The Washington herald., 1917-10-08
ALEXANDRIA BIDS
PRIEST FAREWELL
Rev. Michael DAILY Will Sail Tues
day for Ireland.
TIE HERALD BUREAU.
R. =. knight q Son,
1-S9 King Street.

sa-s1 King Street.
Alexandris. Va. Oct. THE mem
oers Of the congregation OF st. Mary's
Catholic Church tonight rendered a
farewell reception TO Rev. Michael
Daily, for more than a year past an
assistant pastor at St. Mary's Catho-
lie Church, who win sail Tuesday for
Ireland, where he will later take
charge OF q parish In that country.
Father DAILY was the recipient Of a
substantial purse OF gold. the gift Of
members Of the congregation which
was presented by II. r o'sullivan.
who presided.
The meeting was called to order by
Rev. Louis Srnet. pastor of St Mary's
Church. who made an address, as did
also Rev. L F., Kelly. assistant pas
tor OF the local church. and Rev. Jo-
ssph J. Kelly. pastor Of St. Joseph's
Church.
Others who spoke we're NJ. R. o'sul-
liyan, on behalf of st. Vincent de
Paul Society; Leo p. Harlow. on be-
half Of the congregation; William P.
Wools. on behalf OF the Knights OF
Columbus. n. J. Mcfarland, on be-
half OF the Lycsum; Mrs. u. r. O'Sul-
hvsn. on behalf OF the Daughters OF
half OF the women's Catholic Benevo-
lent Legion.
All OF the speakers expressed re-
gret at the proposed departure and
wished him success IN his new field.
Father DAILY made a fitting response
to the addresses.
Father Daily has been stationed
here since June "a. 1916. and came to
this city from Oak Ridge, Nelson
County. Va. where he was formerly in
charge Of q chapel on the estate of
Thomas Fortune Ryan.
Resolutions expressing regret at the
departure OF Rev. Father DAILY were
adopted. they being prepared by a
committee composed OF DR.. E. A. Cor
man, Leo. Harlow, Charles T. He'll
nuth. William P. Woolls and Park
A. kersey.
The women connected with the re-
frsshment corps of the Red Cross
OF this city will Wednesday evening
At o'clock tender an oyster supper
to the members of the band of the
Twelfth Field Artillery OF Camp st.
Asaph. In recognition of the services
given by the band in this city on the
departure Of Company @. from this
city September "a for Admission, Ala.
The members of this band viii give
concert at o'clock that eveuing
At the corner OF King and Washing
ton streets
The Alexandria Chapter OF the
American Red Cross Society will
hold its annual meeting at 10 o'clock
Monday morning. in the rooms OF
he chamber Of commerce at which
time officers will be chosen for the
ensuing year.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. II. CriIIy announce
ths engagement OF their daughter,
Ida Elizabeth. to Mr.. William P.
Woolls. The wedding will take place
in November.
At its meeting tomorrow night
Alexandria Lodge. No. 75s. Benevolent
and Protective Order OF Elks. will in
stall George W. Bonts. Jr.. the newly
elected secretary. Following the in
stallation a buffet supper will be
served.
According to reports the LAO artil-
lerymen who for several months past
have been camped at Camp st. Asaph,
the site OF the old st. Asaph race
track. will leave that camp October
IS. It also Is reported that colored
troops will be stationed at that place
after their departure.
third submarine chaser will be
launched this week. it is expected. at
the plant of the General Shipbuilding
and Aerial Company, Inc. Thus far
two Of these boats have been launched
since operations were begun.