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APRIL 17, 1926 THE BULLETIN OF THE CATHOLIC LAYMEN’S ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA 3 DR. M. F. COX, EMINENT IRISH SCHOLAR, IS DEAD Graduated at Dublin Under Newman, He Was Leader in Erin’s Intellectual Life (By N. C. W. C. News Service) Dublin. — Catholic intellectuality has suffered a severe loss by the death here of Dr, Michael Francis Cox, whose versatility was an ex tensive as his fame. The mere enu meration of his academic, scientific, and literary attainments required a column of print. He was educat ed at St. Mel’s college in Longford and soon attracted the attention of Dr. (afterwards cardinal) Newman, under whom he studied at the Cath olic university in Dublin. That uni versity. was not recognized by the British government, and it was was made known that any attempt to confer degrees would he legally punished with the utmost severity. Cox was one of the first hatch of students to complete the Arts course; and he claimed a degree from the university body, informing Dr. New man that he was quite ready to face the legal consequences; but Dr. New man felt it unwise to force a strug gle with the government, and Irish Catholics remained for another gen eration without the official right to university education. Having quickly become eminent in the medical profession, Dr. Cox showed no less brilliancy in other domains. His work on “The Irish Horse” is a classic. He showed min ute research and scholarship in his book entitled “The Country and Kindred of Oliver Goldsmith.” His original investigations of Irish his tory gained him the honors of the Royal Irish Academy and the Na tional Society of Ireland. He was welcome everywhere for his lectures on archaeology, and he was proba bly without a compeer in knowledge of the Celtic folklore of the Prov ince of Connaught. At the height of his career the British government ' made him a member of the Privy Council, a dis tinction which he afterwards indig nantly cast from him, as a protest against the Black-and-Tan outrages. -His action was the first incident to call universal attention to the policy of violent repression in Ireland. Largely through his efforts St. Vincent’s Hospital in Dublin con ducted by the Sisters of Charity achieved a European reputation. He was a foremost figure in every Irish philanthropic movement. ClaxiSSeris Cakes delightfully different When You Build Let us save you money' on ytfur ROOFING MATERIALS Complete stocks of Galvanized Cor rugated, Five V Crimp and Perfec tion interlocking Roofing, Metal Shingles, Roll Tin Sheet Copper and Zinc, Composition Roofing, Mantels, Tiles, Grates, Builders Hardware. Quick Shipments. Lowest Prices. Write us for catalogue and prices. David Slusky Son AUGUSTA, GA. Schweigert & Co. JEWELERS AUGUSTA, GA, Rosary Beads, gold and silver, etc., Scapular and other medals, Pocket Statues, K. of G. Rings, Fobs and Buttois. AGENTS FOR KIRKS SILVER R. H. Land. F. J. Bodeker Land Drug Co. Cor. Broad & Marbury Sts. Augusta, Ga. Charleston Mercy Academy of 1867 News and Courier Republishes From Issue of Half Cen tury Ago Commencement Account of Instiution Soon to Obser ve Centenary (Special to The Bulletin.) Charleston, S. C.—The Academy of Our Lady of Mercy, established in 1830 by the ilustratious Bishop England, is rounding out a century of educational activity, and the ap proach of the eentenial is quickening interest in «the history of the vener able institution. The alumnae have organized to prepare for the occa sion, with Mrs. Lizzie Hancock Ga- vaghan as president. The following account of the first commencement at the school following the War Be tween the States, published in the Charleston Mercury of August 7, 1867, and reprinted in a recent is sue of the News and Courier, is therefore of uhusual interest at this time. “Messrs Editors: ' “Some few years have elapsed since we were accustomed to wit ness the annual examinations and distributions of this excellent Acad emy. The bright day of crowns and premiums has been for a while ob scured; like a beehive, rudely in vaded, the hum of the class-rooms was reduced to silence hut the fire of literary ambition and education .was not extinguished; the love of letters, even among the gentler sex, was not dead, hut slept. “The good Sisters of our ‘Lady of Mercy’ accommodated themselves to the events that have lately har- rassed the nation; they exchanged the more agreeable duties of the academy for the toils of the hospi tal; instead of the smiles of young ladies, they became familiar with the wounds and the moans of wounded soldiers. Like the good Samaritan they inquired not whether the suf ferers were from the North or the South; whether they were Christian or infidel Catholic or not. They were, indeed, “Sisters of Mercy” to all. They treated all alike, as broth ers, and without distinction. "When peace succeeded war, the hospitals in due time were closed. The wounded soldiers, now well or convalescent, blessed their benefac tors, and sought their respective homes, but the good Sisters, at this time, had no home to enter—their convent was a ruin, shattered by shells and cannon halls. Through the timely consideration of Gen. Sickles, and the kindness of private friends the essential repairs have been made, and the good Sister are again under llieir own roof. But alas! llieir ruined schools are still unbuilt. In this privation, they were compelled to turn their convent into a temporary academy, and their class rooms, though insufficient resound again with the recitation of pupils— and their progress in music and song. “Last Friday, August 2, was to teachers and pupils a memorable day. It was the close of the acad emic year—the pay-day of talents and studies. - The large parlor of the convent was used as a salle, in which all the young ladies were seated. It was. however, a cause for regret, that the parents and the pub lic could not he seated, and there fore could not he invited to witness the successful and brilliant display of talents and cultivation. “Tile Very Rev. Dr. Bermingliam, who presided and. distributed the premiums, was the only gentleman present, and was surprised at such progress. Cold indeed would he the nature, and stoic the man who could withhold admiration, or be stintj in lauding such general excellence. But where the least proficiency might be expected, it was menifest, and in a .remarkable, degree, in the three French classes which made tlieir debut. 'Hie articulation was distinct and the pronunciation which is the criterion of the lan guage, was unusually pure. Had you not seen the young ladies, and the bright little girls, you might fancy you heard a pronunciation, with which, many in Charleston, have been familiar in Paris. “Though it may seem amiss to particularize among' competitors of such general excellence, still it is but justice to mention among, the young ladies Miss Black, Miss Pelzer. Miss Barrett, Miss Lebby, Miss Thompson, and, among the little girls, Miss Ghazel, Miss O’Neill. Miss 'Peti Miss Almar Miss Duffy—a niece, I am told, of the Rev. Father Croghan; I heard her name men tioned as a brilliant little creature. “But there arc so many brilliants here, of necessity omitted, in the higher and lower classes, that those who are named must look sharp to hold their places, else those who are only a very little behind may cor* tesy and puss them—at the next ex amination.” Holy Year Register Unique Book Signature of Holy Father Heads List—Mighty and Low ly From Every Corner of the Globe Recorded In It (By N. C. W. C. News Service) Rome.—One of the most valuable records of the Holy Year of 1925 is th% register of visitors to the Mis sionary Exhibition. This great vol ume is a striking illustration, not merely of the success of the Holy Year, but of the democracy and universality of the church. Headed by the signature of the Holy Father, who signed the regis ter when lie opened the Exhibition on December 21, 1924, llie list of names covers many pages and rep resents virtually every nation in the world. Some of the signatures are accompanied by appropriate com ments. At least one young hoy was fired with apostolic zeal by his visit to the Exhibition, for after writing his name, he entered the , following promise: “Future missionary.” Some of the names show attempts to master the Italian language. A German woman, after signing the register, made the following entry which, in somewhat ungrammatical form, nevertheless evokes a picture of faith aud physical endurance: “Pilgrim, feet, Hamburg Germany to Rome.” The signature of the Archbishop of Glasgow, discovered in the midst of a long list of names of civilians, was found to he next to that of Giovanni Papini, famous convert and author of the “Life of Christ.” The signatures and comments are written in every tongue; while many are written in Latin script, others are written in Chinese, Jap anese, Arabic and other more or less exotic characters. Princes, cardinals, and humble peasants have all recorded their visit. Among the members of royal families the register records {he names of the Infantas Isabella and Maria Christina of Spain. The presi dent of the Irish Free State, and the Governor of Rome, Marshal Ca- dorna and countless diplomats and officers, school children, priests, nuns and missionaries were among the visitors whose numbers reach ed the million mark. One of the vivid memories of the Exhibition is that of Brother Hila- rion, the Arab Franciscan, born in Jerusalem, who escorted visitors with tireless interest and generosity though the Exhibition. Beginning the tour with the relief map of the Win, Schweigert, Titos S, Gray. R. Hi. Riley, President Vice-Pres., Cashier Asst. Cashier, UNION SAVINGS BANK AUGUSTA, GA. C OMMERCIAL AND SAYINGS ACCOUNTS SOLICITED 4 PER CENT INTEREST Holy Land, Brother Hilarion must have repeated many hundreds of thousands' of times his introductory invitation: “Let us take an airplane flight over Palestine.” Msgr. Pace Heads Newly Organized Philosophers (By N. W. C. News Service.) Washington — Representatives of forty Catholic colleges and universi ties in all part of the United States met at the Catholic University of America here recently and formed The American Catholic Philosophical Association. The object of the new body, as stated in the coustituUpn adopted at the meeting, is “to pro mote study and research in the field of philosophy, with special emphasis on Scholastic Philosophy.” The Association will be incorpora ted in the District of Columbia as a learned society. It was voted that one of its chief activities will he the publication of a quarterly review of philosophy. Tlic RE Rev. Msgr. Edward A. Pace, Professor of Philosophy and Vice- Rector of the Catholic University, was elected the first president by ac clamation. Other officers chosen are: Vice-President, the Rev. John M. Fox, S. J., Professor of Ethics at Holy Cross College; Secretary-Treas urer, the Rev. Dr, James H. Ryan, Associate Professor of Philosophy at the Catholic University; members of Executive Council for one year the Rev. Bernard Vogt, O. F. M., of Butler, N. J., and the Rev. Charles Miltner, C. S. C, or Notre Dame Uni versity; members for two years, the Rev. John McCormick. S. J„ or Mar quette University, Milwaukee, and the Rev. Ignatius Smith O. P., of the Dominican College, AVashington; members for three years, the Rev. Jules A. Baisnee, S. S„ or the Sul- pician Seminary, Washington, aud the Rev. F. P. Siegfried, of Over- brook Seminary, Philadelphia. Our Lord Himself set the example for the recitation of “grace at meals.” Grace here means thanks coining from the Latin “gratiae.” We have been frequently reminded by the saints of our duty to thank God. Southern Tires - -mm Vres FABRIC CORD IADC IN THE LAND Or COTTON SOUTHERN TIRES contain materials and workmanship which measure up to the highest standards known to .the tire in* dustry. 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