Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-15
ESTEEMED BY HIS PEOPLE.
Rev. Father Wall Presented With a Hand
some Set of Resolutions and Purse
He Responds Feelingly--win Remove
In To-


He Responds Feelingly--win Remove
TO Allegheny To-Day.
A meeting of tho congregation of St.
Pauls Cathedral was held last night to take
action on the departure of Rev. Stephen
Wall, d. d. There was large attendance
of the members, and the meeting was pre-
sided over by F. j. Weixel. Father. Wall
was present, and on behalf of the congrega-
ton was presented with handsome set of
resolutions engrossed by Prof. w. W. Nc
Clelland, and neatly framed. j. B. Larlia
made the presentation speech. 1t was a
complete surprise to Father Wall who re-
Piled Pile deellngiy, expressing his gratitude fos
rendered. The resolutions read as follows:
WHEREAS, The Very Rev. DR.. Wall, rector of
the Cathedral is about to his connection with
Peters PrO-Cathedral, Allegheny, we therefore
deem IL eminenty fitting this occasion to voice
feel for the devotion and zeal displayed and Other
work, spiritual as well as temporal, accomplished
during his administration as rector of the Cathe-
Resolved, That the congregation bear this testi-
mony to the great success attending the official
nection of Rev. DR.. Wall with this congregation.
Among the most important results of his temporal
administration being the thorough renovation and
provements made 10 the Cathedral, now emitting
the sacred edifce to rank of the most beauti
fitting temple for the celebration of the great mys-
teres of the Christian religion.
Under the head of improvements we include the
supplying through Rev Dr Wall's efforts long de-
ferred but much needed want cathedral, namely;
the Introduction of magnificent chime of bells.
The great reduction of the general Indebtedness of
the congregation through his zeal and energy is
credit. 1t would not be proper to omit on this oc-
casion the just praise also due the Rev. DIR. Wall
for successfully demonstrating, agaisnst the
Of Fifth s and pT9 Grant f street. &nies fnaisss
perlled the strength and destroyed the beauty of
81. Paul's Cathedral. These events characteriZing
the administration of DR.. Wall rector constitute
epocs in the history of the congregation and call
for special praise and cOngratulation from all mem
bers of the congregation under his charge
Resolved, That rs a congregation we hereby ten
der our beloved pastor, Very Rev. Stephen Wall D.
d.. the assurance o; our high admiration for him as
a man and priest; our gratitude and love for the
zeal and devotion he has always displayed in our
behalf. SpirituallT well as temporallv. and we
beg to assure him tha shall ever regard HIS stay
among us as pleasant and happy remembrance
We also as congregation and indiyidually ex-
sonal regards and wish him through life health
happiness and success in his future field of labor
The resolutions are signed by a committee
composed of John c. Robinson Chairman:
c. +. Mckenna, James j. Flannery, T. ID.
Casey, William Loeffler, Francis j. WeixeI
and James Dain.
- After the resolutions had been presented
to Father Wall, J. J. Flannery handed Father
Wall purse containing 81, 800. Short ad-
dresses were made by w. J. Curran, F. J.
Totten and Charles F. McKenna The
Cathedral Band rendered several selections.
The meeting adjourned with the members
wishing their departing pastor long life and
prosperity in his new field of labor to which
he Will go to-day.