The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-10-13

The boys OF the s. 7. and grades were
grouped. one might say almost banked,
on the stage most effectively and greet
ed the pastor most heartily as no, ac-
companied by Rev. A sullivan and Rev.
Leon Dufrsne entered the hall As soon
as all were seated the hoys sang in a
manner highly praised, their two APP
propriate selections. Their reading.
sir Veritas and tho King" was notably
well done. The Military March was very
attractive and sparlsled with enthusiasm
ana tho spirit Of the occasion.
Miss Louise McBee in her address
voiced tho sentiment Of the parish, every
member of which appreciated the un-
Tagging interest and sterling worth Of
their hard working and magnanimous
pastor. Miss McBee very felicoiously re
ferred to June -, 1917. when Rev. Leon
Dufrane said his first mass in All Saints
church. Father Dufrance is the first who
recei we'd his early education in All Saints
school. to be elevated to the priesthood.
BY a happy coincidence Father Dufrane
was present on Friday at the entertain
ment and Joined in the chorus of good
wishes extended to Father Barrett.
Tho violin duet played by Dorothy
Mereng arten and Agnes ANDRE was very
bright and pleasing and elected many
compliments.
The Last Hymn" a musical recita-
ton. wss splendidly rendere,- W tho
class of 1918. The mera-ers q the class
have given special attention 10 oral eX-
preston and their Interpretation Of this
difficult selection proves that their
work has not been in vain.
al EoIO
was very much enjoyed. Miss Byrnes is
a musician OF no mean attainments as
her exercise on Friday proved. The
Cross and the Flag" reading by the
girls of the eighth grade teemed with
patriotism and was brilliant in spectac-
ular eject. Each member of the class
wore sashs- of the national colors and.
amid applause, proclaimed their alieg-
lance TO the stars and Stripes which
stood forth prominently on the stage.
every available position Of the stage be-
ing draped in red, white and blue. Their
recitation concluded with the son Of the
Star SpangIed Banner" The audience
rose and joined IN ths fine old anthem
The floral presentation was made by
Miss Genevieve Burns. Patricia Ring
and Madeline Yonki. Miss Burns voice
IS very pAtdSlnE anu ndEHioIl41cG htCA t4~
fully with the sentiments which she
gave utterance in her prettily worded
presentation speech. Rev. Father Bar
rett showed his appreciation of the heart
offerings or his little ones.
The concluding number was a Choir
us by the high school students, fit
ting close for so choice program.
Revs. ]. A Sullivan and Dufrane made
some happy and appropriate remarks af-
ter which Rev. Father Barrett thanked
all who had taken part in the entertain
ment and babe them go home and en-
Joy the remainder of the day free.
Bnt the celebration was not ended.
for anothe surprise awaited the good
pastor. On this morning. Oct 10, all
the school children came 10 assist at his
mass and sang a high mass. The singing.
difficult as congregational singing is.
surprised and pleased every one present,
but none more than good Fame a.
rett who expressed his pleasure in terms
Of highest praise.
Thus has ended another St. Edwards
Day at All Saints.