The Record Newspaper 29 August 1945

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What the Catholic Press Thought of the British Election Return of

the Conservatives Would Labour Principles Christian So Far as They Go — Historian Blames Churchill for Downfall of Tories.

Reviewing the results of the British Election, it is certain that alarge proportion of the Catholic population— which derives preponderantly from the working classes—have Labour sympathies, despite the fact that the majoritv of the Catholic candidates stood in the Conservative interest. More than 20candidates were Conservatives, asagainst about adozen Labour nominees, although-the latterincluded such staunch churchmen as Mr. R. R. Stokes, the Ilon. Frank Pakenham and Dr. Halliday Sutherland (who, incidentally,has beendefeated in theScottish Universities contest),

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rhe"Universe" restrainsitscomment topointing out thatCatholics have no difficulty in giving properallegiance to any Government that is not Communist and that they owe this allegiance to the new Government.

"All that remains to be done," adds the editorial,"is to make the best of anybadjobs thatarise—either through wrong-handling or inescapable circunt• stances—and make the best of any andeverygoodopportunitythatcomes to promote the welfare of the people athome and abroadin aworld that is threatened with immeasurable chaos:"

Communists Rejected.

The "Catholie Times" declares that the true results of the election will not be shown until the HouseofCommons meetsand the characterof the Labour Party is revealed. "We shall then know," it says,"whether the preponderating balance is on the Left of the Party or on the Right. But the rejectiml of Communist and Commonwealth candidates suggests that what we have is aHouse of Progressive Radicals; ineffect,anewLiberal Party to replace the old one."

in its editorial, the "Catholic Iferald" extends awhole-hearted welcome, not to the adventof the Labour Party into frill potter,nor to thediscomfiture of the Tories, but to thefact that one great Partyso simplysucceeded to the power of another.

"We would,"it continues, "v be decei ing ourselves in pretending that this great democratic test was passed without any difficulty or that it can be regarded as securely established for the 'uture. The Tories quite unpardon•

ablyendangered itduring the elections in trying to suggest that the future ofdemocracy inthiscountry depended on their own .v

ictory—asuggestion involvingacontradiction in terms. On the other hand, we have little doubt that the return of the Conservatives on the name andprestige of theirleader would have opened a chapter of great social unrest, the real aim of which would have been to make the people's will ineffective by foul as well as fair means.

Safety-Valve.

"Now we may reasonably hope that averylargeLabourmajority ,

tvillprove to be something of asafety-valve during the difficult times to come. And it has the opportunity of being somethingmuchmore than that....

"In the list tradition of socialism— the oc•ialism that was born among English-Christian idealists, not among anti-clerical elements on the Continent ..there izafrill recognition of the brotherhood of all men and of the social and economic conditions necessary for aman tobefully aman. Theseprinciples, though they fall very short of thespiritualqualityofChristianity,are at least Christian so far as they go.

"if it sincerely of necessarily prudently) seeks to apply tht spirit of these basic principles, the British Labour Party can become aleader and guide to all that is honest in the new biood of Europe. And if it can suc• teed in this, it will at once preserve what is sound in theoldorder,and defeat the trouble-makers by isolating them and showing them up."

Most Radical Expression.

Themost radicalexpressionofCatholic opinion yet published comes from the pen of the noted historian, Robert Sencourt, in an article in the "Catholic Ilerald" Without qualification, he,writingas"aCatholicand aConservative," welcomes Labour's advent to potter. iquote at length from Mr. Sencourt's article, because its powerful criticism of the late regime and its forecasts about the new are of exceptional interest.

Mr. Sencourt first of all accuses the Tories of being impotent to deal with the Bolshevik menace in Europe.

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Meant Social Unrest

the common man,even if he isaPole, aGerman, or aDanubian," Mr. Sencourt continues:

"If British Labour and Russian absolutism havecertainrevolutionary impulses in common, yet they are quite distinct systems. And who can look at the mean streets of Britain without knowing that men were exploited for decadesintheinterestsofaclassnvhich did great harm in Britainand now has lost prestige? Who can be surprised if the wheel, as it turns, makes acircle? Controls are necessary as long as necessities are insufficient. Better to keep these than to unleash too quickly abusiness man whose religion is merely that of the public schools; for where religion does not restrain, then laws must do so; where there is no spirit there can be no freedom theremustbe more compulsion.

Tories'Failure.

—"long ruled Britain inthe temper of absolutism.".

"Thewhole East," he says,"was bargained away at Teheran, then in the Crimea. The situation had gone beyondrepair. Not only could Moscow nvork her will, but there was acertain defiance in the way Stalin dealt with Churchill as thefoe whohadlongsince denouncedhimas acriminal. Ifthere isanymercy orjusticeinthecharacter of Stalin, Churchill was the last man to bring itout. But if, on the other hand, Atlee or Dalton argue aBritish case, Stalin would listen with areadier ear to them who, for better or worse, had always been his supporters and allies:'

Accuses Churchill.

He accuses Mr. Churchill of having "lung ruled Britain in the temper of absolutism,"and of havingtaken counsel"onlywith those whowould agree," andhecontrasts this formof rule with that which must inevitably bind the Labour Party, who "everywhere will feelthevoterswho supported theConservatives, and who represent the bulk of the educated, experienced and informed classes:" Ile, furthermore, depreciatesthepossibilityofany extreme movesfrom the overwhelmingmajority of theLabour M.P.'s,because the Got•• ernment must always placate an America which is still in the hands of business men, who will not advance loans andcredits without certain guar• antees they consider essential.

SympathyWithCommonMan. Uttering areminder that Labour M.P:s"tend to have sympathy with

"The Tories showed in the election that they had neither principle nor programme. They were busy chiefly in denouncing their opponents, and they were not always just or reasonable in that. They could in no way reassure those who questioned them. And thev had long since forfeited the confidence and respect of the young soldiers and workers. There was a time, not so long since, when the labouring classes admired the gentleman and enjoyed admiring him. The upper classeswere secure because, even if envied, they were respected. But in the sordidness, as in the horrors„ of war, youth felt cynical and disillusioned. There wasageneral recoil against socialinjustice. Theyknewthatsomethingwasveryfarwrong: theydidnot wantthings, ,

togoonastheywere...:'

Churchill's Failure.

Mr. Sencourt then makes the statement that "perhaps of all the reasons for the downfall (of the Tories), the personality of the Prime Minister was the most powerful:"

"It was noticed of him," he says, "asayoung man that hewasonly too readytoadoptthe stand thatwasconvenient. In 1810 his speeches swayed thewhole people; butas timewent on helost hispower.The speechesbecame banal and told little, and avague, unexpressed instinct spread from the idealists and intellectuals into public opinion. It was the instinct that the war was losing grip of principle and was becoming an end in itself.• The mere exertion of power mesrnerises those who wield it, So it was with the genius of Winston Churchill, in its courage, its grip,itswealthof memories, its mighty decisions.

Tactical.Mistakes,

"Only from warwithGermanvcculd he have become Prime Minister, and (Continued on Page 13.)

Grave Sin to Miss Notable Part of Mass—

Causes Which Excuse Non-Attendance

K.S.R., Fremantle:

Q.: Is it right to open another person's letters?

A.: It is definitely wrong to open another personsletters, unless one has the right-to do so because of one's office or one's duty to others. For Catholics it is agrievous(mortal) sin not only to open and read another's letters, but also to read letters that have been lost or hidden, for there.is always the risk of violating another's right to secrets or of causing reasonable offence. The letters of another may be opened andread with the reasonably presumedconsentofeither the writerorthe recipient.Inordertosafe• guard subjects or citizens the State, an time of war, may censor letters if it is necessary or prudent to do so. The husband as head of the family has the right to open his wife's letters, if he suspects her of incurring debts for which he has not pledged his credit, or of undesirable friendships. A wife may open her husband's letters only in self-defence.

Q.: And how about reading letters that have been'torn up, and thrown away?

:1.: Where lettershave been torn up and thrown away in some open place where they can easily be gathered, it willusuallybeaseriousoffenceagainst charity to piece the fragments together and read the letters. And if by reading the fragments asecret has been discovered then it depends on the scriourness of the matter itself just whether or not it would be a

mortal or venial sin to reveal the secret. Of course, if the secret you have discovered becomes public property then there is no further obliga. tion to secrecy on your part.

Letters, incidentally, in English law are no -Aand may be requir. ed to be produced in Court.

"Perplexed," Nedlands:

Q.: Would youplease explain through the "Catholic Answer" just precisely why Catholics are bound by the Church to attend Mass 9n Sundays underpain of sin, and what are the conditions on which they may be excused from attending Mass?

A.: All Catholics who have reached the age of reason, which is usually aboutsevenyears,areobliged toassist At Mass on Sundays and certain other days throughout the year known as "Holidays of Obligation.".The actual obligation to attend Mass as frequently and regularly as this derives from the Commandmentsof God and of the Church.

Now, assisting at Mass means taking part in offering asacrifice—the Sacrificeof the Bodyand BloodofChrist to God, His Father and ours. It is a truesacrificeandisoffered on analtar. The people present inthe Church during Mass are meant to really offer this Holy Sacrifice in union with the priest standing at the altar. You see, all Catholics receive acertain sharing in the priesthood to enable them to do

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this. The Sacrament of Baptism is, in asense, an ordination ceremony in which one's body is annointed with thechrism of the priesthood and one's soul is marked with the character of the priesthood. Moreover, the powers of the priesthood conferred on every Catholic through the Sacrament of Baptism are intended to be exercised chiefly in the great sacrificial rite of the Catholic religion known as the Mass. Both those members of the Church ordained through Holy Orders to the priesthood in the strict sense, and those who have received the an. nointing of Baptism,'have their respec• tive parts to play in this great action that takes place in our churches.

At one point in the Mass the priest on the altar, who alone has power to consecrate the bread and ovine used in thesacrifice, turnstothepeopleand says: "Pray, brethren, that my sacri. fice and yours may be acceptable to God the Father Almighty."

The point Iam trying -to bring home is that all Catholics are obliged under pain of serious sin to take ac. tive part in the offering to God ofthis sacrifice of the Body and Blood of Christ, which isthe greatcorporateact around which the whole Catholic religion centres. The obligation to offer sacrifice at all derives both from the First and Third of the Ten Command. ments, and the manner and time in which it is to be offered are tlefined for us more explicitly by aCommandment or Precept of the Church itself,

By the First Commandment we are obliged to honour God by prayer and sacrifice, and the sacrifice that we mast offer since the death of Christ is the Sacrifice known as the Mass.

liy the ThirdCommandment we are obliged to keep holy the Sabbath dav,and thefirstpreceptoftheChurch (which Christ commands its to obey) directs it.,

to do this in the first place by assisting at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation.

\Cilfully to neglect\lass, through one's own fault, on thedays command• ed,is to refuse to give toGod the hon. our which is due to IIim: it is an act of disobedience to God and to His Church and of contempt for Christ's sufferings on Calvary, which IIe expressly wished its to perpetuate in this ceremony of the Mass.

Now, tofulfil the obligation to assist at Mass on Sundays and Holidays of Obligation, it is necessary to be phy. sically present at the whole Mass on those days. To fulfil the obligation strictly, and to avoid sin of any kind, one should, ifpossible,bepresent from theverybeginning tilltheendofMass. Ifaperson, onaSundayor Holy Day of Obligation misses anotable part of the Mass he does not fulfil his obligation, for example, if he comes in late, and after the Offertory,or if he comes in to Mass after theGospel and leaves again before theend ofMass: In such cases there isan obligation of assisting at another Mass on that day, and if, through his own fault, another Mass he not attended on the day, he would be guilty of mortal sin.

One would also commit sin,-though aless serious sin, who, through his own fault, comes late for Mass but be. fore the Offertory, or, who, without

sufficient cause, leaves after the Priest's Communion and before the end of Mass. Coming late for Mass, or without sufficient cause leavingbefore the end of Mass, is a'bad practice. Those whose duties require that they make apractice of leaving before the end of Mass are advised to refer the matter to their parish priest or confessor.

So much then for the reason why Catholics arebound underpainof serious sin to assist at Mass on Sundays, and also in what this assistance at Mass implies on the part ofthe individual, although Ihave made no attgmpt to explain what the active parr ticipation itself implies. That was not your question, but the second query was:

Q.: What are theconditions on which Catholics may be excused from attendingMass?

A.: Itis notasintobe absent from Mass on Sundays or Holy days of Obligation through no faultof one's own. Thus, if, in the judgment of his con. fessor, aperson could not assist with. outgreat inconvenience, he would not commit asin by not attending.

Causes excusing from assisting at Mass may be, forexample:

(1) If aperson be sick, or has been sick and is not yet well enough to go out from his home, or to remain in church during Mass.

(2) Necessity of nursing or caring for the sick.

(3) Duties which do not permit of one's assisting at Mass without great inconvenience to themselves or others. Those who are employed in places where they cannotget to Masson Sun. days, are not bound to give notrce straight away, but they are advised to look out for other situations,.as satisfactory as those they have, which will permit of their assisting at Sunday \lass.

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Danger of material loss, and, in.. cirlentally, aconsiderable material loss. Thus afanner or settler who is obliged to work all day on Sunday to save acrop or his stock or to fight bush fires, would be excused from assisting at Sunday Mass.

(5) Too great adistance from the Church or place where Mass is being offered on the Sunday.

Any doubt as to whether the dis. tance one lives from the Church or place where Mass is said would excuse from assisting at Mass, should be re-

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ferred to the parish priest or confessor at aconvenient time.

It is not lawful for aCatholic residing,in aplace where Mass is said on Sunday to leave on the previous Saturday eveningor the Sunday morning and go on apleasure or sporting trip to aplace where he may not be able to attend Mass. The obligation of Sunday %Less comes before.sport or pleasure.

These various reasons that Ihave cited for you do not include every possible cause which might excuse one front attending Mass on the days commanded. They are only meant as a •

guide. For ageneral rule, aperson who has difficulty in getting to Mass should act according to his conscience, and the advice of his confessor. Yet, whilst on the onehand, no one should excuse himself lightly from assisting at Mass, on the other hand ,

no one is strictly obliged to use extraordinary means to get there.

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Q.: Ihave recently been discussing with friends the attitude that Catholics should adopt to the question of capital punishment. It seems to me that there is no justification for the absolute power over life and death claimed and exercised by the governments of many countries, Ine

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our own. Ishouldbe grateful if you would state the Catholic Cburch's position in this matter. Does she or does she not sanction the inflicting of capital punishment. and,ifso,inwhatcasesdoesshecon. sider it justified?

A: Catholic teaching in this matter is that God has-given to the State the right over life and death, as He has given to every man the right of self-defence against unjust aggression. Thismoral poweroftheStatehasbeen universally recognised in Christian tradition. It iq explicitly declared in Scripture to have existed in the Jewish State: and it was recognised in the Roman polity by Saint Paul, who said (Rom. 13. 4):"For he (that is, the rulerof State) isGod'sminister to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, fear: for he does not hear the sword in vain." if, there. fore, capital punishment is necessary for peace and the security of life and property, and if no less punishment avails, it is conceded to the State by God, the source of allauthority, whose Will is that man should live without unjust molestation. But the power must he exercised so as not to invade individual rights. Therefore, the accused must normally have opportuni. ties of pleading his case: the crime punished by death must be legally deserving of the supreme penalty, and it must he establishedbeyond doubt. In emergencies and where the crime Is certain, the State may justly dispense with the usual formalities and execute the criminal without delay. No one, however guilty, may be put to death by private initiative except in acase of actual self-defence. Lynching is, therefore, quite unjustifiable, as it is arough and ready assumption by a section of the peopleofapower which theydonotpossess.

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J, Cobcroft, East Perth:

Q.: By allappearances,youshouldnot be called"father." Inthe Scripture itsaysorreads:"Callnomanfather, only your father which art in heaven."

'A OurLord'swordswere:"Andcall no man your father upon earth: for oneis your fatherwhich is in heaven." (Matt., XXIII., 9.)

Q.:Sohowdoyoubecometobecalled father? Now don't sidestep'this question and say, "Buy the Record and you will read it."

A.: This question has been answered several times before. It is precisely to avoid needless and frequent repetition that we include the advice about "The Record" version of the session. However, since you, apparently, have not heard the answer to this question before, Ishall repeat it.

It!snot correct to say that Ch rist forbadeus togive toanymanthe title of"Father" How used you address your own father? Would you regard the use of the title in his case as a violation ofOurLord'scommandment?

What of the Commandment of mother.: "Honour thy father and thy Obviously, then, Christ did not mean to forbid outright the use of the till@ "Father"; such arigid interpretation of His words is wrong. Why then do you think lie had Catholic priests inmind?

Dirt lie mean to forbid the use of the title in atranslated sense ,

as when aman of renown is referred to as"a fatherof hispeople," orthe councillors of acity as"civic fathers"? Ido not think anvo6e would interpret Christ's words in that way. What then did IleTomean? u

nderstand His meaning we mast study the context of His state. ment. In Matthew, Chapter XX III., Christ admonishes His hearers to follow thegood doctrinebut not thebad example of.the Scribes and Pharisees; in particular, He warns His disciples not to imitate their ambition ,

nor to seek.honours or human glory. Seen in this context, the meaning of His words is that Our Father in Heaven is incom

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rably more to be regarded than any father upon earth; the use of any earthly title should not be in. spiredby pride and intended as deco. gatory to God'shonour.

This interpretation is confirmed by aconsideration of the verse which follows (Matt. XXIII., 1):"Neither be ve called masters: for one is your \faster, Christ." Does this mean that we are not to honour our superiors on earth? No. But it does mean that we are to follow no man who would lead us from Christ, set no man up as amaster in opposition to Christ. The "call none your father" and "Neither be ve called masters ,

" are not commands about the use of the vocal expressions"Fathers" and Master"; they are commands about something much deeper, i.e., honour and reverence paid to men which is not directed towards God or which detracts from the honour and reveretice due toGod.

Honour and reverence may be paid toothermen,underGod and for God's sake. Among other things we have aScriptural warrant for that:"Be yo subject, therefore, to every human creature for God's sake."(1Peter, 11, 13). The Apostle goes on to enumerate those towhom honourisdue.And, more to the point, St. Paul did not scruple to attribute to himself and his converts aspiritual relationship as between father and children: "I write these things not to confound you; but

Iadmonish you as my dearest children: For if you have ten thousand in. structors in Christ, yet not many fathers. For,in Christ Jesus by the Gospel Ihave begotten you." 0 Cor. IV., 14.15). Catholics inasimilar way call their priests"Father"because they regard them as fathers in aspiritual sensebyGod's Providence. "For this cause Ibow my knees to the Father ofOur Lord JesusChrist, of whom all paternity in heaven and earth is named"(Ephes. III., 15.)

Q.: You have stated time and again that Roman Catholics do not have anything to do with politics. Now Iwant you to read this question out.

A.:%'ou follow with along cu:tn:g from some newspaper and demand that, long though it be, we read it all out so that the people may see that we do dabble in politics. I suiBest again what ,was suggested the last time you sentinalong cutting' if you want to publish such things over the air, why not begin and conduct your own session?

Q.: The question is: Startling docu. ment: R.C. drive to control Netherlands Indies.

A.: According to your paper cutting, the information contained in it came through aprivate but highly responsiblechannel. Suchastatementisob. vious rot. The information is head. ed: "Netherland Indies Government Information Service. Passed by Publicity Censorship, Melbourne." Where is the pretended secrecy in adocumentissuedbyaGovernment Information Service?

Now as to the information!

"The Roman Catholic State Party, whichwassuspendedbytheNazisduring the occupation, has issued asixpoint programme for all Cat!%,dies in the Netherlands." That is the Catho. lie Party in Holland, about which there never boA been any secret,

It is simply asserting publicly its principles and this announcementhas been transmitted to the Netherlands Indies by the Government Information Service. Your paper—Isee you have carefully cut out the name—pretends to have uncovered asecret conspiracy, about athingwhichispublicproperty! Moreover, your paper sets out to reveal the conspiracy through the dispersionof this public announcementof policy by the Catholic Party in Holland. Might I state unequivocally, that your paper—whatever it be—is deliberately indulging in an outburst of rabid anti-Catholic hysteria. The rest of the article about Vatican pol. icy being totalitarian,"which is an. other name forFascism," and the danger of Australia "having a Fascist State right at our back door," is sheer nonsense and cheap abuse of the Catholic Church.

Theonly good thing about the newspaper article is that it gives the six points of the Dutch Catholic Party programme. Any one can form his own opinion about them without paying heed to the sinister and fantastic interpretation placed on them in the newspaper article enclosed by your good self:

"1. All Netherlands Catholics should (a) form their political ideas in ac. cordance with their Catholic principles; (b) obtain as powerful avoice as possible in representative bodies.

"2. Itremainstobe seen howCatholics wish to exert their influence in bodies under the renewed State system.

"3. The influence of Catholics should he felt in politics; in fact the Catholic Party is now, more than ever,indis. pensable owing to spiritual stresses. it is essential that Catholics in the Netherlands should be well informed

hasbeeninstitutedaboutwhich details will be issued as soon as possible.

"5. Underground Catholic leaders devised new plans during the occupation so as to be prepared for this eventuality. These plans will be published shortly.

"6. It is essential to rebuild the country spiritually as well as materially. To accomplish this, all Netherlanders must work together,

"The programmeconcludesbycalling on all Catholic Netherlanders to take an active part in communal national work.

"Netherland IndiesGovernment- Information Service.—M, Riley."

"Wondering," Maylands:

Q.: Is apriest always bound to keep secret the sins revealed to him in Confession? Ought he not be obligedtogiveamurderer up to justice?

A.: Yes, apriest is bound by the natural law, the divine law, and the law of the Church to keep absolutely secret whatever he hears in Confession. Priests are forbidden ever to speak about what they have heard in Confession, whether in private conversations or in sermons, no matter in what form or underwhat pretext it is done. According to the Code of Canon Law (Canon2,369):"The priest, who dares break'the seal of Confession directly, remains under excommunication reserved in most special manner to the Holy See."

This law admits of no exceptions. A priest may not break the seal ofConfession, either to save his own life or his own good name, to save the life of another, or to furtherdhe aims of justice. This is only reasonable, for no criminal woulddream of going to Confession if he knew the confessor were bound to reveal hiscrime to the State authorities. As amatter of fact, the civil courts in many countries recognise the confessor's privilege of silence.

Q.: Do you believe that aCatholic is damned if he cannot go to Confession beforedeath,and if no priest is available?

A.: No. God never asks us to do what is morally impossible. ACatholic who has committed aserious sin and who cannot obey the divine law of Confession because no priest is at hand, is bound tomake an actof perfect contrition; which at once reconciles him to God.

Q.: How about non-Catholics who do not believe in Confession? .

A.: Anon-Catholic who, through no faultof his own, knows nothing about the divine character of the Sacrament of Penance is pardoned in the same way—thatis, by makingan actofperfect sorrow for whatever wrong he may have donein life.

Q.: Isn't Confession degradingand unmanly?

:1.: Confession is not degrading, but, on-the contrary, is one of the noblest acts aChristian can perform, for it proves his willingness to be reconciled to God in the way He Himself appointedwhen onearth. It is certainlyhumiliating,buthumilityisaChristlike virtue. Our Lord Himself said: "Learn ofMe forIam meekandhumhle of heart" (Matt. XL, 29.) And in the little story Christ told on one occasion, the conceited Pharisee who boasted of his good deeds was not at all pleasing to God, but the humble publican, who struck his breast, saying:"OGod, be merciful to me asinner," wentawayjustified, forgiven and at peace with God, and Our Lord's comment was,"Because he who humbles himself shall be exalted." (Luke XVIII., 13, 14J

Nor is Confession unmanly, for it calls for every manly quality; intelligence, courage, humility and deteronpolitical matters,anew partyorgan mination. When a dying soldier should be formed. makes his last Confession to apadre

N. As this work should not be post- bn the battlefield, do you think his: poned longer than necessary, the so- comrades consider he is doing somecalled'Centre for Political Education' thing degradingor unmanly?

Disabilities in Religious Education 'Other Countries'Problems

Failure of Secularism in U.S.A. Lack of Moral Training aBig Factor in Delinquenc

Australians are not alone amongst Catholics in the struggle for the rights and freedom of religious education. ,Dangers and disabilities such as we know are also the rule is many countries overseas.

FRANCE-1A Dangerous Situation.

The future of Catholic education in ,France depends largely on adecision which the duly-elected Constituent Assembly will take in the matter of financial aid. Many towns in France have afund which helps parents to provide for their children at Catholic ("free") schools. But recently during budget discussions, some town councils refused further help to Catholic children.

This has occurred, for example, at Montauban, where the majority of Socialists, Trade Unionists and Communists voted against aid to Catholic families ,and expressed awish to see teaching monopolised by the State.

The'Bishop of Montauban, Mgr. Theas, violently protested against these decisions in an open letter."The Nazis," he said,"have gone away, but the Nazi ware of totalitarianism is still 'sweeping throughourdepartment. Dur•

ing the German occupation Iwas the only one to oppose openly the invader, and therefore had to suffer in gaol. And to-day you are speaking of alack of patriotism. .

In the north of the country there have been no town council resolutions against Catholic schools.

General De Gaulle'sGovernment has clearly notified its willingness to main. Main the financial help to Catholic schools given under the Vichy regime, and De Gaulle has said that only the duly elected Constituent Assembly can give afinal decision on the matter.

Meanwhile, the Association of Parents is getting signatures for aresolution, which is to be passed to the head of the Provisional Government proposing ascheme workedout by its leaders in conjunction with the Bishops.

This will provide the first test of the opinion of the average French citizen.

•CANADA—Efforts to Secure Justice.

Deploring the fact that Separate (Catholic) schools do not share in the great corporation taxes, the City Council of Windsor, Ontario, has passed a resolution asking the Ontario Govern-

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Snectt to increase grants to-the Catholic colleges. The Windsor public schools, which are officially non-sectarian but actually Protestant in tact, receive an amount yearly based on the number of pupils attending -the schools. The demand is for the Catholic schools to receive the same assistance. Windsor is the first municipality to make a formal protest against the inequality of these grants, but the same situation exists in anumber of cities elsewhere in the province of Ontario.

In Windsor last year -there were nearly 10,000 children attending the public schools, while just over 7,000 were at the Catholic institutions. The grants to the public schools totalled more than 84 million dollars, while those to the Catholics were a little tinder 16 millions.

This unjust discrimination is being fought strenuously by the Hierarchy and clergy of Ontario, as well as by the Catholic parents and teachers concerned.

UNITED STATES—Secular Education Fails.

From the United States of America the news is of a growing realisation of the necessity of aChristian education, and the efforts of Catholics to secure it on afirm basis.

A strong indictment of the effects of non-religious education had been made by the AttorneyGeneral of San Francisco, \Ir. E. G. Brown, in his report on juvenile delinquency. He em• phasised that "lack of religious and moral training is undoubtedly afactor in the troubled lives" of delinquent children, and he revealed that only 5 per cent. of the city's young criminals had attended Sunday school or received any religious training, and, moreover, two out of every three children in trouble had abackground of a broken home. To meet this problem, the Attorney recommended that in all schools adequate time be provided for "essential religious guidance."

Echoing the analysis of the trouble and its remedy given byllr. Brown, the need for stabilisation of child and vouch education has been stressed by acommittee of Catholic leaders in Washington.

War conditions and increasing child employment, these leaders point out, "have left millions of children and young people with the merest shreds of home life," and have resulted in a great "exodus of young people between sixteen and seventeen into war industries," besides "aconsiderable employment of boys and girls between fourteen and fifteen." These conditions must be tackled with sound education, not only in the schools, but in every phase of religious life.

One of the greatest educational problems in the first years of peace will he the training of orphans whose parents, the natural educators and masters, have lost their lives in the }vats The great Catholic body of the Knights of Columbus has established a million-dollar fund for this purpose, in mcmon• of its!N),Ot10 members scrt•in in the United States armed forces, and particularly as a memorial to those who have made the supreme sacrifice. The trust fund established by this gift will help to meet asituation that could easily result in the ruining of thousands of future leaders.

Another safeguard for Christian edm ration will be assured if aBill recently introduced into the Senate is adopted. The new measure provides federal aid for all American schools, private as well as public, to an extent of:iO0,000,INA] dollars annually. The mover of the new Bill, Senator Mead, of New York, intends that in distributing this appropriation without reference to creed or colour, special consideration will be given to the extent to which the burdens of State education are borne by non-public schools.

On the other hand, difficulties are being met in many States of the Union. In \etc Jersey a measure directly opposed to the Federal one we have mentioned is before the State Senate for consideration. It would bar the grant of State funds to any "church-related" schools, by which is meant "any_ institution wholly or in part under the control of religious de•

mination or in which areligious denomination or tenet is taught." An amendment had already been passed on this Bill, ridding it of its unfair discrimination against private schools,and it now remains to be seen whether the position can be reversed to provide aid for such as Catholic schools in line with Senator Meads Washington pro. ject.

Smaller troubles have been experE• enced elsewhere in America, and a victory has been won in Wilmington, Delaware, where the protest of the Bishop, Dr. Fitzmaurice, has upset the plan to give sex-hygiene lectures in public schools. Against this success, there is the move in California to in. troduce the Protestant Bible into all schools. Furthermore, the Bill now pending before the State Legislature is definitely unacceptable to Catholics and non-Catholics alike. It reads: "No instruction given pursuant to this article shall resemble religious services, prayer meetings, preaching or catechism, nor include the teaching of sector• fan or partisan doctrines, creeds, histort' or traditions of any denominations, Churches, sects, or cults." The clergy and laity of California are working strenuously in the effort• to squash this measure before its final approval by the Senate.

Hope for theChurch in Europe -

Netts-of the Catholic Church and its members in European countries long under the control of the Nazis, and in which a rigid Censorship has been maintained since the Russian occupation, is now trickling through from reliable quarters.

Dr. Max Jordan, American Catholic war correspondent, reports by radio from Salzburg, Austria, that His Eminence Cardinal Innitzer, Archbishop of Vienna, is in good health, and has not been interfered with by the Russian occupation authorities in the Austrian capital.

Other reportsfrom Vienna state that Catholic churches there continue to (unction undisturbed.

An N.C.W.C. radio message from Vatican City reveals that the Hungar• fan Bishop of Gyor, Most Rev. William spot, was killed while trying to tiefetid some civilians from the violence of drunken soldiers.

The Papal Nuncio to Hungary has reported that the Soviet command punished those responsible.

Dr. Jordan's massage from Salzburg says that the Americanmilitaryauthor• hies there have granted permission for the publication of diocesan newspapers which have been suppressed for many rears by the former.Nazi regime.

Religious instruction in the public schools has also-been permitted.

First Pastoral.

The first Pastoral Letter issued by an Austrian Bishop since the end of hostilities was read afew weeks ago in accordance with instructions of the Most Rev. Andreas Rohracher, Archbishop of Salzburg.

The pastoral announced the Archbishop's intention to introduce perpetual adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament throughout the Archdiocese at an early date.

"It is my desire that perpetual adora• tion shall never cease, either day or night," the Archbishop told the faithful.

The pastoral appeals to the people not to despair, despite present difficulties,and to do everything towards strengthening their religion which offers the only true hope of reconstruction.

Another despatch front Dr. Jordan says that the general meeting of the German Hierarchy, which takes place annually at the Tomb of St. Boni(ace in Fulda, and which was originally planned for the middle of filly, will now he held this month.

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"Paganand MaterialisticQuality of-Our Education"

Mr.MenziesAttacksFailureofHumanSpirit

Trenchant criticism of deficiencies in the present education system and acknowledgment of thevalueofChurch schools in Australia were features of abrilliant address by theLeader of the Opposition, Mr. R. G. Menzies, in the House of Representatives recently.

.lttacking"the increasingly pagan and materialisticquality ofouy education,"Mr. Menzies went on:

"Nobody can suppose that we are educating our children, except for disaster, by turning them out of purely senular establishments at the ogeof14or15or16,merelyeducating them to apoint at which they think there is nothingleft tolearn, aggressively conscious of what they suppose to be their rights, and oblivious of that penetrating feeling of moral obligation to others which alone can make acommunity of mensuccessful.

Mr. Menzies deplored the decline into disfavour of the old classical conception of education.

..The humanities still have agreat place in life, and by our educational system we must endeavour to recapture and develop them," he said.

Mr. Menzies had movedfor arevised and extended education system in the post-war period, and for substantial Commonwealth aid if thisshould prove necessary.

The debate did not follow the usual Party lines. Mr. Menzies paid atributeto the work done by the Minister for Post-War Reconstruction, Mr. Dedlman, who, in reply, said he agreed with much of what Mr. Menzies had said.

"The greatest failure of the worldin modern times has not been in techni. cal or manual capacity,"saidMr, Menzies;"it has been afailure of the human spirit."

"With all our scientific development of this century we have not adequate]v learned that'the proper study of mankind is man; and that the real 'Peace-Maker' is human understanding. The closer the countries of the world have come to each other in point of time the more they have tended to develop anarrow spirit of self-sufficiency.

TragicParadox.

"This is a tragic paradox. The more absorbed people have become in the technique of material living the more they have neglected their social responsibilities and the problems of popularself-government. It isaswell toremember thatforageneration now democracy's greatest danger has come from within, and not from without.

"My own view is that two reasons for this decline in particular deserve mention:

"The first is the increasingly pagan and materialistic quality of our education. Ibelieve that religion gives to men and women a sensitive under. standing of their obligations—which is something that the world needs most now.

"We have for very many years enjoyed in Australia the advantage of a system of Church schools based upon thebeliefthateducationshouldbeconducted against areligious background. But our Stag schools are by statute purely secular in their teaching.

"The second particular reason for this decline is the unthinking con. tempt which has fallen upon what people are pleased -

to call'useless learning' The old classical conception ofeducation hasdeclined intodisfavor. As parents, we clamour more and more that our sons anddaughters should he taught things at school which will enable them to earn money after they have left school, and nothingelse.

Function of Education.

"This is pitiful. The first function ofeducation is to produceagood man and agoodcitizen. Itisnaturally its secondfunction to produce agood carpenter or agood lawyer. And. indeed, the good carpenter and thegood lawyer will be all the better at their respective crafts if they have become aware of the problems of the world , have acquired some qualityof intellectual criticism, and have developed that comparative sense which produces detachment of judgment, and tends to moderate passion and prejudice"

CardinalPrimateInstalsEire'sPresident

The Primate of All Ireland, Cardinal Joseph MacRory, Archbishop of Armagh, presided at a Solemn Votivo Mass of the Holy Ghost to mark the installation of Sean T. O'Kelly as Presidentof Eire.

O'Kelly,whowasDeputy Prime MinisterandMinisterof Finance,waselected with amajority of approximately 112,000 votes in athree-cornered race in whichall thecandidateswere Ca'holies. His election marked the first time that an Irish President was chosen by popular vote. President Douglas Hyde, a Protestant, who retires after the statutory seven-year period of office, wasthe agreed nomineeof all political parties when he went in.

President-elect O'Kelly was installed June25at DublinCastle. TheVotive Mass at the Pro-Cathedral was attended by the Most Rev. Pascal Robinson, Papal Nuncio to Ireland; the Most Rev. John McQuaid, Archbishop of Dublin; government ministers, members of the Dail and the Senate, leading jurists, and other prominent personages.

The opponents of Mr. O'Kelly in the Presidential race were Gen. Sean Mar. Eoin and Dr. Patrick McCartan. After thefirstcountofballots eliminated Dr McCartan from the race, his preferen

in replying to Mr. Menzies, Mr. Dedmansaid thatCabinethadjustprovided as additional expenditure for re-

construction training needs up to one million pounds for extensions to university buildings; up to £1,300,000 for extensions to technical colleges,£2X000 for buildings and equipment for textile colleges;£250,000 worth of machine tools to be handed ,

over for use in State technical schools, payment to the universities, including tuition fees. to the amount of£2,000,000.

The debate was adjeurned.

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Our Lady Help of Christiana' Branch, East Victoria Park.

Our fortnightly meeting washeldon Tuesday, August 21, and was presided over by the vice-president, Sr. K. Cur. tis. Bros. Battersley and Coadalonga areboth well again, while Bro. Brady was in the country recuperating. Sr. Sturtridge and Bro. W. Wooltorton werebothreported on the sicklist. We wish them a speedy recovery. All memberswere urged to attendin their numbers the Retreats for ladies and men,beingheld on September8and 9.

Letters ofgood wishes were received from the following members: Bros. L. Greenwood and A. McCarthy (A.I.F.), Bro. B. Kent (R.AJA.P.), Bro. R. Craig (A.I.F.), and Bro. T. Kilmartin (N.T.).

Our sincere thanks are extended to Mrs. Ramsay, senr., for thegood work she has done in running acard even. ingforthebenefitof thefightingforces comfortfund.

Aletter is to be sent to Bro. Lord \favor,Dr.T.W.Meagher,wishinghim aspeedy recovery, and congratulating him onhis tern ofoffice.

We learnt with regret of the death of Bro. H. Landwehr, atrustee of our branch. Aletter of sympathy is to be sent to his wife. Bro. J. Martin was duly initiated and welcomed by our vice-president. Lucky seat was won by Bro. J. McCarthy. Members, please note that our next meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 4, at 8p.m. Come along and enjoy yourselves.

ces were distFibuted between the two remaining candidates according to the proportional repreesntation system of voting.

President-elect O'Kelly is anative of Dublin and automatically resigns his former office in the governmentand in, the Dail. He served as Irish envoy to the United States prior to the establishment of the native government, and later became the first Speaker of Dail Eireann. When the de Valera party attained office in 1932, O'Kelly became Vice President of the Execu. tive Council. _

He attendedtheeconomicconference in Ottawo in 1934; led the Irish delegation to Geneva for the League of Nations meeting, and openedthe Irish pavilion at the New York •World's Fair in 1939.

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De Valera Offering Relief to Europe's War Victims

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A plan to send some three million pounds'worth of food,clothing and livestock for the relief of war-ravaged Europe has been put forward by the Irish Preanter (Mr. de Valera). All parties in the Irish Parliament endorsed the plan enthusiastically. Those whodid not approve of Ireland's neutrality in thewarmustapprove of this fruit of her neutrality.

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.Air. de Valera said that he made the offer publicly in the name of the country,so that the countriesin need might communicate with the Irish Government and help to get transport, for that was the real difficulty.

The proposals would involve areduction in the ration of some commodities which, he was sure, would be readily accepted by the Irish people to help fellow-beings in dire distress.

All parties in the Dail expressed approval of the Government's proposals.

Mr. de Valera, who intervened in the

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Every country that was capable of doing so was endeavouring to reieve this state of affairs. Great Britain, Australia and others of the United Nations group in aposition to help were beginning to put their large-scale plans into operation. But even when these were realised to their full extent there would still be agreat deal left undone.

Two of the neutral States, Sweden and Switzerland, were playing alarge part in reVeving the people of the stricken countries. In Ireland they had made several efforts to contribute their small share, but had encountered so far insuperable difficulties, mainly in connection with transport. In January, 1913, they tried to get permission

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to send supp'ies to Greece and failed. In January, 1941, they tried again and received the same answer. In flay, 1943, the Irish Red Cross was able to send to Spain in an Irish ship arelatively small quantity of food and blankets for refugees there. In this year, after considerable delay, avery small quantity of food was :sent to the Vatican. At the end of t.944, and early this year, they endeavoured to obtain transport on behalf of the Red Cross to send 1,000 tons of food to France, but the difficulties of transport were insurmountable and the project had to be abandoned. In 1914 also, they offered to take 500 French children to Ireland, but the French authorities, who had seemed to favour the project later on, decided to keep the children in theirown territory.

During 1911 arequest was received from the American Government that they give shelter to 500 Jewish children for ashort time. They agreed to do so, but in the new circumstances he did not know if they could carry out their original plans. Deputies would remember that nearly aquarter of amillion pounds had been granted for relief in alarge number of places through the Red Cross by the State, or direct from the Red Cross. An Irish hospital unit was about to be established at an early date in France. They were glad to be given an opportunity of sharing in the work of helping, in however small away, apeople who had always shown such friendship to this country The French authoritiesof the French Red Cross gave amost cordial reception to the Irish Red Cross delegates and gave them every possible assistance in preparing for the installation of ahospital unit.

Air. de Valera then mentioned, as stated above, that £3,000,000 worth of goods, clothing and livestock could .be sent, and added: "Iwish to make this offer publicly here in the name of our country, so that countries in need may know what we have to offer may communicate with us and may help us to secure transport, for this is the real difficulty."

Detailing some of the items they proposed to supply in the period from \fay to I)ccemher, 1915, he said these included live cattle for immediate slaughter, 9-0,000 head; draught horses, 1„500; bacon (specially hard cured1, 16,000 cwt. (this will involve areduction in-home supplies); canned meat, 10,000,OOU db=.(this could be provided over and above exports to Great Britain, at present amounting to 235 mil• lion lbs., but would depenA on the necessary this. and solder being obtained); butter (creamery), 20,00X1 cwts. (this could be made available by maintaining the ration at 6ozs. I week throughou tthe entire vear, instead of increasing it—as was done last year— to Soz. Iweek for three months in the year in the winter); dried milk (full cream), 1,0(0 cwt.; condensed milk, ,5,(00 cwt, Ithis would involve aredaction in supplies to the home market); cbce ,

!e(.5,000 cwt. (this would also involve areduction in home supplies'; sugar, 20,(00 cwt. ]this quantity can he obtained from stocks of refined beet sugar held M• the Sugar Company, and its release could be effected by reduc. ing the ration for domestic consumption not later than June 2from Jlb. per week to a1lb, per week, acorresponding reduction being made in theal• lowvtnce of sugar in hotels and restaurants forcatering).

It was not suggested that any re-' duction should he made in the allowance of sugar for manufacturing purr poses or for hospitals, nor was it proposed to withdraw the special allow:utce which heretofore had been permitted to growers of beet.

Blankets, 100,000 lbs.(these could be released for Europe as afirst instalment).

Though the position with regard to textile supplies for home consumption was by no means good, it should be possible without any special tightening of the clothes rationing to release 100,000 lbs. of crossbred worsted hosiery yarn in the form of 16,(00 dozen

knitted undergarments for children, or aproportionately smaller number of undergarmentsforadults.

It should also, he said, be possible to provide 20,000 dozen wollen socks and 5,000 dozen woolen gloves, as well AS 50,000 lbs. of hand knitting yarn. These were the only releases of garments made from textile materials which could be recommended.

'Baby foods•—A quantityof fifty tons of groats and patent barley could be spared and five tonseachpermonth of other baby foods. These foods would be packed in paper bags and early distribution would probably be desirable to prevent deterioration.

Stoves and cookers.—About 500stoves and cookers and field kitchens could be exported.

Dr. T. F. O'Higgins (F.G.), Leader of the Opposition, said the Government proposal would be welcomed by all. He presumed that an opportunity would be given to the House to consider the 8etails. Hedid not think any complaints would he made or that there would be any restlessness as aresult of rationing here for this purpose, provider] that there would be equal treatment for all the people at home.

Mr. J. Blowick (C. Nat.) said that about 100 years ago this country experienced something similar to what waF the position in Europe to-day. and they still remembered with gratitude the aid they received from various countries at that time. Even if that were not so, however, the proposalsbefore the House would receive cordial and wholehearted support.

Mr. Norton (Labour) said that every Irish man and woman would welcome the Government's proposals.

Mr. Dillon (Ind.) thought it was a matter of satisfaction that they had been able to take the first step to help in the relief of Europe. "My record, perhaps," he said,'peculiarly fits me to Fay something which might he misunderstood if it came from other sources. The whole world, in emerging from the maelstrom of war, may be misled into forgetting that all men are our neighbours and that ahungry German is as much deserving of pity as a hungry Pole."

Mr. de Valera, replying, said he was not surprised at the attitude of all sections of the House. What this country could do would only he adrop in the ocean, he added, but if the question of transport, which was the main difficulty, could be got over then they could organise it in amuch better way.

"We have tried privately togetsomething done, but have come to-

the conclusion that itisonly byapublicstatement indicating our rendinesc to help that we can make the progress which is necessary."

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them to spend hours of their leisure with their impressionable minds shut to everything but this balderdash pad over in serials specifically written for amoron public—the public being considered he script rotifers to have a mental age of from 10 to 12 years.

The Government may well question any citizen's"rights" in these matters.

EXHIBITION—WATER

COLOURS.

This week Artist Cyril Lander, who has made Western Australia his home, gave Perth art followers avery creditable display of his work. Equipped with sound draughtsmanship, sense of proportion and perspective, the artist employed an unusual treatment of colour. This was especially noticeable in his treatment of "darks." :1lack of attention to background necessarily robbed some of his hangings of depth.

Using very straightforward and unusual methods to portray scenes as they actually are, Mr. Lander at times departs from all known conventions in water colouring, and produces some startling results.

For instance, "The Mystic Pool" is an example. The whole dark mass of the subject is in the immediate foreground, making avery difficult study, one which most artists would hesitate to attempt. Capturing the mood and feeling of the scene, ,

>\[r. Lander has wielded hisbrush in an almost um canm• manner, and despite the diffitally maintained perfect balance in the scene depicted.

The dark stillness of the pool with two startlingsplashes of light,the overhanging bankand frowning black trees give the atmosphere perfectly. Very good brushwork and the unusual treatment of colouring make this a most outstanding work. It is to be sent to Melbourne next week.

Bringing asense of peace and quiet in his colouring of "The Old Cartshed;" the artist has converted an caninteresting subject into awater colour of warmth and depth.

Lt direct contrast to this. "Floodwaters" is full of swirling movements in greys and black. The wind-torn trees, and branches trniliing in the torrent, give atrue and vivid picture of one of Nature's moods in Australia.

"Still Life;' showing a transparent sphere hacked by ared book, and balanced with asmall ornamental sailing vessel.

is outstanding in the third dimensional quality gained. The hardlvseen greenness of the sphere, and perfect lines of distortion of the lxrok are sadly letdawn

by an almost pointed disregard for the rest of the subject.

Worthy of note are "Ginger Jars" •t and "Bridge Jennacubbine;" which attracted no small amount of attention.

it seems hardly possible that after the ".Mystic Pool" Mr. Lander could have executed such ahad water colour as "Sunshades—North Cottesloe." Not only disproportionate and badly drawn, but looking as though the colours had been applied with abroom-tick, it wasalmost as laughable as its insipid wall-mate, "Grey Morning, Perth."—R. P. L.

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STANDARDS OF RADIO ENTERTAINMENT.

Some

"artists" of the radio have been banned.

In the interests of the public the Poshnaster-General has exercised his powers and punished by suppression some few radio artists because they, it is alleged, offended against good taste by broadcasting matter consid• ered to be objectionable

What actually were the offending passages in detail is of no concern to us. The fact is that some listeners complained and the proper authorities, nn doubt after considering the matter, took steps to protect the public by imposing asalutary ban on the guilty perfttrmers.

The popular press saw in this ahunk of juicy sensation and fed the story to the public as an example of government ri•ranno that threatens the libecru of the individual. "Freedom of expression," "freedom to earn aliving," "unwarrantable interference by parliamentarians," etc., were the highsounding platitudes resorted to by the lutpers in their efforts to "rouse public indignation." Then the commo Actors Equity took the matter up

with

a threat to"challenge the ruling: All kinds of people (with the excep lion of the more thoughtful) "made statements" in defence of "popular radio artists who had been deprived of their means of livelihood by the ar• bitrary action of aMinister."

The war notwithstanding thin silly matter attained the status of ascm srtion and, amazing as it may seem to some of us, most of the published statements and opinions are in favour of the radio performers. Obviously the whole stupid business is an attempt to embarrass the Cabinet Minister whom the Press would delight to shoot out on his ministerial ear. Its provoking poppycock about the lib" erty of the individual and freedom of expression is mere eyewash to blind the newspaper addict to the fact that the issue is one of personal animus against the P.114:G. Least of all are they concerned for the welfare of some radio artists.

The whole affair is. however, of considerable importance to the public when abroader view is taken to embrace the whole of our radio entertainment.

Our present standard of radio entertainment is, to put it mildly, low. The ingredients fora "first-class, topnotch radio show" are an American flavour, noise, slap-stick, wise-cracks, canned applause and all the vulgarity that can be stuffed'within the compass of••t duration. One never hears any subtleties of humour, or pleasing whimsicalities. The language, when not artifically Americanised, is that of the guttersnipe or the cretin. In (net the six leading radio features of to-day are outstanding and deplorable examples of the debasing of our speech., They are all considered funnyand, teachers and parents have often complained, are having amost unhealthy effect on the speech of young children and, even, unthinking adults who habitually listen to these best samples of radio artistry.

7n the opinion of many of the puUlic, the Minister's action in banninga mere few of these radio artists should be extended to aserious consideration of banning agood deal of the shores being broadcast. if not for indecent passages which may not he contained in them, at least for the adverse effect they have on the young mind.

It is, indeed, a democratic govern• ment, but there are lards to be invoked when the citizen has to be protected against himself. Which, of course, all fits in with the script writers' assessing of the public's mental age. The laws, however, are concerned not with

the stupid and the vulgar, but only with the indecent, the blasphemous. and the seditious. And so there is not very much to do about the whole business but to admit that the future of Australia's culture is largely in•the hands of the makers of soap, gum, or patent medicines—and American at that, most of'em!

:1h, well. Some of the most blessed Saints, no doubt, dropped their haitnces and, in their day, hearkened to the professional storyteller in the market place. Perhaps we are, after all, too culture-conscious. It's for you to say.

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Winning the Peace

Already the more than dubious blessings of the atomic bomb arebeginning to fallon us. Eventhose antoralists whoattempted the justification of its use oil

the ground that it greatly shortened the war must now admit that peace caught its every bit as unpreparedas we were forwar. And ifthe spectreofunemploymentstalks this country again, Avhoshall be able to say whether thesumtotalofsufferingwill havebeenlessthanifJapan hadhad to be reduced at bayonet point" It is true that aschemeof uncmployment benefits already operates, but this is purely anegative credit and small consolation indeed to men who have known in the past the humiliation of accepting the dole. No doubt, the Governmenthas employment plans formulated-which itwill bring forward to synchronise with the demobilisation which begins.in October. But thepublished utterancesofFederal Cabinet Ministers to date have been alarmingly vague and seemed to rely in a hazy way on the White Paper as on asovereign remedy.

AstatementmadebyMr.Drakefordillustratesacase inpoint. Referringto the women who had been displacedby the closure of munition and aircraft factories, the Minister said there must be hundreds of women in munitions who wanted to get into homes to produce young Australians to populate this country. They need not be unemployed if their husbands or the bread-wiuuerb inthe home were unemployed. Suchall utterance is fantastic in its lackof realism. Mr. Drakeford must know as well as we do that while hundreds of women are anxious to have homes and to be mothers, hundreds again are desperately eager to avoid these responsibilities. If the Minister derives any comfort from prewarbirth-rate figures, itismore than wedo. Furthermore,what are the genuine women going to do while homes are beingbuilt? It should also be observed that Australian men have aslight reluctance to living off their wives, and that the mere promise of leavingwomen in men'sjobs is all the incentive some women will needtojump into these funk-holesofselfishness.

Australia's '

problem, of course, is not isolated. Indeed it is intimatelyboundupwith theprospectoffull cnlpluyment throughout the world, and it wa, with this clear insight that the Australian delegates at San Francisco had full employment written into the United Natiuns' Charter as all ideal for the future. lu this respect the United States have taken avery grave step, indeed, ut theuntimely discontinuanceof Lend-Lcase. It must look tomail)' like a\\all Strcct curb on radical tendencies abroad, and as it will stile Britain hardest, it mightbeconstrued a, ablowat the nationalisation policies of the Atlee Government. Australia, too; will sutler considerably unless America can be persuaded to reconsider its hasty decision. For our plans of full employment hinged very largely on new secondary industry and large-scale public works for which either the raw materials or the plant was to have come from the United States. But if unemployment returns to the Allied \ations it must ultimate]\- have an unfavour5ble reaction upon the American economy through the loss of markets.

In all the plan., for •

the future, however, the one striking fea. ture is the persistence ofthe old outlook. Only the technique is ttew•. Jobs for all, ahigher standard of living, and security, are the catch-words. Catholic sociologists had worked and hope(] for the beginning of an organic society where work was not simply aclock-watching necessity to keep the home fires burning, but adivine vocation in which aman found happiness and the opportunity todevelophispersonalityto the full. We,too,want ed security, but not at the price of freedom. Such ideals have always been difficult if not impossible of realisatinn in asociety where urban intere,ts predominated. But in the development of agriculture there is hope and promise ofsanity, health, and happiness. It is, therefore, all the more to be regretted that there is such tardiness in the announcement of plans for the land settlement of servicemen, and for the development of regionalism side by side with the Musing scheme. Nn one denies the existence oftheplans,but onecan-scarcely brook delay with the imminence ofthe mon:tmn.threatofnnemplm•ntcut.

It is with sincere regret that we recordthe passingof Flving Officer DesmondNoel Kehoe,sonofMr.andMrs.

D. Kehoe, of North Perth.

Flying Officer Kehoe was killed in action while on special duty over Europe during February last.

Aged 22 years, he was educated at St. Patrick's Boys' School, Perth, where he obtained the Junior Certificate. Employed in the PostmasterGeneral's Department,heshowedgreat promise and was assurred of abrilliant future.

Akeen athlete, he was'an active member of the L.C.Y., IIighgate, and various other sporting organisations.

Having served as an altar boy at Queen of Martyrs'Church, \faylands, and equipped with asound Catholic background, he made adeep impressionuponthosewithwhomhecamein contact. Inthewords of afellowair crew member, he"set afine example inthewayhelived,andhis Faithwas his first consideration at all times."

Ile is survived by hisparents, brothers, John(A.I.F.), Kevin (ex-R.A.A.F.),andsisters, Vivienne, Mary,and Carmel(ex-A.N.A.S.), also his fiancee, Sybil(Canada), and hismany friends. \layhe rest in peace.

Y. C. W.

On Wednesday, August':, we held our first parish dance in the Cathedral ilall. lodging from remarks passed around the hall, it was awonderful success. The committee havedecided to hold the(lances fortnightly. Please note the next(late, Wednesday, September5. Comeearly,sothatwecan start sharp at S o'clock. Admission by invitation onl)-. If you have not yet received an invitation, call at the Church Office or contact one of the hogs. There are pleasant surprises awaiting roil thistime—aspeciallyprepared floor, beautiful painting, and lighting.

ifyouarenotabletodance, wewill show you how it's done if you come to the hall on Sunday night, September2, immediately afterdevotions.

We are anxious to see more young men calling at the Club Rooms. They are open practically every night. If you want to know all about the aims and activities of the Y.C.W. ring K. O'Conror 11327~9) or watch these notes.

QUARANT' ORE

Sunday: SEPTEMBER:

lst—PINIARRA and NARROGIN: One DayofExposition. 2nd—QUEEN'S PARII: Forty Hours' Prayer(7th-9th).

3rd—GUILDFORD: OneDayofExposition. 5th—GOOD SHEPHERD CONVENT. Forty Hours' Prayer and Procession of the Blessed Sacrament (28th-30th).

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ARCHBffiHOP'S ENGAGEMENTS.

August 91:

Morning: Administer the Sacrament of Confirmation to children atending Religous Holiday School at Nagin.

Afternoon: Administer Sacrament of Confirmation to children atending Religious Holiday Schol at Narrogin.

September6: 8.30 a.m.: Preside at ceremony of Reception at St. Joseph's Convent, Fremantle.

September9: Canonical Visitation and Confirmation at St. Brigid's Church, Nest Perth.

September 18: Enrolment of members of the Holy Name Society at Boys' Town, Clontarf.

September 24-28: AttendSeniorPriests' Retreatatthe Redemptorist Monastery, North Perth.

Catholic Broadcasts

weptember2—,St.Mary'sCatheral: 11 a.m.: Missa Cantata: Celebrant: Rev. T. Prendiville. Preacher: Rev. E. Sullivan, D.D.

Choir will sing"Missa Quarti TuP (Vittoria).

September16—St.Mary'sCathedral: 7.30 p.m.: Sermon and Benediction. Preacher Rev. H. iBrennan.

October7—St.Mary'sCathedral: 11 a.m.: Missa Cantata. Preacher: Rev. K. Slowey.

..October 21 (Mission Sunday)--St. Mary Cathedral: 11a.m.: HighMass. Preacher: Rev. J. J. Rafferty.

November 4—St. Mary'sCathedral: 11 a.m.: Missa Cantata. Preacher: ARedemptorist Father.

November18—St.Patrick's,Fremantle: Preacher: AnOblate Father.

December 2—,

St. Mary'sCathedral: 11 a.m.: Jlissa Cantata. Preacher: )Redemptorist Father.

December9—St.Mary'sCathedral: 7.30 p.m.: Benediction and Sermon. Preacher: AJesuit Father.

LIVING WITH THE CHURCH

September 51—Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Green): Mass proper. 2nd. prayer of St. Stephen. 3rd. prayer "A cunctis." Creed. Prefaceof the Trinity.

September 9—Feria(Green): \lase of the Sunday. No Gloria. 2nd. prayer"Acunctis." 3rd. prayer "Fidelium." 4th. prayer at choice. Common Preface.

September 4—Feria (Green):

Mass of the Sunday. No Gloria. 2nd. prayer"Acunctis." 3rd. prayer atchoice. CommonPreface.

September "t. Lawrence Justinian, Bishop andConfessor(White): Mass "Statuit" 2nd, prayer "A cunctis." 3rd.prayeratchoice.

September6—Feria(Green):

Mass of the Sunday. No Gloria. 2nd. prayer"Acunctis." 3rd. prayer at choice.

September 7--Feria(Green): Mass of the Sunday. No Gloria. 2nd. prayer"Acunctis." 3rd. prayer at choice.

September8—Nativityofthe Blessed Virgin(White): Mass proper. Creed. Preface of the BlessedVirgin.

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Let us consider the "Our Father," which is our greatest prayer. Remember that Our Lord anticipates most of our difficulties herein. 1ne prayer itself is very short. It may ba spoken, with all reverence and all attention to what we say, and to Whom we say it, in less than one minute. And Our Lord does not command us to repeat it. He instructs us to pray always; but not to be always repeating our form of prayer. Indeed, He says .expressly that there is some danger in long prayers—the danger of falling into the view which made the heathens prat• long prayers. They ascribed the fruit of prayer to themselves, to their much praying. We, on the contrary, know that prayer is for us first of all aduty, the duty ofintelligentcreatures towards their treater, and the loving return of children to an infinitely kind Father. Avery brief turning of mind and heart towards Him, in fact an instantaneous act of the mind, accomplishes this. But words are agreat help

of of time and place. But the great obligation is just this filial, dutiful act of mind and heart; the entire fruit of prayer, the spiritual result in time and ter eternity, is God's own work.

How to Say The "Our rather."

We then at morning, before going forth to the day's occupations, with their countless distractions and many dangers, go down on our knees, if pos• sible; we pause for afew seconds to bring before our minds the fact that we are about to adore God at the beginning of anew day. And we bless ourselves in the name of the Adorable Trinity in Unity, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost, signing ourselves with the Sign of our Redemption, and then, attentively and distinctly, our minds on the sense of the words that we utter, we say to our Creator and Father: "Our Father Who artin Heaven, hallowed be Thy Name; Thy Kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven;give us this day our daily bread; and forgive

us our trespasses, as we forgive them who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. Amen:' Slowly enough to allow the mind to attend to what we are saying to God. One of the greatestobstacles to prayeristhehabit contracted in unreflecting childhood of repeating the "Our Father" too fast for the mind to be along with it. That habit ought to be preevnted in children,and we ought to check it in ourselves. And thus one "Our Father" will be quite enough to satisfy the obligation of morning prayer. Surely our Divine Teacher would hate added more words if more words were essen. tial. Would to God that every adult Catholic said one "Our Father" after this manner every morning and every evening. We think it no exaggeration to affirm that such aprayer, short and simple as it is, would be enough to supernaturalise their whole lives.

Brief Explanation of the "Our Father""

Let us go over the petitions or the wishes we address to God in the "Our Father." Perhaps the obsolete form of the English setting sometimes obscures the sense of this great, this divine prayer. It might run somewhat thus in the style the use at present:

encourage such an outrage, such a senseless outrage, on the Divine

Majesty.

towards it; so are circumstances

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"O Father in Heaven! May -Your Kingdom come; may Your Name be blessed and praised; may Your Kingdom come; may Your Will be done on earth as it is in Heaven; give us this day the bread we need for this day; and forgive us our sins, as we forgive evervone who has wronged us; lead us not into trials that may go hard with us; but save us from evil. Amen." Here let it be observed that even one person speaking in prayer says "our" Father, not "my" Father. For God, our Father in Heaven, wishes us never to forget that in His service we must serve Him in charity, in love for the brethren. It is not as isolated in. dividuals Ile regards us,but as His dear children, all objects of His love and care. And so in our individual prayers we must pray for all, just as all are bound to include us in their prayers. This is an outcome of the beautiful dogma of the Communion of Saints. We say, then, to our Father in Heaven, first of all that we wish from our hearts out that His Holy and Adorable Name would be spoken with reverence and honour all over the world; that cursing and blaspheming and all manner of evil speech should cease;and, of course,the feel that forourselveswe will,with the help of His Holy Grace, be careful to avoid the use of words that would in the leapt degree be disrespectful to God's Adorable Name. And as we say that we wish this for all as well as for our. selves, we, of course, imply clearly enough that as far as we can prevent others from cursing and blaspheming we will do so. We cannot, perhaps, hope to succeed in many instances. We can always do this much—we can set adifferent example, and decline to

We tell our Heavenly Father that we wish that His "Kingdom may come." His Kingdom here in this world is the congregation of true believers, who live according to the laws of theGospel of His Son, Jesus Christ. God has His throne in each faithful soul, and all such souls, united by the life of sanctifying grace, which is the comunication of the Holy Ghost, and regulated by the laws of Christ, constitute God's Kingdom here on earth, which, at they individually pass onward into the life to come, continue that Kingdom in God's presence no longer in alife of faith, but seeing and living with Him even as He is. In one word, God's Kingdom here and hereafter is God's true Church. And we tell our Heavenly Father in the very words taught us by our Divine Saviour that we desire for ourselves and for all men the fuller advent and the wider extension of His Church, its Lfe more vigorous in souls, its saving laws more cheerfully embraced, its means of sanctification more generally adopted, its admonitions more cordial• Iy complied with. Our Blessed Lord gives us to understand that it:sthe wish of our Heavenly Father that we should pray Him to send "reapers into His own harvest." He desires us to share in the extension of His owit work, if notbyaction,atleast by praying Him to speed it. This petiti-m of the "Our Father"shows us how we ought to take the nterest of God's Church to heart. We cannot well offer Him this morning and evening prayer, in the manner and spirit which is here being insisted upon, .without feeing that we have no choice in regard to the things which make for the progress of the Kingdom of God on earth. It was to found it and give it the means of living and gathering in the multitudes of every nation that God and Son came upon earth. It is no wonder that,after the reverence due to the Eternal Majesty, He places the prosperity of His Kingdom in the next place to engage our attention.

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Headquarters and Club Rooms: Bank of N.S.W. Chambers, 65 St. George's Terrace (near Sherwood Court), Rooms 7.10, First Floor. TELEPHONE: B48M.

•

CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES.

MONDAY:

Shorthand:5.15 p.m.

Literary: 8p.m.(fortnightly).

TUESDAY:

Physical Culture: 6.45 p.m-7.45 p.m.

WEDNESDAY: Shorthand: 5.15 p.m.

Choir and Orchestra: 8p.m. Orchestra: 8p.m.

TIURSDAY-: Mass: 8a.m. Exposition: All day. Benediction:5.15 pan. Liturgy: 8p.m. DancingClasses: So.m.(fortnightly).

FRIDAY: Lectures: 8pm. (fortnight'et.

SATURDAY: Kalamunda Busy Bee, 1.15 p.m. bus. Basket Ball.

• CANTEEN DATES.

C.G.M. Group: September 6; ber 1.

L.B.A. Group: September 15.

Octo-

Under no circumstances will agirl be admitttd to Canteen without her badge.

LECTURES.

August 31 and September 14 are dates for next two lectures. Will all girlswhoreceivedinvitations pleaseattend on the above nights at C.G.M. Rooms,at 8p.m.

EXPOSITION.

Mass is celebrated in the Chapel every Thursday at 8a.m., and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament continues during the day until Benediction at 5.15 p.m. Girls, we do want you to make the most of this privilege and ask your parents and friends to comeupto the Chapelduring the day.

MARIAN ARTSGUILD.

Just areminder that the September meeting of the Guild will be held in McNess Hall, Pier-street, on Friday, September 14. An outstanding programme is being presented, and supper will be served. An invitation is being extended not only to the membersbut their parentsand friends.

BADGES.

Forthosememberswhohavenotyet obtainedabadge,we nowhave alimit. ed supply on hand, so any girl requiring one is advised to call into the t):1,^c as soon as possible.

CHOIRANDORCHESTRA.

Despite the wet weather, there was quite agood roll-up last week, but we canstill dowithmanymore voicesand string instruments. You don't have tobeaDeanna Durbin or a Yuhudi Menuhinbefore you canjoin, butthere is no knowing what may happen after acouple of nights' attendance. As a lotofyouknow, we have now combin• ed Choirand Orchestrapractice on the one night, so as to prepare our items for the next concert season. For old and newmembersof both these activities, practice will be held every Wednesday evening at 8o'clock.

Forinformation regardingthe Catholic Girls'Movement,kindly ring B4836, or call in to the Office any week day after 9.90 a.m.

Fremantle Branch

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CALENDAR or ACTIVITIES.

MONDAY:

Dressmaking: 7.30 to 9.30 pan.

Ilomecrafts: 8to 9p.m.

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KALGOORLIE

Kalgoorlie Catholic Library.

The Library, situated upstairs over Wilson and Co., in central Hannan- ' street, recently completed itsfirst year of operations. About 2,000 books are now on theshelves, rangingfrom ligh* fiction to theology, and including over £100 worth of new books which have been bought.

At 2/6 aquarter, the reading value is the highest in town. Book lovers are urged to support this venture and at the same time to receive excellent value for theirmoney.

The Library is open on each week eveningand on Saturday,Tuesdayand ThursdayafternoonsandSundaymorning.

Two of the novels recently received are"The Walk of aQueen; by Anne Smithson-anovel of Irish life-and "Something on the Stairs,"by Stephen Maddock-aspymurdermysterybased on the blackout in London. Sacred Heart Sodality.

There will be aconsecration of new members on this Sunday evening, September2.

PersonaL

Miss B. Mitchell recently returned to the Eastern States, after visiting her sister, Mrs. G. Hanrahan,of Kalgoorlie. Another Eastern States visitorto this State was Mrs. Tregellis, of Canberra, who spent five weeks visiting relatives of this town.

Miss J. Johnson, of Perth, has been holidaying with Mr, and Mrs. E. Heenanduringrecentweeks.

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TUESDAY:

BalletandTap Dancing:8to10p.m.

Physical Culture: 8to 10 p.m.

WEDNESDAY:

Ballroom DancingClass:Sto9p.m.

Canteen Social: 8to 10.45 p.m.

THURSDAY:

Cooking: 7.30 to 9.30 p.m.

Choir:8to 9.30 p.m•l

Dramatics.

SATURDAY:

Basket Ball: Afternoon,2to4p.m.

LUNCH CLUB: Everydaybetween 12a.m.and2p.m.

• SOFT BALL.

Thefriendlymatchis tobedefinitely playedonSeptember9at2.30p.m. So, girls, all roll up in your shorts and be in the fun.

HOME CRAFTS.

The girls inAhis activity are doing some very good work at the moment makingfancyshell novelties, which are reallynice. Ifyou areinterested why notcome alongeveryMondaynight,as Eve are sure you will be able to do the same.

BALLET AND TAP DANCING.

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The Formationof an Apostle.

The Enquiry Method is designed to prepare Catholic action leaders for action. It is not sufficient that the leader should review the situation and judge it correctly; he must be prepared to act.

Individual Action.

Theaction of aleader is twofold, in. dividual and collective. Individual action: which steps can aleader take in thefaceofagiven situation? Where andhow canhebegin,inhisowl,environment, to work on himself and on those aroundhim? Hawcanhe apply Christian principles to his every-day worldand help to make itmore Chris. tian?

Collective Action.

At the same time more is needed than the action of the trained leaders as individuals; their action must be also collective. They use the organisations and the institutions which are capable of remedying the situation, of preventing or abolishing prevalent abuses. Therefore, the whole group sets to work, and not only the group in its own local sphere, but the whole movement. It sets out to provide sound services necessary to aid the classofpeopleforwhich it is~corking; or to influence public opinion in the right direction.

Thus aDiocesan or National Head. quarters makes use of the reports of thevariousgroups. These reports are co-ordinated and form the basis of a plan of united action.

It is not suggested that action on a national scale can be used in the be. ginning or early in the life of amovement. It will be first of experience in the parochial or vocational groups andin diocesan organisations, In the meantime there is much that the groups can do to remedy the local situation, to help the people who compose the local environment. Various services can be set up to provide opportunities for recreation, social activities, sport and training of various sorts. These will attract the mass of people, other than the leaders, and regular general meetings can be planned based on the findings of the various enquiries.

These two types of action go on together, individual and collective; while the groupisworkingonaplan oflongterm collective action, the leaders con. tinue their immediate personalaction.

Trotting Selections

By -

THE IiAWK."

Saturday, September 1, 1945. GLOUCESTERPARK.

CUP FINAL.

W.a, kreederti handicap: Strettancx, 1; Peterette, 2; Theresa's Last. 3. KalgoorlieHandicap:Bingen'sPic, 1; Freelight, 2; Black Earl,3. Association Handicap: Kolector, I; Karolie Boy, 2; Little Sheik, 3. Coolgardic Handicap: Alibi, 1; Row-lands Boy,2; Moulyinning,3. — Glon,ester Cup Final: Royal Chat. ter, 1; Red Mavista, 2; Santa, 3. Boulder Handicap: Vista Ribbons, l: Miss Copper, 2; Direct Sheik, 3. United Handicap: Forest Dixie, l; Child Wirra,2; Gunplay,3.

Racing Selections

BELMONT.

Midland Maiden Handicap; Nevis, 1; Olympio, 2; Austetity Maid, 3. Chittering Purse (1): Teatic, 1; Decima, 2; Grand Knight,3. Chittering Purse (2): Faustus, 1: Penchop, 2; Ayrboy, 3. Swan Handicap: Sanctifier, 1; Pantive, 2; Atorna,3. Pearce Handicap: Aeditha, 1; Threat, 2; Sir Agrion, 3. Junction Welter (I): Ilarmian, 1; New Hue, 2; Threat, 3. Junction Welter (2): Opera House, 1; Panyan, 2; Venstage, 3.

THE LATE MRS. TOM BROSNAN

The funeral of the late Mrs. Tom Brosnan, whodied after abrief illness, took place at Karrakatta Cemetery on .August23. Bornin Kilkenny,Eire,59 years ago, she arrived in W.A. 37 years ago. After four year in this State she made her home at "The Strand," Morley Park.

The late Mrs. Brosnan is survivedby herhusband,Mr.Tom Brosnan,andsix children. Sheila(Mrs. Maxfield), William, Patrick, Thomas (A.LF.), Walter (BrotherJoseph), and Joan. Her sister(Sister Mary Joseph) is at Cairns, Queensland.

Thechiefmourners wereherhusband and family, Hiss E. Brosnan (sister-inlaw), Ned Brosnan (brother-in-law), Miss Marie Brosnan, Mrs. K. Perry, Nancy (Sister Romuald) (nieces), Pat, Ned, Joe(nephews-in-law), Ivan Maxfield(son-in-law), and Arthur (grandson). The pall-bearers were Messrs. J. Heagney, M.L.A., Tom Ahern, Stan Powell(Queen's Hotel), At. P. Cullity, J.Wheeler(SecretaryMorley ParkProgress Association), G. Kershaw, S. H. Hunter, Mick Nallen, and J. Ready.

Among those who attended the funeral were Al. Moloney, It. W. Browne, M. Hunter, Pte. Fitzgerald, Mrs. D. Sugrue, Mrs. Cavanagh, Mrs. McCann, Miss Brown, Mrs. 11. Jordan, and others.

Requiem \lass at All Hallows' Church on the morning of the funeral was offered by Rev. Pather' Woods.

Mrs.Brosnan,who was very popular, will he sadly missed, especially by the children of the district, for her kindly disposition. \lay she rest in peace.

Mr. T. Brosnan wishes to thank all kind friends for the many floral tributes and telegraunq of sympathy.

CATHOLIC WOMEN'SLEAGUE

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Phyllis Dean: Wednesday, September 19.

Dunlcavy: Wednesdav,September 5; "Thursday,September 12.

The Executive meeting will be held on Alonday, September3.

Donations of wool or cash to buy u-aot will be gratefully received. A large quantity of wool has been knitted into children's garments for VN.RR.A., but agreat deal more is required.

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Hardship at Gregory Salt Lake

A Pallotine Missionary in the Far 'North writesasfollowsofthenewMis. sionatGregorySaltLake:

Our Mission is situated in the Aus. tralian Never Never, in great loneliness. There are no stations to the south, east or west for hundreds of miles. Only avery few times in a year canrwehave communication with our post office, about 180 miles from the Mission. The news we receive is mostly out ofdatealready. Youwill understand that each letter and periodical is very welcome to us.

It isjust six years since we left our former Rockhole Station and set out to establish anew Mission near GregorySaltLake,wheremanynativesare still living. The life of the aborigines in the mission district is very hard,as theirfood resources arescarce. There is no comparison possible with the natives along the coastal country. Hereis abundant food—kangaroo, fish and fruit, yet not so in the Never Never. Natives are nottoo badly off in the rainy season with plentiful waterin creeksand pools,sothat they can go and find some food almost everywhere—lizards, jams, birds, and wild fruits. Life gets very hard for them at the end of the season, when creeksand poolsaregettingdry again. No natural springs are to be found; natives are bound to afew billabongs which keep more or less permanent water, and from there they have to walk long distances to gather the scarcefood. Boysandmen look}ealthy, nvhereas the women are a-.re" poor type.

Amission in this Never Never is Christianise these natives means to

give them food too.. Otherwise they will be forced to leave the Mission again; they will return to their camps and old people, and the danger of falling back to pagnism is too great to risk it. The first year of'our Mission wasvery criticalowingtothelack of rain. We measured for that year 59 points, the total of seven showers. We immediately started boring and we are still boring in the sixth year. Not that we never found water, but the supply was always very limited, noteven sufficient foragreater household; at times we hit pure salt water. Only one lay-brother is with me, and forhim itwasalmostadesperate task to sink about 25 unsuccessful bores, nottomentionthathehadonlynatives at hand who have never done any work before, whose hands are used to boomerangsandspears. YetthisBrotherneverlost courage andtried again and again under countless hardships until just lately he succeeded and found agood water supply which inspiresuswithgreathopeforthefuture of the Mission. We have always afair number of natives around us. Amedical inspection proved that no wasting diseases were present among them. In each camp are agood many children. It seems that these natives will increase in number, especially if they receive more attention. It will take many years till amission shall have some success, as paganism and superstition are too deeply rooted in them. Yet we hope that at last the kingdom of Christwillbe firmly establishedamong these deserted children of the Australian Never Never.

Kingsley Watson.-Photographer

Marriage Disputes

BishopWarns Catholic Lawyers.

Catholic lawyers, as well as married couples involved in marriage disputes, are warned by Bishop Hoban, Coadjutor of Cleveland, in astatement de. signed to combat the divorce evil.

"Catholic attorneys," the Bishop writes,"may not avithout violating their consciences handle cases of this kind for Catholic clients who have not obtained proper authorisation, and it may bewell to add thateven in cases involvini non-Catholics, they have an obligation in conscience to safeguard and protect the indissoluble marriage bond.

"All married persons are forbidden to enter civil court to obtain aseparation from bed and board unless they have first consulted the ecclesiastical authority; and, if anyone does so. he has committed aserious sin to which ecclesiastical penalty may be attached.

"In this diocese any one who petitions the civil court for divorce without theconsent ofthe Bishopcommits aserious sin. Absolution for this sin can be obtained only with the consent of the Bishop.

"Therefore we call to your attention again the law of theChurch which requires that every case of domestic dispute involving aCatholic must be referred to the pastor before action canbe instituted in civil court.

"Any Catholic who files acivil suit of this kind without consulting the pastor isguilty ofaserious sin and is excluded from reception of the Sacraments until this matter has been reported to the pastor and rectified."

Magna Charta Island

We have all heard of Magna Charta. But how many know of the historic islandof Magna Charta? It washere, in 1215, on June 15, that King John was forced by the barons,prelates and people, headed by Archbishop Langton, to sign the Great Charta. Its main provisionswere that nofreeman should be imprisoned or proceeded against except by the judgment of his peers in accordance with the law of the land; that there should be one system of weights and measures throughout the kingdom; that foreign merchantsshouldhave freedomofcom. merce; that no scutage or aid should be imposed except by consent of the council; and that ancient liberties generally should be preserved. The original Charta is lost but a manuscript.copy exists at Lincoln. The island of Magna Charta is in the Thames at Runnymede, between Staines and Windsor. On the stone slab, where King John was forced to sign, Mass was celebrated on June 15, 1937, the anniversary of his signing, for he first time on the island since the Reformation. The Masswas said by the Bishop of Clifton, Most Rev. 1V. l'cc. The stone was placed on a table in the Charta Room on the island. The Bishop blessed the house before he commenced to celebrate the \lass. This is but another instance of England'sreturn to her faith of the h.-gone ages.

Awoman of title was giving agarden party for her household staff and estate employees.

fOld John, the gardener, had just stepped on to the tennis court to play against the chauffeur, when the footman hurried up tohimand exclaimed: "John, her ladyship says you can't playtennis in braces."

To which John replied:"You can justgoback and tell herladyship that Cm nogood at thisbloomin' game unless Ihave both hands free!"

+ DEATHS ►I.

OnService.

KEHOE, Desmond Noel (F/O, R.A: A.F.).—Loving tribute to the memory of Des., who lost his life in air operations over Germany, February 2.1, 1945; aged 22 years.•Buried at Breyell, Germany; youngest son of Mr,and Mrs. Kehoe (lHardy-street, North Perth), brother of Vivienne (Mrs. Hogan), Mary (Mrs. McOuat), John (returned P.O.W.), Kevin (exRA.A.FJ, Austin (deceased, N.G.). and Carmel, Not my will, 0Lord, but Thine.

COSGRAVE.—Passed away at Mt. Barker, James Cosgrave, beloved brother of Margaret, Manion and Thomas Cosgrave, of Manfield, S.A., also of Patrick(deceased),Mary (deceased), and Elizabeth (deceased). Unto him, 0Jesus, blessed, Grant thineeverlasting rest.

IN MEMORIAM + -

KI\'SELLA: -l0f your charity, pray for the repose of the soulofThomas Kinsella,who died September4,1934. Sweet Jesus, havemercy on his soul. Always rememberedby Michael, Dfol-• lie, Kitty and families.

O'REILLY.—Of your charity, pray for the repose of the soul of Frank O'Reilly, who died at Woolgar,1'unrlaga, August.26, 1905. May his soul rest in Peace. So loved, so mourned.

—Inserted by his sorrowing wife, Ellen Marie O'Reilly.

RYAN.—In laving memory of our dear mother, Bridget Ryan, departed August25, 1938. Rest inpeace. Always remembered.

—Inserted by her family, Gladys,_ Leah, Gerard and Kathleen.

S:ILIGARI, Diary.—In loving memory ofmyclearmother,whodiedonAugust 29, 1943. R.LP.

—Inserted by her loving daughter, Nell Sayers'SKCTIIORP.—In ever loving memory of our darling little Thelma, who passed away, suddenly, September 4, 1942.

—Inserted by her loving mother,.. father, sisters and brother.

SD[ITII.—Of your charity, pray for the repose of the souls of our parents, Henry Patrick, died August 12; Dtabel Christina, died August 13.

Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on theirsouls.

—Insertedby theirloving children.

TOBiN.—Of your charity, prayforthe repose of the soul of our Catherine, who died August 30, 1933.

darling. mother,

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on her soul.

—Insertedbyherlovingchildren.

1VALSH—In loving memory of Sergi. William Bernard (A.LFJ, beloved husband of Grace (Boulder), killed N.G., August 30, 1942.

Eternal rest grantuntohim, 0Lord. 1VALSH, Bernard (Sergi., A.LF.).—In. loving memory of our beloved son andbrother,killedNew Guinea, August 30 1942.

—Inserted by his loving tither and mother,Dl.and E.Walsh, and brothers and sisters.

T8AN1{3.

Mrs. E. M. Leeson and family wish toexpress theirsinceregratitudetoDr, Troup, Rev. Father Bernard, and the SistersofSt. John of God Hospital for their kindly and untiring attention to their]ate husband and father during his recent illness.

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Prize-Giving at St. Mary's C.B.C., Leederville

Mgr. Moloney Stresses Character Formation

Thursday, August 23, was Annual Prize Day of the College at St. Mary's Ball. Monsignor Mononeyheard with keen interest the Principal's accountof the year's activities of the College, which showed solid progress in the three and half years since its establishment. The scholasticworkof1944 iwas most gratifying. It was notable for thefactthat thefirstgroupofboys took their Leaving Certificate Exam. ination with marked success. Two of the students crowned their work by winning places at the University "in the exclusive departments of Pure Science and in Engineering, respectively, under the auspices of the Commonwealth Goverment.

The number of pupils on roll has steadilyincreased,althougheveryeffort wasmade to keep the enrolment down to aminimum in the elementary classes. In ,

thehighergradesthenumber and quality of the students have improved each year. We were indeed pleased to welcome Rev. Father McBride, aprofessor of St. Charles' Seminary. His very interesting and valuable discourse to the senior classes would, in God's good time, bear rich fruit. Already the College is honoured by having representatives in the Seminary,in the RedemptoristFathers' Novitiate, and in the Christian Brothers' Juniorate. Much progress has been made in the sporting activities, and again the boys won the Cup for Athletics.

The loyalty and devotion of the pupils to their religious duties was a source of joy and consolation to the Brothers. The attendance at the Holy Name meetings and even daily Masshasbeen verysatisfactory indeed.

After the distribution of prizes and somemusical itemscontributed by the pupils, Rt. Rev.MonsignorMoloney,addressingthe audience,said that he was delighted to note the progress of the College in study and games, as well as in the practices of the Faith on the part of the boys. "Mens sana in corpora sano," never proved so wise a

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motto to act on, as at the present time, when there was danger of the most important things in life being overlooked, namely, those which concern Eternal Life. First things must come first. He was pleased to hear of the good attendances of the pupils at daily Mass. "Never forget what the Mass is." Remember itespecially when you leave school and wherever you are," said Monsignor, "Bear in mindthat thereisnoluckorgrace for those who miss Sunday Mass; there is noescapingthefact. The HolyName monthly Communion cleanses the soul and gives thecharacterwhichis soessential for correct living. Good character is gained by repeated acts in youth. In Our Lord, His gentleness andHisbraveryweresuperhuman.But our repeated acts will bring us nearer and more like to Him in our daily lives. Stick to what is right even when laughed at. You should scorn mob abuse. Remainfoursquaretoall winds that blow, no matter what the rtob say."

Monsignor congratulated theboyson their success at study, particularly John Sutherland and Anthony Phillips, who gained University Scholarships. Ile looked forward to further success ofthe athletic teams. However, they should bear in mind that the cleverest boysometimes fails later on if he has not character. They should guard against conceit, pride and vanity— vices which threaten them in the course of life. One of the greatest scholars of all time, St. Thomas Aqpinas, was notbrilliantinschool; he had in addition what was greater than brains, namely, Character. Early formativeyearswerethe time for shaping that, and lateryearswill then be more satisfying and happier.

Avote of thanks to Monsignor was proposedbyRev.Brother Bradley,and in reply the good Pastor said he wished all the parents and friends of the boys in the parish hadbeen present to see thefine array ofuseful prizes that had been distributed that afternoon. He wished them all ahappy holiday, and the pleasing function concluded with the singing of"Faith of Our Fathers."

MIDLANDJUNCTION

GRAND ANNUAL CATHOLIC BALL

V.E. and V.P. Year, 1945.

Recognised byallwho have been fortunate enough to participate as one of the most eniovable social functions of the year, the Annual Catholic Ball, to be held this year at Midland Junction Town Hall on Friday, September promises to eclipse all previous halls.

Firstly, it will take the form of a Peace celebration, and the committee issparing no effort to make it worthy of Victory Year. Extra attention has been given to the music, the floor, and especially the sumptuous supper. One of the most efficient\I.C.'s will ensure that the dances are kept going. Arrangements have been made to run a hue train, all stations to Perth.

Patrons will be well advised to secureticketsearly,asthe numberissued islimited. Thishasbeenfound necessary in the interestse of dancers, so that overcrowding will be obviated. Last year many were disappointed, so get your ticket in time. Tickets, 5s., at Pellegrini's, Ilay-street, Perth, from MissE. Berrigan,75Morrison-road,Mid. land junction, or from Clune

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What the Catholic Press Thought of the British Election

(Continued from Front Cover.)

there came alimit to the bLs>higs of even war with Germanyl As that limit came near and grew distinct, the civilians, like the solders, began to feel vaguely that atime would come whentheyhadhadenough of.Ad W:nston. The mistake that he made in these last'election tactics sharply increased and widely spread, but they did not create that misgiving about his judgment which turned the vast majority of the army on to the opposing side in politics. Vague, but deep, was the instinct that something in a very great and honourable man had gone awry."

Speaking of the"weaknesses in the Churchill logic," he says:

"The war to free Poland had but more deeplyenslaved it; if the Bolshe. viks were all that Churchill had for twenty years insisted, why make them indisputable masters of Europe? If unconditional surrender of the enemy

was the only aim of the war, and ono great result was the weakening and impoverishment of Britain, was the victory so desirableand thewar leader so great a benefactor? In earlier years Churchill had proved that modern war is ruin to the victor just as clearlyashehadassertedthatBolshev. ism is barbarism; he devoted,as to a final end his every nerve to pursue, a coursethatmustspreadbarbarism and ruin in Britain. i

"Furthermore, he had declared that democracy is totally incapable of dealing with the needs of modern economics. Having shown this, he fought awar against economic planning and won it by economic planning. But, at the same time, to placate America and the Left, hehad declared that he wasfightingfordemocracy; and in the eventheaskeddemocracytopassjudg. ment... .

"A new epoch begins: and it begins in that disastrous condition of the world which five years of Mr. Church. ill's war leadership have left it."

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First Farmer (the morning after a bad storm): "Isay, Smith, some gale last night, wasn't it? Was your cow. shed damaged much?"

Second Farmer: "Dunno. Hevent's found it yet!"

"Would you like an egg for breakfast, dear?"

"What sort, Mummie? Adried egg, or one of those old-fashioned ones with ashell on it?"

"What makes you think you are qualified for aposition in the Diplo. matic Corps?" asked the examiner.

"Well," answered the applicant modestly,"I've been married twenty years and my wife still thinks Ihave asick friend."

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Aman said to a dilatory waiter: "Are you the lad who took my plate for this beef?"

"Yes, sir."

"Bless me, how you have grownl" + + * *

"Thank you, madam," said counsel at the end of along cross-examination. "I hope Ihave not troubled you unduly with all those questions."

"Not at all," replied the witness. "I have two small children at home."

Earnest but prosy street corner ora. tor: "My party twants land reform, want housing reform, wants educational reform, wants—

Voice: "Chloroform."

The day was drawing to a close. Judge, jurors, witnesses and lawyers— all were growing weary. Counsel for the prosecution was cross-examining the defendant.

"How far exactly is it between the two towns?" he asked at length.

"For awhile the man sat thinking; then, "About four miles as the cry flows," came the answer.

"You mean as the flow criesl" retorted theman oflaw.

The judge leaned forward.

"No,"he remarked suavely,"and this nonsense must cease. He means as the fly crows. Adjournment?"

The young poet had written some verses entitld "Why Do ILive?" and had sent them to awell-known magazine. Someweeks later the MS was return. ed. Attached was anote which read: "You live, my dear sir, because you sent your poem by post, and did not bring it yourself."

Ilusband: "As Icontemplate the wonders of nature, Irealise how insignificant is man."

Wife: "And woman knows that with. out contemplating."

Willie: "Ikilled five flies today— three males and two females."

Johnny: "flow can you tell amale from afemale?"

Willie: "Well, three sat on the beer bottle and two on the mirror."

The fat woman, whose husband was known by the neighbours to be in the black market, was showing offan enormous diamond ring. "Look," she said, waggingalarge red finger,"whatwould you do if you owned aring like that?"

"Sell it," snapped aneighbour, "and buv anailbrush!"

Young John was meeting his grandfather for the first time.

"So you're my grandpa," he said, eyeing theold man over.

"Yes, my little lad;" said the grandfather. "I'm your grandpa on your father's side."

"Oh, are youI" said John. "Then you can take it from me you're on the wrong side."

"Which platform for the Fremantle train?" the old lady asked the porter.

"Turn left and you'll be right;" he answered cheerfully.

"Don't be impertinent," she replied.

"Oh, very well, then;" retorted the porter. "Turn right and be left."

Arm-in-arm the two young lovers strolled through the-moonlit orchard.

"Listen, John!" she whispered. "Do you hear the trees moaning and sighing?"

"And so would you be sighing," answered John, "if you were full of green apples."

A soldier's iwife had given birth to triplets and the man's pals decided to present him with asum of money and asilver cup as celebration, and asked their senior officer to make the presentation.

"I have much pleasure in giving you this token of your comrades' esteem," the officer said, banding over the cup. "But why do you look so depressed?"

"Well, sir;" answered the soldier,"I certainly am very grateful for the money, but do Ihave to win the cup three years running to keep it?"

"Imagine that girl's parents allowing her to appear on the esplanade in arig-out like that—just aping men's clothes!" remarked adisgustedmale to his

neighbouring companion.

"That, sir, is my daughter!" was the angry reply. -

"I beg your pardon," the man answered hastily. "Ihad no idea you were her father."

"I'm not; I'm her mother." * * *

Two casual golf acquaintances were walking towards the green when they sighted two women coming over the hill.

"Here comes my wife with some old hag she's picked up somewhere," said one.

"And here comesmine with another," retorted his companion, icily.

The granary keepr was away for the day, buthis wife was eager to be helpful, and offered to carry out the sale of abushel of wheat which acustomer required. They went,to the bin, and she proceeded tomeasure outthegrain. She poured in two peck measures, and was about to tie up the sack when the customer interrupted.

"But four pecks, make a bushel ma'amI"

"Oh, do they?" she replied. "You see, Inever had any experiencing mea• curing grain before Iavas married. I used to be aschool teacher."

Brown was avery light sleeper. One night he was obliged to stop at asmall hotel, and after much trouble finally succeeded in getting to sleep.

Two hours later came aloud knocking on his door.

"What'sthematter?"he asked, sleep. ily.

"Package downstairs for you, sir," came aboy's voice.

"Well, let it stay there! It can wait until morning,Isuppose?"

The boy shuffled down the corridor and after along time Brown fell asleep again. Then came another knocking at the door.

"Well, what's up now?" Brown de. manded.

"That package—t'ain't for you!"

A new system of memory training was being taught in avillage school, and the teacher was becoming enthusiastic.

"For instance," he said. "supposing you want to remember the name of a poet—Bobby Burns. Fix in your mind'seye apicture of apoliceman in flames. See—Bobby Burns."

"Yes, Isee;" said a bright pupil.' "But how is anyone to know it doesn't represent Robert Browning?"

"Any complaints?" asked the order. ly officer.

"Yes, sir," replied Private Biggs. "They've all got bigger dinners than me."

"Well;" said the officer, smiling at theratherdiminutive form, "they're all bigger lads than you, aren't they?"

"Yes, sir," Biggs agreed. "And always will be at this rate."

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Dear Cornerites,—Now that victory hasbeenwon in the Pacific, Iam sure you all made a-fervent act of thanksgiving to God for all His goodness to our nation, and Ihope you will keep praying that there will be true peace and not merely alull in hostilities. Of all the people who should be grateful fortheendofwarnoneshouldbemore so than the children of Australia, who have been saved from its horrors and whose prayers can do so much to ensure that asimilar terrible conflict may not occur again.

Perhaps the peace days will never be so happy and care-free as the pre• war period, for we must all be more conscious of our social responsibilities and work hard to try tomakeAustraliaagreatandafreeland. Butcome what may, the work of the.Church mustgo on to-the endof time. And if you are puzzledas to what you can doto helpextendChrist's Kingdom on earth, let me remind you of the modest little Bushies' Scheme in your midst. There is something practical forus--togive inprayerand in worldly goods for the preservation of the Faith in our country children. Iam sure that the Bushies' Scheme will go forward by leaps and bounds in the future, making past efforts look as if we hadn't been trying. AUNT BESSY.

197 Wellington-street,.Northam.

Dear Aunt Bessy,—I was very pleased to see my letter in"The Record" this week. Weare'enjoyingbeautiful sunnydaysatpresentaftertherain. I was sorry you had such ahot day for your visit to Northam. Iam enclosing2/6and theprickcard. Myschool pals at St. Anthony'shelped me fill it, also Ray. Would youplease send me another and Iwill do my best to fill it? Love and good luck to yourself andthe Bushies.—Yourlovingniece, -

MARGARET ROWLES.

Dear Margaret,—You are certainly veryquickatfillingyourcards. Iwill send you another straight away. Don't nvorry about me only seeing Northam on ahot day, Margaret. Ithink 1 may visit the town next month, and I've been told that that is the ideal time of theyear togo. Isthat right?

AUNT BESSY. * * * *

Dear Aunt Bessy,—Enclosed 10s. for the Bushies, in honour of the Sacred Heart, Our Lady and St. Joseph.

A PARISHIONER OF QUEEN'S PARK.

Dear Parishioner,—Isay thank you again, as I've said so many times to )

oil. Ido hope things are going better for you now.

AUNT BESSY.

Nedlands.

I)car Aunt Bessy,—:1 small offering for the Bushies. From 11. R. Dear 11. R.,—Your

. is.is very welcome. Thanks very much.

AUNT BESSY.

Lemowdie

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ACKNOWLEDGED WITH THANKS. £ s. d.

Fifth and Sixth,St. Columba's, per Pauline Murphy .

Fifth and Sixth, St.Columba's, per MargaretCurran..

A Parishioner of Queen's Park East Wind .. .. .. .. ..

1 1

10 0 10 0 10 0 7 0 5 0

.1lrian Hassell..

........ 4 6

Judy Gollan.......... 2 6

Ian Handcock .. .. .. .. 2 6

June Regan .. .. .. .. .. .. 2 6

Margaret Read .. .. .. .. .. 2 6

Millie Andrich .. .. .. .. 2 6

John Trefry . .. .. .. .. 2 6

Barbara Durkin........ 2 6

Betty Barker.......... 2 6

Graham Lowe

.......... 2 8

Maureen Sullivan...... 2 6

Flue Pipe for Stoves Bath Heaters. Ctocks of Paints, Varnish. Caleomine. Hasselli's Stores, Perth... B880'1.

Cabbage Patch.

Dear Aunt Bessy,—I enclose 7s. for your Bushies, and ravish the Scheme continued success. Ihave paid several visits to the Golden West, and each time Iliked the place more—its beautiful flowers, glorious sunshine, and friendly people.

"EAST WIND"

Dear "East Wind,"—As aWest Australian, I'm more -than flattered by your kindly words. I'm glad you think us friendly, and Iagree about the flofters, but just at present the sunshine isn't so glorious, is it? Thanks, too, for your kind donation. I assure you it isappreciated.

AUNT BESSY.

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59 Sayer-street, Midland Junction.

Dear Aunt Bessy,—This is the first time Ihave written to you. Iread your

Corner in"The Record" every Sunday. Iam ten years of age and in Class IV. at St. Brigid's School. Will you please send me aprick card, as Iwould like to help the Bushies. Love to you and the Bushies.—Your loving niece, MARGARET CREIGHTON.

Dear Margaret,Thank you very much for offering to help the Bushies. A prick card will be posted to you. Now that you have written, I hope you will keep it up.

AUNT BESSY.

c/o Superintendent, Police Boys' Club, Midland Junction.

Dear Aunt Bessy,—I am very sorry Ihave not filled my prick card before this. In your letter in"The Record" you said you would like to hear more of my brother and sister, so Ishall tell you more of them. My brother's name is Brian; he was eight on July 17, 1945. He hasred hair and atemper like the colour of his hair, yet he can bevery niceifhewants to be.My sister's name is Ann; she has agreat imagination, often pretending to be different people whom she knows, and is very offended ifyou call her 1), nee Christian namewhen she is pretendi!s, tobe someone else. Wben Dad found that the position of Superintendent at Midland -

function was vacant, he applied for it and later got it. Before this we lived in Bruce Rock, which is acountry town. Dad was anxious to lx• near the city, so that Brian and I could go to aConvent school, which I prefer to the State school at Bruce Rock, and being Catholics, it is only right for us to cometoourown school. Ihave no more to tell you at present, but as soon as Ihave anything in the, ,Nay of news for you I shall write again—Your loving nephew, LAN I.IANDCOCK.

Dear Ian,—Your letter is avery im teresting one indeed, and I'm very pleased to hear from you so soon. Perhaps Brian won't he very pleased to sec what you've said about his hair, but they say,"Ginger for phrck," too, do,itthey? Ann will probably grow up to he afamousauthoress, with her imagination, but, lan, I hope she won't be temperamental. When next wou write, see if you can't persuade Brian to put anote in, too, and I'd love to hear more about Ann.

AUNT BESSY.

SAnthony-street, South Perth.

Dear Aunt Bessy,—I am writing on lwhalf of the Fifth and Sixth children of St. Columba's School, South Perth. In our room we have two sidesnamed St. Anne's and St. Joseph's. I've had charge of St.Joseph'sbox for the past month, and each morning in July I went around the class and collected pennies for the Bushies. There is going to be anew school for us in South Perth, and Dr. McMahon says it's going to be wonderful. Iwrote aletter to Father Valentine about three weeks ago and sent him £1for the Mission ,

. Ihave alittle brother who is two, and he knows all our names and can even say his prayers; his name is Peter. Ihope-you are

well. Iam enclosing £110s for the Bushies.—Your fond niece, MARGARET CURRAN.

Dear Margaret,—The Bushies will be ever so pleased when they see your classes have remembered them. It sounds as if the new school will be wonderful when it is built. Ithink Peter must be adear little boy. You must teach him my name.

.AUNT BESSY.

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156 Angelo-street, South Perth.

Dear Aunt Bessy,—I am writing for Fifth and Sixth of St. Columba's chool, South Perth. Eachmonth we saveupforadifferentcause, i.e., Black BabiesandJacky Mitebox. Thereare only

two boys in our room and they think that they are thebest. Weare going to have anew school, and Rev. Dr. McMahon has great plans for it. Thismonth we are saving up our pennies for the school. Enclosed you will find11 10s for the Bushies. Hoping when this letter arrives you and the Bushies are all well.—Your fond niece,

PAULINE MURPHY.

Dear Pauline,—Fifthand Sixth classes have the right stuff for aset of young missionaries, and the Bushies agree with me there. Thank you for the 30s.• Write to me again soon.

AUNT BESSY.

41 Nanson-street, Wembley.

Dear Aunt Bessy,—You must have forgotten to send my prick card, as it (lid not arrive, but Iam sending 4/6, 2s. of which is from my Grandma. Please send me aprick card to fill in. It,was my birthdayonAugust 14, and Iwas eight. Mummy gave me a party. Daddy has been home on leave, but has now gone to Queensland. Father Murphy is coming to examine us in Catechism. We went to the Museum and saw the bones of awhale and lots of stuffed animals and birds and all sorts of things. I must close now.—Your loving nephew, BRIAN HASSELL.

Dear Brian,--Quiteafewprick cards have been mislaid lately, and yours musthavebeen one ofthem. ButI'll post you another and Ihope you receive it. You wrote to me on your birthday last year, too. Do you remember? That is along while ago. isn't it? The Museum is very interesting, Brian. There are so many wonderful things there, that it needs much more than one afternoon to see them all. AUNT Ill?SSY. * * * *

219 Railway Pde., West Leederville.

Dear Aunt Bessy,—I have been waitingformy prick cardsfor along time, but they haven't come, so Isuppose they have been lost in the post. Will you please send me two more cards? Margaret has begun school now, and shelikes it very much. Imust close now.—Your fond niece, LORRAINE FLANAGAN.

Dear Lorraine,-1wonder what can have become of those cards? Ihope you receive the two Iam posting this week. Flow long is it since Margaret started school, Lorraine? AUNT BESSY.

St. Thomas' School, Claremont.

Dear Aunt Bessy,—How are you? I hope you are well, as Iam. Iam sending you 2/6 for the Bushies, and Ihope you will be able to help them. This is my first letter to you, and I

hope you will like it. My father is aSergeant in the Air Force, and he came up to hear my music yesterday, andsaidit was verygood, and, bestof all, he said that if Ikeep on with my music he would buy me abike, which would please me verymuch; but Mutt said Iam too small yet. Well, this is all Ihave to say now.—Your little helper.

BARBARA DURKIN.

Dear Barbara,—How did you getoe atthe musicexam.? Doyouthink you can persuade Mummy to let Dadbuy you the bike? Thank you so much for the2/6. Ihope you'llwrite tome againsoon. AUNT BESSY. s * s s

37 Amherst-road, West Midland.

Dear Aunt Bessy,—Here Iam once again writing to you and also returningmy prick card, which Ihave filled. Iam patiently waiting for Wednesday, because my Aunty is coming home from Melbourne for her leave, and then she is going to India. My Uncle is also coming home from New Guinea at the end of August. Daddy and Ihave bought aCharities ticket and itis going to be drawn thisweek. Would you please send me a prick cardand Iwill fill it assoonasIcan? Millie and Iare both writing to you this afternoon, and Ithink Millie is telling you about the race. All the girlsare knitting booties for the European children. Sister has finished reading us "Tom Sawyer" and "The Little Bushmaid," and she is going to read us "huckleberry Finn." In a few minites we are going to go on with our booties, so Iwill close. Wishingyouand the Bushies everysuccess. Thisletter to you ismywritinglesson ehis afternoon, so Ihope Sister will be satisfied with the writing. In our books we get either"Merit" or"Cre• dit"stamp, and Maureen hasjust told menotto forgettotell youthatifwe don't get eitheir of the stamps it means the red pencil, which none of us likegetting. Infactthe boysasked Sistercouldn't sheloseit. Ireally must'close now.—Your loving niece, JUNE REGAN, P.S.: Just as well this is not inmy transcription book, asSistersays there is needof many red pencil marks, but asitisalong letterprobablymyhand is tired.—June

Dear June,—With all these homecomings, it would be nice to win the Charitiestowelcomethemall,wouldn't it? How do you like Huckleberry? He is aparticular friend of mine, too, withhisblack friend,Jim,butI'm not too keen on his father Have you met him ,

vet? Tell Sister I think your writing is quite good. I think she'd have alovely time with her red pencil if she could see some ofmyletters. AUNT BESSY. • . a

Box 6, P!O., Midland Junction.

DearAunt Bessy,—Ihave apleasant surprise for you. On Tuesday afternoonDadwascleaningout Mum'scup. board for her and he found abox of pennies which Alum said Icould have forthe Bushies; there wasexactly 2/6. One of the girls in our room received asecond prick card, so she gave me one and Iam sending it back with alxslat note. Well, Aunt Bessy, I ,will write again later.—Your loving nephew, JOHN TREFRY.

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Dear John,—It's apleasant surprise getting aletter from you for two weeks running—and extra pleasant because of Dad's lucky find. I suppose you will be thefirst to volunteer next time \ium wants a cupboard cleaned out. Are you in the same class as Millie? You must tell her I said you are likely to prove aserious rival in the race.

AUNT BESSY.

00 Morrison-road, Midland Junction.

Dear Aunt Bessy,—Will you please tind enclosed postal note for 2/6, as I have filled my prick card. When Sister read my letter among those in "The Record" last week, some of the boys wondered if she is the same teacher as the one who used to read "Tom Sawyer" to you when you were in Fifth Standard, but she does not think so. Some of the children are entering for the amateur trials at the community concert to-night. I am hoping to enter at the next one. If Iwin Ishall tell you the next time I write. Imust close now.—Your lov. ing niece, MARGARET READ.

Dear Margaret,—Ithink Sister is right when she says she doesn't think she read"Tom Sawyer" to me, but I'll let you know asecret. Your Rev. Mother once gave me acopy of"Tom Sawyer"offthe Xmastree, and Ihave it still. Perhapsshedoes not remem. ber, but Ihaven't forgotten. What do you do in the amateur trials, Margaret? Do yousing,recite ordance? Ihope you are successful, anyway.

AUNT BESSY.

St. Thomas' School, Claremont.

Dear Aunt Bessy,—I hope you and the Bushies are well. Iam in Third Standard, and this is my first letter. Ihope you

' will like it. Well, goodbye for now.—Your loving niece, JILL STEVENSON.

Dear Jill,—Another new niece!

rly word, Iam lucky this week. Write to me often, Jill, for there is nothing I like better than aletter from one of my- nieces or nephews.

AUNT BESSY,

St. Thomas' School, Claremont.

Dear Aunt Bessy,—I hope you are well, as Iam at present. This is my first letter to you and Ihope you will like it. Iwas Confirmed on the first Sunday in August, and took the name of St. Catherine. Iam sending you 2/6. We pray for the Busbies every day- at school.—Yourlittle helper, BETTY BARKER.

Dear Betty,—Thank you very much for helping the Bushies. Ithink Cathme is alovely name to take when you were Confirmed. Don't forget to write to me again soon.

AUNT BESSY. ****

St. Thomas' School, Claremont.

DearAunt Bessy,—I amsending you 2/6 for the Bushies. This is my first letter to you. Iam in Second Stand-

ItCosts NoMore tohaveyour Prescriptions Accurately Dispensed ROBERT W. DALBY, M.P,S, Of 130 Oxford Street, Leederville, carries afull supply of all Accredited Brands of Toilets, Patent Medicines Pull Photographic Service, Etc.'Phone Bfi224 and receive REAL Service.

ard. Imade my first Holy Communion on August 15—Your little helper, GRAHAM LOWE.

Dear Graham,-1'm blad to hear from you and Ihope your first letter will be followed by manymore. Thank you, Graham, for the 2/6.

.AUNT BESSY.

3New Bond-street, Midland Junction.

Dear Aunt Bessy,—There is arace going on in our room to see who will have the most letters from you by the endof the year. Ihave afeeling that Iam going to win. Ithink it will interest you to know about our shop. When my brother Doug., who isnowfifteen and ahalf, leftschoolhe was fourteen. Dad opened the shop for him tomanage. It is inCommercial-road, andit isafruit shop. Doug. las looks after it all by himself and is doing it very well. Ithink he is a cleverbrothertobeabletodothatand Iam very proud of him. Inourfamily there are three other boys as well, buttheyareyounger thanI, andthree girls as well as myself. Good-bye for thepresent,AuntBessy,and yoodluck.

—Your loving niece, MILLIE ANDRICH.

Dear Millie,—If you continue to write tomeas oftenas you havebeen doing, Ithinkyoumightwin,too. I'm very pleasedto makethe acquaintance of the rest of your family. Doug. soundsaverycleverboy. Iwishhim success, and you are quite justified in feeling proud of him. How is your baby brother, Millie? Does he cry very much, or is he a model baby?

Iam sure its the latter.

AUNT BESSY.

St. Thomas' School, Claremont.

Dear Aunt Bessy,—I hope you are well. Iam in Second Standard at school. Iwould like to fill in aprick card by myself. Ihave atov Dutch family; asailor at Hollywood Military Hospital made it. My Aunty is anurse there, and she brought them home to me. First of all there is the father, he is two inches; then the mother, two inches; there there is the baby, one inch. They are all very pretty. Well, that is

all for now— Your loving niece, MAUREEN SULLIVAN.

Dear Maureen,—How nice of Aunty tobring youhomethe toy family. It was nice of the sailor tomake it, too, wasn't it? Thank you for helping Patty fill the card. You shall haveone all for yourself this time. Iam sure Mary, Eileen and Kathleen will want to help you with some pennies when they see your card.

AUNT

BESSY.

13 Cunningham-street, Merredin.

Dear Aunt Bessy,—How are you? Iam sorry for not writing to you before, but Thave had no time. Weren't the floods terrible, Aunt Bessy? We are on to the tests at the back of the book; they are Class V. We had ;i2 sums for home-work over the week. end. Pleasecan Ihave aprick card, as Ihavefilledthisone. Well,Imust close now. Wishing you and the Bush. ies every

success. Lots of

loveYour loving niece, JUDY GOLLAN.

Dear Judy,—My-word, what alot of home-work you had for the weekend. Ihope you got all those sums right. Your prick card is on the way. The floods were bad, but Iexpect Merredin has quite recovered from them now. AUNT BESSY.