Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1881-09-10

TOPICS OF THE DAY.
Bishop Hermann.
SEP 7EABER 10. 1891

"A large assemblage completely filled
the auditory Of St Marys Cathedral yes
terday morning, to witness the imposing
ceremonies connected with the consecra.
ton of Right Rev. DR. Hermann. as Bishor
OF Olba The high altar and the side
affairs were beautifully decorated with
rare flowers, whose fragrance mingled
with the incense, while the handsome vest
ments Of the officiating clergy shone
brightly under the rays Of the altar lights
Archbishop Alemaney acted as Consecra-
Tor, and the assistant Bishops were Right
hey. IT, OConnell, Bishop OF Grass Valley,
ana Right Rev. DIR. Raiinunda, OF Hong
Kong, China. The Deacon and Sub Dea-
con were Rev. Hugh Lagan and Rev
John Cottle. Rev. John Prendergast, V
~, acted ms assistant Priest, and Very Rev
rather Brunengo 5. j., as Notary The
Ghaplains to the Assistant Bishops were
hev. a. Garriga and Rev. Father Leonor
while the Masters of Ceremonies were
hevs. Harrington and Montgomery.
=, AT half-past ten the Consecrator and
the Assistant Bishops passed in front of
the altar, before which the Archbishop
TOOK his seat, and the Bishop-elect passed
IN 'front.' OF him and took his position
Whereupon one Of the Bishops rose and
sad; The Holy Church asks that the
candidate before you be consecrated
bishop. The Archbishop inquired: "By
what authority" Very Rev. Father Bru-
nengo, 5. j., the Notary, came forward
and read the bulls of appointment, show
ing the Pope's authority for the consecrn-
ton Right Rev DR.. Hermann then took
the oath. After preliminary by the
Senior Assistant Bishop, the candidate was
examined on the various doctrines of the
Church, the dogmas of faith etc, and fol
lowed with profession of faith in the
dogmas as taught by the Church. The
mass then began, the Consecrating Bishop
and the Bishop-elect commencing to-
gether; but after the preliminary prayers
or the mass, the Bishop elect proceeded
10 the side altar where he remained till
the epistle, at the end of which he re
ttirned to the altar, and the Consecrating
bishop resumed his seat on the platform.
rrayers were again offered, the Consecra-
ting Bishop knelt and the Bishop-elect
Frustrated, during which the Litany of
tne SAINTS was recited. The ceremony of
.he imposition of hands was next per-
formed, three Bishops participating in
due form. The "Veni Creator" was in
toned by the Consecratng Bishop, who,
curing the singing, anointed the candi-
oates mead. Prayers were offered, and the
new Bishops hands were anointed His
crozler and ring were blessed, and the
candidate rose and returned to the side
altar, where he remained in the perform
ance OF mass till the oflertory, when he re-
turned to the mass altar, the Archbishop,
accompanied by the Deacons of Honor,
restlmlng his seat in the middle of the
altar, The new Bishop then presented
Two lighted candles. two small bowles of
WINE, and two loaves of bread to the Con
secratinS Bishop. After the Ite Missa Est
and the usual blessing by the Archbishop
the Consecrator blessed the mitre and
gloves, presenting them to the candidate
and informing the TIE Damn, during which
Bishop Hermann went through the church,
accompanied by the Assistant Bishops,
and blessed the people The Consecrator
followed with prayer, and the new Bishop
gave the blessing according to the Epis-
copal custom and the ceremonies termin-
ated. Z"
Upon the arrival of the newly consecra
ted Bishop i'll Honolulu, q warm address
was presented to him by his flock kindly
welcoming him back to the scene of his
!abors. They expressed themselves CRATE
ful for the blessings which they have OK.
perienced so long under the tender care
OF Bishop Maigret, and trusted that they
would receive a continuance of the same
IN the future from the Bishop of Olba
They spoke of the trials of Bishop Maigret
when he began his labors in these islands,
and in conclusion wished his coadiutor
long, happy and useful life.
SAYS the San Francisco Commercial Her
aid and Market Rerioe: The sugar turned
out OF the two refneries located at San
Francisco is reported as follows by the
Assessor Raw sugar used, S0.56O.O00
pounds white sugar made, 29,550000
pounds ; yellow sugar produced, 81, $4,000
pounds and the syrup product has been
$4,000 gallons, the total valuation being
S6635,0U0.
An item in late paper from the States
says "Conkling declares his intention to
quit politics forever" 1t is high time that
he should quit politics when politics has
quit him. He has evidently outlived his
usefulness, and his absence from the coun-
CHS OF the Union will not be missed
lr seems that this sphere of ours il not vet
cut Of danger, Notwithstanding that wo have
safely passed the time set by Mothsr sh;pton
for the worlds dissolution. Several old pro-
phots pronounced that the end would come in
ISL, and Leonardo Aretino, an Italian, who
ilonrished in tho fourteenth century, stated
that the destruction of the world would occupy
fifteen days aud that the beginning of the
end would be ON toe 18th of November, of this
year Following is tie programme of exer-
cises sci down by this individuals
First day Tho sea will overflow.
Second day Tho water will penetrate into
tho soil.
Third day Death Of all fresh water fish.
Fourth day Death of sea animals.
Fifth day Death Of the birds.
Sixth day Fall of all houses and buildings.
Seventh day Fail OF the rocks.
Eighth day Earthquake.
Ninth day Fall of the mountains.
Tenth day Men will become dumb.
Eleventh day The graves will open.
Twelfth day-Rain OF stars.
Thirteenih day-Dealh of mankind.
Fourieenth day Destruction of heaven and
earth by fire.
Fifteenth day-Rcsurrection and last iudp-
ment.
We are perfectly willing to have the world
terminate ms career % the 10th of Noyember
next, but we nhiec, 90 sw winning about In the
waller nine days, neiule beng struck dumb.