He studied theology at St . Mary's Seminary , Baltimore. Here in a short time he earned for himself the same deep respect he had won at college. His musical talent was also recognized and in his second year year he was made leader of the Seminary orchestra. In 1900, Father O'Neil was incardinated by His Eminence Cardinal Gibbons into the Archdiocese of Baltimore. He was ordained priest by Bishop Curtis in the Cathedral at Baltimore on June 18,1901. His first appointment was assistant pastor of the Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Easton, Maryland . In June of the following year he was transferred to the Church of St. Thomas of Aquinas, Baltimore, where the late Father Cunningham was then pastor. His successor, Father Hughes having resigned in November, 1907, Father O'Neil took charge of the parish until the appointment of Rev. Peter O'Hara , two months later. In the following year Rev. Thomas E . Lyons was appointed pastor and with him Father O'Neil worked until failing health compelled him to go to a health resort in Indianna. His physical condition having improved he returned to his parish and plunged into work. The strength gained during his short rest soon began to fail him and as he was adverse to being placed on the sick list Cardinal Gibbons transferred him to St . Paul's Church, Balti¬ more, where he would be able to take needed rest while doing some parochial duties. Though kidney and heart trouble were now sapping his vitality he kept bravely on until September 6th when he became seriously ill. On December 8, 1910, he passed away to give an account of his stewardship and receive his eternal reward. The funeral took place from St . Paul's Church on December 10th. Many beautiful tributes were penned at the death of Father O'Neil both by the Baltimore daily papers and the Island Patriot. At the funeral ser¬ vices Cardinal Gibbons gave the absolution and in his eulogy expressed his admiration for Father O'Neil. This most prominent man in the Catholic Church of America stated on that occasion that "Father O'Neil never did an unkind act or never said an unkind word." Reverend Pius A . MacDonald — 1878-1922 Reverend Pius A . MacDonald, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald MacDonald was born at Glencoe , Vernon River , March 24, 1878. As a young man he graduated from Prince of Wales College and successfully taught school for a number of years before entering College, graduating with honors in June, 1904. He then entered the Grand Sem¬ inary of Quebec and in January, 1908, was ordained to the Priesthood. He celebrated his first Mass at Vernon River . 50