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August II.
ST. PTOR. SOLITARY.

When very young Pior left his home,
promising God never again to behold til Q
Faces of his relations. He placed himself
under st. Antony, and made such progress
n virtue that, when only twenty five,
Antony deemed him fit to live in solitude.
The cell in the desert of Nitria in which he
Rpent his life was go miserable that other
eolitaries who tried to initiate him could
pot remain in it single year. The little
food he took he ate walking about, lest he
should feel any pleasure in the act. The
ast thirty years of his life he drank moth
ng but water so salt and brakish that the
Politaries who visited him brought water
With them rather than taste it. Yet by hs
prayers he obtained q spring of excellent
water for some of the brethren.
Fifty years after be left home, his sister
bearing he was living sent her sons to i'm
lore him to visit her. He refused, and
ne then procured letters from the bishop
st. Antony, desiring him to send Pior
o her. Antony gave him the obedience,
eched her house he shut his eyes and
20, "My sister, behold your brother Pior;
ke your fill of gazing at him." She
ggea MIN to enter, but he would not
d after making his prayer outside her
oor he returned to the desert without
a7lng seen her, faithful to his early prom
e. Pior died in his hundredth wear, to-
Yards the end of the fourth century.
PiOr hired himself one summer to a hus-
Andman to gather in the harvest, as was
custom with some solitaries, that they
ght earn their bread in the sweat of
elr brow, and when he came for his
ges the man told him he should be paid
nother time. Pior did not ask again, but
etnFned next summer and worked for him
slth equal care. Again be received no
payment; the same happened the third
ear' and Pior uttered no impatient word,
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August l3.
B JOHN BERCHMANs.

~ JOHN BERCHMANS.
The eldest 10Y of poor cordwainer, in
small Belgian town, John was ever a
utiful, Prayerful and studious child. Oar
Lord called him when but young to
eave his father and his fathers house
b serve Him in the Society of Jesus.
Ind because young Berchmans was so
rood son, 80 promising scholar, it cost
aSs father much to give him up to God !;
knt he was too, good Christian to refuse
DEtright. John had no sooner become a
AGvice than in his faithful keeping of his
rule, the wonderful faultlessness of his life,
he fervor in prayer, and his love of the
lhfotherhood, he seemed to all, not so
much Saint, as what indeed they called
I'M, an angel. He had hardly taken his
feligious VOWS when he was sent to the
entre of Christendom, the holy city of
ome. His life there was perfect as
Eudent within his college walls; but his
odesty, his purity, shone out as great
irtue always does; and the young laymen
Fho attended the lectures would come to
saze upon his beautiful and holy face, and
10 away the better for the sight. Three
hort years and his last sickness fond him
eighing for heaven; and three days before
Bhe great feast of Mary's Assumption, 1921,
holding his rule book and his crucifx in
bis wasted hands, with his rosary -twiued
around them, the symbols of his obedience,
his love of suffering, and devotion to his
heavenly Mother, the young man breathed
his last.
When he was boy of thirteen, his
fathers slackness of business and his
mothers long illness seemed to make it
impossible that John should go on with his
btudies. He was called into the sick room
Rnd there this was broken to him. 1t
meant nothing less than the abandonment
Df his vocation to the priesthood. For
moment he was silent then in tears he
ehrew himself on his knees, stretched out
bis hands, and implored his parents to let
him but go on the few years longer, until
he could be received into college. "Do
bot be alarmed about the expense. I shall
pc content to live on bread and water"
His poor parents could not refuse him.
They gave way, aDd God enabled him to
continue his studies.
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ST. V!NCENT's BOARDING SCHOOL
FOR YOUNG LADIES,
DONALDSONVILLE, Id.
CONDUCTED BY THE SISTERS OF CHARITY

This Institution Ia located n the above named health
fu little village situated the junction of the Mis-
pssppi river and the Lafourche. 1t s
all seasons OF the year both by railway and water
Parents will find for their daughters, in this Iustl
tuition, all the facilities for Chrstian and refined
education the course of instruction being the
that pur.ued at ~. Josephs Academy, EmmettsbuTg
Maryland of which 1t branch. The building rs and
grounds spacious and comm odious
In consideration Of the charged condition of the
South, the terms have been reOuCed nearly half
prce.
I he academic year Is divided into two sessions of
Ave months each the frat commencing September lat
and the second February Ist.
TERMS-Payable in Advance:
Board and Tuition, incl uding washing, mending,
bed and bedding per session Is 90
OF per l3O "
Tapestry. Painting. etc extra cbarges.
Music, Piano. at Professors price.
Books and Stationery, At current prices je3n An
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nor relaxed in bis diligent labor. At length
the man brought the money, and throwing
himself at his feet, implored him to pardon
his delay. But Pior simply told him to 60
to the church and take it to the priest.
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August Is.
ST. ALIPIUs, BISHOP.

Alipius was q fellow-townsman of St.
Augustine, and for some years his pupil.
Whilst q catechumen he was carried away,
like his master, by the delusions of the
Manicbees yet he retained in q remark
able degree an innocence of heart which
rendered vice distastefnl to him. His
unsensuality was felt as a keen reproach
by bis ardent master, and helped to feed
the fire of compunction in which Augustine
was finally purified. On the other hand.
Augustine's prudent exhortations stood
Ahpius in good stead on various occasions.
Twice, at Carthage and at Rome, he was
nearly ruined by bad companions but the
two friends were preserved for Heaven and
Augustine's conversion came, Alipius was
beside him. Together they entered that
famous garden, for both the arena in which
the battle of their life was fought. To-
gether they entered that famous garden,
tor both the arena in which the battle of
their life was fought. Together they were
baptized, and together left Italy for their
native Africa. They lived together fret at
Tagaste, afterwards at Hippo, until Alipius
was made bishop of the former city in 392
As bishops their intercourse was con tin
ual and although Alipius ever loved to
hide his aureole in his masters brightness,
the keen eyes of Saints like St. Jerome
could detect his effective cooperation in
Together they went to their reward in the
year 430.
Alipius was one day carried off by bad |
to the amphitheatre. AT first |
be protested, and shut his eyes, but |
yielding little, as st. Augustine say 8, .'he |
was not now the man he came, but one of |
the crowd with which he had mingled"
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EDUCATIONAL.
at. SIMEoN's SCHOOL.

The sisters Of Charity of st. simeons School srs
happy to inform their patrons friends that afs
having made some repairs and improvements In thsiE
bnildings they arc prepared receive few Ysuz<,
Lady Boarders.
As only limited number be accommodates.
applications should be made early possible
The Boarding School opened the sd OF Janusrr
1878.
For terms, application should DO ST. simesnys
School l9i AM unoiation strost. jAIsa
THE LocQUET-LERoY
New Orleans Female Collegiate Institute
DAY AND BOARDING SCHOOL,
2So. .----- Camp Street. o8n
Between Calliope and PoeyfArro
Tho seventh scholastic year Of this drsto,... ara
we'll known Institute, with Q complete and able cerI
OF e aohers. viii epcn on MONDAY sd OF septomSnr
i7T The entire course OF study embraces ali brnnsSas
of q solid instruction, English and French.
Particular attention is paid the inatr,.osior al
designated by the Rev OF New riaans
Children are prepared for Tirst Communon win Id e.
most conscientious
A KINDERGARTEN (Frosbel systeu) 10 added e,
the other departments OF the Institute ohdIcn
OF both Sexes from to yeArs received.
For catalogues OF the Institute and descriptive olre
lars Of tho hnSsraarten, apply to ss0 Camp street. 90
shs principal Bookstore, or BY letter Box no. Post
enes. eaa677 ly
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FULL CLASSICAL. SCIENTIFIC AND CONNER.
CIAL COURSE.
The Institution situated the heights surround.
ing the city of Macon, at elevation Of ary 600
above the level Of sea- Tho surrour dings arc
beautiful and picturesque. Being below tho snow
line tho climate is exceedipgy mild and free from all
malaria 1t 10 especially recommended for students
delicate constitutions who may wish enjoy all the
advantage of Florida without hs distance and
veniences Macon is 900 mles northwest OF Savannah,
and has direct raroad and telosraphic communication
with aitPAtts of the country. The various branches
OF complete college education Ghly impart.
ed by q competent staff of Professors and Tutors.
Tho domestic department Is der the care Of the
Sisters Of Mercy.
Board and Tuition In all the College branches,
WIN. H. GROSS. d. D..
Bishop Of Savannah, President
N. B.-CataloRues, with full particulars. forwarded
upon application. my96 EN-
ST. MARY'S DOMINICAN ACADEMY
GREENvILLE,
Corner st. Charles and Broadway Streets
New Orleans.
This Academy, under tho charge of the Dominican
Nuns. occupies beautiful site New Orleans
The plan of instruction upites every advantage
which contribute to an education at once solid
and refined.
Board and Tuition per amman .......--.--.s2 $500 OO
Instrumental and Vocal Music, Painting and Wax
work form extra charges.
For particulars apply to the Convent. mbaa II
SOULE'S COMMERCIAL COLLEGE AND
~ Literary stitute.-Day and evening sessions the
entire year, elective systen ss branches OF study
daily lectures gymnasium exercise special caro-
Ri ven to native capacity die position, heAlh
and morals non-sectarian students FREQ b college,
lit eraTy and debating society full faculty lades
lied by the progressive discerning and reaDod
has actual counting rooms benking. shipping and
business ofces. with all the books OF CONNER
cal Instruments papers etc lecture and study
are la ge. we'll ventilated and the most beautifully
furnished in the country has ali necessary ot3ect
in particular studies, ut from 81 to a5 month.
GEO, SOULE President
N. B.-Reyolution in numbers-ie00 Testimonials
SERIES OF PHILOSOPHIC ARlTH.
METICS This series present the rarest of the
Science Of Numbers. They teach that new truth is
better than old and that facts and
better than fsacous theories, however ancient
nowned- Syllogstic, anaogioal and axiomato
instead of arbitrary rules used throughout this
'eres of books Teachers spPplied At 30 cent dis
nercial aud Literary College. Rev orleans. La.
ie5t
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CHRISTIAN BROTHERS,
COMMERCIAL ACADEMY,
Corner of Dryades and Clio Streets,
NEW oRLEAEr, LA

Through the kindness of Rev. t. j. Kenny the
Christian Brothers have been enabled to establish
themselves perm anenty in the above location.
The building is large ard oommodious. has teen
recently repaired and imp very extensively.
contains every facility necessary for the educato
of young men for the various duties and employ,
ments of business life. whether clerks accountants
merchants. bankers profe iona en- in any other
calling where q knowledge of the special branches
taught may be made available.
TERMS.
Tuition in Senior Department, per quarter of sR
months pay able in advALc -f15 90
intermediate Department .......--..--....--l 10 90
Preparatory Department for young boys.--..--- 90
rent rates.
The Session begins on the First onday in Septem.
Der, and clos es about the first of July following
au4n BRO. OLIVER, Director.
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ST. HYACrNTH,

81. h1AClNIds
Hyacinth, the glorious apostle of Poland
and Russia, was born of noble parents in
Poland, about the year llS5. In 1918,
being already canon of Cracow, he accom- :
panied his uncle, the bishop os that place,
to Rome. There he met St. Dominic, and
received the habit of the Friar Preachers
from the patriarch himself, of whom he
became living copy. So wonderful was
his progress in virtue that within a year
Dominic sent him to preach aud plant the
Order in Poland, where he founded two
houses. His apostolic journey extended
over numerous regions. Austria, Bohemia,
Livonia, the shores of the Black Sea, Tar
tary and Northern China on the East, and
Sweden and Norway to the West were
evangelical by him. and he is said to have
visited Scotland. Everywhere multitudes
were converted; churches and converts
were built /; one hundred and twenty thou
sand pagans and infidels were baptized by
his hands He worked numerous miracles,
and at Cracow raised dead youth to life.
He had Inherited from St. Dominic most
fiiaf confidence in the Mother of God to
her he ascribed his success, and to her aid
he looked for his salvation. On the eve
of the Assumption he was warned of his
coming death. In spite of wasting fever
he celebrated Mass on the feast, and
communicated as a dying man. He was
anoiDted at the foot of the altar, and died
the same day, A. D. 1857.
When St. Hyacnth was at Kiev, the
Tartars sacked the town, but it was only
as he finished Mass that the Saint heard of
the danger. Without waiting to invest,
he took the ciborium in his hands, and
was leaving the church. As he passed by
an image Of Mary, voice said: Hyacinth,
my son, why doet thou leave me behind
fake ME with thee, and leave me not ue
mine enemies" The statue was of heavy
but when Hyacinth took it in
his arms it was light as q reed. With the
Blessed Sacrament and the image be came
to the river Dnieper. and walked dryshod
over the surface of the waters.
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MINIATURE LIVES OF THE SAINTS.
August II.
ST. CLARE, ABBESS.

ST. CLAIRE, AbBESS'
On Palm Sunday, March I7th, 1912, the
Bishop Of Assist left the altar to present
with q palm noble maiden, eighteen
wears of age, whom bashfulness had de-
tained in her place. This maiden was ST.
Glare. Already che had learnt from st.
Francis to hate the world, and was secretly
resolved to live for God alone. The same
night she escaped, with one companion, to
the Church of the Portiunculs, where she
was met by st. Francis and his brethren.
At the altar of our Lady, st. Francis cut
off her hair, clothed her in his habit of
penance, piece of sackclOth, with his cord
as girdle. Thus was she espoused to
Christ. When her relatives would have
carried her home, she resisted them by
force, and drove them away in horror by
the sight of her shaven head. In miser-
able house outside Assist she founded her
Order, and was joined by her sister, four
teen years of age, and afterwards by her
mother and other noble ladies. They went
barefoot, observed perpetual abstinence,
constant silence, and perfect poverty. St.
Glare absolutely refused all revenues, and
would have but one possession, the Blessed
Sacrament and what served for it's use.
During her illness of twenty eight years,
the Holy Eucharist was her only support,
and spinning linen for the altar the one
work of her hands. She died A, D. 1858,
as the Passion was being read, and our
Lady and the angels conducted her to
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This ngestab!lShed Institution favoraSly knowa
to the people OF the South. will upon its Forty
seventh Scholastic year
OCTOBER 3, 1877.
The Plan Of Instruction consists Of three rincna
Courses the Preparatory, the Classical and the Gen
mercal The Preparatory course lAsts year, ana
Intended TO prepare the younger students hsg
class. either In the Classical Commercial conrno
Tho CLASSICAL Course lAsts years, and en-
erace0 all the branches Of thorough Collegiate nDd
University Education. AT tho end of the sixth
those who give proofs Of the uiAte tAa
Greek and Latin Languages and show sufficient PROD.
and the higher branches of MAthomRtlca ontttlo1
TO the degree of 4. B. (Bacheor Of ArtsJ
The Degree Of Master OF Arts "a. NJ 10 awarded 60
those who devote second the study Of Phlo1o
ply and Science In the College who have passed tive
years In the practice of o learned profe0si0n.
The COMMERCIAL Course iAStS THREE yoAgo, azN
embraces all the branches usually taught In Commercial
the fifth and sixth years of the Classical The
Students attend lectures in Natural Philosophy Ra
Chemistry with the MON bers Of the Graduating ofaL
The age OF admission iB from nine TO fifteen years
and TO be admitted one must previously know how &C
read and write.
TERMS PER SERMON or TEN MONTH";.
Entrance Fee frat year only y.----.-..-.---e IS -
Board, Tuition and Washing, payable half yearly
and In 300 %
meolcAi Fees. IL "
Bod ana bedding. IN ~
Circulars can bs obtained by addressing tho
PRECEDENT OF SPRING HILL COLLEGE,
Near Hobile, Ala.
THE JESUIT FATHERS.
corner BAroune ami Common rtT5ots Row Orleans,
=. PJUESIEE, College gent,
sSi0 ~ 40 Csravtgr New CrleAun.
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This institution 10 In healthy n,
picturesque part Of Frederick county Maryland kaN .
mile from Emmitsburg. and two m1es from Mount -
Marys College It was commenced in 1909 and iness~
porated by the Legislature Of Maryland In isle The
buildings are convenient and spaoious.
TERMS
The academic Ia divided into two sessisas of f,
months each.
Board and Tuition per academic year including
Bed and Bedding, Washing, Mending and
l. X for Zach sesaiou ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS io6 0R
ALL PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.
The Academic year ia divided two Sessions Of Gy
months each beginning respectively tho MoneaI
OF September and the arst OF February
Letters OF inc uiry directed to the
MOTHER SUPERIOR
poii77iy st Josepbs Academv RmnttsSurR Nc.
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COMMERCIAL COLLEGE
HOLY GROSS,
NEw IBERIA, ATTAKAPAs, LIZ

NEw IBERIA. ATTARAPAs, LII
Ths Institution, under the special patronage Of Ria
Grace, the Most Rev. ArchblShop Of New olsaas, -
delightfully."- situated the banks Of the Bayou IOsns,
Of tho most healthy and peturesqus IOcAlitioso
the State In addition 20 the benefits Of ChFistaR
education it promises = thorough instruotoD In tAS
different branches Of commerce
TEHMsI
Board and Tuition, per %
Wa9hlnR.
Entrance Fee, frat year only GO
Doctors Fees medicines com priSed) .....-s 10 %
For further information apply at the Mornine ssnE
CEco address tho President ut the College. Hu2GSy
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EDUCATIONAL.
pro MONO COLLEGE,

MACON, GEORGIA.
Session Opens Tuesday, September gath, 1873.
FULL CLASSICAL, SCIENTIFIC AND CONNER.
CIAL COURSE.
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While the Saracen army of Frederick II.
was ravaging the valley of Spoleto, a body
|of infidels advanced to assault st. Clare's
convent, which stood outside Assist. The
Saint in her poverty had no servants to
defend her, and no treasure wherewith to
lbuy off the foe. Her one resource was the
BLESSED Sacrament. She caused 1t to be
placed in a monstrance above the gate of
Ehe monastery facing the enemy, and
kneelipg before it, prayed, "Deliver not
10 beasts, o Lord, the souls of those who
confess to Thee" A voice from tie Host
replied, "My protection will never fail
you" A sudden panic seized the infidel
host, which took to flight, and the Saints
convent was spared. Thus was St. Clore's
poverty more powerful than the strength
of man.
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ST. CHARLES COLLEGE,
GRAND CoTEAU, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
LoUIgTASA.
This College. ooTporRted by tho state Of LouInaHD
with the privilege Of couferrinR Academic Degrees -
conducted by the Fathers or the Society Of jesus
plan instruction mbracss the ordinary
OF Science Literature aud Commerce. the they
q taught in other Jesuit Colleges.
Tho next session will open October lst.
TRRsisI
Board Tuition and Washing per e2so
Fee for the first year only ....---.-.. -
Medical Fees. tE
Payments must be made hAlf-yearly In advance.
For further particulars apply TO
T. POUKS1HE & Co, Agents,
au12T7Iy 100 Gravisr street New orlSans.
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SPRING HILL COLLEGE,
GBT. JoBRPH's,D
NEAR MOBILE, ALA,

This long. established Institution 90 favoraSIy kuoz
TO the people OF the South will upon iEa Forty.
seventh Scholastic year
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1878-06-01
Gs.xr writex IN b;sf,;.,as in

GRANT writes to his friends in vain
which will be apt to discourage Bishop
Hagep and other third term advocates.
He says the Immediately prospective
relation of parties demand an important
struggle before the political status OF
the country can be regarded as perma.
nently established within the bonds oi
legitimate and safe political issues and
party feeling. As for himself, be thinks
his eight years in the army, and eight
more in civil administration, constitute
his share Of public service, and he
hopes to return home after another
year to enjoy the quiet of private life
He seeks no new responsibilities Of pub
lie service. and viii decline them per,
sistentiy.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1878-06-01

THE commercial agency of Dun. Bar
low 4 Co. has crop reports from forty
counties in the state, showing the
acreage in corn. cotton and other prod
ucts. and the condition and prospects Of
the crops. These reports are more than
favorable. There il an unprecedented
increase in the soresge cultivated both
in cotton and corn, which can not be
less than fifteen per cent over last year.
Only nix out ofthe forty counties show
. standstill in acreage; all the others
showing an increase Of from ten r. forty
per cent. Tho crops are everywhere in
excellent condition. In Fort Bend and
other southeastern counties Of the state
WHARF sugar eans i cultivated, there
soems 70 be An earnest and onoreseif
movement in favor Of faisine cane II.
stead Of cotton The consequences
thnt the acrsaGe in eAne in tkees 6oun-
ties i orsr ono hundred pex oenl
greAtsx than i 1877.