Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-09-30


congratulations, come 20 us the softer
tones Of goodby. We will not say fare
WE'LL goodbye but 'Auf Wiedersehen.'
We will follow him In his faraway field
of labor beyond the mountains, or
wherever he may be to pay the debt
we owe him in good wishes, God
speeds. I will say Ia him: Peace be
within thy walls and prosperity In thy
palaces and for my brethren and
companions sake, ! will say, peace be
with thee"
Anthony c.. DAILY was then introduc.
ed and spoke in behalf of the parish
toner's Of Bishop Lenihan's church. His
short address was In the nature Of re-
miniscences of the many good and
charitable acts which Bishop Lenihan
had performed during his seventeen
years Of service in this parish; how
he had earned the love and respect of
his church people; how he had erect
ed new church and built up the st.
Mary's Institute. He said the best
wishes, mingled with the sadness,
which came with the separation of his
hundreds Of parishioners. would go
with him to his larger field for labor
at Great Falls
The glee club gave where the Wa
ters Roam SO Free" and ID. w. Nor
ris, Jr., editor of the Times Republi-
can, followed. voicing the sentiments
of of the press He told of the pleas
ing relations which had always exist
ed between the press and distinguish
ed guest and his motives had always
been honorable and his efforts praise
worthy and successful in his many un-
dertakings by which the public had
benefited. He extended the best wish
es Of the press and said they would
follow him when he left and woulh
continue to be with him thru his
years of work to come.
DR.. H. l.. Getz speaking as a repre-
sentative both of the business men ana
physicians. told of the close and
friendly relations which had always
existed between Bishop Lehman and
the public. He told of his praisewor-
thy efforts for the public good, and the
appreciation and esteem in which he
was held by the business men. re-
CARELESS of creed. OF his helpful SER
vices at the bedside Of the sick ana
dying, where his words of hope anu
comfort had brought peace and rest,
he spoke feelingly
p. L. Austin, as spokesman for the
laboring men, told of the kindly re-
lations which had always existed be-
tween the workingrnen OF the city
and Bishop Lenihan, and how his bus
mess dealings with them had always
been Of the most satisfactory and fair
nature.
Rev. w. j. Convery. rector OF st.
Mary's church at F,ldora closed speak,
ing as a representative of the deanery
over which Bishop Lenihan has pre-
sided. He told Of the esteem in which
Bishop Lehman was held by the
priests of the deanery, and how, altho
rejoicing with him in the honor Of his
advancement, they regretted the de-
parture of their near and dear frieno.
Bishop Lehman Speaks.
In closing the evening, and at the
request of the chairman, Bishop Leni-
han spoke for few minutes. He
said that he was indeed thankful, and
was deeply touched, more so than he
could publicly express, at the manifes-
tation of joy and gladness of his ele-
walton in the church. He thanked
those who had gone to Dubuque to wit
ness the conservation ceremonies and
expressed his thankfulness that he
could at this time meet and greet his
people. Il call Them" he said, my
people, for have always considered
all of them as such, regardless of
their religious views, for l have be-
lieved that altho differing from me.
they We're as sincere in their belief
as l was in mine. Keeping this al
ways in view I have tried to treat
all Catholics and non-Catholics alike"
He reviewed briefly his work in the
building of the ST. Thomas hospital,
and spoke of the generosity with which
all classes had responded to his APP
peal. He reminded them that there
was still q considerable sum unpaid
on the building. the interest on the loan
being soon due. with not all the
money available to meet it. He then
appointed a committee, consisting Of
Mesdames G. L. Kirby, T. j. Fletcher,
A. A.. Moore and FL. ]. Howe, as
hospital aid, to gather donations of
81 each for this purpose. In closing
he expressed a regret at having to
sever his pleasant relations here. and
ended by bestowing blessing upon
all.
Will Leave Wednesday.
Bishop Lehman will leave the city
Wednesday evening for st. Paul. There
he will take the Great Northern for
Great Falls. The Great Northern has
provided for him a special private car
in which to make the trip. He will
go in company with Archbishop John
Ireland, of st. Paul; Bishop Cotter, Of
Winona, Mimi; Bishop Keane, of
Cheyenne: Bishop Stanley, Of Fargo, N.
D., and Vicar General Lehman, of TT.
Dodge. He will leave st. Paul on
Thursday evening, and will arrive in
Great Falls on Saturday morning. The
installation services will take place on
Sunday October 8.
WILL CONDUCT MISSION.