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(Note: In this imaginative sketch we will present Our Lady as shemostprobablywasseenandknown by those closely associatedwith her fn life. This is not Mary in glory; it is Mary living the life God assigned to her, the same kind of life that He as. signs to the great majorityof His sons and daughters.)

The setting sun was pushing hot,impertinent fingers into the room. A crowd of children whooped passed the open door, dashing in pursuit ofaball that was being kicked along the dusty street by sturdy young legs.

Mary glanced up quickly, and her face broke into asmile. How good it ewas thather little Son was strong and healthy, vigorously enthusiastic about games, expert in the ever-ancient, always-freshsportsofboyhood,inventive ofnew gamesthatrequiredaminimum of equipment. As the youngsters flashed past the door, she caught a glimpse of Him; He was well in the lead, His arms reaching out to make an incredible catch of the leather ball, whichhadbeenkickedalmostoverHis head.

Ile would be hungry when He came back for the evening meal. She leaned forward on the littlestool on which she sat and picked out another large onion. Onions alwaysmade her eyes waterandleftonherfingersastainand odour that lasted for days, but onions weregood foragrowingboyand added flavour to the sometimes flatstew that simmered on the charcoal brazier.

Avillagerpausedatthe door,squintingintothedusky interiorofthe room.

"Josephbackin theshop?" he asked. He was balancing on his broad shoulders abroken table that draped over his back like aheavily starched cape. Vary couldn't quite resist the thought that he'd be warmer with something softer around him. But when she nodded toward the carpenter shop silently and with afriendly smile, the man mumbled vague gratitude and thumped around theside of the house, where Joseph was hammering away at another job.

Joseph would behungry too, Mary thought. She opened the large wooden cupboard that stood against the wall. A small piece of smoked meat hungfrom an iron hook. She had alreadysliced offasizablepiece. If she cut into it again ... what would they dofor food to-morrow? Thdmeat was all that... .

She dismissed the thought of to-mor. row from her mind and sawed at the tough, stringy, salty stuff with the heavy knife she used for a hundred different kitchenpurposes.

The hour for the evening meal was veryclose. She pushed from the wall where it stood between ,Ineals the heavy,roughhewntable thatserved the greatest variety of purposes in the house. Asplinter from the wood bow

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ied itself in her palm, and she parsed for aminute to draw it out with her white teeth. She must remind Joseph to plane the table smooth again. Intothecentreof theroom sheshoved the heavytable; from ashelf in the cornershetookalamp. Itwasalways dark by the time Joseph came in from the shop,and she liked the place tobe bright and warm then with the soft lightshedby the burningoil.The minute she lifted the lamp, however, she knew it wasempty,so shewalkedback to the cupboard and found the oil jug.

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There were the deep wooden bowl out of which Jesus ate all His meals and the small spoon that Joseph had given Him the day He was weened: She hadthoughtitabsurdlylargethen, though she thanked Joseph gratefully and did not point out that the Baby's mouth was quite tiny. Now she realised that she would have to ask Joseph to replace the spoon with alarger one.

At Joseph's place she set the deep platter that he used and the clay pot out of which he drank his sour-red wine. Her own dish was asmaller oneofrough clay. Sometimesher delicate nerves were set on edge as her woodenspoon scraped againstit. Anne hadgivenhersome reallyprettydishes whensheandJosephweremarried,but during the stay in Egypt those had disappeared with somuchelse of their household goods.

The jug of wine stood in the cool corner of the lean-to, where the earth remained fresh and moist even in the hot afternoons. She carried the jug into the room and placed it on the floor beside his stool. The ancient skin bottle hanging against the wall held the goat'smilk she kept for her growingSon. Shelaidherhandagaim st it. Yes; the scarcely perceptible evaporationkeptit sweet andcool.

The villager thumped back along- r side the house and passed her door without looking in again. After all men didn't go staring into rooms that properly belonged to women and their families. Mary whiskedoff hersoiled apron and from the drawer of her bedroom chest took aclean one. No one, she thought, could easily notice the patch that covered aholewhere a hot coal had fallen. She glanced at the wisteria beside the window of her'bedroom and noted that it had started to bloom. She leanedoutof the casementand picked afew blossoms;they added apretty home-like touch to the table.The sun, as if it knew that its work was over for the day, pulled back alast lean finger and plumped out of sight. She lit the lamp.

Mary inspected her little table, sniffed again the stew, and waited expectantly. Jesus and Joseph were alway's, prompt.

ing at the table,"It's good to come home to food and light—and flowers." Aquick rush of healthy young feet, and Jesus bounded in from the street.

"Such agame!" He cried. 'But little Philip won. He's such atiny fellow:' His eager young eyes swept the room. "Mother. dear,I'm sohungry, and you're such agood cook." Mary smiled in happiness beyond words. It was good—ah how good— tobe housekeeper for twolike these.

Joseph's heavy, weary step sounded in the narrow court,andhe was in the Thejug was rather frighteningly light; room, she made arapid calculation of just "Ahard day," he said. Then lookhow soon she could afford to lay in a newsupply ofoil. This she did while she swung the jugtohershoulder and, balancingit carefully,pouredthe thick, smelly fluid into the lamp, With a slight effort she replaced the jug. From the shelf that had lately car. ried the lampshepicked up the dishes outofwhichthethreewouldeat. Her fingers were too accustomed to their rough surfaces to notice the grain of the wood.

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Ceremonial of the Church Revolves Around the Mass

Iremember that when Iwas giving afew answers in this Session some months ago,acorrespondent asked for ,

some information regarding the ritual and ceremoniesof the CatholicChurch. It occurred to me after having prepared last week'smaterial,'that being the firstSundayof Advent and the beginning of the ecclesiastical year, it would have been very appropriate to havesaidsomethingaboutthe mystical cycleof theChurch'syear.It was then too late, so Iputitoff till this week.

The Catholic Church has always acted in full realisation of the obvious practical fact that man is made up of body and soul and therefore that any really practicalreligion—areligion really likely, from even amerely human point of view,to capture and retain therealinterestofmen—must have an appeal to all of the human faculties, both sensitive as well as intellectual, -lI must interest the eyes with colour and splendour;the other senses with music and sweet incense; the imagina. tionwith dramatic symbolism, and the reason withasolidfoundationofalogical, intellectual and well-knit system of dogmatic belief.

Some will sayperhapsthat this is altogether atoo humanistic approach to religion. Wecannot agree with them, for did not Christbecome man so that He might more closely approach us and we more closely Him? Did not Our Lord preach in parables so that Ile would more easily capture and retain the interest of His hearer's? Did Ile not chose in amost dramatic way to institute the Blessed Eucharist, even going through the purely svmholic ceremonial of washing His Apostles' feet beforehand?

Did Ile not choose to fulfill the ancient prophecies concerning His Passion and Death in the most dramatic way possible? This drama of Calvary has

captured the imaginations as well as the hearts and heads of men ever since. And don't say that God had toredeem thehuman race in this way. Hecould have chosen ahundred other simpler ways if He had not wished to make alasting impression on men in the only way that alasting impression can be made—by impressing their senses and their imaginations as well as their intelligences.

solemnfunctionsof theChurchare performed . within the framework of the Mass. Bishops are consecrated and priests are ordained during Mass; the consecrationof churchesandaltarsand the solemn administration of nearly all the Sacraments are intimately connected with the celebration of Holy Mass. The ceremonial of the Masss therefore is the most ancient, the most beautiful, and the mdst interesting of all the Church'sfunctions. Let us examine itforafew moments.

The Catholic Church, then, goes in for alot of very beautiful ceremonial. The ritualof theChurch is foundedon ice ba'sie structure of the ecclesiastical year, in which isre-enactedsymbolicallythe whole

of Christ'swork on earth.

Starting with Advent, four weeks be. fore Christmas,to the last Sunday after Pentecost,which.was afortnight ago, the Catholic has presented for his ccdsideration and meditation the period of waiting before the coming of Christ with the beautiful prophecies from the Old Testament referring to the future Messiah: then the birth of Our Lord at Bethlehem during the Christmas cycle; then His public life and preaching; then His sacrifice of Himself on Mount Calvary;then Iris Resurrection and Ascension into Heaven: then the final establishment of the Church with the coming of the Holv Ghost and the life of the Church in the world since Christ'sbodily de. parture, concluding with the end of the world and the general judgment, which isthe theme ofthe Last Sunday after Pentecost.

If the ceremonial of the Church is based upon the seasons of the ecclesi. astical year,it revolves around the Sacrifice of the Mass. We Catholics believe that the Mass is acontinuation of the Sacrifice of Our Lord on Calvary,and is in consequence the very central act of our religion. It fol. lows very naturally that all the mos

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Isuppose that the first thing that would strike acompletestranger entering achurch during Mass would be thatthe celebrant at the altarwas not dressed in ordinary clothes.If he went on different occasions he would notice that those unusual clothes or vest. mentswerenotalwaysofthesamecolour, We use vestments of five different colours for different occasions. White for the feast days of Our Lord, of Our Lady, and of the saints who were not martyrs. Red for the days of the Holy Ghost and.of the Mar. tyrs. Green for the ordinary simple days of the year—green symbolises hope and patience. Violet for days during the penitential seasons of Lent and Advent,and Black for Good Friday and for all Masses of the dead.

The priest in his vestments would be standing before an altar which should be of stone. (In unfinished or temporary churches the altar may be ofwood, butalways inthe centre of a temporaryaltartheremustbeaslabof stone upon which the bread and wine of the offering can be,placed. If you were to lift the three linen altarcloths covering the table of the altar, you would see that the stonehasfivecrosses engraven upon it, and that in the centre there is asmaller slab let-in and cemented in poistion:. In this small covered receptacle there are relics of two or three martyrs, generally consisting of the dust and ashes taken from the martyrs'tombs in the catacombsof Rome. Theserelicsareseal ed into the stone and the five crosses are anointed with oil by the bishop who consecrates the altar. No Mass may be celebrated without this altar stone, and atravelling priestmustand does take one with him. The origin of this practice goes back nineteen centuries when,during the terrible per. secutions of the early days of the Church, Mass was celebrated on the stone tombs of the martyrs in the underground cemeteriesof Rome. When later the remains of the venerated champions of our faith were brought into thechurches of thecity,theywere placed under the altars,so that this precious link with our ancient past could be maintained. This, incidentally, is arather convincing demonstration of the Catholic Truth concerning the veneration of the Saints. Upon the altar stands acrucifix and six candlesticks. These were originally carried at the head of the procession of the faithful enteringthe church for Matr: the cross was leant against the back of the altar and the candles were grouped around it, for the very practical purpose of illuminating.(In Solemn Masses of the Pope in St. Peter's,where so many ancient ceremonies survive in their original form, the cross and candles are still placed around the altarwhen the head of the

procession reaches the sanctuary.) At Mass, normally speaking,besides the cloths and the candlesticks and cross, there should be nothing else on the altar except the missal or Mass-book and the tabernacle, and perhaps afew flowers. The tabernacle is astrong safe ofmetalorstone, in which iskept the Blessed Sacrament of Our Lord's BodyandBloodforthevenerationand worship of the faithful,and as a reserve for taking Holy.Communion to the sick at any hour of the day or night.

This will have to do for to-night. I will mention afew more things con. cernedwith the ritesand ceremonial of theMass nextweek. Imust now get down to answering afew questions.

Continuing the questions of "Pu& sled"fromlastweek:

Q.: The disciples of Jesus Christ and their successors the Apostles had powers given to theme to preach this Gospel,heal the sick:and perform miracles. According to Catholic teaching, the Popes are the ,successors of Peter. Why then cannot the Popes healthe sick andperform miracles as did Peter?

A.: Well, in the first place,Iwould scarcely call the Apostles the successors of the disciples of Christ. They were the first and the chief of His disciples.

Pope St.Gregory the,Great round about the year 500 answered your question. He said that when atr=e is youngand hasjustbeenplanted we dig around it and water it and tend it carefully in every way,but when it has grown strong and healthy there isnoneedforallthiscare.itsrootsare deepand sturdy,and it can lookafter itself. So when the Church was in its infancy and had to overcome the tremendous difficulties of apagan and hostile world, it had need of special and extraordinaryhelp from itsFound. er, When the Church had become firmly established,there waslessneces. sity for miracles. Ideliberately said "less necessity"because miracles have neverceasedinthe Church. Theyare taking placeto-dayat Lourdes,atLot• eto, and in other places. A Pope who died in 1916, Pope Pius X, worked miracles both during his life and since his death. They are being thoroughly scrutinised at the moment in preparation for his beingdeclared a saint—perhaps in the near future.

Q.: Is theCatholic belief the same as thatoftheAnglican,inthattheAn. glican saysthat (JesusChrist)"Was crucified,dead and buried He do scended into hell." Are there two hells, 1,Hades, the grave,and 2, a placeoftorment. ISitwerenotthe grave,Will

you please explain for whatpurposeHedescendedintohell, the placeoftorment?

A,: The place whither Christ went after His death was certainly not just the grave,because thatwould be mereIv arepetition of what wassaid immediatelybefore. Hewas crucified,dead and buried. Nor was it the place of torment. The Hebrew word "Sheol," which is translated "Hades" in Greek, is, Ithink,besttranslated into English by "underworld," which incidentally is the usual translation for the classical

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use of"Hades." Sheol is used indiscriminately throughout the Old Testament to signify both the place where the just were detained after death and the place of torment for the damned. Which preci`,

emeaning the word has is r,enerally quite clear from the context.

In the Creed, which you quote, it means the place where the just were detained until they could enter 11caven after Christ's Redemption; nowadays it is usually called"Limbo" by Catholics.

Q.: Your seventh question is a long and rather involved one concerning the resurrectionof thebody andthe general judgment. Let us first of all recapitulate theCatholic doctrine concerning the last things—death and that whichfollowsdeath,

A.: Amandies. Hisbody isplaced in the grave, whereitquickly dissolves into the chemical element'sfrom which it is constituted. The soul being incorruptible and therefore,immortal, as was explained, with Iknow not what success, last week, goes on living. It appears immediately before Jesus Christ, the judgeof the quick and the dead,and accordingtoitsmeritsorde, merits is either admitted immediately to Heaven, is consigned to Hell for eternity, or else is sent to Purgatory, there to atone for the sins which have been forgiven but not completely satisfied for. When this debt has been paid the soul in Purgatory is transported into Heaven. At the last day. that is when the world shall come to an end, all, bothlivingand dead, umist appear before the judgment seat of God for the General Judgment, when all the evil which has been done will be clear to everyone, and all the good. Then will the injustices of this world be set aright: then will those who seemed to thrive outof wickedness be seen in their truemisery: then will the meek and humble and the penitent of this world be seen as the good and faithful servantswhousedand improvcd the talents which God had given them: thenwillthegreatworkofJesus Christ, somuch ofwhich is accomplish. ed in the secret recesses of the hearts of man, be seen in its true magnitude for the applause and congratulation of all creation and to thejoy of all those who worked for the extension of His kingdom intheirownheartsand in the hearts of their fellowmen. At this General Judgment the bodies of all men will rise from their corruption, from the dust and ashes into which these recipients of so much of our pampering had fallen, and rill be reunited once again to the souls which had been theirs in this life. These bodies although glorious and immortal now through the special grace of God are nevertheless the same bodies which were given life by the souls in this life. From thenceforward, that isafter theGeneral Judgment, allmen, body and soul, will go on living forever either in the Heaven ofGod'simmediate presence, or in Hell, where the chief torment will be the knowledge that they have deliberately de• prived themselves of all happiness for ever—for ever. These few remarks, ithink, shot,ld have answered most of your questions concerning the bit of

confusion under which you laboured as regards that which happens after d-,

ath and the General Judgment at the end of the, world. It should also explain what St. Paul meant when he wrote; "it is sown anatural body: it is raised a spiritual body,"namely,when thebody is raised again on the last day it will be

immortal. Hesays that"flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God": that is: aman attached to the

these matters established on earth by Christ Himself.

things of this earth cannot enter Hea• yen until he has been purged of that affection.

Q.: Onevery Friday Roman Catholics do not eat the flesh of beasts, but theymay eat that of fishes orbirds, also vegetables and fruits. This is not fasting as do theMohammedans and the Jews at certain times. It does not seem to be apenance.

A.:Thefishof birds isalsoforbidden onFridaystoall Catholics who are not dispensed. Fish is allowed. This is according to the law of"Abstinence." "Fasting" is adifferent matter. All days of Lent, except Sundays, are fast days,whichimplies adrastic reduction ofthequantity of food eaten. Friday abstinenceconcernsqualityratherthan quantity. For people who can get fish and like it, Iagree that it is not avery great penance. Many others, ontheotherhand,finditratheratrial. It is really alaw to encourage selfdiscipline. If one can abstain from what is in itself quite lawful, it will be easier to deny ones inclinations when they incline to doing something sinful. As far as Iknow, the Jewish law wassomewhat similar. Itincludedbothabstinence and fasting. They allstained from such thingsasleavened bread, and they fasted occasionally from sunrise to sun-down. The Mahommedans act somewhat similarly, I believe, during Ramadan. They are alsosupposed to abstain from alcoholic beverages at all times.

Q.:DoestheCatholicChurchassistthe BibleSociety in the cost of distribution of Bibles to all nations printed intheirownlanguages. Ifnot,does it disapprove of the Bible Society's methods of further making known theBibleaftermissionarieshavepre. paredtheway. IknowthattheCatholic Church is zealous in sending its own missionaries to "Teach all nations." Has the Church anything similar to the Bible Society?,

A.: The Catholic Church does not assist the Bible Society in any way. Asmayhavebeen gathered from numerous references in this Session, the Church is opposed to haphazard distribution of the Holy Scriptures, beshe holdsthat there iseverylikelihood, nay certainty rather, that men interpreting the Bible for themselves will come to many very different conclu• sions: so the Scriptures become a source of disunity rather than uniformity. The hundred and onedifferent non-Catholic sects all more or less basedon theold Protestantdoctrine of private interpretation, should be more than enough to prove the disastrous effectsof the Bible being used without guide or teacher. Inoticed the other day in the daily paper that the local Medical Association objected very strongly to alayman makingstrictures on certain forms of medical and surgical practice, he (the layman) having no specialised knowledge of medicine or surgery. Iam sure that lawyers, architects, engineers, etc., could easily feel similarly in parallel circumstance's. And vetno one doubts that these professional men are capable oferrorsand very tragic errors sometimes. Rightly, however, we feel that they know their own business best. If asimilar reasonabledemand shouldbemadebyauthoritieson religion and the Scriptures ahowl is raised on every side that in this, one of the most difficult of sciences and certainly the most important, every man is aprofessor, every man is capable of arriving at his own conclusions, whether he has given the matterserious studyornot, TheCatholic Church claims on very good groundstobe aninfallibleauthorityon

To yourlastqueryasto whetherwe have anything similar to the Bible So• cietyin theCatholicChurch,Ican but reply that there are hundreds cif thousands of Catholic missionaries who are teaching the word ofGod ascontained in Holy Writ, and as uniformly interpreted by the Catholic Church. When the convertshave sufficientknowledge to realise that they really know very little, they areencouraged to read the Bible in theirown tongue solong asit is

aCatholic edition. Being aCatholicedition means that, though the text is absolutely the same as any other good translation, it has copious notes for the explanation of difficult pastages.

Answering your questions, Puzzled, has taken along time, but Ifelt that the obvious sincerity ofyour letter deserved as careful atreatment as was possiblewithin thelimits prescribedby thisSession.

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Q.: Why would aCatholic injure his religionby.becoming amember of a Freemasons' Lodge? Iam led to believe that this Lodge bases its teaching on the Scriptures, and is opento all men irrespectiveofcreed or colour.

A.: It is sufficient reason for aCatholic that the Church has forbidden her members to join these lodges. We believethat ourMother theChurchhas realauthority; notjustarighttomake suggestions. If aparent tells his son that he is not to do something, which in itself is not wrong, would you not say that the son commits asin of disobedience if he fails to obey? All the more so, if what was prohibited was wrong. So the Church's prohibition is enough. The reasons why the Catholic Church forbids her members• to join the Masons has been explained in arecent session. If you write to us wewill send you acopyof the answer.

Q,: Is itcorrect that the Pope during the17th.centurywas aFreemason?

A.: No it is not correct. Freemasonry was not founded untilnlongtime after the lath. century. The business of tracing the craft back to the Templeof Solomon and King Ifiram is histnrically without any foundationat all. Apparently there has been confusion between-stone-masonsand Free-masons.

Q.: Was the Orthodox Church of GreeceapartoftheCatholicChurch at one period? If so, when did it breakaway?

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A.: Yes, the Greek Church, comprising all what are now the National Churches of Greece, Russia, Rumania, Bulgaria,Serbia,AsiaMinorandEgypt, wereincommunion withRomeandadmitted the supreme authority of the Bishop of Rome until the twelfth century, when, under their Patriarch, the Archbishop of Constantinople, Michael Caerularius, they repudiated the Primacyof.jtomeandsetupanautonomous Patriarchate of the East. Within a veryshorttime,whathadbeenoneand united under Rome became smashed into ahundred pieces, and the Patriarch of Constantinople lost nearly all his power. His authority had been very great while he admitted he was subject toRome. Whenhe wished to shake off the curbing control of the Popes and acquire supreme power for himself, he lost veryquickly even that which he had. Naturally his subordinate bishops seeing their Patriarch insubordinate to hisown superior, saw noreason why they should continue in their strict obedience to him either.

ThisSchism of the Eastisoneofthe greatest tragedies,which has ever befallen the Church of Christ and can only be compared with the Protestant Reformation for its disastrous effects in the rending of Church unity, All theTault, Iadmit, was not on the one side. If the desire of the Byzantine Emperors (to whom the Patriarchs of Constantinople were too subservient), tomake their Bishopssubject to the Imperial power rather than to the Papalauthoritywas the firstand principle reason, if some of the Popes of the time had been more prudent and lessunbending, someof theevil results would perhaps have been avoided.

The breach between East and West was patched up in the thirteenth century and again in the fifteenth, but each time, unfortunately, the East fell into schism again ashort time afterwards. After each reunion, however, man) large groups of Easterns did not repudiate again their allegiance to Rome, so that to-day there are many millionsof Oriental Christians,whoare Catholicsin the truesenseoftheword. They have exactly the same teaching as the Roman Church, they acknowledge the Pope asthesupremehead of theChurch onearth,buttheystillcontinue to,use their beautiful rites. Mass iscelebrated intheseritesin Greek, in Syriac, in Aramaic (the language of OurLord),andinmanyothertongues, and the vestmentsand ceremonials are those which were'familiar to the great Eastern Saints—St. John Chrisostum, St. Basil, St. Cyril of Alexandria, St. Cyril of Jerusalem, St. John Damascene,than whomthe Universal,theCatholicChurch, with Romeasit centre, has never had greater,or more eloquent, or more zealous defenders.

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My first dutyis to welcome ourArchbishop, who is again showing by his presence with us to-night his devotion to the interests of this school. The whole purpose and aim of the school is to further the cause of Christ Our Lord. and we take unfeigned pleasure in having at our annual gathering the man whom Christ Himself has com• missioned to govern His Churchin this city and to preside over the teaching OfHis truth, We welcome Your Grace, not only as our indefatigible patron, but for the commission you hold; for yourpatronage of our work is apledge thatChrist Our Lord who promised to he with His Apostles is with the school in all its activity.

On looking back over the past year, Ifeel bound to express on behalf of the school. and on behalf of you nth earheartfeltthankstoGod forthefact that,amid all the difficultiesofwar, ice have been enabled, not only to maintain the even muting of the school, but also to make avery definite advance towards the achievement of the high ideals of education which it is our duty to take for our aim.

Here Imost stress the [act that I am veryanxious that all should understand clearly what are the objectives of this school, and what is the policy that is dictated I:y them. Our fires aim is to make our tens good C}uia bans, but human society is such that some are born with enatural ability for leadership or in circumstances of life that enable them, it suitably train ed, to take aleading position in life: our specific purpose in running this school is to devote ourselves especially to such boys and to train them to become leaders and leaders for good.\\'e scant our boys to become not merely practising Catholics, tent ardent follow ors of Christ, who by the uprightness dtheir lives, the vigour of their(with, and the ardour of their devotion to His cause, will exert upon all with whom they come in contact esteady influence for good.

\1'e want to equip our to}s for life, butforaFULL life, worthy of being endowed with powers of intellect and will. We should not 6c content to see themnureh eke nut alivelihood in this profession or that; whether they become doctors, lawyers, priests, or larmers, we want tosee them use their naturalcapacity to the full. to be men bimaginationand resource,efficientat their nark and each according to his ability eminent in his profession, men iapable of expressing themselves clearly, of reading critically, and of appre• SSlating what is beautiful, with awill jeat on what is good and adeter. •nination not ro he deterred bydifficul• •ies.

It Follows, then, that aboy' whose Qtreats regarded education as abur• lied scramble for a certificate in a public examination would, unless he himself conceited ahigher ambition, 1dequiteoutof place in thisschool. It follows, inn, the school's policy in the recruitment of boys must be

selective: jshouldprefer tohavefiftyixysofthe tight kind than fife hundred gathered at random. Moreover. while Tmust pltimately rely rnt mv_ own judgment tit admitting boys. Tshould like all parents and friends to know some of • t

,:e general Principles that guide me m}• selection. As you all know, i onot admitnon-Catholics; myreason rexcluding them is not lack of symQQnthy with such boys or indifference Ts to their welfare; but the object of this school is to make boys good

and it would be an emUarra5s• meat to us all to have among its boys who were precluded from striving for our main objective.

Secondly, I'do not knowingly admit boys who have proved intractable at other schools. Finally—and I am cen anxious that this school become generally known-1have fixed.the age for admission at from eight to thirteen }ears of age. Experience has shown me that it is not good for aboy to change his schoolin his late'teens and that, though he may be possessed of good will, aboy who has received his carp formation elsewhere is not likelc to respond to our training with suf• ticicnt promptitude, sort his failure to do so tends to impair the responsiveness of the other hogs. It will clearIv he seen from what Ihave said that the dour top classes in the school are not recruiting-classes, and the numbers in them will remain small until our younger boys have beomc of age to fill them.Dtspitethese limitationson recruitment,theincrease inourroll has been stearh. and Tforesee some di1Ticult}' in findingaccommodation for the boys of certain age groups next year. Here Imust express my gratitude for the,goodwill theparentsofourpresent boys shoo in recommending the school to their friends. Ilntvet'er, in making such recommendations, [ should like them to make i! clear to their friends that St. Louis is aschool forhoes who are intended to-have athorough education and to stay at school till they have clone thr Leaving Certificate. It is strange that, at atime when educationalists all over the world are dc• manning that seconder} education should he continued till the age of eighteen or after, that the tendency to rcgarrl it as snmethim; to he finisho,l off Bonn as possible should persist in our midst. So long as it does, Ave have no right to complain when seeutite posts are filled hp those from outside our State. The fact that a boy gets the Leaving Certificate does not mean thathe is fit to leave school. 1trop can get his Leaving Certifirat with many distinctions and remain om educated. Not only that, but he can get distinctions without having d• celopcd to the full or near -it, those natural talents on which will depeml the winning of his daily bread This consideration is aserious one. Ido not feelveryconfident about the plans for reconstruction after the war; rather, Tfeel that the hogs of today are likely to have to struggle to ma'.ce aplace for themselves in aworld di etched Uy economic upheaval. \\'c must remember, then, that, while r amination•rertificates which make a boy eligible to secure an opening m tide, they will not hold his position for him. Once ahey has reached the agr of twenty, the fact that he passed the Leaving Certificate or secured distinctions in it, is of little interest to any. one. The thing that counts 's whether or not he is equipped to hole intercourse with men, and it is there that his education counts. I can speakfrom longexperience in the mat• ter, and 1know the value of the kind ofeducation Iam commending toyou. For years in Sydney Ihave watched asteady stream of boys from our schools there going through the uniter• situ, and it has been asteady stream of distinction and achievement. For. they,if Igooverthe namesofthe hundreds of boys whom Ihave watched going through Jesuit schools and ask myself hots these boys who have re• sponded well to their training h2tc fared, the answer isinvariably,"Well."

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On Sunday, November 26, the Hibernian Society held its annual General Communion and Breakfast. The increase in membership experienced during the past year was made manifest in the considerable increase in the attendance at the Cathedral and the breakfast, This Qcc•asion is always an inspiring one, and the 1944 General Comunion was perhaps the most successful in the history of the Society, taking into consideration the circumstances of the times.

From the parishes throughout the Metropolitan-Suburban area the members came in buses and cars, and after assembling at the Cathedral Hall went in procession to St. Mary's Cathedral, and at the So'clock lfass (celebrated by the Rev. Father Rafferty) offered their Holy Communions for the repose of the souls of deceased members and for the spiritual and temporal welfare of their fellow members who are on activeservice.

Father Rafferty,inhis address tothe members, said that he could not let the opportunity pass withoutcongratulating them on their magnificent general Communion. Alarge attendance on the occasion of the Hibernian General Communion was expected, and it was most satisfactory that the membership seemed to be growing larger and larger each year. If any proof were needed of the progress of the Society, it was provided in the crowded seats in the Cathedral on that great occasion. The large attendance was all the more praiseworthy because of the difficulties of transport and other difficulties. Especially praiseworthy was the large number of young people who participated. The older mem. hers could always be relied upon, but it was agrand thing indeed to find that the Hibernian General Communion was attended by large numbers of boysand girls. That showed that the Society had agrip on its members and when aCatholicsocietyhad theloyalty of its members all was well with that society. Father Rafferty concluded his address by saying: "May God bless you all and reward you for your dis. play of faith this morning."

COMMUNION BREAKFAST.

The Breakfast took place at the Cathedral Hall,and the Society was honoured by the presence of the District Chaplain, Very Rev. Father Wallace, Adm., who represented His Grace the Archbishop; Rev. Dr. Sullivan, Rev. Father Rafferty, Rev. Brother D. P. O'Connor, of St. Patrick's Boys Dr

School; the Right Hon. the Lord Mayor of Perth, (Bro. . T. W. Meagher), Councillor Connelly, of the \lelbourne City Council; \Ir. II. P, Wallace (Society of St. Vincent de Paul), Bro. J

-Wall (Catholic Lawn Tennis Association), Mrs. Lyons (Catholic Women's League), Miss R. Ryan (Catholic Girls' Movement), Nir. H. T. Condon (CelticClub), and arepresentative of the Catholic Social Guild.

The newly elected Grand President, Bro. T. P. Walker, presided, and with him were Bro, C. D. Felton, G.V.P.; J. Finnegan, P.G.P.;

P.,1. Reidy, G.T.; A. J.\Willett, G.W.; 11. S. Moir, GG,: 1W A. Brown. DB.M.: J. JL Gcerke, D.B.M„ J. Wall, D.B.M.; T. J. Ty-nes, R.G.T.: and J. Edwards, 6S

The prayer for HisHoliness the Pope was recitedby the District Chaplain.

Welcomeby GrandPresident.

The Grand President, in extending a cordial welcome to Father Wallace, Dr. ForSaucepans,Dishes,Babies' Baths, Flue Pipes for Stoves,Bath Heaters, try Hassell' s, 659 Wellington Street.

Sullivan, Father Rafferty, the Lord Mayor, Councillor Connelly, the repre• sentatives of other organisations, and the members, asked Father Wallace, the Archbishop's representative, to thank His Grace for his eloquent addre•s and words of encouragement delivered at the Biennial Conference on Friday night. He had no doubt at all that the members would respond whole-heartedly to His Grace's desire for the advancement of the Society. He thanked Father Wallace, Dr. Sullivan, Father Rafferty, Bro, O'Connor, the Lord Wayor, and Councillor Con• nelly for their presence atthis function. He especially thanked Father Rafferty for celebrating Holy Hass for them that morning, andforhis very pleasing congratulatory address. He heartily congratulated the members on their splendid manifestation of faith at the Cathedral, and thanked them for attending in such satisfactory numbers at the breakfast. It made one feel proud indeed to belong to the Society. He asked them to remember their fel. low members who are away on active service, and to pray for their safe return. Hierarchy and Clergy.

The immediate pastGrand President, tiro. J. Finnegan, submitted the toast of the Hierarchy and Clergy. In the course of his remarks, Bro, Finnegan thanked His Grace the Archbishop and his priests for the assistance and en. couragement given by them to the Society. His Gace had on the previous Friday officially opened the Society's Biennial Conference, and in most interesting and encouraging address had commended the Society for its work, and particularly for having catered for the socialenjoymentofCatholic youth. His Grace's words were an inspiration to the delegates and would certainly have most beneficial effect's on the work of the Society during the coming year. He thanked the District Chaplain, Father Wallace, for his never failing courtesy to the members of the District Board, and for his help to the Society in every way that he had been asked to help. Ilepaid aglowing tribute to theworkof His Grace and the priests and the members of the religi• otts Orders of Nuns and Brothers for Holy Church in Western Australia. Ile congratulated His Grace the Archbishop on the establishment and the suc. cess of St. Charles' Seminary, and said that he felt certain thatfrom the Seminary would soon commence aflow of young and zealouspriests to commence their apostolate in this State (Applause).

Rev. Father Wallace, in responding, said that he was very grateful to Bro. Finnegan forthe toastofthe Hierarchy and Clergy, which he had proposed so comprehensively and with such obvious sincerity, and itwouldbehisprivilege to take back to His Grace the Archbishop that message of loyalty and devotion that he had so ably el. pressed on behalf of the members of the Society. Ile said that he did not know whetherBro. Finnegan's remarks concerning the interest taken by the priests in the Society were fully justified or not, but there was no doubt in the world about their justification regarding the Archbishop. The Society had agrand tradition of devotion to the Church in this State. It was natural, therefore, that the Archbishop should do everything possible to assist in the advancement of the Society. Ile paid atribute to the older members of the Society, who had proved theirconstancyandenthusiasmover the years, and he felt sure that the

younger members would emulate the splendid example that the grand old membershad given inthisregard. Bro. Finnegan had singled out one item of the manifestation of His Grace's faith in the future of WesternAustralia, and thatwas the Seminary. Father Wallace said that he would single out the same item as asymbol of the devotion of the Hibernian Society, because since the Seminary had been established the Hibernian members had in a very notable way contributed to the making asuccess of the Seminary. He referred, of course, to the Society Bursary, which was an indication of the spirit that moved the Society. The presence ofsomany young people at the Cathedral and at that function mustbe asource of great encouragement to the District Board, as it was to the ,

Archbishop and the priests. IIe warned the members of the danger involved in a lack of discrimination in introducing new members. There was always a danger that members who were not worthy of the Society might be invited to join, and he advised that care should be exercised so that if aprospective member were not worthy an endeavour should be made to make himworthybeforehewasreceived into the Society. He felt sure that so far theSociety hadnothad any trouble in that regard, and he commended the officers and members for the care that had been taken. When one becomes amember of the Hibernian Society one did not join merely for the social benefits, but was expected to live up to its traditions. He said thathe would convey to HisGracethe Archbishop the sentiments so sincerely expressed towards him. (Loud applause). ,

The HibernianSociety.

Rev. Dr. Sullivan said that before proposing the toast of the Society, he wished first to congratulate heartily the Chairman, Bro. Walker,on hiselec• tion as Grand President of the Hiber. nian Society. He said that most of the things that he came prepared to say had already been uttered by Father Wallace. and he now retaliated by replying on Father Wallace's behalf to all the kind things that were deservedly said by Bro. Finnegan, and he contented himself by saying that thev were well deserved. Nowadays they heard very much about socialsecurity, one of the phrases that were on the lips of most people. It was hoped that it would be one of the benefits of the post-war period,and God grant that it would be; but as was known, formanyyears, and infact fordecades, they had had in their midst certain societie's which attended toone aspect at least of social security, and they knew that as benefit societies their object was the material welfare of their mem• hers and that object gave them their specific character as societies. Their Society was one that has another element in that it wasbased onthe Christion religion. They shared the same religious beliefs, the one true 'faith: that was what gave to the Society its character as aCatholic benefit society, and the work that it did as abenefit society was done with the blessing of the Church, and thus they saw the workingofthe spirit ofCatholicism. He said that there was no need for him to refer to the benefit part of the Societv'sactivities,but it wasappropriate that he should refer to the religious activities of the Society. First of all the Hibernian was bound by the rules of the Society to be apractical Catholic. Manv aman had been helped very much in the practice of his religionbybeing amember of theSociety, whereas without that help he might

easily have fallen by the wayside.God used many avenues for the giving of grace to man,and he was sure that membership of that Society had been one of them. The Society was, therefore, avery valuable part of the Catholic organisation. Then its social activities had proved very beneficial to its members in as much as they enabledthememberstoget theirpleasure in aCatholicenvironment. That was amostimportantmatter inthese times particularly. He said that he under• stood that the Society intended to expand its social activities, and he com• mended it for that decision and e2tpressed the hope that it would have a full measure of success. Ile said that itwasadelighttohimtobepresentat that splendid function, and he congratulated the Society and itsmembers on the satisfactory progress it was making. (Loud applause.)

The Grand Secretary, in responding, thanked Dr. Sullivan for proposing the toast of the Society, and for his eulogistic remarks with regard to it. He felt sure that the speeches of Father Wallace and Dr. Sullivan would have the effect ofquickening the enthusiasm ofthemembersfor the advancementof their Society. He pointed out that the Society'severcontinuing need was increased in membership and he appealed to every member to talk about the Society to their friends and do everything possible to induce them to become members.

Thevisitors.

The toast of the Visitors was propos• edbyBro.Batteraby,wpothanked the several organisations represented at the function for their presence, commended the several societies for their beneficent work, and wished them all success during the coming year. He referred to the presence of Bro. J. Hogan, P.G.P,; who happened to be home on leave from military service. He also referred with pleasure to the the presence of the Lord Mayor and CouncillorConnelly.

The toast was responded to by the Lord illavor, who said that he was delighted once again to be associated with the members of the Society in their Annual General Communion, and that social function, and he congratulated the members on their splendid manifestationof faith. He referred to the difficulties of the present time and to the manyproblemswith which Australia and the world would be confronted in the postwar period. One of those problems would be the necessity for increasing the population of Australia. That important subject was already getting aconsiderable amount of publicity which he hoped would have

some good effect. Ile thanked the District Board for having invited the several organisations represented at that function. He felt sure that their representatives appreciated very much the privilege of being present. HewishedtheSociety afullmeasureof success during the coming year. (Applause).

Councillor Connelly, in responding, said that he was glad to have an opportunity of saying how delighted he was to be presentatthat splendidcelebration, and he congratulated the So, ciety most heartily on the members' fine demonstration of Faith. Since hisarrival inWestern Australia he had experienced in full measure that holy pitality for which the State was renowned. For that the Lord Mayor was largely responsible. He hart been

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(Continued from Page 5.) taken by afriend to Bindoon, and he had been astonished at the magnitude andexcellence of the greatprojectconductedby the ChristianBrothers there. It was amagnificent undertaking worthy of that great man. Rev. Brother Keaney. in his opinion it was the greatestand most importantproject in Australia at the present time (Applause) He thanked them for inviting him to the Communion Breakfast and expressed the hope that the Society would flourish and prosper in the future. (Applause.)

The toast of the Chairman was proposed by the Grand Treasurer, Bro. P. Reidy, who paid atribute to Bro. Walker as aCatholic and aHibernian.

.After the Grand President had responded, the function concluded with thesinging of thehvmn. "Faithof Our Fathers."

(3t. Joachim'. Branch, Victoria Park. Our Christmas social was held in the Kipdergarten Hall on November 30. and the large crowd present testified to the popularityof ourannual socials. Brh. PReidvdeserves'the highest ere-

PATRICIA TOZER (Sitting): A.Mus.A., Piano. A.T.C.L., Piano (Practical).

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MUSIC RESULTS, 1944.

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Piano, Violin, 100 per cent Passes; 4 Diplomas, 31 Ilonours, 27 Credits, I Pass.

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Greta Young: Higher Local, Piano.

Mary McAleer: Higher Local, Elocu. tion.

Mary Kinlock: Senior Violin.

Dorothy Roscoe: Intermediate, Piano.

Patricia Holmes: Intermediate, Singing.

Laurel Negus: Junior, Elocution.

Kathleen Pettit: Intermediate, The. ory, 1943.

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100 per cent. Passes, 1949.

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100percent, Passe S, 17 Entries; 13.3Subjects.

(lit for the manner in which the arrangements were carried out. Among those present were the Rev. Fathers Kearin and Costelloe, Grand officers of the District Board, and representatives from several branches. Theitemsren. dered by the artists were of a very high standard and too numerous to mention individually, but may we be forgiven for mentioning two of them: A, C. W. Colly, who played several selections on her trumpet, to whom we aregrateful forcoming; andanold favourite, Bro. W. Brown, whom we are always pleased to hear. That all the items were enjoyed was quite evident by the hearty applause they received. To theartistsandouroldfriendsinthe orchestra,weextendoursincerethanks and appreciation for their kindness in contributing to the enjoyment of the evening.

On behalf of the branch, the Presi. dent, Sr. Daly, made aPresentation to Sr. Joyce and Bro. Willett, and wished themeveryhappinessand prosperityin the future life.

The Grand President,Bro. Walker, congratulated the President (Sr, N. Daly), Sr. Murphy and Bro. Reidy on the social, thesuccess of which, he felt sure, was due to the hard work and enthusiasm displayed by them. After

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adainty supper,dancing was continued till alate hour.

Our Lady HelpofChristians Branch. After abrief meeting on the 12th inst., the annual Christmasbreak-up so vial of this branchwasheld in the hall. Representatives from the District Board,MetropolitanSocial Council, and mostofthemetropolitanbrancheswere present, all of whom enjoying an evening of dancing, interspersed with many vocal and instrumental items. During the evening avery pleasing function was performedby the Grand President of the Society, Bro. T. J. Walker, in presenting the various prizes won by

DIARY MCALEER (Back): Grade I.(Honours), Higher Local (Ilonours). State Medal, 1944.

JOYCE NUNWEEK: Grade I,(Honours).

membersin the membership drive competition. Theprize-winnerswere: Bro. J. Finnegan, senr., Sr. Doreen Battersby, Bro. W. Ramsay, Sr. Moreen Battersby, Sr. Maisie Williams, Sr. Mrs. D. \fellowship, and Sr, A. Sturtridge. Thosemembersare tobecomplimented on their success. The best thanks of the branch are due to the artists for the rendering of their various items, awhich'were enjoyedand appreciatedby all. Also the ladies who worked and were not seen, in the kitchen. Bro. Finnegan, senr., our welfare officer and theorganiserof the social,istobecomplimented on its great success

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POPE PIUS BI. ON THE INFLUENCE OFTHE -CINEK&

Everyone knows whatdamage isdone to the soul by bad motion pictures. They are occasionsof sin; they seduce young peoplealongtheways ofevilby glorifying the passions; they show life under afalse light; they cloud ideals; theydestroy pure lore,respect formarriage, affection for the family. They arecapable also ofcreating prejudices among individuals and misunderstandingsamongnations, amongsocialclasses, among entire races.

On the other hand,good motion pictures are capable of exercising apro• ioundly moral influence upon those whosee them. In addition to affording recreation, they are able to arouse ideals of life, to communicate valuable conceptions, to impart abetter know. ledgeofthe historyandofthebeauties or the Fatherland and of other countries, topresent truth and virtueunder attractive forms, to create, or at least to favour, understanding among nations, socialclasses and races, to champion the cause of justice, to give new life to the claims of virtue, andto contribute positively to the genesis of a just social order in the world.

These considerations take on greater seriousness from the fact that the cinema speaks not to individuals but to multitudes, and that it does so in circumstances of time and place and surroundingswhicharemostapttoarouse unusual enthusiasm for the good as well as for the bad, and to conduce to that collective exaltation which, as experience teaches us,*may assume the most morbid forms.

The motion picture is viewed by people who are seated in adark theatre, and whose faculties, mental, physical and often spiritual, are relaxed. One does not need to go far in search of thesetheatres; they areclose to the home, tothe church,and to theschool, and they thus bring the cinema into the very centre of popular life.

Moreover, the acting out of the plot isdonebymenand women selectedfor their artistic ability and for all those natural gifts and 1be employment of those expedients which can become, for youth particularly, instruments of seduction. Further, the motion pic. ture has enlisted in its service luxurious appointments, pleasing music, the vigour of realism, every form of whim and fancy. For this very reason, it attracts and fascinates particularly the young, the adolescent, and even the child.

Thus, at the very age when the moral sense isbeing formed, and when the notions and sentiments of justice and rectitude, of duty and obligation and of ideals oflife are being developed, the motion picture with its direct propagandaassumes aposition of commanding influence.

Itisunfortunate that,in the present state of affairs, this influence is fre. quently exerted for evil. So much so that when one thinks of the havoc wrought in the souls of youth and of childhood, of the loss of innocence so often suffered in the motion picture theatres, there comes to mind the ter. rible condemnation pronouncedby Our Lorduponthecorruptorsoflittleones: 'Whosoever shall scandalise one of these little ones who believe in Me, it were better for him that amillstone he hanged abouthis neck, and that he he drowned in the depthsof the sea."

It is therefore one of the supreme necessities of our times to watch and in labour to the end that the motion picture be nn longer aschool of ror ruption, but that it he transformed into an effectual instrument for the er+ncation and the elevation of man. kind,

Randolph Knapp (WA.O.A.).

SIGHT-TESTING OPTICIAN.

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And here We record with pleasur► that certain governments, in their an. xiety for the influenceexercised by the cinema in the moral and educational fields, have, with the aid of upright and honest persons, especially fathers and mothers of families,setup reviewing commissions and have constituted other agencies which have to do with motion picture production in an effort to direct the cinema, for inspiration, to the national works of great poets and writers.—Pope Pius XI., in"Vigi. lanti Cura."

POETRY OR POISON?

The Angry Penguins literary hoax is still fresh in memory. The most that wecan hopefromit isthatitwill have awonderful prophylactic value and clear away much of the humbug and pretentious flutter which makes up nine-tenth's of modern Australian poetry, Meantime we might ponder on thoughts such as thefollowing, taken from "Directions in Modern Poetry," by Drew and Sweeney:

Therehas,presumably,neverbeenso great abreak with tradition in poetry as during the last twenty years. Even that of the Renaissance is not comparable. That was an expansion and growth, aided by an unparalleled dynamismof the humanspirit,but it was ablossoming which fed itself from the rootsof thepastquiteasmuch asfrom the air and sunshine of the present. The contemporary situation is quite different: for not only have the dogmatic religious beliefsof an earlier age lost much of their force, but there has been adrying up of other sources of spiritual nourishment. The loss of touch with the elemental realities of the earth, which an ever-increasing urbanisation of life inevitably brings: the decay of the imaginative value of the myth, and ofthemyth-making faculty; and what might be called the flight from reason,have all contributed to the emotional and intellectual pov erty of the present. Cut off'from tra. ditional channels of communication with these universal values of agreat past, the modern poet is left with a meager spiritual equipment—the psychology of the unconscious, the Marx• ian dialecticand asense of frustration.

The result isreflectedin our contemporary poetic situation. It is most obvious in the overwhelming preponderance of the personal lyric. The difficulty of awriter in an age of unstable faith is to find an inclusive attitude. The poetry of the present age hasbeenmainlythatofmood and temperament, unrelated to any larger coherence. It isclearthat asingle emotional impulseismuch moreeasilycon. trolled and focussed than alarger and more complex integration of impulses. Such integration demands amore elaborate verse form, or the evidence of organic growth which can emerge only in asubstantial corpus of work. And in most of those who are of years to have achieved this, it is not there.

What is there isahatred of existing outer and inner disorder, and acon• tinual notation of the distress which the poet suffers in an uncongenial environment. Ile reveals apersonality, but not apersonality which is reflected in any coherent and inclusive pat• tern of response toexistence. And as Eliothassaid,"thefirstrequisiteusual• ly held upby the promoters of person. ality is thatamanshould'be himself': and this'sincerity' is considered more important than that the self in question should, socially and spiritually, be agood or abad one."

This "personal heresy" has given us agreat deal of distinguished minor verse, but it

sense ofexile from the tradition and wisdom of the race, and of existence in an alien contemporary environment,isultimatelyanegativeand sterile condition. It is natural, therefore, that the poetry which we believe will prove to be the most enduring of the age will bethatofthose poetswho have achieved an organic fusion of individual with universal values.

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GUSTIBUS.

St. Mary's C.B.C., Leederville

ANNUAL 002110ERT.

Thethirdannualconcertwasheldout December 12atSt.Mary'sHall,andan entertainingprogramme waspresented. The highlight of the evening was the crowning of the Parish Queen, Miss Mary Mulchinaugh, who gained the coveted title as the outcome of the recent bazaar, which was successful in raisi"g(3,600. She was crowned by Right Rev, Monsignor Hayes, who spoke afew words in praise of Right. Rev. Monsignor Moloney and the parish workers. The remainder of the programme was composed of items rendered by the students, including a scene from Shakespeare's "Julius Cie. sar,"which was well played; selections by the College Choir, and gymnastic displays. Two vocal solos, a recita.

"QUALITYSTREET."

There ought to be alaw restraining local amateur dramatic societies from using famous plays as media for displaying the questionable ability of the mass of their members. This grim thoughtcame tomeon Fridayevening at the Assembly Hall, when witnessing J. M. Barrie's celebrated "Quality Street" Atwelve-year-old school girl blessed with tremendous tolerance might have enjoyed this presentation; Ididnot.

Although this comedy comes to the usualconventional conclusions,andhas some stretches of aridity in it, its working out, plus Barrie's inimitable whimsicalhumour, is usually sufficiently entertaining to keep an audience gentlysimmering. Actingandproduction should almost atone for anything inaplayifwelldone. Theywerenot, alas! well done. With thenotable exception of Marie Beeck, in the"juicy" and yetnotsoeasy role of Phoebd Throssel,theplay waslamentablycasted, acted and produced. Of all the

CATHOLIC WOMENS LEAGUE

The sale of gifls held in the League Rooms on December 11,rwas quite a success. The executive wishes to thank all members and friend'swho in any way contributed to its success.

Members are asked to help at the Canteens duringthe recess.

The Executive wish to extend season's greeting to all members, and ex• press the hope that the new year will bring peace to the world.

Canteen.

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tion, and atap-dancing solo were delivered and much appreciated by the large audience. The Brothers and students are to be congratulated on the excellence of theirwork.

longcastMissBeeckwas the only one whoknewherlines,and how todeliver them. -Inmany.scenes she was forced to prompt almost every player on the stage with her. This was most evident in the third and fourth acts—the official"off-stage prompter" having no doubtbrokendownthrough sheeroverworkbythen. Isupposeonemustexercise acertaincharity, and Iwillnot mention any of the remainder of the cast or the producer. Iearnestly beseech the latter, however, should she attempt another play, to make certain that her castknow their lines atleast.

Theplay waspresented by theIndependentPlayers,andthe totalproceeds were donatedto alocal charity. This was highly commendable. Afew years ago in the same theatre (i) I saw some very creditable work, such as "You Can't Take it With You" and "Springtime for Henry," produced by this body. Ihope, therefor% that "Quality Street" is only atemporary deviation from their usual standard.

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WhatChristmasMeans

It is almostChristmas. The eagerlongingof the Church for the Saviour becomes more and more insistent. "Veni, veni"— "Come come"—she asks again and again in many different ways. Christmasis the Feastofthe BirthofOur Lordand SaviourJesus Christ. The Church, in order to express her joy in the birth of the Saviour more fully, permits priests to celebrate three Masses on this day. The first at midnight is called the Mass of the Angels, because of the Gospel selection; the second, at daybreak, is calledtheMassofthe Shepherds,andthe third, the High Mass, is the Solemn Massof the Feast. The three Masses gradually bringoutthefullideaofthe Feast. TheAdventmoon stillseems to linger about the first Mass. Thebrightness of God's majesty is there revealed;amultitude of angels hover over the earth; and the Mother. the purest of maidens, is the only human being close to the Divine Child; waiting mankind is still enveloped in the darkness of night. The idea of Christmas rises with the second Mass, in aurora, which is celebrated at daybreak. The divine Light which mysteriously appeared on earth under the veil of darkness• risesasasun for us; anI,mighty, in its creative power, it enters into active relation to ourselves as "Our Saviour." in the third Mass the Christmas idea is fully unfolded and reveals itself in its effects to all men.

The Christmas Eve customs have their symbolical meaning also, directing our thoughts to Him born in

astable, that He might dyell amongit.,

;. TheChristmastree representsthetreeof life in Paradise, orthe treeof theCross, on which Christ regained for it,,

;the supernatural life of grace. The fruits upon the tree and the many gifts are to remind it, of the fulness of the graces that Christ merited forits upon theCross. Thelightsonthe tree represent Christ, the Light of the World. The Christmas Crib dates front the title of St. Francis of Assissi,

who at Christmas, about the year 1223, set up the first one in agrotto at

Greccio, in the Vale of Ricti. Here

th; Saint held dcyotions With the country folk of the vicinity. From thi: place the custom spread throughoutthe wholeCatholic world. St.Francis,likeOur lord , loved to teach by action—parables He was always ready to dramatise his doctrine. Ile knew that the key which unlocks men's hearts is not the key of abstractions, but the key of nun's interest in concretethinks. and,ahoveall. their interest in persons. So, in amoment of inspiration• he invented the Crib; and for all these inindreds of years since then the big and little children of the Church have got their deepest insight into the incarnation, when they collie. with wonder-ever renewed, to find"tar% and Joseph.andtilt- Infant lyinginamanger..' s

Christmas is aFeat of Light. Christ i, the "true Sun," the Light of the \1'orld that is come into the darkness of sinful earth. This beautiful Christmas thought, to%chick Christians give x touching expression in the lighted Christmas tree, pervades the three Masses of the Feast. Very effective is the synibolisni of light in the Midnight Mass, where the Collect prays'

"0 God, %%-

It,) has made this most holy night to shine forth with the brightness of the true light, grant that He, Who thus revealed to its. has made resplendent our path on earth, may be forever our joy and our light in heaven." For the second Mass, the rising still:(self serves as afigure, and thus the joyful Introit begins: "A light shall shine upon its this(lay." In the third \lass, the idea of 1;ght is expressed also in the Gospel: "in Him was lift, and the L

%vas the light of nien; and the lightshineth in(tarkness." S:, for the past two thousand yearsOur Lord's Birth has been aLight risen in the darkness. Those whohad succumbed to the death of sin, God brought back to life through the grace'of Christ. Every Christian should, therefore, seek aspecial renewal of grace at Christmastide.

ST.MARY'SCATHEDRAL

ARRANGEMENTS FOR CHRISTbUS AND NEW YEAR.

Christmas Day:

Confessions,in preparation for Christmas Day will be heard on Saturday, December 23, from 12 noon to'l p.m., from 4p.m, to 6p.m., and from 7.45 onwards; and again on Sunday, December 24(Christmas Eve), from 7.30 until midnight..

Masses:

Midnight (Pontifical), 7a.m., 8a.m., 9a.m., 10 a.m., and 11 a.m. (Solemn High Mass).

The Papal Blessing will be given at theconclusion ofMidnight Mass, New Year's Day:

Confessions in preparation for New Year's Day willbe heard on Saturday, December 80, from 12 noon to 1p.m.; from 4p.m. to 6p.m., and from 7.45 onwards.

On New Year's Eve (Sunday, Deceber 31), aSolemn Te Dcum will be sung at 7.30 p.m. The ceremony, which will conclude with Pontifical Benediction, will be broadcast over Stations 6PR-TZ.

Masses on New Year's Day will be celebrated at 6, 7, 8.15, 9, 10 a.m., and 12,10 p.m.

HOLYCOMMUNION AT ?MNIGHTMASS. RECOMMENDATION REGARDING EUCHARISTIC FAST.

The Hierarchy of Australia recommend thatthose who intend toreceive Holv Communion at 'Midnight Mass abstain from solid food and alwholie drink for four hours,and from nonalcoholic drink for one hour before receiving Holy Communion.

CatholicBroadcasts

The Midnight Mass on Christmal Eve will be broadcast as usual by the Au tralien Broadcast Commission, Station 6WF.

New Year's Eve: Solemn Benediction and Te Deum will be broadcast from the Cathedral by Station6PR.

The Catholic Answer: Every Sunday night at 9p.m., Stations 6PR and 8TZ.

OUARANT'ORE

DECEMBER.

4th.Vacant. 6th.—BRIDGETOWN: One Day of Exposition. 1945. JANUARY.

llt.—ALBANY: One Day of Exposition.. 2nd.—BEVERLEY: One Day of Exposition.

3rd.—BEACONSFIELD: One Day of Exposition. 4th.—SATANNING:One Day of Exposition.

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ARCHBISHOP'SENGAGEMENTS.

December 22: 7p.m.: Administer the Sacrament of Confirmation to adults in St. Mary's Cathedral.

December 24-25--3t.Mary'sCathedral: Christmgs Eve: Midnight, Pontificate Christmas Day: 11 a.m., Preside at Solemn High Mass.

December28(Feast of the Holy Innocents):

Celebrate Mass,at St. Vincent's Foundling Home, Subiaco.

December31—St.Mary'sCathedral; 7.30 p.m.: SolemnTe Deumand Pon. tifical Benediction.

January 18: 7.30 p.m.: Confirmation of children attending Religious Holiday School at Pinjarra.

January 30: 8a.m.: Preside'at Ceremony odf Profession at St. Joseph's Convent, Fre. ,mantle.

CONFIRMATION OF ADULTS.

IlisGrace theArchbishopwill admin• inter the Sacrament ofConfirmation to adults in St. Mary's Cathedral on Friday, December 22, at 7p.m. Candi• dates are requested to inform the Administrator not later than Thursday, 21st.,and thosefromoutsidethe Cathedral Parish will be required to furnish aletter from theirown parish priest.

HOLIDAYRESORTS

MASS TIME TABLE.

Cottesloe: Christmas Day: Midnight; 7a.m., 10 a.m.

New Year's Day: 7a.m.: 9a.m.

Sundaes: 7a.m.; 10 a.m.

Ncrth:Beach:

Christmas Day: 9.30 a.m.

New Year's Day: 9.30 a.m.

Sundays (from'Dec. 21, until further notice): 9.30 ami.

Rockingham: Christmas Day: 9a.m.

New Year's Day: 9a.m.

Sundays fin Januarys; 9a.m.

Scarborough:

Christmas Day: Midnight and a.m.

New Year's Day: Sa.m.

Sundays: Ra.m.

T1 F. CC.C.COLLEGES

extend to sou their best wishes for—

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1911 i ,

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drawing to aclose, and at this time of goodwill theC.C. Colleges extend their sincere wishes for the orevalence of aHapp

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Christmas spirit.

N\'e look fonward to 1915 asayear of practical service in education matters, and trust that before it has ended astate of"Peace on Earth" willalsoprevail.

The College offices re-open after the Annual Vacation on 12th. January. Allsessions resume 15th. January, 1915.

City Commercial College

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Living With the Lhurch

MASS CALENDAR FOR THE WEEE.

December V--Fourth Sunday of Advent and VigilofChristmas: . ' MassoftheVigil. NoGloria. 2nd. prayer of the Sunday. Creed. Preface of the Trinity.—

December S6—The Nativity of Our Lord JesusChrist:

The three Massesas in the Missal. December 2"t.Stephen,Protomtar.

tyr:

Mass proper. 2nd.prayer of the Octave of the Nativity. 3rd, prayer for peace.- Creed. Preface and Com. municantes of the Nativity.

December 27-8t.John,Apostle and Evangelist:

Mass proper. 2nd, prayer of the Octave of the Nativity. 3rd. prayer for peace. Creed. Preface andCommunicantes of the Nativity.

December 28--The Holy Innocents, Martyrs:

Massproper. NoGloria. 2nd, prayerofthe OctaveoftheNativity. 3rd. prayer for peace. Creed. Preface andCommunicantesoftheNativity. December29—St.Thomas, Bishop and Martyr:

Mass proper. 2nd.-prayer of the Octave of the Nativity. 3rd, prayer for peace. Creed. Preface and Communicantes of the Nativity.

December30--SixthdaywithintheOctave of the Nativity:

Mass "Puer natusest." 2nd. prayer "Deus qui salutis." 3rd. prayer for the Church or Pope. 4th. prayer for peace. Creed. Preface andCommunicantes of the Nativity.

ST. SIERil1,N'S, OSBORNE PARS. CHRISTMAS RAFFLE.

1st. Prize: C. Dellacoste.

2nd. Prize: Sgt. F.Gillett, 3rd. Prize: Carmel Long, 27 Galway. street, Leederville.

4th. Prize: Al. Franceschi, Albert St 5th. Prize: hf.Ivicevich,HamiltonSt 6th. Prize: Ambrozina, 31-Mile, Wan neroo.

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MUSICINTHEICATHEDRAL ATCHRISTMAS=

TheMidnightMass:

At the'Midnight Mass carols will be sung, commencing at 11.40 p.m.

New,Massby Dr.C. EdgarFord:

The Mass rill be "Mass in BFlat" (No.2), by Dr. C. Edgar Ford. This will be the first time this Mass will have been sung,it having been composed especially for this occasion. The composer himself will play the'organ accompaniment. The motet at the Offertory will be "Resonat in Laudibus," byGallus(XVI.century). During the Communion motets in honour of the Blessed Sacrament will besung, and at the conclusion of the Mass the "Adeste" will be sung by the congregation.

Atthe Solemn High Mass on Christ. mas Day,at 11 a.m., the same Mass will be sung.

On New Year's Eve, at 7.30 p.m., a Solemn Te Deum will be sung. The music will also be asetting by Dr. Ford,

The Cathedral Choir will be directed by Rev A. Lynch. Miss Frances Moran willbe the otganist.

The MidnightMass will bebroadcast asusualby Station6WF,and theNew Year's Eve function by 6PR.

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CLASSES FOR 1945 RESUME JANUARY15. ENROLTHEN.

Gifts of Sind, Loreto Convent, Nedlands:

£131

One setof white vestments.

One set of green vestments.

One setof red vestments.

One white stole.

Twowhite humeral veils.

Alb andsurplice.

Altar cloth, finger towels, purifiejs, pallsandcorporals.

Mrs. Bonser: Small quantity cups, saucers, dishes, etc.

MissM.Ahern: Oil stove andovenand clothing.

KALGOORLIE,

His Grace Archbishop Prendiville arrived in Kalgoorlie on Sunday morningonabrief visit to the Goldfields.

Rev. Father J. Murphy, who recently attended an Educational Conference in the Eastern States, broke his return journey at Kalgoorlie for afew days.

Mrs.Corbett, assisted by membersof the Dramatic and Choral sections of the Girls' Club, organised avery successful concert on Wednesday last in aid of the Kalgoorlie C.B.C. Appeal. The varied programme preesnted by artists of talent was thorough enjoyed by the appreciative audience, and while every item was worthy of comment, special mention can be made of the contributiom by the Children's Band, and the combined dramatic and choral sections of the club.

Young men -

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who wish to dedicate their lives to the work of THE FOREIGN MISSIONS!

Anew Mission Seminary is being opened by the Divine Word Fathers at Marburg, Queensland, in March, 1945. This Mission Seminary has for itsexpressand sole purpose the education ofyoungmen who wish to dedicate their lives to the Propagation of the Faith in foreign lands, particularly in the South Seas.

Students will be accepted after successful completion of the Junior (Intermediate)Examination.

Candidates will present testimonial letters from their Parish Priests, as well as from their School Superiors.

Young men interested in the Missionary -

Brotherhood are also urged-tomake inquiries.

For further particulars,write to•

REV. DANIEL DRISCOLL, S.V.D., MISSION SEMINARY, MARBURG, QUEENSLAND,

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The Kalgoorlie Xavier's Boys' Club members were at home to Catholic Girls' Cluband Boulder BoysClub on Sunday evening after devotions. Between 50 and 60 young people assembled and spent an extremely happy couple off hours, at the conclusion of which Ray Mangini wished all the compliments of the season and thanked all who had helped the Club since its inception. The boys were very grateful to Mr. W. Henneker and Mrs. Churchill for their help during the evening, and also to the ladies who prepared the delicious supper.

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MONDAY:

Shorthand, 5.15 p.m. Liturgy, 8­p.m.

TUESDAY:

Physical Culture, 7-8 p'.m. ArtsandCrafts,8p.m. Orchestra, 8p.m. Dramatics, 8p.m.

WEDNESDAY: Red Cross—E,S.C., 8p.m. Dressmaking, 7p.m, Shorthand, 5.15 p.m.

THURSDAY: MASS, 8a.m. EXPOSITION. BENEDICTION, 5.15 p.m. Choir, 8p.m.

SATURDAY: Gremlins' Club.'3p.m.

Farewell to'Rev. Father Nolan.

It was with very great regret that weheardofthe eransferofRev. Father John Nolan from Kalgoorlie to Northam, Father Nolan spent almost five years in our midst, and had become endeared to all. He will be Its . pecially missed by members of the Sacred Heart Sodality, to whom he was Spiritual Director. A happy future, Fatherl

Welcome to Rev. FatherBrennan.

RevFather Martin Brennan arrived recently on transfer to replace Rev. FatherNolan. Allparishionersextend aheartywelcome.

H.A.C.B.S.

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Tennis parties are being held each Saturday afternoon at Robertson Park on Courts 7and8, from 2to 6.30 p.m. All interested will be very welcome, and there is acompetent instructress to give ahand to any of those that want it.

Softball.

Practises will be commencing very shortly, and any girlswho are at all interested are asked to get in touch with the office, where they will find out all particulars.

Physical(Culture.

These classes are going into recess next week overChristmas, and will be commencing the first week in February, Watch "The Record" for notice of the first class.

OutdoorActivities.

There is to be acombined river trip andbarbecue on Tuesday evening, the 9th. January. The boat leaves at 8 o'clock, and will call in at Point Walter for an hour, where there will be fires prepared, so bringyour meat and rolls, and perhaps apitch-fork. For all those who like the water, there will be time for aswim,'so bring the bathing togs.

Oremtlina'Club.

This is an invitation togirls leaving schoolat the end of theyear,and also to older girls who would like to help fill in their Christmas holidays with us, to join the new section of the C.G.M., knownas the"Gremlins' Club."

Every Saturdayafternoon theGremlins meet at 3o'clock at the C.G.M. Rooms, and from there they go picnicing, swimming, out in treasure hunts, and river trips, and altogether have a marvellous time.

C,:nteen.

L.B.A.—Y.A.L., January 8. C.G.M.—Y.A.L„ December 30.

Town Hall: December31.

Choir.

Rehearsals are in full swingfor the next Concert Season. We hope to build the choir up to 100 voices. As we are still along way off the required number, any member who is interested in this activity would be most welcome. justcomeuptothe Rooms on Thursday night at8p.m. Orchestra andDanceBand Rehearsals.

These activities commence on Tues• daynight,January16,in Room9. New membersare welcome, no matter what instrument they play, ArtsandCrafts.

This activity is held every Wednes. daynightat the Rooms,and.notevery Tuesday night as previously published in error. The girls are working very hard and it is surprising what lovely toys, etc., they turn out. Members can see for themselves by one look in the new show case ,

which is placed in Room 7. The toys are for sale, so if anyone wants apresent, it would be worth their while to call into the Rooms and look the finshed articles over.

GOOD NEWS.—Latest Enamel Oas andWoodStoves,newandsecond-hand W.A. StoveCo.,WellingtonSt. IKW.

which included the spiritual director, being good. The main business was the election of officer's for the coming six months, and results in Sr, M. Hill president, Bro. Shinnick vice-president. Sr. M. Stinson hon. secretary, and Bro. J. Johnson treasurer, and Bros. Henneker, Shinnick and Hannan being returned to office. The report of the delegateto the Biennial Conference, recently held in Perth (Bro. M. O'Halloran) wasread.

CombinedClubs'Dance.

The continued popularity of the dance wasproved by the good attendance at the last function. Several ladiesassisted thegirlswiththedainty supper, and their help was greatly appreciated.

TheTuesdaynightdancewillbecontinuedthroughouttheseason,owing to thegenerosity of the organisers. Funds for the present will be devoted to the Catholic Library.

St.Mary'sFete.

The committee wish to thank all those who contributed to the success ofthe Feteheldrecently.

Ubrary.

We understand that new books to the value of£20 were added to the shelves during the past fortnight. This brings the number to approximately 1,700.

BEACONSFIELD

Sunday, December 4, was the occasion of avery impressive ceremcI in our own Church of Christ the King. when 21 Aspirants were consecrated membersof the Children of Mary, and 13"Holy Angels" were received as Aspirants. The celebrant,ofcourse,was Rev. Father Ryan, and the sponsors for each child were the senior membersoftheSodality. Thiswaspreceded ahigh tea, held each year for all members, in which all the prospective members took part, and by all accounts it was a "howling" success.

The Plain and FancyDressBallwas splendid, andowing totheforesightof theorganisers washeld in theFremantle Town Hall, which made itpossible toaccommodate the tremendouscrowd who attended.

Best wishes and every happiness to 'Kath. McCorry, who was married recently.Ourmostsincerewishestoboth yourhusband and yourself.

Seen home on leave during the last month or so, were Jack Murray, who has since gone East; brotherLeo,who gave us all apleasant surprise when he became engaged. Congratsl Mick Mahoney,Mick Kenny,and Frank Sander. Glad to see young Terry Kenny homewith usagain, lookingvery well, andgrownalmostoutofrecognition!

We wish toexpressour sympathy to Mrs. Flannagan, whose husband pass(d away after ashort illness; also to Mr. and Mrs. Cyril O'Hara, who lost tl " babydaughter ashort time ago. :flay their souls rest in peace.

MANDURAH MASS TABLE.

ChristmasDay: 8a.m.

Sunday, December 31: 8a.m. January 1: 9a.m.

St. Joseph's Girls' Orphanage and St. Vincent's Foundling Home

Rev. Mother and Sisters of St. Joseph's Girls' Orphanage and St. Vin. cent'sFoundling Homedesire to thank all friends and benefactors who helped inanywaytomakeGift Sunday atthe Institutons such agreat success, and especially dothey wish to express their gratitude tothoseladiesandgentlemen who year after yearoffer their services as stallholdersand collectors.

Result of Raffles at Orphanage on (liftDay.

Noveltycake,C.M.Clough, Williamsroad, Kalamunda; permanent wave, Mrs. Cross, 38 Denis-street, Subiaco; Christmas cake, Gwen, 60 Mable-street, North Perth: 2bottles oil, M. Condon, 164 Newcastle-street, Perth; choco. lates, Phillips, 1070 Hay-street, Perth; cake, M. Dwyer; towels,Mrs. Taylor, City Beach; bedjacket, Mrs. Perrin, 25 Leake-street, North Perth; cigarettes, O'Leary, Pangbourne-street, Wembley; one pair sheets, Mrs. Truman, Foy's; two white towels, Miss Foley, Turton. street, East Guildford; cushion, B. Thomson, 40 St. Kilda-road, Belmont; dinner set, M. Larson, c/o L. Jones, Hasting-street, Scarborough; wine, Hitchins, 18 Connolly-street, Perth; ham, Noel, 389 Stirling-street, Perth; doll, Leone O'Driscoll, Pine Park, GrassValley; bride doll, Raphael, 10 Woodroydstreet, Mt. Lawley; knitted ifrock, M. Grayson, 3Cunningham Terrace, Daglish; large doll, Felix Bairn, 102 Hol. land-street, Fremantle; cot cover, J. Godfrey, George-street, Queen's Park: fruit basket cake, Mrs. McMullan, 149 Walcott-street, Mt. Lawley; lingerie, Miss E. Brosnan, 266 Wellington-street, Perth; tea set, Mrs. O'Sullivan, 13 Berkely Crescent, Floreat Park; kan. garoo,N.Bateman,65Roseberry-street; toilet set, M. Steere, Coogie-street, Mt. Hawthorn; duck, E. Fitzpatrick, Victoria Park; necklace and brooch, Miss J. Wilkinson, c/o Christian Brothers' College.

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Although the Club was rather de. pletedinitsnumberof competitorslast Saturday, the boys present carried off the honours once again, though during the course of the day Midland Junction wereonlytwopointsbehind.Those who competed for the Club on Satur day are to be congratulated for their fine performances. Those present were pleased to see one of their old members, in the person of Geoff Worner. taking evident pleasure in the efforts and successes of the boys. During the day we witnessed some well-run races. Competition was keen at all times.

As we were sadly lackinginsufficient boys for the under 16 events, C. John. sonand P. Allen, bothunder15, elected to fill the gaps. These- boys, in conjunction

with T. Woodthorpe, gained us many precious points. Colin Johnson jumped exceptionally well to clear 5ft. lin. B. Williams,.B. Worner, J. Parker, R. Jeffreys and R. Birch jumped very well in their respective groups. Particularly pleasing was the excellent performance of R. Birch in the under 19 High Jump, In the under 15 660 Yards, B. Williams and P.Hickey gain. ed first place in their respective divisions. Their running was good to watch. Brian showsimprovement. J. Davidson was invaluable in the Broad Jump,Shot PutandRelay,andO'Shea, with more practice, will be of great value to the team. J. Sutherland ran well in the Mile, but could have made itfaster. R. Moscom camefirstin his divisionfortheMile. Withmorepractice this boy will develop into acertainty for this event. Outstanding amongst our band of athletes is Bill Hodge. His performances are good, andhe certainlygivesallhehas towin.

On Saturday, to accommodate his team, Bill took on the 440. He made it adesperate sprint from thestartand the boywho beat him had certainly to run fast, and Bill is to be congratulat ed on his magnificent effort.

Practice for the next two weeks will be on Hamilton Square, near Bolton's, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, at 4.30.

L.C.Y. Results.

100 Yards-under 19, W. Hodge, 2. Under 19: R. Green, I (second divi. sion). Under 16: C.Johnson,2.Under 14: J. Parker, 2. Under 14: J. Pitts, 1(second division)

High Jump-Under 15: B. Williams, 1; J. O'Shea, 2. Under 14: J. Parker, 1. Under 14: B. Worner, 1(second division). Under 16: T. Woodthorpe, 1. Under 16: C. Johnson, I (second division4. Under 19: R.Birch,2.

Broad Jump-Under 14: B. Worner, 1. Under 19; R. Birch, 2.

Shot Put-Under 19: R. Birch, 2. Under 15: J. O'Shea, 2.

440 Yards-Under 19: W. Hodge, 2. Under 16: T. Woodthorpe, 2,

Mile-Under 19:J. Sutherland, 1. Secoad Division: T. Moxham,1.

660 Yards-Under 15: B. Williams, 1. second Division: P. Hickey, 1.

Relay-Under 19: L.C.Y„ 2. Under 1:i: L.C.Y., 2. Under 16: LC.Y., 2. Under 14: L.C.Y., 1. Points: L.C.Y., MA: Midland Junction 1361: Subiaco Police Boys, 1001. (Further L.C.Y.Noteson Page 13.)

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OBITUARY

The qudden death occurred recently of the late Arthur Brown,well known mining engineer,of Mount Lawley, andcameasagreatshocktohisfamily and friends. The late Mr.Brown was anative of South Australia,coming to thisStateinthe early nineties.In 1900 his miningpursuits tookhimtoAfrica. Returning to this State in 1903, he resided here until his death. The funeral service,which took place at Kar. rakatta, was conducted by the Rev. Father Depiazzi. The chief mourners were his widow, daughters, Mesdames V. Depiazzi and L. Fels, and,sons-in-law, Victor De. piazzi and Les Fels, and Mrs. C. Brown. His eldest daughter,Mrs. J. un- able and Mr. Waldron, were to attend owing to theirresidence in Canberra. The pall-bearers were Mr. President Dwyer and Messrs. P. Dullard, C. T.Cogan and F.V.Fels.

Among those present were Messrs. E. D. Fels, B. O'Donohoe, Jordan and Lane (Boulton's Ltd.), S. R. Hedditch, J. Rion, G. A. Yuille, D. O'Brien, D. Leahy, J. Dewan: Mrs. Dewan. and Miss I. Slyth. ,

Old clothes needed by the Society of St.Vincent de Paul for distribution to the poor. Parcels may be left at "The Record"Office,450 Hay-street, Perth.

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of the local colleges, were witnesses of avery impressive ceremonyinthe Pro-CathedralatNewNorcia on December 3. During the High Mass ayoungman, named Dom Aldan Duggan, & Sydney,having completed his novitiate inthe BenedictineAbbey, made his profession as aBenedictine. The LordAbbot, who presided in cope, mitre, and crozier,after addressing the candidate with words of encouragement,and exhorting him to be grateful to God for the privilege of being chosenfor thegreatBenedictine Order, received the profession of the young Monk. Priests and Brothers were at the Sanctuary around the new-profesaed when he real aloud the form of his consecration toGod, and then they m• ceived him with thekiss ofpeace.

After the ceremony the young new Benedictine expressed his great piee@@ sure at being already able daily artg officially to praise God through the Divine Office in choir, ahappy obligation which will bind him as aBenedictine all hislife. - -

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McCOURT.--iOn December 6, 1944, Catherine McCourt, of 46 Aberdeenstreet, Perth, beloved sister of Elizabeth (Mrs. P. Hughes), and Annie (Mrs. Henderson), and fond sister-inlaw of Peter. R.I.P.

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OnService, FRASER.—In loving memory of our dearson,Pte.Frederick Keith Fraser (Curley),whopassedawayatSchienfurth, Germany, on December 24, 1941, second sonofSenator the Hon. J. M. Fraser and Mrs. Fraser, loving brother of Eric (missing, Singapore), Basil and Doreen, of 26 Teddington-road, Victoria Park; aged 21 years. R.I.P.

CASEY.—In loving memory of Denis Downey Casey, who died December 27, 1940.

Sacred Heart of Jesus, be his.salva: tion: Imaculate Heart of Mary pray for him.

HOARE.—Of your charity, pray for the happy repose of the soul of our dearparents, NorahandJohnHoare, whose anniversaries ocur on December 18 and August4, respectively. —Inserted by theirloving family.

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DEATH OF MRS. CHARLOTTE GOERKE

At noon on December 6, death robbed the Victoria Park parish of one of its most respected members, in Mrs. CharlotteGoerke, whohad been an activememberpfthatparish forthepast fifty years, having arrived there direct from Victoria, where she was born 74 years ago. During that time she al. ways took aprominent part in every Church activity. She was afervent Tertiary of the Third Order of St. Francis,amemberofthe Sacred Heart Sodality since its inauguration in the parish almost thirty yeiirs ago, and an

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THE LATEMRS.CHARLOTTE OOEREE.

active member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society for many years. She will be sadly missed from their midst, as she will be to amuch greater extent by her husband, her seven children, and twenty-three grandchildren, all of whomcherished andloved her, and admired her exemplary life. But the stingof their loss was lessened by the knowledge that she died as she lived, after receiving the last rites of the Church, with her children kneeling at her bedside reciting the Rosary.

At the Requiem Mass, which was celebrated by Rev. Father Kearin, an old and very dear friend, the church was crowded to pay last respects to a much lovedandreveredlady,whilethe many beautiful wreaths sent to her funeral at Karrakatta, and the numerous messages of sympathy received by herhusbandandchildren were atoken of the high esteem in which sht was held. May her sweet soul rest in peace.

The funeralcortegeleftSt. Joachim's Church at 3.30 on Thursday afternoon. At the graveside Rev. Father Shannon conducted the funeral rites.

The chief mourners were: Frank W. Goerke (husband), Leslie, Paul and Leonard Goerke (sons), Maude (Mrs. 11. Travers), Dorothy and Marie (Mrs. M. Bennett),.daughters; Doris, Ann and Dorothy Goerke (daughters-inlaw), Allen, Peter, and Joseph Goerke, Paul andTerenceTravers, AdrianBennett (grandsons), Mary, Betty and Margaret Goerke, and Marie Bennett (granddaughters).

The pall-bearers were: JPreston,A, E. Heagney, M. Chandler, H. R. Irvine (rep. Hon.A. A.Coverley, Minister for North-West), J. Fleming, and L. Morrissey.

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Amongst those present were: Rev. Father H. Kearin, Rev. Father F. O'Connor, Mr. and Mrs, T. Allen, Mrs, Chandler,'Mrs. E. Travers, Patricia Travers, Joan Allen, Mrs. W. Allen, Mr. Sporer, E. Fitzpatrick, E. Fitzgerald, J.%Valtho, J. Healy, M. Healy, N. Walsh, T. Walsh, Mrs. A. Coverley, D. Felton, I1. R. Bond, A. Dally, Mr. and ,Mrs, J. LAtkins, W. G. Waltho, Mr. and Mrs. John Clements, T. Ryan, J. Brown, D. H. Talboys, F. M. Murphy (St, Joachim's II.A.C.BS.), Mrs. Shires, .M r

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"1hristmas is not onlythe mile-mark of another year, moving us to thoughts of self-examination; it isaseas,)% f'om all its associations, whether domestic or religious, suggesting thoughts of joy:'-Robert Louis Stevenson.

We offer our apologies to the many who have written in for"The Song of Bernadette" All copies were sold outwithin afew days of the announce. merit. However, we are taking orders andifwe'cannotprocurethebooklocaliv, your name will be placed on our list and you will receive first preference of new stocks. It must come back-it's the 'year's most popular book..

There is still time to obtain that veryspecial book-it has been neces. sary to re-stock since we last made an announcement, but here are some new andfine works for your choice.

Something unique-ABook of Short Stories of Nuns and Priests,entitled "They Are People" (24/-), written by well known writers, such as Phyllis Bottome, Morlev Callaghan,' Ernest *Hemingway, Paul Horgan, Sean O'Fao• lain, L. A. G. Strong. It answers all the questions the layman, and particulark the non-Catholic, asks about the hopes, the iovs, the struggles and the consolations of those who lead conse. crated life.

Poetryand Life-anow anthology of English Catholic poetry, compiled by F. J. Sliced.(12/-1. Embraces works from theearliesf times tothe 19th. century.

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Lea;ue of Catholic Youth, Subiaco

The boys engaged in the athletics on Saturday, 9th. inst., should certainly feel well pleased with themselves and their results. Not only did we win comfortably, but the manner in which the boys performed, their spirit and determination, deserve high praise. Many of the races were excellently run, exciting ardent enthusiasm from the barrackers. Keen tussels, culminating in desperate finishes, kept the crowd on their toes; then sighs of contentment or disappointment as their heroes dashed past the tape.

The Fremantle boys strengthened the teamconsiderably, and gainedmany of our points. They are to be congratu. lated on their fine performances, and wecertainlyhope theycontinue tolend us their support. Not taking away from the other lads, Iwould like to mention J. Berkery and Wallwork. J. Berkery'sperformances were grand to watch, andWallwork wasreadytolend himself,tor any of the events in his grpup. In each of theise he performed w•e11. Practice every Tuesday and Thursday afternoons on the Leederville Oval at 4.30. Do you best to be present. Don't let your team down during the holidays. Encourage that fighting spirit you have shown already, and we shall develop into ateam capable of holding our own with any opponent.

Results (L.C.Y. competitors only):

220 Yards, under 16:(lodge, 3.

Discnk, under 16: Berkery, 2, SRO Yards, under 19: R. Green. 2.

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The children will be charmed with the story books which we have procur. ed'for them. Our prices are the same as the city's. Call and inspect at the Library first. The handsomest fairy story book ever printed,"Peg's Fairy Book" (18/6). The artistic child will love this! Only a few books left Bird Books and Aircraft Books for boys, and interesting stories for the girls. "Chatterbox," 10s.

THE LIBRARY has been enriched in proportion to the incoming stocks for the BookDepartment. Here is the ideal New Year resolution: Become a subscriloa to the best and most rea=sonable Library in our land. Rates.

City: 1book per year, 10:a.; 2 books per year, 12s 6d.

Country: 4books per year,£115s; 4 books six months, £1. We pay freight on hooks one way,

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S80 Yards, under 16: Wallwork, 3.

HammerThrow,under 19: R. Birch,2.

90 Yards Hurdles, under 15: B. Wil liams, 1.

90 Yards Hurdles, under 14: B. Worrier, 1. Discus, under 19: R. Birch, 1.

90 Yards Hurdles, under 16: Woodthorpe, 1. Hop, Step and jump, under 19: A. Birch, 3. Hammer Throng, under 16: Wall. work, 3. Hop, Step and jump, under 16: Woodthorpe,2.

Relays-Under 14, L.C.Y., 1; tinder 16. L.C.Y., 2; tinder 19, L.C.Y. and S,P:B.C., tie, 1; under 15, L.C.Y., 2.

Points: L.C.Y., 176; S.P.B., 132. Cricket.

Yet another defeat came ourway on Saturday, 9th. intt. Playing at Ra. phael Park, the Victoria Park boys secured their third victory at our expense. Having first use of the wic. ket, the L.C.Y, only managed to compile 64 runs, while their opponents replied with 96 runs . In the second in. nings, the less said the better, for we were dismissed for 27 Tuns, giving the Victoria Park team an outright win by an innings and 5runs.

Jimmy Maschmedt was the top scor. er for L.C.Y, with 17, whilst the only others to reach double figures were Len Lyons and Brian Keay. Brian also bowledexceptionally well tosecure 6for 29. Otherfigures recorded gave Gerry %IcGrade 2for 31, Pat Fitzsim. mons1for18,andJoe Hodge,1for3. Basket Ball.

In the first semi-final the West Lee. derville team defeated the Subiaco team after avery exciting and keen finish .

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aLA sentimental woman was married to an unromantic man. One evening she said to him with a 1igh: "Would you mourn for meif Iwere

to die?"

"Oh, yes;" he mumbled,"of course I would."

"And would you visit the cemetery often?"

"Certainly," he said, with a little more animation. "1pass it on the way to the local anyhow."

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The absent-minded professor walked into the villagebarber's shop, satdown in the operating chair,and asked for a haircut.

'Certainly, sir;' said the barber. "Would you mind takingoffyourhat?"

"I'm sorry;"he apologised, "but I didn't know that ladies were present." # * *

Asked to address amission to seamen, ayoung preacher thought to add point to hisremarks by drawing illustrations from the sea.

He spoke of the captain at his wits' endwhilenavigatinghis shipthrougha shallow, twisting channel abounding in swift currents and rocks.

Ultimately, to the captain'sdespair, hisship was driven on abank, and the preacher,now thoroughly worked up, exclaimed dramatically: "What shall we do now?"

"Goodness knows,"said an old sailor who had been listening open-mouthed in the front row. "For thelastfifteen minutes _ we've been drivin' stern foremost!" "w

Awoman went to see a doctor.

"Doctor," she exclaimed loudly,bouncing into the room, "Iwant you to say frankly what's wrong with me."

Hesurveyedher fromhead tofootin his hest professional manner.

"Madam;' he said at length, "I've just three things to tell you. First, your weight wants reducing by nearly four stones. Secondly, your beauty would be,improved by freer use of soap and water. And thirdly, I'm an artist; the doctor lives on the next floor."

Ayoung man wrote to aprominent business firm, ordering arazor:

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"P,S.—i forgot to enclose the shilling, but no doubt afirm of your high standing will send the razor,anyway."

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reply.

"Very good,sir;" was the "Whatdid you wish, sir?"

"Iwantaroom on the top floor,"the drunk demanded. "An' another room on the opposite side of the corridor."

"Certainly,sir;" agreed the clerk. "Butwhy do you want tworooms,one facing the other?"

The drunk slapped the desk.

"Because," he hiccoughed,"in case anything happensh,Iwanna be near myself, ...I"

"Who is really boss in your home?" asked abachelor friend of Air. Hen. peck.

"Well," said the married one, of course,my wife assumes command of the children,the servants, the dog, the cat, and the canary. "But," he added, quickly,"Ican say what Ilike to the goldfish."

"..Mummy," asked the litle boy at the pantomime, "have the orchestra had something to eat?"

"Idon't know."

"I think they have, because it says on the programme, 'Part two Will be given by afuller orchestra.'"

The squire was playing cricket for the village eleven. It was abreezy day, and thefastbowler with the wind behind his back was almobt unplayable.

He sent down one ball to the squire which just grazed the bail and carried it away.

The batsman, with the utmost sangfroid, remained in his crease and, picking up the fallenbail, remarked threateningly to the umpire,"Devilish windy today,George."

The umpire replied, dryingly, "Yes, sir, it is. But I'm not. And you're out."

Mrs. Greene: "How do you always manage to have such deliciousbeef?"

Mrs. Sharpe:"Iselect agood, honest butcher, and then stand by him."

Mrs. Greene: "You mean that you give him all your custom?"

Mrs. Sharpe:"No, Imean that I stand by him while he is cutting off the meat."

She was arraved for the theatre.

"Sorry to have kgpt you waiting so long, Mr.Spoonamore," she said,"but it has taken me longer than usual to get ready. Ilook like afright in this hat, too."

He was vaguely desirous of saying somethingcomplimentary.

"It isn'tthe—er—fault of the lovely hat, Iam sure,Miss Hankinson," he blundered.

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A doctor wascalled in to see avery testy patient.

"Welil, sir, now what's the matter?" he asked.

"That, sir,is for you to find out," said the patient,glaring."

"I %see," said the doctor, "Well, if you'll excuse mg aminute I'll go and bring afriend of mine—avet. He's the onlymanIknow who can make a diagnosis without asking questions."

Air. Newwed was anewcomer to the suburb. He glanced around him at the hundreds and hundreds of little houses, each one exactly the same as its neighbour. A friend(found him looking miserable and dazed, and asked him the reason.

"Why," he explained,"last night my wife told me to take our cat out and lost it. Iputitinabagand tramped for about six miles." He paused for breath.

"And did you lose it?" a'sked the friend.

"Lose it!"exclaimed Newwed. "If I hadn't followed the darned thing home I'dnever have found my way back."

The clergyman smiled benevolently upon the unusually large congregation.

"AsIlook aboutme," hebegan, "and see so many bright and shining faces. Iwonder—"

Out came ninety-two powder-puffs,

"Hoskins, the cook advises me that you were intoxicated last night, and that you tried to roll abarrel up the cellar stairs. Can this be true?"

"Partly, my lord"

"Then how is it I know nothing about it? Where was Iat the time?"

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An angler had afour hours' tussle with ahuge salmonbefore he was able to land it. When he related his tri. umph to his wife he laid special stress on the time it took and the energy he had to expend before he could secure the salmon. But, my dear," said his wife with apuzzled expression,"why didn't you cut the string and get rid of the brute?"• • s

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An engine driver was off duty owing to illness, and when pay-day came round he asked his wife to call at the depot to collecthis last week's wage's. She was surprised when she saw the amount,and on reaching home mentioned thathehad never told her what agood wage he got. He was ready for that.

Ahl" he said, collaring the packet, "butwbat'llbe left when I've paid the fireman and the guard?"

Dear Cornerites,—Next week, chil. dren, marks the great event! The LemonadeBottlewillbeforced toyield up his year's savings and divulge to all and sundry just how mubh be has stored awayforthe Bushies. Will we reach the 1200 mark or not? That is the quebtion1 The betting is very heavy) Someseem to think that he will acquit himself creditably, and ome good. Other pessimists are inclined to doubt his ability. But not yourAuntBessyl Oh,no Havingso many good friends behind me, who have contributed lately Iam feeling very sure of myself—and, Ihope, not r: without good reason. However, next week will tell. Ifyou'dlike to ensure thatAuntBessyisnotdismissed indisgrace, you could help her to make quite certain of her Objective.

And now afew wordson Christmas!

I'm afraid th?sstrainingafter the Ob. jective has drivenalot ofother things out of my mind.) There really isn't much Icansayaboutthis great Feast thathasn't alreadybeen said dozensof times, so I'll just say that Iwish all of you thehappiest Christmas yet, not forgetting the reason for celebrating the greatest day of the year.

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Dear Aunt Bessy,-1am sorry Ihave been so long in filling in the Prick Card, and hope you will forgive me. fur concert on last Wednesday night was a'great success, and Ihope you werethere. On nextTuesdayevening we will hold our annual speech night, and we are praying that it will be a very fineevening,aswe hold theevent on the sports ground, which is well illuminated. Pleasesayone Hail Mary that everything will go well. Iam sending you an invitation and trust that you will be able to come. We are going to sing the Mass on Friday morning in honour of Our Lady. Last Sunday Iwas consecrated aChild of Mary, and Iam very happy about it. Best wishes forahappy Xmas.—Your loving niece.

JOAN ALLEN.

Dear Joan,—Idon't think you were really very long in filling in the card. Ihave known others to take longer, anyway. I'm glad to hear the concertwas agreat success. I'm afraid I

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here is not thebest. Shepooroldfarmerhas his ups and'down alright. Cheerio, and all the best for abright and happy Christmas.

TWO FRIENDS.

Dear Friends,—I'm so sorry you can't have your dip in the ocean to compensateyou foryourkindness.Per. haps you might be able to manage a visit to the ocean later on. Iquite agree with you as regards the farmer, andthis season seems tobe one ofthe bad ones, without doubt. However, it's times like these that the wordsof the old philosopher,"Even this shall pass away," comfort us with the fact that better times are sure to follow. Thank you for your good wishes, and the same to you.

AUNT BESSY. r r + r

DearAunt Bessy,—Wishingthe Bush. ies every Christmas blessing.

AFRIEND.

Dear Friend,—Many thanks indeed. May the blessings of Christmas be showered on your own head for your kindness to the Bushies.

AUNT BESSY.

Dear Aunt Bessy,—Please buy a drinkfortheLemonadeBottlewiththe enclosed. Mayitbe full(withoutany bad after effects) all 1945. May God bless and prosper your good work— Yours,

PINK ENVELOPE,

Dear Pink Envelope,—Ishall do as yousay, and see if Icanget the Lem. 9nadeBottle full. Thank you foryour assistance towards it.

AUNT BESSY.

Queen's Park.

Dear Aunt Bessy,—Just anote to help put atop on the Lemonade Bot• tle for Christmas, and hoping it will be filled and flowing over. Wishinr you great success.—Iremain, AN OLD FRIEND.

Dear Old Friend,—You must be thr froth on top of the bottle. And very substantialfrothyou are,too. Idon't know what the Bushies woulddowith. out such kind friends as yourself. AUNTBESSY. + + +

"TheBush."

Dear Aunt Bessy,—I am enclosing P.N. for 10s. for the Bushies' fund, in thanksgiving for favour received. With best wishes from the POMMYITES.

Dear Pommyites,—Thanks ever so much. Iis very kind of you to acknowledge your favour in helping on the Bushies' Cause, but, personally, I thinkit'sagoodwayofensuringfuture favours.

AUNT BESSY. r + t Nedlands.

Dear Aunt Bessy,—Please find enclosed asmall donation for"aworthy cause." A WELLWISHER.

Dear Wellwisher,—Thank you very much. The Lemonade Bottlehas tak. 22 6 en it for granted that he's a wor

thy 2 6 cause, and despite the Wet Blanket's 20 insinuation that it's about time she

got alook in, he has it all stored up for the"opening day"next week. AUNT BESSY.

+ t t Perth.

Dear Aunt Bessy,—Please find enclobed P.N. for 5s, for the Bushies' Scheme. AFRIEND.

Dear Friend,—You are the second Friend this week who has sent me 5s. for the Bushies. ,But your writing is familiar, Ideclare. Isomehow think youhavefiguredincontributingtothe fund before. Many thanks, and beat --

wishes for Christmas.

—AUNT BESSY. r t • Subiaco.

Dear Aunt Bessy,—Enclosed £2 towardstheBusbies'Scheme,askingtheir prayers that agreat favour from the Sacred Heart may be granted soon. With everygood wish.

SCOTIE.

DearScotie,—Yourf2willmeanalot to the Fund at thislast moment. It may be just the amount we need to make up the Objective. Ido hope your favourmay begranted, and Iam sure that if the Bushies' prayers can ensure it, it certainly will be. Best wishes forChristmas.

AUNTBESSY. + * t

Dear Aunt Bessy,—Enclosed is 15s. for the Bushies. Ido hope your old friends will not forget you before Christmas, and that you will get your £200. They may be like me and put things off until the last, but better late than never. Wishingyouand all the Bushies avery happy Christmas and NewYear is the wish of a GREAT AUNT.

P.S.: The money is in honour of St. Anthony.

DearGreat Aunt,—Somehow Idon't think my old Ifriends will forget me after all. They are all remembering the Scheme at once, and Iam very .grateful to them, I-am quite confident now that when Iadd up the grand total next week Ishall find the £200 all complete. Iknow we just missed outonit last year,so this year we might be alittle more fortunate. Many thanks for your kind wishes. They are heartily reciprocated.

AUNT BESSY,

Dear Aunt Bessy,—.A small donation for the Lemonade Bottle, in gratitude for favours received.

BEST WISHES.

Dear Best Wishes,—Many thanks for your donation. It has come just atatimewhen "ourneedisthesorest."

AUNT BESSY. r r • 22 Park-road, Mt. Lawley.

Dear AuntBessy,—This month Iam sending in 10s. for the Bushies' Christ. mas. Mum gave ue the money. We break up on Friday and.we have our speech night on Thursday at the Assembly Hall. Our big brother, Derry, is coming home on Friday, and my little brother breaks up on Friday, too. Dad comes home on Christmas Eve for five days' leave. We have a baby in thehouse; he is 10 weeks old, andhisnameisDavidGurry.Ileisour young cousin. Our final exams, start to-morrow. Ido notknow howIwill get on,because Iwassickhalf thelast exams., but Ihope Igetagood place. There areoversixty in theclass, butI usually get about eleventh to dour• teenth in the class. Iwill close now. Love from your nephew, BRIAN CLIFFORD.

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how about little David, will he puttip withalotofnoise?dmostbabieswon't, youknow!) Well.Ihope you all haw avery nice Christmas, and will writes tome againwon.

*V3FT BESSY

s a rockmeyer," Namban.

Dear Aunt easy,—I'm back aga'hs trying to help the Cornerites raisejhe £200. Howareyouand the Bushies? Iam returning my prick card and a P.N. for two shillings and sixpence. Will youpleasesendanotherone? We went to Mass today. At church I asked afew people for aspare penny for the Bushies. Father Hynes said thathehoped tohaveMasshere agaif on Christmas Day, We had aletter from Roy not long ago, and he thinks the war is going to and soon. My teachersentmyexam.reporthomelast Friday, and Mumsaidit wasgoodbut could be better. The twelve turkey chickens are getting big. If Igo to Perth for aholiday this year I'll get Mum to take me to your office. On Thursday nightall thechildren are going out to afriend's place for aparty. On Friday at the school the children are having aconcert between ourselves. The boys have made something foramicrophone. There will be over twenty items. On Saturday night there itaChristmasTreeat Watheroo, andwehope to go. Watheroo isonly seven miles away, and the two schools usually have their Christmas Tree together. There was acricket match here to-day between Miling and Nam. ban. Nambanwere the winners. !My brothers Briangot 13 runs and Pat 4. Ihope youarehavingsomethinggood , for Christmas, Well, Aunt Bessy, I may not write again before Christmas, so Iwish you ahappy Christmas and best wishes.—Yourloving niece,

BERYL FITZGERALD,

Dear Beryl,—Well, Iam pleased to hearfromyouagainsosoon,andanice long letter youwrote,too. Itwasvery nice ofyou togetyourcardfilled, and I'll send you another to carry on the good work. I'm glad that exam, reportwasn'ttoobad. Tell Mum you'll seewhatyoucandoaboutabetterone , next year. After the long holidays youget youwillfeellikeworkinghard, I'm sure. How did Lorraine and Noreen getonwith theirexams? What alot of parties you are having this Christmas. Iamsure youwill all enjoy yourselves very much. I.would like tobe there withyou,Beryl. Isn't it agreat pity that Na m

ban

i s suc

h alongwayfromPerth? Itmusthave been interesting watching the cricket match betweenMilingand Namban. I like watching cricket matches very much myself,though Idoubt whether Iwould care toexertmyselfplaying in one in the hotweather if Iwas alittle boy. Brian and Pat must like it, however. Thank you for your good wishesforChristmas.Beryl,and Iwish youthe same,dear.

AUNT BESSY. + t

Post Office,New Norcia.

Dear Aunt Bessy,—I hope you are well and happy. Will you send me a prick card,please? Ipassed my music. exam.andgot87marks. Marypassed alsoand got79Marks. Peter isgoing into the Navy. Igot two prizes for schoolwork,aholypictureand'abook. Ialsogotabookandapairofbeadsat the Xmas tree,and apair of Rosary ` beads today. Igot ashilling.for my tooth y&terday. We have finished school now. Iwas in two items at the concert. Iwill close now. Love from

LAURELLANIGAN.

Dear Laurel,—It isquite along time since Ihad aletter from you, so I'm very pleased toget itnow, and Imust congratulateyouand Maryfor passing your music exams. Itold you Ihad confidenceinyouboth,didn'tI? You were lucky to get such`nice prizes, weren't you,Laurel,especially the Rosary be

ads, as th e

yare very hard to get at present.I.will post you another card,and knowing you of old, Iknow you willhave nodifficulty incollecting the pennies.

the time—and

Dear Brian,—That was anice surprise for the Bushies—receiving atenshilling note from the Clifford boys. Take it from me that they are very grateful to you and your mother. Won't it be nice to have Dad home for Christmas, too. Are you very excited about it? Do you know your exam. results yet? Ihope you secur• ed the place in class you desired. It was apity you were sick during the last ones. But, Brian, make sure you don't get sick again during the holi• days, though Ihardly think you'd do that. Iexpect your motherwill have alot of noise around the house with three of you home all\

AUNT BESSY.

Abe Record

Official Organ of the Archdiocese of Perth ESTABLISHED1874

St. Joseph'sConvent Schools' Fremantle

GRAND ANNUAL CONCERT.

On Wednesday evening, November 29, 1944, the grand annual concert by the pupils of St, Joseph's Convent Schools avas presented in the Fremantle Town Hall at eight o'clock.

Notwithstanding the climatic conditions that herald the approach of summer, not within living memory has there been witnessed;such a huge crowd gathered within its precincts on asimilar occasion. The utmost enthusiasm prevailed as in number after number those versatile pupils of St. Joseph's, from their little word of the stage, charmed the hours away to the happymelodies of%otherdays. An appreciated orchestra was heard at intervals throughout the evening.

Among the audience were observed:

Very Rev. Father Haugh, O.M.I., Rev. Father Breslin, O.M.I., Rev. Father Conway, OM.I„ Rev. Brother O'Connor (Superior), Rev. Brother Tevlin, and the community of the Christian Brothers,Fremantle, and Rev. Brother Redmond,of Aquinas College, Mount Henry,and Rev. Brother Quilligan, Highgate.

The programme opened with delightful songs, "God Bless Australia" and "Unfurl the Flag." The Irish Jig, as interpreted by the Misses R. Hall, N. Shepherd,G. Brindley,M. Pearse, M. Hoare, G. Vagg, B. Gregg, M. Adams, and Roma Hall, has lost none of its Celtic charm. Gloria Basile, in rich soprano, called up the gentle tear of recollection in "Say aPrayer for the Boys Over There." Verse speaking by atroups of boys, under the conductorship of Kevin Foley, was an excerpt of faultless elocution. "Autumn Fairies," with G. Brindley in the leading role, and bearing the grace and charm of the great dariseuse, together with her fairies, created a thousand happy thoughts, awakening golden memories of the long ago. Arecitation by the tiny tots was loudly applauded. Achorusandsong,"HappyTyroleans," by Intermediate girls, iwith the Misses R. McLernon and N. Marsh so adroitly impersonating the character, was a thingtobe remembered.

A song and dance, appropriately named Minuet, was easily a gem. Dainty little sylphlike Nola Shepherd, assisted by D. Knight, \t. Adams, M. Pearse, E. Fontanella, R. Garrett, R. Toomey, B. Gregg, A. Garrett and I. Mulcahy, happy children of this land of sunshine,we shall not soon forget. Folk dancing by junior girls was a popular item. Ahumorous recitation by Miss R. Edgar created much laughterand applause. Victory tableau,"All Nations," impersonated by senior girls,Misses N. Marsh, R.McLernon,V. Rushforth, M. Parentich and

J. Bradford, was awondrous presentation at thi's hour,aliving inspiration, apaen of praise and exultation for the Allied arms, With "V" for Victory emblazoned on their standards, still found facing the foe. The tributes to the Empire and all that lie between one will not soon forget,while the gratitude we owe to the land of the Stars and Stripes found afittine climax in the strains of their National Anthem. Patriot efforts such as these speak for the Australians of to-morrow, anoble destiny , areflex of the love of God and coun• try as taught in our Catholic schools.

Miss B. Cannon, V. O•Hara, and N. Taylor, in aPianoforte Trio, thrilled the gatheringwith the majestic "Gloria from Mozartk 12th. Mass." What hallowed memories were here recalled.

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MidnightMass, so glorious in the splen. dour of its setting, as the old clock on the stairs chimed -

the midnighthour. Ajuvenile operetta, "Flag Day in HappyHolland" wasexquisitelyportrayed. One touch of Nature seemed worth all the gloss of Art. The versatile young ladies responsible for its presentation were: Misses At. McCallum, 11. Leary, J. Crowe, J. Allen, H. Antonie, IM. Dlulcahy, M. and V. Herbert, B. Roberts, M. O'Hara, and twen. ty-eight"Dutch" children. In an act wherein all did well, M. McCallum, as the old Dutch Matron, acquitted herself with marked distinction. Folk dancing by Intermediate girls and seniors, was well received. The ThreeHand Reel was true to the best tradi. tions of the past,and faultlessly danc. ed by K.O'Connor, R. Evans, P. Houlahan,M. O'Hara, J. Fontanella, R.' Hall, M. Fahey, J. Ryan, B. McLernon, H. Antonio,N. Sutherland, M. Hartshorn. While that accomplished artim, Miss S. Antonio," in "Irish Airs," presides at the piano, the memory of Eire will live in her songs.

Musical Monologues, "Peg Away" and "Earthenware," as interpreted by the Senior Elocution Class, was, to put it tersely, asplendid exhibition of dramatic art. Miss Joy Ashton, from an extensive repertoire, played with grace and charm appropriate selections on the piano-accordeon, and was loudly applauded.

Under thebaton ofMiss Sander, the grand finale.(a) "Let Music and Song be our Pastime To-Night," (b) "Gypsy Song" was exquisitely rendered by the School Choir.

Misses K. Droney, J. Ashton, N. Padghem, D. McLinden, B. Cannon. L. Wililams acted as accompanistes:vio. lins, B. Robert, Pitman, C.Galipo.

While remaininggrateful to Miss Joy Ashton, dancing mistress, Miss Kath. Droney, L.T.C.L., for services render. ed, the Sisters of St. Joseph desire to convey to all who in any way assisted an expression oftheir sincere thanks.

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(Continued fromPage4,) serve the highest praise for theirwork. Ithank also the girls of the orchestra for their help. Iwish to thank you, our parents and friends, and our boys. The parents and friends who so gener. ously subscribed to our prize fund and made it possible to give the really good prizes we have given, and the boys for their willing and cheerful cooperation with us in our efforts for their happiness and progress.

Finally, if Iforesee difficult times ahead, Iam confident that, if these boys are loyal to their Catholic faith and draw from it courage and inspira. tion to face the struggle, they will succeed, succeed not only in the struggle to make alivelihood and secure earthIv success, but in the struggle to use their lives for the purpose for which they received them. Ihope, too, that' when the time comes for them to take partinourcivic life they willbe found asteady influence for good. And, Your Grace, Ihope that they will be prominent in their support of all the good works you are directing in this city: for the cure for all the evils to which our age is subject lies in the message that God has commissioned you to impart. Whatever be their fortune in years to come, nothing can take from them their Catholic Faith, and while they are loyal to that they cannot fail in accomplishing the purpose of their lives.