The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-23

q St Vincent de Paul's Church. and Rev. Father
| Christmas and Rev Father Fitzgerald II the Do
mlnican House Il Studies Brookland
The high altar was richly adorned with huge clus-
,ss o. Snite ehrysanthemums and green ferns bril-
AAnlH Liuned with myriads q wax lights Vases
Of flowers and many tarers were artstical1y Az
Tsnged on tau pcdestals at the sanctuary rail
The patronal feast the Presentation II m, Bless
cd Virgin Msry, celebrated with solemn rites in
81 Mary s Summary. Baltimore on Thursisv
Many distinguished prelatcs from other diocpscS
and priests from various local churches attended the
services and later assembled for The nool.-6ay ban
Al the meeting Of the Alumni His Grace Bishop
huldoon. Of Chicago. moved that message b
sent TO the Holy Father hearing pledge II fidelity
20 MS teaching on Modernism. Unanimous ap-
prevail greeted the motion and a testimonial was
forwarded at once by cable TO Rome.
The Holy Name Society 4 St Dominic's parish
viii attend IN a body the solemn high mas % BE-
celebrated az O'Clock Thanksgiving Day b. the
Frior' the Very Rev. Father T. L. O'Rourke. O. p
Rev. Father l.. A. La Plant. O. p viii bs deacon
ana Kew. Father J. L. Finnerty. o. p subdeacon
Of the mass.
The children Of the school and representatives. Of
the mass
January 70 has been selected for The rrand rauv
20 which the Holy Name Society of ST pguiniC'N
parish has invited all the Holy Name Societies Of
the District.
The VERY Rev. Father C. H. McKenna. o. 2.
q New York. che Of the most renowned Of the
Dominican preachers, viii address the assembly on
that occasion.
Impressive features attended the closing service Of
the Forty Hours Devotion in ST Aur,stines
Church Tuesday evening
Solemn Benediction q the Blessed Sacrament was
celebrated BY Rev. Father c. NJ Bart. Of St The
resa's Church. Anacostia- Rev. Father JOseph q
Mallon. Of ST. AIMS Church Tennallytovn vas
deacon and Rev. Father James O'Connor Of the
Catholic University Slbdeacon. Deacons Of honor
Rev. DR.. Charles 7. Aiken. q the Catholic Uni
yersity, and Rev. Father Egan, q ST Tbsrr~aS
NJ. Charles Bosser acted as master Of ceremonies
Two hundred children. under the guidance a
Rev Father A. j. OldS. took part in the solemn
procession q the Blessed Sacrament and scattered
white flowers as they walked through the aisles Of
the church
Present IN the sanctuary were Rev. Father George
A Dougherty. Of the Catholic University. and Rev
Fathers Fahey. Tierney. Kinney. and Clluion. Of
New York City.
An excellent exhibition Of moying pictures viii be
given in 81. Auglstine's School hall next Weines-
day. and on Thanksgiving Day at 1 O'Clock and at
p. N.
The fair for the benefit q the Church of m.
Holy Comforter was successful from every poiDt ~
view To those who labored faithfully for the soisI
and financial results Of the festival il win be erati
l4luk 10 learn IhAt the net returns will reach a
total Of N.0O0.
St Paul's Sunday school. with A studen. hodz
q 80 has been reoranize this fall b. the spiri,,a
director. Rev Father Thomas A Walsh whose
system Of class graduation has created excellent re-
suits and given the school a ranking that has SCI
dom been equaled and never surpassed by any or
ganization Of It's kind
Divided into departments. church history is taught
IN the highest casS
Section Is composed Of children who have made
their first Holy Communion ans nave ree, con-
frmed during the last year.
Section b. children who are p-eparinr fo- tbsi,
hrsC Holy Communion and confirmation.
Section {. children who study catechism but no.
Immediately preparing for any Of the sacramento
Section d. infant or PRAYER class
Forty-elght tutors. eleven Of whom comurise the
Official stAh Of the school, represent teaching ldv
Of great superiority and marked ability
An entertainment. rendered the teachers nv fbe
spiritual director. Thursday egening in the residence
Of Mr.. Charles W DArr, manager # the sc,ooI
proved thoroughly enjoyable. and demonstrated fulv
the existence Of happy goOdfelowship that augurs
well for much pleasure in tie repetition Of such H.
1shtful gatherings, a series Of which viii be give,
this winter.