The Sun.
London, England, 1865-11-06 00:00:00

ENTHRONISATION OP ARCHBISHOP
MANNING--THIS DAY.

The solemn reception and enthronisation of his
Grace the Archbishop Manning took place this
morning, at the Roman Catholic pro-Cathedral at
Moorfields, with the greatest splendour.
The interior of the church presented an appear-
ance of unusual grandeur, as, in addition to the
brilliant decorations, the ten Corinthian columns
supporting the roof were entwined and connected
by festoons of laurel, and the six pillars of the great
altar were draped in crimson and wreathed with
white roses. The throne of his Grace was placed on
the Gospel side of the sanctuary, and the canopy
that rose over it was formed of crimson velvet, richly
embroidered with the arms of his Grace and deep
gold fringe. Six large andmassively-ornamented can-
dlesticks were placed in the sanctuary, and the altar
was richly adorned with a profusion of wax lights in
silver candlesticks, white lilies and laurel being
used for decorative purposes with the most beautiful
effect. The side altars of St. Joseph and Our Lady
were also decorated with white flowers and wax
lights. Between the congregation and the sanc-
tuary seats were reserved for the clergy, who
attended in great numbers, nearly every priest in
the diocese being present. The Fathers of the white-
robed Dominicans were represented, so also were
the Augustinians, the Carmelites, the Jesuits, the
Fathers of Charity, the Fathers Oblate of St.
Charles Borromeo, and other religious orders.
Lady Londonderry, Lady Herbert of Lea, Le
Marquese de Molines, Envoy Extraordinary and
Minister Plenipotentiary to H. M. C. Majesty ;
Monsignor Howard, Domestic Chaplain to the Pope,
and the Rev. Dr. Anderdon, late of the Catholic
University of Dublin, were also present.
Shortly after eleven the whole of the clergy in the
cathedral proceeded in procession to the principal
entrance to the edifice. Then afterwards, ranging
themselves in line on either side of the nave—the
entire length of the cathedral—his Grace entered,
and, preceded by the cross-bearer, Canons Oakley,
Searle, Ream, Hunt, the provost of the fliocese,
Last, and Morris; wearing the pallium, with a vest-
ment' of archiepiscopal dignity, of white ermine
and violet silk, which his Grace had during his
stay in Rome placed on his shoulders by the Pope
at a Consistory held in the Eternal City in presence
of a large number of the dignitaries of the Church.
His Grace was conducted to his throne, on
either side of which Canon Hunt and Canon
Last, in full canonicals, took up their posi-
tions, and immediately afterwards the solemn and
splendid tones of the organ gave intimation of the
commencement of the service by pealing forth the
magnificent Sancte Spiritus, which, sung by the
great body of the clergy and congregation, produced
a grand and solemn effect. During this his grace
was robed with a magnificent vestment of white
satin, ornamented in the richest manner with em-
broidery in gold and precious stones.
The mitre was placed on the Archbishop's head
by Canon Hunt. His Grace, after retaining his
seat for some time, then, supported by the attendant
clergy, advanced to the front of the great altar,
where he made his obeisance. Resuming his seat
on the throne, Canon Oakley ithen celebrated High
Mass.

The Kyrie Eleison, Gloria in Excelsis, and the
Credo were majestically sung, and then followed
the Sancta Maria, by Novello, during which the
ceremony of solemnly incensing the Archbishop
was performed.
His Grace then left the throne during the sing-
ing of the Sanctus, and kneeling in front of the
altar remained in that position during the consecra-
tion. Then broke forth the swelling tones of the
Benedictus, and Agnus Dei, which, as it pealed
through the cathedral, produced an effect of the
utmost grandeur and sublimity.
The Mass having concluded the "Te Deum
Laudamus" was sung, the Archbishop standing at
the throne, the officiating priests, in their gold
vestments, occupying their positions in the front of
the high altar, and the whole of the congregation
standing.
The singing of the "Te Deum" concluded the
religious portion of the assembly and the Canons
advanced to the foot of the throne and presented
the following address to his Grace :
My Lord Archbishop,—The Provost and Canons
of the Metropolitan Chapter desire to offer to your
Grace these few words of affectionate greeting, on
the occasion of your Grace's return from Rome.
They learn with pleasure and gratitude that your
Grace has received at the hands of the Holy Father
the symbol of archiepiscopal jurisdiction, and they
find reason, in this auspicious fact, for renewing the
expression of devoted attachment with which it was
their privilege to welcome your Grace on the occa-
sion of your consecration to the episcopal office.
The brief interval that has elapsed has abundantly
drawn forth, on the one hand, those assurances of
loyalty and confidence on the part of the whole
body of the clergy of the diocese which your ap-
pointment might have been expected to produce,
and on your Grace's part those proofs of sympathy
and kindness which have so fully justified the anti-
cipations on which those expressions NI ere founded.
But this interval has also been marked by an
event on which we are assured of your Grace's
condolence with the Chapter. One who was with
us when we congratulated your Grace on the day
of your consecration, is not with us when we wel-
come you in this plenitude of your dignity. The
voice which then addressed you in accents of heart-
felt affection is now stilled in death. More than
once, during the last illness of our dear brother, that
voice was raised in grateful acknowledgment of your
Grace's personal kindness to him in the season of
his tribulation, and is now, as we humbly trust,
pleading with God for a blessing on your adminis-
tration.
In that prayer we, who survive, will not cease to
take our humble part, nor shall we feel it less a debt
to bis memory than to your Grace's claims upon us
to help, in our place and measure, in lightening
your Grace's burdens, and thus carrying out the
spirit of our departed brother, while mourning the
loss of his valuable co-operation.
Signed in behalf of the Chapter.
WILLIAM HUNT, Provost of Westminster.
From the Hall of the Chapter, Nov. 6, 1865.
GEORGE, Canon LAST, Secretary.
To the Most Rev. the Lord Archbishop Manning,
Archbishop of Westminster.
The Clergy 'of the Diocese then presented tho
following congratulatory address :
May it please your Grace,—We, the clergy of the
diocese of Westminster, assemble with cordial feel-
ings of loyalty and affection, to greet your Grace on
your return from the Holy City. Since we met in
this our Metropolitan Church for the solemnity of
your Grace's consecration, you have knelt at the
feet of our most Holy Father the Pope, and have
received at his hands the emblem of your archi-
episcopal jurisdiction, the sacred pallium. We
welcome you on your return with heartfelt feelings
of devotion to the Holy See and of affection to
yourself, who come to us, the bearer of the apostolic
blessing, and the representative of its dignity. We
see in your Grace the successor of the great Cardinal
whom the Holy Father was pleased to choose
as the founder of a new hierarchy, and we know
that a long series of pontiffs will carry on this
sacred line so worthily continued by your Grace.
The apostolic benediction we regard as the pledge
of the Divine blessing ; and we trust that it is in
reserve for us, and for the generation of clergy that
will succeed us from time to time, to congratulate
your Grace on the fruits God will bestow on your
ministry and our own under your Grace's guidance
and fostering care during your pontificate. And
that God may spare your Grace many years to rule
over the arch-diocese, is the fervent prayer and ear-
nest wish of your devoted clergy.
The Archbishop replied as follows :
Very reverend, reverend, and dear brethren,—l
did not look for this public expression of your affec-
tion and attachment. But it is for that reason all
the more grateful me. If I were to say that I see
in it nothing personal, I should ill respond to the
words of personal confidence and kindness which
you have addressed to me. But if I say that I see in
it chiefly a recognition of the person of the Holy
Father, and of the spiritual jurisdiction with which
he has been pleased to invest me, I shall truly inter-
pret your kindness and give an exact utterance to
your intention. The pallium which was worn by St.
Augustine, St. Theodore, St. Ephege, St. Anseim,
St. Thomas, St. Edmund, after a lapse of 300 years,
was laid by the same undying hands upon the
shoulders of the first Archbishop pf Westminster.
England is not further from the faith and unity of
the Church now than when St. Gregory sent the
pallium to St. Augustine. And St. Augustine could
little foresee the glories of the Saxon Church, or
the perilous and majestic greatness of the Norman.
What may be our future God only knows. But
we are bound in with to hopo great things,