The New York herald., 1870-08-19
ROME FROM ROME.
Arrival Of Bishop Mcfarland in Providence
Serenade by the HibernIan Society.

IFrom the Providence Journal, August 1871
Probably no ecclesastic Of the Catholic Church In
the United States is held Ill greater esteem by his
nock than the Right Reverend Bishop Mcfarland.
During the he has been bishop OF the diocese
OF Hartford he has endeared himself alike TO the
priests and people, ana he Is justly respected by
those OF different faith. The duties OF his admins.
tratl0n somewhat impaired the Bishops health but
we are happy to learn that during his absence ne
has improved The Bishop readily responded TO the
and took part In the proceedings up to the time of
the adoption OF the dogma OF infallibility
After the adoption OF the dogma a num-
Bishop Nc cFarland. took their departure for home
When 1t was ascertained here that the Bishop was
TO come home this month the Catholics OF Prov-
pleasure at his return by giving him public recep.
tiOn A convention OF the different Catholic sOcie-
ties of this city and vicinity was called and arrange
ments made for giving the Bishop, ON his return, a
grand welcome demonstration. Fifteen societies
were represented at the convention, twelve OF which
voted to take part In the reception. Mr., Thomas r.
Carroll, of the Sts Peter aud Paul's T. A. Society
was elected Chief Marshal for the occasion, and
each society was instructed TO furnish to him a
mounted aid. No less than six bands oI music have
been engaged for the OCCASION
As soon as 1t was announced yesterday that
Bishop Mcfarland would arrive last evening a
special meeting OF the Hbernian Benevolent Sick
and Burial society held In the afternoon and It
was resolved that the society serenade Blshop
Mcfarland, at his residence In the evening. At
eight O'Clock the society assembled at their hall 20
@ anS wee the short
past eight the society formed In line, and headed bv
the American band, d. W. Reeves leader. marched
up Weybosset street. through Dorrance, up West
minister into High, through Fenner into Pond halt
Ing at the episcopal residence the band here
played piece appropriate TO the occasion, which,
whea finished, Bishop Mcfarland appeared at the
door and after the cheering OF the assemblage had
subsidized, spoke substantially as folows:-
MY KIND FRIENDS return you my sincere thanks
Tor thls1ovaton, which, anllsurc, was not prompted
by any personal motive. but given as evidence OF
your faith and Catholic spirit. You have come to
see me on my return from the Holy City, In which
assembled that august gathering OF prelates Of the
Catholic Church. AS shall soon, probably Sunday
meet you In the church, shall have more to say to
you. Again kind friends, thank you.
AT the conclusion OF the Bishops remarks the band
played appropriate selections among which were
"St Patrlck's Dayn and 'Tne Wearing OF the Greenn
The large crowd present repeatedly cheered, and,
after the playing OF few airs by the band, the sOci
ely formed into line again and marched back TO their
nall, where they were dismissed
Ihe Hibernian Benevolent SICK ana Burial Society
we understand s one OF the Oldest Catholic organi.
zatlons In the city and has Q membership OF over
four hundred. Mr.. Thomas Farrell Is president Of
the society.