Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-30

To-day Is very happy one for Rev. J. +.
Mackin, pastor Of St. Paul's Church, corne r
Of 18th sud v streeta II IL his oliver jubilee.
the twenty-Afth anniversary Of his ordination
10 the priesthood, and pastor and flock are
celebrating II in q pleasant but thoroughly
characteristic way. II any one doubted
that this devoted pastor and congregation
are not one big happy family, glimpse Of the
celebration would remove 1t. There was no
formal program arranged, beeause Father
Mackin would not enjoy anything likcly TO make
himself the central figure. The people are so
fond Of their pastor that ten to one any formal
proceedings would como to an abrupt termine-
ton. because they just feel too happy toput 1t
in words.
THE RELIGIOUS HXKRCIsES.
OF course the event aud the date being St.
Paui's day and the feast day OF the church
made the religious part OF the celebration the
most striking. OF the priests who received
holy orders with Father Mackin, five or six are
living. or this number three are his guests
today-Right Reverend ]. O'Suiiivan, bishop
Of Mobiles Rev. v. F. Schmitt, pastor Of st.
Joseph's Church In this city, and Rev. J. p.
Carey, pastor Of st. Peters Church, Waldorf,
Md.
From early morning till 9 o'clock there were
many masses said in the vine-clad aud pic
turesque little church Of st. Paul's. At
Bishop O'Sullivan WAS the celebrant, and his
mass was said for the eternal rspose Of the
priests who ordained with him have passed
beyond this life.
At 0 o'clock the little church was filed again
with devout worshipers and Father Mackin
celebrated q msss of Thanksgiving. The con-
gregarionsi singing was led by Rev. Father
Maynadier, assistant pastor. The altar was
tastefuiiy decorated with white roses After
the gospel Father Mackin made a short
address. He said that 1t was impossible
for him to express his feelings In looking back
over the years which had elapsed siuce his
ordination at St. Mary's Seminary, Baltimore
He asked the congregation to unite with him in
Thanksgiving to God for all the graoes given to
him and to themselves and to beg grace and
strength for perseverance, to the end. Bishop
OSuitivan and Fathers Schmitt and Carey
were in the sanctuary.
A GENUINE SURPRISE.
When Father Mackin returned to the rectory
for his breakfast he found assembled around
his table Bishop O'SuIlivan and the prissss
They were there to see his surprise and pleas
ure in finding large black pocket book ON
his plate. The pocketbook had his
name and the date stamped in silver.
On top Of 1t rested twenty bright. silver
Of e225 were smoothly folded. This gift was
the result Of dime jubilee chain. started over
month ago by Miss Mary Walsh, q
young lady Of the parish. She wrote three
letters. asking each recipient for dime and to
make three copies Of the letter, sending the
went a. far - California With the purse was
presented q small book containing the names
Of the 200 persons who made up the chain.
FATHER MAcKIN's FIRST RECEPTION.
The first reception that Father Mackin held
today WAS for the children OF the parish, with
whom he is great favorite. They assembled
in the Sunday school room at 10 o'clock, and
from that till noon they had all the fun they
wanted. The hall was hung with American
flags. and the young folks had refreshments
combined with their good times.
on and on during the day Father Mackin
had several other agreeable surprises In the way
Of purses. Just before his dinner Mrs. Thos.
Sheridan came in and very quietly presented q
bag Of silver. something over a hundred dol
lars. collected by her from friends Of the good
priest. Then before any thanks could be Of
fered the lady was gone.
There is still another to be given some time
today, which is called a worlds fair trip purse,
and has been collected by Miss Lizzie Redfern.
FURTHER CELEBRATION.
This afternoon from 4 o'clock on Rev. Father
Mackin, assisted by his guests, will be at home
to all callers at st. Pauls rectory, adjoining the
church grounds on v street.. At 7 o'clock ben-
ediction will be given in the church and from
till 10 o'clock Father Mackiu will give q re-
ception to the reverend clergy.
On Sunday at st. Joseph's Church the
jubilee services will be especially noteworthy.
Solemn high mass will be celebrated at 10
o'clock by Rev. J. F. Mackin. assisted by Rev.
Fathers Schmitt and Dugnn Bishop O'SuIli-
van will preach and Rev. ]. F. Donahue Of st.
Patrick's. Baltimore, who was formerly Bishop
Spaulding's assistant. will be master Of csre-
monies. Special music will be given by the
choir under the direction Of Prof. Stephen
Kubel