St Francis Minor Seminary - Via Yearbook (Milwaukee, WI)

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Q39 SAINT FRANCIS SEMINARY - 1909-1910 menisfnlfcm: took place. Solemn Mass was offered in the morning. At two p. m. the Blessed Albertus German Literary and Debating Society directed by the Rev. J. W. Berg presented iiAndreas Hoferli by C. Domanig. Twenty-four new members were received into the B. V. M. Sodality by Monsignor Rainer on the feast of the Immaculate Conception. On Dec. 19, Rev. Thomas Myles was ordained by Archbishop Messmer in the Chapel of St. Joseph at the Seminary. Father Myles celebrated his first Holy Mass on Christmas Day at Holy Rosary Church, Milwaukee. On the eve of the Christmas vacation the Seminary Orchestra directed by Mr. James Czachorski gave an entertaining concert. The students thoroughly enjoyed their Christ- mas vacation from December 22 to January 7. On January 29, 1910, the joyful patron festival in honor of St. Francis de Sales was duly observed. Father Hodnett, an alumnus and very generous benefactor of the Seminary died on the patron feast of his Alma Mater and was buried in the cemetery near the ChapeI-in-the-Woods. On March 17, Archbishop Glennon, D. D., of St. Louis visited the Seminary. A free day was prom- ised in his honor but was deferred until after Easter. News reached the Seminary that the Right Reverend John J. Lawler was appointed Coadjutor to Arch- bishop Ireland. St. Francis is his Alma Mater. The societies both of a religious and academic nature were unusually energetic and progressive this semester. Several new members were received into the Sodality of the B. V. M. by its director, Mon- signor Rainer. On the first Friday of the month 'of February twenty new members were received into the League of the Sacred Heart. Rev. George A. Dumin was director at this time. The Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America established an annual prize essay contest for Seminarians and several St. Francis students competed. On April 10, the St. James Literary and Debating Society gave its biennial entertainment in the Seminary Hall. iiKing Robert of Sicily,l, a drama written by the Rev. J E. Copus, S. J., of Marquette University, directed by the Rev. James F. Ryan was enacted. The Most Rev. Archbishop Messmer and the author of the play were resent. The fourth annual Elocution Contest was held for the Douglas prize on May 31. Corpus Christi on May 26, was very solemnly observed at the Seminary. The neighboring institu- tions all took part in the procession as also School children and many adults from Sacred Heart Parish and from Cudahy. On June 7, graduating exercises took place for the fifth class of the classics. The programs on this occasion were always very simple and appropriate. 124931 During the spring months of this year the Semi- nary grounds and the surroundings of the Chapel-in- the-Woods were notably improved and beautified by Father Metzdorf and his student assistants. An artesian well near the grotto was a great improvement. Ground was broken for a gymnasium for the classical department this spring, and it was expected to be completed before September. Two benefactors gave $5000.00 each to Archbishop Messmer for this purpose. An appeal for funds was also made to the Alumni and, if this bore fruit, a two story recreational building was also contemplated for the Seminary Department. The students, as everyone knew, were in urgent need of these facilities. On May 19, the Right Rev. John J. Lawler was consecrated Auxiliary Bishop of St. Paul by Arch- bishop Ireland. Five other bishops were consecrated for the St. Paul Province at the same time. Mon- signor Rainer attended the consecrations. On June 16, Archbishop Messmer conferred ton- sure and minor orders on five students. Owing to the addition of a fourth year to the course in theo- logy there were no other ordinations this year. Registration for the school year of 1910-1911 took place on September 13. Two hundred and fifty students either continued or began their studies for the priesthood. A course in Sociology under Dr. Charles Breuhl was added to the Seminary curricu- lum. The Seminarians manifested a great interest in all social problems. On September 26, Mr. John Gisberts, a prominent member of the Catholic Center Party of the German Parliament, visited the Seminary and addressed the students on the subject of Socialism. A few days later the Right Rev. Bishop J Kappes of Luxemburg stopped at the Seminary and spoke to the students concerning the Eucharistic Congress at Montreal which he had attended. The students enjoyed a holi- day in his honor. The route of the Way of the Cross through the woods was changed so that it encircled the cemetery near the iiChapel-in-the-Woodsii. Those of the Clas- sical department rejoiced over the completion of their gymnasium. The building included a spacious hall for games, a club-room, shower baths, etc. Another Alumnus was raised to the Episcopal rank, namely the Right Rev. Chartrand to the posi- tion of Coadjutor of Indianapolis. He was consecrated September 15. The Right Rev. J. Dunne, Bishop of Dallas, Texas, died on August 4, 1910, at the resi- dence of Bishop Fox in Green Bay. He was born Jan. 15, 1846, in Ireland. He entered St. Francis in 1869 and took part of his theology here but completed his course at Baltimore. He was consecrated for the See of Dallas on Nov. 30, 1903.

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DIAMOND 7.; . and fitting celebrations under the auspices of the St. James Literary and Debating Society were held. On February 11, the St. Stanislaus Kostka Literary Society gave a dramatic entertainment. uBoleslaus the Brave, was enacted with credit to all concerned. The students were now studiously enjoying the new library. Much work had been done and was still being done to properly arrange the books. It was planned to dedicate the new building at the time of the meeting of the Alumni Association in July. On Saturday and Sunday, March 27 and 28, the Right Rev. Bishop Fox of Green Bay conferred minor orders, sub-deaconship and deaconship at the Semi- nary. Archbishop Messmer was ill at this time. On April 29, the St. Thomas Literary and De- bating Society celebrated its Silver Jubilee. Monsig- nor Rainer offered a Pontifical High Mass. The Rev. A. B. C. Dunne of Eau Claire, Wis, preached an elo- quent sermon. In the afternoon the society presented Shakespearels 0Comedy of Errors directed by Dr. D. J. OiHearn, moderator of the Society. In the evening a banquet was enjoyed by the guests and members of the Literary Society. This organization does much good among the students in training them for their work as future teachers and preachers and has always been given a great deal of encouragement. The St. Boniface Literary and Debating Society presented 11Schach dem Koenig directed by the Rev. Wm. Metzdorf. On May 22, the third annual Doug- las Elocution Contest was held. John Haeusler won First prize, Paul Termer second prize and Joachim Ryder third prize. Archbishop Messmer conferred Holy Orders and Confirmation on June 20. The Rev. John P. Pierron was assigned to have charge of the discipline in all departments of the Seminary and this as his exclusive work. The Right Rev. Joseph B. Cotter, Bishop of Wi- nona, Minn., died June 27, 1909, after a long illness. He was born in Liverpool, England, Nov. 19, 1884. He attended St. Vincentis, Pa., St. Francis Seminary, Wis, and St. John,s, Minn. He had been consecrated bishop of Winona by Archbishop Ireland, Dec, 1889. On July 15, the class of 1889 celebrated the tenth anniversary of its ordination. On that day the new Salzmann Library Building was dedicated. Pon- tifical High Mass was celebrated in the Seminary Chapel by Monsignor Rainer. Archbishop Messmer performed the impressive dedication ceremonies after the Pontifical High Mass, assisted by a large group of priests. The Milwaukee Sentinel of July 15, 1909, in its account of the event said of the building, iiThe library, a beautiful structure of brick, stone and con- crete, costing $30,000 was given to the Seminary by the Alumni. It is called the Salzmann Library after Dr. Joseph Salzmann, who founded the Seminary in I481 JUBILEE aEF? 1856. It is directly south of the Main Seminary building and already contains 15,000 bound volumes in charge of Father Joseph Hemmer? In the after- noon of that day the Alumni Association held its meeting at the Seminary. 1 909 The Seminary opened its doors for another scholastic year on Sept. 14, 1909. The entire enroll- ment amounted to 250 students in all departments. There were several changes made in the faculty before the opening of this term. The Rev. F. Schulze was in charge of the institution in the absence of Monsig- nor Rainer who had not returned from his vacation trip to Europe. The Rev. Chas. P. Breuhl, Ph. D., of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia was appointed pro- fessor of dogma. The Rev. Joseph Lederer of Pio Nono took up his new duties as professor of Latin and History at the Seminary. The Rev. J. M. Korczyk took charge of the Polish classes at this time. The Rev. L. E. Drexel and the Rev. Chas. Stehling, D. D., resigned. Monsignor Rainer arrived at the Seminary Oct. 7, after his trip abroad. While in Europe he had the opportunity of attending the Eucharistic Con- gress at Cologne, Germany, and the Centenary held at Innsbruck. He enjoyed his vacation in his native Tyrol and returned renewed in health and strength. The students and professors celebrated his return and gave him a warm and hearty welcome which was like to the welcome of a faithful son for a kind father. The Rev. F. Schulze welcomed him in the name of the professors and Mr. Felix Sippel welcomed him in the name of the students. Monsignor Rainer made a few remarks which he closed very appropriately: iTI do not want to detain you too long and although you have received praise, you all I suppose, wish for something more-a free day. iLoud applauseh It is better not to put off the most pleasant things too long, but to have them over as soon as possible, so I give you a free day tomorrow? tAp- plause and cheersJ The Right Rev. Joseph Koudelka, Auxiliary Bishop of Cleveland, an alumnus of St. Francis visited the Seminary on Oct. 11. On Nov. 22, Bishop Schinner of Superior visited the Seminary. The students en- joyed holidays because of these episcopal visits. During the month of November two important plays were staged by societies of the Seminary. The St. Stanislaus Polish Literary and Debating Society held a celebration in honor of its patron Saint under the direction of the Rev. D. Szopinski, President. Solemn Mass was offered in the morning, and in the afternoon 1TA Czar of Brief Reign,,, a tragedy, was enacted. A week later on the ei hteenth of this month the anticipated celebration of t e feast of St. Cecilia

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DIAMOND In the evening of October 29, the Rev. Michael M. Huston, Captain-Chaplain of the N. W. Branch, N. H. D. 5., brought to the Seminary his guest, the Rev. George Waring, Chaplain of the Eleventh Regiment, U. S. Cavalry, Fort Oglethorpe, 621., who gave an interesting, witty and instructive address to the students of the Seminary. The Right Rev. Vincent Wehrle, O. S. 13., Bishop of Bismark, North Dakota, made his first visit to the Seminary this year. The annual celebration of the St. Stanislaus Polish Literary and Debating Society was held on November 10. The Rev. Dominic Szopinski offered a Solemn High Mass and the society enacted the historical drama 11The Siege of Viennaii, which was directed by the Rev. Szopinski. The feast of St. Cecelia was celebrated at the Seminary on November 17 with a Solemn High Mass offered by the Rev. Joseph Lederer. At two p. m. the Blessed Aibertus German Society directed by the Rev. J. Berg gave an excellent rendition of the drama iiAmas by the Rev. John Kreiten, S. V. D. The Pontifical High Mass on the feast of St. Francis de Sales, 1911, was sung by Archbishop Mess- mer. The Right Rev. Charttand, D. D., Coadjutor of Indianapolis gave an eloquent panegyric on the Saint. During the Mass the Rev. James Huepper of Milwaukee was ordained deacon. The Right Rev. Thomas Bonacum, for twenty- three years Bishop of Lincoln, Neb., died in that city, Feb. 4, 1911. He was born in Ireland Jan. 29, 1847, and came to America at an early age. He attended St. Francis Seminary as a student of the Classics from 1863 to 1867. After studying abroad he did pastoral work in St. Louis. He was consecrated Bishop of Lincoln, Neb., Nov. 30, 1887. Holy Orders were conferred by Archbishop Mess- mer on March 19, March 25, and on April 1 and April 2. The St. Boniface Society on April 20, presented i1Das Heiligtum von Antiochien directed by the Rev. Wm. Metzdorf, and the St. Thomas Society pre- sented 11For the House of St. Quentinii directed by the Rev. E. J. McCarthy. Both plays pleased large audi- ences and gave evidence of the dramatic ability of the students. The Most Rev. Fergus Patrick McEvay, D. D., Archbishop of Toronto, died in that city, May 10, 1911. The deceased prelate was born at Lindsay, Canada, December 8, 1852. He made his clerical studies at St. MichaePs College, Toronto, St. Fran- cis Seminary, St. Francis, Wis, and the Grand Semi- nary, Montreal. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1883. On Aug. 6, 1889, after having served as Rector at the Cathedrals of Peterborough and Hamil- ton he was consecrated Bishop of London, Ontario. JUBILEE On June 17, 1908, Bishop McEvay was raised to the archiepiscopal dignity and transferred to the See of Toronto. 1910-1911 On May 24, four deacons were raised to the priesthood. On the same day the Right Rev. Rector performed the ceremony of re-erection of the stations in the woods. A Syrian priest, Father Salome, visited the Semi- nary and preached and lectured to the students. The Elocution Contest for the Douglas prize was held on May 31. The feast of Corpus Christi was solemnly ob- served and the Holy Orders of Deaconship and Priesthood were conferred during the Mass on that day. The scholastic year ended on June 16. The Right Rev. J. H. Tihen, D. D., was con- secrated Bishop of Lincoln, Neb., on July 5, and Right Rev. Bishop Koudeika of Cleveland was ap- pointed Auxiliary Bishop to Archbishop Messmer. These honors to the alumni brought great joy to the Seminary. Registration at the Seminary took place on Sept. 12, 1911, with 264 applicants seeking admittance. The annual retreat began on September 24. Bishop Koudelka came to Milwaukee on Oct. 5 and was welcomed by Rev. B. G. Traudt, chancellor and administrator, in the presence of a large dele- gation from Cleveland and Milwaukee. Archbishop Messmer was in Europe at this time. A few days later Bishop Koudelka visited the Seminary and was given a cordial welcome by students and faculty. On October 7, the Right Rev. Rector, Monsignor Rainer returned from St. Francis Hospital, Evanston, Illinois, where he had been seriously ill for several weeks. He was enthusiastically welcomed home. On November 16, the St. Stanislaus Society celebrated the day in honor of its patron. A Solemn High Mass and a play, iiLadislaus of Warnai, di- rected by the Rev. D. Szopinski were the high lights in the days celebration. A week later the Albertus Society presented a play, Koenig Ottokars Glueck und Ende in connection with the celebration of St. Ceciliafs day. The Rev. Wm. Metzdorf directed the play. Other societies also were very active. The Right Rev. Thomas F. Lillis, D. D., Co- adjutot of Kansas City, visited the Seminary Nov. 26. He oHered the community Mass, distributed Com- munion and preached an edifying sermon on priestly veneration for the Blessed Virgin Mary in the eve- ning at the Sodaiity devotions. Monsignor Rainer oEered a Pontifical High Mass on the feast of the Immaculate Conception, and re- ceived new members into the Sodality. The occasion marked the Silver Jubilee of Monsignor Rainer as director of the Sodality. T501