Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-05
AT NOTRE DAME
Address 10 Monslgner Slocumi
 By Miss Louise Martin.

years dttingly celebrated every event worthy of record in the history oN the Catholic church in Waterbury. Last night they noted the elevation of Father Slocum to the dignity 6r, domestic prelate to Pope Plus x byI rendering him reception in tia his4 toric old hall of the convent.
 The scene and the company was . brilliant one. The skill of the elec-. trician and the art of the florist, coms oined with an effective placing of the, numerous musical instruments, made very pretty background for grace. ful groups of pupils, who from the tiniest tots to the young ladies of the graduating class, were all attired in white gowns. The members of the Alumnae association were present in gorgeous array, and sat in double I rows of raised seats on either side of the hall. The nuns of the congrega- tion were at the lower end of the nall, Just back of the clergy, who ac- companied the right reverend mon. slgnor, who was, of course, the cen. tral figure of the evening, all the oth- CTS having come to do him honor.
 Monsignor Slocum wore the full dress robes of his office for the first time since his investiture. It has been his custom never to accept for him. self gifts of monetary nature, SO. when the news of his elevation to the monsignori became, known, the nuns determined to present him with the insignia of his rank, and the mother general of the order sent him his mantellette, Mother St Cecilia, the nrst superior of the local convent, his silken girdle; Mother St Egbert, the present superior, a beautiful lace rochet; the class of 1907 his biretta. ana the members of the Alumnae as. Sociauon his long purple silk gown, Wnlch he will wear on ceremonious occasions. The monsignor, being a hne, big, we'll set up man, with snow white hair, made a most imnressiva appearance, and looked as one born 10 wear the purple, real "prince of the church" He entered, the hall to a song of jubilation which the head music teacher had arranged for the occasion, and which introduced as a chorus the famous old "Yivat Pastor Bonus."
 The small children, led by Mary kernan, gave an original dialogue Written by one of the nuns. Each iittie girl said her verse in a quaint, stately fashion, with many shy look or admiration at 'le grand monsig- nor, whose smile was very kindly when they assured him that he would always be loved as a father as we'll as reverenced as right reverend pastor. Then Eileen McDonald. little Anna Mahoney and tiny Miss Benson stepped forward with punches of flowers almost as big as themselves which they presented to the monsig. nor with pretty speeches.
 Miss Louise Martin read an ad. dress. rich in thought and graceful Tn phrase. from the faculty and pu. pils of the school. She expressed their pleasure at the elevation of Father Slocum, their appreciation of the qualities which have won for him this testimonial from the church, and their gratitude for the spiritual min- istrations which he extends with priestly courtesy. Miss Martins de. livery was very effective.
 The only other address was that of the Alumnae association, and was given by its president. Miss Alice M. O'Connor, who said she was glad to add to all the other tributes which Mgr Slocum had received the greet fngs of body Representative wo- men. Miss O'Connor's address was masterly effort. It reviewed the conditions of the day and made 1t ap. parent why man of Father Slo- cums sound theology and broadness of view should be advanced to "knighthood of the spirit" as she beautifully termed his new honor be- slowed by the church.
 There was splendid music on the program. A concerto "Chamimade, Opus S6," by the Misses Brownell and Fay, first pianos, and the Misses Garde and Healy. second pianos, was one of the best things ever given by amateurs in Waterbury. Beautiful expression and exactitude of execu- tion made the four pianos sound as one big instrument. The grand old Magnificent" as four part chorus. with harp accompaniments by Misses Garde and Brownell. violins by the Misses Holohan. Sweeney, Martel and Malone, with Mother St Stanislaus directing. was given with such life and spirit as to enthuse the whole company. And then Monsignor Slo. cum> addressed the audience. He thanked all present for the deference shown him. but podestly explained that his new honors were, in his opinion. given to the pastor of the Immaculate Conception church as we'll as to himself personally. He spoke of the early days of the church in Waterbury. and graciously recalled the fact that the establishment of the convent of Notre Dame in days when Catholics were few, was one of the things which attracted the attention of Pope Plus TX to Waterbury al the time that he conferred the degree of D. D. on Father Hendricken. then pastor here. He paid tribute to the ] consecration of the Order of Notre Dame 10 the cause of Catholic educa- ton. and said that the convent vas a strong influence for good in this community. and that the priests were always sure of the loyalty and SUD- port of the convent alumnae in any } effort made for the advancement of the church and the good of the city. : As a fitting close to reception to a gentleman of the Right Rev Will suta,uo rafrfoffxrs