For Sale at all Book Stores and News Stands in the Parish. Price, 10 Cents. \Q>Q t. Mtjr. Established, 1857.] [Advent, 1878. HISTOET O HOLY* FAMILY O’ CHICAGO. 1 . - ’ r ONE OP THE WONDERS OF THE WEST. i '"S--:-_ 7V _-•-7-- -r-7\ pr Copyrighted by J. T. Gii.l, 1878. S. T. Bradbury & Son, Printers, 78 Fifth Ayr. UNCLASSIFIEI TEAS, COFFEES AND SPICES Chicago TEA Company. STOEES: 259 S. Halsted Street, N. W. Cor. Harrison. 251 Blue Island Avenue. 408 W. 12th Street. TRY OUR FAMOUS NEW CROP TEAS. Japan, Oolong, Gunpowder. OInTLY 50c PEE POUND. English Breakfast, Young Hyson, Mixed Teas. Our Stock of Coffee is the Finest in the City. We Roast and Grind our Coffees Daily. We are the originators of the Tea Check system, and have 11,000 worth of Fancy and Useful Goods TO BE GIVEN AWAY to customers. Call and see the assortment. CHICAGO TEA COMPANY. Most extensive Tea Dealers West of New York and Largest Tea Stores in the City, 259 S. Halsted, IV. W. Cor. Harrison, 251 Blue Island Avenue, 408 W. 12th Street. We also have in Stock TEAS at 20, 25 and 30c per pound.' HISTORY OF THE Organization and Growth of tie Paris! of tie Better Known as the Jesuit Parish of Chicago. BY J. THOMPSON GILL. “ The Kingdom of Heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took and sowed in his field. “Which indeed is the least of all seeds; but when it is grown it is the greatest among herbs, and be- cometh a tree.”—St. Mathew, xiii.; 31, 32. The passage above quoted was used by our blessed Lord and Savior, even before the foundations were laid, to exemplify the rapid progress his church should achieve from the small¬ est possible of beginnings. Com¬ mencing with his handfull of dis¬ ciples and followers, it has conquered peoples and nations, has run down the pages of history as its central figure, and is destined to grow more powerful and universal in the yet un¬ born centuries. In 1857, who would have thought of applying the same metaphor to the now great and influential Jesuit Parish of Chicago ? Yet the simile has been strangely fulfilled in the re¬ markable growth of this Catholic stronghold of the West. Starting from a little frame building on the open prairies, its magnificent temple now ranks second to none on the continent, and even rivals many of the cathedrals of the old world. Its princely college, its complete system of schools, its asylums, and the var¬ ious societies and benevolent institu¬ tions connected with it, make it alto¬ gether the most wonderful and most powerful combination for religious and educational purposes that exists in America. And all this has been accomplished within the brief space of twenty-one years. Surely the grain of mustard seed planted by Father Damen has grown to be the greatest among herbs, snd has become a stur¬ dy oak, a king of the forest. Noth¬ ing but the zealous labors of the Je¬ suit Fathers, assisted by the divine blessing, could have thus expanded the small frame structure on Elev¬ enth street into the present magnifi¬ cent church, where prayers and con¬ fessions, thanksgivings and interces¬ sions, are continually ascending as a cloud of incense to the throne of God. How many hearts are daily cheered! how many weary souls are refreshed almost every hour within its sacred walls, is a tale that can be unfolded only by the angels in Heav¬ en ! In 1857 West Chicago south of VanBuren street was an almost un¬ broken prairie. Only here and there a few frame dwellings could be seen, and from Twelfth street to the river was open and nearly uninhabited. South of Polk street a hundred houses would complete the whole list as far west as Ashland avenue. Moreover, the few houses that did relieve the eye were the merest shells —wooden shanties, boasting but a single story, and often but a single room. The people inhabiting them were poor, but thrifty, who had set down on the prairies to gain in some manner or other a livelihood, and to earn for themselves, if possi¬ ble, an humble home. The most of them belonged to the laboring class¬ es, and the majority of them were Catholics. Such was the field Fath¬ er Damen found in which to erect his parish. He must truly have been divinely illumined who could have predicted at that time what has been realized at the present day. Father Damen, indeed, seems to have been the only one who was far seeing enough to pick out this spot as the place to begin his labors. The Rt. Rev. Bishop O’Regan did all in his power to induce him to begin in a more promising neighborhood, and 1 Tea and Grocery House, RINEHART & BAUER, Proprietors, 359 Blue Island Avenue, CmCA-C^O, ILL. ID IE ZEL IE ZES S I1T FANCY TEAS, COFFEES, Spices, Cigars, Tobacco, Farmers’ Produce, &c., AND EVERYTHING COMPRISED IN A FIRST-CLASS TEA «fc GROCERY HOUSE. Orders Solicited, and Promptly Filled at Bottom Figures. CHISAGO BOO! AnTsHOE COMPANY, 205, 207, 209 Blue Island Ave., COR. ELEVENTH STREET, Keeps constantly on hand a Large Assortment of Men’s, Boy’s, Wom¬ en’s, Misses’ and Children’s BOOTS AND SHOES, Goods Retailed at Wholesale Prices, and at ONE PEICE OITLT. HAND HADE GOODS A SPECIALTY. THEO. GOLDMAN, Prop. to assume charge of the Church of the Holy Name (present cathedral), then in course of construction. A fine site was also offered him and Father Truyens in the vicinity of Union Park, and ground would have been donated and money forthcom¬ ing to have erected a church at once. Hut Father Damen cast his eyes fur¬ ther south. He was searching the field with an eye single to God’s glo¬ ry; and when he saw a few poor frame shanties along where Blue Isl¬ and avenue now runs, and heard the tale of the occupants, of their strug¬ gles and trials, he asked but one question—“Are they Catholics ? have they a church to go to ?” Here was the answer to his inquiries; and without further delay, in the spring of 1857, he purchased the lot bound¬ ed by Twelfth, May and Eleventh streets. A neat wooden chapel vpas erected on the latter street, near the old frame Lutheran church which stood on Twelfth street, which was opened for the first time on the Fourth of July following—the glori¬ ous anniversary of American Inde¬ pendence—where mass was said and services held until the completion of the present church. Additions were made to this chapel from time to time to meet the requirements of the growing population. A portion of this frame building is still standing, east of the Sodality hall now being built on May street. In the fall of 1857, Father Damen laid the foundation of the present church on Twelfth street, and at once set vigorously to work to raise the means to push the building forward to completion as rapidly as possible. This was the year of the financial panic, not only in Chicago but all over the country, and from a human point of view the erection of so cost¬ ly a church seemed almost an impos¬ sibility; besides this, the neighbor¬ ing inhabitants, unaided and alone, could not in any case accomplish so gigantic a work; so Father Damen was obliged to call for help wherever it could be obtained. Subscriptions were started in Chicago and in other cities, and assistance came even from abroad. Besides all this, Father Da¬ men worked for this object with might and main in the missionary field. Often he would stop in the wilderness to say mass, where rail¬ road laborers, those pioneers of civili¬ zation, were at work; and these stur¬ dy sons of toil would give their mite to help forward the great work of the Jesuit Church in Chica¬ go. It was thus made a work of the people, not only here but abroad, and its name is now a household word among thousands who think of it as the greatest achievement Chica¬ go ever accomplished, and who claim an interest in it as a religious home. There is no full record on earth of these many donors,but their names are written among the memorials of heaven, and their reward is sure and eternal. It was thus that the great church was built, eagerly watched by the anxious eyes of the fast growing pop¬ ulation. Many were the prayers that went up from faithful heaTts for its speedy completion; and these prayers were soon answered, for in less than three years the work was done, and the church of the Holy Family was built, paid for, and ready for conse¬ cration. The consecration ceremonies took place on Sunday, the 26th of August, 1860. Ten bishops and thirty priests * participated in the services. Long before nine o’clock, every available space within the immense edifice was filled with a refined audience of Chi¬ cago’s best and most devoted citi¬ zens, although the price of admis¬ sion was one dollar. It was estimat¬ ed that fully six thousand people were within the walls, and as many more were unable to obtain admis¬ sion. • The consecration ceremonies were performed by the Bt. Kev. Dr. Dug¬ gan; and immediately after, solemn Pontifical High mass was said by the Rt. Rev. Dr. Lefevre, bishop of De¬ troit, assisted by Rev. Messrs. Powers and Dillon, as deacon and subdeacon. The very Rev. D. Dunn acted as as¬ sistant priest, and Rev. D Butler as master of ceremonies. LIBRARY UNIV»HTY OF PLLINO* BOURTON, 22 0 BLUE ISLAND AVE., Tlie Best and Cheapest place to Buy all kinds of And Second Hand FURNITURE, stows, TiNWK£mm 9 Carpets^ Crockery, Oil Cloths, and House Furnishing Goods. I have the LARGEST AND BEST STOCK ON THE WEST SIDE. Parties having any WORN Furniture , Stoves or Carpets for sale will find it to their advantage to call on me. I pay the HIGHEST PRICE for them. I also REPAIR all hinds of Stoves , Furniture and Uphol¬ stering Goods. All orders entrusted to me will receive prompt attention. Sat¬ isfaction guarranteed. My business conduct in the JESUIT PARISH for the last ten years speaks louder than words! jg^Dinner and Supper Parties Supplied with Crockery and Glassware.'^® « 32: ^ S T 32, IE IR BEOS., 241 Blue Island Ave. 344 E. Division St. Genuine Prime Mink Muff and Sea, SHOO. Furs Relined, Altered and Repaired, Children's Muff and Boa 50c upward. All goods guaranteed as represented* =©&. The consecration sermon was preached by his Grace Archbishop Kenrick, of St. Louis. His text was from the twenty-fifth chapter of Ex¬ odus, and was a masterly effort of eloquence, in which he fully reviewed the work that had sprung from so small a beginning. He drew a strong lesson from the text of giving of our abundance freely for the uses of the church; and concluded by congratu¬ lating the people of Chicago at large on the beautiful ornament they had just completed for the city, and pledging its use solely to the glory of God and the honor of His holy Son. The music on this memorable oc¬ casion was rendered by a full orches¬ tra and the united choirs of the Church of the Holy Name, St. Ma¬ ry’s, St. Patrick’s and St. Francis. Mozart’s immortal twelfth mass was sung by the best voices in Chicago, and the performance was one long to be remembered by every one fortu¬ nate enough to gain admittance. At the conclusion of the mass, the Bt. Bev. Bishops and priests formed in solemn procession and marched to the residence of the pastor, and the great church was thrown open henceforth to the public as a holy place of worship. A short description of the Church and Parish of the Holy Family may be appropriately inserted in this place. The Parish is the largest in Chicago, extending north to Polk street, east to the river, south to the railroad (Sixteenth street), and west to Ashland avenue and the city limits. It is estimated that 20,000 persons belong to the parish; and the whole number of communions given out from July, 1877, to July 1878, reached the enormous figure of 150,000. Mass is said on Sun¬ day at 5, 6, 7, 8:30 and at 10:30 A. M., and at these services from ten to fifteen thousand worshipers ordina¬ rily attend. Vespers are sung at 3:30 in the afternoon, and sermon and benediction at 7:30 P. M. The Bev. Thomas H. Miles, S. J., is at present Superior of the parish; and the Bev. Arnold Damen, S. J., pastor and director of missions. The follow¬ ing priests are connected with the church, many of whom are also en¬ gaged in the various branches of the educational work of the parish, viz.: Bev. John De Blieck, Bev. J. S. Ver¬ din, S. J., Fr. Filling, S. J., Bev. P. Bouige, S. J., Bev. P. Koopmans, S. J., Bev. S. Setters, S. J., Bev. D. Niederkorn, S. J., Bev. J. Schulz, S. J., Bev. A. O’Neill, S. J., Bev. M. Lawlor, S. J., Bev. F. X. Schulaks, S. J., Bev. J. L. Coghlan, S. J., Bev. F. W. Hillman, S. J., Bev. J. Zealand, S. J., Bev. J. Condon, S. J., Bev. H. C. A. Bronsgeest, S. J. From 1860 to 1873, Father Damen occupied the position of Superior, as¬ sisted by seven or eight of the Jesuit fathers, the most prominent of whom was the late beloved pastor, Father C. Smarius. In 1874, Father F. Coosemans became superior, and in 1877 the Bev. John De Blieck held the position, Father Damen for the past few years having been large¬ ly occupied in missions away from the parish. The church, which is cruciform in shape, is of plain gothic style, with peaked roof and pointed spire. It is built of light colored pressed brick, with stone dressings, being 226 feet in depth by 125 feet in the transcept and 80 feet in the main. The spire, which is also 226 feet in height, is furnished with a belfry containing three bells, and a clock with four dial plates. The latter might be made of great convenience to the neighbor¬ hood if it could only be better regu¬ lated and made to keep correct time. It is the intention to place in the tower, at an early day, a full chime, consisting of twenty bells, an esti¬ mate for which has already been fur¬ nished. At the top of the peaked roof is placed the figure of our Savior bearing his cross, and below on either side are Joseph and the Blessed Vir¬ gin. The church has a seating capacity (exclusive of the galleries) of over two thousand, although three times as many can be crowded within its walls. The windows are of stained glass, some memorial, and all with 5 OVERCOATS. Men’s, Boys’ and Children’s ALSO, Men's Beys' and Children's SUITS For the Holidays ! Our prices are way, way down, to mee* tile HARD TIMES. Call and see our oods and prices before buying elsewli urn is. * in, 231 Blue Island Ave. <3-0 TO GEO. REHM & GO’S., POE -Z’OTTia HARDWARE 355 Blue Island Ave. Manufacturers of all kinds of Tin, Copper & Sheet Iron Work, Tin and Galvanised Iren Gutters and Pipes, Also, Dealers in Stoves ssl fas Mi; Ml All goods direct from manufacturers at the Lowest Cash Prices. JOQfJob Work and Repairing promptly attended to .^®Ik Tlae largest assortment of CLUB SKATES on tile West Side, only 50c per pair. Dry YOUNG & REILLY, ions, 215 e Island Ave. Between llth and 12th Streets. For the Holidays wes-ui’ have a very nice line of Silk Ties, Silk Handkerchiefs , Nubias , Children's Hoods , Children’s Jackets , suitable for Also, Hosiery, Fancy Cuffs, Collars, Corsets, and Ladies' and Gents' Underwear. B. BIERFELD, Dealer in all hinds of CATHOLIC PICTURES, Chromos, &c. i farts Iitui :r It i \Slyls. REMEMBER US ! We live In this Parish, at 215 Blue Island Ave. 575 S. HALSTED ST. 6 scriptural and appropriate emblems or figures. The heiglith of the roof is immense, and in the rear are two galleries, the uppermost one being for the accommodation of the choir and organ. The latter was placed in the church and formally opened on the evening of the 21st of October, 1870, A. J. Creswold and Dudley Buck presiding. The occasion was one that will be long remembered. MissKnaack, a young German vocal¬ ist, sang the ‘‘Infiammatus,” from the “Stabat Mater,” and Mr. M. A. Bis- choff, the Cujus Animan;” but the gem of the evening was the rendition of the popular duet, “Quis Est Homo,” by that well known Chicago favorite, Mrs. Frank E. Craig, assist¬ ed by Miss Farrell as second. The capabilities of the instrument were well displayed by Messrs. Buck and Creswold, the former playing a rondo by Spohr, and an impromptu fugue on Hail Columbia. The performance closed with the Hallelujah chorus. Although placed up so high as to be almost hidden from sight, the acoustic properties of the organ are perfect. The instrument is one of great power and beauty, costing some $25,000. It is the work of Louis Mitchel, a celebrated organ builder of Montreal. It has 3,983 pipes, 63 stops, three sets of manuals and the usuals pedals. The ornamentation of the case is very elaborate, but being placed above the range of sight, is necessa¬ rily more or less hidden or overlooked. On the front are the figures of De¬ borah, St. Cecelia, and twenty-four angels of the Apocalypse; and above them all, the inspired Psalmist with his harp and Abner with his sword. These are of almost life-like size, but looking at them from the body of the church they appear rather dimin¬ utive. The chancel of the church is hand¬ somely decorated,Yhe main altar and statuary costing $25,000. The two side altars of Joseph and Mary cost about $6,000; the portrait of the late Pope Pius IX over the latter being the work of a friar of Kentucky. The stations of the cross are rep¬ resented by valuable oil paintings, and the collection cost over $7,000. Each painting is a gift to the church, and the donors’ names are promi¬ nently marked on them as follows, viz.: First station, the gift of Mrs. Emile F. Lieber; second station, the gift of the congregation; third sta¬ tion, the gift of the Rev. P. Guil- foyle; fourth station, the gift of Thomas Healy; fifth station, the gift of John G. Venneman; sixth station, the gift of a Friend; seventh station, the gift of John Durkin; eighth sta¬ tion, the gift of Richard Reilly; ninth station, the gift of John Fitz¬ patrick; tenth station, the gift of John Conway; eleventh station, the gift of John Brennock; twelfth sta¬ tion, the gift of the congregation; thirteenth station, the gift of A. J. and W. J. Garvey; fourteenth sta¬ tion, the gift of Mrs. Emile F. Lie¬ ber. The pastoral residence is in the left The Revolution Boot and Shoe Store, SOUTH-EAST COR. BLUE ISLAND AVE. & 12th ST. We have received a line of MEN’S FINE SLIPPERS, suitable for CHRIST¬ MAS PRESENTS. Also , a full line of all other goods belonging to the SHOE TRADE, which we will sell at lower prices than ever offered in this city. By calliny and learning our prices you will be convinced of the fact. Revolution Boot and Shoe Store 7 THE BRYANT & STRATTON Chicago Business College, English Training School, 77 , 79 and 81 STATE ST. The largest , equiped, and most thorough and 'practical Business School in America. A large corps of experienced teachers*choice location , good heating and ventilating facilities. Passenger Elevator. Call , or SEND FOR CATAEOUGE. SPETH’S i ot and Skos Store, (79 B. I. Ave., 5 Doors South Taylor. I would respectfully beg leave to inform my friends and the public generally that I have opened a Boot and Shoe store at the above No., where I am prepared to sell the best goods at the Lowest Possible Prices, I make a specialty of Misses' and Children’s School Shoes, and parents will find it to their advantage to call and see my prices before purchasing elsewhere. My business is under the management of B. O’SULLIVAN, well known to the public of the West Side, who would like to meet all his old friends, and assures them the best of treatment at his hands. J. C. CUNNINGHAM can be found here in the custom department, and guarantees good fits to all his gentlemen and lady friends who may favor him with their patronage. Respectfully, M. SPETH. PHILIP KNUSMANN, Dealer in BOOKS AND STATIONERY, Toys and Fancy Goods. Pictures and Picture Frames made to order. 271 Blue Island Ave., near 13th Place, Has a large stock of ROSARIES, SCAPULARS, CRUCI¬ FIXES, SACRED PICTURES, STATUES, PRAYER BOOKS, SILVER AND GOLD MEDALS, CROSSES, &c., &c. Sew and Second Rand Sehool Books Bought and sold at very reasonable prices. Call and see my goods and prices before buying else¬ where. 8 wing of the college adjoining; and immediately west of the church is a handsome four story building, for¬ merly used as the priest's residence, but now for society purposes, the first floor of which, however, is occu¬ pied by Mr. Squire, where a full line of Catholic book's, periodicals, etc., is constantly kept on hand. st. Ignatius’ college. The building of the church, as great an undertaking as it was, was, however, but a small portion, as we shall see, of the idea Father Damen had in establishing his parish. The great college of St. Ignatius adjoin¬ ing the church on Twelfth street, sit¬ uated on the lot formerly occupied by the Lutheran church, since re¬ moved, was commenced in 1869; and was erected solely through the labors of the Society of Jesus, for the edu¬ cation of the Catholic youth of Chi¬ cago. A charter was granted to the institution by the legislature of the state of Illinois., June 30, 1870, with power to confer all the usual degrees in the various faculties of a univer¬ sity. The college as it now stands is one of the most complete structures of its kind in this country. It is built of pressed brick with stone dressings sim¬ ilar to that used in the structure of the church, its dimensions being 170 by 160 feet, and is five stories in height, the upper story comprising principally a large hall 32,feet high, and running the whole depth of the college build¬ ing. The seating capacity of this hall is 1,500, with a gallery capable of con¬ taining 400 more, and is used chiefly for the oratorical exercises of the stu¬ dents. The college is complete through¬ out, and was built at a cost of $250,000, not a dollar of which was solicited from the parishioners, although de¬ signed to a large extent for their ben¬ efit. The courses of study are so arranged that students can prepare themselves either for the learned professions or for commercial or mechanical pursuits; whilst at the same time they have the advantages of the refinement which a finished education in either depart¬ ment bestows, together with moral and religious training, without which all education is worthless. A scientific course has just been added to the curri¬ culum of studies, and as all the appar¬ atus is at hand for illustrations and ex¬ periments, it will render the college still more useful and complete. The great attractions of the college to a visitor are the library and muse¬ um. The latter is situated on the fifth floor, east of the hall. Although but six years in existence it possesses a great variety of rare and costly speci¬ mens of nature and art from all quar¬ ters of the globe. In zoology the col¬ lection is necessarily small, the most conspicuous specimens being a beauti¬ ful American elk head, a silver fox, a large Rocky Mountain panther, and a young seal from St. Johns, Newfound¬ land. In ornithology there are more than 400 North American birds, besides a large number from South America, East India and Africa. The collection of reptiles contains, among others, a rattlesnake of the largest size, from Virginia, a horned frog from California, a stuffed speci¬ men of Garret turtle, etc. The conchological collection is large and complete, consisting of 1,700 shells, of which 260 are bivalves. These are all carefully numbered and cata¬ logued. There is a collection of Radiata, Corals and Polypi, among which are a rare species of the me¬ dusa's head, a very large sized Sea Star, a sea feather, several varieties Aim boot & m m \ LATEST STYLES -AND- BEST MAKES! 458 Centre Ave., Cor. Blue Island. Buying in largo quantities, for cash, enables us to sell good Solid Boots and Shoes cheaper than any house in the city. IB. 1ST. Nos. 173 & 175 W. Madison St. - tot - All kinds of pictures made in the latest style, CHEAP. Good Card Photographs,.$ 75 per doz. Best Beilin Card finished Photograph, 1 50 “ 12 Berlin Cards, 1 Cabinet and Frame, 2 00 “ Best Cabinet..$3 00 to 4 00 “ A TEIAL WILL GIVE SATISFACTION. 9 JAMES L. EGAN, 430 an.d. 435 T'wslftli Street, ACCOTJ1TTA1TT, FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE AGENT. \ Agent for INMAN LINE Ocean Steamers. Money to Loan on Improved Real Estate. Wills, Deeds and Mortgages Drawn. NOTARY PUBLIC, COOK COUNTY, TO ETTT-ST Go to the “Old Reliable” One Price Store jito. 167 Blue Island Ave., Cor. Taylor. P. S—Particular Bargains in Cassimeres and White Wool Blankets. DEALER IN ALL EINDS OF A Large Assortment of Fresh C-A-XTIDXIES, FOR THE Christmas Holidays! Remember tbe Number, 115 BLUE ISLAND AVENUE. (Better known as Dr. Dell, of Canal and Polk St.,> has returned to his old Drug; Store. 248 BLUE ISLAND AVE., Only 50 yards from the Jesuit College, where he can be found daily dispensing pure and reliable Medicines, for the benefit of the sick and afflicted. My Medicines are all pure and reliable, and sold at hard time prices. I shall be pleased to see all my old customers and many new ones. If you have a Cough, go to Dell’s. If you have Rheumatism, try Mitchell’s Liniment If you have Dyspepsia, try Mound’s Bitters, It you have a Sore Throat, go to Dell’s. Remember Patterson’s Genuine Arabian Oil,. manufactured and sold only by Dell. Regulate your System by Dell & Clark’s System Regulator. Church’s Cough Charms Cure Cough & Bronchitis. Try Dell’s Circassian Hair Dresser. Respectfully yours, DBLjLj. 10 of Gorgonia Flabellum, and others closely allied to it, from the Southern Ocean. There is, besides, a rare article from Japan, called glass rope, and one from the Philippine islands called glass sponge, or Venus’ flower basket, a beautiful silicious woven framework. But the casual visitor will find most interest in the valuable collection of amethysts, the most complete and per¬ fect in the world, gathered together chiefly through the labors of Father F. X. Shulaks, S. J. The collection is something extraordinary, ranging in color from quartz of watery whiteness to smoky quartz from Pike’s Peak. The agate variety is also almost com¬ plete, including moss agate from Col¬ orado and Wyoming; but the finest in shades of color are from South Ameri¬ ca and Oberstern, in Europe, one of them being a dark blue, which is ex¬ ceedingly rare. There is also a full set of Stalactites and Stalagmites from Wy¬ oming, Put-in-Bay Island, and the Mammoth Cave. There is further an almost com]3lete set of native copper ore, as well as a fine assortment of specimens of lead ore, silver ore and gold ores. Besides these the museum contains a valuable collection of Indian curi¬ osities, and a complete set of philo¬ sophical and chemical apparatus. The whole is arranged in the most perfect order both for study and inspection of any museum of equal size we have ever visited; the credit of which is due to a large extent to the care and genius of Father A. A. Lambert, S. J. THE LIBRARY. Though but a short time has elapsed since the first volumes were placed in the library, yet the liberality of friends and the judicious outlay of such funds as could be appropriated for the pur¬ pose, have produced a collection of works both numerous and valuable. More than 10,000 volumes are already on the shelves, and there are few branches of human knowledge unrep¬ resented, whilst the more important departments in a college library are supplied with most of the works desir¬ able for consultation and reference. In the department of theology, etc., are many fine editions of such authors as St. Thomas, A. Lapide, 'Tirinus, Menschius, Cardinal Hugo; while among the rarities are a beautiful man¬ uscript Bible in vellum, probably da¬ ting from the twelfth or thirteenth century; a black letter copy of the New Testament in twelve languages, 4 vols., folio, printed in 1599; Picart’s Relig¬ ious Ceremonies in three magnificent folios; and a rare copy of Lactantius, folio, 1509. In metaphysics, ethics and kindred subjects, besides the works of St. Thomas, St. Anselm and others, there are splendid copies of Locke, Bacon, Stewart, Maurice, Carleton, S. J. (fo¬ lio, 1649), Arriaga (folio, 1669), and the Museum Philosophicum. There is also a very rare and singular work in Spanish, by Maestro Pero Sanchez, of Toledo, printed in 1590. Its title is, Historia Moral y Philosophica, &c., and it contains many curious facts and inferences from the lives of twelve cel¬ ebrated philosophers and kings of an¬ tiquity. The ancient classics, Greek and Lat¬ in, are found in rare and magnificent editions, and few of the great names in this division are wanting. There are 97 authors complete, in fine folio and quarto editions: Pliny, 1473; Euclid, 1482; Boetius, 1491, are the oldest print¬ ed classics. Stephani Thesaurus is complete, and there is a good collection of valuable Lexica and other works of reference. Among the curiosa , besides those al¬ ready mentioned, is the black letter editions of Magna Charta, 1539 and 1602; the charter granted by William and Mary to the province of Massa¬ chusetts, printed in Boston, 1726; Cam¬ den’s Britannica, a fine folio black let- ter, and a Tableau de la Croix, 1651, a 76 Forquer St., East of Canal St. COAL YAR D.--C0A L IN CARS. Tlie Bruce Co’s. Superior Wilmington Coal received daily from tlie Mines at Braceville. Lackawana Coal—tlie best in market—received daily in box cars from tlie Mines. BRUCE COAL CO- RENO & LITTLE. Erie Coal on Dock east end of Indiana St Bridge. H L. C. WACHSMUTH, Wholesale and Retail CLOTHIER, 488 South Halsted Street WILL OFFER SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS -IN - ALL DEPARTMENTS, -FOR- The Next Thirty Days! 12 work entirely composed of engraved pages of text and fine illustrations. There are 80 volumes printed between 1500 and 1600, and 294 volumes between 1600 and 1700. The library possesses further, a com¬ plete set of the Civilta Cattolica, with indexes; also a manuscript collection of 99 versions of “Our Father,” in as many languages, both the gift of the Rev. M. Burke, of St. Columskill’s Church. To the latter, Father Van Loco, S. J., has added 85 more versions in the various Indian dialects, princi¬ pally of the tribes of the Pacific Coast, making the manuscript one of the most unique and curious in existence. Among the other Chicago donors to the library are the Rt. Rev. Bishop Foley, W. A. Onahan and W. Squire. There is also in the library a nearly complete collection of the “Acta Sanc¬ torum.” The library is under the special charge of the Rev. P. J. Van Loco, S. J., who deserves more than a passing word of commendation for the great care he has taken in the arrangement of the books, as well as for his gentle¬ manly politeness to any one desiring to consult its shelves ; and the author of this sketch is under special obliga¬ tions to him and to the Rev. A. O’Neill, S. J., for information and other assistance furnished in the pre¬ paration of this book. PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS, ETC. Great as was the work of building the church and college, these two com- * prise but a small portion of the won¬ derful organization of this extraordi¬ nary parish. The Parochial Schools, which were originally begun in the old frame church on Eleventh street, have grown into the largest and most perfect system of educational machinery that exists anywhere within the same ra¬ dius. We have room here only to give a passing notice of each. The Holy Family School is situated on South Morgan near Twelfth street, on a large lot 225x200 feet, the build¬ ing, which is four stories high, occu¬ pying 125x64 feet. This school is de¬ voted to boys, and the average attend¬ ance is 1,655. The cost of its erection was about $60,000. The Rev. A. O’Neill is director, assisted by some twenty- five teachers. The Convent School for young ladies, is situated on West Taylor street. It averages 973 pupils, and cost about $30,000. It is under the direction of the Ladies of the Sacred Heart; 13 teachers. St. Aloysius School (Maxwell street) for girls; attendance 1,006; cost about $40,000; under the care of the Sisters of the B. V. M.; 13 teachers. Guardian Angel School (Forquer, east of Halsted street) for small boys and girls; attendance 475; cost $7,500. St. Joseph School (West Thirteenth street) for small boys and girls; attend¬ ance 320; cost $6,500. Both the latter are under the charge of the Sisters of the Holy Heart of Mary; 4 teachers each. The course of instruction pursued in these various schools is very complete and thorough of its kind, and is furnish¬ ed at the lowest possible cost. A small fee is exacted only from parties who are able to pay; and it is computed that each scholar costs on an average only the small sum of five dollars per year. This is in startling contrast with the public schools of this city, where inferior in¬ struction costs the comparatively large sum of twenty-four dollars per capita. Besides the schools above mentioned, St. Joseph's Home for friendless girls is another benevolent institution con¬ nected with the Parish, where women out of employment can always find a temporary place of shelter. Lastly, there is now in course of erection at the corner of May and Eleventh streets, a large and splendid hall for the use of the sodalities, tem¬ perance, literary, and other societies A. HANDTMANN, -DEALER IN- 549 South Halsted Street, (Bet. Maxwell and W. 14th,) CHICAGO, - - ILL. Repairing Promptly Attended To. 13 O F - G. GEMEINHARDT & SOM, SS BLUE ISLiLlTB -A-T7"E. Fine Teas! CHOICE COFFEES, Fresli Roasted dally; Ground while you wait. * The Finest Imported SPICES, Ground Strictly Pure. GROCERIES FOR THE MILLION, DURING THE HOLIDAYS, SUCH AS Raisins, Currants, Citron, Nuts, of all kinds, Canned Goods, Dried Fruits of all kinds, Etc., Etc. We snb a specialty of CHRISTMAS CANDLES, of all sizes, at Very Lew Prices, CALL AND EXAMINE BEFORE YOU BUY. 113 BLUE AVE., Dealer in FANCY G000S, such as Work Boxes, Albums, Standing Albums, Autograph Albums, Pocket Books, Velvet Purses, Bracelets, Perfumes, Toilet Soaps, Playing Cards, Checkers, Dominos, Chess rect spelling, enj"y printing, and make money at it. Ail 6tyles and sizes from $1 to $125. Full instruction How t<> Print with each Pr ess. Send 2 thr»ecent, stamps for i Creswell, Wanner &. Co. Illustrated catalogue. J 172 & 174 Clark St.. Chicago. 15 condition; while St. Ignatius college offers the best facilities in the West for thorough academic training. Besides these, there are the various social, lite¬ rary, and temperance societies, which exercise not only an educating, but also a humanizing and religious influ¬ ence whose power for good can scarcely be overestimated; and all this has been quietly accomplished by the Jesuit Fa¬ thers without ostentation of any sort, and solely in the interests of the church and of humanity. We cannot close this sketch without a brief word of commendation for Fa¬ ther Damen-, to whose labors the suc¬ cess of these Parochial institutions has been principally due. Praise from us or from the world would be superflu¬ ous, for his good deeds have been reg¬ istered above by a higher hand; but thousands upon thousands shall in the future, as they have in the past, arise and bless his name and memory. His works are a living monument of his energy, his piety and his devoted ness to the cause of the Holy Family. Such men are blessed of God in this world, and shall receive a crown of glory in the bright hereafter. The HISTORY OF THE JESUIT PARISH, is for Sale at all the Book Stores and News Stands in the Parish, and at the Office of Publi¬ cation, 78 Fifth Avenue, Rooms 11, 12 and 13. Price 10 Cents. Two Cents on every copy sold goes to the Buy a copy for yourself and friends, and help this noble cause* Positively no copies distributed free after Advent Sunday. MACALISTER’S A PLEASANT, EFFECTIVE AND SAFE REMEDY FOR Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, and Pul¬ monary Affections of Adults generally, and Whooping Cough and Croup of Children. No Family should be without a Bottle in Winter- Every Bottle bears the name and Trade-Mark of the Sole Manufacturer, JOHN P. LEE, Cor. Halsted & Harrison Streets. FOR SALE, AT RETAIL ALSO BY L. Woltersdorf, Cor. Blue Island Av. & TaylorSt. ^.2>TJD ^ZE-OL, DRTJaaiSTS. 16 All Close Buyers of G^DRY GOODS^D Should not fail to visit the Store of the 243 Blue Island Ave., near Cor. 12th. Below are a few of the many bargains we offer : White Blankets from $1.25 np. Genuine Turkey Bed Table Linen from 50c np. Cotton Chain Ingrain Carpets, 20,25,30,35c. Best all Wool, 3 ply, 90c and $1.00. -- Our Black Cashmeres Are the Best and the Cheapest in the City. Broche, Beaver, and other Shawls in great variety. We make our own CLOAKS AND CIRCULARS, Which enables us to sell them cheap. Patronize us on FLANNELS and we will save you money, We have just received a large lot of HOLIDAY GOODS such a* < 777 V l fZ ERCHIEFS ’ FANCY TlES ’ LACE G00DS ’ Which Jofffr We guarantee strictly honest dealing, and shall endeavor hard to give satis- J CICLIOH • W. §i. W1EBOLIJT. CLEMENT & PHELPS, * 219 Blue Island Ave., HAVE TWO FLOORS PACKED FULL J * ■ OF CLOTHING Especially Adapted to We employ a great many workmen, and go upon the principle of Live and Let Live. We sell Wholesale and Retail, And will SELL GOODS AS LOW as any House in the City. We employ : D , First-Class Cutters, And will MAKE GOODS TO ORDER as Low as the Lowest, and We have been located here eight years and are increasing our business every year. Our stock is now nearly double ever before. BTJ--ST OF THE Old RELIABLE House, CLEMENT & PHELPS, 219 Blue Island Ave.