The Irish standard., 1904-08-06
to pay their respects to Rev. ]. J..

O'Neill and say goodbye to their be-
ed with them and for them for the
past five years in the capacity of pas
tor of the Catholic church in the capt.
tai of South Dakota, and who has been
transferred to Bryant, S. d. The lawn
was lit by Japanese lanterns and ta-
Dies were scattered over the green and
the scene was Il very pretty one. The
Capital City band was there in full
| force and rendered fine music for the
occasion. People of Pierre and Fort
Pierre were there and all We're anX-
lous to make this farewell reception
one which Father O'Neill deserved and
would remember. Mr.. Sherman, in
well chosen words, made an address
of farewell and presentation, He
thanked Father O'Neill for what he
had done for Pierre and her people;
spoke of the deep regret with which
they saw him so to other fields of
duty and after bidding him farewell
presented him with an ebony gold
headed cane from the citizens of
Pierre.
John Hayes of Fort Pierre repre-
scented st. Johns congregation of his
city when he made an address of
thanks, appreciation and farewell to
the departing pastor, declaring that his
good work and influence would long be
remembered and felt, and wished him
goodbye and God-speed from that
| side of the river''
Father O'Neill responded to these
addresses and in few remarks ex-
pressed his hearty thanks for the good
wishes and appreciation shown him
on this occasion and promised that
Pierre and her people would always
have his best wishes and remem-
brance.
The ladies served ice cream and
cake and the event was very
pleasant one. Everybody, regardless
OF creed, is sorry to say farewell to
one who has been one of them for so
many years, and who is so generally
esteemed. Father O'Neill has been a
| hard worker and has left many monu-
ments of his labors in school, churches
and hospital. He is one of South
Dakota's most prominent and ambi-
tious priests and is popular in all parts
| Of the state. Pierre will miss him,
but welcomes his successor, Father
| Steuzel
ST. Michael's church on Tuesday fore
noon, where appropriate services were
conducted by the Rev. William Nolan,
after which interment was made in
| the Catholic cemetery, north Of the
| city.
The Rev. William F. Rigge, S. j.,
of the Creighton college, Omaha, is
conducting retreat for the Presenta-
ton Nuns at Aberdeen. The exer-
cises opened on July 20 and will close
tomorrow.
Rev. Michael Martyr, of nell Rap
ids, has been transferred to Elan
dreau as pastor of SITS. Simon and
Jude's church, vice Rev. Michael Der
mody, who takes charge Of the Sacred
Heart church at Aberdeen. During
Father Martyrs pastoratc at Dell
Rapids he has built a church and
parochial residence that would do
credit to any town in the diocese. His
departure from the Dells is keenly felt
by his old parishioners and others.
Rev. John O'Hara of Aberdeen will
succeed Father Martyr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Terille of Kra1lzburg
are mourning the loss Of their 2-year-
old child, who died OH July %. The
funeral took place on Saturday and
interment was made in the Catholic
cemetery at that place.
The Sioux Falls Argus Leader has
the following complimentary notice of
the Rev. Father O'Neill's transfer
from Pierre to Bryant: The Rev. ]. J.
O'Neill, who has been in charge Of the
Catholic church in this city Pierre)
Ao1 tAC ptloC ANC SS:stl - LdS DSCll lIuiJS-
ferred to Bryant. During the time he
has been here the church work pros
pered and the church building ell
larged, besides the construction of
large school building, and the largely
increased facilities of the hospital,
which has been established here.
Father Stencil, newly ordained
priest, has been sent to Pierre to sue
ceed Rev. J. J. O'Neill in the pastorate
of st. Peter and Paul's church.
Married-Mr. John Costello of Es-
mond and Miss Nellie Sweeney of
Matthews township, both Of Kingsbury
county, were married at st. Thomas
church, De Smet, on July 26. Father
P. v. Coyne was the officiating clergy
| man. The young couple are both we'll
known and highly respected through
Kingsbury county, and a large number
of their friends and relatives We're
present to witness the ceremony. The
bride is sister of Mrs. Breen of HUI
ron.
Right Rev. Bishop O'Gorman admin
istered the sacrament of confirmation
at st. Thomas church, Madison, on
Sunday last. A class of children from
| Ramona We're also confirmed at Madi