Scope and Contents Printed circular. He encloses a letter of Cardinal Alexandre Barnabo on the wine of the Mass. He suggests that special precautions be taken in preparing the wine for the Mass, mentioning the approved merchants. Also the hosts should be carefully made. He warns them against using music from operas or profane songs in the church. He tells them to do their duty in the elections. He recommends a new book "Conseiller de Peuple." He speaks of the new persecutions of the Church in Europe and...

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Bourget acknowledges McFarland's letter of May 1. He understands that McFarland is satisfied with the conduct of Father Lamarque . As McFarland will receive other workers he will send on a recommendation for this man to the Boston diocese. :: I-1-b A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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The pastor sends McMaster $2 as a contribution to the Indian Missions by two poor boys of his mission. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo

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For a long time now the appointment of Monsignor Ignatius Mrak has been expected as successor to Bishop Frederic Baraga who wished a less burdensome see. Bourion thinks the delay has hurt the diocese. He asks for the time and place of consecration as he wishes to assist at it, and later to guide Mrak through his new diocese. :: III-2-l A.L.S. French 4pp. 4to.

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They accept the exchange of the Notre Dame Scholastic and the Ave Maria with Polybiblion, which will extend publicity to their 2500 readers?. They have sent all numbers of Polybiblion since January '88. :: X-3-h A. Postcard S. French 1p.

Scope and Contents Boutelou's conduct may appear very astonishing to Timon. He feels highly flattered by the attentions Timon had for him when he lived with Timon in learning the English language. The motive of Boutelou's delay lies in the loss of the barrel of cider and box of Father Louis Moni. Boutelou got on the steamboat at Mr. Davis' landing and passing by Mr. Pratte, Boutelou received his things on board by the yawl with the two boxes, one directed to Moni and the other to Father Jean Audisio. In...

Scope and Contents Since General Ulysses S. Grant has been nominated for the Presidency of the United States by the New York Herald, he would like to call the attention of the Catholics of the country to an account by Lt. Colonel Fremantle, Coldstream Guards, Royal Army. It tells of the practice of Federal troops in Jackson, Mississippi in destroying, pillaging and looting private homes and other buildings with no military significance. Also, under the eyes of Grant, a Catholic Church, the priests' house,...

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He understands that W _____ H. Hurlbert is an editor of the New York World and he desires to say that although Hurlbert is a very good writer, he is not a Democrat and supported Fremont in 1856. He is an anti-slavery man, and has a brother who is a General in the Abolition Army. He was in prison with Boutwell in Richmond in 1861 and went South at the time of the secession to get an appointment in the Confederate Government. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Boutwell can sympathize with McMaster upon the death of Mrs. McMaster for he too had lost his wife the December before. No other earthly trial can compare to the loss of a good and devoted wife. God intended it for the best and as a reward for two of His good and faithful servants. The consolation that they both can take however is that there are in Heaven two Angels watching their struggles in this land of probation. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

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Bower has been married since last Christmas. Last June they came to Buffalo where Dr. S. W. Bower purchased a drug store. Her brother Joseph Gordon is doing well but his health is poor. Colonel Elmer Otis has retired from active service and is living in San Diego. Elmer Otis? is in the Jesuit novitiate in the South. Mrs. Elmer Otis is the same lovely woman. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.

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Enclosed is a copy of the Daily Colonist, in hope that Hudson will send a copy of the Ave Maria in exchange. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Bowles wishes to build a school or charitable institution at French Lick, and to this end he offers a quarter grant of land to any Catholic group that will undertake the work. To McMaster's suggestion that a hospital would be better, Bowles remarks that he disagrees. He feels that in time French Lick will be much visited and that if McMaster can find the proper persons to take over, he will arrange suitable terms. The only reason he insists on terms is to be sure that the work will be...

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Bowman encloses several specimens of the material provided by the Episcopal Methodist Church to their Sabbath school children. He asks that McMaster denounce this trash in the Freeman's Journal, and that a copy of the paper be sent to Bowman, so that he can offer the antidote to those who have swallowed the poison. He sends 10 cents for a copy of the paper, and also sends 50¢ for the Holy Father. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Desiring to extend to the Freeman a pass over the lines of the Pennsylvania Railroad, he asks in whose name the pass should be issued. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents The poem "Our Lady's Intervention" by J. Ryan published in the Ave Maria of September 15, 1888 reminds Boyle of a similar incident concerning a fire in Gonzales, Texas. The man who invoked the intercession of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, told Boyle that he had attended a mission given by Father Arnold Damen, who spoke on the virtue of using the brown Scapular in invoking the aid of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. At the fire he followed instructions. Boyle relates another incident involving the...

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Margaret H. Lawless has suggested that she write to Hudson about a children's story which she wrote while in Ireland. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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A poem, "The Children's Prayer." :: X-3-f- A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Bradby encloses 73¢ as dues for December for the benefit of the Indians. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The bearer of this is willing to go to Boston but Bradley cannot urge her to do so. Alone and without friends she would be too much exposed. She is willing to make the sworn statement but she does not want personally to bring odium on the Congregation. The malice was so light that Bradley doubts that there was solicitation. He does not know the name or place of the person. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Bradley sends $2.16 as dues from his mission group to aid the Indian Missions. He lists the 23 contributors of the money and says he will pay his subscription to the Freeman's Journal soon. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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In emotional language, Father Carolus urged American Catholics to be more generous in their charities. He commends McMaster upon his work of mercy, but fears that too few priests and lay persons heed the call of charity. He trusts that McMaster will save the honor of Catholic America. McMaster is requested to publish contributions from Darla, St. Mary's; Anthony Dremer; Mrs. Blonigen; Matn. Loch; and Children of Carmel Institute. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Brady asks McMaster to please send a copy of "Pilgrims and Shrines" by Elizas Allen Starr. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Brady informs Lefevere that on his return home from his visit with Lefevere he had called on his Bishop John Timon, C.M., of Buffalo to relate to him the whole project which Brady presented to Lefevere. This project concerned admission into the Detroit Diocese of the Sisters of St. Bridget from Ireland. Brady writes that Bishop Timon is much pleased, and has partly consented to Brady's accompanying the Sisters. :: III-2-j A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Brady, secretary of the Tom Moore Association, sends McMaster a ticket to their third annual ball. ` Enclosure: the ticket. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Brady, a doctor and a native of Ireland, lives in Cranberry Prairie, a village in the midst of German-American country not far from St. Charles Theological Seminary. Father Henry Dries, C.PP.S., accompanied Bishop Joseph Dwenger of Fort Wayne on his trip to Rome. Dries and Father Godfrey Schachter gave Brady the enclosed address to forward to the Provincial of the Congregation of the Holy Cross. Schachter advised Brady to forward the enclosed poems for publication. Brady would like to...

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This letter refers to encasing of relics which Hudson wishes to have done. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Sr. Brady sends Hudson samples of Reliquary Cases. :: X-2-n A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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Father Ralph Dewey, S.J. was absent when Hudson came and is still absent. Brady is glad that Hudson is pleased with the illustrations. Most of their engraving is done by the Moss Engraving Company of New York City. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Clarke has written a complete and convincing account and established for history the truth of the circumstances of Dr. Silliman Ives' death. When the question was first put to Brady by his convert friend, he had no idea of publishing the answer. But Brady now thinks the evidence he has should be made known everywhere. Clarke's intentions have been recommended to the Holy League. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 9vo.

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Father Brady is disappointed not to have seen Brownson when he was in Boston, but very few of the faces are left at the college. He regrets the inadvertant omission of Brownson's name from the list of graduates and promises that the mistake will be corrected. Father John Power, Brownson's classmate, is now Vicar General of the Diocese of Worcester; George Lloyd, who is now a successful merchant, has a son here at the College. :: III-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.