The Washington herald., 1914-05-23
HUNDREDS SAY GOOD-BY
To SOLDIER Chaplain
Rev. Ignatius Fealy Given Demonstra-
ton by St. Joseph's Pensioners
on Eve of Departure.
GOES TO JOIN HIS REGIMENT

One thousand two hundred men and
women, boys and girls. last night grasped
] the hand of Rev. Ignatius Fealy and
bade him an affectionate farewell at a
| demonstration given in his honor In
Naval Lodge Hall. Fourth street and
Pennsylvania avenue southeast As a
material token OF their affection they
| gave him. through Rev. Lewis ]. O'Hern.
C. S. p. of St Thomas. College. Brook
land. a purse of gold. Vocal and instru-
mental music with addresses by Father
O'Hern and Father Fealy. made up the
evenings program.
| A tremendous ovation greeted the young
chaplain as, accompanied by Father
O'Hern and the members Of the COM
mittee he entered the hall attired in the
full regalia of a first lieutenant Of the
army. At the conclusion Of the program
when the musicians struck up the inspir-
ing strains of THE Star Spangled Ban
ner," the vast audience, thrilled by the
patriotic addresses OF the evening, rose
and sang the national anthem.
Members of practically every parish In
Washington, as well as representatives
of many of the leading Protestant
churches, united in the tribute to the
Clergyman, who Is about to leave for
Honolulu. where he will join his regi-
ment. ST. Joseph's parish, to which
Father Fealy administered for nine
years, was represented by members of
the church's societies, members Of the
choir. and the teachers and students OF
the Sunday school
Rev. Lewis ]. OHern. C. S. P, paid a
glowing tribute to the youthful chaplain,
whom he characterized as a true and
jealous representative Of the Christian
ministry. Father Fealy. said the speaker.
was now not only an officer in the army
of the Lord" but also an officer in the
army of Uncle Sam" He lauded the
patriotism of the chaplain. In the name
of the parishioners of St Josephs he
presented to Father Fealy purse con-
taining the congregations gold offering.
With tears giistening in his eyes.
Father Fealy thanked his friends and
lauded their zeal for the church's well
fare He stated that 1t was with aching
heart he left home. friends and country
to serve the army in the Hawaiian
Islands, but that patriotism demanded
sacrifice. He made many touching ref
erences to his affection for the people
whom he had served since his ordination
to the priesthood.
The following program was given:
Violin duet. Miss NJ. L. Sullivan and
Miss Dore, accompanied by Miss Kath-
leen Sullivan; trio, Miss Agnes Wheland.
Mrs. Edith Mccoy White. and John MUIR
ray, accompanied by Miss M. L. Sulii-
van; solo by John Murray, accompanied
by Mrs. Edith Mccoy White; solo. by
Mr.. Murray. accompanied by Miss M. l.
Sullivan: solo, Miss Agnes wheland. ac-
companied by Mrs. White; solo. Mrs.
Edith Mccoy White. accompanied by
Mrs. Cowhig.
The committee In charge consisted Of
Henry F. Mooney. Frank Nolte. Paul
Zield, John Speckemeyer. George Fuller.
Thomas Bresnahan, Charles Selzie. Mich
ael Schaefer, James Buckley. Harry Kee-
gan, John Curtin, William Willcoxon.
Peter Mccarthy, Joseph Keller, Edward
Cogan, Edward Costigan, William Nc
Mahon. William O'Connor. and James
Hayes.