Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-04
TIE CARDINALATE.
Making Up an Honorary Testimonial
for Archbishop Gibbons.
lpaltimora Sun1

The Rev. Thomas s. Lee, rector Of the
Cathedral, who is travelling in Europe, has
arrived In Roms, and will leave on Satur-
day, June 18th, for Baltimore, in company
with the two papal messengers who VIII
bring TO this city the lesser insignia Of
Archbishop Gibsons's new dignity. The
ceremony Of comforting the cardinalaie
upon the Archbishop will take place at
the Cathedral on Wednesday, June 3Oth.
The expenses attending an elevation 10
the caTdinalate are very great. When
Cardinal McCloskey was created the
Catholics OF Sew York made up a purse OF
$50 GOO for him. Most OF the cardinals are
rich men. As is well known, Archbishop
Gibbons is poor. Knowing that he would
need a large sum OF money, MOnseigneur
McColgan recently called meeting OF the
clergy, without the Archbishop's knoWl-
edge, and they pledged themselves TO rIise
A. much as possible not necessarily by col
lections. but by putting the facts before
their congregations and giyi1g them an
| opportunity TO contribute voluntarily what
| ever they could. Ii Is expected the fund
| will not be less than $4,000. Prominent
| lavnen are taking advantage OF this
chance TO show their appreciation OF the
| Archbishop, and those who are not rich
| have given every indication OF being glad to
! hand in their share. A pleasing feature OF
! the movement IL the fact that a number OF
! Protestants who have met the Archbishop
personally have also offered TO contribute.
! In Europe, where much stress Is laid upon
ceremony in uphOlding the dignity of q
| high officer, the cardinals usually go about
in great state in their carriages. This GUS
tom is not observed now with as much
pomp as il used TO be, but there Is still some
| show Of it. The New York friends
| OF the late Cardinal McClOskey presented
him with a splendid carriage and pair OF
spirited horses. He was too modest and
democratic, heweyer, to ride very often in
his carriage of state, preferring when he
did 90 out riding TO drive a gentle old horse,
hitched 10 an old-fashioned carriage. There
| is some talk OF purchasing fine stable out
| fit for Archbishop Gibbons, but a. ne Is
| about aS modest as man can DE, ana very
democratic in his inclinations, II Il not
| thought he would enjoy riding In such
state, though lie might, OF course, appre-
ciate The gift, Us 1t would be usetni
in entertaining dignitaries OF the
| Church. Tie Archbishop, as a general
thing, had rather walk than ride. He is a
| tIreless and rapid walker, and doe most OF
his thinking while taking exercise in this
way. When i'm conversation or deep
thought he has no idea how fast he is going.
II is related OF him that while at the sea-
shore last summer he went out walking
| with a big, muscular gentleman, who
| thought from the delicate physique OF the
Archbishop he would not be able to stand
much OF tramp. They returned in two
hours. The Arcbbishop's face was as placid
| and his eyes as bright as ever, but his friend
was completely overcome and had to 90 to
| bed.
A meeting OF the male members OF st
Patrick's Catholic congregation was held
last night TO take action on the elevation oil
Archbishop Gibbons. Mr.. Thomas McCos
ker presided. Four hundred aud seventy
seven dollars were subscribed, which vii
be presented ms gift from the congregation
to the Archbishop. IL is thought thu
amount Will be increased several hundred
| dollars.