Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-09-18

Election returns on page 5. !
CONFIRMATION AT CHURCH OF
SACRED HEART.
Rt. Rev. Jas. Trobec Bishop Of St.
Cloud, confirmed class of over 100
at the Church of the Sacred Heart
Tuesday morning. Rev. J. P.
Altendorf is pastor of the church.
In addition to the pastor, the follow
ing clergymen assisted In the i'm
pressive and solemn ceremonies:
Father Lamothe OF Little Falls,
Father Stiegler Of Pierz, Father
Plachta of Royalton, Father Wilkes of
Birch Lake, Father Zitur of Clear
Lake, Father Steinach of Rice.
There was special music gaven by
the choir under direction of the
Benedictlne Sisters The church was
beautifully decorated, the Sisters
supervising the work. Philip sArendt
had the pleasure of arranging the
decorations for the bishops chair.
Mr.. Arendt is an old friend of Bishop
Trobec and was acquainted with him
years ago, when the bishop was
stationed at Wabasha.
In front of the church beautiful
arch designed by Mat Blake, was
erected by Mr.. Blake, assisted by
Messrs. Porten and Arendt. The arch
attracted much favorable comment.
1t was covered with wild grasses
and ferns, and drapped with the star
spangled banner. Mr.. Blake showed
much taste IN his conception.
An impromptu reception. to Bishop
Trobec took place Monday evening,
organized by the members of st
Joseph's society and included a
torchlight procession headed by the
City band, which marched to Father
Altendorf's residence.
After selections by the band, Donat
Trettel spoke in German and received
much applause. He said, il
substance:
| All here present! Rt. Rev. Bishop
Rev. Altendorf, priests, ladies anG
gentlemen and children!
Again we find our chief pastor anc
one of the ecclesiastical princes of oul
church, the Rt. Rev. Bishop, in ou1
midst. It IS five years now, since hi
made his last official visit here
Tomorrow he shall administer to {
large number of people, the Hol,
Sacrament of Confirmation, and thu
receive into the ranks of the army o.
Jesus Christ lot of new soldiers, full
fedged soldiers of Christ. They will
tomorrow receive their second citizen
ship papers, we might say.
Our beloved Rev. Altendorf has
certainly sufficiently prepared the new
candidates for reception Of this sacra
ment, inasmuch as he has given then
special instructions therefor during
the last two weeks.
In the name of our congregation
extend q hearty welcome to our be-
loved bishop. ,..>
Mr.. Trettel then introduced C. E.
Vasaly, who spoke briefly, recalling
the fact that Bishop Trobec had beer
q missionary in this region many
years ago, and expressing the genera
esteem in which be was held and how
pleased all were to see him. MeriteC
tribute was paid to Father Altendorf,
anc q hearty welcome extended to th<
bishop.
The venerable prelate, who on July
10th celebrated his 10th birthday
made some happy remarks in respons'
to the speakers. He described what {
wilderness existed in his missionary
days, and how things had changed
land how rejoiced he was at tn,
advance Of civilization since tha,
time. He had particular tenderness
for this region as the scene Of hi
labors SO long ago, and appreciates
the kindly welcome. He was hearth,
applauded.