Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-14
lOP Walls.
les BLESSING
Bt. Mary'S High School
he of Impressive Cere-
mony Yesterday

Easing program was presented
new st, Mary's high school
lay afternoon, when the bless
that institution took place
RI. Rev. Bishop Thomas J.
of Trenton.
owing the confirmation OF
$50 children and adults at
urch. the bishop proceeded 70
Ehooi where he was received
E Holy Name Society, under
leadership of Edward J. Dal.
Patrick Convery and James
linden. Those also in the pro-
4fn to the school were: Rt. Rev.
gnor William Z. Cantwell. Rev
tis j. Medallion, Rev. John a.
10, Rev. Richard r. O'Farrell of
bridge. Rev. Michael J. Me-
Eton of Long Branch. Rev. Z. J.
of Eaton, formerly of s..
s parish; Rev. Edward c.
n OF South AmboN, Rev. VIII
LaHnary OF South Ambos. Reg.
am Gillian of ~Sayreville, Rev.
Clune of Plainfeld, Rev. CO.
&bino Galassi. Rev. Joseph u
Rev. John r. O'Connor Of
POme and Rev. Joseph Ryan of
Brunswick.
lso present at the blessing were
fyor William c. Wilson, Alder
IN at-Large Richard J. Calvin and
hermen John J Clark. Thomas
ten and Robert A. Mcclure.
2The next speaker of the afternoon
5 Rev. William Gilfllan. of Sayre-
lie, who spoke on why the Catholic
lurch went into construction OF not
iiy parochial schools. but also
high schools. He said that
many schools run under the aus
ces of other institutions the
ought of God is gradually being
st sight of.
THE purpose of Catholic educa-
IN is to bring to the minds of all
thought of the Maker. thereby
the children of the Catholic
not only firm believers
God and the keeping of his COM
andments, but making them law
citizens as they grow and go
nth to take place in the various
alks of life" he said.
Rt. Rev. Bishop Thomas ]. Walsh
is the next speaker and in a few
thanked the Rt. Rev. Mon
Cantwell and the generous
ople of st. Mary's parish for hav-
Z brought to completion a fine st,
Catholic high school. The
shop continued by saying: I'm this
III school win be brought together
nationalities who live here in
nth Amboy. and in this high school
sy will be made good abiding Am
can citizens. Following their four
irs of high school education here
" will realize what a benefit it is
be a real American
In this school will be taught not
' the principles laid down by the
nan Catholic church, which will
Ike them good citizens. but con-
ution and laws of this great Unit
States he said.
n conclusion he thanked the
ferrous donors of $1,000 and all
Sc who financially aided the
lding OF the institution. The
gram for the afternoon "a con
the singing of the Star
TePe1 Banner. under the direc-
1 of Maxwell MacMichael.
Ionsignor CantWell made a few
larks in which he thanked Joseph
Brooks, architect: Walter J.
contractor; Alex Currie. in
rye of the carpenter work; and
nix c. Buote, in charge of the
lting, for THE fire work done in
and completing such a Won
full building. the last word in fire
of construction
he building. Mousignor Cantwell ,
ed, is made up of a spacious au-
rum and gallery. both capable ,
seating 1900 persons, and eigh- =,
/ classrooms. A large stage also !
ound in the institution.
lev. Or. Cantwell further thanked {
generous donors of $1,000 toward {
equipment of eight classrooms.
donors are Thomas j. Brown, {
sph McAlinden, Mr.. and Mrs.
sph keenan,. Julia and Mary TIM
5, John O'Toole, Mrs. Martin of
.rny avenue, Catholic Daughters ]
America. Rosary Society. Knights !
Columbus and Sodality of the
ssed Virgin Mary.