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hand. So do to-day with your might
what your hand finds to do.

hand. So do to-day with your might
what your hand finds to do. r'!
The loss 6f time is not the worst of this
way of putting off. 1t helps to fasten
upon the mind an evil habit of delay that
reaches to greater things things that be-
long to the highest happiness. have
known men to put off loving and serving
Jesus, their wisest and best friend, until
they were old and fully set in wicked
ness, and had little left but a wasted
life, blackened and unclean, and withered
with sin. o, there is danger in such de-
lay! Remember, there is much sorrow
in those sad words, "too late. e."-Austin
@. Hagerman, IN Golden Hours
MOTHER" said little shaver the
other day, 81 know what would do if l
was at sea, and the men were all starv-
ing, and they should draw lots tn see who
should be killed and eaten and it should
be me. I'd jump into the water" "But,"
said his mother, "they would fish you
up" "Ah but wouldn't bitep
81 DON'T see why you won't let me
play with Will Hunt" pouted Walter
Kirk. 81 know he does not always mind
his mother, and smokes cigars, and once
in while swears just a little. But |
have been brought up better than that;
he won't hurt me, and / should think
you would trust me. l might do him
some good" Walter" said his mother,
A" take this glass of pure, clear water, and
put just one drop of ink into it," ooh,
mother! who would have thought one
drop would blacken whole glass so!"
" Yes, it has changed the color Of the
whole, has it not? 1t is shame to do
that. Just put drop of clear water in
it, and restore its purity" said Mrs.
Kirk. "Why, mother! you are laughing
at me. One drop, nor dozen, nor fifty
won't do that" "No, my son, and,
therefore, can not allow one of Will
Hunts evil nature to mingle with one of
your careful training, many drops of
which will make no impression on him."
A LITTLE boy, "well in his boots" for
the first time, and very proud of them,
said to his mother after reading the Gus
tomary chapter in Scott's Family Bible
in the morning, Mother, why didn't
Moses wear boots" "Why, my son,
what makes you ask that ? perhaps he did
wear boots, my dear; we don't know"
" No, mother, he didn't, because the
Bible says that the voice that came out
of the burning bush told him to take off
his Shoes" There was no reply to this
" "clincher."
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A Circus Trick.

An interesting incident has Just occur
red in Bucharest, and has created pro-
found sensation in theatrical circles in
that place. 1t seems that the proprietor
of the Suhr Circus, anxious to provide
amusement for the public, lately pub
lished an announcement that challenge
given by Judge Rigal, wrestler at
tached to the circus, had been accepted
by gentleman, who, wishing to preserve
strict incognito, would appear before
the public in mask. The amateur
athlete, who, it was stated, was person
occupying high social position. was
rumored to be no other than Prince
Stourdia, Moldavian noble who has the
reputation of possessing herculean
strength.
On the evening when "the great un-
known" made his appearance in the cir
Gus the stalls were filed with eager
spectators long before the commence
ment of the performance. Rigal and his
masked opponent, having made their
bow to the audience, at once commenced
the struggle, which was, however, OF
short duration, for the distinguished un-
known in few minutes, amidst frantic
applause, ioored his professional antag-
onist. So great was the success of the
spectacle that the manager announced To
the admiring audience that the nobleman
wrestler had condescended to appear again
before them on the following evening,
when the performance was accordingly
repeated, and was continued for several
successive nights, until one evening an
indiscrcet member of the troupe un.
fortunately divulged the fact that the
masked wrestler was not distinguished
nobleman, but only one of the clowns at
tached to the circus. This led to dis.
turbance--" the great unknown" mar.
rowly escaped being torn TO pieces by his
late admirers, the manager and his troupe
had 10 fly for their lives, and the circus
building would probably have been dis
mantled and destroyed but for the exer-
tions of the police, who with great diff.
Guilty succeeded in represing what prom
ised TO be serious riot.
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FOR THE YOUNG FOLKS.
Little Whinapy.

Little Whimpy.
By M. N. d.
whimpy, little whimpy, p
Cried so much one day, %.
His grandma couldn't stand II,
And his mother ran away;
His sister climbed the hay-mow,
His father went TO town,
And cook few 10 the neighbor's
In her shabby kitchen gown.
Whimpy, little Whimpy,
Stood out In the sun, ... ..
And cried until the chickens
And the ducks began to run;
Old Towser In his kennel
Crowded In an ugly tone,
Then burst his chain, and Whimpy
Was left there, all alone.
Whimpy, little Whimpy,
Cried, and cried and cried,
Soon the sunlight vanished,
Flowers began to hide,
Brides stopped their singing,
Frogs began to croak,
Darkness came! and Whimpy
Found crying was no joke.
Whimpy, little Whimpy,
Never'l II forget the day,
When grandma couldn't stand II,
And his mother ran away.
He was waiting by the window
When they all came home to tea,
And q gladder boy than Whimpy
You never need hope to see.
81. Nicholas for December
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1875-01-07

"PAPA," said Mr.. Browns youngest
son. the other day, "can l go to the cir
cus?' "No, my boy" affectionately
replied Mr.. Brown; "If you are a good
boy I will take you out to see your
grandmother's grave this evening"
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1875-01-07

MANY tired housewife will sympa-
thize with the good old lady, who, unable
TO keep up with her work, said, "I shall
be glad when I get into eternity, so as
=, have plenty Of time for everything"
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A NEW YEARS WISH.

/ ask one little boon
OF the New Year:
May through all its days
Carry some cheer
To those who sit I'm gloom,
Weeping for loss;
To hearts that slowly break
Under q cross.
Iwho have left my dead,
With none TO care;
Iwho have wept alone,
Facing despair
Would gladly sweeten lives,
And make them dear.
This little boon ask
OF the New Year.
They best can serve the gods
Their errands run,
Who call no love their own,
Under the sun.
Let me bear help to want,
And hope TO fear:
ask no other boon
OF the New Year.
-Ffom the Aidine for Jdauar
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IF laughter is the daylight of the soul,
q smile Is its twilight, -
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-05-30
(Ofscial.)
Devotion to the Sacred Heart OF Jesus.

The Sovereign Pontif has just given another
proof of his zeal for the dissemination OF the
devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
The 10th of June, 1876, 10 theday on wh'ch
falls the second centenary of the revelation
made by our Divine Saviour to the Blessed
Margaret Mary AIacoque relating to the devo-
ton to His Sacred Heart.
Our Holy Father has just approved an act OF
conservation to the Divine Heart, and he ac-
cords n plenary indulgence to all those pious
souls who, with the proper dispositions
recite it, either in private or in public, on the
10th of June next.
We have caused to be printed this act and
the decree, which can be obtained at all the
churches, and we invite the Rev. Pastors to
make known this new favor to the faithful
who are oonfided to their care and to recite
this act of conservation publicly in their
churches, on the day named, to bring down
the praces of which we stand so greatly in
need in these unhappy times, and to profit by
the new favor which the Sovereign Pontif SO
earnestly wishes to accord to us.
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The Sacred Heart.

The unanimous desire of Christendom is
evidently that the Holy Father should con :
| secrate the world to the Sacred Heart OF
Jesus. This most perfect and holy OF all
devotions-that to the Sacred Heart--was
revealed to the Blessed Margaret Mary
Alacoque, on the 18th of June, 1875, ex-
actIy two hundred years ago on the 10th OF
next month. From that day it has been
steadily gaining in popular favor and con-
idence until it has now captivated the
affections of the whole Christian world.
The Church has already approved it in
various ways; it only remains to express
the highest sanction of ecclesiastical APP
proval, which will be done by dedicating
the whole world TO it's sacred object. The
Church can 60 no further in sealing with
it's recognition the authenticity of the reve-
lation upon which the devotion ia founded.
The mode of dedication selected by his
Holiness is peculiar. Instead of himself
declaring the dedication, he desires and
authorizes the world to dedicate itself
The decree of the Sacred Congregation of
Rites on this subject, which will be found
IN eXIeUSO III IulS ISSUE VI tbo SiAnS o'eSs
explaining the unanimous desire of Christ
endom in this regard, says:
His Holiness, weighing before God the
gravity of the matter and wishing, in some
way, to satisfy desires so pious, has vouchsafed
to approve the subjoned prayer, and proposes
to commend it to be said, translated into what
language soever so that the version be faith
| fully made, by all those who desire to conse-
crate themselves to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Thus all the faithful of Christ, in devoting
themselves to the Devine Heart of Jesus, by
this unanimous form of conservation, will
affirm with more solemnity the Unity of the
Holy Church.
The Holy Father accedes to the burning
desire that the world should be 80 dedi-
Gated, but desires, on his part, to make
the world the minister of it's own dedica-
ton. His thought is a beautiful one. The
efficacy is the same; the instrumentality
involves the cooperation and active con-
sent of those dedicated.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-05-30
Apron Strings.
TEE.

Ny subject furnishes rather slender thread
on which to string an essay, and yet, before it's
close, / hope to prove that there be ties in this
world more Insignificant than Apron Strings.
In the first place it cannot be denied that
apron-strings are among the most valuable in
stitutiops of domestic economy and it is to be
regretted that since the good old times of
which we have heard so much, their place has
been usurped by sashes and fringes, pu1fs and
bows. During the war, however, they partly
regained their popularity, and, perhaps, il
times continue as at present, they will entirely
recover it, and for which the world will be al
| together better.
In order to enlist the interest of the gentle
men in favor of apron-strings, it will be enough
to remind them, that in days past, of which
they have but a dim recollection, those little
articles did them good service; and no doubt
many frilled shirt and dainty neck-tie was
saved from the ruin caused by molssses, per
simmon-stains or blackberry juice, by these
same insignificant apron-strings; therefore lei
them be regarded with q proper degree o.
respect, as things not solely of feminine use
Perhaps it will now be observed that these re-
marks apply moro directly to aprons than tt
apron strings butt indeed, of what use would
aprons be without the strings to hold then
by Pms are not q safe substitute, and buttons
are late invention.
! Apron-strings in all their variety are seen in
any one of the fancy-dress balls. Silken one
for smart servant maids; muslin ones for tn,
coquettish flower girls; dainty rufled ones 70
the peasant bellies; and deliberately prepared
ones for the infant phenomena of large proper
| tions.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-05-30

THE BOHEMIAN CLERGY.-Early last month
the Archbishop of Prague Cardinal Schwart-
zepburg) and the whole of the Bohemian
Epscopacy issued most important collective
Pastoral, proclaiming the Jubilee, and refer
ring in clear and noble language to the Attic
tions and prosecutions witch now trouble the
Church. On the occasion of the Jubilee of
the Prince Bishop of Breslau the clergy of the
Bohemian diocese of Leitmeritz addressed him,
speaking in terms of great sympathy of the
troubles which weigh on the Bishops and
clergy of Germany, and stating that they re-
| garded their conduct as a shining example for
| themselves to initiate at humble distance
! whenever the occasion should arise. 1t would
| seem that this address occasioned great con.
/ Germ to the Bohemian Official mind lest the
"great man" at Berlin should be inceused
The Governmental papers had nearly succeeded
in persuading people that the address hat
emanated from only few over-z Jealous priests
of the diocese of Leitmeritz, and was deserving
of no attention, when the well-known Pragu
paper, the Czech which is known to conform
itself in all ecclesiastical matters to what ar
beloved to be the wishes of the Cardinal
rchbishop, published on the Seth of April
strongly-written article calling on all tn
priests of Bohemia and the Austrian clerg
generally to initiate the noble example set b
the diocese of Leitmeritz.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-05-30

A significant fact is the statement that
firm in Wales rendered to supply an Eng
lish railway with 10000 tons of rails st
price which would not have given them
any profit, and yet the contract was gained
by firm in Belgium at 20 sbilliDgs per
ton less than the Welsh offer. What is the
peculiar Significance of this fact Z 1t signl-
fes this: A country which wisely keeps
out of war has no occasion to levy high
taxes, and where there is little to eteal in
the national treasury, its care falls intothe
hands of men who wish to serve their conn
try and not themselves. The arts of peace
are studied instead of the arts of wal, and,
(what appears to be it's twin art) the art OF
swindling.
food for its 5, SOC, 600 people on IL 900 square
miles go it comes that food and transpoT,
tation are cheap and wages lpH. The ran
ways of Belgium belong to the State, they
carry passengers at less than one cent Pei
mile, and yield large revenue besides.
One cent is the charge for shaving made "
Belgian BARRIERS in many large cities, am ana
vet they live comfortably. An excellenI
dinner of several courses can be had lo
twelve cents and so on incorporation.
Another Significance nay be noteo u
this fact, that whilst the exports ana luz
ports of France and Belgium are rapiui.
| increasing those of England are stesuL.
falling off-for this reason, amongst others
that schools of training for mechanics AT;
encouraged and utilized in the hrst nalne ~
countries, which ard consequently aoie -
turn out better and cheaper goods. Az
herein is lesson for us. We are maln 9dS
dependent on Europe for skilled meehaniOo o
and by our vile eystem of apprenticeship Ia.
can produce none of our own but afeH;U
coming still more dependent on fOLelsD
brains.-Ne1CdrE Citizen.
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SEE OF CAsHEL.-Late Irish papers state tina
news has been received from Rome intimatin!
that the Holy See has appointed the Very Rev
John Ryan, DID,, PIP. of Ballingary to the Sc
of Cashel, vacant since the lamented deaf
last February of the Most Rev. DR.. Leahy, o.
appointment that gives great joy to the clerg.
and laity of the Diocese of Cashel and Emily
The new Archbishop of the Southern Prov
ince is native of Tipperary, near Thurles
and appears to be little over forty years
age. Dr. Ryan was for soma years Professor
and finally President, of st. Patrick's College
Thurles, position held by the late Archbishop
before his appoin tment as Vice-Rector OF thu
Catholic University. At the Vatican Council
DIR. Ryan attended as Secretary and Theolog
ian to the Archbishop, when his ability ant
sound learning attracted eminent recognition
l. Dr. Ryan has been for some time in charge OF
one of the largest and most important parishes
in the diocese, and enjoys the widest popu'
larity amongst the clergy and laity. At the
Diocesan Scrutiny for a successor to the la.
mented Archbishop Leahy DR.. Ryans name
| was placed Dignissimus
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-05-30

CORPUS CHRISTI PRocEsSIoN.-In another
column will DO found detailed explanation Of
the route and material of the procession of the
Blessed Sacrament, which will take place in
ST. Patriok's Parish this afternoon, at ~ O'Clock.
This will be, probably, the principal process
aiou, of the occasion, in the city. Usually the
principal one is at the Cathedral, but the alb
sence of His Grace, ct this time, has probably
caused the remission of the custom which we
note in this instance. Rev. Father Allen is
deserving Of general gratitude for the zeal
with which be exerts himself to procure the
due and hOnoFaOle celebration of public cere
monies.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-05-30

ST. JosEPH's AsYLUM-By notice on the
fifth page, our readers will see thatan entertain
ment will be given in st. Mary's Hall, Con-
stance street, between Jackson and Josephine
streets, on the LIST and end of Jane, for the
benefit of the Orphans of st. Joseph's Asylum.
Admission for adults, so cts /; for children, %
cts. The performance will commence at Z
O'Clock, and refreshments will be served during
the evening at reasonable prices.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-05-30

But all of these are mere limitations, scarce
worthy of the name; the genuine apron string
is plain . d marrow, made with q view A.
being tied in q hurry, without any uselass
"fxings" to retard thetoilet of it's thrifty mos.
sessor.
But enough of this da@lying. It is Tina e.
come to the heart of my subject, to which al,
the rest is as the nutshell D the kernel .n;..
useless without it. It 10 oftAn REMARKED -
deserving young man that Vhe is en-.
who is always tied to his mothers
strings~ Yes. tied to her apron-lsrinrs MO-
he respects her wishes, because Ae coca -
early, because he abstains from LIQUOR -
because he does not scoff at morality ana
religion.
Tied to a mothers apron-strings Surely his
far more honorable position than to be thd
to the coat-tails of some scapegrace-tied byt
weak will SO tightly to the opinions of some
boon companion, that the base fetter CANNOT
be loosed-tied in thought, in word, in action,
1t is more Influential bond than was thatof
the Samese Twins for they controlled their
own deeds, whereas, in this other case, the
weaker follows bis superior in his every no.
ton, he must frequent every place that lis
| friend freguents, must walk with the self sane
swagger, lounge in tho self-same attitude,
must talk like him, smoke like him, dress Ike
him, in a. word, must go on after the hish
style of his model in every way possible. AID
he will be the first to laugh at some other e.
serving youth who has the misfortune to re
tied to his mothers apron-strings!
One thing, however, is certain, and that
that he who is tied to his mothers apro-
strings, will surely never be tied by certaa
other more strong and disagreeabie knt
Those miserable wretches who end their das
with a rope around their necks, are not tie
ones who were tied to their mothers apro.
string but the same may not be SO positivey
said of those who are tied to the influence
conceited friends to the opinions of the worl
| History shows that all of our greatest mo
were tied to the apron-string of some god
woman; indeed, it may lie the case with evey
true, noble mamie is bound by the gentle il
fuence of his mother, wife, or sister; and III
happy were the day when he would releas
himself from that seemingly weak, but reall
potent, fetter.
| In conclusion, it may be said that apron
strings literally are most useful and necessar
articles, and share in nearly all occupations {
female industry, and, moreover, ia many of th
mechanical professionsef men but figurativel
they are of vast Importance.
Their power has been acknowledged in al
ages, and it may be truly said that the bel
tabled in Mythology did not more firmly bin
the material: world, than do these apron
strings this social world of ours.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-05-30

FIRST COMMUNION AT ST.. THEREsA's.-on
Thursday last, Corpus Christi, st. TheresA's
church was literally crsmmed with children
and their immediate friends, very little room
indeed being st the disposal of the latter.
Father Masssrdier mustered an army of four
hundred children for the occasion, all of whom
approached the holy table,, moro than one
hundred and seventy of them making their
fret communion. Their demeanor was so
recoIlected and the Rev. pastors testimony to
their fitness for the divine privilege so strong
that We msy we'll indulge the hope that the
seal of salvation was set upon their souls never
to be utterly effaced.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-05-30

Copies of the Decree of the Congregation of
Rites and of the Act of Conservation to the
moot Sacred Heart can be bought in quantities
by addressing this Office. Price 90 per hundred.
These copies are printed in form suitable for
prayer books. Parties desiring single copies
oan obtain them by applying to the sections OF
the several churches or to C. D. Elder, 124
Camp street.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-05-30

The City Council of Baltimore has under
consideration an ordinance declaring that it
shall not be lawful for any person or persons
who may be engaged in the business of bucks
tering fruit, feb, vegetables or any other
commodity through the streets of the, city, to
ring the door-bell of any resident OF to rap or
knock at the door of any one, under q penalty
of 8 for every such offense."
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-05-30

To q business letter, dated Canton, Mics,
May ast, is added the following postscript:
Crops in this section at present seem promis-
ing good stand generally. hear no COM
plants as yet in regard to labor. Hoping that
our planters this year will deliver themselves
from the necessity of giving mortgages and
liens-those vampires that suck the blood of
industry, impede progress and leave no energy
in the tOiling farmer, as credit prices leave no
BILE STAR, tx.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-05-30

A PLEASANT WEEK AT ST. VINCENT DE PAUL's
ScHooLRooM-The Fair for St. Vincent's par
isb, Father Foltier, pastor, commences this
evening and promises to be n most enjoyable
affair. At II o'clock the beautiful play of
"Almanzor," drama in three acts, will be
presented. 1t will be followed by II lau9bable
Opera Bouffe.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-05-30

An Important meeting of the Young Mems
Catholic Total Abstinence Society will be held
this evening, at $3.50 o'clock, in the Star Hall.
After the meeting the Society will join in the
procession of the Blessed Sacrament in st.
Pstrick's parish.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-05-30

We are indebted to Mr.. j. sohoemig, agent
of the Centennial Gazette for two splendid en-
cravings of the exposition buildings recently
erected. The Gazette ia q weakly journal,
having for its object the advancement of all
interests connected with the Centennial. Mr..
Schoemig may be seen ut 200 Canal street.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-05-30

We are indebted to Mr.. Thos. Mcintyre ~,
IL Commercial Place, for copies of the wv NV
Republ;os, the English paper published in t 4op
city of Mexico. Mr.. Mcintyre is the asoaDers
this journal. as also for all the leading pup
of the South.