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A WELCOME FOR A NEW IRISH ANNUAL.
The Capuchin Annual, 1930, edited by Fr. Senan, O.S.F.C. (Dublin: Father Mathew Record Office, 1s net.).
This is the first year's publication of an annual that, I venture to think, aspires to higher and more ambitious aims than anything yet produced in its own sphere in Ireland. Under the able editorship of Father Senan, O.S.F.C., contributions received from many gifted Irishmen—including Cathal O'Byrne, recently returned from America—are suitably arranged, appropriately indexed, and finally produced in an artistic and tasteful manner. Altogether, this Annual is one of which Fr. Senan and everyone else connected with its production may well feel proud.
Having gone through the volume from beginning to end, I find it hard to give readers an adequate idea of its contents, so wide is its scope and so diverse are the subjects treated. Perhaps the best way would be to give a list of the principal contents but the contributors are so varied and the authors so many that space considerations bid me refrain.
Sufficient to say that they show that the Annual's contents cover a very wide field; literary, historical, religious, social, and even political articles of outstanding merit are included. The emigration problem is discussed from a new viewpoint by Seamus O'Donnabhain in his essay on "The Depopulation of Ireland." "It is very questionable," he writes, "whether the relative increase in the standard of living is not rather the result of general social improvement, better labour conditions, and the independent spirit engendered by the European War and our home wars, than the effect of a diminished population. . . . In Thomas Davis's time, the model County of Armagh supported more than one soul per acre, and as one-seventh of its area was uninhabitable, it was estimated then . . . that Ireland could support in at least frugal comfort no less than thirty-five millions."
No proposal for dealing with emigration is put forward, the article being more a review of the problem in the light of present-day conditions than a proposed remedy. Nevertheless, the writer does suggest that the evil could be checked by a forceful policy of repopulation. It is a workable suggestion, and I recommend the article for the perusal of emigration experts.
Premier among the contributions to the literary side is "Resurrection," a dramatic sketch, by the well-known Cork playwright, Daniel Corkery. Short though the playlet is, we have Corkery at his very best. The action is concentrated, and a very realistic portrayal is given of the tragedy, pathos and humour that was the
life of the Irish peasant-cottier in the days of the Easter Rising.
The nucleus of the book is a religious calendar for 1930, supplemented by illuminating and well-written notes on the differing phases of Holy Mass.
Mr. Cathal O'Byrne, besides giving a few beautiful little lyric pieces, contributes a short sketch, "Mrs. Farrell Talks. Beauty," which is a genuine mirth-provoking caricature of Dublin life. Mr. O'Byrne has lost none of his pen artistry during his travels in other lands.
Father Dineen, the compiler of the most complete Irish Dictionary yet produced, is also to the fore with a review in our native language of the past year. The interest of this very well-written article is greatly enhanced by a picture of Father Dineen in his library hard at work on his famous Dictionary.
A notable tribute to the dramatic work carried on at the Father Mathew Hall in Dublin is voiced by Aodh de Blacam, also well-known in Irish circles, in "Dublin—the Drama." He writes:—
I am not ignoring other dramatic concerns, nor the remarkably good work that is done by amateur dramatic companies in different parts of the country, as, notably, by the Gaelic companies of Galway and Connemara, or that excellent company in Dundalk; but I take the movement that centres in the Father Mathew Hall as exemplary in a special way. . . . . At the Father Mathew Hall whatever is done is linked to the great Franciscan tradition, and, therefore, the standards of mobility are brought to hear on humble everyday affairs.
Let me pass from the purely literary standpoint to consider a few technical points—not unimportant features when one considers how the shape and general appearance of a book affects the fickle reading public of to-day. I think, however, that even the most fastidious of book commisseurs would be hard-pushed to find fault with the Capuchin Annual. It is beautifully printed on art paper, and the illustrations—both apt and ample—serve at once to illuminate and relieve the text. Indeed these pictorial reproductions are of outstanding excellence. Many of them are full page, and the double-page picture which accompanies the review of the religious events of the year is something that will be treasured by all who buy the Annual.
But the outstanding feature of this unique achievement in book publishing is the fact that it is priced at the modest sum of 1s. Again I congratulate Father Senan and his excellent staff of contributors, who have done so much to make the first year's production the triumph that it is. The Capuchin Annual 1930 is a "bumper" book in every sense of the word, and we wish it every success for the future.
D. O'C.

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The Capuchin Annual.
The first thing that strikes one on looking through the "Capuchin Annual" for 1930 is its marvellous value for the small sum of one shilling. In binding, paper, and illustrations, to say nothing of the high-class nature of its interesting literary contents, "The Capuchin Annual" would be good value for three times 15 price. It is published by the Capuchin Fathers, Church street, Dublin, and is edited by Father Seanan, O.S.F.C., a well-known and scholarly member of the Order and a noted Gaelic scholar.
Among the contents of "The Capuchin Annual" is a very enlightening and well-written article by Father Ryan, S.J., on the slums of Dublin City and the poor people whose sad lot it is to live in them; "The Capuchins in Ireland," by Father Angelus, O.S.F.C.; "The Apostle of Lourdes," by Father Stanislaus, O.S.F.C.; "Dublin and the Drama," by Aodh de Blacam; a very readable article on "The Pioneers of the Catholic Church in Australia," by Father Moynihan, Editor of "The Advocate," Melbourne; "Resurrection—A Drama of 1916," by Daniel Corkery. There are also some interesting short stories; articles in Irish; articles on Father Matthew; reviews of Capuchin foreign mission work, and other well-written and readable matter. Running to 250 pp. and beautifully illustrated, this is by far the best value for a shilling that has so far come under our notice.
SEAN.

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THE CAPUCHIN ANNUAL
RELIGIOUS MAGAZINE OF LITERARY MERIT.
From the "Father Matthew Record" Office, Church St., Dublin, issues this year the first publication of "The Capuchin Annual," edited by Rev. Father Senan, O.S.F.C. It is attractively printed and bound and a perusal of its pages affords convincing proof of its literary value. The frontispiece is a striking reproduction of Murillo's "Queen of the Franciscan Order," and this is only one of the numerous attractive particles which adorn variety of style and sentiment to suit any student of literature no matter how epicurean his taste. The religion, drama, fiction, history and poetry embodied in this annual are from the versatile pens of writers of ability, both clerical and lay, and it is entirely appropriate that many of the writings should be from distinguished sons of the Capuchin Franciscan Order. A brief review of some of the most interesting articles in this latest addition to the literary world may help to prove its worth.
Under the title of "Dublin's Poorest," Father T. F. Ryan, S.J., graphically deals with the slums of Dublin. The light in which he regards them may seem original, perhaps, to some people. He asserts that the Dublin slums have their counterpart to a much worse degree in many of the large cities of Europe. He argues that it is a peculiar fact that a large proportion of Dubliners have their information about the slums by hearsay only and he says: "We have to look upon the inhabitants of them, not as objects of charity, but as fellow-Christians who differ from us in only a few trifling details." It is a comprehensive analysis of the moral outlook on life taken by the dweller in the Dublin slum, and the period makes his expression of opinion all the more convincing.
Rev. Stanislaus Byrne, O.S.F.C., editor of the "Franciscan Annals," in "An Apostle of Lourdes," writes a graphically interesting story of the miraculous shrine woven around the saintly life of Father Marie-Antoine, a venerable Capuchin Friar who initiated that impressive manifestation of faith at Lourdes—the "procession aux flambeaux."
Rev. Fr. Angelus, O.S.F.C., gives a short but concise account of the coming of the brown-robed friar to our own green isle, under the heading, "The Capuchins in Ireland."
Rev. M. B. Langford, M.A., in "The First Irish Missionaries," tells how Columbanus, a monk of Derry, and his twelve companions spread the light of the Catholic faith on the Centinent in the latter years of the sixth century.
"Dublin—the Drama," written by Aodh De Blacam, deals with the modern dramatic movement in Ireland generally and in Dublin particularly, where the Abbey Theatre sets the pace. "Two things are needed," he says, "for the coming of the great drama we all desire; the fostering of true Irish dramatical talent the writer gives pride of place to the Father Matthew Hall and further adds: 'If Father Matthew Halls were at work all over Ireland we would have a people's theatre in real earnest.' It is an unusually interesting style of article."
The history of the Irish Catholic settlers in Australia is presented to us in an absorbing writing by Rev. F. Moynihan (Editor "The Advocate," Melbourne). It is entitled "They Kept the Faith."
The apostolic work of the Capuchin Franciscan Rev. Father Stanislaus, O.S.F.C., in "An Irish Capuchin Pioneer." The pioneer was Father Charles Whelan, from Vassy Convent, in France, who "raised the Catholic Church from the foundations in three States of the American Republic and spread the Catholic faith amid very great difficulties."
The Calendar with notes on the Holy Mass, and Litergical Notes, should prove useful and interesting.
Cathal O'Byrne's contribution, "Mrs. Farmell Talk humour about it." Her ideas on the subject are embodied in her assertion that "if some of the people who have their pictures in the paper as competitors in beauty competitions were hanged for being good-looking they would die innocent."
The famous Capuchin monastery and college at Rochestown, Co. Cork, is briefly described in another article.
Probably the most attractive article in the entire annual is "The Capuchins in Kilkenny." They received official recognition in our city in 1643, when the famous Most Rev. Dr. Rothe was Bishop of the Diocese and when, as the article states, "Kilkenny was the great centre of the Catholic and national life of a photograph." There is also a reproduction of a photograph of the Capuchin Church and Friary, Kilkenny. Natives of Kilkenny with whom the Capuchins are so deservedly popular, will read the article with interest.
Father Hilary, O.S.F.C., S.T.L., D.Ph., M.A., the gifted son of Mr. M. McDonagh, and Mrs. McDonagh, Bishop's Hill, Kilkenny, who is at present in Rome, gives a historical narration of "Irish Capuchin Missionaries in Canada." Here another Kilkennyman stands foremost amongst those who strove to spread the light of Catholicity among the population of Nova Scotia. He was Father James, better known by his secular name of Rev. Thomas Grace, a native of Knocktoper-Sur-Co. Kilkenny, who was professed in Bar-sur-Co. Kilkenny, on July 25, 1774. The story is written lucidly and in a distinctive literary style which makes it doubly attractive.
Inserted in an account of the Capuchin International College in Rome is a photograph of the Irish Friars in "the Eternal City." They include Rev. Father Hilary, the Kilkenny Capuchin.
Among the numerous illustrations is a series of photographs taken on the occasion of the Catholic Emancipation Centenary celebrations in Dublin in June, 1929. They help to freshen the remembrance of that procession occasion.
There are many other interesting contributions to the pages of the first Capuchin Annual which entitle it to rank high as a religious magazine of literary merit.
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THE CAPUCHIN ANNUAL*
No one who buys this first number of the Capuchin Annual can complain of not getting value for his money. Father Senan, O.S.F.C., the editor, has enlisted a noteworthy group of contributors. The volume contains 236 pages, is well printed, and has a large number of good illustrations. Father T. F. Ryan, S.J., writes a thoughtful article on "Dublin's Poorest." The majority of people in professional and commercial life in Dublin, he points out, are not natives of the city; but most of the poor belong to it for generations. "They are the real people of Dublin." Father Angelus, O.S.F.C., reviews the history of the Capuchins in Ireland. Milo MacGarry gives some intimate "Memories of Sgoil Eanna." An Athair Padraig O Duinnin writes on "Annus Mirabilis—1929." In an article on Drama in Dublin, Aodh de Blácam asks why the Gaelic Players, whose programme includes plays from the Russian, do not give us also "the joyous drama of Spain—our sister nation. In Spanish drama we would see the rich, uninterrupted Catholic life that would have been Ireland's but for the Penal interregnum."
Dr. Mannix's Tribute.
Father F. Moynihan, editor of the Melbourne Advocate, has an interesting article on the early settlers in Australia. He quotes from Archbishop Mannix's fine tribute to the courage and devotion of those exiles—"a handful of poor Irishmen flung upon the beautiful but inhospitable shores of what we call the Commonwealth." Besides some pleasing verse, Cathal O'Byrne contributes a short story. Among many other features in the Capuchin Annual is Daniel Corkery's one-act play, "Resurrection," an Irish version of which was recently performed by the Gaelic Players.
* The Capuchin Annual, 1930. Edited by Father Senan, O.S.F.C. (Dublin: The Father Mathew Record Office. 1/- net.)

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Capuchin Annual.
The arrival of the Capuchins in Ireland in the beginning of the seventeenth century, and their missionary work ever since then, is one of the many delightful features in the Capuchin Annual for 1930. This is the first Annual issued by the Order, and a word of praise is due to the rev. editor, Father Senan, O.S.F.C., who has compiled a record which is of a very permanent kind.
The great work of the Order throughout the world, and the gradual expansion of foreign missions from the Irish Province, is forcibly outlined in this book. In addition, there are numerous articles of literary, historical, and religious interest written by those who are most competent for such tasks. Amongst the contributors are Fr. Stanislaus, Fr. Angelus, Fr. James, Fr. Cassian, Fr. Basil, Fr. Columban, Fr. Hilary, and Fr. Christopher, all belonging to the Capuchin Order; Professor Stockley, who writes on "The Religious and Monastic Wordworth"; Rev. Dr. E. Gallen, Fr. Froy, M.A.; Rev. T. F. Ryan, S.J.; Daniel Corkery, Father Dineen, and many others. The Annual is published by the Father Mathew Record Office, Church Street, Dublin, and is priced at one shilling.

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THE CAPUCHIN ANNUAL
The Capuchin Fathers have reason to be proud of their first "Annual," edited by Father Senan, O.S.F.C., and published at 1s. net from the "Father Mathew Record" Office, Church St., Dublin. It is one of the finest periodicals of its class, if not indeed the very finest, issued during the year-end either here or abroad. Its literary contents run to 238 pages, it is copiously illustrated. beautifully printed, and presented in a style that reflects high credit on all concerned. Considering the literary standard of the contributions and the heavy cost of production. It is no exaggeration to name it as the best shilling's worth on the bookstalls at the moment.
As editor, Father Senan has set a headline in the fine array of Irish Catholic writers represented in his pages and in the wide appeal of the contributions. While the Franciscan-Capuchin interest is prominent, it is not overdone. The general reader is catered for in short stories, articles, poems, a little gem of a play by Daniel Corkery, and many quaintly amusing pen-and-ink sketches. A most entertaining annual.

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The Capuchin Annual. Dublin: Father Mathew Record Office. 1s.
This is the first year's production of an excellently-edited publication, and if the high standard of its contents be maintained, the Capuchin Fathers' enterprise will come to be regarded as one of the literary events every year. Rev. Fr. Senan, O.S.F.C., proves himself to be a capable editor, a brilliant band of contributors having been recruited, while the general lay-out of the magazine is really admirable. Printed on art paper, it is a bulky volume, and one wonders how it can possibly be offered at such a modest sum as a shilling. Among the contributors are names well-known in the literary world, including some Cork writers. Among the latter, Rev. Fr. James, O.S.F.C., D.Ph., supplies a most interesting and scholarly article on "Franciscan Piety and the Liturgy"; Professor Stockley, University College, gives an essay on "The Religious and Monastic Wordsworth," while Mr. Daniel Corkery's one-act play, "Resurrection," will be read with interest by Southern students of the drama. There is also an article on Rochestown Monastery and Schools, in which the history of that educational institution is traced in detail. There are several fine photographs of Cork interest, including views of Holy Trinity Church, Mathew Quay, and Rochestown. The other contents are of a comprehensive nature. They include—"Dublin's Poorest," by Rev. T. F. Ryan, S.J.; "The Victim," by An Philibin; "An Apostle of Lourdes," by Very Rev. Stanislaus Byrne, O.S.F.C.; "The Capuchins in Ireland," by Very Rev. Father Angelus, O.S.F.C.; "Memories of Sgoil Eanna," by Milo MacGarry; "The First Irish Missionaries," by Rev. M. B. Langford, M.A.; "Annus Mirabilis—1929," Ant-Athair Padraig O Duinnin, M.A., D.Litt.; "Dublin—The Drama," by Aodh de Blacam; "They Kept the Faith," by Rev. F. Moynihan (Melbourne); "A Nature Lover," by M.G.M.; "An Irish Capuchin Pioneer," by Rev. Fr. Stanislaus, O.S.F.C.; "The Tramp," by Ma Petite; "A Visit to La Verna," by Rev. Fr. Cassian, O.S.F.C., D.C.L.; "Historic St. Michan's," by Rev. Fr. Troy, M.A., C.C.; Collshaoth agus

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Irish Capuchin Fathers' Fine Annual
The Capuchin Annual, 1930. First year of publication. Edited by Fr. Senan, O.S.F.C. The Father Mathew Record Office, Churchstreet, Dublin. 1/.
This handsome production, which comes to "The Advocate" from the editor, who is, by the way, a brother of the editor of "The Advocate," is an example of the excellent typographical and book-producing qualities that mark the work turned out in Irish printing houses. But it is not its splendid presentation which attracts so much as its contents. It is a big, generous publication in size as in merit, and it would take up a great deal of space to reproduce the bill of contents here. There are, as is right, a number of articles by Capuchin Fathers in the annual, every one of which is full of devotional beauty and of historical information. A noticeable characteristic of the magazine is its missionary "drive." Of course, all the articles are not on missionary activity; they would be none the worse if they were. But, wisely, the publication keeps to the fore the spirit and practical side of the Order's work.
A remarkable piece of dramatic literature is Mr. Daniel Corkery's "Resurrection." It is quick with the spirit that will yet make Ireland unshackled, and has a high note of undimmed hope, and much brevity. Cathal O'Byrne has two poems, one the delightful "The Kithogue," and an equally delightful story, and there are two other poems by "S. O'D." Miss Alice Curtayne covers much ground in her all too brief "St. Francis in Dante." "They Kept the Faith" is an article on the Church in Australia by the Rev. F. Moynihan.
Professor Stockley, keen and learned Wordsworth scholar that he is, has an article, "The Religious and Monastic Wordsworth," Might we hope for a book on Wordsworth from the Cork critic, in which shall be gathered his splendid papers upon that poet? An important paper is "Memories of Sgoil Eanna," with its pictures of Padraic Pearse, his brother William, Thomas McDonagh, and others. It makes pathetic reading, but pride comes with that reading, too. In it we hear, as the scholars at St. Enda's so often heard, "the great mottoes of the Fianna: 'We the Fianna never tell a lie: falsehood was never imputed to us.'" And again, "Strength in our hands, truth on our lips, and purity in our hearts." Mr. Aodh de Blacam, in his "Dublin—The Drama," gives praise to the Gaelic players who have been wrongly dimmed by the too bright and invidious lights that have played on the Abbey Theatre.
The mass of information about the Capuchin Fathers and about things Franciscan is very full and ably written. It makes the production, which is a splendid first number, a real Capuchin Annual.
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"THE CAPUCHIN
ANNUAL."
The second year's issue of the Annual of the Irish Capuchin Fathers is a wonderful and most attractive publication, whether regarded from the standpoint of its literary contents or the format, appearance and typography of its 250 quarto pages. It should be read and studied and digested by every reflecting and earnest Irish man or woman who wishes to obtain some insight regarding things that really matter, as well as those that entertain us for the passing moment. In those pages are treated subjects touching not only the religious and spiritual side of life, but serious facts of worldly moment also concerning both the nation and the individual.
From the national as well as the literary side we have a right to be proud of our periodical Irish Catholic Press. In publications such as "The Capuchin Annual" and its allied monthly, "The Father Mathew Record," "The Cross," "The Irish Rosary," "The Bulletin," "The Messenger of the Sacred Heart," and other regular issues, we have both the antidote and barrier against the insidious literary matter that is poisoning the minds of the rising generation by putting before it perverted views upon almost every aspect of daily life, as well as of history. These productions of our Catholic Press are the saving salt of our literary output here at home, and it is regrettable that so many of our Catholic people do not realise this important fact. They should find subscribers in every Irish home on account of the fine material they provide for the formation of character, as well as for their serviceable and interesting general information on many topics.
It is well to put this position clearly and emphatically before the reader, because but a little while ago a Protestant Senator of the Free State made a disparaging and unjust allusion to the Irish religious Press in a letter to the daily papers which received wide publicity. This whiteman quite properly condemned the action of the Bishops of the Protestant Church in Ireland for their attitude regarding the question of appeal to the English Privy Council. Generous and honest as that letter by the Catholic people of Ireland, its value and apparent fairness was some-
what discounted by the writer's reference to our religious Catholic Press, his insinuation being that it was, or would be, unfair to Irish Protestants. Nothing could be farther from the reality. Our special Catholic periodicals cambrade for truth and nationality, but as a rule their writers do not concern themselves with trying to apologise for their existence by attempting to prove Catholic tolerance, which requires no proving. On the other hand, when truth, religion, honour and nationality are in question, they do unsheath the sword and strike vicorously.
But to return to our review. "The Capuchin Annual" covers a wide, varied and luxuriant field. It would almost seem invidious to pick out any one in particular of the brilliant articles and sketches embodied in its contents. The range and universality of the matter is quite remarkable. For instance, we have "The Franciscan Idea," by the Rev. Father Basil, O.S.F.C., "The Return of the Franciscans to Tyrconnell," by Captain Francis M'Cullagh, a sketch by Daniel Corkery, the author of "The Little Ireland"; "The Future of Industry in Ireland," by Senator Joseph Connelly. There is a particularly attractive account of the father's childhood, written by Desmond Ryan, who details some interesting facts and incidents in an article, accompanied by five portraits.
Some choice matter is provided for readers of Irish in a sketch provided with An Athair Peadar Ua Laoghaire, by our Irish lexicographer, Father O Dineen; and such a subject competent to deal with in Irish, "A Uaisleacht," by Sean O Muineachain, and a story in Irish by An Athair Casain, O.S.F.C.
The topics dealt with in "The Annual" touch on the fields of theology, science, economics, travel, education, history, biography, fiction and devotion. Almost every article is illustrated and some are full-page productions. A word about the letterpress productions. The Sign of the Three Candles, Fleet Street, Dublin, by Colm O Lochlainn; it is a triumph of beauty and accuracy. The price is two shillings net; published at "The Father Mathew Record" Office, Church Street, Dublin.
FLANN.

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AN ANNUAL OF MERIT.
The Capuchin Annual. Dublin: Colm O Lochlainn, The Three Candles, Fleet Street. 2s.
Better value for the modest sum of 2s. than the 1931 issue of "The Capuchin Annual," which has just been given to the public by Colm O Lochlainn, Printer, Bookbinder and Bookseller, of The Three Candles, Fleet Street, Dublin, it would be difficult to find. The splendid work that the editor of the annual has accomplished in procuring articles and stories of a most interesting and highly instructive character from the pens of the most famous literary men of the present day, is put before the public in a manner that reflects the greatest credit on the firm who are responsible for its general production. As well as including a Capuchin Franciscan calendar for the year 1931, together with a full page of notes and explanations of the abbreviations used therein, the annual is replete with a series of really brilliant essays on a number of most interesting subjects. Amongst them are the following:—"The Franciscan Ideal," by Rev. Father Basil, O.S.F.C.; "The Mission House, Sainte Marie," by Most Rev. Dr. O'Donnell; "For the Septentenary of St. Anthony of Padua," by Alice Curtayne; "The Return of the Franciscans to Tyrconnell," by Captain Francis McCullagh; "The Future of Industry in Ireland," by Senator Joseph Connolly; "The Thirteenth International Congress," by the Right Rev. Mgr. E. J. McGuinness, LL.D., Ph.D.; "Cathetical Instruction for the Young," by Rev. Michael G. Murphy, B.D.; "A Bavarian Festival," by Most Rev. Father Sylvester, O.S.F.C., D.D.; "Some West African Experiences," by Rev. J. Lupton, A.M.; "Dusty Documents," by Rev. Fr. Angelus, O.S.F.C.; "Young Dubliners," by Rev. T. F. Ryan, S.J.; "The Anchorage of Beatitudes," by T. J. Kiernan, M.A., D.Ph.; "Electricity in Industry," by W. S. Lawlor, M.A.; "Don Columba Marmion," by Fr. Sylvester O'Brien, O.F.M.; "Criticism and Canon Sheehan," by Prof. W. F. P. Stockley, M.A., D.Litt.; "Who is Jesus?" Rev. Fr. Canice, O.S.F.C.; "Patriotism," by Prof. P. M. MacSweeney, M.A.; "St. Francis Amongst the Philistines," by Very Rev. M. P. Cleary, O.P., D.Ph., S.T.L.; "The

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Our Library Table
BY MAIRE HASTINGS
He. Frank World
HAIL THE FRANCISCANS!
Many good things have come over the seas from Ireland to the Library Table and it has been my greatest delight to have been able to tell you and culture of the Gael.
It is, therefore, with deep pride, and something more than that, that I can't just express, a great soul-stirring exaltation, that I hail "The Stirring Annual, 1931."
As it had been discussing with a friend, a true lover of Ireland, the extraordinary shortsightedness of some of our people as evidenced in the dance-halls of this city. They seem to live a merely physical existence, to demonstrate no evidence, handed down through the centuries from saints and scholars.
And then, as if heaven-sent, came "The Capuchin Annual" and immediately I was transported to cultured Irish-Ireland. Turning the pages, I gave thanks for it. Here was once more the mountain top, the clean sweet Irish air, without which we must for mind, a soul and here poured out with lavish hands by some of the most gifted of Irish men and women.
Within the teeming pages, I found again some of that noble wrote "the young, the gifted, the gallant and the daring" following the flag that flies nearest the sky.
In "Five Portraits of P. H. Pearse," by Desmond Ryan, I knew again the beauty of an imperishable ideal as I looked at the pictured face of Mrs. Pearse. Mrs. Pearse as she is today with her memories to exalt her, and Mrs. Pearse, with her babies around her knee, little Padraic and Willy, and little Margaret and Brigid, and their father standing beside them.
The Gaelic Saga
I turned from the picture of the boy Pearse to read what Desmond Ryan wrote about the man:
"At heart he was a scholar, happiest when lost in his books and dreams, the classics of old Rome and Gaeldom, the world of Roland and old France, in Shakespeare and experience had found the refuge of a printed page.
"Keating he ranked highest among Irish writers; but it was generally over a well-thumbed edition of the 'Tain Bo Cuailgne' that he pondered for hours. This old saga, and the sadly neglected plunder-house of should add a literature, he felt and add a revival force to European literature brought the Renaissance: 'The Greek brought beauty and thought, the Gael would have brought generosity and vision.'"
And again, "if you want a conscious portrait betake yourself to the Irish volume of his collected works, and read the open letter he wrote to himself."
Desmond Ryan's article about it is worth the issuing of this annual. It is only one of more than 50. For readers of Irish the veteran Father Dineen, M.A., D.Litt., has written a splendid article "An Athair Peadar Ua Laoghaire."
It presents a picture of Ireland which is not easily forgotten. A Gaelic-speaking Ireland, happy despite poverty and hardship, an Ireland singing her own songs, though famine was threatening, the people were hungry.
Then the Famine came. (O Victoria! Famine Queen, how we remember you!)
Father Dineen tells of the terrible destruction of the people, and the decay of the culture and language. Still he does not give up, the seed remains. "the seed of fire," which must be kinded again in Erin.
Erin Undefiled
D. L. Kelleher is represented by two characteristic homes, "The Irish Are Coming Home" and "Adventures in Pilgrim Places." He also contributes a poem, the last verse of which I have written.
"What can I ever do, but sing Remembering the holy fame That hit the house from which I mine! For Ireland is a holy place, However you, or I deface The name of it—
The fame of it—
A flower keeps a flower's grace."
It is so true. No unworthiness can deface Ireland herself.
Frank Gallagher contributes a powerful little story "The Big Fields." It is tense with an Irish mother's love for her firstborn son.
Daniel Corkery writes about a discouraged music teacher in "The In-
spector." Aodh De Blacam spans the centuries with "Cathal Mor of the Wine-Red Hand," and Maurice Walches, "Put me as a seal upon thy heart," as a seal upon thy arm, for love is strong as death," stirs the heart to tears. "Before Cock-crow" is one the greatest short-stories I have ever read. I keep on thinking about it.
And what of the brown-robed brethren, the brothers of St. Francis himself? The Rev. Father Basil, O.S.F.C., in splendid idea. "Make sophy and Poetry" are discussed by the Rev. Father James, O.S.F.C., M.A., D.P.H.; "Dusty Documents," by "Who Is Jesus?" by Father Canice, O.S.F.C., and "The Rule of the Third Order." by Father Augustine, the beloved Franciscan who was with Padraic moments on earth.
Bring Back the Gaelic
There is also a lovely poem by Cathal O'Byrne, "The Quiet House" and an equally delightful one by Nora J. Murray of St. Anthony of Padua by the gifted Alice Curtayne, "Criticism and Canon Sheehan," a very interesting article by Professor W. F. P. Stockley, M.A., D.Litt. and "Nocturne" by the Very Rev. Castlegregory County Kerry, that brings a longing for the hills of home.
"The Return of the Franciscans to Tyrconnell" by Capt Red Mexico contains a practical suggestion. Rejoicing over the return and the calling of the new House by its Gaelic name Ard Mhuire, thus discarded by its original name discarded by the planter. Sir William Stewart. Captain McCullagh says, "I hope that they will go further with the restoration of Irish names in this Gaelic-speaking district, which of names like the following: Fanny's Bay, Horn Head, Fort Stewart, Bloody Foreland, Downing's Bay, Sheephaven Bay, White Horse Rock, Black Rock."
"This riddance will be all the easier since the old names still exist."
Now I don't think I can go much further into detail about this inspiring volume. Space will not stretch, and there are many more really splendid contributions. All I can do is gratefully to record my heart-felt splendor of this hosting spirit of this truly Irish book that has come out of Ireland.
The Capuchin Annual, 1931, has the magic signs upon it, "Printed at the Three Candles by Colm O'Lochlaenn, Dublin." That is enough. It will bring honor to all concerned with it. It is grand. The Editor, Father Senan, can be proud of it. I would advise you to write at once to the Father Matthew Record Office, Church stret, Dublin, and I hope, for your sakes, that there are some copies left. Beannacht De Leat.
P.S. I must photograph about the illustrations and tell you about the printed on Irish paper they are fine and handsome. You will like them.

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A Remarkable Catholic Annual.
IT is not usual to meet a Catholic publication which in quantity of matter alone can outdo the secular publication at the price—and we hope it never will be usual. The quality of our Catholic publications is sufficient justification for any disparity in bulk, and we hope our people will not become chronically infected with the widespread hullaballoo of “biggest, therefore best!” But it is a charm to come across a publication like The Capuchin Annual (Father Mathew Record Office, Church-street, Dublin, 2s.), which has not only 270 pages of inspiring reading matter, but is from cover to cover printed (Colm O'Loughlin, Dublin) in a manner that no secular publication normally outdoes.
Father Senan, O.S.F.C., the editor, has eclipsed his first effort last year and gives us a contents list of over fifty well-illustrated articles, and some stories, by the best-known and—better still—really interesting authors in Ireland today. There are articles to interest almost any Catholic, in any English-speaking country. That which attracted us most was Rev. Michael Murphy's “Catechetical Instruction of the Young,” a symposium of the newer ideas in the teaching of religion, some of which have already been expounded in our columns and all of which are gradually being offered as an experiment in our “Young People's Catholic Times.”
We recommend The Capuchin Annual not only for its own sake, but for the fact that it is one of the most creditable components of the better Catholic Press which is growing amongst us.

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THE CAPUCHIN ANNUAL
This is the second year of publication of the Capuchin Annual by the Father Matthew Record Office, Church Street Dublin. It is edited by Father Senau, O.S.F.C., and sold at two shillings net. It can be aptly described as a gem of ecclesiastical literature containing as it does articles penned by the most eminent sons of the Franciscan Order. But while fundamentally it is of a religious tone, its two hundred and fifty-five pages of absorbing literature are interesting and varied in their scope. Articles of biographical, industrial, economic, commercial and social interest as well as fiction have been contributed by outstanding authors of the day, and numerous illustrations lend an additional attractiveness.
The Capuchin Annual opens with "The Franciscan Idea," by the Rev. Fr. Basil, O.S.F.C. In a lucid and convincing manner Father Basil expounds the aims and ideals of the "Poor Little Man of Assisi"—aims and ideals which are carried on by his spiritual sons and daughters. "Before Cock-Crow," by Maurice Walsh, is a story of Irish life in which simplicity and religion walk hand in hand. There is a deep historical attraction in "The Return of the Franciscans to Tyronnell," written by Captain Francis McCullagh, and "Adventures in Pilgrim Places"—Lourdes Ars, Doon Well and the Great St. Bernard—are told by D. L. Kelleher with that vivid recollection always born of first impressions, and there is an added undercurrent of humour. Senator Joseph Connolly deals with "The Future of Industry in Ireland" and his review of our economic possibilities is clear and concise. It is written by a man pre-eminently qualified to speak and write on the subject. Senator Connolly's article is a forceful productive resource. "A Bavarian Festival," by Most Rev. Father Sylvester O.S.F.C., D.D., deals with the little town of Altoetting, in the second largest state of the Republic, where the beatification took place in June of last year of Blessed Conrad of Parzham of the Capuchin Order, or "Brother Conrad" as he was familiarly called, who spent forty-one years as brother-porter of the Capuchin Monastery of Altoetting. It is described by Fr. Sylvester as "a demonstration of the simple faith and intense piety of rural Bavaria." Rev. J. Lupton, A.M., his stories of the African Experiences. His stories of the quaint customs of the natives are intensely amusing. "Young Dubliners," by the Rev. T. F. Ryan, S.L., is an article that could only be written by one who had an intimate knowledge amongst the inhabitants who had worked amongst the subjects of the daily, who knew their good points and their bad. Father Ryan is such a one and his article is a defence of Dublin's poor—of the newsboys—from many unjust accusations levelled against them. Father Rya
out that the solution of the slum problem would mean a change in these unfortunate's outlook on life. In his own words: "The problem of young Dublin of the thousands who dwell in conditions to which childhood should never be condemned, is one that cries out for solution," and he concludes his article with: "Our ears should not be deaf to the cry of the children—'Give us homes!'" "Electricity in Industry," by W. S. Lawlor, M.A., Public Relations Department, Electricity Supply Board, is a well-written resume of the vital changes made possible by electricity and the advantage of cheap power to modern countries, more especially when it can be obtained by exploiting the national resources of the country as in the case of the Shannon Scheme. Rev. Father Canice, O.S.F.C., son of Mr. James Bourke, Seville Lodge, Kilkenny, contributes an impressive article entitled "Who is Jesus?" It is an advocation of the Church's Foreign Mission—a refutation of the assertion that the pagans should be left alone. Father Canice stresses the obligation which rests on the successors of the Twelve Apostles to spread the Faith adding that they cannot discharge that obligation without the co-operation of the Catholic laity in general. "The Hedge Schools," by Terence O'Hanlon, deals with the Penal Laws of two hundred years ago against Catholic education. "Five Portraits of P. H. Pearse," by Desmond Ryan, is an Article with a special appeal to Irishmen, for to them the founder of St. Enda's College and the heroic figure of Easter Week will ever be a living memory. "Cathal Mor of the Wine-Red Hand," by Aodh de Blacam, is a story the threads of which de Blacam, a story of the mother of the traditional story of how a great king and a traditional poet lived and died. It is a well-told story with an absorbing theme.
In "A Chronicle of 1930" appears a reference to the death of the late Very Rev. Father Matthew, O.S.F.C., accompanied by a reproduction of his memories of the late Pearl Prophet and his memories of the late Father Matthew, who was for so many years attached to the Friary, Kilkenny. They will endorse the words of this chronicle of 1930: "Amongst his religious brethren Fr. Matthew was held in the highest esteem. He was an ideal religious and his genial disposition endeared him to the members of the community to which he was attached."
There are numerous other interesting articles contained in the 1931 Capuchin Annual, all equally worthy of favourable comment; all equally interesting in their contents. This Catholic magazine should find its way into every Catholic home. Its moral tone is of necessity the highest and its many clearly written and beautifully illustrated articles on matters of essentially topical interest will profitably while away many a leisure hour.

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Junt 18
DUBLIN. 23 XX 50
My dear Revd Father,
Let me hasten to say
how very patient I am on
your thanksful courtesy to
Kendrees in Sunday me The
Caprochur Annual for 1931.
Which I look forward to
reading with profit and
pleasure as toon as the
state of my eyes [- which
is now rather bad -] will
permit me to do so / D.V.
I look forward to the
pleasure of paying your
Father a visit within the
next few 2 days + shoot I
may then have an oppor-
tunity of the answering your
a viva voice
The answering, wishing
you all the main + desired
yours & knowledge, & hoping
that 1931 may bring many
new classings upon yourself
and your work, I beg for a
small measure in your
charitable prayers & remain
fraternally & gladly yours
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& hope your answer to

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"THE CAPUCHIN ANNUAL"
(The Father Mathew Record Office,
Church Street, Dublin.) Edited
by Father Senan, O.S.F.C. Price,
2/-.
The success achieved by the publication of the Capuchin Annual for the first time last year is enhanced by the very fine volume given to the public this year. It is safe to say that no other book of its kind can surpass this Annual in its wealth of first-class Catholic reading. All tastes are catered for; young and old will find something of interest within its covers. "Five Portraits of P. H. Pearse," is an article by Desmond Ryan, which should be read by everyone who takes up the book.
The wide scope of subjects dealt with is an interesting feature of the Capuchin Annual. While there is an abundance of stories and articles relating to Ireland, there are also instructive contributions on "Catholic Education in Australia" and "Some West African Experiences."
It will be a source of justifiable prile to Kerry readers to note the great hosting of writers from the "Kingdom" who have contributed to the Annual. The names of Kerry's illustrious sons and daughters whose articles appear are: His Grace, Rev. Dr. O'Donnell, Coadjutor-Archbishop of Halifax, Nova Scotia; the Very Rev. John Canon Breen, S.T.L., P.P., Castlegregory; the Rev. Francis Moynihan, editor of "The Advocate," Melbourne, Australia (and brother to the editor of the Capuchin Annual), Miss Alice Curtayne, Tralce; Maurice Walsh, famous novelist; the Rev. Dr. Patrick Dineen, M.A., D.Litt.; the Rev. Michael S. Murphy, B.D., B.C.L.; the Rev. M. C. Troy, M.A.; the Rev. Sylvester O'Brien, O.F.M.; Sean Moynihan, editor of "The Nation"; Maurice Moynihan, Department of Finance, Dublin; W. S. Lawlor, M.A., Electricity Supply Board, and the editor.

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1905
SILVER JUBILEE YEAR
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January 12, 1931.
Rev. Father Senan, O.S.F.C.,
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Dublin, Ireland.
Dear Father Senan:
I received the copy of your magnificent edition "The Capuchin Annual," and I was more than surprised to see that you did carry my article on the 30th Eucharistic Congress.
I did not expect that following your letter, because I thought possibly it was too pointed for the digestion of your readers.
I certainly congratulate you on the splendid edition, which we have shown to many who are in admiration of its format.
With every good wish for 1931, I beg to remain
Sincerely yours in Christ,
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The Capuchin Annual.—This, the third year of the appearance of the “Capuchin Annual” finds the publication not alone upholding the proud standard that its editors set themselves at the start, but it is extremely doubtful if even the most sanguine among those who were present at the movement at which its inception was conceived ever dreamed that its publication would ever have reached such a pinnacle of success as has been achieved. But then is it only in the fitness of things that the great work that was put into the publication by the distinguished occupant of the editor’s chair, the Rev. Father Senan, O.M.Cap., should meet with the reward for which he has striven so hard and with such marked success. Apart from an exceedingly interesting and instructive articles in a variety of absorbing subjects, each one of which is splendidly illustrated, there is a fully explained diary of Capuchin Franciscan feasts throughout the year. The reverend and learned editor and the publishers, the Father Mathew Record Office, of Church Street, Dublin, are to be congratulated a wonderful 2s. worth of good sound Catholic literature.

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AN ADMIRABLE ANNUAL,
PUBLISHED BY CAPUCHIN
FATHERS.
It would be utterly impossible to do anything like justice in a necessarily brief notice of "The Capuchin Annual," as it contains in its 335 large pages no fewer than forty contributions by writers of repute, olerical and lay. The presence of Capuchin Fathers in Limerick just now for the general mission, lends added interest to the publication.
Pride of place must be given to an excellent article in Irish on St. Patrick, by Father Dinneen; and another in the old tongue is "Ho Dheanaigha," by Father Casain, O.M. Cap, D.O.L.
Included in the contents are "St. Francis and Devotion to the Blessed Eucharist,"—most appropriate in the year of the Eucharistic Congress in Ireland—by Very Rev. Father Augustine, O.M. Cap; "Strangers in Ireland," by Rev. Dr. Paschal O.M. Cap, who quotes English writers of the 18th century on the Ireland of that day; "St. Paschal Boylon, patron of Eucharistic Congresses," by the Guardian, Capuchin Friary, Chester; "The Rinuccini Memoirs," dealing with the famous Archbishop's mission to Ireland at the time of the Confederation of Kilkenny; and more than a score of other items in prose and verse, each of which must have a high value for Irish readers.
An article by Mr. Louis J. Walsh, D.J., the well known Irish writer, on P. H. Pearse, has a special appeal to Limerick readers, as it mentions the fact that the late George Clancy, the murdered Mayor of Limerick, was one of a number of students in an Irish class formed by Pearse in Dublin.
It may seem hackneyed to say that Faith and Fatherland unite in these pages, but it is the only way of conveying in a few words a fact which is borne in upon the reader who is so lucky as to get hold of a magnificent that for quality as well as for quantity can hold its own anywhere.
A mere list of the various items—dealing with affairs spiritual and temporal—would be of little use in conveying an adequate idea of the scope and the scholarship of the annual—of which it may be said that whether in history, literature or any other subject deals with there is a note of distinction that will be very widely and very warmly appreciated.
It may be had at the Father Mathew Record" Office (Book Department) Charch-at, Dublin, O.12, and is really spiended value, post free, for half a crown. The illustrations alone are worth the money!

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THE CAPUCHIN ANNUAL
ENTERTAINING IRISH PUBLICATION
One of the most entertaining Irish publications of the year is The Capuchin Annual. The third number now on sale equals, if it does not surpass, in literary and artistic value, the issues that have preceded it. Consisting of about 300 pages of printed matter, the scope and variety of the contents provide a veritable treasure-house of literature at once elevating and instructive. The topics dealt with range from biography to antiquarian research, drama, travel, poetry and articles in Irish. There is also a splendid exposition of the views of St. Francis regarding devotion to the Most Blessed Eucharist.
Let us take a glance at one or two of the long list of articles and sketches. We have first an account by the Rev. Father Paschal, wherein he deals with the recorded observations of a triad of Englishmen who visited Ireland in quest of knowledge concerning the conditions of the natives about the end of the eighteenth and the beginning of the nineteenth century.
Those three were a Dr. Campbell, who, in 1775, paid a visit to Ireland in search of health and information; Arthur Young, who followed him a year or so later, and one Sir John Carr, a Devonshire man.
"A Tour in Ireland," written by Young, records of their impressions made by those English visitors; yet it is not so widely known and read as it should be. Father Paschal merits our thanks for the interesting analysis and summary of views he presents to us in his article. The comments and deductions of those open-minded visitors upon the social and economic conditions of Ireland at that period are decidedly worthy of note.
Dr. Campbell pleads for the support of the Irish criticism of the neglect by the Irish of their own home markets. Apparently at the end of more than a century the lesson this visitor has inculcated has not been driven home to our minds.
Arthur Young also set some telling and biting truths, which might with profit be recalled at the present time. He regretted the contempt in which trade was held in Ireland "by those who called themselves Gentlemen." He wrote:
"Trinity College at Dublin swarms with loom and ought to be educated to the loom and the counting house."
He deplored the oppression and extortions of the landlords, and declared that the Penal Laws had "crushed all the industry and wrested most of their property from the Catholics."
Sir John Carr, the third of the writers and tourists, wrote several interesting books of travel. That with which we are concerned is entitled "The Stranger in Ireland." Commenting upon Carr's generous and fair-minded criticism, Father Paschal says if his endorsement of the Irish
peasantry could have been broadcast over England in 1806, the agrarian history of Ireland in the nineteenth century might have proved less heart-rending reading. He quotes one passage in proof of this statement in which Carr declares:
"With few materials for ingenuity to work with the peasantry of Ireland are most ingenious, and with adequate inducements laboriously indefatigable. They possess in general personal beauty and vigour of france; they abound with wit and sensibility although all means to useful knowledge are closed against them. They are capable of forgiving injuries and are generous to their oppressors . . . . They are cordially hospitable, ardent for information, social in their habits, kind in their disposition, in gaiety of heart and genuine humour unrivalled."
Referring to the womanhood of Ireland, he says: "The ladies of Ireland present a peculiarly pleasing frankness of manners, and a vivacity in conversation which render highly interesting all they do and all they say. In this open sweetness of deportment the liberty finds no encouragement, for their modesty must be the subject of remark with every stranger."
Sir John Carr's comments on the Irish language, then very generally spoken, are also noteworthy: "It is," he says, "remarkable for the varieties of energetic and sublime."
In this connection, it is appropriate to remind students of the Irish language that the Annual contains a beautiful article in Irish by the Rev. Dr. Padraig Dinneen, M.A., on the obligations of the Irish race owe to St. Patrick. There is also an interesting sketch in Gaelic by Father Casain, O.M., Cap.D.C.L.
The profoundly interested in an article also be profoundly in an article dealing with "The Rinuccini Memoirs." In this contribution, Father Stanislaus manifests a great degree of careful and painstaking research and industrious investigations that have such an important document in the Catholic War of Independence, which commenced in 1641; was waged for about ten years, and lost mainly owing to dissension and the treachery and incinceration of the Anglo-Irish factory.
There is much in this article in vindication of the great Nuncio, whose generous and whole-hearted support of the Irish cause loaded him with the hatred and calumnies of the Ormond Party. The article, which is a most important contribution to the history of our country, is furnished with full-page facsimiles of the MS. and an authentic portrait of the famous first papal Nuncio to Ireland. This article is much in this article in vindication of the great Nuncio, whose generous and whole-hearted support of the Irish cause loaded him with the hatred and calumnies of the Ormond Party.
Mr. Louis J. Walsh contributes an illuminating and chatty sketch dealing with P. H. Pearse, whom he came in personal contact with before the Easter Week Rising of 1916 was dreamt of.
An enumeration of the titles of all the other brilliant contributions appearing in The Capuchin Annual would make up a suggestive and appealing catalogue. Rev. M. Stattery, M.A., describes in graphic fashion his travels as a missionary in Equatorial Africa, and D. L. Kelleher stresses the short drama entitled "Stephen Grey."
As for the format and printing of the Annual, I need only note that it is a credit to Irish typography, and issued from the Father Matthew Record Office, Church Street, Dublin; price 2s.
FLANN.

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THE CAPUCHIN ANNUAL
A LITERARY GEM
The Capuchin Annual for 1933 not alone maintains but enhances the general attractiveness in lay-out and high literary standard which has always been a feature of this popular Catholic magazine. In its 336 pages the tastes of every reader are catered for in bright, interesting articles penned by some of the outstanding writers of the day.
“Francis Thompson: The Man and his Poetry,” by the Archbishop of Simila, is a striking biography of one of the finest [nglish poets of modern times. This fine analysis of a great character is written in a most absorbing and interesting style. Other biographies which this magazine contains—“Margaret Pearse,” by Desmond Ryan, and “Maria Edgeworth,” by Mary MacCarvill, are equally interesting.
“The Story of the Eucharistic Congress,” by Alice Curtayne is well worthy of the author of “St. Catherine of Sienna,” “St. Anthony of Padua,” and other fine literary efforts. It deals graphically and comprehensively with one of the most glorious events in Irish history, and through its lines is keenly evidenced the originality of expression which is the gift of the writer. A poem on the same great theme is the very able contribution of Ald. S. W. Bourke, of Kilkenny, whose works often grace the pages of the Capuchin Annual. A magnificent series of illustrations extending to 24 pages forms a pictorial chronicle of “Ireland’s Glorious Week.” It is one of the finest photographic records that has been seen. The pictures, all of first-class merit technically and otherwise, deal with every phase, every incident of the Congress quite as impressively as the most gifted pen. These alone make the Capuchin Annual outstanding in its class and well worth buying. The work of the Franciscans in the Mission fields is ably related in “Irish Capuchin Missionaries in Nova Scotia,” by the Archbishop of Halifax, and “Franciscans in the Foreign Mission Fields,” by Very Rev. Fr. Stanislaus (Byrne), O.M.Cap.
“Science and Religion,” by the Rt. Rev. Monsignor Sexton, Dean of Cork, is a masterful exposition of a very intricate subject. But the relations of science and religion, on which it is necessary, as the writer says, “for every intelligent Catholic to have definite and clear views,” is explained so lucidly and in such detail by Dean Sexton that the underlying principles can be readily grasped.
There are numerous other interesting articles on current topics of the day, and an alphabetical list of the priests of the Irish Capuchin Province which should prove most useful. The Annual is handsomely bound with an artistic design by Sean MacManus.
Generally speaking it is a real literary gem, interesting and educative from the first to the last page. Variety is its keynote and it presents a standard in clean, healthy literature which should be the ideal of every Irish Catholic. It is a magazine which should find a place in every Catholic home. It is published by the Father Matthew Record Office, Church street, Dublin, and priced 2s., with 3d. extra for postage.

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THE CAPUCHIN ANNUAL, 1933.
This is one of the most valuable, as it is one of the most instructive and entertaining annuals published in Ireland. It is more than a literary production—and a high-class one—it is in every page a speaking expression of art. The letterpress is perfect, and the illustrations, numerous as they are, reveal the supreme point in conception and design with perfection of printing out. But within the compass of the 300 pages or so which comprise the volume there is a veritable treasure-house of literature a mass of literary matter that bodies forth the reflections, experiences and opinions of the best of our Catholic writers and thinkers. This is a volume of precious content which ought to be passed from hand to hand in every Irish Catholic home. This is the fourth year of publication, and the Annual has increased in perfection and quality, if possible, and also in the esteem of all who can appreciate the best class of magazine reading.
The first article is concerned with "Francis Thompson, the Man and His Poetry," and the writer is his Grace the Most Rev. Anselm E. J. Kenealy, O.M.Cap., Archbishop of Simla. The perusal of this monograph, by one who was the friend of the great Catholic poet, throws considerable light upon the personality of Thompson from the time when he found refuge for a period from his dreary life in London on arriving at the Capuchin Friary, Pantasaph, North Wales. The appreciation presented of Thompson's poetry is both original and acceptable. "Thompson, in my opinion, had no deliberate, antecedent, didactic intentions in his poems. He just sang, as the birds do, when the mood was on him."
There is a striking critical analysis of the famous poem, "The Hound of Heaven." "Ireland's Glorious Congress Week" is a pictorial chronicle of that great and ever-memorable event, showing the leading scenes and personages. There are several sketches and biographical notices, as well as articles on topics of practical concern. Professor Stockley treats of "Anglo-Irish Poetry and Prose"; Mary MacCarvill deals very interestingly with Maria Edgeworth and her Times; Desmond Ryan provides an illuminating sketch of the late Mrs. Pearse; "The Church and Social Reform" is a thoughtful article from T. J. Kiernan, M.A., Ph.D.; an authority on the subject, D. L. Kelleher deals with "Sport" from the Irish outlook; "Roving Through Wicklow," a sketch by Brigid Redmond, will make the reader long for a tour through what is regarded by many as Ireland's most beautiful county. These items do not serve to fully indicate the extent and variety of the contents of the Capuchin Annual. Gaels will find two illustrated articles in Irish—one by Father Dinneen and another by Father Casain, O.M., Cap.
The price of the Annual is 2s net, postage 6d, from the Book Department, Father Mathew Record, Church Street, Dublin.
FLANN.

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18 FITZWILLIAM SQUARE DUBLIN.
April 27th 1933
Dren Falts Senan
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1933
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fee for the reproduction of his
picture to Dann Holylead
L. / / / / /
by
Jack B Yeals

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62 Chatto Rd.
London S.W.II
Feb. 20 33
Dear Father Senan
I must again congratulate you on the Annual and thank you for sending me a copy. The selection and reproduction of the photographs are worthy of the literary contents. You landed a big fish with the Archbishop of Simla's article on Francis Thompson. I was pleased to see Con O'Leary's name mentioned in Desmond Ryan's article. I will show it to Con when I see him but London is a big place and it is astonishing how friends can live here months and years without seeing each other.
I do not know whether I shall get to Dublin for the Grand National Draw. I am not connected with any paper at present. I am not losing time though I am not earning much money. I am taking the opportunity of getting some solid reading done. I am re-reading Karl Marx. You know James Connolly said he was the greatest thinker of modern times. If the Communists ever get any footing in Ireland they will preach Connolly's version of Irish history. The other day I was at a Communist meeting addressed by a T.A. Jackson, big chief of the Militant Atheists League in this country. He seems to devote a lot of attention to Ireland in the interests of the Communists. He talked of the Irish position with some shrewdness. I believe that the Communist H.Q. are really keen to get a foothold in Ireland. This does not mean they will succeed. They are not very competent. It is not wise, anyhow, to give the Communists too much advertisement as our Catholic press does. Still, I think it would be a good thing if somebody was able, when occasion arose, to supply an antidote to Connolly's "Labour in Irish History" an antidote for working men readers xxx not for University youth or professors. Is this a job for Father Paschal? He might do the solid work and somebody else could popularise it.
Will you kindly hand the enclosed to Fr. Charles if it has got past the British Post Office.
Yours ever
Hawrin

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THE CAPUCHIN ANNUAL.
Excellent and Attractive Magazine
As a treasured souvenir of the International Eucharistic Congress as well as a veritable storehouse of intellectual entertainment, this beautiful production of the Capuchin Fathers leaves nothing to be desired. The Annual, of which this is the fourth year of publication, is edited by Father Senan, O.M.Cap., and is published by the Father Mathew Record Office, Church Street, Dublin, price 2/-net. It contains 5336 pages, with a beautiful cover in three colours designed by Sean MacManus, and numerous full page and other illustrations. The frontispiece is a large size picture of his Eminence Cardinal Lorenzo Lauri. Included in the contents are many illuminating articles of a high literary standard, together with stories, poems, Gaelic contributions, and a record of the great and glorious work being done by the Irish Province of the Capuchin Franciscan Order, both at home and abroad. The opening article deals with that great Catholic poet, "Francis Thompson—The Man and His Poetry," and is written by his Grace the Most Rev. Anselm F. J. Kenealy, O.M.Cap., Archbishop of Simla. The interesting illustrated story of the Eucharistic Congress has been specially contributed by Miss Alice Curtayne. Next we have a fine life sketch of the late Mrs. Margaret Pearse, by Desmond Ryan. Mrs. T. Concannon, M.A., D.Litt., writes on "The Child Friends of Padraic Mac Piarais," and gives some interesting sidelights on his life. Chief amongst the other well-written and instructive articles are:—"Some Anglo-Irish Verse and Prose," by W. F. P. Stockley, M.A., D.Litt.; "The Ideal of the Liturgy," by Rev. Father Xavier, O.M.Cap., H. Dip.; "Adritt on the Ocean of Memory," by Rev. Father Felix, O.M.Cap., L.S.S.; "The Church and Social Reform," by T. J. Kiernan, M.A., Ph.D.; "Ireland's Glorious Week: a Pictorial Chronicle"; "Science and Religion," by Rt. Rev. Msgr. P. Sexton, D.D., P.P., V.G., St. Patrick's, Cork; "Maria Edgeworth—Her Letters, 'The and Times,'" by Mary McCarvill; "The Gael and the Russ," by Captain Francis MacCullagh; "Looking a