The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-08-04

The work of moving the old church to make way
for the proposed new edifce has at last been com
piesa J.. The church now stands on the property at
the rear Of +, the s school 20 ana nfdrseantt entrance nee srab,t pc gained basa
promised TO have the plans for the new, church
ready by next week, and Father Gilfen is deEoting
ali his spare time to arranging for the work on the
foundations as he is anxious to have them com
pleied before the cold weather sets in,
The front yard of st. Lucy's school is kept in ex-
ceilent order. Pretty flowers, arranged in a pleas
ing manner. excite the admiration of all who
pass by.
St. Bridgets.
The open-air summerhights festival which will
be held on the church grounds, Montgomery and
topic OF conversation in st. ,Bfidget's parish. Rol,
EXPERT pipers viii be on hand to revive memories of
the old country, other excellent features are being
evening, are sure to enjoy themselves.
ST. MfehaeIss.
The annual excursion of the Holy Name Society
of ST. Michael's Church on faesday was the most
successful affair ever given by the society and much
credit is due to the hustiing members Of the Com;
n fne ser 81 Nei / and Sumner s%seearrenesrr Crowded. Rdded1 wh hen
they LEFT the Payonia Ferry. The objective point
much enjoyed. The Grove was reached at two
O'Clock and several hours were spent In games and
society. was present and assisted the committees in
looking after the comfort of the guests. The ex-
O'Clock.
St. Johns.
The Young Ladies' Society and the Rosary Society
VIII attend Holy Communion in a body tomorrow
morning.
Father Kelly is home again aud looks as If he en-
joyed his vacation.
preparation for the excursion. of the eighteenth Of
this month. A grand time will be had and 1t is hoped
sors from g financial point Of view.
The resting place OF the Bug clock winch will tell the
is now being built by the masons; As day after day
Ing Completion but the end is a long way of yet:
The school buildings have been thoroughly
cleaned and renovated and when school opens again
the children will find everything in apple pie order.
The Young Mems Club VIII hold their regular
great Importance are on the tapis. and every mem
The board OF Direction did not meet last night
for want of a quorum. The next meeting Will be
held onTuesuay evening prior to the regular meet
Sne excursion committee are hustllng for dear
NE Th % baseoaii II team Of the CLUB viii cross bats with
the Young men OF st. BTidgets tomorrow, a good
game is expected as st johns VIII try to wipe out
St. Joscphss Church.
Monseignor Seton returned last Friday week from
Cape May. where he went for a few days rest and to
given by Mr. Thomas of Pailadelphia;
The Rev. Father Brown returned from his yaca-
pearance. The Rev. Father Smith will go soon fora
the sisters are returning from their annual re-
treat at the Mother house at Madison, Morris Co,
There were an unusually large number of con,
LESSONS and eommunions for the First Tor Sacred
sions and conmunions were also numerous last
Thursday. and many pariShioners visited the Sisters
Chapel in st. Francis Hospital to gain the tndu1-
rence of the Porziuncula.
RSext Sunday is the feast G 0ur Lahy of the Snow,
r. If. V. and ives. The Rosary and the Angels
Societies viii go TO Holy Communion and hold
their monthly meetings as usual.
Monday, August q. is the feastof the Transigura-
tiou Of our Lord. Monsignor Seton will preach on
this subject next Sunday evening and describe his
visit toidount Thabor, where the scene took place.
Tn Monsignor has been suffering with sun fever.
an / was almost prostrated by the heat last Sunday
othat he could not preach at any of the masses Or
IN the evening, as he had intended to.
The coal bill, water tax and several other out
Standing obligations have been paid out of the very
Of fhesecond exursfon has been changed TO August
81. the monsignorfs birthday. a steamer and barge
Will 20 to GIaIdview Park7on-theJS SOUND. Beautiful
cards of the excursion arc already in the win
dows OF the most prominent storeson the hill. An
other set of yonrg ladies are collecting and viii
assist ar the r~effekhment tables. so as to give the
first set a chance to enjoy themselves. Prof. Anon
viii furnish the music. The young men of the
Lyceum will a It as a reception committee and take
charge of the dancing AID the comfort and elegance
OF the upper decks. Messrs. Wood, Burke, Vincent.
f5noccf,fo. Harrington, Dougherty, Pinkinan, Ger
rem. Heatheriy, OF Germania ayenne. and other reli-
ale friends OF The church viii lend their help as
usual. The Monsignor knows their worth and
fhaslks rnem for the trouble they always take to
rrfak his excursions a success. The order, dtseip
40. good nature and superior quality oftfie peop. e
fhso to the st. <Joseph's excursions are we'll
IDNeApd attract a large number from outside OF
a IarA q fsom al over the city.
Saturday night, 5.
house. 1t was one On