The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1881-07-23
Honor. 10 Father plcheri,.


Honor. 10 Father Picherit.
Father III: A. Picherit, who has beef
the Pastor Of the Catholic Church a
this place for the last twelve years
goes to Vicksburg this week 10 TAX,
charge of the church In that city. Hi
congregation here made strong en-
deavor to have him retained, but fail
ing in that, resolved to give him som,
fitting testimonial of their esteem
previous to his departure. Accord
ingly, "A large number of the congre
CATION assembled on Wednesday night
at the Hall of st. Peters Branch, C
X. of A in rear of the churh edifice
and n committee was sent to escort the
Father to the meeting.
Mr.. J. c. Julienne, President of the
Catholic Knights, called the meeting
to order, and thereupon read the fol-
lowing resolutions, which had been
adopted at the last regular meeting Of
the Knights
Resolved, That it is with exceeding
regret we part with our Spiritual Di-
rector, Father II. A. Picherit, in ODE
dience to the orders of our respected
Bishop, promoting him to take charge
of Vicksdurg the largest parish in the
diocese
Resolved, That we feel we are great
ly indebted to Father Picherit's earn
est labors in our midst for the excel
lent condition of our church affairs !;
for the advancement of the congrega-
ton i'm zeal and numbers; for the nu-
merous and useful improvements of
the church edifice; for the building of
the Convent and school, and for the
harmony and observance of religion
characteriZing the Catholics of Jack
son.
Resolved, That in Father Picherit
we have ever found a Priest of true
piety, teacher Of religion whose
knowledge has been of vast benefit to
us, and a friend whom we have never
hesitated to approach.
Resolved, That Father Picherit's
heroic and self-sacrificing conduct dur
ing the epidemic of 1878, and in fact at
all times Of sickness and distress, en-
titles him to our warmest thanks and
most heartfelt gratitude and that we
consider his departure a great loss to
the community and particularly to our
Church and Branch.
Resolved, That we trust Father
Picherit's labors in his new station
may be crowned with success and
that he may receive higher dignities
and honors in the church, to which his
long service and eminent merit entitle
him.
Resolved, That a copy of these reso-
lutions be presented to Father Pich-
crit that they be spread upon the
minutes, and be published in the city
papers J.C. JULIENNE,
JOHN MCDONNELL,
JNo. G.. CAsHMAL,
Committee.
Next in order was the presentation
of an elegant gold watch to Father
Picherit, by the Catholic Knights.
THE watch is of the celebrated Wal
than make, and on the inside case has
the following inscription beautifully
engraved: "a tribute of iove and
esteem TO our Spiritual Director, REV.
II. A. PIcHERIT, from 81. Peter's
Branch No. ~, G. X. of A., Jackson,
Mss, 1881 The watch cost 500, and
the subscription for its purchase was
made up entirely by the Catholic
Knights.)
President Julienne called Mr.. Jno.
q. eastman TO the stand, to make the
address of presentation. Mr.. G. made
"A brief address, rendering the present
on behalf of the Knights. To this
Father Picherit responded i'm most
eloquent words, returning his thanks
for the valuable present, and COM
the organization and its OBJ
Jects.
Next, the President called upon Miss
Lou. Muller TO come forward, who, on
behalf of the ladies of the congrega-
ton, had u present to make to the
Pastor. Miss NJ. was escorted TO the
stand by two other young ladies, and
in most charming manner read an
address to father Picherit, expressing
their sorrow OH the occasion of his de-
parture. To this the Pastor responded,
and compllmented the ladies for their
numerous good works. (The present
made by the ladies was a fine suit of
the expense being made up by
amongst themselve.)
Mr.. Con. Sheehan, then, ON behalf
of the gentlemen of the congregation,
presented to Father Picherit an en-
velope containing $3.50, as an offering
of their esteem.
Mr.. Chas. Williams made an in
dividual present to the Pastor, of
very fine meerschaum piye.
Mrs. Dawkins, and other ladies Of
the congregation, then served refresh
ments, consisting of ice-cream, lemon
ade and cake, to the assembly.
The exercises of the evening were
closed by Father Picherit, who gave
the assembly some excellent advice,
his successor to their
kind treating, and giving to all his
parting blessing.