The herald., 1917-05-10
NEW ORLEANS NAY 10. 1914
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CONTRIBUTIONS.

Another beautiful class was con.
firmcd by Right Rev. Bishop Gum.
5. NJ. ID. d., OF Natchez Miss, last
Tuesday. This was another one Of
those oul-inspirinG scenes. well cal
culated to rejoice the heart Of any
pastor, but which must have made the
pastor of the Holy Name of Mary
Church proud Of himself. of his PEG
pie and of his children. The children
we're exceptionally we'll prepared and
stood the scrutinizing examination of
Bishop Gum without ever hcsitating
in their answers. In his own orig
inal method Bishop Gum in a short
while put the children through a Sc
ries of question which embraced the
main points OF Catholic teaching and
showed conclusively to the large au-
dience that the children instructed by
Father 1.arkin were worthy to re-
ceive the sacrament which was to
make them full-fedged members of
the Catholic Church.
The sanctuary was filled with
priests from the city. among whom
were Very Rev. A. Cimm of ST. Au-
Sustine's. Very Rev. p. WynhOyen of
st. JOsephs, Gretna; Rev J. FurlOng
of the Morning Star, Rev J. Burns Of
Pass Christian. Miss; Rev. A. A.
Either Rev. J. Levesque. chaplain of
the Little Sisters of the Poor; Rev.
Father James, &. p; Rev. Father
Trostu, Rev J. Delaire and Rev. J. p.
Cassagne. Very Rev. Father Larkin
had charge of the children and per-
feet order reigned during the beau
tiful ceremonies.
The little angels carrying white
lilies, were. indeed. very charming
and added a great deal to the spec
tacle.
Solemn benedictIOn was given h.
Very Rev. Z. WynhOven, Rev. Father
Burns and Rev. Father Furlong.
& Louis Peterson and Judge Golf We're
sponsors for the boys and Mrs. l..
Peterson and Mrs. Cot sponsors Cor
the girls.
The Knights of Columbus. one hun
dred in number, escorted the bishop
TO and from the church. Mayor Behr-
man was the guest of honor of Father
Larkin at the luncheon served before
tho ceremonies.
PATRIOTIC NOTES.
The ladies of the parish have
banded together to help out in the
country's need and have formed a
Red Gross branch, which is to hold
its meetings at the Knights of Column
bus Hail. Miss Ella Rees is in
charge. The full program of this
work will be announced soon.
Mass was said at the Naval Station
last Sunday for the sailor boys and
this will be continued as long as there
will be men at the post. The number
of men is increasing every day and
several thousands are expected soon,
hence the spiritual needs of the men
will require special attention.
The boys have been extended a spe-
cial invitation to assist at all the
services held in the Holy Name of
Mary Church.
PRIVATE COMMUNION.
The children for the last class of
private communions are now being
instructed by Father Larkin and Miss
Murphy. Parents should send their
children every day at $3.50. The COM
munion will take place on the Goth
PARISH PICNIC.
The annual parish picnic, the great
event Of the year for young and old,
will take place on Ascension Dav.
\ May II. Very Rev. Father Larkin
has already secured large numbers
bf tickets for the different attractions.
and other preparations are being
made which will assure everybody of
good time. Basket parties will be
the order of the day. Young and old
are invited to take day off and come
and refresh themselves at our beau.
tiful park. Special cars will take
care of the children.
ALLDAY RIDE SUNDA,' MAY 13.
TO CONCESSION, LA.
Do not forget the last opportunity
to take ride down the river on the
Sidney. The II. y. G.. c. auxiliaries
are giving this ride for their noble
cause and expect all their friends to
meet them on board that day. Tick
cts can be secured from Mrs. Johnson
and Mrs. Olivier and Francis
Lyncker. They will also be sold at
the ferry on Sunday. Buy your tick
cts from the boys at the ferry on
Sunday il you have not been able TO
secure them before.
A ball game has been arranged by
Kirk Abbott. chairman of the athletic
committee of the II. n. G. c., between
the II. ~ G c. and club of married
men under the leadership of Big
Chief" Joe Shelly. Enough said. it
will be some game, at least full of
fun if not full of scientific playing
The boat will leave the Canal Street !
landing at 1890 and return at $50. |
with a stop of about two hours at |
Concession. Prices. adults 30 cents. |
children 25 cents.
MAY DEVOTIONS.
Most gratifying, indeed, is the as
sistance at the beautiful May devo-
tions this year. The church is we'll |