The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1874-02-15
Our Sixth Anniversary.

Last Tuesday evening a number of the
friends of the MORNING STAR assembled in
it's hall to celebrate the sixth anniversary
of its foundation. They were seated at a
repast provided by Mr.. Richard McCloskey
= in q style which reflected the highest Gre
dit upon his cuisine. 1t is said that per-
. feet cookery greatly assists ldigestioo,|
D phenomenon that no doubt accounts to q
great extent, for the manifest good humor
, which prevailed throughout the evening.
4 Our Most Rev. Archbishop presided
while many others of the Rev. clergy Of
the city were present. The occasion was
also honored with the presence of Rev.
Fathers Henry and Gallagher of ST. Louis.
After sufficient attention had b, en- paid to
| the demands of an appetite that appeared
to be as active as it was general, his Grace
in reply to n complimentary toast, made
some remarks of a most interesting charac-
ter, in which he referred to the progressive
spirit of Catholicity in tho diocese. The
rapid development of Catholic energy in
the erection of school houses, churches,
converts ETC., was of course happily sug
gested by the vitality which could not but
be recognized in the career of the MORNING
STAR newspaper.
Hon. T. !. Semmes, being called on,
thought that as the Church had been so
prominently alluded to, and as st. Peter
was the head of the Church, the illusions
were evidently to St. Peters Church. Fa-
Their Cornelius couldn't see it in that light,
however, and Mr.. Semmes had to CONTINUES.
This he did in a style at once humorous,
instructive and entertaining. After some
very complimentary expressions regarding
the STAR, Mr.. Semmes concluded by ex-
pressing the desire to take number of
shares in its stock in addition to those al
ready belonging to him. His example in
this respect was promptly followed by a
number of other gentlemen present. Among !
these we must specially mention the Rev.
Fathers Henry and Gallagher who though {
on the eve of starting for their home in
ST. Louis, thus gave substantial proof of
their kindly interest in the affairs of their I
New Orleans friends. Their sympathy I
was further manifested by some elo- +
quent and feeling remarks which they 1
made in the course of the evening. Al a
number of short but stirring speeches were '
also made by Fathers Moynihan, Kenny, I
and Hesln as also by Mr.. Gilmore, Mr.
Henderson, Mr.. Castell and other gentle d
men present.
Unfortunately the limited size of The
Hall prevented the seating at table of "
more than very few of the earnest friends
If this paper. Still, its Directors were J..
mbued with new energy and ardor upon
the unanimity of approval Civ
m to their past labors by those present and Z
heir enthusiastic endorsement of the
position that a Catholic organ in this city Z
must and shall be sustained. We think, in.
Iced, after witnessing the in terest exhibited ~
" representative gentlemen from all parts -
f the city, there assembled, that no deubt 3
an be entertained of the future progress ''
f the STAR. Not only must it maintain
he stand already made, but it seems evil =,
emily destined to expand steadily in the " y.
lture both as to the extent of its circula- y
on and the strength of it's influence. "
Ike all other Catholic organs conducted y.
nder proper auspices and with proper =,
sfeguards, it must necessarily be focus VI
Catholic unity and strength and become ~
powerful engine of Catholic defense. 40
A Free Press. ~