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THE BULLETIN OE THE CATHOLIC LAYMEN'S ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA
THE BULLETIN
The Official Organ of the Catholic Laymen’s
Association of Georgia.
Published Monthly by the Publicity Department,
409 Herald Building, Augusta, Georgia.
Subscription Price—$2.00 Per Year
VOL. II. JANUARY, 1921 No. 2
The Bulletin appears this month with that gloomy
black border which betokens a paper’s mourning.
That it appears at all is a tribute to the efficiency of
its late editor, Mr. James J. Farrell, whose organizing
ability and contagious enthusiasm for the work of the
of the Laymen’s Association, had assembled around
him a number of faithful lieutenants thoroughly de
voted to the cause, and by reason of Mr. Farrell s
characteristic self-effacement, capable in the sudden
crisis of carrying on the work without interruption.
This is, indeed, a. tribute to my friend Farrell, “Little
Jimmy,” as I fondly called him, for he was very dear
to my heart. Only the work of the man who works
for himself stops with his death. The work that is
done for others—for God and his fellowman—goes
on. As his friend and as the president of the Cath
olic Laymen’s Association of Georgia, I can not pay
a more beautiful tribute to Jim Farrell than to say, ^s
this issue of The Bulletin attests his spirit still is
guiding us. From the letters and telegrams published
below, from the newspaper accounts which all have
read, and from the touching tributes paid to his mem
ory, which so many heard in those sad days when all
numb and heartbroken we were putting him away, it
is plain in what high esteem he was held by all. I
can not say more.
P. H. RICE,
State President.
Louisville, Ky., December 16.
My dear Captain Rice:
The news of Farrell’s death came like a solid blow.
When the message was brought to me, I was engaged
reading his letters, received in the morning mail. It
was, indeed, “like the lightning comes out of the
west.” His letters, which came every day, had ex
hibited the same striking energy, the same fervent in
terest, the same kindly spirit, the same dash and
verve and bright color, as always. How verily true, ,
“ye know not the day nor the hour!”
His death leaves me sensible of a personal loss.
Frequent exchange of viewpoint and opinion, ex
pressed in the frankest way, touching matters dear
to the hearts of us both, had in the course of years
endeared Jim Farrell to me rather more than I care
to say; only—I shall miss him a long time. The
cause in Georgia will feel it, distinctly. He was ad
mirably equipped in both training and experience, and
no less in talents and disposition, for the campaign of
better citizenship and a more friendly relation among
persons of all creeds, which you have been conduct
ing. There is not a citizen of Georgia who has at
heart the permanent welfare of his State, but has lost a
friend in Farrell, and none, I believe, did they know
the aim and character of the man and the rich qual
ities of his heart, but would lament his death as they
would lament few of Georgia’s many worthy sons.
He left his work unfinished all do who work for
a Cause but he laid the foundations of a lasting
monument to his name. And written at the base
thereof, as there will be written on the capstone when
it is completed, are that first and greatest command
ment—Love the Lord thy God with thy whole heart;
and the second, like unto this—Love thy neighbor as
thyself.
BENEDICT ELDER.
To the Editor of The Bulletin:
I have just received The Bulletin for December,
1920. Permit me to congratulate you, both on the
typographical appearance and its contents. It is
brimming full of good, useful and instructive reading
matter. I am sure, through the medium of The Bul
letin, much good work can be done, and I sincerely
hope it will continue to grow and flourish, to the end
that its influence will be felt not only in Georgia, but
throughout the Nation. Some may be inclined to be
come discouraged, at times, and ask what good is
being accomplished? Its influence can not be meas
ured by a yardstick; its fruits may not be apparent or
felt for years to come, nevertheless, the good work
now being done, will pay us and our posterity a hun
dredfold, just as sure as the sun shines overhead.
We all know that a squash reaches to maturity in a
few weeks, but an enduring oak which will weather
the storms and tempests requires years to attain its
maturity. Needless to say, we are the oak. There
fore, we must build patiently if we would build per
manently. Keep up the good work.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas, and a Happy and
Prosperous New Year, I am,
Sincerely yours,
(Signed) J. B. McCALLUM.
Albany, Ga., December, 1920.
Editor C. L. A., Augusta, Ga.
Dear Sir: We of the Catholic Georgia Missions
are gliding along slowly and peacefully, in harmony
with all our neighbors, not the slightest trifle of dis
cord, or religious prejudice ever mars the tranquility
of our peaceful sea. We live, as it were, in the “zone
of calms.” With sincere wishes for the continued
success of the C. L. A., also kindest personal regards,
I am, (Signed)
J. G. BARRON, Rural V. G.,
South Georgia Missions.
1501 Second Avenue, Columbus, Ga.
The Catholic Laymen’s Association:
The Catholic Laymen of Columbus wish to congrat
ulate the Publicity Department of the Association on
the success of The Bulletin. It is a very interesting
paper. We extend best wishes for continued success
for the New Year. (Signed)
R. W. NEEDHAM.
Atlanta, Ga., December 14, 1920.
Editor Bulletin:
Good cheer and hearty congratulations to The Bul
letin. Godspeed and increase the great work of The
Bulletin in bringing about a spirit of tolerance and
fellowship among our non-Catholic brethren and fel-
low-Georgians. All honor to The Bulletin for the
greater unity among all Catholics in Georgia.
Sincerely, (Signed)
J. J. HAVERTY,
State Vice-President.