THE EDITOR, Sir:

Oh most beautiful flower of Mt Carmel, fruitful vine, splendour of heaven.

Blessed Mother of the son of God, immaculate Virgin assist me in my necessity.

Oh star of the sea, help me and show me here you are my mother.

Oh Holy Mary Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in this necessity (make request).

There is none that can withstand your prayer. Oh Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (three times).

Holy Mother, I place this cause in your hands (three times).

I am etc.

H. D.