The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-15

Seldom, if ever, in the history OF
the city has a more brilliant series
of religious functions taken place
than was witnessed yesterday at
St. Aloysius' Church in honor Of.
the golden jubilee-the fftieth an
niversary of the dedication Of the
church.
In the afternoon President Taft
reviewed the procession Of men and
boys Of the parish and societies
from other churches. This was
most impressive event. The Presi-
dent on his arrival at the rectory
at 3 o'clock was given an ovation.
With the cardinal on his right
and the apostolic delegate on his
left. the President reviewed the pro-
cession made up of the Holy Name
societies of St. Dominics, the
Church of the Holy Comforter, and
other parishes; the Catholic
Knights Of America, Ancient Order
of Hibernians, Knights Of Colum-
bus, Young Mems Catholic Club
Of the Immaculate Conception par
ish, Windhorst Club, and the mem
bers of Carroll Institute, about
1000 in all.
P. !. Haltigan, editor Of the Ma
tional EIibernian. was grand mar
shal, assisted by Thomas J. Dono-
van, Capt. Harry Walsh, and John
Dillon.
Address by Mr.. Taft.
At the conclusion OF a short address
10y Father Mcdonnell. President Taft was
introduced
At the conclusion OF the parade Presi-
dent Taft, who was accompanied by Capt.
Archibald Butt. returned to the White
House. and Cardinal Gibbons, escorted
by the men OF the parish as guard Of
honor. proceeded TO the Union Station 10
take the train for Baltimore
The women OF the parish had been re-
quested to meet the procession at the
station. but the parish has only 1900
members and no less than $1,000 persons
were present 10 speed the parting
guest" II was a demonstration long to
be remembered. and the cardinal was
pleased beyond expression.
Two bands OF twenty pieces each. in
charge OF L. T. Mccarthy, furnished the
music for the march, and played the ac-
compartment 70 the hymns Holy God,
We Praise Thy Name" Thy Kingdom
Come" and My Country, 'Tis Of Thee"
sung by the assembled multitude.
Solemn pontihcal vespers was sung at
7.30 o'clock in the evening by the apos-
tolc delegate. Mgr. Falconio. Rev Bede
Oldegeering. O. +. NJ, superior Of the
FRANCISCAN Monastery at Brookland. was
deacon. Rev. Timothy Brosnahan. S. J..
Of Georgetown University, subdeacon:
Rev. Father Papl, S. J.. and Rev. Will
fam y. Kean. S. j.. chanters; Rev
Mgr. Cerretti, auditor Of the apostolic
legation, master Of ceremonies. Rev.
Aloysius p Brosnan. S. j.. OF George
town University, delivered the sermon.
This morning there viii be solemn pom
thcal mass Of requiem al 10 o'clock for
the deceased clergy. benefactors. and
members Of the parish. Right Rev. Owen
3. Corrigan, D. D., Auxiliary Bishop Of
Baltimore. viii be celebrant; Rev. Father
Mcdonnell. s. J.. assistant priest: Rev.
William J. lyman. S. j. deacon: Rev.
Patrick Quill, S. j.. subdeacon; Rev. J.
3. Pittar. S. j.. and Rev. A. J. Duarte.
s. J., deacons Of honor; Rev. George A.
Dougherty, Catholic University, master
OF ceremonies. The sermon VIII be de-
lvered by Right Rev. Mgr. James F.
Mackin.
The Morning Service.
At the morning service the high altar
was brilliant with lighted tapers and
electric lights Snowy lilies and yellow
chrysanthemums completed the color
scheme of white and gold. the papal
COlors.
Commencing at the Z o'clock mass.
which was celebrated by Cardinal Glib
bons. assisted by Rev. Augustus 7
DUarte. S. J., a most impressive scene
WAS witnessed when the 800 men OF the
Third Sunday League received COM
munlon in a body from the hands OF bfs
eminence. This organization, which was
founded few years ago by the present
rector. Rev. Eugene de l. Mcdonnell.
has been a tremendous force for good
in the parish work. At the conclusion
OF the mass the cardinal addressed them
as follows:
II thank God He has brought me here
to-day to witness so glorious and so
beautiful a spectacle. 10 contemplate so
many men-strong stalwart men-as-
sembled together IN the name Of God.
and under the invocation OF heaven. to
partaNe this morning together OF the
blessed sacrament. Surely It is a most
inspiring spectacle which 1 shall long
remember. and which ] think I shall
never forget. You all go home this morn
ing enriched with the presence OF our
divine Lord in your breasts who will
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