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A crowd of smiling mothers (and a few fathers, too, in spite of the hour!) assembled in St, Thomas' School, Claremont, on the afternoon of Tues. day. December 15, the occasion being the annual concert by the pupils of the school. Under the direction of the Sisters and Mrs. Sutherland Groom ( the visiting elocution and singing teacher), a most successful programme was carried out, and the Sisters are to he congratulated on the promptitude with which item followed item, with no waiting between the numbers. A very popular item was "Sleigh
HOLY FATHER TO PUT HIS STAMPS ON SHOW. A IICW room IS about to be opened in the Vatican Museum 101- the benefit of philatelists. It %yin be one of the largest and most important collections in the w orld. The collection will be a wide one, but above all it will .. .:now the stamps of the old PonMeal States in chronological order. ending with the latest VatiAmong the can City issues. several be 'antiquities.' will . arg-c collections presented to Leo .X III., Pius X., and Benedict X V. Finally, one department xvill lit' reserved for those collec' ions which arrive frequently as gifts to the Holy Father, and to the Governor of the Vatican City from all parts of the world.
bells,- by the Junior Percussion Band, under the able baton of Barbara Briggs, who shows signs of "following in father's footsteps" in the matter of conducting! Another junior number, this time by the Infant Boys, was a military one, "Ten Tin Soldiers," which was made quite martial with gaily coloured soldier's hats ,and an alarming array of guns and swords! The various songs rendered by the senior girls and boys were a pleasure
to listen to, on account of the clearness of their diction, and the ease of their vocal work. The star performance of the Seniors was an excerpt from the "Trial Scene" from the "Merchant of Venice." This was given by request, and had already been highly commended by the Government Inspector, Mr. Coleman, on his visit to the school a few months ago. The concert closed with a tableau of the Nativity, accompanied by the singing of the "Adeste."
Father Knox made Domestic Prelate Rev, Ronald Knox, convert son of a former Anglican Bishop of Manchester, and well known as a writer and lecturer, has been made a Domestic Prelate by the Pope. Educated at Eton and Oxford. Mgr. Knox was an Anglican minister before his reception into the Catholic Church by Abbot CAbrol in 1917. He was ordained in 1919, after studying at St. Edmund's College. Ware, and for a number of years has served the Oxford Catholic students as chaplain. His written works include a number of detective st,,ries which have had a wide vogue.
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all three opposed one to another. Both Captitalism and Communism have an essentially materialistic outlook, which the Catholic Church cannot tolerate, and with which her teachings cannot he harmonised. The rest of your attack on what you vaguely term the "Church" is too far removed from the realm of realities to warrant discussion. And in any case your remarks are but an expression of your personal opinion rather than a request for information.
S. R. Heath, Belmore: I heard you advise a young man who had joined the Roman Catholic Church not to disclose the fact to his parents. ucc you heard also the circumst: :i-es of the case, where such advice w. :_;ven, you should not have found .eply a matter of surprise. Can you show me where God honours deception? : .,111 certainly show you where God sae fions silence on subjects concernhich ethers have no right to inR.E.W, Crow's Nest, N.S.W. : 1 . ' 1::ittion, or have forfeited that right. I challenge you to answer the followin the case given to me the young man ing questions. toecome a Catholic, as he had a That scarcely invites compliance with p :c -t right to do, but expulsion from your wishes. However, I will deal home would be the penalty did w ith your problems. l'i nigoted father discover the fact. I want you to answer only "yes' or :er such circumstances the boy was ''no." We father. his telling not in It wuuld be impossible to give an ar-. never justified in saying what is adequate reply in such a way. For not true. But we are justified in not you ask questioes to which the answer saHng what is true, when there is no must be. "yes" from one point of view, ol,Hzation to inform other people of and "nu from another. Let me give our uwn affairs. Would you maintain you an example of this. If a person the , a lad of 19 has an obligation to put the question, "Is S.P. betting lawa to convictions religious manifest his ful in this country—yes or no?" You fatH r who would turn him into the could not reply in the way demanded. st.---ts for, doing so? If that be your You would have to say that, according . op: :1 I would be glad to hear your to Two things will re- but the law in South Australia it is, groi.-inds for it. in other State laws it is not. Where quir.: solution. Firstly, du you justify t wo sets of laws are involved, the unpatmost and tht. 'ather's bigoted question as to whether a thing is lawert:.• • attitude: and, secondly, from ful or not must receive a twofold anstht lad's point of view, would you say wer according to the two sets of laws. tine such an attitude is not sufficient With that preparation for the replies ext-.1se for the silence of the son con- I must give. I proceed to your procereing his becoming a Catholic Re- blems. men-.I.er that I forbade the buy to say that he is not a Catholic, if challenged. Fe- that would be a lie. I merely tol him that he need not say that he is e .:atholic. It is with that advice Is it correct to say that, if two Ca. tholics marry before a Protestant the' -rou must deal. minister or a civil magistrate, there is no marriage at all? It is correct to say that those two Catholics have contracted marriage acWhat is the cure for all the present cording to the requirements of civil evils of war, dumping of food, the law, but that they have not done so cry of the downtrodden and the posi- according to the requirements of the tion of the worker in general? Civil society will Catholic Church. The cure is the rectification of eco- therefore accept them as married; but non-i• .. national and international re- their Catholic religion will forbid them latiens between men in accordance to regard themselves as married in the with Yhristian principles of justice and Christian sense of the word, or as encharity. titled in conscience to live as married You say that the Church is God's people. envoy. Is it correct to say this, if the two I maintain that to be true of the Catholics have fallen away from maintain Catholic Church. I do not their religion, and have become Proit of other churches. testants or infidels? The Church has power in the State secIf they have once been Catholics, ond to none. their subsequent lapse from their reV ery few would agree with vou on ligion makes no difference to the posithat point. Exactly the same answer as tion. The Church has but to raise its voice that to the previous question applies on these matters, and all injustice here also, would cease. If a Catholic marries a non-Catholic V on are very sanguine. But I must before a Protestant minister or a ask what you intend by your use civil magistrate, is that no marriage word "Church." I have alat all? ree ,ly said that I speak for the CaThe same answer again applies. State tholic Church only. And it is certain law will regard these people as marthat the protests of that Church will ried. But, according to the laws of Almost not rectify social abuses. the Catholic Church no marriage of a any -the! voice will be heard except Catholic complies with the requireVeto ments of validity unless that Catholic tha of the Catholic Church. e ven if the voices of other churches marries before a Catholic priest and will he heard, they will be heard only And that applies two witnesses. We are living in a whether the Catholic marries a fellow. to dismissed. entultry in which a purely secular out- Catholic, or a non-Catholic. I do not look prevails in civic and social rela- think those replies leave room for any tion,. But if they do. you may obscurity. send in a further question on the subject.
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You know as well as -I do that, under the system in which we live, this state of affairs will remain forever. v 5 tern in which we live is the prc.r lict of a secularist and materialutlook, divorced from genuine Christian principles. Yet the Church endorses this system to the full. ( -') what Church are you speaking? And an You quote the utterances of hurchman endorsing the present Far from ens'Ystem as it stands? dor,ing the present system, I have read statements bv many non-Catholic Communism! ymen endorsing ,ele7):„ 'he i 'atholic Church. of course. does that. But neither does she en.dorse the present system in so far as Capitalit tolerates social injustice. .'ommunism and Catholicism are
Prophecy and Freewill Secretary, Socrates Club, Sydney: Do yen $_ce no lack of alignment be. tween prophecy and freewill? I can see how inadequate are human ideas to give a positive explanation of their relationship one to the other. But I can also see at least that there is no necessary contradiction between the two facts. For prophecy is a fact, And free will is a fact. Only a fool denies known facts on the score that he lacks a full understanding of how they can be facts simultaneously. It the future can be revealed, then the part played by the individual in the drama is already fixed. God, of course, knows the future. And if He knows the future, He can manifest His knowledge to men by a
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prophecy. And if God does give a Have Any Powers Continued? prophecy, it will infallibly be realised. If these promises were made to the In that sense the future actions of hudisciples only, why are not other proman beings predicted by God will inmises so interpreted? fallibly take place. But the infalliI do not maintain that the promises bility of their occurrence does not imyou have mentioned were for the disply determinism. The necessity is a ciples only. I merely maintain that necessity of sequence, not a necessity they were not for all believers always, of co-action. The fact that God sees Meantime other promises are interfrom the heights of eternity what I preted according to other circumstanwill be doing at some future time does ces surrounding them which obviously not mean that I am constrained to do manifest a special will of Christ conwhat He sees me doing. If you want cerning them. to argue from foreknowledge to neces- How do you know, for instance, that sity. then if God foresees me doing whatever Jesus meant about the bread and wine was not for Apostolic apsomething by my own free choice, it plication only? is as necessary that I should do it by Because Ile said explicitly, "As often my own free choice as that I should as you shall eat this bread and drink do it at all. Both the act and the the chalice, you shall show the death free nature of the act are included in of the Lord until he come." Obvious. the necessary sequence. ly- lie intended the rite and the power to perform it to continue in the Church beyond the death of the Apostles. In fact the whole of your claim to valWould you elucidate Matt. anvil., 9? idity of orders might be invalid if That verse reads, "Then was fulcertain injunctions imposed by Jesus filled that which was spoken by _ferewere meant to apply to the Apostles mias the prophet, saying: And they only. took the thirty pieces of silver, the If the instance you have just given price of him that was prized, whom me is the best you can think of, you they prized of the children of Israel. need not bestow any further thought And they gave them unto the potter's upon the others. And now, as your field, as the Lord appointed to me.- letter wanders off to quite another subThe reference is to the use made of the ject. and I have already given you a thirty pieces of silver for which Judas fair share of my time to-night, I will betrayed Christ. leave your further questions till next You assert this record is inspired. Sunday. I do. Where has Jeremy the prophet spoken of these things? Nowhere. The difficulty of St. MatPuzzled, Canterbury. thew's attributing the prophecy to I have heard you admit that ProtestJeremias is, of course, not new. Eduants can be saved. cated Christians have been aware of To that admission I attached certain it through all the ages. And they conditions. If a Protestant is in good have been quite conscious that any faith with no suspicion that he is prodifficulty in explaining it could not jusfessing the wrong religion; and if he tify any doubt as to the inspiration of St. Matthew's original writings. The is sincere in his sorrow for his sins, and first question that arises is whether St. in his effort to fulfil such duties as are clear to him, he can be saved. Matthew did indeed attribute the proWhy, in such a case, seek to win Prophecy to Jeremias. From the earliest testants to the Catholic Church? times there have been scholars mainI do that because, whilst salvation is taining that he did not do so. Acpossible for those who have not the cording to them St. Matthew merely wrote, "Then was fulfilled that which correct religion, it is not equally prow as spoken by the prophet." A copybable. Nor is it equally easy, nor ist wrongly inserted the name Jere- meritorious for the individual, nor glormias after those words. That is a ious for Christ. The Catholic Church possible explanation. However, in the gives greater protection against dan-Ith. century, St. Augustine rejected gers, • immense helps to a more rapid that because, although the name Jere- and a greater progress in virtue, and a mias is missing in some early manu- greater share in the divine life. It,. is scripts, he found the name given in better to walk by sunlight than by many older copies. St. Augustine then moonlight: or. if you wish, to be in the warmth of the house than out in points out that the substance of the the cold. quotation is from Zachary xi., 13, but that it is blended with references to the potter and the field drawn from Jeremias. And as none of the prop- Influence of Protestant Churches hets spoke save under the inspiration Do Protestant Churches contribute toof one and the same Holy Spirit, it, was ards the salvation of their members? quite in order for St. Matthew to quote They do, and they do not. In so Jeremias and rely on the unity oi the far as they do. they do so in spite of prophetical spirit in all the prophets themselves; for, in departing from the to implify his quotation from the Catholic Church they did retain cerprophecy given through Zacharias. tain good elements of Christian teachThis also is -a reasonable solution. ing. But, in themselves, they are enemies of Christ and His work, because they destroy that unity -which Christ wished to -flourish between all who acknowledge Him: and because If you are a believer, how often have you cast out devils, spoken with they have altered, or diminished, or completely abolished many of the new tongues, held serpents without means of salvation intended by Christ. harm, drank poison with no ill effect, Naturally all this is to the detriment and healed the sick? of souls. I have not done ony of those things: Protestants are quite at home in their nor is it necessary that I should have o wn churches, and feel that Christ done them in virtue of my being a is with them. believer. I might add that, in virTo nr - mind. Protestant churches tue of the religion of Christ. I have are rather like boarding-houses for peodone much greater things than any of ple who are away from their true those you have catalogued. But that spiritual home. No one who sincere. is by the way. It is enough to say Iv believes in t•hrist, and loves Him, here and now that a believer has not can be really at borne in this world necessarily to accomplish the precise save by membership of that great famt hings you mention. ily of the children of God called the According to Luke XVI., 17-18, Jesus Catholic Church. If good Protestants premised that such things could be feel that Christ is with them, I am done by all believers. prepared to admit that Christ is with There are two inexa-titudes thereall who believe in, love, and try to Your reference should be to St. Mark, serve Him. But He is not present in not to St. Luke. And, secondly, .iesus the same way to all. With Catholics, did not say that such. things could be He is at home. With others, as a done by all believers. The word "all" stranger who is present in houses He is invented by yourself, and is in no cannot acknowledge because of His way indicated in the text. Ii•ve for the occupants. Once a ProJesus said, 'These signs shall follow testant realises this, of course, he must them that believe." become a Catholic if he wishes to reA study of the Acts of the Apostles thin personally the lore and friendshii , will show you that they did so. of Christ.
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Human Happiness and H. G. Wells. By Owen Franci•- Dudley. This excellent little booklet, published as "an antidote to 'Things to Come„" is on hand at a most opporWell-informed Chris. tune moment. tians may not have been greatly impressed by the Wellsian film recently screened in Perth, but a provocative piophecy of this type demands an ansFather Dudley has exposed wer. some half-dozen of the main philosophical and religious errors presented, and vindicated the Catholic Church as unconquered and unconquerable. Washbourne and ( Burns, Oates Price, is.)
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Happy Babies and Their Mothers. B v Dr. Mary Kidd. The writer, who has worked for years in the Maternity and Child Welfare (links of the London County Council, pre<ents an invaluable health book for The different the child under two. stnes of the baby's growth and development are delightfully described E xpert advice is given in a simpk. fashion concerning every aspect of the The psychological child's welfare. life. too, is stressed, ani importance triven to the earl'- training in good h-bbits Sympathetically told tw one who takes a real interest in the mother and her baby. ( Burns. Oate- and Wa,h1,, ,urtie Prier, 1,11.1
Living With The Ctairch Monday. December 28: The Itoly Innocents. Double of Second Violet. 2, Christmas Class, Octave. . Creed. A s the Holy Innocents were sacrificed out of hatred for Christ, they arc placed near Him in the liturgical cycle and honoured as The purple vestments martyrs. f the wn recall the g•-ief mothers. St. 29: Tuesday, December Thomas a' Becket, Bishop and 2, Red. Martyr. Double. Creed. Octave. St. Thomas, the famous Chancellor of England, and Archbishop of Canterbury, gave his life in defence of the liberty- of the Church. Wednesday, Deeemi)er 30: Suns 'lay within the Octave of Christmas. Semi-double. White. 2, Octave. Creed. To-da) 's liturgy admirably completes the teaching of Christmas. The .Son of God has come to redeem us and to make us sons of GA Epist16. He will be a sign of contradiction which shall he set for the fall and the resurrection of many in Israel (Gospel). Thursday, December 31: St. Silyester, Pope and Confessor. Double, White. Fridax . January 1: Circumcision of Our Lord. and Octave Day of Christina . Double of Second Class, Wi)ite. Creed.
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To-(la •s Uisists on the idea of penance. the Gospel recounts the mystery of the day, w hile the prayers honour the part taken by Mars in the nlYs tery of the Incarnation. Szwirday, January 2: Octave Day of St. Stephen, Prot onuwt v17 Simple. 3. Red, 2. Church or Pope. Sunday, January 3: Ft :1st of the Holy Name of Jesu,. Double of Second Class. White. Creed. Christmas Preface. This is really a repetition of the feast of the Circumcision. St. Peter in the Epistle shoss s us hat by calling on this name y. may find remedy for all our in • firmities, there being "no other name whereby we must be ed."
The funeral of the late Mr. John Paul W illiams, of 78 Lawley Crescent, Mt. Lawley, took place in the Catholic Cemetery, Karrakatta, on December 9. '1 he deceased gentleman was born in Perth, and was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harry Williams, who will be remembered as old colonists of Western Australia. Mr. J. P. Williams was extremely well known, respected, and held in great esteem by numerous fri,•nds and acquaintances. He was pzotieularly fond of trotting and a long association with this sport as a member of the W.A. Trotting Association, had made him a familiar figure at local t otting meetings. He leaves a wife, t wo daughters, and four sons to mourn t heir great loss. R equiem Maass was celebrated in the Sacred Heart Church, Highgate Hill. the Rev. Father Wallace being t he celebrant. The cortege then pro(..eeded to the cemetery, where, in the presence of a large gathering, his remains were laid to rest. Rev. Father 1 1,,i,han officiated at the graveside. The chief mourners were: Mrs. M. E. W illiams (wife), Mrs. L. L. Watts and Mr.;. R. J. Keating (Northam). daughters: Harry. John (Narrogin), Clem 10 I 1<evn (sons; F. Williams, R. and S. Williams (brothers), L. W atts and R I Keating (sons-in-law), Mr.. H. Williams and Mrs. I. Williams r laughters-indaw ) The pall-bearers M essrs J. P. Maxwell, J. Keating, wa tt:, .1. loyee, W. K. Lamzed, D efiant, A. Williams, and C. Cogan. A mong those present were: c. W. Johnston 'and J. B. (luneMessrs (bro. Dr. I. W. Horan, T, \la,ligan. ('r. J. Boylson, McCarthy H inds. P. Brarty, I). Buckingha: \ . V. Hayter, ritzpatrick. A. L. ( ;re, n. V. Connor. E. Watt, ('. Connor. D. I. Connor, P. Dullard, V. Dudley, T. M. clune, W. Lithgo. S. Begley, G. A. S utherland, A. Huggett: Mesdames A. E. Eaton and C. W. Johnston (sistersin-law). L. J. Keating and K. I). Heenan (nieces), Mrs. Jones (aunt), E. H. G reen. V.- J. Connor, M. Schwarz, and Elliott. The fitnetal arrangements were carI)\- Messrs Rowen and
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ETRARCH was born poor. crippled and blind. His life was one long black Whenever I visited my night. mission. in De Wildt I took it on myself to see poor blind Tetrarch. He was always at home. sitting in the back-yard, his crippled legs rolled up under him, his head erect as one who listens and thinks. "Hello. Tetrarch-I How are you t o-clay?" When Tetrarch heard my voice, he got nervous, twistU:s lingers, balanced his smiling face and said, "All right, Father; I am all right." I remained with Tetrarch for a while, t eaching him his Catechism and telling him lots of things. Poor How often did I Tetrarch! study your face, unnoticed by v ou. asking myself what were the t houghts of the mind in that dark p dy. Does Tetrarch know about the millions and millions o f ‘‘urhls .hanging in limitless space? Does he know about the daily doings of the sun pouring s treams of light and heat over our world, and .has he heard about the myriads of flying ana singing birds clothed in gold and ,ilver. and about the sweetsmelling flowers, the blue waters full of fishes, and a thousand ther marvellous things on which i aim can lay his eves in order to o ossess them and delight in Poor Tetrarch! ! hem ? o ne day I put these questions him : "Tetrarch,. what would ,- ott like best to see?" The same , i,estion was once put to another man, who answered that he ' imld live to see the face of his inother and a storm. The mother symbolises "love" and the lit Tetrarch gave "power.only a smile in answer to my Tetrarch spoke little. ( iuestion. l e could not speak about things s een. and few were the people who spoke to him, and few the So his life words they spoke. Beethowas dark and silent. ven, the great musician, who had t he misfortune to be deaf. wrote in one of his letters: "The more t he world gets silent round me, the more I hear a world of sound Could Tetand music in me." rarch say in the same manner, "the denser the darkness around me, oh, brighter the lights inside." But the mind of the poor blind boy was a mystery to me. Once speaking to him about our good God, Who died on the Cross for us, he burst out, I do not say i tt tears, as he had no eyes to cry with, but in a wild sobbing, and h is body was shaken with emotion. Tetrarch was 15 years old, and had not yet made his First Communion. I tried to instruct him to the best of my ability: the pity was that so often I was away from De Wildt. Perhaps somebody living nearby, I thought, might take him for instructions andIgot an old woman to make Alas! after a fortnight a start. she gave it up as hopeless. "Tetrarch does not say a word," she complained. "How could I teach him? What shall I do?" "Yes, T know. I will take Jeconiah the son of the chief's brother." Jeconiah is a clever little chap. good On the following and willing. day. when he had served my Mass I laid my hand on his head. "Jeconiah." I said. "you told me that You would like to become a priest?" "Yes. Father." "Then. Jeconiah. would it not he good to start your apprenticeship at "What do von mean. once?" Father?" "Would you be my little priest and help me?" "Yes. Father, I would he very glad if
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Tetrarch's Christmas Box I could help you." "Jeconiah, listen! Do you know Tetrarch, the poor blind boy?" "Of course, Father. I know him.' ' V, you prepare Tetrarch for 11i3 lust 'Yes, Father; COMM union?" "You but what must I dc?" must teach him his prayeis. leconiah, and his Cate,-.-t :. ...m" "All right. Father. I will do that." "I am g-Oing away to-day and will not be back before another fortWill you start to-mornight. row?" "I will, Father." "Good luck. then, Jeconiah, and may God bless my little priest." A fter a fortnight I i 'as back in De Wildt. and my first visit was to Tetrarch. "Hello. Tetrarch. how are you?" "All right, Father." said Tetrarch balancing
with the baby Jesus lying in it, and His mother, Mary, and Saint Joseph watching over Him, and the full set of shepherds and sheep. Oh, it will be all so beautiful ! And Father De Hovere has composed a new Mass in music and all the people will sing it. Tetrarch's heart is aching. Will he have to stay at home as usual? Has Jesus not come to make everybody happy? Baby Jesus Christmas Eye. is coining. The little village of De Wildt is seething with emotion of intense expectation. The good people are busy washing and cleaning houses and streets, It is making bread and cakes. already late in the evening. time
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The to get ready for church. weather is rather uncertain, the atmosphere is heavy ; is it going t o rain? Here the people are passing through the streets on More their way to the church. and more are passing. and then Ding- Dong-. The chimer Is alive and speaks with the voice of steel and sounds that resounds through hills and valleys, calling all her children from far and Ding Dong, Ding Dong. near. Come now, come now. Jesus is born. Come and see Him lying in the manger, with Mary and Joseph watching over Him. and the angels playing s. weet music. Tetrarch's body is shaking with Father and mother have grief. gone to church and here he lies among lis little sleeping sisters and brothers. He tries to choke his sobbing voice. Ding. Dong, Come to Ding rings the bell. Ding. see your Jesus Saviour. A flash of light Dong. Ding. penetrates his mind. He will go to church to-night. He will go, he will go. An impulse of energy brings him on his hands and He crawls and creeps knees. through the door. Ding. Dong. Ding. rings the bell on the hill. Now he has reached the main road that leads to the church and on he crawls and crAwls. He is tired already and has to stop for a while to recover hil; strength. Will he be in time? Ding. Doug. farther Courage--and Ding. and farther he crawls and crawls. Everybody- is in Christmas Now what is that? A drop of mood: for Christmas is near. Je- rain—another drop. still another. coniah has told Tetrarch about ' It is raining, so better hurry on: Ding. the Midnight Mass. the nice crib the ground gets muddy.
his head and twisting his fingers. " Was Jeconiah here to teach you:"Yes, Father, he came every day. Jeconiah is so good, Father; be teaches me so nicely and gives me all his food," and Tetrarchs body shakes with emotion. while he breaks out in a loud sobbing. I am moved to "Good-bye, Tetrarch, I tears. will come back.' Knock, knock at the door of Jeconiah. "Come in," shouts a "Hello, Gerwoman's voice. trude, how are you?" All right, Father; and yourself. „Father?" "Breaking up slowly, Gertrude; too much worry with that rascal of a Jeconiah.' "Oh, Father, do not say that! Jeconiah is really very good.- "Yes, Gertrude, I know your Jeconiah is my best boy." "Blyt. Father. is it not s trange that he eats so well and takes such a lot of food with him t o school and still .remains thin and so hungry looking?" "Bah! I suppose he is growing too fast, Gertrude, and you know he Did he tell you works hard. my little priest?" him that I made "Oh, Father. I am so glad that Oh, I von like him so much. oriest!" a become wish lie could "Patience, Gertrude, pray harq and God may do the rest." Gertrude wiped away the tears bursting forth from her eyes. "Alright, Gertrude, I am going Tell jeconiali to he in now. time at church to-morr..)w
Dung. Ding. the bell sounds, and Again he 'tearer and nearer. The poor blind boy is stops. wet and dirty and exhausted. His hands W here is be now? are bleeding; he has come right Has he lost into a thornbush. For a moment his the road? heart stops with fear. The rain is falling thicker and thicker. Again the black mass is crawling through the mud and thornbushes. The bell of the church There is a has ceased to ring. dead silence hanging over the country, except for the dripping of the rain. Once more Tetrarch stops, to listen to the sound of It is the the rushing waters. Yes, here is the river, he says. Tetrarch feels that the river. He ground is cut right down. will follow its bank and try to come to the road where he can He crawls cross the bridge. Be careful, further to the left. Tetrarch, here is a thornbush, turn it to the left. All right, but his hands slip, and the body follows and down he comes into the Under "Help, help!" river. he goes and the waters roll over him. He comes up again. "Help, help!" and once more disappears under the waters. The Midnight Mass is over. The good people stream out of the chur,.7h. their faces beaming wit'i joy. How nice everything was they say. "Did you see little Jesus in the crib?" asked Gertrude to Jeconiah. "Yes mother. He was looking so sweet in the blue and red little lights." "And didn't . Father speak beautifully!" "Oh. yes mother. I was thinking of l'e>rarch when the Father said that sin makes the soul blind, so that people who live in Sin cannot see the things ot God." People have gone home. The church is dark and silent again. The mother and father of Tetrarch have gone to rest, not suspecting that anything might he wrong with the children. It is only in the morning that Stephany finds out that Tetrarch, her child. is missing. \\There could he be? Father and mother look for him all over, till their attention is drawn to a number of people coming towards them carrying something heavy. What is it? The body of Tetrarch found drowned in the river. The body alone is brought back, while the soul has already been brought to heaven by the good angels. There was still a smile on his face, and his hands clasped the little crucifix that one day I put around his neck. God has given him for his Christmas Box the everlasting joys of Heaven.—Rev. C. De Hovre, 0.M.I., in "Catholic Missions."
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N the fifteenth year of the reign of Tibmore recent research. There is, for example, erius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being govno other record but his of Quirinius's census, ernor of Judea and Herod being tetrarch but the fact is now generally accepted on his o f Galilee, and Philip his brother tetrarch of authority. And it is easy to understand how lturea and the country of Trachonitis, and no record of such a relatively unimp,-#rtant L vsanius tetrarch of Abilina, under the highevent inig-ht survive among the very fragpriests Annas and Caiaphas; the word of the y ear:- ; for three years it was added to the mentary extant records; whereas t.- ht're is a Lord came to John. the son of Zachary, in the tin of Herod Agrippa I. but again re- special reason why St. Luke should have men, desert. ( Luke 3. 1-2. From the Gospel of eerted to the direct government of Rome t ioned it and why his record should have been the 4th. Sunday of Advent.) until the fall of Jerusalem in A.D. 70. Pon- preserved. it is with this wealth of chronological tius Pilate was Procurator of Judea from A.D. detail that St. Luke fixes the emergence of The consideration of such plain, ordin26 to 36 when he was recalled to Rome to John the Baptist from the desert, and the subary facts helps us to, realise what, of nourse, answer charges of maladministration. sequent baptism of Christ the Lord, and the we already know, namely, that events t -)f the Tiberius succeeded to the Roman Empire beginning of His public ministry. Although on most stupendous importance in the histc.ry of the death of Augustus on August 19, A.D. these events occurred some years after the 14. the world happened in this small corner ..ast If his reign be reckoned from this date. birth of Christ, which we commemorate on the Mediterranean. while the world \vent of the fifteenth year would end on that date in on its way so unmindful that the contemporChristmas Day, there is an obvious congru- A.D. 29. And we may place the baptism of ence in placing this account of the immediate ary secular records contain no mention of Our Lord early in A.D. 30. Some say that them. forerunner of the Messiah just before the celeSt. Luke is reckoning from the date, probably bration of the Messiah's actual coming. t wo years earlier, when Tiberius was assoVet they happened; and their results v, ere The Incarnation is infinitely the greatest ciated with Augustus in the supreme govern- soon so startling that the world was forced, event in the world's history, the central point ment, and dates the baptism correspondingly as if it suddenly_ woke up, to take notice of to which all the past converges, and from earlier. them. But the general ignorance and indifwhich radiates the future. While the EvanIt is St. Luke also who tells us that the ference of the world gelist relates the Annunciation and the Nato the birth of Christ is birth of the Saviour took place during the cen- not without its close parallel to-day. tivity to outside chronology, it is perhaps natThe sus of the Jews, ordered by Quirinius, gover- miracle of every Mass is not "news" (,) the ural that he should give the fullest dating to nor of Syria; while from St. Matthew we Press: the abiding presence of the God-Man the time when Our Lord began His public learn that it was during the last days of Herod in every Catholic church is a strange comministry. t he Great (for by an error in fixing the beThe Province of Syria was annexed to the ginning of our era. the date of Our Lord's mentary on the lives of most of the people who live around it. and pass its doors as they Roman Empire in 64 B.C. From the follow- birth is about four years before the present go to and fro about their business or their ing year to 40 B.C. Judea formed a part of this reckoning begins, and probably in the De- pleasure. Let us see to it that we too are province. In the latter year it became a de- cember of 5 B.C.) not as they. For us these facts should be the pendent principality under the rule of Herod These are not just dry. dusty dates and t he Great. When Herod died at Jericho in facts. For one thing. they help us to grasp central facts about which we build our lives, and fashion our thought. There is no w'.1rier April 4 B.C.. his dominions were divided be- the value of the Gospels as historical docu- eccentricity than to make ourselves, or the tween three of his sons; Archelaus receiving, ments. as sources of history. The Nvritings world, the centre of our lives. cod is the J udea. with Samaria and Idumea; Herod An- of St. Luke especially, both his Gospel and To construct our lives tipas. Galilee and Perea; and Herod Philip. the Acts of the Apostles, are remarkably valu- t rue centre of all. around an' other centre is as if we trade a Trachonitis and adjacent districts. The ter- able as history, and there are many details wheel with the huh on the circumference A ritory of Archelaus 'became a proeura win, which at one time were thought to be inac- car with wheels like that would came to a sad province in A.D. 6, and remained so for 35 curate. hut which ha Ye ince been cert;ge-1 by end. •
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St. Patrick's Boys' School On Tuesday afternoon, December 15, t he prize distribution of St. Patrick's Boys' School took place. The Very Rev. Father Kelly, Mm., Cathedral, r:.-;ented the awards. Prize List (1936). Secondary Division, Christian Doctrine: I. Sweeney ttroi.':y by 11.A.C.B. Society). Dux of School: A. Margaria (tro. .', Mr. J. L. Walsh). English: K, Dillon. M athematics: II. Rutherford (tro1.:-:. , John Wills). )rawing: T. Sweeney. Commonwealth Public Service, in the examination held for appointr..nt of junior mechanics in the Fede: 'ti Public Service, held in September z., Maurice Medley was successful in g...!ning an appointment. It is a comp. titive examination: only a limited r :onber of appointments allotted to each State. Second Year (1936). hristian wtrine: Trophy, Mr. Them. aix: Trophy. Cecil Brothers. First Year (1936): ris tian ), 'trite Trophy, NIrs I to -It x irophv, Peerless Bakery. ' prize list for these two classes v ' not be known until next February. Spacial Prizes. .z P!ace t under LI , • • • Record- EsJohn Doust, - • •e. old Place I under 160 : "Record" . Jim Hughes. W orker, second year, 1936: D. Creeper. Prize List. Public Examinations (1935), uni. ,r Examinations 1 1935 ri" • •ii boys passed. passes comprise a wide range— jish. Agricultural Science, . Drawing, Maths. A, Maths. B, Ge' .graphy, British and Australian His to: . Commercial Ytethods and Booking. ; -Gerard Lyons - ---entered •the Ch;•;stian Brothers' Juniorate, Strathfit!:I. At the same time, Michael also entered. Both are doing Nine are placed in the Public Two continue higher studies St ice. at B.C. The others are favourably This speaks well for St. Pat. Scholarships to C.B.C. • and B. Priscor were -nc• Ct, ul candidates. Special Prizes and Certificates won in the Christian Brcthers• InterSchools' Examination; Second Year Sub-Junior (1935): Places in the State: S, nth. G Broph% . Ninth, J. Hobiey • • ';. .1 Margaria First Places in Subjects. • •:• ,ry . T. Sweenc7. ..:rapliv: N. Digby - r -xtry: T. Sweeney. .1\ving: 11. Rutherford. l 'i.vsiology: • F. Buck. H -okkeeping: J. Hoblev. C ertificates: Forty-two passed. First Year (1935). • 7-4 place in State and winner of the trophy donated by the Board of E xaminers goes to R. Howrie. Second Place: C. Eaton. Third Place: J. Mullins, Fifth Place: L. Coonan. Sixth Place: J. •Doust. Eighth Place: R. Leunig and G. Mt'Vt-r. Ninth Place: D. Kehoe. Place: J. Down. First Places in Subjects. Geography: R. IIowrie. Geometry: R. Leunig. Drawing: F. Paxman. Physiology: T. Meagher. B ookkeeping: J, Mullins, Certificates: Forty-eight passed. The Brothers wish to thank those who contributed to the prize fund. Primary Division, 1936. Fifth Class: Doctrine: R. Low. H. Mot'rinnitt- (trophy, Mr. J. 1 t• (no. S . owl Place: T. Ives. T hird Place: T. Moriarity. Folirth Place: E. Richardson. F ifth Place: N. Power, Mathematics: B. McGinty. En..gish: F. .fones. S T\elling: J. Harrower. R'e.a-iing: K. Burgess. o-iposition: R. Connolle. Irkfory: G. Powell.
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Dux: L. Greenwood (trophy, Fauldings. Reading: W. Flood. I ome Exercise: P. Mann. Spelling: F. Hackett. 13,)etry: J. Leahy. Mathematics: A. 'McGuire. Geography: M. Corry. h istory: R. Elliott. Writing: W. Hird. Most Ionsistent Worker: J. Barry. 3(a) Christian Doctrine: Eric Catlin. Dux: F. O'Meara (trophy, Mr. R odoreda). Second Place: E. Wirth. Third Place: B. 0!Dea. composition: G. Calder, E. Durkin. Geography: R. Rcxlan, K. Adam. Mental Arithmetic: H. Leslie, R. Anthony. English: A. Battley, K. Rutherford Arithmetic.: K. Carter, R. Russell. Dictation: B. Heagney, S. Calleja. Reading: J. Smith. Poetry: T. Whitely, J. Durkin, Home Exercises: L. O'Connell, A Durkin. 3(B) : t.'bristian Doctrine: J. Beaton. Dux: P. Galleja (trophy, Dunkling's) Second: R. Harris. Third • E. Malone, I ionic Work K sturtridge Dictation: G. McCourt. Reading: I Read A t the conclusion of the prize distribution, the Very Rev. Father Kelly addressed the boys. After congratulating the award winners and exhorting the non-winners to try harder next He year, he stressed a few points. asked them, one and all, to be loyal and true to the training they had reHow could ceived at St. Patrick's. they show this "Be faithful to your Sunday Mass and monthly Communion, and show everywhere by your manly bearing and courteous behaviour that you are Catholic gentlemen in the true sense of the word." Addressing the boys about to leave school, he said that he wanted them to bear in mind the following: In a number of parishes the Holy Name Society has been formed. He strongly advised them to join and to stand steadfast to their monthly Communion and monthly meeting. Further—and this is also an important aspect of after-school life— you will be anxious to join some sporting body or club. He urged them to join a Catholic association, where they would have a purely Catholic atmosphere. "At this period of your lives— so plastic and impressionable—it is imperative. continued the speaker, that you mix in surroundings and with associates of the correct kind. If you do not, your very Faith will, in time, Non-Catholic organibe endangered. sations may be excellent in their own way: but you boys should find your. pleasures and pastimes in proper Catholic organisations. If you wish for tennis, there is the Catholic Tennis Association. Then again there is the Society. with whose aims and ideals you are thoroughly acquainted. This society is only too anxious to assist you in the various branches of sport and social life. You are advised to join some such society. In conclusion. Rev. . Father Kelly wished all present the joys and blessings of Christmas. The carrying of a hearty vote of thanks to Father Kelly brought the function to an end. The school re-opens on February 2. 1937.
Correspondence To the Editor. Sir.—May I congratulate You on the sound exposition of the dangers of debate as enumerated in the leading article of this week's issue. Many years of experience in this matter has led me to a similar conclusion as to the ultimate futility of debating as a training, and to its dangers as a hobby. For very small children, learning to formulate words, not ideas of their own, its advantages May possibly outweigh its positive evils, but for the r own man in search of, and seeking t o disseminate truth, mere debating can do nothing but harm. Healthy argument is perhaps the best of all food for the mind, but argument for argument's sake is simply mental poison. After all the decline of medieval scholasticism was in a good measure due to this very cause, general discussion being ousted by mere argumentative technique. The Reformation should surely have been a stern enough lesson for us.—Yours, etc., "PERSPECTIVE.-
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mantle last Monday, on the StratImaver, to join !I parents, who are in England. and ss'ill return earls- 'in the new year fur his marriage to M iielen Brennan. Tenders are being called by Messrs. Cavanagh and Cavanagh, architects, for the large threestoried College which is to be erected on Mt. Henry overlooking the Canning River and' near the Canning Bridge. The work is to be put in hand at once and the three storie61 building, sports ground. -rowing syied and other things necessary for the complete establishment of a high class residential college are to be finished during. the year. The following are the winners of scholarships, tenable at the Christian Brothers' College, Perth: R. Godfrey and K. Fitzgerald. St. Josephs Convent, ()tieen's Park; S. Hughes and J. Monck, St. Joseph's School, West I.eederville. *
Miss Dorothy Tangney will leave by the Mongolia next Tuesday for a holiday cruise to Noumea. She is to be in charge of the University students' annual cruise. Miss May Walsh. who was a patient in St. John of God's Hospital, Sttbiaco, for a considerable period, where she underwent a successful operation, is now sufficiently restored in health to enable her to leave hospital and partly resume her secretarial duties at .‘liern's Ltd. on Tuesday. December 29. at St. Mary's (7athedral .at 6.30 p.m., Miss Francis Wenn, daughter of Mrs. F.. Wenn. of Subiaco. will say "1 will" to Peter Cox, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cox, of the Fire Station. North Perth, The Young people are very popular and have been the guests of honor at nummills functions. •
The Christmas Cheer in aid of the Midland .!:yet - Rrdhling Firm! was drawn on December 21 Prizes: 1, 1787; 2, 1277; 3, 1227; 4, 1181: 5. 1745: 6, 514; 7, 1730: 8, 540: 0 17)42: 10. 590: 11. 1743- 12. 1407
ENGAGEMENT NOTICE Miss Helen Brennan, eldest daughter of the late Mr. P. J. Brennan, County Down, Northern Ireland, and Mrs. P. J. Brennan, North Circular Road, Dublin, to Mr. Bill Arrnott, of Kooyongroad, Toorak. Melbourne, second son of Mr. an Mrs. W. J. Arrnott, late of S t. Kilda. Melbourne, DEATHS. CLINTON.—On December 17, 1936, at the Perth Hospital (Repatriation Ward), Peter Joseph, beloved husband of Ellen Mary Clinton, of 146 Summers-street, East Perth, loved father of Mavis and Lindsay, fond brother of Jim, Harry, Carry (Mrs. (Mrs. W. G. Robinson), Jessie Scott), brother-in-law of Patrick John Maher (Sydney) and William Edward Maher. (station master, Nat-rogin; : aged 49 years. R.I.P. HART.- - (BY cable) On December 6, at her residence, Mary , wife of Michael hart. Clonmaulin, Newtownbutler, County Fermanagh. Ireland. loving mother of Mary, Rose ( deceased). Clair, James, Edward, Rev. Father Finian, C.P. (the Graan, (Collie), and Enniskillen', John Michael Joe (Bassendean), motherin-law of Elsie and Monica, • and grandmother of Kathleen, John and Brendan. R.I.P. REGAN.- Of your charity pray for the repose 01 the soul of Alargaret Regan. who (lied at North Fremantle on December 7, 1936. R.I.P Immaculate Heart of Mary. %our prayers tor her extol. Sacred hear: o: lesu::. have mercy on her soui - - Inserted hi ner loving family I N MEMORIAM. HORAN. Of your charity, pray for the repose of the soul of Geraldine Horan, who died on Christmas Day, 1933. Eternal rest grant unto her, 0 Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. —Inserted by her loving father and mother, brother and sister. --HANLON.—Of your charity, pray for the soul of Arthur Hanlon, who departed this life on Christmas Day, 1934. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. have mercy on his soul. —Inserted by his loving wife and f amily. Midland Junction.
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our dear husband and father, William, who departed this life on December 22. 1933. May he rest in peace, - - Inserted by his loving wife and sons. Clara, Irwin and Victor Fitzgerald.
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H.A.C. B. Society DISTRICT BOARD. The fortnightly 'meting was held on the 13th, inst., the Grand President, Sr. P. Williamson, presiding. Bros. Baker, G.V.P., Finnegan, P.G.P.. and Georke, G.G., were absent on account of their a ttending a meeting of the newly established branch of St. Anne, Palmyra. The Grand Illateretary reported that at the invitation of the Rey. Bro L 'Connor, headmaster of St. Patrick's Boys' School, a delegation headed by the Grand President had visited the school and addressed the senior pupils with a view to getting them interested in the society. .The Grand officers e xtend to the members of the society throughout the State their very best -wishes for a happy and holy Christmas and a prosperous new year. St. Anne's Branch, Palmyra. The inaugural meeting of this branch %‘•as held on. December 8, before a large number of parishioners, some members of the Star of the Sea Branch and a large gathering from the DisThe following members trict Board, were appointed and installed by the National President (Bro. Hynes) : Pre13ro. T. McManus: vice-president; Bro. T. Miller; secretary, Bro. J. L. Fennessy: treasurer, Sr. G. Anderson; warden, Bro. A. McKivett; guardian, Bro. J. L. Lynch. The meeting then closed by Rev. Father kearin reciting the closing prayers. The second meeting of this branch was held on Tuesday, December 15, before a great number of members. The chaplain, Rev. Father Lynch, read More encourthe opening prayers. agement was received from the District Board by the presense of three of its members at this meeting. Two more members were received into the soc. ciety, also several ladies and gentlemen were nominated, which is a wonderful sign for the progress of this new Lranch. By the way, intending metnlwers w(101(1 do themselves a good turn by joining now and getting in touch with the secretary. J. L. Fennessy, 96 Two sick ( 'aiming-road, Palmyra, visitors were appointed to attend any sick cases which may arise. In view of the Christmas vacation, it was decided to let one meeting lapse. therefore the next meeting will be held on .fanuary 11, 1937. Bt. Malachi's Branch, Highgate. The fortnightly meeting \vas held on t he 9th. inst.. the president. Bro. J. NleGillicuddy, presiding over a very good attendance c) ,-,,embers. including the chaplain, Rev. Father Kennedy, Miss Mary Dore was elected as a member and initiated rind welromed by the president. After the meeting members were entertained it an indoor cricket match which was much enjoyed. - At the meeting on Wedneslay next, the branch's Christmas social will be held and every member is earnestly requested to attend and help to to make it a success.
St. Anthony's School, Wanneroo Thu chikben oi St. Anthill\ •s School, W anneroo, gave a mo:q- en,( (vable cj ccrt on Wcdnesay• nlght, IL•rember I. " •ft. in-, tht Stilly Night" and O 'Dornell Aboo." the opening songs. were rendered in pleasingly Isweet tones. The recitation, "The Soldier's Dream," with appropriate actions, was well interpreted by the senior boys. The juniors were at their best in the action songs, "Jolly Little Eskimo" and • *Sandman," while the recitation, "Six Little Mice" and "The Toothache," won deserved applause. The song, " What do you think of my Bonnet?" by Miss Jean Gibbs, was undoubtedly one of the gems of the evening. The senior boys; in "The Truant," brought down the house. The Fan Song and Drill, by the senior girls, was pretty, and the audience showed appreciation. Eight "Old Ladies," with snowy hair, next showed how dances were performed when they were young, and some tiny tots representing dolls engaged in a spirited quarrel. The action song, "Beautiful Flowers," in which the girls carried baskets of beautiful flowers, was especially pleasing. This was followed by a "Floral March," the girls performing intricate figures. These two items were fine from a spectacular point of view. Little boys then gave a display of Flag Drill, which was followed by a playette, "Discontented Judith." The characters were well sustained as follows: Judith, Miss Lucy Crisafulli; her Nurse, Miss Jean Gibbs: Betty, Miss Jean Ziykovich; her Mother. Miss Peggy Nunan: Fairy Content, Miss Doris DuiTy. Altogether an enjoyable evening was spent by a large and appreciative audience. Dapcing was indulged in and C ainty .uritles• was provided -
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Star of the S a School, Cottesloe ANNUAL CONCERT. On Monday. Decernlx'r 14, t he Sea Hall, C,tttesloe, to its utmost capacity whe: ents and friends of the ch: t eiE.ing the above schoc)i ftti. numbers to witness ,2oncert, In a bright and happy spec eh .t bird's eye view of the wide field educational training to during the evening. Miss P c omed all on behalf of ti children. : he programme present toll( s: Pianoforte Duet, Ride,- Misses Healy and Haglund Song and Dance, "Lack a Day,- with Miss L. Eggleston as soloist; Action Song, " Policeman's Holiday," Junior Boys: A cton Song. "Beautiful Flowers," Junior Girls; Recitation, "Morning Scandal," Miss Oleeson; Boys' Play (farcical c(medy), "Doctors' Holiday," by Senior Boys; Swedish Drill, Girls: Recitation, "A Visit to the Dentist," Miss N. Boardman, Percussion Band, Junior Boys and Girls; Dance, "La Polka," by Junior Girls: -Songs, "Life's Maytime" and "The Meeting the of Waters," Senior Girls; Recitation, "Tit for Tat." Junior Elocution Class: Song. "Come to the Fair," Boys; Dance, "Highland Fling," Miss J. Bell; Eurythmic Display, Senior Girls, also by Misses N. Boardman, P. Eggleston, and Miss L. Eggleston: Action Song, 'Little Damozel," Miss E. Haglund; Wand Drill, Senior Girls; Dance. Irish Reel. ; - • Teresa Berke ry Song, 'Wedding of the. Painted Doll." School Children: R ecitation, "Paddy," Elocution Class: Drill, Pyramids and Physical Exercisy Bm.y. Play. "Mother Goose'Party," by the children. The Presentation Sisters desire to t hank in a manner Mrsspecial Channey, who acted as pianist, and iss Lyons. violinist, for their valuable services both before and on the night of the concert. the conclusion of the concert, Rev. Father a'Neill spoke a few ward'-( 4 thanks to the Sisters for their.pair takim; etTorts, to the children, tor very creditable manner in which each and every one took their part. and the parents and friends who assist in many ways in making the cone) such i‘ pro:iounced success.
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J OHN W. DOYLE, S.J.) Christmas . . . The very word a magic key opening the door reveries—to visions of the ;.-t and future: to the vital truth ( iod made-man. kTh ristmas. Christ came • into workl. God became Man. • came as a Child. He came conquer the world and to re•Hil the world. He lived as a • or man. He was the Lover of • le poor and suffering. • He died • out by His own countryChrist—God and the world ever the contradiction; for came unto His own and I Ti n received Him not." That was in Palestine two • • insand years ago. christ left Apostles to carry His work of putting life into w orld: He left twelve very i linary men (in the human -Ilse) to conquer the world in And He left them - Name. w eapons He Himself had h -ed-truth, humility, prayer, 1 —yerty, love. meekness. The c trine they had to teach was obedience, r - , -w—love, trust, •.• flessness. the Cross. Yet they di conquer. Proud Rome could • t sav them nay. Slaves and ;rice s joined them though they v. -re jeered at as "Christians"-not of the world. hut f c: Christ. Christians: still the c, otradiction "You cannot serve • .i ! and Mammon." hrist conquered. Rome fell; She was the Li t: Church stood. 1..‘ ,11(.1 of the \Vest. And now her It was against the East—the C :- •-.)ss against the Crescent; selfrial against luxury; culture • :inst barbarism. Again Christ •,1. Turkey was crushed. The \ est--and all it stood for—was s: • ed. - iowly and painfully Spain , ye back the Moors who had • L' -run the South. Christians • cue held captive in Moorish (11: 11g-eons and were dying at the Then o f Moorish galleys. Ferdinand and Isabella won back tL Moors last stronghold. Thouof Christians poured up f :- ni their sunless prisons. free— the freedom given- by arabic \ \-ledg-e of the truth: "The t •-::h shall make you free." F.nrope had been saved again. But now heresy reared its awThe battle now was ftC head. at; inst men who called themselN( •- followers of Christ. hut who denied the Mass, the Sacraments. To-day they have tl Church. (Th-me to deny even that Our Yet Christ is 1. ..01-d was God. divided is Heresy V ictor. It has no conae,ainst itself. It cannot teach -sH-ent belief. one having authority." It The world is shall not stand. coming back to Christ—to the True Church. There alone
men tind a definite creed held through all the centuries since it was taught by Christ Himself. There alone they find .Christ. The devil ljkes not this. He levels his fiercest weapons against Christ in His Church. He calls the spirit of the world to do ha-We against the spirit of Christ. In our own day Materialism and Communism have stretched out o ver the whole world gripping nations in their strangling tentacles and sucking out their life. Christians are suffering and fighting for Christ. They are His followers. They try "to restore all things in Christ." And His voice comes to encourage them: "Fear not : T have overcome the ‘vorld."
Thought carried me back nearly two thousand years to the fir.-- t Christmas . A s I was clitnbing up thc sheep t rack from the grassy meadow where the flocks pastured below the little hamlet of Bethlehem, I noticed a light in the old cave. \Vas some poor wretch sheltering from the winter chill? I peeped in. Several rough shepherds were kneeling there—as in the presence of a king. All was hushed. I saw an Infant lying in the manger. And near Him knelt His tired Mother and His All was peace Foster-father. and deep. silent joy. The Babe was smiling. The shepherds had brought Him a little lamb. It was all they had to offer. But He was as poor as they; He would understand. He did. For He was God: "This day is born to you a Saviour." I knelt with them. And as I knelt I heard the clamour of a Royal procession. It was comThree princes ing- to the cave. of the East had come to pay their homage to the Infant Jesus. Each brought his precious gift and offered it to the Child Divine. knelt and adored Him. For He was the King of Kings, the Ruler of angels and of men. the Friend of poor and rich. ) ther sights and sounds poured in upon my mind. I saw in vision the ages of persecution, and of chivalry, and of heresy. And I thought that this Child was the explanation of them all. Pagan nations refused to bow to knights The h is authority. with all their courtly grace and respect for the weak were really r everencing in others the Infant Christ and His Holy Mother. And all heresy is pride: it will not acknowledge such a God-friend of the poor, horn in a cave. And then came a greater vision His —a vision of His Love. love gave strength to the Apostles and to the Martyrs. It won heathens and sinners to virtue.
It called thousands of men and women of every rank and station of life to devote themselves entirely to His service. To-day His love calls us to the field. It shall ever call: for it is a message to the heart of man: the message of Calvary and of Bethlehem. "Come, follow Me." •* .As all these pictures and a t housand more passed timelessly before me. I heard a sound as of some great symphony. In it united the voices of men and angels. and the music of harps and
organs and trumpets. And it seemed to flow out from that poor cave on the hillside and fill all the world and all time. And ever and anon came its powerful theme: "Glory to God . . . to God! . . Peace on earth . . . Glory! Peace! Peace!! . . . This day is born a Saviour . . . a Saviour!!! Glory to God! . . . Peace! Peace!! PEACE !!!" And over all sounded the voice of a cripple: "God bless us, every one." It was the voice of Christmas ringing down the ages.
Father Coughlin's Last Broadcast Father Charles E. Coughlin, world-famed as the "Radio Priest," has announced his retirement from broadcasting following the •ignominous defeat of his c andidate, Congressman Lemke, in the United States election for President. Roosevelt received about 25,000,000 votes; Lemke fewer than 700,000. He began broadcasting just 10 y ears ago. At first his sole idea was to raise tnnd5 for a shrine Of the Little Flower in his Detroit suburban parish of Royal Oak. His fame spread. His "fan" mail grew to colossal proportions until he was receiving 100.000 letters a week. He employed 150 clerks to deal with his correspondence. One broadcask brought him 1.000,000 letters, it is stated. The priest organised the Union of Social justice which at the be-'
ginning of this year claimed 5,267.000 members in 26 States of the Union. Lately Father Coughlin delivered violent attacks on President Roosevelt. It was apparent, by s tatements in the "Osservatore Romano." that Rome was disturbed. iNDULGENCES GAINED IN W ESTMINSTER ABBEY. By a visit in Westminster Abbey last October to the shrine of St. Edward the Confessor, who died in the 1 lth. century, members of the Guild of Ransom, including Fathers _John Filmer and George Steadman, gained an indulgence of seven years and seven quarantines. Between, 10.30 and 2. and 4.15 and 5, pilgrims arrived constantly to honour the Saint's feast day at his
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The Spanish Civil War In 1902 the youthful King Alfonso XIII succeeded to the throne of a troubled eountry. The anti-Clericals had joined forces with the Republicans in Order to destroy eventually the existing regime. In 1906 an openly anti-Catholic political movement 4rose with the rise to power of the !_iberal Party. Laws were passed derogatory to the legal statt s of the Church and religious Congregations, and the die was .cast. For the next four years the anti-Clerical opposition continued, resulting in their triumphal severance of diplomatic relations with the Holy See. The success of such a movement in Catholic spain may seem incredible. But there were political divisions e'.-en among the Catholics themselves which. w eakened their wswer and led the way to what was to follow The Catholics, were not only by birth but by firm conviction, in a great majority, but they were politically divided. There were Carlist Catholics on the one hand, and Constitutional Catholics on the other. The Carlists. though loyal to the monarchy, were not averse to the rise 01 the anti-Clerical regime, because they could .see eye to eye ss ith it, in theic efforts of reform. While the Constitutionalists were willing to accommodate themselves to the liberal governments in power, lest resistance to existing governments might ultimately lePd to the destruction of the monarchy altogether, and paye the way for revolutionary ideas. With such a lack of organisation and unity, anti-Clericalism was allowed to grow. For the next few years, and during the period of the Great War, the tide of political unrest ebbed and flowed with varying This war period was for neutral Spain a favourable fortune. time for the consolidation of Catholic social action, which was Pursued with remarkable activity and with moderate success. The Spanish Governwent, being then Conservative in form, looked favourably on this re-awakening of Catholic activity, because its effective stand against Soviet Socalism, which was passing across Spain in spite ,t1 I he country's constant neutral attitude. The Spanish strikes of 1917 had indeed been prevented front turning into a serious reyohition by the influence of the Catholic Unions But when the war ended, the aftermath continued to be felt in Spain to the advantage of the subversive revolutionaries—Revolutions in Russia, (5erniany and Hungary gave Spain reason to fear for her Constitution. Catholic activity was increased considerably in its efforts to stem the tide of Bolsloexism, but their efforts were as deeply opp:)sed by the anti-Clericals, whose campaign of secularisation did not stop short even of assassination. In 1923 the Cardinal ArcbLishop of Saragossa was murdered by the joint collusion of anti-Clericals and Bolshevists. The Conservative Government, proving powerless to stem the increasing tide of Socialism and Communism. Constitutional Government was suspended. and a mild m ilitary dictatorship, under General Primo de Rivera was set up. Because it seemed the only way to restore order in Spain. and was regardful of the Catholic traditions, it was supported wholeheartedly by the Church. It looked as if Spain. like Italy. under Mussolini. was at last well on the way to a solution of its internal difficulties. The Spanish Dictator certainly gave Spain the most efficient Government she has had for years, but when his regime became unpopular, the King withdrew his support. and removed what was in reality his only hope for the NIonarchy and the country. Finally the King killed the cause of Royalty lw fleeing from the country after the municipal rlections of 19.31 .instead of staying behind to fight for the t hrone. Then followed the establishment of the Spanish Republic. At first it was moderately tolerant of the Catholic tradition and for a while the Catholic Party held the balance of power. But for the last two years an extremely Leftist party had gained hold of the Government, and by its excessive leanings towards Socialism and Communism. drove the more conservative majority of the people into open rebellion. . * The Spanish Civil War has now been in progress since July. Unfortunately the plot against the Spanish Republic, though well organised, was precipitated too soon. The assAssination of the Royalist leader and former Finance Minister precipitated the revolt before its leaders had completed their arrangements. As a consequence the rebellion was suppressed in Madrid and Barcelona, and instead of mastering Spain by a single blow, as they expected. the rebels found themselves obliged to settle down to a grim and bloody civil war. which is not Yet as near to the dose as some people think. In other ways, too. the expectation of the insurgent leaders were not fulfilled. The greater part of the Navy rema;ned loyal to the Government for a while. and this delayed the tran:portation of General Franco'- troops from North Africa to the Peninsula. The insurgents also did not anticipate that the middle classes of the Basque Provinces— ferycnt Catholics though they ‘‘'ere--would throw in their lot with the Commt.nists to preserve their autonomy. This defection meant that most of --the Northern Coast of Spain was lost to the rebels----a menace to Ceneral Midas army in hi: march towards Madrid. The Spanish Civil War is •an uprising of the middle ria,ses amd part of the peasantry against the proletarian dictatorship that they feared was going to be iniposed upon them by the eommunist: ••1 Madrid. These fears which were upheld by the aristocracy and !)e the Church, were based on good foundations. It is not vet urria'n what the new regime of the country will be in the event of an in-urgent victory. For the present the uprising represents a rie1i'eal alliance. between the Carlists and the Fascists, under the teaderhip of the Army. Car-lists and Fascists alike have agreed
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to hold their political views in abeyance until they have overthrown their common foe—the Red regime at Madrid. Certainly if the Republic survives this war it will not be the fault of the The Carlist cause is the stronghold of the Royalist, as Carlists. They are willing to accept Don well as of the Catholic cause. Juan, second son of ex-King Afonso, as the legitimate monarch, but they- want a dictatorial ruler and not a Constitutional monarchy. The Carlists represent the upper classes, while their allies, the Fascists, come from a lower level. The Spanish Fascists are not at all anxious to have the Monarchy back. Their leader is the eldest son of the late Pritno de Rivera, the Spanish Dictator, who was left in the lurch by the ex-King. While the Fascists ale willing to accept a Republic, they do not want the existing one. They desire a Republican regime free from Marxist or Socialistic influence. But if the Republicans lose this war, it will not be the Carlists who will have beaten them, nor the Fascists, but the regular Army. General Franco, the commander of the Army in the South, though but 43 years of age, has been so far the most outstanding figure in the Spanish rebellion. He has been one of the most striking personalities in the Spanish Army. He had risen to be its Chief of Staff, but the Republic, distrusting his loyalty to the new regime. sent him first as military Governor of Las Palmas, and later to a post in Morocco. The discipline of the professional soldier, for which he is mainly responsible, counts far more in this war than the enthusiasm of the Carlists and Fascists, or the fanaticism of the Reds. Politically the Army is both Royalist and Republican--that under Franco in the South being Royalist, and that under Nlola in the North leaning more towards Republicanism. General Franco has stated that the new regime would respect the Republican institutions. Likewise, General Cabanellas, the President of the Provisional Rebel Government, has agreed that only a Republican Government was now possible. The present civil war is not an attempt by the Royalists to restore the fallen dynasty. Nor is it a coup d'etat by the Army. The Army took the leadership of a popular movement which was gladly followed by the Spanish people, anxious to liberate their country from Marxism. It is likely that in the event of victory by the insurgents Spain will be governed for some time by dictatorship. whether in a Republican or Monarchical reginit• certain. Whatever the outcome the Army will be led by the popular will of the people, just as it was led by the popular appeal to join with them in the originating of the civil war. • Some apparent inconsistencies come to light in the P1 struggle. The middle classes of the Basque Provinces—fervent Catholics though they are—threw in their lot with the Communists rather than jeopardise their ideal of local autonomy, svhiiHi they fear to hThe in the event of a rebel victi try. It is a int- tilt!. irony of history that it should be Catholic Spain that has called the Moors back to the Peninsula to destroy the Republic; and further still that the military men who have always prided them -t !N upon their loyalty to the State should find themselves allied the rebels. But it must be remembered that the troops are n rebels. They, like the people of Spain, have not risen up again . the public authority. but against a usurped authority on th of - a Marxist Go‘ ernment which got no such mandate fr. people.
The Persecution in Mexico
In March of this year,. the Government of Mexico aim t hat it had decided to re-open the many hundred churches clo.sed since early in 1935. At first sight this step might be taken to imply a complete cessation of hostilities in the near future. But such, unfortunately, is not clearly the case. It is understood that one of the motives of the Government in re-open ing the churohes is to remove Catholic opposition to its socialistic and educational programme. It would he rash indeed to think that the end , ,f the conflict is vet in sight. General Cardenas is a fanatic, con\ a inced Communist, and therefore as dangerous as the brutal Calles. Yet while he claims to he working for the 'ultimate socialisation - of Mexico. Cardenas is himself the richest man in the Republic! O f the sixteen million people who inhabit Mexico, nearly ninety per cent. are Catholics, and although practice is lax, this vast bulk of the people is deeply imbued with the Catholic tradition. But the source of the trouble is the Liberal Governments. They have obtained power by violence and have forced themselves t heir opinions on the people. The Church standing as it did as the most influential body in the country —a body which might exert its power to put the educated conservative and middle classes into control—must be destroyed. Though the Church has always counselled peace. the Liberals fear war —hence the persecutions. And the persecutn4115 have succeeded. for the revolutionary followers are all armed and organised, whereas the Catholic people are unarmed and unorganked. Furthermore, in return for vast oil concessions in Mexico. the American Government has repeatedly assisted the revolutionaries with American arms. In this matter of American intervention, it is a well known fact that the independence of Mexico is at an end, as the United States can make or enmake any Government there. . l'he persecution has only changed its form. Under Calle,: it w as brutal and bloody. Under Cardenas it is not so open. but just a s dangerous. The people may have their empty churches if they w ant thei i. !,111 not their religion. For the compulsory atheistic and Communistic State school education will see This to that. year the late Archbishop Diaz, a few months before •heath his stated in a pastoral letter that the Government resolved to urge w ai • tIn• children, hoping thus in the end to create a generation that will he openly hostile to the name of Christian. There can 1, , ,•: • 1,0 MP-6(.0 between the Chnrch and tho nro:.•ero Na•-ional Re- ,duti(117-.--s- Parts-, for they represent :I 11 taZi 11i7•;t:+4:
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The Archdiocese
Chesterton Club Lecture Rev. Dr. McMahon on Study Clubs Distinguished Visitors
A large gathering of members oi the Chesterton Club met in the Club Reorns, 36 Pier-street, on the evening of Wednesday, 15th. inst.. to hear a lecture from Rev. Dr. McMahon on "Study 1 .1ubs,- an activity which is of special interest to the Chesterton Club. Dr, V. II. Webster was in the chair, and extended a cordial welcome to Rt. Rev. Dr. Raible. P.S.M., Vicar Apos• Grace the Archbishop \yin telic of Kimberleys, the lecturer of the c brate Pontifical High Mass evening, Rev. Dr, MCMah011, Miss a t ( .hristmas midnight at St. Eileen Davidson. M.A., recently rets tureed from abroad, when she purNl . rv's Cathedral, and will presued post graduate studies in social si, ' ,• at Solemn High Mass on c:ence .and Rev. Father Casey, of 41Hstruas Dav in the Cathedral Nedlands. Dr. McMahon outlined the position .a t ! I o'clock. in Uee.A., where there is a nation wide in existence, comprising both a r , - Grace will leave Perth on lead men's and a women's organisation. He ;ire lay. I)ecember 26, 14u. stressed the necessity for something , irading. and will bless. the similar in the Archdiocese. These orly completed church on the ganisations aimed to inform their members in hope of training them to , wing day • Sunday, 27th.. . be leaders, which were needed badly. • at 3 p.m. The place of the laity in the missionc v. Father McKay. Diocesan ary teaching of the Church was very The laity must be ,ector in the Diocese of Ger- important to-die informed. al
( ;race the Archbishop 1, ( •,:sed and opened the new 4 .i . tirch-Hall at Scarborough on .- , . : tdav morning last. Later His A ce blessed the extensions to th, • Star of the Sea Church, Cotft -
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Cat-minor] by *Plane on . trsda‘. Father 'McKay visit\delaide for the Education . t.rress. and visited Melbourne al, -;ydney aft er ward... • • * • , t.v. Father Winston retur.p.d ' 'erth on M. ondav by the -.0 t haird. • • • * ,.-rchbishop's Engagements. .day. January 3: Blesses and -,,ens new f,Thurch of Christ • e King. Beac'onstield. 3.30 ,.m Nv lirday. January 9: Official Hpening new Hospital of St. 14 ,hn of ( ;od. Rivervale. 2.30 .m. 117,day. January 17: Opens new - cho.ol. Gwelup. Osborne Park. ;'resides at religious Recep!ion, Hig-hgate Hill Convent. \ Lnday. 'anti:Iry 18: Presides at Profession Ceremony. High;.rate Hill Convent. * 1,,Iday, January 24: Morning— ontirmation at Harvey Mier .on—Con fl 'Illation at • rra.
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The etudv circle should be flexible: it should allow free and frank discussion. Thus it must be small in numbet about 10 to 15 at most. Everyone should come to take part and not merely to listen. There should he no intellectual laziness and discussion, wh'ch was the Club's basis, should make for thoroughness and greater tolerance, Debates should have no part in the ectivities of Study Circles. They were notso effective, and there was a danger of members talking to talk instead talking to think. Priest's Part. In U.S A. the priest came in more as a visitor, and until the group had a leader, priests have acted as leaders. Ile was abvas there to help. but never .Am.. M AnnMIE.. Am.
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to endorse the remark of Dr. M' cMahon, **don't let your groups grow too big," six or seven members were even better than ten. Miss Davidson was then called upon. She said that study circles were a very vital force in America. She had been cennected with the National Council 3f Catholic Women, and outlined the his, tory of the National 1.7-atholie Welfare Conference, tracing its develcpment ' from the Catholic War Council. 'I here were councils, one for the men and one for the women, organised diocesan basis. Miss Davidson described the organisation and work of these conferences very interestingly. A vote of thanks to the speakers was moved by Mr. K. Spruhan ,and seconded by Rev. Father Casey. A business meeting followed. Anyone interested in the work of the chesterton Club may obtain full particulars from the Chesterton Book Shop or the Veritas Library, 36 Pier street, Perth.
to dominate. File movement was a movement of the laity, A danger of the priest taking in the movement was that it might become a matter of lectures. The leader was the most important person in the group, and a good leader was not easy to get. He must be prepared -to- work hard and to prepare all matters for discussion in advance. In U.S.A. invited lectures were very few, Members were not going to puts ban on them, but set themselves the ideal of workshop, in which the apprentices actually did the work under the direction of the leader, the master craftsman. His Lordship Dr. Raible then spoke BELGIAN CATHOLIC PARTY on the dangers which beset the study TO BE REORGANISED. movement. There were the dangers: . 11) Of not discussing but merely listening: (hi of refusing to share in Belgian Catholic 1 -niou the work. The fundamental idea. as has ratified the plan of reorganiDr. McMahon had stressed, Nv.:1 the sation of the Catholic Party in one of a workshop. In Germany study groups were esaccordance with the recommentablished as part of the Catholic Youth dation of the special committee Movement. They were a reaction that has been studying the piesagainst the spirit of routine and mection. In acordance with this hanism. particularly in religious matplea a directory has been set up ters. There was a particular danger i t reutine -in Catholic countries. There in order to co-ordinate the two was a danger of this element of rounew autonomous sections. the tine in our educational system, parFlemish and the Wall(xxi, and ticularly in boarding schools. Chilt hus, in spite of division, to form dren were not taught to stand on their own feet but to go with the crowd and a single party with a single aim. to attend their religious duties with The general title of -Belgian Cathe rest. There was in the world a tholic Bloc" NN.i1I be given to the untiency to separate reality from the t hought, and this had its repercussions Party. whose respective parts will in the churches to-day, he called "Catholic Social Party" His Lordship feared it was useless Walloon) and "Flemish Cathogiving non-Catholics books; they would lic Popular Party." It was therefore net read them. necessary they got their notions of Catholicism from living Catholics, to have the right living as well as the right infm t Owing to preszuze of space, the list In Germany they took everything of this week's blcck collection has been into their groups. and he would like held over till next issue.
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T rayaing-Wyalkatchem Competition ( )n Saturday evening Januar\ 2, 1937, the above contest will be closed the Trayning Ilall having been selected for the occasion. The three cornpet. tors in the drive are: Miss Barroe (Trayningi. Miss Elsewood (Wyalkatchem), and Miss Gleeson (Yetbeni e The competition has been going on since last August and several entertainments have been held to supPort it. The final results will be published in ''The Record... The other districts of the parish, unable to ioin in the contest, have rendered great hop in ..the way of direct giving collections and the amounts already reoei‘ed are as follows: Kuntmoppin, us.: Bencubbin, 10s. Mukinlaidin. ry.;. Nungarin, £6 las: Koorda, The following contributions to the Treenng Convent Building Fund have be, n received from Koorda: Mr. A. I. eel. £2: Kelly Bros., £1 Messrs. T . tnri M. Saunders, Is: Mr. C. L iee'-ican. £1 ls: Mr. B. Horan. tl : Mr. \iclrarg. 10s 6d: Mr. :1. McPartland. 10.- Mr. M '1,ev, 10s: Mr. A Casey, m oe I Townsend. 10s: Me M. Rolandi. 10s: NIr. - -flan lO Mr p is: Mr K. Partig,liani, Mr . T Daly, 2s Tocal, 00 4s 04. Mrs. E. NV. Byron. of Broome, is in Perth for the summer month,, and the guest of Mrs. NV. I Ham. of C:e re. reont. For frptquet Restrings and Repairs, B ert Gut. Lewt rices. see Brian Kin,ane Bamck-etreet (next to LaubPd Panic),
T i-- ceremony teok place on Sun -lay last at 10.15 a.m, and was followed bv Mass. durin whieh the Archbishop addressed th.' congregation. He congratulated people of Cottesloe on the completi e of their church. He did not expect te tiro; everything in order. he said, but he v-as glad that. it was sufficientlY complete to enable the spenin'; to be performed before Christmas. Extension of the Cottesloe church ha-!. been necessary for some
He had had time. said His Grace. liore than one complaint that the ac,. (entre 'atien was overtaxed and he leas ef-aid t - think that people might he I Ix:Ted from attending Mass on The church was now that account. 4 beautiful building—it might even be -eferred to as a gem, but like a tern :t needed a p' 'per setting to be fully • oprecia.te-d. He would therefore ask the people to make some arrangements to do to the grounds which
surrounded the church and school in the near future, by laying them out decoratively and by providing a suitable fence. he Very Rev. Walsh, Father Superior of the Redemptorist V - ••Y. Nerth Perth, preached a speeial sermon and the Rev Father O'Neil1. parish priest, spoke on behalf of the parishioners, thanking the ArchINteliqpi for his interest in their parish and for his attendance that monning.
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Final Function. Our 1936 series of social functions took place on Saturday, December 12, in the shape of a euchre party and dance. This function was a fair success and served as a n- ean,, of drawing publicly the 1936 Convent Art Union. Following is a list of the winners in • the above: 1st., gramaphone, No. 203, Mrs. E. 'Thompson, Three Springs; 2nd, half. sovereign. No. 1451, Miss A. O'Keefe, Subiaco: 3rd., turkey, No. 1623, Eileen Staples. c./o Mrs. tVing, Toodyay: 4th.: note, No. 550, Mrs. S. Wood, Sanatorium; 5th., sheep, No. 615, Mr. E. Chapman, Toodyay; 6th., ham, No. 1620, L. Corbett, Meekatharra; 7th., 10s. note, No. 329, Miss Doreen Beard, Culham: 8th., )1-doz. cordials, No. 206, Mrs. Gollan, Three Springs; 9th., 4lbs. tea. No. 1870, Margaret Hasell, Toodyay; 10th.. plum pudding, No. 292, P. O'Meara, Midland Junction; 11th., pair fowls, No. 1110, N. Campbell. ToodYay : 12th.. Xmas cake, No. 1879, F.: Donnelly, 'West Toodyay. The Sisters of Mercy are grateful to one and all who helped to make the :iboye a financial success.
Expression of Thanks. Whilst it is impossible to thank individually all those who have assisted in the building of the new church, Rev. Father O'Gorman and his committee wish to thank one and all for their generosity through the medium of "The Record." The success of the opening ceremony was in a great measure due to the devotional singing of the choir, and special thanks are theirs on this account; whilst Mr. Vincent Riley, who designed the new St. Mary's. and undertook the contract, is to be congratulated for thorough workmanship throughout. List of Donations. £10 10s: lii. Grace Archbishop Prendiville. £100: Late Mrs. Smith. b.rtlini0e:, . Douglas Jones (per Mr. Os-
Annual Concert, Presentation Convent, Goomalling SUCCESSFUL PRODUCTION. A well-filled "house- gret;ted the pupils of the Goomalling Presentation Convent when they staged th snnual concert in the Memorial Wednesday night, • and the progi amme of twenty-six items, almost without exception, was creditably carried through and the hearty applause earned in some measure compensated thy young i- tists and their tutors for the weeks of painstaking practice necessary to reach the standard of perfection achieved. Considering the limited talent availalale, the Sisters of the Convent are to be commended .or bringing out the best in the pupils, some of the tiny tots especially doing remarkably well. The evening's entertainment commenced with an opening speech by Mimi Chown and a chorus the girls, an item which must be numbered among the best on the pr, gramme. Gussie Little Clamp's (.citation, *Grandpapa's Spectacles," wa:.> roundly applauded, as was the intants dialogue, "The Professor," in which the Aimunitive Joseph Chown 1,r ,voked plenty of mirth in his inimitabl, handling of the part of the profLssor of high degree. Mimi Chown 's solo was creditably disposed of and the play. e tte. "Crotchety Customers.- had its humorous appeal. Gussie Cialnp and Joseph Chown again provcd :avour. ites in "The Little Dutch NI111.The dialogue. "Gossips," and Scin- t Fantas ies, by the senior girls, were fair and the infants' play, The Little Nut. Tree," was really well carried out, as was a comic dialogue entitled "Rat or Mouse?" featuring J. McKenna, J. Duggan and J. -Chown. A character song, rLittle Swiss Maid." by Elvia Ferguson-, and a short play entitled, " A Screw Loose," in which Rita Weste:-11 acted well in the role of mistress, brought the first half to a close. "Come to the Fair," sang by the boys, opened the second half. to be followed by a creditable. reciting of "Sir Hanrahan" by Agnes Duggan. Pattie Jeffery and Veronica Lowry's rendering of the song and dance, "The Bee and Butterfly," proved one 0: the star i tems of the evening, their gorgeous c ostumes accentuating the beauty of their item. The junior pupil's dialogue. "Who'll be Teacher " was fair, as was Micky Lowry's "The song, C hinaman." but in humorous the sketch. "The Train to Mauro," the most hearty amusement of the evening was raised, Neville McKenna being particularly good in the role of the irrepressible female passenger, The infants' action song, "Baby Show," was yell carried out and was followed by a popular rendering of "The Wheel of the Waggon is Broken," by Alan Ryan and Albert Curley. Joy Clamp's dam. ing of the Highland Fling was cleverly executed, and the boys' comic drill, " Roosters and Parade," made a funny spectacle. Pattie Martin disposed of a solo, "Daddy," quite nicely, and the programme concluded with a tableau, " Brittania's School," and the singing of the National Anthem. It was altogether a good production and the large audience appeared to be well satisfied with their evening's entertainment. Not the least success of the event can be attributed to the accompaniments on the piano, played liv Miss D, Fuller, who is an ex-pupil of this school. The concert concluded a t about 11 p.m., and while the children were given a treat in the supper room the adults concluded the night with a brief dance in the main hall.
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YOU CAN MAKE IT POSSIBLE The hasis of Catholicism is Truth. The basis of Catholic Action is knowledge of the truth. Catholic literature provides a rich and inexhaustible mine of this knowledge, but at the present time there is nowhere in Perth a collection of Catholic books worthy to be called a Catholic Library. Without access to a Catholic Library, Catholic Action is hamAt the present day the study- of modern problems is being forced as an obligation upon the Catholic laity, and this study is impossible without access to the numerous Catholic books being published in England, Europe. and America. In Western Austraha. hi wever. these books are utterly inaccessible. pereil.
Ten years ago, in Melbourne. Rev. Father Hackett, S.J., conceived the idea of a Central Catholic Library. Starting with but a humble nucleus of books and very much enthusiasm, idealism, and energy. Father Hackett succeeded in building up a library which The to-day is world famous, and contains over 16,000 volumes. centhe become rapidly has Library Catholic Melbourne Central tre for Catholic Action in Victoria. It has directly inspired the formation of the Century Club. the Campion Society, and the numerous study groups who meet in its precincts and use the rich material it provides. W e in Perth have in the Veritas Library an institution which with the help of 'Western Australian Catholics, could be developed It into a Central Catholic Library well worthy of the name. been has present the to up and years, some established been has mainly devoted to circulating approved fiction ht cheap rates. Recently the Veritas Library has been removed to roomier and inure comfortable premises on the ground floor at 36 Pier Street, and an earnest effort is being made to provide not only a first-class circulating library of fiction and devotional and general works, but also a reference library which will he comprehensive enough to de--cr\ c the name of a Central Catholic Library. In the early (lays of the Melbourne Library, Father Hackett w as assisted in his work by substantial donations from several genSo far the Veritas Library has not been so erous benefactors. The committee feel that the merits of the cause are fortunate. so obvious that they need not he laboured. and they will be very grateful for donations of cash or books of any kind. Any books not suitable for the library can be disposed of in the associated "Chesterton Book Shop." The committee believe that it is fair to ask every Catholic in Perth who patronises circulating libraries to -consider the claims of the Veritas Library. The subscription rate is the cheapest in The obvioits way to intprove the library is to become a Perth. subscriber. If a reasonable proportion of the Catholic public supports the library it must become one of the best institutions of its in the State. Visit the Veritas Library when in town. at 36 Pier Street. There is a comfortable and convenient reading room, with a table The of the chief Catholic periodicals, both local and overseas. Library already possesses many valuable works. W e have the honour to append the following note of approbation from His Grace Archbishop Prendiville:— "The idea of a Central Catholic Library is one which has my entire approval, and I strongly recommend the Catholics of Perth to assist the development and expansion of the Veritas Library."
Subscription Rates. T wo books: 12:o per annum: 7:6 half yearly. Or 2:6 deposit and 3d. per volume exchanged. Donations of money or books will be gratefully received at the Library. 36 Pier Street. Perth. For any further information Ring B5447. The Secretary. Ver;tas Library, 36 Pier Street. Perth. Enclosed please find donation to the Veritas Library. s.uhscription Name A ddre‘s
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estv which always t o be written. "News From Tartary." Communist Encroachment in China. "News From Tartary," by Peter Fleming, Special Correspondent to "The Times," London, has as a subtitle "A Journey from Peking to KashTo read a propagandist, a man mir." with vested intellectual interests, is too often as dull as dining with a vegetarian, but the reading of this latest travel book, published in London It is last August, takes little effort. valuable in particular for the latest information given regarding what has been happening in Sinkiang or Chinese Turkiston, which, with the highlands bordering it, is known as Tartary. The journey took seven months and ended on September 12, 1935, at SriniNo European gar, in North India. traveller had crossed the remote and turbulent province of Sinkiang during the previous eight years. In the interim there had been a civil war, and' there were dark rumours that a foreign power was making this area, the size of France, its own, Nobody could get in, nobody could get out cut. In 1935, Sinkiang, if you substitute political for physical difficulties, shared with the peak of Everest the blue riband of. in-accessibility. The t wo principals of the expedition were Peter Fleming and Kini Maillart, a Swiss woman correspondent of a Paris newspaper, a ski-ing international, captain of the Swiss Hockey team. in Olympic Swiss representative Games. who had been lionised as an authoress in Paris, and guided a small boat about the Mediterranean with a crew of three girls. The route followed was that of the "Silk Road," which is the most romantic and culturally t he most important trade route in the history of the world. After leaving the Chinese "express" it Sian, the journey was continued on a well loaded motor lorry to Lanchow, then in two Peking carts, and finally In camel, which does about 21 miles per hour, horse and donkey. The description of the places traversed are relieved by the recital of humorous incidents, personalities, and the story of a most arduous journey. Missionaries at Baptist. Catholic, and Protestant Missions are pleased to see them. They w itness strange doings and become acThe quainted with Asiatic customs. staple food of the Tungans and Turkis is tsambaSays Fleming: "Tsamba has much to recommend it, and if I w ere a poet I would write an ode to t he stuff. It is sustaining, digestible and cheap, and its flavour can be v aried with sugar, salt, pepper, vinegar or sauce. And, as if that were not enough. -011 can make it with cocoa The Turkis are instead of with tea." cruelly careless with their -animals and have n-, qualms about leaving them clic in pain. Several times they exne:ienced the "burain-,-a desert sandstorm: the wind screamed, the world was cloaked in premature twilight, and they even seemed to breathe in sand. A t one stopping place they treated ice drinks. themselves with The w oman who sold them the ice collected it in winter and stored it underground for the summer months. Beaten up with sour milk, it made a delicious and refreshing drink. Much of the journey was done over precipitous mountain roads, and for three months they caw no wheeled vehicle of any They had a tiny gramaphone kind. with three records which they used play: it was a source of amazement to the natives. Their supply of medi. eines was very useful, but often word would get round that they could cure all ills, consrquentlY they would be stormed by sick and infirm people who always persisted that they could be made better. They interviewed a 22-year-old general and leader of the Tungans, who described how his next campaign would be conducted, The Mint in Khotan was visited and there 30,000 notes, hand printed in four colours on soggy paper, were issued each day. without any capital or credit behind them. To many, the most interesting part 4if the book will be the chapters on the influence cf U.S.S.R. in -;inkiang. which is actually c mtrolled by Soviet "Rdvigiers." The whole trade practically of the territ u- v• is in t he hands of the Sc viet, who arc gradually ousting all English influence, This is a most readable and informative hook, written in an attractive manner.
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Xmas Mass Time-Table
BUSSELTON PARISH. Busseltcrn: Mass every Sunday at 8 o'clock. December 20 Yoongarilup, at 10 o'clock. Christmas Day: Busselton, at midnight; Capel, at 8 o'clock; Nannup, at 11 o'clock. December 27. ,:uwarnm;:o. at 11 o'clock. January 1: Busselton, at 8 o'clock .Tanuary 3: Quindalup, at 9.30 am . January 10: Capel, at 10 o'clock. January 24: Cowarannip, at 10 o'clock Visitors to Yallingup, Quindalup and Dunsborough Beaches will find ()Isin dalup Hall very convenient.
ALBANY. Mass every Sunday during the months of December, January and February at 7 and 9, except the second Sunday of each month, when there will be only one Mass at 7 am. Christmas: Midnight Mass and 7 a.m. New Year's Day: 7 a.m. Mt. Barker. Mass every F econd Sunday of month at 10 o'clock. Christmas Day: 10 a.m. Denmark. New Year's Day: 10 a.m.
Bunbury: Masses on Sundays at 7 a.m. and 9.30 a.m. Australind and Picton: Alternate Sundays, at 8.30 a.m. Christmas Day: Masses in Bunbury a t midnight, 8 a.m., and 9.30 a.m.
SCARBOROUGH. From Christmas Day on, every Slim day and Holy Day of Obligation, at 7.30 a.m., in St. John's Church Hall, NORTH BEACH. From Christmas Day on, every Sunday and . Holy Day or Obligation at 9 a.m., in the Sisters of Mercy collage. PINJARRA. Christmas Day: Midnight. Nlandurah: 8 a.m. Rockingham: 10 a.m. New Year's Day: .111andurah, S a m.: R ockingham, 10 a.m. -
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XMAS CARNIVAL Everything points to the 1936 Xmas Trotting Carnival being an outstanding success. The executive has done all in its power to ensure the comfort of the many thousands of its patrons who follow the light harness sport. With indications of ideal weather and the fastest and best horses in the State competing in the three chief events on a specially prepared track for handsome stake money, some very excellent racing should be witnessed. Tonight (Saturday) six divisions of the December Handicap will be contested, of 14 miles—the winner of each heat to contest the final on Friday. January 1. Next Monday, December 28, the Trotting Cup will be run over a distance of two miles for the first time ( the journey being 1/ miles previous. ly I. On Saturday. January 2, the concluding chief event will be the New Year Handicap. of 13. miles.
Interstate .Catholic Carnival. The team to represent Western Australia at Adelaide in the Interstate Catholic Carnival, left by the Great Western express last Tuesday evening. The selectors have graded the team as 1. ?flows:— Men: Conway, McDermott, Donnelly. Eastcott, Farrell and Mitchell. Women: Misses J. McNamara, K. Pearson, Mrs. B. Sutcliffe, Misses E. Eller-Ns S. Stewart and Iola Brophy. Matches will commence on Saturday, December 26, at the Memorial Drive courts, Players will ,haye the opportunity of witnessing the leading players of Australia in action in the centenary championships during their stay in Adelaide. The organising committee has supplied the local executive with an itinerary of the entertainments, which disclose an excellent round of festivities. The contest will be for the Archbishop Kelly shield, Western Australia has already had the distinction of holding this trophy and has on various occasions been well placed in the competition. Mr. Ted Conway will captain the team, while Mr. .1. Tully will be man. ager and delegate to the Australian conference.
BUNBURY.
Rev. Sister M. J. Attracts, daughter of the late Mr. Om . D. O'Mahony and Mrs. O'Mahony. of St. Leonard's Avenue. West Leederville. will make her religious profession at the Loreto Convent. Marv's Mount, Ballarat, on January 2. Mr, G. O'Nfahony left by the Trans. express on Tuesday to be present at the ceremony. Mr. .1. O'Mab on y, who recently received minor orders at the Werribee Seminary. will also be present. The two brothers will return to this State on january 19.
Mrs. John Flynn. or Bunburv, is holidaying in Perth. and is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Goldsborough Row, Hav-street. West Perth,
The West Australian Trotting Association (Inc.)
Trotting Carnival Four Exhilarating Nights First Night To-Night (Saturday), December 26th.: Dec. Hcp. Divisions.
Second Night. Monday, December 28: W.A. Trotting Cup. Third Night, Friday, January 1st. : Dec. Hcp. Final. Fourth Night, Saturday, January 2nd. : New Year Hcp. PERCIVAL Secretary.
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Christian Brothers College, Fremantle On Thursday, December 17, the Christian Brothers College, Fremantle, held its annual sonc_st in the FremanEach yea; this functle Town Hail. tion is eagerly looked forward to by 6t.*:, and the peop'..e. the parents of Fremantle generails not sails: m their appreciation of the work of the Brothers, but also for the high stanOwing dard of the items presented. to the standard set in previous years, to expect the audience have come something very high and this year's concert not only satisfied the expectations of the people but, in the opinion of thcse fortunate enough to wits ness it, surpassed all previous exhibitions. The Town Hall was crowded. The numerous gathering present included the Oblate Fathers and others of the clergy, members of the Congregation of Christian Brothers from the various schools and colleges„ city magnates, parents of the pupils and other friends of the College. To such a keen and appreciative audience was presented an exhibition of music and physical art that displayed intensive teaching by the Brothers on the one hand, and the ready co-operation of the pupils on the other. Shortly after eight o'clock the orchestra, under the capable leadership it Mr, E. E. Buts n, began with the lively strains of the "Gipsy Caravan." This was delivered in a masterly way that captivated the audience and prepared them for the first of the boys' items. Up went the curtain awl there in rows slightly raised one above the other were the choir boys, and in front their conductor. Rev. Brother Staunton. with hand raised ready to start. They were received with great applause. for much was expected from this now traditional choir. The songs sung were "Largo," lay Handel, and - A.h. Sweet Mystery of Life," by Herbert. The way these songs, which were of a class to tax a more mature choir, were rendered was a revelation. The beautiful rich even tone of the boys, under the complete control of their conductor, showed how much care and time must have been given in the training of this choir. The chief characteristics were a richness of tone in the lower notes, and a flute-like e venness in the higher notes. And what, was most marked because of its rarity in choirs was the exact pronunciation of the words. The curtain went down amidst bursts of applause. The second item was an exhibition of drill by the little boys. These little fellows, with coloured plumes in their hands, stepped out with such precision and accomplished their tasks with such smartness as to elicit the admiration f all. The perfect timing was in no small way due to Miss Drouey, who accompanied the drills and the singing. Then followed a recitation by Master R. isox, entitled "Mr. Brown Has His Hair rut" This piece was a humorous one and it was rendered with fine intonation. The young reciter has elocutionary gifts which he used to great advantage and his imitation of the rooster at the closing lines caused much merriment. Next followed an item given by the senior boys, under the supervision of the Principal of the College, Rev, Brother Duffy. This was a gymnastic exhibition with exercises on the parallel bars. These exercises were done with precision and showed the great discipline the boys wers accustomed to. The exercises on this apparatus call for perfect control of the body, and by the way this item was presented, the bovs had mastered even the difficult exercises. During this item the boys also formed tableaux of many designs. Mr. Waldeck, on appearing to give a violin solo, was greeted with much applause. as everyone expected something worth listening to lw this artist. They were not disappointed as the 'piece chosen, "Caprice Viennois.- by Kreisler, was executed with great delicacy and skill. That the audience appreciated his efforts was evidencvd• when
he was recalled for a second appearance. Another feature of the concert was the singing of the College Choir of the hymns, "Cor Jesu" (Perosi), Arcadelt's - Ave Maria," and -Ave Regina Coelorum" (Delaney). These hymns were unaccompanied and sung in parts. This was indeed a task for a choir and not once was a false note detected. The blending of the parts was excellent. ( felt when the singing came to an end that it had passed away only too quickly. The sympathetic effect on t he audience only mirrored the cultural effect such singing must have on those boys fortunate enough to belong to the choir. In the second part of the programme besides the choir items an another violin solo by Mr. Waldeck. :1 humorous selection, entitled "Muiga Bill," was; recited with much spirit thy Master J. Hoe)'. Then followed an item was greatly applauded. This wa- :m exhibition of boxing (frill. giycn by the Sub-Juniors. At times thi Irill became so spirited that in some cases it developed into somethine• realistic than mere drill. A pair boxers in the front row took their dri l so seriously that the signal for ,'oncluding was not noticed for a litth- while. This was a source of merriment and applause to - the spectators. The concert finished with n exhibition of vaulting. The gracefulness and quickness with which the lads vaulted over the apparatw: showed that the preparation was not a matter of a few weeks hut an exhibition of a year's work. Thus ended tlic concert for 1936. a fitting conclusion to the work of the past school year. , The boys can go home to their fond parents all the better for their association with their religious teachers, who have proved that not only in religinus knowledge. but in the fine arts of music and physical training, they have done their work of education not only equal to the standard of any other scheme of education. but unique in that respect For Radio Bargains. see Brian Kinnane, 64 Barrack street (next to Laubman and Pank). II.A.C.B. SOCIETY. ST. MARY'S BRANCH, NO KALGOORLIE. FIORTNIGGHTLY MEETING, TUESDAY, DEt`EMBER 29. 1936. S. J. HILL Secretary. A LL HALLOWS' BRANril. BOULDER. Fortnightly Meetings ‘'.",f,r. a re earnestly regoested to roll up. r ereive,l any Week day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. by the Secretary
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Ilitiiiitt11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 OUR CARDBOARD BRIGADE. Many cards volunteered for during the 1936 Campaign are still not accounted for, and as the Appeal closes (in Thursday next, the 31st. inst., those who are interested in the gaining of the Objective are asked to send in such cards bv that date. so that their financial returns will he included in the Year., effort. Also. all intending benefactors would greatly help on the wind'.1121 of this 'ear's activities if they sent posIn their offerings as punctually as ible. a Aunt Bessy is desirous of Publishing the complete results of the year in "The Record" of January 9th.
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A.B. has much pleasure in acknow. ledging the receipt of £2 2s, being the final contribution to the 1936 Appeal sent in by the Five Little Murphys, whose tireless and constant contributions, gathered from seemingly "tireless" benefactors, have done much towards insuring the success of the £1.000, and the Chief Collector (or Re• ceiver? 1 of these monies wishes to thank Miss Kitty Murphy, Mr. Jim Murphy, Mrs. J. D. Mooney, Messrs. Dwyer and Carroll, Mr. Len Keating, Mr. Jack Keating, Mr. H. McDermott, Messrs. C. and M. Cogan, Miss Herrington, Mrs. Carr, Mrs. Troy, Mr. H. Hurley, Mrs, Lithgo, Mrs. G. Hender• son, Mrs. Kelly, Mrs. Strickland, and
the "Five Little Murphys" themselves for all they have done for the fund during the last twelve months, and especially for the last contribution of two guineas (Benefactors 2s, and "Five Little Murphys,". £1). Perth. Dear Aunt fiessy,—I enclose £1 to start off Saint Gregory. Dear Client of St. Gregory,—Are you trying my faith, or have you a special reason for wanting to see St. Gregory in the Busbies' Litany? I must confess I tried to make the saint you named look like any other of the saints whom I already have on the List, but as there is no mistaking the "Gregory" I am giving him a place in our probables, and thank you most sincerely for your big start off. AUNT BESSY.
Grand Fiver Campaign cf the Blessed in Heaven IT RELIES FOR SUCCESS ON THE FAITHFUL ON EARTH, WHO WILL GIVE "A FIVER" TO THIS FUND, IN HONOUR OF ONE OF THE SAINTS LISTED BELOW, WHO HAVE NOT YET BEEN FINANCED, AND THUS HELP US TO GAIN THE £1,000 OBJECTIVE'? AUNT BESSY WILL BE HONOURED TO ADD TO THIS LIST OF HOLY ONES ANY SAINT WHO HAS NOT BEEN INCLUDED AND TO WHOM A DONOR MAY FEEL SPECIAL DEVOTION. I N HONOUR OF. s. d. I he Most Blessed Trinity: "Pro defunctis," per His Grace the Archbishop .. . . 100 0 0 T he Sacred Heart: "Generous Benefactor." per His Grace the Archbishop . . .. 50 0 0 The Infant Jesus of Prague: "Our Friend," per Dol Courte 5 0 0 Our Lady of Mount Carmel: "Bernadette SOmebody" 5 0 0 The Archangel Michael : "The Queen of Peae" I r "The Rambler from Clare." R.I.P.) . . ... ............... . ..5 0 0 The Holy Angels: "In memory of Josephine from those who 5 EDWARD THE CONFESSOR .. St. Joseph: "Sister Sue" .. 5 St. Joachim: "In thanksgiving from a Client" . • • • • • •• 5 St. _John Bosco: Mrs. Wallace and Mrs.. Timley, Carbine .. 5 Father Miguel Pro, S.J. (For The Holy Souls), "Five From St. Anne: " A Client of St. Anne." . . .. 5 St. John of Beloved Disciple: "Ex-Bouniary Rider of W.A." 5 ST. ALOYSIUS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Saints Peter and Paul: "O'Donnell Aboo" .. 5 0 Pope Pius the Tenth: "The Corneiites" .. 5 0 ST. STANISLAUS . •. Adam and Eve: "The Dear Little Shamrock" • •• 5 0 0 St. Ignatius of Loyola: "The Cornerites" . 5 0 0 St. Monica, Children of St. Joseph's School. Boulder . . . 5 0 0 ST. JEAN EUDES ' • • • • ' "• " • • • • • • St. Augustine: "A Christmas Card.' Pray for me . . 5 0 0 St. Luke the Physician: "Luke the Physician—ex-friend of 5 0 0 St. Daniel: "The Cornerites" 5 0 0 The Great St. Teresa: "The Cornerites" 5 0 0 St. Columba, Children of St. Joseph's School. Boulder .. 5 0 0 St. Patrick: "Sacerdos" (In memory of Dr. Mulcahy. R.I.P.) . . 5 0 0 St. Brigid: "A Lover of God and Souls" 5 0 0 St. Philomena: "A Lover of the Sacred Heart" and Jim . . 5 0 0 5 0 0 St. John Vianney: "The Cornerites" St. Andrew of Scotland: "The Cornerites" 5 0 0 St. Cecelia: "A Parish Priest" . . . 5 0 0 St. Coleman, Children of St. .Toseph's School, Boulder . . 5 0 0 St. Francis Xavier: Loreto Convent, Swanbourne 5 0 0 St. Vincent de Paul: "Clients of St. Vincent de Paul" 5 0 n St. Alphonsus: "Pat and Mick" . . 5 0 0 Blessed Mary of St. Euphrasia Pelletier: "Beautiful Kitty" . . 5 0 0 5 0 0 Little Jane McClory: "The Willy-Willy" and 'Aberdeen-street" 5 0 0 The Little Flower of Jesus: "Sarah" . . 5 0 0 St. Attracta: Children of St. Joseph's School, Boulder .. 5 0 0 St. Gerard: Month o' May and Lover of the Page .. St. Anthony: "Whispering Hope," alais "Wavering Faith" .. 5 0 0 ,3 00 S t Mary Magdalen: "Lazarus" .. . S: Christopher: Grandmother of Five 5 0 0 Cu'- Lady of the Assumption: Children of St. Mary's School, 5 0 0 Kalgoorlie . . The Archangel Raphael: Children of St Mary's School, Kalgoorlie 5 0 0 St. Clare' Children of St. Mary's Sch 'n1 Kalgoorlie . 5 0 0 St Cvprian: Children of St. Mary's School, Kalgoorlie .. ., 5 0 0 St psulinus: Children of St. Mary's School, —algorerlie . 5 00 St. Theodore' Children of St. Mary's School, Kaleoorlie 5 0 0 Pl ed Theophrine• Children of St. Vary's School Kalgoorlie 5 .0 0 st. Bernadette: "The Cornerites" 5 0 0 qt. Benedict: "The Cornerites" 5 0 0 . St. Francis of Assisi: The Corneritec 5 0 0 Qt. Elizabeth of I-Tungarv: "The Cornerites" 5 0 0 Catherine of the Wheel: "The Ardent Admirer," D.S.O., and r ornerites .• • • •• •• •• •- •• - • • • S o n t . i-lement Mary Hofbauer: "The ('ornerites" 5 0 0 St. Zita: "The Wallflower," TWO POUNDS ON ACCOUNT . . St. Rita: "The Cornerites" 5 0 0 n n St Joan of Arc: "The Cornerites" St. Jude: "The Cornerites" r 0 •• St. Gabriel the Archangel: "The rornerites" 5 0 0 St 11;1*--ip • " G-andmother" 5 0 0 • St. William: "The Cornerites" 5 0 0 St. Veronica: "The Cornerites" 0 0 Little Nellie of Holy God: "The Cornerites" . • 5 0 0 GOOD ST. NICHOLAS . ST. CASIMIR ST. AIDA.N . ST. KEVIN . . LITTLE NELLIE OF HOLY GOT) . 1. • THE GOOD THIEF • THE HOLY INNOCENTS
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To Saint Augustine's Holy Rogue. Dear Lady of the Christmas Card, You've come my way again, And shall I own when feeling glum, I had a hope that you would come And make my task less hard Dear Lady of the Christmas Card, Whose writing I 'can tell, Although I know you not, I know your little plot, And thank you through my bard. Dear Lady of the Christmas Card, Your "Fiver" came secure, Folks could not find that "S.A.G." But just "Card only- they could see, But I was on my guard. Dear Lady of the Christmas Card, For card and cash I thank, To pray for you shall be no task, Through St. Augustine I will ask A favour diamond-starred . . That all your "diamonds" cut to show You sent "card only" here below, Will 4:)n your heavenly crown bestow, Their lasting and their brilliant glow! AUNT BESSY. Just Here. Dear Aunt Bessy.—As the type is clue for a short holiday, I must send you a small Xmas Offering, and hope the Archangel Gabriel will encourage some kind friend to finish the Fiver. A very happy Xmas to you .and pray tck the Divine Infant for me.—Yours till the end of 1938. " WHISPERING HOPE." Dear "Whispering Hope,"—Why do you sadden me by giving me to understand that the end of 1936 will be the end of your graciousness towards me, for your type is most helpful to me apart from your cash, andI would like to feel that 1937 will sometimes welcome both? Also, how can you tell such a fib about your address when the postmark advertises it, for by no stretch of the imagination can I believe that Coolgardie is "just here.'" It is almost as far away as Gaultier, don't you think? Not from you, of course, but from me. St. Gabriel flew into the Litany last week, so I have given your helpful to Little Nellie. Thank you for all your generous assistance and I will mention Your name to The Divine Babe with gratitude, AUNT BESSY. Pin jarra. Dear Aunt Bessy,—I was indeed very upset when I read your answer to my letter of Saturday. To be called a Villain! Well, really, that was a bit too much, and I doing an act of charity for the dear little Busbies and at the same time trying to spread devotion to that saintly little child, Little Nellie of the Holy God. I sincerely hope no malediction will fall upon vou for using such strong language to a poor harmless creature like myself. Remember I forgive you from my heart. And, as for seeing me partake of a fried chop, well, let me tell you I am on a strict diet at present, ordered me by one of the Sisters of St. John of God, and chops are out of the question. I have no private income either. I have to account for every penny I get. to my mother, who is very strict on such matters. I suppose you w ouldn't have been half as nasty if I had sent you "A Fiver," as I notice you are always sweet where money is c oncerned. Anyhow, I am going to return good for evil by sending you 5s, to start off Little Nellie, and I promise to send along any money I may get in our Xmas pudding as it may help -oti get the Thousand. It did cool m y anger a lot when I saw Little Nellie's name in the Litany, and you will see she will touch the heart of some generous supporter of the Busbies. — Always her devoted client, NOR. MACROOM. Dear Nora.—Seeing I am on a strict diet too and not allowed kiss von, 1 can only take back what I said about v on being a villain. for lo! Little Nellie has already taken her financial place in the Litany. and I am sure the sudden success is due to your noble letter so ignobly posted on the cheap. S till, since hearing of your mother's c trietness with regard to your pocket money, I cannot blame You either for ,dginc the postal tax. I am most t hankful for your 5s., and shall try and square the cook to give you two Pieces with the silver in. as I have f ound you are a lady of high principle.
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I trust our anger will entirely disappear when you notice the status of your heavenly little friend. A uNT BESSY. West Australia. Dear Aunt Bessy,—I am forwarding 2s. in honour of Little Nellie of Holy God. One shilling is in honour of an Irish Mistress of Novices in Melbourne, who knew Little Nellie well, and the other is given on behalf of myself. Before reading the letter from Nora Macroom I had intended tickling her memory on Little Nellie's account, as Iknow it is not the best in W.A., but I believe your reply to her letter has had the effect of making her rake up 5s., and that is almost a miracle. I trust Little Nellie will get the required financial support, and so save you consulting Mr. Ryan. AN AUNTY. Dear Aunty,—May you never know what it means to be without your tram fare! It is delightful to find that even an aunty can be quick on the uptake sometimes, though it seems to me as if Little Nellie herself has worked her own cause. You must have taken your degrees in the art of tickling if you had the temerity even to think about tickling Nora's memory, because if you succeeded look at all the things she could bring to light about you! AUNT BESSY. Collie. Dear Aunt Bessy,—I enclose a final contribution for this year, and you can put it on St. Jude. as he seems very neglected. I did promise it to The Little Flower, and if she does not get me the favour asked, to St. Anthony, but you :do what you think best with it.. I have just counted up the Fivers—it is wonderful how the cash ‘-omes in, thank God. I wish all in the Corner a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year. GRETCHEN. Dear Gretchen,---You are a real true lover of the Bushies to have sent yet another help towards their £1,000, and I am most grateful. I have given the final offering to someone you may not have heard of--Little Nellie of Holy God- but she is one of those children who are very near the Creat White Throne, and if you don't get that favour from The Little Flower or St Anthony, say something to Little Nellie about it. AUNT BESSY. Dear Aunt Bessy,—Please find 5s enclosed for the Lemonade Bottle and to help your work. Do you like the bagpipes? (1-IM! the silent ones!) We have a record with their music, but I w ould rather listen to a harp, though don't. let Sandy know, as he may be offended. WAYBACK. Dear Ntayback,—The Lemonade 13ottle was charmed to swallow your and I to be able to show her she was still a favourite, though we have branched off in direction of the saints this year. Sandy won't be offended over your dislike of the bagpipes, as he only cuts a dash with those that give no sound. and wears them, or rather bears them only from a feeling of sentiment to his country and their maker. AUNT BESSY. The Side Street. Dear Aunt Bessy.--This is to wish you a merry Xmas and a happy New Year. Half is for St. Vet- iniea and • the ether half for St. Gabriel. PLAIN JAe;E. Dear Plain Jane,--You have a heart as golden as the land you live in, and I thank you now tor all you have done to help me this year especially. I know Our Divine Lord will never "let You down" even though you have to bear many a cross, for where there are such sacrifices as you have made, there must be strong faith, and a loyal love for Him, so may He bless you always. I gave the whole greenback to St. Ver. onica. as St. Gabriel is flapping his ings securely. Auvr BESSY. The Bush. Dear .\unt Bessy,—I am enclosing 5s. in honour of St. Jude for a special favour. I do hope you will reach your Objective. It is a great work foi- the Bushies, this Scheme of Rev Dr McMahon'sWILLIE WAGTAIL. Dear Willie Wagtail,--Thank you for flying this way in time to cheer my hopes. and the P.N. from Young's Siding gave me a very youthful feeling round the heart. AUNT BESSY. West Perth. Dear Aunt I3esey.—Please find two ee7el, and cash. and =zen1 two
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Victoria Park. Dear Aunt Bessy,—I am enclosing Is. tor St. Jude—one of my favourite saints. H. D. Dear H. D.,—St. Jude was finished off when your offering came, so I put it into the Lemonade Bottle, as I heard that lemonade is one of your favourite summer beverages—is that correct? I always feel gassed after indulging. AUNT BESSY.
Saturday, December 26, 1936. night was their speech night. Frank. carried off two prizes, one for dux of, his ciass for the year, and one for first, place in Christian Doctrine. Our new church is looking tine. Our fete was. held on Friday and Saturday; we had a lot of tickets in raffles but did not win anything. Mum took us all into town to-day; we went to see all the Xmas shows; had dinner in town, rides on the aeroplane and merry-go. round, and came home very tired. Rita and Pauline get very excited every time they see Fathei Xmas Love and best wishes for the Thousand from, THE FIVE LITTLE MURPHYS, -(Per Mary).
Dear Mrs. Windsor,—Your name has suddenly assumed some importance, hut not an importance which will be comparable with what I hope for you when the angel reads your record of , charity towards this Page and its ole. Somewhere in the West. Thank you for all, and for still feet Dear Aunt Bessy,--Here is my apbeing willing to keep busy with the nual subscription parcel and of AUNT BESSY cards, s tamps. Someone wrote during the year and sent you a donation, using Mundaring. the same name as my own, so don't Dear Aunt Bessy,—My December of. get us mixed up, and thank me now fering in honour of the Sacred Heart. for what I did not send, The 10s. is Dear Mary and my Other Four,— Where. or where, have all those in honour of Saints Jude and Rita for Thank you ever so much for being Bushie cards gone? This is a branch t wo special intentions, so please give such grand and faithful pleaders for where St. Jude could usc his power them a thought. We had a Bushies' our Bushies for yet another Campaign, over hopeless cases. School here this year, so I can really and the best of it is, that someone told DIMPLES. ;ay I know of the good that is being me that all those from whom you colDear Dimples,—Thank you for your done for the Busbies through Rev.. Dr. lect for our Busbies love to see you last faithful offering, and I hope the McMahon's Scheme. Hoping you will euming towards them. Keep your Sacred Heart will more than recom gain your £1,000 after all the work for eyes out for "The Record" of January pense you for the worthy remem- it e—Yours, sincerely, 9th., and you will see what has been brance of each First Friday in 1936. SOME' NE. the result, and may God bless you and I was most thankful for, and appreciaDear Someene,---1 did net m;sta.ke y our good parents for letting you be your of tive of portion that you, as I knew your ore -let:Le-et- was Five Apostles, AU NT BESSY. letter which I felt obliged to censor, Someone Else, but if you had not both and will you kindly tell that to the come along during 1936 I would not Katanning. English traveller. have felt as hopeful aleeet the t•hjeo Dear Aunt Bessy,—Ilere is my WallAUNT BESSY. Both your saints tive being gained. flower, and Mr. Chine always puts his were safe when your generous donation hand in his pocket with a smile when came, so I gave it to St. William. as he I hold out the card. Mt. La wley. I got that gun wanted it badly. Dear Aunt Bessy.—Enclosed please alright and it is a little beauty with a AUNT BESSY. find P.N. for 5s., and cards returned, leather belt and a gun pouch cornand you may send me one in the New plete. Father Christmas came to our Subiacce Year. Please do not give me the ereschool and gave each child a present Dear Aunt Bessy,--Herewith 5s. for dit of filling in the two cards, as my oil the Christmas tree. He must have the Bushies, and you can put it to St. got your niece, Eileen Carey, from Midland S.O.S. when he had the gun Jude, as I have been asking him for Junction. tilled one. ready. Grandma will be lonely when a special favour. I am also sending (Mrs.) D. ROACH. Pat comes down here for then she a few used stamps under separate will have no little girl to take her to Dear Mrs. Roach,—The cards and cover. I hope you get that Thousand, the pictures. cash were a welcome sight to see, and Brian got a month OLD TOWNITE. organ off the Tree, so now we have I trust will help give me the satisfacDear Old Townite,—Many thanks plenty of music. tion of announcing the Thousand on Lots of love and for coming in for the final, and also kisses from, Please thank your coJanuary 9th. or the stamps, I gave yo-.r offering KEVIN EUGENE BYRNE. worker for me, and thank you also for to St. William, as I know you won't giving the 1937 invitation. mind as long as it helps make the AUNT BESSY. Dear Kevin,-- Thank you for the reThousand. turn of card and cash, but your letter AUNT BESSY. Perth. only came in on Friday, so I could not Dear Aunt Bessy,—Please find 5s. send a fresh Wallflower down in tirnJA St. .rohn of God Hospital. for the Bushies, and I do hope you for Sunday, but I think everyone at Dear Aunt Bess',—I am a patient in Katanning deserves one week-end free. will get the £1,000 you are after. I am still unable to go out as my health St. John of God Hospital. Iam send- e ven Mr. Clune. I was delighted to is not very grand, but I try to make ing these stamps for the Bushies. I know that Father Christmas had time the best of it and be resigned to God's hope you will accept them for they to read our Page. and congratulations are all I have. I would like to be A GREAT AUNT Will. on getting the gun. one of your nephews, and I promise I AUNT BES'z' Dear'Great Aunt,—It has pleased will try and help the Busbies in future. the Lord to let us greet each other for — Your loving nephew, Loreto Convent. Nedlands. yet another Christmas, so things are CHARLIE FOWLER. Dear Aunt Bessy,—Enclosed is 2/6 net as bad as they could be, are they? P.S. A very bold boy I a.m.—C. F. for the Bushies, and I hope you will I am most thankful for your offering have a very happy Christmas, and that and your good wishes, and I promise a I n Reply to Charlie Fowler. the New Year will be a successful one faithful memento regarding the unA little boy are you, moryahl for the Bushies. published portion of your letter. and Glad to be alive, BRENDA MILLER. will look forward to heating good Yet I doubt me if again news. If I knew where to address a You'll see thirty-five. Dear Brenda,—I gave your 2/6 to St. letter to you I might be able to help If you'd be my nephew, why! .lean Eudes, as I want to have him in you more, but prayer can io all things I am not afraid. the Litany of Christmas Eve, as other. if we ask with confidence. To say the "very bold boy" w ise there would be something wantIs a nephew "ready made." AUNT BESSY. ing to my real contentment. Thank I have heard you're very good • you for your gracious wish about next Dear Aunt Bessy,—Enclosed please Hit nails on the head! year, but I am living for this one yet, find 5s. in honour of St. Jude, and I W ant to gather in your sheep and am glad you helped me towards hope you get the £1,000. Best wishes Even when in bed. t he £1,000. AUNT BESSY. for Christmas and the New Year. Someone with two nice brown eyes BETTER LATE THAN NEVER. Said you work too much, Mt. Lawley. Dear Aunt Bessee—Here is your Dear Better Late 'num Never, -1 Therefore take it easy now — That might save a crutch! card and I hope it goes to make some found the 5s., but as St. Jude was alAll our work, my nephew dear, little Bushie happier. I was very ready well provided for I gave it to Fits into the chord, lucky in getting 100 per cent. in TheSt. Veronica with our .mited love, When our will sustains it with ory and I think I should thank 7nv Manx- thanks. "Fiats- to Our Lord. teacher for that. AUNT BESSY. If our charts of temperature BESSIE EVANS. Upwards to the hundred reach, \Vest Leederville. Dear Bessie.-You can be sure that'll That should show us that "To test" Dear Aunt lies:eye-I enclose 5s. in your card will make some little Busheel the style Is of work we'd preach. thanksgiving for graces we have re. When happiest. and please God., holier as the dots go down and down ceived, and hope to hear you will get w ell, and thank you for filling it up Till they touch on Ninety•seven, well over the £1.000. With fondest with the necessary treasure. Also Then if we're made stay in bed, love and wishing you a Merry Xmas, congratulations on the good win. We should meditate on heaven. M. H. AUNT BESSY. note well that You have said S tamps arc all your wealth, Dear M. II.,—Probablv my mother The Green Shores of Erin. W hat about your "Bushies -- goods won't let me have a merry Xmas, but 1)ear Aunt Bessy,—Perhaps when I do assure you that if I get the £1,006 Angels took by stealth? ynii open this letter you will forgive Yet, to me, 'twas just as if I will get well over it, and not develop m y long silence, and don't think I Those goods came this way, the measles or the mumps. Many have forgotten you. I'll say a prayer And your stamps will treasure prove thanks for sending the 5s. with your for you at midnight Mass, and when fondest affections. gratitude On the rainy day. My is all I have to say, little Charlie I receive holy Communion, as I do could claim the same warm adjective. want vats to get that ELMO you're so Fowler, AUNT BESSY, bent on getting. A ten shilling note For if I keep talking on is from myself and the other 10s. from I might. come a howler. Never Never. a friend. Good luck for the New Deal Aunt Bessve—Enclosing a I might write to You some more, Year and love to Tidd:es and Wet small donation in honour of St. Jude If eou write to me, B lanket and these xx.xxxx for you for the answer to my prayers. I But I'm the worst one in our house. BRIAN BORU Yeu'i best he wary, see wish you the best of luck for the 1936 rally. and that you will be able to enDear Brian Boru,—You are a true A LIN1 BESSY. joy the Xmas turkey knowing the Irishman to come back after months £1,000 is safe. as gay as if you were sitting on top South Perth. Dear Aunt Bess .---I hope yoo won't ELDERLY LOVER OF THE CORof my type machine all day long, and mind our letter being longer than NER. with such a sweet suggestion of blarusual this time. Dear Elderly Lover of the Corner,— ney and affection as to make it ine We kept it back for a while as we were trying to get p, issibit• fel- me to chide you at St. Jude haying settled himself bea few extra shillings for the Thoufore your offering came. I gave your Wel!. I will be glad when midnight sand, so enclosed you will find E2 2s 2s. to the First Favourite—Little Neln omes on the 24th. to feel that you are w ith our names and our used stamps. lie of Holy God. p raying for me and the Thousand, but According to the We hail our concert on Tuesday: latest reports in our family the Xmae don't imagine I'm bent on getting it turkey is not as sure as my 11,000. so _Therese and myself were in the choir as my figure and hopes are still erect 140, ' ma'- have to chase the bird as well and play. Frank broke up last Wedthough I may be bent if the Objective.: nesday His school's concert was held as the cash. doesn't eventuate. Thank you fro a t Anzac House, and the following AUNT BESSY. the Ms_ and these are for You Wee
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Maylands. De.o- Aunt Bessy,—It is a long time wrote to you, but if you send 5ince me a oard I will fill it in during the holidays. Thank you for wishing me haoos birthday and I hope to enjoy with my grandma at York, GLORIA SWANSON. Gloria,- -Thank you for makyour mind to introduce one af my poor Wallflowers to York society, and I hope she will be as popular as yourself when grandma sees her. AUNT BESSY. Highgate. Dear Aunt Bessy,—Ilere is my card bask in good time, and I will be waitino to know if you get the Thousand, as we get "The Record" every .;;undar. My birthday was on December 14, and I was nine. I was conductor in the band and it was real good. xxxx BERNADETTE EASTON. Dear Bernadette,—We will celebrate your tenth birthday in the Corner if I am alive next December, and I'm sorry we did not know your date in time year. Thank you for your card ;col cash and keep a look out now until ,fanuary gth. That band had to be g4 ,. ‘d when you were the conductor. AUNT BESSY. Mt. Lalxley. Dear- Aunt Bessy.—This is to wish you a lucky New Year and to hope you Yoll get the Thousand before it come: Here is another 2/6 towards it. Mummy came to our concert and thought it was lovely. We are going to Melbourne on December 15th. for our heiidays, and we will be back in time tar schoot. 1 will help you again all next year. xxx MARGARET LEAHY, Dear Margaret,--The postman might deliver this to you over the water, but I suppose you are having such a grand holidao you won't remember us at all. Thank you for that 2/6 and for the New \- sar promise and the three bits Isug:• ;AUNT BESSY.
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Highgate. Nee Aunt ihrssy,—t-lere is your card t the pennies, and I hope you will o. i that Thousand and have a happ:. Year. BRIAN HAHN. Dear Brian.—I will soon know about the Thousana and so will all the gen. erous ones who have tried to bring it al for our Bushies, and then we can all live happy ever after, or at least until we stort off in 1937. Thank you for all your help this year. AUNT BESSY. Marys Mount. Dca7 Aunt Bessy,---This is just to let yet; know I have filled in a card for s nd I hope you will get that Thou. )rid. I hope you have a lucky Year. TOM CUSICK. De;=.,7 Tom,- Thank you for filling in the card, and I acknowledged last Itek a grand total of half crowns erom my loyal boys at the Mount, irs- among them, but was unable to a t in all the letters. I hope I won't be able to fit in all the cash between t ais and the 31st., as that will make ' Air V.000 sure. AUNT BESSY. IIighgate. Dear Aunt Bessy,—Here is the green card xel eh i have had a long time. you and Sandy will have a :ovely Xmas and I will help you after the h 'Mays. as grandma always gives me a t of pennies for the Busbies. R IAN SMYTHE. Dea7 Brian,—Thank you for that c;'n...en yard—it looked e.sa beside the Pink Wallflower, and we were gratesee it again. Sandy wiil be allowed to write again after the hull- . day s if we get the £1,000. and he was glad • •At thought of him. A UNT BESSY Maylands. Dos- Aunt Bt .'.c,—If you have any more cards left, please send me one. I ara . nding in a Wallflower and 2/6. \ 'Ai Ns ji notice Mr. Barker has been at it again with the scissors: he likes a lot r his 'none.. We had our fete Yestteloy and I (lid all my Christmas '110p1.-roo. There was a lovely big doll t!lere aAed Mary Ann; and Aunty guessed its name. so I scored. ‘‘,,,e, t leaving Maylands, but I o.s Mummy and Daddy, and IsevS., and Brian. I am sending you •91rn, rocd stamp. tweause I know My aunts- in the cors -..ave there e t is still kk in bed, so don't ior. say a prayer for her. PAT BYRNE. Dear Pat,—You will mad this when rss to Katanning, and. I hope You
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had a happy Christmas, and a great reunion with all your dear ones, but what about poor -Gran I think I'll have to make her and Grandpa my niece and nephew, so they don't be lonely. I did not send you a card because I felt you had worked so hard f or our Bushies, and that you would be excited about going away, but later on I will send you a 1937 model. AUNT BESSY. Tarin Rock. Dear Aunt Bessv,—Thank you for your nice letter. Mummy read us our birthday greetings. but you made Toe a year older than he is. Dorothy and I are saving you some stamps. Mummy is tired of holding my hand, so I will say good-bye. There is something here for your Lemonade Bottle. JOHNNY NAISBITT. Dear Johnny,—Please apologise to Joe for my awful mistake, and tell him I will make him a year younger I was delighted to next birthday. get that "something" for the poor old L B., as it is suffering from thirst this year. AUNT BESSY. Perth. Dear Aunt Bessy,—That was a very nice picture you sent me. After Christmas I am going to the new Christian Brothers' School. Graham goes there. Here is your pink Wallflower and the thirty pennies for the Bushies, and I hope poor Sandy will have a happy Christmas. BRIAN HOGAN. Dear Brian.--Thank You for helping me such a lot during 1936. Tiddles says you will give me up when you go to the new school, but Sandy says you're a true blue for ever. so I hope be is right. AUNT BESSY. Victoria Park. Dear Aunt Bessy,—I am sending my card and money and hope you get your £1,000 for the little children in the hush, so that they can have many joys- Thelma and I were very disapt. pointed that our birthday greetings were not in "The Record." as I told you the dates. I wish you a very prosperous New Year. RAY ELLIS. Dear Ray,—Sandy and I are terribly worried about the disappointment, but it is Tiddles' fault, as she has comso Sandy plete charge of the all for bringing her to court about it, and we would both like to know if You and Thelma think this should be done, or will we let her off this time with a caution, as she had six new kittens to look after, and she may Please let have been a bit forgetful me know what I'm to do, and as the dates are not in the book even, please let me have them again, and I will see to things tor 1937. Thank you for sending me the 2/6 all the same. AUNT BESSY. i ighgate. our had Dear Aunt Bessy, - We break-up yesterday, so this will be my You should last letter for this year, have seen the lovely prize Sister gave me for helping to gather the pennies for the Bushies. It was a big pencil ( ase with coloured chalks and pens and pencils. and a rubber. a note book and a ruler, and my Grandma said it was lovely. RONNIE POWELL. x xxxxx last my Dear Ronnie.--This is cheerio, too, for 1936, and we are all delighted you got that splendid pencil case for you have worked very hard for the £1,000, and you deserve Sandy told me to tell your prize.. you and ths others who sent him those lollies that they were simply s,•rumptious and he hasn't stopped eating yet. I do hope he won't have to go to St lohn's when he is finished. A UNT BESSY. Victoria Park. Dear Aunt liessy,—This is my first letter. I will be seven on Monday. My brother Paul writes to You; he is a boarder at Kalamunda. Auntie Agnes has given me a box of stamps to send you. Will you send me a (3) card to Love and kisses from, fill in PATSY Q U NLIV A N Dear Patsy.-- Yu-or first letter of introduction was short and sweet. I won't say -like a donkey's tail," because I've never eaten one, but like a penny tablet of Nestles milk chocoThe stamps were great, but late. what about that mysterious 3 that covered up the one in your request for a Tiddles said it meant that card:' 1 was to send you 3 cards, so I do hope you didn't fall over with shock w hen you find the three in the envelope, as I always try to obey Tiddles. I hope Paul and yourself found some good things in yolr ct tikings on Fri. .'kUNT 'BESSY. (ill".
THE CORNERITES' LEMONADE Beaconsfield. BOTTLE FOR THE BUSHIES. Dear Aunt Bessy,--Here I am again with the money for your Wallflower, I Into Which is InCorporated hope I am not too late and that you will succeed in getting the £1,000. InCARDBOARD BRIGADE stead of sending you a New Year (Under the Protection of the Sacred card I will call in at your office in Hz-art and Little Jane McClory)• January and get one from you. Please OUR OBJECTIVE THIS YEAR IS find 3/6 with the Wallflower. £1,000. WE NEED £104 2s 3d TO PATRICIA HUNTER. COMPLETE IT. HELP US TO Dear Patricia,—Be warned in time. Do not venture to ask for me at the GET THIS BEFORE DECEMBER 31 s. d. office during the month of January, "A Client of Our Lady of Perbecause all our new machinery is petual Sucour,- West Perth 5 Q. being set up,and January will be such 5 0 a hectic month for everyone that I " Waybackmight be disqualified for life if I make Miss Patricia Hunter, Beaconsfield .. a social appointment. All the same, 3 6 I will be delighted to send you a beau- Miss Phyllis Frielander, 1Cal„ goorlie 2 6 tiful 1937 Bushies' card if you let me, Miss Patsy Smith, Perth .. . . 2 6 for I would not miss getting another Miss Patsy Quinlivan, Victoria 3/6 from such a generous little heart. Park 2 6 AUNT BESSY. Mrs. Roach, North Perth .. .. 2 6 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 Miss E. Carey, Midland, per Mrs. Roach, North Perth .. 2 6 Miss Chrissy Frayne, Maylands 2 6 Master Billy and Misses Eileen and Kath O'Meara, Highgate 2 6 Primary Infants, Sacred Heart .. 2 6 School, Highgate . . Master John Naisbitt, Tarin 1 0 Master Kevin Byrne, Katanning 2 6 Master Ray Ellis, Victoria Park 9 6 Miss Mary Stevens, Walpole . . 2 6 1 0 Dimples (In honour of the Sac1 0 . red Heart) . . USED STAMPS. Aunt Bessy gratefully acknowledges receipt of many anonymous donations of the above-named treasures, also consignments of same from "Two Rabbits," Kalgoorlie. and Miss Kearney, Y ork
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS TO Patty Slattery, Eileen Draper , Billy Kynaston, Elaine Martin, Kathleen Murphy and Judith Moloney. Oho, ohal there is no snow Around our Christmas Day, But here's a fall of Birthday Dates To cheer us on our way. And some will deck the poor Old Year, And some will deck the New, And all are for six blithsome hearts That I've proved good and true. One fleck's for Eileen Draper, Where, Eileen, have you been? We hail you for the Twenty-Sixth, When you will be Sixteen. One fleck's for Patty Slattery, For greetings I must delve, For on the Twenty-seventh, it makes our Patty Twelve. Two flecks will be recorded, I'd have you all remember, Two days before we say good-bye To our old friend, December, For on the Twenty-ninth, Elaine Martin will be Nine. But if I called Bill "Lancelot" Ile'd say "Oh, not for mine!" But when Elaine reaches Nineteen, And you, Bill, Twenty-four, You both might make a romance As the knights and dames of yore. And now let's greet the New Year, In gracious manners versed, For my Kathleen and Judith Keep birthdays on the First, There are Kathleens without number, And .ludiths by the dozen, But our Kathleen and Judith Is each a Corner cousin. So here's good luck to all of you, Ana Billy, don't you blush, Because between my nieces five, Yourself I've had to crush. - .AUNT BESSY
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James and John; Phillip, w hich is close by the territory of A nd He charged them with great who came from Bethsaida, like Philip. in order to evade His pur- t hreats. that they should not the first four; Bartholomew, from Cana in Galilee; and MatAlways New Stocks Arriving. suers if they should become too make Him known." thew. the Publican. Jesus now relentless in their attacks BARNETT BROS. (1934), LTD. ii!i1.111'.111l1111111111111111:11111q1111111111111111111111111111411111i:M1 called five others; His two couRenewal of the Ministry. Cr. HAY & BENNETT STREETS,• sins, James the Less and Jude During this retirement of the PERTH. (Lebbeus, or Thaddeus); the Lord the fury of His pursuers Galilean s. Thomas and Simon slackened; soon He was free to the Zealo t: finally, the traitor appear openly among men. "A the man from Kerioth in Judea— great throng followed Him out Judas. son of Simon. For the of Galilee. Jerusalem. Idumea and 'UNDERTAKERS most part we know little enough from the country beyond the Jot FREMANTLE AND CLAREo f these Apostles—their names, don ; and others from round MONT. some few words spoken by them, Night and Day Service. about Tx-re and Sidon. having Moderate Charges. certai n deeds of theirs mentioned heard what things He' did, came Tels: FM2225 and F2177 in the Gospels or the Acts, to Him in great numbers Then number of traditions a, to thei, after life—altogether hard1,enough to furnish us with materials for a sketch of each one of them. • Yet composed of such different H AY STREET (near Sandover's). also MURRAY characters. the College of the STREET (near Ahern's 1 . A postles stands before us, from all we can know of its members. Henceforward they were to form a little band of chosen ones about the Saviour. journeying with Him throughout Judea. sharing His labours and His repasts: like ST. THOMAS a' BECKET. WHOLSALE DAIRY PRODUCE MERCHANTS Whose Feast is on Tuesday. 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Jesus "withdrew to thought of the Immaculate a mountain, and there spent the 0-in Mother. whole night in prayer." Certain Monday: We shoul4 be ashamLet your Choice be these Locally traditions single out a hill lying ed to commit a sin; but we Manufactured Products between Capharnaum and Tiber- should not be asham ed to confess ias as the scene of this night TOMATO SAUCE — PICKLES —VINEGAR—WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE - our sins. watch and of the Sermon which T uesday: There is one quality follows upon it. The Christ Even if you tried you would not find any Sauce or Pickles ians w hich all men have in common call it the Mount of the Beatias pleasingly flavoured as this old established SOVEREIGN 11 R AND—made from a recipe of the home-made type. tudes; the Arabs' name for it is with the angels —blessed oppor-. tunities of exercising humility—it K ourn Hattin (The Horns of they will. Hattin), in allusion to the There's No Nicer Tomato Sauce er Pickle than Sovereign Brand two W ednesday: The greatest proof peaks which rise above the village of that name. To the west of the enormity of sin is the the hillside slopes gently up from death to which Jesus Christ had the rolling meadows: to the east, t o subject Himself to make satison the contrary, its steep cliffs faction for it. . overlook a level Thursday: One is so partial stretch of ground. big and wide enough to and so blind regar ding self that h(dd a great in In the one blames in others the things hill-country bordering this side that one practi ses daily. of Lake we might seek in Engagements, Marriages, Deaths, In Memoriam, and Bereav Friday: Setting- a good examvain ement Notices. 3s. an insertion. These advertisements must for any other highlands worth be cery ple should not be such a hard tified to by some respectable person. the name of mountain. So. then, problem for a good Catholic to Reports of Funerals charged for at 1/6 per inch, single column this is the spot to which we must Figure out. ( about 50 words in one inch). follow the Lord. For Sale, TG Let, Situations Wanted and Vacan Saturday: There are few deand Residence, one insertion (not exceeding 20 words) t, and Board A t all times Jesus loved the fects that are not . 1/6. Reduc ed more pardonrate for several insertions. lonely heights. the quiet of evenable than the means that are used Paragraph Advertisements, 9d. per line, single column. ing. the midnight sky with School Results must be covered by letter of authorisation, and its to conceal them. glittering array must be Typewritten or in Block Letters. of heave nly CONTRACT RATES for general advertising on application to hosts; in the stillness His glance the *Advertising Manager. co uld pierce the depths until it The Management reserve the right to refuse any advertisement was absorbed in the Vision it deems obiectionable, and accepts no responsibility for any loss of sustained from errors which may appear in advertisements. the Father; here unhindered His All enquiries corcerning Adyer sernents should be addressed to ;mil could taste of that mysterithe Advertising Manager. "The Record." 450 Hay-stre et. 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THE CUSTODY of theiHOLY LAND APPEAL OF THE CHRISTIAN AR ABS We are now so much accus"Oh, Christians! Some months ago Jewish youths of both sexes tomed to getting one-sided reentered into the Church of the ports on happenings in foreign Nativity in Bethlehem and delands that it is often next to imsecrated the Holy Shrine by their possible to get the point of view despicable behaviour an imo f the side that has not the big moral conduct, which led us to battalions of the press behind it. use arms for their ejection. Oh, Chri§tians! the RLtenberg I :on'‘Vt are glad, therefore to be able cession has altered the couts,e of to give a resume of the protest the Jordan River in several i):ace; Math' by the Christian Arabs ot and has changed the aspi -c! of th e Holy Land, asking that the the sacred Lake of Galilee. Christians of other In nations v iew of these facts are we not should listen to their side of the entitled to assume that et... .,q-ts story. The appeal protests are being made to efface certain against the policy of the NI andatsites that remind us of C.., ory Government, charging that tie o f (.)tir Lord'. It is ineuii:, ent it aims at "establishing a Jewish upon us as a bounden dr• ,, to State in Palestine camouflaged in emphasise with all the the cloak of a 'National Home.' " at our disposal the dangers : 11:- LatThe appeal further asserts that ening our country and it the Mandatory Power has enactThe llolv Nfanger, marked with a white cross :u the Church .sites. We invoke your ed "exceptional legislation levyo f the Nativity Steps on the right of the pillar !cad down P , appeal to your sense ing burdensome taxation, faciliitNt - cc to t he (;rott ) of the Nativity. Here a silver star marks die -pot come to ot”assistance in tating the sale of lands to alien which tradition preserves as the Itirthplaee ) ur Lord. t hat we may continue to retain Jews and opening wide the doors our country and the Holy of Palestine to immigration of intact in the hands of its 1, Jews from the four corners of the i ty as the Mandatory Power, it 11111.0Celit pel*Strn.S. . . . We globe.This immigration pol.11ix hound to serve the country and .1101.11(1 prodaiM with truthful- mate Owners against the o f Jewish immigration, the oct icy, the appeal adds, makes pos- assist the native population to atsible the invasion of "the destruc- tain freedom and independence; ness and un‘vavering honesty o f which is to establish a tive germs of Conununism, an- it had placed itself as a mercen- that had it not been for the im- state the unfulfilled dre;itn--archy- and promiscuity, which are ary body under the aegis of pending and grave menace to ota \Nhich. if aconnplished. loathsome and repulsive to the World Jewry and the requests very existence, we would not *render the Holy Places of the Divine Religion." and influence of its leaders have have embarked on this general noble and holy Nazarene. \\ Ill) been the only guiding principles strike. nor would we have pledg- by Ilk crucifixion has fulfillid all "Several strikes and demonfor the government in discharg- ed ourselves to carry on with it p rophecies, liable to neglect and accompanistrations, sometimes ed by acts of violence, which ing its duties. The government, until our rightful .demands were ruin." were quelled by armed forces of with full knowledge of the grave linally granted." SAVE MONEY on Stoves, Coppers, t he government," the statement disaster toward which our Arab R estoration of Rights Sought. Baths, Bath Heaters and repairs to all continues, "have taken place in nation . was heading as a sequel - Hear, 0 Christians! We have Stoves. W.A. STOVE COY., corm. in t o the policy followed, has not this misery-ridden country, Wellington and Queen Sts. Perth. not pleaded with the Government 'Phones: effective single act to exercised a protest against the injustices in136307 and B2241. flicted on the Arab nation in the allay our fears or even attempted to grant us any impossible thing pursuit of such a flagrant policy; to remove the causes of. our —all that h; being asked • is to restore our violated rights by a . but despite all these manifesta- , t-, rievances" •complete and final cessation of adawas government tions the Cornrilissio-ns' Reports Shelved. Jewish immigration and the esmant, giving no heed to ...Aux. The appeal adds that "although tablishment of a national repreOPTOMETRISTS grievances or compiai_nt6 during Commissions were ap- sentative Government on a pat several 37 BARRACK STREET. the past eighteen years. The ( Opposite Town Hall). with our brethren in Iraq and government has deliberately ig- pointed on different occasions to PERTH. nored the fact that, in its capac- study and report on the prevail- Syria. ing conditions, and despite the pretentious promises of the government to carry out the remiom,,,,;oie Art,;;• Coper....m • A4 submitted by the said mendations move., nor,. Commissions, it was most deEmmaus C•A• • plorable to witness the governV..1).1ret h• ment's evasiveness and continued ik•e, • forgetfulness of its pledges by > / \ GALILEE deliberately shelving and disreI garding those reports." Lu Referring- to the strikes, the S A MARIA statement says that "it was al• cc lu ways our hope that through peaceful protestation the Government would be influenced to amu i eliorate its ruthless poi;( y but "On the conxyithout avail." 'it adoptadds, appeal trary," the 44,41., • L yeId4 • deo,' • ed drastic measures- with the TAILORSt MERCER, .IrKl•r, • result that "the peaceful sirike t urned into a Woody rebellion, IF R USW M a.&'''3. • Op •&rt.- y t ransformnig the Holy Land, JUDEA • &aid,' t -reeled by angels with peace and : Ara good will, into a state of disorder and anarchy accompanied by acts • uebron 1111111111111111MEEL. o f violence, demolition of proWHEREill GOOD HATS ARE killincendiarism and the perty. PALESTINE. -
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