Wichita eagle., 1888-05-23
THE VERY REV. FATHER CASEY
Treated to a Surprise at Catholic Hall-Valuable
Presents.


prised man in Wichita. The members OF
the old and new committee, altar societies,
choir, band St. Aloysius society and con-
greeation assembled last night at the
Catholic hall, on the corner of Second and
Fourth avenue to surprise Very Rev.
Father Casey with an elegant set OF plush
furniture, handsome table and easy chair.
The arrangements were all made quietly,
SO that the reverend father did not know
what was up even when he was escorted
from his home TO the hall. The hall was
beautifully decorated for the occasion.
The different presents were displayed on
the platform, above which in large letters
was written: IN honor Of Very Rev.
Father Casey"
After music by the band Mr.. Ed. Healy
spoke as follows:
To the Rev. NJ J. Casey Administrator of the Diocess:
Greeting:-Believe US that it is with no
small degree Of pleasure that we assemble
here this evening to meet and to greet you
remembering your many kind and extra
ordinary acts in the past; the ever watch
ful and DEVOTED attention you entertain
for the flock committed to your care and
even more than this, that of sacrificing
your already humble home to the poor
parentless orphans of the street: our mo-
tives which has prompted US to divert your
attention but short time this evening.
Realizing all this, the outpouring of a
generous nature, the consumate zeal for
fostering the afflicted and painfully en-
deavorng to succor and reclaim the out
cast; we would as your friends, fall short
OF our obligations 10 you, as our superior;
were we not to make use of this opportune
moment in meeting and greeting and gen
erously thanking you for your kind faith
fulness towards US, your parishoners, one
and all.
Accept then, very Rev. Father, these few
and but shallow symbols Of our esteem
and love and believe US that of necessity,
they are forced upon you to simply meet
the necessary requirements of an humble
home. They are only slight recognition
from the hands of your old and dnew church
committees, from the ever devoted Knights
Of st. Joseph, from the ladies of st. Alloy
sins society, the choir and your host Of
friends throughout the entire city.
They are but a token of our warmest es
TEEN for you, and we deem it but our duty
in offering them to you, to fulfill, at least
a part of the law Ito support our pastor"
In conclusion, we bid YOU many years of
prosperity, peace happiness and content
ment amongst us, and that many more
and delight, to administer 10 our wants,
our cares and necessities.
Believe us again, Very Rev. Father,
that the bonds of fraternal and friendly
charity, cemented together as they are, by
that most sacred of bonds, unity will not
be complete, until our highest expecta-
tions will be reached, and our JOYS made
replete, when another occasion viii be ac-
corded us of renewing our pledges to you,
acquiring mans most supreme title, and
when you have entered that holiest and
sacred of all bonds, the bond of EpiscO-
pacy..
He was followed by Very Rev. b. Schnie-
hauser, Of Newton, who spoke eloquently
about the zeal and work which Father
Casey mad accomplished since his arrival
in Wichita. He expressed his wish that
Almighty God would grant many years to
Father Casey to enjoined work he had
commenced, and also to see him raised
soon to the highest dignity in the church.
Rev. j. b. Disselcamp, assistant rector
at St. AlOysius, said that Rev. Father
Casey was well deserving of the honor pre-
pared for him tonight by his congregation.
His short stay in Wichita with Father
Casey had been sufficient to respect him as
a prudent superior, a social fellow priest,
and a man liberal and broad in his views
Colonel Taylor gave utterance of the
esteem and respect in which Father Casey
was held by his congregation.
Instrumental music by Miss Green, fol-
lowed by the band. Duett by Mesdames
Lun and Herr, what Are the Wild Waves
Saying" Instrumental music by Misses
Friend and Phelps. Home, Sweet
Home" by Miss Ora Greitfenstein. Duett
by Mesdames. Herr and Williams
Following this feature of the program
all We're invited to partake of a delicious
supper prepared by the ladies. All en-
joyed themselves hugely, which could be
judged from the pleasant smiles visible on
the countenances.