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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1902
Page
3
London erupts in jubilation as peace terms are announced ending a long war in the Transvaal. Word spreads through churches and streets with prayers of thanksgiving and special hymns sung, restoring a Sunday mood once calm.
Official cable from Pretoria reports surrender terms signed by Boer representatives and Lord Milner. London buzzed with peace news. lord mayor announced the agreement and church bells rang. Enthusiasm broke the Sunday calm as crowds cheered and prayers of thanksgiving filled churches.
London reports the end of the Boer War after 2 years 8 months with Lord Kitchener Milner and Boer delegates signing surrender terms. King Edward calls for peace and restoration of property as crowds celebrate, while Pretoria Kruger reacts with shock and hopes of return. The British cabinet plans to reveal terms in a forthcoming Commons statement.
Washington officials of the British embassy express jubilation at the end of the South Africa war. A cable from the foreign office to Mr Jaikes, the British charge, confirms terms of surrender. Formal communication to the United States government is expected tomorrow.
Pretoria June 1 A proclamation tied to last night’s peace terms announces that interest on Transvaal republic bonds will accrue starting June 1 During public holidays June 26 and June 27 marking King Edward’s coronation the interest will apply despite Kruger’s earlier suspension order.
A triduum will be held Tuesday through Thursday evenings at St Michael's in honor of the Sacred Heart with 7.30 evening services. Friday mass is at 5 and 7 am with an evening service at 7.30. St Michael's parochial school exams are anticipated though dates remain unannounced.
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Reverend Henry W. O. Millington of Lowell announces resignation to take effect August 31 after ten years at the Fifth Street Baptist church. He shares gratitude for divine blessing and support from members as he accepts a call to Halifax Nova Scotia. Confirmation of his departure follows his self-explanatory letter to church members.
Ideal weather marked the Corpus Christi feast with outdoor processions across churches. Lingua and Lauda Sion led choirs, the Lowell Cadet band played Graces from My Saviour Flowing, and benediction occurred in the church yard with attendees kneeling as the Host was raised. The day featured chimes, serenades, and final hymns praising the Blessed Sacrament.
The Corpus Christi observance at Corpus Christ parish marked a high point since the 1960s with Rev James W Hickey from Foxboro preaching at high mass and collecting for the debt burdened parish. The afternoon processions, benedictions, and music by the Notre Dame academy girls highlighted a wide church turnout and ceremony led by Rev William O’Brien with several priests assisting.
The Feast of Corpus Christi was celebrated yesterday morning at St Michael's church with a solemn procession after high mass. About 200 children from St Michael's school and Children of Mary joined, plus 40 altar boys and 8 flower girls, under Fr Boland and Fr Carney. The sermon by Fr Boland spoke of spiritual nourishment through devotion to God as the body needs food. The choir under James A. Murphy provided special singing with Carolyn White at the organ.
A church ceremony followed last Sunday's outdoor demonstration with a high mass led by Rev. Fr. Tresch assisted by Frs. Tighe and Lawrence and sermon by Rev. Eugene A. Dorgan. Vespers featured Tresch with Lawrence and Girois. A procession through Columbus park included the Holy Angels sodality Sacred Heart boys Children of Mary and Immaculate Conception sodality. The choir sang Pange Lingua. benediction occurred on the return to the church and the service closed with Holy God, We Praise Thy Name.
At the Church of the Sacred Heart in Moore Street the Corpus Christi feast was observed in the usual manner yesterday morning at 10.80 o'clock. Local attendees and church officials participated in the solemn procession and service marking the annual celebration.
A procession followed high mass at St Peter's church with the children of Mary altar boys and mass offices taking part. Fr McDermott celebrant Fr Ronan deacon Fr Heffernan sub deacon and Fr Heffernan delivered the sermon. Next Wednesday night a large class of parish children will be confirmed.
The Corpus Christi feast was celebrated at St Anthony’s Portuguese Church with a vesper service featuring Fiske’s vespers sung by the regular choir. Soloists included Hannah Kilkenney Lizzie Horan and Hattie Fox with Lulu Ginty at the organ. A procession of the Blessed Sacrament followed with Society members altar boys Fr Rosa and accompanying acolytes and censors.
The Rev. Charles R. McNally preached on Symmetrical Patriotism at Wor then Street Baptist Church. He praised Spanish War veterans, honored those who sacrificed for Cuba, and urged enduring patriotism rooted in love of country, service in peace and war, and faith in God as the guiding force behind national strength.
The speaker urges young men to pursue a high patriotism that matches life itself in length and breadth. It must be as broad as eternal truths and rise as high as the throne of God, becoming a great captain guiding souls.
Rev. Smith T. Ford began the seventh year of his pastorate at First Baptist Church corner of George and Church streets. He preached on The Living Church, stressing the church as the living God’s agent to preach the gospel, edify believers, and win others. Since October the remodeled church has added 116 members, 97 by baptism.
Morning and evening services draw large crowds as Rev. Ralph Gillam outlines the dangers of excuse making in spiritual life. He argues trust in God is essential to endure and to answer God’s call, while noting historical grounding in Eden. Six youths pledge to enlist under Christ.
Rev Dr Martin spoke on The Passing of the Sea from Revelation 21 1 at Kirk Street church last night. He urged that tides symbolize life stages church revival and readiness to rise to a higher life as the sea of self recedes and God’s mercy rises.
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