Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-06-19
FIFTY YEARS A PRIEST.
CONTINUED from Page One).
Rev. FIR. Pontbriand, Lyndonville.
Rev. FIR. Mcmahon, East Albany.
Rev. FIR. Thompson, Burlington.

rev. r L. TOnCUfldlU, Lyu uOuVllle.
Rev. FIR. Mcmahon, East Albany.
Rev. FIR. Thompson, Burlington.
Rev. FIR. Marceau, Barton.
At 10 o'clock in the morning SOL
emn high mass was sung by the ven
cradle jubilarian. Rev. Leblanc pre-
decessor of FIR. Marceau, acted as
deacon during the celebration, and
Rev. Dame filled the position of sub
deacon at the altar.
In the sanctuary there were rs
priests, all of whom were in prayer
during mass. At the elevation a
hymn, "Arodate Devote" was sung
by Rev. Blais, assisted by the choir.
An eloquent sermon in French was
preached by Rev. FIR. Turcotte, pas
tor of St. Sylvester's church Gran
iteville, the first priest of this parish,
which drew tears from many Of his
former parishioners, whom he served
here 13 years. In the course of his
remarks he touched significantly on
the sacrifices Father Marceau had
made to the church. Following Fa-
Their Turcotte was a splendid sermon
in English by Rev. FIR. J. Lynch of
Northfield. During the services a
prayer was recited by Rt. Rev. Bish-
OPP Rice, for the intentions of the
Holy Father, Pope Benedict XIV, fol-
lowed by his benediction. A TIE De-
ing, was sung by FIR. Marceau, the
priests and the choir. An address
was then read in the name of the par
ishioners, in French by Olivier Ere
Ghetto, and in English by Cornelius
Buckley, giving a eulogy of the ven
cradle jubilarian, and wishing him
yet long career, and presented him
with purse of gold. The floral bou-
quet was carried by two little girls
Antoinette Rivard and Julienne Blais
Mr.. Marceau with touched heart
responded very heartily in both Ian
guages to the beautiful address read
him. The services then closed by a
procession of the clergy from the
main altar, through the church to the
priests house.
At noon a banquet was rendered
the clergy which was waited on by
the Ladies of ST. Ann and the Chill
dren of Mary. In the course Of the
afternoon the priests began to dis
perse, going back to their own par
ishes. Il
At eight o'clock in the evening, al
Crystal Lake hall, an informal open
house program was the occasion fol
friendly mingling of : parishioners
visitors and friends. The stage was
beautifully decorated with the choic.
est of flowers, some 35 school children
grouped under an insignia, which
read, "Amour, Reconnaissance a notre
Perez" Glove and remembrance to ou1
Pastor), sang several songs compos-
ed for the occasion and followed by ar
address by jeanette Desmarais. A
floral bouquet was presented Father
Marceau by Marie-Agnes Chartre
spiritual bouquet by Irene Chabot, a
gold purse of $25 from the school
children by Adrien Leroux. Arthur
Leroux, four years old, in the name
of the students, asked FIR. Marceau
the favor of a holiday, which was
specially granted to them. A very
impressive moment was, when all the
children on the stage knelt down and
were, blessed by the pastor.
Rev. FIR. Leblanc spoke in both
/ languages, praising the committee
and the parishioners for the splendid
feast they had given their pastor. FIR.
glish, thanking everyone for what
they had done, especially on this oc-
casion which was for him grand
holy day.
Ice cream and cake were served.
Splendid music was rendered bv the
Barton cornet band The celebra-
ton then came to a close, and will
never be forgotten by those who at
tended the ceremonies throughout the
day. Rev. FIR. Bastien of Newport
was master of ceremonies.