The New York herald., 1879-09-30
BISHOP CORRIGAN HONORED.

FESTIVITIES AT SETON HALL COLLEGE IN HONOR
OF BISHOP coRRIGAN, OF NEwARK-AD-
DRESSES or THE STUDENTS AND GRAND BAN
QUIET.
The feast of St. Michael the archangel was yester-
day celebrated with great festivities nt Seton Hall
College. South Orange N. j. The occasion of the
rejoicing was the fact that st. Michaes Day IL tho
patronal feast of the Right Rev. Michael A. Corri-
gan. D. D.. Bishop of the diocese of Newark. Bishop
Corrigan was formerly president of the college, and
although called to higher sphere Of usefulness
several years ago, he does not to take lively
interest in its welfare. and unless detained by i'm
portant duties elsewhere he spends some time OF
each week within its walls. The distinguished pre-
late visited Seton Hall yesterday. where reception
rendered him by tho students OF the institution
and the young mon from the ecclesiastical seminary
connected with the college. Addresses Of welcome
and complimentary banquent formed part of the
festivities
AT the gates Of tho spacious college grounds where
tho Bishop arrived about half-past ton. he met
by his brother, the Rev. James A. Corrigan. presi
dent of Seton Hall. and by Rev. John f. Dowd. tho
vice president He was escorted through the campus
to the college building by the students and semina
rians. who had bcon drawn up on either side Of the
road to await his coming The college boys three
rousing cheers for their Right Reverend Bishop.
All this time the JOY bells OF the college ring
ing merrly. Soon after tho bishops arrival grand
banquet given in his honor in tho largo rofoc-
tory. 1t attended by tho faculty students
the college and the professors and students Of the
seminary.
At the close Of the banquet the Rev. Michael j.
Falon. the part of the seminarians delivered
congratulatory address. Once more. he said. St.
Mchaers Day had brought them together to offer
their congratulations and best wishes the future
1t especially became the seminarians to join with
their younger brothors of tho college in the general
JOY which the Bishops feast day called forth. For
them the feast was most truly domestic one. 1t
the feast of kind and loving iather whose hap
piness greater than when surrounded by
those whose privilege 1t to be his children and
whose future was brightoned with the hope Of be-
coming ono day his Joy and support. How natural
that thoy should gather around him that day! Their
presence was suggestive OF hope and prayer that.
as under the banner OF the archangel Michael whose
name the Bishop bore, the angelic choir secured an
eternity or glory, as might they directed by his
counsel and led by tho example Of his virtues.
On the part of the students Mr. Basil Spaulding de
Garmendia, OF tho senior class. said that 1t his
congratulations on the anniversary of his patron
saints day. Neither fulness OF words elegance
Of dction were needed to give sense Of the JOY
they felt. The unadorned utterance which came
from tho heart was their tond greeting. Favored by
the Bishops abiding affection for seton Hail. which
gained for them his visits and made the institution
his loved home, rendered happy ut all times by his
being among them. gladdened by his kindliness, and
BY ns snsons they saad mis-
that for many years to come the sons of their alma
mater might be privileged as they were IN being
Mchael's Day.
Master Robert Kelly. son Of Mr.. Eugene Kelly. the
banker behalf of the litto boys extended to the
Bishop the mining" greeting. saying that he
wished st. Mchaers Day every day in tho year.
BISHOP coRnIGANs REPLY.
Laughter and applause greeted this declaration,
after which Bishop Corrigan was presented with
boauets or flowers by Master Robert Kelly and
Willie Arthur. lie then replied to the remarks that had
been made. Ho said that he very grateful for
the addresses from the seminary, the college and
the minims. The students enjoyed recreation
fro lp tO holiday
arduous duties. Ho was glad to many
gathered around him and happy to fnd so
great an increase in this years ranks The best
counts OF tho college had to his oars, and he
we'll pleased with the work they had done. In
conclusion no urged thcm to spend tho rest Of their
holiday In healthy exercise in the fresh air.
This invitation did not need repetition. and soon
the students wero dispersed over the grounds play.
mines from the Alerts. the college baseball club.
played game. and still later u walking match
indulged in by ambitious youths dcsirous Of emu
otipg RoWell.