The Springdale news., 1907-04-05
Meisbborbood 'hsws
HOMETOWN.

April 1 The past week being Holy Week was observed with much elaborateneSs and Solemni- ty in St Joseph's Church. A solemn Mass was sung Holy Thursday morning, at which nearly every person in the church received communion. The altar, on which the repository was To- cated, was beautifully adorned with floral decorations A choir consisting of our yong people furnished the music for the occa- sion. their sweet voices blending in one grand harmonious strain. The Mass of the Pre-Sanctitied was celebrated Good Friday morn ing, after which the CrucifiX was unveiled and placed at the sanct- nary rail for the veneratlon of the faithful, who gladly availed themselves of the opportunity 10 render homage to their crucitied Savior. At night a sermon on Passion of our Lord concluded the services of the day. On Holy Saturday morning the Paschal candle, the Easter water and the new fire were blessed, Mass being said after the ceremonies men- toned above were finished. But the true note of glory was reach ed Easter Sunday morning. As is the custom on this day of Christian rejoicing, the altars were beautifully decorated, fires of lighted candles blazed out from among masses of gorgeous flowers. The music, too, was in harmony with the occasion, the choir having been under the care ful and efficient training ot Sister Gabriel. At the hour set for the celebration of the Solemn High Mass so large was the attendance that practically every seat i'll the edifice was occupied, the gallery being also crowded, and many were compelled to stand for lack of seating accommodations. Yet was such an orderly crowd that not a single inconvenience dis turbed the ceremonies. Rev. Father Bandini was the celebrant and delivered the sermon, taking for his theme the Resurrection. The most wonderful proof of Christ's divinity, in His triumph over the grave, was shown by the Rev. speaker, who gave a clear, easily understood meaning of Easter.
 l sent you week ago report about visit to Tontltown by a state commission from Italy, which report, as It seems never reached you. Yesterday letter was received from C. B. Schmidt. commissioner of immigration for the Rock Island, who took the commission in his private car to Colorado, Oklahoma, Indian Ter ritory, New Mexico, Kansas, Texas, and Tennessee before com ing to Springdale. Here Is what he says about Tontitown: T ex- press the sentiment of my whole party when l say that our visit to Tontitown has been the brightest and most satisfactory experience during our entire trip. It has plainly shown me how much can be accomplished in the way of colonization with such disinter- ested and intelligent guidance as you have bestowed upon your flock, and only wish that We had more such examples. l have no doubt you will hear direct from both Messrs. Brunialti and Tabet before their ratnrn to their homes. The letter was address, ed to Father Bandinl Dr. Bru- nialti Is a son of E. Brunialti, deputy to the Italian parliament and conSul for the State. Dr. Tabet Is a professor of agricult- ure of the University of Pisa, legal consul of the Italian Bank and owner of an immense stock ranch in Pentedera, Italy. The gentlemen were commissioned by the Italian government to make an inspection of the United States to ascertain If It would be wise to allow Italian immigrants to settle iu some localities.