The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1897-07-17
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AAEIF ;;S1ATloES OF FOND AFFECTION.
THE CiTHOIC EOKESTEKS AND
OTHER SOCIETIES
TESTIFY THEIR ESTEEM FOR HIM.
GREAT DEMONSTR lTiON IN HONOR
OF THE JlnIi.ARIAN.

The celebration of Father Clearys
silver jubilee last Sunday vas an event
which will be long remembered with
PRIDE and qualification by the members
! of the parish of St Charirs, for they
/; Witnessed a demonstration OF esteem
pastor, the like of which mas
never been seen before in the
city of Minneapolis, nor probably
in the entire Northwest Such honors
TO priest who is comparatively a new
conner in this city were we'll calculated
| to make his parishioners happy, and
their radiant and joyous countenances
/ indicated beyond question that they full
y appreciated the "averence and love
! entertained for thei:' pastor by repre-
scntatives of all the Catholic congrega-
lions OF the city, irrespective Of nation
ally. Nor were Catholics alone in pay
ing their respects to Father Clearly
| The reporter of the Irish Standard saw
many of his Protestant admirers present
at the grand celebration aud probably
I! tor the first time the worthy Catholic
priest realized in the most convincing
manner that his labors in the cause OF
God and country have caused him to
be regarded by nonCatholics as a oene-
factor and great moral force in the COM
munity. The Minneapolis Times says
! of him:
ut is seldom that a divine of any
faith wins so thoroughly the regard CT
members of other congregations az has
! Father Cleary. He is known and loved
all over the city by Catholic and Pro-
| testant alike; known for hi, sturdy
! fight against evil aud inten , :ancc, and
loved for his own sterling honesty of
purpose, and unselfshness.
| A the morning services every availa-
! Bile inch of space in the caparious edi-
fce was filled. AT l0:3O o'clock solemn
! high mass was celebrated by Fr. Cieary,
| with En- Christie, of st. Stephens as
deacon. and F'r. Ward, OF Beoi., Wis.
f, as snb-deacon, Rev. DR.. Degnan, of New
| hlchmcnd, Wis, officiated as master of
! ceremonies and after the first gospel
| preached mastery sermon which is
given in full on the first page Of totlays
Irish Standard. The cnoir, under
the leadership OF Mons. Baker vas at it's
pest, and members OF the choir Of Holy
Rosary and Immaculate Conception
| churches lent their aid on the occasion.
Mess Solemne' was sung in exquisite
style and at the conclusion the 'ra Deum
was magniticently rendered by the
| singers. The servicese terminated With
Benediction Of the Blessed Sacrament.
Before the vast congregation dispersed
FIR Cleary. robed in his sacred vest
! ments, thanked the priests and sister,
Tor their attendance, as we'll as The vo-
cailsts and all persons who had parti-
| ciDated in commemorative the twenty
fifth anniversary of his ordination to
the sacred ministry
The evening demonstration was of an
f! imposing character. About 400 mem
:; bers of the order of Catholic rorestors
marched through the city and reached
st. Charles church in double file about
$3.50 O'Clock, the uniformed rank lead
| ing. They carried their banners and
! presented fine appearance. The
beautiful auditorium and gallery, the
sanctuary, and the ases were filled to
overlooking by men, women and children
ana when addresses of congratulation
| and testimonials OF esteem were tender
/ ell to the beloved PASTOR the great au-
dlence burst into spontaneous applause.
James O'Hara made the presentation
speech in behalf of the Foresters. He
spoke briefly, touching upon Father
| Cleary's work since he celebrated mis-
hrst mass % years ago. In closing, he
sad that as this was a silver Jubilee.
and rs the slogan nc to l. had never
seemed dispensing to Father Cleory
they had taken the liberty of making
their testimonial take the form or silver
He hoped that it would he acceptsa N
the spirit in which it vas offered AMI
he wished to assure him of the love and
reverence in which he was held by his
! brother Foresters throughout the civ
NJ. j. Gill made the speech of pres
entatlon for the congregation. and II,
was followed by John r. Miller. who
spoke for the temperance societies, Then
Father Cleary rose to reply. He said;
Brother Toresters, kind friends all:
The reverence due to the house of God
Restraints us somewhat from manifesrinr
what our hearts might suggest in ;lis
CHRISTIAN fratcrnal gathering. You
have assembled here this evening to Ia
me honor on this my silver Jubilee. For
that l thank you. OF course, there is
no question about my accepting your
kind testimonials. You know we priests
all have the reputation of taking all
we can get; and | shall do nothing AT
| this juncture to lessen that reputation
in your eyes.
Il appreciate very highly, Brother
! Foresters. the honor you have done inc
| this evening; an honor have no way
deserved. The spectacle of a great
body of Catholic men marching through
the streets of our city to do honor to
!