The Lake County times., 1907-10-26
BISHOP MULDOON, OF
CHICAGO, WILL OFFICIATE
Biggest Day in History of Local Ca
thohoism-Thousands to March in
Procession, Which VIII Escort
High Clerical Dignitary to Scene of
Exercise-Cost To Be $25O,00O

South Chicago, Oct 26.-(Special.)-
Nov. has been chosen by the pastor
and officials in charge, for the date on
which the corner stone of st. Michaels
Roman Catholic church the handsomest
church in South Chicago, Will be laid
with all the attending ceremonies. The
church is to cost S250,00O. Bishop
Muldoon has been selected to deliver
the address Of the day and he Will be
met at the station by a throng of pa
raiders who, he'd by brass band and
numerous societies dressed in military
attire, will escort the clerical dignity
to the scene of the ceremonies.
This will be the biggest day in the
history of the Roman Catholic churches
in South Chicago where the Senomina
tion has always been exceedingly
strong. 1t is estimated that no less
than four thousand viii participate in
the big demonstration and. weather per-
mitting. in all probability there will be
many more than that. With the ex-
ception of the address ~ Bishop Null
doom. the program 4 Nc day is not
yet complete, butt" - Rown that a
sermon, sermon VIII be DIM all the pastor, .e.,
,ii 9saTios ~ ,,,rn,sbed lock s.s choir Of
the organfst. Several splendid selec-
tions have already been prepared and
the choir, whoch numbers over a hun
dred voices, will be heartily appreciat-
ed. They have received the best of
drilling and are prepared to hold
down the music end of the program to
the satisfaction of every one.
The parade itself will organize on
Commercial avenue near the church
and with about three thousand IN line,
will proceed to the Illinois Central de-
pot where the Bishop is expected to ar
rive about 2;30 o'clock. With all the
splendor of a military pageant he will
then be escorted TO the church where
the laying of the stone will take place
Many predict that there will be more
that three thousand in line as there are
about fifteen hundred members of the
church. Among those in military garb
will be the Turner's OF both Roman
Catholic churches in the city who will
lead the parade on horse back with
Frank Rydzewh in command.
The st. George Polish knights and
Cadets will appear two or three thou
sand strong.
The line of march Will take in about
a mile and half of the principal
streets OF the city. The whole section
OF the town in the vicinity of the
church will turn out in gala attire and
assist in the memorable event. At no
time in the history of the city has more
interest been taken in a church event
than in the present one.
The building itself, which is located
at the corner of Eighty-thirl street and
Bond avenue, is now partly construct
ed, the basement being completed and
work being pushed on the first story.
From the work that is already done on
the structure, its size can be readily
ascertained. It is not only enormous In
size but IS to be possessed of great
architectural beauty 1t viii have q
seating capacity Of 1000 in the main
auditorium. besides many private rooms
for Sunday school classes, Sodalfty and
for other purposes.
The work on the building was begun
on April 16, last. and the structure will
not be completed until at least a year
from the present time. The architect
who has charge of the construction OF
the building is w. J. Brinkman.