The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-28

burian = also a Bishop - Bishop John T. Dallas of the Episcopal diocese of New Hampshire, whom he recalled as classmate locally of his as well as Archbishop Mur- rays.
 Bishop Brady was most humble and sincere in his words of thanks giving, and revealed quite plainly why Archbishop Murray had styled him the High Priest of Vermont" both physically and spiritually. He acknowledged in true spirit the fine tribute paid him throughout the long day by Waterbury friends most of whom he had not seen for years.
 Previous to his remarks Father Cronan presented Bishop Brady with a testimonial check from Sheridan Council, K. of C., repre- sentative of the large audience that gathered at the Hotel Elton last night.
 Rev. Francis M. O'Shea, perma- nent rector of the Immaculate Conception church, conveyed the best wishes of the clergy of Water bury to Bishop Brady and spoke in glowing terms of this city as a cradle of vacations, something of which it can be extremely proud.
 Rev. Joseph Griffin of St. Thomas Seminary brought message of good will and congratulations from this institution, where both Bishop Brady and Bishop Mccarthy were formerly stationed, the one as pro- lessor, the other as president.
 Efficient Postmaster
 Dr. John Freney presided in ex- cellent manner as toastmaSter. pay ing in his courtly and cultured manner compliment to Waterbury's three native-son Bishops and re- calling incidents in which they or their families were concerned as fitting introductory remarks.
 Grand Knight Thomas w. Scad- den and Father Cronan both ex- pressed their thanks to the public for making the testimonial so out standing a success and added the hope that Their Excellencies the Bishops and the Governor would be well pleased with the response to their and the committees efforts.
 Seated at the head table in ad- dition to those speaking were: Rev. Eugene P. Cryne, pastor of St. Pat rick's church; Rev. James Frederick former assistant pastor of the Im- maculate Conception church now pastor in New Haven; Rev. Francis E. May of New Haven, Rev. Ber- nard Donnelly of Hartford, and Rev. John Conlan of St. Margaret'S church, this city.
 Musical Program
 Professor F. F. Harmon arranged the musical entertainment for the banquet. He also accompanied the soloists, Marcel Doucette and Jo- seph Lezotte, in their numbers, both selected as appropriate for the occasion and honoring Bishop Brady in the significance of their words.
 Earlier in the day the full sol- emnity of the Roman Catholic church had been exemplified in the pontifical high mass celebrated by Bishop Brady at II o'clock in St. Patrick'S church. The church was well filled with parishioners of St. Patrick,s as well as many visitors from throughout the city, most of them former members.
 Seated in the forward pews were immediate relatives of Bishop Brady, Miss Catherine Brady of this city, a sister. and Attorney John Brady of New York cit., 8 brother, among them. Religious from the several conventS throughout the state also attended in large numbers, while the entire diocese was represented on the altar.
 Officers of the Mass
 Officers of the mass were: Rev. Eugene F. Cryne, pastor of St. Pat rick's, high priest; Rev. Bernard Donnelly, Hartford, and Rev. Will liam. .Lat1in, Bristol, deaconS of hon. or; Rev. Daniel Manning, Canaan, deacon; Rev. Joseph Griffin, Bloom field, Sub-deacon; Rev. Francis M. O'Shea, Immaculate Conception. master of ceremonies; Rev. Bernard Foster, St. Patrick's, assistant master of ceremonies; Rev. John Brady, M. S., Bloomfield, and Rev. Joseph Flanagan, Torriligton, acolytes: Rev. William A. Dolan, thurifer; and Rev. William Wirkus. St. Patrick,s, sub- deacon of the cross. A majority of those assisting at the mass were either former curates at St. Patrick'S or natives of the parish.
 On the right of the altar were seated Archbishop Murray, Bishop Mccarthy and Bishop lief. Mem hers of the clergy in the sanctuary