Evening journal., 1912-02-02
PIONEERS
GREET CHAPLAIN
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them his photograph. But, he declar-
I'd, the picture he wished to give them
VAS one, not to embellish inamimate
walls but to go into the recesses of
their hearts.
James S, Grant spoke of the prog
ress made by ST. Thomas parish, and
said that when for its benefit, Father
Connolly had left st. Pauls Church,
the latter had suffered a great loss.
He spoke OF the group of handsome
buildings that had sprung up in she
new parish In ten years. quite differ
ent. he said from the frame structure
first employed by the new parish He
complimented Father Connolly on tho
excellent work he was accomplish
ing, and also spoke Of the beautiful
pew rectory recently completed.
John A. Jordan, in a neat speech,
declared that every member of the as
sociation should be a lay priest, as
est each other and overlook short
comings as far as possible
Father Waldren expressed his love
for the Pioneers and for the members
of the Brownson Library of which
latter association he is chaplin. He
said his first day as a priest was
spent in the rooms Of the Benevolent
Pioneer Literary Association. He
felicitated Father Connolly upon his
untiring energy and the success re-
sutling from his exertions
John J. Farley, president Of the
Brownson Library Association. advo-
Gated a federation Of all Catholic So
cieties. lie also paid a tribute to
Father Connolly
Jeremiah Kelleher told Of the kind
s ness and consideration with which he
had been received into the ranks Of
the Pioneers.
Mr.. Sullivan. who has many friends
! i'm this city then spoke of the Catholic
Young Mems Union. and told Of how,
not long ago. in 1906 to be exact the
Union had fallen into state Of in
sipient disruption. through careless
ness displayed among the officers aud
by small attendance.
In 1906. but fifteen delegates at
tended the meeting Of the Union
These delegates came from Brooklyn,
New York. Newark. n. j.. Philadel-
phla, Washington, ID. c.. and Danhury,
Conn. Next year 100 delegates met,
from the above cities and from Tren-
ton. n. j. Now he said there are
unions in many cities. including Bos-
ton. Providence, Pawtucket, New
York city. Newark. Brooklyn. Bristol,
Philadelphia. Harrisburg Pittsburgh,
Lancaster. Pa. Baltimore. Washing
ton Alexandra Va, Buffalo. Cleve-
land Toledo, Detroit aud Wilmington.
He said the Catholic Union would
hold its next convention in Buffalo. A
special train will be chartered. and
delegates from Wilmington will at
tend He said that athletics were
necessary to all organizations. but
that literary work was equally es-
sential.
Tho Rev. John J Lynch. assistant
pastor of st. Thomas Church was
called on for a speech. and although
b.. had not been prepared, made a,
pleasing address.
A pleasing feature Of the evening
occurred when Father Connolly g.
ceived $50 IN gold. iie was aniost
overcome. but made an acceptable
speech Of thanks.
At the conclusion o. the banquet
dancing was indulged in. Germans
orchestra furnishing the music.
The Guests.
Among those present we're: Bishop
John J Monaghan, the Rev. T F. Wal
dron, the Rev. John J. Lynch, VIII
liam c. Sullivan. Thomas =. Greeley,
James A. Meaney, Charles A. Burns
Eugene II. Stearrett, Joseph A. Nc
Garvey Frank ODonnell, John A Jor-
dan. James Grant, Henry J. Feeney,
William p. Gallagher, James J. hur-
ley Joseph j. Carrigan, William II
Duffy, William +. Monigle, j. j. kelle-
her, J. Leon Murphy, w. J. Irwin, Vie
Tor r. Brennan, Harry A. Johnson
Daniel Irwin. Lawrence III. Ferry, II.
Clarence Murphy. Harry A. Blickle,
George w. Dillman, Elmer l.. Kane,
John Joseph Grimes, Jr, Robert j.
Wolhar. T. E McEwan, j. E. Leonard,
William r. Feeney, Elwood Haughoy,
William n. Spencer. c. A. August, w.
A. Killroy. G.. r.. Sweeney l. ]. Har-
kins, Joseph H. Rehman, Frank II.
OHara, Ernest A. Ackerman, James T.
Grimes, John G. Cole, Theodore A,
Wetu. William l.. Connor. Frank J,
Kane, Raymond A. Byrne Willard G.
Ryan. Harry j. Donohoe. John A. Sui
Ivan. Thomas E. Boyle, Alfred p Kill
roy. John b. O'Connor John J. Dough
orty. c. A. Higgins, Frank ]. Moran
John H. Grant, Lawrence V. McGar'
very. William J. Acton. c. Il. Grace
Edward A. Myers. William J. Clarke
g. Raymond Whiteman, John w. Lylo
William r. Bradley. Leo l.. Phillips
William S. Harkns, Frank b Lesney
Joseph c. Calhoun. Leonard A. Bailey
William A. Hannigan, John G.. Ma
Guire. Joseph p Long, James J. Cor
rigan, Harry y Craig, William II
Whiteside. John German. William A
Russell and Joseph A. Hanley.
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