Sacramento daily record-union., 1890-04-17
"GOD SPEED"
RECEPTION LAST EVENING TO BISHOP
MANOGUE.
Him by the Members of
His Flock.

Quite a large number of gentlemen
prominently connected with the Catholic
congregation in this city met at Bishop
Manogue's residence last evening, for the
purpose of bidding him God speed on his
contemplated trip to Rome.
Several of the clergymen of the Diocese
were present also, and all were handsomely
entertained at the hospitable board of the
Bishop.
During the evening Judge J. W. Arm.
strong, on behalf or the gentlemen present
in few well-chosen remarks, presented
Bishop Manogue with purse of one thou.
sand dollars, to assist in defraying his ex-
penses while abroad. The speaker took oc.
casion to dwell on what had been accom-
plished by the reverend gentleman while
in this city, and referred to the magnificent
building erected by the Bishop, stating
that were it not for his efforts the next
half century, perhaps, would not produce
its like in this city.
The recipient was completely taken by
surprise, and spoke warmly in praise of
all who had done him the honor to call on
ehol aC Wdo happy " ule6l tu6Iu dl
all times, and that the handsome sum pre.
sented him did not give him as much
qualification as the sentiment implied in
the gift. He stated that his trip was in ac-
cordance with custom from time imme-
mortal for all Bishops to repair to Rome
every seven years and give an account of
their stewardship to the Holy Father. He
felt that he could give good account, and
lay before the head of the church the posi-
bilities of this great country, temporal as
well as spiritual. He spoke lovingly of his
congregation, and dwelt on the happiness
it would give him to return to the scenes
Of his labors. That he would be accom-
panied in his journey by Rev. Father
Grace. who needed rest, and would share
with him the purse donated by his par
ishioners. He concluded by giving his
blessing to all his flock. and his words.
given with emotion, sank deep into the
hearts of his hearers.
Kew. Father Grace, who holds the esteem
and affection of all in great degree, spoke
of his contemplated trip with pleasure, and
expected that when he turned his face
homeward towards the setting sun, he
would look forward with 10y to meeting
his people in Sacramento.
The Bishop and Father Grace will leave
here next Monday, and they will be absent
ABOUT SIX months. Ihey Will visit Rome
and all the sacred shrines. They will also
visit Ireland, and if the wishes expressed BY
the gentlemen present have any weight,
Bishop Manogue will come back with Car
dinal's hat, and Father Grace also, if the
State is large enough to hold two such ex-
alte dchurch officers, and the Catholics here
abouts think it is. Vicar General Lynch,
of Virginia City, will be in charge here
while the Bishop is absent.
Speeches were made by very many of the
gentlemen and clergymen present lauda.
tory of the travellers, wishing them pleas
ant and safe return. Father Haupt was
particularly witty, and brought down the
house at Father Grace's expense. Among
the speakers were Vicar. General Lynch,
Father Quin of Red Bluff, R. NJ. Clarken,
ex-Mayor Green, Major Mclaughlin, J..
w. Wilson, Captain Thomas DIVER,
Father Coleman of Marysville, James Nc.
Guire, Major F. D. Ryan, Father Hines of
Woodland ]. T. Barry, Felix Dunn, w. J..
OBrien, B. Lucey, T. O'Neill, Rev. Father
Hunt and others.
The clergymen of this diocese have also
made the Bishop substantial present and
the Sisters of Mercy and Convent children
have also contributed their mite to him
and Father Grace also.