New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-06
THE LITTLE ONES TRIBUTE.
AN ADDRESS FROM THE CHILDREN OF THE
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS.

II the ceremony at ct. PatrIcks Cathedral on
Wednesday morning Of n gorgeousness seen
I'm these matter of-fact days only In the most
solemn ritual OF the Roman Catholic Church. that
in tho Same building yesterday afternoon was
eq' ally beautiful and in the highest degree
significant. on Wednesday Archbishop Corrgan.
on tho occasion OF tho twenty-hfth anniversary OF
his conservation Bishop celebrated pontihcal
high mass surrounded by many OF the highest
dignitaries OF the Catholic hierarchy I'm this coun-
try. and In the presence OF perhaps the largest
CONGREGATION ever gathered within the walls OF the
great aihedral Yesterday a very different scene
was Witnessed In the splendid building. Instead Of
tho Papal ALLOCATE. the monslgnori and arch
bishops and bishops IN every part * tho Cathedral
one saw none. almost none. but little children
all gathered from the Catholic schools or this city
to do honor to the Archbishop. whom they love
and revere and who has their interests so deeply
heart.
on one SIDE % the nave were the boys OF the
Catholic schools on The Other the girls The latter
made ono OF the prettcst scenes ever witnessed
within the Cathedral The little girls wore gowns
and hints of brilliant primary colors. Seen from
the sacrisfy thoir side Of the church looked Ike
sumner flower garden. ard when their young
voices were Joined IN tho simple old airs. which
appeal 20 many moro strongly than the
ornate modern church music one could we'll under
stand the words ~ the Archbishop IN reply. when
he said that on entering tho Cathedral tears
sireaned down his cheeks
There were nearly Ave thousand children present
~ course they were only n delegation OF 10 per
cent from each school 40 building IN the city
could havo hold al tho pupils Of tho Catholic
schools IN No9-York with tho children their
black garb contrasting strongly with the bright
colors were tho Sisters who instruct them. Father
Kean WAS tho director Of tho ceremony, and stood
In tho pulpit IN order 10 conduct the hymns The
manner in which the children sang showed evil
d,nr~ - careful training
Thnlp T. Moore ono u tho boys attending St.
Peters School was selected 70 read tho address
from the children to tho Archbishop. A boy from
- Peters chosen because that school is tho
oldest free school in tho city. The address was In
part a- follows
We children fcel your fathcrly hand. that
parents and our families. through your episcopal
ministry, tAve been made Christian parents and
children tho heritage ~ true Christian principles
Under the teaching a. the Holy church. which
comes to Us through our 'ues's and their Arch
b shop have learned how priceless IS tho boon
Of true Christian education. which reaches not
only the intellect bur tho heart and soul ~ man.
Witn good reason. dearly beloved Archbishop. We
hope that Joy gnaloycd may Ill your hcnrt to-
day and th"r"in We think II ought - dwell. when
priests and laymen. Young and OH. ~ YOUR charge
proclaim that you nave a right TO jubilee. since
iwcnt,- five years ~ episcopal work nave been so
~ know however. that the unalloyed Joy OF
tie CHRISTIAN. even Of tie Christian Eshop. is not
- be found earth. Therefore, mos, Reverend
Archbishop. DO we. your children pray and hops
by the wears Of tho golden Jubilee nm tho Juhllate
vtlch loving lips proclaim so 1oNoNsly on EARN
VIII be echoed and repeated by the angels and
snints--thc least Z whom We hope ono day 10 be
In tho endless jubilee Of Heaven.
After another hymn had been sung the Arch
bishop assembled the pulpit md delivered his reply
10 said ln part.
Ny dear children. 20 tell you OF tho 10Y and
happlneee I feel on this occasion. whom gee so
many Of YOU gathered here II viii suffice 70 say
tina; NJ 'hc moment when entered the sanctuary
tears Of JOY were streaming down ny checks As
Won sang thc FIRST hymn in order 10 distract my
self ! looked tho picture Of =. John the Evan
pelist leaning on his Masters breast IN Of nc
windOwe And looked thought that the love
that ~. Church OF God has for children comes
alone from tho heart ~ Our Master. We wish not
only - Undue your minds win certain amount
of know ledge which YOU might obtain elsewhere.
but what We have IN mind f. the saving Of your
INN Orfal souls our Rs-s.d Lord who has given
~ an example in each Of His acts said. "Suf-
for utile children 10 come unto me- and forbid
them not fOr Of such IS the kingdom OF Heaven.
And so tlll tho end Of time the Church Will al
ways respect Ills example. and lavish all is care
the little ones. that their souls may be made
~ FOR the kingdom OF Heaven.
The Archbishop then went on 10 say that all the
duties ~ Christian could he placed u'.dcr three
heads--duiv 70 Cod duty 20 ones noshbor and
dutios were he closed hy saying. Let us all pray
FOR the blessing Of God the schools. that they
may Increase and prosper" He then gave the
benedctiOn
After TWO more hymns. the proceedings were
closed IN "A most impressive manner by all the
children CRYING I'm unison. Long live Arch
bishop, God bless him.