The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-06-11

and chain. large signet ring containing pre- pre-
cious stone surrounded by two rows OF Ola,
monds, gold professional cross and crozler anu
magnificent gold chalice.
The Sunday-school of st. Mary's presented the
Archbishop with rich set Of silYer-cloll vest
mehts embroidered with gold and the sanctuary
boys an album with silver stand from Europe;
- There were other presents from friends aIsoi
Beautiful baskets and wreaths OF roses ana
n0wers were sent in by Mr. Wensinger, Mrs
Fair, Mrs. Frank MahOn, Mrs. Joseph PescIa
the Misses Celia and Beatrice Tobin. Mrs. BAR
rolhet and from The florist who had received Inc
late MIS- QCOnnor's order Tor floral tilpute 10
the Archbishop.
The address of the priests was read by Father
Prendergast and was as follows:
THE PRIESTS ADDRESS.
Most Reuerefd Arch6ishop: In consequence OF
slant ASSOCIATION with him in his abors the clergy
well know how arduous and manifold are his duties
now welghty and formidable his Responsiveness.
Better than others, therefore, they synpatDlze
with him in his trials and perplexities. and On
day such as this share his joy.
we congratulate your Grace on this anniversary
OF your ordination. Many, who twenty 1--WE years
ago were girded with the robes of the priesthood,
have long since finished their 1t is given 70
you to see this day and to 1t, not with dlnleu
ntT te th 9uS MN he some
thing better than sentimental commemoratlons OF
thugs that are past of scenes that are vanished OF
lrlendS and companions no longer by our Sues h I
meritorIous work long forgotten yet imperlshaDiy
registered in he great account. 10 seIio minds
jubilee Is serious event. prolific of serious thoughts
Issuing in serious action.
In conformity with this vlew and placing thanks
giving hrst among the duties the memories OF tnis
day impose, we have not been unmindtul OF our
obligation.
Siugly and collectively have made due ac-
acknowledgements to the Almighty for the blessings ne
has dispensed to you personally and TO those TO
whom you have been 'the minister OF CHRIST anu
the dispenser of the mysterious of God"
We. your priests may not. however. attem1 70
enumerate and array in order the many good works
you have undertaken and completed, whether In the
field Of your earlier labors or on these distant
shores. This pleasant duty leave to others to
perform. 1t has not been forgotten, nor Will IL pc
For us the attempt would be impractcable as IN
appropriate for these acts of episcopal administra-
tiOn that are most momentous in import and most
far-reaching in results are precisely those whlch
considerations of prudence forbid us to proclaim
ANOTHER ASPECT.
But there is an aspect OF this day which we may
not overlook To TO your Grace this day -
one whose life is ntertwined with his own NE
should excite in the priest the same dispositions
and sentiments the anniversary of his own ordlna-
ton should inspire.
No one, indeed, can effect things great and endur-
Ing for Christ aud the race Christ redeemed VINO
does not draw his inspiration from on hlgh. Never
theess, the Almighty has made created agencies
mutually dependent, the highest upon the lowest as
well as the lowest upon the highest, so muen 50
that the head, though lowered with intellect ike
the angels. is often mpotent unless it can command
the service and aid of the material arm. NOW the
clergy the Bishops arms. Therefore, regard
ing your Graces anniversary as in effect our own
and moved by profound sense of duty rather than
by 4 consideration OF your personal claims however
constraning these may be, we desire to recall touay
the solemn promises made at our ordination.
And we pledge anew our Bishop our respect, our
confidence, our earnest and energetic cooperation
Finally we offer for our acceptance the Sc insignia
OF your office. and with them the hope that they
may be yours for years And when at length your
course is run; when you put the inter from your
weary brow and drop the shepherds heavy stan INTO
other hands, may you be united in the undylng
memories of earth and In the unfading glories of
heaven, with that apostolic man who laid the foun-
datons OF the city Of God in this land, your holy
predecessor the unforgoteu first Bishop OF this See
The CLERGY OF SAN FRANCISCO
The Archbishop responded feeinaly lie SAID
he never met body of men who were more
priests of this diocese. Their presents TO be
worn In the sacred sacrifice OF the altar he would