New-York tribune., 1879-11-26
HONORING BISHOP POTTER.

Inc Academy OF Musis was nleu laht evening on
the occasion OF the rsceptien to the Right Rev.
Horatio Potter. Bishop of New York, commemorative
Of the completion Of tv twenty-five wears OF his epsco
pateA beautiful testimonial was niven to Bishop Pot
ter the Hon. John Jay -naking the presentation ad-
dress and Bishop Potter reply Ike Hon. Will
lam NJ Evarts delivered the oongratulatory
address. and br,ef eddresses were read
from the president an> corporation of Tn
ion College, from st. Peters Parish, Albany,
and from the Diocese Of Albany. Many dlstin-
guished men tl>e platform. Instrumental
and vocal music was surnished by orchestra
led by Dr.. Damrosch. md by che choIrs of Trinity
and 81. Thomas Churches and the quartet from
Grace Church.
THE AUDIENCE AND THE ADDRESSES.
The scene in the Academy, when the as
sembly fir addressed by temporary chairman.
brilliant the extreme. The had been given
up 10 the distinguished guests and 10 the choirs, and
the scenery gave the whole picturesque ap-
pearance. Every the Academy. to the top
most row L the upper gallery. was occupied and hun
dreds were standing the aisles and around The en-
frances. The boxes were all filed
Bishop Potter sat behind small table IN the centre OF
the front II stage and bis right and left sat
retary william NJ Evarts the Hon. John JAY and the
Rev Drs. Morgan DIX and George d. WIdes. Behind
these sat the members OF the committee Cornelius Van
derblt. William W. Astor. George McCulloch Nj .Wm
W.Wright Colonel Delancey Kane and Elbridgc Gerry.
Among the others present Bishops Littleohn OF
Long Island. Coke Western New-York. and Garrison
NeDrask the Rev. Drs Morgan Of st. Thomas, Sam
url OsgoOd, Theodore A Eaton. Charles f. Deems,
Payne Schenectady John Cotton smith, the Rev.
Messrs. Amos d Mccoy. G. G. Robertson and John
Tucker OF Troy exJudge COmst0ck Of syracuse Pier
uOnt Morgan. Samuel d. BabcOck, John j. Cisco,
Percey Pyue. F. Palmer. Judge sper. Profess
sor Drisler OF Columbia College. Ehphale n. Potter.
rof Coll III. X. PIersOn.
Albany. George J. schermerhOrn and :. B. Browncll.
The Rev Dr. Henry C. Potter and Clarkson " Potter
were In a second-tier box
The exercises were opened with a grand march from
Wagner's " TannhAiser." Among the other selections
which played BY the orchestra dur
ing the evening were d" Priests March,"
from Mendessohn's "Athaie,' the anGante move
ment from Beethovens minor symphony.
and Mendelssohus" Wedding March" The boy choir
from Trinity Church selection by schumann, and
the quartet from Grace Church gave delight
ful rendering Of Blessed the Man" by
M.cfarren. Tie singers had the assistance Of
TWO organs, grand piano. and harp.
Wien Bishop Potter reply 70 Mr. jay the audi
eDce also and remained standing during his re-
marks TIE spoke distinctly after tie first few SEN
fences, with much earnestness and feeling.
The testimonial made by Tiffany Co. IS
modelled after the ark Of the ancient tenn
ple and Il covered with ecclesiastical and
historical symbols of most exquisite workmanship
Il made of gold silver and steel, aud the face
hears porirai, Bishop Potter In gold On tue re-
verse side IL hrs Official seal The chest Will contain the
addresses Of The clergy iaity delivered on the occa
SION Of rs presentation Among the symbols
are the cross the Bible the dove. and the hon. the
eagle the ox and manrrpres nting the connection b.
tween ancient and Chrisrs gospel The nscrip-
ton around the base Is follower
To the Right Reverend Horntio Potter, d. D., II.
D. b. C. L. Bisuop OF New-YorK from his Diocese. win
I've aud gratitude for twenty-five years o faithful and
fruitful service.
Dr. G. b. wdes. as chairman OF the Reception Com
ittee intro the Rev. Morgan DIX the audience
and that gentleman. after cordially welcoming the vast
assembly In the rame OF the tee. took bis sea-
president the proceeding .ee conGratu!atory al
dresses were flen read. 0y the Rev Dr. Morcanf.
rector Thomas. from tie president and corporation
OF Union College schenectady. from which Bishop Potter
was graduated In 1896 and Of which institution ne
afterwara became Honorary ChancenorI from the
Parish OF Peters Albany, OF which tine Right Rever
end Preate years read by the
Hon II. r Pierson and one from the Standing Com
tfee Of the Diocese u Albany. read by The Rev. Dr.
Payne
SECRETARY EvARTss ADDRESS
The president then announced that n conEratulatory
address would ne delivered by gentleman whose
face WIS sufficient introduction. both in America
and ENGLAND tie Hon. william NJ Evarts.
IL D. Ihis announcement was heartily aI-
pliuded. and as the Hon. Secretary OF State
pause became very enthusiastic. Beginning IN very
low voice. and with head turned from the audience
/ ana inclined toward Bishor Potter, ne SAID
! cuuld not hesitate Bisnop Potter. whom sometime
ths evening assigned 10 honorable shl re no
his proceedlng-oue agreeable with ms feelings AMI
sIbeT obiigaiions for tns brief eucnceneni Of to-
night I am well thai II Is NOT the
sneaker or what De says that forms any part 0f the IL
terr- OF tns a, anu 'S 171b - and tbe great@r con
~ tIe rllIr
,1 ar pre- en- 9ny - & 7 T. = @ i = 60 ~ NJ S 10 ss som Sie T
gli. lApphuse Al this brgAine PM the iei of
that luminous chfrac er' al these nHIiis are ",' the
cous ntng iudgmentOf the comm unity IN when you ye
mas attend % tue lifr OI ther D'8meess Bishop lAi-
piusel What g. Paul saii, that all bishops should be-
/ ino-e feop e who have observed aud estimated your
NE or than quarter of century, ny thls nom
Of tler uearis mere tO-ighl -tts' tna you hAFe
been l.,er OF good men. sober lis' holy tempri-
| ate" fApulause.l
Ana Lee. e my competence ant fitness ar al TO speak
might De supposed Wet 10 end Hitn fhs social and gem
elal estimate OF your charactr and impulse but vet
may De peihlteu 10 50 80 -r -'ll- "a ~" a.. ,'
the great Of the bshop1c OF the chuFcA hud ls
| renflon T. the welfare cf our state. Eaber ytt
Jqbreand0," the workman r. made ny ms wol AlnS nd
50 you. sir. aud been siispen to, aud heh
on tie eplScopate Dy ne tols anu anu "a .u
office tse or, IN a sngr word once IN Use ~ 81 ssro, rs w
IA IA 1i,es ,s snlct.r pernne the great com
tnder. the lawyer the great Magistrate ahu
IL -. fhe man OF public aiar~ the grrhl siaic--
nj, and ruler mn nv fnis iiscipuef All these may
be prom ted A. shop consecrttrdlto has 'hsn ohe
but tbey must all De- measured IN iheir eat 'ice d.
their work audits frus. TO tA. measure you may well
submit manifold AID extensive labor By whlcn you
have Tor so long period hne1 our tle ascldlnrss
o. your great Office. Grow h. fruitful growth,
/ has enlarged aud brautnei Tie vineyard
which has favored with your husbtnJry
unity peace and concord nave been dinseu among All
those aborrrs over y0u have been the uversoer
ana other Christian communities nave been eoncil aied
aud not rstraused bv vuur holding uf the STA ely
structure your own church. Apriaus'.l Will not
rene rse l- annals OF your az the stall
results. The issue Justified your LABOR ihe
crowned your Work. The wnule emu en- IN whose
order OF bishops have 20 long hdd pidce' mas ur
rived great benefit and strength from {. manner VI
wllcn oil the Clergy na- So long auihh stcrru tnls
great rrciesia-tcal Office and IN g"yrrniu' nt ke
nnr. .,.nura Al nrdrrs Of eplrl.-lA anihOrly