The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1914-07-11

traced their ramifications throughout
each branch Of the science. He con.
tended that most of the errors OF the
modern philosophy are based on cr-
roneous notions Of these two funGa-
mental truths. In support OF his
statement he cited from the philo-
sophie literature Of the day. illustrat-
ing his thesis from pragmatisIa, alb
solutism, new realism, monism and
so on through many authors of many
different countries. He then COZ.
sidered miscellaneous literature. es.
says. magazines articles, novels and
the like, pointing out that many of
their abrrations were from the same
source. In conclusion he insisted
once again on the Importance of the
notion of truth and being, stating
that drilling in both would pre-
vent many men from adopting cur
rent pernicious opinions.
English in the High Schools.
A paper on English in the high
school was read in the morning ses-
sion by Brother Julian, G. F. X, OF
Louisville Kentucky. Brother Julian
treated the question from all sides
and spoke on elocution and debates
as adjuncts in bringing about the
desired end of expressive, forcible
and correct English, written English,
literature in class. and private read
ing at home. The paper treated ex-
haustively Of four-year course in
English including besides thorough
ness in spoken and written thoughts,
drills in elosltion and debates as a
means to bring about the desired end
of a course in English.
The Bible and the School.
BY Rev. G. j. Holland, st. Mary's,
Pautucket, r. I.
In the paper "The Bible and the
School," strong plea was made for
the introduction of the Scripture as
an integral part of the Parochial
School System. In a clear and con-
else way the Reverend speaker main
tains that there is in our day, a vital
need Of Sacred Sculpture as we'll for
the religious training of our children,
as for the safeguarding of the Sacred
Text itself.
Resolution of Thanks.
The Catholic Educational Associa-
tion assembled in Atlantic City IN it's
eleventh annual convention desires
to express it's appreciation Of the ef-
forts of all those who have labored
so earnestly to make this convention
a success. We wish to thanl. Rt.
Rev. James A. McFaul, D. D., Bishop
of Trenton and His Grace, the Most
Rev. Edmund Prendergast, D. D.,
Archbishop of Philadelphia, for their
cordial reception to our degegates
and their substantial interest in our
proceedings. We tender our thanks
also to the Reverend Clergy, the re-
ligious Communities, the local ccm-
munities of the Diocese, and the Au-
gustian Fathers of st. Nicholas
Church for their generous provision
of facilities for the meeting of this
Association. We are grateful to the
Catholic press of the country for the
notices calling attention to and re-
porting the meetings: also to the
press of the city for bringing the
work of this convention to the atten-
tion Of the public.
General Resolutions.
We return thanks to our Holy
Father for his blessing bestowed each
year on this gathering of the Catho.
lie educators Of the United States.
AS there can be no education wor-
thy of the name that excludes religi.
on, 1t is to be regretted that in our
country. primary, intermediate and
higher education is impaired without
reference to religious training. We
note with pleasure that many promi.
nent educators, not of our faith, are
demanding a remedy for this condi-
tion.
We rejoice in the rapid growth of
Catholic colleges for women, and ex-
hort Catholic parents to send their
daughters to these institutions where
womanly virtues are developed under
Catholic influence.
AS state and sectarian universities
do not seem fitting places for mem
bers of religious communities of wo.
men to prepare for college and high
school work we congratulate our
Catholic universities and colleges for
their zeal in providing courses in 3D.
ucation and for opening summer
schools where women and especially
those of religious communities may
be taught.
AS there is growing demand for
trained social workers and works of
charity are becoming more complex
and difficult. we view with pleasure
the opening of classes of socialosy
and ncnnnmicu IN uouoo ~ o,,, C.AL