The New York herald., 1873-09-30
who is captain Of cavalry in the Frencn army and

| names nave Oeen cOuIteOuSiy communicated 10
me, have formed themselves into an association
for the active propagation Of the Roman Catholic
religion among the working classes, and have es-
tsblished the principal seat OF their administra-
tion-which is a very complete and wide-spreading
| adminstrarion-at No. II Quai voltalre, in Paris.
| 1t would not be very wonderful II
THE cAPTAIN OF CAVALRY
who Is at the head Of this movement should some
DAY be as famous In the Catholic world as Ignatlus
Loyola, for rough work can only be done by youth
and energy. Age and experience have. indeed
often good idea, but they are so careful to mount
1t on tortoise, lest It should run over some oppos-
ing prejudice or hostile interest," that to this day
the world Is little better for the long life OF Methu-
selah, and oil the greatest things in 1t have been
| done by boys who had never learned to count the
| cost OF heavy head and sick heart
Captain de Nun Is evidently brave, ardent man,
| who does not shrink from difficulties He has not
| gone down to a nobleman's country house and
| caught can.ing carpenter or two by lucrative
| JOB and duh sermon He has gone straight to the
| heart OF his task and tackled
| THE NIMBLE-ToNGURD ABsINTHE- DRINKING COCKNEY
OF Paris. Having done this, and not till then, he
founded Catholic workingmen's CLUBS in the French
provinces.
The main object OF these clubs is to give
healthy mental education, not only toSthe men,
classes generally. But many other objects almost
equally important are also included in their estab-
lishment.
A committee, composed OF many eminent clergy
men and laymen, under the presidency of M Gau.
tier, has been formed to study the vexed questions
which have arisen within these last few years be-
tween master and workmen, and to report upon
them from strictly impartial point OF view. They
hold conferences, or. as we should say, give lec-
tures embodying the pith OF their reports
in order to make the truth known to whoms0Over
1t concerns. Workmen's libraries have been
established to teach them the principles OF trade
and enable them to understand the lectures
delivered to them. periodical print, dealing
with current events is also published with the
same intention and distributed gratuitously
The Rev. Father MOusabre, one OF
THE PREACHING BROTHERS ST. DOMINIC,
and a man OF great emnence teacher. has
drawn up programme OF athe studies necessary
for workingmen, anG has issued several remark
able tracts on the subject.
: The first OF the educational lectures delivered
by Father Dulong du Rosnay, and 1t was attended
by about 400 workmen. Before ne had given six
lectures his hearers increased to 800 The lecture
room in which the conferences were held was
found too small for the purpose, and the Pantheon
was next selected second series of lectures
was also given simultaneously to large congrega-
uons at No. 81 Rue de Grenelle, and it became
necessary to open new clubs at Beileville, Mont
Parnasse, Montmartre and Vaugirard.
The central library OF the Catholic workmen's
clubs already numbers 1000 volumes. 1t Is formed
solely Of books relating to questions which have
practical bearing the business interests OF the
w0rkingman. 1t is not made upO
GooDY uOODY BOOKS;
It Is honestly what 1t processes to be, and gives
valuable aid to intelligent labor.
The Catholic working mems clubs in Paris are at
present six in number They have been per-
manenty established at Mont Parnasse, Beleville,
vaugirard, Montmsrtre, st. Antoine and villette
A seventh club, especially intended for the work
men of Asace-Lorralne has been opened at Passy.
But perhaps
THE GERMAN AMBASSADOR
may put his finger in that pie, II not his thumb.
and take out the best plums In 1t.
These Catholic workmen's clubs are not dull
places OF resort for sanctimonious prigs prepared
to have their heads talked OF after they have been
respectfully barred for the gori1cstion OF Counts
There Is
SOMETHING HUMAN AND PLEASANT
in them. Private theatrlcals are charmingly got
up among the members, under really admirable
guidance; for the theatres employ an immense
number OF workmen and wOrkwomen in Paris
Carpenters joiners, smiths, frewOrk makers,
painters, tailors mllliners, and multitude OF
other laborers. There is also good music and sing
ing at the clubs and cheerful evenings may be
passed there, away from the gin shop, which has
hitherto enjoyed
MONOPOLY OF ATTRACTIONS
for the workingman and his vile.
THE CLUB OF MONT PARNAssE
is the principal club yet open. II numbers 21o
members, thirty eight OF whom attend the educs-
nal lac cturaa ri
The Beueville Club has nfty- -nine members, all
well conducted workmen. Twelve Of them attend
lectures.
The Montmartre Club opened In July, has II
members. Ten OF them attend lectures
The Vanguard Club, whicn opened two months
ago with twenty-four members must now ind &C
commodations for 1S3 members.
One OF the principal designs OF the Catholic
workmcns clubs to facilitate intercourse between
employers and employed. The committee do not
think that they have done enough when they
| have opened clubs for the workingman, unless
they also provide for his wants. They have there
FORE organized workingman's secvetaryship or
office in the centre of Paris. This, when brought
| into thorough working order will be
| A GENERAL INFORMATION SHOP.
| II viii furnish, gratutously all the intelligence
| now supplied by "houses OF CALL" mostly pot
houses and used bait, too often ground bait, to
| catch
THIRSTY MAN OUT OF PRESENT EMPLOYMENT.
Aregister is already kept at each of the clubs and
at the workingmen's Library, and this register Is
placed at the disposal Of employers and employed
| in the neighborhood. Both parties are admitted
on Sundays and Mondays every week for the pur.
pose OF inscribing in these registers all offers Of
work or employment, and likewise the subject Of
oil complaints, disputes or contentious, as well as
any facts or information useful in business The
registers are presented every Tuesday at the chief
ONCE The replies are written opposite each
question or demand, and each register Is returned
on Saturdays to the club to which 1t belongs.
The funds for these objects have been entirely
raised by voluntary contributions and by charity
sermon preached on the 14th Of April at St. Cotide
| by Bishop Mermillod.
| The Central Committee OF the Catholic work.