The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1911-06-03

quiet and restful repose are very apt
to avail themselves of time intended
for work to replete wasted energy"
In view OF this rule, it is interesting
to know that the Cardinal rises at
a III. and scarcely ever retires later
than 10 p. m. Besides this. no matter
what pressing business presents it,
self, or who may be calling, he insists
on having his daily little nap imme-
diately after dinner. This hours re-
pose he feels is necessary to offset the
fatigue caused by his numerous du-
ties, and the better to fit him for the
remaining hours of the day. His only
relaxation from business affairs is
when he takes his annual summer out
ing on Long Island or pays visit to
New Orleans.
In concluding this interview, he
said: BE cheerful. A sunny dispo-
sition, looking always for the brighter
side of things, is more persuasive than
a beclouded countenance. 1t is not the
gray-overcast sky of November that
brings the flowers and fruits to per-
fection, but the warm sunshine of
June"
His own admonitions are lived up to
ly His Eminence perhaps to a greater
degree than is found in many much
Ill
larity each days work is disposed of
Ky him.
The prelates industry is shown by
his habitual routine. He begins the
day by saying mass at I o'clock Then
he reads the mail before breakfast
Next he devotes an hour and half to
debating, or he consults with his
Chancellor, the Rev. DR.. Gavan. This
brings the time down to 10 o'clock.
At this time he receives visitors. They
come and go on their missions, busi-
ness or otherwise, until 1o. Next he
must read his papers. During the half
hour before his walk he scans the
newspapers and magazines.
In the afternoon he reads his Office,
and at 4 p. m. more visitors are ush-
cred in. After the last of his guests
| has departed he takes another little
walk be fore sugpeg. i,sAthe evening
his favorite recreation is reading
Does he smoke" Yes. little. New
er more than three cigars day, and
he rarely reaches that number. 1t is
when he is perusing the works of his
lavorite writer's that he likes to smoke.
One of his best-liked books is "Thc
Moonstone," by Wilkic Collins. He also
delights in the works Of Anthony
| Trollope and Charles Dickens.
When not reading the Cardinal can
be found busily writing. 1t must not
be forgotten that he also is a writer
OF note, and has published some we'll
known books.
He breaches on the first Sunday of
every month at the high mass, and al
ways finds large and attentive con-
g,egation. The other Sundays are de-
voted to combinations, dedications
and other church duties.
| In manner he is direct and to the
point. He is amiable, but he is also
strong and firm. He makes up his
mind with care, and is very decided
when conclusion has been reached.
His hair is almost white; his hands
are very steady; he writes with un-
usual rapidity and speaks in we'll
rnodulated, gentle voice, which is re-
markably clear for his age.
He takes keen interest in the result
of the baseball games When the news
that Baltimore has scored is given to
him there is an evident delight in his
smiling face, and with enthusiasm of
Kramer which he shows. When tbc
team loses there is quite the revcr.l
Lf this feeling. ...