The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-06-02
HIS SILVER
JUBILEE
Celebration Of Twenty-fifth Year
Of Father FIynn's Priesthood.

Notable Event in the Life of the
Popular Priest-FuII Recognition
of the Deans Efforts in His Par
ish Here Splendid Program Rem
dcred at the ceum-Presenta-
tion of Testimonial and ResoIu-
tions Passed.
The formal celebration of the twenty
fifth anniversary of Very Rev. Joseph
M. Flynn's priesthood was brought to a
successful close on Wednesday after
noon. And it was a celebration that
testified to love and reverence that is
not often exhibited. Nor was this testi-
mony of regard confined to the sect that
the Dean represents for every church in
Morristown was represented at the Silver
Jubilee exercises in the Lyceum Monday
night. This was most noteworthy
event, the program being one of the best
ever rendered on the Lyceum stage.
IA Tournament of Years or Knight
ly Contest for the Jubilee Palm was the
title of play written by the Sisters. The
whole theme was as cleverly conceived
as the parts were efficiently executed.
When the curtain rose the stage was
literally crowded with pupils of the
Bayley and St. Margaret's Schools.
There was pretty and interesting var
iety in costumes and the little girls sit
ting one row above another with their
bright faces, presented a charming eff
feet. Extending across the stage were
the letters, each on silver banner, that
spelled the words JUBILEE GREET
| ING" AT the left was another banner
with the year IA thereon, and on the
right one bearing the year so, represent
ing the era of Father Flynn's priesthood.
The address ''Dulce est Reminisci"
was made by Miss May Coin. Then
grand rendition of Jubilee Bells, Swing
Back the Silver Gates that Close the
Cycle of the Past
The first scene in "a Tournament of
Years" was at the court of Father Time.
A throne occupied the center of the
stage and on either side was a group of
palms. John P. Lyons impersonated the
character of Time Keeper" to the
court, while "Father Time" was char
acterized by William Ryan The latter
was accompanied by two bright little
children, Gussie Fay and Rob Rooney.
Miss Gertrude West looked very pretty
as Memory" which character she
impersonated. She was accompanied by
a train of girls wearing memory's bells.
Then in their order came the different
years contesting for honors. The first
was 1710, Morristown's foundation year,
represented by Andrew Prendergast.
He claimed the right to hold the
throne;
For did he found no city here no
Father Flynn we'd own"
Vincent Corcoran presented the claim
of 1776. Eight Colonial lads and lassies
accompanied '76 and did the Colonial
dance by way of urging the claim of that
year.
The claim of "1s4S" was urged by
Miss Madeline Murray.
William Pendegrast as 1854" was ac-
companied by company of boys in uni
form and who by way of presenting the
claim for honors gave very clever drill.
This represented the year of Father
Flynn's enlistment in the army.
Miss Elizabeth Dunn presented the
claim of $3.50 and 1874" representing
Father Flynn as leaving the army Of
country to join army of the cross
''1874," for the priesthood year, was
represented by John Sherlock with "a
boy choristers all in priestly cossack and
baretta. They intoned in latin, "What
Shall Render to the Lord"
Father Flynn's IS years of mission
life here was represented by Miss Ger
trude Hillock. Her claim was superseded
by that of '99 who contended that all
would be lost in Jubilee's name were
she not here. Miss Genevieve Farrell
impersonated the character.
"Silveria," the angel of the Jubilee,
characterized by Miss Julia Murphy then
appeared. She invited the children
among whom he had spent his years to
voice in the silent language of flowers
their tribute to Father Flynn whereupon
80 girls appeared with wands of roses,
daisies, poppies and violets. Then 20
little tots representing bees came buzz
ing on the stage and in and out among
the flowers.
After the flowers came Miss Mary
Lawless as "Ecclesia" and in her train
were Faith" characterized by Julia
Lonergan; "Hope" by Miss Annie Dowd;
Charity" by Miss Mary Rutledge;
quence" by Miss Lizzie Welch. Silveria
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vited the sister spirits of her train to
pay their honors to the Jubilarian.
'Chistian Education's" claim was
brought forth by Miss Margaret Holly,
who was attired in cap and gown.
Music" was persOnated by Miss
Nellie Rutlege and in her train was the
Guardian Spirit" by Miss Margaret
Kane representing the Parish, All
Souls Hospital, Bayley and st. Margarets
school and all the works of Father
| Flynn.
Before the tournament was decided
Ecclesia invited all the Years" to re-
enter and with them came the Memorial
Months each presenting its claim. In
the name of Ecclesia, Miss Lizzie Gain
as The Spirit of Eloquence decided the
tournament in favor of IA and co. She
paid loving tribute to the pastor. This
part of the program concluded with a
grand chorus, Jubilee Day."
Patrick Farrelly was made chairman
of the assemblage and he requested the
presence of Father Flynn on the plat
form and when the Dean appeared the
applause was deafening.
On behalf of the congregation Eugene
S. Buske presented Father Flynn with
check for 81 500, the Dean said that
were he gifted with greatest eloquence,
words would be too feeble to express the
gratitude shown on all sides.