Saint Ursula Academy - Scroll Yearbook (Toledo, OH)

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M S., if 9 o ---1926 --- 1930 L-1937 -- 1 like to get a peek at the December 1861 issue! Before I Went any further, I leafed through the book and discovered that originally it had been twelve individual monthly issues, which someone had the inspiration to combine into one volume. After the fashion prints and short stories, possibly a half dozen pages of each issue were devoted to f'Recipes'l, comprising novelties for the month: poetry, knitting, embroidery, sewing di- rections, exercises, the proper method of carving meat, cooking, and household hints. Here is one of the household hints with which you might like to experiment: To Blake Paper Fireproof-f-To do this, it is only necessary to dip the paper in a strong solution of alum water, and when thoroughly dry, it will resist the action of flames. The next few pages gave extracts from complimentary letters to the editor iobviously those not so flattering were ignoredj, also critical essays on authors and new books, book reports, games for children, chemical experiments, and gossip, This amusing anecdote in the January issue is worth repeating to you: Strange Trade. A young woman lately made her appearance before the Bankruptcy Court in London, who described her occupation as an enameller of ladies' faces. We wonder if she warrants her work 'fto washf, Can a lady, thus enamelled, feel if a fly settles on her? or the kisses of her children? llay she laugh? What would be the result of a smart shower of raingon her? A queer trade. The last pages were devoted to ad- vertisements, but they were far more coy and proper than the barrage of com- mercial rubbish we are victimized with today. VVould you like to hear how N111 Dreer ensnared patrons to his flower shop? Here ltis: Ullreerys Bouquetsf,-lN'I r. Dreer, No. 327 Chestnut Street, possesses an exquisite taste in making up bouquets. But taste is natural in the Dreer family. And this will tell you what is wrong with America. Nlr. J. G. Kohl, a German traveller of large experience, has undertaken to describe American women. He says: 'fln America this terribly degenerated reverence for women, which might be called more truly pampering and spoil- ing, is naturally felt most by the hus- bands, who have entered upon a lifelong slavery. These are only a few examples of the many unusual and utterly delightful tid- bits, literary and otherwise, which I enjoyed as a shut-in, Confidentially, Beth, it was a real holiday, and I have to admit I derived a great deal more pleasure from my afternoon with mother in the attic than I would have if I had carried out my original plans, which, in comparison, now seem very drab and commonplace. Come to see me soon, very soon, and we will enjoy this treasure together. I know you'll love it as I do. Affectionately, Susan. THE SCROLL 11

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H . , b : I X X N 1 'I x 1' X Wm. I Lf , I, m'xfT'U I it , '51 ' 'l NK , 3' x f fl m Hr .562 evo --- iaao---- iaao --- soo Ya at I 9 Godeyfs Ladyis Book Www in 'ull--I Dear Beth: Today was a Hfreel' day. What plans I had made for a real holiday, but you know the old proverb about the 'ibest laid plans of mice and menf, VVell, this was no exception. I did carry out my threat to sleep late and luxuriously- but from there on, Blom took over. To begin with, the Weatherman was on her side, as the first thing that greeted me upon awakening was a tor- rential downpour against my window. But, to get back to NIom-She definite- ly had a brainstorm, and decided that this was the perfect day for straighten- ing up the attic. So up we trudged. But it was a dis- mal business-so dark that we had to use two lamps, which caused shadows to creep along the spidery walls, and the rain, falling on the roof, only added to the eerie atmosphere. llother attacked her old trunk and suggested that I start on Gram's. About an hour later I came across a heavy, thick book, warped and yellow with age. It had no cover so I peeked inside to find the title-HGodey's Lady's Book and lllagazinen, Philadelphia, January, 1862. 1862! Let me think. What was hap- pening then? Our Southern states had just seceded from the Union. The Civil VVar had begun. Abe Lincoln was Pres- ident. Besides, it was the world of Louisa INI. Alcott's Little Women. I was about to ask mother what the significance of the book wasg but she was smiling to herself over some old picture albums and letters. It seemed cruel to interrupt her reveries, so I de- cided it probably would be more fun to -PATRICIA STALDER 45 find out for myself, which I proceeded to do. On the very first page was an en- graving of two little girls, one sitting in a chair hearing the prayers of her smaller sister. Under the picture were the words: Our Father Who Art in Heaven. Can you imagine, Beth, find- ing a religious picture like that in one of our magazines today! Why, some of our so-called eminent litterateurs even apologize for using Godys name, as if they had said something to be ashamed of. This book of more than eighty years ago gave first place to God. The next page revealed f'Godey's Fashions For januaryf, Here were five full-length figures and a small boy and girl. The dresses were truly beautiful- big hoop skirts and drop shoulders, trimmed with Flowers, lace, and velvet ribbons. One mannequin had a bright blue feather in her hair, exactly like those we are wearing today. The little boy wore crimson trousers, very full, with braid on the pockets, a wide blue sash, a white vest, blue jacket braided with gold, and a turban of crimson, blue and gold. He looked as though he had just stepped out of 'AArabian Nights , but when I turned the page, I discov- ered he was dressed as a Greek boy for a costume party. Engaging is the word for the short stories-so much more interesting than those in our popular women,s magazines, I think that is because most of our stories have the same theme: love at first sight, hasty marriage, divorce, or the 'fhappily ever aftery' sequence, while the romances of Godey's day were de- lightfully diversified. Surprisingly enough, there were serials. How I would 10 THE SCROLL

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or Every Little ,fohnn ITTLE Johnny cut his thumb. Do you think that he said to him- self, Oh, that's only my thumb that's hurt-and my thumb's not me so I won't bother about it? He did not! Wheli little Johnny cut his thumb, he used his short little legs to run to his mother. He used his little blue eyes to make sympathy-winning tears, Johnny w-as a sensible little fellow. He was not a master-mind or a quiz kid, but he had enough common sense and elementary logic to know that when his thumb hurt or any other part of his body hurt,- he hurt. llflany of our Catholics today could ,use a little bit of Johnny's logic and common sense when it comes to the matter of the Foreign Missioiis, for many Catholics do not seem to realize that these ikfissions are really and truly a part of themselves. The truth is, however, that the Foreign llfis- sions, no matter how remote or far dis- tant they may be, are just as much a part of every individual Catholic as Johnnyis thumb is a part of Johnny. Consequently every Catholic must be in- terested in these llfissions. Every Catholic is a member of the lVIystical Body of Christ. The Foreign lylissions are a very important and es- sential part of the Body. They are the hands, drawing men into the Church. They are the feet, taking missionaries to pagan lands where they may win souls for Christ. They are the tongue, speak- ing the message of salvation to all people. When these Nfissions suffer, the whole liystical Body suffers. Each individual Catholic suffers. Wheii johnny's thumb hurt, all the unhurt parts of his body came to help him. His legs rang his tongue shrieked, his eyes filled with tears. When any part of the Mystical Body suffers, every other part must come to its assistance. Today the Foreign Nfissions-your f'thumb -is hurting. The war has in- flicted heavy and serious damage upon -REV. VVILLIAM LAVVLESS, O.M.I. this essential part of the Nfystical Body. Since the thumb is hurting, all un- hurt parts of the Body must come to its assistance. Every Catholic, therefore, has a duty and obligation to help these Missioxis. Each must help in his own way. In our Catholic society, there are two great divisions-the laity and the clergy, which may be likened to the very life blood that courses through our bodies. The laity is the plasma to carry the blood cells along and distribute them in every part of the body. Were it not for the plasma, the blood cells could not do their work and the body would die. The clergy, especially the Foreign Elis- sionaries, are the actual blood cells which carry the Bread of Truth to the very ends of the earth. They do the actual work of converting men to Christ. But, unless the Catholic laity assists them, they can not carry out their work. Unless the plasma is there, the blood cells cannot function and the whole body suffers. Upon every single Catholic falls the duty of helping the Foreign Klissions. He can discharge this duty and obliga- tion either by going himself, offering his life to Work in these mission fields, or by assisting those who do work there. Everyone, it is true, is not called or selected to be a Vessel of Election to carry the Work of Christ to the whole world, as was St. Paul and his suc- cessors, the first Foreign Nlissionariesg but everyone can and indeed must help these Chosen Vessels on their way. Our help should take the form of alms and prayers. In view of the staggering multitude that cries out for food-food for body and soul, one may be inclined to doubt that his few poor pennies could ever do much good. But let such a one never forget that once long ago a large multitude of five thousand men needed food, A small lad offered Christ seven loaves and a few small fishes. Surely a most insignificant offering in View of the 12 L THE SCROLL