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The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1916-12-02
EMPEROR FRANCIS JOSEPH.

Last week the most conspicuous
figure, in many ways, passed away
from mortal gaze. In the presence
OF the grim specter of death all
sectional feelings disappear. For
a moment all Europe is united,
and the world is forced to recog-
nize the greatness of the Monarch
who has been called hence. The
news echoed around the world and
startled the nations to attention
Francis Joseph is dead.
During his long reign Of sixty
eight years, Francis Joseph wit
messed changes of a political and
religious nature that are number
ed among the great events of
world history. His was the most
venerable figure Of international
prominence in modern history. At
his bier, friend and foe alike will
lay the homage Of grateful recog-
milton. His reign was distinguish
ed not only by length of years but
by the clever manner i'll which he
handled the reins of government.
He was Catholic monarch in the
true sensesof the word.
Francis Joseph from the impe-
rial eminence of more than three
score years saw the fall, the rise,
and the second fall of the French
monarchy, the fitful flare Of the
Paris Commune and the staunch
Republic Of today that has risen
from the ruins; he saw the weld
ing together of the Germanic
states under the aegis of the black
eagle OF Prussia, that later extend
ed its talons menacingly towards
Austria itself; he witnessed the
evolution Of the petty Italian prin-
clpalltles and the extinction Of the
Papal States; he beheld Spain, the
great colOnizer, lose her last foot
hold Ill two oceans he viewed the
aggressiveness Of the empire Of
the Rising Sun as she scored vic
tory over unwieldy Russia; he
assisted at the burial Of absolute
despotism i'll Russia, Persia, and
Turkey; on the distant horizon he
scanned the fratricidal conflict of
four years in which the giant Re
public Of the West stamped out
slavery from the field Of the Stars
and Stripes; finally, he was given
proof, in the death Of his brother
Macmillan, that monarchy was a
plant foreign to American soil.
In spite of the charge sometimes
made that ne was the cause Of the
present bloody conflict in Europe,
the unbiased historian of the
future will unerringly point out
the real cause, and will assign to
Francis Joseph Of Austria one of
the largest and most conspicuous
inches i'll the great hall Of world
fame.
He lived as a wonderful ruler,
and he died with the humility of
the true Catholic, with his rosary
i'll his hand.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1916-12-02

The work of the principals in the
Cantata eyinced more than mere
technical knowledge of the music. 1t
displayed an understanding and SYM
pathetic feeling with the argument of
the piece. Each one of the princi-
pals appeared to be at ease in the role
assigned. There was noticeable
lack of nervousness which usually
characterizes first performances of
amateurs. The spirit of certainty and
a grasp of technical detail gave one
the impression of witnessing a pro-
fessional rendition of this well-knoWn
Cantata.
That the chorus was thoroughly
drilled in the technical points of their
work was manifested from the man
ner in which they supported tie prin-
cipals. "A smoothness and evcnness,
often lacking in such performances,
was present throughout the chorus
work from beginning to end. There
was dash and vigor in their attack,
mingled with tenderness and pathos
in the finer passages. A pleasing fea-
ture was found in the choral work of
the boy altos. Altogether this first
appearance of the Students Choral
Club reflects great credit on the men,
bers, and is a fitting testimony to the
ability and thoroughness of the Direc-
tor, Rev. Thomas r. Talbot. Musical
st. Paul can rejoice in the existence
of new organization in it's midst that
promises many pleasing entertain
ments in the future
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1916-12-02
CATECHET|CAL PLAN FOR SERMONS
A FIVE-YEAR COURSE TO BE IN.
PRODUCED IN ALL CHICAGO
CHURCHES.

Most Reverend Archbishop Munde-
lcin of Chicago, has decided to have
the whole teaching Of the Church eX-
planned enthusiastically and systematic
ally ia the faithful on the Sundays
throughout the year. To carry into
execution the contemplated plan a
period of five years will Ike required,
and accordingly, the subject matter
has been so arranged that within the
allotted time every question of i'm
portance will be fully and simply ex-
planned. The purpose of these in
structions is to impart in plain,
simple, concise manner, in language
that can be easily understood by all,
a knowledge of the doctrines which
must furnish the guide for our belief
and action.
The Course or Instructions will be-
gin on the first Sunday of Advent,
and from that day on at all the low
Masses an instruction, not to exceed
ten minutes, will be given on some
catechetical question. This instruc-
ton will be uniform in all the
churches, which makes it possible for
any one who assists faithfully at
Mass, no matter i'll what church, to
hear the complete course without
missing a single question. The sub
iect matter chosen for this year is
the Apostles Greed, which has been
so divided as to cover the fifty-two
Sundays of the ecclesiastical year.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1916-12-02
WHEN is 1T A SIN?
Bishop CdncDiH.

Bishop O'ReilIy, late Bishop of Liv-
erpool, clearly defined the teaching of
the Catholic Church with regard to the
moral aspect of drink.
And we suggest a careful reading of
these decisions, especially to those
who are inclined to look with most
kindly eye upon their own failings and
excuses for indulging in drink.
He says:
1. Whosoever drinks deliberately to
such an extent as to lose his reason
commits a mortal sin.
2. WhosoeVer knows by past cXpe-
rience that when drunk he is accus-
toned to blaspheme, or utter other
improper language, or injure others
about him, besides the sin of drunken
ness, is guilty of those other crimes
committed during the state of intoxica-
ton.
8. Whosoever does not adopt the
proper means for the correction of this
vicious habit of drunkenness remains
in a continued state of sin.
A. WhOsoever Gntices or urges
others to excess in drinking, who he
foresees will become intoxicated, com
mits mortal sin.
5. Any seller of liquor who contin-
ues to supply to any individual that he
knows will become intoxicated there
with, commits mortal sin, because he
deliberately co-operates with the
grievous sin of another.
6. Whosoever is guilty of excess in
drinking, though not to intoxication,
in such a way as to cause distress in
his family by squandering that which
is needed for their support, commits a
mortal sin against charity and justice.
In like manner whatsoever thus renders
himself unable to pay his lawful debts,
though he may not drink to intoxica-
ton, commits mortal sin.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1916-12-02
STUDENTS CHORAL CLUB
THEIR FIRST PUBLIC APPEAR
ANcE WAS A SUCCESS.

On Wednesday evening, November
%, the Students Choral Club made
their initial bow to the st. Paul pub
lie. They staged the Cantata, Joan OF
Arc, by A. R. Gaul, in the auditorium
of the Cathedral school. AS first
performance this effort of the juvenile
choristers, who represented the con-
vent schools of the city, was a de-
cided success. The title role was
sung by Ruth Matz; John Cairns sung
the role of Philip; John Gehan, that
of Robert de Baudricourt; and Otto
Kirsch that of Jean de Novelonpont.
The principals were supported by a
chorus of about fifty voices. During
the intermission Miss Elsa Flora and
L. M. Fleming sang the duet, between
Media and Silvio, from Pagliacci.
This duet was rendered feelingly
and with power.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1916-12-02
DOMAIN OF TEMPERANCE
DECREASE OF INTEMPERANcE IN
ENGLAND.

Several English journals, among
them the Tablet, note that 1.-THE strik-
ing decrease in drunkenness, demon
strated by figures just published, would
seem to prove that if people cannot
be made sober by legislation, they can
at least be helped to less drunkenness
by the removal of temptation. The
statistics which have been compiled
by the Liquor Control Board show
that, while the convictions for 1894
were 45,540, they dropped to 1850 in
the following year, and to 20,477 in
1915-1916. The figures also show that
decrease in male conviction is larger
then that in conviction of women.
Moreover according to the Tablet, it
is belief stated by many clergymen,
magistrates and chief constables in
various parts of the country, that,
despite the decreasing number of con-
victions intemperance among women
of certain class has increased with
the allowance of war pensions. This,
however, is denied by Lord dAlbernOn
who holds that the figures issued by
The chief constable of Manchester
agrees that ''the community as
whole is better off for the restrictions.
especially the working classes" but
he believes that the restrictions cause
many ito take drink home in greater
quantities than formerly and consume
it secretly. The police have oppor-
tunities of observing the effects of
home drinking, especially among
women, and these are apart from the
offenses of drunkenness shown in the
records of conviction" But it is prob
ably true, as the Manchester Guardian
says, that "The nation is becoming
more sober, and it must be inferred
that the result is due, apart from
the harder work and enhanced
seriousness of war time, to heavier
taxation and contracted facilities"
America.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1916-12-02
FEEDING GENIUS.

b. V. Lucas, the essayist, speaks
somewhere Of a loquacious butch
er. This tradesman attributed all
the fame achieved by such celebri-
ties as Siddons, the Kembles, Cata-
lini, Morland, and. others, to the
excellent quality Of the meats
which he furnished them. He
even differentiated their genius
according to the particular kind
Of meat with which he supplied
them. The description of this out
landish claim makes amusing
reading. The essence Of the claim,
however, is based upon a trait Of
human nature.
1t is a platitude that genius,
like virtue, is seldom appreciated
until "death has bleached the
forehead to the BONE" Genius
and virtue are twin phenomena Of
human nature. They do not al
ways, it is true, go arm i'll arm
through life; but each bears close
affinity to the other. Each one
frequently, nay usually, is either
ridiculed or scorned, Or at least
belittled by the unthinking herd.
The masses dwell in the valley
the twin peaks, virtue and genius.
tower above so far as to present
but few general outlines to the
myopic vision Of the children Of
men herded together in the COM
mon field. Proximity to genius
and virtue often causes inditfer-
ence and a lack of appreciation in
those who bask i'll their light.
Truly, few men are heroes to their
own Wallets. What makes life pc
culiarly trying to genius and vir-
tue is that smaller minds sur
rounding these giants often claim
credit for the success attained by
virtue and genius. The claim, no
doubt, generally speaking, is as
preposterous as was that of Lucas
butcher. There is, however, this
grain Of truth to the claim, that
genius and virtue are spurred up
ward to greater accomplishment
by the continued pin-pricks Of un-
appreciative fedglings. A lack
Of sufficient understanding, even
in those who should understand,
surrounds virtue and genius with
acknowledgements that are a per-
petual menace to peace and con-
tentment. True it is, these two
great forces tower above such, bar
riers and gaze towards the heights
beyond but the childish petulance
or malicious smallness Of inferior
minds constitutes a necessary, Or
deal through which genius and
virtue must ever pass.
-gE
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1916-12-02

After many years OF Observa-
ton of the labours of missionaries,
| am inclined to the view that with
the other Churches the excellence
OF the results depends primarily
upon the individual in any par
ticular place, but that the Church
of Rome has a system which pro-
duces results to some degree in
dependent of the personality Of
the man."
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1916-12-02

deavors to defraud his just cred
itors.
During this season when parish
activities, i'll the material sense,
are at their height, every Catholic
would do well to examine his con-
science as to whether or not he
is acting according to duty. You
may beat a creditor out Of just
debt as well as defraud your
church Of what you owe: in both
cases you will be accountable to
God for sin, possibly, grievous
sin, against strict justice.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1916-12-02

account of circumstances. The
American public has recently
given approval to the perform
ance and has, figuratively speak
ing, like the Roman populace of
old, turned thumbs down; a sign
to continue the slaughter. For
eign papers already are accusing
American Catholics of remaining
true to their political creed and
disloyal to their religion. Make
your own comment.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1916-12-02
PARISH ACTIVITIES.

A parish is much like a human
being in that it is, in a way, com
posed of body and soul. AS is
plain, parish is a small commun.
ity in the midst Of which is placed
the Church Of God insorder that
the Catholics within this territory
may pay to- God the public wor-
ship which is His due. In order
then that this public worship be
conducted i'll an official manner
the priest, the ordained minister
oil God, is placed i'll charge of
the church and of the people who
belong thereto. The chief duty
of the pastor of this flock is to
minister to the spiritual needs of
the members: to offer public Mass,
to preach the word of God, and
to administer all the helps to-
wards holiness which are to be
found in the Sacramento. All this
constitutes what may be called the
sphere Of spiritual activity. 1t is
the chief, the main purpose, of
the existence Of a parish.
Secondary in Importance is the
sphere Of material activity, in
other words, the temporal and
material requirements of the par
iSh. Every parochiaf community
needs, necessarily, a church and a
rectory and, usually, school and
home for the teachers. In order
that these material needs be met
it is necessary either that the
priest himself contribute all that
is necessary for the material sup
port Of the parish-which GER
tainly would be an anomaly
that the members themselves fur
nish that material support. 1t
stands to reason, not as a char
liable but as a business PROPOSE
ton, that they who receive Of the
labor Of the priest in one sphere
should, in their own sphere, con-
tribute what is necessary to main
tain the work Of God. This duty
is not incumbent so much on the
parish as a whole as it is on the
conscience of each individual
member. just as negligence in
living UP to ones religion will not
Eexcuse person for not observing
Gods laws, so, likewise, luke
warmness III the individual never
can absolve him from his strict
Eduty to contribute to the support
Iof his local church. Various
forms of Catholic chality make
their appeal to good Catholics
and Catholics as a rule respond
according to their means. But
the parish church comes first and
foremost in it's appeal for our sup.
port. Any member of a parish
who refuses or who neglects tC
take part according to his means
III the activities of his parish is
violating the precept of God pro
mulgated by the Church. There
is no more charity in contributing
to the support of your church
than there is in paying your debts
to landlord or tailor: it is a mat
ter of strict justice in both eases
and he who neglects his duty ii
the former ease is as, guilty O
the sin of injustice as he who en-
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1916-12-02

The editor Of the Lamp well re-
marks with regard to Anglican
efforts towards Christian unity ::
-stsQuE Blessed Lord united St.
Peter with Himself as the founda-
ton rock on which He built Ills
Church, and fellowship with that
Rock is the divine and only way
to realize Church Unity"
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1916-12-02

A disgruntled reader informs us
that we are wrong, that Henry
VIII had nothing to do with the
founding Of the Church Of Eng
land, that the Church Of England
existed in the year 325. An ele-
mentary knowledge of grammar
would easily point out the distinc-
ton between the Church of Eng
land and the Church in England.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1916-12-02
THE WHITE ROSE.
written for The Catholic Bulletin by
Helen Hughes HieIscher.)

Where did you come from white,
white rose?
| came from the dark earth's bosom,
There | lay a tiny seed
Till the warm rains came and my
spirit freed
And now, I'm a splendid blossom.
What will you do with your little day,
Your little day of living?
Oh, | will stand in my lowly place
And fill it with beauty and light and
grace
And die fragrance giving.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1916-12-02

Poland, as well as the world at
large, has suffered severe loss in
the death of Henri Sienkiewicz.
He lived and died Catholic and q
lover of Polish freedom. His ill
fated attempt to found an artists
colony in California had one good
result i'll that it brought to the
American stage the great Catholic
and wonderful artist, Helena
Modjeska.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1916-12-02

Great Indignation has been
aroused in connection with the de-
portation Of Belgian workmen by
the German authorities. This in
itself seems severe on the families
of these men. On the other hand
the German government pleads
necessity by reason OF the alleged
interference on the part Of the
Allies with the proper feeding of
the Belgian population.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1916-12-02

ton or to engage in any occupation
which would interfere with their work
as candidates for advanced degrees in
the University.
All communications in reference to
the Scholarships should be addressed
to
VERY REV. EDWARD A. PACE, ID. D.,
Director of Studies,
The Catholic University of America,
Washington, d. C..
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1916-12-02

A report has been circulated
that Right Reverned Bishop Gar
rigan, Of Sioux City, is seriously
i'll. We are pleased to learn that
the Bishop has had but "a slight i'll
disposition, and is now quite well.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1916-12-02

Several weeks ago we referred
TO the Fraternity of Christian Doc
trine in the Diocese of Pittsburgh.
We are pleased to learn that to-
day there are seven new parishes
with resident priests and one
chapel, all of which have been
erected within the past seven
years, through the efforts OF the
.confraternity. The Diocesan Di-
rector is Rev. 7. S. O'Shea, 407
Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh,
Pa.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1916-12-02

r Young man, speak not of your
father as the cold man. Once
his heart beat high with the ambi-
tons, his mind sheltered the
thoughts that now possess Your
own. Once that figure stalked
proudly across the gay stage of
life, even as you do now. The
chastened spirit, the meek voice,
the bowed form that you now see
are but the result of enlighten-
ment and experience gained in the
disillusion and drama of life. One
day, you also may be like unto
him, an old man.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1916-12-02

After all, the Pope is the touch
stone Of Christianity. In the
fourth century st. jerome was be-
sought by each one of three bish-
ops to assist them in their claims.
Unable to decide, the Saint ex-
claimed: Gle who clings to the
Bishop of Rome must be the right
full Bishop"
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1916-12-02
EVILS OF INTEMPERANcE.

The late William Z. Gladstone FIRE.
quently handed out to his neighbors at
Hawarden printed slips reading:
Drunkenness eXpels reason,
browns the memory,
Distempers the body,
Defaces beauty,
Diminishes strength,
Inhames the body,
Causes internal, external and incur
able wounds,
It's a witch to the senses,
A devil to the soul,
A thief to the purse,
A beggar's companion,
A wife's woe and children's sorrow.
1t makes man become beast and
self-murderer,
He drinks to others good health,
And robs himself of his own.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1916-12-02

Friday, December s, will be the
feast Of the Immaculate Concep-
ton. 1t is a holy day of Obliga-
ton on which every Catholic is
obliged to hear Mass.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1916-12-02
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1916.

Carl Francis, the new Austrian
monarch, is said to be Zone Of the
most devout Catholic young men
In Europe. F"
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1916-12-02

Speaking of missionary efforts
in the region about the Pole, Vii
hialmur Stcfansson, the explorer,
says,
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1916-12-02

Rev. James NJ. ReardOn, EditOr-in Chief.
Rev. e. +. McGinniS, Ph. d.,
Associate Editor.
Harry LOcheed, Advertising Manager.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1916-12-02

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Sympathy is the least the rich may
give, the most the poor can offer.
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Entered as second class matter. jan
uary IL, 1911, at the post Office, st.
Paul, Mimi, under Act of March 8. 1879.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-21
SUNDAY ON TWO MOTOR TRIPS.
Evangelist Rides to Fort McHenry
and to Rrooklandville.

Special Dispatch to The star.
BALTIMORE, March 21.-Yesterday
was day of rest for the Sunday par
ty. All of the members of the party
were very busy with plans of their
own. however, and Billy Sunday him
self took two motor trips. In the morn
ing he journeyed out to the home Of
Mrs. George Brown. ST.. at Brookland-
Vile in the Green Spring valley, where
he visited for a short time and walked
over the estate. Tea was served the
members of the party by Mrs. Brown.
In the afternoon Mr.. Sunday motored
to Fort McHenry. together with his
secretary and others. At the historic
old fort the party left their automobile
and made a tour of inspection of the
grounds Mr.. Sunday, who knew more
about it than the rest of the party. eX-
planned to them the famous battle that
took place there more than hundred
years ago, and described the setting
when THE Star Spangled Banner" was
written He showed fine knowledge
of the history of the old fort.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-21
CARRANZLSTAS ARE TO REVOKE
MINING CONCESSIONS IN SONORA

be issued Immediately, it was stated
by Ives G. Lelevier, consul here of the
de facto government.
Efforts to reorganize the government
of Sonora on a more stable basis was
given by Consul Lelevier as the reason
for the contemplated action.
Many individuals and corporations,
Lelevier declares, had obtained valua-
BILE grants through brides to former
officials, and in return had obtained
concessions which were exempted from
certain taxes and had been allowed to
operate under other conditions more
favorable than to natives and other
foreigners.
Officials of mining companies located
in Sonora who are here declined to
comment when informed of the inten-
ton of Gen. Gales.