bating Society held a debate on the evening of April 26th. The question discussed was "Resolved that Capital Punishment should be abolished." After a complete discussion of the question a decision was rendered in favor of the negative, and awarding to Martin F. Douglas the honor of the best individual debater. The judges on the occasion were the Rev. Dr. Spensley, Messrs. John C. Moran, Arthur J. Crotty and George A. Canale. The affirmative was represented by Martin F. Douglas and Vincent L. Toomey; the negative by Leo J. Koontz and Leo Gallagher. Among those present were the sophomore, junior and Senior classes of Trinity College, and the graduation class of the Holy Cross Academy. Professor P. J. Lennox, whose loyal support has been so instru mental in the establishment of the Literary and Debating Society, honored it on the 7th inst. by a reading on the "Life and Character of Oliver Goldsmith." VINCENT L. TOOMEY, Recording Secretary. NECROLOGY. RIGHT REVEREND IGNATIUS F. HORSTMANN, D. D., Bishop of Cleveland. By the death of Bishop Horstmann, of Cleveland, the University loses a devoted member of its Board of Trustees and a generous benefactor. Ignatius F. Horstmann was born in Philadelphia, December 16, 1840. After graduating in 1857 from the Central High School in Philadelphia he entered the Seminary at Glen Riddle, from which in 1860 he went to the American College in Rome, where he completed his studies in philosophy and theology and in 1865 was ordained to the priesthood and received the degree of Doctor of Theology. From 1866 to 1877 he taught philosophy, German and Hebrew in the Seminary of his native diocese. In 1877 he was appointed Chancellor of the diocese and pastor of St. Mary's Church. On February 25th, 1892, he was consecrated Bishop of Cleveland and for the last sixteen years labored successfully for the upbuilding of the Church in that diocese, and won the love and veneration of all who knew him. Bishop Horstmann was, in point of service, one of the oldest members of the Board of Trustees, was ever assiduous in attendance at their meetings, and exhibited always a sincere and intelligent interest in the work and the future of the University. R. I. P. Delightful Reading Just Ready Beautiful Illustrations YEAR 25TH Catholic Home Annual for 1908 CHARMING FRONTISPIECE IN COLORS, AND A PROFUSION OF OTHER ILLUSTRATIONS Price, 25 cents (Silver or Postage Stamps) FREE BY MAIL Per Dozen, $2.00 Stories and Interesting Articles by the Best Writers-Astronomical Calculations-Calendars of Feasts and Fasts-A Household Treasure-Reading for the Family. BENZIGER BROTHERS NEW YORK, 36-38 Barclay St. CINCINNATI, 343 Main St. CHICAGO, 211-213 Madison St. Academy of the Holy Cross A select school for young ladies and children, is prepared to impart a thorough education to those wishing to enjoy the advantages of an Academic, Musical, or an Art Course under competent teachers. No pains are spared to secure the most approved methods of instruction, and to reach a high standard in all that constitutes cultured womanhood. FOR TERMS APPLY TO SISTERS OF THE HOLY CROSS, 1312 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, D. C. |