Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-23
HIS FIRST SOLEMN HIGH MASS
Celebrated St. Patricks Church by Rev Michael Joseph Byrne-Sermo by His Preceptor, Rev. John P. M. Doyle From Text: Come Ye After Me and Will Make Ye Fishers ot Men.

them the dignity of the holy priest hood. The members of the priesthood continue to receive their commission; AS the Father sent Me. so I send l you"
 They are sent as were their proto- 1 types, the apostles. to lives of daily sacrifice. to teach and to preach. Go- ing therefore, teach ye all nations, bap- tizing them in the name of the Holy Ghost; and. behold, I am with ye all days. even to the, consummation of the I world"
 The mission of the priest is to go out among the people and teach them l of Christ; to bring them nearer to the Saviour, on earth, to enable them to attain heaven. It is by the wonderful grace and goodness of God that mor- tals are thus set apart. a consecrated nation.
 l pr. Doyle drew a beautiful parallel l between the direct call to Peter and 1 the call which four, years ago had come 1 to Father Byrne. He had given to 1 God children who are to bless him, he l said Then the call sounded again in i his soul Daily, almost hourly for the past four years, the preacher said he had been in association with the can- didate for the priesthood and from the 1 first had been impressed by his two eminent qualities: honesty of purpose l ana sincere Q6NOLlOU. 1u6 StSp WIilCAi he has taken has in it no element of sentiment. His devotion is founded ] upon faith, budding forth in charity, 1 i4nbuing him with zeal to go out into 1 the world and labor for the salvation 1 of souls. He has heard the call i Come after Me, and you shall be a ], fisher of men,"
 He besought the prayers of all pres- ent that Father Byrne, in his call to 1 the Self-abnegation of the priesthood, may labor with unffagging zeal, so that in the end his may be the reward of 1 which St. Paul speaks when he assures us that eye hath not seen nor ear heard, neither has it entered into the heart of man to conceive the glories which Almighty God has in store for those who, hearing His call, heed it, winning souls for His kingdom
 Received Blessing. Following the mass. the newly or dained priest bestowed his blessing upon the congregation and later on l hundreds of relatives and acquaint- ances who remained, there being many touching scenes during those moments of joy at Father Byrne's elevation to his holy office.
 Dinner for Clergymen and OthersA At 1 o'clock Rev. Father Byrnes brother, John F. Byrne, gave a dinner at the Wauregan in honor of the hap ! v brother, the latter's clerical friends. local and from other cities, and for a number of prominent laymen of St Patrick's parish. The tables were adorned with dainty baskets of roses and other summer flowers. The Rev. John H. Frederick, rector of St. Pat ric's,, presided. the guest of honor, Rev. Father Byrne, having at his left Rev. Dr. Doyle, Rev. Peter McOscar of Westerly, R. |. Rev. John Dunn of Providence, Mayor T. c. Murphy, Rev. Joseph. E. Mccarthy of Moosup and John F. Byrne sitting at Father Brod- erick's right.
 The other clergymen and 1aymen present included Rev. T. A. Grumbly, Dr D. J. Shahan. E. T. Burke. MT. Holmes, Boston, James Byrne, J. M. Lee, J. A. Dunn. Dr. F. M Dunn, Prof. Thomas Byrne, James Byrne, John Byrne, New York, James Byrne. New York, Matthew Byrne, Dr. Martin, New Britain, Dr. John F. Byrne, Baltimore pr. P. J. Cassidy, Joseph T. Tanning, Mr. Hughes. John G. Foley, Max J. Foley, pr. l.. Cassidy, William P Butt Ter, Thomas J. Skelly of New York, J. E. Driscoll. T. B. Leahy, M. c. Higgins, Col J. F. Murphy. J. B. shannon, the Messrs. Scanlan, John R. Tarrant, R. l.. Tarrant and R. c. Holmes.
 Relatives Entertained.
 A portion of the large and hand somely decorated dining room was set apart for small tables, at which were seated Rev. Father Byrne's sisters, his daughter, daughter in-law, and other relatives and a few intimate friends. This company comprised his sister, Mrs. William P. Butler and daughter, Miss Mary Butler, of Norwich; his sis ter Mrs Dunn. wife of Dr. Frank M. Dunn, Of New London; his daughter, El,~6 \ his daughter -in-law, Mrs. James A. Byrne, and little daughter, Catherine, of Boston; Mrs. Andrew S. Byrne and daughter Eleanor Miss Josie Brock. Miss Mary Kelly, Norwich, Miss Julia Cobitt, Newark. N, J.; Mrs. James Francis Clarity and son, Jay, of Brook lyn, N. Y.; Mrs John G. Foley of Johnstown, Pa; Mrs. Max J. Foley and daughters, Ellen R., Anna M., Mar guerite and Laura, of Norwich; Mrs. John SeaaleA and sen, Jee of Bran ford, Conn; Miss Bridget Garvey, Bridgeport; Miss Katherine Garvey, Brockton, Mass; Miss Helen Daniels and Miss Mary Daniels of North Franklin Conn; Miss Mary Scanlon of Stamford, Mrs. Frank l.. Farrell of Norwich Owing te illness Mrs. John F. Byrne of New York was unable to be present,
 The Menu.
 The following manu was f1uely serv- ed under direction of the hotel staff:
 Plain Bouillon
 Mack Turtle-a. fAnglaise
 Consomme Cousine Bruoise-au Rig
 Sour Pickles Olives
 Sliced Cucumbers
 Broiled bluefish
 Flashed Brown Potatoes Boiled OK Tongue,
 With New Green Beans Dreaded Veal Chops, Tomator Sauce
 Oroustades of Chicken
 Pineapple Fritters--au Cognac
 Roast Prime Ribs Of Beef au Jus Roast Spring Lam, Mint Sauce Roast Long Island Ducklin.
 Apple Sauce
 Lettuce and Tomato Salad Mashed potatoes Boiled New Potatoes Fried Egg Plant New String Beans
 Boiled Hice; Stewed Tomatoes
 Queen Pudding
 Green Apple Pie, Macaroons Orange Meringue Jelly
 Strawberry Shortcake
 Angel Cake
 Port Wine Jelly, Whipped Cream
 Vanilla Ice Cream
 American Cheese
 Water Walters
 Assorted Nuts and Raisins
 Oranges Bananas
 Tea, MIX
 Speeches of Feicitation. A pleasant hour was spent in infor- maj speeches, Rev. Father Broderick filling the responsibilities of toastmas- ter with characteristic ease. tact and