Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-29
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you came to me-
Mr. Iacfarland introduced.

you Came 20 me-
Nr. 7Iacfarland introduced.
Owing to q previous engagement Conn
missioner Macfariand did not reach the
hall until the cardinals discourse. and
when he arose to speak q vigorous hand
clapping greeted him. His address was OF
a highly interesting character, and after
congratulating the founder OF the home,
ton of his work. addresse.. himself to the
subject Of practical and systematic charity
giving. His remarks were applauded
throughout. and were in part as follows:
81 am glad to be here In my ofnciai ca
pacity," said Mr.. Macfarland. $50 as to rep
resent the respect and regard which the
community feels for Mr. Downey because
Of his spirit OF philanthropy. have frank
~ told Mr.. Downey that believe 1t bet
ter not to give charity without investiga-
ton except In cases OF dire necessity, and
always. II possible. to give the recipient
chance to work in return. approve the
method OF the Associated Charities, whose
motto is Not aims. but a friend and which
seeks to permanently relieve by helping the
man to seIf-help. which is the best Of all.
Praise and Congratulation.
But. Mr.. mcfarland said. he had nothing
but praise for the spirit which Mr.. Downey
had shown. and he congratulated him upon
his new building and all the success 1t
represented. 1t was that spirit which every
good citizen ought to have, the spirit Of
unselfshness. which prompted him to an
swer the question And who is my neigh
bor?" by acts Of kindness to the man in
need-witheut regard to creed or coIor-by
giving advice, sympathy. work, time and
thought and money, the easiest OF all to
give.
Typical American Success.
I'VE honor them all in honoring Mr.. Dow
ney as today their representative. Half a
century ago he came to this country from
Ireland a delicate boy five years old, cling
ing to his strong sisters hand. without a
dollar In the world He has made a typi-
cal American success IN business, but that
Is not why we are here today. 1t Is be-
cause he has made a higher success as a
good citizen, a good neighbor, a lover of
mankind. President Roosevelt's tribute to
Mr.. Downey'S neighborliness to the colored
church next door, which went all over the
country and stimulated like neighborliness
everywhere. is still fresh In our minds and
represents our own thought. This Is why
we are here today to congratulate the COM
munity as well as Mr.. Downey and to ex-
press our thankfulness that there is among
US. notwithstanding much rampant selfish
ness, SO much Of the spirit of Jesus Christ"
Those on Speakers Stand.
The stage of the hall was tastefuly deco
rated with palms and flowers and besides
on were Rev. Daniel c. Cunnion rector of
the Holy Name Mission, located on the
Bowery in New York city, who is said to
be engaged in propagating just an insttu-
ton such as Mr.. Downey has in hand
Others on the platform and in the hall were
Rev. Paul Griffith. pastor of St Augustines
Catholic Church; Mr.. John JOY Edison
treasurer of the Associated Charities; Mr..
William H. De Lacey. president of the ST.
Vincent de Paul Society of the District of
Columbia; Rev. James F. Mackin, pastor of
st. Paufs Catholic Church; Rev. Thomas
E. Michigan of St Patricks Church, Rev
Joseph t. Mcguire, pastor of the church
of the Holy Comforter; Rev Father Geary,
Rev. Father Hinch, pastor of st. Domnic's
Church; Rev. Dr. Kerby of the Cathonc
University, and Rev. B. A. McKenna, Mr..
M. I. Weller of the Associated Charities;
Mr.. P. J. Haltigan. editor OF the National
Hibernian and Mr.. Ed ]. Hannah, presi-
dent of St. Patricks Council of the st. Vim
cent de Paul Society.
Following the exercises many-of those In
attendance took advantage of the oppor-
tunity to inspect the building. and express
sions of admiration were heard on all sides.
Everything is ready for the installation of
the equipment, and this will be done
soon as possible. The building is five stories
high and has cost Mr.. Downey about S25,-
600. 1t is heated by steam and lighted by
electricity. In the cellar the engines and
boilers for the heating apparatus have been
installed and are In operation.