The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1912-05-25
DIOCESE OF LEAD.
Diocesan Correspondent.
Rev. E. P. Murphy, Cathedral. Lead,
S. D.

Rev T.. +. Murphy, Cathedral, Lead,
GoIdstein's Lecture: Up to a COM
paratively short time ago, Socialism
was considered by many a purely aca-
demic question. Though recognized
as conglomeration of impossible
ideals, misdirecting hopes and prin-
cip1es that might be most dangerous
if carried into effect, Socialism was
not considered to exert an immediate
influence on our individual lives.
Here in Lead, however, during the
last few years, Socialism has made
itself felt as a positive and acute
calamity, particularly in the injury it
has done to organized labor. While
it is hard to conceive how the real
leaders of Socialism can possibly be
anything but conscious of the baneful
character of their movements, there
are still many who are unaware of
it's revolutionary purposes and inno-
Gently mistake it for well-intentioned
effort for the betterment of the con-
ditions of society. To correct this i'm
preston, Mr.. David Goldstein of Bos-
ton, was engaged by the Rt Reverend
Bishop to deliver lecture on Social
istic Tactics at the Cathedral Audi
forum on Tuesday evening, May 14th.
Needless to say, Mr.. Goldstein was
master of his subject and left the So
cialists without ground to stand upon.
He clearly proved the atheistic and
| revolutionary character of the move
ment and that they preached free
love, quoting freely from Babers
Woman and Engeps "Origin of the
Family" It was an intellectual treat
that was relished by everybody and
a good broadsider against the COM
mon enemy, Socialism.
Personal: Rev. R. DUDE of Spear
fish and Rev. M. Kelly of Edgemont,
were in the city during the week and
paid their respects to the Rt. Rev.
Bishop. Father Kelly brought very
encouraging news of bright prospects
for good crop the coming year.
Invitation Affair: The entertain
ment to be given under the auspices
of the Knights of Columbus of the
Black Hills council was postponed
from Friday, the 18th inst. to Friday,
the oath, on account of the death of
the late J. J. Nichols, a highly re-
spected member of the order and a
devoted member of the Cathedral par
ish. Those attending will do so only
by invitation to be issued by the local
council.
Hot Springs: Plans and specifica-
lions for the new parochial residence
were received by the Rev. F. x. Haeus-
Ter and work on the same will be
begun in the near future. The annual
bazaar held recently was great sue
cess.
Lennon: Rev. John Fret, pastor of
st. Mary's Church, will leave Lennon
June 10th for short visit to his old
home on the historic Rhine in the
romantic country of Switzerland. Dur
ing his absence Rev. Father Ambrose
Butcher, o. S. B., of Ft. Yates, N. D.,
will take charge of Lennon and mis-
sions attached.
Custer: Sunday, May the 18th, Rev.
JAS. A. Mooney explained to his con-
gregation, the origin, nature and obi.
cations of the Holy Name society,
urging the men of the parish to join
and put themselves on record to pro.
mote clean speech both at home and
abroad with the gratifying result that
the majority responded. AS soon as
the good father can get around to it.
he will establish the society at Key.
stone, Hill City and Terry.
4 Gregory: The Knights of Columbus
at this point will exemplify the first
second and third degrees on the first
Sunday in June and are already anti
cipatfng glorious time. A class OF
about fifty is expected to be initiated
Father Guessen will act as host on
the occasion and will be assisted by
several of the visiting clergy.
Cheyenne Agency: On Sunday
May II. fourteen pupils of the govern
, ment Indian boarding school at the
Cheyenne Agency received their first
Communion from the pastor. Rev. John