Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-06-16

Mike Rabbit, who utterly surprised his
friends and hearers with his bright Mt
terances, earnestness and eloQuence.
He said many pretty but purely true
| things about Father Noonan's minis
trations TO the people of the church
and parish: said that 1t was not the
Oldest but surely one of the best or
ganized in the diocese of ST. Louis. In
closing he said, in summarizing the
virtues of Father Noonan. that he
found concentrated in this one man
much of what was most lovable in each
and all of his predecessors in this par
ish, and Mr.. Rabbit took his seat amid
much enthusiastic applause.
Rev. ID. S. Phelan of St. Louis re-
| sponded to the toast ..Past and Pres
ent." in IA most witty and jocular man
ner, making very pretty talk, which
! was much enjoyed by all.
| Toastmaster Donahue called on a
number of the other clergy present,
who responded with very appropriate
talks, which helped to make the occa-
sion a most delightful one and one
long to be remembered by those pres
ent.
/ ~AASSA WIG 0anddCks tue ldulCS dSSGHL-
bied In the large east room of the
school building, and Spokesman Dona-
hue called the assembly to order, and
/ presented Miss Annie Laughliu, who
made beautiful presentation speech,
and on behalf of the ladies of the par
ish, presented Father Noonan with an
elegant silver tea set of six pieces.
At 7:30 P. NJ, the guests of the oc-
casion again assembled, and Mr.. DON
ahue called the assemblage to order,
and presented Mr.. w. +. Donnelly,
who took the floor, and in few very
choice and appropriate remarks, pre-
sented the venerable pastor with a
check for $202. 90 from the gentlemen
of the parish, which they asked he
would use only for his own personal
| benefit.
Father Noopan, having by this time
gotten somewhat used to these presents
| and the jubilee proceeding, found him
self composed, and replied in his usual
pleasing and gentle manner, and told
them he appreciated their kindness
very much. but asked them to bear in
mind that he appreciated their good
will and esteem far more than he would
all the money they could give him.
He talked quite while and stated that
the highest ambition of his life had
been realized. that of raising the debt
off of the parish, and that while he
was now in no hurry TO die, that he
had said when he was feeble, and in
bad health, that he would be only too
willing and ready to go, If he could
only live to get this debt paid, and
now that the debt was paid, and his
health was better. and while he was in
no hurry to go, that he was now more
willing 10 GO than ever before since he
accepted the parish work here, but
that as long as the Lord spared him.
he would use his utmost faculties for
the continued upbuilding and prosperi-
ty of his parish.
After Father Noonan, that bright
young clergyman, Father Kane. OF Pop
lar Bluff, was called upon, and made
very pretty address, attracting special
attention with his witty sayings.
After Father Kane's talk, came re-
freshments, two kinds of ice cream,
and cake, in plenty. which was sup
plemented by some very nice music,
by the mandolin club. The evening
was passed in music, singing, and
jovial conversation.
The following clergy were present,
in addition to a number of other visit
ors:
Vica-General Muehlsiepen, of St.
Louis; Revs. d. S. Phelan, c. f.
O'Leary, II. Jeagering. I. w. Talon,
Ed. Fenlon, j. J. Harty, Eug. Coyle,
George Mahoney, G. S. S. r.. Aug.
Gundling, G. S. S. R., St. Louis; p.
Woods. Rlchwoods: p. Gross. Potosi
c. j. Cain, Poplar Bluff; Ed. Gallaher,
Indian Creek: j. j. Dillon, Byrnes-
Vile; L. c. Wernert, Arcadia; f. N.
Breffeil, c. S. S. r., and FIR. j. Abeel,
C. S. S. r., De Soto.
Thursday was children's day, and as
big a time was had as the day before,
the young people presenting FIR. Noon
an with beautiful silver water and
smoking set.
This event reflects great credit on
the arrangement and reception COM
mittees and all members of the parish,
and the ladies deserve a word OF high
praise for the manner in which they
furnished and arranged the school
rooms into reception rooms.
The Press joins the entire parish
and other friends of this esteemed pas
tor in hoping that we may all live to
help celebrate Father Noonan's Golden
Jubilee, for Notwithstanding his great
modesty we can say truthfully that no
priest in the ST. Louis Diocese is more
esteemed than Fr. Noonan.
s.There's no use in talking, says w.
H. Broadwell. druggist. La Cygne,