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THE BULLETIN OF THE CATHOLIC LAYMEN’S ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA 7 municants, much of the divorce evil would be cured. I see no reason why Catholics and Protestants can t present a more united front in the future than the past, in working for the uplift of humanity and glory of God.” New York City.—“You may not appreciate it as we do here at a distance, but it is evident that the active and, in a good sense, aggressive work of the Catholic Laymen’s Association of Georgia is bound to bear fruit, as evidenced by the very good report of its committee after its Fourth Annual Convention. Georgia, so far as public opinion is concerned, has always been a pivotal State, and there is every reason for striving to inject Catholic sentiment into the pub lic opinion that emanates from there.” New York, N. Y.—“I was very glad this morning to receive Bishop Keiley’s report of the Catholic Lay men’s Association of Georgia. It would be very use ful for me to have a number of copies of this report. Can you spare me twenty?” Macon, Ga.—“Your kind letter with pamphlets re ceived with thanks. This last pamphlet, ‘Catholicism and Politics,’ is great. Keep up the good work, ex tend it always more and more. Congratulations! Could you send me 500 copies of ‘Catholics and Mar riage’ and ‘Catholics and the Bible?’ I am spreading those two pamphlets among the non-Catholics; they enlighten many of our ‘separated brothers.’ Ashtabula, Ohio. “Will you be kind enough to send me a copy of ‘The Faith of Our Fathers,’ and copies, also, of the letters in answer to the historical questions referred to on page 60 of the Final Report of Commission. I have read with considerable in terest the Commission’s Final Report and now feel that I would like to know more of the Catholic re ligion, and acquire that knowledge unbiased.” Thomson, Ga.—“I received your pamphlet, ‘The Pope and the War,’ which I read with interest. I think your efforts are commendable. The prejudices that some very narrow people try to arouse around the very ignorant classes of people is to be deplored. But I cannot see how an educated Protestant preacher can take the narrow view that some of them pretend to hold with regard to the Pope and the Catholic Church. The Catholic Church is a very old institu tion. There have been some abuses as will spring up in any institution as old as the Catholic Church. History tells us of abuses in the Catholic Church, but like all other institutions there have been great re forms in the Catholic Church, and I expect progress from the Catholic Church as I expect progress from governments and all other social institutions. I have made the remark in discussing the matter with Protes tants that if every Protestant should die from the face of the earth our republican form of government would be carried on with improvements just as it will be done by both Catholics and Protestants, and I feel that in this late day it is a waste of time to ever dis cuss as foolish a matter, for all good, broad-minded men stand together for the advancement of humanity and the progress of the individual, and I believe that your pamphlet was issued in this spirit.” Abbeville, Ga.—“I have read the pamphlet, ‘Cath olics and the Bible,’ and beg to say I was carried away with it. There can’t be any misunderstanding regarding the attitude of Catholics toward the Bible if that pamphlet is read and understood. Please send me the Douay Edition of the New Testament. I would be glad to read it.” St. John, N. B. “We would greatly appreciate it if you would let us have copies of the pamphlets issued by the Catholic Laymen’s Association of Georgia. In a recent article in an exchange we note where you have issued booklets on ‘Catholics and the Bible,’ ‘Catholics and Marriage,’ ‘Catholics and American History,’ ‘Catholics in Georgia,’ ‘Catholics in the Public Schools,’ ‘Plea for Peace,’ ‘The Pope and the War,’ and ‘Catholicism and Politics.’ We would ap preciate copies of these, as well as any you may have issued on other subjects. Please accept our congrat ulations on the very fine work you are accomplish ing.” Macon, Ga. “I received the leaflets some days ago. Have read them over and confess that I am pleased with your reading and information generally. Yes, I will accept your generous offer of the Testament. I am 70 years young, but will devote some time in read ing it.” Toronto, Canada.—“Please send us samples of your various pamphlets.” Atlanta, Ga.—“I received the pamphlets which you so kindly sent me, and have forwarded them to a friend in Massachusetts.” Pembroke, Ga.—‘‘Your letter of the 12th instant, received. 1 have read the pamphlet, ‘Catholics and the Bible,’ and find it is very good. Have also read the following: ‘Catholics and Marriage,’ ‘The Pope and the War,’ ‘A Plea for Peace,’ ‘Catholics and the Public Schools.’ They are all very instructive. You may send me a copy of the Douay Edition of the New Testament. I will assure you that 1 will read and ap preciate it, though I am not of your belief. How ever, I would like to know something of it. You may also send such other reading matter which you think would be interesting and instructive for me to read.” Auburn, Ga.—“Please accept my thanks for your book, ‘The Faith of Our Fathers.’ I would also ap preciate a Douay Testament if you have a supply.”