The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1920-08-04
RECEPTION FOR
FATHER HANSON
Fifteen Hundred People Attend Recep-
ti0n Given Father Hanson at Dun
lap Sunday Afternoon and Evening
PRESENTED WITH ,:seo DRAFT
Beloved Priest Transferred to stuart
After Long. Residence in Dunlap
Succeeded by Father TOher

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DgNLAP, Aug. 3--Special-At least
twelve to fifteen hundred people attend
ed the reception given Father Hanson
Sunday afternoon and evening by the
people of his parish. A great furor
went up in the parish two weeks ago
when it became known that the bishop
had removed Father Hanson to Stuart.
This. the chairman of the evening, J..
M. Holland, said was second to the dem
onstIation that was given the signing
of the armistice. A delegation of the
prominent people Of the parish went to
Des M0ines at once to see IL they might
prevail upon the bishop to change his
decision, but it is said that he wanted
Father Hanson near him for counsel
and, as all good Catholics know, the
word OF the bishop in these affairs Is
final.
The reception was held on the lawn
at the home of the Sisters of Humility
near the church on Gospel Hill and the
place had been previously wired for
lights and seats had been placed for
the guests, the speakers and orchestra,
occupying the spacious porch Of the sis
ters' home. Priests were in attendance
from all the neighboring towns some
of whom had known Father Hanson for
only few months and others who had
been his close friends for over forty
years. Il
most tempting and delicious lunch
of punch, sandwiches. coffee. ice cream
and cake was served to all the guests
and the generosity with which 1t was
done is equalled by none other than the
Catholic people.
Short talks were made by men OF the,
parish, John Hanngan, M. j. Sullivan,
NJ j. Griffen, w. +. Wolfe, OF Logan;
also Father Anthover, Of Charter Oak;
Father Phelan, OF DenisOn, and Father
McDermott, of Woodbine, who said he,
had only known the guest of honor for
a short time in comparison with others,
still his influence had been so far reach
ing that the people Of the neighboring
parish at Woodbine had been the recip-
tents of his kindly ministrations long
before they had a resident priest and
had only kindly feeling for the de-
parting pastor Father McDeHmott'a
talk was tnferspersed with humors and
Stftt was most touching IN Its ser10ttss
ness when speaking Of the esteem IN
which Father HanaOn was held by his
people.
Father McManus, OF Council Bluffs,
and dean of the diocese, spoke as only
a lifelong friend Of over forty years
could speak Of his friend and brother!
priest. He mentioned the wonderful
atmosphere that Father Toher, the In
coming priest, was coming into and
that he would find that, wonderful
things would happen during the years
OF his pastoratc.
Nellie Small in few well chosen
words spoke OF the feeling OF the
school Of which she Is coming senior
in regard to the loss Of their beloved
pastor and teacher and whatever they
may be, it will be a reflection Of the
many good lessons taught by him.
The orchestra rendered several selec-
tions and couple of humorous seiec'
tions were put on, one a comic song
that J. p. Hawn introduced when called
upon for talk. This song was direct.
ed by Attorney McGinn, of Council
Bluffs, and the chorus contained Art
Houston, Frank Mccain, JohnA Rem
mes. Pete Tierney, Phil ShieltD, and
several others whose modesty overcame
them and they We're unable to appear.
The choir rendered Perfect Day" with
more than usual beauty.
Father Toher, the worthy successor
to a worthy predecessor, said that his
was a feeling of embarrassment when
he knew that this demonstration for
Father Hanson was to be held. that he
had come to the parish so soon. but
that he. was now very glad that he had,
for the occasion had given him an In
sight into the hearts Of the people OF
his parish that he would otherwise not
have received.
Mr.. Houston, after most hitting
talk. presented Father Hanson with a
draft for $25OO which they asked him
to use to take long wished for trip to
Europe: not that what he had done for
the parish could be measured in dollars
and cents, but that it was Only an ex
preston Of the love they felt for their
departing pastor,
No higher words Of appreciation and
commentator could be spoken for any
one than We're spoken by the people OF
the parish and the fellow priests upon
this occasion. The most touching tesu-
monial of all was the immense crowd
that by their presence showed their
love. Among this great number were
many PrOtestants who have known
Father Hanson only to honor him.
When he made his response there
was not dry eye in the entire COM
pany, regardless of faith or creed. He
responded most nObly. saying that IT
was one of the proudest moments OF
his life and also one filled with intense
sorrow at leaving.
There has never perhaps been a dem
onstration Of this kind here In many
wears In which so many participated.
People were in attendance from Oma-
ha. Council Bluffs, Missouri Valley. Lo-
gan, Woodbine. Dow City, Ute. Deni.
son. Charter Oak, Defiance. Panama,
Portsmouth; Earling and many other
places.
Father rPhelan; of Denison: Father
McDermott, Of Woodbine; Father An.
thoyer, Of Charter Oak; Father Nc
Manus, of Council Bluffs; Father Toher
nnd Rather Hanson, in company with
a few members. of the parish. were
seated at the banquet hour at one
long table on the porch of the sisters
home and were served most delicious
lunch. :,
and there was no one within the con
fines of the town but called him friend.
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES
The usual class meeting will be held
at 10 o'clock at the Methodist churcn