?" Pupil: "Heat expands and cold con. tracts?" Teacher: "Correct. Now give me an example." Pupil: "In summer, when it's hot. the days are long, and in winter, when it's cold .they are short.* Doctor: "This medicine will make you ten Years Younger." "Lor.! I shall lose my old age pension! " 'Clerk: "I have received a letter from a firm asking for a reference for that man Smith who used to work here.Manager: "Tell them he is a rogue and a thief, and that anything he knows he learnt from us." He (during quarrel) ! "Now I know why women are called birds." She: "Oh, why is that?" He: "Because you are always ('hirp. She: "I understood it was on account of the worms we pick up."
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"I'm going to leave, mum." very sorry; you're "Why, Mary? such a hard-working girl." -That's just. it, mum. I ain't got Three enough to keep me occupied. o- four hours every night I 'ave to fool away me time sleeping."
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Saturday, March 7, 1936.
CATHOLIC ACTION Archbishop Takes the First Steps
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New Education Bill Rejected
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Will Nazis Take Mass Stipends?
First detailed plans for the orCatholics Betrayed in England a ticao City. — L.oinmenting ganisation of Catholc Action in upon the news report that the England and Wales were anA new and fateful issue has low the leaving age to be raised Minister of Finance of the Gernounced by Archbishop Hinsley been joined between the support- to 15. In exchange for this man Reich has ordered the taxaat a meeting in London of the ers of secularism in England and offer, the Bill innocently asks Ca- tion of stipends given to priests K.S.C. Board of Directors, and tholics to provide non-Catholic His Grace commissioned the the defenders of Catholic teach- religious teaching in Catholic for the celebration of Masses, Knights to take steps to enable ing and morality in the schools. schools, and non-Catholic teach- -Osservatore Romano" says that, him to bring the organisation into In one diocese after another ers are to be allowed the free run if this is true, and it declares being: His Grace said: throughout Britain the Bishops of Catholic schools. The one- there is no reason to believe have pronounced against the Ed- sided proposed settlement of a otherwise, public opinion is "Because Catholic Action must ucation Bill which Mr. Baldwin's matter involving the gravest in- against facing one of those vexabe focused, the Holy Father has Government intends to impose, violable rights of 2t million peo- tions, more moral than material, appointed me President of the not one word referrino. to which ple is not complete, however, which belong to all religious perNational Board of Catholic Ac- has appeared in Australian secu- without its exaction from this secutions no matter what pretext tion. lar newspapers. The great mass maltreated section of the com- and principle inspired them. of Englishmen are indifferent to munity of the payment of one Offence Against Sanctity. " This is the first step in carry- justice for Catholic schools. and quarter—at least—of cost the of Such a thing was once tried in ing out what the Hierarchy of Catholics will have to fight new sites and buildings. It will Italy when Masonic anti-clericalEngland and Wales laid down against Anglicans, Nonconformgo through with acclamations of ism raged there, the paper says, was to take place in the joint ists and the whole country on "Progress" if the Catholic work- but never had any practical effiPastoral of three years ago. their own. It looks as though ingman and voter is not roused to cacy because it did not deal with another "great betrayal" is to be indignant and vehement and ef- a fixed and controllable income "Our Holy Father defines Caadded to English political his- fective antagonism. But the Ca- but with offerings of a particularparticipation tholic Action as the of the laity in the apostolate of tory. Mr. Baldwin's repeated tholics of England are aroused. ly delicate and private nature. promises to make the 1902 "com- and all the Bishops from the the Hierarchy. Then, calling this action an ofpromise" Act the basis of the new Archbishop Westminister of "Let everybody know that Ca- Bill shows sign of fulfilment. downwards have issued stirring fence against the sanctity and no tholic Action does not mean deThe Bill proposes to permit local statements in opposition to the liberty of the Church, "Osservastroying any societies which exist, aLthorities to make grants in aid iniquitous proposals. - Catholics tore says it is an offence against or interfering with them in any of a limited character for a limit- in Australia will await with inter- the sanctity of the Church, beway. ed period to Catholic schools, to est the result of the coming cause it deals with participation in the offering of the Sacrifice of "It is not intended to establish permit them to reorganie to al- struggle. the Mass, the highest, most sacanother organisation to do away red, divine manifestation of the with other organisations, but it is Faith. comparing it to any shop, simply to organise those societies commerce or employment, inaswhich already exist and are working in the line of the Apostolate much as, according to demagogic terminology, the office of the and, I hope, working under the dipriest is called work at the altar. rection of the Bishop. not merely Violation of Liberty. in the way approved by the BisIt is an offence against liberty, hop but under his guidance and it adds. because it tends to imin his service. pede the purest act of life. Now Enter g Page on "The first thing we ought to Details Concluding. "Osservatore" says do is to get to know what organithey didn't tax the Sacrifice on sations and societies already exist Calvary and to-day it is taxed by in England and Wales, what are those who persecuted the Jews. their constitution and their objects. and how they are working. THE ANNUAL RETREAT "The work I would like you to inemiser, ss Caat he he v•as On Monday night, Marsii 2. a party take up is to assist in compiling a for the might he present to express his re- , IIILDREN OF MARY. HIGHGATE, of the Immediate Past High list of all such organisations and k_onsisting Power), the the gard for guest of the evening. 'hiei Ranger (Mr. W. J. wi!I commence on next WEDNESsocieties throughout the land. It General Secretary (Mr. Jas. Dwyer). The Reverend Brother, in reply, DAY. NIARCH 11. in the CONVENT is a big job. E.C. Trustees (Messrs. T. Holmes and CHAPEL. thanked the IN F. for its kind action "This is a direction from me for J. Healy), Past E.C. Treasurer tMr. in the manner in which it had exAny Young girls wishing to join the Trustee E.C. Past senr.), Giles, Phil my own diocese. In each diocese pressed its farewell to hire on the eve Sodality are invited te make the (Mr. Tom Slattery), the assistant secreR etreat. f the holiday which was about ts it will of course be necessary for tary Mr. Branch t of the Hugh O'Neill taken him by at direction the you with my authority to ap- E. S. Groessler), and Mr. Phil Giles, Superior. He thanked the speakers proach the Ordinary and obtain junr.. of the Hugh O'Neill Branch, at for the very kind reference!: which h.s' Executive Council direction the of the his approval before taking any been made to his work. He was m of the Irish National Foresters' Benecertainly greatly interested in t' action in that diocese. to visit surprise Society, a paid fit welfare of Clonta - rs as were all the "I dream dreams. My dream Brother Daly at the C.B.C. College. Brothers. While abroad he wou' is that we should have a big cen- Fremantle. to bid him farewell and to combine business with pleasure ar tral office to unify all the Catho- wish him a pleasant holiday and safe learn all he could of the mettissi K ISH IN ITS CONSTITUTION. excellent work up take the to return adopted in similar institutions on the lic activities throughout the counA M:ERE IN ITS IDEALS. he has been doing as a Christian BroContinent with an eye to the introtry. In that central office would ther. particularly for the boys at Clots -110CLD HAVE FIRST C.LAI '_ 1 duction of anything which might he he the representatives of the great tart* Orphanage. ON THOSE OF IRISH BIRTH found would 1.-venefit and forward the OR DESCENT. Catholic orFanisations which alinterests of Clontarf On behalf of the Society, Mr. Power, YOU may he an Honorary ready exist. unavoidable absence of the high her it po,sesced of the Qua After an informal chat, the party While everything is vague at in the Ranger (Mr. W. Fuller, sew.). tThief tions ,• f not a Fill! Benefit present—the Archbishop spoke presented so-other Daly with a travel. hid Brother Daly farewell_ her. The Society is indebted to Mes.srtentatively—the following organi- iing rug, as a souvenir of the appreciaKEEP GREEN your Memories cf sation and procedure were sug- tion of the excellent work achieved as Phil Giles. senr, and junr.. for the prothat Land of Shamrock by Memvision of transport of party to expresPreas Clontart, and an of manager gested by His Grace. bership of an Irish Organisatir,r. mantle in their cars. These two me:' sion of the regard the Society had tor established on a basis which • The president of the National him hers never count anything a trool- ' tor the many kind courtesies exsitre5 Accurmlated Board would have a lay presi- tended to the I.N.F. On behalf of which is done for the welfare of • Trust Funds, vested in Is .7 dent and a committee under him. the Society he expressed best wishes Society. Appointed Trustees, SuperyiEach parish will have a Council that the holiday which Bro. Daly was by a Dilly Appointed Psiceeot• • Ireland, after sotake a to in of Catholic Action. A council about THE IRISH NATIONAL journ of some 35 years spent in the To remove iron rust. saturatc of all societies would be appoint- land of the Southern Cross, would be FOREST gRS, the spot with lemon juice. then ed in each diocese .and each par- entirely pleasurable and would lit him FOR EVERY IRISH MAN OR cover with salt. Let stand in ish council wodd have delegates up to return to our midst and take WON! A N hot sun and up again work grand the keen so to moist dear his with the on that council. Officers will be at KEOUGH'S lemon jtice. Rinse in clenr There would be regular meet- heart. HALL. NEWSIASTLE STREET. water . Repeat if necessary ings. and perhaps, periodically, a PERTH (Corner Stirling Street) . Mr. T,)rn Slattery- then proposed the from 7 p.m. on TUESDAY big meeting of the whole body of health of Brother Daly, and in his own NVEDNESDAY. 17th. and and capable way paid a well deserved triST. PATRICK'S BALL Catholic Action. ISth. M ARCH. CHURCH HALL, CAMBERInstructions to each society bute to the work done by the Rever end Brother for Christian education For, Interviews with WELL STREET. EAST VICwould come from the diocesan and the welfare Intending of the orphan. TORIA PARK Members_ council as recommendations apHigh Chief Thursday, March 26 proved by the Bishop. The NaMr. Phil Giles. senr., supported the lac Dwyer. Genera! Ranger . Take No. 10 Tram to Third Secretartional Council would send in- toast, and in his remarks said that God Save Ireland! Street from Terminusstructions to the diocesan coun- it was very pleasing to him, in movaround in business circles, to hear cils, and there would he regular ing hard-headed business men speak in reports from the parish councils high regard of the personal qualities of Brother Daly and his devotion to to the diocesan council. Fremantle Town Hall — Friday, March 13th During that very day he Boys and girls wodd he in- his work NATIONAL DANCING AND CHORAL SINGING. had, in conference with a business man cluded in the contemplated stated that he would be out of Perth ST. BRIGID'S CHOIR AND SCHOOL CHILDREN. scheme. at this evening's function, and the ALL THE POPULAR IRISH MELODIES no National party. who was neither a Catholic nor It was stated that Book Tiokets: Miss Hardy's, Market Strtet, P`rerna.nt7e an Irishman. said that he wished that Council had as yet been set up. 411111111111MMINIMINIMMINuenalt
Prize Competition for Children CLOSES ON MARCH 16
Farewell to Rev. Brother Daly
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St. Patrick's Day Grand Annual Concert
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Subiaco Notes A large gathering of parishioners assembled in St. Joseph's Hall on Thursday evening, 5th. inst., to welcome home Rt. Rev. Monsignor Verling, V.G., P.F., on his return from Europe. Occasion was also taken to farewell Rev, Father Winston, who was locum tenens of the parish during Monsignor's absence. Mr. O'C. D. O'Mahony occupied the chair, and summarised the financial position of the parish during His words the past twelve months. of welcome to the Monsignor were supported by Mr. M. J. Cahill. Mr. W. A. the of Brown (National Secretary Rev. H.A.C.B.S.), and Mr. I. Wall. Father Brennan associated himself with the welcome home, and referred to the affection which he had found for Monionor among his parishioners. Rev. Father Winston thanked them for their kindly references to his work Any success achieved among them. was only made possible by their loyalty and co-operation at all times. Monsignor Verling briefly outlined his travels and touched on many subHe had the privijects of interest. lege of a special audience with the Holy Father, who had expressed pleasure in the architectural beauty of St. Toseph's Church, and had empowered Monsignor to impart to his parishionThis ers the Apostolic Benediction. he would do on sonic Sunday in the near future. He expressed appreciation of Father 'Winston's work in the parish, and wished his future labours siWets cc. A short but enjoyable musical programme preceeded the addresses. The artists of the evening included the pupils of St. Joseph's School. St. Aloysius', Rosalie, Mrs, Clear, Miss Peggy Brennan, Messrs. M. Eustace, W. Giniyan. W. A. Brown, and P. Rungert
PERTH C.Y.M.S. Onlendar for March.
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Tuesday, 10, Annual meeting of tenat 8 nis club. at Cathedral Hall, o'clock: . Sunday, 15, Commencement of tennis season, at Chelmsford Courts; Sunday, 24, Football meeting in Cathedral Hall, at 8 p.m.; Sunday, 29. Cricket match against Fremantle, at Richmond Park; Tuesday, 31. Final river trip of season. Tennis Meeting. The annual meeting of the tennis club will be held on Tuesday next in All the Cathedral Hall at 8 o'clock. members and intending members are asked to make a special effort to be presesit as business is important. Football Meeting. The first football meeting of the season will be held on Tuesday. March 34, and we are hoping to have a large a ttendance, in order that all business relating to the forthcoming football season may be dealt with. Night Tennis. Ac the summer months are now drawing to a close, our popular Wed. nesday night tennis is nearing the end of its course. and only a few more nights remain for play. An Faster Camp at Rockingham. We have been advised by the Fremantle Branch that they are organising a big camp at Rockingham for the Easter holidays, and would like as many of our members as possible to ioin the camp. Father Ryan, of Pinjarra, is taking a great interest in this camp, and he has obtained an ideal camping Site right on the beach, and also the loan of tents; therefore those making the trip will have no expenses We for camping grounds and tents. consider this will be one of the best C.Y.M.S. functions ever organised, and we hope that Father Ryan's efforts will be re - arded with a bumper crowd. point to remember is An imp" that by spending your holidays in a Catholic atinosnhere such as this, you will be able to hear Mass on Easter Any members of our branch Sunday who intend making the trip are asked to hand their names to the secretary :it the meg-t(ng on March 24.
Irish National Foresters The attention of those of Trish birth or descent desirous of belonging to an Trish national organisation. whose constitution and accumulated trust funds enstsre..s continuity, is directed to an arter.rtissernent elsewhere in this issue Members of the organisation are requested to particularly note the points in their March quarterly meeting notices.
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Nedlands Notes Next Sunday there will be a General Communion of the Children of Mary at the 7 o'clock Mass, at which a good attendance is requested. Lady students at the University are urged to become members of the Sodality. We are glad to report that Mrs. R. D. Lane, who has been ill in St. John's Hospital, is improving, and we hope Her son. Meto see her home soon. haul, returned from the Goldfields on Tuesday to resume his studies at the University. Mrs, Grogan and family left last week for their home in Holyoake. We are sorry to 106C them from the parish. A send-off, organised by the Children of Mary, was tendered to Miss Eileen Grogan in the home of Mrs. Farrell. Miss Molly Farrell made suitable references to the esteem in which Eileen was held. Her remarks were supported by Very Rev. Father Moss, P.P., who thanked her for her work in connection with the Altar Society. Mr. Jim Bourke and his son Chris. returned home on Friday, 6th. inst., from Melbourne. where he had placed his son .lames in Werribee College. Miss Mary Francis left on Tuesday, 3rd, inst., by the Oronsay on a trip to New Zealand.
Concert at St. Gerard's Hall, Palmyra
Inter-School Swimming Carnival
"How's Your Dad?" The King and a Missioner. A story of the new King's spontaneous tribute to a Catholic priest is related by a friend of the priest in the February issue of A few years the "Parishioner." before the incident the priest had been deeorated by King George at Buckingham Palace for using his influence in quelling a rising of 15,000 natives in Africa. "A few years later," writes the priest's friend, "the Prince of Wales, our new King, was touring- Africa, and in the course of his travels visited the mission ot this priest. As soon as the priest saw the Prince approaching he rushed forward, offered his hand and said: "How's your Dad?" "The Prince, astonished by the salutation, exclaimed: 'Thank God there is one person in Africa who realises that The Prince proT am human.' mised to remember the priest to his father and urged him on his visit to England to pay a visit to the King at Buckingham Palace."
warmth of the
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On Wednesday evening, March 4, St. Gerard's was packed to the door McCOSH-HOWARD. with a most appreciative audience, who appeared to enjoy themselves A striking gown oi wiate crinkly thoroughly at a concert given by Perth over silver lame was chosen georgette Lynch arranged. which Father artists, Although the house rocked with laugh- by the bride at the McCosh-Howard on ter at the humorous items, they were wedding at St. Mary's Cathedral no less enthusiastic in encoring the Saturday evening, February 29. St. Brigid's more serious numbers. The bride was Miss Vera Howard, Ladies' Choir presented two beautiful of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. daughter insistently was after both and items, recalled. It is always an exhilarating G. Howard, of South Perth, sister of e xperience to hear a well trained body Mrs. T. D. Murphy, and aunt of Dorof experienced singers, especially when othy McCarthy. also of South Perth, there is a fresh beauty of tone com• and the bridegroom Mr. Charles Mc' bined with perfect technical compet Cosh, son of Mrs. and the late Mr. ence and true musical understanding. McCosh, of Kolar goldfields, Southern St. Brigid's Ladies' Choir has all these India. qualities, and St. Rrigid's Convent is to The bride's gown was cut on the be whole-heartedly congratulated on this important contribution to Perth's new Grecian draped lines, and her lace veil was worked by the nuns of the musical life. Convent of the Good Shepherd. A What good fun Miss May Hart is! tiara of white tuber roses formed her At her second appearance the audience headdress, and she carried four longshowed how they had taken her to stemmed cream rosebuds. welcome she by the warm their hearts received. Miss Mary Buggy possesses The bridesmaid, Miss Dorothy Mca fine soprano voice, which combines Carthy (the bride's niece). wore a good quality with satisfying power. graceful frock of delphinium blue geol.. She is a singer we would like to hear gette, showing the same Grecian drapWe have been acquainted ed effect as that of the bride. more of. A garwith Miss Ariel Seeligson's finished land of tiny red rosebuds circled her piano playing for a long while, through hair, and she carried a loose garland the medium of the radio, and it gave of the same flowers. Silver and blue great pleasure to hear her from the sandals completed her ensemble. On both appearconcert platform. ances she received an enthusiastic reMr. H. Halvorsen was best man. ception. The ceremony was performed by the There was grace, mischief and fin- Rev. Dr. McMahon, and the bride was ished dancing in Miss Jean Lynch's given away by her uncle. Mr. William She caught the Meagher. "Dance Chinois." spirit of this little Tchaikowski number well. It was all too short. Mr. James After the ceremony a reception was Bolger left his audience helpless with held at the Hotel Esplanade, where laughter after he had recounted to the bride's sister, Mrs. T. D. Murphy, them the caprices of "Murphy's Cow." received the guests. Her frock was He gave several other items, but there of black ring velvet, with a deep yoke over will be many another chuckle yet of patterned cream lace• and her hat "Matilda." Mr. Sidney Lynch sang was of black pan velvet. She carried several baritone songs, handling them a small bouquet of pink rosebuds. The outstanding thing perfectly. about his singing is the pleasingness of Mr. and Mrs. McCosh, who left by his voice and manner. as well as the the Moldavia on Monday afternoon, matter he sings and the way he sings 2nd. inst., to make their home in India, it. spent the week-end at Armadale prior We enjoyed every bit of Mr. Fred to their departure. The bride travelBurke and Mr. J. McCarthy's work. led in a delphinium blue ensemble Quick, sparkling wit, excellent stage with black accessories. A large craft, those sudden deft sallies kept gathering of friends assembled on the everyone happy and laughing d * uring wharf to bid the newly-weds good. all their appearances. bye. The Rev. Father Lynch played several violin solos. It was good to hear him again after all these years. There is a new thoughtfulness in his playing, and if anything his technique is having come all the way from Perth, more efficient than ever. We note with and for haying made the concert such pleasure that he has acquired a very a success. He also expressed the beautiful old Italian violin by the gratitude of the men's committee to master Albani- Father Lynch drew a all, including those who had motored lovely tone from it, combining great the artists down, who had contributed clarity and brilliance with deep feeling. to the concert's success. The function He is going to give a recital in Perth was in aid of the popular girl of the some time this winter, under the aus- Men's Stall, Miss Pat Fanning. Mrs. pices of His Grace the Archbishop, the W. Colleran. the energetic head of this Most Rey, Dr. Redmond Prendiville. stall, should he very pleased with the The accompaniments were well play. financial results from this entertain. ed by Miss Aridl Seeligson and Miss ment After a delightful supper. givAlice Heyens. en by the ladies, the artists returned In a few well chosen words Mr. home in great humour, asking when Frank Carey thanked the artists for the next one is to be.
CHRISTIANS DRAW FOR SECOND PLACE. The Interschool Swimming to-day (Saturday) resulted in a hollow victory for Hale School, with a score of 14:1 points; C.B.C. and Scotch tied for 2nd. place with 68 points each. while Guildford Grammar School scored 28 points. Oliver was the outstanding swimmer, clipping 40sec. off the 440 yards record, 3 14sec. off the 100 yards record, and 2 1-5sec. off the 50 yards He scored 30 points for backstroke. Hale School. Pember, a lad under 15, scored 20 points for C.B.C., taking first place in the 100 yards under 15, and third in each of the 220 Yards. under 16. and 440 yards open. The race that held most interest for the day was the 440 yards open, upon which depended the second place. Pember beat two Scotch opponents in for third place. while Gibson, by getting sixth, got the points requisite for a draw between the two schools. In this race Oliver finished a lap ahead of his team.mate Taylor, who secured second place. Hale are to be congratulated on their victory for, even without Oliver. they would have won fairly comfortably. Reoilts are as follows:a* Yards Open, Free Style: Oliver ( H.S.), 1; Tregonning HS.), 2; T. Cur. Lewis (G.G.S.), 3: Harris (G.GS.), 4: Cocks (C.B.C.), 5; F. Properpohn (S.C.), 6: Kelly (C.B.C..), 7. Time, Mlsec. (Record). 100 Yards, under 15. Free Style: Pember (C B.C.), 1: Rome (HS.). 3; K. Properjohn (S.C.). 3: Dowling (NS), 4: Murray (C.B.C.)• 5; Skinner (SC), 6: Clayorth (GCS.), 7 Time, 68sec. 60 Yards, under 13 - K. Tregonning ( U.S.), 1; A. Tregonning (U.S.), 2; Johnson (C.B.C.), 3: Carter and Edwards (S.C.), tie, 4; W. Townseix1 (C.B.C.), 6; Seddon (G.G.S.). 7 Time, 31 4-5,sec. 30 Yards Open Breaststroke: Ewen (U.S.), 1; Clarke (U.S.). 2; Brophy (C.B.C.), 3: Kennedy (C.B.C), 4: Birch (S.C.), 5; McCulloch (SC) 6; Nov.-land (G.G.S.), 7. Time, 35 4-6eec, 220 Yards, under 16. Free Style: Tay. lor (HS.), 1; F. Properjohn (S.C.). 2; Pember (C.B.C.), 3: W. Curlewis (SC,), 4: McWhae (H 5: Gibson (C.B.C.1, 6: Gale (G.G.S.). 7. Time, 2min. 40 3-5sec. 50 Yards, under 12. Free Style: Farmer (U.S.), 1; Ballantyne (C.B.C.), 2 : McKee (SC.), 3: Derry (USA, 4: Davis (G.G.S.), 3: McKay (C.B.C.). 6: Firkin (G.G.S 7. Time, 35sec. (Record). 50 Yards Open Backstroke: Oliver (1-1S,), 1; McWhae 411.S.1• 2: T. cur. lewis (G.GS.). 3: Burt (GGS-). 4: c ocks (C.B.C.). 5; Motteram (SC.). 5; Raymond (SC.), 7. Time, 30 2.5sec. ( Record). 75 Yards, Under 14, Free Style: K. Properjohn (S.C.), 1: K. Tregonning (HS.). 2: Young (S.0 1. 3: Green 4 ; Kennedy (C.B.C.1. 5: Mackay ). 6: Kershaw -(G.G.S.). 7. Time, 50sec. Relay Race: H.S. (Dimmit. Saunders. Hancock. Cowan. and Shipway). 1: r.B.C. (Rees. Franklyn. H. Townsend. Fontaine. and Chapple), 2: S.C.. 3 : G.G.S, 4. Time, 3rnin. 3 1-5sec. ( Record). 440 Yards Open Free Style! Oliver (11.5.)• 1: Taylor (U.S.), 2: Pember (C.Br .), 3: W. Curlewis (Sr.), 4: Minchin (SC). 5: Harris (G.G.S.). 6: Gibson (C,B.C./. 7 Time, 5min. 18 2-5sec. (Recerf1.1 Total Points. High School . . 125 Scotch College . . . . 68 Christian Brothers' College 613 Guildford Grammar School 28 The Old Boys' Relay resulted in a stern struggle between Scotch and Hale, the latter winning by a touch C B C. were third. It was altogether a very enjo)abie and interesting programme We all hope that Oliver's brilliant performances will enhance his chances of sele-oion as a WA, representative in the A ustralian Olympic team.
C.B.C. are to be congratulated on their tie with Scotch for second place, the closest they have been to first place for several rears. We hope it will not be long before the Red and Blacks gain the coveted swirnrning cup. Their performance to-day was highly en• c ouraging to their supporters.
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On a holiday visit to Perth Rt. Rev. Dr. O'Collins, Bishop of Geraldton, arrived in Mel- from Yalgoo is Miss Llewella Coyne, and her brother, Mr. D. bourne on Monday, 24th. ult. * Coyne. • • • • Very Rev. Father Byrne, of 0.P., Doyle. Father Rev. ReProvincial of the C.SS.R., demptorists in Australasia, will Adelaide, who spent some months pass through Fremantle by the in this State last year, has been Esquilino on March 14, on his recalled to Ireland. • way to attend a General Chapter Smith, in Miss Lorna Sydney of the Order in Rome. He is Rev. association with the Western being accompanied by Father Hannigan. C.SS.R., a Studio Orchestra and Signor Enrico Rigattieri, gave the evening former Rector at North Perth. presentation on Monday evening • • • • Messrs. Duncan and Co.'s ten- last. • S • • der of £1,185 was accepted for the Rev. Dr. Vincent Cleary. who laying of tinted concrete roads returned to Brisbane at the end of and footpaths in the ground sur- last year, after a distingtished rounding St. Mary's Cathedral, course at the Catholic University MOST. REV. DR. MANNIX. Perth. to he completed by June of America. has accepted a proREV. BROTHER DALY. 1. The plans were prepared by fessorship at St. Columba's Col Wednesday, March 4, was the Messrs. Cavanagh. Cavanagh and lege, Springwood. N.S W. birthday of His Grace the Arch- Tracey. On behalf of the teacher and • • pupils of the Clontari manual bishop of Melbourne, Most Rev. The marriage of Doreen, only t raining centre, the Senior fnDr. Mannix. His Grace, who Pepper(laughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. spector Mulcahy. of M. Mrs. was born at Charleville, County of Schools of the Educaformerly of Bell, of Henry -street, Subiaco, to tion Cork, Ireland, in 1864, was conse- mint Grove. and Department (Mr. Coleman) holi- Patrick, youngest son of Mr. and made a presentation to the Princrated on October 6, 1912. and Fremantle, left recently for a Mulcahy Mrs. Mrs. W. Leahy, of 41 Salisbury- cipal ( Rev. succeeded to the See of Mel- day in Victoria. Brother Daly) on son, street, Subiaco, will take place on F bourne on May 6, 1917. On be- is accompanied by her riday, 6th. inst., at Clontarf. to Saturday. March 14, at St. Jos- B half nf its readers, and on its own Michael, who is returning rother Daly is taking long serhis eph's Church. Subiaco. finish to College Newman vice leave and will shortly leave behalf, "The Record" offers His S Mrs. Mul• • Grace congratulations, and prays s tudies in medicine. Mr. Henry Brennan, one of a for the British Isles. The manabout in return to intends cahy ual that he long may be spared to the (Mr. H. Schorer) her daugh- brilliant Victorian family, two paidinstructor a Provisce of Melbourne. Ad mul- four weeks' time with tribute to the practical inmembers of which are in the Fedter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. terest Brother Daly had taken in tos annos. eral Parliament, died on the 15th. W Wallworth. of Bunbury. ult., at Melbourne. He ,.vas for the manual work of the boys. and • Mr. Coleman One of the passengers who left annual meeting of the so- many years a member of the staff sentation of a then made the preThe 25th. the curly jarrah walkby the Strathnaver on cial committee of the Catholic of the "Argus," from which he ing stick. In ult. for New Zealand was Miss addressing the Tennis. Association was held on retired at the end of last year boys. Mr. Coleman Eileen Gallagher, of Fremantle. congratulatowing to failing health. In reMonday evening, March 2. Miss ed them on haying such a com• • cent years • he was • the honorsenior rere-elected Iris Brophy was petent Principal as Brother Mrs. A. J. Flanagan. of River- ary secretary, with Miss Nell Cu- presentative of the "Argus" at Daly and such a manual teacher the law courts. Mr. Brennan relands, Australind. is on a short sack as her assistant. The secas Mr. Scborer. retarial duties were performed ceived his early training on the thanked the teacherBrother Daly visit to Perth. and the boys • last year by the same two offi- "Bendigo Advertiser" in the nine- for their gift, and expressed his ties. Later he joined the "BalAt the annual meeting of the cials, and so successful were their appreciation of the attendance of larat Courier," and was council for some Debating League of Western eff orts that at the last Mr. Coleman on behalf of the Australia on Thursday night, Mr. meeting of the associatio.n a spe- time the "Ar,rus" correspondent Education Department. During at Ballarat. He was associated R. D. Lane was elected a Patron, cial letter was forwarded expressthe week a presentation was w ith all movements of of appreciation interest to while Mr. Vane Green was elect- ing the delegates made also by the staff and pupils ed President. the capable and efficient manner jotanalists, and was a foundation of Clontarf at an • entertainment member • of the Australian Jourin which .the social activities had in honour of Brother Daly. nalists' Association. prosocial A Friends of Mr. Joe Tobin will been managed. • • • S • • • be glad to learn that he has left gramme for this year is now Mr. J. Campbell-Moffat, of Countess Brassey. a leading lay hospital after his recent opera- being prepared. Miss Brophy, w Bedfordale, who recently underoman of the Church of "B" Engtion and is convalescing favour- incidentally, secured the went an operation at St. John's Grade mixed doubles champion- land. and sister-in-law of Lady ably. Hospital, is now progressing favW illingdon, has been received • • ship. with J. King. and the woourably. into the Catholic her Church. She is Mr. M. P. Durack. of Argyle men's doubles handicap with • • • • also a daughter-in-law of a formDowns station. will return to sister Iola. Miss May Holman. M.L.A., er Governor of New South Wales. his station by mail plane. leaving A Victoria Cross winner as a Lady Brassey. who lives in Sus- who spent some time in TasMaylands this (Sunday) mornMr. J. J. sex, was a member of the Chi- mania recently, has been made a ing. after a business visit to member of the A.I.F., ac- chester Diocesan Council and of Justice of the Peace for that Tasmania. M.H.A., Dwyer. Perth. arrived by the House of Laity of the Church State. wife, his • by S companied • • • • S transcontinental train during A ssembly. She went to India Miss Jean O'Contior was one the Mrs. Ryan and Kathleen. of holiday in Perth. r ecently to spend a holiday with Leederof the week's charming hestesses the week for a Blencowe-street. West which won the Viceroy and Lady Willingwhen she entertained a number The daring exploit honour for don. In Sussex Lady Brassey is ville. returned on Tuesday. 3rd. military highest the of friends at a dance in her home September well known for her public and inst., after six weeks spent in in West Perth. Miss O'Connor Lieut. Dwyer was on S ydney. Zonnebeke, in the charitable activities. To, • chose a gown of peacock blue 26. 1917. at • • • Miss Doreen O'Halloran left Among Y pres sector of Flanders. Sinsatin- for the occasion. The correspondent captured an enof the by Wednesday's express for an those she invited were Mr. and gle-handed. he " used Daily crew. and gun maehine Telegraph" emy at Berlin unextended holiday to the GoldMrs. and Mr. Campbell. Mrs. of his own derstands that the Papal Nuncio fields. _Jenkins, Misses Hester Carson, their gun in defence • Later, during the engage- has sharply protested to the Ger• • Ada Shimenson. Betty Johns, line. machine gun was blown man Foreign Office against the his The Rev. E. Stormon, S.J., reFlynn, ment, Madge Jean Doyle, Sergeant decree affecting the Catholic ceived the simple perpetual vows M,essrs. C. Chester, B. Browne, up by shell-fire, and Press, 1.000 hack men his pointing took out Dwyer that it is a of the Society of Jesuit at the T. Murphy. J. Marshall, T. breach of the Concordat. and headquarters to yards (De- Jesuit Novitiate, Watsonia, VicO'Connor brought a new gun into a position spite a guarantee under the con- toria, on Wednesday, 4th. inst. • which was being heavily and con- cordat of freedom of newspapers Prior to entering the Jesuits two Dwyer pt.blished under the auspices of years ago, Mr. Stormon was atMr. The monthly concert to the stantly shelled. Fremantle prison under the aus- would not discuss he incident. the Catholic clergy. Dr. Goeb- tached to the clerical staff of the pices of the Prison Gate Com- but he stated that Re had enlist- bels (Minister for Propaganda), Railway Department and was mittee. took place on Sunday ed in Queenstown. Tasmania. in issued on February 18, a decree prominent in many Catholic and Mrs. Mary January, 1915, and saw service on stating that the "editors' law" scholastic circles afternon, 1st. inst. He will take He had been governing the German Press as a lip a degree course at the MetFarrelly presided. A programme the Peninsula. later to whole, is now applicable to Ca- bourne University during the of solo and concerted numbers sent to Egypt and was presented, with comedy sket- France. He served in the 4th. tholic and Protestant Church next three years. ches by Mr. Herbert Gibson and Machine Gun Company and the newspapers, on the ground that Mr. Clem Kennedy. Others who 40th. Battalion. Mr. Dwyer's they misused their freedom in contrbuted to the programme three brothers all saw active ser- discussing political matters and THE were Misses Denise Dingwell, vice, and one of them was award- making abusive comments on the Mr. Government's actions. Louise Gates and Ada Coultas, ed the Military Medal. Under C ATHOLIC PRESS Messrs. Peter Roxby and Joe Dwyer was met by the State Sec- . the "editors' law" only Aryans Savage. The programme was retary of the R.S.L. (Mr. Ben- may be editors and they must IS MY VOICE! arranged by Miss Ada Coultas, son) and Miss May Holman. support the Government without —Pope. Pius XI. reserve.) who also acted as accompanist. • M.L.A. ea.10.1=111001/M.4111111064m.s.M.rwor.M.0.1Meilmimamp.111MMIMINIIN
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CARDINAL WARNS SPAIN Sacred Heart fathers for Melbourne St. Patrick's Concert, Fremantle Against Revolutionary „forces
A vigorous challenge was made by the Hierarchy of the Catholic Church in Spain to save the country from falling into the hands of the revolutionary forces at the General Election on February 16. Cardinal Ilundain of Seville, Bishop Echeguren of Oviedo, Asturias, and the Archbishop of Granada, all made fervent appeals to the Faithful, exhorting them to stand together to save The most Spain from chaos. outstanding message of all was contained in a long pastoral letter of over 5,000 words by the nelA Cardinal Goma of Toledo, whose recent return from Rome was the object of a great manifestation in the Madrid station. devoted newspapers Many praiseworthy editorials to it. The effect caused by Cardinal Goma's pastoral led the Madrid Marxist organ, "El Socialista," to write a front-page editorial cynically alluding to this document and adding it was no use the Church trying to stem the tide of Socialism and revolution in Spain. "Unity of all Catholics" was the keynote of this eloquent message from the Primate of historic Toledo, as it was frum Seville, Cardinal Oviedo and Granada. Goma retnind0 the faithful that Spain was confronted with a very delicate political situation, and he urgently requested all Catholics to sink their various party differences, to make sacrifices to save religion in Spain. The new Cardinal stated that the citizen was free to belong to any political party he chose, but this libert) was subject morally to the rights of God and the interests of religion, which were outside and above all politics • All Catholics must form a strongly united front in the bitter struggle then being waged against the elements of destruction, Socialists, Communists, Syndicalists and Anarchists. A victory on February l6 for the Left Front would mean persecution of the Catholic Church in Spain. It must be a big and clear-cut t riumph enabling the Rights to form a strong Government. as the Marxist elements said that if they lost the country must prepare for civil war. Sr. Largo Gabellero, the militant and violent leader of Socialism in Spain, stated recently in A licante to a big crowd: "If we win on February 16. we shall proceed to the construction of a new order in Spain. but if the R ights triumph then prepare for c ivil war!" This outburst was greeted with the waving of clenched fists. the Marxist salute in Spain. The moment is critical.
LAND PURCHASED AT
CROYDON.
First Victorian Foundation to be Erected. We are pleased to be able to the splendidly picturesque site at state that the Society of the Mis- Croydon. sionaries of the Sacred Heart of The Novitiate and Apostolic Jesus, known as the Sacred School of the Order is St. Mary's Heart Fathers (114.S.C.), have Towers, Douglas Park, Sydney. purchased land at Croydon, upon It vas founded on December 8, which will be erected the so- 1904. The society's Mission ciety's first Victorian foundation. Procure is at Coogee, where reThe site selected for the new sides the Australian Procurator foundation is a beautiful orie in for the Order's foreign missions. every way. It commands a Other works of the society are prospect of a panorama and a set- important. The Australian Proting difficult to equal, with a vince has been entrusted with view of the Dandenongs, with its the Mission of Eastern Papua, bushland vista and attractive sur- also known as the Mission of roundings. Recently a new misSamarai. A t the moment it is not known sion station has been opened when the Sacred Heart Fathers among the aborigines at Port will enter upon their building Keats, in a wild part of the programme at Croydon. Numerous Northern Territory. This notable Order was found- press references have appeared to ed by the Very Rev. John Jules this successful undertaking. Chevalier in 1854. at Issoudun, France, to promote in members Widespread Fields of Labour. devotion to the Eucharistic At Alice Springs and Tennant's Heart of Jesus and reparation Creek, in Centralia, there are thereto; to labour for the salva- also mission stations. Rev. tion of souls by propagating the Father Connors, M.S.C., has care same devotion; and by preach- of the Aborigines' Mission at ing, writing, education and the Palm Island, Queensland. conversion of infidels. There are also foundations in Fifty Years Founded. Torres Straits and Bathurst IsThe Order was first establish- land, as well as in South Austraed in Australia in 1885 at Botany lia, Tasmania, Queensland. and Bay. New South Wales. The the Northern Territory, where. Sacred Heart Monastery at Ken- at Darwin. Rev. William Hensington. Sydney. is the Provin- schke is Superior and Vicar cial House. It is also the House General. Bathurst Island is the of the mission staff and the office residence of the Administratorof the Order's organ, "Annals of Apostolic of the Northern TerriOur Lady of the Sacred Heart." tory. Right Rev. Francis Xavier Here resides the Provincial. Very Gsell, M.S.C.. a great Sacred Rev. Arthur Perkins, M.S.C.. who Heart Missionary, who was honwas in Melbourne recently for oured by King George in the the finalisation of the purchase of New Year list.
only 16 Priests in All Russia
The annual St. Patrick s concert will be held in the Town Hall, Fremantle, on Friday. March 13. Items will be rendered by the Christian Brothers' buys and the pupils of St. Josephs Convent, Fremantle. National dancing %yin be an important feature of the evening, and will include an 8-hand reel by the pupils of Miss Vera Stewart. Besides the above the St. Brigid's Choir, assisted by male artists, have kindly consented to assist with the programme. They will render choir and solo items, and also present a short sketch. The St. Brigid's girls do not need any introduction .r recommendation to the Fremantle people. Those who were privileged to be present at last year's concert should need no inducement to attend. The best way of showing our appreciation of their kindness in corning to entertain us is to fill the hall to its utmost c apacity. Another reason for your presence is that the concert is Fremantle's chief celebration in honour of St. Patrick. u e. I hear all the Come at n'; popular In. h melodies and see all the national dancing dear to the heart of every descendant t t' old land. Book you: seats immediately, free of charge. at Miss Hardy's, Marketstreet PrprrantiP, for this grand na,.n Friday. March tiw!
St. Joachim's Branch, H.A.C.B.S.
A t the usual fortnightly meeting of the branch held on February 24- 1936. Bro. A. Heagney presided over a good attendance of membersApologies were received from Bros. J. Harvey and J. O'Sullivan. One new member, Ur. T. 'O'Brien, was initiated by the president, who said he preferred initiating members by the half-dozens, and hoped there would be at least six new members to initiate at next meeting- Bro. Finnegan suggested that we endeavour to reach the hundred mark in membership by the end of April, and celebrate same by a social. Two new members were then nominated Correspondence was read from Swan Brewery, also M.S. Council re card c ompetitions. Bro. Egan reported on annual picnic to Point Walter, and said there was a large attendance from Victoria Park. St. Joachim's team, consisting of Bros. A. Ileagney, E. Sen. m i. S. Senini, and P. O'Reilly won the silver cup for the 1.13. relay race. St. Joachim's also did well in other events. Bro. Finnegan complimented the team • and congratulated the branch on its achievement. The president, on be half of the team. thanked Bro. Finnegan for his kind remarks. A motion was moved that the secretary write and congratulate the MS. Council on the excellent manner in which the sports were carried out. Bro. Murphy reported on boys cricket match to Clontarf. and said, although the attendance was somewhat disappointing, it in no way affected the enjoyment of the day, and he wished to congratu. late Bros Walsh and Harvey on their successful effort. Bro. Finnegan said Bro. Raftis was willing to donate several small wood shields to the branch, and suggested they be used for competition purposes. The president t hanked Bro. Raftis for his kind offer It was decided that next meeting night. March IR, be a pound night, and as a P.P. collar would be presented to Bro. Goerke. the president acked all m embers to he present. Receipts amounted to £15 Lis 2d. The meet. ing -7cual prayers.
How Mass Was Celebrated in Soviet Prison. How priests in a Soviet prison border into Latvia that he was managed to celebrate Mass at able to tell his companions. His dead of night while their gaolers fellow-sufferers at once knelt slept was related by Bishop Mat- dotvn to receive his episcopal ulionis in a recent talk to Polish blessing. seminarists in the United States. Bishop Maulionis told the stuThe priests had succeeded in making some converts, includ- dents that in the whole of Russia ing some schismatic priests, and there are only 16 priests at large. when this was discovered they No one knows how many are in were herded into a separate pri- prison. son. Two million laity, without the That was their opportunity. Sacraments, are nevertheless, They contrived to get a little preserving the Faith. In Leninwine and some flour from which grad only one of the 20 Catholic they made wafers. c hurches is permitted to remain A tin box was made into a open. rude chalice. A green rag was fashioned into a stole. They ako got hold of an oil lamp and roughly carved a crucifix from a piece of wood. They even managed to obtain a small missal. Under cover of night, while their goalers were sleeping, the By Gerald O'Sullivar imprisoned priests consecrated Catholic Young Ladies' Club On Thursday, March 5, the club's the bread and wine. Night after weekly meeting was held • presided night they celebrated Mass. over by the newly-elected president, Secret Revealed. Miss Carmel Somers. Miss J. Harford. secretary, Kelly, But their J. secret leaked out. ice-president, Miss v and Miss K. Willoughby, treasurer, One of the priests fell ill with Four new mem. fever, and it is thought were also present. that in bets were introduced and welcomed his delirium he betr4ed what Misses Gladys the namely, Producer .. .• .• • • • • • • •. to the Club Anita Fitzgerald. ($. On. Musical Director .• • . • • .. Willcock. Ella O'Reilly, Molly Davies W c .. Sydney Smith. The priests were sent hack to and Olive Wood. BRILLIANT OAST AND ORCHESTRA OF OVER 80 PERFORMERS. Member; are asked to note that the the general prison. HEADED RV opening dance for the season will be Lorna Sydney Smith. Fred Burke, Pat. Ryan Stan. O'Brien. Michael There another was secret held on Saturday, March 2 . and not Zustace, Will Brown, May H * art. known Only to one of the group. on the date previously announced. The hall has been tastefully decorated in It was that one of their number orange, yellow and blacfc, and the Club was a Bishop. Mgr. Matulionis A t 3 m. has been fortunate in securing Henry w as consecrated secretly in RusTherefore a Plan at Box C ockran's dance hand. Musgrove's. Tickets at Pellegrini's. sia in 1929. record number of members and friends P R. JACKSON. Hon. Secretary. only I t was after he had been is expected at the Cathedral Hall on r eleased and had crossed the iSaturdaY. SAY—"I SAW YOUR ADVERTISEMENT IN 'THE RECORD"
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Is Czechoslovakia Anti-Catholic?
ABBOT OF BUCKFAST
HOW THE STATE HAS BEEN ESTRANGED FROM THE VATICAN
facts about Bud.Many II fat Abbey and its monks were told by Abbot Vonier in a lecture he gave is the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin" He recalled the suspicions against the monks during the war, and mentioned that he himself was nearly shot as a spy in Austria. His task at Buckfast, said the Abbot, had been to assist in a corner of England in the work of reviving the great Catholicism of the past. Buckfast was most likely originally a Celtic monastery fousildation, founded in the spirit of the great Irish and Welsh monks. St. Petrock seemed to have been the founder of the abbe" in the sixth century and it grew to be one of the great religious houses in the West of England. Like all the great monastic institutions, it made no noise until it fell under the blow of Henry VIII. In 18f!2 French monks who had been expelled from their native country aiel who had resided for a time at Leopardstown, Co. Dublin purchased the ruins of Buckfast Abbey and undertook the work of rebuilding. These monks returned to France. and the abbey was taken over by monks from the South of Germany, regi,)ns which had been evangelised by great Irish saints. Abbot Drowsed. In 1903 a community was established at Burkfast. the first abbot being Dom Boniface Natter, who,. while on a voyage to South America, accompanied by the lecturer, was drowned when the vessel was wrecked off the Spanish coast in August. 1906. Describing the wreck. Abbot Vonier said that he and the abbot gave each other Absolution. "Then I rushed to another part of the ship to give Absolution to Italian emigrants I never saw the abbot after that." The decision to proceed with the building of the Abbey was taken after a five minutes' conference Brother Peter. one of the monks, had learneel bricklaying, and they decided that h should rebuild the abbey. Year by year the work went on. the builders—Brother Peter and monks whom he had trained—not nuirl more than four on an average Arrested as Spy. Then came the period of the Gr War when. for a time, it appeared as if all the great work in rebuilding the Abbey would be in vain. On the day 'Austria declared war on Serbia he arrived in Austria. was taken for a Serbian spy and nearly shot He wa.then detained in Austria as a British subject for nearly two months On his return to Buckfast be fooled that the monks. all Germans, were tie decided as to whether the work of rebuilding should be continued. but on his advice they went on building So while the armies of the warring nations were destroying monuments and cathedrals, a community of Ger man monks in England were bu snictib iS il i up with enthusiasm one of the abbeys. Such things were possible only in the Catholic Church. Questions were asked time and again in the British House of COM. mons regarding the abbey and its German community but every one of the British Home F*ceretaries defended it with lovalto and fidelity
Cardinal Kaspar and His Flock
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Australians know very little about Czechoelavakia, a nation carved by the Peace Conference out of Austria13ut Catholics sometimes Hungary. !seer of it is a country which has fallen away from the Catholic Church. Actually its troubles are political not re jig-1.11s. The Czechs and the Slovaks are very jealous of each other. The elevation of the Archbishop of Prague to the Sacred College is a hint to tell our readers something about Czechoslovakia. Cardinal Kasper goes to Rome— these five words meant much for a Csechosloyak who followed the relations between the Holy See and C zechoslovakia from the foundation of the State in 1918 up to the present For they say that a Czechoslcs day. vak priest, the present Archbishop of Prague, Dr. Karel Kaspar, achieved one of the highest dignities that Rome There is still another has to give. Cardinal of Czechoslovak nationality— Cardinal aged His Eminence the Sitrbensky- Archbishop of Olmutz. He is 72 years of age, and in poor health. eat be never counted for the Czech°. slovak people. because he had been before 1901. in created Cardinal Czechoslovakia came into exhitence, and because he never felt himself to be a Czechoslovak. His case explains the astonishing fact how a State like Czechoslovakia. the population of which professes to three-quarters the Catholic Faith, could be on bad terms for years with the In bygone days. when the Vatican. Habsburb Empire still existed. the Church was very intimately connect"Throne and ed with the State. something altar"—these words were him the device of the pious Habsburg emperors. and, as the Czechs hated the throne, pretending, rightly or wrongly, that it pushed the Germanization of the Slovaks. they conferred their antipathy on the Church as well. But things have changed since the days of the revolution when the column of Saint Mary on the Stamm. The jeetke Nameatji was destroyed. tendency of to-dav aims more at erect. ing such columns than at destroying them At the big Catholic Congress in May last, a huge crow was built behind the statue of St. Wenceslas at the most important "place" of the town. and under the cross Mass was Mid in six languages. showing that the Cross is a means not for disuniting the peoples. but for reconciling them. Peace Concluded. However, the wrong interpretations of the anti-Catholic feeling that was acutely felt in Czechoslovakia—which, of course, has not totally disappeared —also contributed to the misunderstandincs that intensified the tensions As the between Rome and Prague "reeke Slovo." the paper of the party of Dr Benes. rightly observed some time ago, the fact that on two occaSions the respective Nuncios left Prague. beoause they felt offendedl by the Government was due partly to mistakes made by the Government, but partly also to the misinterpretation of the sentiment of the Czechoslovak population towards the Church on the This remark side of the Nuncios. was made at a moment when the peace was concluded and certified by the delegation of a new Nuncio, More eienor Xaverio Ritter. He was heartfk welcemed, not only by the press of the Catholic party, but by other Coali. bon and oppositional papers as well. lifensigner Ritter is no stranger in Prague. He had already worked in the Nunciature some ream ago, and the success of the negotiations about the inewlus vivendi was to a great extent attributed to his skill. This modus rivendi already proved eatiefactory for both parties New frontiers of dioceses were drawn, so that all Czechoslovak territory is under the }nrisdiction of Czechoslovak Arch. bishops. Thus the Archbishop of Brecht* in Prussian Silesia, loses a small part of his diocese, whereas the Primate of Hungary- who resides in Gran (E.srtergorn. in Hungarian), gives tip all his archiepisropal rights In the east of the Republic. as a new archienisropal chair will be founded in Sinvakia. Either Preseleer (Brat isleva . the capital of Slovakia- or Nitra, which was the oldest bishopric of Slierakin, will he chosen.
Four Parties. ihe conclusion of the modus vivendi, however, affected not only ecclesiastical affairs, but directly influenced the political life of the State, too. It is known that there are four professedly Catholic parties in' Czechoslovakia—a Czech, a Slovak, a Hungarian, and a German one. The two first named— the other two are rather small—dispose of nearly fifty seats in Parliament —that is, of about a sixth of the members of the House. But only the Czech "People's Party- is represented in the Government. Pater Hlinka's Slovak "People's Par t y the "Luc!. jaci" being for years opposed to the Government, not for ecclesiastical, but for political reasons. The opposition of Slovakia's most powerful party was resented by many Czechoslovakians as a very deplorable fact, as abroad it might be concluded from it that the Slovaks were discontented with the Czechoslovakian State as a whole. Such thoughts were expressly further. eel by Poland, which dreams of separating the Ea-stern part of Czechoslovakia from Prague and of dividing it between herself and Hungary. Today, however, circumstances are more favourable for the entry of the Ludjaci into the Government, for some time ago Dr. Hodza. a Slovak (though not of Hlinka's party), has become Prime Minister. It is said that the Vatican. through the new Cardinal Kasper, let Hlinka knew that it did not think permanent opposition of a Catholic party justified in a democratic State which came to such good terms with the Holy See. It is supposed, consequently, that in some time— maybe weeks, maybe months--that Ludjari will ioin the Cabinet, to the great advantage of the international situation at Czechoslovakia There is,
CARDINAL KASPAR, Archbishop of Prague. however, a question in which the attitude of the Catholic parties is still more important and decisive for the whole development of Czechoslovakia It was known that the President of the State, Masaryk intended to retire Of course on grounds of ill-health. it was a question of primary importance who will be his successor, for the influence of the head of the State on politics is great, in spite of his rather small constitutional rights. Who will be elected? That will chiefly depend on the decision of the t wo Catholic partiesIt is reported that the Ludjaci incline more to the candidate of the Right (Conservative), w hereas the Czech People's Party, in which regrettable discords have for some time been noted, is said to be split up over that question
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The Germany That Prays Fighting the New Paganism An article appearing in a recent issue of "L'Osservatore Romano- calls attention to -The Germany that The Vatican City daily has Prays.thus presented in an interesting and convincing manner the real Catholic-. ity of a great portion tif. the German people.
The Vatican daily also cites the men's pilgrimage to the sanctuary of Weingarten: the celebration of the Feast of the Pope at Berlin, and the 25.000 who filled the 25 churches of the Capital at Holy Week Services: the great Catholic manifestation at Cr, logne when the vast cathedral could not accommodate the participants and -Those who in recent years have fol- loud-speakers had to be installed outCalowed with attention the German side the edifice: the procession at tholic press," "L'Osservatcre RomWuerzburg on the vigil of the Feast ano". states. "will have noticed a pew of Christ the King: the Catholic Week manifestation of Faith in large cities in Bamberg, and the 50.000 Catholics as well as small towns; tneetings, pro. of that Archdiocese who took part in cessions, public prayers, nocturnal dethe celebration of the golden sacervotions. adoration of the Blessed Sac- dotal jubilee of their Archbishop, the While Most Rev. Johann Yon Hauck: and rament, and other servicesdangers and difficulties increase, while the remarkable increase in attendance violations of the liberty of conscience at Holy Hour services in the various and the Concordat multiply, the Ca- parishes of Munich. tholics of Germany- always more "In all these manifestations." "L'Oscourageous and united, turn to their servatore" comments. "youth predomBishops and raise ever higher, more inated. . This year there were asimposing and more deeply felt, their sembled 40,000 youths at Aix-la-Chap. prayer in unison to the Almighty, elle. 60.000 at Cologne: and 50-000 at both in church and in the street.Worms. At cologne. 30,000 youths The city of Munich, the article con- participated in a torchlight nrocexkiPn tinues. has been the theatre for months and vigil, and despite bad weather. of a heroic defence against the attacks 3R,000 men marched in the nocturnal of the new paganism. Ecclesiastical procession on the eve of Passion Sunbulletins have been steadily increasing day, and at Aix-le-Chapelle, 10.000 took in circulation. Die Junge Front, for part in a similar procession Pilgrimages to famous shrines are example. had a circulation of 160,000: when it had to appear under the new also increasing in number and attendAltogether, the sanctuary of name of Michael, 50,000 copies had to ance. St. Conrad or Parzham, Annaberg in he added to the 270,000 first printed. Silesia, Schloss Arnetein. the tomb of The Bishops are conscious of this the Apostle St Matthias Vie sanctuincreased interest and devotion of their ary of the Holy Tunic of Trier- 'neupeople to religious affairs, "L'Oeeerva- ron Monastery, and even Rome have tore" notes. His Eminence Michael been the goal of various pilgrimages Cardinal von Faulhaber, Archbishop Catholic World War veterans have orof Munich, had special commendation ganised the "crusade of prayers of exfor the unusual number of people who cemliatants" to inveke the intercesparticipated in this year's Corpus sion of the Queer of Pelee in behalf Christi procesmion. The Most Rev- of world peace. it was organised at Kaspar Klein- Archbishop of Pader- the Muenchen-Gladbach Monastery. Spiritual exercises. the Vatican rite born, in his Lenten Pastoral, commented particularly on the remarkable num- daily observes. are organised in Geror ber of religious demonstrations held many along professional trade lines, even the unemployed having in his Archdiocese. The Most Rey Francis Bornewasser, Bishop of Trier. their special croup in erlditinn t'has stated that not since he became a this family prayers and dedieation of Bishop has he observed such active the family to the Sacred Tleart of faith. such evidence of a conscious and Testis old customs which are too often living Catholicism as are now to be eliminated from modern family life, found in the cities and towns of his are customary in ‘,4'rman Catholic diocese. harries.
Tells How He Was Nearly Shot as a Spy
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Occasionally during the war they received at the abbey various courteous visitors eh() displayed interest hi the scaffolding poles, and one stout man climbed up to satisfy himself that there was not a wireless installation through which they might establish communication with Germany. On another occasion, said Abbot Vonier, he received a visit from three policemen, who stolidly told him that report had been received that there was an underground passage between the abbey and Germany, and required a formal' denial He gave them a formal denial
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Lenten Regulations for 1936
Summary of the Regulations for Fast and Abstinence. 0) On Fast Days, those bound as often as they wish on a fast to fast are allowed one full meal, day, whenever meat is allowed at, or after mid-day. In addi- at the principal meal to those tion, they are allowed two light who are fasting. meals, one of about eight ounces, (13) Confessors, even outside at which butter, eggs, cheese, or the Confessional, can for a suffifish may be taken in small quan- cient reason, dispense in indivitity; the other of two ounces (.r dual cases in the law of fast and three, at which a little butter may abstinence. The Paschal Precept. be taken. Owing to the special circum(2) On Abstinence Days flesh meat and meat soup are forbid- stances of Australasia, the • time den to those who are bound to for the complying with the Paschal Precept of Communion exabstain. (3) Lard and dripping may be tends from Ash Wednesday to used on days of fast and abstin- the Octave of the Feast of SS. ence, provided they be used Peter and Paul. Celebration of Marriage. merely as a condiment or seasonAccording to the present dising. (4) All Fridays are days of Ab- cipline of the Church, Marriage may be celebrated at any time. stinence. (5) Wednesdays and Fridays The solemn celebration of Marin Lent and in Ember Week, and riage with NuRtial Mass is, howthe Vigils of Christmas. Pente- ever, forbidden during Advent or All Lent, i.e.. from the first Sunday cost, Assumption, and Saints' are days of fast and ab- of Advent to Cbristtnas Day, both inclusive, and from Ash stinence. Tuesdays, Wednesday to Easter Sunday, Mondays. (6) Thursdays. and Saturdays in both inclusive. I.ent, and the Saturdays in Em- Collections for the Holy Places in Palestine and for the Aboriber Weeks, are days of fast without abstinence. ginal Missions. (7) There is no fast on SunI wish to remind the clergy days or Holidays of Obligation. that the annual collection for the (8) St. Patrick's Day is ex- above-named funds should be empted from fast; also from ab- taken up on Good Friday, either stinence. unless it falls on Fri- at the Adoration of the Cross or day or on the Wednesday of Em- whatever other sacred functions ber Week. will be given to the faithful on (9) When two days of abstin the previous Sunday, and the ofence follow one another immedi- ferings from each parish will be ately, the second is freed from forwarded to the Administrator, abstinence. as soon as possible afterwards. (10) Those who have comWherever the Stations of the pleted their twenty-first Year are Cross are erected, the Stations bound by the law of fasting: should be publicly performed they cease to be bound to it when three times each week during they have begun their sixtieth Lent. The indulgences are maniy ear. fold, which indulgences may be (11) Those who are in delicate gained also privately and at any health, or who are engaged in ex- time. hausting work, are not bound to fast. Of course, those who are seriously ill are not bound by either fast or abstinence. (12) Those who are not hound to fact are allowed to take meat Archbishop of Perth.
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GarnblinA and Common Sense
'There are certain pleasures of mind and body which have a tendency to break down self-control. When self-control is lost, a man becomes a victim of the passion in which he indulges. Every country is strewn with the victims of drugs, drink or gambling, not to mention other vicious habits. Hence Government everywhere has always endeavoured to protect man against his own w eaknesses. Laws have been passed to safeguard public morals, to regulate places and things which appeal harmfully to man's passions. Sometimes it has been so hard to regulate certain tendencies of weak human nature, that laws have been passed altogether the forbidding things which are a source of temptation. Such legislation is not passed to curb man's liberty, but to save him from himselfA man's worst enemy is often himself. To restrain liberty which results in ruin is not to take away liberty, health and life. There is no greater slave than the victim of a vicious habit. Libevty controlled is a blessing, uncontrolled a bane of the worst kind. The Dangers.
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illation given him, persists in betting; the bet is legitimate and proper. Rules of Sport. Fourth: If a person who gamThe recent protest of the Methodist Conference against bles is not free to act, gambling gambling in all its forms makes the following article of topiwith him is morally wrong. cal interest. Is all wagering or playing of games for money Moreover, unless a person who in every case a sin and an evil? makes a bet is free to act, he is The following clear and sane discussion of the matter is not obliged to pay if he loses. An from the pen of the well-known Father J. Scott, S.J., in "Colexample of this would be if an umbia" :— intoxicated person bets, or if unis not in the thing, but in the per- with would be guilty of sin, seri- due pressure were exerted, forcson. It is the same with strong ous in proportion to the sum ing a person to bet unwillingly. Fifth: There must be no fraud drink, which some people can use risked. deception in the transaction. or in moderation and beneficially, Second: One must be in a posi- If false statements are made, or w hile others cannot touch it tion to pay if one loses, and have if a select group act clandestinew ithout losing all control of the intention of paying. Failure ly in order to mislead the public themselves, to their very serious to pay a licit gambling debt is the trandetriment. Gambling, like drink. the same as theft. "Welshing," or those concerned in wrong. morally it is saction, is a relative matter, the morality that is failure to pay a gambling same as stealing. of which depends on right use by loss, is not only against the code Sixth: In order that gambling the individual. Gambling, under of honour but against the moral be lawful and moral there must right conditions, is an amuse- law. be equality between the parties ment as much as any other form of entertainment. If a person Third: The issue must be un- betting. If a skfilled gambler prefers to spend a sum of money certain, that is, dependent on should play or bet with an artless on a game of chance, rather than chance- If one party fixes things and innocent youth and thus on theatre, opera or travel, that so that the issue is determined fleece him, it would be morally is his own affair, always taking beforehand, and then bets on the wrong as well as highly dishonfor granted that the gambling in results, such gambling is the ourable. To sum up—gambling of the qumtion is properly conducted same as stealinP-. This does not and that the person indulging in mean that skill in calculation or right sort is a sport and the rules it is doing so reasonably. In play prevents honest gambling. of sportsmanship should prevail general, the following conditions for despite skill in play or calcu- in it. The danger of gambling must prevail in order that gamb- lation, resulting from close study is that it has a decided tendency uncontrollable of the game, the element of un- to become an ling may be licit: certainty sufficiently prevails to habit. Too often a monetary First: The money one bets make the issue a matter of thrill results in a permanent penmust be one's own and at one's chance. If, however, a man knows alty. Often the gambling habit free disposal. A lawyer, or cus- from inside information what the grips a person before he is aware todian, or banker who %mould use issue is to be, and so informs an- of it, and he then finds himself money in his custody to gamble other who, in spite of the infor- shackled to shame, sin and ruin.
A THEOLOGIAN'S VIEWS
It lb bald by competent authorities that there is some hope ,for the cure of the drunkard, the drug fiend and the libertine, but little or no hope for the cure of the gambler. Gambling becomes a vice so compelling that to gratify it, its victims stop at nothing. Men have sacrificed honour, family and everything that makes life worth while in order ,to indulge this insatiable habit. Theft, murder, suicide, have often been the consequences of gratifying the gambling habit at any cost. The golden rule for man's guid"4. That the necessary steps be A sweeping refutation of the consider his former decision and ance with regard to gambling support Artaken the to obtain the repeal of antiamendment of brought forth by contentions and everything else is reasonable indidecrees, orders 'Constitutional ticles 3. 24. 27 in sense when the Cardenas, Lazar° President enjoyment. If one finds that he which have served cated circulars by the reaand the appeal, for appeal their previous denied he cannot enjoy a thing reasonably, Catholic that is in moderation, it is his for a cessation of the persecu- sons indicated by the appeal, for as a basis for closing Rethroughout th'e the reasons therein, seminaries indicated and in Mexico and religion of tion duty in conscience to refrain Article for in violation of also those which we public. existing anti-rehave mendment of a from it altogether. Games of 130. which, by implication. auchance, when properly conduct- ligious laws, is presented in a just set forth. Mexican Bis"Taking into account thorises the existence and functhe that in petition new ed. afford many people legitimate Chief the reply given to delivered to the our tioning of seminaries. former aphave hops amusement. To penalise those peal it is said That there he restored to that religious edu"5. xecutive. E who use things right because of cation annexes of the and propagation the can be Catholics In it the Bishops assert posithose who use them wrong is to so that the carried on buildings freely within the church churtively denials rethat despite all punish the virtuous for the vicitherein and esches and the live homes. and priests may that it ous. At the same time, it must ligion, and particularly the Cais an there. error to Socialist tablish their offices consider be borne in mind that a bad habit tholic religion, is being persecut"6. That you instruct the Minis slavery and that gambling ed in their country. and that the education anti-religious propaganda, Governwe hope that the istr2.: of Education to prohibit with many develops into a had supreme authorities have refused ment will be with teachers in its employ from carconsistent its habit, or rather into an incurable to render justice to the Catholic malady. Government establishes people who constitute 97 per own statements, and, basing our rying on anti-religious work as a activities, quarantine in order to prevent cent. of the population of Mex- petitions on these statements. part of their teaching we anti-religiask: and that furthermore, authorities give contagious diseases from spread- ico. nor will the ous posters. inscriptions and proThe Seven Points. ing. Gambling at times has be- any reason why the anti-religious "1. That Catholics he put in paganda be suppressed in the comes a contagious disease, laws should not be amended. of the churches which schools and educational institupossession and Government has legislated The document first replies have been confiscated or closed tions. against public indulgence in it. categorically to eleven conten"7. That you prohibit any deGovernment cannot, however, tions set up by President Car- since 1914, since it is irrefutable pendencies of any Federal Exethat those now open public for reach the individual who wills to denas in his reply to the original from carrying on cutive Office worship are insufficient to meet ramble privately. Private gamb- petition and shows all of these camanti-religious of kind any ling is a matter between the in- contentions to be based upon the needs of the more than allowor or propaganda. paign 16.000.000 Catholics living in the dividual and God. Each man's false premises. ing perons of corporations to do Mexican Republic. conscience, rightly formed, must I gnored by President. "2. That in conformity with so through the use of the varibe the arbiter of his conduct in The document is dated Novemsuch a progamme. in the future ous means of propagation at gambling as in other things. ber 23, and, although it was depetitions made by Catholics for their disposal. such as the radio. Games of chance, such as horselivered to the President the folthe opening of new churches re- the press, lecture hails. r‘ c racing. boxing. wrestling, cards lowing day, he has maintained ceive favourable action in every and so on. may afford an extra absolute silence regardng it and case where evidence is submitthrill by having something at stake on the issue. There is ab- has not authorised publication of ted showing the necessity for After this, taking into consideration solutely nothing immoral in bet- the text in the Press. waiting more than a month and local requirements. ting for small stakes on these and "3. That action be taken by the Tourist Trips Available similar things. provided that the a half, in deference to the Presione so doing does not thereby dent of the Republic, the Bis- Legislatures in those States that cause harm to himself or to those hops have only now made the have violated Article 130 by ar ASK FOR PROGRMMES letter public. bitrarilv determinincr the number dependent on him. FULL DETAILS. In their latest petition. the of authorised priests, to the end A Relative Matter. Mexican Bishops say: that they repeal such decrees Gambling may he all right for "We ratify the petition made hereafter respecting the 'local one person and all wrong for in our former appeal to the Exe- needs' after giving the Catholic, ( Opposite G.P.O.. Perth). another. The evil in gambling cutive of the Nation that he re- a hearing. PATRONISE OUR ADVERTISERS AND HELP YOUR OWN PAPER.
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It was appropriate that the in other important towns. Thus first Congress held outside of it is not surprising to find a priest France should be at Liege. For administering to forty thousand here in the year 1246, Robert de souls. It is impossible that the Thorete, the Bishop of Liege, "Bread of Life" be broken frecalled a synod and ordered the quently for them, or that they celebration of the Feast of Cor- gather in their lowly churches At that time, the to "pay homage and reverence to pus Christi. Archbishop of Liege was Jacqnes Our Lord in the Blessed SacraPantaleon, who, as Urban IV., ment." May the Eternal Priest, issued the Bull "Transiturus," moved by the sacrifices and the thus extending the Feast of Cor- zeal of the Filipinos to make the pus Christi to the entire Church. Congress a success, send more into this vineyard. Since 1881 many countries of labourers I n Manila many of the activiEurope have been privileged to coming Congress will ties of the ConEucharistic the celebrate centre Cathedral of around the gress. But a few years ago and Conception. The the Immaculate resounded the streets of Chicago largest church Cathedral is the the of praise in hymns the with Blessed Sacrament; South Amer- in the city, and its present struc1870. Accordica has also been honoured. Now, ture dates from for the first time, the Interna- ing to present plans, the greater tional Eucharistic Congress will part of the open air ceremonies Manila will be held in the Luneta. In he held in the Orient. will be the centre of the XXXIII the southern section of the city, International Eucharistic Con- the Jose Fizal Memorial St2slium will witness the minor open-air gress—February 3 to 7, 1937 celebrations. Near the Luneta. This favour is the result of earnPier, 7, the largest pier in the est petition of the Archbishop of Manila. The approval of the Orient, can berth four of the Permanent Committee of the Eu- largest trans-Pacific liners. The charistic Congress was received Empress of Russia. of the CanaAt its recep- dian-Pacific Company. has been in October. 1934. tion, the Archbishops and Bis- chartered by the Boring Travelhops of the Philippines issued a ling Agency in New York. This pastoral letter proclaiming this boat will serve as a hotel ir the glorious honour, and among the visitors, as the hotel accommodaclergy and laity there was uni- tions in Manila are very limited. versal rejoicing and thanksgiving. The Empress will afford all of the comforts of a modern hotel, and In Apostolic times, and during will be docked within walking the first three centuries the distance of the Luneta. Christians ardently received Holy Shortly after the decision to Communion each (lay. Ordinar- hold the Congress in Manila was ily. Mass was celebrated but once announced, various committees or twice a week, and the Chris- w ere formed to attend to the multians were permitted to preserve tifarious details. His Grace the Holy Eucharist in their homes Michael O'Doherty. Archbishop and daily to communicate private- of Manlia. and sponsor of the This fervent attitude was Congress, assumed the most proly. cooled by Arianism and almost minent office, with the Archbisquenched by the barbaric inva- hop of Cebu, Mons. Gabriel sions. Paradoxical as it may Reyes, as honorary President. seem, daily Communion reached Perhaps, the task of the Publicits nadir (luring the time of St. ity Committee is the most diffiThomas. who composed the office cult and yet the most important. for the Feast of Corpus Christi. It is no easy task to arouse the The same age manifested an en- interest of Catholics to travel thusiasm for the devotion to the half-way around the world to atBlessed Sacrament in non-sacri- tend the Congress. The International ficial forms. The first fruit of their efforts Eucharistic Congress essays a was the formation of the "Philipt wofold end: one being sacrificial, pines Commonweal." the Catholic the other non-sacrificial, and thus newspaper of the Islands. and it combines the devotions of the official organ of the Congress. two golden periods in the history Each week a special section of the of the Blessed Sacrament. Thus paper is devoted to the latest inthe aim of the Congress is to formation about the Congress draw the world back to the fre- Periodically the Publicity Comquent reception of the Blessed mittee sends news despatches to Sacrament and to pay homage all the Bishops and Catholic and reverence to the Precious papers in the world. These deBody and Blood of Our Lord in spatches are translated into the the Holy Eucharist. language of their destination The pulpit. press and radio are used Due to the recent inauguration to enliven the interest of the peoof the Commonwealth, much has been written about Manila and ple. numerous pictures of the event have been shown the world over. This publicity should dispel any (i A false ideas that Manila lacks O PTOMIE TRISTS modern conveniences, and it I C BARRACK STRICKT ' Opposite Town Hall). should stir the interest of the CasontTill tholic world to visit these shores. Manila, the capital of the new naCHIROPODIST AND MASSEUR tion, is located on the island of G AO ROE'S PHARMACY. Luzon, one of the seven thousand CORNER HAY AND PIER islands that compose the ArchiS TREETS. PERTH.*Phone B4R.V pelago. These islands have a Painless Removal of all Foot Irregularities and Electric Massage for population of fourteen million. all Muscular Complaints. with eighty-two per cent. of these J. McCABE being Cath9lies. To administer to the spiritual needs of these Catholics there are only fourteen hundred priests and eight hundred of them are native. The UNDERTAKERS number of priests performing FREMANTLE AND CLARE parochial work is considerably MONT. Night and Day Service less than fourteen hundred. as Moderate Charges many of these are engaged in eduTels: FM222.5 and F217 cational pursuits in Manila and
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Boulder C.Y.M.S. A good attendance of members was present at the Club Rooms on Thurs. day, 27th. ult., to hear the lecture given by Dr. Daly Smith, of Kalgoorlie. The subject of the lecture was Catholic Action, and the speaker showed that he had carefully prepared the material. He explained the meaning of Catholic Action and the various ways by which it could be carried out in accordance with the wishes of the The lecturer laid Church authorities. stress on the fact that Catholics, by being good citizens and leading virtuous lives, could give good example to those around them and be helping greatly in Catholic Action. At the conclusion of this interesting lecture, a vote of thanks was moved by Mr Dick Colgan and supported by Mr. A Boylen. Rev. Dr. Goody, in a few short remarks, expressed his thanks to Dr. Smith for having prepared such an interesting lecture, and hoped the young men would be in's pressed with the necessity of Catholic Action in every parish. He thought that these words coming from a layman would probably be more impres. sire than if he had spoken them. On Monday evening last a commit tee meeting was held in the Club Rooms. when syllabus items for the next few weeks were drawn up. They are as follows: March 7, Games night: March 12. Debate; March 19, Lecture by Mr. A. Boylen: March 26, Ladies' night: April 2, Lecture by Rev. Dr. Cooly.
H.A.C.B. Society Teresa Branch, Queen's ParkThe fortnight...) meeting was held on Thursday, February 27. Correspondence was received from the MS.C. thanking the branch for its donation to the picnic fund. A copy of the rules for the forthcoming card tournament was also received. Members are requested to note that the next meeting of the branch will be held on March 4. At the conclusion of the meeting, the chaplain, the Very Father Finnegan. spoke a few words to the members, urging their assistance in the raising of funds for the building of the new school, and it is hoped that every member will do so. St. Lawrence 01Toolo's Braiarh. Sr. Volker presided over the meeting held on February 26. There was a good attendance of members. Two new members, Srs. Ella and Rita O'Connor, were initiated. Sr. Hansa. ban reported on M.S.C. meeting. Bro. Baker reported on picnic and congratulated members on their successs at same, particularly that of the relay team. which ran second. Correspondence was received from St. Columba's Crunch, in reference in arranging a cricket match between the two branIt was decided to ches at Cloptarf. try and arrange this on March 15. Sr. Brown was thanked for her donation of set of quoits. also for her offer of the piano for dancing lessons for memIt was decided bers during winter. to arrange a social and dance for St. This was to be apPatrick's night. proved by Father Dunne, and a special meeting to be called to organise The table tennis and the dance quoits handicap championship will 2.ommence on next meeting night, and be continued each Wednesday. In the quoits it was arranged that each night ten competitors will throw five rounds of six until all competitors had thrown 25 rounds. It was decided to order material for new tennis table and to have it made up before next The meeting closed in meeting After the meeting the usual form. members enjoyed a game of table ten. nis and quoits.
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The, usual meeting of the Catholic Young Ladies' Club took place last Thursday evening. Many subjects were discussed, the main topic of conversation being the Club dance. It was decided to commence the dances on Saturday, 7th. inst., but owing to unforeseen circumstances this has been postponed to a later date. This year we are unable to solicit the services of Miss Doreen D'Arcy's orchestra, but have a very worthy successor. The success of the dance is due entirely to the work that is put into it, and we must urge all Club members to cooperate by watching for the opening date. and coming along to the dance and bringing all their friends with them. Arrangements have been made to have the hall redecorated. The annual elections also took place and resulted in the following positions being filled: President, Miss Carmel Somers; vice-president, Miss Jean Han ford (unopposed); treasurer, Miss Kit Willoughby (unopposed): secretary, Miss Jean Kelly (unopposed) : librar. Ian, Miss Dulcie Swarbrick: press correspondent, Miss Kath. Dunne; social committee, Misses M. Hurley, T. Sullivan, M. Korbosky, E. Walker, M. Sweeney, N. McCormack. D. Tyquin, and 0. Cowan. A vote of thanks was passed to Miss Kath. Brosnan for the very capable manner she executed the duties of president during the past year. Also to Miss Harford, vice-presiderit: Miss Willoughby. treasurer. and Miss Kelly, secretary, for their untiring activities on behalf of the club. Kath. responded, expressing regret at leaving the Club, which regret, we are sure, is only surpassed by her fellow members. Kath has been a great worker and displayed great interest in the Club at all times, and although sorry to lose her services. we wish her the best of luck in the future. We congratulate Carmel on beino elected president, and know she will fulfil the arduous duties in a competent manner. During the evening a summary of the year's activities, drawn up by the secretary. Miss Kelly, was read, a copy of which is as follows:— The past year has been a very successful and an exceptionally busy one for the Catholic Young Ladies' Club The list of activities set out below .together with our increased membership, which now totals 83, thirtv-five new members having been added to the roll, and average attendance at our meetings being over 40, tends to make this year another important one in At the middle of the Club's history. the Year Rev. Father MacDermott was appointed our chaplain, and he has done a great deal for the Club. both spiritually and otherwise, during his short term. Spiritual Activities.—Two general Communions, with the subsequent breakfasts. took place during the year, the first on May 26 and the second on September 2, and both were well attended. The dances at the beginning of the rear were the most successful, although there were only two that did not show a profit for the whole season. Our other social activities included three social evenings, one being a kitchen tea for Miss Imelda Leddin. which took place on April 11 The Club presented Imelda with a beautiful tea. set and tray., suitably inscribed, and every nub member wished her the happiness she deserves The Club members presented a burlesque ballet at one of the socials. which was rounr/lv applauded Our Club picnic this years took place at Araluen. on September R. and was much enioved by all the Club member, who attended. Club Dinner.—Our flub dinner was the most successful social function the rear. Thic was held on Dece21. at 7 p.m. About RO present past member c were present, together with representatives of the Hibernian Society Trish Societr St. Vincent rir, Paid Society, Catholic Young Men', Society, and Newman Society An
invitation dance was held after, and about 350 were present. Other activities included Dramatic and Elocution Class, and Miss Kelleher was engaged to instruct the members. The class terminated after a couple of months, on account of Miss Kelliher being unable to continue. Library.—Many new books were purchased during the year, and the library still proves itself one of the big Club attractions, and is still under the supervision of our very capable librarian, Miss Dulcie Swarbrick. Basket Ball.—The Club members have been provided with basket ball nets and ball. and have had several enjoyable games. Typewriter.—A second-hand typewriter was purchased at the cost of £8 for the general use of the Club. Gramophone.—The gramophone is still an asset and provides much entertainment. Several of the latest records have been purchased. River Trip.—One river trip was run by the Club to Canning Bridge, but it happened to be a very cool even* and there was not a large attendance. Outside Activities.—The Club has been represented at functions held by the Hibernian Society, Newman Society, Catholic Tennis Association, C.Y.M.S., and were well represented on the Catholic Ball Committee. All this is, of course, publicity for the Club, and shows recognition of us by other societies. Press Correspondent -This position has beep occupied for the last twelve months by Miss Olive Cowan, whom, I regret to state, has definitely resigned from the position. I take this opportunity of thanking Olive for the services she has rendered the, Club in the past. In conclusion. I wosld like to thank our president. Miss Kath. Brosnan: vice-president- Miss Jean Harford: treasurer, Miss Kit Willoughby. and all the members of the Club for their co operation and assistance to me durini., my term of secretaryship in the Club.
Genera/. The usual us :Isly meeting of the Society took place in St. Mary's Hall The president, on Monday, March 2. after a three-weeks' absence, occupied the chair. The monthly general meeting, followed by a committee meeting, took up most of the time, and as a result there was no syllabus item held Members had an opportunity of trying their skill with the new table tennis set, recently made by Mr. D. Murphy• Mr. Hill, secretary oi the Hibernian Society, who is in charge of arrangements, reports that preparations for the Catholic Men's General CommunThis event ion are well advanced. will take place on Sunday. March 15 Anyone reat the 7 o'clock Mass. quiring tickets for the breakfast may procure them from Mr. HM or Mr. J Johnston, secretary, K.C.Y.M.S., at 3s each. The committee decided on the fol. lowing syllabus items- for March: Sports night; debate against Boulder C.Y.M.S.: Lecture by Mr. A. Boylen. Members and Club euchre party. will be advised later of the order in which the items will be held. thicket. Continuing the match against Pride of Piccadilly last Sunday, our team K.C.Y.MS dismissed them for 135. then went in to bat and scored 82, se• curing a lead of 168 runs. In this innings Tony Tomich gained top score with M. Others to reach double lg. Au r.ce iedryea hReyranile3k,e . Bowling in went honours B°twn 11.%a • to Day, with 5 wickets for 26, Tomich 2 for 3, and Ryan 2 for 19 With an hour to play before stumps were drawn for the day, Pride of Piccadilly commenced their second innings. Tony Tomich dismitsed their opening bat with the first ban, and Steve Creay secured another over. At stumps they were 3 for n 311 anti 1 complete their innings next Sunday A STRAIGHT LINIL If you knew where there was £2.500 for you, wouldn't you take the straightest and quickest track possible to get to it Welt. g) -, traight to the nearest agent and buy a ticket in the No. 38 Charities Consultation, because this time it might he rout luck to win the first prize of amine March 21
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What Every Catholic Should Incense. Protestant (Perth): "Why do you burn fragrant spices during your services? What is incense?" Reply: Incense is an aromatic substance obtained from resinous trees found in Eastern tropical countries. Placed upon a burning piece of charcoal in a thurible, it gives forth a heavy smoke of a most fragrant odour. It is symbolical of a good Christian's prayer, which ascends on high to the throne of God, and is pleasing in His sight. The Psalmist sings: "Let my prayer, 0 Lord, be directed as incense in Thy sight." (Ps., xi., 2.) In the Old Law Moses built an altar of incense at God's command ( Exod., xxyi., 9), and special Levites were put in charge ot it (1 Par., ix., 29). Incense was used extensively in the Jewish ritual (Lev., vi., 15), and although not mentioned by any Christian until the fourth century, the early Church must have adoptc. it from the temple. (Apoc., vii., 3-5). "Questions" (Fremantle): Understood in the right way, it is not repugnant to hear of the Sacrifice of the Mass beinr offered in a submarine. Every War is a misery and is due to injustice of some kind, and whoever is really responsible for the war is very guilty before God. But God alone can judge as to the guilt of the respective parties. Are the soldiers, then, of either side to he deprived of all spiritual aid at a time when they are facing death? The Church in no way condones wholesale murder. as is obvious from the recent insistence of the Pope that war of defence is alone justified, and for defence to be legitimate three things are necessary: (1) That a country is unjustly attacked: (2) that this unjust attack causes a definite physical or moral loss to the nation attacked: (3). that there is no other means of defence. By teaching the nations right moral ,irinciples the Church fulfils her mission "to teach all nations."
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Veritas Library 011I1TRAL CATHOLIC LIBRARY. Recently acquired books: • 'Regency Buck," by Georgette Heyer "Skylighters," by J. B. Morton. "Polycarp's Progress," by Victor Canning. "kegs:toy Buck." Georgette lieyer's ''Regency Buck" tells the story of a girl heiress and her brother who set out to share the de lights of London against their guardian's advice. They meet the villain oi the piece and mistake him for the Excitement presses upon rohero. mance until the unexpected climax is reached. Julian St. Audley. fifth Earl of Worth, will certainly prove to be Miss Heyer's most popular hero.
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You cannot but like Ephrain1 Clutch, the respectable "self-made" man of J. B. Morton's "Sky lighters." Ile sees the need for a religion which shall appeal directly to the great heart of the nation. He starts such a religion. Naturally thousands are converted. Naturally also, fat dividends come Mr. Clutch's way. But though his rise was slow, his fall was precipitate, for, alas, .Mr. Clutch's own weaknesses are his undoing. "Polycarp's Pro(ress." It is only a couple of weeks since we reviewed Victor Canning's other book. "Mr. Finchley Discovers his England." We were more than delighted with it, and made haste to acquire for the library his subsequent work. "Polycarp's Progress." From the very opening )age it proved a continuously enter. tam ing and definitely pleasant book. Each ,.; Palycarp's ventures provides real entertainment, plus an overdose of excitement. Polycarp is most enrag. ing and likeable. We look forward to more of Victor r'anning'q worics.
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Cricket at Christian Brothers' College The Pennant Competition. On Sunday, March 1, the first match was of "The Pennant Competition' played at the College. The competing teams were Dawson's XI. v. Edwards' XI.. and a good, close game was expected, but did not evenHeavy scoring was also extuate. pected, but here again the forecasts were all astray. Winning the toss, Norman Dawson decided to bat, and opening with Jun, Moran, found the wicket quite "tricky. However, the pair played the bowling of Bill Kirwan and Noel McKnight with every confidence, and it was not until Allan Edwards came on in place of the latter that a separation was effected with the bowling of Moran, who had batted steadily for 10. The kipper. Norman Dawson, displayed the best batting of the match, and top. scored with 21, while others to reach double figures were Alec. Anderson 13, and Charlie Chapple 12 The innings finished at 79, with the wickets going to Allan Edwards, 7 for 21. and Jim Haines, 3 for 25. Edwards and his merry men on. :idered the getting of the tally set by Dawson's XI. quite an easy task, and at one stage it seemed that their optimism was judiciously founded. The first wicket fell at 18, when Charlie Chapple. at mid-off, took a good catch from Haines, and then Jack Fenn snapped up Edwards at point 2 for 25. The tally was carried to 44 without further loss and here the men of Ed. wards were gleeful. hut along came disaster It was 3 for 44. and then went to S for 44! ! The why ond the wherefme of this toboggan slide was the advent of Jim Seage to the bowling crease. He witteled them up full of guile and the spiders walked right into the parlour' It was good bowl. ing. hut cautiousness reigned supreme. and aggressibri never secured a look-in The innings closed for 54. with Seage capturing 5 for 13 off five overt, Chrisp 2 for 8, and Bill Alderman, the youngest player in the competition. 2 for 4. Thus Dawson secures two points for "The Pennant." The game set down for Sunday. March 8, is Edwards v Herbert Play will commence at 1.43. and Herbert who is the captain of the College XI., is keen on registering a "first-up" win. while Edwards' objective is to show that the form displayed against Dawson was all wrong. Old Boys, parents and friends of the College are invited to these matches. The College v. Incogniti C.C. This game was played at the W.A.C.A. Ground on Wednesday. 26th ult., and was one of the keenest games played between these teams. The College batted first to compile 132. After a disastrous start, when two of the team's most consistent run. getters, in Dawson andsEdwards. went for the dreaded "blob," there was some good defensive batting against very a ccurate bowling. Moran, who opened the innings, was making his debut in the XI.. and played very well for 21. Millar Buzzard 24, Brian Hackett 10. Kevin Needham 27, and Tim Seage 19 not out, were the other -succe ssful batsmen, the last-mentioned pair putting on 46 for the last wicket. At stumps Incogniti had 9 for 115 Proctor 37 not out, Kelly 18. Witte 14. and Axford 11, reached double figures. The bowling for Christians was by Kirwan. 4 for 33. Worner 3 done for 28 and Edwards 2 for 19 The game was drawn The College v. Claremont Hospital,
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ardson 10; Chrisp 3 iur 15, Kirwan 1 for 15, Worner 1 for 10, Seage 1 for 17). Result: Scotch College won by 2 wickets and 27 runs. The College Under 15 V. Hale School Under 15: C.B.C., 9 for 90 (Alderman 25, Worner 14 Evans 11, Leahy 10 not out N. McKnight 8). Hale School, 53 (Fox 11, Maby 10 not out, Hancock 7; Kelsall 3 for 13, Leahy 2 for 7. McKnight 2 for 9, Worner 2 for 17). Result: C.B C. won by 37 runs on first innings. The College Under 14 v. hale School Under 14: C.B.C., 4 for 141 (Evans 79 retired, Martin 37: Hammond 2 for 30 Jacobs 1 for 50) Hale School 6 for 92 (Hales 30, Gosden 21 not out, McDaniel 16; Alderman, 2 for 25, Martin. 2 for 25) . Result: Drawn game. The College Under 13 v. Hale School Under 13: C.B.C., 136 (Evans 46, Alderman 42 not out, Rigg 22; Hale, 2 for 20, Farmer, 1 for 40) Hale School, first innings, 42 (Hale 10: Alderman, 6 for 12. ('ullity, 2 for 6). Second innings, 6 for 60 (Farmer 25: Alderman., 3 for 20). Result: C.B.C. won on first innings by 94 runs.
New Norcia • Cricket College v. Victoria Plains. Last Sunday the College met a combined team of the Mission and Victoria Plains, and defeated them by OM wicket and 23 runsVictoria Plains batted tirst, and Cr. Clue and P. Lanigan opened the innings. P. Lanigan's wicket soon fell, a victim to a nice off-break from P. Casey. S. Maunsell joined G. Chine, who was hitting all round the wicket. G. Chine, in attempting to hit a boundary. spooned one high in the air and it was taken by J. Haynes at leg. S. Maunsell was still batting slowly but confidently, and he was Joined by 11. Willoughway. The new-comer, however, did not last long, and wiih his downfall started a rot which culminated with the downfall of S. .Maunsell, and the close of the innings with the score at 127. V Brand and J. Damon opened the c ollege innings, and both scored well until Damon fell with the score at 28. J. Haynes did not last long, for as a result of a good ball from P Lanigan. he was back airing the spectator& A. Berry came in next and scored merrily until he retired at W. H. Waugh played well in scoring 27, and P. Casey also batted well for his 14. Brother Charles went in last and scored 17 off the last over. At stumps the score was 9 for 130. wth the College winning by one wicket and 23 runs Scores Victoria Plains. G. Clone, c J. Haynes. 13 V- Brand 30 P. Lanigan. b P. Casey . . 11 S. Maunsell, c A. Berry. b D. Campbell 40 H. Willoughway, h Fir° Charles 12 F Egan. c j- Haynec, b Bro. Charles W. Wyatt. b Bro. Charles , , ,, , , 0 2 J. Butler. c J. Carmody, b D. Campbell .. .. 4 G. Chitte, b Bro. Charles . . 0 W. Butler, not out . . 4 G Taylor. 1.b w.. b Bro. Charles 1 Sundries .. 12 -Total B owling: Bro. Charles, 5 for 33; P. Casey, 1 for 15: V. Brand, 1 for 11: D. Campbell, 2 for 6: J. Carmody, nil for 37; II. Waugh. nil for 7; P. Longmore, nil for 6.
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ground on Saturday, College. February The Hospital XI. hatted first and 22. V . Brand. c W. Wyatt- b J. Butler com26 piled 174. Hoddy, who opened the J. Damon. c W. Wv3tt. b P. Laniinnings. played brilliantly for 65 regan . . . . . 15 tired. and others to get amongst the J. Haynes, h P. Lanigan . . . . 4 runs were Lutes' 25 not out, P. I.ongmore, run out . . . . . . Smith 24. 1 Fidock 21. Winters 14, A. Berry, retired .. . . . . . . !Tames 12 33 Bowling for the College, Buzzard. J. 6 wards and Haines each secured Ed. I Carmody, h J. Butler .. .. I. Waugh. h II. Willoughway two 27 wickets. while Seage captured P. Casey. b H. Willoughway 11 In reply, Christians were 3 forone. L. 86 at run out .. .. .. 1 s t6mps, Haines 40 not out. D. Campbell Dawson 33 Price, , not out .. .. . 6 The game was drawn. Brother - Charles. not out .. 17 Other games played recently are: Sundry .. .. .. .. . . .. .. f College 2nd. XI. v Hale School X T.. at Hale School: Christian 2nd. Total (for 9 wickets) . . .. thers, 140 (Sheehan 31. Pollett BroBowling: H. Willoughway, 2 . . 150 for 3-5; Bridgwood 16. Kelsall 16, McKnigh 20. P. Lannigan. 2 for 42: T. Butler. t 15. 2 for Davies 12: Parry. 6 for 40: Keys. 2 34; F. Egan. nil for 19: W. Wyatt. nil for 23). Hale School. 5 for 87 for 19 (Keys 32, Parry 21: Sheehan 2 for 8, Mc Knight. 1 for 291 Result: Game drawn. College 2nd. XI. v Scotch College 2nd. XL at Scotch Oolleger Christtar rBrothers, 71 (Worner 16 not out. Briclgewond 13. Sheehan 11, JIM WADDFI L Kirwan 11; Edwards 5 for 23. Morgan 2 for 3) CORNER GEORGE 8r MURRAY Scotch College. 9 for 98 (Watson 29 S TREETS WEST PERTH not (mt. Edwards 21. Morgan 10. Rich-
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THE CATHOLIC IDEAL OF MARRIAGE (Special to "The Record," by H. F. B.) Introduction. A mail thinks he is very clever if he can make an aeroplane. Thousands of other men think he is a genius of he can fly over the Alps, even though at the end of the journey he break his neck. But these are paltry trifles compared with the work of training a soul for the kingdom of God. Such a task needs the genius of the Catholic Church. Amongst her many helps for this purpose not the least important is the Sacrament of Marriage. The ideal which She holds before the ‘vorld and the power which She gives for the realising of such an ideal, stand out as the chief hope for the salvation of modern society. On every side we see to-day influences at work which tend to break up and trample underfoot the family, and consequently society itself. Scandals. divorces, infidelities, and general sex laxness are equally notorious. In fact, we notice in modern literature. and in modern life, a growing attitude of "Well, what difference does infidelity make anyhow?" Adultery is the subject of comedy in our theatres. Unfaithful wives are considered prozressive and advancThe'Theroines of our most ed. popular novels and dramas are women of many and haphazard Our heroes think love affairs. little of an essay in infidelity Birth control—that terrible curse —has given whole groups morals which would shock a savage. The painted divorcees .of Hollywood have brought home to us the low and un-Christian ideals of marriage existing in the world to-day outside the Catholic Church. We know too well how easily people are obtaining divorces in AmerThe ink is ica and elsewhere. hardy dry on the decree of separation before they arc signing Ow Their next marriage licence. first experience may have been desperately unhappy. flied with bitterness, sorrow and pain. Yet, being modern, so they say. they take another chance, and after their first release plunge immediately into a second attempt—all these influences are at work toThe increase of divorce, day. the falling off in the birth rate, the alarming spread of the white slave traffic, are but a few of the effects of the lowering or abolition of the Catholic ideals. The Reformation and Marriage.
"Now, alas, not secretly nor under cover, but, openly, ith all sense of shame put aside, now by word, again by writings, by theatrical product;oni of every kind, by romantic fiction, by amorous and frivolous novels, by cinematographs portraying in vivid scenes, in addresses broadcast by radio telephony, in short, by all the inventkris of modern science, the sanctity of marriage is trampled upon and derided; divorce, adultery, all the basest vices either are extolled or at least are depicted in such colours as to appear to be free of all reproach and infamy- Books are not lacking which dare to pronounce themselves as scientific, but ‘‘-hich in truth are merely coated with a veneer of science in order that they may the more easily insinuate their ideas. The doctrines defended in these are offered for sale as the productions of modern genius, of that genius namely, which, anxious only for truth, is considered to have emancipated itself from all those oldfashioned and immature opinians of the ancients; and to the number of these antiquated opinions they relegate the traditional doctrine of Christian marriage." —Pope Pius XI.
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in the Church, arising from ignorance of the subject." Calvin. in his "Institutions." wrote of Matrimony : "Lastly, there is matrimony, which all admit was instituted by God, though no one before the time of Gregory regarded it as a Sacrament. What man in his sober senses could so regard it? God's ordinance is good and holy; so also are agriculture. architecture, shoe-making, hair-cutting, legitimate ordinances of God. but they are not sacraments." The reformers had grown tired of self-restrain and the Christian ideals. so they merely made a choice, rejecting the doctrines that were irksome to human naThey set themselves up ture. as a final court of appeal. vested with authority to abrogate this or that particular divine law. In the beginnings of that sixteenth century revolt we have the birth of modern individualism with its consequent decay of the modern family. Against this Protestant doctrine which exalts the individual above the family and the State is the Catholic teaching that the family and not the individual is the true unit of society.
If we wish to find the cause of these present-day evils we must return to the 'sixteenth century and listen once again to the discordant voices of the so-called reformers. Luther, in his German work published at Wittenberg. in 1530. wrote: "No one indeed can deny that marriage is an external worldly thing. like clothes and food, house and home, subject to world authority, as shown by so many imperial laws governing it." And in ;an earlier work on the Babylonian Captivity this statement occurs: "Not only is the sacramental character of mat rimflny without foundation in Scripture.. hut the very traditions which claim such sacredness for The Voice of the Church. it are a Mere jest." and two pages may. When in the English Parliafurther on: "Marriage therefore, be a figure of Christ) ment of 1534. Henry VIII. passand the Church; it is. however, ed the Act of Royal Succession, with no Divinely instituted Sacra- declaring his marriage ment. hut the invention of, man Catherine null from the begin-
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ning ,and Princess Mary illegitimate, while the children of Anne alone were in the rightful succession to tte- throne, the voice of Clement VII., the then reigning Pope. sounded through the length and breadth Of Christendom in defence of the sacred bond of matrimony. Even at the risk of losing England to the Church, Clement VII. upheld the sanctity- of the marriage bond. The Act of Royal Succession was passed in January. On March 24 of the same year we have Pope Clement pronouncing thy. marriage of Henry VIII. with Catherine of Aragon valid and lawful and that Henry was bound to recognise her a, his true wife. For his rebellion in this matter. Henry was excommunicated from the Church. Thus did the Pope threaten and condemn - without respect of persons when it was a question of defending this most sacred and divinely instituted Sacrament of Marriage. Sir Thomas More. Bishop Fisher, and others Avillinglv suffered death. than agree w ith the conduct of their king on this subject. And so down the ages has the Church been the dauntless champion of the true Christian ideal of marriage. The f amous encyclicals of Leo XIII. and Pius XT. on the subject of marriage are a daring challenge to the modern spirit of the world and a powerful reminder to all Catholic.. f the sublime dignity
( of this sacrament, which consti- 1 tutes a man and woman in a state of life haying its own particular privileges, duties and obIn order, then, to ligations. bring home to ourselves the teaching of the Church regarding matrimony, let us dwell for a few moments on the following points: What is Matrimony? The Catholic does not hesitate to answer this question, for to him there can he no possible doubt, since the Church has in a most solemn way declared her teaching regarding marriage. From the solemn teaching of the Church, then, we thus answer our own question: It is a sacrament which unites a Christian man and a Christian woman as husband and wife, and giv4 them grace to fulfil the duties the married state. It is a sacre contract, that is, a binding agre ment by which two baptised per suns, a man and a woman, undertake to live faithfully and affectionately together as huband and wife from that moment forward till parted by death. and to rear their children in the fear and low. of God. Between those who are baptised. a valid marriage is always a sacrament; between =baptised persons, marriage is not a sacrament, but merely a natural contract. Apart from the definition of the Sacrament of Matrimony we have also the solem t eaching of the Church that Christian is forbiddep by Divini3 law to have several wives at the same time: that the Church has power to create impediments making it unlawful or impossit for people to contract marriage in certain Circumstances; that the Church does .not err in teaching that thowaryiage bond cannot be broken by adultery. heresy. temper or desertion; that the Church has power to grant a separation of husband awl wife. that is. permission .to live apart.. but not to contract a new marriage while both parties are still Holy in living: that clerics Orders and regulars who have taken a solemn vow of chastity cannot contract a valid marriage, and, finally, that marriage not yet consummated is dissolved by the solemn religious profession of Thus we see the either party. Church does not leave her children to ,-,-rope in the dark. They clearly know where they stand and the ideals for which they Having prepared must strive. the way, in subsequent articles we intend to treat at lenrrth the See our subject of Matrimony. next issue for "The Institution. Purpose and Sanctity of Marriage." 4,411.-4111.•
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Lenf iii Modern Times The holy season of Lent will tend more and more to be regarded by the tin-Christian and anti-Christian world as an oddity. But, at the same time, it must be confessed that it is a very widespread and homely oddity, something similar to the universal s trangeness of men having noses. And indeed, in a rational view, a fast is not more odd than a feast. It may well be that men have more reason to repent than either to rejoice or repine. The modern world sneers at the notion that a man should fast that his soul may grow strong, yet makes a maudlin fetish of fasting that the waistline may grow slender. In many matters, and in varying forms and degrees, the moderns have copied the Catholic Church, but the gulf of division is the huge one of motive. However they appear t() employ the same means, their end is almost always either futile or frivolous. • A great many absurd notions have developed and persisted since the Reformation in regard to such elementary Christian practices as are universally observed during the season of Lent. In the matter of the fast and abstinence, some imagine that the Church has a sort of Manichaean dread of meat and that it would be more to the point to command abstinence from intoxicating drink. Yet the purpose of fasting and abstinence is to forbid something which the majority of Her subjects will miss. Practically everybody eats meat, whereas not all, by any means, drink So. by Her Lenten regulations, the Church unites intoxicants. all Catholics in a common act of mortification, which is, at the same time, intended to be reparative for the many sins of self-inOthers dulgence committed through the appetites of the body. are puzzled that the Church should legislate in so sublunary a matter, when Her magisterium should be confined, it seems to them, to purely spiritual things. These are the critics who treat religion as though it applied principally to pure and disembodied spirits, whereas, actually, man is a composite being. having the relations of body and soul intimately interconnected and to a large extent interdependent. • In some way or other, then, legislation for the spirit must necessarily impinge upon man's material being. And to this extent is the Church concerned with material things like food and drink, in so far as they affect the spiritual well-being of Her children. While there is nothing spiritual about meat in itself. spiritual virtue is exercised when Catholics abstain from meat from such motives as self-denial, gratitude, obedience, and reparation to Apart altogether, however, from specific ecclesiastical disGod. cipline, there is ample Scriptural warrant for the Lenten observances, and these should commend themselves to non-Catholics who must needs have Biblical justification for their consciences. The Lenten season itself is commemorative of that prolonged fast which Christ made on Mount Quarantine prior to the commencement of His public life. Again, in reply to a complaint from the Pharisees. Our Lord remarked that, though His disciples did not fast while He was with them, they would do so when He had Their fasting, however, was to spring from a gone from them. deep internal change of heart in contrast to the merely external f ormalism of the Pharisees. The matter of fasting has, however, always been portion of doctrinal to her the Church's disciplinary, as opposed different places, and at Hence in different teach;ng. regulations have been altered and Lenten periods, the modified in order that no one would find them an insupportable burden. But because the Church has, in modern times, mitigated the severity of the old "black" fasts, it does not in any way indicate that She has departed from the spiritual principles that underlie such external observances. Rather it Supports Her constant doctrine that the spirit is more than the letter, and so, according as external requirements are modified, the internal spirit should be magnified. One completely reasonable explanation of the modern r elaxation of the Lenten fast is that modern life has grown so complex, hurried, and nerve-racking that it brings its own cross. The hair-shirt has been replaced by one's neighbour's gramophone or radio. Still, the strong spirit of penance has not waned within Indeed, in the midst of the apparent absence of exthe Church ternal penance, there has been a remarkable revival of asceticism in modern times. In such lives as those. of Teresa Hig-ginson, Matt Talbot, Father William Doyle. and many others have And been deeds of heroism. such as rival the medieval ascetics. that this can and does exist without a strinQ-ent external obligation is only another witness to the Spirit of Christ which' is with His Church to the end of time.
Somewhere or other, Mr. Chesterton wrote to the effect that the whole world might be mad, and even all Catholics too, but that Catholics always had this advantage over the moderns—they at least knew where to look for sanity. A current news item in the Press gives a great deAl of point to this observation. On the question of love, it would appear that the whole world is mad. Not madly in love, but mad about love. In those countries where remnants of the Christian tradition still survive, this manifests itself in the sensualist school, for i,vhom love is merely an emotion, utterly unconnected with practical and sustained proofs which Christians call fidelity. The films have done about all they can for this type of thing. They have called it glamorous, exotic, and intoxicating. But it is beginning to pall. Even un-Christian people are beginning to inquire whether stability and security are not desirable. Catholics have always known this distinction, and have been able to express it more clearly. Love has always been capable of resolution into one of two things—Christian marriage or lust. • • Now a new thing has arisen quite different from anything in the rest of Europe. It has arisen in Germany, where the Christian tradition never really had a chance to take root. While the sensualist school is frantically declaiming that nothing must stand in the way of love, least of all husbands and wives, the German school is busy hedging love about with a series of impertinent State regulations. In the path of sensual love there is only one obstacle—responsibility. In the path of the German school there is quite a different and even more ludicrous one—the biological laboratory. No loyal Aryan may marry without due reference to the condition of his back teeth and the shape of his head. Most particularly, however, the Nordics must have a care for profile lest inadvertently one might make the monstrous choice of one of the Chosen Race. A great many intolerable things have come from the German professors, but till now they have merely smelt the Whether the German people will bear the pages of hooks. effrontery of the new marriage regulations remains to be seen It seems likely, however, that they will come to the Christian viewpoint which was expressed by the Apostles: "If the case of a man with his wife be so, it is expedient not to marry."
The Arc ii aocese States. During the vessel's stay in port they were the guests of His Grace the Archbishop at Victoria Square. • • • • Right Rev. Monsignor Veiling, Very Rev. Father Moloney, and Very Rev. Father O'Neill returned to Perth by the Oronsay His Grace the Archbishop left on Tuesday, after twelve months by car for Busselton on Wednes- absence in Ireland. • • • day morning to conduct canoniA Profession and Reception cal visitation and administer the Sacrament of Confirmation in the ceremony will be held at the parish. His Grace is due to return Convent of St. John of God. Subiaco. on Sunday morning, the to Perth on March 16. 8th. inst.—the Feast of St. John • The new church at. Cowara- of God—and at the Convent of mup, which has recently been Mercy. Franklin-street. LeederRight Rev. erected for Rev. Father Lang. rille, on Monday. Monsignor Verling. V.G.. will mead, will be blessed by His preside. Grace the Archbishop on Sunday. • 8th. inst. The Newman Society will hold • • • • its annual general meeting at the Rev. Father James O'Connor, University Refectory. Crawley, P.P., of Herston. Brisbane. and on Wednesday. March 11, at 8 Rev. Father Timothy O'Connor, p.m., for the purpose of election of St. Stephen's Cathedral, were of new officers and to discuss the passengers by the Moldavia, programme for the ensuing year which passed through Fremantle All tnembers and intending memon Monday from the Eastern bers are invited to attend.
Rev. Brother Daly Takes Well-Deserved Holiday. It must be gratifying to Brother
On March 9, Rev. Brother Daly will sail for London on the "Orontes,- with a view to taking a few months' holiday in his native land. Brother Daly left Ireland for Australia about 35 years ago to join hands with the Christian Brothers in Australia in their noble and successful efforts in training the Catholic boys of the Commonwealth and New Zealand in the principles and practices of our holy Faith.
As a young man he taught with marked success: zeal, method and thoroughness being the secret of his success. In his maturer years. owing to his ability and organising powers. he was selected by the Provincial Council to fill many important offices in the Brothers' organisations in Australia. He was for many. years Principal of the Christian Brothers' College, Kat goorlie. where he is still well and favHe was afterwards ourably known. Principal of St. Patrick's College, Goulburn, which is one of the oldest, best known. ad most successful colleges in Under his guidNew South Wales. ance the college maintained its already high reputation, and even added to it, by its success in every sphere of school life.
Daly to feel that his greatest and most lasting work has been done the interests of the boys of Clontarf Orphanage, of which place he had been twice Superior. His last term of office continued for six years, from 1930 to 1935. During that period the progress of the Orphanage was most r emarkable and gratifying to all who are interested in the welfare of the C atholic orphans. Being a man of detail and method, Brother Daly neglected nothing that could add to the comfort of the boys and the gen eral success of the institution He provided additional class accommodation, erected an up-to-date laundry, r enovated the dormitories, and effected interior improvements to add to the c omforts and enlighten the minds of his young charges. One of the greatest achievements of Brother Daly was the transforming of the low-lying lands belonging to the Orphanage into well-drained, well-fenced, and weilgrassed paddocks. now producing valuable feed. Let us hope that his well earrecl holiday will be a very pleasant one and that it may result in giving him increased vigour to continue his noble eff orts for the welfare of the Catholic y outh of the land of his adoption
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Miss Eileen Slattery, of CotMrs. W. Yeates, of Sydney, is holidaying at Rottnest. tesloe, who has been holidaying with her • • parents, Mr. and Mrs. McCusker, Miss Kath. Farrell, of Fremanof East Fremantle intend's leavRey. Father James O'Grady, of tle, is spending a holiday at RottThe Newman Society is holding by the "Duntroon" next ing its annual general meeting at Dardanup, who is at present a nest. Thursday to join her husband, the Refectory, Crawley,on Wed- patient at the Hospital of St. who is now in Brisbane on busi- nesday, March 11, at 8 p.m. Elec- John of God, Bunbur-y, is proVerna Smith, the 13-year-old ness. tion of officers and general busi- gressing favourably. During his daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Smith, • • • • ness. All members and intend- illness Rev. Father Kennedy is of the Baker's Hill Hotel, has A 'St. Patrick's Ball will be held ing membets are requested to attending to the needs of the par- gained outstanding successes in her music examinations and fesish. on Thursday, March 26, at Our attend. Hall, During the Christians of tival competitions. Help y • Lad • • • • • • she has gained years three past Senate the Camberwell-street, East Victoria of The President The Minister for Agriculture Park. Camberwell-street is reach- ( Mr. F. J. S. Wise) left Perth by (Senator P. J. Lynch), at the re- the following examination honed by No. 10 tram from Perth, motor car on Thursday morning quest of the Prime Minister (Mr. ours, and secured medals and exand is three streets from the ter- to inspect tobacco-growing at J. A. Lyons) welcomed the High hibitions. In 1933 she secured minus. On Monday night. 9th. Manjimup, hop-growing at Pem- Commissioner for Great Britain Grade IV. pianoforte, honours, 90 inst., a bridge and euchre party berton and some orchards where in Australia (Sir Geoffrey W'his- marks; junior pianoforte, honwill be held in the same hall, and there are special methods of kard), who reached Fremantle by ours. 92 marks; State and local a good attendance is requested. to the mailboat Oronsay on Tues- medals; junior theory. honours, return will He pruning. • • • • 98 marks; local medal. In 1934 day. Perth durinri the week-end. The Minister for Industrial her successes were: Grade III., • • S • • • • • Development (Mr. J. J. Kenpianoforte, honours. 93 marks. Byrne. L. W. Rev. Very rebe will Three Postulants neatly) left Perth by train on 10th. Musical Festival : PianoRethe Convent of Mercy, C.SS.R.. Provincial of Thursday for Albany, where he ceived at the forte solo (under 13). first prize, M. Rev. Very and demptorists, LeedervilIe. on will open an extension of the Franklin-street, medal; Pianoforte duet gold Penof Rector C.SS.R., Hanigan, p.m. 3.30 at afternoon plant of the Albany Woollen Monday (under 13), second prize, sily.er March on left Sydney He was ac- They are Miss Jean O'Connor nant Hills, Mills on Friday. In 1935 she gairted the medal. Rome, for "Esquilino" by the 2 who ar• companied by the secretary of the and Miss Eileen Sheehy, months where they will assist at a Gen- following: Grade TI., pianoforte, six Ireland Industrial Development Depart- rived from University 94 marks. ago, and Miss Sheila Stanley, eral Chapter of the Order in honours, ment (Mr. A. H. Macartney). 11th. £10. value n, exhibitio to expect They May. and April daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stan• • • • prize Open Festival: Musical of Haines -street, Leeder- be away for about six months. The Rev. Father Crowley, par- ley, In their absence Very Rev. T. winners' section, first prize, gold ville. ish priest of Highgate Hill, will Roche, C.SS.R., will act as Pro- medal presented by Nicholson's • • leave shortly on a well earned vincial, and Very Rev. E. Mc- Ltd. Piano duet (under 15), Miss Ruby Piesse entertained Loughlin, C.SS.R.. as Rector of first prize. 97 m,arks. Duet for trip to his native land. At a wellattended meeting.of parishioners a number of friends at an after- Pennant Hills. two pianos (under 15), second held on Sunday. February 23, a noon tea party at the Adelphi Verna is a pupil of the prize. • • • • c ommittee was formed, and it Hotel recently ,in honour of Mrs. Victoria Square. College, Ladies' Signor Antonio Scotti. the cele• • • was decided to hold a valedictory E. C. Ryan, of Adelaide, who brated bass, famous throughout A ttention is drawn to the advertisein the Perth Town Hall at 8 p.m. with her husband, Dr. Ryan, has Europe and the United States a ment elsewhere in this issue of Mr J. The hoson Monday night, March 16. come to live in Perth at died has ago, generation general carrier, wood, coal and Davey. We feel sure that no parishioner tess wore a frock of navy blue Naples (his birthplace), at the coke merchant. of Reach-street, Frewith georgette, would miss this opportunity of and white floral Mr. Davey recently trans. age of 70. From 1899 he appear- mantle. expressing to Father Crowley a navy blue silk sat, while the ed regularly at Covent Garden. ferred his business from Zenobia-street the present site, which will now be their deepest gratitude, and a guest of honour NVOR a frock of London. and the Metropolitan to more convenient for his regular pathat blue deep general invitation to be present is blue crepe with a singing York. New any new clients who are reand House, rons. Opera extended to all parishioners and to tone. Tea was served in the leading roles in association with quiring efficient and prompt service at lounge, a dainty pos.% being plac- the greatest artists of the time. the lowest rate prevailing. their friends. The guests • ed at each place. • • • of a Carr's Coffee Lounge. recently openSmith. H. In addition to the possession S. S Mesdames were The new bus, which has been versat- ed in Ahern's Arcade (upstairs , is his voice fine remarkably Misses secured for the transport of the Crisp, A. Macgregor. and ility and histrionic genius were under the direction and personal superPiesse. Ivy and Riley Mary Cavision of Mr. W V (Bill) Carr, late of the attending school children outstanding. • Light Lenten luncheons., Cottesloe. tholic and the State schools at • • • morning and afternoon tear, weddings, proprietor Haydon, F. J. Mr. commisWanneroo, is already in The annual meeting of St. and club catering are special features The old bus had proved of the New York Suit and Hat Kevin's Tennis Club was held of this up-to-date lounge. "WV is an sion. Murray-street. 148 too small for requirements, and Cleaners, in St. Joseph's Hall, ex-student of the CRC.. Kalgoorlieathlete of last week champion At Cottesloe he was actively associated a was Perth, children, some of the Catholic was a very keen with There Subiaco. the Societies of St Vincent de in 1906, in Back school. old to the five from travel to who have feeling prevalent throughout the Paul, Hibernians. and the Third Order he Postle, eat r gten miles to school. have been the days of the evening. and the affairs of the of St. Francis. We wish him success disappointed. As a result of re- annexed the coveted Perth Cup club, as shown by the report of in his new er ter,riSe. His for footrunning. and was amongst the retiring officers, was satisfac!,y presentations made KALGOORLIE Grace the Archbishop to the the front rankers on the footbal! tory. Mn. Ron Shields now ocM. inioter of Education, the Hon. and cricket fields. Mr. Haydon cupies the president's chair. and A general Communion. of the Mr. Millington, and the Director is a well known and popular Reg Worner succeeds Gerard of Education, Mr. J. Klein, am- identity of the Pingelly district. O'Mahony as secretary. The Hibernian Australian Catholic ple accommodation for all the where he A'as actively associated new committee will meet this Benefit Society for the Goldfields children has been provided. This with Church and parochial affairs week, and week-end play will will be held in St. Mary's on This year year eighty children attend the during his 15 years of residency commence at once in preparation Sunday. March 15. fast a was he As by the graced be will the event business. and Catholic school, which is staffed for the annual tournament. There of cleaner fast Presia he National presence is the so of runner, West from Mercy of by Sisters are a few vacancies for new memPerth, who travel by car each suits and hats, but slow on his bers, who will be welcome any dent, Mr. O'Connell D. O'NfahTU6 State Secretary. Mr. charges. oily. day to 'Wanneroo. time at the courts. • will also be pre• Edwards. oseph • • J • A special feature of the prosent. On Sunday, January 11, twenCongratulations to Rev. Dr. The beautification of the Caty-eight children were confirmed duction, "Curse of Tor Conal,- is interpolatsong Irish of gems well on his promotion to the the Sullivan, already is grounds thedral the by His Grace Archbishop. The chorus are under way. Stone cutters have important parish of Narrogin. Most Rev. Dr. Prendiville ,at ed throughout. His Grace was heard in "Kerry Dance," "Father been engaged for the past two Rumour has it that he will visit Bruce Rock. assisted by the parish priest, O'Flynn," Avenging and Bright," weeks preparing the stone for the his home town before taking up "Hunt- encircling wall, and already the duty. concerted the Rev. Father P. C. Smith, and a and of foundations of the new wall have "Lily the from Chorus" The infant daughter of Dr. and large congregation attended. His ing songs other Amongst y." ArchKillarne the His Grace laid. Daly-Smith received the been Mrs. Father congratulated Grace Smith on the presentation of the are "Danny Boy," "Silent o' bishop is responsible for the holy Sacrament of Baptism at children, and on his zealous work Moyle," and in conjunction with building of this wall and the the hands of His Grace the Archthe bishop in His Grace's private of in the interests of the parish. The an ensemble "Kitty of Coleraine," general beautification and grounds, including concrete foot- oratory during the week, and was Awake." Wests church was blessed by His Grace, - The and donations and promises to "Here's a Toast to Erin." Also paths, and grading and setting given the name of Jocelyn Mary. The City Mrs. Leo Gibbons and Mr. Josthe extent of • £48 were collected there is "The Dear Little Sham- out of the lawns. from the congregation present. rock," "O'Donnell Aboo.- "The Council will be responsible for eph O'Hara were sponsors. Mrs. In the evening His Grace was Time I've Lost in Wooing... and !he footpath right round Victoria Daly-Smith was formerly Miss driven to Narembeen, where he for the first time, two male trios, Square and the beautification of Doreen O'Hara. of Perth. Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Russell exImmediately the After specially written, "Three Men the roadway. confirmed ten children. the church function, His Grace They Went a' Hunting" and old wall was excavated the Ca- pect to leave by the Strathnaver was entertained by the members "Catlike We Are Creeping." On thedral grounds were surveyed, for Europe on an extended tour of the local Road Board, who cor• the humorous side is "The Irish and the original boundaries as- on March 30. "Macarkey's certained. Car," No part of the dially welcomed him to the dis- Jaunting THANKS. trict. His Grace briefly respond- Mare." and two duets, "Mv Irish Lyrounds has been given away to Mrs. S Byrne and family wish to Ask Better "You'd is wall new and Molly" tlae outthe and week, the Council, the in Later ed. THANK all friends for kind sympathy lying centres, Ardath and Yet- Me," together with their accom- on the same alignment as the and floral tributes: especiallv thanking The City Council is doing Rey. Fathers Winston and Brennan. apin, were visited by His Grace. panying dances. There is a de- old. Rev Father William. the Sisters who said Mass and addressed the lightful children's ballet appear- the work gratis. in consideration also nf the Sacred Heart Convent, St John added beautification of .Nf God, and Sisters of Mercy: also Drs. people. and exhorted them to be ing in several numbers, whilst of faithful to the practices of their an adult party dance a vigorous V ictoria qqiiare which will result Boyd and Lore, for kindness in their r oni T-Tic r;race'q ccheme. recent sad bereavement. Trish Reel. holy faith.
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"0 Lord, Lord Almighty King; for all things are in Thy power, and there is none that can resist Thy will if Thou determine to save Israel." (Epistle. ) (Lenten Reading: St. Matthew, xx., 17-28.) Thursday, March 12: St. Gregory the Great. P.C., and Doctor of the Church. White. 2, Of the day. Last Gospel of the day; or Mass of the day. Violet. 2, St. Gregory. St. Gregory. whose name is joined with St. Ambrose, St. Augustine. and St. Jerome as one of the four great doctors of the Western Church, was eminent for his wisdom in ruling the Church. for his zeal in propagating the faith among the nations outside the Roman Empire, and for the beauty and solemnity w hich he introduced into Church music. He died in 404. (Lenten Reading: St. Luke. xvi., 19-31.) Friday. March 13: Feria. Violet. 2. A cunctis. 3. For living and dead. ( Lenten Reading: St. Matthew, xxi.. 33-46.) Saturday. March 14: As yesterday. Violet. (Lenten Reading: St. John, )(Y.. 11-32.) Sunday. March 15: Third Sunday of Lent. Violet. 2, A cunctis. 3. For living and dead. "A certain woman of the crowd, lifting up her voice, said: Blessed is the womb that bore Thee. But Jesus said: Nay. rather. blessed are they who hear the word of God and keep it." (Gospel.)
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Pennant Programme. The week-end of the 18-19 April has been suggested as the starting dates of the annual pennant series, and although the new pennant committee has not yet had an opportunity of meeting, clubs are advised that the
date mentioned is approximately correct. It is therefore advisable for each club to get busy with teams for-
mation. They should have due regard to the members available fur play and the number of courts which will be set aside for matches. Constitution Requirements. In accordance with the regulations of the constitution, the council at its last meeting decided to fix the rate of capitation fee at 1/6This levy, with the affiliation fee of Ll Is, must be paid during the coming week, otherwise clubs, with their members, are automatically disqualified from further privileges of the Association. It is up to club secretaries to recognise
their responsibilities in this direction.
Vale Hill Street. It is with regret that it has to be recorded that the last set has been played on the Hill Street Club courts, and that the club will no longer be active participants in further contests. Owing to the property being required for other purposes. the club must necessarily go out of its old haunts and say au revoir to Association contests as a body. Fortunately many of the members have been absorbed by other clubs, so that numerically the Association will not suffer. For ten years this club has been foremost in all competition matches, and its members have played a prominent part in the building up of the organ under the Catholic Tennis Associsation Many players of note have had iation. their name engraved on the shield of victor y Prominent perhaps was their staunch and loyal secretary, Geo. whilst others to come to mindWyburn. are foe Mitchell, Noel Brady, Alf Deak in. Jim Cur
ran. Max Carpenter. Watson. the Townsends, McGee, Ian Captain Bill Lithgo. In the ladiesand ' section
the W esthoven sisters have alway prominent in the ranks ,aided s been by Iris Gustafson. Jean Glover. Josie McNamara, Pat and Ronnie Wate rs. Eileen Ellery (the Marathon player). and Mrs. G - eo. Wyburn. Hill Street leaves behind them a playing record of a very high standard. The Annual Presentation of Prizes. Wednes
day, March 2.5, has been fixed as the evening set down for the annual prese
ntation of pennant and championship trophies. Memories of last rear's wonderful attend stirred the social committee ance has to greater eff orts. The function will this Year be held in the Cathedral orchestral music for the Hall, and the occasion will be supplied by Miss Doreen D'Arcy. A very dainty supper will
Club members will pleasebe provided. note this
for a special evening. Annual Ball. The social committee wisely decided to hold this have very fixture early in the seaso great social n. Wednesday. May 20, has been selected as the date. the venue this year will be th,, Embassy. Further particulars Nv be
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-Bearers. In recognition of the wonderful success which follow their efforts of last year. the ed office-bearers
sula 'peds" when the pa tjt signal in her favour is hoisted. Holidaying down at the "Back to Albany- Week are members of St. Joachim's, in the person of Kath. McGovern and Nell Outridge. They are resting preparatory to the annual club tournament. Members are glad to see Ray Walsh. and his charming wife back in Asso dation affairs. Ray has signed on under the manner of St. Mary's. Columba Club have a live wire advocate in delegate Reg. Trainor. The interests of the South side club will be closely watched by his enthusiastic member. Back after a long service leave period from the land of the Madris is Kath. McDonagh. Kath. is in rare form for the ensuing season. AL Joachim's Annual On Sunday next, March 15, the annual picnic of St. •Joachim's will be held on the launch Valdana. The f ass and commodious launch will leave Barrack-street Jetty at 10 am. The outing will only cost tavo shillings. Members of other clubs are cordially lonul.tiitnegd. to participate in this ideal Theresian Tennis Club. The Theresians held a very succes& ful general meeting at the Amateur Sports Club on Friday night lastA large gathering of members quickly settled down to work and the election of officers and committeemen was carried out briskly and efficiently predation of the excellent servicesApof Messrs. Power and McGillivray was shown by their re-election as president and secretary. respectively Mr. L. White was elected treasurer Mr. E McMahon was again chosenand as captain of the club. Delegates to handle the affairs of the club in circles were also chosen. Association The members then showed their ( pen-heartedness by voting an increa se in club subscriptions. After what lively discussion- it was a some. that the club would hold a decided dance in the new St. George's weekly c onjunction with Miss Doree Hall, in and her orchestra, comm n DIArcy T uesday, March 10. This encing on function will undoubtedly be the most function of its kind ever successful held by Theresian, and that is saying some. thing! Attractioni include Miss Doreen
D'Arcy's orchestra. Theresian Male Ballet, and vocal ns of the latest dance numbers by refrai Mr T. Power. Novelties galore! Memb ers are advised to remember the date and to conic along for the night s of their iivThe es. club tournament comm enced on Saturday, and many round matches were completed, first and defeated players are all bucy practicing again for the next tourn aments.
Mr L. Graham. a leading Theresian recently attained the ripe old age •,f 21, and
a party was ough on Saturday night.held at Scarborto celeb event Many Theresian friendrate the , were - wish him luck.
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cted to the various positions on the execu tive. The secretarial duties for all socia l fi xtures will again be attended to by Miss phy-, assisted by Miss Nell Iris BroCusack whilst the duties of chairman will again be capably filled by that willing
and enthusiastic worke r. M. Dave McGillivray. Personal Pips. Up from the seclusion of Narrogin is Mr. Harry Nforan. Harry has been for Years a
most prominent worker in all Catholic affairs, partic so in tennis circles of his home ularly By the aid of the dentaltown. St. Brigid's stalwart. Wally chair, the Pre, has had an enforced holiday. legion of friends wish him well on toHis the roar! of health from a sick
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ENGLISH IN THE LEAVING CERTIFICATE. The School Essay or Composition k Continued.) The importance of personal observation, too, must not be overlooked. Not only does actual experience give a real and vivid touch to writing, which no amount of mere imagination can do, but it gives us the power of grasping and assimilating what is read, to a degree which would be impossible if we had not observed and felt for ourselves. Next to reading, steady, continuous practice in the art of composition is the most necesPractice deals sary condition. rather with the art of expression, than with the ideas themselves, and gives ease, smoothness, readiness and power. It is a condition none can escape, and is as necessary fur the literary genius as for the average writer. It may be well to divide this "practice" into four stages: (1) Writing with the unlimited use of books. (2) Writing with the partial assistance of books, making refer ences occasionally. (3) Writing from memory on a subject previously read up. (4) Writing on a subject for which no previous special preparation has been made. Lastly, we must revise, correct and prime our work again and again; the belief that hurried composition is the best is a falSubmitting our work to lacy. the test of others' criticism is a most useful plan for getting rid of mannerisms, ambiguity, and other defects which may not be apparent to ourselves; and reading a doubtful passage aloud is often a very good way of discovering its faults, the awkwardness of expression. etc. Now we shall suppose that we have all the available information for our essay. The next point is the way in which the ideas shall he expressed, and here we come to the special difficulties of the essay. Unity of structure is the first requirement. There must he unity as a whole, and a certain amount of union and coherence in each part, both within itself and in relation to the rest. Secondly. there must be good order and arrangement. The order must be natural, as each part must fall into its right place, and repetition. both of words and ideac, must be avoided. Abrupt, c tartfing transitions must not occur. as. they spoil both unity and - vmmetry. Thirdly, a certain amount of v ariety, both in ideas and wording, is necessary in order to secure the interest and attention of the reader. Lactly, clearness is essential; our meaning should be very plainly and simply expressed without the use of. unnecessary wor(ls, and we niust carefully avoid straying from the point. How to Write an Essay. 1. In c.rder to secure any of the above conditions, a certain amount of forethought is neces,ary. After the subject is chosen it should be well considered and then the most suitable headings selected. The use of these has three adantages :
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t_a) It prevents repetition, one of the most common faults in coinposition. ‘ b) It ensures the consideration of the whole subject. (c) It is a great aid to clearness. 2. Ideas should next be sorted under the various headings. When writing at leisure, it is a good plan to leave a space under each heading, so that fresh ideas may be introduced without spoiling the unity of the composition. 3. A rough draft of the whole should then he written, diligently corrected, and revised. (To he Continued.) FRENCH AND GERMAN. Vocabulary. A s a help to the acquisition of a good and wide vocabulary, it is suggested that pupils should keep note-books, in which they may enter examples encountered in their reading These they should classify, learn and continually revise. This collection of words
and phrases is of valuable assistance in the writing of free composition. In connection with v ocabulary the teacher should insist on the value of prefixes and suffixes, and point out the various possible translations of a single word. He should likewise encourage the pupils to make lists of homonyms and synonyms. The pupils can also acquire a useful working vocabulary by association, e.g., given the word le chemin de fer. the class might suggest the following collection of words and phrases: La (tare, le buffet, poinconner les billets, le chef de gare, la c onsigne, En voiture! le guichet, I' entree, billet d'aller et retour, le fourgon, la sortie, voyager en premiere, la locomotive. le passage a niveau, le rail, la guerite a signaux. la voie ferree, le tunnel, le quai. le viaduc. Revision. Constant revision k necessary in language teaching. Eve,ry-
"It is clear that there can be no true education which is not wholly directed to man's last end, and that in the pre-ent order of Divine Providence, since God has revealed Himself to t.s in the Person of His only-begotten Son, who alone is "the way, the truth, and the life," there can be no ideally perfect education which is not Christian Education." —Pope Pius XI.
thing that has been learnt must be kept continually before the pupils' minds and presented in a variety of forms, so as to make sure that what has beera, taught is not forgotten. But in order that revision should prove a help to students, the teacher should make use of simple and easy material. Verbs especially ought to be constantly revised. They should form part of every lesson, for an inaccurate knowledge of French verbs will greatly hamper the progress of the pupil. The teacher should by viva voce or by written work drill his pupils to change the person, tense and mood of any verb, and to acquire facility in converting the form of the verb from the affirmative into the negative and interrogative. The importance of verb drill cannot be ton strongly s tressed. Apart from weekly and monthly tests. the time could not be more profitably spent during the latter part of the school year than by exercising the pupils in revision of the ground already covered. For this purpose the teacher should make his own choice of suitable sentences and phrases according to the needs of his class. In this way even the dullest pupils through incessant repetition will learn gornething
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Examination Results BT. JOSEPH'S CONTENT, CUNDERDIN. The following is a list of successes obtained by pupils of St. Joseph's Convent, Cunderdin. in recent exam. inations: MUSIC RESULTS. All Candidates Passed With Honours. Theory. Junior Division: Marjory Gray (100 marks), Brenda Stokes (Honours). Preparatory Division. — Honours: Noel Padgham (98 marks); Teresa Flanagan (96 marks); Patricia Flanagan (94 marks); Brian Sheehan (94 marks); Margaret McLeod (84 marks): Betty !rollaway (84 marks) . University of Western Australia. Grade III., Theoretical: Audrey Pearce, Brenda Stokes. Grade IV., Practical : Audrey Pearce. Brenda Stokes Junior Certificate Examination. Brenda M. Stokes: English, History, Geography. Mathematics A, Mathematics B. iDrawing A. Music. Audrey E. Pearce: English, History, Drawing, Music. Wallace E. Snooke: English, History, Drawing, Geography. Lesley E. Warnes: English, History, Geography, Mathematics A. Mathesnatics B, Commercial Methods and Bookkeeping, Drawing. City Commercial College Examinations.. Bookkeeping. --- Certified Junior Bookkeepers: Betty Miller, Audrey Pearce, Wallace Snooke (Honours). Lesley Warnes. # Five Honours and one Credit in Grade Examinations. Shorthand—Grade VI. : Betty Miller, Audrey Pearce, Wallace Snooke, Brenda Stokes, Lesley Warnes. Grade V Audrey Pearce, Wallace Snooke. Lesley Warnes. Typewriting—Grades IV., V. VI. : Betty Miller. Audrey Pearce, Wallace Snooke. Lesley Warnes. Commonwealth Telephonist Examinatift. Kellerberlir (1934) . First Place . Joan Flanagan. Meckering and Districts Agricultural Show Awards, 1935. The Convent pupil securel altogether sixteen prizes at the above Show, besides one Highly Commended. Prizes were gained in the following sections: Essay Writing, Handwriting, Knitting. Fretwork, Mapping. Landscape. Drawing, Design based on Local Flora and Faundas and Open Design. DZATH. GILL—On February 22, 1936, Edward James. of Roberts-road, South Como. and late of Day Dawn, loved husband of Elsie, father of Ada, Clarise. Eddie and Francis; age 64 VC:ti I N MEMORL1N. SHEEDY —Of your charity, pray for the soul of Patiick Sheedy, who was accidentalls killed on March 10, 1931. 4 Sac-e.g Heart of Jesus, have mercy on his soul. —Inserted by his loving wife and daughter. Armadale. HURLEY.—Of your charity, pray foi the repose of the soul of Ellen Hur. lev. who passed away on March 5. 1935. May her soul rest in peace. PENDREIGH.--In loving memory of our darling mother and grandma. who passed peacefully away on R.I.P. March 5, 1933 Most Sacred Heart of Jesus- 'lave mercy on her soul. —Inserted by her loving daughter and son-in-law. M. and N. McGurk, and grandchildren. S AVAGE.—In loving memory of John, who departed this life on March 5, 1917. Eternal rest grant unto him, 0 Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him. B ATES.—In loving memory of Delia, who departed this life at Adelaide on March 4, 1934. Eternal rest grant unto her. 0 Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon her. JOHNSTON.—Of your charity, pray for the repose of the soul of Dr. Henry Lyon-Johnston, whose death occurred on March 5. 1930: and for the souls of all the faithful departed. Immaculate Heart of Mary, your prayers for them extol. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on their souls.
St. Gerard's, Palmyra Lent has begun well indeed at St. Gerard's. Last Sunday night a full congregation witnessed the consecration to the Sacred Heart of some fifty new members of the newly formed NEW CHURCH FOR COWARAMUP wunaen's branch of the Sodality. The Sodality now leaves but little room for other worshippers at their monthly meeting (on the first Sunday), and there are few ladies of the parish out of the Sodality now. By the goodwill being shown we will soon be able happily to say there are none. The Spiritual Director (Father Lynch) congratulated the new members and exhorted them to keep the devotion to the Sacred Heart ever glowing in their hearts. The Sodality sang the hymns and Benediction themselves, and the etlect was both beautiful and devotional. From the point of view of accommodation, what a good job the men have their own society! And what a mat ter of pride and thankfulness that little St. Gerard's should have had the honour of forming the first branch in the Archdiocese some months ago! Next Sunday nearly sixty new mem hers will be solemnly enrolled as members of the Holy Name Society. The Catholics of Cowaramup are very pleased that their efforts of As this is the first fruits of the somany months to provide themselves with a Church will be crowned with ciety's foundation in this State, who success when His Grace Archbishop Prenrliville visits Cowaramujs on is going to miss it. Sunday, March 8, to bless and open the very fine building illustrated Congratulations to the new social above. The building, which is much admired. was designed by Mr. E. Le committee at Spearwood and their acB. Henderson. and is being built by Mr. Botterly, under the supery oe tive secretary, Mr. Dunne. Their sinof Mr. J. Ryan. cere desire to help things along should •0411100410•11•411•41.4 4110•411,•IMP•4W+41N4M4W+411N410.4.•40114.44.441.441P.4.+411. hear good fruit. How pleased we were to hear the voice of St. Jerome's bell tolling again, after its enforced silence! This we owe to the activities of Messrs. Zemunik (father and Tony), On Sunday last, an important event was very much Dobra, and Whitely appreciated. It ‘Vhat excellent took place in the history of the Cawould be a very tine gesture if all the steeple-jacks they made! tholic Church in Northam—the instituWe are glad to hear Mr. Jack !viceparishioners were to approach Holy tion of a St. Vincent de Paul Society. communion on Sunday next and offer vich is back from the hospital. To usher this organisation into exist- up their Communions for the success w ish him a speedy convalescence We ence, Mr. J. Edwards, of Leederville, of this movement. It is pleasing to see the Coogeeites, and a band of Vincent de Paul men It is proposed to hold a big dance coming in to Church. "The further made the trip from Perth. The day on St. Patrick's night to celebrate the from church the nearer to God." ,was probably one of the worst we feast of the great Irish Saint. We 'regret The to learn that have had for the summer, but yet object of this dance is really more to O'Loughlin. of North is in the Mrs. they arrived cheerful and full of entry and keep alive the spirit of the pital, and we hope she will quicklyhoe. be thusiasm, and they even managed to day than to raise money. We hope r,s.t, .red to health. look cool. At 2-30 the inauguration that all the Catholics will do their bit. Dear old Mrs. Govan is greatly misstook place. Mr. Edwards briefly It is with great regret that we have ed at St. Anne's. where for so sketched the history, ideals and aims to chronicle the passing of a grand re- lsng years she was a goosl and toany faithful of the Society and impressed on the ligious character in the person of worker for God and Hie Church. There Sister new "brothers" the noble nature ot Gertrude. wa This Sister had been a s no good and charitable work to the work they were undertaking. He member of the Sisters of which she did not lend a willing hand, St Joseph then outlined the various spheres of for the past fifty-eight and her action with which the Society con- greater portion of that years, and the in the name will certainly be written time has been Book of Life. May she be very cerned itseilf. Then the next twenty spent in Northam. happy in her new surroundings minutes were spent in answering ques. showed herself to be In her day she We extend our sincerest go sl wishes a great religious. tions and solving difficulties. and an indefatigable worker for the to Mamie Coghlin, who was Then married on followed the nomination of officers and honour and glory of God, and with Saturday. March 1. to Mr Alex Mcthe date for the first meeting was set her death we sever another link with Lennan. The wedding breakfast was down as Sunday night nextAt the the past. "May the angels lead her at the bride's home in Swan-street. conclusion of the meeting the visitors into Paradise: To Mrs. Yates, of Bicton, at present and the newly-received branch were ceive her at hermay the martyrs recoming and take her in the Fremantle Hospital. we extend rewarded with an afternoon tea, which to Jerusalem. the holy city." our regret that she is ill, and hope to see her with us again soon. Who is going to win the grand Marathon? Come on, young men. Bob is making things look bad for the rest of you. We note with interest that Mrs. Miller is building up a nice weekly bridge evening each Tuesday at St. Gerard's. The others must watch this stall; it looks very much as if Mrs. Miller will lead the way if they are not careful. Mrs. Duggan had a most successful house party at her home in Adrianstreet last Friday night. Good for Mrs. Taylor's stall! There is to be a tennis afternoon tomorrow (Sunday) at Mrs. Gallin's home we note. We hope our young people play, and Mrs. Miller's stall will profit greatly on the occasion. Pleased to see little Eileen Campbell come to school all the way from ths Pine Plantations, Radio Park. May her example induss the other little children out there to do the same. A cordial hand of welcome to the Ingram family, lilo?w:se to the Valle f amily. Welcome to Palmyra! We feel very proud of our little jockey, Jimmy Miller, who. 2fter his (Log absence from the pig-skin after a serious accident, rode Prince PalAdin home on the bit last Saturday much to the joy of his followers. His young brother- Tommy, is beginning to make his presence felt across the gee-gees. Good luck to the Miller boys. We extend our .vmpathy to Mrs. Clinton, out at the "bridge." and we hope that out of the few ashes the blaze left behind that !here will rise a new "Clintons" bigger and better than ever.
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MARRIAGE. IcCOSII—HOW A RD.—On February 29. 1936- at St. Mary's Cathedral. by the Rev. Dr. McMahon, Charles Henry. son of Mrs. and the late William MoCosh, of Kolar Goldfields. Southern India. to Vera, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs Howard, of South Perth.
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Sandy McDouAall's Gallant Gesture Offers Himself to be Raffled for the Bushies Sandy McDougall, whose rescue from the clutches of the sirens and mermaids was effected last week, and who was returned to the Never Die Hcspital on Ferbuary 25. has since had a He was in such fresh adventure. need of a general tone up to his eeer. wrought nervous condition, that the doctors thought it advisable to send him on a 'plane trip to the East, whither he was accompanied by two nurses. On arrival at the Queen City of the South. however, he considered himself well enough to dispense with their services, and after having his hair set in curls and a few necessary additions made to his toilet, he set out on the return journey to Perth, and in company with his chaperone, made the trip from Adelaide per 'plane. arriving in Perth on Sunday. Accompanied by his chaperone, he paid a courtesy call on Aunt Bessy hall an hour after the 'plane had landed at the aerodrome, and in feeling accent+ expressed his great gratitude to those Cornerites who had so generously contributed to the Ransom Fund. His emotion was of the first order when he heard of the sacrifices made by his Aunt in mortgaging the Corner and the typewriter in order to complete the east of the Ransom, and he forthwish declared himself ready to redeem his promise of being raffled for the Therefore, in fulfilment of. this promise, the White-haired Boy will now enter the firing line for the benefit ot the 1936 Appeal for the Busbies. end anyone desirous of obtaining tickets on him is invited to apply for them to the Hay-street; Pellegrini's Ltd., Church Offices, Victoria Square. or Aunt Bessy. The price of the tickets yiila be 3d. each, in accordance with the express wish of Sandy himself who, though handsome and worth winning, thinks the price high enough for all who will want to make him their cwn. The raffle will be drawn on June 3 by Rey. Dr. McMahon, at the Church Offices, and the Cornerites who did so much last year to make -Love's Young Dream" the success it was, as" again called upon to interest themselves in this, the first serious and important alert (apart from the paying off of the Mortgage) of the 1936 Campaign. Sandy will pose for his phots. at the earliest possible date, and it is believed that without flattery from the photographer, his handsome presense and graceful bearing will eclipse the °mom loveliness of the Bride of 19.i." Indeed. it would seem that his sojourn among the mermaids has enhanced his charms. His complexion is 'like cream and roses, his eyes have gained somewhat of the deep blue of the sea, and his hair, which fo:roerly suffered so much from an over-opplieation cf the "ginger" tint, is now a lovely flaxengold. the black velvet cap of Sectland's national dress serving to set cif the arrangement of his short soft curls. He has also consented to be displayed in a public windov, and this, in spite of his shyness at being stared at. that it is to be hot-sal cheeky maidens of the Mary Sncggins' type will not upset his natural disinclination by laming their curious ncses too cloeelY to the window pane. Mr. Sheehan. of Pellegrini's Ltd. has been delighted to give hospitality to the window show of Aunt Bessv's little nephew. and he will take up residenCe there comewhere about the. 14th. of March. It has also been ascertained that -Pat and Mick." the sucoesful competitors in one of the Limerick tests last year. intend presenting Sandy with a set of bagpipes, which will add greatly to Sandy's value, ae he has a soul for the music of hie parents' native land. Sandy is modest in his aspirations. He is absolutely unconscious of his particular style of beauty, and at the came time is hopeful that the raffle
SANDY MeDOUGALL RAFFLE NOW ON.
Dear Aunt Bessy,—Enclosing 5s. for present Appeal. With best wishes for the success of 1936. ONLY A PRIVATE. Private,"—Many a Dear "Only thanks for coming to light in my hour of greatest need, for though Sandy is now a free lad, the outlook looks anything but sunny for Tiddles and me, and the worst of it is that the Wet Blanket says "it is the price of us." Picture one who knows us best asserting that me and my cat and my typewriter are only worth a paltry f33 9s 0id! I do hope you think on higher lines of value than the N.B. AUNT 13ESSY.
All desirous ci winning the famous Sandy McDougall, of Nedlands, are invited to apply for one ticket or a book of sixty tickets, to the Church Offices, Pellegrini's, Ltd., or Aunt Bossy For the benefit of country readers. Sandy's photo. will be published in another week or two. Raffle will be drawn by Rev. Dr. ',McMahon on June 3, at the rherch Offices. Victoria Sotiare.
The Abode of Memory. Bessy.—Indigniation Deer Aunt burns within my breast, and as the weather is hot enough without the extra heat you will pardon me if I try to cool off a little by writing to you. Do you know you have been horribly deceived by one of your nieces who goes under the name of "Sister Sue?" Last week I wrote You a letter telling
of himself will benefit the Bushies' Fund to the extent of £100. for, as he remarked on Sunday last, "if a mere bride doll could bring in an odd £94, what's wrong with hoping that a Scotchman of the blue blood of Glasgow can't go one better and gain the £100. seeing that this is Leap Year?" Well, what's wrong with hoping his hopes will be realised anyway, if only the united company of the Bushies' benefactors will work for this end? So may it be!
Aunt Bessy's Corner and Typewriter Now in the Hands of Messrs. ISAAC COHEN &MOSES SPLOTVOSKI • • • MORTGAGE OWING IS £18 10s 6i-, PLUS 80 PER (*.ENT- INTEREST. WHICH MEANS £33 9s.Oid. MUST BE PAID OVER TO THE GENTLEMEN OF THE THREE BALLS ON EASTER MONDAY. OR THE BAILIFFS COME IN AND AUNT BESSY AND TIDDI.FS GO OUT.
Show Your Love for the Corner by Assisting the Mortgage Fund -The True Blues." Coolgardie Misse - Joan and Betty Wishart. Perth . • • -.Miss Margaret and Masters Len and Joe Buswell, Bunbury Only a Private . • . .• Brian Born the Y,ringer Puck . .
TO BERNADETTE SOMEBODY. omebody, what's N ow tiernaciette this I hear? You've been parking too long in the city! And the court's had you up for a ten shilling fine, For all you're so winsome and pretty. Pray, what were you doing. dear lady, that day? Were you searching for bargains in pinnies? Or enduring the course of a permanent wave That lasts for six weeks at two guineas? Were you "making v. 'UT soul" for this season of Lent Or chatting to Jim, Tess, or Eris, While your car held up space gainst some keen business man Whose appointment drove him to the Terrace? Now. take my advice, Bernadette Somebody, do! Leave your cash in the bank or the mines, Or you'll soon he parked somewhere with nothing to eat, you have to keep on paying fines. this is an age of whir!, worry and speed. When "Move on, plea ," is everyone's slogan. Se it's wiser to move one's self out of the way. Than be pushed on by Constable Horan'. --AUNT BESsY. Fe'r
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will be simply frightful if you can't meet the mortgage by Easter Monday, but if everyone rallies to your need, we will get the Corner back into your free possession again, so cheer-up, and will you give that Sister Sue all she's looking for? --Your most indignant, WOULD-BE PET. My Poor Would-Be Pet,—Now can you trust anybody in this world? Whoever would have thought that anyone with blue eyes and golden hair would And still they say be so artful? "gentlemen prefer blondes" I must ask Sister Sue's husband does he still Well, don't w-r-7-v prefer them now Sister Sue will look pretty blue when she reads the Corner this week and sees herself shown up in public, and she might feel that confused that she will hide herself in sackcloth and ashes for the rest of Lent. I am very grateful for the five shillings you sent the Busbies this week and last, and you may be my pet for ever and a day in reparation for the injustice done you lw my other niece. AUNT BESSY St. John of God Hospital. Subiaco. Dear Aunt Bessy,—Just a few linos to let you know I am a patient of St. John of God's- I will soon have my operation, and one of the Sisters told rue that the kind Sister who sat with poor Sandy when he was unconscious will be with me when I have my tonsils taken out. I think I met Mary Snoggins; she was visiting the hospital a few days ago. She told me she is weary. but I think silt is ,nly )rried over Sandy. I do hope be will soma He win be released from prissn. want a good holiday after all of it. very think kalamuncla would suit well, as be will not want to go neer the beach again. When are you coming to see me? I hope you will come soon. This is all for now; I will write and tell you about myself when I am 'setter. Lots of love and kisses irons x -. :xxxx SUE PRICE, PS.: Enclosed find 10s. for my friend Sandy, that he may get out oi those mermaids' clutches.—SUE.
Dear Sue.--Now that your operation I's over, I suppose you are sorry abost having said good-bye to that Sistet who held Sandy 11cDougall's hand when he was unconscious- because he reckoned she was most sympathetic All the same, I am sure you are glad to have got rid of those tonsils. I you all about my meeting with your don't know to this day whether Ihave dear nephew, Sandy, at the Never Die my tonsils in or out, but I intend hay. Hospital. I had just finished it off, ing a look the very first chance I get and signed my name "Your-would-be Wasn't it funny -how Sandy walked Pet." when Sister Sue walked in and, into the office the very day I got your just like a lady, wanted to know to letter? He was that pleased when whom I was writing. I told her, and he saw your 10s. note he insisted on she pretended to be awfully glad that sending you that book, 90 I do hope I wanted to be your pet, and she said you got a pleasant surprise. The she would be delighted to feel I was Editor won't let me visit hospitals near her in the Corner. and on top of Sue, as he is afraid I might want to he all that flattery she offered to post a nurse or a nun or both at the - se my letter to vote I had the 5s. all time—that's why I couldn't go to . • ready too, so I popped that in and you. as if I am a nurse or a nun gave her my precious envelope, and won't be allowed to be A.B. any more you can imagine the shock I got on but I'm in the hands of the Jews now. Sunday when I opened "The Record" so I mightn't be your Aunty after to see how I looked in print, and found Easter if the Corner is not paid off that she had gone and signed her own Fancy you meeting Mary Snogginsil name to it. I wouldn't mind so much ATh t's she Ma' only I got a real head over that letter. AUNT BEY. I had to write and compose it in between a hundred and one other imVasse-road, Bunburss isortant duties, and after it was finishDear Aunt Bessy.—You will think ed I was nearly finished myself, and have forgotten you, but that is not the had to go and beg a cup of strong tea ease. I spent my Christmas holidays from the lady next door. Aunt Bessy, at "Malden" Capet and I intend to now you know the truth. I am sure have a gor;c1 go at that cornreftion you will he very vexed because, of My Uncle Len left for the Golifielde course, You gave her the credit of last Sunday: there was a hit of sorrow sending you that five shillings that was in our place when he left, because he really mine—not that I look for notice told us he was son-y to leave us and over anything I give the Bushies, but that he would come hack before long', I wanted You to know where the five (Excuse me, Len. bsit'vrhich part were shillings came from, all the same I you eorry about? If Uncle Len reads bet You anything Sister Sue will try the way you're put things hell give and get round Mary Snoggins' mother you a terrible doing.) Enclosed please to give her another 5s., and she'll send f nd Is. for the release of poor old that in in her own name too—she's A Sandy McDougall We all know he girl like that. though I didn't like to sheeldn't have gone where the mess even think it until I found her out. maids were, but he didn't think of the Welt I am sending you five shillings danger Iexpect Istarted my Junior now on my very own account. As I 'see conree on the 6th. Ift,oruary .and I you are in the hands of the •Tesce It . loing well yne had a few spills
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off the horses at Capel, didn't he? (I such a handsome boy—I'm not able to to me until then. I was going to Pellegrini's window from about Marcia never read about it.) I must close be sorry I mortgaged everything foi send you a book of tickets on Sandy 11th. till June 3rd., and he would siimor now, because I have to get up at 6 him. AUNT BESSYinstead of the green card, but as I ply love a nice little girl like you to o'clock each morning.—Your fond nephave already sent one book to a Wan- go along and ask him how does he do. hew, LEN BUSWELL. Vasse-road. South Bunbury. neroo niece, I will send the card, and Ihe card is going to you straight away. Dear Len,—You will be pleased to Dear 'Aunt Bessy,—I am writing a 1 hope my Wanneroo nephews will be AUNT BESSY. think your shilling has gone to pay off few lines to tell you where I was for like the school—among the best in the the Mortgage on the Corner. It's the holidays. I went to Capel. Len Commo nwealth. awful, Len. to think I am occupying a had fifty-five falls off the horse, and I LINES TO AUNT BESSY. AUNT BESSY. place that doesn't belong to me any only had 35 falls off him. I am very I called you Ananias, dear A.B., more, only if I succeed in paying off sorry for not writing to you this long Travers-street, Wagin. Because you told such shocking yarns the money to those money-lenders by time, so I must close now and go to Dear back at Aunt Bessy,--I am to me, Easter Monday Tiddles and I will be bed.—Your loving nephew, school again and doing my best. Mar- So don't pretend you don't know what able to drink more than half a pint JOE BUSWELL. garet, Joan and I went to the lake I mean, of milk again every day. I am sorry PS.: Enclosed is Is. for poor old last Sunday for a swim. If you send Because, although you're Irish, you re for anyone who has to get up at 6 Sandy. They have nicknamed me along a card make will a two we or not green? o'clock in the morning in this climate— Sandy.—J. B. start to gather in the pence. PerYour tongue is most astonishingly I'm thinking of writing to King EdDear Sandy I — have haps early read often everyone if you starts off -Joe, glib ward VIII. about it and asking permission for daylight to begin at nine in the Bible where it says "you shall will not have to worry so much at the To tell the most outrageous sort of fib. be sorry in your bed," and I never end of the year. Dad has got a rab- In fact- though I'm a nicely brought o'clock a.m. AUNT BESSY. knew exactly what it meant, but now bit trap about three miles from up child, I know, because you said you had to Wagin and he walks there every morn- I find the mere word 144 Miles, Wanneroo. fib is much too Dear Aunt Bessy,-1 wrote to you go to bed after feeling sorry for not ing to see if there are any rabbits mild; writing me to this all time. caught. bet I This Len morning went I with It seems the only word that here ag>. before the holidays, and now I wish to thank you very much for "The Re- must have been sorry in his bed the him, but there wasn't even one rabplies day after fell he bit off the horse for the in it, and I can tell you I was Is shameless downright, or unblushing cords" and the Australian Sacred Heart Messengers which some kind fifty-fifth time, and I hope you have rather disappointed after walking three lies. miles. and then finding none in the You say you never try to "pull any Cornerite sends to me every week. We recovered from the thirty-fifth shuck still go to the Convent School to I never once fell off the horse I rode trap.—I remain your loving nephew, ' leg," TOM LOWTHE R . learn our prayers and other school because I hung on to his neck when he But here, dear Ananias, I must beg tried get to the best of me, next so work. Sister has read us some of your Dear Tom,--It was good to find a Your pardon, for you know, of CUttfSet time you are mounted you try to hang letter from you in letters in "The Record," and we all you do, the mail bag after that on way. Thank you for the ls feel very sorry for poor Sandy, but I your return from this big city, but you By word of mouth. by 'phone, and letwill I have to give it to Messrs. Cohen never even said hope I can help him. ter. too Would you you missed all the send me a green card as I would like and Splutvoski, but it will be for noise and bustle, and the sight-seeing. Beware! because there never was a one very much. During the holidays Sandy and the Busbies and me just the Rodney is still my true-blue nephew, sprite we went to the beach and went fish. same, as if I don't pay the money- but almost as disappointed with me Who was entirely devoid of spite, lenders what borrowed I from them, ing. Father Winston has not come for not arranging a meeting as you And think, poor chump, whatever they are going to put 'riddles and me were since the last time he was here, and would you do. with that wise rabbit who made att of the Corner. he promised us faithfully he would sure not to be caught in the trap, so If I should give the show away on AUNT BESSY. bring you with him next time. I am you. I hope you will forgive me. When I glad you gathered the E700 for your was about as big as you I used be told As Shakespeare the grave AT arninc Edward-street, Nlanjirnup. Busbies —Your loving niece, neatly Dear Aunt Bessy-1 am so glad your "Little children should be heard of In his most pots LUCY CRISAFULLI. rhythmical iambic foots, F.700 turned up. I am sending you and not seen." and now that I'm .as (Or should I say he puts the warning tall as myself the Editor keeps saying. Dear Lucy,—Many thanks for t he value of two cards (January and neat your nice letter, and I am glad February), "People who write should be read and and I will tell you a lot of at someone who "aripoted" you news next letter. Please say a prayer not seen," so T try to obey him, be. In his most beautiful iambic feet?1 for cause he takes the place of my par- "0 what a tangled web we weave when the literature is so faith- for Mummie.--Your loving niece, once we practise to deceive,' ful and true. ents. I am sending you a book of ticSandy is safe again, MARY STEVENS. and try and get in to Perth after St. kets on Sande, as Sandy is so anxious In other words, you'll come most frightful croppers Patrick's Day and have a look at him Dear Mary,—Thank you for that to help the Busbies in return for our in Pellegrini's window. He is so nice, postal note for 5s. I acknowledged it efforts to save him. How is the If you insist on telling me such wog>. PON. although he has been under the sea for last week, but could not get your let- squeak in those new boots? such a long time, and as I am anxious ter fitted in, though it is small enough, AUNT BESSY , Still, if I must apologise. I do. But to poor Ananias—not to you. to make him a success I am going to but Peters wanted space for the ad. send you a book of tickets instead of a Vasse-road. South Rtinbury. —PUCIIC. about their ice cream, so the Manager green card. as I am sure everyone in got like ice when I tried to put in Dear Aunt Bessy.—It is a long time Wanneroo will love to get a chance of some extra letters. I have said the since I last wrote to you. I cannot I doubt if Fifty pounds will ever r110winning him. AUNT RESSY. prayer for mummie and I hope she is bear to think of our darling Sandy 90III alright, as some people say that things being a prisoner andI am sending Is. A youth. so gallant, charming, brave Convent of Mercy. Coolgardie. go the opposite when I pray about to get him out of those miserable clutand handsome. Dear Aunt Bessy,—Since we heard ches Len is not one of his support- But would them. AUNT BESSY. the Sirens for two bob rethe sad news of Sandy's capture we ers, but Joe it. and I think both of have been quite worried. them are sending is, to help rescue The turn It is no Wanneroo. missing freckle after which I use worrying at such times. Dear Aunt I3essy,was at a party him. I go to school every day now What yearn? is needed is action, so we are enclosing at South Perth where Dr. McMahon I go to the Sacred Heart School, and I think two bob should surely cover it. 10s. towards his Ransom. was welcomed home on his arrival we have to go in the bus. Hoping to His poor It being no larger than a thrup'sey mother must be anxious about her hear from Europe. and there was a send. that Sandy is safe.—Your loving bit. white-haired boy. We hope someone off to Father Cunningham, too, be- niece, MARCARET. will be able to make some agreement cause when Father McMahon went all Dear Margaret,—Tiddles nearly fell with his captors, and obtain his over Europe it was poor Father Cun- over her own tail when I told her In Reply to Puck. speedy release. Why don't you try ningham who had to take his place and there was a letter from you, so you can your persuasive powers, Aunt Bessy? do the work. Before Father Cunningjust guess how much we both love I do confess, V Puck! You'd surely succeed Loving wishes ham went to South Perth he built our You have me stuck. you, even though you have not writto you for l936 from, school. I am in 6th. standard at St. ten since the cauliflowers Yet not so stuck that I may not reply went to seed THE TRUE BLUES, Anthony's, Wanneroo. This school is last year. To one who to my face tells me I lie. Sandy is (Per) ENID SHARKEY. situated about fifteen miles from more handsome than safe, and he is ever. He is Dear Enid.- --Knowing it was no use Perth and is equal in architecture to going to let me raffle him for the Such accusation ,rving persuasive powers on the sirens any building in the Commonwealth of Bushies. in gratitude Is machination, and mermaids, I tried them on the Australia. I would be very pleased turn from the bottom for his safe reof the sea, so I For though I can spin fairy yarns, money-lenders and was succesful, but if you would send me a green card. be- hope forsooth! Cecelia will wake up now and at what a costt—this Corner and the cause I have been reading "The Re. make him as popular In matters grave I always tell the in Bunbury as typewriter which I am now using is cord" lately, and would be very pleas- she was last time there truth. was something mortgaged for the miserable sum of ed to he one of Your Cornerites.—I re. special on. I saw your aunty last £18 lOs 64. plus 80 per cent. interest. main, your would-be nephew, week, and she told me all about you. Once on the 'phone and unless the wihole is forthcoming by JOHN PARIN. You heard my tone, Tell Len he ought to come and have Easter Monday, I will be deported and Dear John,—It gives me much plea- a look at Sandy, and then he would I told you straight my number and Tiddles will be drowned. Therefore, sure to acs..ept such a bright and in- like him. my name, AUNT BESSY. will you explain the situation to my telligent pupil of St. Anthony's as my And if you disbelieved—am I to True Blues and tell them all I have nephew, and even if the monev-lenders blame? Lake View, Wanneroo. placed their 10s. to the Mortgage Fund. do put me out of the Corner by EastDear Aunt Bessy.—I wish to be Sandy is safe nr,w er. T TT' ilor< lro you will he i Cre.,f 11c1!., one of your Cornerites. Sister reads As for your leg. us the letters from your nieces and I humbly beg To say I've never met that honoured nephews, and I would like to be their member. cousin. I am a Bushie myself. but if I can help like the others I will do so. And if I've pulled it. weil, I Quit remember. Sister told us about Sandy McDougall. 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Even the priest noticed it. Pete Lipecombe couldn't have moved quietly to save his life ,and his exit from church every nlorning was in the nature of a minor earthquake. Scarcely had the priest begun the Post-communion than Pete would make a noisy dive for his cap. jump up with a violent, though 'accidental kick to the wooden kneeler, rush up the church in his thick boots, and vanish with a His retreating slam of the door. footsteps were lost in the tread of his fellow workers as they hurried past on A minute or their way to Clayton's. two later came the sound of Clayton's syren, and the congregation knew that Pete had arrived in time. rather Turner found Pete's deparHis nerves ture distinctly trying. were easily shaken by a sudden noise, and he had had to make a considerable effort to accept Pete's commotions as a usual mortification before he was able to conquer the irritation they (-aimed him. People in the congregation were less The two Miss Hales, in tolerant. particular, suffered a good deal from Pete, because he usually knelt just behind them, and his clumsy movements sent a sharp vibration through their bench. To the Miss Hales, who had taught Pete his catechism, and seen him grow up from a slow and stupid boy into a silent, awkward youth, there was something disgraceful in his conduct, something that refleeted on themselves. "It really is too bad. Father," Rose "Everybody Hales said one day. knows that Pete was one of our boys, and bow careful we were to insist on the duty of making a proper thanksgiving after Holy Communion. I know I dinned that into him week after week. And now he rushes off without even waiting until Mass is finished. and draws everyone's attention to himself as he does so." She was arranging the altar flowers Father Turner looked ae she spoke. at her as she stood there surrounded by beautiful blossoms, and he thought of all the work she and her sister did for him in the parish. It was only natural, he supposed, for her to want to have everything turned out to the same pattern "Ile certainly does attract plenty of attention." he said, smiling, "but you must remember that he comes to You Holy Communion every day. wouldn't want him to wait till he had time to make a long thanksgivine would von?" "But. Father, there is an earlier Mass- Why doesn't he come to that?" "I don't know, I'm sure," said the priest cheerfully. "Anyhow. Rose, he starts his day's work fasting, and how many lads would do that" To this Miss Rose could find no answer- but she remarked subsequently to her sister that she wished Father Turner were not so easy-going. Rather Turner, meanwhile, went indoors to answer the telephone. "That you, Irather? Clayton speakAre you doing anything for the ing next couple of hours?" "Not Yet having reached the point of being a gentleman of leisure," said the priest. "I can quite safely say that I am." "Oh. you know what I mean." said "If von the other, good-humouredly ran spare the time this morning I should like to take you over the works. Can as I've often promised to do. you come along now? Then I can show you round, and well have some lunch in the office afterwards." Father Turner readily accepted. Mr Clayton was a good friend of his, despite a complete difference of opinion on most matters that the priest took seriously: besides. he was glad of the chance of seeing the works where so many of his own flock were employ. eft. The hands were streaming out for the dinner-hour when he reached the factory. "111 show you the offices and the packing and transport departments first" Mr. Clayton said, "and when the workers come bark You shall see the machinery in operation." Father Turner found much to interest him and Mr. Clavton• to whom ClaYten's Ltd. was the centre of the universe. was a very entertaining guide. He answered questions and explained sesatterz: at such length that it was nearly an hour later when they crossed the narrow street which divides the ofReev of the Clayton building from the worsl(s!‘ope proper. - The men were eathering in little groups near the rrates, ready to hurry in at the sound of the svren. Some were finishing Picot(' dinners: a few studied the racing epecials and a fair number were gathered round a soap-box orator who wae holding forth at the street cot ner "Who is that?" the priest asked.
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The Soul of A Poet \ ()RA MACDONNELL. You "Oh, one of the usual Reds. I sup• Father, please do be serious. pose," said Mr. Clayton indifferently. know it isn't that. I'm not com"We have plenty of them here. A plaining of the noise the poor boy confounded nuisance, of course, but we makes, though it certainly isn't becomBut his can't do anything, and as long as ing in the House of God. they only talk they can't do much example is so bad for the children What do you think little Bill Hopkins harm." But Father Turner had caught a said to me to-day? I asked him why few words of what the speaker was he rushed out of the church almost saying, and lingered to listen. Mr. directly after Holy Communion, and Clayton also heard, and fidgeted un- he said it was all right, because Pete comfortably. He had heard of anti. did it. Now, what do you think of that?' God propaganda before, and had dis"Very human- I suppose. What missed it as a harmless aberration, but somehow, standing there in company do you want me to do about it?" "Speak to Pete yourself, Father. with the priest- it sounded rather awful. The man on the soap box did Tell him it's not right, and tell him he must come to the early Mass and not mince his words. behave properly." Father Turner presently turned a "All right, I'll speak to him,- said pale face on his host. the rpiest reluctantly, knowing that "Is there much of this sort of thing Miss Hales would speak herself if he did not. going on here?" he asked. He didn't like the job. Pete was "I'm afraid so." Mr. Clayton an,avered. "We have a large number of so awkward and silent that one never knew what was going on inside his Communists here, and they have been He came to the presbytery working the anti-religion stunt rather head. sometimes to tidy the garden, but he strongly lately." had never been known to utter more "Rather strongly!" Father Turner than a monosyllable at a time. It said. "I tell you, Clayton, I had no gave the priest something of a shock idea what blasphemy was until now when, a few days later. he stopped Take me somewhere else before it mowing the • lawn and began to talk makes me sick." He had been accompanied by little The managing director was only too !till Hopkins, which might have supglad to comply, but the ple.asure of plied a clue to his behaviour, but Bill Father Turner had gone to the kitchen and was the visit had gone. listened with only half his mind to sampling the housekeeper's rake. what he was told, and Mr. Clayton "Father," said Pete, stopping in his had the uncomfortable sensation of mowing all of a sudden "Is it right having committed a breach of good what Miss Rose told young Bill?" manners in bringing his guest within "What did she tell him?" asked the range of what had so disturbed him. priest, scenting trouble. The priest roused himself when they Pete Seemed to find difficulty in an stood before a bench at which Pete ewering. Then he said. "She told He had him I was doing wrong not to stay Upscombe was working. been asked not to speak to any of the longer in church after Holy Cornmu workers, in order not to distract their nion." attention from the dangerous machin"But von have to get to work don't All von?" Father Turner asked slowly. He ery which they were handling. was glad that Peter never reguirecl the same, he could not help giving a Pete rapid answers. glance of recognition to Pte. "Yes. Father. returned it, very slightly, and then But there is the gave a wary glance at the man next earlier Mass, of course I suppose to him. Father Turner saw the look. that's really meant for people like me who have to go to work. But-" and met the man's eyes- He was the Pete stopped. He seemed incapable man who had stood beside the soapbox orator half-an-hour 'before, and of going any further. Father Turner the priest had a distinct, impression went on tying up a favourite plant and that, but for the presence of the man- wondering how he could help the boy aging director, he would have found to express what was in his mind. Pete himself the object of an ugly demon- was so slow and heavy that all the or dinary methods of tactful encourage stration. He noticed, too- one or two other ment met with no response when apthings, which sent him home with a plied to him. A fter an interval Pete spoke ag - grave face. He thought of Pete, and realising the boy's urgent need for pro- more awkwardly than ever. "I hope tection, he thanked God that he had I don't do wrong. Father. But it the grace to seek it from an infallible seemed such a good charier to de :t thought that Hales way." Rose What source. didn't matter. "To do what. Pete?" combined circumstances Several "To take .Tesus with me into the about that time to give him more infactory." formation about the state of things at F It was notorious as a : ather Turner looked up in amaze Clayton'ss.ent. Pete stronghold of the attack on religion. the setting was looking up, too, with and blasphemy was as common as but it was sun shining on his face, not the sunlight that suf. Many of the workers were fused speech. those heavy features with so decent fellows enough, but the actual strange a radiance. work was done by a small clique, very "You know how they hate God in skilful in putting their case, and in the factory, Father You know how making things unpleasant for any man they talk who was bold enough to differ from the other about Him, and try to get chaps, chaps who never think them. about Him one way or the other. t Haying learned so much, Father Turner was rather surprised to receive a visit after dark one evening from a man whom he knew to be a leading force in much of what went on at The man was awkward Clayton's. and stumbling, very apologetic for intruding. very clumsy about explaining What he wanted what he wanted. was instruction in the Catholic faith. Father Turner satisfied himself that the man was sincere, but he could not discover what had put the idea into The man himself the man's head. could not exolain. It seemed just to The have come to him, he said. priest was punted, the more so when he received two more such visitors in the ensuing fortnight. Each man approached the matter from a different viewpoint, as was only natural- hut neither could remember any concrete incident that had turned their minds towards the Church They had merely made up their minds to ask for instruction. and having asked. were deteornined to go through with it. Father TAllORSE ME Torner had all three smder instruction when Miss Malec pre-oo- tect herself with another complaint. "Father, you really must, do tomething abotit Pete It's positively hemming a scandal the was, he goes on." "T know." said the priest. "Trod on my doe's yaw, didn't he, out in the t orch Poor Gyo's remarks were a ecandal, if von like!"
Join the devil's work against HimThere are decent tellows in the works, of course, Catholics, many of them, but they have to lie low for fear of getting into trouble. I have to lie low myself. I can't afford to get thrown out of my job with mother to help and al It used to worry me till I remembered what \figs Rose used to tell us at catechism, about how Jesus stays with us for a time alter Holy Communion, and it seemed to me that if I received Him just before I went into the works I could take Him with me among all those chaps who hate Him and perhaps it would do them good:Pete had come almost to the end of his unaccustomed burst of loquacity. Father Turner was for the moment too touched to speak. After a pause Pete went on again. "I didn't think it would be wrong. Of course, I have to hurry, but I needn't talk to anybody after I have clocked in. We go straight to the benches, and the other fellows know I'm never one to talk much. I cam think about Him all the time, and He's there among the lot of them, though they know nothing abopt it." So this was the explanation. This was the meaning of that conduct which had so irritated the priest and so shocked the conventional mind of Rose Hales. This was the explanation of the three men who had come to him, Nicodemuslike, by night. Who would have thought it? There stood Pete, in his rough clothes and clumsy boots, telling shamefacedly of an inspiration which required the faith of a child and the idealism of a poet to carry out. None but children and poets could conceive an idea of such sheer beauty. Father Turner stood there in silence, thanking God Pete's voice broke in on his thoughts once more. "Father' it's all right, iin't it \roe see. I do want to do something for t hose poor devils. I couldn't ever be a priest: I could never do the learning; and yet it seemed to me that I could manage in spite of that to take Jesus to these people, the same as a priest." "It's all right, Pete. You are doing far more than a priest could ever do. Between these men and a priest there is an impassable barrier, but you have found a way round it and such a way as few men would thinkof. Carry on, and God bless you." When Miss Hales later on renewed her complaints about Pete, she received a rather curious reply. "Let him alone. Rose. He has learnt his catechism from you far better than you ever suspected. Besides, it is not given to all of its to be born a poet"
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Chapter I.
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iered it. And so it is to-day. This rejection of Christ and His mission goes on. Men are busy about many things. They have no time to dwell on the entrancing loveliness and beauty of Christ, for if they did, they would be held captives, unable any longer to shut their eyes to the "Light of the World." Our Duties as Catholics. We, as Catholics, have our special duties and obligations in ;Ills great tight for Christ. If we wish to change the mind and heart of the world, there is but one way for us to act. The attractive, Divine Personality of Christ must become the source of our inspiration, the centre of all our activity, and the ultimate end of our lives. If the world be blind to Christ's beauty, and deaf to His appeal for love and. service, ,A e will . be alert and • trive with all our powers to bring about the Reign of Christ. But to achieve this, our object, we ourselves must be imbued with the spirit and a knowledge of Christ, Who must be for us no mere historic figure, but a real, an intimate, a personal Friend. From the study of the Gospel Story we will learn something of this Divine Person, Christ, for in our story of "The Appeal of Christ," we intend to place before our readers, week by week, simply the Christ of the Gospels, with His appeal for the love and loyalty of men, and if but one single soul comes to understand a little better the gentle, loving Heart of Christ, our labour will be well repaid. in serial form in the pages of "The Record- will appear the story of the Christ of the Gospel. (To be Continued
If we allow our thoughts to dwell even for a few moments on the condition of the world to-day, Optometrist and it is a sad and gloomy picture that is presented to our eyes. The Optician world, we find, is unhappy, disSon of Late M. P. Ryan, late of contented and sick at heart of Fremantle Secular shams and insincerity. national education, paganism, ORIENT LINE BUILDINGS, and international relations, we WILLIAM STREET, PERTH find without any relations to Legislators Christ, our King. ::iake sure that their laws are in harmony with other human laws, but do not care whether they harmonise with Divine Law. Religion is to be considered a matter for the individual alone. The State, we are told, should ignore Formerly Demonstrator in religion, and furthermore, should Prosthetic Dentistry sometimes legislate contrary to religious teachings. God is 178 ST. GEORGE'S TERRACE being denied His divine rights in (Next King Street) the public life of the nations, and a result, we find that Religion, take the part allotted by Alas Telephone No. B5344 A theism, Agnosticism are con- mighty God to each individual sidered as of equal worth. soul. It is true to say that the If not in so many words. at success or failure of our tight least in practice, the cry of the for Christ depends in large tneaworld is the cry of old: "We have sure on our own personal enno king, but Caesar." Therefore. deavours. our own mode of consGet the crime of to-day is National duct, our own individual life, Apostacy, and the Apostacy of moment by moment, and the Men are in- ideals for which we strive. If Public Opinion. deed unhappy and discontented, these be in conformity with the but if the public life of the na- life and ideals of our Leader. tion is to be bettered, a remedy Christ. then is our victory over ucket Indoe The world, the world and the limelight of its If you bw. must be found. itself, for ever-changing stage cannot help however, CHARITIE S No. 38 assured. avarice, Love. faith, trust and confidenc blinded pride, by is it e CONSULTATION What hope, then, must be the ruling motives of our and greed. You stand a chance of can we possibly hold out for the life. Then, and only then, will winning the remedying of such crying abuses? we be able to rely on that Divine FIRST PRIZE 'We, as Catholics, know there is assurance: "Have confidence: I only one possible solution—"The have overcome the world." Peace of Christ in the Kingdom of Christ." Until this is achievThe Rejection of Christ. hearts will men ed. conof the Man. unaided by the illuminatPrise Money has been tinue to yearn and crave for Increased to half the ing THE GOOD SHEPHERD ubscription s s peace. happiness and prosperity. fai and guiding hand of divine th, have changed but little dur- W hy. Sneyherd, .earch with magnifice great, pront this I feet all n Tickets 2/6. on sale ever) ing the course of ages in their bleeding, "'tier*. or from Box C106 gramme of our present Holy This desert upland dale outloo G.P0.. Perth Father, Pope Pius XI., each in- ingly k on life with all its seem- Of bramble, flint, and gloomy pale? inexplica ble problems. Todividual Catholic has a special leavest Thou Thy flock lone feedClosing March 21 day, after nearly two thousand Whying, part to play. and no other can years of Christianity, the world Down in that fertile vale, is for many a dark place, and life Thy snow-white flock of ninety-nin& itself is nothing more than a dark groping. But if men would A lamb I seek. My feet all bleeding, A iamb that strayed from Me; only see that a little Child has Though torn My flesh with flint and come into it, and a bright star pine, has shone, and the darkness This weak, lost lamb My care here needing, made light by His coming, what save, whereer it be, a different place the world would And leave, meanwhile, the ninetybe! Let your Choice be these Locally The minds and hearts of nine men would be changed. and their —Rev M. Watson, 6.1 .1fanufactured Products r elations with one another would THOUGHTS FOR THE WEILK. 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The Decadence of Modern Literature Ugliness Hid in the Midst of Romance—Catholics Who Are A fraid to be Prudish—Unworthy Thoughts in Great Language. In the article reprinted from the "Standard." Dublin, John Sheridan delivers straight talk to Catholics who condone indecency in modern fiction.) Many Catholics are inclined to r egard the decadent fiction of today with something approaching complacency. Indecency in literature is nothing new, they say. It is as old as the art of writing. They will reel off names to you: Chaucer. Bocaccio. Rabelais, and the rest. If one generation inclines to licence, the next reverts to Puritanism, and so, as the present laxity is the outcome of VicMR FRANK BRYANT, torian stuffiness, there is really who returned recently from India, nothing to worry about.
where he was a member of Tarrant's Mr. Bryant was recricket team. cently impressed by the standard ot baseball in this State, and is an advocate of its value as a supplementary sport to cricket.
A Modern Philosophy. Another philosophy of modern fiction—I might even call it a fiction of modern philosophy—i that the educated adult may read what he likes, guided only by his own sense of good taste. The Catholic who absorbs this idea, who imagines that because he is no longer young he may read what he pleases, is treading on dangerous ground. Every thought. every idea, every mental image. leaves an imprint in the mind. Nothing experienced can be entirely forgotten. Nor is the sense of disgust a dependable guide. The initial disgust, the first protest of offended modesty. is soon overcome. It must not he assumed that indecency always repels. As a matter of fact it often attracts. If had books and bad papers immediately repelled and horrified t here would he no had books—
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S AINTLY PASSIONIST WHO RECEIVED NEWMAN. Another step in the beatitica tion cause of Father Dominic Barberi was taken recently when the Cardinals and Consultors of the Sacred Congregation of Rites met at the Vatican to discuss the heroicity of his virtues. Father Dominic, an Italian Passionist priest, died 86 years ago at a railway station near Reading. His body —which is incorrupt--rests a t St. Anne's Monastery. Sutton, Lancs., England. Father Dominic came to England in 1840, to help in the conversion of the He received Cardinal c ountry. Newman into the Church. Pius X. declared him Venerable in June, 1911. BENEDICTINE MONASTERY PROPOSED FOR NEGROES. A Benedictine Monastery for Negroes is suggested by Father Jerome Merwick, 0.S.B., an American Benedictine, in an article in the National Benedictine Educational Association Bulletin, quoted by the "Universe-Bulletin," of Cleveland. "Startling as it may sound, why wouldn't it work?" Father Jerome asks. "All our statistics and data collected in the various sciences tend to show that the Negro has the same emotions, intelligence, etc., as the white race. So they could fit into the Benedictine rule as Of course, in its well as we. beginnings the Benedictines of the white race would lend a very a ctive and guiding hand until the Negro Benedictine community would have a sufficient number of priests and brothers to manage themselves." The Catholic Press is my voice! —Pope Pius XI,
--Pope ,Pius XI. This complacency, this belief that the peak in the curve of indecency will be followed by a comforting dip, is the result of shallow thinking. The decadence of to-day is a new departure and must not be confounded with the decadence of the day yesterday. before It stands apart, because it is a philosophy rather than a fashion. The fiction writer of to-day does not merely tell unpleasant stories—a thing which another man might do and be heartily ashamed of afterwards; he attempts to justify dirty living ,and that is a much more serious matter. Too many Catholics, whilst living normal decent lives themselves, are misled by the sophistries of modern fiction. The first of these is the "repression" theory, which takes a tiny fact and magnifies it into a great lie. The answer to it lies all about us, in convents and monasteries. According to modern nations these lonely outposts should be breeding places for nervous breakdowns and insanity. Healthy minds should be quite impossible in such environments. And yet, the first thing which strikes the visitor to these institutions is the happiness of the Religious. The eyes of the monk are the windows of a soul at peace. Their dominant quality is sanity.
at least there would be no dangerous books. A book which disgusts will be put down; but many books and papers must be put down, not because they repel but because they attract all that is low in us. The real antidote against bad reading is the grace of God. There is a widespread notion that good writing, if it tends towards.t.ealism, must be a trifle indecent, and some Catholics arq e ven inclined to think that good writing excuses indecency. "A good book," they will say, "but a bit tough here and there. Don't leave it lying about where the young people might get their hands on it. But it won't do you any harm—it's frightfully well written." The same people would never dream of praising a footpad because he knocked his victim out with delightfully -timed punches, or of excusing a murderer because he was good at his job. They seem to think, however. that literature is outside the realm of ethics and that the seeming genius (and God knows we are afflicted with these prodivies) may write what he likes. subject only to the laws of his art. Support those who support us - i.ne Advertisers.
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REV. FATHER DUNPHY, C.SS.R. ( )n Sunday, February 23, a religious function of extraordinary significance to 'k place in the little town of !Imola, in the south-east portion of South Australia, when His Grace the Archbishop ot. Adelaide (Most Rev. Andrew K illian, D.D.). in the presence of a large concourse of people (estimated at o ver 700), and assisted by visiting clergy of surrounding districts, solemnly blesse 1 the new Convent of the Sisters of St. Joseph and laid the foundation F!one of a handsome new school as a memorial to Mother Mary McKib lop. It goes without saying that this e vent u ill cause immense satisfaction and brmg joy and happiness to the t housands of Sisters of St. Joseph t hroughcbut the Commonwealth of Austt-alia and New Zealand. The occasi(Jnal sermon on this historic occaAon was preached by Rev. Father I hinphy• whc, is a native of t his State, and a member of the wellkniwn legal family.
LEPERS' FAREWELL TO F ATHER DAMIEN. While the body oi Father Damien was being carried to the a irplane at Kalawoa, for the first s tage of the journey home to Belgium, the patients of the leper c olony sang the plaintive Hawaiian farewell, "Aloha :" As the body was removed from the grave the lepers sang "Ke Ola" Jesus is the Life). The Vicar Apostolic of Hawaii, Mgr. Stephen P. Alencastre, SS.CC., was present at the exhumation, together with a delegation of religious and civic dignitaries, including nuns. The coffin, with the body well preserved, was removed from the vault in the pre. sence of 100 members of the Kalaupapa leper settlement, and t he delegation. All then attended Mass offered by Father Bruno liens. Provincial of the Picpus Fathers. The delegation jourueyed from Honolulu in 10 airplanes. Father Maurice Coopman accompanied the body back to Belgium. Flowers and soil f rom Father Damien's grave are being taken to Belgium. Paint brushes will not shed bristles if, when new, the brush is turned with bristles up and a spoonful of varnish poured over them. Keep in this position until dry.
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