The herald., 1917-05-31
NEW ORLEANS, MAY 81, 1917.
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Nav Procession.

crate affair. The weather was ideal
and everybody seemed to have
caught the spirit, and turned in
large numbers to view this beau
tiful little celebration. II was said
some time ago that Fr. Larkin had
a surprise in store. for his parish
toner's. and he certainly had one.
The procession was the largest Of
this kind ever seen in Algiers, and
TO add to il. one hundred and thirty
Of our sailor boys from the Naval
Station graced the occasion. and
made a most favorable impression
on all present They marched with
the swing of veterans. They were
in charge of Ensign KOppel of AL
giers. FIR LaTkin and all the peO-
pie of the Holy Name Parish are
very grateful TO him and 10 the boys
for their presence at this ceremony.
The procession formed on Ope-
lousas avenue. and marched down
Verret street to the church. Grand
Marshall Louis Peterson with his
aides, Judges Mahoney and Golf,
A. b. Clarke, T. Richardson. o. Das
yieson, J. +. Collins, +. J. LeBoeuf,
u. Muntz, +. G. Duffy. J. F. Sullivan,
OtlpH, y II .NdlHtNS anu jim IlO-
gan headed the parade followed by
a squad of our city's finest in their
dress uniform: then came the Amer
lean flag, and the cross with two
acolytes; our brave sailor boys came
next, headed by Ensign Koppel. He
had under his command 100 men;
then the altar boys, followed by the
children, flower girls and little an
gels; the Children of Mary, both |
seniors and juniors, completed the |
women's division. The mems divi- |
sion consisted of representatives |
from the Holy Name, Jrs. and Srs.,
and Knights of Columbus. There .
must have been fully a thousand |
people in parade, a wonderful testi-
mony rendered to the Queen of May
AS the procession passed genial
Mike Rooney's mansion, it was re-
viewed by Very Rev. J. Jeanmard,
1t. Moses, who so kindly detailed |
the sailor boys to this duty. which !
was entirely voluntary on the part /
of the boys: Mr.. Norman of Aurora
plantation, Very Rev FIR. Larkin
and Mike Rooney. 1t was an impos-
ing sight for small place like Al
giers. Upon arriving at the church /
the sailor boys formed in two solid .
lines, presenting arms. and the pro-
cession passed through into the /
church. Special places were re- |
served for all the organizations |
which nearly filled the church. After |
the societies had been seated the |
crowds rushed in and filled the |
church to overlooking, so much so
that many had to be turned away. 1t
was indeed a gorgeous sight that
greeted the eye as it scanned the
congregation at the opening of the
services. The sanctuary. wonder
fully lighted and Hastily decorated;
the shrine of the May Queen set up
in the foreground, adorned with
hundreds of tapers and cut flowers;
and then that congregation. colors.
beauty. beauty from Algiers girl
hood and wOmanhood. beauty from
our American manhood, in uniform
and citizens dress, all in respect
full attitude of devotion and love
Wonderful was the spectacle of the
speaker, Very Rev FIR Larkin, s.
NJ, as he assembled the pulpit to ad-
dress the congregation. Proud in
deed he must have been at this won
uiSplds vi ItllSlOuS
asm. In a few choice and eloquent
words FIR. Larkin reviewed the pur-
pose of the celebration and thanked
everybody, especially our sailor boys
for their cooperation in making the
day one of the greatest in the his
tory of the Church of the Holy
Name of Mary.
The Queen of May was crowned
by little Miss Heath. The crown
was carried during the procession
by Miss Adele Guillot
Solemn benediction was given by
Very Rev. FIR. Jeanmard. FIR. Cas-
sagne, S. NJ, was deacon and FIR. !
Petit, S. NJ, was sub-deacon.
One of the most impressive fea-
lures of the celebration was the
singing. which could not but move
mems minds and hearts, especially |
when the whole congregation Joined |
in
After the services, the ladies of |
the parish, who are always doing |
something unexpected, but always |
something good, sent word to En- |
sign Koppel to lead his men towards |
the T.. of C.'s hall, and the boys |
might find a place to stack their |
guns. This was willingly complied |
with and then to the surprise of all |
they invited the whole command to |
a most appetizing lunch in the open |
air. Sandwiches, coffee, fee cream,
cakes and cigars, all served with /
smile and a grace that made the
victuals all the more tasty After
the lunch the boys enjoyed them |
selves in the council room. When |
the command to return was
given, many were heard to grumble |
because the time was too short. Butt
never mind. boys, you'll be treated |
again and soon.
Services
Thursday: Confession for First
Friday, p. m.
Friday: Masses 5, s, Z.
Sunday: Masses, 5, Z, 9, 10.
Baptisms: 4 to 3.
Red Cross Benefit
The Algiers Chapter headed by
Miss Ella Rees, will give a benefit |
at the H. n. G. C.. Tuesday, June 5.
All patriotic Algerines are invited |
to come and help secure funds for