Plaudits were frequent and enthusiastic all along the line of procession. Cheers were given, handkerchiefs waved, and hands clapped until all gathered around the scene of dedication where interesting exercises took place. The monument is one of the best samples of architectural beauty in Salem.

The manner in which the movement was procured is well worth mentioning, Some years ago Mr. John J. Horgan, of Cambridgeport, procured from Cork, Ire., photographs and paintings of the famous temperance advocate and expounder of temperance, Rev. Theobald Mathew, and had the work made life size of the finest Italian marble by an artist who has shown, in this undertaking, an ability to produce a statue equal to any public statue to be found in this community. Mr. Horgan had it made in the honor of the man it represents, for the good work he has done in the interests of suffering humanity. Not that it was needed to remind the world of his labors, for his memory does not cease to exist, but is still green, and has spread until it is now known all over the civilized world whereever temperance is respected. Wishing to have the statue placed in a prominent position, Mr. Horgan inserted a notice in the newspapers stating that he would present it to a society that would procure a pedestal at an expense not less than $1,000. The Salem temperance societies were quick to appreciate the offer and accepted it, and the city government of Salem, granted the work a location in one of the principal squares of that city.

Considerable opposition was met at first in regard to granting a location for the statue; but, happily for the societies, a committee of the city government went to Cambridge, saw the statue, and, without further delay, allotted a site for its location. When this had been granted, the donor commenced the work of building a suitable pedestal, which comprises

a ground base, sub base, centre piece and finely moulded projecting cap, on which rests the statue. The pedestal is nine feet high, of clear, light blue granite, from an Augusta, Me., quarry, owned and operated for the past three years by Mr. Horgan. Granite has been extensively used of late in monumental work instead of marble, and the color blends excellently with the material of the statue, Italian marble. The centre stone bears the following inscription.

Erected by the followers of Rev.
THEOBALD MATHEW,
Apostle of Temperance.
Born October 10, 1790.
Died December 8, 1856.

Immediately beneath the above epitaph, on the upper base, is an eagle's head over a semi-circular bowl, into which will flow a stream of Salem's purest beverage-water. The foundation is so arranged that pipes are set to give a supply of water and also carry off the waste. Around the monument is a fine hammered curbstone, circular in form, with two low platforms leading to the water bowl. The space between this point and the monument will be neatly sodded.

A few minutes before two o'clock the procession arrived at Central Square, having been en route for nearly three hours. After leaving Washington Square, where the line was formed, the procession passed in front of City Hall, and was reviewed by His Honor, Mayor John M. Raymond, and the invited guests. The number in the parade was estimated to be three thousand. The Mayor was presented with a beautiful bouquet by Miss Flinn, a student in the parochial school of Salem.

As the carriages drove through the square the following guests alighted, and took seats on the platform erected at the side of the monument: Very Rev. W. Byrne, V.G., Boston; Revs. T. A. Metcalf, South Boston; Thomas Griffin, Worcester; J. J. McCoy, Westboro; P. J. Gallagan, Fitchburg; P. A. McKenna, Marlboro; Hugh Roe O'Donnell, East Boston; Revs. John J. Gray, D. J. Collins, John F. Kelliher, Thomas Tobin, P. B. McManus, Messrs. Arey, Gracey, Bishop, Beane, Israel, Wilson, Packard, all of Salem; James Fallon, Peabody; W. Maynes and James Riley, Salem.

Then the different divisions filed into the square, society by society, and arranged themselves around inside the

ropes. The walks and windows, doors and roofs surrounding the square were literally packed with throngs of Salemites, who patiently awaited the beginning of the ceremonies.

At 2 30 p. m., William F. Cass, the chairman of the committee on arrangements, arose, and with a nod signalled the unveiling of the monument. Turning to the Mayor he said:

YOUR HONORA short time ago a committee representing the Y. M. Č. T. Society of Salem, and F. M. C. T. A. societies, also of Salem, appeared before you and the honorable Board of Aldermen and City Council, and petitioned that they might be allowed to erect on some public square in Salem a monument to the cause of temperance, and to the commemoration of the life work of the apostle of temperance, Father Mathew. After a careful consideration, the importance of the movement being recog nized by you, the location where we now stand was offered by you and gratefully accepted by the monument committee. To-day we meet here with our task completed, and I have the honor, Mr. Mayor, representing the societies interested, to present to the city of Salem, through you, as its representative, this tribute to the cause of total abstinence and the

memory of the greatest and purest of temperance advocates, the Very Rev. Theobald Mathew.

Mayor Raymond Said in Reply: MR. CHAIRMAN In receiving from you, as the representative of the temperance societies that have had this work in charge, this deed conveying to the city of Salem this beautiful monument and statue of Father Mathew, I accept it in the name and in behalf of our city, in grateful acknowledgment of the service you have rendered, and as a sacred trust to all future generations.

As a work of art, it stands in this public square an adornment to our city and a pleasure to all beholders thereof, and in which our citizens may take just pride. But if it were simply a conception of the artist, living only in the creative imagination of the sculptor, an ideal only of the heroic and noble, the inspiration of this hour would be lost. These multitudes that throng our streets, the imposing and inspiring procession that has moved before us in grand array, these decorations of glorious colors, these waving banners borne high, the sublime strains of triumphal music, would

be but the remembrance of a day, and the gratification of the. senses in the pleasure of the hour.

It is, however, more than a work of art; more than a glorious conception; more than a beauteous image.

This monument which we dedicate today commemorates a life that was real, noble, grand, heroic; one that lived and moved among us in our century and age. A life, though born into being on the shores of a distant land, left its impress and the influence of its master spirit and mighty work here and everywhere on the whole race of man. Such a life the civilized world justly claims as its own.

Theobald Mathew, in his consecrated mission among men, knew no country, no home, no race. The world was his country; in the habitations of the poor and the rich alike, redeemed from the vices of intemperance and folly, he found his home, and all mankind were the objects of his love and his tender minis

trations.

stranger, but gave to all the helping hand of that power which in him seemed almost divine, and led them to lives of For this we honor him and reverence his memory to

He knew neither kindred nor

sobriety and usefulness.

day, and enshrine in our hearts those

virtues that he has left to us "for the

healing of a nation.”

That this statue should find a home here seems eminently fit and proper, here where in life Father Mathew had been the recipient of the most affectionate attention and distinguished consideration, and where, too, he had labored.

C. R. Gannon, president of the Y. M. C. T. A. Society of Salem, then introduced as the orator of the day the Rev. Father Conaty, of Worcester. The reverend clergyman was heartily greeted. He spoke as follows:

Rev. Father Conaty's Address.

A writer has said that the names and memories of great men are the dowry of a nation. Her government may be overthrown, the chains of slavery may hold her limbs, nationhood may be torn away from her despite that, all this sacred inheritance remains. Heroes are the salt of the earth in death as well as in life. What they once did their descendants have still and always a right to do after them, and their example lives in their country, a continual stimulant and encouragement for him who has the soul to adopt it. Carlyle has said that "universal history is at bottom but the history of great men."

National life dates its periods from them; they influence the ages in which they live; they stamp their character upon them. Augustus, Leo X., Washington, O'Connell, Lincoln, are names characterizing centuries. Men arise and with an idea mould the entire thought of a nation. It is natural to revere great ideas when there is a man behind them. It is natural for the human heart to pay tribute to deeds of greatness and renown. The soldier, who, on the field of battle, saves the liberties of his country; the statesman, who, in the councils of state, moulds the laws which preserve these liberties; the scholar, who, by the brilliancy of genius, shapes the thought and learning of the peopleall these deserve the lasting gratitude of men; and they speak from the canvas, and in the sculptured stone and marble. Valor is the test of manhood. It is born of noble purpose; is nourished by sacrifice, and finds its highest motive in God and in humanity. He who serves man best, who saves and elevates him,

Is the Most Valiant.

Heroism is not greatest on the battlefield where martial lines, trumpet notes, and clang of battle, urge men to deeds of daring. Heroism is greatest in the battle of manhood and principle, for truth and right, where heart acts on heart, and human sympathy spurs to action. To-day you have such heroism and proclaim the greatest of such a hero in the immortal Father Mathew. Neither soldier nor statesman, but a man filled with noble purpose, recognizing the sufferings of humanity; seeing the chains more galling than those on limbs of slave, he answered the call of manhood to emancipate, to elevate, and to save; a man with an idea which he impresses on his age; who stands forth before the world as a benefactor, a regenerator, and a savior of human kind. To recall his memory, to recite the leading points of his life, to draw practical lessons from his work, this is our task to-day. Born at Thomastown, near Cashel, in the county of Tipperary, Oct. 10, 1790, Theobald Mathew offered in early life little that was remarkable. His character toward his playmates, his kindness to dumb animals, his evenness of temper, gave evidence of the benevolence of after life, and of sympathy for human suffering.

Developing an inclination for the ecclesiastical state, he is found in 1807 on the benches of the great College of Maynooth. Shortly afterwards he entered the Capuchin Friars, and was destined to become

one of their shining lights. In 1814 he was ordained priest, and exercised his ministry immediately in Kilkenny, where he labored earnestly and faithfully among the poor, attracting all hearts to him by his benevolent disposition and great charity. We find him soon afterwards removed to Cork, working zealously in the friary made famous by the great Father O'Leary. Suffice to say that he was truly a man of God, laboring as the faithful priest among the poor. Anxious to educate his people he opened an industrial school,

And Taught it Himself.

His great sincerity was the secret of his eloquence, and his preaching won the highest praise. For years he was one of the governors of the house of industry in Cork, where the poor wrecks of society found a home; there he saw misery and ruin, and traced it all to intemperance; and his heart went to relieve society, and his people, of this evil. In 1835, a temperance movement began in Cork under the direction of Protestant gentlemen, among whom William Martin, the Quaker, was a prominent figure. They differed in religion from the great bulk of the population, and their doctrine was strange: hence we are not surprised to find the movement making little headway. William Martin, recognizing in Father Mathew a man of the people and a leader of the people, appealed to him again and again to enter the lists and battle for temperance. Father Mathew saw the evils around him among the rich and poor; he saw happiness banished from many a home, and ruin and dishonor fall on many a youth; he saw the Irish character, with its destiny for great deeds, almost completely shattered by intemperance. He saw the idol demanding the adoration of the people, and he asked himself the questions: Could religion avail? Was there a remedy in the total abstinence pledge? Would the habits, customs and associations of the Irish permit a man to rise up and destroy them? Vast interests were at stake, large capital was invested in the traffic. All were weighed in the balance with manhood, and manhood finally drove him to draw the sword against them. In April, 1838, he called a meeting in his little school-house, and appeared for the first time as the advocate of the pledge. There did he utter those memorable words, "Here goes in the name of God," words destined to electrify the world and lead millions captive.