Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-11

tor Received a Number of Very
Handsome Presents.
Yesterday, January 10th, marked
the twenty-ifth anniversary of the
sacerdotal ordination of Rev. L. P. Pa
quin, rector of ST. Vincent's church,
Elm Grove. The pretty little church
was most tastefully decorated for the
occasion, and the many beautiful orna-
ments which adorned the altar were
suggestive of the jubilee of the pastor.
The church itself was well filed with
parishioners, some of whom had come
long distances to participate in the
festivities.
Solemn high mass, coram spiscopo,
opened the ceremonies of the day. At
this mass the reverend j~ubilarian was
celebrant, Rev. E. Galway deacon, and
Rev. Joseph Kluser sub-deacon. There
were present in the sanctuary the Rev.
Fathers Hyacinth and Martin, of st.
Alphonsus church; o. H. Moye, R. F.
Harris, Cathedral; T. J. Duffy, Wells
burg; John Werninger, Benwood. The
music of the mass was delightfully."-
rendered by the choir, composed of the
children of the two o~rphanages at Elm
Grove.
At the end of this service the Right
Rev. Bishop addressed the congrega-
ton, and in very happy language re-
viewed the priestly life of Father Pa
quin. He said they were assembled
there that morning for the purpose OF
manifesting their gratitude to God for
the gifts and favors which He had
showered upon their pastor during his
service as a priest. He drew a vivid
picture of the priestly life, its dignity
and corresponding responsibilities, and
declared that their pastor had been
faithful to these during the years God
had given him in the priesthood. He
concluded by wishing him many more
years of usefulness in Gods service.
At noon the reverend father hos
pitably entertained the visiting clergy
at his home. About 3 o'clock the girls
of st. Vincent's Home gave a pleasing
entertainment in honor of the occa-
sion. The programme was as follows,
every number being well rendered,
showing the careful training of Sister
Rita and her assistants in her good
work:
Mary Callahan.
Polka Mazurka..:............A Streapog
Ethel Emmert-
Guitar, M. Layden.
Mandolins, Mary Callahan. s. Faher-
ity, M. Manning.
Jubilee Song Tbe Class.
ll~l' Stella Faherity, NJ. Manning.
Minifred Ceilings
The Class.
Piano SoloeMorning Prayer"..L S~treabog
Bridget O'Donnell.
Chorus-NAdeSte FideliS" ..............-
The Glass.
Piano Solo-'Leonao
"Marseilles Hymn'aGuitars n Mondolins
Mary Layden. Stella Faherity, Mary
Piano SoIoIMinuett from Mozart's Sym
phony.
Mamie Leyden.
Piano Trio-"The Coming Step. DRESSER
Stella Faherity, Mary Callahan, M.
Chorus-"Glory to
The Glass.
This entertainment was supple
mented by another in the evening at
the Boys Home, which consisted of
all those little specialties of a vocal
and declamatory way, in which boys
excel. Drill and song and recitation
filed out a heightened programme, all
in honor of their guest.
Father Paquin was the recipient of
numerous presents from his parishion-
ers and friends in attestation of the
high regard in which he is held by
them. The Rt. Rev Bishop gave the
first evidence of this generous recog-
milton and then Messrs. P. Kennedy,
J. G. Raab, M. Madden and A. Posting
er stepped forward, and in their own
names and those of their fellow par
ishioners, expressed their Fluctuations
on the suspicious occasion. They
practically showed their appreciation
of Father Paquin's labors by present
ing him with a substantial token of
their regard. Mr.. J. Wagner, on be-
half of the Triadelphia portion of the
congregation, called and left a we'll
filled purse as a mark of their esteem.
Not to be outdone by the men. on
behalf of the Altar Society, Mrs. Gam
BILE, Mrs. Madden, Miss Raab and Miss
Wetzel brought their good wishes and
their share in the liberal offerings of
which the pastor was the recipient.
Presents, too, came from Sisters of
st. Joseph, Mt. de Chantal and many
others.
Father Paquin most heartily thanked
all who had in so lavish a manner
given evidence of their kind DISPOSE
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