National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-22
POPE Plus THE NINTH
CELL BR lTIoN OF THE ANNIVERSARY
OLE HIS CNRNNAT ION

CELI BR lTION OF THE ANNIVERSARY
OF HIS CORONATION.
The twenty-eighth anniversary of the Pontih-
cate Of Plus TX was yesterday appropriately COM
melnorated in all the Catholic churches, and last
night the occasion was particularly celebrated at
the quarterly meeting Of the Young Catholics
Friend Society, in Carroll hall. The room was
Appropriately decorated with American and Papal
colors. and filled BY. q large audience of ladies
and gentlemen, representing the various parishes
present were Rev Fathers White, Walter, Bokel,
Alig, Keane, De " olf, and San Marteno.
The meeting was CALLED to 70 Older BY Mr. James
sence of Major s. E. Mallet, president, who
started yesterday for Montreal, Canada.
After prayer By Rey. Father Walter, the male
hymn "This 4 the day Of the MasterF
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The SoOE,isspsr, &r. John Bingham, then
read his annual reboft, which shoSsthe balance
of funds on hand at the date Of the last report,
quarter, 81 ooo02; expended during the sards time
for educational purposes, &C., g. S57 40, balance
on hspd Nay 81; s2s.fl. Number u boys attend
4 committed Of three, consistin Of Rev. Fatief
keane, Mr.. John Bingham and Mr.. John Carroll
Brent, was appointed to prepare resolutions ex-
pressive Of the sentiments Of the meeting on the
The choir then sang another hymn; after which
Rev. DR.. White, pastor Of st. Matthews church,
proceeded to deliver an able address, In the course
of which he gave an interesting sketch of the
ilustrious Pontihcate Of Plus TX, and deliberately
discussed the relations Of Church and State.
Upon the conclusion Of the address handsome
crayon picture of Plus TX, prepared by Poole of
this city by order Of the society, was unveiled
and crested with long continued applause.
A vote OF thanks was rendered to Rev. DR..
White for his able and eloquent address.
The choir having sung another hymn, entitled
"The Chapel, the presiding officer announced
take plaza tho 18th Of July to Fortress Monroe.
Sewell's Point aud Norfolk.
Father Keane chairman Of the committee, re-
RR SIisiG Ss SstsSE f'sS WON "ss were
Whereas; 200 Oo0, 900 Of Catholics throughout the
world are on thlS day giving gladstone thanks to
fersffy Of the elevation to the Chief Pastorship
Of our holy Father, Pope Plus TX; therefore be Il
RssoIrsd, That We, as representatives. Of the
to add our thanksgivlhe and congratqlation 90
that Of our fellow-Catholics in every land.
Rssoivsd, That the trials and PROSECUTIONS
through which orr beloved Holy Father has so
deeply drunk Of the chalice Of the Divine Lord
whose Vicar he is, do but make our Affection for
him all the more intense, and our hlial devoted
ness to him matter ofpersonal love as well as Of
heaven-imposed duty.
Resolved, That we proudly proclaim Plus TX to
be one Of the grnndest characters in oil history,
and far beyond all comparison the srandest Of
our times.
Resolved, That, ascitigens Of the United States,
we hail Plus TX as the champion Of divine and
human rights against wrong and tyranny.
Rssolred, That while, as believers In the prom
ises Of our Lord, Jesus Christ, we unhesitatingly
and unwaveringly believe in the perpetuity Of
till the end OF time, yet as fpndly attached chill
dren Of him who has 80 giorl6hsly been Dur fathsy
for twenty-eight eventful years, we eSrpestly beg
of God to spare him to us fol- still MANY year
On motion Of Mr.. Bogus II was ordered that an
eugrossed copy Of the resolutions be transmitted
TO his holiness, Plus TX. kt-s
Fathers Walter and Keane and Mr. ]. Carroll
Brent were called upon, and made brief responses,
heartily concurrtng in the resolutions.
The meeting then adjourned.