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The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-08-17
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Brief Reviews and Notices

Les Taches ldeales: By Mgr. Tissier.
Published by Pierre Tequi, Paris.
The present work from the pen of
the pious Bishop of ChalOns presents
a number of considerations on re-
lgious, educational and patriotic sub
jeCtS. The work, like many others of
the same author, has practical bear
ing throughout. Each subject is
treated from the standpoint of prac-
teal application, and makes strong
appeal to the person of average in
telligence. Joan of Arc, with her mes
sage to France, appears in a new
light. The third part of the work
might be termed eulogy Of France
and prophecy of future victory.
De La Connaissance De Dieu: BY A.
Crafty. Published by Pierre Tequi,
Paris.
The name of Pere Gratry, one of
the most erudite of the French ora
torians, is well known to cultured
readers everywhere. The learned and
eloquent writer, who was professor Of
moral theology in the Sorbonne, and a
member of the French Academy, has
made a host of admirers throughout
the civilized world. In 1853, Pere
Gratry published his well-known
work, in two volumes, on the Knowl-
edge of God Since that time the
work has gone through many edi-
tons. The well-known firm of Pierre
Tequi of Paris has just issued the
latest edition, which is the ninth, of
this great work.
The writer begins by considering
the theodicy Of Plato and Aristotle.
Pointing out the good and the bad, the
true and the false in the writings of
the Greeks, the author then proceeds
to examine the theology Of st. Angus
tine and ST Anselm, with the crown
ing work of St. Thomas Aquinas. The
philosophers, including Descartes,
Pascal and Malebranche, are then sub
mitted to a searching examination un-
der the light OF Christian teaching.
The second volume opens with a
consideration of the opinions of men
like Leibniz and Bossuet. The author
then builds up brilliant defence of
the relations existing between Faith
and Reason. Altogether, the work is
intensely interesting, not only for the
clergy but also for the educated and
intelligent laity.
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Catholic Guild Activities
HOSPITAL COMMITTEE OF THE
GUILD ENTERTAINS CONVAL-
EsCENT SOLDIERS AT FORT
SMELLING.

The Hospital Committee, Guild of
Catholic Women, has ever had as OBJ
jects of their visitations those afflicted
apart neglected or alone; and on
learning that some of our soldier boys
were sick at the Post Hospital, Fort
Smelling, far from home and loved
ones, it was but another opportunity
of extending their work. Visits were
made there, papers and magazines
distributed, and for the convalescent
soldiers auto rides and excursions
planned.
In June about 80 soldiers were TAX
en- out in seven autos kindly donated
for the purpose on an extended trip
to the parks, boulevards and lakes of
the city, having White Bear Lake as
their destination, where they were
entertained and refreshments served
at the summer home of the president
of the Guild.
In July five autos were donated,
and the committee had about 20 con-
valeScent soldiers as their guests.
Mrs. Walsh was again hostess, and
served a most appetiZing luncheon,
after which those who were able to
enjoy a ride on the lake were taken
out in launches and row boats; while
those too i'll to go were entertained
with music.
On the evening of July 81 a delight
full musical program of popular and
patriotic music was given at the Post
Hospital at Fort Smelling. The pa
tients in the six wards of the hospital
enjoyed this musical treat which was
arranged by Mrs. J. J. Gleason, Miss
Marion Giesen and Miss Louise Col
vile.
The convalescent soldiers responded
most heartily when invited to join.
About 20 of them soon came into close
quarters with the piano, and evinced
in a most touching manner the
thoughts nearest to their minds and
hearts; when asked to mention the
songs they wished to hear they chose
Mother Machree," "A Little Bit OF
Heaven" and Keep the Home Fires
Burning" Surely "All is Well with
with Our Boys" while they sing oil
Home and Mother.
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DIOCESE OF LEAD

Diocesan Retreat: The annual re-
treat for the clergy will be held from
August 1928. The exercises will be
conducted by Right Rev. Austin Dow
ling, D. D., Bishop of Des Moines,
Iowa.
Hermisa: The new church was de-
Dictated by Bishop Lawler last Thurs
day To build and pay for it within a
year seemed to be beyond the means
of the congregation, but they have
accomplished the task, and they feel
highly gratified with what has been
done. At present this is mission at
tended to by Father Whitman of Gel
richs, but it is hoped the time is near
when this district will have a priest
Of its own with Mass more frequently
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Church of st. Cecilia: Following
is prepared report of war activities
| in this parish. In September, 1917,
through the efforts of the pastor, Rev
Jas. E. Doyle and 1t Edw. H. Slater,
| flag was purchased and a flag pole
| erected on the Church grounds. St.
Cecilia's has the distinction of being
the first Church in ST. Paul to erect
flag staff, and the flag was dedi-
Gated October Z. The flag has been
flying daily ever since from 6 a. M
until shutdown. At the dedication
Hon. c. D. O'Brien made a stirring pa
triotic speech. The usual salute of
three volleys was fired by a firing
squad from Co. L., LIST Mimi. Inf, now
the l35th Inf. Regt., U. S. A. Martial
music was rendered by the LIST Mimi.
Inf. Band, and a delectable repast
was served at the conclusion of the
program by the Ladies of the Rosary
Society. ST. CeCilia's Church is sit
uated three blocks north of the Avia-
ton School, and Father Doyle has well
coined the soldier boys to the Church
and Church hall, giving Communion
and hearing confession upon request
at times convenient to the soldiers
He also changed the hour of service
that they might be able to hear Mass
on Sundays. The Church hall is
fitted with a piano, victrola, and bill
lizard table, and the boys are welcome
at all times. A quantity of stationery
has been supplied and distributed to
the soldiers; also about 500 medals
and ScapularS of the Sacred Heart, to-
gether with a typewriter PRAYER.
were donated by the Sisters of ST.
Joseph's Academy. The boys are also
supplied with ROsaries, but many
more are needed. The soldiers are
constantly moved from here to other
places and new ones replace them, so
the needs are constant for beads,
prayer books, etc There is an at
tendance at Mass of nearly 300 sol
dierS. Early in March, 1918, a recep-
ton and banquet was held at the
Church hall and over 100 soldiers were
entertained by the ladies of the Ros-
OOSANCS'
free admission to any of the enter
tainments and sacred concerts given
by the parish. There is Roll of Hon
or for the boys and men of the parish,
and only those members who are in
good standing in the Church and re-
ceive Sacraments are enrolled. I'M
October 1917, there were six volun-
teers: Its. Slater, Cassidy, Sergt.
M. O'Boyle and Leo Fraser of Co. L.,
LIST Mimi, Steve Mcdonald Of the En-
gineers, now in France, and Stephen
Bannane in the Artillery with Col
Leech with the Rainbow Division in
France. A number of draftees have
been added to the list of volunteers
and there are so names enrolled.
Many entertainments in private homes
and picnic parties have been given
throughout the parish. There is
home for the nurses here now, and
steps are in progress for entertain
ments for the brave girls who are
doing such noble service to our coun-
try.
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THE RUSSIAN CHARACTER

of slavery without this regeneration
would, he believed, result in a revo-
luton.
The conserving and protecting pow
er Of the clergy, he writes in the
memOire, no longer existed in Russia.
| Religion could still exert some intlu-
| ence on the mind of the Russian peo-
pie but none on the heart, where
all wishes, and likewise, all crimes,
have their origin. A peasant would
! perhaps permit himself to be killed
rather than eat meat on a fast-day;
but one can not depend on him. when
he is called upon to suppress a vio-
lent attack of passion. Christianity
is not word, it is a fact. Shorn of
its power, it's all-pervading influence,
without a recognized position it is
no longer what it was when it made
general emancipation possible.
warn the Government not to base its
support on it. All of these things
must be considered before the aboli-
ton of slavery could be accomplished.
If, he declares, 'the legal impulse
has once been given, certain public
opinion will be formed, which will
carry everything away with it: at first
it will be fad, then a passion, and
finally madness. The law will be the
beginning, the end-revolution. And
the gravity of the danger will beggar
description, because of the peculiar
character of the Russian Nation,
which is the most mobile, the most
tempestuous and the most enterpris-
ing of all the nations of the earth"
De Maistre says that he had once
remarked in playful manner, that
the wish of Russian, if it could be
confined, could blow up a fortress,
and adds that this remark is based on
truth. NO other man, he says, has
such an intensively energetic will as
d Russian. =. Observe him when he
is spending his money, his manner of
chasing after pleasures which he de-
sires, and you will realize the power
of his will. Observe him in business
transaCtiOns-even the Russian of the
lowest clasSeS-and you will realize
how keenly alert he is to his inter-
eSts. Observe him executing under
takings on the field of battle and you
will appreciate the measure of his
bravery"
Surely the developments of the last
few years have proven the soundness
of de Maistre's judgment. In fact, the
Catholic Encyclopedia accords a sort
OF prophetic vision to the Savoyan
statesman and author ITO appreciate
the Master in his writings as a whole"
we read, lone may remark that his
ideas are bold and penetrating, and
his views so clear and accurate that
at times they seem prophetic. He
possesses a wonderful facility in ex-
position, precision of doctrine, breadth
OF learning, and dialectical power. He
influenced the age that followed him:
he dealt Gallicanism such decisive
blows that it never rose again. In a
word, he was a great and virtuous
man, profound thinker, and one of
the finest writers of that French Ian
guage of which his works are a dis
tinguished ornament"
Why should not our own age hasten
to learn necessary lessons from such
a master?
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Terry: Bishop LAWYER confirmed a
class here last Monday morning.
DIOCESE OF ST. CLOUD

ST. Cloud: Sunday morning, Au
gust 4, the Right Reverend Bishop
Busch confirmed a class of eight can
didates at the State Reformatory, ST.
Cloud. Mimi. After the low Mass, eel
ebrated by Rev. William A. Renner
chaplain, the Right Reverend Bishop
gave an address to the inmates of the
institution
Clerical Changes: Rev. William A.
Renner, who had been stationed at
the st. Cloud Institute for the past
sistant pastor at the Cathedral. Rev.
John Bussmann succeeds Father
Schirmers as assistant pastor at ST.
BOnifaCe Church, MelroSe. Rev. Ed
ward Mahowald, who was also sta
toned at the ST Cloud Institute for
the past year, will assist Rev. Joseph
A. Kilian at st. Patrick's Church, Mel
rose. Father Kilian has been placed
in charge of the memberships and the
social department of the st. Cloud In
GbIIuIC IIC Will OpChu IhC 81 SdICl
part of the week at the Institute, re-
turning to Melrose for the Sunday
services. Rev. John b. Funk of
Payncsville and Rev Charles A. Mayer
Of Tintah have exchanged places.
Onamia: On Thursday, August 10,
Very Reverend w. Van Dinter, o. S.
c., celebrated the tWenty-fifth ami
vcrSary of his ordination. He was or
dained in 1898 by Archbishop Snick-
ers in the Cathedral OF ST. Martin at
Utrecht, Holland
Waite Park: Rev. NJ. Hoffman,,
who has been chaplain at st. Raphaers
Hospital for the past six months,
moved into his new home at St. JOS
eph's Church, Waite Park. His sue
cessor at the hospital has not yet
been announced.
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A TRUSTWORTHY GUIDE-COUNT
DE MAIsTRE, CATHOLIC STATES
MAN AND AUTHoR-A RELIABLE
INFORMANT ON VITAL FACTS
CONCERNING RUSSIA.

The problem of Russia, the inter
national relations as well as the do
nestle issues, political, religious, So
cial and economic, is one of the most
perpleXing questions occupying the
minds of statesmen as we'll as the
general public. A proper solution can
not be found without a clear under
standing of the Russian people and
Russian conditions, yet there is no
lack of undigested advice and bits
of information cast out at random in
the press. Instead of following these
deceptive will-o'- the-wisps, all serious
minded people should seek the most
reliable information obtainable, says
the Central Verein Bulletin.
1t is singular fact that no one
has until now called attention to a
reliable and Catholic source, from
which proper understanding of the
Russia in the past can be gained as
we'll as of the Russia of our own day.
This source is the "Quatre chapitres
inedits sur Ia Russie," written by the
famous Catholic Comte Joseph-Marie
de Maistre (born 1853, d. 1921, and
published by his son Xavier Joseph
de Maistre, a conservative states
man, was at one time assistant fiscal
advocate general of Savoy, then Sen
ator, later confidential envoy of his
sovereign, the king of Sardinia, to
Lausanne, and, till later, pleni-poten-
tiary at Petersburg where he re-
manned fourteen years. In treating of
Russia, then, de Maistre writes as one
having knowledge, and not from hear
say. He was at court when Alexander
l., in 1911, planned to liberate the
Russian serfs, and thus had an eXcep-
tional opportunity of studying the
situation. And his studies were so
carefully made, his observations so
rect that, as late as 1880, a noted
Austrian sOciOlOgist declared that 1T
is impossible to write" intelligently on
the development of the Russian peo-
pie without consulting the deepest
and purest fountain head of knOwl-
edge of Russian conditions the
writings of Count Joseph de Maistre."
Guided by his knowledge of condi-
tons, by his experience as a states
man and student and by his deep
religious conviction de Maistre de-
termined that religious and moral
awakening Of the masses must neces-
sarily be brought about; but previ-
Ously a reformation of the clergy of
the Russian Church must take place.
Freedom, he declared, could only be
secured where certain high stand
ard of Christianity had been estab-
lished. SIavery,-and he always
spoke of the condition of a portion
Of the Russian people as slavery
was unavoidable, as long as a moral
regeneration of the people was not
accomplished; and a regeneration of
the masses could not be achieved
while the clergy were held in con-
tempt by the people. The abolition
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An American Assistant
REV. JOSEPH r. HANSELMAN, S
j., is HoNoRED.

The Very Rev. Joseph F. Hansel-
man, s. j., formerly Provincial of
the New York Maryland Province of
the Jesuit Order, and for the past
few years president of the College of
the Sacred Heart of Jesus at Wood
stock, Nd, has been promoted to the
position of American Assistant Gen
eral of the Jesuit Order. He succeeds
the late Very Rev. Thomas j. Gan
non, who died at zizers, Switzerland
January 80 last On account of war
conditions the new assistant Cen
eral will remain in this country, al
though his predecessor, during his
term as assistant lived in Switzer-
land with the Father General of the
Order, the Very Rev. Father Ledo-
chowski. Father Hanselman is the
second priest to hold the office of
American Assistant General,
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Record Stamp Sale

The Catholic Woman league of St.
Louis had charge of the war savings
booth at the white house" in front
of the federal building, Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday of last week.
On Wednesday the sale of thrift and
war savings certificates amounted to
$11,375. The stamp sale on Friday
brought the total sum taken in by the
Catholic Woman's league during its
three days campaign up to approx
imately $45,150,
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Faith is our greatest treasure, and
the devil, who knows this, tries to
rob us of it, because if we lose this,
all is lost. If by mortal sin we lose
charity or the love of God we can
get it back by good confession. If
we lose hoppe, thinking it is no use
trying to save our soul, we can re-
cover our trust in God by prayer, and
by remembering what faith teaches us,
that He is always ready to forgive and
help us. But if we lose faith itself.
what can bring us back to God and
save us? Therefore, we must dread
above all other evils the loss, or even
the weakening of our faith.
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MINNIE APOLIS.

Pro-CathedraI of ST. Mary: A
three-days' retreat in preparation for
the feast of the Assumption was be-
gun Monday morning of this week,
ending Wednesday evening. The ev-
ening devOtions as we'll as the morn
ing Masses were attended by large
congregations. The pastor, Reverend
Thomas E. Cullen, conducted the eX-
ercises. The Masses were at six,
seven, eight and nine o'clock. On
Sunday last Father Cullen made a
special plea for Catholic education,
urging parents to send their children
either to the parochial school or to
Catholic institutions of higher learn
ing, where the interests of the soul
receive due attention along with the
interests of mind and body.
Church of ST. Bridget: A service
flag with more than sixty stars will
be dedicated in the church hall Fri
day evening, August %. The pastor,
Rev. James Donahoe, hopes that every
adult member of the parish will as
SiSt at this ceremony which will be
union. The speakers next Friday ev-
ening will be Thomas E. Cullen and
Hon. Judge Leary.
Church of ST. LaWrence: Soldiers
at Communion, marching in military
nrdnr n nd frNT nh, 1,.0I ;r, ,;rrlo+
common enough at the big canton
ments where about thirty per cent of
the men in uniform are Catholics and
where the Knights of Columbus halls
have been erected; but it is a rare
occurrence in the parish churches of
the Twin Cities. Last Tuesday morn
ing, however, those who had the hap
piness Of being at the six o'clock Mass
were edited to see a company of about
sixty soldiers from the University
cantonment march to the church I'm,
der the command of Lieutenant Kra.
mer, and with him receive Commun.
ion in body. Patriotic Catholics ex
ult in the thought that in such soldiers
their strength is as the strength OF
ten because their hearts are pure.
Church of the incarnation: THE
Cross Bearer" a picture drama in
which Cardinal MERCER is the central
figure, was given for the benefit of the
church, at the New Lyndale theatre
| on Wednesday and Thursday even
ings of last week The play deals with
| the sufferings and dangers of the Bel
gian people since the beginning of the
present war and the love and conf
dence with which they have come tc
regard their heroic and fearless de
fender, the Primate of Belgium.
Church of st. Stephen: The schoo
building is undergoing some repairs
and alterations in preparation for the
new school year. The pastor, Rev
James H. Gaughan, expects a consid
cradle increase in the number of chill
dren when the September term opens
and is making preparations accord
ingly,
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Marshal of France

The Council of Ministers has ele-
waited Gen. Ferdinand Foch, COM
mander in chief of the Allied forces
on the western front, to Marshal of
France. The ministers have also con-
ferred the military medal on Gen.
Petain, commander in chief of the
French armies on the western front
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Prayer will in time make the human
countenance it's own divinest altar;
years upon years of true thoughts, like
ceaseless music shut up within, will
vibrate along the nerves of expression
until the lines of the living instru-
ment are drawn into correspondence
and the harmony of visible form
matches the unheard harmonies of the
mind-JdmeS Lane Allen.
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OUTSIDE THE CITIES.

ShieIdsviIIe: Rev James A. Byrnes,
Diocesan Director of the Society for
the Propagation of the Faith, spoke
last Sunday in this parish on the sub
ject of Catholic foreign missions. At
the close of the High Mass a meeting
was held. for the purpose of organic
ing a local branch of the Society.
Nearly fifty men and women of the
congregation expressed a desire to be-
come promoters of the work. Their
efforts to stimulate interest in the
Mission will be directed by Miss
Shields.
Excelsior: The forty acres of land
to be allotted to one of the patrons of
the church dinner to be given at the
residence of j. ]. Grathwol, ST. AL
bans Bay, Lake Minnetonka, Satur-
day evening, August II, is a good level
tract near the north shore of Lake
Superior, within easy walking distance
of either the railroad or the Lake, in
the vicinity of Two Harbors. This
property has very recently almost
doubled its value. Large passenger
trucks will meet all Minnetonka cars
at Christmas Lake Station from ) D.
M. until the end Of the social.
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st. Maraarets Academy: The cur
riculum in the Academy for the com
ing year will remain about the same
as during the past year. There will
be one change, however, owing to the
need of increased space for high
school work. The art course will be
eliminated, although drawing will
still be taught
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1t is not the reason for this particu-
lar grief, or the outcome of any special
trial that matter most, but the grow
ing keen and strong and fine of the
soul, whetting itself against them,
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WANTED-A housekeeper for priest
in Twin Cities. German-American
preferred A good home. Address
A. A. A., care The Catholic Bulletin
WANTED-A llousekeeper for priest
in Twin, Cities. Address e. care
The Catholic Bulletin.
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ARCHDIOCESE of ST. PAUL
ST. PAUL.

Cathedral: The sermon next Sun
Fasting on the Appointed Days
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DIOCESE OF CROOKSTON

diocesan Correspondent: Rev. Jo-
seph Wurm, Crookston, Mimi.
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Church of ST. John: On the lawn
adjacent to st. Johns Church, last
Sunday afternoon, ceremonies dedicat-
ing the service flag, containing 1872
stars, took place before Pensioners
and friends. Peyer's orchestra played,
and Robert Gehan sang. The pastor,
Rev. T. F. Gleason, blessed the flag
and read the names of the 1872 young
men Of the church who are in mill
tary service Mayor L. G. Hodgson
delivered a patriotic Grafton that was
a masterpiece of brilliant thought,
sparkling diction, and intense Amer
icanism The large audience was
thrilled with emotion and pride as
they viewed the beautiful service flag
and drank in the glowing thoughts of
the patriotic speakers
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Clerical Appointments: Rev. Anton
Drewnicki has been appointed to the
pastOrate of Leo and Greenbush; and
Rev. H. SkopowsM takes charge of
the parish of Florian and the mission
of Alma.