The New York herald., 1874-07-20
CATHOLICITY IN BROOKLYN.

Lsyiag the Corner Stone OF the Yonng
Mems Catholic Literary Association, Of
the Church OF the ulnption-Re-
marks Of Bishop Laughlin.
Yesterday afternoon, about three O'Clock sew
eral hundred people began to assemble in front OF
building in course Of construction on Jay street.
near York, Brooklyn The attraction was the an
nouncement that the formal laying OF the corner
stone Of the new hall OF the Assumption Young
Mems Catholic Literary Association would take
place. canopy was erected on tae 'front.' part of
the rising structure, and the American, State and
municipal flags were displayed from halyards az
tending across the stieet. large committee of
men with baskets circulated with the regu-
larity OF clock work through the assem-
blage, which augmented In numbers rapidly,
and a generous contribution was obtained.
AT half-past tour O'Clock Right Rev. Bishop
Laaghlin accompanied by the Vicar General, Rev.
Father Turner, Rev. Father Malone, OF the Eastern
district; Rev. Father O'Bren, Rev. Father
acKenna. of Southhold, l.. l.. Rev. Father Keegan,
pastor of the Church OF t1e Assumption, and two
other clereymen, followed by six acolytes,
assembled the PLATFORM and the ceremony oflaying
the corner stone was performed. The box &C.
posted in the stone contaiued a copy Of the
HERALD and tho local papers, coins, currency, a
record OF the parish and Assumption Association,
and other DATA supposed to be a means OF en-
lightenment TO some iuture generation, when the
upper walls shah have crumbled away and re-
veaed the treasure of the strong box. Al the tet
minati0n OF the ceremony the Bishop took an ole
waited position, and delivered briei address, He
called actentlon to the great Importance OF the
work ol the Young Mems Catholic Literary Asso
ciatlon. which was not only to promote knoW-
coye among themselves, but was also designed for
cate mOdesty, charity. purity humility and all those
virtues which are indicative OF Christian life ana
evidence or tie faithful discharge their duty as
members of the Catholic Church. IL was not alone
alton that would be benefited by the rearing OF
this structure. The influence in the cause OF
religion and society would be extended through.
out the city, aud young men would take q pride In
ing God, are respected by all as citizens. such
associations would keep yOung men away from
EauntS OF Vice and Oh the corners OF the streets
and could not ail to renect credit upon the Church.
Among the prominent citizens present was DR.. J.
Sullivan Ihorne, cxpresdent Of the Board OF Eti.
ucatl0n, who has manifested great interest in tue
undertaking, thongn not q Catholic himself. The
sOcle Ties assembled were from st. Mary's Star OF
the sea, ~. Paufs ST Jcsepds ami other churches.
Captain Bourne oil the Second precinct aud his
men were On duty in the vicinity and kept omen
the way.
THE BUILDING,
which Is to be OF the best brick, with brown stone
trimmings s 44xgj feet IN the clear Ii is t he three
stories III height. The basement Will be devoted
to the purposes o! bowling alley; the first 1Oor
for social and ply steal culture, billiards. chess and
other innocent pastlmes, On the second noor
will be the reading rooms and library The third
story will be the lecture ball. ana the ceiling viii
be q feet IN height The cost will be about s35 900
ana the edifce win be ready for OCCUPANCY on the
1st OF November next. The Assumption YOung
Mems Catholic Literary Association was oryanizeG
gan. and is therefore, the pioneer ORGANIZATION of
that nature IN Brooklyn.