The New York herald., 1877-10-03
THE sEcRETARY's RESPONSE.
Secretary Schurz responded as follows =
A GOLDEN JUBILEE.

TRIBUTE TO MOTHER NJ JEROME AT THE CON-
VENT OF MOUNT ST. VINCENT.
Tho Sisters OF Charity throughout tho diocese OF
New York and some Of the surrounding States have
been congrcgating Tor weok past at Mount ST Vim
cent 10 celebrate the golden anniversary Of Mother
Jerome, who has perhaps witnessed moro changes In
and abou, New York than almost any other rcgeuse.
For twenty years this faithful and devoted pro-
sized over tho schools connected With ST. Pe.er's
Church, and when recalled TO preside Supcrioress
or tho entire Sisterhood, whose mother house
is at Mount ST. Vincent. tho warm congratu-
lalions OF her companions mingled With
the regrets Of those who renamed behind,
to many OF whom she had been teacher, counsellor,
friend. Not only did her coaborers in religion tender
their homage to their revered mother but The clergy
and distinguished aty also assembled IN such force
as to more than I'LL the chapel on Sunday last. At all
the the congregations wore large; but at the
high mass which was celebrated at ten O'Clock,
nook was lett vacant HIS Eminence Cardinal
McCloskvy y, attended by retinus Of clergymen from
the city, present, and on Sunday morning grand
high mass celebrated by Vicar General Quinn, as
sisted by Father Myers. President OF the Lazarist Col
lege Of ST. Jonn, and Father Musard Father Corlcy,
OF Yonkcrs acting rs master of ceremonies All the
pupils OF 1.-THE Mount" assisted ut these services and
from the city came many graduates Of the institution
TnE CARDINALS ADDRESS.
During the celebration of mass the Cardinal was
seated on beside high altar. and when II
finished, before giving The bencdicon, His EmIncnce
advanced the sanctuary rails and spoke foll0ws-
"Bciore inparting the bencdiction must claim Tor
myself the privilege OF saying Ut least cw words not
with the intention OF preaching 10 you sermon, but
simply to give expression 10 tho thoughts ana scnt
mcnts which surely have presented themselves
10 your minds and hearts during time have Just
spent before the holy this assisting ut the
holy sacrifice You know the Church celebrates to-day
the festival OF great saint ana docior-thc day OF
| II etnH thnn nr IN orf
on the lie OF that servant oi God and apply the les
sons that may bc cleaned from it, While the day was
festival all Christians 1t was one OF especial jubilee
to the inmates OF the Mount to mo pupils OF the
academy we'll 10 the sisters ut nome and abroad,
jubilee calculated 10 inspire all hearts with more
carnestness in tho pursuit OF holiness and with moro
generous resolutions. Fty years ago. the Cardinal
sad sone In midst embraced lie OF self sac ilco
and to Gods special service as Sister
OF Charity. She embraced obedience, subjecting her
self absolutely 10 The Will OF her superiors. FIFTY
wears nave rolled over her noad since those
iays o: her youtnIul Offering and consecration AS
novice, and every year, every day every hour had
been consecra,ed and devoted 10 the service OF
Almighty God and to doing the will of her suporiors
in tue Church. She holds the place TO you, dear
cherished children aud sisters. not only OF superior
but OF mother Yes doar children, this feast OIL
her glorious patron, st Jerome, Is fitting that you
should raise your hearts In thanksgiving that life SO
precious TO you dear sisters ana TO the pupils Oh ts
academy, lie oil self sacrifice and charity, has been
Alter the Macs tho Cardinal and many clergymen,
with few chosen guests, assembled IN Tho refectory,
where a rcpast was spread. The Reverend Mother
occupied tho post Of honor while two OF the good Sis
tcrs sang TO harp accompaniment while tho guests
toasted.
Wncn all had assembled the community room
the professed Sisters presented gold crown oi laurel
| TO her and read address commemorative oil tho
occasion. and scarcely had each one rendered her
homage when the door was thrown open to admit tho
prown-roOed noviccs, who numbered about seventy,
/ aud bore purse OF gold com; with these camc Two
harps, on which skful fingers played, while Joyful
voices united in songs which the sisters had them
| hour OF two chimcd tho sisters were about 70
repair 10 the chapel, when the Cardinal and clergy
entering requested that tho whole interesting pro-
| grammc be gone through with again. As this was
| compiled with the hour for evening devotion drew
near and most dcvout throng OF worshippers filled
the chapel whore bcnedction OF tue bessed sacrament
closed inc exercises OF the sunday Jubilee.
ANIMATED EXERCISES
! On Tuesday evening tho pupils of the academy or
tered their tribute oi testimony 10 tho worm Of their
rcvcrcd nsrucress by the representation OF an attract
i've programme The study hall was perfect bower
OF fragrant vcrurc, whic III golden signs appeared the
numbers 1S2I-lS77 above the stage. On one
SIDE a' ns pup on "a, ns 'Sy %
! clergy and many OF the most distinguished
gentlemen Of New York, while an eager and enthusas
tic audience filed the remainder OF the hall. Afci
the prayer from "Moscs" introductory thero fol
lowed an original moiodrama entitled ''Thc Feas
ber OF Persian ladics about to choose one of thc
number as queen OF innocent festival The choice
ie upon Miss Victoria Morisn! who shortly appeared
in n lovely pink SILK robe, with a crown Of diamonds
glistcning In her jet black hair; circlct o
the same gems adorned hcr neck aud arms
and made her appear as the veritabc dazzling hour
OF Persian legends; IN her suite followed bcvy o
masnincently dressed ladies' while smaller girls, at
tired as puges acted tram bearers TO the prnce,
cortcge A. these approached thc dais or the Queer
strange weird music filled the air and prophet OF th
olden time appeared, praying before tn. dark cura
n tabcau OF surprising beauty. III which the BLESSED
Virgin, IRON commanding height looked .grac'ous
down upon the SAINTS OF the oden time. THIS vtsio
| and the prayc OF the Prophet converted the Pcrsia
| princess ani er court TO tho truo faith. ~.
! MISS Grosy now delivered an address frauGht Wit