The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1896-05-29
A GRAND OVATION
Bishop OGOrman'S Visit to Mitchell Was
a Happy One for all Citizens
Who HOnOred Him.
His Lecture in the Evening Was a Grand
One and a Reception Was rendered
Him at the Alex Mitchell.
WILL BE HELD HERE
Inter- Collegiate OratOriCal Association
Will Come to Mitchell in 1897
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BISHOP o'GoRMAN IN MITCHELL
His Visit to the City Was Made Most
Enjoyable One to All.

Enjoyable One to All.
The Rt. Rev. Bishop O'Gorman, of
Sioux Falls, the newly appointed bis
hop of South Dakota, made his first
visit to Mitchell yesterday and he was
rendered a welcome by the citizens of
Mitchell such as his new official posit-
ion and his worth as man and citizen
warranted. 1t had been busy day for
the bishop having presided over the
festivities of the celebration of Father
Lawler's 50th anniversary as priest at
Alexandria in the morning and was
was more or less fatigued when he de-
livered his address in the evening.
The coming OF the bishop was hap
py one to the Catholics and they en-
braced every opportunity TO make his
visit one of great pleasure, and at the
same time to show their high regard
and appreciation of him. That the bis
hop was fully aware of the honors which
were showered upon him and that he
was appreciative of it all was made ap-
parent 10 the predatory remarks to his
address.
The lecture and musical features Of
the evening were held at the corn pal.
several ladies and gen vlemen of the
Catholic church, had been transformed
into delightful appearing auditorium.
The stage was brilliantly decorated
| ,;tI Off
which shone the incandescent lights,
making the entire scene pleasant one
to the eye The unpleasant view in the
north side of the palace was shut off by
draperies. On the stage with Bishop
O'Gorman and Father Maher we're the
guests of honor, which included DR.. w.
1. Graham Of the university, Presiding
Elder Boggs of the M. E. church, Rev.
MIR. Pond of the Episcopal church,
Mayor Thos. Fullerton, Hon. r. D.
Welch, D. W. Collins and number Of
priests of the diocese. The opening
feature was selection by the Holy
Family church choir which was excel
entity rendered, and which, TOO, was
quite difficult.
In introducing Bishop O'Gorman to
the audience the Hon. r. D. Welch
took occasion to extend to the bishop,
in behalf of the citizens of Mitchell, a
most hearty and cordial welcome.
Coming with the high commission of
love and humanity from God to man
his mission was grand one. In bis re-
sponse to the Introductory remarks
Bishop O'Gorman won his audiance and
he was applauded to the echo. The
bishop, standing before his magniti-
can't audience, presenting a command
ing figure, strong and robust in stature.
vigorous in speech, earnest and appeal
ing in arguments, and exerted mag
netic sympathy over his hearers. In
opening the bishop said: IA friend said
to me this morning you will be amazed
when you reach MITCHELL Standing
here in the midst of so much maize, l
am amazed, and if you will pardon me,
1 will freely acknowledge the corn
He paid very complimentary tribute
TO the corn palace enterprise, 10 Gne
activity OF Mitchell people, and to the
very pleasantrelations existing between
the Catholic church and other denomi.
nations in this city. 1t was situation
that he was glad to see and which he
hoped would long be maintained. TAX.
ing up the subject of his discourse
"God and the Soul Of Man." the
bishop delivered an address which
was worded in rich language anC
conveyed the thoughts of the speaker
intelligently to the audience. 1t was
simply grand lecture in which he
gave expression to ideas on matters
, religious that are more or less under
discussion today. At the conclusion
of the address Miss Goodykoontz anc
Mrs. James Lyons sang a vocal due
which was very pleasing to the audi
ance IT was then announced by Mr.
Welch that an informal reception woul,
be rendered Bishop O'Gorman at th
Alex Mitchell hotel to which the pub
). lie was invited TO attend.