New-York tribune., 1909-07-05
CHAMPLAIN WEEK OPEN
ADDRESS By CARDINAL.
Speaks at Cliff HaUen-Bishop Nell
son breaches at PLattsbarg.


qulet waters Of Lake Champlain in New York and
vermont the preliminary arrangements for the ter
centenary are complete In fact. the celebration
cOfnrnemorating the SOoth anniversary OF the dis
Io'ery OF the lake by Samuel ChampIain began to-
Jay with appropriate services in the churches here
about AT Cliff Haven. near here. on the ground.
u lhe Catholic Summer School pontihcal rnass
~ was ceieorated in the open air Cardinal Gibbons
u Daitlinore' was the principal speaker.
cardinal Gibbons, began his address with a re-
we" OF the development Of the early Church BIZ
ApoStleS Continuing. the Cardinal said in part.
., we are assembled to pay honor 10 the memory Of
t the lIustr1ous Samuel ChampIain who, three cen
,aro ~ as4 discovered the lake which bears his
version of the aborii5 t4 ~5n za, s LOT ne con
We we may judge Of his spirit BY the sentiment as
IpDeu 10 MIN, that the conversion OF one soul
was OF more Importance than the fndiue Of an
empire" For three Centuries after the discover
@ u eie american continent French missionaries
~ fastening across the Atlantic with the view
G COW ertlng the native tribes They explored our
I4hes ana rivers our mountains and plains. the
3Ilsh al the acrifce OF their lives. They
tI earIled the torch of faith one hand and the
Lelr scientific artainments they sent 10 the mother
country charts Of North America which are stfU
result Of their Iabors there are few indian tr,e
IN ~ -fqTLn S america to-day which do revsrencs
in s car2Ti5 2Tf6rfP tn IL these men accomplished
had no ships but frai canoes no roads hlIf starnsI
SHOWS virgin forests and desert wastes when they
sjtL ~ no compass flt the naked eve. guide but
ialtA "a and hope and God-if they effected SO much
an ~ t-'tIr DAY. how much more should not we be
+& So-s 20 accomplish in times by the aid of
To7 5Sll< f ana r1ilroads and other appliances OF
Yes Yes We bless yol 0 men Of genius. we bless you
sS--tJiS ana dlScoFerers, and VIII press you
with the Inspired prophet sun a1s W1 moor Sis5a
@ Sg Lorq L Lightnngs and clouds bless the Lord fire
o,ess the Lord; praise and exaIt Him above all for
PLEA FOR PATRIOTISM.
Speaking Of the members Of the summer school
= IN he ohm
said.
an sure that al Of you that are now before
ne are aetuaJed b. the same lofty sentiments OF
Of Chanplain and his followers The great purpose
- t-s l.lslrlous explorer was to enlarge the
IS oL rance and 70 extend the kingdom OF Christ
5r.-f@ l@ I.SfLs1 9y the same motlves-lOve for
"s-ss : animate you. both clergy ard people
when prelates- priests and people are united az
you are united in any sn5eryrfs4 % Io9lx'1 o. 70 W f5s
NOR y social and political Welfare OF your fellow
pound 70 succeed. because God IS with you and II
z Triple chord which cannot be broken. You are
enduring than that of kings and erpe-91s for yoIr
esfatloH ceInent-d by the divine virtues OF fairh.
bsfS5z An5 why & should you not be united With your
people children - - e,y-s T - - cSs,4 -
sanct1ed by the same spirit no matter how di-
If,--si-GS s 80 - q. .-,t-LOll5 N ne mere are
spirit dlverst-es OF ministries but same Lord.
Uorketh all il all
Cherish deep and abiding love for your co,in-
IE ana ner institutions No should be a
uIOne II the social beehive No citizen should be
an hulHerelt spectator Of the moral, social,
economic and political issues which affect the pub
nc WelIars As yo1 are all protected in your life
ana property oy the Of g strong and eniight-
ened government. should you all. according TO
le measure OF your ability. sustain the hands OF
t-pSe VINO are charged with steering ship OF
S-dle aoove All, take active personal, vital In
teIest In all that concerns the welfare OF religion,
without which the republic cannot endure
In Piattsblrg proper Bishop Nelson. OF the Epis-
copal diocese of Albany preached in Trinity Epis-
copai Church The town Is crowded with visitors
and on Wednesday, when the main celebration will
be held accommodations viii be taxed 70 their
utmost
Tire 2ith Regiment OF United States Infantry
from Madison Barracks. Sackett Harbor N z:
the 18th United States Cavalry. from Fort Ethan
Allen. Burlington Vt, and the I'd Regiment New
York National Guard composed OF companies from
Troy, Albany. Cohoes. Saratoga. GIsns Falls.
Whitehall and vicinity, have arrived and are now
in camp in tents on the government reservation at
PIatts5urg
Burlington Vt, July 4-The long and elaborate
celebration Of the terCentenary Of the discovery OF
Lake ChampIain formally began IN this state to-
day with special religious services IN the churches
Of all denominations Throughout Vermont. For the
opening day OF the celebration the weather could
hardly have been more desirable. The city was
picturesque and lively Is brilliant holiday