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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.

Letter from Fr. Worlock to Fr. Mangan regarding a request by the Mother Provincial of St. Joseph’s Convent, Hendon who is seeking new postulants in Ireland. She wishes to advertise in ‘The Irish Catholic’.

Pigott, Professor J.J., 195 Griffith Avenue, Dublin, seeks an appointment with the Archbishop to discuss censorship.

Copy of typed letter to Tom. His Grace knew about the statement, is glad to have the letter and was surprised at the statement that was attributed to him (Tom).

Joyce-Prendergast, Kathleen, Mercy Home, Cork. she writes to tell the Archbishop of the deep comfort she got from his book Well-springs of the Faith while recovering in hospital. K

Copy of letter from +McQuaid to +O’Neill. The letter concerns the screening of Hungarian refugees by Mlle De Lattre for the National Catholic Welfare Council.

Book review of ‘Smolensk under Soviet Rule’ by John de Courcy Ireland in Irish Times. The author is Merle Fainsod.

Letter from Florence Ryan, Munster and Leinster Bank, Crumlin to +McQuaid asking if +Crawford can attend their annual sale of work in the Mansion House. Annotated by +McQuaid.