Scope and Contents It never makes any differences to Mannix when Hudson publishes her contributions. The more she thinks of her translation of "Signs of the Times" the less she thinks it advisable to publish it. There are many estimable artists whom it would be unjust to include in the scorching declaration of the writer of "Lee Cyniques". She names many. Their Confraternity of the Sacred Heart remains in statu quo. It is neither politic nor proper to nudge one's pastor's elbows more than once. Spainards...

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Stanfield thanks Hudson for publishing her verses and submits another poem. She has been writing a rondeau for Maurice Francis Egan to pass judgement on. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Jarlath requests Hudson write Father Gilbert Benton of Steelton for his kindness and meals while Jarlath canvassed his parish. If Hudson sends a volume to Father M.J. McBride, he suggests one be sent to Benton. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Lambing thanks Hudson for the set of white vestments which he sent to their church. They are now prepared to begins the stonework on the new church. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 1p 4to

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Marchal trusts Hudson's strength is now restored. She hopes Hudson will reread the "Queen's Regiment" and judge it more leniently. Mme. Lavergne, the author, meant to illustrate the charity and condescension of princesses and the frame she placed them in is an exact picture of the times. They saw Brother Azarias's Patrick Mullany tribute to Kathleen O'Meara's memory: it gave a true portrait of her cultivated mind and the fervour of her energetic soul. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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They send Hudson some new proofs on the "Virgin and Child" together with a bill for the plate. :: X-3-j Typed L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Russell inquires if Mary Furlong's poem "Our Lady's May" has a chance of appearing in one of the May issues of the Ave Maria. The enclosed poem by Furlong, "A March Day's Song To Our Lady" appeared in The Irish Catholic. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 4pp. 32mo.

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Duplanty is leading a miserable sinful life and desires to get away from it but seems to be unable to make the break. Duplanty asks Hudson's help and advice so that she can do better. Since she is known all over Michigan it would be good if she could get employment in Indiana thereby making it easier for her to lead a good life. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 4pp. 4to.

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Parsons sends a paper entitled "Mary and the Catacombs". He has an article entitled "Religions In the Olden Time" which he will send if Hudson can use it. Did Hudson read his "Savonarola" in the January number of the Quarterly Review. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Moore thanks Hudson for the stamps and sends him a gift. His cousin, Henry Marshal fell and broke his neck. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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McGowan inquires if Hudson will publish an article on "Our Lady of Good Counsel" in the Ave Maria. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Mannix asks Hudson to pray for her friend Sister Bernardine, who died at St. Martin's, Ohio on April 6th. Her death was a great loss to Mannix. She submits an article. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.

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Papin is back in St. Louis and is making preparations to return to school after Easter. He was surprised when his mother wrote and asked him to join his sisters, Marie Papin and Adele Papin and return home. Aunt Julie, Marie and Vee are going to Europe. His aunt inquires if Hudson could write letters of introduction to friends of his in London and the largest cities of France and Germany, which they plan to visit. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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On March 18, Zimmerman mailed a circular from Doctor G.H. Balg of Mayville, Wisconsin, who is publishing a dictionary in the Gothic language and will publish a Gothic Bible. He inquires if the notice was published. Clipping enclosed. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Miss Helen Murtagh, who is in the office of the Overseers of the Poor with Richards is a subscriber to the Ave Maria. She called Richards' attention to the advertisement in the April 13th number of The Catholic Household, a weekly journal of the Catholic home. What strikes Richards is listing the price of this English paper at twelve cents, without saying what the price is to subscribers in the United States. Information is requested from Hudson about the cost of twenty five and fifty...

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The result of Hudson's too partial criticism in his last letter is apparent. Richardson sends another article. She had a letter from Mrs. Meehan last week full of affection for Notre Dame. A new railroad company has been incorporated to run down the river to the Colorado. Enclosed is an article by Richardson which appeared in the Colorado Catholic. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Crowley acknowledges the receipt of twelve dollars for her story "Happy Go Lucky". She thanks Hudson for the copies of "Stories Told In the Firelight". She thanks Hudson for the notice of "The Merry Hearts". The publisher says the book will be ready in a fortnight and almost all the first edition is already disposed of. If Hudson does not intend to republish or obtain a royalty for the Ave Maria for her story he published will he allow her to retain the copyright of "Happy-Go-Lucky". ::...

Scope and Contents Father Joseph Damien DeVeuster died Monday, April 15th, at about 8 A.M., after suffering for three weeks. The disease ravaged his lungs, throat and stomach. The burial took place yesterday morning after a High Mass.Father Wendelin from Kalaupapa is at present the Superior for both places and Father Lambert Conrardy the assistant, will reside here for the time being. DeVeuster left all his personal effects to Dutton and he plans to distribute them among his friends. Dutton sent Hudson a...

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A copy of the "Introduction to Robert Browning" is sent to Hudson at half price. They will be pleased to have Hudson give them a notice of the book in the Ave Maria. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Kelly wishes Hudson a Happy Easter. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Stanfield received the book and in reading it was charmed. Some of it she had read in "Fors Clavigera". It was news to her that Francesca Alexander was an American. She has composed a poem for Lippincotts and it waits the verdict of Maurice Francis Egan. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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The sisters of Charity ask Hudson where they can get a relic of the Venerable Maria Taigi. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Sister was glad to see an article "A Word For Convent Schools" in the latest Ave Maria. She describes the advantages of a convent education. Did Hudson know that the author of that article in the "Dublin Lyceum" is, they say, a Jesuit? Hudson knows that this man cannot harm convent schools and that the nuns only smile and breathe a prayer, that he may not go the way of Father Edward McGlynn and Miss Cusack . She describes the curriculum to show how well rounded an education a girl gets...

Scope and Contents Stanfield thanks Hudson for the copy of "Christ's Folk". The friendship between John Rus-kin and Francesca Alexander is interesting. Stanfield wishes she had been a Catholic. Hudson has never said that he read "Fors Clavigera", the letter to the workingman: they seem in Ruskin's best manner and have many thoughts similar to those of Francesca, which he has edited. She walked out to Mass this morning and stopped at Hudson's door to leave some flowers she had picked from her gar-den only...

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Stoddard acknowledges the receipt of Hudson's and Rene Papin's pictures with gratitude. Last evening the famous Judas, the man who plays the role in the Passion Play during the last four decades sat with Stoddard for two hours. This afternoon, Stoddard will see the Christus. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Parsons sends an article entitled "Religions in the Olden Time" and trusts that Hudson received the article on "Mary and the Catacombs". :: X-3-j A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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McMahon received Hudson's review of "Little Book of Superiors". It gave her pleasure. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Tynan returns the proof and is glad Hudson likes the poem. The Ave Maria has something which many Catholic magazines lack, a kind of Christian courtesy and refinement which would render it possible for those of another faith to use with pleasure. She will submit her latest poem to the English magazine Good Words, since she is a contributor there and rather a pet of Dr. Donald Macleod, the editor. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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Cloran writes for a lady who wishes Masses said for her intention. She wants to send $50. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Sister was sorry to see the manuscript of her latest story returned. She sends another article. She has been in poor health, but since her visit to Lourdes last September she is somewhat better. She thanks Hudson for the book "Told by the Firelight". :: X-3-j A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.