The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-05-12
asrnlng Star and Catholic Messenger.
approval of the changes made by the Chief OF
Police was sufioient.

fOuC0 Whb
Last Sunday morning St. PstriEk's Church
was crowded, not only by the immense congre-
cation which usually assemblies therein, but
by many persons from other and remote con-
gregations. The occasion was the unveiling
and blessing of splendid new statue of
the Sacred Heart and the solemn con.
secration of the parish and of all those present
to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The ceremonies
antecedent to the celebration of Macs were
conducted by the Most Rev. Archbishop. His
Grace spoke for sometime about the pleasure
which he felt in preaching to the people of St.
Patriok's, and also dwelt for q more lengthy
period upon the special devotion to the Sacred
Heart. The surroundings were such as added
more effectiveness to the Arohbishop's words
The church was densely packed, over 5000 per-
sons being present. The beautifully decorated
affairs were aglow with lights, and the whole
sacred edifice ornamented in the highest style
Of art Preceded by q few appropriate re-
marks, the Very Rev. P. F. Allen read the act
of solemn conseoration, which was followed
by the Ape ssolio benediotion. The oeremo-
nies were over about 1890 p. m. Father
Allen deserves the highest enoomiums
for his zeal and practical works in the
St. Patrick's.
THE SIGNAL SHRvIcE.-The Washington Post
of May Sd, has o synopsis Of the report of the
subcommittee of the Military Committee of
the House of Representatives, which, for nearly
four months, has been investigating the Signal
Service. After q thorough examination the
subcommittee reports that the Signal Service
is both efficient and economical; that it is
growing in popularity, as shown by the fact
that thirteen bills have been introdu uoed in the
House, since the investigation commenced,
calling for as many new stations in different
States that the evidence offered shows no yea
son why the Signal Service should be oonsoi-
dated with the coast survey or life saving SER
vice; and that it is very desirable, ss urged by
the Chief Signal Officer, that the service should
be more extended in order to benefit the farm
ing community more. Aleo that memorial
signed by all the ocean steamship and marine
insurance companies has been addressed d to the
Hon. A. S. Hewitt, asking him to favor lib
ersl appropriation. The Secretary of War has
asked for s35o. 600 for the Signal Service
A memorial to Congress was, during the
week, numerously signed at our Cotton Ex
change calling for the organization OF the
Signal Service upon permanent basis so as to
increase its efficiency, and urging on Congress
the necessity of being liberal in making ap-
propriations for it, in order that the Chief
Signal Officer may be enabled to established
signal station at the mouth of the Mississippi,
for the better protection of the commerce of
New Orleans, Apropos of this, the Chief Sig
nal Officer has written to Mr.. Simons, Chief of
the Bureau ct this station, expressing gratif-
cation at the high state of Efficiency in which
the Inspector lately found the local signal
Office, and notifying Mr.. Cashell, the assistant
signal cficer, that bis name has been placed on
the list for promotion.
Mr. CasbelI is a graduate OF Georgetown
College, d. c., and member of tho bar Of the
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
He is in doubt whether to wait for the promo.
tion or commerce practising his profession at
once,
ST. JosEPHs MAY FESTIVAL. - This enter
tainment opened on Saturday evening, 4 sh inst, |
in the old hall, corner of De1bigny and Com
mon streets, hich has been made famous in
the history of fairs in New Orleans, by the
great triumpts achieved in past years. We
venture the assertion, without fear of success
ful contradiction, that this old wooden build
ing has been the fcene of more successful
entertainments of this character, during the
last ten years, than any hall, however stately,
in the South, and that within it's walls more
bountiful supply of the "sinews" has been
gathered for church purposes in that time than
in any two other edifces. This year, though ez-
perienced and Jealous ladies have taken charge
of the entertainment, and have secured the as
sistance Of a committee of energetic gentlemen
and numbers of winning young ladies, we oaE-
not say that SO far the attendance at the hall
would indicate as hattering financial success
as has been achieved at previous fairs. The
same grand object as that which melted the
people to almost herculean efforts in past years
remains to be accomplished, with an addi-
tional stimulant in the knowledge that oompa-
rstively few Thousands of dollars will be
required to place the splendid new Church in
suitable condition for use, while the old