The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-12-02
lornInr Star and Catholic messenger.
SHW oRIEAKS, SUNDAY. DEcEMBER IsT.
lafayette z. n. B. Association.

Lafavotts Y. n. B. Association.
saturday evening, Nov. oath, the gentlemen
t6estituting this Association met at their NALL
ets. Sixth and Magazine Streets, and thence
haired to Washington and st. Denis Sts,
ssElere they were presented with beautiful
eraerican silk flag by Mrs. L. Newbauer and
Hfsss n. Fegler. These ladies represented quite
{ sumber of Others who reside in the 4th dis
ezsot. and desired to contribute towards the
s,eesentation of the flag, and thereby give On
'<ridspce of their regard for the object of the
saociation and the faithfulness with which
Lie members thereof have worked for that end.
&rrived at the place, the 18th U. 8. Band,
Who were In full parade uniform, played most
,serenade, after which Mrs. New
&auer spoke rs follows:
Gentlemen of the Lafaye ette Young Mems BEN
q evolent Association:
II On behalf of the ladies of the Fourth Dig
5rict, beg you will accept this flag, the
Emblem Of liberty, as token OF our regard
And admiration Of the zeal you have displayed
She social status of your society. Let 1t, the
banner of the free. always remind you that
nnder its protecting folds you have right to
81 allow
3ustre of its beauty to be tarnished by insult.
THE object of your association being benevo-
3enoe, we sincerely trust that this hag will be
nlwsys present in your thoughts to guide you
IN the good work you have undertaken.
She then. with Miss n. Fiegler, turned over
10 Mr.. T. J. o'Sullivan. the President Of the
~. z. N. B. A., the flag which is costly and
be artistic in workmanship as any We have
aver seen. Mr. o'SuiIivan, on behalf of the
Association, replied as follows:
Ladies-It has been very often, heretofore,
my pleasure to aot in Q representative capacity
Tor several associations on occasions similar to
*shis. But can Assure you that never have
sx perienoed the same emotions Of gratitude.
zztbe same qualification of feelings, or the same
EAesitancy to give expression thereto as do at
shis moment, when acting % the executive Of
She L. z. NJ. B. A. I can merely syllable q
Mort "I thank you,"-s phrase short in wri-
sing, short in speaking; yet longer in our
shoug ghts than any distance We can conceive
It is o short phrase II thank yOu," but when
poken from tho heart, it is full of grateful
Seaning, Of tender eolicitude and inexpreseible
Rsas. It voice. a friends greeting, members
thankfulness aud . gentlem aa's tribute Than
akis what more need be said
We will cherish this beautiful and revered
lag, which you have 30 generously presented
Il has cost you nSnths o.;l.. Of unoefnsi1g e
= good cause. It speaks of her es-
keem for an association which, started but q
sor the perpesuation of brotherly friendship
and benevolsnce. God grant it will continue
in its noble work-mutual cultivation and allie.
Walton of suffering.
y Ladies'. every timethat this fsgis unfolded
and given to the kiesing winds. every time
that /, or any other member of the Lafayette
Y. n. B. A., will look upon it's sillken texture.
and they shall think Of the moro valuable COM
position Of wowsn's nature. When We gaze
.npon its bright stars, We will look up to them
as emblems of womnn-and we will place you,
'in our thoughts, slongside those bright and
beautiful stars, as the Inhabitants Of sphere
2Ar above that Of man.
Upon the conclusion of this part OF
he proceedings the young gentlemen
box up line Of march which was moi
bmpleted until their friends and the news
nper Offices had been serenaded. The even
bg was finished with reception given to the
onors.