An Archbishop at the Jubilee Ball.
Speaking of the “Jubilee” recently held in Chicago, the Record, of that city, of October 20, remarks:— “Excepting the President, Archbishop Ireland has been perhaps the most popular guest at the Jubilee. His eloquent speech on Tuesday has been the subject of no end of comment, while his hearty manner and cordial smile have strengthened his hold upon his old friends and won many new ones. Like all the other dignitaries, the archbishop went to the ball, and, of course, was imposed upon by any number of pretty girls. He wrote his autograph along with those of General Miles, General Shafter, and other prominent men, without noticing the character of the paper that was presented for his signature. It would make a decided stir in the College of Cardinals at Rome if some of the engagement cards that were used at the dance last night were submitted to them, and I fear that the holy father would be shocked to see the name of this eminent prelate written in his own hand upon the engagement list of many a Chicago girl for waltzes, two-steps, and other dances which have not usually been included in the accomplishments of ecclesiastics.” Archbishop Ireland was seeking greater victories than those of a social character; he is playing the desperate game for the winning of the American State to the Roman Church; and who shall say he has not made progress?