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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-27
From MONDAYS Daily
The Pokepama Club Entertained.

The Pokegama club entertained
members and invited guests at Point
Pleasant, Madison Lake, Saturday
evening. A seven o'clock dinner was
served to the party at Point Pleasant
after which the party played auction
bridge on the spacious veranda of the
hotel. -
The invited CHESTS and members oil
the club making up the party were:
Mr.. and Mrs. G. II. Nerbovig. Mr.. and
Mrs. F. w. Bates, Mr.. and Mrs. A
G. Ness. Mr. and Mrs. ]. p. Johnson
Mr.. and Mrs. F. NJ. Otto, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charlie Otto, Mrs. 4. o. Eberha<t
Mrs. Peterson. Mr.. and Mrs. u. c. Cain
Mr.. and Mrs. e. D. DALEY. DIR. and
Mrs. @. A. Dahl and Mr.. and Mrs. |.
N. Tompkins.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-27
Christopher volIhart Committed Sui
eide In the Same Manner az
Did His Brother.

atonpa. Mimi. August 23.--
CHRISTOPHER Nollhart. eighty two
years old, pioneer settler Of Steele
county. committed suicide by hanging
to an iron pipe projecting from an
outbuilding. .
lie was half brother OF A. Knob
loch, \ wealthy merchant. whose sui
eide In like manner occurred a few
years ago. He had been III for some
time. A widow and four children
survive.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-27
Early Labor Performed BY Professor
c. r. Subway Brought Forth
Very Good Results.
From Mordav's Oaiiy.

Professor c. r. Shumway, teacher
of agriculture in the Mankato high
school. has made a number of trips
through the country recently. in order
to see how the tested corn seed which
he distributed among number OF
farmers was comparing with the or
binary seed used on the farms. In
every instance he found that the seed
distributed had brought forth a very
good stand. and much better that the
ordinary stand. The varieties planted
were Silver King and Uncle Sam
Yellow Dent and Murdoch yellow
Dent.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-27
Will Have Charge Of Exhibit

Hostesses at the library this week
In charge of the George lnnls' exhibit
of oil paintings will be; Monday. Miss
Francis Minor; Tuesday, Mrs. NJ. X
Coulter; Wednesday. Miss Anna
Krost: Thursday, Mrs. F. l.. Soaring
Friday. Miss Marion willard: Saiu--
day. Mrs. Thomas Hughes. The ex-
hibit will be open Saturday evening
Miss Margaret Marsh acting as hos
tess.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-27
He Was For Years Editor and pub.
fisher of The Mower County
Transcript.

Austin, Mimi, August 23.--Rey. C.
ID. Belden died at his home in this
city yesterday following an illness OF
several months. He was born. in
Providence. r. l., in May, 1s4s, and
came to Austin in 1874 as pastor oi
the local Baptist church. lie has been
county superintendent OF schools and
for years published The Mower County
Transcript.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-27
The State BARRIERS Examining Board
Held Forth in Mankato Through
out Today.
From Mondays Dsiis.

FROM Mondays bafN.
Forty-7lx candidates for licenses 10
follow the barber trade were exam
ined by the state board today I'm the
Sutten shop. 22S South Front street
This is the largest number ever cX-
amined by the board I'm Mankato on
any che day. There were thus forty
six free sbaves and forty-six free
hair cuts. The visiting board consist
ed of Walter Dunlop. Duluth. presi-
dent: Walter Hamblin. Minneapolis
treasurer: and G.. II. Baker. ST. Paul
secretary. e -.-.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-27
From Mondays DAILY.

To The Free Press: Promising n
fish story" when reaching home
from NY vacation. here Il is:
Most folks are familiar with the
story. How Betty and Killed the
Bear" II is applicable I'm my ease,
Mrs. Sutherland landing sin big musk
alongc TO my one. In other words
"Mrs. Sutherland and Caught the
Big Fish," she casting line on one
side OF the launch, | CT the other
Tho "muskies'' would first smell OF
my hook.s then move over and grab
hers. Mrs. Sutherland is. some fish
er-lady. believe me. There was ono
mammoth fellow. Of course. which
eve" failed to land. The lake guide
in commenting on said fish said:
The way that son of "a gun jump
ed! never saw fish do that before
| was standing up. ready to use the
graphing hook. when that gol- darn
ed devil jumped out of the water, ur
into the air, clean over my head. land
ing on the other side of the launch
II he had only jumped into the boat
all would have been well. but he threw
the hook rs he struck the water and
the hook went back over the launch
again. That fish certainly jumped
four or FIVE feet up and then over some
Too bad We didn't get him. He
was a dandy"
Fishing is certainly fine in thai
locality, bass as well as muskalonge
Yet. according to the reliable story oi
the lake guide not as good as I'm the
earlier days. In those times he found
1t necessary to keep, wheel barrow
down at the dock with which to hau
forenocn's catch from dock to hotel
Now days they take lunch along and
spend the entire day on the lake and
only average four or FIVE "muskies" IN
the days catch. However. I am sat.
isfied with one big 'muskie" for tho
days catch. He equals one big mea
roast, enough for family OF six. We
| were guests of my oldest brother, S. J
Sutherland. My mother and sister Of
st. Paul enjoyed the outing with us
The lakes, consisting OF q chain o
five. are some seven miles i'm length
surrounded by the picturesque pines
good atmosphere, and water as cleal
as a crystal. with sandy bottom. max.
ing bathing ideal as we'll as fishing
There are number of up-to date
cottages along the shore. as well as
hotel. At early dawn deer can bs
seen coming to the water edge
bear is seen occasionally, a fact "we'
realized when taking hike ovel
trails of by-gone days. logging road,
and so-forth. My daughter, Alice wa.
successful In still fishing. landins
some good perch. DIR. w G. Suther-
/ land.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-27
Young Man Was Brought Before Judge
Comstock This Afternoon on
Bench Warrant.
From MONDAYS Daily.

From MONDAYS Daily 'H
Ernest Heslop. who was some time
ago convicted of burglary at the
Byrnes Bros. office and the theft OF
SIS. and was placed OH parole. was
before Judge w. l.. Comstock this
afternoon on the charge Of breaking
that parole. II was alleged that he
got drunk and ran away. He had been
in the charge Of Thomas Foley. 4
bench warrant was issued for his ar
rest.
Tho case was adjourrAd until Sat
urday morning. Meanwhile the mat
Ter Is under consideration.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-27
Jack Martin Buys House.

Jack Martin has purchased from
hammond Meyer house and lot at
Moreland avenue and Tile street In
West Mankato. In part payment Mr..
Martin traded in his Maxwell auto
mobile. He figures that he will not
need another car before the spring OF
1916.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-27
, Animals. Wounded BY Rifle
Shot, Were Killed.

The two lions that most ferocious-
ly attacked Earl Lewis, animal train
er, at the Mortified carnival Thurs
day night. horribly mangling him and
infiicting such severe injuries that he
died at an early hour the following
morning were shot to death. The lions
had been wounded the night before
when attendants with twenty two
calibre rifle and revolvers attempted
TO kill them i'm order to save Lewis.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-27
Birthday Anniversary.

In honor of the twenty first birth
day of Miss Emma Wussow and Miss
Laura Bsthke. falling on the same
day. friends of these two young ladies
gave them a surprise yesterday aft
ernoon at SO Range street. Each OF
the two was given a beautiful silk
parasol. Mrs. Wussow served q
splendid lunch. Miss Charlotte Erick-
sons playing at the piano was a fea
turc OF very jolly social evening.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-27

Chief OF Police Klueherz today re-
ceiyef word Of thu stealing ct three,
IN utnHRpilea one from Mason ,CitE,,
Iowa. another from Dcs Moipea. Jpwn,.
and the third from Lansing Mich! 4.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-27
Death of an infant.

The infant child OF Mr.. and Mrs. J.
f. Hart of Eagle Lake died Sunday
afternoon after an illness OF some
time. The bereaved parents have the
sincere sympathy Of their neighbors.
They purchased the John Caspar place
last year and moved in. being compar-
atiyely new arrivals. The funeral was
held from the house at two o'clock
Monday afternoon.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-27
Suit By Reoan.

]. r.. Regan has started an action
against the Business Mems Taxpayers
League for services rendered during
the recent wet and dry campaigns. He
claims wages due. He sues Tor $685..
Ivan Bowen is his attorney. es
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-27
:ror' Mondays Uaiiv.

eror' Mondays Uaiiv.
That the imperial government
may deny the torpeeoinu Of the
Arabic by one Of its torpedo boats
Is found in 'i-patch sent out
today from Berlin by Carl A. Ack-
ermar, staff correspondent OF the
United Press. The cabIegram Is
copyrighted In Great Britain and
Berlin ind says in effect that the
CORRESPONDENT has talked with Of
ficiaIs who doubt that a German
submarine sunk the Arabic. II
will be from eight to fourteen
3 days before the German govern
ment has any official information
on the subject. II Is claimed no
enc saw the submarine. The cap
tain Of the Arabic said he saw the
torpedo 3eo feet away. This is
improbable.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-27
Birthday Anniversary.

Mr.. and Mrs. g. w. Everett OF Wa
SEGA entertained Saturday in honor Of
the birthday anniversary of their lit
tie daughter. Fifteen. young friends
who called at their home to attend the
party were equally surprised and
rleased with the little guest CT honor,
by an automobile tour planned by the
hostess. A pleasant trim to Point
Pleasant was enjoyed. and n nice six
o'clock supper was served at the Point
Pleasant hotel. The time was spent
bathing and other outdoor amusc-
nicnts.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-27
elatxhein Adams.

Minneapolis Tribune: The marriage
of Herman Blatzheim and Katherine
Adams. both OF Mankato. was solem
nized, on "wednesday evening at
o'clock, at the residence of Mrs
Charles May. 5144 Forty sixth ave-
nue. south. i'm the presence Of large
circle OF relatives and friends. =
The couple were attended during
the ceremony by Miss Mollie Nj. May
and Mr.1Ohn b. May. and the mar
rage lines of the short ring service Of
the Methodist Episcopal church were
read by the Rev. Charles Fox Davis
Field daisies and various wild flowers
wero used In the decorations. Mrs
Charles May rendered the wedding
music
A buffet luncheon was served after
the ceremony. After couple oil
weeks visit with friends In the city
Mr.. and Mrs. Blatzheim will return to
their home in Mankato.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-27
Moonlight Picnic.

The local Brotherhood of All Rail
way Employees had largely attended
moonlight picnic last Saturday even
ing at Sibley park. Members and
their families were present. Zee cream
cake and cigars were served in the
grape arbor. r
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-27
Mes Heidei Entertained.

Miss Lillian Heidel very pleasantly
entertained few friends last evening
at her home ON Jackson street. The
evening was spent In playing cards
after which dainty refreshments were
served.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-27
smcke Social.

Gregory Klein Lamm entertained a
number of his gentlemen friends at a
smoke social last evening, the affair
being greatly enjoyed by the Young
men, The latter part of the evening
wns spent In Paving cards. and after
the games nice refreshments were
served
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-27
Cup to Be Awarded In the Dairy
Cattle Contest
From Mondays Daily.

Better Dairy Cattle in This State -
is the slogan OF the Minnesota Dairy
mems association, and to add an ad-
ditional element of competitive inter
est toward this end they have given
a beautiful gold lined silver cup TO
the Mankato Fair association which
viii be awarded at the coming expo
sition to be held on the Mankato fair
grounds. beginning Thursday. Sep
TENDER IS and continuing three days.
The cup is valued ut $50, and anyone
might we'll be proud TO obtain such n
magnificent reward. IL will be an in
centive to the dairy stock breeder TO
better his stock, and while doing this
he will be reaping a benefit I'm milk
production. That there will be a spirit
ed contest for the cup is evidenced
by the large number of entries prom
ised in the stock department.
Another new stock barn, finely
equipped with stalls, is now in course
OF construction. and the building will
be large enough 20 stable many cattle
and horses. a splendid show ring. and
exhibition booths are among the many
up-to-date features of this addition
TO the appropriately named white
city"
Speeders OF Autos.
Genuine races between the speed
Jest OF automobiles. which will be full
OF thrills, are among the features on
program filled with exciting events.
The automobile race Is scheduled for
the first day Of the big show. Thurs
day. September 16.
Fast horse races. everyone of which
VIII pay $500 To the winner. viii he
given throughout the fair. and well
known horses. real racers. will be
here for these events.
Buzz contest" something new and
novel, by automobile colts, will be
events OF interest for speed sports and
others who enjoy fast race. There
will be many entries. and some will
probably flush the FIVE mile run.
while others will probably drop out
before the finish. There will be some
excitement and some smoke. ~
Expert Judge Of Stock.
The fair management has arranged
with an expert Judge of stock from the
state university to be here and de-
termine who has the best stock with
the prize points. and entitled to the
various association premium ribbons.
People attending a fair wish to see
the many exhibits FIRST, and when
, weary OF walking around the croud
likes to go to the grand stand in front
OF which the amusement features are
given. and where they can rest while
viewing the show. Two well known
ball teams will contest for honors at
the fair this year. The races, aero
batic stunts, ball games and other
amusements will take place in front
of the. grandstand. and can be plainly
seen by spectators.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-27
In Honor of Mrs. John Hyde.

/. Mrs. w. III. Girw.n and Mrs. J. Will
cox entertained the AMIGA club at the
home of the former Thursday even
ing in honor of Mrs. John Hyde. who
is going to leave the city. The even
ing was spent I'm social way. Dainty
refreshments were served and at tho
close Of the evening the club pre-
scented Mrs. Hyde with silver meat
fork.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-27
From Monday. oaux

ID Either BY accident or design, John
= sfpfphy. atyoung farmer living. near
4"i pt1hbtrtbh, was shot While riding In
an automobile near Good Thunder
,ss.,s5estttasy h5tes1i9op. ,sbgEtIye bcfqEe
t,n bnes Utl61 kio. I'll ,bRijeE, slTuck he
'1SqFeA' snofisfef bilids. ana d 'gisncei Oh
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-27

London, AUGUST 23.-The admir-
atty has authorized a denial Of the
report thot the steamer DunsIey
torpedoed shortly before the Ara
bic was sunk. was an armed pa
troll. The admiralty states that
the punsley was a peaceful and
unarmed trader.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-27

Relm. q; Engesser. 20; Lambert, &c;
John Doran. 90.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-27

John Larson, while making repairs
on a defeetiye car In the railroad
yards at Albert Lea. was killed. His
dead body was found under the car
q few rods from where the car was
originally set for repairs. II Is sIis1,
'pept8h that a sjEigE af,psys sgas,bRrk-c
IN th6i GaEjle Wasarapairine.
causing his death. .4sna
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-27
Dinner Party.

Frank Mcbride of Faribault was the
guest of honor yesterday at dinner
party IN celebration OF his birthday
anniversary. the affair being held at
the home af Mrs. A. NJ. Pfeffer. 619
South Second street.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-27
DELIGHTFUL Picnic.

Relatives of Rev. and Mrs. w. f.
Sawyer. who were guests in the city
while on their wedding trip. entertain
ed a delightful pienic In their honor
the affair being held at Sibley park,
Mr. and Mrs. Sawyer departed for the
east this morning. going by way OF
st. Paul. They will visit many cities
of interest while enroute to Hacken-
sack. where they will 60. to house
keeping I'm their new home.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-27

n. Hamley is spending several DAYS
at Minneapolis.
Rev. c. e. Rollit of Minneapolis is In
Mankato today.
Miss MAY Dunn spent Sunday with
friends at st. James.
Harold Cotton spent yesterday with
relatives at Fairmont.
John Wornson left today on bust
ness trip to Brookings. s. d.
Attorney Arthur Schaub spent the
day at st. James on legal business.
Miss Ella Bierbauer returned home
yesterday from visit at Fairmont.
Miss Bessie Wolf OF Agona. Ia. was
In the city on business last Saturday.
Miss Emma Pollei. saleslady at the
New. York store. Is taking weeks
vacation. ff
Mr.. and Mrs Martin walser and
family nlotored xosEslrmont and back
yesterday 5t8d ~ erseg
Mr. aud Mrs. Lambert moved to
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-27

Washington, August 23.-Secre-
try LANSING eabIed Ambassador
Gerard st Berlin asking II the
German government had received
an official report on the sinking
Of the White Star liner. Arabic.
The ambassador, however, was not
instructed to ask for one. u is
officially stated that the American
government is not yet at all sure
OF the facts and considers its infor-
nation fraementsry.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-27
picnic at Mlnneopa Park.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Lein. Mrs. George
Smith and children, Mr.. and Mrs
Elmer Nelson and children. Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Gunstrom, Misses Bar
rett and Mabel Lem. Messrs. Peter and
Herman Nelson, George Stromberg,
and Elmer LeBaron, formed a picnic
party yesterday. and enjoyed a very
pleasant day at Minneopa park. the
affair being given in honor OF the
slxty-seventh birthday anniversary OF
Mr.. Lem. A bountiful picnic supper
was served ut noon. and the remain
der of the day was spent, with games.
A mems race was held. and Mr.. Lein
came I'm second at the finish. showing
that agility is not always Question
OF years. The affair proved a very
happy one and will be held I'm
pleasant memory.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-27

London. August 23.-The foreign
Offices official statement. says thai
the Arabic neither attempted to es
cape nor ram the submarine. II I;
said the Arabic was an unsrmed pas
senccr ship, outward bound for ;
neutral port. u Is said the DunsIe>
Was a peaceful merchantmen, moi
a convoy.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-27

Iowa, were united in marriage late
Saturday afternoon ut the Centenary
Methodist parsonage. the ceremony
being performed by Rev. w. r. KEGS
ey. the pastor. They were attended
by Miss Sarah Searight and her broth
er. George Starlight. Mr.. and Mrs.
Sheets returned to Mason City Sun
day, where they will make their home.
and where the former is a clerk for
the Wells Fargo company.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-27

\, Miss Eliza J.sLpathcrnan and Mr..
Charles>shcets. both of Mason City.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-27
Picnic PARTY.

Missas Albertine Bangerter, Rebec-
ca Funk. and HIilda Larson enjoyed a
Dicnic party at Minneopa state park
Sunday afternoon.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-27

Washington, August o. Private
Secretary Tumuity, following a presi-
Dental conference, today stated that
as soon as the facts regarding the
Arabic were ascertained, a course Of
action will be determined. This is
interpreted 10 mean that the admin
Vtrstion's mind is made up that an
unwsrned submarine attack destroyed
the Arabic.
Washington. August 2s.-Attorney
General Gregory, following presiden-
tisI conferences today, stated that the
cabinet did not discuss any action
relative to the Arabic.
Washington, August 23.-it was an.
nounced. officially today that as "soon
as the facts regarding the Arabic are
aseertained our course Of action will
be determined"
Paris, August 23.-"Two French
torpedo boats encountered and
ssnk a German torpedo boat de-
stroyer of ostend, Belgium, last
night" says an official announce
ment made here. sour boats were
unchanged"
sofic, Bulgaria, August 23.-The
Turkish collier Espahsn was tor
pedoed by British submarine al
Haidar Pasha. The steamer Bud
os Of the German. Leavant line,
loaded with munitions and provi-
sions, was sunk IN the Sea Of Mar
mora.
Queenstown, August 23.--The
Lsmport and Holt liner Dromed
was sunk by a German submarine.
Her erptain, rusrternnaster. and
steward were killed by shells fired
by the submarine In a pursuit Of
four hours. f
Eerlin, August 23.--An official an
nouncement says the Germans here
captured ossowetz. They have been
bombarding ossowetx Intermlttently
since last winter. This gives General
Hindenbers command Of the last OF
the Polish railxavs
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-27
Wiener and MarshmaIIow Roast.

Last evening party oil young peo-
pie held a wiener and marshmallow
roast In. Dukes addition. and enjoyed
delightful evening. Those present
were Misses Barrett and Mabel Lem.
Esther Keene. Tena Nelson. Francis
Anderson. and Naomi Bates. and
Messrs. Elmer Lebanon. William MIL
Ter. Leroy Keene. Herman and Peter
Nelson. George Stromberg, and Fred
Ulman. The affair was given In honor
of Mr.. Stromberg of FairmontI who
spent Sunday with friends here and
returned to hts home this morning.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1915-12-25
DON BOSCO's CENTENARY
sALEsIAN FATHERS CELEBRATE
THE BIRTHDAY OF
FOUNDER.

The centenary of the birth of the
Venerable Don Bosco, founder of the
Salesian Fathers, of the Sisters of
Our Lady of Help of Christians and of
the great Association of the Salesian
Co-operators was solemnly cele-
brated in New York City on Sunday,
December II.
The religious celebration was held
at st. Patrick's Cathedral with a
Solemn High Mass at IL o'clock,
His Eminence Cardinal Farley pre-.
siding. The Very Rev. Ernest Cop
DO, Provincial of the Salesians, was the
celebrant, and the sermon was deliv-
cred by Rev. John H. O'Ronrke, S. ].
In the afternoon at o'clock special
civic festivities took place at Webster
Hall in East 18th Street His Emf
nence Cardinal Farley presided.
Prominent prelates, including the Rt
Rev. Bishops of Brooklyn, n. Y, and
of Newark, n. j., and well-known
members of the Catholic laity also
took part. The famous Belmont Choir
sang several selections, and a lecture
on Don Bosco was delivered by Very
Rev. John P. Chidwick, D. D., Presi
dent of St. Joseph's Seminary, Dun
woodie.