Evening star., 1933-03-20
CATHOLICS HONOR
CARDINAL GIBBONS
Ceremonies at Statue CON-
memorate 10th Anniversary
of His Death.

Commemorating the twentieth an
niversary Of the death Of James Cardi-
nal Gibbons. more than 500 Catholics
gathered yesterday afternoon at the
Gibbons statue in front Of the Sacred
Heart Church at Sixteenth street and
Park road, to honor his memory.
The program arranged under au-
spices of the Curley Club Of Wash
ington, was marked by an address by
Representative j. w. Mccormack.
Democrat, Of Massachusetts,, who called
attention to the humanitarian char
acteristics of the late cardinal, de-
scribing him as "a potent force in the
life of nation
Cardinal Gibbons" he said. pos
sessed two marked traits which in
finenced him in all matters with which
he was associated. These were courage
the courage of silence no less than
the courage Of actiOn-and desire to
heal rather than to divide. He was by
nature a builder. harmonizer and an
optimist. All Of his conclusions were
constructive"
Wreaths Are Placed.
The memorial services were carried
out with simple dignity and solemnity,
with virtually every Catholic organi-
satton in the city placing wreaths at
the base Of the memorial.
Despite the rain, heads were barred
- the ceremonies proceeded at the
monument. The program of music and
eulogy continued later in the auditori-
um Of the church.
Rev. Francis x. Cavanaugh, pastor OF
the Church of the Assumption, pro-
nounced the invocation. Right Rev.
Msgr. P. c. Gavan, pastor of the Shrine
Of the Sacred Heart, and one time
secretary to Cardinal Gibbons, con-
Quoted benediction. The congregation
Joined in the singing OF America"
under direction Of Mrs Estelle Hunt
Dean. With the Holy Comforter Boys
Band conducted by Rev. Joseph F.
Denges, accompanying.
Memorial Group In Charge.
The program was in direct charge Of
the Cardinal Gibbons Memorial Com
mittee of the Curley Club, Of which
Francis Anthony McCann is chairman.
and William Joseph Boyd and Roland
Joseph Hyland members.
Among wreaths placed at the statue
were those Of Gov. Albert c. Ritchie Of
Maryland presented by Patrick ]. Hal
ttgan. Supreme Council, knights OF
Columbus, presented by D. j. Callahan,
supreme treasurer; the Catholic Daugh-
ters Of America, presented by Miss
Mary Boland grand regent; the Wash
1ngton Section Of the Baltimore Arch
diocesan Union Of Holy Name Societies.
presented by William Joseph Neale,
president: the Ladies Auxiliary, An
c1ent Order Of Hibernians. presented by
Miss Lillian E. Fay, district president;
the Cardinal Gibbons Institute, Ridge,
Nd, presented by Victor H. Daniel,
principal; Daughters Of Isabella, pre-
onted by Mrs. Annie Wall, regent; the
Ladies' Auxiliary, Knights Of st. John.
presented by Mrs. Mary Burke, district
president: the Assumption Girls Club,
presented by Miss Catherine Wahler,
president; the District OF Columbia m
teEnattonal Federation Of Catholic
Alumnae, presented by Miss Mary
oberg; the Interveteran Unit Council
Catholic Students Mission Crusade,
presented by Miss Mary Louise Colli-
bower, president; Students Spiritual
Council, Catholic University. presented
" W. Burke Carmody, president, and
he Curley Club Of Washington, pre-
sented by Mr.. Hyland, president.