The Irish standard., 1899-04-22

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the plea that America had no interest
in India. MacManus has certainly rea
son to believe that Old Ireland for the
nonce is to the fore, at least in things
literary, for he has sold out this trunk
OF manuscripts, disposing of no less than
seven stories to Harper's Magazine,
while the Century, Atlantic Monthly
and Youths Companion have bought
literally, and three leading editors have
asked for his first serial, which is vet
to be written. MacManus and his turf
stories are novelty There has been
a dearth OF Irish humor. He comes
at an opportunc time, but he comes to
stay, if real worth, true modesty and
mdeiatigable industry are essentials Of
substantial success. He realizes that he
must make hay while the sun shines
So absorbed is he in story writing
that he begrudgcs day to the city. He
has taken up bachelor quarters at
Bronxvillc, where he is frequent Wis
ltor at the home of Z. l.. Stedman, the
banker-poet. There l met him some
time ago and bespoke for the reading,
which gave SO much pleasure Sunday
evening, bringing out such apprcciative
people as the president Of Fordllam Col
lege, Father Campbell. the representa-
tive Of the Paulist community; Father
McDcrmott, DIR. John Talbot Smith,
Walter Lecky, Mrs. Homer Martin,
Eliza Lummis, Ellen Ford Miss Marie,
John a'Beckct, Mr.. Quinn, editor of
the Penny Magazine, John Jcrom.
Rooney, the poet whose verses are
quoted constantly by the New York
Times, DR.. Walsh OF the Medical News,
Lois Knight. the foremost woman en-
graver, Mr.. Stephen Horgan, art di-
rector OF the New York Tribune, and
numerous lesser lights.
TO fully appreciate his poetry. you
must hear MacManus read it," said MIR.
Stedman. who thinks highly OF the lit
elary gifts OF the Donegal youth. Asked
ii he did not find great stimulus to write.
now that he was sure of market, Mac
Manus replied in his frank boysh way:
"Oh, yes; but then, | worked Just as
hard and enthusiastically in Donegal
when | was more familiar with rejected
manuscripts. l love the work-the
poetic, the imaginative, but l don't care
for the special article for which Amer
ican editors seem to have such fond
ness"
y 6nd." said Mac Manus "an errone-
Gus impression prevailing here as to the
density OF Irish ignorance. Americans
seem to forget that Ireland has had
sixty years OF public school system.
Consider that for two centuries previous
there was price on the head OF a school
master, and her educational progress is
wonderful. The rising generation is
eager for education and makes every
sacrifice to obtain it. | have often seen
children of five anu SIX trudgc daily
five miles in their bare feet over bog
land to attend school, and stand all day
in class with the rain dripping off their
soaked clothing and forming pools for
their little bare feet. Health? They
thrive on privation! In Catholic dis
tricts schools are presided over by the
parish priest, while in Protestant dis
tricts a minister of the prevailing sect
supcrintcnds"
Mr.. MacManus is much interested in
the success of the Guild, which may
now be said to be on its feet and il,
practical working trim.
AT the next meeting, May 3rd, DR..
Cronin, OF Buffalo, will deliver an ad-
dress on deceased Catholic author OF
romantic history, Mr.. McVickcrs, sug-
gcstivc editor OF the World, and Stcph-
Ell Horgan. ar; director OF the Tribune,
will give practical talks. 1t is the pur-
pose of the Guild to consider at its
meetings the material fabrication OF a
book from the preparation OF manu-
script proof reading, illustration, book
binding, everything that prcccdcs the
book counter. New York is rich in
Catholic talent equipped to give practi-
cal and helpful talks on all these I'M
portant subjects. Il the plan as de-
viscd is faithfully carried out the Guild
Of Catholic Authors and Writers will
certainly have other distinction than
that which it now cnjoys--namciy, the
only Guild OF the kind in the United
States.
Going TO California;
Then you will BE- interested in learn
ing that the Minneapolis and st. Louis
railroad has through tourist cars, with
upholstered seats and personally con-
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