Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-11-12
PARADE AND RALLY OF
HOLY NAME SOCIETY.
Many Fine Addresses Heard in Union
Hall, Where Large Number Assem-
bled.

bled.
In spite of the disagreeable weather
that prevailed Friday evening, that
made travel so difficult and unpleas
ant the parade and rally of the Holy
Name society took place as was plan
ned and was carried out in a most
successful manner. Promptly at s
O'Clock the column left st. Marys
church under the command of Marshal
Patrick Barry. Those who acted as
AIDES IN the parade were Simon J.
Fahey, Michael J. Curran. Patrick J.
Sullivan, Alphonse Bellefeur and
march extended from St Mary's
church to the Marguerite building,
countarmarching at this point and up
Central avenue as far as Fifth street,
down Fifth and then up North Main
street as far the carbarn. From
the carbarn the parade went down
Central avenue as far as Sixth street
and thence to Union hall, where the
rally was held. The parade was made
up of two sections, the senior branch
of the organization being escorted by
the Yantic brass band. Charles Snow
leader, while the Eureka drum corps,
conducted by William w. Armstrong,
led the junior branch of the society.
The board of government went at the
head of the parade and occupied seats
on the platform. All along the line
of march there was an abundance oil
red fire and an unusual amount of en-
thusiasm was shown over the event by
the village people.
Union hall. where arrangements were
made to seat a large number, was
filled to it's capacity, and throughout
the evening the interest and fine spirit
manifested by the audience was most
commendable.
President Donnelly in Charge.
President Joseph A. Donnelly pre-
sided and in his usual graceful man
ner introduced the several men who
had accepted invitations to be present
at the rally and say few words in
favor of principles for which the society
stood. The remarks listened to by
those present were well received and
every one of the speakers were accord
ed generous applause. At the begin
ming of the rally Holy God, We Praise
Thy Name. the society's anthem. was
sung by the members of the two soeie-
ties. and at the conclusion OF the even
ing all joined in the singing of Ameri-
ca Prof James Drew accompanied on
the piano. jeremiah ]. Kirby favored
those present with a tenor solo which
was given in fine voice. He was called
out for a encore.
TWO PARADE
Mayor Thayer Spoke.
Mayor Charles F. Thayer, who was
the first speaker. expressed his pleas
ure in being able to address such a
splendid organization of men and of
boys which had been established for
SO loftey a purpose as that of the Holy
Name society. He complimented Faith
er Smith and the Catholic church on
the work they had been carrying on
in this community in the cause Of tenn
perance and for the uplift of young
manhood and cited certain instances
Of 4l1aiy. nd tho
good influences it exerted had come
under his personal observation.
Mayor TNhayer stated that he was in
terested in municipal affairs and was
especially anxious to raise the stand
ard of conditions in this community,
and he believd the work of the society
and the temperance societies was tend
ing to bring this about. He spoke of
the great amount Of good that these
temperance organizations were doing,
and declared that it amounted a far
more than any kind of legislation, for
in this case the root of the whole evil
was touched. That was in taking
away from the individual the desire to
go wrong in this direction.
The work of the new charter COM
mission was briefly touched upon, and
and after expaining a few of the adj
vantages he hoped would be had
from this new arrangement, the mayor
concluded hds remarks by urging as
many Of his hearers as possible to at
tend the open meeting next Monday
night, and interest themselves in the
matter, vote intelligently on the same,
and in this way assist in bettTing con-
ditions in Norwich.
Great Work of the Societies.
Following Mayor Thayer, Rev Will
liam FL. Kennedy made a splendid ad-
''res. in which re explained at cOnSid =
cradle length and in a highly interest
ing manner the great work that had
been accomplished by Holy Name So
cieties all over the country His re-
marks were listened to with evident
interest and pleasure by all. and when
he had concluded he was given a hear
ty applause.
Rev. william A. Keefe of Noluntown
delivered an eloquent address along the
same lines as the previous speakers
and the enthusiasm with which he was
received as he stepped to the front OF
the platform was most pronounced and
showed that although absent he still
| has a warm place left for him in the
hearts of his former parishioners.
Rev. James J. Smith, pastor of St
Mary's church was the last speaker on
the programme. and, as usual, delight
ed all with what he had to say. He
| spoke briefly, but with feeling in the
cause of Holy Name principles. and
was heard with pleasure by every per-
son present