Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-19
Receives Honorary Degree.


In 1868 Georgetown University con-
ferred on him the degree of master of
arts in recognition of his success as a
teacher.
When the people of Alexandria recov-
cred the control of their municipal af-
fairs. following the war, Mr.. Carne was
elected a member of the board of guard
ians of Washington Free School of Alex
andria, in 1915, and he was soon after
ward chosen its president.
When the public school system was
established, and that school was trans
ferred, he was made superintendent of
the schools for the city and county of
Alexandria, and served under success
SlVe reappointments until 1885, when
a separate superintendent was named
for the county. Father Carne. however
continued us superintendent of the city
public schools until he was ordained u
priest
Under his direction the public school
system in Alexandria houriShed, and
many improvements in the system of
education were accomplished, many of
his methods still being retained.
Ordained to Priesthood.
When sixty-six years old Mr.. Carne
closed his school, and was ordained a
Catholic priest. The ordination cere-
monies took place in st. Mary's Cath
Ollie Church. this city, November /, 1892.
in the presence of a large gathering of
friends and relatives, including many
of his old students. some of whom had
journeyed from "a distance to attend the
service. The ordination ceremonies
were conducted by Bishop Van de
Nyver of Richmond. assisted by Rev.
Father Cutler of this city, and num-
Der of other priests.
Rev. Father Carne celebrated his first
mass at st. Mary's Catholic Church
here November 6, 1892, and the evening
of his ordination he cha1ted the vesper
services at St Mary's, which church he
had attended since childhood.
November II, 1892, Father Carne was
transferred to Richmond, where he be-
came assistant pastor OF the Church of
the Sacred Heart, whore he remained
for a short time. AfterWard he was
transferred to Hampton, Va. serving
there rs chaplain of Old Point College
for a number of years. Frequently he
returned to Alexandria, and occasion
ally celebrated mass at St Mary's, and
also at st. Mary'S Academy
The day OF Father Carne's ordination
h. was presented with handsome gold
chalice the gift of former students. The
following month the members Or the
alumnae association also presented him
with a beautiful set of vestments.
Returns to Old Home.
In 1907 Father Carne returned from
Hampton Va. where he had been sta
toned, and had since remained III Alex
andria Frequently. as occasion demand
ed. he assisted the pastor at st. Mary's.
Owing 10 his feeble condition he had not.
however, been able to participate in the
services with the past year or more.
Father Carne was for many years pres
Ia. old Jy-Jr !.
E2nginc Company, which was succeeded
by the Reliance Company and up to a
few years ago he attended with regularity
the meetings of the latter company hav-
ing retained honorary membership III the
last named company In his early days
he was very enthusiastic and active
fireman.
The deceased was also a member 81
Fitzgerald Council, No. iJ2, knights of
Columbus.
\ meeting of the members of Fitz-
gerald Council, No 4Ja knights of 90
lumbus, will be held Immediately after
the late mass at St. Nary's CatnoI g
Church at the Lyceum Hall tomorrow
for the purpose OF taking action on The
death of Father Carne.
Laymen's Missionary Conference.
With more than 10 laymen and min.
listers IN attendance the laynens mission
AIRY conference in this city was formal,
opened tins evening at o'clock in the
Young Peoples building of the Methods
Episcopal Church South. Invocation was
pronounced by Rev. j. Vi. Holmes. pas
tor OF the Methodist Protestant Church
and an elaborate menu was served by the
ladies OF the Methodist Episcopal Church
South. The hall was tastefuly decorated
with flags, while notices We're placed or
the walls of the hall. Prominent amen.
tie banners was one giving statistics o
the amounts contributed by the variou,
churches during the year just ended Til.
covered an entire side of tue hall. 1t vii
be used at the mems conference at lii,
First Baptist Church at > o'clock tomor
row afternoon and will also DO exhibited
- tie mass meeting Which Will he Lrll