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THE SUBURBAN HOME, WATTS, CALIFORNIA
WATTS, (Los Angeles Postoffice), CALIF, FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 1923
WATTS MADE HEADQUARTERS
OF IRISH FRANCISCAN ORDER
IN U.S.; MISSIONS TO BE HELD
With the beginning of the year 1923 the city of Watts became the headquarters of the Irish Franciscan Order of the Catholic Church. To non-Catholics this statement probably does not mean much but when it is taken into consideration that this order is one of the important priesthoods of the Church it puts the matter in another light. It means that the priests of this Order will all be working under instruction from the Fathers located here. A nation-wide campaign of instruction will be conducted from this place eventually if the plans of those in charge of the movement materialize.
This step is as important to the Catholic denomination and bears the same relation to them that the announcement that the officials of the California conference of the Methodist church were going to make Watts their headquarters, would mean to the members of the Methodist Episcopal church here.
Father Joseph Fenelon has been appointed by His Lordship, Most Reverend Bishop Cantwell to have charge of the work. He will be assisted by Father Gabriel Harrington. Later on it is expected that other priests will be added as the work continues to grow.
The Capuchin Order, of which Father Joseph is a member, differs from the Franciscan Order only in the custom of wearing a beard. Father Joseph is one of the religion whose bearded features suggests a Presbyterian clergyman, but for his dress, and who bears an actually remarkable resemblance to St. Francis of Assist. His robe is brown with a knitted girdle, a hood drawn back on the shoulders, and sandals on his feet.
His congregation he addresses as "beloved bretheren," his sermons are illustrated from the lives of the saints, and he preaches simply, in a clear voice with a sharp, sibilant enunciation.
The priests will institute missions throughout the diocese of Los Angeles which covers a large part of Southern California. These missions cover a period of two weeks, the first week being given over to women of the church and the second one to men. The mission is similar in nature to revival meetings in the protestant churches. During its time the Catholic church member is urged to lay aside secular things and think more particularly of spiritual things. It is a time of great spiritual blessings according to members of the church.
In the words of Father Joseph the parish of Watts has been given into the charge of the Irish Franciscan Capuchins by His Lordship, Most Reverend Bishop Cantwell. For the past twelve months Father Joseph has been engaged in conducting missions in the archdiocese of San Francisco, together with Father Sylvester Mulligan.
Father Joseph says: "Besides the work of looking after the spiritual interests of the people of the Watts parish the Capuchins will conduct missions in the diocese.
"It may be of interest to note that the Capuchin Order is an autonomous branch of the Irish Franciscan Order and dates back to the year 1525, when various reforms brought about divisions in the Franciscan Order. The Capuchins are a reform branch of the Observants of the Marches in Italian province, whose inhabitants ever retained a very charming simplicity of character and have ever been quick
in response to Franciscan teaching."
"In order that the Franciscan rule might be observed to the letter as this long pointed hood symbolizes, without any betrayal of the rule, the Capuchin reform was originated and sanctioned by the Church and finally became a distinct Order—not a mere offshoot—but one of these branches of the Franciscan Order in the direct line, true spiritual accentuants of St. Francis.
"The Order combines the active with the contemplative life, hence the preaching of the Word of God was an essential feature of the Capuchin Order, amongst whom might be mentioned St. Lawrence of Brindise, to whose name the new foundation of the Order in Watts parish has been dedicated. The future title of the church here will be St. Lawrence's Church instead of the Church of the Holy Redeemer.
"The Irish Capuchins whose formal canonical foundations in the diocese has been opened with the new year, 1923, still reasserts the primitive Franciscan life in their communities and amongst the people in active ministry by preaching, missions, and converting sinners to repentance. Their missionary labors and zeal have been evidenced in many states, by conducting supply work when called upon."
All applications for missions from the various churches of the diocese should be made to Father Joseph here, who has been appointed Head Superior of the Irish Capuchin Houses in America.
The mission will start in Watts Sunday, January 28th and will continue for two weeks, the first being devoted to the women and the second to the men.

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THE TIDINGS - August 24 - 1923
St. Lawrence's Parish Group, Watts
NEW PARISH GROUP AT WATTS
St. Lawrence's parish, Watts, recently assigned to the Franciscan Capuchin Fathers, is already making plans for the big bazaar from September 1, to September 8, to raise funds for the school building. This will be the first unit of the complete group of school, convent, church and rectory, which will be completed as the needs and finances of the parish will permit. Working drawings have been completed for the school and ground will be broken immediately after the bazaar is over.
The only successful way by which a unity and harmony of style can be assured to a group is by studying the whole group at the time the first unit is built. Though it may be many years before the complete group is realized, the parish can take a great deal of pride in financing a group that should be worthy of their efforts.
The style selected by the Fathers for their group is based on the precedent established by the Franciscans when they first colonized the state more than a hundred years ago. During the first century of progress, little has been done to develop and make our own, the tradition which gave birth to the Catholic religion in California. These missionaries and century ago utilized the inspiration of a mandate they own in a simple way the style so well established throughout Italy and Spain. With this simple and sincere beginning of a local style inspired by some of the best examples of aesthetic expression of Europe, we should be enabled to develop with a few centuries of sincere study and effort a local style of Catholic expression worthy to be called our own.
In this group the church will be the central feature and similar in style to the early basilican churches of Rome such as Santa Saba and Santa Sabina. It will represent a type of church to which the missions of California might have developed, had the seed sown by them been nurtured and allowed to blossom under the influence of a religious atmosphere. The tower will be capped with brightly colored majolica tiles, so frequently seen on the domes and spires of Mexico, Spain and Italy.
The school will have eight classrooms, with an outside stair leading from the open second floor corridors to the playground below which is enclosed by the two wings of the buildings sheltering the children in their play from the traffic on Compton avenue.
The convent will occupy the corner lot across the street, and will be built around a rectangular cloister similar to those found throughout Italy and Spain which were the inspiration to the Franciscans in building their missions in California. In order to give space near the school, the school hall will form the third side to the cloister of the convent, with the chapel in the rear adjoining the church, which forms the fourth side of the cloister.
The group at Watts when completed will represent an effort to utilize the wealth of inspiration to which the climate and tradition of California gives access, with the hope that we may develop in California at some future time a style worthy of the Catholic precedent upon which it is based.
THE TIDINGS
January 19, 1923
COMING OF THE IRISH FRANCISCAN CAPUCHIN FATHERS TO LOS ANGELES
Right Rev. Bishop Cantwell has secured the services for his Irish Franciscan Capuchins for the diocese and has given the parish of Watts in charge of those Fathers. The pastor will be engaged during the past twelve months with Father Sylvester Mulligan, in conducting missions in the archdiocese of San Francisco. Father Joseph will be assisted by Father Gabriel Harrington. The spiritual interests of the people of Watts parish, the Capuchins will conduct missions for missions should be made to Father Joseph, who has been appointed Superior of the Irish Capuchin houses in America.
Everett Radcliff Harman, Associated with Webber, Staunton and Spaulding, Architects.
It may be of interest to state that the Capuchin Order is an autonomous branch of the first Franciscan Order and dates back to the year 1525, when various reforms brought about divisions in the Franciscan Order. The Capuchins are a reform of the Observants of the Marches, an Italian province, whose inhabitants ever retained a very charming simplicity of character, and have ever been quiet. In response to Franciscan teaching, in order that the original Franciscan rule might be observed to the letter, the Capuchin reform was originated and sanctioned by the Church and finally became a distinct Order, not a mere offshoot, but one of the three branches of the Franciscan Order in the direct line. The Order combines the active with the contemplative life, hence the presence of the Word of God was an essential feature of the Capuchin Order. Amongst whom might be mentioned St. Lawrence of Brindini, to whose name the new Foundation of the Order in the Watts parish has been dedicated, the future title of the church being St. Lawrence's Church, instead of Holy Irish Capuchin.
The Redeemer. The Capuchins, whose formal canonical foundation in the diocese has been opened with the new year 1923, still reassert the primitive Franciscan life in their communities amongst the people in active ministry by teaching, missions and converting sinners to repentance. Their missionary labors and zeal have been evidenced in many ways, by conducting missions in their parishes and doing supply work when called upon. The following missions will be conducted by the Capuchin Fathers before and during Lent St. Teresa's "Forty Hours", a week's mission in Watts, two weeks' mission in Holy Cross parish, two weeks' mission in the Cathedral chapel parish and two weeks' mission in Gardena parish.
WATTS, FRANCISCAN CAPUCHIN FATHERS, ST. LAWRENCE'S CHURCH—Order of services: Sunday Masses at 8 and 10; Week Day Masses at 7 and 7:30; Evening service Sunday at 7:30; and evening week-days at 7:30.
WATTS, FRANCISCAN CAPUCHIN FATHERS, ST. LAWRENCE'S CHURCH—Order of services: Sunday Masses at 8 and 10; Week Day Masses at 6:30 and 7; Evening service Sunday and week-days at 7:30.
WATTS
Bazaar in Aid of New Parish School
Next Monday evening, September 3, St. Lawrence's parish church, Compton avenue, Watts, a very attractive and elaborate bazaar to raise funds to erect a much needed parochial school, will be opened. The opening ceremony will be performed by the Chief Executive of Watts, supported by the president of the Chamber of Commerce, and the pastor of Watts, Father Joseph, at 7:30 p. m.
A magnificent Ford touring car, a ladies' platinum wristlet watch, an electric machine, a Hoover vacuum, will be given away on September 8, at 8 p. m. A very charming organette will also be amongst other useful articles to be parted with.
In addition to the many booths erected on the grounds, there will be a grand Mexican fiesta which has been most magnificently arranged by Mr. Joe Martel and the good Mexican section of the parish of Watts. Very special and appropriate music shall be discoursed at the opening, and during the week of the bazaar, many noted vocalists having been secured.
The breaking of the ground for the new eight classroom school shall take place immediately after the bazaar, and the Capuchin Fathers having obtained the services of the Franciscan Sisters for their school, it is expected the school will be in full swing by 1924.
Those holding tickets should have them returned not later than Friday, September 7, announcement of which will be made in The Tidings, the local press, and the Examiner of September 9.
Watts can be reached by Pacific Electric cars at any time, and those desiring to travel by automobile may follow Compton avenue

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ay, September 6, 1923
BAZAAR OPENS
DOORS MONDAY
UNDER BIG TENT
St. Lawrence Parish Has
Planned a Week of
Fun and Frolic
HAVE MANY NOVEL FEATURES
After very elaborate preparations on the extensive grounds attached to the above church, the bazaar in aid of the new school, which is to be started immediately, was opened on Monday evening at 7 p. m. In the unavoidable absence of the Rt. Hon. the Mayor of Watts, the opening address was delivered by the eloquent Mr. Bowers, clerk of the Chamber of Commerce.
The pastor of the church, Rev. Fr. Joseph, gave an address of welcome to all, and introduced the speaker of the occasion.
In his opening remarks, Fr. Joseph complimented the ladies and gentlemen on the great enthusiasm evidenced by them, and the zealous manner in which they entered in their work, which, he said, foreshadowed the great results that are certain to follow from their efforts. He referred to the object of the bazaar, and told the vast audience that this was the first effort made, or appeal made by the Irish Franciscan Fathers since their advent to the fair and sunny land of the golden West.
In the course of a very impressive speech Mr. Bowers welcomed the Franciscan Fathers in the name of the Chamber of Commerce to Watts, and set before the vast gathering the purpose of the new school. No American citizen worthy of the name can be built up or disciplined without education based upon religion, and in the school about to be erected in their midst, these essential qualifications for noble citizenship will be imparted.
He appealed to all sections of the community to co-operate with Fathers, who have come among them, and to give this bazaar which he has the honor and pleasure of opening this evening their wholehearted support.
The contractor's estimate of the building of the school is approximately $40,000, but much more will be required to furnish and thoroughly equip the school.
This school, he stated, was the first and perhaps the most needed of a large group of buildings which shall in the course of time grace the city, and which shall be to the great credit of the City of Watts, as well as the people and the Fathers concerned.
Besides the many booths so artistically arranged, there is moreover a grand Mexican fiesta on the adjoining lot, very beautifully arranged by Mr. Joe Martell and his Mexican friends. In addition to a well trained orchestra, which discourses very appropriate music, there are many very original and entertaining sideshows, which the visitor must highly enjoy. Verily a surprise packet awaits one who is not acquainted with the happy entertainments of the Mexican people.
Amongst the many booths in the large tent may be mentioned the Third Order booth, very elaborately got up by the members of the Third Order, and presided over by Mrs. Hallett, Mrs. N. Bradbury and Mrs. N. Durand. The Holy Name booth presided over by Messrs. Merz, King, and Simpson. The Altar Society booth arranged by this society, and presided over by Mrs. Underleiter, Mrs. Policy and Mrs. D. C. Parmaly. The "Supper" booth presided over by Mrs. Merz, assisted by Mrs. McConnell, Coleman, Simpson, King, Miller, Wilkinson, Smith, Gorman. The Country Store booth, presided over by Mrs. Glasgow, assisted by Mrs. Stowell, the Misses Riches, The Fish booth, in charge of Mrs. Coughlin and the Misses Coughlin. The Doll booth, in charge of the Misses Pelegrine. One of the chief attractions is the wonderful Fortune-Teller booth, where "Princess Amander" with marvelous foresight discloses the power of the occult art. The Ford touring car is in charge of Mr. Fred Wiley and Mr. Durant. Ten cents for just rolling it out. The very artistically handwrought bedspread is in charge of Mrs. Labarere and Mrs. Lord. En masse the picture of the bazaar at the opening, presented a veritable fairyland. The great enthusiasm and zeal shown at all hands, evidence most successful results.
Most untiring in their efforts to prepare the booths were Mr. McConnell, Mr. Simpson, Mr. Policy.
At the piano Mr. Lord presided and played some very charming pieces, and accompanied the young dancers in their pretty and neatly attired Irish costumes. Each evening shall have its own special musical program, but on Thursday evening the "Pelegrine groups" should attract a large audience. Don't miss it or any of the wonderful happenings this week at the great bazaar in Watts. The Ford car and many other useful articles to be given away on Saturday night, September 8th.

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GRAND OPENING OF ST. LAWRENCE HALL
ON OCTOBER 18th
The inauguration of the new St. Lawrence Hall on the above date was a very happy and interesting event in St. Lawrence's Parish. A very charming programme was submitted. In the opening address V. R. Father Joseph having welcomed all to the Hall that evening, paid a well deserved tribute to the ladies and gentlemen who had worked so generously and unselfishly in undertaking the project, and in making the event what it certainly was, a distinctive success. He spoke of the great benefit of a Hall to the Parish, both socially, morally, and intelligently, where the members of the different Societies can assemble, and where the necessary reunions and socials of the Parish can be pleasantly enjoyed.
The programme arranged for the evening ceremony bore the stamp of excellence that compels patronage. The local talent of young and old at the concert was a decided treat. A very charming duet by Mrs. Labarere and Mr. J. Pellegrine gave much pleas-
ure and satisfaction. In Virginia Miller, Doris Micke, and Mae Birchell who rendered three very beautiful items, in singing and special stepdancing evoked the complete admiration and applause of the audience. A legitimate pride in the talent displayed as well as in the beauty of dress and sweetness of appearance of those children, should be taken by their good parents. An Irish jig by Miss O'Gorman was much appreciated, as well as a piano solo by Miss Erma Riche, who showed much technique and proficiency in her two selections. The popular and appealing song, "Mother Machree" was rendered very softly by Mrs. King, and Mr. J. O'Leary in the song "When Irish eyes are smiling" made a great hit. Mr. R. Lord presided at the piano with a touch and finish of a professional.
The Card Party and Dancing that followed was greatly enjoyed. It may be said that a chaming evening's entertainment was supplied and enjoyed at the christening of the new St. Lawrence Hall.
Louis Loneraco - Nov. 26, 1878.

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THE WATTS REVIEW THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1924
St. Lawrence's Parish Group
The above sketch is the complete plan of the group of buildings which the Franciscan Capuchin Fathers intend to erect in the future in the City of Watts. The architecture of the group is fashioned after old Mission-style establishments in the pioneer Franciscan missionaries in the early days
of California, with the necessary changes that the needs of the present time require. The school which is already in course of construction, is situated on the northern site of Compton avenue and Palm drive, and will consist of eight rooms. Facing Compton avenue and looking from
north to south, the compact group of buildings will consist of a Sisters Convent, behind which will be the auditorium, the Sister's Chapel adjoining the church, then the church and leading from the church will be the choir and the Franciscan Friary.
Naturally an undertaking of this kind can be completed only in the course of years, but with the good-will of the community, the efforts of the Franciscan Fathers will inevitably be crowned with success.
ST. LAWRENCE COUNCIL K. OF C.
The Knights of Columbus of the above council entertained the children of the parish of Watts, Sunday, December 30th, by playing Santa Claus and the distribution of his numerous gifts, in the neatly decorated St. Lawrence Hall. A very beautifully ornamented Christmas tree was arranged by the ladies of the Altar Society, in which Mrs. Merz, Mrs. McConnell, Mrs. Glagow, Mrs. Hallett and other ladies took part.
Father Joseph opened the proceedings with an appropriate address to welcome to the children and their friends. He conveyed his warm greetings to the children, and told them of the well packed Christmas stockings which old Daddy Santa Claus was about to distribute to all, but particularly to those who attended Sunday school and day school well during the past year. Before the arrival of Santa a very charming music program was arranged by Mr. J. Pelegrine, the little children contributing the items. On the arrival of Santa Claus, so ably played arose and enthusiastically greeted him. Having addressed the children, more than 200 stockings were distributed by Santa, and the happiness of the children was only surpassed by the joy of the parents, who accompanied them.
Suitable addresses were also made by Father Thomas, Mr. J. Pelegrine and the Grand Knight Mr. King.
The Capuchin Fathers have as their guests during the Christmas season Fathers Thomas and Berchmans, who have been conducting Missions in the Archdiocese of San Francisco during the past twelve months, and who will resume work there in the course of a couple of weeks.
It has been arranged that three Masses will be said every Sunday and Holy day in St. Lawrence Church, in future at the hours of 8:30, 9:00, and 10:00.
THE ADVERTISER
WATTS, (Los Angeles P. O.)
CALIFORNIA,
JANUARY 4, 1924
CELTIC CROSS PLACED ON SCHOOL BELFRY
The mission which opened in St. Lawrence church on Sunday, Jan. 20, has been a marvelous success. The church was crowded to its utmost capacity each evening, and the attendance at the morning services was most gratifying. The fame of the renowned preacher of the mission, Very Rev. Father Thomas, O. M. Cap., is well established throughout all California, and the parishioners of Watts, and the adjoining districts, have shown by their great attendances, a marked appreciation of his learned discourses.
The mission for the children of the parish commenced on Wednesday, Jan. 23, and continued on Thursday and Friday at 4 o'clock p. m.
The mission closes on Sunday, Jan. 27, with rosary sermon renewal of baptismal vows with lighted candles, papal blessing and benediction of the most beloved sacrament.
On Tuesday afternoon at 2:30, the beautiful ceremony of the cross on the new school took place. Father Joseph, the pastor, ascended the new building and by the aid of the foreman of works, erected and blessed the cross on the belfry tower of the new school. Many people attended the happy function, and expressed their joy and delight at the near completion of their magnificent parish school.
Masses in St. Lawrence's church, Watts, are said at 8, 9, 10:30, on Sundays.
PARISH OF OUR LADY OF LORETTO
Very Rev. Fr. Joseph Fenelon, O. M. Cap., of St. Lawrence's Church, Watts, will conduct a two week's mission in the Church of Our Lady of Loretto, commencing Sunday, March 9. The first week's exercises will be conducted for the ladies; both married and single, and the last week for the men and boys. Special services will be held at 3:30 o'clock every day of the mission for the children. The hours of mission services will be announced at the opening of the mission and in the next week's issue of the Tidings.
February 29, 1924
ST. ANDREW'S PARISH
The Holy Name Society held its regular monthly meeting Friday evening after the Lenten devotions. Next Sunday, March 9, will be Communion day, the members to attend the 7:30 o'clock Mass in a body.
Open Mission
The Capuchin Fathers of St. Lawrence's Church, Watts, will conduct a two weeks' mission in St. Andrew's Church, beginning Sunday, March 25.
Watts Review. Jan 24, 1924.

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FRANCISCAN CAPUCHIN FATHERS
BOX 38, WATTS, CALIFORNIA
The Capuchin Fathers
request the fabor of your presence
at the
Bedication of the Parish School and Convent
on
Sunday, August thenty-fourth
nineteen hundred and thenty-four
at four o'clock
R. S. V. P.
DINNER 6:00 P. M.

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Cleveland, Ohio
NOTRE DAME NEWS | JAN. 16, 1925.
FIRST COMMUNICANTS AT THE
NEW MISSION, WATTS, CAL.
Rev. Father Joseph O. M., Cap., Pastor of St. Lawrence Church, at the left.
The Church and Sisters' Convent in the background.
A class of 33 children received their First Holy Communion at St. Lawrence Church, Watts, California, December 31st. This is the first class prepared for the reception of the Holy Eucharist by the Notre Dame Sisters in one of their new missions in California. Father Joseph, O. M., gave a touching discourse of the meaning of "My First Communion" and com-
plimented the children on their devout demeanor and simple dress.
A Christmas party, auspices of the Knights of Columbus of Watts, California, was given for the pupils of St. Lawrence School in their auditorium the afternoon of Dec. 24th. Santa with great pomp and ceremony distributed gifts to the children and talked in a fatherly way to each child.

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Watts Review. Friday. Feb. 27. 1925.
ST. LAWRENCE CHURCH NEWS.
The Mission conducted in the above church during the past week by the Rev. Father Reginald O. M. Capp, was brought to a close on Sunday evening February 22 with Rosary, Mission sermon, Renewal of Baptismal Vows, Papal Blessing and Benediction of the M. B. Sacrament. The church was crowded to its utmost capacity, and the sight of the large congregation standing with lighted candles in their hands, renewing the Baptismal Promises was most inspiring. The concluding sermon on "the two Standards," was delivered in a very clear and forceful manner, and the Missionary Father had the consolation of witnessing much fruit from his week's work. As a result of his efforts, many new members were added to the Third Order of St Francis, as well as a general religious revival in the parish. The children also were attended to during the mission, the last three afternoons of the week being devoted to them.
On Tuesday evening the Sacrament of Confirmation was conferred in St. Lawrence church by the Rt. Rev. Bishop Cantwell, assisted by Rev. Fathers O'Gorman, Dunne, Clifford, O'Connor, Ott, Shanley, Lissnes, Devlin Bishop's Secretary, Hogarty, Pierse, and Fathers Joseph O. M. Cap. Finbarr, Gabriel, and the Missionary Father. Ninety-three recerved the Holy Sacrament, and the Rt. Rev. Bishop preached both to the children and the people, who attended in vast numbers inside and outside the church. The sight of the little children in their sweet and neat attire, addressing the Bishop at the Friary door, where they assembled to escort him to the church, was most respectful and picturesque. The church was specially decorated for the occasion, and his Lordship warmly complimented by both parents and Sisters and Fathers on the satisfactory results of his visit—the spiritual and material condition of the children and the parish.
On Wednesday morning Father Joseph was called away to attend the funeral services of Rev. Dather Albert O. M. Cap., who died at the St. Francis hospital Santa Barbara on Saturday, Feb. 14th. The Superior of the Jesuits at Santa Barbara, Fr.
Thornton had already attended Fr. Albert, and gave him the last Holy Sacraments, and after two months of heroic suffering he calmly passed away on Saturday Feb. 14th, surrounded by the good Franciscan Sisters of the hospital. The funeral services were carried out at the Old Mission Santa Ynez, where Fr. Albert had been rector for a month. The celebrant of the solemn Requiem Mass was Rev. Fr. Gabriel, Deacon Rev. Father Raphael, Subdeacon Rev. Fr. Leo. Fr. Joseph conveyed the kind sympathy of the Rt. Rev. Bishop to the people of the parish in their sad bereavement. He spoke of the untiring zeal and devotedness of Fr. Albert during his life, and particularly during the short time he had been placed over the parish of Santa Ynez. In the words of the Bishop, he said, "we hope that his death among us may bring blessings and a permanency to our Foundation."
Fr. Joseph also conveyed the sympathy of Fr. Provincial and the head Supervisors in Ireland as well as his own, to the parishioners whom he loved so well, and who now have the great consolation of having his remains with them in the old cemetery of Santa Ynez. "May his holy death mean the life of this parish," Fr. Joseph said, "and may his soul and the souls of all the Faithful departed through the mercy of God, rest in peace."
Rev. Father Stephen O. M. Cap. has been appointed to the parish of Santa Ynez.
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Birth control was strongly denounced last night by the Rev. Father Joseph of the Capuchin Fathers of Watts, California, who is participating in a mission at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. Sacramento.
Taking as the theme of his sermon the "Home and Family," Father Joseph stated that birth control "is a sin against humanity and high heaven itself," and that "any Catholic guilty of such a practice is unworthy of the name he bears."
Father Joseph gave his audience some practical truths on the subject of "Home," the duties of home, the dangers to be avoided, and the principal virtues which form the real factors of home life.
Large numbers have been attending the mission, at which there are both morning and evening services. Mission masses are said every morning at 6 and 8 o'clock, together with short instructions. Devotions, sermon and benediction are held every morning at 7:30 o'clock. Sunday masses during the mission will be at the usual hours, 6:30, 8, 9, 10 and 11 o'clock. The 11 o'clock mass on each of the two Mission Sundays will be a solemn high mass with sermon. The mission will close with papal blessing on Sunday evening, April 5.
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The Monitor Jan 30. 1926.
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The Irish Capuchin Franciscans in Charge Of Visitation Parish
His Grace the Archbishop has given the Visitation parish over to the Irish Capuchin Fathers. Heretofore the whole Mendocino county has been well staffed and worked by these Fathers, and Missionary conducting missions in San Francisco for the past four years. This latter tribute to their zeal and devotedness by his Grace, is very much appreciated, and constitutes for the Fathers in San Francisco and Mendocino County a much-needed center of reunion and fostering of religious life. The parish was taken over on January 20 by the Head of the States, the Very Rev. Father Joseph, O. M. Cap., Watts, Los Angeles, where the headquarters of the Order are located. The priests who are to act as rector and assistants are Very Rev. Fathers Thomas and Berchmans, O. M. Cap. These two fathers are well known to the people and priests of San Francisco as they have conducted a series of very successful missions for the past two years in the Archdiocese.
In announcing the taking charge of the parish, Father Joseph told the people at the Masses on last Sunday that the Capuchin Sons of St. Francis have been put in care of their spiritual interests, and by teaching them the ways of God to their prime concern in life, the sanctification of their immortal souls. It was a very great pleasure, he said, to the Order, to come and live amongst them, from the land that has been in very large measure the mother of the Faith and Religion in the whole United States. They come with their minds and hearts aglow with the Apostolic zeal of a Patrick, a Brigid, and Columcille, and laboring amongst their own kith and kin, they are sure, no doubt, of loyal co-operation, and a longing anxiety for the religious life which the people shall receive at their hands.
We hail them with pleasure and delight, this new asset to the city of St. Francis, this great branch of the Franciscan Order, and we commend the wisdom of the Archbishop in securing the services of an Order so highly respected the world over, the Capuchin Franciscans.
IRISH CAPUCHIN FRANCISCANS TAKE OVER VISITATION PARISH, SAN FRANCISCO.
His Grace, the Archbishop, has given the visitation parish over to the Irish Capuchin Fathers. Heretofore, the whole of the Mendocino county has been well staffed and worked by this order, and missionary priests of the same Order have been conducting missions in San Francisco for the past four years.
This latest tribute to their zeal and devotedness by his Grace is very much appreciated, and constitutes for the Fathers in San Francisco and Mendocino county a much-needed center of reunion and fostering of religious life.
The Parish was taken over on Jan. 20th, by the Head of the States, the Very Rev. Father Joseph O. M. Cap., Watts, Los Angeles county, where the headquarters of the Order are located.
The priests who are appointed to the parish are Very Rev. Fathers Thomas and Berchmans O. M. Cap. They are well known to the people and priests of San Francisco, as they have conducted a series of very successful missions in the Archdiocese during the past two years.
In announcing the taking charge of the parish, Father Joseph told the people at the Masses on Sunday, 24th, that the Capuchin Sons of St. Francis have been placed in care of their spiritual interests, and by example and word, they hope to teach them the ways of God, and their prime concern in life, the sanctification of their immortal souls. It was a very great pleasure, he said, to the Order to come and live amongst them, from the land that has been in very large measure the mother of the faith and religion in the whole United States. They come with their minds and hearts aglow with the Apostolic zeal of a Patrick, a Brigid, and Columcille, and laboring amongst their own kith and kin, they are sure, no doubt, of loyal co-operation and a longing anxiety for the religious life, which the people shall receive at their hands.
Father Joseph returned to Watts on Tuesday, having placed Rev. Father Urban O. M. Cap. in charge temporarily, in the Visitation Parish, San Francisco.
Watts Review - Feb. 12. 1926.
Watts Review.
Jan. 24. 1924.
CELTIC CROSS PLACED ON SCHOOL BELFRY
The mission which opened in St. Lawrence church on Sunday, Jan. 20, has been a marvelous success. The church was crowded to its utmost capacity each evening, and the attendance at the morning services was most gratifying. The fame of the renowned preacher of the mission, Very Rev. Father Thomas, O. M. Cap., is formidable, and the parishioners of Watts, and the adjoining districts, have shown by their great attendances, a marked appreciation of his learned discourses.
The mission for the children of the parish commenced on Wednesday, Jan. 23, and continued on Thursday and Friday at 4 o'clock p. m.
The mission closes on Sunday, Jan. 27, with rosary sermon renewal of baptismal vows with lighted candles, papal blessing and benediction of the most beloved sacrament.
On Tuesday at 2:30, the beautiful ceremony of the blessing and erection of the celtic cross on the new school took place. Father Joseph, the pastor, ascended the new building and by the aid of the foreman works on the belfry tower of the new school. Many people attended the happy and delight at the near completion of their magnificent parish school.
Watts, are said at 8, 9, 10:30, on Sunday.

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THE MONITOR, SEPTEMBER 24, 1927
Irish Capuchins in Burlingame
Parish of Our Lady of the Angels, Burlingame
Upper left, school children; left middle, boys at play; lower left, parochial residence; center, top, garden; center, bottom, Capuchin Fathers Thomas and Berchmans; upper right, flag-raising; middle right, church; lower right, parochial school.

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Rev. Thomas Dowling, O.M.Cap., pastor.
Nestling in the heart of a little new church and school. In a few short months a small mission protestant blossomed from an old from a nearby residence.
Multitude of hare facts hover as in these bare facts departures from the usual.
The Irish Capuchin Fathers realized that starting from the beginning in parish-building meant the expenditure of a great deal of money, but being wise and humble, they saw the possibilities in small things. So the small hall was enlarged and redecorated outside and in and made lovely with the Grace of God and kindred Catholic furnishings. One does not feel the lack of stained glass windows, he rather gives thanks for the warmth and sun which pours in through ordinary panes. The residence which now serves as a school was used first as the priests' house, then when another house became available they asked the Sisters of Mercy to come and use it as a school.
The small school otherwise gives rather than charge a more intimate and close contact with her small propels. Bright awnings on the windows shed a pleasant glow in the rooms which all times are light and airy.
The several back yards are turned into a playground in which the boys and girls are separated under supervision and the garage and another small house became a comfortable cloakroom and dress-
There are now ninety proposed education in this improvised very effective school.
A garden has been laid out about the church and the collection of buildings are a charming addition to the block.
In this way results were obtained almost immediately under a small outlay of money in debts most new pastors have to carry. Then, too, instead of the parish having to handle long years before a bit humble and having vision, the Fathers were able to give their parishioners school facilities immediately.
The Capuchin Fathers have been done in a short time.
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An Autocomic Friars Minor is the Franciscan Order, the other branches being the Friars Minor, simply so-called, but servint lately usually known as Observants or Recollects, and the Conventual Friars Minor. This division of the first Franciscan Order has come about by reason of various reforms; thus the Observants were a reform which separated from the Conventuals, and the Observants.
Establish in Ireland
It was in 1615 that the first Friar of the Capuchin reform came to Ireland, Father Stephen Daly. He was sent over by Father Francis Nugent, who, in 1608, had received a papal commission to establish the reform in his native land. According to other branches of Colepatrazo, the bethernardiness of the Franciscan Order had, in 1549, petitioned the general chapter of the Capuchins to send over friars to introduce the reform into the Franciscan houses of that country; but this was impossible, since at that time the decree of Paul III was still in force which establish the Capuchin reform to establish the Capuchin outside Italy. Francis Nugent, the actual founder of the Irish province, was a remarkable man. He had already introduced the reform into the Rhine country when he petitioned the Roman authorities to set aside a house of the order for the reception of the Irish Friars.
Charleville Becomes Novitiate
Accordingly, the convent of Charleville, in the low countries, was given him for this purpose, and thither the Irish Friars from all provinces were sent to form a community. The convent of Charleville thus became the Novitiate and alma mater of the province of Ireland. In 1615, first Stephen Daly and then four other friars were sent over. At first they lived separately wherever they could, but in 1623 or 1624 they took a house in Bridge street, Dublin, where they lived in community. But in 1639 the house was seized by the lords justices
and conferred on the University of Dublin.
Friars Remain in Country
The friars, however, remained in the country, and were gradually suffered banishment and imprisonment for the faith. In 1642, the Irish Mission Numbered 51 friars. They had, in 1733, fourteen houses in Ireland and
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two in France and were that year erected into a canonical province.
Last Days Illustrious
Persecution and famine struck the Irish people at this time. But the last days of the old province were made the old province Father Thomas Theobald Mathew, the propagator of the temperance movement. From the friars have been to the front in forwarding the temperance movement; but in October, 1905, the Irish hierarchy formally entrusted to them the preaching of a national crusade of temperance. Since then the friars are to be found in all parts of the country carrying out their mission.
Flourish in America
On the American continent the Capuchins not only have flourishing missions in Central and South America, they have also two provinces in the United States, a missionary district in California, missions in Canada served by French friars. The present establishment of the friars in the United States dates from 1857; but there were missionary Capuchins in the present territory of the United States and Canada early in the seventeenth century. They had Louisiana, and among the Micmac Indians.
Swiss Introduce Order to U. S.
The present establishment of the friars here dates from 1857. The chance visit of a young Swiss from the United States to his native land, and his receit of the spiritual needs of America, inspired two secular priests of Switzerland with the idea of introducing the Capuchin Order into the United States. They were given Mt. Calvary as the site for a Capuchin convent. They now have many parishes in the United States and Canada.
By way of distinction from other religious, the Capuchin Friars in most countries append the sign "O.M.Cap." after their name; but in England and Ireland they sign "O.S.F.C." in accordance with the use of the ancient English province.
Capuchin Superior to Conduct Mission at El Cerrito Church
The forthcoming mission at the Church of St. John the Baptist, El Cerrito, which is to open at the 10 o'clock Mass on Sunday, October 17, will be conducted by the Very Rev. Father Thomas Dowling, O. M. Cap., L.L. D., superior of the Irish Franciscan Capuchin Fathers in San Francisco.
The Rev. A. J. Heneghan, pastor of St. John the Baptist parish, who has secured the services of this distinguished missioner, is confident that the parishioners will mark their appreciation of this opportunity by an attendance closely approximating the one-hundred-per-cent mark.
In selecting Father Dowling to give this mission, Father Heneghan was guided by a previous experience in San Francisco, when a few years ago he came under his personal observation striking evidence of the wonderful works of salvation accomplished by missioners of this order.
On Saturday night a splendid capital will be disposed of.
Sisters of Holy Family Annual Lecture
Very Rev. Thomas Dowling O.S. F. C. L.L. D., is to be the lecturer this year for the work of the Sisters of the Holy Name. Father Dowling's gift of clone. He has become a missionary labors throughout the diocese and the subject of the papal cousin is Romantic History; Its World Dominion; the Time of Its Temporal Power; Its Present-Day Influence. So inviting an intellectual treat on a topic of general interest will, doubtless, attract a large audience to St. Mary's cathedral, where the lecture is to be given on Tuesday evening, June 3, beginning at 8 o'clock.
The cause, too, is an appealing one to all who realize the value of child training, for th

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THE MONITOR SAN FRANCISCO, CAL., DECEMBER 22, 1923
DISTINGUISHED CAPUCHIN PREACHER DELIVERS SERMON ON MUSIC
Explains Place of this Art in Christian Worship on Occasion of Appearance of Sistine Choir in St. Mary's Cathedral. Biblical Authority for Blending Music and Worship.
On the occasion of Solemn Pontifical Mass in St. Mary's Cathedral at which the Sistine choir rendered the music on December 9, an eloquent sermon on music in the services of the Church was delivered by the Very Rev. Thomas Dowling, O. S. F. C. Father Dowling said in part:
"From the tiniest flower that decks the brow of nature to the stateliest tree that shoots in lofty majesty high into the air, earth's various adornments lead to the knowledge, manifest the might and reveal the wonderous sublime of God. When we look to subminer scenes and see the Dome that bounds our vision, we are forced to confess, with the Psalmist, 'The heavens proclaim the glory of the Lord.' Looking beyond nature's beauty that charms the eye, nature's wonders that entrance the mind, we find a claimant for admiration, higher in the ideal, mightier in its evidence to the power that creates it—life in its various forms. From the lowliest insect that by its inborn power crawls upon the earth, in the most majestic creature in the animal world—all bespeak the infinitude of the Being who has infused into them the inexplicable principle of life. It is especially in man—the possessor of all the perfections of life—vegetable and animal—that the power, the wisdom and the glory of God most clearly manifest themselves.
Entrancing Interest
"Of entrancing interest is the history of the Creation described for us by the Inspired Writer in the Book of Genesis. No master sketch of human genius could portray so vividly scenes as enrapturing. As we read that history we seem to watch the Heavens and the earth spring forth out of nothingness and we become engrossed in the progress of the Divine Architect's work as he embellishes the world. We are enthusiastic as the discern the first traces of vegetable life, and marvel at the appearance of the animal creation. Though we would love to linger, studying the habits and gazing at the haunts of beast and bird, the scene rapidly changes. The Creator rests not from His work. It is only when man, the being for whom the Almighty has been preparing a fit habitation, is created that He rests content. His work at last is done. The Creator contemplates complacently the result of the exercise of His Sacred Power. And God, says Sacred Power, 'saw all things that He had made and they were very good.' Why this absorbing interest in His work that until after man's creation? It is to teach man his proper position in the Divine economy and to make him realize the representative position he holds
in the estimation of the Most High. It needs no subtle reasoning to convince us that the Almighty ordained all creation for the benefit of man, and that man embodies in himself all the perfections of all its other forms. Therefore through him all the praise that can accrue from earth must be offered to the Divine Throne. He is in truth the High Priest of creation, for God has decreed that he seal, and the fowls of the air, and all living creatures that move upon the earth.
Responsibility
"From primeval days man has always recognized his responsibility to dedicate what is best and fairest on earth to the service of heaven. The first children born on earth fulfilled this destiny—'Cain offered the fruits of the earth, gifts to the Lord; Aboled the through human history, every epoch was marked by man's recognition, not only of his right, but also of his obligation to be the intermediary or High Priest between the Creator and all the products of His creative power.
"The history of man's intellectual development is a fascinating study. Man's intellect is the evolving principle of the latent perfections of creation. The Almighty evidently intended that this secretly should unreveal nature's laws and so harmonize nature's laws that every latent power that would be unfolded should acclaim the greatness of His creative work. Man recognized his duty in this respect and employed the energy science evolved and the products his genius wooed from inanimated creation to pave a tribute—the source, the fountain, the creator of matter, life and intellect. Evidence of this is manifested through the course of history. As far back as the time of Noe, an altar skill was employed to erect an human unit to the Lord. As the greatest effort of this capability was employed in the construction of Solomon's majestic temple, so unto our own day genius has always paid the tribute of its highest gifts, and wealth has unlocked its princely treasures in erecting structures worthy of the sanctity of God's service.
Gift of Gifts
"There is one of gift, my brethren, given by God to man, that transcends almost every other human gift—a power that most nearly resembles creative power. It is the faculty of the embeding sounds as to express the solemnity of the soul. It is something aesthetic, altogether spiritual. We style it music. To properly appreciate what this gift means for the soul of man, we should
be capable of realizing what the world would be impossible conception. For man's soul is so susceptible to musical influences that he would find rustling of the leaves, the whispering of the wind, the moaning of the storm, the crash of thunder. These affect the emotions of the enshrine music's elements. Had we never heard music as we enjoy it in its present perfection, had we never known that sound could be coordinated in melodious harmony, indescribable would be the effect produced on us by a brilliant masterpiece of musical genius that cooed with the magic charm of the whispering zephyr, sighed with the plaintive wail of the moaning wind, and rang with the force of a mighty tempest, or the crushing and booming of the clunder, lightning and pooring the thunder. Yet this experience would but feebly express the greatness of the gift of music in man's possession. Music might fittingly be described as the communing of one soul with another by the subtlest means conceivable. Capable of expressing every phase of human emotion, the poet Collins has beautifully depicted it:
"When music (Heavenly maid) was young The yet in earliest Greece she sung Ere passions offered to hear her shell Thronged around her magic cell; Exulting, trembling, raging, fainting, Possessed beyond the Muses' painting By turned they felt the glowing mind Disturbed, delighted, raised, refined."
"Who has not at some time felt the poet's realization of the power of music when listening to some masterpiece of telling or sorrow and despair or of pelling and rage?
"Is it not fitting, then, that this priceless gift, music, this power in man most nearly resembling creative power, should be employed in worshipping the Almighty? What man is to the rest of creation, music is to the other possessions of the soul—this highest adventure—intelligence, therefore the Almighty manifested His desire that it should be dedicated to His service. Under the prophet king David, enriched with many splendors. He had proclaimed that he loved the beauty of God's house and the dwelling place of the glory of the Lord, and it was only to be expected that the composer of the inspired psalms would realize how the charm of music would enhance the glory of religious worship. Addressing the chiefs of the Levites, he bade them appoint some of their brethren to be singers with musical harps, and cymbals, that the joyful
sound might resound on high. We read that subsequently when David was appointing priests to the different offices of worship about the ark, he assigned 'Jehiah over the instruments of psaltery and harps, and Asaph to sound with cymbals. But Banaias and Jeziel the priests do sound the trumpet continually before the ark of the covenant

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THE MONITOR, MAY 25, 1929
ST. CATHERINE'S
St. Catherine's church, Burlingame, of which the Rev. Michael R. Power is pastor.
HISTORY OF FIRST BURLINGAME PARISH TOLD
The late Father James A. Grant was the first pastor of St. Catherine's church, Burlingame. At the time of his appointment, Father Grant was stationed in Oakland. He received a letter dated August 31, 1908, from the Rt. Rev. Charles A. Ramm, then secretary to Archbishop Riordan. This letter stated: "I am directed by His Grace the Archbishop, to inform you that at a meeting, to the consultors of the archdiocese held on Friday morning, August 28, a new parish was formed comprising Burlingame, Millbrae and San Bruno, and that the Archbishop, with the unanimous concurrence of the council, has appointed you as first pastor of said parish."
The formation of this parish was the outcome of the sudden growth in population along the San Francisco and the boring of tunnels and faster passenger service given to the peninsula by the Southern Pacific Railroad.
First Mass was celebrated at Burlingame on September 20, 1908. It was said in Weinberg hall on Main street. First Mass was said in the school house of Millbrae on Sunday, November 1, 1908. Pioneer (Cody's) hall was used for first Mass in San Bruno September 13, 1908. In Novem-
ber a school hall in Burlingame was placed at the disposal of the Catholic congregation. Father Brockhage, now pastor of Holy Cross church, San Francisco, then a professor at the seminary, assisted Father Grant until the appointment of Father John Casey as assistant in June, 1912.
The first church to be erected was that at San Bruno. It was opened on Easter Sunday, 1909. The San Bruno people had made some preparation before Father Grant's arrival. The Silva family had bought a piece of ground 50 by 100 feet, where the church now stands, and the people had collected almost $1,500. The church was built in Mission style and may be seen with its adjoining parochial residence. It is now the parish church of San Bruno, and the pastor is Rev. Thomas P. Heverin, S.T.L. The change to an independent parish was made in November, 1910, as was that of St. Dunstan, now extant. Father William J. Cantwell and Millbrae.
The Tudor style Gothic church of St. Catherine of Sienna at Burlingame was dedicated on Sunday, October 3, 1909. This was a fine church, and despite costs for street improvement and many other items burdening a new parish in a new town, Father Grant had the debt down to $21,000 at Easter, 1913.
Father Michael R. Power is now pastor of St. Catherine's church, Burlingame. He is assisted by Father John J. Ryan and Father Harold Collins. Father Power succeeded the late lamented Father Grant while he was in the Emydius church, west of Twin Peaks, where he was administrator. For several years Father Power had been director of the Affiliated Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, a work which he administered with great tact and efficiency.
"Sunshine Suburb" Noted for Ideal Living Conditions
Burlingame has been aptly called "San Francisco's Sunshine Suburb" and, due to its location, climate and transportation facilities, it has truthfully earned its title. Its growth during the past ten years, though rapid, has not affected the ideal living conditions which the community enjoys. A stranger viewing Burlingame with varying impressions, would sense first of all its beauty. This charm is due to the uncrowded effect which has resulted from ample garden and lawn space for every home and the individual good taste which has helped to make each home unit a part of an attractive whole.
Rising 2,000 feet on the right are the tree-studded rolling hills, rapidly being sold to beauty-loving homeseekers who appreciate the wonderful view which lies at their future doorstep.
The Skyline boulevard runs north and south along the ridge of these hills and, skirting its edge, are the links of Crystal Springs Country Club, a favorite meeting place for Burlingame's golfers.
There, also, are the Spring Valley lakes reflecting the intense blue of the sky. The Pacific Ocean lies but a short distance away.
Pages could be written of the individual homes which already dot Burlingame's hills; no description, however, could equal a motor trip through the winding streets which climb their way to the crest.

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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 29, 1923 LOS ANGELES EVENING HERALD:
OPEN HUGE VALLEY TRACT
OPEN IMMENSE SANTA YNEZ TRACT
By RICK BURROWS
Of Burrows & Moran, S-bildings
Southern California has attracted hundreds upon hundreds of home seekers from eastern states by reports of high yields of specialized products. The average potential land buyer from the east is at first disappointed with the prices at which desirable lands near Los Angeles are quoted.
This is due to the fact they unconsciously compare them with land values in their home state, which of course, due to climatic conditions, are not as productive as are the farm lands in Southern California.
Then when they find that irrigated land adapted to high grade fruit raising is priced somewhat higher than the farm land back east, many find themselves unable to meet the condition.
The average home seeker attracted here by the climate he has paid a high premium for our equable climate along with the price of his land.
When everything is taken into consideration, climate, environment, crop yield and other advantages only to be found here, the price of country property cannot be said to be high.
OPEN NEW TRACT
At the present time we are opening a huge tract of land in the Santa Ynez valley. This fertile valley nestled between two of California's most picturesque mountain ranges was selected by the mission padres as an ideal location for one of their missions, for which this
Upper photo shows portion of the fertile Santa Ynez valley, where a great agricultural project has been undertaken by Burrows & Moran. Below, colonade of Santa Ynez mission, 120 years old.
state is famous. It is also a well known fact that the far-seeing fathers place their historic sanctuaries in the most productive and beautiful spots in California. The Santa Ynez valley is no exception to the rule that the padres established in picking a location for their property.
This property, which is in Santa Barbara county, has at last succumbed to the incessant demand that the large Santa Ynez valley has been the stronghold of the big land barons, where vast acreage has been held intact for generations. This is to be changed. A recent bond election has been proved the necessary
funds for a network of boulevards to intersect the valley and the beautiful San Marcos pass. This connection will shorten the automobile highway to San Francisco, some 20 miles, and will divert a flood of traffic through this delightful country, the beauty and climate of which has been heralded far and wide.
PRODUCTIVE SOIL
From any knoll or foothill in the valley a wonderful view is unfolded of this park-like country, with its rolling grass-covered hills, undulating fields of waving grain, with here
and there a farmhouse, and everywhere giant oaks, which combine with the topography to lend enchantment. Old residents and casual visitors agree that the surroundings are unsurpassed. A low range of hills tempers the ocean breeze and tends to reduce the dampness from fogs.
The soil in this rich valley is a deep clay loam, highly productive, and this fertility combined with the beauty of the place gives strength to
the old prediction, that one day these fertile plains and valleys would be covered with prosperous homes. The soil is adapted to a variety of crops and fruit and it is not necessary for the farmer to follow the old "feast or famine" program of the producer of a specialized product. Inordinate profits on any single product stimulate planting and almost always the results in overproduction before the market can be developed. The man who diversifies, eliminates the gamble, if in any one year his peaches do not do well or fail to bring a good price, the extra profit on his grapes or apples will make up for the loss.

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Irish Independent.
Insider. December 16, 1924
THE CHURCH IN AMERICA
WORK OF IRISH CAPUCHIN FRIARS
Rev. Father Albert Bibby, O.S.F.C., Pastor, and Rev. Father Reginald O'Hanlon, O.S.F.C., with Rev. Bro. Columcille Cregan, O.S.F.C., have been placed in charge of the Santa Ines mission, Salvang, California, U.S.A. Father Albert and Bro. Columcille were lately attached to Church St., Dublin, and Father Reginald to the Friary at Kilkenny.
They motored from Los Angeles to take over the parish from the Bishop, Rt. Rev. Dr. Cantwell. As they were approaching the mission the Irish Fathers were met and welcomed by a number of the parishioners, and as they were proceeding up the avenue to the church the bells rang out. It was a great occasion, for many years ago other Capuchin Franciscans had had charge of the parish.
On the following Sunday the mission was solemnly reopened by Very Rev. Father Joseph, O.S.F.C., Superior of the Irish Franciscan Capuchins, U.S.A., who sang High Mass, which was followed by Solemn Benediction. The ceremonies opened with a procession, in which the school-children, parishioners, and priests participated.
The church, the mission house, the courtyard, and the cemetery are all in a state of ruin and decay. The Irish priests are faced with a hard task in the reorganisation of the parish.

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GRAND OPENING OF SANTA YNEZ OLD MISSION
On last Sunday, Nov. 23, '924, a very inspiring ceremony took place at the Old Mission Santa Ynez, Santa Barbara county, when the Irish Francistan Capuchin Fathers formally took charge of the Mission and Parish. The Right Reverend Bishop Gantwell some time ago requested the Capuchin Fathers to take over the Mission, and in the meantime all faculties for a Canonical Foundation having been received from the Holy See, the Fathers proceeded on Thursday, Nov. 20th, to Santa Ynez Old Mission. On the arrival of the Fathers a large group of the parishiners were present to receive them, and immediately the fine chime of bells in the Old Mission was tolled, so great was the joy of the people at the coming of the Friars, who have been away from its sacred walls for over seventy-four years. The Fathers who are appointed to take charge, Fathers Albert O. M. Cap. Rector, and Reginald Assistant, and Drs. Columcille, were accompanied by the Head Superior of the Irish Capuchin Houses in America, V. Rev. Father Joseph O. M. Cap.
On Sunday, Nov. 23rd, the formal function of the installation of the new community took place. Immediately before the Solemn High Mass, which was announced for 10:30 o'clock, a procession consisting of the Cross-Bearer Mr. Henry Newmaster, and two Candlebearers, the women and men of the parish, who assembled in large numbers, the children and mass servers, and the Fathers, who was formed up. The Veni Creator was sung by the Fathers, whilst the solemn procession marched from the Old Mission to the church. Here Father Joseph sang the High Mass, and preached. He traced the coming of the old Spanish Friars to California and to Santa Ynez, and though the good people were looked after spiritually during all these seventy-four years by the secular clergy, yet the solemn chant of the divine office was unheard within the sacred walls, and the Brown-robed and sandaled Friars were not seen in the place, until today when those grand and thrilling events are once more restored. He expressed the genuine
happiness of the Irish Fathers to be in their midst, and he assured them that from henceforth every spiritual and material interest of the people will be attended to, and by their loyal co-operation with the Friars, the neglected appearance of the lovely old pile of the Mission will be shortly changed. He, moreover, thanked the people for the great warmth of their welcome of the Fathers, and assured them of the certain devotedness to them of the Fathers and Bro. who have been selected to assist and guide them.
A very beautiful rendering of the "M'ssa de Angelia" was done by a specially selected choir, presided over by Mrs. H. Labarance, the organist of the Catholic church at Watts, who drove with her mother, Mrs. J. Lesperance, for the occasion, to the Old Mission. Father Joseph returned to Watts on Monday, Nov. 24th.
Watts Review. Nov. 28. '924.

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Lidnings · Feb. 27. 1925.
On Wednesday morning, Father Joseph was called away to attend the funeral services of Rev. Father Albert, O. M. Cap., who died at the St. Francis Hospital, Santa Barbara on Saturday, February 14. The Superior of the Jesuits at Santa Barbara, Father Thornton, had already attended Father Albert, and gave him the last Holy Sacraments, and after two months of heroic suffering he calmly passed away on Saturday, February 14 surrounded by the good Franciscan Sisters of the hospital. The funeral services were conducted at the Old Mission Santa Ynez, where Father Albert had been rector for a month. The celebrant of the Solemn Requiem Mass was Rev. Father Gabriel, O. M. Cap., deacon, Rev. Father Raphael, O. M. Cap., sub-deacon, Rev. Father Leo, O. M. Cap. Father Joseph conveyed the kind sympathy of the Right Reverend Bishop to the people of the parish in their sad becavement. He spoke of the untiring zeal and devotedness of Father Albert during his life, and particularly during the short time he had been placed over the Parish of Santa Ynez. In the words of the Bishop, he said, "We hope that his death among us may bring blessings and a permanency to our Foundation."
Father Joseph also conveyed the sympathy of Father Provincial and the head Superiors in Ireland as well as his own, to the parishioners whom he loved so well, and who now have the great consolation of having his remains with them in the old cemetery of Santa Ynez. "May his holy death mean the life of this parish," Father Joseph said, "and may his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God, rest in peace."
Rev. Father Stephen, O. M. Cap., has been appointed to the Parish of Santa Ynez.