The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-12

which has a body OF men organized into
such n society as this strong in their relig-
ion and faithful in performance OF relig-
ious duties and obligations. We have seen
that whereon the religious sentiment and
practices are strong i'm the men they are
strong in the country. for Ireland with
all her sufferings has been unwavering IN
her faith because the men of Ireland
were strong I'm IT,
We see on the other hand In France,
the oldest daughter OF the church as she
has been called In a country that in
the past suffered grievously by persccu-
tion for her faith. in country where self
sacrifice has been as great as anywhere
i'm the world and where there exists as
keen and sharp an intelligence as can be
found anywhere-we see there religious
weakness and decadence because the men
OF France are not strong In Che faitn.
they arc not active and jealous In the
practice OF their religion
The true standard by which TO measure
the success Of a parish is the religious
standard OF It's men. Ne live in an age
when affairs are directed and governed
largely by associations. Societies play "A
great part I'm political affairs, as do or
ganlzatlons i'm the business world. Or
ganization also is not only desirable, Gut
necessary. for the control and direction of
the affairs OF the church
church and Its pastor. TO whose happy
inspiration was due thus early in its
career the founding OF a Holy Name So
ciety strong in faith and In numbers. He
believed the time would soon come when
every man i'm the parish would be en-
rolled and that the society would be the
greatest and most potential factor in pro-
noting spiritual and material growth and
prosperity In closing the right reverend
speaker urged perseverance. fidelity and
prayer that the full fruits OF membership
In the society that bears the Holy Name
OF Jesus may be realized.
The roll OF the society was then called.
eacn member OF the society responding.
and this was followed by the blessing OF
the formal reception OF the members by
the bishop. Blessing OF the badges by the
bishop then took place and they were
placed upon the breasts OF the members
by the prelate as they knealt at the altar
rail-
When this ceremony had been completed
the entire congregation led by the choir
Joined In singing Jesus. Jesus Dearest
Lord" 30 Salutarls" and Tantum Ergo"
Benediction OF the blessed sacrament was
then impaired by Rev. Father O'Brien.
and the services closed with tho singing
OF Holy God We Praise Thy Name"
The musical services during the day and
evening. were under the direction OF Mrs.
James Coyne. organist, and solos were
effectively rendered by Mrs. Frank
O'Connell and Miss Madge McGuiggan.
sopranos: Mr. T. w. Mulholland. tenor,
and Mr. James Coyne. bass.
After the evening service St Matthews
society escorted It's guests the members
of St Johns Holy Name society. TO Ma
sonic hall. where collation. was served.
Several addresses were made and vocal
selections rendered The occasion was
most enjoyable and when the visitors
were about 90 depart 10 take their char
tered car for their homes II was after a
cordial invitation had been extended 60
attend a smoke talk TO be held by 81.
Johns society after the close OF the
Lentcn season. The invitation was
unanimously accepted.