New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-14
THE LAETARE MEDAL.
ADDRESSES BY ARCHBISHOP CORRIGAN AND
FATHER Mopp1ssry .xn REPLY

ADDRESSES BY ARCHBISHOP CoRRIGAN AND
FATHER MoRRIssEy AND REPLY
FROM THE MANAGER
The formal presentation of the Laetare Medal,
voted by the University of Notre Dame. Indiana.
to Augustin I'aly. made yesterday afternoon
at the house of Archbishop Corrgan. This honor
is conferred In recognition OF distinguished SER
vices 20 the public. Before the presentation of the
medal the Archbishop spoke follows:
Before proceeding TO the presentation Of the
Laetare Medal. which the university sends to our
worthy friend and fellow-citizen Mr. Ausustin
mind the meaning OF Iaetare sunday to which the
a mothers fond solicitude is ever mindful of the
weaker of her children. and so. even In the midst
accomplished half our painful journey she causes
CLEAN Of sunshine TO fall athwart our pain. III
us to persevere in our good resolutions until the
glory OF the Resurrection. This break In the gloom
day in Lent and is known as Lae,are Sunday.
being 6 lied from the word Of the prophet prophet
Rejoice O Jerusalem, and be glad all VINO walk
in sorrow and be filled with consolation Accord,
"a ceremonial of 1879 the Holy Father said: Re
ceive from our hands the rose. by which Is desig-
lem. the Church. namely militant and triumphant
by which is manifested TO all the faithful OF Vhrs'
crown OF all saints" This origin of the ceremony
Certain that it was introduced before the days
Pope Leo d% who ruled the thveTsn e rser of
golden roses. with petals of diamonds formed with
all the exquisite decacy of the jewellers art IS
is not made annually but only from time TO time,
as favorable opportunity presents itself; L Ias
Rose will sufficiently indicate the purpose Oh the
University OF Notre Dame In founding medal 20
child of the Church who has distinguished
himself in literature art or science or IN MS 6en1
that this honor had come in the present year 10 a
only. Of bis citk lut also q "A
Cathedral congregation ! have now the pressure
Of % h iS Rev of re xhd viii
make the adore, OF presentation to Mr.. DaF.
The Rev Father Morrssey then addressed Mr.
DAILY follows
The University OF Notre Dame offers you the
success in restoring the best traditions OF truth
and to the theatre You have never assume
TO elevate the stage but you have been unrestns
in your work. You have not claimed me utie OF
reformer-you have simply done the duty OF ,n'
hour The world sees The result. You have re,
the Globe you have made us sympathetic win
Love. laughter. sorrow. starry pleasure. pain
The blended hopes and motives, all the gain
OF noble conduct, and the triumph glorious
wherewth hearts crown our days victorious
This token OF sympathy and appreciation ,I mas
been bestowed only on men whose aims are uuc,
II has never been presented 10 one mo' nnd dmi y
yourself In you. faith and art Unite ana S uulS
OF a Christian civilization II the drama reaches 'n1
dignity 1T had in the time OF me graz sresn
OF MoliSre ana l.Ope Il" esd' the I"0"'" ''"'''
world will be your debtor
Mr. DAILY replied as follows:
The modest position / have a ways desired 10
hold and to which you have made complimentary
allusion is somewhat shaken by the puu,phc ho.o,
which YOU have conferred upon me, We ga, Va'' tr
but feel grateful matter how Hitle wished loi
the applause II after the hustle ana the io'S
turmoil are past friendly voices cry ou'' We" en-
done,' and we are the gratined II 'he ~
dicious discover greater results from our We, a
than We purposed when We were "ngds"u III w
dutv OF the hour II one lasting result o, my vi
forts shall be an influence on The tiInrs Nhlth wa
he transmitted those who VIII fono" US ar
lead TO a preservation in our country % th' n,. =,
ast forms OF dramatic art. shall be alhp'N i'pai.
rbo. Won do believe that | do contribute III some
measure TO this end IL attested by me h%no H'' ,m
vou have conferred upon me ana LOT "hl't an,
1rofoundlv grateful-an honor 80 gr"aNN .Ilil', -,
bv the personal interest which mas peeh mr." ~ ~
~. Ills Grace our honored ana reverend Nr'h-
bishop a., ,o,,,
Among those who were present ~ 'he cc'e'''o''
Yesterday were J. C. Dun, Judge Morgan ). ,'
charles A. Dana. the Rev. Mathe" Taylor ""'
49,. % crsc. r ] brennan. John u. 'rim'nins'
Era NJ Bacon and DR. Richard Niar"