Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-11-08
RECEPTION TO FATHER CUTLER

Large, Attendance at the Lyceum
Last Night---Addresses by Mr.. II. B.
Harlow and Rev. II. j. Cutler---Fine
Programme, Music and Supper.
The Young Mems Sodality Lyceum
last night was the scene of large
gathering, the occasion being recep-
ton rendered by the congregation OF
St. Mary's Church to their pastor, Rev
q. ]. Cutler, who has just returned
from protracted visit to his old home
in Ireland. The hall was tastelully
and artistically decorated, and by s
o'clock every available seat was occu-
pied, when committee escorted Rev.
Father Cutler, followed by Rev. Faith
ers Mccarthy, Carne, of Richmond,
and DeMuynck, of fredericksburg, to
the stage. the programme of music
arranged for the evening contained
some of the best talent of this city and
Washington, the first number being a
march by Messrs. Hoy, Cation and De-
maine, which was heartily enjoyed.
Miss Mai R. Greenwich, leading soprano
of Sharps and Flats, then sung soD
with her usual grace and inimitabIe
style. Mr.. James Nolan, of Washing
ton, followed with solo. FIR. Nolan
possesses BASS voice of pure swee'-
ness and fexibility, while his pro-
nunciation ia almost faultless. That
mis- singing was heartily enjoyed
was evidenced by the applause be re.
ceived. Miss Mamie Dewitt then de-
lighted the audience with a piano solo
and was the recipient of much ap-
plause, her phrasng and tempo being
particularly noticeable. Mr.. III. B.
Harlow was then introduced and in
few appropriate words welcomed Rev.
Father Cutler back to his fold, con.
graduating him upon his safe arrival
aud extending to him the greeting OF
the congregation. The next Oh the
programme was basso solo by Prof
Kiebel, choir director of st. Aloysius
Church of Washington, and be received
much applause. Just at this juncture
Mayor Geo. L. Simpson, who had been
pecesssrily detained, arrived and as be
proceeded up the lef. aisle, escorted b,
Mr.. ]. P Laphen, he was vociferously
applauded, to which he responded
with pleasant smiles. Mrs Margaret
Nolan. Martin, of Washington, and
}lrs. Nettie Donnelly Brill then sang
duet and were so spplauded that they
responded with another beautiful selec
ton. Rev. II. J. Cutler was intro
duced and addressed the audience.
The reverend father spoke in grateful
Germs of the manner in which he had
1een welcomed home by his flock and
others. The entertainment had been q
royal one in every particular, and re
hected credit upon the ladies and gen.
tlemen who had Wed in making it such
a success. He extended his hearty
thanks and sincere appreciation of it to
all. He spoke feelingIy of bis visit to
his native land, where he had again
gazed upon the scenes of his youth,
and been greeted by friends of his early
days. The speaker, however, had bid
adieu to them and returned to old AL
exandria, where, God willing, be would
spend the remaining portion OF his
life, realizing that there we're no ties on
earth more sacred than the bonds
which unite him to his congregation
and his flock to him. After giving ut
| terance to some beautiful and practical
! Christian sentiments and referring to
the affairs and labors of St. Mary's
Church, he paid fitting tribute to his
colaborer, Rev. Father Mccarthy,
speaking especially of his devotion to
his labors in our midst. The reverend
father closed by picturing Ireland OF
the present day in contrast to the Em
-rald Isle of some years ago. "To day."
ne said, there is no country on earth
so blessed with educational facilities of
the higher order as Ireland" In the
course of Father Cutters remarks,
after touching upon other subjects, be
alluded to Mayor Simpson, who was
present, and said no one was more
esteemed in the hearts of Catholics
than the present executive OF the city.
This brought forth an outburst OF ap.
| plause.
At the close OF Father Cutters ad
dress each person present shook hands
with him and expressed good wishes
for his welfare. The invited guests
then adjourned to the rooms below and
partook of sumptuous repast which
had been spread.