Letter from John Kelly to +McQuaid informing him that he has received the typescript of a pamphlet entitled ‘Some Problems of Parents’ by Dom Matthew Dillon, O.S.B., and he intends to grant the diocesan licence.
File relating to the parish church, Our Lady of the Dolours.
Letter from Fr. Henry Talbot to Fr. Glennon mentioning the new Poulaphuca water works and Patrick Butler. 1 item
Letter from +Godfrey to +McQuaid commending Rosemary Campbell, a member of a devout Catholic family from Scotland. She is the Honorary Secretary of the Scottish Polish Society. She wishes to meet with the Archbishop to discuss what she plans on doing in Ireland. Annotated by +McQuaid.
Letter from Fr. Donagh Kelleher to Fr. Mangan on behalf of Fr. Daly and himself regarding a domestic issue. 1 item
Letter and circular from +Patrick Flynn to +McQuaid regarding St. Bernadette and Lourdes.
File relating to special collections taken up in the parish.
Copy of Sean MacBride’s Proposal for the Formation of a National Government.
Letter from Fr. Francis J. Corr, St. Mary’s Presbytery, Alfred Street, Belfast, enclosing the notification of a marriage which took place in Belfast, and is for insertion in the Baptism Register in SS. Michael and John’s.
Typed report of the Vigilance Committee meeting held at 14, Gardiner Place. The following items are mentioned in the report: Fr. MacMahon explained the idea of forming a Guild for journalists modelled on the Guild of St. Francis de Sales in England. He advised that a different name be used instead of ‘guild’ as this is already used by a trade union. Have representatives from all newspapers. He thought it best to have journalists petition + McQuaid for permission to set up an association clarifying specific objects in advance. Fr. Fehily read a letter from the editor of The Standard who is interested in promoting the interests of the Church and co-operating with + McQuaid. He felt handicapped at times by not having somebody to seek guidance from with certain problems. Letter was read from Basil Clancy regarding the celebration of May Day in a Catholic way. Leo Crawford said there could be no question of any celebration at present as it would be provocative. Report from Mr. Gallagher stated that there are two halls where undesirable dancing was held, the Ballerina on the North side and Palm Court on the South side. Committee agreed it was good to keep them localised and not spread all over the city. The Corporation’s regulations governing such dances were to be checked.