The Irish standard., 1899-09-02
GRAND ANNIVERSARY SERVICE
In Memory Of the Late Father Dolls of
Great Falls, Mont.

In Memory of the Late Father Dolls of
Great Falls, Mont.
Wednesday morning, Aug. 9. an ami
versary service was held at St. AIMS
church, Great Falls, Mont, in memory
OF the late beloved Father ]. ]. Dolls.
The holy sacrifice was offered I'D bv
Father L. Kuster OF Spokane, assisted
by Fathers P. Disierc OF Butte, T. De
kanter of Spokane, A. Vermant of
Lewiston, and JOS Pudcnz OF Fort
Benton An eloquent panegyric was
pronounced by Rev. Father C. Pau
welyn of Miles City, audatory OF the
missionary life OF the late Father Dolls
and his associate pioneer priests OF the
Northwest.
He spoke of the first priests who LETT
the American college in Belgium for the
purpose OF going where priests were
needed and could not be had unless fur
nished by others. They had to bid fare
we'll to the dear ones lett behind and
devote themselves to the welfare OF the
people among whom they were sent, but
they did it uncomplainingly and devot-
edly. Many died in the field OF action.
Among them were Archbishop Chas.
Seghers, who opened the way to Chris
tianity i'll frozen Alaska in 1861; B.
Lcmmens OF Victoria, who went to the
southern Latin republics OF America to
erect magnificent cathedral and died
of yellow fever while administering the
apostolic right OF confirmation, and
Bishop Juner OF Vancouver, Wash,
who labored and died in the midst OF
his career in his extreme diocese. The
father then spoke of the life and work of
the late Father Dolls, who was laid to
rest few months ago. He was a giant
in physique and yet he was called away
at the age Of 50 years. Those and 9TH
ers, pioneers, missionaries and priests,
lived and labored among the people and
Tor the people, attending to their spirit
ual wants and building up their tenn
poral side, most frequently having serv-
ices Tor their congregations in private
houses, school rooms halls, ETC., until
with the growth OF Christianity, there
were finally established churches, cathc-
drals, hospitals and school houses. 1t
is proper that these first priests and
missionaries be remembered by the peo-
pie, as they were the pioneers OF civil
cation and Christianity, and now that
they were gone we should offer services
and sacrifices for the repose OF their
souls. The people should especially
hold fast to that faith they have kept
intact and strong, SO that they may en-
joy the great blessing OF seeing priests
raised from their own families, who will
continue to preach and administer the
sacraments and will lead all to the place
where they have gone.
Madame A. Beraud presided at the
organ and furnished some beautiful
music, and DR.. C. A. Brady interpreted
in a very effective manner the impress
sive stanzas of the Msereremimi Mel.
Mr. Nick O'Brien also acccptably rem
dered the solos in the kyrie, Sanctus
and Agnus Del, in connection with all
the choir.
Father Allacys entertained the visit
ing fathers at luncheon at the Hotel
Grand and the business meeting OF the
Alumni union of the American college
OF Louvain is being held according to
their special constitution.
Mr.. Florent Van de Putte entertained
the visiting priests at supper at the B.
and NJ. boarding house, after which
committee OF Catholics escorted them
to the Black Eagle pavilion, where a
grand reception was awaiting the ia
theirs present The following program
by way of welcome to the priests OF the
archdiocese of Oregon was rendered in
exquisite style:
Selection .................. Orchestra
Address OF Welcome. .Thos. E. Brady
Response. >. Father Desierc, President
Vocal Solo. DR. Brady
Address. Father Patrick Gibney
In behalf OF the priests Of Idaho
Vocal Solo,. Mrs Ira Myers
Address. Father L. busters
In behalf OF the priests OF Washington.
Vocal Solo, Monarch OF the
Woods. =. :. j.. ....Nick O'Bren
Address. Father E. Wander Doncllt
In behalf al the priesas OF Idaho.
Recitation. Miss Maggie McKendrick
Address. ..........Fa Father P. Gallagher
In behalf of the priests OF Montana.
Vocal Solo. Madame A. Beraud
Address,. Father B.Allaeys, the pastor
Quartctte. St AIMS Choir
Selection ................ Orchestra
On Thursday the good sisters OF CO.