And he certainly did receive them with all other countries, also altogether divided princely hospitality, for he set apart for their against itself.

use a large mansion in Canterbury, which What, then, was the Christianity of Auwas the capital city of his kingdom, gustine? Who were he and his company? and provided for them maintenance, giving Whence did they come, and who sent them? them at the same time, as he had promised, Their Christianity was the Catholic faith, full liberty to teach and to preach. They they themselves were Catholic monks,went, therefore, to the city of Canterbury, they came from Rome,-and they were sent carrying before them, as at their landing, by the Pope

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the cross and the picture of our Lord, and I must now proceed to the more imchanting with one voice this prayer: "We mediate subject of my lecture-Westpray Thee, O Lord, of Thy great mercy, that minster Abbey, that fitting temple in which Thy fury and Thine anger may be turned repose the relics of the glorious saint whose away from this city, and from Thy holy festival the Church keeps to-day. house; for we have sinned. Alleluia." The Abbey Church of St. Peter was When thus established in Canterbury, we founded about the year 610, (very shortly are told that they led an apostolic life, in after the baptism of St. Ethelbert) by Sebert, fastings, in watchings, and in continual king of the East Sax ns, on the ruins of the prayer; and preached the word of God to as temple of Apollo, which was thrown down many as they could reach, despising the by an earthquake. The king dedicated the things of this world, as matters in which new church to St. Peter, the glorious Prince they had no concern, and receiving from of the Apostles, upon whom the whole those whom they taught just what was Church is founded, as our Lord declared: needful for their daily food and no more. "Thou art Peter, and upon this Rock, I And the result of all this was, that many, will build My Church, and the gates of hell admiring the innocence of their lives, and shall not prevail against it." the heavenly sweetness of their teaching, Church was consecrated during the episcobelieved and were baptized; and the king pate of Mellitus, Bishop of London. The himself, before long, having searched out place in which it was built was then styled the truth of their doctrine, was convinced, Thornie island, from its being overrun with gave up his idols, and became a Christian. thorns and briers; and it was besides He was then, of course, earnestly desirous insulated by a branch of the Thames. Part that his people also should receive the true of this insulation appears to remain. It faith; but this he left entirely to their own commences at Chelsea, and the second conscience, for he had been taught by those stream used to supply the water-works. who had instructed him in the Christian The Church was burnt down by the Danes ; faith that the service of Christ must be not but was restored by King Edgar, in 958, at enforced, but of free will. However, it was the pious advice of St. Dunstan, one of our not long before he had the happiness of great English Pontiffs, whose name will even seeing his whole kingdom, or at least great be found in the calendar of the Reformanumbers in it, became Christian; and then tion, though for what purpose it is inserted Agustine, according to commands which he there it is difficult to say. King Edgar, in had received-not from the king, but from the hope of making some reparation for his some one else, whom we shall mention sins, founded or re-founded no less than presently--went over to France, to the fifty abbeys; and endowed this at WestArchbishop of Arles, and by him was minster for twelve monks of the Benedictine consecrated the first Archbishop of Canter-order, the most ancient of all the orders of bury. Western Christendom. I may mention that the great St. Benedict is also allowed a place in the Protestant calendar.

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Thus was the seed of the faith first sown among our forefathers; and soon it grew up into a great tree; for, before a hundred years It was reserved for the glorious saint of had passed, the country was Christian from to-day to rebuild the Abbey in a style of sea to sea, and the whole nation of the magnificence. St Edward commenced the Angles, as we are told, praised God "with pious work in 1049, and finished it in 1066, one heart and with one voice." endowing it with the utmost munificence. may gather from what has been said, He also enriched it with the most valuable first, that the Christianity which was thus relics of St. Benedict, the great founder of gladly received by our forefathers was one the order which was established here, St. religion, not many, for it was first preached Alphege, Archbishop of Canterbury, (another by one company of men living all together; Catholic saint whose name is retained in and, second, that it was one with the religion the Protestant Prayer-book) SS. Maxilla, of other countries, or else Augustine would and Anastasia. I must here give you a short scarcely have gone into France to be made sketch of the life of the glorious St. Edward, bishop. Here, then, are two respects in whose relics repose so near to us, and whom which it was mightily unlike English we especially venerate at this time. Christianity of the present day, for that is (To be continued in our next.) altogether different from the Christianity of

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THE GRECIAN DRAMA.

BY JAMES BURKE.

ANTIGONE.

unhappy Edissus, agreed to reign over Thebes alternately for a year each. Eteocles, however, who first assumed the sovereignty, refused to lay it down, at the expiration of For two thousand years have the works the year, and Polynices, consequently, led of the Grecian dramatists been prized by an army against Thebes. Considerable loss scholars, as presenting some of the most having been sustained on both sides, it was exquisite pictures of human nature in the at length agreed to that the contest should most beautiful language. The productions be decided by single combat between the of Eschylus, Sophocles and Euripides con- brothers. In this strange and unnatural tain many touches of feeling which have combat both were slain. The vacant throne never been surpassed, and, with the excep of Thebes soon found an occupant in Creon, tion of Shakspeare, not equalled. We have the uncle of the deceased princes, and he, thought that the drama of Greece would be considering that vengeance, even beyond a pleasing and instructive field into which life, should pursue him who would attack to lead the readers of our periodical, and his native country, issued a proclamation will devote a few papers to the effort to threatening death to any person who would delineate some of the wonderful emanations perform the rites of burial over Polynices. of genius which have adorned that depart- In ancient times the feeling on the subject ment of literature. As our first sketch we of burial was the deepest the human heart shall glance at the "Antigone" of Sophocles. possessed. Virgil, indeed, makes Anchises Amongst those whose names fling lustre exclaim, "facilis jactura sepulchri," but, in on the literature there is not one whose so doing, he by no means speaks the senti fame shines with a brighter or a steadier ments of the age he describes. The earnest light than Sophocles. Two thousand years entreaty of Palireurus that Ancas would, have passed since first the mighty creations on his return to earth, perform his obsequies, of this master-mind burst on the people of is more in accordance with the feelings of Athens; and even to-day, these emanations antiquity on the subject. of a great mind possess the same freshness Antigone, sister of Polynices and Eteocles, of sentiment and vividness of portraiture as having heard of the proclamation, formed when they were first presented to the most the resolution of acting in defiance of it; and critical audience known to history. Why is the drama commences with a scene between this? Simply because the artist drew from her and her sister Ismene, in which Antithe original. The recesses of the human gone communicates to the latter her detersoul furnished forth his pictures, and they mination to perform the last sad offices stand before the world's gaze as true repre- for their common brother. Ismene, who sentations of nature, "In Sophocles (writes possessed none of that breadth of chaSchlegel, the eminent German critic) we racter, which marked her sister, recoils find an overflowing fullness of that indescri- from participating in that which must lead bable charm, of which we can only perceive to instant death, and Antigone resolved to rare specimens in others, and through the perform alone the funeral rites for her transparent beauty of his works we can brother. The play next presents to us a behold the internal harmony and beauty of chorus of citizens, who express their joy at his soul." This remark of one of the most the termination of the miseries of war. distinguished critics of modern time is Creon the king next enters, and he is peculiarly applicable to that production of warmly welcomed by the citizens. The Sophocles of which the name stands at the character of Creon has caused considerable head of this paper. The play we have difference of opinion. Some look upon him chosen for this notice was presented some with feelings of unmingled hatred, while years ago to the public in an English dress, others, though they acknowledge severity of and both in London and in Dublin met with character, asc ibe that feeling to an ardent the most ure quivocal success. attachment to his native land, which causes The Atigone of Sophocles is the embodi- him to carry his opposition to her enemies ment of a beautiful idea. The affection for even beyond death. those whom nature has linked to us-w -which The opening of Creon's first speech, bids us not to bound our anxiety for them" Now is the State made safe by heaven, by life, but to carry it even to the stillness of having been tossed by many waves," rethe grave-has, in the love of Antigone for minds a reader forcibly of the commence her brother, as pourtrayed in this matchless ment of the soliloquy in Shakespear's production, found a noble illustration. The Richard III. Creen, addressing the chotale of the self-devoting sister demands our rus, defends himself from the charge of attention. and the interest it has awakened cruelty; speaks of the difficulties of governin' all ages is a fresh proof of the homage ment; and the impossibility of knowing a man feels himself constrained to pay at the man's character, till trying circumstances shrine of nature. But we must proceed to have called forth its lights and shadows. A details. messenger interrupts him with the intelliEteocles and Polynices, the sons of the gence that the proclamation has been dis

obeyed and that funeral rites have been on her fate, as they are the first indications performed over Polynices. The king, sup- of natural softness in her disposition, are posing that some one had been bribed, deeply touching. broke forth into an exclamation against the evils which avarice causes by tempting man to disobey the laws of his country.

ST. MARY'S CHURCH, DUNDEE.

[FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.] Devoted as your public labours are, (under the guidance of Authority) to the propagation of the Faith, and the extension of that true Catholic spirit which alone can promote and strengthen piety and devotion; I feel assured you will gladly find space in your truly valuable publication for the following very imperfect sketch of proceedings which would not have disgraced the Church during her brightest days in Scotland, but which taken in reference to her late depressed and still struggling condition may well be called a glorious triumph.

devotion of the Catholics with the inconsistent and
fantastic folly of our opponents who stun the ears of
the public with the praises, and stud the land with
testimonials and monuments to the memory of men
whose private virtues were not only shrouded in
dubiety, but whose publie vices were as legibly
written in the history of the day as any fact how
patent soever to the knowledge of the world.
yet" said he, "these wretched brawlers will dare to
blame us for acts of love and veneration offered to
the Immaculate Mother of our Lord and our
Redeemer"

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I do not pretend, sir, to furnish you with even a sketch of this wonderful discourse to which I have alluded-carried away by the torrent of the preacher's eloquence, I could not literally give you even one of his sentences-I have only endeavoured to point the fancy of your readers to an exposition of Catholic faith and practice, and a castigation of our calumnia. tors that perhaps have never been surpassed.

On Rosary Sunday, (3rd instant), there was a most imposing ceremony performed in our beautiful New Church of St. Mary, of Victories," namely the solemn inauguration of an exquisite statue of the Virgin and Child. The work was executed by an eminent artist in Paris, and it is considered by the best judges to be one of the most chaste and classic The Church (for a description of which see the specimens of sculpture to be found in this country. Scottish Catholic Directory) was filled to over-flowing But this is not the only blessed circumstance to-there could not have been fewer than three thousand which, on the anniversary of this memorable day, persons present. You will think, sir, that our triumph the Catholics of Dundee will revert with pious eu-was complete. We did naturally triumph, and yet, thusiasm. It is well known that the pious pastors amidst our joy and exultation, there was a sadness of our rising town lose no opportunity of confirming felt, and a disappointment experienced by many. Our the Faith of their flock or strengthening their piety late sainted Bishop, to whose holy spirit this would and devotion; they therefore chose this occasion for have been a day of jubilee was no longer amongst us opening the Stations of the Cross, that the people to participate in our happiness. His learned, might have it in their power daily to see a striking talented, and energetic successor, the Right Rev. Dr. representation of the unspeakable sufferings of our Gillis, withheld by indisposition, was also absent. Blessed Lord, and more readily understand what We sadly missed his presence, as his apostolic zeal kind of love that was which induced Him through and fervid eloquence never fail to edify his audience, such intense and lengthened agony to lay down His and cheer them on to new works of devotion and life for the salvation of ungrateful man. I will not charity. attempt to descant upon the wonderful efficacy of this devotion, now, happily established among us, it is well known to the Catholic world, and needs not my feeble advocacy.

As was becoming the great and solemn occasion, the altar was beautifully and tastefully decorated. But in addition to its usually rich adornments, a magnificent set of altar candlesticks, the gift of a member of the congregation, attracted universal notice, and will, I trust, be a stimulus to the pious

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At eleven o'clock in the morning, service was commenced by the Rev. John Mc Pherson, President of St. Mary's College, Blairs, assisted by the Rev. John Carmont, and Rev. John Pendergast, reading the All communications relating to the Society of St. offices suitable to the occasion, and lustrating the Vincent de Paul, which may be intended for publicabeautiful statue which is placed behind the grand altarion in "The Bulletin," to be forwarded to the After this ceremony was concluded, High Mass President of the Council of Direction, 7, Hercules was celebrated by the Rev. John Mc.Pherson, the Place, Belfast. Rev. Messrs. Carmont and Pendergast assisting as Deacon and Sub-deacon. We have two excellent Catholic choirs in Dundee, on this occasion they were united in one, and were most effectively directed by the Rev. Archibald Mc Donald.

After the Gospel was read, the Rev. Henry Small, of Dumfries, ascended the pulpit and delivered one of the most impressive and thrilling discourses it has ever been my good fortune to hear. The subject was the festival of the day. The manner and the mattr of the Rev. and highly gifted preacher made a deep, and, I am satisfied, a lasting impression on the minds of the vast congregation, very many of whom were stern, but I fondly hope, not impenetrable Protestants. In the evening we had Vespers and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. A sermon also was preached by the Rev. Stephen Keenan. It bore greatly upon the inauguration of the statue that day erected to the honor of the Virgin Mother of God. He justified the act, refuted all the hackneyd objections, and repelled, with indignant scorn, the sneers of the sceptie or the sly atheist. as well as the open assaults of the daring infidel. But his sarcasın and invective were literally overpowering when, in the terrible grandeur of his fiery eloquence, he contrasted the

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