Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-12-22
n0SfiTAl DEDlC ALTON.

Ceremeaies at the Opeaiao Of the
BrecNaridoe lastitstisa. i ~5 i.
From the Echo de l'Uuest, Of Min
neapolis, we take the following par.
ticulars Of the dedication of St,
Francis Hospital, Breckenridge,
founded by the Franciscan Sisters of
this place: 80, /
'st. Paul gives to charity the first
place in the graces. Charity is the love
for another, great desire for the spirit,
ual and bodily good OF humanity. From
this standpoint, che dedication OF St.
Francis Hospital. which took place Nov.
2lst last: made an epoch in the history
of the village,
In western village like this, where &C
cidents are frequent, this hospital will be
an immense good, because hitherto the
lack OF Facilities for the care of the sick
and wounded has seriously retarded
their recovery. But bow it will be pos
sible 60 maintain an institution where
patients viii receive the best of care at a
minimu m pr'ce. and free service fol. the
poor.
Last August Sisters Mary Francis and
Mary Joseph OF the Franciscan mother
house at Little Falls came here and
visited our business meu and others, and
in few hours were convinced that the
| hospital would be successful. The Catho-
| lie societies donated a half block OF
ground stu ted in the southern part OF
the viilage,and preparations commenced
at once.
| Bishop Trobec of ST.. Cloud arrived
Nov. II on the morning train and was
escorted by a committee OF prominent
citizens to the hospital, where he cele-
brated mass. The dedication took pla ce
the same day at 4 O'Clock p. M, in the
presence OF an immense crowd. With
the imposing ceremonies OF the Catholic
church the edrfce was consecrated to
the works OF charity. Bishop Trobec
gave a feeling sermon. Rev. Fathers
Gunderman, of Breckenridge Lemmer, of
McCauleyvilIe, and L. z Chandonnet-
formerly in charge Of the church Of No
tire Dame de Lourdes at Minneapolis and
at present chaplain OF the new hospital
and convent-assisted the Bishop.
At the invitation OF the Sisters, a large
number OF visitors went through the
new hospital, after which lunch was
served in the large hail on the third floor.
Hon. Ezra G. Valentine acted az mas
ter of ceremonies, and made an appro-
pirate address,, showing the good of
such an institution for suffering humaa-
ity:for the orphans, the aged >snd = the
sick. Among other things he said: a 4
My attention has often been called
to many PERSONS whom I know, who
have been restored to health through
the excellent care Of the Sisters OF these
hospitals. In my opinion, the cause OF
this remarkable success is not difficult
to find. These good Sisters continually
labor without remuneration or hope of
recompense in this world. Where ouffer-
ings and dangers are greatest, on the
field OF battle, or in thehaunts ofcho]era
and yellow fever, we will always find
these good Sisters, doing all in tneir
power to alleviate the suffering and to
comfort the last moments OF the dying
The question Of Sister is not What
salary shall receiver" or "How shall
be clothed?'' but "What good can I do?'
They demand nothing and accept but
the simplest fara and cress. They never
ask nor receive any money for themselves
or for their services. bnt with
sublime faith labor from day, from
month to month, for humanity.
i "'There are very few Who realize the
good already done by this little grouf
Of franciscan Sisters who are with us
tonight, directed by those two remark
| able women, Rev. Mother Mary Rose
and Rev. Sister Mary Francis. Ten years
ago, with only 5000; they founded thu
great institution at Little Falls, wher.
they have $50 orphans and:a large mum
Der OF the aged, aud a hospital, which
rest many afflicted through sickness o1
accident. Their property at Little Falls
rs worth $75,00O, and they owe less
than 5000. Five years ago these same
! Sister, without a cent to start with
founded a similar institution at Rocl
EIs,and. III. Over $4,000: was conse
Grated to this purpose aud there is prac
tically no debt. But q few months age
these same Sisters, decided that thi,
place was favorable for establishing on.
OF their institutions. Without dollar
they commenced last September: three
months have gone, and you behold th,
result this evening: an edifice anG
grounds valued at $40, 600. This build
ling is but.a wing of 8 greater building
i To he hniIt when needed. #5s.sss