New Britain herald., 1924-09-19
HOLY NAMERS AT
 ANNUAL SESSION
Reading of Letter From Pope a
 Feature Today

Washington, Sept. 13.--Imposlng and colorful ceremonies, eliminating in the reading of letter from the Pope and an address by Cardinal O'Connell. Archbishop of Boston, marked the opening of the second convention day of the Holy Name societies of America.
 The huge stadium of the Catholic university was filled to capacity for the solemn and impressive reception of the Cardinal which opened the days program. To the canopled al- tar and throne erected In the center of the stadium Cardinal O'Connell was escorted from :. his residence across the university campus by a procession attended by all the pomp befitting the personal representative of the Pope. Following the official installation of the pontifical legate in the throne, high pontifical mass was celebrated by the Most Rever- end Michael J. Curley. Arch Bishop of Baltimore, with musical accom- Uy lIlG iSity Shoiis
 At the conclusion of the mass the convention impatiently adjourned to the convention hall of the university to hear the reading of the Pope's letter and Cardinal O'Connell's ad- dress Amid profound silence, his emi hence arose and read the pontifical dispatch.
 Blessed Is that people among whom is held In highest honor and in public devotion the Holy Name" the message said, flor surely that people will be enriched by celestial favors and will progress prosperous ly along the road of happiness.
 Now. of your nation these things may be truly said, since from the time the confraternlty of the Holy Name was established and propagat- ed throughout America, chiefly through the zeal of the Sons of St. Dominick, it has brought in its wake signal blessings both to the Catholic religion and to the civic welfare of the country.
 By stimulating the men of the country to the practices of virtue, by sanctifying the Christian family, by establishing the principles of justice and peace this confraterniay has contributed to those elements ot moral life which rebound to the strength and beauty of your natiop."
 A Beautiful Sight
 Adding that no more beautiful sight exists than that of the i'm mense multitudes of consecrated manhood" bearing public testimony of their faith, the letter said no wonder was felt at the Vatican for the extraordinary interest in the establishment of this confraternlty in all dioceses of the country on the part of all American bishops.
 tWe have no doubt" the pontif1cal message continued, that this con- vention, held in the capital city of your nation, in the presence of car- dinals, archbishops and bishops and witnessed by a large gathering of the members of this society, will be- come a famous reunion of Christian manhood and will rebound the greater glory of God and to the well fare of the country X
 Tn order, therefore. that this happy event may bring forth in the souls of all worthy fruit, we grant to you, our beloved son. the privilege of blessing those present in our name and of proclaimings plenary indulgence on the most solemn day of the reunion, under the usual forms and conditions"
 A blessing also was imparted in the letter to "all those who have given their aid to this important work of the convention" and like wise to the whole people of Ameri- ca"
 Letter Fro mCardinaI
 A letter then read from Cardinal Boggiani, protector of the Holy Name societies throughout the world, reviewed with praise the &C., tivities of the confraternity.
 Cardinal O'Connell then delivered his address in which he dwelt upon the pope's love for America and his recognition of its contributions to the welfare of the world. By sending 10 this convention his personal rep resentative. the cardinal said the Pope was encouraging all to greater devotion and zeal.
 "We also see, e,"~he continued. 'i1f' this most significant gesture of the