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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-10

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 mar school with large boiler house
 and other modern equipments, and Hast, but by no means least, purchase
 of site for St Mary's hospital, to
 which he has donated the sum of $20,000, which is said to be every dollar he Is worth. The property ac-! quired and paid for since Monsignor
 Slocum came is valued at about $150.000. The most remarkable
 thing about Monsignor Slocum's phe-
 nomenal success in Waterbury is that | 1t has been accomplished without in- flicting any hardship upon his con-
 gregation, no collection being taken up for church purposes since he took
 charge of the parish, At the present time the church debt does not exceed
 $2,000, $15,000 being paid of last
 year and if the condition demanded | 1t the whole property could be cleared off at short notice.
 Monsignor Slocum is tireless
 worker, and in addition to the out
 side work of the parish he has cele-
 brated mass and preached almost ey-i cry Sunday. Besides this he has an- swered several invitations to address audiences in other places and on va
 rious occasions has been the princi-
 pal speaker at c. A. R. meetings and other gatherings of that character.
 He is considered one of the most bril- liant orators in New England and on more than one occasion has demon n1ofy fn fo Atctf fv,r rf
 This is the fourth time that honors have been conferred upon pastors of the Immaculate Conception parish, which is sometimes referred to as the mother church of the Catholic houses of worship in this city. The first was the appointment of Father Hendricken to be bishop of the dio- cese of Rhode Island. The next was the appointment of the Rev James Lynch as vicar general and again the choice of Rev J. A. Mulcahy to the office of vicar general. and now the elevation of the Rev W. J. Slo- cum to the dignity of domestic pre- late with the title of monsignor.
 The corner stone. of the Immacu- idtc SouCcutioH CLUTCH was ld.u Ou July 5, 1857, by the Very Rev Fath- CT Reilly, administrator of the dio- cese At that time Father Hendrick- en was pastor. who remained here until 1872. Since that time the church has had as pastors Father James Lynch, Rev Lawrence Walsh, Rev W. A. Harty, Rev J. A. Mulcahy and Monsignor Slocum. The parish was twice divided since the advent of the present rector, and yet 1t has a congregation of 6,000 souls. Prior to the formation of the Immaculate Conception parish the Catholics of Waterbury worshipped in a small structure which stood on the site of St Patrick's hall and was known as St Peters The first priest known to have visited Waterbury was Rev James Fitton of Boston. After him came Rev James McDermott and Rev James Smyth of New Haven. In 1S4i Rev Michael O'Neil was sent here. He was the first resident Catholic pastor of this town and remained un- til ke was succeeded by Rev Thomas F. Hendricken in 1855.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-10
ST BONA'S ALUMNI AT THE ELTON
3anquet In Honor of Monsgnor J. Socum President ei
 Famous College Was Present and Made an Address

That the Right Rev Monsigno
 Siocum Is held in profound respec,
 by the students of his alma mater
 was abundantly testified at the ban quet given him at The Elton last evening by the St Bona's Alumni of the Hartford diocese. Wit and humor, poetry and song, classic learn Ing and ringing eloquence, inter- spersed with frequent renditions of the college yell" and accompanied Dy spirit of bonhomie, rendered the occasion one not soon to be for gotten by those who participated in It, one that was success from the astronomical, the social and the in teliectual standpoint. The St Bona's Alumni is still in its youth, being formed only four years ago on the occasion of visit to Hartford of the most reverend apostolic delegate. Mgr Falconio, an alumnu and former Yice-president of the college. Though young 1t is strong with the vigor of healthy youth, as was abundantly testified last evening. That the members love their old alma mater was evidenced by the individual and collective expression of happy rem iniscences of college days. From all quarters of the state they came. From altitudinGI. Lakeville to the Rosebud town by the Thames, from close to the border of the old Bay state to East Portchester that re- fleets the greatness of metropolitan splendor, came young and middle aged and those somewhat advanced In years, but all as happy as school boys out for holiday, bearing wit ness that the grave cares, the en- crossing labors and the harassing duties of the ministry have not ex- tinguished the buoyant spirit of other days. From beyond the confines of the diocese, too, came old alumni happy to meet their former fellow students, and to renew their youth by many pleasant recollections of
 Days that alas! are gone and for
 ever'
 From St Bona's college came Very Rev Joseph Butler, o. F. M, the present president, man who finds warm spot in the heart of every St Bona's graduate. Among the guests was noticed the genial face and sturdy form of Rev James Boomer of St Patrick's church, Elmira, one of the oldest living graduates of the Allegany college and a warm per- sonal friend of Monsignor Slocum. The assemblage was marked by spirit of whole souled camaderie that is perhaps more characteristic of St Bona's than of almost any other col lege.
 The beautiful dining hall of The lton needed no ornamentation to add to the good taste of the designer. It is case where beauty unadorned is beauty's best" At o'clock the alumni, honorary members and in- Ivited guests. each wearing the brown and white colors of St Bona's, l marched. to the inspiring music of { the orchestra, to their allotted places to partake of repast that bore testi- | mony to the ability of the chef and | the excellence of the culinary depart ment of The Elton. and called forth many encomiums for the managerial ! capability of Mir Judd. When justice had been done to the delectable ban quet and cigars and coffee were in { order, the speech making started with
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-10

the vice-president, Rev NJ. \. Sullivan
 of Hartford, who in a brief. but ex.
 cellent, speech welcomed all, and then
 turned the affair over to the hands of
 that czar of all banquets, the toast-
 master, in this case the Rev John
 Neale of Terryville. It was Father
 Neale's first attempt, but those who
 knew his eloquence and literary abil.
 ity expected something of a high
 order. and they were not disappoint-
 ed With his witty sallies and good
 natured personal hits he kept the
 banquet hall in roars.
 Where there was such excellence
 of rhetoric and oratory 1t would be
 unseemly to make distinctions. Al few passing words must sufdce. as
 space forbids more than passing nos, tice of the various toasts. The RevI J. c. Murray, chancellor of the diocese, spoke as representative of the right reverend bishop, who was unavoidably absent. Plus x was fit-l tingly praised for his simplicity, his love of justice and as a God-fearingi pontiff. The Rev Thomas 8. Duggan.I rector of St Joseph's cathedral, paid a glowing tribute to the hourishingI diocese of Hartford. The Rev T. J.| Finn, a native of Winsted, extolledI the learning and executive ability of his townsmen and had striking ex@ ample in the right reverend guest of the evening. The residents of Wa terbury would have applauded most cordially could they have listened to the eloquent tribute paid to the Brass city by Rev J. J. Fitzgerald of New Britain, formerly assistant at the Sacred Heart church here. The toast to old St Bona's was responded to by Very Rev Joseph Butler, president of the institution, who called forth, round after round of applause from his old boys by the heartfelt senti- ments he expressed of their mental and moral calibre. The auxiliary clergy found e worthy representative in Rev Eugene Sullivan of Stamford. whose pointed witticism might per- haps induce the powers that be to look upon the expectant auxfliarie3 with favorable eye. The honorary members and invited guests could have had no doubt as to the cordial ity of the welcome extended them as they listened to the soul stirring words of Rev James Frederick of the Immaculate Conception church. The Rev T. M. Crowley of St Thomas's church. in answer to the toast "Our Monsignor," paid heartfelt need of praise to the right reverend mon- signor as a citizen of high ideals and a priest of unblemished character. In the oratory line the piece de re- sistance was the feeling response of Monsignor Slocum. who was visibly affected by the honor paid him by the students of his old alma mater.
 Perhaps the most pleasing feature of the evenings entertainment was the presentation to Monsignor Slo- cum of check for 1000 by tho St Bona's Alumni of Hartford diocese to equip a ward in the new hospital soon to grace our city. In the small wee" hours the banquet came to a close with fitting remarks by Rev J.l P. Donovan. D. D.. of Middletown, and Rev W. J. Dullard of Mt Carmel. All voted 1t the best entertainment of the kind ever held in this diocese, and all spoke in highest terms of Tho. Elton, its manager and its sta6.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-10

in behalf of the alumni expressed thanks for all that the clergyman had done for the association.
 Monsignor Slocum made suit able response. stating that the vati- can had honored the parish and the other clergy Of this city as much as himself He spoke of the feeling which he has always had for St Naryis schcoi and ifs alumni and de- elared that it was his earnest wish in the future that it should meet with srccess in sII its undertakings.
 The debate by the Forum club.
 Resolved. thst ihe trusts are ben eft to the workinsnzn,. was won by the negative. composed Of Kerin Fitzpatrick and John Hutehins.i. The affirmative was upheld by James Brennan and Michael Pendy. Mon signor slocum acted as judge.
 John ouaine recited James Whit s1snb Riley's poem. An old Sweet heart of Mine" in a very clever man. Ter end for an encore contributed an original poem on the appointment of SHNSlknof Siotum- MS Laura fIlOn se1derei a piano solo. after which s1ere was dancing
 Moasiznor Slocum has a deep in- ;erezt tn the welfare of St Mary's .lunnni and the Mulcahy Memorial tsiltfne ss he was the organizer of tie association and had the building erected and furnished On several oc- czsiors be has attended the debates of the Forum club and vas well pieesed v.th the e3orts of its men t<rR
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-10

Middletown: William P. Reidy, Hart ford; E. Sullivan. Stamford: A. Rig 70. Stamford; .. J. Fitzgerald, New Britain: T. F. Bannon. LakevilIe. T. E. Smith. sharon: Father Ambrose and Father Andrew, winsted: Fran- cis Murray. Glastonbury: and the Revs James E. Broderick, w. e, Flynn. James E. 0'Brien, CharIes ". Brennan of the Church of the Im- maculate Conception; the Revs T. M. Crowley and T. E. Sullivan of St Thomas's and the Rev J. F. Conway of St Patrick's.
 Bishop Tierney. who has not fully recovered from hIs recent injury, was unable to be present. Rev Jonn c. Murray. . forner Waterbury boy, and now chancellor cf the dfocone, responded to the toast am1gne1 tn the bishop-
 Remarks vers nsds br ths nss Toreacs Ghea. . Dermanont rouorg '6f Pitfsburg. an1 en1 n V1I11nm DuI1an1 e n cnGu1E
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-10
OmclaI Document.

Beloved son. health and apostolic benedfction- The constant and ef- fcient care which you exercise in per- forming the duties of your ecclesias- t;csl oflce. your zeal in safeguarding and extending the Catholic religion. aad the other distinguished qualities o. mind and heart with which you aie endowed. induce us to gladly be- SOW upon you a title of honor. wherefore. absolving you for this purpose from all eeceisiasticai cen sures. judgments and penalties which peFchance you may have incurred. lad declaring that you shah be ab- sol.ed. We hereby select. constitute ssi procaim ron by our authority a e5restic preiate of the poatfficaI Easehold- Therefore. beloved son. ne permit that ron be vested with purple robes and that even ia the Asr1an court you may freely and hv:siIy wear the linen surplIce with DEo sleeves known as the rochet and aas roa mar s-soy an the present
 ea fEsurs koEors. privileges prerosa- tves- aEd Intn:ts .ersoyed by others
 s1o hass beea sIsssts1 to ths nsnel
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-10
ALB FOR MONSIGN0R.
St Mary's Alumni Made Presentation
 at Mulcahy Memorial.

At public reception given by the members of St Mary's alumni last evening in the Mulcahy Memorial building the Right Rev Monsignor Slocum was presented with a beauti- full lace alb which will be part of the monsignor's dress after the investi- ture on next Thursday. The presenta- tiop speech was made by James White, president of the alumni.
 Mir White informed Monsignor Slo- cum how we'll the alumni appreciated the honor that had been conferred upon their organizer by the pope and
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-10
Father sIocum.s Birthplace.

Right Rev Monsignor William !. Slocum was born In winstei on Feb ruary 6, 1851. and received his pre- liminary education in the public and parochial schools of his native town Ills college and seminary courses were completed at St Bonaventure's. Allegany. \. Y. where he was ordain- ed to the priesthood on June 22, 1s1s. by Bishop Ryan of Buffalo. His first assignment was as curate under the late Rev Lawrence Walsh lat St Peters. Hartford. Later he was assistant to Very Rev James Lynch and Rev J. s. Fitzpatriek at St Patrickis. New Haven From there be went to the cathdrel at Hartford. In May. 1888 ke was appointed pas- tor at Norvslk. where he was made a permanent rector. On September II. 1895 he came to Waterbury to succeed the late Vicar General J. A. Aulcahy. His work in Waterbury has been the wonder Of the whole community and inelude repairs on the church purchase and layout of the new St Joseph-s censtery. pur- chase of site and erection of st Thonzs' church. the building of the Nrlcshy memorial. purchase and e. tablishmen. Of st Mzrvfs Day nur- ssry. srsetion Of st Mary's nev sran-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-10

the last mentioned just home from a trip to the far east. Somebody who knows the family well. remarked as they walked down the aisle the futher looked about as young as any of the boys. Then there were L. J. At wood. Franklyn Taylor. Charles Mill Ter, George l.. White. ST. II. $. Chase, Senator Peck, r. w. Tate. J. Selbie, N. W. Greenman. George NJ. Beach. superintendent of the police depart ment, Mrs J. r. Elton. Miss Anna l.. Ward, Miss Florentlne Hayden and many others.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-10
THE TOASTS. POSTMASTER.
 The R John Nea. Immaculate Conception Charh 7aupds csnn

POSTMASTER.
 The Ro John NedL Immaculate Conception CAuh 7ayvMs Cam Our HoIp 5atber, pius3 Vh simplex justus tmens Deum.
 The R Tierney. Bishop of Hartford Diocese Cbe Diocese cf Aarfcro
 Wndemia Domni ab Epscopo ceisaue culuvaa. The Rev Thos Duggan. uainsteo
 cftas moniem posta soboe sapien,e carsima
 The Rev Thomas ]. Finn East Portcheste. Conn uaaterburp
 In toto orbe horologhs noa aereque perdurans John Fitzgerald. Mays Britain, Conn. RcrwaIk
 Urbs andqua pleisque dtssima The Rev. Francis Murray Glastonbury. Conn. St. Hena's
 ina; praecaris
 James J. Bloome Church Elnra. N r. Cbe Hurilarp Clergy
 etenim nondum vid parochiam
 Eugene Sullivan St Johns Church. Stamford Conn., Aenerarp Nembcrs 1nvtteo Guests caissmi Spec,ahssimi Domino bengne Sautamus. The Conn Cur nensisner
 Homo sj unguem fzc;us,
 Gloria ct honore corcnavfi fieunEc Ecciesiz.
 M Crowley ThoHas' Church. Waterbury Conn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-10
Corner Stone Laid in 1857.

It would be interesting to know how many were in the church to-day who were there in 1857 when the corner stone of the church was laid. It might be difficult to find out this. but one thing is certain, and that is that the man who commanded the main entrance to the building, was here at that time. although one wouldn't think by the way he stepped that time. Ex-Sheriff John W. Me- Donald, who also assisted in hand ling the crowd this morning, was on deck when the corner stone was laid and yet the smartest of them could not steal march on him to-day. The officers detailed to assist and who showed that they understood their business were Patrolmen Cassin. Cavanaugh. Healy, Lawlor. Walsh. Bowling. Fitzgerald. Flaherty and McElligott. They were out on regular duty last night and volunteered their services for this occasionl Detective Kennaugh also took promenade around the building and seeing ey- 'erything in good order. he withdrew from the field, remarking that he hadn't closed an eye since yesterday.
 That's the first time I was In the old church since poor Father Walsh announced the formation of St Pat rich's parish." remarked an elderly woman after the service as she wish ed somebody she hadn't seen for some time past happy New Year.
 The decorations of the altar. the work of the Sisters. were a complete artistic triumph and were the sub tect of much comment. They in- cluded two large pieces Of evergreens at either side of the altar woven into the shape of an "S" and other de- signs. all of which demonstrated the touch Of master hands.
 The whole affair was handled in a most creditable manner and all were much pleased with the program.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-10
A Memorable Dat.

A'A~AsAOA s~DHS
 Many things contributed to make this n memorable day ill the history of Waterbury, not only on account of the elevation of Father Slocum to the monsignorship, but on account of the interest taken In the ceremony by citizens not of the Roman Catholic creed. No one no matter what his religious creed, could but say that 1t was q condition greatly to be desired in any community. and 1t is hoped that nothing whatever will occur to mar the happy relations that render such meeting possible. Among non- Catholics noticed in the gathering were the Rev John c. Davenport. D. D.. pastor of the Second Congrega- tional church and his assistant. the Rev Mir Williams; Chauncey P. Goss and his four sons, Edward O.. John H., Chauncy F., jr, and George A.,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-10
Bishop Tierney Presided at the Solemn and
 Impressive Ceremony This Morning FATHER HUGH TREANOR PREACHED
Father Crowley Was the Ceebrant of the Solemn High Mass The Church Was Filled to Oyerowing, Many Protesans Being Among lhe Number Excellent Music-Sanctu ary and Altar Beautifully Decorated Arrange
 ments Were Perfect and NOt a Hitch Occurred
 10 Mar the Beautiful Ceremony

dignity. notwithstanding anything to the contrary.
 Given at St Peters. Rome, under the seal of the Fisherman, this four teenth day of November. nineteen hundred and six. in the fourth year of our pontificate.
 ALOYSIUS CARD. MACCHI. IL. S. Tolour Beloved Son, William Slocum, Priest of the Hartford Diocese.
 PLUS x, Sovereign Pontiff.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-10

blessings of God might be many and manifest to him.
 At the close of the service Mon- signor Slocum thanked the congrega- tion for their attendance, making special reference to non-Catholics, and wished all very happy new year.
 The priests were entertained at dinner in St Patrick's hall. Hodson catered.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-12

with the Tourist Tide" by Arthur B.
Cooke, describes in rather informal style
a summer tour through some of the fanh-
liar touris. paths of the world. II begins
with an ocean voyage by way of the
Azores and Gibraltar. leads through Ma
pies 10 POmpeii and Rome. The author
takes you with him TO Pisa and along
the famous roads OF Florence; he takes
The Washington herald., 1907-05-12
WOMEN SCIENTISTS CHANCE
Thousand Dollars to Be Awarded by
liable Association"
Girls Colleges and Women's. Asso-
citation Support This Branch OF
Famous italian Laboratory.

The most important biological station in
the world is described for the benefit Of
the members OF the Association of Col
legiate Alumnae. Ia the latest issue Of
that associations periodical. says the
New York sun. The special purpose Of
the writer, Miss Alice Upton Pearmain, IS
to cali attention 10 the research prize OF
Sl,0o0 to be awarded by the Table As
sociation" in 1907 The competition is
open &c all women graduates Of Ameri-
can colleges. The rules Of the competi-
ton include feE5 restrictions other than
that tie prize money must be used for
purposes of serious study
These prizes are comparatively new,
only two having so FAR been awarded. OF
these the first was announced in 1903
when DR.. Florence Sabin gSBitb. b. S.,
'93 Johns Hopkins, NJ. d., 1s0p, won
with her thesis on 1.-THE Origin Of the
LymDhatic system The men who ex-
amined the papers expressed their opin-
ion that FIVE Of the eleven investigators
represented real contributions to scientific
knowledge.
The second prize was awarded in 1905
to Miss Nettie NJ. Stevens stamford,
90. and fellow at Bryn Mawr), for her
thesis on THE Germ Cells OF the Aphis
Rosse and Aphis Oenotherae." II the win
ner of the third prize wishes TO carry on
her research in the most important bio
logical station" at Naples, DR.. Dohn has
promised that as long as the American
tables are maintained space shall always
be found for American women.
These tables are the outgrOwth of an
organization founded IN 1893 under the
tull name. The Naples Table Association
for Promoting Laboratory Research by
The Washington herald., 1907-05-12
GENEALOGICAL WIT AND WISDOM.

Whoever serves his country well has no
need of ancestors.-VoltaiFe
He who boasts of his descent. praises
the deeds of another.-Seneca.
The pride Of ancestry is a superstructure
OF the most imposing height, but resting
on the most fiimsy fOundation.-ColtOn.
am no herald to inquire of mems pedi-
grees; it sufIiceth ne II ! know their
virtues.-Sir P. Sidney.
Birth and ancestry and that which we
have not ourselves achieved, we can
scarcely call our oWn.-ovid.
Philosophy does not regard pedigree,
she did not receive Plato as a noble, but
she made him so.-Seneca.
He that boasts of his ancestors. the
founders and raisers of a family doth
confess that he hath less virtue.-Jeremy
Taylor.
Verify I swear it Is better TO be Iowly
born. and range with humble nyers in
content than 10 be parked up in a gIisten-
ing grief. and wear a golden sorrow.-
Shakespeare.
1t is with antiquity as with ancestors.
nations are proud OF the one. and individ-
uals OF the other but If they are nothing
in themselves. that which IS their pride
ought to be their Selected.