NEW SHERIDAN STATUE

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XLIV, Issue 1, 4 January 1917, Page 51

NEW SHERIDAN STATUE

The magnificent equestrian statue to Gen. Philip 1 H. Sheridan on Capitol Hill, Albany, was , dedicated a few weeks ago with appropriate exercises. Rigli&Rev. Thomas F. Cusack, D.D., Bishop of the Albany, diocese,' invoked the blessing of God on the memorial,-and; among the addresses was an eloquent tribute to Gen. Sheridan from Former Governor Martin H. Glynn. "" _■ \ In the early morning a Solemn High Mass of Requiem was celebrated in the Cathedral for the repose of the soul of the great soldier at which Rev. Joseph Scully preached, paying a fine tribute to Sheridan. Right Rev. Mgr. Joseph A. Delaney was the celebrant. Among those in the great congregation were the widow and daughter of Gen. Sheridan. Resting upon the catafalque, was covered by the Stars and Stripes, were the military hat and sword of General Sheridan,