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EIGHT THE BULLETIN OF THE CATHOLIC L AYMEN’S ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA APRJL 23, 1938 Oratorian Fathers on Rock Hill Missions PEORIA FRANCISCAN SISTERS CONDUCT SPLENDID HOSPITAL Two of Four Hospitals Es tablished During Begime of Bishop Walsh Are in the Bock Hill Area of Diocese (Continued From Page X-A) numerous orders in the Catholic Church. They follow the rule of life written by St. Francis of Assissi, in the 13th century- From the begin ning of their history they have giyen themselves especially to hospital work. Among their numbers was Elizabeth of Hungary, a noblewoman who labored devotedly among the lepers. A branch of the order was introduced into Dubuque, Iowa, from Europe- Then a new branch had its origin at Peoria, 111., and now num bers some s'ix hundred Sisters train ed as nurses, technicians and in other capacities as hospital workers. Building the New Oratory World 9 s Greatest Show Puts on Circus for Florida Parish President Greeted by Bishop O'Hara His Excellency Sends Mes sage as Chief Executive Conies to Georgia The Supc ior of the Peoria house is the Rev. Mother Mary Cunegunda, of Peoria, who in 1935 marked the 59th anniversary of her entrance into the he oUn] Sisterhood. She has vis ited in the city on several occasions and the anniversary of her half cen tury of work with the sisterhood was appropriately observed here. The hospital, named in honor of St. Philip, the patron of the Oratory here, rates as a 60-bed institution, though it has mo-e than 60 patients at most times. It is operated by 15 Sis ters under the general direction of Sister Mary Liliosa. In addition to the nurses and teach- nicians who are constantly in attend ance at the hospital, 22 physicians and surgeons of the city are variable. The scope of the hospital’s service is not limited to the city alone for it serves a large area of this state. A colored v.-ing is dedicated to St- Benedict the "Moor. A foundling home is also pro vided. O — O | THE SCHOOL FOR BOYS | O 7 —O As soon as the hospital was inau gurated and functioning under the guidance of the Sisters, the Fathers turned to the second purpose of their existence, the training of boys in Christian principles. Urey establish ed Neri Institute in temporary quar ters at the Oratory with Pather Paul, Superior of the Oratory, as its direc tor. The school soon outgrew these quarters, however. Gifts of Miss Lilion De Curtoni, who died here recently, and of Miss Mary O'Connell, of Fort Mill, en abled the Fathers to build Faber Hall, which includes the grammar grade di vision, a dormitory and other rooms. Newman Hall at the Oratory provides classes for high school students. In this Oratory school students are housed and taught until they are sent to the various seminaries to continue study for the priesthood. Five Oratorians from Newman Hall are studying at St. Mary’s College, Kentucky, and four others are study ing theology at St. Meinard Abbey Seminary in Indiana. Eight of the degree students are kept at home to teach at the Oratory preparatory school. There are now upwards of 60 boys in Faber Hall. Most of these are youths who never would have had proper training. In the School they are offered every advantage at the Fathers’ disposal- All classes from the kindergarten through the high school are offered with additional courses in business, music and sing ing. The Very „ev. Father Paul, who has been responsible for securing the funds for the purchase and mainte nance of the present Oratory, is look ed upon as a Father and great pro vider by the members of the com munity and by the boys at Faber Hall. He is responsible, too. for a new church at Chester as well as the hos pital at York, and the new Faber Hall. 0_ O | PRIESTS AT ORATORY I o— ; —o Four priests, all Oratorians, are ac tively engaged in the work at the Or atory. Another, a former prominent Lutheran minister of Chicago, will be ordained a priest here in the near future. . Other students will be or dained -in the' priesthood later. addition to students who live in ,... school’s dormitories, and study under the direction of the priests and instructors, young boys of the par ish are invited to use the grounds for play and -ecreation; and many take advantage of this invitation. Two young priests who have completed the prescribed 13 years of study for the priesthood, have already been or dained at the school. St. Martha’s, Father Ele- lander, Pastor, Again Aided by Performance BY ALICE J. MOYNIHAN- SARASOTA, Fla. — To paint a pen picture requires the talents of an artist and the soul of a poet, so we will not try. In plain everyday English I will endeavor to tell you what I saw when the Ringling Brothers—the “biggest show on earth”—staged its fourth an nual benefit performance for St. Martha’s Church, the Rev. Charles Elslander, pastor. To reminisce a little, four years ago the management of this organization told Father Elslander that they would before they left for their summer sea son, put on a few acts as a benefit per formance for his little church. On that occasion it required real salesmanship to fill the seajs, but each succeeding year, despite the fact that the seat ing capacity has been increased, the demand has become such that now the tickets sell themselves with very little urging, and the problem is to take care of the audience. LITTLE FLOWER GAMP IS IN SIXTH SEASON It Will Open in North Car olina Mountains June 29 This, you understand, is not an amateur show with a few borrowed props: It is a performance by the artists of the circus world and the work of preparation is almost as in teresting as the culmination. Instead of the “big top”, side walls of tarpau lin are erected, encircling seats for 2300 spectators, the same “reds” and "blues” which will a little later be occupied by the great audiences of the north. “Nature provides the ceiling, die southern sky illuminated by a full moon; aided, it is true, by powerful spot lights and myriads of smaller ones. Because every performer gave his or her best it would be unfair to dwell on the merits of any individual act, and I will very briefly outline the program as it progressed from number ASHEVILLE, N. C.—Little Flower Camp, conducted by the Religious of Christian Educatiion, will begin its sixth season Wednesday, June 29. This camp was built by St- Genevieve-of- the-Pines to fill a great need—that of a wholesome outdoor vacation under careful and loving supervision for girls from six to sixteen years of age. It is situated in the “Heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains” with a one hundred and twenty-six acre tract of shaded valleys, wooded knolls, wind ing trails', and is circled by the pic turesque French Broad River. Little Flower Camp is named for the favorite appellation of “St. The- rese of the Infant Jesus” as “the Little Flower”. All the building trails, and other features of the camp are named for persons or places connected in some way with the life of the “Little Flower.” All buildings at Little Flower Camp are well constructed and thoroughly screened. Every structure has been planned to combine attractive rustic appearance and camplike simplicity with necessary comfort and protec tion. Modern plumbing with running hot and cold water has been installed throughout the camp. Last summer Little Flower Camp was inspected by the state authorities and was given an “A” rating with the highest com mendations. A Little Flower Camper may en joy swimming and boating in the camp lake and swimming pool, and various other popular sports on the many courts. She loves horseback (By N. C. W. C. News Service) SAVANNAH. — Greetings to Presi dent Franklin D. Roosevelt and the prayer that God will bless him in the discharge of the responsibilities of his oiiice, are conveyed in-’a message which the Most Rev. Gerald P. O’Hara, Bishop of Savannah-Atlanta, dispatch ed to the Chief Executive on the oc casion of the later’s arrival at Warm Springs, Ga. At the time, Bishop O’Hara was at Fort Benning, Ga., where he conducted a retreat for Cath olics at the Army’s Infantry School. Bishop O’Hara’s messaere to Presi dent Roosevelt follows: “In the name of my clergy and laity as well as in my own, permit me to express our joy over your presence in Georgia and to pledge to you as the Chief Executive of our country our loyalty and depo tion. It is our fervent prayer that God may bestow upon you always an abundance of His choicest blessings in the discharge of the grave responsi bilities of your exalted office.” JOSEPH P. KENNEDY, United States Ambassador to England, has been joined in London by Mrs- Ken nedy and five of their nine children. Mrs. Kennedy is quoted in the Lon don newspapers as saying that in hei opinion the ideal family has. ten chil dren. MRS. G. F. SHERIDAN IS DEAD IN MAGON Widely Known Parishoner Was Native of Augusta (Special To The Bulletin) MACON, Ga.— Mrs. Chris F. Sheridan, one of the most widely- known and beloved women of this city, died here suddenly late in March as she was preparing to leave home to attend Lenten services at St. Joseph’s Church. Mrs. Sheridan was bom in Au gusta, the daughter of the late' Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Kerr, prominent residents of that-city. Educated at St. Mary’s Concent there, she had lived in Macon since her marriage to Mr. Sheridan except for a few years that spent in Florida, Mr. Sheridan is widely known as a paint dealer. Surviving Mrs. Sheridan in addition to her husband are her brother, Ber nard Kerr, Augusta, her sister, Mrs. Malcolm Logan, Savannah, and a number of othe rrelatives in Macon and Augusta. Mrs. Sheridan was a devoted member of St. Joseph's Church and a member of a number of parish organizations; she was a faithful retreatant, making the re treat each year at Mt. de Sales Acad emy. The funeral was held from St. Joseph’s Church with a Requiem Mass, the Lev. Feter McDo ne" S. J., officiating. Interment was in Macon. . - , , - , >m numDer iding anc j hiking along the attractive to number. Each act was introduced ^ i„;h on t by the veteran announcer, Clyde Ingalls. This was not only the premiere of the circus but many of the acts made their first appearance. Equest rienne acts, demonstrating the intel ligence of the horse and the degree to which it can be trained, as well as the marvelous feats of the riders. Balanc ing acts on the tight wire, high in the heavens, and thrilling performance on the bars, and rings receiving the ap plause of absolute silence while the audience watched with bated breath: the clowns, of course, no circus would be complete without them; and the elephants! They pivoted, danced, marched, and wound ud with one of their numbering dancing the Big Apple, at least as gracefully as some of the humans. Twenty-three of the most outstanding and newest acts to be presented to the American show world this coming summer. We hope when your readers, as many of, them will, she this aggregation of entertainers on the road this summer that the remem brances of what they have done for our little church will make it more enjoyable for you. Seminarians' Deaths Highest During War % — — — One Out of Five Killed in German Army Ranks Father Eugene Gives Retreat in Augusta r- AUGUSTA. Ga.—The Rev. Eugene Egan, O. S. B-, formerly pastor of Sa cred Heart Church, Savannah, and at Greensboro. N. C., gave the an nual retreat for the students at Mt. SL Joseph’s Academy. through the woods. She receives a diverse knowledge of handicrafts and nature lore during her stay at camp; she participates in many impromptu programs and entertainments. She acquires easily and naturally a prac tical knowledge of French which she learns by means of games, songs, lit tle plays, and French conversation! promenades. Once each week the campers in large buses visit some point of scenic- interest in the famous “Land of the Sky”. These trips are greatly an ticipated, for there is much beautiful scenery in Western North Carolina- All in all, Little Flower Camp of fers diverse physical, mental, and spiritual advantages to every camp er; it is indeed an ideal camp for a healthful and uplifting vacation. Further information may be secured by addressing The Reverend Mother, St. Genevieve-of-the-Pines, Asheville, North Carolina. Here to Serve! The Peoples National Bank of Rock Hill for nearly one-third of a century has had the good fortune to serve the people of this section of South Carolina—people of all walks of life. If they have been served well, we will leave the answer to them. It has been the policy of this financial stronghold to operate it as it should be, safety being our first consideration, progressive yet conserva tive. Patrons of small means have always received the same service as those possessing larger means. A sizeable volume of business is transacted with this bank by- mail. We have patrons in many sections of South Carolina, where adequate banking facilities are not available, for checking accounts, interest bearing savings accounts, and Time Certificates of Deposit, who use this method. Borrowing patrons also make use of the facilities of our Loan Department by mail as well as in person. If you are seeking a safe place for your funds, a place of con fidential relationship, this bank is here to serve. Peoples National Bank Rock Hill, South Carolina Mabel Ridley Dies— Was Noted Actress Value of Reputation For nearly a third of a century the Insurance Department of this institution, writing all forms and kinds of insurance, has served the people of Rock Hill and vicinity. The volume of increase which this Agency has shown over this long period reflects the satisfaction of our patrons. Our interest does not stop at the collection of the permium. It continues to the end, and the reputation of this Agency would not permit us to issue policies except of companies enjoying financial strength and fair dealings. Something to consider when buying insurance. PEOPLES TRUST CO. Rock Hill, South Carolina JAX^E. WHITE R. T. FEWELL W. L.. JENKINS JAME Funeral of T^niE&TJegress Held in 'Augusta Church J (By N.C.W.C. News Service) BERLIN. — In the face of syste matic propaganda intended to discred it the German clergy, it is interesting to note that during the World War the percentage of deaths in service among the students of theology was higher than among any other student gi - p. Among the law students, the percen tage was 19.4; letters and philosophy, 145; for theology students, 21.9 per cent. For the Archdiocese of Munich- Freising, the percentage of victims among seminarians was 30.15 per cent; for the Archdiocese of Cologne. 25 per cent, and for that of Freiburg, 24.5 per cent. Regensburg had the highest average for both Archdioceses and Dioceses—35.3 per cent The percen tages for other Dioceses were: Pader- born, 31.8; Rottenburg, 21.5, and Trier, , 22.L • AUGUSTA, Ga.—Word was receiv ed here Tuesday of the death in New York of Mabel Ridley, daughter of the late Charles Ridley of this city, one of the city’s most highly respect ed colored citizens, and herself na tionally famed as an actress. Born and reared in Augusta, she was edu cated at Haines Institute, specialized in music, going to New York where she soon achieved success as an ac tress. Among the plays in which she had prominent roles was “Porgy”, in which she co-starred with Evelyn Ellis, the show having an almost rec ord run on Broadway, “Green Pas tures”, co-starring with Dorothy Stone, “Scarlet Sister Mary”, with Ethel Barrymore, and other leading productions. The remains were brought to Augusta for funeral ser vices at the Church of the Immacu late Conception, the Rev. George J. Laugel, S. M. A., pastor, officiating. The Ridleys were among the first Negro Catholics of Augusta. Inter meat was in a local cemetery. J. E. BASS & SOBS FURNITURE ROCK HILL, S. a DAY PHONE HI