Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-05

human brotherhood and closer Chris
tian relation. He referred briefly to
the patronage of the church to art, lit
erature. and other elevating influences,
and cited instances in support of the
claim that in these branches the Cath
Ollie church has always led.
Yet, in the face of these things" he
said, I'VE hear people seriously ques-
tioning. as did Paul. whether Christ
was what He was claimed to be. That
people can refuse TO accept the truth
seems impossible
St JOseph's Church.
He spoke of st. Joseph's church as 1t
is today, as one of the results of faith
and confidence in the church He call
ed to mind the condition of the church
property a year ago, falling into ruin
and wreck as it was, and contrasted
that state of affairs with the present.
He declared st. Joseph's church to be
one of the finest church properties. in
the entire Peoria diocese, and on be
half of the bishop and the priests of
the diocese extended TO the parish, and
to its rector, Dean J. J. Quinn, the most
hearty congratulations
Tribute To the Rector
Il should certainly fail siSnally of
my duty if | did not at this time refer
to the work of your faithful priest,
said Father Quinn, in concluding his
sermon. and he then paid a very fitting
tribute TO Dean J. J. Quinn. the priest
who in years pastorate has complet-
ed the remodeling of the church prop
erty at an outlay of $4,000. He spoke
of the magnitude of Dean Quinn's work.
ana in words of the highest praise, yet
evidently of perfect sincerity. he spoke
of the rector's faithfulness. of his I'M
firing energy. and of his complete devo-
ton To the church at large and particu-
larry to st. JOseph's parish. He eX-
tended to the parish the congratula-
lions of the bishop and the priests on
having such man at the head of the
church.
Dean Quinn Speaks.
Following the sermon. Dean J. ].
Quinn spoke briefly, remarking on the
great pleasure of the moment. He eX
tended 10 the members of the parish
his sincere thanks for the assistance
and cooperation given him in the work
Just completed, and for the confidence
of the members in him. He referred
to the fact that in the last six months
$40. 900 had been given him to apply
on the cost of the Improvement as an
evidence of the confidence and faith of
the members The customary cOllec-
tion was then taken. and the members
of the congregation contributed over
. tn frlr hnr
the church work
Choir Renders Mass.
During the ceremonies of rededica-
ton the choir of % voices rendered
Farmers mass. The solos were by
Mrs. Reidy. Mrs Casey, Mr.. McQuinn.
and Charles Roantree, \. a. Burt di-
recting the music. Mrs. Grace Mackin
presided at the organ. The music was
one of the charming features of the
beautiful and impressive service of the
solemn high mass.
Entertains the Bishops.
AT the conclusion of the service Dean
Quinn entertained the bishops and the
priests at dinner at the Harper house,
and following this a brief reception
was held at the hotel parlors for the
visitors. In the afternoon the party re-
paired to Moline where the ceremo
MES of laying the corner stone of the
new st. Joseph's Belgian Catholic
church were conducted by Bishop
O'Reilly.
In the evening the bishops and priests
were the guests of Father Kelly of st.
Mary's church at dinner, the bishops
being the guests of honor.
During the day yesterday Dean Quinn
received many congratulations on hav
ing completed in year the great work
which he has at st. JOsephs church.