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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-27
LITERARY NOTES

Readers of Mary Hartwell Gather
woods new novel, "Lazarre," will re-
call the scene in the tavern at Sara
toga when General Jackson and DIR.
Chantry almost came to blows over
"Fip'n bits worth of ink" 1t Is no
violation of confidence to. say that the
counterfeit of this little by-play took
place at the Mission House, that MIS-
toric inn at Mackinac.
A delightful, irascible old gentleman
from New York was busy writing al
the table in the public office. The
room was filed with guests at the time.
some playing cards, others reading, all
gathered for the evening around the
great log fire. Presently one of their
number seated himself at the writing
table, and, carefully selecting pen,
reached over and dipped 1t into the
well that was supplying ink to the
irascible old gentleman from New
York. The latter believing this to be
an unwarranted intrusion, bristled up
at once and exclaimed:
"Sir, I'll have you understand that
is my ink.
The good humor of the interloper
saved the situation, and Mrs. Gather
wood stored 1t away for future use.
DOT and Tot of Merryland," by L..
FRANK bduHl, WHICH cOHiSS AlOii etio
press of the George M Hill Company,
this week, is, perhaps the most beau
tiful juvenile books ever printed in this
country. 1t contains 100 colored illus
trations by w. w. Denslow.
In the dissemination of news con-
corning the record sales of fiction, the
fact is lost sight of that many books
which are not fiction have sales which
even the lucky authors of successful
novels might envy. Amongst these
paying literary properties many library
books of reference hold first place,
simply because they have become part
of the furniture of every mans Ii
brary The Harpers who publish
George Crabb's English synonyms"
state that they have printed 10000 vol
umes of this famous work, and that
every year it's sale is as steady as the
sale of fiction is uncertain.
Four editions Of Joy and Strength
for the Pilgrims Day" by Mary W
Tileston, author Of Daily Strength
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-27

work they did was to visit the sick
and in the most humble homes of the
Catholic people they administered
spiritual consolation and aid. The first
important philanthropic work taken up
by the Sisters of Mercy was the es-
tablishment of a hospital, which was
the first public institution of its kind
in Worcester. In this field they labor
ed only a few years but during that
time at the house of mercy the inhabi-
tants of the city who were in any way
unfortunate and suffering from sick
ness were always welcome and received
the best of care.
Then it was that the work was car
ried on and the lives of the members
of the order were devoted to charity
work the influence of which was felt by
all the inhabitants of Worcester not be-
ing confined to any particular class or
creed.
with this policy adopted the institu-
ton became early one of which the
city was proud and today it ranks
among the foremost charitable institu-
lions of the city.
In later years the efforts of the sis
tiers have been directed in different di
rections, all, having but one object in
view. charity 1t was about rs years
ago, however, that the foundation of
the present work was laid. The little
band of sisters were installed in their
new home, having been transferred
from their original one on Shrewsbury
Street, when the parish of St. Paul was
started to their present home at 40
High Street, here the work of the order
found a new field in which to work.
The city of Worcester had made proVi-
sion for the care of the sick by the es-
Establishment Of a hospital but there was
no provision made for the care of chill
dren which were left in destitute cir
cumstances by the death of their pa
rents. At first only two or three little
ones were given into the care of the
sisters, but within few years the de-
mands of the institution increased, and
from that time until the present has
been constantly increasing. One after
another additions have been made to
the original orphan asylum, until it has
become one of the largest in the state.
Early in the present year 1t was found
that the institution was altogether too
small to carry on the work and the
Sisters of Mercy made an important
purchase of a farm in Leicester
Since the Sisters of Mercy began their
work in Worcester they have by their
work been largely self-supporting but
from time to time they have been oblis>
ed to call on their friends for aid.
The chief benefactors to the institu-
ton has been the Very Rev. John ].
Power, D. D., " G., and few of the
prominent Catholics of the city. The
purchase Of the property in Leicester
has, however, placed new burden up
on the charity workers and they have
recently issued a call for aid to the
friends of the institution.
number of persons have already re-
sponded to the call and contributions
have been received from them which
j
the new institution and a special COM
mittee which was selected to arrange
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ground for a romance. AS one might
expect from his life occupation, the re-
ligious and historical value have been
uppermost. Still he has painted a Iowa
BILE character In Deborah, and the pub
fishers have been exceedingly fortunate
in their representation of the face and
form of the heroine.
The author explains that for the de-
scriptions of the battles Of Judas
mentioned in this book he has appealed
to his own Imagination with the
meagre historical material. II injus-
tlce has been done the real characters
involved, he writes that he is prepared
to make the personal amends honor
able, If he should ever meet them in
the Shades" For the other charac-
tiers, Dion, Meph and Calef he desires
to say that they are the children Of his
own fancy, over which he exercises the
absolute paternal right of absolute dis
posal.
The book is already in its second edi-
ton, and the fact that it has found fa-
vor with all classes marks it as one Of
the popular books Of the year.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-27
A MERCIFUL WORK
The Pressing
Sisters of
Leicester

OF Worcesters educational and phil
anthropie institutions one of the most
important is the convent and orphan
age under the care of the Sisters of
Mercy on High Street For over 30
years the members of this order have
been familiar figures about the streets
of the city. The work which the sisters
have been doing during all these years
has not, however, been fully brought
to the public's attention.
3 When the order first came to this
city the small band of sisters began
their work in a quiet way and their
influence was confined to members of
the Catholic Church. The first public
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-27
NEW BOOKS


Deborah" promises to take first
rank among the popular books of the
year, not only because 1t appeals to
the student Of Biblical and general
history, but because 1t is a charming
work of fiction. The author is DIR. ].
NJ. Ludlow of the Mum Avenue Pres
byterian Church, East Orange, NJ j.,
and is the pastor Of large church.
DIR. Ludlow graduated from Princeton
College in 1861, and has served as pas
tor In many prominent pulpits. He Is
a frequent contributor to periodicals
and has published several books,
among which are Captain Of the jan
izaries," THE Age of the Crusades-'
1t is a story Of the time of Judas
Maccabeus, and the heroine is most
remarkable figure. 1t Is faithful to
the spirit of the times. 1t is none the
less most fascinating story.
This period has been called the Pufi-
tan Age of Jewish national life. The
story Is primarily an historical novel.
The author has not attempted to use
history merely as an excuse and back
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-27

1t was in the year 1856 that Very
Rev. John ]. Power, d. D., V. G., who
at that time had charge of st. Anne's
Church in this city with missions in
Grafton and Millbury brought four
members of the order Of Mercy to
Worcester. At that time there were but
two Catholic churches in Worcester
and st. Anne's Church was on Shrews-
bury Street. A house was secured
next to the church property and this
was placed at the disposal of the Sis
tiers and the convent established. The
four sisters were in charge of Mother
Mary Jerome who was the first rever-
ent mother of the order in Worcester.
The work done by the sisters in their
carly days was divided under three
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-27
WORD AND PHRASE. 4
BY Joseph Fitzgerald. !
"a. c. McClurg & Coz {

This work is an enlargement from a
small volume entitled Pitfalls in Eng
fish," published several years ago. Mr..
Fitzgerald was the assistant editor OF
the North American Review and For
UNI for several years and 1t was his
duty to correct and revise articles ac-
cepted for publication. From the habit
and practice during this occupation Of
scrutinlzing words and phrases in
books for publication this book has
grown, He calls it a practical Man
ual of English Words and Their Uses"
1t is work for student and schol-
ar, not for a school textbook Any
author who asoires to Improvement In
his choice words and the expression Of
thought ought to gain a wonderful lot
of information from this book. 1t may
be fairly accepted as an authority.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-27

heads; 1. The visiting Of the sick
2. The care of the altar aud the
church. 3. The instruction OF Doth
children and adult members of the con-
gregation preparatory to the reception
of the sacraments Of the Catholic
church.
In carrying on the work of the latter
a school was established and the sis
tiers educated the children of Catholic
parents in religious matters. At that
time there was no public hospital and
II soon become apparent that the city
would be greatly benefited by such an
Institution and the convent was con-
verified into a public hospital, and our
ing the next few years lhe slt,ts /, > :
worked night and day taking care of
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-27
Needs of the Convent and
Mercy in Worcester and

the sick of the city. The order had
at that time. a widespread reputation
in this work throughout the United
States The country was just emerging
from a civil struggle and 1t was dur
ing this trying time that the Sisters OF
Mercy came into prominence.
The headquarters of the order at the
time of the war was in New York and
from there and from the numerous con-
vents throughout the North and the
South the members fiocked to the front
and during the three years of war rep
resentatives of the order were to be
found on every battle field. always
ready to help the unfortunate soldiers
wounded in battle and dying upon the
field. In their administration and
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-27

child grew up possessing the charac-
teristics of her father, early displaying
rare piety, ready to sacrifice herself to
Gods service.
AS a young women she began her
work of charity and commenced the es-
Establishment of the institute with the
permission of His Holiness, Plus VII,
on the feast of Our Lady of Mercy,
Sept "a, 1897, and made her religious
profession in December. 1881.
Three young women after their re-
ligious profession founded a convent in
Dublin and in few years large num-
bers Joined the order and before the
death of their founder the order had
spread throughout Ireland and had
also begun work in England. Converts
We're being established in all the large
cities of Europe and America.
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work has been the holding of festivals
and meeting will be held today in the
A. o. H. Building on Trumbull Steet, OF
the committee of those persons who are
interested in the institution, at which
the final arrangements will be made
for the event, which will be held We'd
nesday and Thursday evenings. The
proceeds of the fair will be devoted to
the payment for the new property and
the general work of the sisters
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-27

for a festival to be held in Mecnanlc :,
Hail next Wednesday and Ihui s 9t.S,
nights have every assurance etia ~, ths
win receive the eo-operS'it1nn IN u a,,ant he
citizens of the city ana the
a financial success. 49, o,5e,
Of the sisters Of Mercy have been WORK Tx
IN ine .H among the people of Worcester for or
4 tbe or ID and few realize the work
which is being done on charltaple me- il'I
not only in this country ou' thious"
out the entire world
II was 20 years ago that the order
= 'ta-+ed and the foundation for the
Srest work laid in Dublin, Ireland Inc
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-27

This book. published by CHM & Co.
(BostOn) for use in colleges and nor
NAL schools. contains specific directions
for the dissection Of "a invertebrate an.
imals Each Of the larger groups OF
invertebrates is presented as whole:
so that, by thus avoiding too much en-
phasis upon the detached types Of the
different groups.-a usual fault,-the
student has his attention constantly
directed to the structural features
which characterize the entire group IN
der consideration. The book viii be
ready about the first OF November.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-27

order received the approval of His
Holiness, Gregory XVI, May 8, 1885,
and the rules and constitutions were
solemnly confirmed by the same Pom
tiff, June 6, 1841. The first house of
the order was st. GATHERINGS in the
city of Dublin.
The order was founded by Mary
Catherine McAuley, who was born
in Stormanstown House, in Dublin
County on the feast Of the Archangel
st. Michael. She had gentle highly
accomplished mother, who was how
ever by no means a fervent Catholic,
she seemed, rather willing to be con-
tent with very moderate share of re-
ligious practices. But her husband was
of a totally different nature. And their
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-27

larity. Each instalment will have an
Illustration by Walter Appleton Clark.
Mr. Frederick Palmer, who recently
visited him at his home, has written
for the November Scribner's an article
dealing with the life and career Of
Marquis Ito, The Great Man of ia
pan," to whom more than any one else
the mikado's kingdom owes its pres
ent leading place among the great pow
ers.
The subject of Miss Corellis new
novel, to be published, next spring by
Dodd, Mead & Co., is, we understand,
similar to that dealt with in THE Mas
ter Christian"
During the spring season, Messrs.
Dodd, Mead & Co. published under the
title of 1.-THE Crows Nest" a book by
Mrs. Everard Cotes (Sara Jeanette
Duncan, which gives a very interest
| ing account of summer spent in
| Simla, India, on the top of the Him
alayas. Mention was made Of a lovely
Princess" of whom Mrs. Cotes
writes; 1T is said that the roy-regent
was not content until he had found the
most beautiful and agreeable princess
there was, ana CHI well O1llCNN NAAoN
he sailed over seas and seas to find
her." It is interesting to learn now
that the Princess" is none other than
Lady Curzon, formerly Miss Letter Of
Chicago.
Barbara Yechton" is widely and fla
vorably known as a writer Of delight
full stories of family life for children
and young people. In Young Mrs.
Teddy" she has written for older people
an equally charming story of a pair OF
married lovers-having reversed the
usual custom and married them very
early in the story, which then proceeds
to set forth convincingly the trials, as
well as pleasures, which surround a
young matron, even when, as in this
case, she is an heiress in her own right
and has in mind endless schemes by
which everyone is to be made prosper
Gus and happy.
An announcement Of considerable in
terest to the reading public, both North
and South Is that of the forthcoming
publication of what promises to be a
most enjoyable volume Of reminis
cences by Mrs. Caroline Elizabeth Mer-
rick, one Of the most distinguished
representative women OF the South,
and whose home is in New Orleans.
The title of this book is "Old Times in
Dixie Land"
AS the only American woman to &C
cupy the throne of Europe. Josephine
should excite a peculiar sympathy in
he breasts of all on this side the ocean,
that separates her birthplaee-the
West Indies-from the scene OF her
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-27

for Daily Needs" have already been
printed previous to the date OF publ
cation.
Strange stories, folklore gieanings,
and studies here and there comprise
the new volume by Lafcadio Hearn,
entitled "A japanese Miscellany,
which Little, Brown & Co. are about
TO publish.
william Payne has edited a clever
volume Just announced by the New
Amsterdam Book Company. It Is a
hook of old songs, healths, toasts, SEN
timents and wise sayings. The volume
is called For Aud Acquaintance"
The New Amsterdam Book Company
announces THE Crimson Cryptogram, -
a detective story Of Fergus Hume, au-
thor Of 1.-The Mystery OF Hanson
Cab"
The remarkable success of Mrs. Mar
garet E. Sangster's ''Winsome Wo-
manhood" last year, is manifest in the
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-27

When Abraham Lincoln was young
man he kept store at Salem, Ill, and
studied law in his spare time. He took
an active share in the life of the small
town, and many stories have survived
among the traditions Of the place. One
Of these concerns his interest in Ann
Rutledge. the belle Of the village. This
episode. like others in Lincoln's life.
is not necessarily authentic in all its
details. but it has served Mrs. Wright
as a basis for a delicate and pathetic
little love story.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-27

This is a charming fairy story, beau
tifully printed and illustrated. The
royal rogues are two young lads Of
royal blood with fairy affiliations that
give them most wonderful and fasei-
mating experiences. 1t is a book to
charm the young and the old.
THE Royal Rogues" must be ac-
counted one of the prettiest and clev-
crest of modern fairy stories. The
book is beautifully illustrated by Louis
Belts.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-27

triumphs in France; and yet, II is only
recently that her life was written out
in its entirety. Many years ago there
appeared incomplete. although ably
written. sketches by Abbott and Head
ley: but the first complete biography is
that from the pen of Mr. Frederick A.
ODER. author of 20 or more books on
subjects biographical and historical
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-27

Mr.. F. Hopkinson Smiths most am
bilious story, "The Fortunes of oliver
Horn" begins In the November Serb
ner's, 1t deals with the career Of a
young artist who, comes to New York
to seek fame in his profession. The
author has drawn upon his own inti-
mate knowledge of the literary and art
life Of the past 35 years, and gives a
vivid and attractive impression of the
artistic atmosphere" in which his
characters move and which often seems
so full of glamour to the looker-on
These early. chapters are characterized
by rare sense of refined humor, and
the passages of sentiment and pathos
are handled with a certain vigor and
manliness that have already done so
much to establish the authors popu-
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-27

sale of approximately 10000 copies, and
in the fact that one lady of wealth
gave away 1900 copies. This year, the
Revells have issued a new edition, a
veritable Edition de Luxe. with illu-
minated pages. many extra illustra-
tions, handsome binding in white and
gold, with gilt top and decked edge,
artistic wrapper and box. 1t cannot
fail to be the holiday book of the year,
but unlike many holiday books it Will
have permanent place because Of its
practical suggestions for the home,
whether of maiden or wife and mother.
In it's new form 1t should commence a
new era of usefulness equal to its pop
ularity.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-27

A new edition Of The strenuous
Life" revised and brought down TO the
date Of the authors accession TO the
Presidency, is about to be issued Dy
The Century Company. II will contain
the Minneapolis ard Pan American
speeches. in addition to other new mat
Ter sTbe strenuous Life" is a phrase
that brings the name OF President Nc
Kinley's successor to every mind, and
the collection Of essays and addresses
bearing this title. which appeared on
the eve OF the last national election.
embodies his personal and political
creed. and sets forth clearly and Wig
orously the principles that may be ex-
pected to guide his administration.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-27
LINCOLN'S FIRST LOVE.
BY Carrie Douglas Wright.

"a. c. Mcclurg Coz
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-27

AS the only American woman to oc-
cupy the throne of Europe. Josephine
should excite a peculiar sympathy in
he breasts Of all on this side the ocean,
that separates her birthplace-the
West Indies-from the scene OF her
The Press., 1901-08-15

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