Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-20
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--InstalIation Services at Savannah
The Atlanta, Ga, Constitution of Friday
says: when the air line train drew into
the union passenger depot last night, at 10
o'clock, il found assembled there large
number of our Catholic fellow-citizens,
who were present to do honor to the
arrival Of the Right Reverend Thomas A.
Becker, the newly appointed bishop of the
see of Savannah. The Pullman sleeper
was entered by the committee appointed
the night before, headed by Or. II. ID.
Spalding, together with the Rev. Father
MCCARTHY, the Rev. Father Mcmahon, the
Rev. Father Semmes of Macon, and others.
The CHEEKY face of the Rev. Father Reb-
man was at once observed, and he at once
introduced the committee to the bishop,
exhibiting remarkable memory Of names
and faces. Bishop Moore of Florida, was
also present, as we'll as the Rev. Father
Kelley.
After the introductions were over, the
reverend gentlemen were escorted to car
riages in waiting, and driven around to
the parochial residence on Hunter street.
The house was illuminated and tastefully
arranged. The bishops were escorted into
the general reception room where recep-
ton of half an hour was held. For each
one who was present Bishop Becker had
pleasant word or incident to relate.
Notwithstanding the lateness of the hour
there were number of ladies present.
The impression made upon all by the
bishop was very favorable. He won at
once the hearts of all who met him.
Bishop Becker is somewhat low of stature,
full set, dark complexioned, with prom
inent nose. His manner is kindly, his
voice persuasive and his face is always
smiling.
Bishop Becker will celebrate mass this
morning in the Church Of the Immacu-
late Conception. Bishop Moore will also
celebrate mass at the same hour.
At 8 o'clock this morning Bishop
Becker will receive callers at the priests
house on Hunter street. Citizens gener-
ally are invited to call and make the &C
quaintance of the right reverend gentle
man. At IL o'clock musicale will be
given by the students of the academy of
the Sisters of Mercy, at which the bishop
will be present.
At 2 O'Clock in the afternoon the COM
mittee will call upon their guests and
drive them over the city. Bishop Becker
has often heard of Atlanta, and it is hoped
that he may be induced to make Atlanta
his see instead of Savannah. The party
will take the 6 p. m. Central train for
Savannah, the Central having generously
made special arrangements for their COM
fort.
The installation of Bishop Bccl or will
take place in Savannah on Sunday at
1890 O'Clock, in the cathedral. The oere-
mony will be very impressive. The keys
of the church will be given to the new
bishop by Bishop Moore on the outside,
and Bishop Becker will enter as pastor.
4 As Bishop Becker is the author of the
ritual of the archdiocese, he is very par
| ticular that the ceremonies should be fol-
lowed, and has instructed Father Cafferty
TO make such preparation as will ensure
all the grandeur and impressiyeness that
the Catholic church places around her
ceremonies.
THE BISHOPS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
CEREMONIES SUNDAY AT SAVANNAH.
| Special to the Baltimore Sun.
| SAVANNAH, Ga, May 16.-The Right
Rev. Bishop Thomas A. Becker, trans
/ ferred from the see of Wilmington, was
installed bishop of Savannah this morn
/ ing at IL o'clock. Bishop Becker, escorted
by Bishop Moore of st. Augustine, Bishop
Northrop of Charlesron, large number
of the clergy of the diocese and visiting
clergy, and one of the Catholic societies,
assembled the cathedral steps. At the door
the keys were handed to hefuture bishop
of the diocese by the Very Rev. Vicar
General Edward Cafferty, who has acted
as administrator since the transfer of
Bishop Gross to the archdiocese of Port
land, Oregon. Preceded by the altar boys
and ross-bearer, Bishop Becker, wearing
the mitre and bearing the golden crozier,
moved up the aisle to the altar. He was
attended by his brother bishops and Vicar
General Cafferty, and Archpriest Father
McNally, deacon, Father Colbert, sub
deacon of mass, Father Kelley and Father
| Rebman, deaoons of honor.
The papal bull appointing the bishop
was read by Father Kelley of Wilmington,
| Del. Father Bazin read an affectionate
address of welcome from the clergy, in
which they said: 1--WE and the faithful
will entwine our hearts around yours and
make you, if not forget, at least remember
with less regret, the loving people you
have just left"
In blessing the clergy and people the
bishop said it was not without trepida-
tlon tnat ne unuertooh tne lhbk entrusted
to him. This act, however, was in obe-
dieIce to the authoritative voice which
gave the command, "Feed my sheep"
He would expect, he said, whatsoever aid
the people and clergy can render to en-.
able him to discharge the trust imposed
upon him. The clergy he thanked for
their address, and Very Rev. Vicar-Ge
eral Edward Catferty for the way in which
the affairs of the diocese have been adj
ministered since the transfer of Bishop
Gross. He reappointed the Rev. Edward
Cafferty as vicar. general, and appointed
the Rev. Father Bazin as chancellor.
Bishop Moore preached the pontifical
sermon. Pontifcal high mass was sung
by Bishop Becker himself. Bishop North
rop preached at pontifical yespers.