Verheyen encloses a circular relating to the Foundation Mass enclosure not present. McMaster will remember that correspondence passed between himself and the Superiors of the Benedictine house at Atchison, provoked by a protest from Rome condemning the practice of advertising the Foundation Mass in the business columns of a Journal. It was not intended to discontinue this Mass, but just at that time the house could not obey the high mandate, since the only satisfactory way of reaching the people is through some Journal. Now they have resorted to the next best thing and are sending out circulars so as not to further offend. The problem is to bring the Foundation before the people, yet stay within lawful limits, and Verbeyen thinks some understanding may be reached with McMaster whereby this may be done. The members of the house, in discussions among themselves have decided on a few possible methods, but they are unfamiliar with journalistic practices, and so they merely submit them for his consideration and approval. One possibility is that the circular may be inserted in the paper just as it is, as an inside page every two weeks or so, comprising about six times altogether. Another possibility is that McMaster read the circular and mention it in his own way, perhaps writing up the Foundation in an editorial. A third suggestion is to send McMaster a great number of circulars and to have them enclosed as they are, and sent out with the paper to the subscribers. This plan is often used by business men. Verheyen does not favor the last two suggestions completely and asks that his ignorance of such matters be blamed if there is anything dishonorable in any of the three proposals. Whatever the action decided on, he hopes that the Journal will take some sort of positive recognition of the Foundation because the prestige of a reputable Journal will greatly offset the distrust the people hold for any sort of circular printed nowadays. Verheyen does not favor the appearance of this transaction but he knows of few other ways to notify the people of the Foundation, for if they learn of it, it might easily be source of vast spiritual benefit. In themselves the three proposals are legitimate but the last two may be against accepted rules of journalism. He asks McMaster to notify him as to what he is willing and able to do about the matter within lawful limits, and to state his terms. The Abbot is in Europe and has been to Rome to secure the endorsement of the Holy Father for the Foundation Mass. There is little doubt as to the issue of the audience. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.