The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1893-06-29
IT WAS A FITTING RECOGNITION,
The Members of st. Vincent's
Church Paid a High Tribute
TO the Very Rev. Father Meyer, their
Retiring Clergyman.
A Number OF Speeches Made, All Lsu-
dRtory OF His Work While in the
Local Parish-He Leaves To-
day for st. Louis.

ton street, were thronged with brilliant
gathering last evening. 1t was the final
of the lawn party given by the ladies
for the benefit OF the church, and the
people turned out in goodly array to
fully enjoy the last opportunities afforded
to enjoy themselves at the charming
affair. The grounds were decorated with
numbers OF lighted Japanese lanterns,
while several powerful rehectors also
helped to bring the many pretty places
into full prominence. The moonlight
also threw charm over the scene, i'm
parting romantic appearance to the
place. But there was one thing that
went to mar the pleasure of the gather
ing. It was the fact that last nights
affair was to be the last time the pastor.
the Very Rev. Father Meyer, would be
present at any of their entertainments
to gladden. the hearts Of every one by
his hearty and ever pleasing manner.
Father Meyer was present at the
grounds, and wac overwhelmed with the
expressions of regret by both his par
ishioners and members of other denom-
inations as we'll.
He has been called to the presidency
and directorship of the Ecclesiastical
seminary at st. Louis, Mo. This is fit
ting recognition of his talents and
ability.
During the evening, at signal from
the buglo, Father Meyer was approached
by MIR Andrew Mullen and other gen.
tlemen and. requested to step up to the
balcony overlooking the grounds. Father
Meyer wac greatly surprised, and in
quired the reason and who wanted him.
Mr.. Mullen assured him that he would
discover them soon enough. The people
wanted him to come up on the balcony
so they could look at him.
After the gentlemen had taken their
eeais Mr.. l. B. Dockweier stepped for
ward and made a short address intro
ducing Mr.. Andrew Mullen, who bad
been especially invited to deliver the
farewell expression to Father Meyer.
Mr.. Mullen spoke principally upon
behalf of the members OF the congrega-
ton. His remarks were delivered with
pathetic expression. He said:
VERY REVEREND AND DEAR FATHER
With your customary solicitude for the
we'll being of your people you have gath
cred them here this evening in social
reunion, recognizing the fact that in
bringing them closer to each other you
are drawing them nearer to their God.
But almost in the midst OF these festivi-
ties voice ia heard, as startling and as
unexpected as thunderbolt out OF
clear sky. commanding you to leave the
fiock you have watched over with a ia
theirs lovs for these well nigh 10 years,
q flock that is devoted to you with az
affection that is little less than sacred.
"You are bid take upon yourself
greater responsibilities, increased la
bors and. if possible, still more i'm
portant duties, in another portion OF
Gods vineyard.
while bowling with us, in the spirit
of our faith, in humble submission to
the voice Of authority, we may be per-
mitted to approach you, as the loving
children of fond father, TO express
feebly though it be-the eorrow that
fills our hearts at the coming separation.
We alto want to convey to you, in no
uncertain language, our thorough and
full appreciation OF all you have done
for the spiritual welfare of ourselves and
our children during the period OF your
ministry among ne.
"When, as your Pensioners, we rise
up to hear cheerful testimony to the fact
that you have been to US faithful pas
tor. that in this community you have
been typical priest, great educator,
and to all who needed true friendship, a
tried end devoted friend, we have said
ali that can be said, for no greater need
OF praise can be given to man than to
cay tfuthfully that he is faithful priest
OF the Most High.
I'm going out from among US, we can
not forget you, il we would, for do you
not leave behind you enduring monu-
ments? In this magnificent college,
you leave not alone the material build
ing, but what is of infinitely greater
value, this great educational institution,
that has been such an important factor
in the intellectual, as we'll as religious
upbuilding of this community, and
who're influence will be felt in the ages
yet TO come.
"You also leave us in this beautiful
temple, scarcely completed, before you
are called from it, another grand monu
ment to your zeal for Gods glory.
Through your unceasing labor, your fine
executive ability and your refined taste,
yov leave us church that would be a
credit to many an older and Weather
congregation, where you had surrounded
yourself with all the accessories enabling
you always, to carry out in all complete
ness, the ceremonies of the church with
becoming solemnity.
under your watchful eye, also, the
parish school, that important aid in the
work OF every good priest, has been
built up and nurtured, to bear fruit
in the coming yeare.
"But You have been TO us not only
our spiritual father and safe guide, but
you have alec been our faithful friend
and advisor; you have rejoiced in our
Joy, and sorrowed in our sorrow, giving
ne at all times wise counsel in our per-
plexities and consolation in our mis-
fortunes, and none will miss you more
than those who needed and could al
ways depend on receiving your disinter-
ested friendship.
"Those too, outside OF your own flock,
who in the years gore by have been
brought in contact with you, and who
with us have learned to venerate and
love you, will sympathiee with us in
our loss, and unite with us in Wishing
you in yoar new sphere abundant sue
ceHs and unaloyed happiness.
zone great consolidation in our grief at
your going is the knowledge, that foryou
1t is an important promotion and well
deserved recognition OF your prominent
| virtues and great ability.
| "And now, dear father, on this, the
eve OF your departure, voicing the
wishes and the feeling Of your entire
people, we unite in praying that Gods
choicest blessing may Do with you