The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-28

spoke Briefly, HIS remarks ne
ing Mainly to the Old Folks hv-
ing In the Home.
Impressive dedicatory services, follow
ed by solemn high mass, marked the for
NAL conservation Of the new chapel or
the Little Sisters Of the Poor yesterday
morning. Archbishop Ireland performed
the ceremony of dedication, assisted by
Very Rev. ]. N. Stariha. vicar general;
Fathers Meade, LAWYER, Fitzgerald, Boni-
face, Cosgrove, Lode and Gerome. The
archbishop, attired in the ponttflcal robes
and followed by the priests and acolytes
passed from the sanctuary to the rear Of
the chapel, repeating the Miserere. The
chapel was sprinked with holy water,
| and the services concluded with the re-
cital Of the Litany Of the Saints.
Father LAWYER was chief celebrant in
the high mass that followed. Father
Meade was master Of ceremonies; Father
Gerome, deacon, and Father Lode, sub
deacon. The archbishop occupied the
| throne to the left Of the sanctuary. The
| mass was sung by the cathedral quar-
tette, composed of Mrs. s.. v. Harris, So
| prano; Miss Pottgieser, contralto; Mr..
| Mccartney. tenor. and .Mr. Gehan, bass.
Miss Sans Souci played the organ.
| The chapel, which is finished in pure
| white with hardwood floor and wood
work, was filled yesterday with the In
mates Of the home the sisters and num-
| Der of outsiders -'--> ., 80 - -
| The archbishop spoke briefly, addressing
his remarks chiefly to the old people who
| dwell within the home. cit Is beauti-
| full thing" he said, when life Is nearing
| Its close, to be able to devote ones time
| to preparations for the end. For you who
| are done with the cares and tolls Of life,
who have found a safe retreat here with
| the good sisters. this chapel will indeed
| prove a house of God to you. The cere-
| mony which we have witnessed this
| morning the dedication Of this chapel to
| the service Of God, teaches US censoling
efficacy Of prayer.
"It Is one Of the blessings Of our holy
religion that we can pray for one another.
There are unconvcrted souls out in the
world. Christ wishes those souls brought
to Him and your prayers may accom-
plish this. Pray for those who do not
care for their own salvation, that they
may be- saved. Pray for those sorrowing
| that they may be comforted. Pray for
given strength to resist Here in the
home Of the Little Sisters, away from
the thousand distractions Of the world
you nave nothing to do but care for your
selves. You probably have your little
troubles. We all must have our trials
And what are yours? Sometimes you
might like to go out and you cannot
under the rules. You would like to stand
up when you ought to sit down. But If
you ask for 1t patience will be given you
to bear these trials and, rising superior
to them, you will be all the stronger
spiritually"
After the services q repast was served
tho archbishop and clergy.
A number Of the visitors present were
shown over the home. Besides the chapel
which is on the main floor at the end of
the corridor, leading from the main en-
trance, there is a new dining room for the
men On the floor below and off of this a
smoking room.
There are at present 1873 inmates of The
house, including men and women Of all
denominations. Some are Of so advanc I'd
an age that they cannot leave their
rooms The thirteen sisters in the home
look after the inmates, supporting them
selves and their charges by charity. The
scrupulous neatness and cleanliness
| everywhere apparent, and the sense CT
| comfort and rest that prevails, makes the
institution seem an Ideal place for friend
| less age to pass.the remainder of it's days.