Evening star., 1909-06-12

Mo-, and Rev. Michael j. Hoben of scran-
ton. Pa.
The refectory was beautifully decorated
with flowers and American and papal
flags.
After giving a toast in honor of the
guests. Mgr. Kennedy asked Archbishop
Farley to propose the toast to the pope.
The archbishop compared the pontificate
of Plus with those of his predecessors
of the same name and declared that the
present pontificate surpassed all. He
| made special reference to the manner in
which his holiness, when summoned by
Christendom had guarded against the sin
called modernism. AS was the case un-
der the reigns of Plus VI and Plus VII,
the pope has been made to suffer through
France. the eldest daughter of the church.
Archbishop O'Connell proposed the toast
to the United States. He described the
love the people had for the church and
the pope. and especially their love for
their country. Riches. the development
of industries and the spread Of commerce,
he said are the supports of country.
country is without a soul. The greatest
security in America against the dangers
OF license, he declared, consists in the
liberty of the church.
Mgr. Falconio gave a toast to the Amer
lean hierarchy. He said that he loved
America because Americans are among
the best subjects of the holy see through
out the world. Summarizing the history
had accomplished a colossal work in de-
veioping Catholic education throughout
the United States. America, he declared.
is the most fiourishins portion of the
kingdom of God on earth.
Bishop Burke of st. Joseph. Mo. spoke
in the name of the alumni. He mentioned
those who had become archbshops and
bishops. and especially applauded the ap
pointment of Mgr. Farrelly as Bishop of
Cleveland.
All OF the toasts were enthusia Stically
cheered and national hymns We're sung.
! When The Star Spangled Banner" was
begun all rose to their feet, including the
cardinals. and Joined in the chorus. Later
d reception held
Brcokland Brotherhood Meeting.
The concluding meeting of the season
of the Brookand Brotherhood was held
in the auditorium of the Brookland Bap-
tist Church. Tuesday evening. 1t was
ladies night, specially dedicated to
the wives of the members and their
friends. and notwithstanding the very bad
weather there was a splendid attendance
Departing from the usual principal fea-
ture of an address, the program was linn
tied to musical and dramatic numbers.
of which there were upward OF a dozen.
Ladies night has become a regular fea-
ture of the brotherhood, though confined
to but one meeting of that character a
year. and that when an adjournment Is
taken for the summer. The program was
made up of these numbers: Selections
by the following members of the Apollo
Orchestral. r. Carson and r. S. Cohen,
first violins: II. w. Strieter and c. f.
Behrens, second violins; Z. l.. White.
flute; Y. X. kilgore, oboe; S. D. Grove.
clarionet; E. Fisher, cornet; G. 7. Bailey,
horn; c. A. Johnson, bass. and h. A.
Smith, piano; Miss Laura A. Collision. So
prano solo; Benjamin ]. Wrightsman.
violin solo. with r. A. Smith. accom-
panist: Edwin Callow. recitation; James
-a-tto cnln Arth
ton, bass SOLO, with Mrs. Eff1e Richard
son, accompanist: Fred j. Leonard. bari
tone solo: g. A. Johnson, recitation, ana
Misses Lohrer and Ackman. piano duet.
Rev w. J. d. Thomas of the Church OF
Our Savior of Brookland opened the
meeting with prayer. After the program
there was an hour spent socially, during
which refreshments were served.
The brotherhood has experienced
prosperous year. and its membership now
numbers ID men.
Circulars have been issued describing
in detail the essential feature of the au-
tumnal horticultural and agricultural eX-
hibiton to be held under the auspices o.
the brotherhood. enumerating the prizes
20 be awarded for the best showing in
the various lines and other information
regarding which inquiry has been made
of the committee having the matter in
charge. Fred Barnes. the promoter of
the exhibition, told the audience briefly
some of the more important conditions
The exhibit viii be held early in October.
The annual picnic of the brotherhood
will be given at Chesapeake Beach the
18th instant. at which time the orSaniza-
ton will join with the Brookand Phunny
Phellows in their annual outing.
Sunday Evening Lecture.
Rev. DIR. Macleod will continue his
series OF Sunday evening lectures on the
life of Christ tomorrow. He will take
as his subject. The Early Galilean Min
istry of Jesus 1t will be illustrated
with stereopticon views.
Service for Children.
What promises TO be very delightful
and interesting service will be held at IL
o'clock tomorrow morning in connection
with Children'S day exercises at Grace
NJ +. Church. Friends Of the church
are invited.