The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-06-30
$1,000 GIFT FOR
FATHER CURTIN
CONTINUED from First Page,)

been taken for Father Curtin and OF
the complications which had arisen
from this
Mr., O'Meara compared the 25th ami
versary Of a priests ordination to the
silver wedding Of two persons lives. He
said that the anniversary represented
% years Of giving up the society OF the
world and Its attractions, and that
length Of time Of faithfulness to the
church. He hoped that the same peo-
pie present last evening would be able
to gather for the 5Oth anniversary Of
Father Curtin,
| The next speaker was Father Jere-
mlah Curtin Of waterbury, one of the
priests who was present at the ordin-
alton of the local Father Curtin. He
said that the people Of waterbury
Joined with the people Of West Haven
in Offering fluctuations In the present
anniversary celebration. The younger
Father Curtin had at one time been at
one Of the parishes In waterbury and
was fondly remembered there. Tho
speaker called to mind how when he
went to Waterbury, having the same
name as his cousin, the people looked
forward with pleasure to seeing the
former pastor, and were much disap-
pointed when they found that It was
only someone with the same name. Co
ing on, Father Curtin spoke Of the love
of the children toward the West Haven
priest, and said that this love was shar-
ed by the priests of the diocese, and by
the parishioners of the church, he be-
lioved.
Following Father Curtin of Water
bury, Rev. Mr. Squires spoke. He
brought the greetings of the West Ha-
ven Congregational church to the cele-
bration, and was glad to see so many
of his parishloners In the audience. He
was glad, he said, that the people OF
the two creeds could get together on
such an occasion, and said that 1t was
not many years ago when such a meet
ing would have been Impossible.
From the north of Orange, Repre-
sentative Watson Woodruff brought
greetings. He said that that part OF
the town which was little heard of be-
fore elections and never after them
took a keen interest In the events OF
the evening, and was very proud &c
number Father Curtin among Its
friends. He said that he personally
had the greatest respect for clergymer
OF whatever creed they were, whether
they we're priests rectors, pastors OF
rabbis. It was noble profession and
one in which the greatest self sacrifice
was required. He expressed the wish
that rs years hence, the city Of Orange
will be able TO take part In the golden
anniversary of Father Curtin.
Following Mr. Woodruff, Rev. j. N
Sicily Of Litchheld spoke. He dcscrib-
ed the ordination OF Father Curtin q
years ago. and complimented him OF
his work since then. He expressed "a
him the respect In which he was helS
by the other priests Of the diocese, and
wished him many more years OF pros
porous work In West Haven
Daniel Colwell expressed himself a.
highly pleased with the work OF Faith
er Curtin in West Haven. and added
II the borough grew as rapidly as tn
parish Of 81. Lawrcnce's church had
since Father Curtin formed II, soor
there would be city OF Orange o
considerably size, Going on he said:
we In New Haven would like 4
have you annex yourselves 10 us. bu
we understand the ruling sentimen
here is against such union. do no
know but that II lived here woul
agree with you. II Is fine though
that here In West Haven, in tn,
shadow OF one of the greatest inetitu
tions Of learning In the world, Cathol
les and Protestants can meet togethe
to do honor TO a representative OF on,
OF those creeds And such coming to
gether is necessary In the present da,
when we are threatened by anarch.
and socialism. We must overcome al
prejudiccs, and unite for the protec
tion Of society"
Eugene j. Grimes, secretary OF III
Jubilee committee, then read A com
munication from the Rev. Arthur
Gammack Of Christ church, West Ha
| ven, expressing his sorrow at not BIZ
ing able to be present at last night
| exercises. and wishing Father Curti
long life and further success in hi
work In the parish.
Following the reading OF the lett
from Rev. Mr.. Gammack came "
presentation Of the 81, 900 by Mr.. Boyl
After Father Curtin's response, the au
1 dtanra A,t
America" The exercises closed wit
an informal reception by Father Gu
tin and the committee.
The town hall In which the exercis,
were held had bean transformed fro,
It's regular barn like appearance to
bower of flowers and bunting. Crer
paper had been used with maryelo,
effect across tho hall and around tn
chandeliers, and the ugly lamp globe
had been covered with rolls OF coort
paper which cast pleasing glow ovt
the interior The platform was
mass Of flowers, roses playing pril
cipal part In the decoration. Daisi,
and other wild flowers were used in II
other parts OF the hall. After "
speaking the chairs were pushed bac
and In this transformed hall dancir
was enjoyed until late In the evening.
That Father Curtin has the affe,
ton of many in West Haven outside {
his parish was evidenced by the IA,
that the st. Lawrence r. c. churc
was taxed to the utmost TO accommc
date the large number Of people a.
tending the mass yesterday morninl