The herald., 1914-03-12
FATHER LARKIN'S FEAST.

/ Nowhere are the balmy DAYS OF the
lovely spriu2ttmo anticipated with
more eagerless and JOY than within
. the precincts OF the progressive ana
.uV--o-dare city OF AI-lars. and each re
/ golviug cycle seems 70 cement more
. closely the anec,onate ties which eX-
1T between cocd Father Larkin and
his devoted children. The pupils Of fthe
! Holy Name of Mary school Conse-
'quently. Friday. March :. was an event.
iuI and JOYOUS day for those little ones,
for il was the eve Of their dear Faith
ter.- feast. and they longed to tell him
Of the love. the affection and the graft
tude which was theirs for his devoted
mess and zeal in their regard.
The Children OF Mary and the So
dalicy Of the Holy Angels were the first
to tender Father Larkin congratula-
} tons and best wishes. Miss Cornelia
Murphy, president of the Children OF
Mary, in a few well-chosen words vote
Cd the sentiments of the members. and
Florls Rupp very sweetly rendered fes-
tai greetings in behalf OF her little
companions, the Holy Angels. Other
numbers consisting OF reci,ations, vo-
cal and instrumental selections were
well rendered.
This reception was followed by a
very beautiful program which was pre-
scented in St. Mary's Hall. The occa-
sion was hOnored by the presence Of
His Grace, Most Rev. Archbishop
Blenk., who was accompanied by His
LordShip, the Right Rev. Bishop Gum.
NaJchez, Miss; Very Rev. J. B. Jean
mard, Very Rev. T. J. Larkin. $. NJ,
Very Rev. F. Y. Nugent. c. NJ. Very
Rev. /. J. Kayanagh, Rev. W. ]. Heffer-
nan, Rev. T. Stenmans, Rev. J. Cas-
sagne. 5. NJ. Rev. J. Delaire. s. NJ. and
Brother Bernard, s VI.
As the distinguished visitors entered
the hall they were enthusiastically
greeted by the children. who in holt
d"y attire awaited their coming. An
opening chorus, Joyous Spring" sug-
gestive Of the season both in melody
and words, was eXquisitely sung by the
sweet, fresh voices of the children.
This was followed by series OF beau
tiiul verses, which included a welcome
10 His Grace, the Most Rev. Archbish.
op, His LOrdship. Bishop Gum. the
visiting clergy and also a tribute of
love 20 the beloved pastor. Father Lar
kin. The next number. a charming
operetta, entitled The Doll House. -
was given by several little girls. who
adapted themselves TO their respective
roles in most pleasing and graceful
manner.
An address, by Miss Margarita Kew
lin, brought this short but well rend
cred program to close. Father Lar
Kin then thanked His Grace, the Most
Rev. Archbishop. His Lordship, Bishop
Gum, and the distinguished members
OF the clergy for the great honor con.
ferred on him by their presence on
that festive occasion. After which he
addressed the children, telling them
that on this occasion the deep feelings
OF his heart could not be expressed in
words. However. he could not forbear
thanking them, Sister Xavier and Sis
tiers for the beautiful program just pre-
sented.
Then the hearts of the children were
dou5ly gladdened when their own dear
Archbishop in his genial and everfe-
licitous way, arose to address them
He told them that Bishop Gum had
said to him that their tribute, in sweet.
sounding verse, was one of the pretti.
est he had ever heard. He compli.
mented them on their beautiful sing.
ing, Evolutionary powers, and grace of
gesture, assuring them that each num-
Der in its setting and exact rendering
was up to the highest standard OF ex-
cellency, and evinced the care which
Sr. VI. Xavier and her devoted Sisters
bestowed upon the children of Algeirs.
Adding that it did not matter wheth-
er the people of Algiers gave a fair,
greeted their pastor, or entered a con-
test for $1,000, they were sure to come
out ahead.
Bishop Gum also expressed his pleas
ure at being present at their festal
He said that he was glad
that he came to Algiers for that occa-
sion, for he saw himself how dearly
the children of Algiers loved Father
Larkin. He said, when Father Larkin
is asked to show what is best in AL
giers he brings you, his children. Here
he has all his heart desires.
Saturday, in the early morning light.
the children with eager, happy faces
were seen vending their way to the
Convent chapel where the Holy Sacri
fee of the Mass was offered up by
Father Larkin, and as they clustered
around the altar rail under the soft
light of the sanctuary lamp. many a
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