The amount of $1.25 is enclosed to cover the subscription of the Ave Maria for his mother, Mrs. Thos. Gallagher. A catalogue shows that Notre Dame has arisen more beautiful than ever from the ruins of the fire. Father Walsh was in Boston and Gallagher expected a visit, but he did not come on the day designated. Gallagher called on Father O'Callaghan to see Walsh, only to find that he had gone to New York. Mr. John J. Gillen, who was in class with Gallagher at Notre Dame, has been ordained deacon at the Christmas ordinations at Troy, New York. He expects to be ordained priest at Easter. Gallagher asks Hudson if he were not surprised when Gillen decided on a religious vocation, as most of his friends were. Ave Maria gives account of Father Lilly's death. Gallagher expresses sympathy on the death of Hudson's father. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.