sensational discoveries by medical experts, was, however, doomed to disappointment. Then, later, the cables carried the astonishing announcement that a London doctor, writing in the Daily Mirror of London, revealed to the world the discovery "that swearing is good for the health." The Mirror, which is considerable of a medic. al newspaper, devoted great space to the "discovery" of the English doctor who went on to say that "The use of profanity and 'cuss words' is a safety valve. In certain cases I have known," writes this English doctor "men would have collapsed if they did not give vent to their feelings in this way at certain times." We quote the cable as follows: "There is a sound physiological reason for the habit," says the doctor. "and the men ought, in deference to their own health, use this safety valve. Every animal and most birds have a natural cry of anger. When a man is annoyed he starts producing superfluous mental and physical energy. He may get rid of it by running, kicking and smashing things, or swearing if unrelieved. "Somehow blood poisoning effects are laid. Too resolute suppression of temper, moreover, puts a distinct strain on the brain." Could anything be more absurd, more demoralizing than the foregoing? No wonder the Catholic Federation of America warns the Catholic people against some of our socalled great dailies. Of course this cable was an Associated Press cable. Nearly all the big Sunday papers carried it. But how about the editors who permit such "stuff" to be served up to their readers? In doing so they are consciously or unconsciously helping to demoralize the youth of the land, I HAVE to offer a high-class 6 per cent guaranteed investment, guaranteed as to principal and interest, secured by Real Estate and other assets of double the amount of the entire issue; interest payable on the first days of January and July, and the principal payable in 1914. These securities are of the par value of $250 each, and have been issued by a well established and highly rated manufacturing corporation. As stated, the principal and interest are guaranteed, therefore making same a high class investment. If you have any idle funds, I would be pleased to hear from you, in order that you can investigate and avail yourself of this offer. B. F. J. KIERNAN 299 Broadway, New York City Banking References:-Colonial Bank, 81st St. & Columbus Ave., N. Y. City. THE TRIUMPH OF TIME The grim angel of death, during the last year, and within the first months of the present year, has cast the shadow of his sombre wings over the Catholic literati, and hidden in the dark night of the tomb a number of song-writers and story-tellers, who all the world now counts as men of genius. Among them Lionel Johnson. the beauty of whose poetry has seldom been equalled, the author of the following strange, though exquisite lines: The golden stars give warmthless fire, O Joseph, sad for Mary's sake! Harsh were the folk, and bitter stern, The ancient David's royal house Nay, more! The Very King of kings And she, our Mother Ireland, knows From Manger unto Cross and Crown She wanders amid winter still, The snows shall perish at the spring, The flowers pour fragrance round her feet: Ah, Jesus! Mary! Joseph! bring more The death of this poet was a great loss to the poetic energy of the Christian world, but not so great as that of Francis Thompson, whose grasp of his art was all complete, so much so that some of his poems will go down the ages as masterpieces of English wonderful. Nothing song. deeper in thought, breathing the life of hope the sorrow of a penitential soul the infinite yearning of God over the wayward one, has ever been written than his HOUND OF HEAVEN. The poem is, in a way, a paraphrase of the cxxxviii Psalm: Domine probasti me, et cognovisti me; and sets forth the persistent pleading of redeeming love the infinite yearning of the Crucified over a soul steeped in sin that it may return to righteousnessa soul that asks, as David did, whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy face? If I ascend into heaven thou art there: if I descend into hell, thou art presentThine eyes did see my imperfect being, and in thy book all shall be written; a wayward living conscience that cannot escape from its compellent knowledge of right and wrong. From open. ing lines of the poem: "I fled Him down the nights and down the days; I fled Him, down the arches of the Of my own mind; and in the mist of tears I hid from Him, and under running laughter. Up vistaed hopes I sped; And shot, precipitated Adown Titanic glooms of chasmed fears, But with unhurrying chase, Deliberated speed, majestic instancy, All things betray thee, who betrayest me." to its closing words: Halts by me that footfall: Is my gloom, after all, Shade of His hand, outstretched caressingly? 'Ah, Fondest, blindest, weakest, I am He whom thou seekest!' Thou drawest love from thee, who drawest Me," it holds the attention of the reader, and forces him to look into his own heart, and to confess the power of the all-conquering love-the redeeming love of the Precious Blood, Thompson's prose, although we have very little of it, is fully as in "That Voice is round me like a bursting teresting as his verse: witness his critical article on Shelley, written for the Dublin Review*, and now published in book form, and "though an essay in prose criticism, is pure poetry, and also, unconsciously, a human document of intense suffering;" and also his HEALTH AND HOLINESS,t original as it is strange: a plea for the culture of the corpus sanum, so that it may be a perfect hygienic instrument for the soul expression. *Shelley, by Francis Thompson. New † Health and Holiness, by Francis Thompson. 2d Edition. B. Herder, St. Louis, Mo., 1909. Price, 75 cents. A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying in other words. that he is wiser to-day than he was yesterday.-Pope. DRAFTS AND MONEY ORDERS On England, Ireland and Scotland, as well as on European Cities PASSAGE TICKETS Second and Third class on all steamship lines TRAVELERS' CHEQUES IRISH EMIGRANT SOCIETY, 51 Chambers St., New York WHERE JACK MAY READ AND ENJOY HIMSELF CATHOLIC SEAMANS' MISSION Among the humblest missions in the City-as humble as the stable at Bethlehem—is the Mission for Catholic Seamen, at 422 West Street, New York City, which is under the direction of Rev. Philip J. Magrath. The work is as difficult as it is worthy. No more worthy cause could be espoused than the care and interest of our Catholic seamen and boys. The temptations that assail them God only knows. It is given to Father Magrath to see and remedy much. His daily visits to the water front, his kindly word of advice, and genial invitation to the Mission rooms bring happiness to many a man who, because of such an opportunity, is benefited, lastingly, physically and spiritually. The men are mostly Irish Catholics, though nonCatholics are always welcome. The hundreds of reclaimed husbands and sons that have been reach ed through the workings of the Mission should be an incentive to our people to take an active interest in this work and contribute toward its support. Father Magrath is giving his best energy to the work, but he cannot accomplish what is possible if he does not receive financial support. St. Peter's Union for Catholic Seamen has an open membership for persons wishing to help in the cause. The dues are only twenty-five cents a The Pope has granted his Apostolic Benediction to every member of the Union and to their relatives to the third degree. This is one way you can help the Mission, and still another is by buying tickets for the Annual Benefit to be given at Terrace Garden, Tuesday evening, October 19th, 1909. Tickets, fifty cents. A large number of the friends and patrons is expected to be in attendance, many of the dignitaries of the church having expressed their willing. ness to attend. The Mission is always open to visitors, and anyone wishing to see the work at close range is cordially invited to call. DILIGENCE The certainty that life cannot be long, and the probability that it will be much shorter than nature allows, ought to awaken every man to the active prosecution of whatever he is desirous to perform. It is true that no diligence can assure success; death may intercept the swiftest career; but he who is cut off in the midst of an honest undertaking has at least the honor of falling in his rank, and has fought the battle, though he missed the victory. Boys May Enter Between the Ages of Ten and Fourteen Years Terms: Eight Hundred and Fifty Dollars a Year The College of St. Angela, New Rochelle, N. Y. The College of Saint Angela, founded in 1904, is the only Catholic College for women in New York State. It offers a four years' course leading to a bachelor's degree of art, science or music. Its graduates are recognized by the Regents of the State of New York, and by the Educational Department of New York City as having the same careful preparation given in the New York State colleges of highest rank. Special attention is given to the study of music and art. In the Extension centres, courses of college rank are given. Teachers are trained for New York State and New York City licienses. Extension Departments: New York, Park Ave. and 93d Street; Brooklyn, Montrose and Graham Aves.; Albany, St. Patrick's Institute. |