Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1907-08-01

business district is, indeed. a matter
for reflection Yet, if asked how he
does it, it is likely he would reply
"methodic living" In this he reminds
one of the late Pope Kill, who lived
an ascetic and simple life.
But even the Cardinal loves to slip
away from the city and find repose
and quiet in some sylvan solitude A
few days visit to one of these favor
tie reposes is his delight. Notre Dame
convent, Charles street extended,
might justly be called his favorite
retreat The hospitable sisters know
the cardinals desire, and he has the
privilege of coming without any form
al invitation. He generally leaves
the city in his carriage in the after
noon. Faithful James" Martin. the
coachman, knows the cardinals hab-
us, and as soon as they arrive in the
suburbs the cardinal alights from the
carriage and assumes the role of
pedestrian. The carriage follows him
at distance. and the little procession
sreets the eyes OF the sisters as it
approaches Notre Dame.
An apartment on the second floor
OF the convent is reserved for his ex-
elusive use. 1T is always kept ready.
and he enters more like the master
Of the house than a visitor. The
apartment is connected by a conserva
tory of flowers with the main building
and consists of study, a bedroom
and bath.
The study is the finest room in the
SUITE 1t is furnished in solid mahog
any and of the colonial period. The
walls and ceilings are decorated with
a rich fresco, while on all sides are to
De seen paintings, both religious and
secular. The Hoy Family of Mueller
oone in oil, strikes the eye entering.
Books are there galore-religious
doctrinal, romantic and classic. A
large desk is in the center of the
room, at which the cardinal spends
much of his time.
Like the study, the sleeping room
Is furnished in mahogany, but it is
not so richly fitted up. 1t shows the
character of Cardinal Gibbons. whose
desires tend to the delights of the
intellect.
Fom the window he can command
a nne view of the surrounding country.
On one side stretch the estates Of
MRS. Harrison Garrett and Robert
Garrett. From the other he can look
out upon the valley lying to the south
OF Notre Dame, while the faint per
rune is waited from the grove Of
giant oaks, chestnut and pine trees
In the far distance can be seen on
clear day the sparkling waters of the
Patapsco, with here and there the
speck OF white sail or tiny col
uinn OF smoke from passing ship.
When a visitor at Notre Dame the
cardinal is an early riser. He cele-
Drates mass in the domestic chapel of
the Annunciation. He likes his meals
In his apartments with the convent
chaplain, the Rev Maurice Cahiu
A1terward he may be found In his
study. where, surrounded by solitude.
ne composese his sermons or answers
ms correspondents. His strolls ana
MIN mainly along the orchard road
70 the peaceful lake of the Lindens,
which lies concealed by great stall
wart Linden trees and fragrant shrub.
berry.
In this way the Cardinal wiIes
away many pleasant hour, near to
the busy city, yet surrounded by the
solitude of a monastery. and by his
ascetic life, in spite of increasing age,
ne carries himself with The activity
and energy of youth.