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What abaht a balloon?"
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Is Death Preordained?
JM, Hawthorn, Victoria:
A friend of mine maintained that Godpositivelyordainsthe time, andplace,andmanner in which every human being will meet his death Is that correct?
No For example, take a case of suicide God's law forbids suicide If, then, a man commits suicide, he is violating God's law It is impossible to say that God positively wills that a man should commit suicide, yet positively ordains that he should not do so I said that God did not intend a human being to die by brutal inhuman methods, as when the Nuns were murdered in Spain by the Reds
You were quite right in saying that God forbade murder Had those who murdered the Nuns obeved God's will, the Nuns would not have been murdered
Therefore we cannot say that God positively intended and ordained that they should die in that wav
I admitted that God knows such brutal methods of death will
come to pass, but He does not ordain it Was I right?
You were right God has positivelv ordained that all men must die eventually But He has not positively ordained the time, place, and manner of each man's death Those elements He has willed to be dependent on many secondary factors, some of these factors being within our own control; some being in the control of others We can sav that all things happen at least according to the permissive will of God But we cannot say that all happens in accordance with His positive will He wills no man to commit murder; and, therefore, He does not positively will anyone to die by being murdered But if some evil individual violates God's law, and murders some innocent victim, God permits the victim to die in that wav He neither intended nor ordained such a death; and had the evil individual not yielded to his wicked impulse, the victim would not have died at such a time and in such a way _.
Two Views of Catholicism
Open-minded Protestant, Mosman: I have heard a lot of arguments against the Catholic religion and its teachings from narrowminded Protestants
You will find that, in 9 cases out of 10, they do not understand the religion against which they argue; and in 10 cases out of 10 you will find that there is nothing in their arguments Catholics have told me however that the Catholic religion has been persecuted through the ages, and will be until people see that it is the truth
That is true Persecution, of course, does not prove that a religion is true But still the true religion is bound to meet with opposition in quite a peculiar way For Christ said, "As they have hated Me, thev will hate vou And as they persecute Me they will persecute you, and speak all manner of things against you untruly" No one can denv that theCatholic religion is disliked and hated as few others AntiCatholic prejudice lingers on in people long after they have lost any attachment to their own religion Rationalists and unbelievers generally may dislike all religion But they do not worry much about other religions save the Catholic religion for which they reserve a particular bitterness
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Eforts Towards the Faith
I have read a good many books on the Catholic religion, and I must confess that I am extremely interested in it But there is much yet which I do not understand, and I would like you to send me some further literature on the subject
Your interest is already a grace from God; and as you go on I am sure it will be intensified The books you request I posted last week, and I hope you received them safely
I have never attended a Mass, though I would like to do so
But I will have to wait till I know more about it
If vou reallv wish to attend Mass you are quite free to do so; and I am sure that any Catholic friend would be willing to have your company and explain all the essentials to vou
I do hope I will soon grasp the Catholic religion and realise its truth But it seems a slow climb
What you really need is personal instruction No books can really explain themselves, nor can you talk over your particular difficulties with printed pages Let me advise vou to call at the Catholic presbytery at Mosman, and ask tosee one of the priests there He will arrange for your instruction And if you continue quietly with your reading, and offer earnest prayers to God for light toseethetruth, the blind will run up before you know where you are; and you will wonder how vou could have gone on so long - ? ? without perceiving the truth of the Catholic religion. I will remember youin my prayers But take my advice, and make arrangements with the parish priest at Mosman for your definite instruction in the faith ,Tell him that I advised vou to call on him, and he will take a particular interest in your needs
BY REV. DR. RUMBLE.
Teachers' College Defended
Interested, Sydney:
I enclose from the "Herald" the reply of Dr Cole, Acting-Principal of the Teachers' College, totheattack yourecently made upon that institution
I spoke of the attack upon religion which has been made consistently by lecturers there in the name of training teachers for our Australian schools And all my remarks have been a long overdue defence of the Christian religion against the efforts of these lecturers to destrov it as well as of the actual policy of the Department of Education in N SW
For whilst that Department is concerned with secular and nonreligious education, it does not officially countenance anti-religious propaganda
You should give equal publicity to Dr Cole's denial by thesame medium you use for your strictures on the College
I am quite prepared to do that Dr Cole does not accept the truth of mv statement that some of the lecturers at the Svdnev Teachers' College take every opportunity to sneer at God and religion, And he wrote to the "Herald'' as follows: "I can assure Dr Rumble that no such complaint has ever been made to me; and that the spirit ofi the Teachers' College s one of respect and regard for religion and humanity ''
No "Official" Complaints
Dr Cole has heard no complaints of theabuses you mention
I accept his assurance on that point What is said in a lecture room by an individual lecturer
could scarcely be known to him unless the students themselves notified him And it can be well understood that students, fearing for their future career and their fate at examinations, would rather sit out their two vears in silent endurance than lodge formal complaints But if Dr Cole has heard no complaints of antireligious activities, he s hearing them now, orcan read them in the reports of this session, copies of which find their wav to the Teachers' College
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Are Things So Bad?
Do you accept the statement that the spirit of the Teachers' College inSydney is one of respect and regard for religion and humanity?
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ous utterances certainly do not betray much regard for humanity If listeners can scarcely believe that such things are said at the Teachers' College, I can assure them that I have transcribed the words from the notes taken during lectures there by an ex-student who is now teaching in the schools, and who has sent me a book of notes made whilst at the College It is well for the public to know just what is going on in the name of the public system of education
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Godparents at Baptism
Charan, Burwood:
Would you please state the essential conditions of godparents at a baptism?
Those only may validly fulfil the office of sponsor at baptism who are Catholics, and who have attained to the use of reason, and have the intention of undertaking the duty Moreover, for the lawful admission of sponsors it is required that they be at least 14 years ofage, possess a knowledge of the essential doctrines of the Catholic religion, and are not excommunicated If they are adults, must they. have received the Sacraments of Confirmation, Penance and Holy Communion?
Those conditions are not essential for exercising the particular duty of sponsor at baptism
Could a small brother who is being brought up in the faith act as godfather for the baby, even though he is not vet seven,
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and has not yet made his first Holy Communion?
The fact that he has not yet made his first Holv Communion does not affect the matter But since lawful fulfilment of the duty requires that the godparent be at least l4 years of age, it would not be lawful to make use of a child of 7 unless a dispensation were obtained The child's assistance as sponsor would be valid, however, despite unlawfulness, if he had attained to the use of reason and hada true intention of undertakingthe duty Needless tosay,aboynotyet 7 would have to be a fairly precocious child for that
Many Catholics seem very confused on these matters; and some have non-Catholics as sponsors for their children In any doubts, people should consult their parish priests It is quite wrong to present as godparents people who are not Catholics
The Christian Calendar
I. Levy, Newtown:
Why, in the Christian Calendar, are the times for the full moon given as at the beginning or end of each month, whilst in the Jewish Calendar the full moon regularly falls on the 15th. day of each month?
That is because the Christian Calendar and the Jewish Calendar are calculated in different ways It was traditional with the Jews to calculate their month strictly from the moon, and not bv scientific astronomical considerations, but by the phases or visible appearances of the moon As soon as thev saw the moon, they began the month People were appointed to watch for the first visible appearance of the crescent introducing the new moon; and as soon as it was seen, the new month commenced The full moon therefore alwavs fell on the I5th of the month Unfortunately, however, the revolution of the moon round the earth and of the earth round the sun are notcommensurate It s difficult to harmonise them or make them fit into a Calendar which wants to adjust months and years in the one scheme making allowance for both movements In the vear 46 BC, underJulius Caesar, the Romans with the help of the Egyptian astronomer Sosigenes, had constructed a more exact Calendar for the harmonising of the months with the year, though it meant that the first dav of each month could no longer cling to the first visible appearance of the new moon And from verv early times the Christians adopted the Julian Roman Calendar as more convenient than the Jewish Calendar k k k k
The Better Method
You have to have Leap Year because you haven't got an extra month to equalise the dates as the Jews have.
Even the Julian Roman Calendar did not quite succeed in getting the months to coincide with thesolar year, though itgot much nearer to it than the Jewish Calendar In 1582, therefore, Pope Gregory XIII introduced the Leap Year by which one day is added to the normal 365 days But
where the Christian or Gregorian Calendarhasto add one day every four years, the Jewish Calendar has to have a thirteenth month to be added from time to time to keep up with the sun The years in which the thirteenth month is added are called "embolismic years,'' and seven of them occur every I9 years The Jewish Calendar is therefore much more awkward than the Gregorian Calendar; and, whilst it is retained for religious purposes, for practical purposes it gives way to the Gregorian In reality, instead of suggesting that the Christian Calendar has Leap Year because it hasn't got an extra month to equalise the dates as the Jews have, it must rather be said that, in the Jewish Calendar, a thirteenth month has to be added fromtimetotime because itis not as accurate astronomically and in relation to the sun as the Christian Calendar, with its much simpler use of Leap Years If you see any particular religious difficulty-in the forsaking of the Jewish Calendar for the Christian Calendar, I will be only too pleased to explain that aspect for you Here I will merely say that there is no obligation imposed by God that we should calculate time for practical purposes in any particular wav' The seven davs of the week were, of course, sanctioned expressly by God for religious reasons, the seventh day being rendered holy to Him But that does not affect the question you have asked me to discuss
I will be anxiously awaiting your answer
The suggestion that the problem affords you cause for worry and anxiety impels me to ask you to sav what vou think to be the grounds for that anxiety I cannot see why the subject should occasion you any distress
Thursday, January 18, 1940
The Ethics of
By FATHER VINCENT McNABB, OP
War
ONE of the surest tests of a sound or unsound ethical system is its attitude towards war The chief reason of this may be that ethics is a science of life; and that the main business of war is death
What is difficult to decide in the abstract question of war is still more difficult to decide in the concrete when a nation has to utter the word that invites the wilderness
It is not to be wondered at that some thinkers of the gentler sort have looked on war as such an evil as to be beyond the pow r of good They have been stunned by the noise of war's artillery, by the moans of the helpless wounded, by the sobs of the bereaved, 1- thie glare of homes in flames, y the sight of children of a common Father locked in a clutch oi hate •
In the horror begotten of such sights and sounds they have denied that any good could come of an evil so supreme
They did not realise that their own spirit of gentleness, far from ensuring the reign of peace on earth, was too often the swiftest way to war They had not
(The above article appeared in 'The Catholic Times" of November 6, 1914 It has been amended to bring it up to date, for what Father McNabb said then is true to-day with the exception that what referred to Belgium in 1914 can be said of Poland now This article and others written by Father McNabb during the last war may be found in a book called "Europe's Ewe Lambs," published by R. and T. Washbourne (no Burns, Oates and Washbourne )
learned the initial philosophy of life-that peace is not a thing sought but a thing found, and that the true way unto peace is through justice and truth
Almost equally deserving of our sympathy are those who see in war a compelling necessity Life's prizes and even life itself is not o the weak Every breath is a victory To stand is to overcome "He that shall overcome I will give him power over the na tions"
There is, then, much to be said for even the blood-and-iron thunderings of Von Bernhardi, who has helped Germany to its Canossa by a book on th~ "Right of War and the Duty of War"
Something akin to sympathy may be aroused by such sayings of his as: The instinct of self-preservaton leads inevitablv to war and the conquest of foreign soil. It is not the possessor but the victor, who has then the right Might is at once the supreme right; and the disDute as to what is right is decided by war War gives a biologically just decision, since its decisions rest on the ver nature of things"
Let me hasten to add that though much may be said in sympathy with the tone of mind from which such thunderings spring, they are the things we might expect from the official defendant of a kleptomaniac charged with robberv and violence k k
The truth about war, like the truth about any ethical matter- is a fine point; yet not a fxed mathematical point It is part of the great, intricate philosophy of evil To grasp this is to understand why the two preceding theories have come into being Men think of war as thev think of evil They either deny its ex1stence or give it a necessary ex1stence In the sphere of morals
there are not a few modern writers, like George Bernard Shaw, who deny that sin exists; thereby widening sin's sphere of action
Almost as many thinkers admit sin not only as a possibility but as a necessity. Both these false theories are not the death but the growth of sin
War, then, is an evil, as pain is an evil It is at its lowest a · physical and social evil, because t is the destruction of property and even of life It is at its worst the reign of sin, because it is the denial of the law of justice
Men like the extreme Tolstoian pacifists who deny that war should be, are akin to the Manicheans who maintained that evil must be To exaggerate a truth is to lessen its truthfulness The careless thinkers, like Bernhardi, who have looked on war "as the greatest factor in the furtherance of culture and power,'' are at heart Manicheans They make evil an absolute necessity They are at one with those who admitted two first principles, an eternal Principle of Good and an equally eternal Principle of Evil
The truth is that war is always a physical evil and sometimes a moral evil If it is sometimes a onditional necessity it is never n absolute necessity Like every hvsical or social evil, it is not so evil that it cannot be turned to good A physical evil may turn to our moral good social stain may give occasion to heroic self-sacrifice
All wars then, are not good; but some wars may be good There are wars just and unjust; and therefore wars good and bad It is admitted by ethical experts hat the question of war like the question of wages, needs to be accurately formulated
In the course of seven centuries we have done little to add to the laws laid down by St Thomas Aquinas for judging whether a war is lawful: to wit first, public authority; second, a just cause; third, a good intention
The callousness with which war on Poland was begun and arried on, makes it plain that in the davs to come the nations, now cowed by the voice of the great guns, must invite the voice of the priest whose office it is to help the law of the Lord God of justice
St Thomas, in denying to clerks the profession of arms, uters a word of supreme wisdom: "Prelates should withstand not only wolves who spirituallv raven the flock, but also robbers and tvrants, who do bodilv hurt; not indeed by using material weapons in their own person, but by spiritual weapons, such as wise counsels, fervent prayers and the sentence of excommunication against the head strong.'' k t k
The modern world stands in need of new ethical legislation concerning two things: (1) The 5 2 just declaration of war (2) The just waging of war
For the moment the whole matter of war is in the hands of the politicians from whom the present European conflict has arisen. It is tragic that from the Hague Convention, the chief effort made in modern times to formulate a new Ethics of War, the Pope the supreme ethical teacher, was excluded! The modern world will have to repent that exclusion on a hundred blood-drenched battlefields
Some of us, who have the dread duty of ethical judgments, look upon the invasion of Poland as a crime so blatantly against inter-
national justice, and therefore in- We own that men on the other ternational peace, that England side of the Rhine are not of this could have kept neutrality only at opinion They disagree with us, the loss of honour and indeed very decidedly, not on It has seemed to us an occa- matters of principle, but on matsion ,vhen the nation not only ters of fact But we think that could, but should, go to war, lest the destruction of Poland will rejustice should have perished from main unto all time not merely a the counsels of Europe blunder, but an ethical crime
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The solid brick walls of the mission residence'' writes a correspondent fromSienshuiku, near Tientsin, still withstood the tremendous pressure of the swirling waters that, pouring through the gapingholes in the city walls, mercilessly swept all before them Consequently many homeless Chinese took refuge within the building
"As the level of the waters continuedto risesteadilv, we had to clamber upon to the roof Here weremained marooned some 56 days-beatingNoah s record We all thought our ast hour had come and I heard the confession of those among therefugees who were Christians Fortunately as dav followed dav no outbreaks of disease occurred We lived however in constant fear lest the wallsof the house. undermined bvthe waters, collapse at any moment.
"At last, on September 15, peeping down from the roof nto one of the top floor rooms I noticed a bit of floor appearing above the level of the water For me this sight was like beholding Mount Ararat!"
The postal official (an Indian) happens to be a Catholic, and he can only get the Sacraments if a priest is able to go the hundred and fifty miles (on foot or on horseback) to visit him
The two missionaries reached their destinationafter the long journeyonfoot Before returnng to Sikkim, they penned ashort letter to His Holiness, Pius XII, renewing their filial devotion and beseechinghis blessing on their labours in this particular difficult section of Christ's vineyard Through his Secretary of State, His Eminence Cardinal Maglione the Holy Fathersent the missionaries his Apostolic Blessing
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Such were the experiences ofa handful of refugees in a small Chinesetown,after a dramatic struggle, during which all the nhabitantsof the place, men and women, young and old, exerted themselves to the utmost in a vain attempt to save their homes and hearths from appalling floods that have swept over the country round Tientsin
To staveoffthe danger the people had built a dyke a short distance from the town walls This collapsed, however, on the first day of the floods which, a couple of days later, like an invading army, carried the town wallsand forced their wav relentlesslv into every nook and crannv, overturning the houses one after another in their path
• The streets of Sienshuiku are still partially una: water which, when winter comes, will turn into ice Although the floods are subsiding, it will be many months before all the water drains awav Farmers in the surrounding countryside will be unable to sow their crops in the spring Next summer therefore there will be no harvest The terrible spectre of famine already stares the poor people in the face
Last vear, while at Caen m Normandy,the fifteenth anniversary of the founding of the Society was being celebrated with befitting solemnity, the Most Rev L Fernandez CM F Vicar Apostolic of Fernando Poo, ordained to the sub-diaconate three of his Black seminarists, Luke Sichula, Vincent Bernikon and Salvador Ndongo This moving ceremonv was initselfa most fitting commemoration of the great achievement of the high-souled French Catholicpioneers, Jeanne andStephanie Bigard
Thursday, January 18, 1940
TIALCUES &F YOUTH
Troutand Fontaine had hireda boat for the afternoon and were both strenuously pulling against the tide As they came into the comparative shelter of a bay Trout pulled in his oar and said: ' "Let's try here Phil If I were a flounder I'd come here to feed"
"AII right, you poor fish," said Fontaine, himself quite happy to have a rest
They both baited hooks with prawn, cast out some burley and settled down to wait the pleasure of the river fish There were a few minutes of silence and suddenly Trout's line grew taut and he began hauling it in with audible satisfaction As it came to the surface it began to swell Trout snorted with disgust "A blowey," hegrunted and threw it back with contempt
"Whatare you doing, jackass,' asked Fontaine, "doyou want me to catch it?"
Paul rebaited and once more there was silence The minutes passed and nothing happened Fontaine tied the gut to his big toe and stretched out under the seats of the boat
"So you're going to walk out on me " he inquired from the depths
'What on earth are you talking about," demanded Trout 'I mean about your engagement When a chap's friends marry he loses them They're as good as dead"
"Oh don't talk drivel My marriage (if any) will make no difference to our friendship.''
"Don't vou believe it Holy wedlock is a bondage albeit blessed bondage Technically vou'll be head of the family but in actual practice you'll cut precious little ce You'll do what you're told and like it "
You miserable old misogamst'' shouted Trout, "I suppose a bloke shouldn't marry for fear he'll lose his friends"'
"I am not a misogamist,'' snorted Fontaine, "nor a misogynist
But I can't understand the lighthearted way some chaps rush into marriage It's a far more irrevocable step than entering reigious life If you're unhappy in religion you can get dispensed from vour vows but once you're married you're cooked That's a knot noonecan undo, although the funny old judgesin thecourts keep on pretending they have more spiritual dominion than the Pope I'd have to be very sure indeed before I permitted my ship of bachelordom to be wrecked on a marcel wave"
Trout jerked sharply on his line "['II bet vou any money that's a crab," he said "Oh yes, you were getting all high-minded and difficult about marriage
But aren't your objections mostlyapriori (if youknowwhat that means) I mean you argue from theoretical objections to real life, whereas in a matter of this kind you should adapt the theory to suit the facts Most people marry and most people seem reasonably happy married At least among Catholics Afterall thev'renotentirely dependent on nature, you know There is a sacrament of marriage which supplements the human elements"
"Don't try teachingyourgrandmother to suck eggs,'' said Fontaine with superiority "I know
made before men Not only has morality gone out in regard to marriage and its portrayal in films but even ordinary natural standards of decency honour and right order'
all about the power of Grace although I admit we don't give the Holy Ghost half of the credit that's due to Him I'm also preparedto admitthatmarriage does work out alright for the most part But even remembering its sacramental aspect I don't see why itdoes Man and woman are complementary which is almost the same as saying they're antithetical"
"No, you chump,'' broke in Trout impatiently, you've missed the point "The two parts of a jagged puzzle considered separately may be utterly different, but they fit when put together You've fallen into the trap of the moderns They thought they would make marriage much simpler by being scientific They thought it would be easier when thev'd torn down all the barriers of modesty , etc, which prevail between the sexes In short they tackled a practical problem which had a long history of practical solutions behind it with pure theorv And look at the mess! They went perilously close to destroying marriage altogether
The finished up with divorce, free-love, birth-prevention sterilisation and tyrannical legislation against wedlock.'
Fontaine sat up and wrapped a towel about his head "So Im a wickell old repobate, eh? You're a prize fool, Paul Im not attacking marriage Im merely saying people rush into it without due consideration They seem to think you can marry anyone"
And Im not so sure I don't agree with them," retorted Trout, "There's a terrible lot of tripe talked about love and about there being only one girl in the world a man can marry We've got a whole lot of maudlin notions about sentimentality being the basis of ma:riage whereas it actually rests on mutual respect and common-sense considerations And if this be so then there are hundreds of girls a man might happily marry''
Not so fast," interrupted Trout, "what about the vocation to marriage Doesn't that imply that there is a special person you should marry?
Of course it doesn't It merely means that God indicates that His Will is for you to enter the married state as distinct from entering religion or remaining celibate in the world And this doesn't imply a direct revelation God's Will is manifested in quite ordinary ways Just as a vocation to the religious life is sufficiently indicatedby a constant desire for the life, average intelligence and good health so, I imagine the vocation to marriage is made plain by the desire of companionship the benefits of responsibility and even by the disturbing effects of concupiscene"
"Well,'' said Fontaine querulously, "would it be right to marry from a sense of duty?" After all, I suppose a percentage of men remain single because they are selfishthey like freedom from responsibility and they have more money to spend"
"I don't think a man should marry purely from a sense of duty any more than I think selfishness is a reason for remaining single I think a chap must have some real desire for marriage And in most cases there is plenty of reason why it should exist Everyone experiences loneliness and the sense of incompleteness in his own nature and concupiscence And any or all of them seems to me an adequate reason for marriage
"It all sounds so commonplace and unromantic,'' said Fontaine wistfully
Tot's only because the modern world is so darn sophisticated and worn out Scarcely anyone to-day can get any pleasure out of anvthing natural and simple It must be complex and feverish Just think of all those silly problem pictures about love and marriage They try every solution however irrational except self-control which is as plain as the nose on the human face They curry-comb every aspect of marriage except that which
"All right, don't make speeches at me" complained Fontaine "I quite agree that the modern world stinks in its attitude towards love and marriage But I do wish we could restore the old ideas of chivalry and romance"
"I'm afraid," said Trout, "it's too tough for the soft moderns Chivalry boils down to a constant willingness to do hard and difficult things for the beloved And the easiest of these hard things is complete fidelity The modern can't even do this How are the going to do really tough things?"
'yes" replied Fontaine, "you re member that lovely thing in the O1d
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The Christian Front" states "Christian Social Action," is "a mass movement of ntolerance, hatred and persecution masquera ng under the glorious name C'ri ian' he movement it-
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Offshoots of this organisation were the Christian Mobilisers, the Christian Labour Front, the Committee for Christian Action and the Christian Vigilantes The movement fed upon anti-Semitism, was disposed to imitate th: methods and ideology of the German racists, and attempted to convert Catholics to the idea that force was immediately necessary to defend Christian civilisation
The un-Catholic nature of the movement is best seen in its indifference to those parts of the Papal Encyclicals which insist upon charity to all men as the first requisite for social reform
The Christian Mobilisers, on the other hand, sound like a Gilbert and Sullivan party They claim that Christian civilisation can only be saved if Christians get a fair share of the business of ihe citv and the nation Hence their members are pledged to "BUY CHRISTIAN "
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The most distressing feature of the affair is, however, the attempt to link Father Coughlin's name with the activities of the conspirators
"Cassidy and other members of the Christian Front," we are told, "frequently called Father Conghlin 'our leader' and committed the Christian Front to the support of the principles of social justice' which Father Coughlin had enunciated in his broadcasts''
The press reports also admit, it is true, that "Father Coughlin had previously declined any offcial connection with the Christian Fro t and he now declares that he has frequently condemned the Christian Front and that the use of his name by the organisation was unauthorised."
Yet the bad taste remains in the mouth This unfortunate association was perhaps implanted in the minds of journalists by a statement in the Ame rican magazine "Time'' which, while it gives quite an amount of Catholic news, is not sympathetic or understanding in its interpretation of Catholic events
Yet the same issue of "Time'' which announced that the "Christian Front is an 'anti-Communist' organisation followers of the Rev Charles Edward Coughlin" noted that Fr Coughlin had, in an open letter to 'Social Justice' declared that the leadership of the Christian Mobilisers was allied with the Bund He therefore returned a cheque which had been raised for him by that organisation Further, it should be noted that "Time" had been consistently opposed to Father Coughlin and his views, even going so far as to label him with the offensive nickname of "Silo Charlie" (in eference to the modernistic Little Flower shrine which he built)
The best defence of Father Coughlin is a brief survey of his career He began religious broadcasts in 1926 but it was not until the Wall Street crash that he became a political power to be reckoned with. From that time on his influence began to increase In that time he has made perhaps thousands of enemies and the slightest slip would have made him an outcast Towards the close of 196 he was rebuked by the "Osservatore Romano" not for false doctrine or for inciting to rebellion, but for personal attacks on those representing the social authorities This, it was thought, tended to shake the respect of the people for the civil power
After the defeat of Mr W Lemke forthePresidency,whosecandidature Fr Coughlin had supported, he retired from broadcasting but early in 1937 he resumed in deference to the dying wish of his Ordinary, the late Bishop Gallagher who in the face of TradeinyouroldRacket and receive 20/- allowance at Ted Taylor's Sports Store, London Court
THE LATE DR. GALLAGHER Last Bishop of Detroit 'Father Coughlin preaches'no heresy''
frequent requests for the priest's suppression had persistently replied: Father Coughlin preaches no heresy, I shall not interfere."
SECOND RETIREMENT AND RETURN
Opposition to him within the Catholic ranks, grew with his disputes with the priests Radical Alliance over the admissibility of Catholics to the CI0 Towards the end of 1937 he was advised by his Archbishop, Most Rev Dr Mooney, to seek prudent counsel'' before committing himself to such statements as that a Catholic could not join the CIO The Archbishop declared that there was no basic opposition in principle between the Church and that organisation He also counselled Fr Coughlin to impose upon himself a fine restraint n speech
In this the Archbishop was sup ported by the Apostolic Delegate
Most Rev Dr Cicognani who rebuked Fr Coughlin for his attack on President Roosevelt's "personal stupidity" in the appointment of Senator Black to the Supreme Court The ssue was further complicated by the refusal of "Social Justice" to publish the Archbishop's criticisms of Father Coughlin.
From that time Fr Coughlin again retired fom broadcasting, to resume however, early in 1938 with his Archbishop's full approbation. Dr Mooney wrote that he was confident that Fr, Coughlin's addresses will bring to bear on a nation-wide audience his recognised power for good as an exponent of Catholic teaching"'
About twelve months later, Father Coughlin was accused by certain Catholic publications notably the New York 'Catholic Wa ker" of anti-Semitism a charge wihch he indignantly repudiated The whole career of the "radio priest,"' and particularly his brushes with his Archbishop indicate beyond doubt that at no time has Father Coughlin taught unsound doctrine or anything which could be remotely construed as sympathetic to the aims of the Christian Front
Indeed the Apostolic Delegate to the U S A. once declared: "What the Church teaches, Father Coughlin preaches"
It is quite plain that the Christian Front has employed his name, unscrupulously and without authorisation to lend its subversive aims a veneer of respectability and ecclesiastical approval
The further implication that Father Coughlin's "League for Social Justice" was a Fascist organisation (which the Press reports had the temerity or the stupidity to suggest) need not be again refuted It has been patently expose1 a thousand times But the Press will go on permitting its red or pink cor respondents to attach the label to anyone wearing a collar and tie who dislikes Communism
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January 21: Margaret River, 10 am
January 28: Quindalup, 930 am Visitors staying at Cave House, Yallingup, are advised that Catholics with cars usually attend Mass at Quindalup
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January 21: Waroona, 8.30 am: Harvey, 10 a m
January 28: Yarloop, 8 am, Har vev 10 a.m
February 4: Harvey, 8 a.m; Wa roona, 10 am
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The annual conference of the teachers in the diocesan schools will be held at Victoria Square Schools on MondayJanuary 29, 1940, the week previous to the re-opening of schools This conference will return to the group discussions, and the following interesting programme will be followed:Monday, January 29: 1st Session (9 to 10 30): Rev Father A Lynch will lecture on Gregorian Chant 2nd Session (11 to 1130): Rev Dr Sullivan will speak on the Propagation of the Faith
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3rd Session (1130 to 12): A meeting of Sports Mistresses in Metropolitan Schools
Tuesday, January 30:
The opening address by Rev Dr. McMahon will be given to the assembled teachers at 9 am All teachers are requested to attend
1st Session (930 to 10 30): Four groups will be located in different classrooms, and each will be conducted by a priest
Group I: For teachers of children up to 8 years
Subject of Discussion: First Confession.
Leader of Discussion: Rev Father J Wallace BSc
Group II : For teachers of children from 8 to 10 years
Subject of Discussion: Holy Communion
Teachers
fore the conference In larger communities, where there are several teachers of the same group-ages, one of these books could be react and discussed in common
Thursday, February 1, 1940:
Ist Session (930 to 1030):
Group L: Up to 8 years
Subject for Discussion: The Teaching of Prayers
Leader of Discussion: Rev E Sullivan DD DPh
Group IL: 8 to 12 years
Group III.: 12 to 14 years
Subject for Discussion: Pray the Mass. Leader of Discussion: Rev J T McMahon, MA, PhD For this discussion Grouus II and III. are combined
Group IV : 14 years and after Subject for Discussion: Social Questions
Leader of Discussor Rev Father F Cahill CSSR
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A special Sports Master and Speech Training Mistress Individual attention given to boys with their study and all branches are catered for including Latin French, Music and Singing, affording boys an excellent foundation up to Sub:Junior Standard
Very Reasonable Terms School re-opens 5th February Parents are requested to have their boys at the College on the 4th
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Leader of Discussion: Rev Father T Perrott, SJ
Group III: For teachers of children from I to l4 years
Group IV: For teachers of children from I4 onwards
Subject of Discussion: The Sacrament of Matrimony
Leader of Discussion: Very Rev Father J Fahey, DS0
Groups IHI and IV are combined for this discussion
2nd Session (11 to 12 noon):
Group I: Up to 8 years,
subject of Discussion: First Confession and First Holy Communion
Leader»of Discussion: Rev Father J Wallace BSc
Group IH : For8 to 12 years
Subject of Discussion: Holy Communion Leader of Discussion: Rev Father T Perrott, SJ
Group IHI: For 12 to I4 years.
Group IV: For I4 years and after Subject of Discussion: The Sacra ment of Marriage
Leader of Dscussion: Very Rev Father J Fahey DS0
Groups III and IV are combined for this subject
Fhe aim of the priest-leaders is to outline for the teachers what they should teach to these various groupages They hope to speak to the children through the teachers The teachers will reap the greatest benefit from these discussion groups if they prepare for them from this onwards and have their questions and difficulties ready to submit to the group
The priest-leaders will follow the diocesan programme and teachers are recommended to read the references listed here:-
For Group I: cf pp 21-22 in The Perth Scheme For Group II: cf pp 29-33, in The Perth Scheme For Groups III and IV: Letters of Christian DoctrineFather De Zulueta, sJ. Cardinal Gasparri's Catechism
Wednesday, January 31:
Ist Session (9 30 to 1030):
Group I Up to 8 years
Subject of Discussion: Pray the Mass Leader of Discussion: Rev J T McMahon, M A., PhD
Group II: 8 to 12 years
Subject for Discussion: The Sacrament of Penance Leader of Discussion: Rev Father J Wallace, BSc
Group III: 12 to 14 years
Group IV: 14 years and onwards
Subject for Discussion: The Sacrament of the Blessed Eucharist Leader of Discussion: Rev. Father T Perrott SJ Groups III and IV are combined for this discussion
2nd. Session (11 to 12 noon):
Group I: Up to 8 years
Subject for Discussion: Pray the Mass Leader of Discussion: Rev J T McMahon MA PhD
Group II.: 8 to 12 years
Subject for Discussion: The Sacrament of Penance Leader of Discussion: Rev Father J Wallace BSc.
Group III.: 12 to 14 years
Group IV: 14 years and onwards
Subject for Discussion: The Sacra ment of the Blessed Eucharist Leader of Discussion: Rev Father T Perrot, S J Groups III and IV are combined for this discussion Here again much will depend on the teachers' preparation from now onwards There are so many valuable references on the Sacraments of Penance and the Blessed Eucharist listed n The Perth Scheme «cf especially pp 40-41 and 29-30), that one of them should be available to every teacher of these grades into which he or she will lip frequently during the months be-
2nd Session (11 to 12 noon):
Group I: Up to 8 years
Subject for Discussion: Doctrine prescribed for these Grades
Leader of Discussion: Rev E Sullivan, DD., DPh.
Group IH : 8 to 12 years
Group III: 12 to 14 years
Subject for Discussion: Pray the Mass Leader of Discussion: Rev J T McMahon, MA, Ph.D
For this discussion Groups II and III are combined.
Group IV 14 years and onwards
Subject for Discussion Social Questions
Leader of Discussion Re Father F Cahill, C SS R For the teaching of prayers to the little ones we recommend Father Roche SJ.-any of his books: A Child's Frayer to Jesus, The Children's Bread, Talks for Little Ones (English C TS ) is worth careful reading For the Mass some one of the books f reference listed in our text book should be read To rekindle the spark f enthusiasm for the Missal we recommend teachers of pupils of 12 years and upwards to read slowly and meditatively the books by Father Martindale SJ, eg, The Mind of the Missal, The Words of the Missal The Prayers of the Missal For social topics, the CT.S pamphlets are excellent The Catholic Evidence Guild in Secondary Schools by Sister M Anselm (E J Dwyer, Sydney; price 1 '3) outlines the method that can be used in this group The Subject Matter of Religion This conference will be the foundation of a series that will continue each year until the whole content of Christian Doctrine is discussed and understood We are concentrating on what we are to teach For years past we have emphasised the how of teaching religion, and the ideal and spirit in all we teach is now well grasped In my recent book Teaching to Think in Religion (E J Dwyer, Sydney), a copy of which has been sent to every school in the Archdiocese, the ideal is presented and application made to our work in the class-rooms It is a small book, but it is my earnest hope that it will set our minds working, questioning and reviewing our teaching of religion for if we do not lead our pupils to think about their Faith, then we are just beating the air, and we have not equipped them to face the conditions of living when the school gates close upon them for the last time Reading this book will stimulate teachers to prepare better for their great work If there is no time for preparation well then we are neglecting the one thing necessary I wish to thank most sincerely those priests who have undertaken to lead the group discussions The teachers will welcome this new form of conference and they will appreciate it The priest-leaders have promised to send me a detailed synopsis of their talks, which we hope to have printed as a booklet so that each teacher will have a copy while attending the discussions The only return the priest-leaders ask of the diocesan teachers is that they come in all humility to learn something more about the difficult work of Religious Education Consequently, note taking is recommended during the group talks All teachers attending the conference lectures are requested to bring with them1 A copy of The Perth Scheme 2. A copy of The Catechism the arge red one)
3 A copy of Pray the Mass (Part I for Elementary Schools Part II for High Schools)
1 A note book
5 Some copies of Teaching to Think in Religion
Very sincerely yours JOHN T McMAHON, Diocesan Inspector
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Holy Name Society.
There were excellent attendances of Holy Name men at the seven o'clock Mass on Sunday and at evening devotions and the society's monthly meeting At the meeting Mr W. Kelly treated members to a highly interesting lecture on the life of St Dominic, After the general meeting members of the guild of St Domonic, which embraces the northernpart of the town held a meeting to discuss the increase in membership in their guild, After each monthly meeting one of the guilds will meet and discuss matters relating to it This will be a permanent feature of local Holy Name Society organisattions in the future
The attention of members is drawn to the date of the annual Communion breakfast It is March 10 Members are requested to do their utmost to be present
The monthly meetings of the Catholie Women's League have been suspended until March when all the members should have returned from holidays
The Children of Mary sodality is in recess until the holiday season is over, Hibernian cricket club had another victorv at the exzpense of Kalgoorlie Druids on Sunday
Mr A Boylen, formerly of the Eastern Goldfields High School and now of the Geraldton High School, is paying a short visit to the fields,
Mr W Day of the Lakewood State School is holidaying at the coast
Mr P J Russell leaves this weekend to join his family in a well earned holiday at Cottesloe ' Dr Daly Smith left Kalgoorlie last week to do a month's military service Mrs Abotomey after a few weeks in Kalgoolie returned to Adelaide during the week
Mr C Keogh, B Se Dip Ed ofPresident street, Kalgoorlie has received otice of his appointment to the Kalgoorlie Central School
rarishtoners will be pleased to hear that Sister Bridget, of Coolgardie, and Messrs J Dunne and W Horan senior, are progressing well after undergoing serious operations in St John of God Hospital Also that Messrs P Hughes .nd D McBride (Commonwealth Railways) are doing well, Other patients of St John of God Hospital are Miss James, of Norseman and Miss 0 Maxwell of Kalgoorlie
After nine days on the goldfields
Miss Peggy Shea of Caulfield, Melbourne, a niece of Mr, M Dillon, of the Australa Hotel Kalgoorlie left Kalgoorlie lst week for leth where she was to spend a few days before returning to Melbourne by sea Miss Shea was accompanied by Miss H Jennings of St Kilda
Miss Shea. who is a talented vocalist, is a prominent radio personality in the Eastern States At several evenings tendered her in Kalgoorlie she sang beautifully and delighted the guests invited to hear her Miss Shea also delighted goldfields music lovers when she gave a recital over 6KG at the New Year, She has already enJoyed several outstanding successes in a comparatively short career She won the 1939 Ormond Scholarship and was the finalist in the Melbourne "Sun" Aria competition, in which 600 vocalsts competed As Miss Shea is only 22 years of age a great future is predieted for her
ST KEVINS TENNIS CLUB
Last week-end saw the commencement of the annual handicap tournament During the last few weeks the club membership has steadily increased Prospective members should get in touch with the secretary (Mr Ron Morris)
YOUNG MEN'S CLUB NOTES
After a fortnight's postponement due to unforseen circumstances the third annual general meeting of the Subiaco Catholic Young Mens Cb, will take place at 8 p m, on Monday next Januarv22nd The main business of the evening will be the nomination and election of office-bearers for the coming vear
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1940 CANVAL TO BE IN SYDNEY
A special council meeting of the Austranan Catholic Lawn Tennis Associaion took place at the Chesterton Club on Friday evening last, at which au the other affiliated States were represented by proxy delegates, together with our own State representatives, Main topie discussed was the allotting of the 1940 Australian carnival Members will recall that the 139 Carnival was scheduled to be held in Perth, but due to the outbreak of war the organisers together with the executive thought it more advisable to postpone it As a result, this special meeting had to take place to decide the destiny of this year's carnival Local delegates were of the opinion that the home association would find it more difficult to organise such a large undertaking in 1940; and they were therefore in favour of Western Australia foregoing the honour, It was decided unanimously that the Carnival for 1940 will be held in Sydney next Christmas and that the 1941 celebration take place at Hobart Tasmania
At the meeting the following ACLTIA office-beare.s were elected Patron, His Grace, the Most Rev Dr Kelly (Archbishop of Sydney); vice-Patrons: the Archbishops of Perth Adeloide Melbourne Brisbane and Hobart President· The president-elect of the N SW Association; vice-president: Mr A E Heagney (President of WA Association); Hon Sec-Treasurer: The hon sec-elect of the N SW association
Any local members who intend participating in the Sydney Carnival, are requested to communicate with the Seo.etarv of Association (Mr, J T Edwards)
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The thirteenth annual general meeting of the W A CLTA will be held on Fridsv evening, February 23rd inst
TIT-BITS OF INTEREST
The fourth round of matches in the Summer Shield competition will be played this Sunday afternoon January 21st
The executive are making arrangements re a picture night showing the final of the Davis Cup, played between Australia and U S A,
At the annual dinner of the association, a regetable error was made during the presentation of prizes It was announced that Miss J Ryan had won the Girls' Handicap Singles; whereas Miss E Marshall won the event
The executive apologise for this unfortunate error, which was mainlv due to a misunderstanding on the part of the tournament committee
The following tables show the positions of teams in the AB and C, grades in the Summer Shield matches at the conclusion of matches plaved on the 7th inst
St Kevins e+'Isachims St Marvs S+ Brigids
Vedlands Theresian
Columbia Gt Marve <+ ricids <+ Kins
Highgate
St Toachims
Nedlands Thresian
Highcrate
St Tochims <+ Kevin's ' Theresian
Tennis Restrings from 6/6 to 27/6 at Ted Taylor's
Applications will close on Saturday, January 22l and are to be sent to Rev Dr McMahon, South Perth The folowing conditions must be observed:--
1 A certificate of birth A candidate must not have completed his 16th year on the date be sits for the Junior Examination
A stamped, addressed envelope for the return of the certificate must be enclosed
2 Candidates must pass the Junior Examination
The report of the head of the school must state:
(a) Subjects presented; subjects passed at the Junior (b) Boy's record in school, conduct and sport (c) The financial condition of the boy's family namely, father's occupation and salary (if father is dead, then
Some Survivals
There is a relic n a secluded spot on the Palatine Hill, in Rome, which has an intimate connection with some of our civic institutions and also with customs of Catholic origin which are still observed
The design of this relic is to be seen copied in many of the railings, parapets and balustrades on public buildings
SCHOLARSHIP
state mothers income, or salary); number of children earning; number of children still at school. Failure to supply this information will disqualify a candidate
The Lynn Scholarship is open to Ca° tholic boys attending any Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Perth
The Scholarship provides £30 a year for two years at a Registered Secondary School and £50 a year for three years at the University
A successful candidate who fails in the Leaving Certicate or at the University forfeits the Scholarship The Scholarship cannot be held by a boy who wins any other scholarship exhibition or bursary
The decision of the committee, consisting of Rev Father Fahey Rev Dr McMahon, and Messrs James Maxwell and Fred Connaughton will be final
METROPOLITAN SOCIAL OOUNCIL
Bro Burrowes presided over the meeting and delegates represented. Lee derville, Highgate, Maylands East Victoria Park Victoria Park St Patrick's Subiaco, Bayswater, Midlandand South Perth A river trip will be held on Friday, 19th January Fare 1/6.
The competitions for 1939 resulted in East Victoria Park No 1 winning the shieldand Leederville the cup The annual picnic will be held at Keane's Point on I8th February
The next meeting will be held on the 26th January
ST JOACHIM'S BRANCH
The first meeting of the year was held on 8th January 1940 It was decided to enter a team for the Relay Race at the annual picnic. We were all very pleased to see Bro Ken Winton who is home from his studies for the Christmas holidays Next meeting will take place on January 22.
To it we owe our words chancel'' "chancellor'' and "chancery" it is also the origin of the word "bar" in its legal sense the bar to which the barrister is called This relic is a piece of the railing, called the "cancello' or barrier, to which litigants and prisoners were lead in the days of the Roman Empires, to receive the judgment of the Emperor It exists in the ruins of a Roman basilica the first basilica to become a Christian church which was built in the times of the Julian emperors
The cancello was retained in subsequent churches and chapels In other times the English House of Lords met in a chapel in which the Blessed Sacrament was reserved and the term "the Bar of the House'' is a reference to the cancello The fact that members of the House of Commons bow as they proceed to the Bar of the House is a survival of Catholic times and was used as a ma.k of homage to the Blessed Sacrament The same custom survives in the Speaker's bow at the beginning of each days sitting and in the bow of members of the Royal Household bearing a message from His Majesty, as they enter the chamber
Another similar survival of Catholic origin is the custom of saluting the quarterdeck when boarding any ship cf the Royal Navy Once a crucifix was displayed on the after-castle, and Mass 7as celebrated on the high after-deck,
or poop, which was the forerunner of the quarter deck
In these and a thousand other seemingly meaningless customs survives a faint memory of what England onc~ was Even those who carry out the customs no longer realise their significance, but one day perhaps they will suddenly understand again this Thing hey cnnot quite forget
Mass Time Table
January 21: Kukerin 9 am; Lake Grace 11 a.m
January 28: Dumbleyung, 9 a.m-; Wagin, 11 am February 4: Wagin 8 am:; Wedgecarrup 930 am Wagin
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Obligations of Wealth
It was announced from London during the week that F W Woolworth and Co , Ltd , made a profit of over seven and a half million pounds last year. The bonus and dividend equalled 65 per cent This company which has 737 freehold and leasehold retail stores in Great Britain is only a subsidiary of the American company of the same name This is the type of economic enterprise which Pope Leo XIII described as "the greed of unrestrained competition'' "The concentration of so many branches of trade in the hands of a few ndividuals,"he wrote n 'Rerum Novarum,' had brought about that condition wherein "a small number of very rich men have been able to lay upon the masses of the poor a yoke ittle etter than slavery itself " t has, over a period of centuries, caused Europe to revert, at east in those places where the Industrial Revolution made head-way, to that condition of serfdom, if not of slavery, from which the Catholic Church raised it to the era of free-men in the Middle Ages Wealth accumulates but everywhere men decay And in our own country at least the essential mark of the slave is evident-the lack of desire for personal responsibility While among the minority who fret and chafe in their chains there seems no alternative but Communism because Catholic social doctrine has been given no concrete expression in the political order
• Two policies are possible The deal and ultimate reconstruction of society will rest on the restoration of property, but so deeply entrenched is proletarianism n fact and in the spirit of the mass that Mr Belloc sadly confesses (in regard to England) that the task before us is almost impossible Again there is the proximate and practical business of making the best of the social order as it is Hence agitation through the unions or other corporate bodies for better wages and working conditions and so eventually to corporate ownership and profit-sharing But the danger of this short-range policy is that it tends to confirm the workers in the proletarian spirit Not that the wage contract is unjust for the Popes have expressly declared that it is not so But is it a free contract? Is the average worker to-day, even with the support of his union, n a position to bargain for fair wages and reasonable conditions of work? Rather does he take what he can get and is thankful for employment at all There will always be wage-earners but there s no reason, in Australia at all events, why the mass of the people should not be property owners in such preponderance as to characterise Australia as a society of freemen
What, on the other hand, is the position of Catholic employers? It cannot be supposed that many, who are practical Catholies, turn a wilfully deaf ear to the teaching of the Papal social encyclicals It seems that they are caught in the mesh of circumstances as much as their employees They cannot afford to give better wages and conditions in the face of cut-throat competition If they attempt it their businesses will collapse and the consequent social misery will aggravate and not help towards a solution But where there are large profits accruing annually there enters in the social obligations of wea'th A man s goods are not absolutely his own as to their disposal Leo XIII , following St Thomas, taught that man should not consider his outward possessions as his own, but as common to all, so as to share them witb cut difficulty when others are in need '' When personal necessities have been satisfied and one's condition of life becomingly provided for, then there is a deinite bligation in charity to give to the indigent out of what remains A strange doctrine indeed in a money-grubbing age when few will recognise that the practical business of life has an end beyond that of economics! Yet rests upon the authority of Christ Himself and has been the consistent doctrine of the Church through the ages And the temper of our times was never more apt to illustrate the truth that men do not live by bread alone
1939 Most Successful Year In Fight Against God, State Reds
"The fight against religion continues uninterrupted The successes of the year 1939 have been greater than those made throughout the whole of the past 20 years," states the Soviet Federation of Militant Anti-Gods in a manifesto issued on the 22nd anniversary of the Bolshevist Revolution, according to the "Evangelischer Presse-Dienst," Swiss Protestant newspaper 'The Soviet Anti-Gods have carried the flag of atheism into Central and Eastern Europe and are to-day threatening nearly all Europe's religions especially Catholicism," the declaration adds
"They approve the policy of the government as regards Germany and hope that this collaboration will continue Anyone
15,000 PRIESTS ARE FIGHTING FOR FRANCE: 'THEY ARE MAGNIFICENT'
The French Army has 15,000 priests serving in the ranks as ordinary soldiers, in addition to the chaplains, Cardinal Verdier, Archbishop of Paris, reveals in "Semaine Religieuse," official diocesan organ
"Everybody agrees that our priests are doing immense good," says His Eminence "The reports of their activities in the front line are truly wonderful The gentle influence of our priests and even of our simple seminarists, the affection that surrounds them, the comfort they are giving to torn and anguished souls, the confidence, the enthusiasm that their words, their example or even their presence provokes in those around them is really magnificent"
Chaplains Are Popular
Surprisingly encouraging results have greeted the willingness from the very first of the French clergy to take their share in national service, writes Abbe Thellier de Poncheville, wellknown French writer, in La Croix of Paris
A chaplain told him: "I had to make no effort at all to popuarise my chaplain's soutane There is a unanimous feeling of confidence and of spontaneous sympathy in its favour "
Another wrote: "I remain astonished at the welcome that we have all received from officers and soldiers It was often of a most touching tenderness "
'After the War.'
All these priests, soldiers and chaplains, say Mass every day, whenever possible Their Sunday Masses are extraordinarilv well attended and usually three-quarters of the ocal troops are present Battalions from notoriously non-Catholic or even anti-Catholic districts have assisted at Sunday Mass in great numbers and their conduct is an example to all
Many non-practising Catholics have been brought back to their religion and now attend the sacraments regularly Others are finding for the first time in their lives that the clergy are friendly advisers in all human problems and are not the "capitalists" they had been brought up to believe
One such soldier told a chaplain: 'You must come and see us after the war You will be able to give my little girl her first Communion and to baptise my boy."
who does not understand Stalin's attitude to Hitler is a traitor to atheism and to the revolution and does not belong to our movement "
New Year Plans
New instructions to intensify the fight against religion in Germany, Bohemia, Moravia, Slovakia and the countries of the Baltic, are issued for 1940 These territories are now looked upon as more ready to receive the doctrines of atheism
The fight must be carried on with every means possible In East Poland anti-Catholic spectacles are to be arranged to put the local clergy up to the derision of the Ukranians and White Russians The first was arranged for the middle of January
The Sisters of Mercy, St. Vincent's Foundling Home, are most grateful for the donation of ten pounds received on New Year's Day, per A Johnston
St. Mary's Cathedral Choir
VACANCIES FOR BOYS
In the new yar sev:ral new boys will be taken into the thedral hoir. The conditions are as follow
1 That they will be agd frm 8 to 9 ears (except that one or two boys aged about 10 w uld be taken it they had exceptional voics and a little knowledge of music)
2 That they can produce a letter from their parish priest stating that they are exemplary Catholics and well behaved boys
3 That they like music Unless they do, nothing would recompene the boys for the amount f time they will have to spend practising
4 The lads ch en will receive a Bursary from His Grace the Archbishop to attend the Christian Brothers' College, St. George's Terrace but will have to provide their own uniforms and books In return they will have to attend all the practices and functions at the Cathedral at which they may be required The little boys joining, however, will not have any night practices nor anything to attend in the Cathedral for the first twelve months
Applicants will be given several days' lessons before any choice is made, therefore no special knowledge is required of the boys (except from older applicants) Those wishing to join may present themselves at the College in St George's Terrace on Friday morning, January 26, at 9 am The Diocesan Director of Sacred Music (Rev Father Albert Lynch) will be in attend ance
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Thursday, January 18, 1940
Comment Carrent
The Blessed Word "Plausible"
A weekly paper for women published in Melbourne"The New Idea'contained in its issue of December I5th the following curious item under its column "Manuscript'
"Utah''Your article on birth control through the eyes of the Church brings forth views that are plausible, but in our opinion entirely erroneous
We would not care to publish it for fear of disturbing the tranquility of thousands of married couples who are practising birth control without fear Or worry You must remember that birth control is pactically universal,
There are several features about this comment which can onlv be described as "curious"
One is the description of the Church's teaching on birth-control as "plausible" So far as we know that word has two meanngs In a good, positive sense it s f 1 means "deserving o applause, praiseworthy, commendable" That is the primitive and etymological meaning But "The New Idea" cannot mean it in this sense because one shouldn't applaud or praise or commend anything that is "entirely erroneous" If it were only partially wrong one might stretch a point and praise its few good points but when it is wrong through and through one can only execrate it
But the word "plausible" has vet another meaning It signifies "having a show of truth," "specious," "fair-spoken (with implication of deceit) " Now, if the Church's teaching can be described in this way it is equivalent to saying they are superficially true but that their inherent errors do not lie deep In that case the obvious thing to do is to put the finger on the error of logic or fact Or again it may mean that the Church's teaching on birth-control appears one thing on the surface but beneath is something quite different Surely, in that case, it would only be just to indicate what was the real mind of the Church But "The New Idea" has done none of these things It cherises certain suspicions but it cannot even begin to air them ntelligibly It will really have to do better than this if it is going to puff birth-control.
The sole arguments that it does advance in favour of birth-control also come under the head of "curious " It fears to disturb the tranquillity of thousands of married couples who are practising birth-control without fear or worry Presumably if an earthquake were recorded on the seismographs as approaching a given locality it would likewise refuse to warn people because of the thousands of householders residing there who believed that the earth was of its nature immovable Similarlv cancer and venereal disease should not be mentioned because thousands of people believe in good health, or motor accidents because plenty of folk believe in maintaining a vertical position The final sentence, however, is almost farcical "Cou must remember that birth-control is practically universal" So Is catarrh but that is no reason for cultivating it What you, dear reader, must remember is that the Church and its doctrines are also universal They were so a good deal before birth-control in a somewhat wider and certainly a far nobler sense
Sir Henry Parkes
In July of last year occurred the centenary of the immigration of Sir Henry Parkes to Australia, and during the week a news item in the Press described a co:.amemorative exchange of flags in his honour between the May rs of Parkes (NSW ) and Coventry, England (his birthplace) Parkes has, undoubtedly, a title to a certain greatness in Australian history though many of the things he stood for have gone by the board Catholics chiefly remember him for somersaults on the educational question At one time he entered the lists when in 1875 a motion was brought forward in the NSW Parliament to withdraw public assistance from the denominational schools Parkes appeared as champion of the Catholic stand and made a classic defence of our attitude "While the Roman Catholics," he said, "support their own schools, they will at the same time be compelled to pay towards the schools you set up for the other classes of the population and to which thev refuse to send their children Call it what you will, this will be felt as nothing short of oppression-The thing itself is esentially unjust So long as we appropriate the revenues of the country for the purposes of education, we have no right to apply them in a wav which will exclude a large proportion of the population from the benefits of the expenditure"
Again in 1877 and 1878 Parkes defended the denominational schools ageinst the secularists But in 1879 when the Bishops issued a Pastoral claiming that during the 12 years the ouncil of Education had operated the 'atholic schools had been systematically weakened and extinguished, and that the public moneys had ben expended on that section of the community which avoued the public schools Sir Henry Parkes, though manv of the ideas and even the language of their expression were his own, was moved to a white-heat of reentment which warped his judgment and blemished his work From that time onwards he grew in bitterness and intolerance towards the Church,_ When he passed his Public Schools Act, he boated that it meant death to the calling of the Catholic clergy He was wrong But it bids fair to blossom into godlessness and social anarchy in Australia Parkes has the chief responsibility for the present system of secular education which is a blot on the Statute Book, and besides penalising religion, is fundamentally so unjust that it stands as a reflection on our national sense of justice and honour, In other ways too he encouraged sectarianism and made political capital out of the unfortunate act of the madman, O'Farrell It is reliably stated that at the close of his career, Parkes expressed his regret that he had a share in giving New South Wales an education system which was calculated not only to secularise the popuation but gav~ a section of it a genuine sense of grievance.
However that mav be Parkes is largely responsible to posterity that Australasia alone of the British Commonwealth of Nations has an obsolete educational outlook wherein the religious school and the Catholic taxpayer are financially persecuted by the State
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What Price Socialism?
British Labour circles are apparently reviving from the initial shock of Russia's barbarism, Mr C R Atlee, leader of Britain's Labour Partv is reported to have said, during the week that Russian Communism was supertor to Nazism beceuse it was inspired with a noble ideal, namely, that of freedom for the workers He did not bother to explain why the workers were still in abject servility in the Soviet or why Stalin had to call in Nazi
technicians to reorganise Russia's in- f dustry and her army Nor did he bother to tell the long suffering British people why it was necessary to safeguard proletarian liberties wti an organisation such as the 0 G P,U or to liquidate people in key positions in the State at regular intervals or to dekulakalise" the peasants and agricultural workers In fact Mt, Atlee's speech bristled with brilliant omissions of various kinds He then went on to claim that Communists had no rigt to the name of Socialists o: Cmmunists Actually they were Stalinists, Now this is all very confusing If you are a Catholic you look to Rome and to the Pope if a Mohamedan to Mohamet and Mecca Even if vou're a Communist you must look to your own peculiar religious centre and to your highpriest, So every good Communist he2s been looking for the Great Rosy dawn heightened by rivers of blood to arise behind Stalin and the Kremlin But Mr Atlee would destroy both idol and temple He it appears, has a very special and private kind of Communism in mind _ He hopes the people of Soviet Russia will be true to the Socialists' principles But Stalin is not their exponent Who then? Wh Mr Atlee and the British Lebour Party But perhaps the people of Russia think (insofar as they are permitted) that British Socialism has become rather diluted and is dying of inertia and mlnutrition They may even suspect Mr Atlee of wearing a stiff shirt rather than a re! one
Mr Atlee looks to Socialist principles to bring Britain through the present crisis and to solve the problems which peace will bring The obvious retort is that Socialism had nothing to offer before the war and how can we be expected to look to it for a sudden and miraculous salvation during and after the struggle? Communism, however wrong is at last elive But we are not sure that Socialism any longer exists except in the ideal order or in the private recesses of Mr Atlee's brain
Sir Walter: Citrine, on the other hand, would like Britain to declare war on Russia, except that he feels it would h unpopular with the Labour Party Thousands of people in Britain, he said, felt that, despite recent happenings, ther ws still something in the Rusian revolution worth preserving and that Stalin might not always be in power Here we have another example of the strange new Socialist mysticism What is this "something" f:om the Russin Revolutioa whi h we shoald preserve? It s not the leader of Rusian Bolshevism nor the director of the International Comintern Still less is it the Communists of +h world Labour has suffered the viper to grow n her bosom all these years, and now he would expel it, Is it too late? And even if they succeed is not the venom still in the system? And whv the desire to preserve the ghastly philosophy nd way of life that has turned Russians into a herd of submen and their leaders into a pack of assassins liars and betrayers? The truth is they don't know what they want, where they re or where they are going They dread to carry Socialism to its logical conclusion They want a polite, milk and water revolution conducted according to the best traditions of the English public schools
MURPHY On the 7th January, 1940, Sister M Gabriel Convent of Mercy, Bunbury, third daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret Murphy of Dublin, Ireland, loving sister of Catherine (Sister M Peter, Convent of Mercy, Dardanup), Mary, Michael and Margaret (deceased) R I P Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul
Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her SMITH On January 3rd. 1940 at Collie Hospital, Herbert Milo McKahon-Smith, son of Mr and Mrs H AA Smith, brother of Mollie. Kevin Ivy (Sister M Assunta, N S W., Kitty, Nita, Cecily Geraldine. Geoff, Neii and Tessie R IP
IN MEMORIAM BELOWSKI In loving memory of my dear wife, Bridget, who passed away at Maylands on January 20, 1933,-R IP Sacred Heart of Jesus have merey on her soul -Inserted bv her affectionate husband
DONOGHER Pray for the repose of the soul of Rev Father Donogher who departed this life on January I8th, 1935R I P
FOX-In ad and affectionate remembrance of our dearly loved brother, Hugh. who departed this life January 14th, 1933 May the Lord have mercy on his soul Inserted bv his loving brother and sister
As midnight drew nigh on the Feast of the Holy Family the earthly career of Sister M Gabriela young and saintly member of the Sisters of Mercy -was brought to a close in ke nearby hospital of the Sisters oi 8 John of God
The late Sister had been seriously ill for many weeks, and the summons of the Bridegroom was neither sudden nor unexpected To a soul such as hers young and eager to be in active service in the Master's vineyard, a severe illness was a great trial; but she accepted it all with heroic fortitude and resignation to the will of her Heavenly Spouse Fortified by the rites of Holy Church, surrounded by her Sisters in religion, and the Sisters of St John of God and while the Priest of God raised his anointed hand in final blessing her pure soul winged its flight to its Creator
Sister M Gabriel's life in religion was comparatively short, yet, in the space of only nine years she has left to her Community a glowing example of outstanding virtue She offered no half measures to God To spend and be spent for souls, and to do her duty steadily and conscientiously was her cherished ambition, The secret of her success as a teacher was not confined to her teaching abilities alone but to her kind disposition which won the hearts of the little ones who passed through her hands
On Tuesday at nine o'clock Right Reverend Monsignor Hayes celebrated Requiem Mass in the Convent Chapel -preparatory to the final obsequies At the conclusion of the Mass the Celebrant delivered an eloquent and impressive address On behalf of His Grace the Archibishop, and on his own behalf. he tendered to the Sisters of Mercy and to the sister of the deceased his sincere sympathy on the death of such a w rthv member He then outlined the short, but meritorius life of the late Sister making eulogistie references to the noble work she accomplished both before and after her entrance to religion
Shortlv after ten o'clock the funeral cortege moved slowly from the Convent gates The hearse was preceded by the Cross-bearer and acolytes Next came the clergy, those present being:Right Rev Monsignor Hayes (Bunbury) Rev Dr Kearnan (Manjimtp) Rev Fr Morrissey CSSR Rev Fr Quigley S J Rev Rr Perrot S J Rev Fr Power (Harvey), Rev Fr Farrelly (Bunbury) Following the hearse came the Sisters in procession wearing cream Church cloaks, then the children and finally the lay mourners The Children of Mary, blue-mantled and white-veiled, formed a touchingly simple guard of honour
As the hearse slowly wended its way to the old cemetery the Convent Bell tolled its last farewell in slow and solemn tones Right Rev Monsignor Hayes recited the last pravers and the mortal remains of Sister Marv Gabriel were lowered to their last resting place May her soul rest in peace.
Mr Hugh Patterson ("Pop") Arthur passed away at Glendalough on Wednesday, the I0th of January, and was laid to rest in the Catholic Cemetery at Karrakatta on Thursday, January 1Ith at 2 pm The prayers at the graveside were said by Rev Father O'Reilly
The late Mr Arthur wes born in Scotland and lived with his parents in Southampton, where his father was a prominent engineer
He joined the 7th Royal Fusileers as a young man and later held a commission whilst on service in China After some vears in China he came to West Australia where he spent some time outback.
On coming to Perth he took the position of caretaker at the Cathedral Hall in Murrav street In this capacity he endeared himself to all who came in contact with him Nothing was ever a troubl to "Pop" who was always willing to help
His famous coffee. his infectious laughteryou could not help liking this man who was evervbodv's friend
The members of the Catholic Young Ladies' Club and a host of people have lost a friend and companion they will ind hard to replace RIP
Racing Selections
By "1he Hawk
GOODWOOD CLUB
Saturday, January 20
oodwood Stakes: Malus, 1; Daylight, 2; Hinda, 3
Maiden Juxvenile Stakes: Temple Chief, 1; Sky Warlen, 2; Orchard Valley 3
Gcodwood Plate: Dark Bride, 1; Samcan Clipper 2; Pendemonium 3
Goodwood Steeplechase: Night Jester 1; Laudation, 2; Peter Peny, 3
Gocdwood Purse: Heyington, 1; Bravilo, 2; Show Gal, 3
Welter Handicap: Philock, 1; Great Sign, 2; Wisbech, 3,
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Trotting Selections
Saturday January 20
Trotters' Handicap: Ida May, 1; Stella's Boy, 2; Lady Commodore, 3 Carnarvon Handicap: Kitty Olwyn, 1; Eugowra Lady, 2; Venmavis, 3. Darwin Handicap: Supertax, 1; Moreica, 2; Owyhee Dixie, 3 Derby Handicap: Glen Wilfred, 1 Fair Antique, 2; Golden Vanity, 3
Onslow Handicap: Ancient Mary, 1; Prince Mavista, 2; Lord Orish, 3, Wyndham Handicap: Binnia, 1; Main Derby, 2; Logan Derby, 3.
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National Greatness--
• In a
Christian Way
by Counsellor-of-State Pillar, Fribourg, Switzerland
fN our days, the question oi Jl national greatness is of urgent moment We are living in a period of change, and that forces us to face realities, to go back to fundamental notions
So that we may grasp quite clearly the idea oi the nation, it is here to be understood in the sense of the organised structure of one's fatherland, and it is in that environment that we are consider1ng man
Man is the crown of creation he s also the servant of God His real greatness consists in doing the Will of God That is to sav by raising himself towards God he is also raising the universe towards God And so that he may attain that end, every institution is at his disposal Their lawfulness is based upon a single principle: To serve man, in order that he might the more truly become man and the more easily realise his end
The greatness of that iorm of collectivity which s a nation, will be estimated therefore by the way in which it helps man to increase in stature, to raise himself up to God; in facilitating the expansion of his powers; in respondng to the necessities of his material ife; in permitting him the realisation of his religious aspirations n short, in assuring the harmonious development of five activities: science, art, actions, economic activity, religion, which constitute the foundations of civilisation
This obligation to place oneself at the service of man is conformable to the very nature of things It is therefore of obligation on every national community throughout all time, and on every continent But each individual nation perfectly realises that general end according to special methods or ways of putting forward this or that factor of civilisation following on circumstances or events In other words, each nation, just as each man, has its own vocation A\re not occasions the teachers which God gives us from His hand?
Each people should know that it has a vocation It should labour to work that out clearly, and to realise generously the real content of that vocation Because f it fails in its vocation, it is hindering God's plan and mpoverishing humanity So that the more the vocation of a nation is realised, and tbe more its citizens give to that realisation their intel!igence, their hearts, their powers, the more that nation becomes great
Since t is events and circumstances that indicate the vocation or a nation, it is obvious that no nation can arbitrarily pick and choose the elements of its greatness, any more than a man may, as it suits his good pleasure, choose his vocation Immediately from that there emerges this conclusion: the individual, the nation or people have no right whatsoever to puff up themselves with conceit because of the vocation which is theirs
If the vocation brings in its train certain obligations which do not appear to be very dazzling, these are none the less indispensable and, if they are devotedly carried out, they also become highly meritorious Now these obligations should, in their performance, add a lustre to the commendation which their very iulfilment could, at any given moment, gain for a people carryng out such obligations They ought to add lustre in the doing to the supreme end, to which must be subordinated every paricular end, which s to make available to all the members of the nation every means possible to accomplish their end and vocaion
Then there is another outcome of the principle which follows herewith: it is an error to attribute any sort of superiority to the inhabitants of any country, as such, merely because that country has a greater or a higher mission
There are duties of the most distinguished order; there are also other duties or obligations that are not of so distinguished an order That much is perfectly true But it by no means detracts from the fact that true greatness lies in the quality of soul which is brought to the carrying out of a duty Selfhood, moreover, s not the high point of achievement The vault of heaven is vast enough, as well as high enough for every nation to find in it its living space, and be raised on its material foundations to shape and bear its people towards God and at the same time realise its own true greatness
National greatness presupposes a minimum of force National greatness does not identify itself with force nor, moreover, with extending its territory or the number of its inhabitants It is from its own inwardness that it enriches tself The greatness of a nation depends upon the ntensity of its spiritual irradiation It will be all the more perfect as it places in the forefront values that
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(Perth-Fremantle-Victoria ParkMaylands-and Elsewhere) i275 was the Dividend paid on last Saturday's Pool, between Miss Edna Nicholas, O Howick-st, Victoria Park and Mr J Moffat, 30 Sussex-st., Victoria Park
Everything can contribute to the greatness of the nation-every sacrifice, every act of generosity, as well as every difficulty and every struggle Mr Etter, the President of Switzerland, said on the national feast day:
"Happy is the danger which allows a people to become conscious of its mission, of its spiritual greatness, of its power Happy the danger which leads a people to the firm resolutipn to defend its liberty, its independence, and the mission confided to it by God"
There is one statement which is not out of place here: it is the normal and legitimate thing that every man should put in the first place in his affections the nation of which he is a part In a very great part that nation has· shaped him, and furnishes him normally with the environment that is best adapted to the realisation of his end And so, f he clings to t, it is not on the ground that his nation is better than anv other nation, but because it is his own nation
All the considerations presented thus far might be summed up thus: Man is bound to attain his end To reach that end, he ought to have at his service diverse communities and their institutions: Family, nation, humanity, Church And the source of the greatness of each of these is expressed in the one word SERVE
To serve is the uluate reason for the existence of every man and every institution That concept alone allows the realisation of the common good, everything that favours the expression of the person It is not just by mere accident that the Holy Father claims for himself the title of Servant of the Servants of God
Every fatherland or nation s placed in its own particular circumstances But each one of them have one common end: to be at the service of man, each according to its own mode of action Each fatherland and nation has its own unmovable place in God's scheme, and everyone has the obligation to carry out the acts of God ("gesta Dei"), towards which each individual inhabitant has his own contribution to make
Hence Christian educators are those who, by their profession, are called to watch over the soul of youth and over the soul of the nation Their mission is farreaching in its extent, for they have the mettle which builds up, which gives life
So their mission mn life is one that is both to be envied and at the same time admired-"La Croix."
A brief break in the morning's toil found Mrs Smith and Mrs Jones gossiping over the garden fence
You know those people round the corner in the house with the shutters?" asked Mrs Smith presently "Yes," replied Mrs Jones, all agog with the prospect of a tit-bit of scandal Well, I hear they are going to have two of those evaporated children to stav with them' arc intrinsically the highest, values of which it once has taken possession it can never be robbed but rather greatly enriched
The Society of St Vincent de Paul is urgently in need of left-off clothing to supply the wants of the distressed Parcels may be left at the Western Stove Co cnr Wellington and Queen Streets, or ring B6307 and they will be collected
St.
The Associate Board of the Royal Schools of Music, London
Final Examination for LR S M Teacher's Diploma· Olive Gill
University, W A
Gade I · N rrie Hebbard (credit), Greta Rechner
Grade III: Theory) Greta Rechner Honours)
Grade IV Piano) Janet Hebbard (Credit)
Grade IV (Violin) Edward Foster (Credit)
Grade V : Merle Watters (Credit) Jean Blab (Credit) Joan Wishart (Credit)
Grade VI (Piano): Patricia Tilt (Honours), Roma Marquis (Credit), Mavis Wishart Gredit), Olywn Healey, Barbara Philbey, Ambrose Barry Gregory Barry.
Grade VI (Violin): Patricia Tilt (Honours)
Preparatory (Piano): Patricia White, Lillian Bellman, Peter Dalton, Dawn Thompson Valitha Cassidy
Preparatory (Violin): Norma Jackson
Sacred
UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA RESULTS, 1939
LEAVING CERTIFICATE
ARMSTRONG, MYRA: English (d, Latin French (d) German, Mathematics A, Biology-Natural History
DUFF, ISLA: English, Biology-Natural History
HAMPTON, GWENNETH: English, History, Mathematics A., BiologyNatural History
HARKIN NENNIE: English, Latin, French, Mathematics A , Mathematcs B , Biology-Natural History
HEPBURN, ANNE: English, Mathematics i Biology-Natural History
ITCH, MARY: English, French, German, Biology-Natural History
McMAHON, PATRICIA: English Mathematics A , Biology-Natural Historv
PARKER, NELLY· English, Latin, French, German, Mathematics A Biology-Natural History, Industrial History and Economics
RALPH, DOREEN: English, Latin, Mathematics A Industrial History and Economics
RUSSELL VALERIE: English, German, Mathematics A., Mathematics B, Biology-Natural History Drawing A, Industrial History and Economics
SMITH, JEAN Historv, Mathematics B ' •
JUNIOR CERTIFICATE
BALLARD, JULIA: Mathematics A, Mathematics B
BEGLEY,BARBARA: English Latin, French German Mathematics A. Mathematics B , Biology-Natural Historv Drawing A., Music
DAVERN: DYMPNA: English Geography, Mathematics A , MathematDics B. Riologv-Xatural Hi�torv
AVIES BETTY: English Mathematics A Mathematics B., Biology
Mary's
MUSICAL PERCEPTION
Gr2de II : Greta Rechner (Honours) May Hart Honours) Isabel Boylan Credit)
University Arts Course, 1939
Margaret P Keane Philosophy (Distinction) Psychology (Major Pass) Junicr Certificate, University, W A 1939 Casey, Eleanor English, Latin French Geography, Physiology and Hyggiene, Drawing A " Clarke, Nancy: English History Geography Drawing "A," Commercial Methods and Bookkeeping Domestic science lynn Joan: History, Geography, Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Drawing "A,'' Commercial Methods and Bookkeeping
Hebbard, Norrie: English, History, Geography, Mathematics A, Physiology and Hygiene Drawing A," Music Le Page, Veronica English French History, Geography Physiology and Hygiene, Drawing "A "' Alliance Francaise Examinations, 1939 Division IV: Caey, Eleanor; Le Page Veronica
High Heart
Naturl Historv, Drawing A , Commereial Methods and Book-keeping, Typewriting
DILLON BERNADETTE: English, French, German, Geography, Mathematics. A , Mathematics B BiologyNatural History Drawing A
DOYLE, ETHEL: English Latin
French, German Mathematics A Mathematics B Biology-Natural History, Drawing A Music
DYSON, MAUREEN: English, Latin, French German, History, Geography Mathematics A , Mathematics B, Biology-Natural History, DrawingA
EDWARDS: BETTY: English, Geography Mathematics A , Mathematics B, Biology-Natural History, Commercial Methods and Book-keep1ng
FISHER BETTY: English Latin French, German, Mathematics A , Mathematics B , Biology-Natural History Drawing A , Music
GRAY, MARGARET: Commercial Methods and Book-keeping, Shorthand (80), Typewriting
HEDGES, SYLVIA: English, History
Geography, Mathematics A Mathematics 8 Biology-Natural History Drawing A MALONE CATHERINE: English, Geography Mathematies A , Mathemetics B Biology-Natural History, Drawing A Commercial Methods and Book-keeping Shorthand (80), Typewriting
McDERMOTT, KATHLEEN: English, Mathematics A Mathematics B , Biology-Natural History Drawing • Commercial Methods and Book-keeping M·DONALD. MARGARET: English, Ltin French German Mathematics Biolosv-Natural History, Music
ODEA KATHLEEN: English, Latin, French, German, Mathematics A, Mathematics B Biology-Natural Historv Drawing A Art of Speech
RUSSELL, VALERIE: Shorthand (80) Typewriting and Commercial Methods and Book-keeping
Highgate School,
SOLOMONS PAULINE English, Latin, French German, Mathematics A Mathematics B , Biology-Natural History Drawing A., Music. STARR JOYCE: English, Mathematics B Biology-Natural History, Drawing A SWAYNE JOYCE: English History Geography, Mathematics A BiologyNatural History Physiology and Hygiene, Drawing A
WHITELY, PATRICIA: English, Latin, French German, Geographv, Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Biology-Natural History, Drawing A, Music WALTERS SYLVIA: Latin WOOD, ELSIE: English, Latin, German, Mathematics A , Mathematics B , Biology-Natural History, Drawing A ALLIANCE FRANCAISE, 1939 Division II
M Magee (d)-Small Bronze Medal; A Rushton (d); «A Walker (d); D Paynter Division IV
M Dyson (d), First Prize; P Whitely (d) Second Prize; K O'Dea (d) Fourth Prize; E Doyle (d; B Fisher (d: M McDonald (d): P Solomons (d); E Wood (0): B Dillon
MUSIC RESULTS, 1939
UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
PRACTICAL
Grade Il: Piano: H Snider (e); D Quill (c) D Paynter: J Thompson; E Golding
Grade II: Violin: S Fontaine tc)
Grade III Piano: P Whitely (o): B Evans (e): L Bow; S Moore: K Sache; S Staricoff.
Grade III· Violin M Dear (c)
Grade IV.: VilinS Snider (e: A Dear.
Grade V- Piano· M Burke (e)· L Watts (): A Medalia: L Wood
Grade V : Violin: N Watts (e)
Grade VI : Piano J Barnard te); B odeker te; H Gibson (e); R Golding te); S Gordon (e); D Hanning (); E Meara te); J Towning te)
Preparatory Grade Piano V Barnes, 1 Bodeker
THEORY AND MUSIOAL PERCEPTION
Grade III : H Snider (e)
Grade IV: B Fisher (h); P Solomons (h); B Begley to); E Doyle (e); E McFall te); P Whitely (c) TRINITY COLLEGELONDON. PRACTICAL
Associate Diploma: D Horry
Higher Local: D Horry (h); M Muleahy (m)
Advanced Senior M Flanigan (h); M Mulcahy ()
Senior: M Collopy (h)
Intermediate: D Buswell (h)
Advanced Preparatory: T Browne th; E Emery (); S Hope (); V. Hoult (h); B Jenour (h); B Mulligan (m)
Preparatory: G Cullen (h); R Gilchrist (); P Henderson (h) THEORY
Art of Teaching: G Hope
Higher Local: B Gwynne (h; D Horry (m); M Mulcahy
Senior: D Horry (h) (Exhibition); E Hamersley
Advanced Intermediate: J Thompson (m)
Advanced Junior: E McFall (h): A. Dea: (m): J McGovern (m); M Smart (m)
Junior: M Catchpole th); G Cullen (h): A Dear (), M Dear (); M Goerke (h): P Golding (h) J Greer th): S Gordon th), A Medalia (h); S Moore (h) J O'Neill th); C Price th)
Preparatory R Gilchrist (h)· J Greer h): B Lawson () G Lawson (h); J O'Neill (, P Reid (); J Reynolds (h): P Shepherd (h); K O'Meara \m; M. Sterling (m)
First Steps B Bodeker () J Bod ·ker (h) J T wning (h)
FITZGERALDFULLER WEDDING
The marriage was solemnised at the Sacred Heart Church Go0malling on the morning of October 28th, of Mr Francis James Fitzgerald, third son of Mr and Mrs H Fitzgerald, of Goomalling, and Miss Dorothea Carmen Fuller, only daughter of Mr and Mrs F Fuller, also of Goomalling Nuptial Mass was celebrated by the Rev Father Placid, 0$B and Rev Father Cameron assisted Beautiful roses had been arranged on the altar and also made to form an archway attheentrance to the Sanctuary Miss Miriamme Chown was the organist
The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a gown of ivory glistening satin, with high draped neckline The uplift bodice as of chantilly lace and the skirt fell to a sweeping train inlet with chantilly lace Her double-tier laceedged veil was appliqued with circles of lace andheldin place with a coronet of pearlized orange blossom She carried a sheaf of white roses and lily of the valley Mrs K Nicholls was matron of honour and wore a dainty frock of green monica with gold accessories Her green tulle shoulder length veil was held in place by a top-knot of green flowers and she carried a bouquet of pale pink roses Mr Pat Brewerton was best man \fter the ceremony a reception was held at the Goomalling Hotel where Mrs Fuller, mother of the bride, received the guests wearing a becoming frock of japonica roubaix with hat and shoes to tone and carried a posv of old gold roses She was assisted by Mrs Fitzgerald, mother of the bridegroom, who chose a marina blue ensemble with navy accessories and wore a spray of violets
About 40 guests assembled at the breakfast and under the chairmanship of the Rev Father Placid, the usual toasts were honoured After the loval toast Father Placid proposed the toast of the bride and bridegroom, which was responded to bv the bridegroom Mr W H Eaton ably proposed the, toast of the bride's parents, Mr Puller voicing an appropriate response Mr L A Brewerton proposed the toast of the bridegroom's parents, Mr Fitzgerald responding A toast to the mat"on of honour was proposed by Mr Pat Carly and responded to bv Mr Pat Brewerton, who mentioned that an unusual feature of the wedding was the fact that the principalsthe bride, the bridegroom, the matron of honour and the best man-were all past pupils of the Go0malling Presentation Convent Sr hool Numerous telegrams from disAnt well-wishers were read Many beautiful and useful presents were received bv the young couple, who will make their futurehome at Kununoppin.
The art of statue modelling has been brought to the highest peak of perfection by the Ajax Plaster Coy, who offer the services of an eminent artist to fulfil all orders Single pieces groups in plain white or notural colours are obtainable in all sizes from stauette upwards
Grade III: HelenF rrell (Dist) Mary Kell; Dist + No en Smith (Dist.)
Connie Middleton (Dist) Belle cnchley, Patricia Evans, Peggy Fechily, Courtney Harling, Nellie Kelly, Elsie Simpson Sh 1la Pettit
Grade IV.: Roma Barber (Dist), larion Bow n (Dist) Peggy Hawkins (Dist) Betty Knight (Dist) Jill Robertson (Dist Julia Simpson (Dist), Mary Swarbrick «Dist.), Norma Thorpe (Dist), Madge Dhu Rita Farrell, Ver, Goodlet Megan Lewis, Lila Philip, Irene Rohan
Royal Agricultural Sho (West Perth)
Mignonne Parker, First Prize: Three designs based on Australian Plant Form
Kathleen Twomey, First Prize: Designs suitable for wooden vase, lea ther table centre Jardiniere: based on Australian Pant Form
Mignonne Parker, First Prize: Model drawing 'group of 4 objects)
Kathleen Twomey First Prize: Group of 3 kinds of fruit
Kathleen Twomey, First Prize Original design for leather table centre
Mignonne Parker, Third Prize: Stencil for Frieze
MUSIC RESULTS, 1039
Royal Schools of Music, London.
Licentiate Performers' Diploma: Violet James LR.S M Vocaliste; Roma Clarke. L R SM , Vocaliste; Marie Buggy LRS M Vocaliste; Margaret Ferguson, LR S M , Pianiste
UNIVERSITY OF W.A.
Diploma of [Associate: Yvonne Paramor
A Mus , Joyce Shem, A Mus A, Exhibition for highest award in Grade I: Mannix Gosper
Grade I: Pianoforte: Mannix Gosper (Honours)
Grade II: Pianoforte: Eleanor Stewart (Credit)
Grade II Singing: Agnes Hind
Grade III: Pianforte: Dorothy Hobley (Credit) Dorothy Waldock, Betty Lewis Mavis Smith Betty Davies
Under 18 Pianoforte Solo: John Hobley (First Place)
Under 18, Two-Piano Gosper and Morna Place)
Under 16 Piano Solo (Fist Place)
Under 15 Violin Solo: (First Place)
Duet: Mannix Craggs (First Mannix Gosper Joy Hobley
LESMURDIE
Australian Collegeof Music, 1939
Grade I Piano: Janet Daniel
Grade II Piano: Evy Sargent
Grade III, Piano: Joy Cowper (Credit), Joy Membery (Credit), Rosemary Hawkins (Credit) Dene Wat son (Credit), Molly Fitzgerald (Credit) Marion Bowen, Honora Boylan Peggy Hawkins "
Grade III, Violin: Roma Barber (Cre dit)
Grade IV Piano: Nancy Price (Honours) Mary Price (Credit), Sheila Pettit (Credit) Rosemarv Hawkins (Credit) Noreen Smith, Patricia Martin, Lyla Philip Shirley Cox'
Grade IV Violin: Molly Fitzgerald (Honours) Janet Daniel (Credit)
Grade V, Piano: Sheila Bisley, Vera Goodlet Beryl Scott Rita Brookes
Grade III: Courtney Harling (Credit, Joy Johnson (Credit) Betty Loane (Credit), Josie Lutley (Credit) Patricia Martin (Credit), Lila Philip Credit), Sheila Pettit
Grade IV Joy Cowper (Honours), Janet Daniel (Credit) Vera Goodlet (Credit Pauline Bowen Pat:icia Evans Patricia Maloney
Trinity College of Music, London Initial Grade, Piano Judy Deacon «Honours), Vera OHara Honours), Muffy Lawton Honours), Doris Atrill(Honours), Nancy Stevens (HonOurs), Patricia Young (Honours), Robin Davies «Merit)
Preparatory Piano: Bery! Scott (Honous) Jean Hunter (Honours), June Hunter (Merit)
Junior Piano Nney Pice (Honours), Molly Fitzgerald (Honours), Alison Hale (Honours), Vera Goodlet (Hon ours) Faye Ross (Merit)
Intermediate, Piano.: Elvy Sargent Honours)
Senior Art of Speech: Joy Johnson Honours)
Percussion Band: First Steps (Hons) Theory of Music
eparatory: Rita Farrell (Honours) Therese Farrell (Honours) Megan Lewis (Honours) Nancy Price (Honours¢ Faye Ross (Honours), Jean Hunter (Honours)
30 Yards Breaststroke funder 12) M IIi> Fitzgerald
30 Yards Freestyle (under I2) Mollie Fitzgerald.
Tennis: St Brigid'· Challenge Cup Rita Far. rell Schoo] Champions: Open, Josie Lutey 5 years, Helen Farrell 14 ears Roma Barker Champion Swimmer, under 12 Mollie Fitzgerald.
Girls' Secondary Schools' Sports 50 Yards Open Joy Johnson 2 00 Yards Open: Joy Johnson 3» Pass Ball A: Lesmurdie (2 Pass Ball B: Lesmurdie 1» Runner up to Champion Ath Joy Johnson
Le:murdie Prize List
Christian Doctrine: Grade I: Helen Farrell
Grade II Mary Swarbric
Grade IHI· Faye Ross
Grade IV : Bery! Cain rade V· Patricia Fitzpatrik. Dux of College: Tessie Morton ub-Leaving· Connie Middleton unior Patricia Evans
Sub-Junior: Marion Bowen 'lass VII : Bettina Roach
Class VI: Therese Farrell
Class V: Robbie Knight lass IV: Beryl Cain
Class IHI Doris Attrill lass II Barbara Trindall
Class I Maureen Young
Music Prizes presented by Miss O'Con nor EIvy Sargent Janet Daniel
Dressmaking: Prizes presented b Miss Stanley Courtney Harling, Ely Sargent · Art of Speech Prizespresented by Miss Hodges JoyJohnson, Peggy Feehil Madge Dhu Philomena Fa rel1 Nane Price '·
Money 'Phone B9460. Always FREE Saved DELIVERY Shopping Corner At NEWCASTLE & Massam's FITZGERALD STREETS GENERAL STORE WEST PERTH
Bunbury Mercy, of Convent
Successful music pupils, Convent of Mercy, Bunbury 1939; Trinity College London and University, above picture are the following students: P Honours. Middle Row: M. For Spencer, lst Steps P Honours rest, Senior P Honours Senior Har- Hep T Honours;ML Properjohn, mony Honours, Grade IV T H a- Adv Prep P Honours Jun T Honours L Osborn Grade III P Cre- ours M Caste2u, Jun E Honours dit, Adv Jun T Honours: S Hig- Sitting: P Dawson, First gins Initial P Honours, Prep T Steps P Honours, Grade VI P Honours B Keesing, Jun P Duet Honours, Ist Steps"E Honours P Honours, Grade IV P Credit, In- Suitor, 1st Steps P Honours, 1st e medite E Honours Grade IV Steps T Honours R Clarke, Jun Musical Perception Honours: W T Honours; Jun P Honours; 4dams Grade IV T Credit; T M Barbetti, Jun T Honours, Mead Grade IV Honours: J M Reilly, Preparatory P, HonTrotter, Jun P Honours, Adv ours, Prep T Honours, Adv Prep. I n T Honours M Alderman, E Honours; B Steenson, 1st Steps Grade IV Musical Perception Hon- V Honours Prep T Honours; D urs D Rodell lst Steps V O'Hara, Ist Steps P Honours 1st Honours: J Spratt Jun P Hon Steps T Honours Initial Musicianours Adv Jun T Honours S ship Honours: N Yardley, Jun P
Back Row (left to right): F McDwell, Senior P Honours Senior Harmony, Merit, Grad IV THonours (local centre prize Senior TCL I. Mead, Grade IV P Credit; W Doyle, Advanced Prep P Honours Advanced Jun T Honours, U Hagan Jun Duet Honours: D Fowles. Jun E Honou s J Bingham, Jun P Honours jun T Honours (100 mark. ), N Sherlock Grade IHI P Credit, L Chidgzey Prep P Honours Prep T Honours R. Gardiner 4th Prize Singing Amateur Trials Anzae House R Timewell, Intermediate P Honours W Rogerson, Grade VI, V Credit, Jun T Honours, W Sewell, Initial
WA UNIVERSITY JUNIOR RESULTS
Winifred Hazel Adams: English, Geography, Botany Drawing Domestic Science, Music
Mary P Alderman: English, Geogrphy, Botany, Drawing, Domestic Science Music
Patricia M. Rann: English, Geography Mathematics A Botany Drawing, Domestic Science.
Roy D Pleydell: English, Geography, Mathematies A., Botany, Drawing t
Lawrence A. Owens: English Botany Drawing, Commercial Meth-
ods and Book-keeping, Arithmetic
John R. Donovan: Arithmetic Geography Commercial Methods and Book-keeping, Drawing (1938, English (1939)
Ursula E Hagan: English, Geography, Botany, Drawing (1938) Domestic Science, Commercial Methods and Book-keeping (1939), Frances M. McDowell English Botany Drawing, Music
Shirley D Pleydell: Geography, Botany, Drawing, Domestic Science
Honours, Adv Jun T Honours, P Frayne, Adv Prep P Honours, Jun T Honours; S. Steenson, Adv Prep P Honours, Jun T Honours: E Gibson Prep P Hoours, Prep T Honours; B Brown, Grade V P Credit; M. Colum, Grade VI Credit, Jun E Honours; D Woodman, Ist Steps T Honours Absent: D Murnane, Art of Teaching Associate and Licentiate Violin D Woodley Jun P Honours; J DaviesMocre, Grade VI DP Honovs K Flynn, Prep P Honours; 1st Steps T Honours; D White Grade IV, V Honours (P piano; V Violin; T Theory: E Elocution)
Robert W. James: English, Botany Commercial Methods and Book-keeping, Drawing . Monday Next (JAN 22nd ) FINAL
MISS URSULA FLYNN, a brilliant young violinist, who passed Associate Violin T C L She is a daughter of Dr I J Flynn, Bunbury, and a pupil of the Convent of Mercy, Bunbury
Victoria
LEAVING CERTIFICATE
M Cusack: English, Geography, Maths A., Maths B, Botany, Drawing
M billon: English (Dist) Drawing (Dist) Industrial History and Economies, Music
V Nelmes: English, Geography, Industrial History and Economies, Drawing (Dist.), Music (Dist)
H Palmer: English, Geography, Botany, Drawing (Dist)
R Phillips: English, Latin, History, Geography (Dist), Industrial History and Economics, Drawing (Dist)
M Ryan: English, Italian, Geography (Dist) Drwing.
L Serisier: English Maths A Maths B Botany Dist), Geology (Dist), Drawing
JUNIOR CERTIFICATE
M Adamson: English History, Geography, Physiology and Hygiene, Drawing, Commercial Methods and Book-keeping.
M Blake: English, French, Geography, Maths A, Botany, Drawing
D Brennan: English, Geography, Maths A, Drawing, Shorthand (80) Typewriting, Music
J Brown: English, Geography, Maths B Botany, Geology, Physiology and Hygiene Drawing Art of Speech.
E Bryan: English Geography Maths A Physiology and Hygiene Drawng
G Campbell: English, History, Geography Botany,Geology, Drawing, Maths A., Maths B, Domestic Science
M Cream: English History, Maths A, Geology, Physiology and Hygiene Drawing, Commercial Methods and Book-keeping
B Crimmins: English, History, Geography Botany Geology, Drawing, Domestic Science
M Curtin: English, French, Geography Maths A , Botany Drawing
R D'Arcy: English, History, Geography, Maths A Drawing, Music
M deLargie: English, History, Geography, Maths A., Maths B Physiology and Hygiene
P Dolin· English, History Geography,
Square
and
Results of
Santa Maria
Examinations,
Maths A Physiology and Hygiene, Drawing
P Doyle: English, Geography, Maths
A Maths B, Geology, Drawing, Commercial Methods and Book-keeping, Domestic Science
R Hrps-Burt: English, History, Botany Physiology and Hygiene, Drawing.
M Hilton: English, Geography, Botany, Physiology and Hygiene, Drawing, Music
D Lawson: English, History, Geogaphy, Maths A Geology Drawng, Commercial Methods and Bookkeeping
N Malone: English, History, Geography Maths A, Geology
E Mathea: English, History, Geography Botany, Geology
M Myers: English, Spanish, History, Geography, Maths A , Music Geology, Drawing, Commercial Methods and Book-keeping
N Outridge: English, Geography, Maths A History Geology
M Rowe: English, French, Geography, Maths A , Maths B Geology, Draw ing, Domestic Science
J Shaddick: English, History, Geography, Geology, Physiology and Hygiene Drawing
M Sullivan: English History Geo graph Moths A Geology, Drawng Commercial Methods and Bookkeeping, Shorthand
• Screaigh: English, History, Geography Drawing, Commercial Methods and Book-keeping
MUSIC RESULTS
UNIVERSITY PRACTICALMAY AND OCTOBER, 1939
Grade I (Pionaforte): Jessica McInnes (Credit) Louis Pryor (Credit)
Grade I (Violin): Marv Dillon (Credit) ·
Grade II (Pianoforte) Amy Hearne (Honours), Ronnie D'Arcy (Credit), Mary Bernet (Credit), Elsie Masarei (Credit), Pierre Dillon (Credit) Pat Andrew, Eileen Smith
Grade III (Pianoforte): Lionel Cole
LEAVING CERTIFICATE RESULTS, 1939
MAUD T MORGAN English, French, History, Biology-Botany {distinction), Drawing A, Music
MARY D MORGAN Englisb, French, Biology-Botany, Drawing !A (distinction) Industrial History and Economics, Music
THELMA CANOVA English, Biology-Botany, Agricultural Science, Drawing, Industrial History and Economis Music
TOAN HILET English French Geography Biology-Botany Physiology and Hygiene, Drawing.
NELA PETROFF Fnglish Geography Biology-Botany, Physiology and Hygiene, Industrial History and'conomics
JOHANNA FITZGERALD-English, French, Music (distinction), 1938, Mathematics A (distinction), Biology-Botany, Industrial Historv and Economics, 1939.
JUNIOR CERTIFICATE RESULTS, 1939
MARY SCULLY English, French History, Geography, Biology-Botany, Drowing A Music
GLADYS MURRAY English Arithmetic History Geography, BiologyBotanv Drawing A Physiology and Hygiene
TOY NEUMANN-English History, Geography French Biology-Botanv Drawing A Music
TUNE KEAMEY English, History, Geography, Biology-Botany, Draw ing A TERESA DIX English, History, Biology-Botany Drawing A Commercial Methods and Book-keeping
PEGGY ARKELLEnglish, Drawing, Biology-Botany, Physiology and Hygiene
MARY CHITTY-English History Music Commercial " Book-keeping, 1938, Geography Biology-Botany 1939
Grade V (Pianoforte): Margaret Carney Honours, 89 marks), B Boyle (Credit), M Myers (Credit), L Templeman (Credit), F Sibbritt (Credit), Winnie Bradley, Monica Flynn
Grade IV (Violin): Mary Bernet (Honours, 9I marks), Amy Hearne (Honours), R Griffiths (Credit)
Grade V (Pianoforte): R Payne (Honours), C Duignan (Honours), R Harris (Honours) M Eddy (Honours), J Hawkins (Honours) P Doonan (Credit) E Millett (Credit) P O'Shannessy (Credit), G Riseley (Credit) B Wilson (Credit), D Roots M Rankine P Wilson
Grade V (Violin): B Corbett (Honours), J MeRohan (Honours), J Nichols (Honours), S Knight( Credit)
Grade V (Singing): M Taylor (Credit) E James
Grade VI (Pianoforte): R Constantino Honours, 90 marks), B Bourke Honours), R Carroll (Credit), M Oldrini (Credit), S Dolin, P Reilly
Grade VI (Violin): J Nichols (Honouts. 90 marks) R Payne (Honours 90) P O'Shannessy (Honours) V OSullivan Preparatory Pianoforte L O'Brien +92), V Carney (89), E Mobligia (89), F Weir (87), A Laing, P Guilfoyle Preparatory Violin V IO'Sullivan (9D), N Bourke (90), J Wilson (90), G. Young (90) S Happe (88) M Honey (88) C Harris (87) K. Rees (87i V Duignan (85) D Percival (84), E Eddy P Carroll
UNIVERSITY MUSICAL PERCEP TION AND THEORYMAY AND SETEMBER, 1939
Grade I (Musical Perception): Margaret Hanely (Honours, 93 marks)
Grade III (Theory): R Knight (Honours) P Andrew (Credit), J Scott (Credit) M Dillon
Grade IV. (Musical Perception): M Bernet (Honours), M Hilton (Honours) P Doyle (Credit)
Grade V (Tory) G. Young 'Honours)
Grade VI (Theory) M Eddy (Honours 97 marks) P O'Shannessy Honours, 90 marks)
UNIVERSITY MUSIC
EXHIBITIONSNOVEMBER, 1939
Grade I , Musical Perception: Margaret Hanlev
Grade IV,, Pianoforte Margaret Carney irade IV, Violin: Mary Bernet
Grade V_, Pianoforte: Rosemary Payne
TRINITY COLLEGESTATE
MEDALSAWARDED APRIL, 1939
Higher Local Pianoforte: Audrey Rodan
Advanced Senior Pianoforte: Ronnie D'Arcy
Junior Violin: Mary Bernet
Advanced Preparatory Pianoforte Greta Young
Preparatory Pianoforte
Payne
Rosemary
Preparatory Violin: Judy McRohan
First Steps Violin: Shirley Knight
TRINITY COLLEGE PRACTICAL
AUGUST, 1939
Licentiate Pianoforte '(Periormer): Margaret Hanley, LT.CL.
Associate Performer Barbara Corpe AT.C.L •
Associate Pianoforte (Teacher): Audrey Rodan, Frances Benporath Mavis Taylor
Intermediate Pianoforte: Walter Bourke (Honours, 91 marks), my Hearne (Honours), Margaret Pusey (Merit) P Prendiville (Merit)
Intermediate Violin: R Griffiths (Merit)
Intermediate 'Cello: B Smith (Merit)
Junior Pianoforte: E Sibbritt (Honours, 97 marks), J McRohan (Ionours, 91 marks), Greta Young (Honcurs), M Flynn (Merit)
Junior Violin: A Hearne (Honours, 89 marks), J McRohan (Honours) dvanced Preparatory: M Carney (Honours, 97 marks), Rosemary Payne (Honours, 95 marks). J Cur tin (Merit) '
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Preparatory Pianoforte: B Bourke Honours, 92), R Boys (Honours) P Reilly (Honours), M Honey «Merit), P O'Shannessy (Merit) D Roots
Peparatory Violin: P O'Shannessy (Honours, 95 marks), R Payne Honours, 95 marks), J Nichols Honours, 94 marks), S Knight (Honours, 92), D Jennings (Honours) K Davies (Honours), J Macauley (Honours) P Riseley (Honours)
First Steps Pianoforte: L OBrien (Honours), P Guilfoyle (Honours) S Ponsford (Honours), M Dwyer (C:edit), M Lloyd (Credit), A Moss (Credit), R Carroll
First Steps Violin: P O'Shannes (Honours), M Honey (Merit), S Happe (Merit)
Initial Pianoforte: T Maffina (Honours) J Colleran (Honours), M Rvan (Merit)
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DECEMBER, 1938 AND JUNE, 1939
Art of Teaching Pianoforte: Vern Smith, A T.CL.
Rediments: V Smith, A Rodan, Tavlor
Higher Local L Prsor (Honous) marks, A Rodan (Merit)
Intermediate: N Catchpole (Honour R Knight (Merit), M Bernet rit), R Griffiths (Merit), M Wat n Merit) M O'Connor (Merit)
Junior: D Jennings (Honours), K Davies (Honours), J McRoh n Merit)
Preparatory: A Cust (Honours), M Carney (Honours) K Davies (Hnours), K Murphy (Honours), D Roots
MUSICAL FESTIVAL, 1939
Girls' Choir: Victoria Square Colleg Firt Prize
Primary School Choirs: St Joseph School First Prize
Percussion Band· Santa Maria lege, Second Prize
Piano Solo (under 8) Veronica ney, Second Prize Piano Solo (under 12) Margaret Cir ey Second Prize Piano Solo (under 13) Walter Bour Second Prize
Piano Duet under 11 Margaret Cr ney and ELyne Sibritt, First Pri Piano Duet (under 11) Rosem: Payne and R Hooper, Se nd Prie
Piano Duet (under 13)· Mar Bernet and Walter Bourke, First Prize
Piano Duet (under 15) Amy Hearn and Marion Corbett, Second Prinz
Piano Duet (under 18): Bobbi nd V Smith, Firt Prinz «Pryor and Audrey Rodan Prize
Two Piano Duet (Open) Bobbi Cr, and Verna Smith First Prize
Violin Solo (under 11) Rosemarv Payne First Prine, Shirley Knight Second Prize
Violin Solo (under 13) Mary Bernt, Second Prize Violin Prizwinner (Open Bernet First Prize
Piano Sight-reading Open) P Scott First Prize
Piano Sight-reading (under 13) M Bernet, First Prize
Violin and Piano Sonata (Open): An pette Bernet and Bobbie Cor First Prize T Violin and Pian Sonata (Unde 17 Bobbie Corpe and Carmel Burrws First Prize.
Instrumental Ensemble. Lola ' and Bobbie Smith, First Pri» "n, Violin Duet under 15): Mary Bernet and Geoff Pryor First Prize
ART OF SPEECHUNIVERSITY
Licentiate Theory Joan Adams, LASA
Grade III Practical: E Smith
Gade V, Practical: G Young (Credit)
TRINITY COLLEGE
Lientiate Theory G Wills, AT.C.L.
Associate Theory K. Coady ATC L Licentiate Practical M Campbell completed L T.CL
Thursday, January 18, 1940 rcomHonAnnette K Coady Associate Practical pleted AT.& L
Junior Verse-Speaking Choir Honours (vs c.)
Junior Verse-Speaking Choi Honours (s J) S nior Elocution B Marshall (Honours), J Brown Merit)
Intermediate! C Whitely (Honours) P O'Neill (Honours), P Rodoreda (Merit), S Schwarz (Merit)
Preparatory: E Sibbritt (Merit) M Nicholas (Merit), D Robb (Mri0) D Linklater tPass) First Steps R. Kalaf (Pass)
HOLY WATER And Its Symbolism
By REV F J GORMAN, SJ
The use of Holy Water is one of the most ancient rites of the Church and occurs in nearly all the ceremonies of her liturgy
The first direct mention of the ceremony of sprinkling the people with' Holy Water is found in the writings of St Justin, who lived in the second century. But it is reasonable to suppose that Holy Water was used in very early Christian times, since the first Christians were converts from Paganism and Judaism, and were thoroughly familiar with the use of water as a symbol of interior purification
SYMBOLICAL.
Furthermore, while we lack documentary proof for the use of Holy Water before the second century we have the tradition that St Matthew was the first to use Holy Water; and also we have the remains of vessels which were intended for the use of Holy Water Originally the holy water font was the fountain for ablutions, placed in the centre of the open court, or Atrium, of a basilica, as can be seen to-day in some of the older churches in Europe When the court of the Christian basilica was gradually reduced to a simple porch, the holv water tonts to which we are accustomed came nto beingThese were usually small, decorated basins fastened to the wall, at first outside, and then later inside the doors of the church
From this evidence we can see the symbolic meaning that was attached to Holy Water It was a reminder to the people, as thev entered the House of God, of the need of personal purification from the defilement of sin.
This is the verv same svmbolism which was behind the actions of St John the Baptist when he baptised sinners in the River Jordan, and of Our Lord Himself when He washed the feet of His beloved Apostles on Holy Thurs'ay night, before He gave them that first Holy Communion
To-dav the Church makes use oi Holy Water with this same symbolism when, through her ministers, she sprinkles the peole before High Mass and before the Sacraments are given outside the church and in almost all her blessings And she bids us sprinkle ourselves with Holy Water when we enter the church of God to pray
CLEANSING.
In the modern blessing of Holy Water, the priest first exorcises and blesses salt, then water, and mixes both together Salt and water are both important necessties for our daily life Salt is used to preserve our food, and the Church uses it to symbolise incorruption Water is used for cleansing, and the Church uses t to signify cleanliness When we sprinkle ourselves with Holv later, therefore we admonish ourselves to be preserved and purified from the corruption and stamns of sin
We can best see the manv uses of Ho1 Water bv examining the prayer which the priest nses in blessing it:
"O God who for the salvation of mankind hast appointed water to be the foundation of Thy greatest sacraments, graciously hear our prayers, and fill this ete· ment of water, which has in man-
I fold ways been purified, with Thy power and blessing so that this creature of Thine mav be used in Thy mysteries and endowed with Divine grace to drive away devils and to cast out diseases; that whatever in the houses orpossessions ofthefaithful shall be sprinkled by this water, may be freed from everything unclean and hurtful. Let no spirit of pestilence or baleful breath abide therein Let all thesnaresoftheenemywholieth in wait for us be driven forth, and let everything that threatens the safety of peace of the dwellers herein be banished by the sprinkling of this water; so that the health which they seek by calling upon Thy Holy Name may be guarded from all assault Through Our Lord Jesus Christ Amen "
Everv Catholic home, then, should be provided with Holy Water, for it will be needed by the priest if he is to adminster Holy Communion to an invalid to prepare someone for death, r to give the last blessing of the Church over the remains of a loved one
INDULGENCE
Everv bedroom should have a small font so that all members of the family can use it, especially on rising n the morning and retiring at night Also care should be taken to preserve the Holy Water n a manner suitable to its sacredness An indulgence of one hundred days, applicable to the souls in Purgatory, may be gained every time we use Holy Water in making the Sign of the Cross
Learn, then, in the words of the Vicar of Christ, to make use of Holy Water "withbecomingsentiments of religion and faith " and vou will find in t an efficacious means "for obtaining health of soul and bodv and freedom from all attacks of the spirit of wickedness, through the merits of Our Lord JesusChrist Amen "
FINLAND
We have a valid excuse for showing a real interest in Finland, writes Douglas Newton n the "Universe " England provided it with its patron saint St. Henry of Finland-
When another saint, St. Erik, King of Sweden, routed the hardy Finnish raiders of his coastline in 1157 he sent Henry, Bishop of Uppsala-said to be an Englishman-to complete the conquest through conversion
Bishop Henry whs killed, but, upon being canonised for his virtue and labours, was adopted as Finland's patron saint
Another Englishman, Bishop Thomas carried on the work so well that he almost succeeded in making Finland a Catholic independency subject solely to the Pope and England. A different kind of Englishman Admiral Napier, captured those outliers of Finland, the land Islands from the Russians during the Crimean War of 1875 carrying off what was, apparently, the only thing of value, a church bell
After 70 years in an English museum, this bell was returned and setup in the church at Mariehamn in 1925
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RESULTS First Grade
North Perth 7-238 (dee) and 5-65, defeated East Perth, 160 on the first innings
Fremantle, 166 and 563, defeated N E Fremantle, 126 on the first innings
Subiaco, 156 defeated Mt Lawley, 84 and 6156 on the first innings
Claremont 66 and 92 defeated West Perth, 68 and 84 outright k k k #k Noteworthy Performances
BATTING -G Gardiner (EP), 61 n 0 , A Jeffreys (S), 55; Powel (NE Fremantle) 5l BOWLING Puckett (W P ) 7-27; Marshall (P) 6-24; Hardey (CI), 5-18. Premiership Points: PREMIERSHIP POINTS-Subiaco
52 West Perth 45 North Perth 44 Claremont 40 Mt Lawley 29 East Perth 27 North-East Fremantle 24, Fremantle 21 t k #t # Brieflets
George Gardiner with 61 no for East Perth against North Perth was the batsman of the day He batted in his very best form, which has been mis-laid for so ong and undoubtedly his effort prevented North's from securing an outright win
The bowling of Puckett 727 was very good. He has now taken over 6I wickets for the season and should finish close up to the 100 mark He has done quite well enough to be considered a certainty for the State XI
The defeat of Wests by Claremont puts a new aspect on the fight for the Premiership Claremont now has 40 points and mav vet trouble the clubs in front-Subiaco, North Perth and Wests k First Grade Matches for Saturday East Perth v Mt Lawlev at Mavlands North Perth v Subiaco, at Lotons Claremont v Fremantle at Fre mantle West Perth v NE Fremantle at WA C A k k k ke Wicket-keeping
In the first inningsof NSW Charlie Walker, the South Aust :eeper stumped five and caught one- verv meritorious performance
Last season Don Tallon for Queensland v NSW secured twelve wickets in the match. In the historv of cricket there is onlv one performance to equal Tallon's and that was when E Poolev of Surrey caught eight and stumped four
In a match Australia v The Rest in Sdney a few easons back, Charlie Walker accounted for eight behind the wickets and Hugh Davidson the other "Aunt Sally" got nine victims
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Shortly after his match with Law son, Kramer won a three-quarter mile handicap off scratch in the world's record time of I min 21 secs Then he wnt t, Salt Lake City where he had a triumphant march. He won a Six-days' one-hour a day race, From ten starts he won nine rces and once again he was 'The Sprint 'hampion of America' He commenced the 1908 season well He wa racing even faster than befor and race after race fell to him, but lack Clark, the Australian beat him in a pace-match and Floyd McFarland finished ahead of him in a twelve hours' race His next venture was to attempt to lower Ivor Lawson's world's record for a quarter mile in 23 4.5 secs He missed but went very clos he equalled it Two European riders in Ellega and Jacquelin each a champion-were matched against Kramer in America but they proved no match for him At the end of that season he was again sprint champion-eight years in success1on In th 1909 season, he commenced with a match aginst Australian Jackie Clark, but the latter was n match for the American, who won four straight In a Continental-stvle match before a huge crowd Clark tackled the champion again 'lark w n the first he.t
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Kramer the second and the third was made of iron He came in again and
a dead heat The 'decider'' was a gain, but when he got a chance to let thriller with Kramer getting home loose his devastating punch that had b inches laid low many a warrior, Jerry wasn't
There was only one point between there!
Kramer and Clark for the American In the sixth Bradley, now desperate print Championship, and one race to roughed Jerry to a sitting position go between the ropes The abo sprang
The American won and took the up, and let go an awful bombardment coveted honour that brought the fans roaring to their
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And thats the story of Frank Kra feet Bradley was smashed and dri-' Ch: te f 1 ven right across the ring In vain, he mer cyclist ampion sprinter o a tried to hang on; blows whizzed up time and caught him on the face; some caught him on the ears; some came whirling downward and caught him on the back of the neck, and some crashd in right from the shoulder and sent him staggering He was beaten to his knees and was glad to take nine seconds
Les Cecil, 39-year-old cyclist of Queensland recently put up a won erful performance for one of his age, bv covering 675 in seven days The ride is claimed as a record Ossie Nicholson did 1507 miles in 1938, while Hubert Opperman did 1622] miles in he first week of his Perth-Sydney ride
Boxing
JERRY JEROME V JIM BRADLEY
After he had defeated Mansfield, our hero for the time being, Jerry Jerome fought Pat Bradley taking the place of Lave Smith who was unable to fight on account of illness
A week had elapsed since his fight with Mansfield and truth to tell Jerry had absolutely neglected his tran a8
That was bad for in Jim Bradley, was up against one of the toughest middleweights thot ever pulled on a glove. He had met the world's best and rarely failed to see the 20 rounds through For this fight Pat weighed 1l stone 1 lb and was in the pink of condition In addition he was 17 years Jerry's junior'
Nobody thought that fat as he was Jerry could iast more tnan three or tour rounds and it was a case of 'write-your-own-ticket' about him
Now Jerry was versatality person fied His campaign for his fight against Bradley was totally different to that employed against Mansfield
Let it be said right here that Bradley got the verdict by the unusual method of taking such a walloping that his opponent broke his fist on the other's head. Had Jerry been in proper condition he would have "outed' Pat who rushed into the fight with vim and in ten seconds was palpablyannoyed because of Jerry's elusive tactics
The abo had seemingly made up his mind not to encourage in-fighting Now this was Pat's "long suit," and he went after his opponent, who danced away in tantalising fashion
Then Jerry evidently considering he had tired Pat went in closer to do his work For several rounds it was a welter of in-fighting Bradley seemed
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Jerry had exhausted himself in that great bombardment and so Bradley staved until the bell called a halt Had Jerry been able "to come in," he would undoubtedly, have finished Pat n that round, but he was paying the penalty for lack of condition
The seventh saw a much slower Jery Some thought he was saving himself for another terrific onslaught Bradley was "all-in," but brave as they make them, he carried the fight to his pponent
The end came in the eighth Jerry drove in a heavy right, stepped back and threw a wicked left As the plucky Bradley came at him, Jerry back moved Then he held out his glove his hand was broken He was still strong on his feet but the towel went in, without any hesitation
Jerrys next fight was with Jim Sullivan, formely middleweight champion of England, and that will keep until next week
Facts:
Thirteen negroes have won world titles
No Australian has been recognised as a worlds champion, although two should have been-Griffo and Les Darev "Ironbark Jim Burge went blind during a contest and was punching at the ring post when the fight ended Jimmy Wilde, of England, was the first flyweight champion of the world He won the honours by defeating Zulu Kid, the American champ in 1916.
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Fitzsimmons, Burns, Schmelling and Carrera are the only fighters outside America to wear the heavyweight crown
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Trotting
The Fremantle Trotting Cup will be decided at Richmond Park on Saturday, January 27, and Monday Januarv 29
Next Saturday's Meeting:
An attractive programme of seven events has been drawn up for Saturday at Gloucester Park
The first event is for square-gaiters, 230 and better over two miles The other events are over one mile and three-quarters Three are for the 221 class and three for the 216 class
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Q What is symbolised by the three signs of the Cross made over the Chalce at the words sanctificas,' etc?
A They symbolise the sanctification, vivification and blessing of the obata," which were accomplished at the consecration, and ndicate the copious blessings that are poured out upon the Church in the unbloody renewal of the Sacrifice of the Cross
Chalice and within its rim to symbolise that the Precious Blood in the Chalice is united with the glorified Body of Christ He makes two other signs of the Cross between the Chalice and his breast in honour of the Father and of the Holy Ghost He then holds the Sacred Host over the Chalice which he raises slightly above the corporal to express the offering up of the Sacrifice of praise
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Q What is the force of the expressions per Ipsum" (by Him), 'cum Ipso" (with Him), and 'in Ipso'' (in Him) contained in that doxology?
A Per Ipsumby Christ, inasmuch as He is our Mediator Cum Ipso with Christ with Whose homage to the Father and the Holy Ghost we unite our own
In Ipson Christ, n Whom we are incorporated as members of His Body -and thus we, by Christ and His Sacrifice, as members of the Mystical Body, of which He s the Head offer up in union with Him the highest possible honour and glory to the Triune God
Q What conclusion must we draw from this doxology?
A That the supreme act of worship s the Sacrifice of the Mass Nothing else in Catholic devotion is comparable to t in the honour and glory it gives to God and in the blessings it confers on mankind From it all other devotions derive their efficacy
Q What gestures accompany the re-. citation of the doxology?
A The priest makes three signs of the Cross with the Sacred Host over the St Louis, U S With Europe in the throes of war, the following prayer to Mary for Peace, written by the Rev Daniel A Lord, SJ editor, appears in the Christmas number of The Queen's Work," national organoftheSodalityofOurLady: Marv, Oueen of Peace the early vears oi vour lifesawoneof the brief nterludes when all the world was at peace Christ the Prince of Peace was born into a world that for a moment had dropped wearily around the fringes of its battlefields
Q What was the purpose of this 'little elevation" as it s called?
A To nvite the faithful to adore the Bodv and Blood of Christ It was the only elevation of the Sacred species practised up to the I3th century
Q How is the close of the Canon marked?
A The priest breaks the silence he has to observe during the whole course of the Canon save at the words "Nobis quoque peccatoribus," and says in a oud voice (or at High Mass sings) Per omnia saecula saeculorum," to which the people, who have kept in silent union with the priest from tu ginning of the Canon, answer "Amen," to express their ardent faith in the great mystery that has been accomplishedthe unbloody renewal and representation upon the altar of the Sac rifice of the Cross This "Amen," which broke the long silence of the people and which constituted a sublime act of faith in the Sacrifice that has been accomplished was known as the 'Great Amen.''
Prayers for Peace TO "QUEEN OF PEACE"
were whipped nto the markets oi pagan cities And you knew there could be no peace among nations until man had brought peace to his own soul and his own house
Marv, to-dav as alwavs we cr out for peace Give peace to the warring nations Ask your beloved Sononce more to show them the folly andprofitlessness of mass murder and wholesale destruction
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But, Mary, you knew, despite the apparent peace, how little peace there was in the world
The trumpets of battle might pfor the moment be silent But that was merely because Rome ee relentless had forced upon conquered peoples a rule they hated and schemed to throw aside
"You knew that human hearts were not at peace
Then came yourSon, and the angels sang of peace to men of good will You understood that song You knew thatbefore there could be an end of battlefields men would have to conquer the enemies of their souls; that nation hated nation because man hated man
"You, Mary, Queen of Pace and Mother of the Prince of Peace hated war Not because of death; men could die and go straight to the arms of a wclcoming Father You hated war because then man deliberately unleashesbeastly passions against his fellows You hated warbecauseyouknewthat war is a magnified pictureofhuman souls trampled under the victorious heels of Satan and his hosts
"For greater than your hatred of war was your hatred of all sin The world was at peace when Herod sent his soldiers to kill all first-born malechildren The world was atpeacewhen slaves
"But teach us all, by thegrace of your Son, that wars arise because individual men are notat peaceone with another How can nation fail to make war on nation when men are at war with God? How can men fail to draw their swords and unlimber theircannons when they have hate for one anether
"Mary, beg for us wor!d peace But give us the good sense to know that world peace must be founded on peace between man and his neighbour man and his soul
Mary, Queen ofi Peace, beg of the Prince of Peace, peace for nations, peace for ndividuals Amen
Thursday, January 18, 1940
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Dear Cornerites,-Sunday is the feast of one of our greatest child martyrsSt Agnes Doubtless you all know the story of her great heroism when she was commanded to renounce Christ and worship one of the pagan idols Quite early in life she made a vow to Our Lord that she would never marry but would pass her life in His service alone Therefore when the emperor commanded her to marry one of the nobles of his court at Rome she told the pagans of her great love for Christ Crucified In pagan Rome it was a crime of the highest order to become a Christian and every day martyrs were dying for the faith St, Agnes as the daughter of a noble family was spared the horrors of the arena but was tortured and finally put to death with the sword She was a model of innocence and purity and is a special patron of little children
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Dear Sandy,I suppose you remember me I haven't written for a long time but a name like McDougall always sticks in my mind and I get no peace till I have written off a little letter The school holidays are going along good especially during the hot weather I like it hot In fact the hotter the bette so that I can go swimming. We have only a swimming pool here but it serves the purpose all right I am forwardingabig bundle of stamps by this mail and hope you will get them intact
Dear Arthur,Of course I remember vou and I was wondering when you were going to remember me again The stamps came to hand in good order and what a nice selection they were! They help me towards the £20 which ultimately goes in with the year's result. Aunt Bessy is hoping for a clear hundred this year you know SANDY k Mavlands
Dear Sandy,-Here is a good ending for 1939 and an excellent start for 1940 A faithful friend of the Corner and the Bushies, sends along all these stampshundreds of them-and a donation for the Lemonade Bottle The little lady who offered to help you long ago is busy over the counter with New Year orders but promises to often think of the Bushies Best wishes from her and all Maylands' people for a successful 1940 THE BROWN TRIO"
Dear Trio,-Thank you ever so much for coming in early for the New Year and for the 2/6 also The stamps have not arrived yet but I am looking forward to receiving them soon I suppose you forgot to bring them in with your letter, so if they are still at home send them along to me where they will receive a very warm welcome You might give the little lady my very kind regards and thank her for her kind offer If all the Cornerites of former years join in this year's appeal the result at the end of the year should be very gratifying
ACKNOWLEDGED WITH THANKS inonymous £1 he Brown Trio
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ST AGNES
one of the child-martyrs in the days of pagan Rome, is a special patron of little Children
West Leederville
Dear Sandy,As I have come to Perth to live from the Moora district and have several Records on hand and sometimes other Catholic literature which I get posted regularly please send me a Bushies name and address and I will post same Wishing the Corner every success ANONYMOUS
Dear Anonymous,I have posted vou the name and address of a Bushie family who will be very grateful for Catholic literature It is often very hard to obtain suitable reading material out back and as Catholic literature plays a very important part in keeping these Catholics in touch with their religion when they live so far away ftom the Church it is essential that willing helpers like yourself send them Catholic reading regularly
Mt Lawley
Dear Sandy-I am enclosing a few hundred stamps for the Corner and I hope to be able to send you a substantial donation soon Wasn't the weather dreadfully hot last week We slept out on the back lawn while it lasted but have been going to the beach quite a lot in the evening to cool off I hope you will get that £20 bv the end of January I will sen' you something before thn so count me
Dear John-You have a really good Scotch name just like McDougall Come to think of it I should imagine the two clans lived in neighbouring glens in the old country Anyway you have promised to help me before the encl of the month and I certainly do wish a few more of my old pals would come along and do the same The way things are at the moment I'm just wondering if I'll get even £5 by the end of January However I've asked St Andrew to help me out and I'm sure he will remind all the cornerites to send me a small donation before the time expires
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The Pope's Five Peace Points .EE:a"aa.&'Call to
A group oi French Catholic officers have signed a statement that is now circulating throughout the French Army
They state: Coming from many parts of France and from many different classes we feel obliged to state unanimously:
That it is impossible to restore peace to the world without restoring God to the city;
'That respect for the laws of God alone can permit the nations to find interior peace and understanding between each other;
"That France must return entirely to Christianity so that it may appeal without hypocrisy to the Christians of other nations"
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NATIONAL EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS
MESSAGE FROM GERMAN CARDINAL
In connection with the National Eucharistic Congress tobeheld in Wellington, N Z , in Februarynext, His Grace Archbiship O'Shea has receIved the following message from his Eminence Cardinal Faulhaber, Archbishop of Munich:-
"Separated by the width of the earth but united in Christ, our Saviour, with the whole world, a GermanBishopsendshisbrethren in the faith in far-off New Zealand his greeting and blessing Christus vincit, Christas regnat Christusimperat
M Cardinal Faulhaber, Archibishop of Munich
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GERMAN BISHOP ON 'BLIND LEADERS' AMSTERDAM
Bishop von Galen, of Munster, Germany, issued the following Christmas message:
"No world-conqueror, no teacher, has so far been able to say of himself: 'I am the Lght of the World' For to be the Light of the World means to be the proclaimer of the truth, the source of all moral forces Only One has so far been able to say it of Himself
"Christ is the eternal source of life and light That is why He warns the people who follow blind leaders: 'If the blind lead the blind they shall both fall into the ditch' 'he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth '
"Christ demands nobility of soul. Nobility demands sunlight That is why Christendom knows no compromises You cannot serve Christ to-day and lies tomorrow'
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Spiritual Crusade]~A%ESE'RE ·GOD WILLS IT!
Five fundamental conditions which must be fulfilled if Europe is to win an honourable, just and lasting peace were set forth by the Sovereign Pontiff in his Christmas allocution to the College of Cardinals
This is not an appeal to the nations in the sense in which Pope Benedict XV appealed to the Governments of the belligerent nations in 1917
Rather it is a warning-a warning to the peoples that they will always be at war or under the threat of war unless certain principles are accepted and faithfully upheld
In leading articles many newspapers n England have given great prominence to the Holy Father's speech and have expressed general acceptance of the Five Points
President Roosevelt has ap- Disarmament pointed a personal Ambassador 2 For true peace the nations to the Holy See He is Mr My- must be freed from the slavery of ron C Taylor, formerly chairman armaments and from the danger of the huge United States Steel that material force may become Corporation Mr Taylor is not a the violator instead of the deCatholic fender of right There must be From this appointment-and disarmament mutually accepted from the visit of the King and Treaty Revision Queen of Italy to the Vatican and 3 The nations must learn the Holy Father's historic return from the past This applies to the visit to the Quirinal-there has creation or reconstitution of ingrown up a belief in some quarters that peace proposals will be ternational institutions (the Holy made jointly by His Holiness, Father was obviously referring Signor Mussolini and President to the League of Nations) Since Roosevelt. it is difficult at the time of peace
.."" The Pope intends to make a tour of Italian Cathedrals next spring, according to an authoritative source in the Vatican City
This will be the first time that any Pope has travelled further from the Vatican than Castel Candolfo since the capture of Rome and annexation of the Papal States by Italy in 1870 VISIT TO POMPEII
The proposed tour is described by a Vatican source as intended to strengthen still further the ties between Italy and the Holy See
The tentative programme of the tour is understood to include visits to the cathedrals of Florence, Milan and Padua, and also the shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii, near Naples.
Pope Pius XI intended to visit the Pompeii shrine, which was built in accordance with his wishes, but was prevented from doing so by illness It is understood that the present Pope is anxious to fulfil one of his predecessor's last wishes
Soviet Aggression Denounced
This belief, it is held, is further negotiations to foresee and safesupported by frequent calls which &uard everything, the constituArchibishop Orsenigo, Papai ion of juridical institutions which Nuncio n Berlin has made lately may serve to ensure the faithful to the German Foreign Office application of agreements and, It is obvious, however, that where the need is recognised, to none of the would-be peacemak- revise and amend them, is of deers would make any proposals un Cisive importance for the honourtil the Pope's Five Points have able acceptance of a peace treaty been recognised and for the avoidance of arbitrary and one-sided infringements and interpretations Rights of Minorities
In his allocution the Holy Father condemned Soviet Russia's attack upon Finland as premeditated aggression against a small, work-loving peaceful people under the pretext of a threat which neither existed nor was possible" His Holiness has given a practical demonstration of sympathy with the Finns by sending them a large sum of money for the relief of suffering during the
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HOLYFATHERCALLSFOR SPIRITUAL CRUSADE
When the Holy Father set forth his five Points for Peace he prayed that they should be accompanied by a spiritual crusade with the cry "God wills it."
Right to Live
1. A fundamental postulate of an honourable and just peace is that of the right to life and freedom of all nations, big and small, powerful and weak The will to iive of one nation must never call for the death sentence upon another nation
Whenever and wherever this equality of rights has been destroyed, damaged or endangered, then juridical order demands reparation, not by the sword or selfish arbitration but based upon justice
4 Recognition must be given to the needs and just demands of nations and peoples and of racial minorities Though such demands may not be strong enough to establish a strict right, they may deserve friendly examination so that they may be considered in a peaceful manner
Need for Goodwill
5 Agreements, though they may be the best obtainable, may not be perfect, and will be doomed to failure unless the rulers and the people themselves become imbued with the spirit of goodwill and with a thirst and hunger for justice and universal love· with the sense of responsibility which measures human actions in accordance with the dictates of divine right
The Pope may also visit Assisi. St Francis was recently proclaimed as patron saint of Italy
His Holiness is expected to make the journey in his private railway coach and thus to inaugurate the Vatican railway station, which has not yet been used for passengers
