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JANUARY 13, 1934 THE BULLETIN OF THE CATHOLIC LAYMEN’S ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA THREE Name Convention Sunday, Ian. 28 SPANISH MISSIONS’ PRESERVATION URGED BY ATLANTA JOURNAL Editorially Commends McIn tosh County’s Efforts to Secure PWA Funds for Purpose in Georgia Te efforts of McIntosh County, Georgia,' to secure assistance from the Public Works Administration to acquire and preserve ruins of sixteenth century Spanish mis sions along the Georgia coast are -warmly commended in the fol lowing editorial which appeared in the December 28 issue of The Atlanta Journal, one of the South’s most influential news papers, edited by Major John S. Cohen, former United States Senator from this state: All Georgia, indeed all the South, will wish McIntosh County well in its effort to procure assistance from the Public Works Administration in acquiring and preserving the ruins of the sixteenth-century Spanish Mission, situated five miles northeast of Da rien, on the site of the long-forgotten village of Tolomato. The county pro poses to reclaim the historic spot from the neglect of centuries, to safeguard its relics against further decay, to convert the picturesque grounds into a permanent park, and to make the entire region easily accessible to the public by a paved road running from the Coastal Highway, through a magnificent old forest, to scenes now littlq known, yet immensely interest ing. It is reckoned that a small ad mission fee, such as is charged at similar places throughout the coun try, will provide for a fund sufficient to repay the government’s loan and also to maintain and operate the park. Undoubtedly, this Mission and its environs, once they are opened to the traveling public, will draw throngs of visitors months after month and year after year. They have the appeal of an antiquity rarely equaled in the United States and, besides, the charm of a natural setting which few other historic shrines in a fast-growing country retain. “McIntosh County’’, says a survey published four years ago by the Federal Department of Agriculture, “was originally a part of the Spanish district of Guale, govern ed from San Augustin in the colony of Florida.” In 1568 Jesuit missions, which later became Franciscan missions, were established along the coast, two being located in this county—San Jose Mis sion on Sapelo Island and Typiqui Mission at the Indian village of Tolo mato, on the mainland. Ruins of both missions are still standing, one on the west side of Sapelo Island and the other on the coast about five miles north of Darien. An Indian uprising in 1597, starting at Tolomato, result ed in massacre of the missionaries, but the missions were restored with the protection of small garrisons.” Who cares to follow the story may turn to that valuable and delightful book. The Debatable Land, which tells how the Georgia coast, for more than a century, was dotted with Spanish missions. “From St. Mary’s River on the south to Port Royal on the north, little centers of Spanish influence were planted in the midst of nearly every coastal tribe. Scores of devoted missionaries lived among these children of the forest, and taught them the Gospel of Christ ... Churches were built in the principal towns—at Tolomato, at Typiqui, and at Yoa . . . A new epoch was opened in 1595 when, in the cool of October, Governor Avendano conducted five more friars to Guale. Gratifying success attended their labors. In seven towns along the Georgia coast old churches were restored or new ones built.” This, be it remembered, was one hundred and thirty-eight years before Oglethorpe landed at Yamacraw Bluff. To save from oblivion the remnants of that picturesque long-ago and to preserve them for the instruction and enjoyment of our own and future times, is the admirable enterprise for which McIntosh County is seeking aid from the Public Works Administra tion. The request, it seems to us, is thoroughly justified by the public in terests to be served. The “national monuments” whicji the Federal Government has acquired and main tained in various parts of the coun try have proved to be of an educa tional worth beyond measure; the Mission at Tolomato, rightly develop ed and duly publicized, would have a nation-wide appeal. Some years ago, Hon. W. S. Tyson, of Darien, then a member of the Georgia Senate, introduced a bill pro viding for the preservation of Geor gia’s historic landmarks. It was one of the most praiseworthy measures ever proposed in this state, but in rush of eleventh-hour business it The Holy Father s Christmas Message (Continued From Page One) regard to serilization has already been said with suf ficient clarity, and it seems to Us that pastors and the faithful can find in those decuments that which should be the objective of their thoughts, their words, and their teachings. GRAVE WORLD CONDITIONS There remains one other expectation—that which re fers to the so grave international and world conditions. Beloved Sons and Venerable Brothers, here before so much uncertainty and distrust and such contrasts and fruitlessness of negotiations which recall that “fruitless effort,” We can and should make Ours the word—the historical fact is exact and close to Us—of a great bank er. He spoke, to be sure, of financial matters and there fore of precise interest—it was his stronghold, and he had been asked for his advice. “Advice?” he replied. “I cannot give any advice.” “Then what is your opinion,” he was asked. “Opinion? I cannot have any opinion.” “Then what do you think?” “What do I think? I think nothing.” “Then can you tell us anything?” “I can give you my impression—it is that nobody can know anything on the subject.” That is little, but it is very clear, and it is all that We can say. MONEY AND ITS USES Leaving aside the precise subject of financial ques tions, which are moved by measured interests and per haps inconlmensurable, and looking at the whole strange and new aspect of humanity in the midst of so many con trasts, negotiations and refusals of negotiations, conflicts and contradictions, We have a word to say, and it is a word of Our own, for it seems to Us that all of the others derived from human foresight, precautions, negotiations, efforts and also from so much human generosity are truly unfounded and without basis. Once Napoleon I, who well understood war, (We do not say this because Our thoughts are of war, inasmuch as dissipa gentes quae bella volunt is Our daily prayer) was asked what was the first and greatest necessity for making war. He replied: “Money,” and since those who were in terrogating him expected a reply having to do with war, they insisted in their questioning, asking this time, “And the second thing?” The reply was again, “Money.” To a third request, “And what is the third thing” the answer was still the same, “Money.” PRAYER, AND MORE PRAYER Beloved Brothers, We also have a word that We can repeat—not three times, but as many times as We may be asked “What should be done by all those who have desires for the good, peace, general concord and general welfare if the whole Christian family?” but who are in the same condition as We and are constrained to judge matters by that which is done—or better, by that which is not done. Our word is this: they should, firstly, pray; secondly, pray; thirdly, continue to pray. In short, it is that which the Divine Dedeemer taught: “Oportet semper orare et nunquam deficere.” It is that which We do and wish to continue to do, in viting all to pray and persist in their prayers, for it seems to Us that men have until now said too much and said it too uselessly. We invite all to turn to God, to that blessed God Who has never refused those who place their hopes in Him, to that Divine Providence Which foresees all, to that Divine Compassion That pardons all. And after this, We wish only to impart that paternal benediction you expect, together with all good wishes for a happy season, not only for you, but for all those whom you wish to have those good wishes and blessings with Us. SAN ANTONIO HOST T01934 MEETING Bishop Barry to Pontificate at Opening Mass. Holy Name Parade Arranged Fr. Farley, Lakeland, Fla., Pastor, Dies (Continued from Page One) licity flourished throughout the en tire territory, as its development in dicates. In Lakeland Father Farley was particularly beloved. He was active in the Knights of Columbus and the Kiwanis Club, and a member of other civic and other’ organizations, includ ing the Elks. His zeal for his flock caused him to return to his parish, after surgical treatment at St. Peters burg, before the physicians thought it advisable; this devotion to his flock and its consequent physical strain on him caused him to sleep fitfully on, Christmas Day, two days before his death, he sent greetings and wishes for a happy and blessed Christmas to his parishoners and other friends, asking them not to worry about him. Surviving Father Farley are his father, Owen Farley of Sonaugh, County Langford, Ireland; three failed of passage in the House. Some day, no doubt, it will be enacted. Meanwhile the rare Spanish Mission in McIntosh County offers an excel lent opportunity for use of funds from Public Works Administration in such a way as to serve well the im mediate purpose of that agency and also to give a great and lasting bene fit to Georgia and the nation. brothers, Eugene and John Joseph Farley of Ireland and James Farley of New York City; four sisters, Mrs. Creegan of Ireland, Mrs. Martin Conroy, Mrs. Patrick Reilly and Mrs. McName, New York City; and a cou sin, Mrs. B. O’Connor of Lakeland, Father Farley’s housekeeper for sev eral years . The remains lay in state at St. Joseph’s Church before the funeral- The Most Rev. Patrick Barry, D. D, Bishop of St. Augustine, officiated at the Pontifical Mass of Reyuiem, with the jtev. J. J. Meehan, pastor of the Church of the Immaculate Concep tion, Jacksonville, as deacon, and the Rev. Thomas Culreavy, pastor of St. Cecelia’s Church. Clearwater, sub deacon. Forty priests assisted at the Mass, and fourteen Benedictine Sis ters from Holy Name Academy also attended. The sermon was delivered by the Rev. Patrick Nolan, D. D., pastor at Winter Haven, who paid a touching tribute to Father Farley as a priest, citizen and friend. Pallbearers were W. H. Waggaman, J. E. Ward, T. J. Mitchell, M. F. Hetherington, W. P. McDnald, John E. Ballenger, W. W. Chase, Dtr R. Raleigh Sullivan, Dr. Herman Wtason, John' Freer, George Coogle, E. M. Watts and E. T. Cal laway. The city was represented at the funeral by Mayor E. A. Goodwin and Commissioners Ben Pulliam, E. L. Mack, City Manager Charles Larsen and Judge Roy Amidon. A. E. Fow ler and Harvey Laird represented the Chamber of Commerce. A delegation of local Protestant ministers, delega tions from the Kiwanis and Elks Clubs of Lakeland, and Knights of Columbis from Lakeland, Winter Haven, Lake Wales, Bartow and Haines City attended in a body. The remains were sent to New York for interment. Fr. Reid, Pastor at Jackson, Tenn., Dies (Continued from Page One) by His Eminence John Cardinal Far ley. Assuming his priestly duties at once, he was assigned to the mis sions of St. Francis de Sales Church, Johnson City, Tenn., going the fol lowing year to 9t. Patrick’s, Mem phis, as assistant. In 1913 he went to the Church of Sts. Peter and Paul, Chattanooga, remaining until 1917, when he was transferred to the Hum boldt missions. In 1924 Father Reid went to the Church of the Holy Name, Nashville; in 1927 he was appointed pastor of St. Mary’s, Jackson, where he re mained until his death. The funeral was held December 28 from the Church of the Sacred Heart, Mem phis, with interment in the priests’ mound of Calvary Cemetery. Most of Father Reid’s priestly life was spent on the missions of Tennes see, bringing the consolations of re ligion to those far from Catholic cen ters. There was no section of the state which did not know his minis trations and no section in which his passing is not deeply mourned. (Special to The Bulletin) SAN ANTONIO, Fla. — San An tonio will be host Sunday, January 28, to the annual convention of the St. Augustine Diocesan Holy Name Society, and while previous conven tions have placed the Holy Name con vention of the Diocese of St. Augus tine among the finest of their kind, not only in the South, but anywhere in the country, there is every indica tion that the 1934 gathering will equal and even surpass the previous splen did meetings. The Most Rev. Patrick Barry, D. D., Bishop of St. Augustine, will of ficiate at the Pontifical Mass which will open the convention; the offi cers of the Mass are named from the spiritual directors of the Holy Name Societies. The Rev. J. F. Enright, pastor of St. Paul’s Chinch, St. Petersburg, will be assistant priest; the Rev. Louis Feser, O. S. B., St. Leo Abbey, and the Rev. Theodore Ray, S. J., pastor of Sacred Heart Church, Tampa, deacons of honor; the Rev. Marion Bowman, O. S. B., St. Leo Abbey, and the Rev. Alvin Kontrick, S. C., Our Lady of Mercy Church, Ybor City, deacons of the Mass, and the Rev. Bernard Weigl, O. S. B., pastor at San Antonio, master of ceremonies. The sermon will be delivered by the Rev. A. L. Wagner, S. J., of Sacred Heart Church, Tampa. A feature of the convention will be a Holy Name parade, in which the American Legion Unit of Dade City will lead the Pasco County So cieties. The orphan boys from Mary, Help of Christians, Home at Ybor City, will sing the Mass and head the parade. The local program is under the di rection of the Holy Name Society of San Antonio, of which Father Ber- pard is spiritual director; Oliver Hoehn is president; Louis P. Tour- scher, vice-president; Peter Dunne, secretary; Joseph Herrmann, treasur er, and William Nally, marshal. The Rev. P. J. McGill is spiritual director of the Diocesan Holy Name Society, of which George T. Bergen, Tampa, is president; Joseph Herr mann, of San Antonio, vice-presi dent; C. E. Coomes, St. Augustine, second vice-president; Anatole Rodri gue, Tampa, secretary; H. H. Mills, Daytona Beach, treasurer, and Joseph Neuhofer, Dade City, marshal. Every city and section of the Dio cese will be represented at the con vention, and the growth of the Holy Name movement in Florida will, it is anticipated, swell the attendance to new proportions. Some parishes re port as much as a tenfold increase in membership. | FOR HUMAN HAPPINESS | jj Modern civilization represents essentially an at- U H§ tempt to break away from human slavery. 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