A Cardinal In America An Anomaly

It cannot be denied that a Cardinal in New York will bc in a very anomalons and uncomfortable position. There will be nobody with -whom he can aesociate on equal terras, Ilis rank is that of a Prince, and lie must be addressed as liia Eminencte. His oostume, which txemust of neoessity wear, will subject him to constant observatioïl. Even in London, Cardinal Wifleman Eotind himself unpleascUiHy confipiouous, although be was surrcranded by prinoes and nobles. But Cardinal McCloskey will be wholly sogregated from all social surroundings, and set apart in his splendid trappings. He will be a moet picturesqrte personage when he gocs out foi uu airing or to an evening party, -lnl In n complete Kuit of scarlei rni scarlet stookings, shoes, and lint and the wheels of hu carriage must oorrespond in color. The breadbrimmed red hat, with its immense tiwsrls, whieh typifles i lic sacred office oï the Ciniliiiiil, is onlv worn on official occasions; and f or orilinary purposes a red velvei hat, without any fanm, isth asual covering on an fruit' l: ndt nl. Óf the 221,042 teachers Ln il"' country 127,713 are women.