The Washington herald., 1908-02-24

tendencies. but rather upon technical contentious
arising from variety Of riews on sSripinfal con-
strucion or religious formulas The broad Christian
CLARITY Of the Prince Of Peace was foreign 10 the
discussions
That this unhappy condition has passed away Is
matter Of universal eonganation As all effects
are traceable 10 adequate causes cannot assume
that the mighty changes which have come oyer
Christian sentiment in this country have proceeded
from mere chance. In contemplating the confro-
ersial spirit referred 10 hold the Catholic
Church bameiess. nor can that great organization
be held wholly accountable.
The old church which has witnessed the birth
and the death Of mighty succession Of govern
meuis which have risen in the efforts a struggling
men 20 better their condition appeared here in
domain OF unfetteIed thought ard with the TigR OF
youth entered the 10 contend for the correct
ness Of her doctrines and the expansion OF fhe
faith. With the passage Of time have witnessed
the gradual disappearance Of the spirit OF iniOier-
ance on both Sides until finally we observe the
force and power Of all Christian denominations di-
fec;ed against vice and Enrghteousness and for the
moral and intellectual elevation Of humanity in all
walks Of life
When the historians Of the future. taking note o;
this momenfSus Teadjustment shah through critical
ani Iysis seek the adequate cause that due
mead Of praise viii be given 10 that monumental
book written By the eloquent pen Of his esn.nence
Cardinal Gibbons. which has become known through
out the length and breadth OF TINS lane Dy It's
familiar title. The Faith of Our FatherS
While adhering with uuyielding tenacity to the
principles Of the Catholic faith the book brr4thss
forth spirit Of broad Christian charity which ap-
peals 20 the hearts Of men, while it, logic appeals
to their Judgment. ] need not speak Of the potent
influence OF his gentle Christian life. Throughout
his long ministry that influence has operated. as
Jongfellow would say. like the benediction that
follows after prayer
Exalted Christian Life.
Considering what he has said. the exalted Chris
tian life he has led. and the bepencent influence
proceeding from both. ne reach the pleasing assur-
Anee that when tie historians shah finally sum mp
the great benessctors Of mankind during gen
Grafton ons q the names that viii ne written in
blssoned letters Of gold win be that Of his emi-
LCnoe ia les Cardinal Gibbons. Archbishop Of Bal
timore. whose health propose.
Hon. Maurice d. O'ConneI. Solicitor OF
the Treasury, spoke for the parish OF ST,
Patrick's. extending cordial welcome TO
the new rector.
Representative Beurke Cochran, OF New
York. closed with an eloquent address.
Mr.. COckrRn's Speech.
He said, in part:
There were some features OF these
ceremonies mentioned by the two pre-
vious speakers concerning which the non
Catholics present might like some ex-
planation. The new pastor. as the dis
tinguished jurist who has just sat down
pointed out, was welcomed with enthu-
siasm: yet not a single parishioner had
been consulted IN his selection
To rOn-Catholics this might seem ex-
traordinary: 20 Catholics Il was entirely
natural. The cardinal archbishop or the
diocese had indeed named him, but We
Catholics believe that in performing this
function he was not obeying . personal
inclination. but discharging a high Obh-
CATION lie was not filling an Office OF
human institution, but filling a mission
OF Divine Institution"
Guests az the Luncheon.
Those who attended the luncheon were:
William H. De Lacy Bourke Cochran. Charles V
Forncs. Joseph Z. Ransdcil. Thomas H. Garter.
Heury F. Durham, William J. Carr, Scott G. Bone.
John Joy Edsou. Thomas J. sullivan Haunis b
Taylor. senor Don Anibal Gnu Diaz. judge n u.
O'Couneu. Cuno Il. R1doluh Richard v Oulahsn
Dr. Charles Needhan. Paul T. johnson, Edgar d.
shaw. Charles Columbus: Rev. David HilIhosse
Buei. Georgetown University: Rev James = Burns
Holy Cross ColleEc. BrOOkiand. ReT. Cornelius I.
Daccy. St Haizsbeths. Baltimore: Rev Paul Grif-
nth. 81 AunIStines 5; Rev. James Connolly, Mount
Washington. Nd. Rev. Albcrt smith Rev James
oC0unOr; Rev. Mgr. d. J. O'ConneI. rector Gath
ole University: Surgeon General O'Reilly. Armand
GumITecht. Edward j. Hannah. John ;. Laroombe.
Matthew T. Ruddy james ?. Shea, p. G J.
TreanOr. Henri W Sohon J. ID. Nankin. Upton II
Ridenour. L l. Haltigan. DR.. Wilson = Malone
Dr. J. IT, Benson. Nicholas H. Shea William
SchWinE. Michael 1. Weller John r. GALLOWAY "
Gwynn Gardiner. John CliETer. George ". Harvey
]. fsu1al Cain John H. Magrlder B. =. saui
Michael q. Me- ounck William F. Downey. Fran-
els Z. Sheehy. Dr Sinclair Bowen Alfrcd G. Whit
icu. =. n, NeimeyeT Iohn !. Noonan tohn "
McGil. E1wsrd Mitchell: James T Russell Dr.
ODon0yan, William =. Ryan. Jacob Furst Harry
kurSt. Harry Goidshoruugn. and J. LYONS. al Of
Balfim0re: Hon Judge Heuisicr. Juvenile Court
Baltimore Harry BennEer. Walter BoEEs. Thomas
Foley. Benjamin Jenkins Alfred Toousey George
Blake. and Marx Shriver. ali q Baltimore: L. A.
Michigan pfttsburg, Pa: Mr.. PerkinS John "
Russell. Marion v Russell, and Thomas Russell
Baltimore: Byron 5. Adams. William R. Smyth
Baltimore George z. Hamilton T. T. Fisher. Dr.
J. Leon Thompson. James r. Wheeler Baltimore.
Daniel Sullivan. William kaemer: joseph Mans
neld and Patrick LaUghlin. Nesternport Md :;
Michael NJ DOYLE. Albert Ridgway; Dr. Charles
Grinder. Baltimore; Rev. William T. Russell Rev
William J, Carroll. Rev. James A Smyth, Rev
Thomas L Mc6uigan Rev George Savage John
p. Miller. L. J. Brennan. Rev George Dongherty
Rev. Eugene Hannah and Rerresenratir.s a nStr,-y