The Irish standard., 1904-07-30

read Of the reelection Of President
Dolan at the national convention of
the order at st. Louis.
Lieut.. Edward O'Flaherty, veteran
of the SpanisllsAmerican and Philip
pine wars, who has lectured in many
cities on the life and customs of the
Filipinos, delivered his illustrated lee
ture entitled 1.-THE Philippines Up to
Date" here last week. Lieut.. O'Fla.
herty was desperately wounded in
front of his platoon on the crest of
San Juan hill, Cuba, July LIST, 1893,
and two years later emerged with
much distinction from the war in the
Philippines.
The people turned out in force last
Sunday afternoon to view the process
sion of Roman Catholic societies as it
passed through the principal streets
of West Duluth, prior to the holding
of dedicatory ceremonies at the new
st. James Catholic church, on Fifty
seventh avenue w.
The day was an ideal one for the
event. 1t was neither too hot nor too
cold. This fact encouraged hundreds
to leave their homes and seek out a
favorable position where they might
enjoy the imposing spectacle to ad-
vantage. A half hour before the time
set for starting the parade the side
walks along the line of march were
thronged with crowds. The women
and girls We're clothed in manner
BETTING summer day, adding color
and interest to the lively scene.
The procession, which extended for
several blocks, formed at Forty-ninth
avenue w. and Grand. 1t marched
west to Central, south on Central to
Main, thence west to Fifty-seventh
avenue and north to the church, at 731
Fifty-seventh avenue.
r. H. Martin, James Higgins and
Joseph Bellmeur, mounted on horses,
We're in the lead. Following these
came Schooley's band of thirty-two
pieces and, in the order named, Divi-
sion No. 4, A. o. H.; Division No. 1,
A. o. H., of Duluth; st. James court,
No. GA, G. o. f.; St. Louis court, G.
o. F.; st. Jean de Baptiste society;
Division No. 2, L. A., A. o. H.; Sancta
Marie court, w. c. o. F., and the
bishop and clergy, the latter being in
carriages, as were the women. There
were about fifteen carriages in all.
In the procession American flags and
banners Of the several societies parti-
cipating were displayed. A large
American flag waved calamity ON the
pole before st. James hall, adjoining
the church, and the front of the latter
building was tastefully arranged with
red, white and blue bunting. On the
opposite side of the streets the women
of the Altar society, in a stand decor
ated with the national colors, served
refreshments.
Arriving at the church no one was
admitted until the regular Catholic
ritualistic ceremony Of sprinkling holy
water on the interior and exterior
walls and blessing them was over.
This was conducted by Bishop James
McGolrick, assisted by priests of the
cathedral and the acolytes.
Following this ceremony the doors
were thrown open. The societies were
first admitted and given seats. Then
the Pensioners and general public en-
tered. The spacious building was we'll
filled, but SO large is the edifice. and
so well ventilated, that no discomfort
whatever from the heat was felt. The
choir opened the exercises with fine
ly rendered selection, and several other
special numbers We're given before the
conclusion of the service.
Bishop McGolricl, in his ecclesiasti-
cal robes, presented commanding APP
pearance as he rose to deliver the SER
mon of the day. 1t was more in the
nature of an eloquent address than
sermon. The work of the church,
since it's very beginning, was taken
as a subject, and followed through the
ages step by step.
In his Introductory remarks he re-
ferred to the new st. James church,
taking occasion to congratulate the
members of the parish for the self
sacrifice they had shown in erecting
such a handsome and lasting struc-
ture, saying that it was another strong
link in tire progress Of Christianity,
and that in it in these times the same
good work will be continued as carried
on by the Catholic forefathers.
Il congratulate you upon your good
and holy work." the bishop continued.
You make it a pleasure for me to
come here and see the good you have
done. am rejoiced at the progress
you have made and are making. And
by this beautiful building your chill
dren and your childrens' children will
see that you were not lacking in
faith"
He said the church had been the
great civiliZer of all nations, starting
with the heather people and Worship
ers of false gods and bringing civiliza-
ton up to it's present high standard.