Word: bouquets
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Holy Father, permit the celebration of the next Eucharistic Congress to take place in Chicago and I promise you a million communions as a spiritual bouquet to your august presence." So spoke His Eminence, George William Cardinal Mundelein to His Holiness, Pope Pius XI, nearly two years ago. Fiat!?and the well-beloved Cardinal, who also is His Grace the Archbishop of Chicago, set himself to gathering (there is no culling in Roman Catholicism of the present day) his flowers of faith?gorgeous roses dewed with the jewels of eminence, lowly poppies jeweled with repentent tears, episcopal orchids...
...civil authorities of Chicago have already put the city's children to work cleaning up back yards and alley ways. The finance committee of the city council has approved plans for a Court of Honor,an alley of festooned, illuminated white posts. After the Lord has enjoyed His bouquet, Chicago, always practical, will utilize this posted promenade to do honor to a convention of Elks and another of Moose...
...Vice President has proved himself a good fellow. Even young LaFollette has taken to him. Young and old would join in a slight official bouquet...
...LEAGUE, p. 10). ¶ The President published abroad his desire for coal legislation during the present session of Congress. He wants a law enabling the President to appoint mediation boards and authorizing Federal coal administration in case of shortage. ¶ Dressed entirely in white and wearing a corsage bouquet of violets and orchids, Mrs. Coolidge accompanied the President to 11 o'clock Easter service at the First Congregational Church. With them were John Coolidge and Mr. & Mrs. Frank W. Stearns. Curious throngs almost blocked their way at the church door...
...boarded the Fort St. George en route to Bermuda with his handsome daughter Ailsa, his Yale undergraduate son Paul. To see them off came "the world's most exalted bachelor," Sir Robert Home (TIME, March 29, COMMONWEALTH), onetime British Chancellor of the Exchequer. Bowing, he presented a bouquet to Miss Mellon; then edged Mr. Mellon to the rail, talked earnestly for ten minutes...