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Verboort, Father W.A., Depere, Wisconsin, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1869 August 10

 Item
Identifier: CMMA I-1-n

Scope and Contents

Father Verboort agrees with McMaster concerning the prevalence of the devil's music in the churches, but feels that the fault lies with the priests and bishops, who do not enforce plain music. Verboort is very bitter against allowing Jews and infidels to play the organ, or lead the choir. He feels just as strongly against the convent schools which teach singing and choir directing, for he feels that the ladies are too worldly, and vain, and as superficial in religion as infidels. He thinks stricter discipline is needed both in the churches and in the schools. P.S. He gives permission to use any part of this that MsMaster cares to, or else to throw it out. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

Dates

  • Creation: 1869 August 10

Language of Materials

English.

Repository Details

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