The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-04-28
GENERAL CELEBRATIONS.

The ST. Mary's Library Association in East
Broadway had made, during the past few days
special preparations TO celebrate the event. 50
memorable in the annals OF the Catholic Church
In America Yesterday afternoon the special
celebration began by tne hosting OF the Papal
colors, sur mounted by the Stars and Stripes, on
the naRstar OF the building In East Broad.
way. This ceremony was accompanied oy
much cheering and enthusiasm, IN which
the numerous members OF the association
heartily joined. At sunset the Dag was taken
down and the building was splendidly illumin-
ated with Chinese lanterns, winch sent out oil
their lurid glare up and down the spacious
street. over the door an Illuminated inscription
had been placed reading:-
LONG LIVE AMERICAS CARDINAL
which sentiment appeared to be Joined In heartily
by all those present. At the club house Chinese
lanterns were also hung about the rooms,
and an air OF gayety ana festivity per.
vaded the establishment. During the
evening large delegation from the
Catholic Institute OF Newark paid an or1cIal visit
to the club for the purpose OF Joining in the pleas
ures and formula OF the occasion. They we're nos
pitaDiy received and entertained BY the president
OF the association.
The programme began py an address by the Rev.
Father DEnphy, OF st. Joseph's parish, on the
event OF the day, mingled with some remarks on
the benent OF such associations as the one ne ad-
dressed. me reverend gentleman SAID
GESrIEMES-fne sun has set this evening upon
q day that snail be forever memorable IN tue ms
tory OF the catholic Church upon American SOL.
Nearly 400 years ago, when Catholic dlscOvercr
planted for the nrst Time the standard OF
the cross upon the lovely shores OF This
Continent, ne bent ms knee In humble reverence
TO ms Great Preseryer, ana, with uncovered mead
and upllted eyes, ne dedicated TINS mighty land
and IT'S inhabitants TO the God or Catnoic truth,
as an onerlng OF thanksgiving for having guided
him safely over the unknown waters OF the
tracRless deep. A new ana trying era was
Just then about TO Dawn in tie history OF
the Church. quarter OF a century had
discovered, when behold, in tine neart OF Germany
was raised standard OF religious rebellion, and
around IL locked, one alter another, nearly all
she great nations OF the Old World, and Tor
three hundred years the Churcn OF christ
conqnests which she had achieved during the frst
Loo years OF her existence But u was not IN ne
designs Of Providence tnat this should oe an IRE
par bic loss Tor hts Church, for Coo nad allowed
the world OF Old 70 perish Tor It's inquiries Ia tue
waters Of tue hood oniy 10 repeople ~ again
up wolo for His church on
tits Continent tnat she might more than
the Old. Like gold that has been refined In the
crucioie, she seemed indeed 20 have oeen purified
nom all the grosser materials ana TO nave more
tnan gained ia quantity what sac mad lost ia quail
Ity beoie the separation.
Ths, therefore, did not seem 60 DO IN the de-
signs Of an ali-wlse Providence to open up on tlls
VAST Continent new heios 0t Conquest lor Ills
ChufCh. ana VI ner history tO-ua1 IN luis mighty
Republic, II her progress duriug eIch successive
decaue, and her PROUD position with her cross
upon every nilt to-, u these DC not so
many living evidences OF the truth OF such a
prophecy, then, surely, there can be no sucn rule
Ia All history taat which enables Us 10
Judge somewhat OF the future oy tho past.
You nave assembled here tonight, gentlemen,
20 co honor partly by your presence, TO the
evening winch has succeeded q day that shall DC
forever memorable IN the annals 81 the American
Church. For the first time Ia her history mas lie
naod OF the venerable lontin placed upon tile
brow Of one o. her prclatcs the insignia o. the
hrs SUCCESSORS 10 Destow. with al the traditional
glory I'll her past crowdlng thick aud
last upon your memories with al the
brilliant pro poets o the future or tnat Church
before you, aud her pain OF glory yet untrouden IN
the rec ana DOuudees plans o. and mat you
Owe, Ii Is 10 wonder that tour hearts Should re
plad tened by such an event Ia her history, aud
That you should regard n as an omen 81 brighter
epOcf In that history. az wen as he nobest triD-
ne ever paid ~ any Pontin 70 the merit and
progress OF the American Chutch
TIE reverend gentleman went on 10 speak OF
the material benent 20 young men IN belonging 70
ton ami nov mucn sord foundation Of C.ustlan
purity aue happiness might De laid IN store by
early me 4bersaIp ~ suCA cu0> especially IN these
days Of spiritual HANGERS aud suares. The address
Of the reverend gentleman Was very much ap-
plaused by dense audience, Which compiettJ
Crowded tue club rooms.
Subsequent 10 the address an amateur concert
and entertainment was gwen, in winch many OF
the more talented membefso OF Tue ASSOCIATION e1-
hibted their proficiency In vocal and instru-
men al music as well IS IN recitations. Tue eNen-
Ing came In Tits manner TO a pleasant close.
ANOTHER CELEBRATION,
The Young men 81 -. Rose o. Inns Cathonc
Association desiring 10 snow taeir pleasure az
she election OF HIS Grace. the ArchOshOp, as Gar
dlna, mad their rooms, IN Columbia street, lluml-
mated and decked with scarlet.