Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-18
MORTGAGE BURNED.
St. Joseph's Church, Occun1, Free from Debt-Parishioners' Ct to Rev. F. S. DesSureauIt for Vacation Trip.

The assembly hall of St Joseph g
 church, Occum, was well filled Tues day evening when nembt and friends
 of the parish met to enjoy a social
 evening concluding with the burning
 of mortgage papers which represented
 a burden which has been carried for
 several years.
 The paying of a debt of $2,5oo be-
 sides the spending of several hundred dollars during the pastorate of two and
 one half years Of Father DesSureault
 is record of which he as well as his
 faithful parishioners may well be
 proud. Father DesSureault has worked
 hard for the parish and it's interests
 and has made many friends not only
 in his parish but outside of the parish
 limits. During the evening excellent
 music was rendered by a ffve-piece or chestra from Baltic. Whist was en-
 joyed for about three hours, after
 which prizes were awarded the fol- lowing players: First, Willie Smith; :. second, E. J. Tetrault; third, Mrs. F. Caisse; fifth, Jessie Lucier. Miss Della St John received the consolation prize The burning of the mortgage pa pers followed the whist playing, ar which Marie German took with ability the part assigned her. At the cOnclu- sion of brief remarks by the pastor, the following gentlemen were called upon and were listened to with inter est: c. W. Perkins. John linn, E. J. Tetrault, Nirtiam Quinn the speakers reviewing the work accomplished in church and village during the last few years Following the addresses, Marie German. in the following words, pre- sented Father DesSureaut an inn mense bouquet:
 Our floral offering will speak for It. self in the quiet but beautiful language of flowers. and as the odor leaves a sweetness behind, so also the remem- kA.-- ],F f-f- will remain lively in our hearts while your sa1utary lessons will perpetually incline us to good and noble deeds; The evenings pleasure concluded to Father DesSureault. The pFesenta- tion speeches were in English by Miss Agnes Welch and in French by Miss A1dea M Lessard. Miss We1eh spoke as follows:
 Reverend and Dear Father:
 Our meeting here this evening is, as it were. but mutual exchange of re- spect and esteem. If retrospective glance be cast at your coming among us and we observe present conditions, we cannot but remark that your we'll proportioned efforts have gone on with the work of your predecessor and have the motion of our spiritual and temporal affairs.
 Illuminated, as is every priest, by the rays of one only faith and by universal charity, you have sustained our vitality and given us new courage to work for the king dom not built by mortal man. You have almost exhausted means of rais- ing funds for our poor church. It Is becoming for the rich and poor to give generously, joyfully and gratefully: s,,a zlg of this town have been confidently placed at your disposal. When the small treasury was seemingly rep1eh- ished your kind heart was encouraged f oh 1I.frh 10rn 2 n thereby serve the parish with greater credit Today we proudly boast of no debt and congratulate you, Reverend Father, as the instrument through An outpouring of felicitations is due you for the noble work.
 Accept our thanks and appreciation and the wish that we may work in the well earned trip you are about to commence may contribute greatly to your health, that you may return re- newed in mind and vigor to resume your labors among us
 Miss LaSSard said in French: Reverend and Dear Pastor:
 Permit me, in the name of your parishfoners, to express our cordial thanks for all the good work you have done in the interest Of our spiritual and temporal affairs. Rest assured that your community will stand by you as you have stood by them for the welfare of our church.
 It has been your desire to set this church free from debt and by your sacrifices and continued effort your jealous work has been accomplished. It was with pride and heartfelt rejoic- ing we saw the flames reduce to ashes the mort gage - 0erS and free you from the burden which you have borne with untirtng fortitude.
 Now. Revered Pastor, in appreciation of your good work we are offerin- YOU nf in tI7fr bouquet which will help defray the expenses of the journey which you are about to under take. We ask beloved pastor, to be remembered in your fer vent prayer and we beg the Almighty te grant you a happY@voyage, that you may return to your flock renewed in health and V1gor.
 In concluding, we ask your blessing.