He encloses a memorandum of the celebration in Alton Illinois of the Pope's 25th anniversary. He hopes McMaster will publish it in connection with a mere complete report of the national celebration. He asks for a copy of the paper containing the notice. Enclosure The anniversary of Pius IX was celebrated in the diocese of Alton, Illinois under the direction of Bishop P. J. Baltes . In the larger cities of East St. Louis, Quincy and Springfield, morning and evening services were held and civil demonstrations made. The grandest expression of devotion was rendered at Belleville on June 21 under the care of Father Lewis Hinssen and Father A. Pinkers . A procession was held after High Mass through the streets of Belleville, a city of 15,000 people. A torch light procession was held that evening, following a dinner in the spacious halls of the grove. The procession again went through the town and returned to the church. Both the church and the Convent of the Sisters of Notre Dame across the street were brightly lighted. Father Hinssen spoke to the people in German upon the Pope's amiability and character. Kennedy delivered the English address, speaking of the connection with the Papacy of the civil and religious events of the Italian revolutions. Both speakers were listened to with marked interest. Homes of Catholics in Belleville were indicated by flags, flowers, or pictures during the day, and by lights at night. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.