The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-17

| the handsome church, the splendid parish
property and the fruits of his spiritual
| guidance. AS above stated, for IL years he
was the spiritual guide of the Catholics OF
| st. Edwards and his zeal was as uniiag
| ing as his earnest and modest life was
onnobling. He was u veritable father OF
I his people and age and youth found him
| a wise councillor.
The Sc ectiOn of the Memorial.
The present pastor of the church, Rev.
Father Pyne, thoroughly appreciatiDg the
work of the deceased, thought it would be
we'll TO acknowledge that work by some
gift from the people. Nothing better could
suggest itself to him or those parishioners
he consulted than bell which, while 1t
reminded the people of their duties to
God would likewise recall TO their minds
the loving one who for so many years not
only pointed out but lead the way to
that heaven whose mission IL would be
the bells to direct To. The people Of the
parish generously and most willingly re-
sponded to the request for subscriptions
for the fund and over $1,000 was raised In
a short time. The order for the bell was
placed and ID was determined TO have the
conservation services on the fourth ami
versary of the death of Father Finpegan.
The now bell is one Of the largest in the
city. Weighing some $500 pounds. and
was cast at the McShane bell foundry In
Baltimore. Last evening the bell was
placed i'm front of the main altar just
outside tho altar rail. 1t. Rev. Bishop
Harkins consecrated the bell and Vicar
General Doran and number OF other
clergymen were In the sanctuary and took
part in the service
Father Fitzpatr.ck's Sermon.
The sermon was preached by Rev.
Thomas j. Fitzpatrick of ST. Patricks
parish. and was an eloquent and impres-
siye discourse. He took for his text TO
day If you shall hear His voice. harden
not your hearts Psalm of David.
eighth verse. The reverend speaker said
in part:
1t is q noticeable fact that God speaks
to US in many ways, In the heavens, I'm
the clouds, i'm the great beauty of the in
Vulnerable stars. In the earth by the
beauty and the delicacy OF the flowers
and the strength and flrmness OF the
great oak; by the murmur Of the quiet,
gentle brook and the great ocean waves.
Ho speaks To US In the beast and In man.
by the conscience He speaks TO us approx
ingly II we do what is right roprovingly
II we do wrong. In past ages He spoks TO
us by His prophets and then by His Son.
Today He speaks TO us by His church,
which is the voice Of His only begotten
Son. lie hath said, $50 teach all ma.
tions. and no that heareth you heareth
Me. -
One of the most impressive ceremonies
Of the church is that OF the dedication OF
n bell TO its molly purposes. It Is not
enough To hear Gods voice, we must
obey it, hence the inspired One says, "Har.
den not your hearts. The mission OF
tho bell is so dignihed one that the
church Is not content to simply bless L.,
but sho ordains that 10 shall be conse-
Grated. IL Is tho custom of tho church
whom she selects objects for the service Of
God To bless or consocrate them. Only
the bishop can cOnsocrate and the service
of tho bishop IL always required when n
bell Is placed In church. This bell too,
Is placed I'm memory Of one that was dear
Co all that knew him, particularly so TO
you-who for so many years was your
father in God.
Peace and Concord Sweet.
7 Your pastor has extended To us. n not
tho words OF the poet Come Come, nc least
the spirit on his lines In asking us here to
this service and might | not add, too. the
wish of the poot that" Long i'm these walls,
long may we greet your FOOTBALLS peace
and concord sweet Bells are very
ancient I'm their use I'm religious service.
for 10 was required that the high priest
In the old law should wear bells on his
ycstments To let people know when he
cometh I'm and goeth ont of the Holy of
HoticS Bells were used In the Jewish
service. The early Christians, forced as
thoy wcre Co meet In secret in order Co
escape persecution. did not use them. but
in.tho fifth century their use was recon.
mcnded by the successor of pope Gregory
the Grent. and soon spread all over the
Christian world. The preacher then gave
.he location of the largest bells In the
world. that M BRUSSELS being the largest
and Weighing d., OOO pounds. the one ut
Moscow having hollow. sound and