Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-02-19
Rev. D. ]. Flynn tSt. Mary ST., SIS, ,2sS.0o
Rev.W. J. Birmingham, st. Paul's l0,030.25

Rev. j. Bermingham, st. Paul's lO,03O.25
Total on European trip contest S23, 3i8.25
There is exceeding rejoicing in the
Catholic parish of St. Mary's. Flags
and other emblems of victory float from
the houses of nearly every one of the
faithful, and the people are exultant
over the victory Of their pastor, the Rev.
Dennis ]. Flynn. In the sharp contest
that has been waging for three or four
weeks he captured the European trip
prize, offered by Bishop Curtis, and to
go to either the Rev. Father Flynn or
Father Birmingham, whnsever friends
would advocate their favorite claims
with the greater financial ardor.
Aside from the trip ticket, which
guarantees simply transportation both
ways across the Atlantic, the contest
represented a great deal TO the rival pre-
lates. Both men entered the competi-
ton, perhaps reluctantly, but once in
they labored with such zeal that the
simple contest over d steamer ticket
grew into an historical financial achieve
ment, the most conspicuous in the an
mails of the Catholic Church in this coun-
try. In the pecuniary results the rails
ing of $23,31S25 by such means has no
America. ii is considered marvellous
work, and has not even been approached
in the monetary ministrations of the
church in this country. The achieve
ment of itself il n tribute to the zeal and
energy Of athe contesting priests, in the
cause of the church and its benevolent
auxiiaries, and the loser has cause for
sincere congratulations upon his
splendid showing.
But the victor in such a contest is
deeply reioiced in leading to success
full issue an affair of such magnitude,
in small community such as this. st.
Mary's parishoners can scarce find ex-
preston in which to properly frame
their feelings of exultation and triumph.
Father Flynn's home was surrounded
by throng yesterday afternoon week,
and scores of people called to pay their
congratulations. His parishioners had
given literally of their money, and
worked increasingly that he might come
ont of the lists wearing the laurels of
victory. So they more than shared his
Joy and were by far more expressive of
the qualification the result of the can
vass had brought than the actual win
ner. The reverened father received his
friends in his library and greeted each
with cordial handshake and thanks
for the substantial interest they had
manifested in his behalf He looked a
a bit tired, for the past few days had
been busy ones and he had been. kept
concerned in the quiet direction Of his
canvass. AS is understood, both priests
were requested TO enter the contest by
the bishop,and personal preference was,
therefore, not considered by either.
After the services last night week the
triumph of st. Mary's parishioners
found expression in parade in which
Father Flynn was the honored head of
lire in procession, riding in q carriage.
Fire works gave glow to the enthusi-
asm OF the iubilant people, and the
music of band kept the phalanX Of
cheering followers in gay spirit The
line moved to the residence of Father
Birmingham and checrcd the priest for
the valiant campaign he had conducted.
There was manifest that good fellow
ship which would characterize tho feel
ing between victor and vanqushed |
when each has made good fight. From
Father Bermiugham's home the crowd
marched through the city paying its re-
spects and manifcsting its joy to other
members of the local clergy Father
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absence of Vacatlon. No ~, otilg5 eAl1eilses e
OF the "Trip are palu ttl... ttle holaer q me
ticket unless BISHOP ouiIis may aectae
10 make aohatll oi ~, q small 9oI.ioil o.
thousands realized lll5 sum total IN
money value represented as the ssaRe saRe
Tor this contest IS perhaps anont SSoo
while the receipts are as stated over
S25OOO. rms money with INC remain
der earned by the bazaar VIII pe ap-
plied TO eXungulshlng the depts OF one
or two churches in the city and to some
benevolent undertakings.
The Rey. Dennis j. Flynn was born
in Louisville, kyo September 18th, 1886,
and received his primary education in
st. Johns parochial school, taught by
the Aayierian Brothers. He afterwards
entered st. Xavier Institute, the select
Catholic school Of Louisville, whence he
graduated in 1877, going to Mt St
Mary's College, Emmettsburg, Md,
where he began his classical studies in
company with the present Vice president