The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1910-01-01
the years to come.

the years to come.
This fair city of ours is destined
to become great center Of COM
merce, of skill, Of manufacture; the
home of the artisan and the merchant;
the dwelling place, SO beautiful by ma
ture, so we'll prepared by both land and
lake to be fair spot on this great
continent. We are, at this coming new
year, about to commence a new era Of
rich development; may we be prepared
to take fair opportunity by the hand
and lead her into paths Of peace and
plenty.
1.-THE words Of congratulation
spoken, the addresses presented. the
good wishes from all sides only
serve to make me feel how little
have done and how unworthy am of
YOUR words of praise.
May Gods blessing be yours for
the spirit Of charity you displayed;
i may that same spirit ever be bright
amongst us; children Of q common
Father, citizens of q common country.
This morning the fluctuations of the
clergy Of the diocese were offered to
me with generous contribution which
/ turned over at once to the funds Of
the new orphan asylum. Your splen-
did Offering, I. also. with your permis-
sion, give to the same benevolent pur-
pose. look forward with pleasure to
our mutual Joy when that good work is
accomplished.
only a few weeks since, those
!, kindly people amongst whom my lot
, a century. invited me to come once
more amongst them and celebrate the
, twentieth anniversary of my consecra-
ton. Dear friends, hard not met for
, full 20 years came to greet me, to re-
new old ties and call back happy re-
miniscences. Such action on the part
, of Minneapolis inspired my friends of
, this city to continue the celebration
> and the result you see today; a result
r which gives me new impetus to carry
, out the work to which have set my
: hand and to feel assured of the sup.
: port and sympathy of all the people "
9 Barely had he finished his response
t when the audience pressed forward to
: extend him congratulations on the
: completion of his 20 years of service in
. the Duluth diocese.
r The boys orchestra of the Cathedral
D school furnished an enjoyable part OF
the evenings program. Their music
= was Of exceptional merit and it was
: heartily appreciated by those attend.
: ing the anniversary celebration.
u Solemn pontifical high mass wa.
!. celebrated in the morning at the Ca.
3 thedral Bishop McGorick was til,
O celebrant and was assisted by II
j. priests.
y About so presses heard mass as vel
=, as large congregation. The RICH
: Rev. Augustine Schinner bishop g
ID Superior, preached, having for his sub
Is ject 1.-THE Priesthood in the Catholi
IS Church" After an eloquent discourse
" lie spoke of Bishop McGolrick, telling
j. Of his good work in the diocese an
" remarking that 1t is not often one find
~ bishop who has ruled over his foe
for 20 years. He said that he was an
ly should be loved by the people who ha
IN lived with him and knew his work an
Is appreciated 1t: that Bishop McGorlc
,g loved Duluth and not only took an In
j. terest in the church but also In mum
III cipal affairs; that his labors had bee
ne numerous and his accomplishment
D. many, and that the fervent prayer c
ts all his spiritual children was that hi
I'd good work might go on and on fo
many years.
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