The Hawaiian gazette., 1878-09-25

RIGHT REV BISHOP MAIGRET.-The 10th inst
the tieth anniversary OF the priesthood OF the
Right Rev. Bishop Maigret, Bishop of Arathea. In
honor of the venerable Bishop, Friday last was
made the occasion of appropriate services at the
Roman Catholic Cathedral in this city. At 10
o'clock a. M the services commenced at the Cathe-
dral, which was crowded with an attentive audi
ance. The Pontifcal mass was celebrated on the
occasion, in which the venerable Bishop was assis-
ted by three Priests, and full corps OF attaches.
necessary such occasions. The services through
out, which lasted about two hours, were very
solemn aud impressive, the effect of which Was
greatly enhanced by the music of the choir and
the splendid organ, whose deep tones reverberated
through the Cathedral with thrilling effect, that
at once grand and imposing. After mass, Bishop
Maigret addressed the audiance in the Hawaiian
language for about half an hour. We regret that
We could not understand what was said, else We
would be glad to give the substance of the address
in this notice. From the attentive manner the aG-
dress was listened to by the congregation, We
doubt not but that it very Interesting Indeed
it could not be otherwise, coming from a man who
has occupied the position the venerable Bishop has
for SO many years. In the many years he has min
istered to this people in holy things he has seen
noting them he could draw graphic picture of
what was present on these Islands fifty years ago,
and the scene that presented itself on the Goth of
September 1873. He could point to what has been
done in the line of religious duty by the good and
true of ali denominations, for the amelioration
of the moral condition of the native population, and
point with exultation to the then, and now, of the
past half century The good Bishop is well stricken
in years. and in the ordinary course of nature
not expect to be much longer a dweller upon this
earth. His life has been of unobtrusive, ear
nest christian pety, life devoted to the service OF
his Master, and for the benefit of his fellow crea-
lures. and hence he look back with compla-
cency upon the record of well spent life, and with
a willing heart aud cheerful spirit, await the sum-
mons that shall call him to his reward in a world
where there is surcease of SORROW, and where per
secution and sin cannot enter, but where eterna
sunshine will illumine that ''house not made witt
hands, eternal in the Heavens" After the religious
services were concluded, the large concourse o
| people repaired TO the spacious yard of the Cathe
dral, where two rows of tables, running the full
length of the yard, were spread with sumptuou
lunch at the upper end of the yard there wa
also table running transversely TO the other tw'
rows of tables, at which were seated the Bishop
the Clergy, the Diplomatic Representatives, tn.
| Officials of Hawaii, and other friends. The Ha
waan Band contributed its excellent music TO en-
llven the occasion. All enjoyed the scene and tn
venerable Bishop was congratulated by the multi
tude, who expressed many Kind wishes for hi
health, happiness and continuance of his valuabl
lie. The occasion was one long to be remembered
because it gave unalloyed pleasure to all who wer
there to enjoy it. Such occasions are calculated L
make US feel that new era has dawned upon ou
world, and the divine aflation has reached US, an
"Peace on earth and good will to men, has reall
come. One of the most noteworthy circumstance
that took place. the presentation of the follow
ing address by the Hon. Godfrey Rhodes, to whic
the venerable Bishop replied in a few brief sen
teuces, which was all he could do at the time, as
was evidently surprised and affected by it.
To the Right Rev. Dr. Magret Bishop of Arathea-
Ny Lord and Right Reverend Father,
We, the Undersigned lay members of the Hol
Roman Catholic and Apostolic Chulch, beg to offe
you sincere and hearty congratulations on th
completion of the fiftfeth year of your priesthood
While humbly grateful for the mercies bestowe
on US by the Giver of all gifts, and confdng in Hi
promises, we look forward TO eternity of pur
and unalioyed happiness for ourselves and all dea
to us in His Kingdom, We are not unmindful of th
mmensity OF the debt we owe you, or of the lov
and devotion that induced you and your brethren c
the priesthood to renoUnce all that life holds mos
dear, 10 devote yourselves to the service of God
and the eternal welfare OF immortal sonls. May W
be numbered amongst those who gain by your self
denial, patience and faithful labOrs.
We unite in the prayer, that through the Master
whose servant you are, the practice of the Chrstia
virtues which are the rule of your life may insur
for you crown in that heaven to which ii has bee
your unceasing endeavor to lead the flock entruste
by Him 10 your care.
We beg you to accept these few words as an hum
BILE tribute of love and reverence, and that you wi
bestow on us your apostolic blessing.
CoRKEcrIos-Mr. James Campbell of this city