Hendricken took up a collection for their new convent and received over a thousand dollars. He had no idea that a new exertion would be called for to aid New Haven. He must ask indulgence as it would be impossible to announce another collection. Miss Roddan called and asked him to inform the Bishop that the roof of the pastoral residence at Bristol is so old that the rain comes through into every room. Hendricken scarcely thinks that Father Michael B. Roddan will ever be able to take charge of the parish again. He is improved but not sufficiently to hope that he will recover. The congregation increases but the factories are idle and the people have three days a week for amusement. He expected three or four thousand on the late collection but the reason for the failure was evident. He expected to see the Bishop before this but the examinations in the public schools took all his time. Should he be able to get away for a week or two he asks McFarland's permission. :: I-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.