The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-11

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body shall ask US what is the purpose OK
our effort. we shall say, For Co.. the
country and humankind.
The Bishops Response.
After a few words OF affectionate intro
duction by Chairman Sweeney Bishop Cha
tard began to talk. He gave no evidence
of weakness OF the body and the keen.
thoughtful mind was no less vigorous than
in former years. Speaking easily In low
voice, which yet penetrated TO every corner
of the hall, the bishop talked to the people
as a father to his children. He said:
Before l say a word about the purpose
for which you are here / wish TO say that
not long ago there was another occasion
which was To have called US together, but
which, owing 10 circumstances, we were
unable to take advantage OF. L mean the
proposed celebration of the jubilee OF the
Holy Father. Leo XIII. Unfortunately there
were previous engagements. This hall was
the only one that could begin to contain the
Catholics Of Indiana Now we have an OPP
portunity 10 speak a word OF CONTEMPLATION
to the Holy Father on the completion OF the
twenty fifth year in the papacy, and to wish
him many more years OF that continued
quarter of a century. 1t Is temptation to
speak on that subject and to forget all the
rest. i cannot ignore, however, even In a
slight degree, this great demonstration. L
thank you Cor your presence here 10 honor
me. / am very sensible OF all your kindly
feelings and your generosity In making me
1t for the welfare of the diocese, for those
who need 1T, and thus. / think. shall carry
out your own ideas and wishes.
THANKED THE PEOPLE.
81 am obliged to the gentlemen Of the
faith who have spoken. / thank you all
who have so sweetly congratulated me. 1
look upon these things-the amenities OF
life-as proper on certain occasions, without
taking to myself the honor and glory OF
what is said. 1 attribute the outpouring OF
thanks to good feeling among you and To
your appreciation OF what has been done
here, but yet nothing more has been done
than every priest is expected TO do His
way Is pointed clearly before him. But we
must give to the King of Glory all the cred
ii for what we are able TO do. Go FORTH,
He says. and labor and bear fruit. ie Is
one who gives the increase; we are but the
mouthpeces We beat the air. The in
spiration comes from Him. He strengthens
weak arms. Work succeeds because OF the
blessing of God. Without that the world
would be sterile. and our efforts would In
"You have heard what the chairman and
Mr.. Sheerin have said. They are carried
away, l feel sure. by the feelings of the
occasion. They say a great many things
that are beautiful and complimentary.
While / feel sure they would not go beyond
the limits of strict exactness, nevertheless,
they think certain things must be said
on an occasion of this kind. and so they
Particularly did 1 enjoy Mr.. sheerin's
remarks about Saint Palais. whom / Wen
knew in Rome at the time / kept the
Bishops Hotel, as it was called. Sc
saw him with the other bishops who came
frequently to the American College and
participated in many pleasures furnished
by the nice things sent him from his
friends in France.
derstand all he said but / take Ii for
granted II was all right. / wish to thank
Mr.. Carr also. I was agreeably surprised
to see him, but his facility and his good
Irish heart do not surprise me.
SPIRIT OF FAITH.
"You have done this in a spirit of faith
and so I thank you for II. God is watching
over all of us and sometimes in His wis
dom, takes humble instruments to do good.
That is the thought good for those in au-
thority and ii cannot be gainsaid."
The remainder of Bishop Chatard's ad-
dress was made largely TO the children.
half in love and half in awe. from the
front row of seats. There was something
a little more than inspiring in hearing the
venerable prelate lovingly point out the
things worth while In lives OF men and
women.
GAS for you children" he said. ''you are
to be better than We are. avoiding all
things low and mean. Aim always at the
example given by great and holy men OF
the past They isfS na es,b mat
whisper their sayings when you kneel In
prayer. Do not forget the words OF mother
and father. of the good priest who directs
science tells you is improper. Follow In
the footsteps OF the saints and when the
end comes. the blessing OF God viii be with
mill he uuQ he
kingdom of God and its objects. Practice
every Christian virtue Walk in the foot
steps of those you love ana may the bless
ing Of God attend you ever.
USE OF WISDOM.
BE careful of your companions. That
Is one of the greatest dangers 10 young
people to-day 1t takes time md expert
ence to Judge men and the young must
needs be careful. Do not disregard the
past and have too great confidence I'm the
future, in your own efforts. Young men
and women are apt to be overweening in
their confidence and TO trust themselves
too much. IL is an American fault IL
comes from liberty. but, perhaps, liberty
that tends too much to license. Forget
not the words of wisdom that come from
the aged. Wisdom springs from years.
Men must slowly acquire IL. Be respect
full and obedient to parents. teachers and
rulers Be docile. Be not too hasty. Ex-
anime into everything and take advice
from those who are older Then, my
children, you will not go astray."
In concluding his address the aged bishop
turned with a smile toward the junior sem
ator from Indiana and paid him compli-
ment which rang with sincerity and which
was delivered under somewhat remarkable
circumstances.
my thanks" he said. 'go out to Senator
Beveridge. He has come before you and
has given in himself bright and beauti-
full example OF how the public servants
should serve the public. Yet young man.
he has made name for himself. famous
the world over"
With uplifted hands the good bishop gave
his people the episcopal blessing
After the bishop had given his episcopal
benediction and the TIE Deum had been
sung the meeting came to an end. For
several minutes the bishop held an i'm
promptu reception the stage.