The sketch of Venerable Louise of Mount Carmel reminded Sister of anecdotes of her pious mother, which she forwards. Father William Carroll entertained them with details of his prison work. The newspapers were so positive about giving the golden rose to Miss M.G.C. on the 24th, that Sister thought Hudson would write a "Note" about it. The Misses Drexel make it a point to keep their donations a secret. Two daughters of the late Joseph Drexel of New York were recently baptized. Sister sees that Maurice FrancisEgan has put his chats about novels in book form, and she has been told that he receives five dollars a page for that work in the Catholic World. She believes several stories which she contributed to the Illustrated American would make a readable collection. Noonan said he could not under take it. Miss Moore sent "Aunt Gertrude's Narrative" to the Ave. It is a true story which occurred at the Dyckman property, afterwards the residence of Henry Ward Beecher. Mother Collins was disappointed when informed that the books had been engaged from a Mr. Kennedy of New York. Father Alfred Young informed her that the Catholic World has improved since Father Walter Elliot became editor. Sister discusses changes that are to be made in her work "Once Upon A Time". :: X-3-g A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo. 14