The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-07-31
GALA DAY
South SlavOnic Catholic Tn
ion Has Fine Time
Parade, Jubilee Services,
Music, Speakers and
a Banquet

The martial strains of music
brought out the people Sunday
morning at about 9 O'Clock, the
occasion being the Tenth Anniver-
sary celebration of the South S1a-
vonic Union and the Golden Jubi-
lee Celebration of Monsignor Jos.
F. Buh. The day was ideal, al
though somewhat hot and a gala
time was the order of the day.
At $50 the procession of the
various societies constituting the
Union was formed at the Catholic
Church and paraded the principal
streets of the city. Nearly 1000
men were in line which extended
over three blocks, presenting an
imposing appearance with the rich
silken flags and the banners of the
various societies. The column was
headed by the Sampo Band of TWEEN
ty-fve pieces and completed its
march at the church where the Col
den Jubilee Celebration in honor of
the fiftieth anniversary of Monsig-
mol Jos. F. Buh, V. G.. was held.
The commodious edifce was
crowded to the doors and several
hundred people were compelled to
stand on the outside. Monsignor
Buh performed the holy Offices of
the mass assisted by Father Bilban,
of Eve1eth, Father Wurm, of Ait
kin, and Father Schifferer, of this
city, successor to Monsignor Buh
in charge of the Ely church. The
impressive high mass was sung by
Mons. Buh assisted by a strength
tened choir.
Rev. Bi1ban spoke in the Slavon-
ic language while Rev. Wurm adj
dressed the asselnblage in the En-
g1ish language. Both paid tribute
to the work accomplished by Mons.
Buh and their eulogies responsively
took possession of the hearts of
those present. They dwelt at
length on the confding nature of
the venerable preist and his abiding
faith in his fellow man, in conclu-
sion wishing him many more sue
cessful years as shepherd of the Ely
flock, to all of which their hearers
said a devout amen. Both of the
gentlemen are excellent speakers,
and held the attention of the con-
gregation and the visitors to the
end.
At O'Clock in the afternoon all
repaired to the Opera House where
a program was given. Mayor Muir
ply made an address of welcome,
rendering the visiting guests the
freedom of the city and highly COM
plimenting the society on the good
work done in the past and wishing
them success in the future. The
President of the union, Frank Me
dosh, of Chicago, responded in
happy manner. Fraternity was
dwelt upon by Frank Sakser, of
New York, editor of Glas Naroda.
John A. Germ, of Pittsburg, had
for his subject Management of
Fraternal Orders. John Gouze
spoke on the Finances of the I'm
ion." while Geo. L. Brozich gave
the History of Fraternal Orders. I"
The addresses were interspersed
with vocal and instrumental selec-
tons. The music being furnished
by the Sampo Band and Kleemola' S
Orchestra.
In the evening a banquet was
rendered the visiting members and
prominent guests at the 1odgerooms.
Caterer Boil had prepared an ele-
giant roast turkey banquet and
places were laid for 100 people.
Monsignor Buh and the Union Off
GERS were the guests of honor.
Those present outside of members
of the Fraternity and the visiting
Clergymen were Mayor Murphy,
Capt. Chas, Trezona, M. E. Glea-
son, Peter Schaefer and Judge J.
w. Osborne.
Geo. L. Brozich acted the part of
POSTMASTER and in a finished and
happy manner introduced the var
ious speakers of the evening.
Short addresses were delivered by
Erot,G Cotcer Toh, Germ GaO