Daily globe., 1882-06-05

published in the GLOBE of yesterday.
DIVISION l.
Platoon of Police.
Great Western Band.
Knights CT st. Paul.
St. Vincent de Paul, of both Parishes.
Father Mathew Temperance Society.
Old Catholic Benevolent Society.
Pins TX Benevolent Society.
st. Patrick's Benevolent Society.
Crusader Society of Cathedral Parish.
La Unicn Franchise.
DIVISION Q.
Minneapolis Band.
st. Mary's Temperance Society of Minneapolis:
st. Anthony of Pa6ua Temperance Society of
East Minneapolis.
Crusader Temperance Society of Minneapolis.
Immaculate Conception Benevolent Society of
Minneapolis.
st. Johns (Bohemian) Benevolent Society of
st. Paul.
st. Vincelaus' (Polish) Benevolent Society Of
st. Paul.
DIVISION 5.
Great Union Band.
st. Aioyseus' young Men's) Society of
st. Raul.
St. Clements Benevolent Society Of st. Paul.
St. Peter's Benevolent Society OF st. Paul.
st. Joseph's Orphan Society of st. Paul.
St. Leo's Benevolent Society of 81. Paul.
st. Michael's Total Abstinence OF West st.
Paul.
The different societies fell into line without
break or jar and when in marching order pre-
sented one of the finest civic pageants ever
seen in st Paul. The streets along the line of
march were crowded with spectators the
most Of whom followed the procession to
the grounds where the exercises took place.
The site of the new church is one OF the most
beautiful spots IN West st. Paul, and when the
head of the column arrived on the ground it
was greeted with vast of concourse Of people
who surrounded the foundation walls of the
new church, and, with reverent mien, wit
messed the imposing ceremonies peculiar to
the Catholic church on such occasions.
Right Rev. Bishop Ireland. assisted by
Fathers R4voux, Riley and Danehy of the
cathedral, Father Stemley Of the church of the
Assumption, and Father Gallagher, in charge
of st. Michael's church of West st. Paul, took
part IN the ceremonies.
At the conclusion of the religions exercises
Bishop ireland addressed the assemblage In a
few remarks, of which the following Is a
synopsis:
BISHOP IRELAND'S S ADDRESS.
Twelve years ago witnessed tho putting il lace
of ths first stone in the foundation Of the small
church hard by, now too small for the swelling mum.
bers seekirg to worship under its roof which 1t s
necessary to replace with new and larger ediice.
There was no ceremony AstenOlug tHo OCCdblOu,
West st. Paul was tao Insignificant to be noticed
no procession wended its way around the hill cave
that of the workmen who axe In hand, opened their
way through the forest thickets. What change
since that day In ST. Paul and the 8 ate at large
Railroads have been built bringing to us the COM
merce of vast territories; palaces Of industry limo
our streets schools and colleges of magnificent pro-
portions have been erected; st. Paul is the petrop
oils of the Northwest with boundless era of pro-
gress before her. Well, what in thI wondrous de-
veopnent is there, above all other facts Of vital
importance for the welfare Of her peope? II lis the
progress of religion marching apace withher advances
in other directions This fact tells that the people
of St Paul not forgetfu of their most essential
and most important duty. without which all materisl
development would be of little avail.
Religion is the link uniting us with the Sovereign
Master of The universe, snd teaching us to adore,
love and serve him This is our first duty. Whist
ever man may do, however good and just he may be
to his fellow men, however he may proscer and I'll,
tie commonwe: th with his name, If he forgets God
he denies the frat dictates Of his reason, the most
vital rulings of virt1e-he s not acting the rational
being. II snbInission Is due TO superiors, before
all nature proceeds? If we ought to extend our
arms for help in our weakness to the strong, able
and willing to protect Us, aust not constant prsy
the universe in the hollow of h,s hand
If gratitude and love are due to benefactors,
who has claims upon us as he who cares for the
hair upon our heads? Religion Is OF the most vital
importance to our welfare for all eternity. In vain
would we build cities and accumulate wea tn acd
be learned in scienceif we do not obey God. 1here
is right and wrong each mans conscience pro-
claims this fact. The voice of conscience cannot
be stifed;. it is Gods voice within u. God himself
cannot dispense us from doing our duty and
serving him. for the claims ci the Creator over the
created alb :olute and iuaepabe and as there is
law go is there sanction to the law. Not one of
US who shall not one day be srraigned before the
tribunal of the Creator to give an account Of our
lives and receive our reward or punishment
These are truths rs certain as truth can be.
Men be fOuud Drate III they
did not believe in God or in Christianity.
They do not speak the secret voice of their minds,
or if they do, they have never looked calmly Into
the evidences upon which religion rests BE is
blind who does not preceive beyond visible nature
Supreme Being, who has fashioned nature In sill
her parts from the blade OF grass to the planet IN the
SKIES with order aud wisdom and power. Every
thing around us tells US OF Omnipotence and in.
finite wisdom-nothing more than man himself
whether in the perfect organism Of his material b.
ing. or the sublime consciousness OF his soul.
Matter il b;iud-mstter Is lifeless, and science
which with too many philosophers started out In
this modern sge to construct the universe without
God, is rushing back to the portals of religion
crying out that God Is everywhere where there is
order and fe and that without God there would be
nothing In nature.
Happy for us thst 1t Is 80. Without religion, even
in this world, what would be here for us7 We bosst
Of our civilization; it is religions gift Civilization
is not commerce. raj roads or steamshps 1t is not
intellectual smartness: il is not physical powert
is virtue, and virtue is practical religion Morality
without foundation. Men may be jast and kind
through self-interest, the result Of midness Of
manners. This Is not virtue. In presence of q
potent temptation when no eyes of friends are upon
us, when no earthly punishment seems nigh,
what viii strengthen us to resist, cave
the remembrance OF the Sus creme Being
forblddiug wrong and threatening to punish II!
Could we suppose possible to silence all church
bel s. to obliterate prayer to forget 6od-wth all the
glitter of material splendor, We would be ssvages,
animals,
Mat but religion would bring JOY TO sonowipg
hearts, dry the tear drop iu the eye of the poor and
suffering? Oh, riches and material progress will not
annihilae pain and misery. The wealthiest feel the
vanity OF money to comfort and console. What c5n-
soles is the hope of immortality, the thought of
loving father above us? Without him, life is 90
often burthen; il is not worth living
The vast outpouring of peopls on this occasion ia
noble act of faith 10 God. in religion aid su
it has a sublime significance. May the enthusiasm
more Within you this faith, and induce you to as
sure your immortal happiness by leadicg hves il
practical harmony with your faith.
see in this gathering another significance 1t
Son OF God came upon earth to put more manifestIy
before men the truths of religion which their reason
and cons cence had asght them, and to enable them
by the of redemption to be faithful to their
duties, he founded church, through which his
lessons and gifts were 10 be perpetuated
through time. He bade thst church to be
cstholic-universal IN space and time-"Teach
all nations-and behold am with you all days."
These words viii indicate her during her career.
This church will be catholic, ,speaking all tongues,
and schisms will be local, confined to one language
to one nation or nearly A human institution
could not maintain unity over the whole world: this
would require divine power. Where is the church
iig the Lords words, to teach all nations! She
stands before YOU: this tempIe mrrcrs her and vo