than he had expected, at the Bonn Conference, which, (after the Session of a previous year had arrived at a scheme of agreement upon various points,) was enabled by his help to bridge over the greatest difficulty of all-the question viz. of the Procession of the HOLY GHOST, which the original Creed of Nicæa affirmed to be "from the FATHER," but to which definition the Western Churches have for many centuries added the clause, "and from the SON." But here we must stop, referring our readers once more to the "Life," and only adding that Death had for some time set its mark upon the Archbishop. The journey to Bonn was accomplished with great difficulty, and when he arrived there, he could not speak above a whisper. He reached Athens, however, on his return, and there he breathed his last in peace on October 17th, (O. S.) The account of his burial will be read with great interest, and the oration pronounced over his grave at Syros, (whither his body was carried,) takes us back in feeling to the graves of the martyrs of the end of the fourth and the fifth centuries, showing in how natural and simple a way the practice of invoking the departed, which has since been so sadly abused in the Roman Communion, sprang up. "Oh, sacred soul of our Archbishop, in ascending to Paradise, forget not thy flock which was so dear to thee! In presence of the Throne of the Most High, pray, with thy predecessors Anthemius and Daniel, for their well being, for the glory of the Church, and for the greatness of thy country. May thy memory be eternal, oh, our father, Alexander!" Reviews and Notices. Uncle Philip, by Stella Austin, (Masters, London,) another bright attractive story by this popular authoress of children's books, comes in good time for Christmastide. Treating of the holiday exploits of a set of pleasant young people, it is admirably adapted for fireside reading at the present season, and if the adventures recorded are sometimes improbable, they are always amusing. The tale has an excellent moral in its sensible exposure of the follies of young ladies who are advocates for "woman's rights." Mediaval Cards, illustrating the Life of our LORD and SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST, (Masters, London,) are decidedly the most beautiful and effective Christmas cards we have seen this year. Six of them forming a packet, price one shilling, offer us richly-coloured representations of the "Annunciation," the "Angels appearing to the Shepherds," "The Nativity," "The Adoration of the Magi," "The Presentation in the Temple," and the "Flight into Egypt." The designs seem to have been suggested by the exquisite illustrations of the ancient missals, and are calculated to please the most cultivated taste. One of these cards alone would form a pretty Christmas gift. We are glad to see a reprint of Stories of Christian Joy and Sorrow, by the Rev. H. D. Pearson, (Masters, London,) they are decidedly above the average as tales which are not only interesting but instructive. They deal with many of the temptations which are apt to assail young people in different ranks of life, and the manner in which they should be met and resisted is set forth in the true spirit of the Church's teaching. We can heartily recommend them. First Thoughts, illuminated, (Hamilton, Adams and Co., London,) are a series of motto cards in gold and colours, and are certainly an improvement on the ordinary cards of greeting at this season, as each one presents a text of Scripture which is intended to act as a keynote to the thoughts throughout the day. They will be acceptable to those who like plain words and plain meanings. The Church of England Sunday School Institute, (New Bridge Street, London,) has published a very convenient little pocket-book entitled The Sunday School Teacher's Pocket Book for 1878. In addition to the Kalendar and ample information of the usual kind, it contains a register for the names, admission, and attendance of Sunday scholars, an "old scholars' " register, and others for subscriptions to religious Societies, and visits paid or letters written to the pupils. There could hardly be a more useful little present for a clergyman's daughter or a schoolmistress. In a separate form a cheap simple class register is also furnished, which will be useful. Fifty Carols and Hymns for School and Home, with music, (London: Church of England Sunday School Institute, 34, New Bridge Street, Blackfriars, E.C.,) will help the Churchman to hail with gladness the return of Christmastide as a season wherein spiritually to rejoice. The book, which is well prepared, has several happy selections. Some of the tunes being of a particularly joyous character are calculated to awaken feelings of thankfulness, especially in the hearts of the young, for whom the work seems chiefly written. "Behold the lilies of the field" has a very taking melody. Indeed the simple and yet effective airs to which many of the words are set will doubtless find a glad welcome in schools and homes. We hope the wide use of this little book will tend to banish the idea that the Christian Seasons are times for mere earthly merriment. Stories of Lancashire Life, by Miss Wolff, is a little work of considerable merit. We have been especially struck with the tale on the subject of “Whited Sepulchres," which we commend to the notice of those whose calling or subordinate position exposes them to the temptation of appearing better than they really are in the eyes of their superiors. Correspondence. [The Editor is not responsible for the opinions of the Correspondents.] To the Editor of the Churchman's Companion. Answers. "MAY THE CROSS UPON MY FORE HEAD, ETC." SIR,-The above lines are taken from "The Daily Life of the Christian Child," a little pamphlet in verse published some years ago, by Masters, I believe, price 6d. Emma does not give the quotation quite correctly, it runs thus "Whene'er the Cross he seeth In chancel, church, or tower, He must turn in thought, and say, Yours, &c., E. G. R. [IRENE gives the same answer, and states that copies may be had for one penny.-ED. C. C.] Queries. GREAT DOOR OF THE CATHEDRAL AT NAPLES. SIR,- It is stated in the Life of Adelaide Capece Minutolo, by Mrs. Craven, that from the time of the death of Cardinal Henri Capece Minutolo, in 1412, the Minutolo family possessed a special right over the great door of the cathedral at Naples, which was never opened but when a member of that family was to be deposited in their mortuary chapel. I wish to know whether this right has now expired (as Adelaide Minutolo, who died in 1868, does not appear to have been buried in the Cathedral ;) also, whether there are any other instances of old families possessing similar rights in the case of other cathedrals in England or abroad. Can any of your correspon dents kindly give any information?— Yours, &c., M. DUNNINGTON-JEFFER SON. "JESUS, IN THY DEAR SACRAMENT." SIR,-Will you or any of your correspondents kindly inform me what is a "Humeral," when it is used, and its symbolical meaning? also, where I can obtain the hymn beginning, "JESUS, in Thy dear Sacrament?" I should be very glad to know if any of the Meditations by your contributor "G. C. Niffac" have been published in a separate form, and if so where they can be had.-Yours, &c., M. S. You can see it for yourselves should you during the next summer take your "little change" in those parts and rejoice in the sunlight and shadows of the mountains and torres of that Cyclopean region. The holy and blessed Christmastide is still with us-that happy season "of great joy," when, like the Magian kings, men come and offer gifts to the Holy CHRIST-Child, Who was born so long ago "in a hole of the earth." May I again ask you to assist me. I have a pretty little Norman-French Church, embowered among the trees, situated in the wolds of East Kent. In our "GOD's acre" there is a magnificent yew tree, measuring 19 ft. in circumference, very old and venerable. The Church consists of a chancel, nave, tower and spire. It is dedicated to S. Mary the Virgin. The chancel is paved with tesselated pavement, with the exception of the sanctuary, which is floored with deal,— a most unfortunate and incongruous oversight. Surely "the holy place" ought to have been laid with encaustic tiles, even if all the rest had to be paved with common paving tiles. This part, I am desirous of paving like the rest of the chancel, and raising the altar up three steps,-viz. a footpace and two steps going right across the breadth of the chancel. This will add to the dignity of the altar. At present we have a wooden moveable footpace, on which the altar stands, and upon the retable of the altar we have brass altar-cross, vases, and candlesticks. The cost of the encaustic tiles would probably amount to £16 or £17, to do it well. May I ask you to assist me? Will you, my friends, give me somewhat of your superabundance for GOD? I am writing this in faith and "faith," it is written, 66 removes mountains." In faith the wall on Dartmoor was built, for when I commenced I had not a penny towards it, or hopes of raising any money. In faith I ask your holy offerings. GOD oftentimes makes our ideals in His service, stern realities and iron facts and deeds. Believe me, this is a work of no temporary nature. It will last when we are dead and gone. It will teach the Catholic Faith to the rude fathers of our sequestered hamlet in the generations to come. In the highest and truest sense it is work for the honour of GOD and His Blessed Sacrament.-Yours, &c., GEORGE CRAWFORD CAFFIN, (G. C. Niffac,) Rector of Ripple, Kent. HOME FOR INEBRIATES. SIR,-Will you allow me, through your useful Magazine, to call attention to a "Home" the existence of which is, I believe, very little known, but which deserves the highest support and encouragement? It is a Home for the Reformation of Female Inebriates, and was established rather less than two years ago, by private individuals, who have striven with very little help, and in spite of many and great difficulties, to accomplish a noble work of mercy. In the short time the Home has been established more than 100 women have been received into it, and many have been restored to their families or sent out to service apparently cured of their dreadful infirmity. The place is in every sense a Home, the residence there being quite voluntary, and every means being used to make the Inmates happy. The greatest attention is paid to both their spiritual and bodily necessities. The Home is conducted on sound Church principles, a Priest from a neighbouring Church, giving his services as Chaplain. Many applicants for admission have to be refused for want of room and funds, but if the number of inmates could be increased, and the inevitable debts incurred in first starting such an establishment be cleared off, the Home would soon become self-supporting by means of washing and needlework. Should any of your readers wish for further particulars, I shall be happy to supply them, also to receive donations by P. O. Order, or in postage stamps, from any who wish to aid in this good work.-Yours, &c., H. P. 0. 0. may be made payable to H. Onslow, High Street, Wandsworth. S. W. HOME FOR CONVALESCENTS. SIR,-Can any of your readers kindly inform me of a Home during the winter suitable for a lad of seventeen years, recovering from an attack of rheumatic fever in the autumn? He is of the labouring class, at present unable to work.-Yours, &c., A. B. EXCHANGE OF MAGAZINES. SIR,-I will gladly lend the Churchman's Companion, a fortnight old, to any one willing to lend me the "Monthly Packet" in exchange.-Yours, &c., MAGGIE. Address, Mrs. Cundall, Carroille, Elliston Road, Redland, Bristol. CHURCH EMBROIDERY. SIR,-Will any one kindly give their remnants of Church Embroidery, and Crewel silks, also Honiton lace braids which will be used to embroider Frontals, &c., in a very poor and bare church? Gifts of white, red, or violet materials for frontals and dossal most thankfully received. Letters only to be addressed to E. M. C., care of Mrs. Hyland, 42, London Road, S. Leonard's-on-Sea. A POOR PARISH CHURCH. SIR,-Would you allow me to ask through your columns for help towards buying an Altar Frontal for a poor Parish Church in Sussex? If any kind friend would present or work a design for the centre of the above, it would be a great help. Post Office Orders payable at Ditchling. Address, E. C. Westmeston School, Hurstpierpoint, Sussex. DINNERS FOR THE SICK AND AGED POOR. SIR,-Will any of your readers be likely to help our Mission to provide hot dinners for the sick and aged this winter? We have nearly 11,000 poor in our Parish of S. Peter, Vauxhall, and no rich residents. The smallest contribution towards this object will be most acceptable. We shall be grateful if you will give this letter a corner in your Magazine next Month.-Yours, &c., EMMA, Mission Sister of the Holy Name. BOOKS FOR GIRLS. An Associate of the Girls' Friendly Society will be very grateful for a gift of books in fair condition suitable for girls' reading. Address, Miss S. Hodgson, The Vicarage, Croydon. THE CHURCHMAN'S COMPANION COT. The Churchman's Companion Cot has been occupied since January, 1877, by a little lad, William Barrow, eight years old, suffering from disease of the hip-joint and a large abscess, which was opened some months ago. For a long time he suffered very much, and was quite confined to his little cot, but now he is able to walk about a little, and is quite well in health, in another month we hope he will be sound, and able to return to his home. A little child, Herbert Fletcher, aged four years, is waiting to take his place, suffering from rickets. Poor little Willie is one of a large family, and fatherless, the mother in very low poor circumstances, living in the large town of Middlesbro'. The child was first attended in our Cottage Hospital at N. Ormesby, and then sent down to recruit and get what benefit he could from residence by the sea. In these cases long residence by the sea and patient nursing with plenty of good food, generally bring our little patients round at last. We are now in our large house, and can accommodate thirty children, but the moving and fitting-up has been very expensive, and our funds are very low. Our house faces the sea, and has also a south front, with ample garden and place for little ones to play in the sun. On the ground-floor there is a waiting-room, a ward facing the sea, with six little beds, a dining-room, and a play-room facing south, kitchen and store-room. Above |