Father De Pauw asks McMaster to send him two cloth copies and one six-dollar copy of "Pilgrims and Shrines". He says it is very considerate and charitable of McMaster to help Miss Eliza Allen Starr . He would like the rules for establishing the Holy Name Society. Following Rome's example they recite the Praises to the Holy Name after every service, but the vice of cursing is not decreasing. He wonders if McMaster is not too severe in the matter of mixed marriages. He does not desire to encourage any and for the last four years had none, although two couples went to Protestant ministers. A bishop can dispense in nearly all matters of discipline, suspending for his diocese the decrees of the provincial or plenary council, and derogating to the general laws of the Church, for special reasons, in matters of rites and ceremonies. The matter under discussion comes under this head. When he used to read the London "Weekly Register" it seemed to him Cardinal Wiseman and Cardinal Manning themselves had performed mixed marriages. He is not certain of his memory, but does not think himself mistaken. Perhaps they had special faculties. But does not McMaster think the matter should be left in the hands of the Metropolitan, and that it is an insult to episcopal dignity to drag such transactions before the public. He says this in all confidence and charity. He wishes McMaster a happy Christmas. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.