The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1924-10-02
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One of the most inspiring sights
ever witnessed occurred in Washing
ton, d. c., on Sunday, September q,
when vast army, composed of more
than 100000 Holy Name men marched
down Pennsylvania avenue. 1t was
the longest parade in the history of
the Capitol City and the greatest re-
hgious demonstration in the annals of
the United States. A spectacle, in
deed, never to be forgottenl The ban
ners they bore gave sufficient evidence
of the nature of the organization-for
God and country. The official emblem
was imprinted with the image of the
Supreme Deity and had the following
inscription: SIN the Name of Jesus
Every Knee Should Bend" accom-
panying it proudly fioated the Stars
and Stripes; our country's boast of
1.-THE land of the free and the home of
the brave"
Members of every denomination
thronged the thoroughfares waving
pennants and shouting applauds as
the gallant troop of marchers wendell
their way along the route of parade.
Here, it may be of interest, to many
readers, to note the observance of the
Rev. Father James E. Connell, former
pastor of St. Peters, Oakland, in pro-
cession. His contingent did much to
swell the ranks of marchers. The es-
teemed pastor was visibly pleased as
over his countenance there shone the
sunshine of happiness. He is head of
the Immaculate Conception parish.
Everyone did their bit to make the oc-
casiOn a happy success that surpassed
indeed the widest expectation of
those who had the interest of the So
ciety at heart
Protestant churches had their
chimes ringing appropriate hymns
continuously for hours; and every
where radiant faces were visible. In
the business section of the city con-
spicuous signs of "Welcome to the
Holy Name Society" were in evidence.
1t seemed to the observer that Jew
and Gentle Wed with each other in
conducting hospitality. Besides the hi
erarchy Of the church, the Chief EX-
ecutiVe of the United States was pres
ent on the reviewing stand God
bless our beloved President for the
speech he made. What Joy and
blessing it was for the countless hun
dreds who could not be present to
have heard by means of the radio his
truly wonderful message of Christi
anity and truth that was broadcasted
throughout the universe. Twelve del
egates besides the writer went from
here on the evening previous and en-
joyed the scenes depicted above.
Mr.. Fred. B. Virgins resigned his
position recently as superintendent of
the tanning company's plant here The
announcement came as a complete
surprise to his most intimate friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Virgins are held in the
highest esteem by the people of Hut
ton and we regret much their removal
from our midst. Mr.. Virgins held the
position for upwards of three years
and proved to be good citizen, hay
ing manifested his willingness to as
sist in any enterprise for the inter
est of the community. Mr.. and Mrs
Virgins will visit relatives in Olean,
N. Y, and also at Westfeld, Pa, be-
fore going to California where they
contemplate entering the mercantile
business.
Owing to the space given to the
Holy Name celebration, we will antic-
ipate narrating more of the local hap
penings until our next writing and
we hope that our friends will enjoy
reading the account as much as we
enjoyed being present at the 650th
anniversary and National Conven-
ton Of the Holy Name Society.
ST. ELMO.