Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1891-07-09

Rev. Charles X. Jenkins, 8. j., pastor Of
81. Aloysius' Church, on Thursday, July
End, completed the twenty fifth year Of his
Priesthood, which event was appropriately
observed. Ate O'Clock, Solemn High Mass
was celebrated, Father Jenkins being the
celebrant, with Rev. John A. Morgan, 6. J.,
Rector Of Loyola College, Baltimore, as
Deacon, and Rev. G. S. Lancaster, 8. J.
% Sub-deacon, Rev. John Ryan, g. J.. Of
Loyola College, being master of ceremo-
mics. Rev. William ]. Scanlan, 8. ].
preached fitting sermon from the text {:
"Give honor 10 God and honor his Priests"
-Eccles. The ST. Aloysius' choir render
cd excellent music Father Jenkins was
the recipient Of several handsome presents,
including beautiful cope Of watered silk
with gold fringe, from the Sisters of Notre
Dame. Washington, d. G. May God spare
him to celebrate his golden jubilee at St.
Aloysius' Church.
Father Jenkins ancestors came to this
country In 1858 and settled at White Plains.
His brother. Mr.. Edward Jenkins, and his
sister, Miss Mary Joe. both Of Baltimore,
were present at the High Mass.
ENTERTAINMENT IN HONOR or A Coon
AND TneE PRIssr.-It was my good for
tune 10 be present at the entertainment
given in st. MaSy's Academy Hall by the
pupils In honor Of the silver jubilee OF
Father Jenkins priesthood. The hall was
tastefully decorated and the little program
was well puton the stage. II was wonder
full how well all sustained their various
parts and showed that "where there's q
win there's always q way" These good
little friends Of Father Jenkins did their
best, with the Sisters help, to show that
that his attention 10 their interests was
gratefully remembered. We are not suffi-
GENTLY acquainted with the pupils TO risk
Q criticism, but win say that all were in
earnest and did credit TO themselves. OF
course, Father Jenkins and his labors in
behalf Of education was kindly comment
ed on In the address of welcome which
was gracefully delivered by Miss Lille
Burroughs. Father Jenkins seemed much
affected by the testimonial of afectionate
appreciation Of his efforts for the educa-
tional benefit of s. Mary's county, where he
has spent ten years. In his reply he said he
felt ashamed Of himself-being praised for
doing his duty-and paid nice tribute 10
Colonel and Mrs. Miles who had made use
Of him 10 start o good work. He thanked
the audience for their kind attendance
which he appreciated the more because Of
the terrible condition Of the roads. Turn.
ing to the pupils on the stage he thanked
them too for their tribute coming as 10 did
from innocent, grateful hearts, and took oc-
casion 70 redeem promise he had made
them. some two months previous, by telling
them that their prayers had been heard
and that he was most happy 10 be able,
thanks 10 his many kind city friends, to
present their good, jealous teachers, the
Sisters, with grand upright piano just re-
ceivsd from the factory Of Charles n.
Sueif. Of Baltimore. The piano was used
the first time and all were delighted with
its sweet tone. After the program was
% happily ended, The hall was cleared OF
chairs. and refreshments and dancing clos
cd pleasant evening.