The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-06
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SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR sr. pAuI,s.
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The members OF st, Paups catholic
church met at Oxford hall Sunday az
ternoon at 4 O'Clock to receive further
contributions and appoint commit tees.
Dr;, a. L: Bilisoly presided.
Inc Following additional contributions
We're received: =
DR.. c; Il. Parrish. $40; George J. NC
,plermott, $40; Dr. Q. A. Bindewald, S.;
ihomas Hughes. $50; John p. Dugan, S25;
~: l.. Williams, S25: Thomas p. Nolan,
20; 7. Mcguire, s100; MSssS Olivia S.
Cooke. $40: II. j. Friedlin. s5salSey. T. b.
f'unsten, IS: George A. Tabb. S25: John
Is. Loughrar. $50; c. II. Williams, $40;
George Watermeyer So; Owen Cosgrove,
$50; VIM. ID. Walker. So; James Il. NIau-
pm. 5000; w. II. buchanan, $50; S. S.
armstrong, Ir., $40; a. Wrenn,I& Sons,
S2oo; John T. lyman, s1OO; Mrs. John
OSulivan, $50; Robert J. O'Sullivan, $50;
= Ohm W. O'Sullivan. $25; George +. Shaw,
S25; John Mulligan, SOS; James MulliGan.
sao; James =. Casey, $50; r. L. Albert,
$50; Joseph M. Albert, s25; Mrs. j. NJ.
Albert. $50: VIM. II. Irwin, 5000: John r..
Riley, $50; William G. Parker. $500; Peter
Oakes. 500; a. B. Carly, $25: Il. H. Pied
mont, $25; r. NJ. Casey. $25: Virginius
owens, $25; Owen O'Roul1e, $25; Edward
K1iey, SO; John J. King. $40; Patrick
VIM, $25; Capt. e. w. Face. 500 w. c.
king. $40; Frank Smith. s25; John Fahey,
$50; H. Kinnerly, SIS; VIM. Dwyer. S..
On motion Of MI Joseph a. Parker,
the following named gentlemen We're
appointed to take charge of the finances
and rebuild the church:
Rev. Thomas J. Brady, Rev Z. 4.
Lucke, Capt. II. Robinson, Joseph A.
Parker James ]. Riley, Edward S. Ma.
money, w. S. Langhorne, Joseph L. Bill
isoly, p. O'Connor, W. G.. Parker, p j.
Lyons, DR.. w. II. Ewald, VIM Schroe-
der, George w. Maupin. Joseph II. Par
lIer, James O'Rourke. Peter Curran DR..
a. l.. Bilisoly, John r. O'Connor.
Mr. George W. Maupin offered the fol-
lowing resolutions, which were adopted
by a rising vote:
Whereas, The city OF Port smouth was
swept by an appalling conflagration on
the morning OF March IS, 1897, leaving
In ruins our dear St. Paul's church,
which. arising from the ashes OF its pre-
decessor. had stood as n monument OF
that faith so dear to it's poSsessors for
thirty-eight years, diffusinG by its very
presence 4 Venerat ton and love as a
hallowed landmark Of the city. shared in
by our fellow citizens, irrespective Of
creed; and
Whereas. The exemplifica;ion of that
| great Christian teaching Of the broth
erhood Of man has been SO forciblv pre-
Sented to us by the outpOurinE of eX-
pressions OF sympathy. accompanied Ey
the more substantial assistance Of
Decuniary aid, cmanating from truly
Christian hearts and actuated by mo-
tives deserving the highest praise, over
stepping the bonds Of doctrinal environ
ment and diifusng sweet memory in
our bitter trial: it Is. therefore,
| Resolved, That the congregation Of St
| PaulS parish In maSS-ineeting assem-
bled hereby extends It's most sincere
! thanks to all those who in their charity
have rendered assistance of whatsoever
| kind In the hour Of our sore distress
| particularly to the brave firemen Of this
| city, Norfolk county. Norfolk city ana
| the navy-yard for their noble efforts in
fighting the flames: 10 those fearless
fDneS who, at great peril 10 life, assisted
III saving religious articles and furniture
| from the dcvourng and relentless
flames: TO those ministers Of different
denominations and custodiains Of halls
| our frnternal thanks are specially re-
| turned for their maGnanmiy in the
profTer of their churches and halls FOR
holding our religious services: Mai r.
| Il. Warner for ltrmOry hall, Rev. H. S.
| Farland, OF ST. Johns p. T. church: the
| Board Of Stewards Of Monumental NJ T.
| church, Dr. y. Il. Owen. Of Court Street
| Baptist church; the i. and Z. Order Of
| IIllls, and \. J. Phillips for the use Of
| Oxford hall. Capt. J. S. Thornton Gar
rison. No 1913. and the generous mivcrS
| TO the rebuilding FUND assuring them
| that our prayers will be offered for them
! before the throne OF Him who will re-
| member their good deeds, imDlOrinG the
| divine assistance and heavenly renum-
GRAFTON for their charity. rendered In His
| name.
! The meeting was a very enthusiast site
| one. The subscription OF Rev. Mr. Fun
! stem was received with applause. and The
| members of st. PaurS congregation have
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