The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1890-01-18
way even TO heaven itself.

opened up with such bright prospects.
AS T view it in fancy before me, I can
see the young giant gathering strength
as it goes further. Isalute it with all
my soul in Gods name. There Is in it
more life and energy than in any part
of this great country. Surely those who
are leaders will not fail to grasp this
opportunity. The new diocese has for
it's centre the city Of Duluth, the marvel
Of the times. In few years it has
grown from a little village to a great
city. It is now throbbing with life and
vigor, Indicative OF what is to come. I.
then, with delight present to you the
new Ri hop of Duluth. 1t is not be-
coming that should speak of him and
in his own presence. have known
him for years; have labored side by
side with him, and it is because of the
success of his past labors that he was
chosen to come TO Duluth. have
known your people and knew you
merited a pastor who would be equal to
the duties. God grant that our hopes
this morning NAV not be disappointed.
These hopes are great, and low, Bishop,
it remains for you to pledge yourself
that your one great thought will be for
the diocese of Duluth. A ring is placed
upon your finger to remind you that
every moment taken from the church is
80 much lost. These people are COM
mitted to your care, make them the
temples Of the Holy Ghost.
Directly addressing the congregation
the Archbishop said My people. much
depends upon you. Your priests will
do what they can. Love them and fol-
low them. How much there is in the
ceremony of to-day. Seek first the king
dom of God, and all things will be ad-
ded unto it. After this do what you
can to build up the material interests
Of tae city. God has given you these
lakes, making your city one of the great
commercial centres of the country. In
building up the city YOU will have the
aid of your Bishop. You will find him in
everything your willing servant in this
great diocese OF Duluth. pray that
God may bless you this morning-that
His light aud grace may fall upon you,
so that when the breath of life is taken
away from you you may enjoy with
Him His own blessedness in heaven.
SERVICES SUNDAY EVENING.
On Sunday evening last Sacred Heart
church ives crowded, many in fact being
unable to gain admittance. Archbishop
ireland delivered the sermon before an
assemblage comprised not only Of
Catholics, but of all creeds and beliefs.
1t was reply to those who would as,
sert that we are but the children of
chance. and was a masterpiece of logic
and reasoning from beginning to close.
1t was delivered IN that slow and meas
ured style characteristic Of the Arch
bishop, aud commanded the utmost at.
tention of his hearers. 1t was c0nvlnc-
ing in the extreme--from which great
good must follow.
A PLEASANT SURPRISE.
Early Sunday evening the Polish
societies. with Rev. Father Sroka, en-
tered the Church of the Sacred Heart
and were introduced bv T. M. Helm.
lski to Bishop McGolrick. Then, in the
name of the societies. he stepped for
ward, and in neat address welcomed
the Bishop to Duluth and presented
him with costly cape. a large plush.
arm chair, pyx and two dalmaticas.
In most feeling manner the Bishop
heartily thanked the donors for the
presents aud expressed his JOY in having
the pleasure OF meeting them.
THE FATHER MATHEW SOCIETY.
There was large attendance present
at the meeting of the Father Mathew
T.. A. society, held in St, Thomas
school room on Monday evening, Hon.
q. F. Maginnls. president Of the society,
presiding. Archbishop Ireland was
present, as were also Bishops Cotter
and McGolrick, all Of whom delivered
brief addresses in behalf OF total absti-
hence. An excellent programme was
rendered by members of the organiza-
ton. those taking part being Miss
Costello. Mrs. Phelan, Miss Poirier,
Frank Maqinnis, Miss Lucia Judd and
Mr.. and Miss Judd. At the close Of the
meeting, which was very enthusiastic
throughout. a number of persons took
the pledge from Bishop McG olrick. At
]O:45 o'clock Monday night, Archbishop
Ireland and Bishop Cotter returned to
their respective homes, on the Eastern
Minnesota railway.
GOOD CHEER FROM THE A. o. n.
The A. q. III. OF Duluth can we'll look
back with pride to the part they 80
heartily took in the reception rendered
to Bishop MEG olrick. They were out
in force and assisted in very material
manner to make the welcome, what it
proved to be, successful in every partic-
ular.
In response to an Invitation from the