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a reoaiion's Splendid Tribute 10
lis Former Assistant Pastor.
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of the Immaculate Conception was the
scene OF a very notable gathering last
evening, In which over 700 persons TOOK
part. The occasion was the presentation
10 Rev. John W. Mccarthy, formerly as
sistant pastor OF this church but now
pastor OF the Sacred Heart Church In
Woonsocket, OF a testimonial OF the esteem
fu which he is held by the people for
whose MOI al elevation be had worked LOT
u wears. Ii was a deep and earnest tribute
TO his worth, not only as priest, put as
q man.
on the hall platform were Vicar Gen.
erel Doran, rastor Of the church, hey.
DIR. Magee, Rev. Father Malone, Alder
man Mccarthy OF Ward 3, snd bernard
McGuinness
Vicar General Doran opered the meet
ing, saying that he thanked the commit
tee for the honor conferred upon MN py
selecting him as chairman OF the meet
ing. as the task was an easy and pleasant
one, and paid an eloquent tribute 10 tns
hoDored guests Of the evening. lie salo
he would introduce an old csinpaigner'
Q man who had spoken from many plat,
ferns, who had faced many croNas anu
had never heen afraid OF them 10 maNe
the presentation speech, namely. Alder
man Mccarthy "who Will speak Tor the
Mccarthy family aud incidentally Tor
the rest OF us. y
Alderman McJarthy made very ap-
rropr.aie address, saying, among other
things, 81 deem il a great honor 10 be
chosen TO fulfill this duty. From the
commencement of its duties the commit
tee has received the warmest encourage
ment from the pastor, and TO him Is Que
q great part OF the success oi this analr.
This occasion is an earnest reminder that
the Catholic people appreciate most
highly the work ol faithful priest. The
members OF the COMMITTEES were most
pleasantly received wherever they went
end many examples might be cited OF
the pleasure evidenced 10y the parishioners
when asked to contribute.to the testi-
nOny. The devotion OF our people 10
their clergy has been one of their charac-
teristics for ages; they have been willing
TO make sacrifices for tl en- when neces-
eary. To no one could this devotion be
more worthily extended than 10 the
clergyman who has so recently lett the
parish, Rev. John W. Mccarthy. And 4
am sure that he has evidence OF the ap-
preclation the people of this parish have
of him as a priestn Mr.. Mccarthy then
referred to the noble labors OF the former
assistant pastor during his IL years ser
vice in the parish ~ believe, ne con, con,
well performed. You know how devot-
edly be has tended to the interests OF
your children, the zeal with which he
has done Gods work and the debt OF
gratitude you owe him. From ell in the
parish, from the pastor to the lowlies I
member, the committee has received
practical proof how highly our guest OF
this evening was respected and now take
great pleasure in presenting you, Father
Mccarthy, as q slight testimonial OF our
esteem, the sum of $500. With II, rev.
erend sir, 90 the blessings OF all classes
and the prayers OF Us all that Coo may
biss; and prosper you In your new heio
Father Doran, at the conclusion Of Al
derman McCarthy's address, which was
well punctuated with applause, said he
was anxious to hear what Father Nc.
Carthy had TO say. "I have heard him
speak weiI,n said the reverend chairman,
"when be was going to take up collec.
tion, and now / want to see how he will
scquit himself when he receives collec-
Rev. Father Mccarthy, who received an
ovation, made very touching reply to
the addresses made in his honor, saying
"Vicar-gensrsl, reverend clergy ard my
dear people of the Immaculate Concep-
tion Church, you will sympathze with
me If I tell you / can hardly find words
tonight to speak TO you and II / also say
never felt iessst home in this parish
this could not fail TO move any man, and
especially touching is II to q priest when
Il is given by the people in honor OF what
they consider his faithful work. l con
slider this the highest honor OF my life
and return you my most profound
thanks. While In your midst worked
for the glory OF God. The gentleman
who delivered the presentation address
has said you owed me debtof gratitude
but think that for this expression o.
feeling on your part should be grateful
Your presence here tonight and the mag
nifcent present you have made me show
how sincerely you appreciate my work II
your MIDST. AS think OF the many ia
vors have received at your hands fine
j cannot adequately thank you for them
The remembrance OF this night will lonl
linger in my memory and while go to
new field OF work shall always pray tha
Almighty Gods choicest blessings ma
be showered uDon you.
Rev. Dr. MCGEE made long addres
Y eulogistic OF the lsbors OF Father Nc
Carthy, after which Vicar Genearl Dc
ran, who had proved himself an ides
wished to do 90 might bid the reveren
visitor good-by, and nearly every one !
\ the hall came forward to do so.
During the evening the choir OF tn
church, under the direction OF Professo
Alexander McCabe, rendered numbe
of choruses.
NJ. +. Munegle was chairman and "
I. Walsh secretary of the committee
which great credit was due for the sue
cess OF the reception.
At the home OF Harlan p. Houghtor
81 Doyle avenue, there was charmin
home wedding yesterday afternoon. Th
contracting parties were Miss Netti
Russell Houghton, daughter OF Mr.
Houghton, and Mr.. Charles T.. Wheeler
The marriage ceremony was performe
by Rev. r. ii. Decker, pastor OF tn
North Congregational Church. Mis-
Marion Purrington was maid of homo
and Mr.. Fred r. Wheeler and Mr.. Georp
Bagley acted ss ushers. The bride wor
q handsome gown OF white brocade sill
b and carried O bunch OF bridal roses. Ther
a was q rich display of choice weddin
gifts. Mr.. and Mrs. Wheeler, after n bris
wedding tour, will reside st Portland, NJ,
A bicyclist named John Jaeger, viii
riding along Randall square about 7;;
& o'clock last evening did not notice on
OF II. q. Aldrich's express wagons bein
driven very close 10 him and he ~
caught between the wagon and the cur
stone. The wagon struck his wheel an
he was thrown on and one OF his arm
badly cut and bruised. His machine ",
III badIv smaehed A short tfrne altar IN