The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-01
Celebration Of Archbishop Ken
riCk's Golden Jubilee.
Grand Ponti0Gal Mass, Concluding With a
Solemn Episcopal Blessing.
Monster TOFehllsht Procession and Banquet.
Remarks BY Cardinal Gibbons.
The POp9'S Gift.
Special TO THE MORNING CALL.

ST. LOUIS Nov. 30.-Just fifty years ago
Peter Richard Kenrick was consecrated
Bishop Of the Roman Catholic Church. To-
day his golden jubilee was celebrated with
great pomp. Only once before has the
golden jubilee of Bishop been celebrated
that of j ohm McHale, Archbishop of Tuam,
Ireland, eleven years ago. 1t is an event so
rare that the whole world is interested in it,
and in this case not simply because such
celebrations are infrequent, but because
Arch bishop Kenrick filled these fifty years
with usefulness and good, and were it not
for an act on a notable occasion, when he
incurred the displeasure of the Holy See by
declaring boldly his unbelief in the infalli-
bility of the Pope, he would now be Prince
in the Church.
A grand pontifcal mass, cOmmemo rative
of the occasion, began at o'clock in the
historic old cathedral on Walnut street.
leading representatives. of the Roman Cath
olic hierarchy Of the United States cfliciat-
ing. The jubilee sermon was delivered by
Archbishop Ryan OF Philadelphia. Pre-
ceding the mass there was an impressive
procession from thrCathedral Parish School,
situated next TO the church, to the main en-
trance of the cathedral
In the march out from the yard, and up
the steps of the church, the venerable
Archbishop walked under a canopy which
was carried by attendants appointed for the
occasion.
The mass, which was most impressive and
elaborate, was celebrated by Cardinal Glib
bOns and Archbishop Ryan, assisted hy
number of priests. The altar was dressed
in magnificent style with flowers, evergreens
and colors. The ceremony concluded with
solemn episcopal blessing. The music Of
the mass was magnificent The mass select
ed for the occasion, Goun0d's "Messe So
lennelle dc Sainte Cecile," was rendered by
fifty trained voices, accompanied by an
orchestra and organ. a novel feat
ure in the music was furnished by the
Franciscan Fathers, select choir of whom
rendered several numbers.
The sanctuary was almost filed with rare
pisnts and flowers, Illuminated globes
and rich coors. Large banners were sus-
pended from the high ceiling, and the pilas-
ters and columns were fairly covered with
bunting. The two thrones OF the epistle
and gospel sides of the altar were decorated
with cOlOrs appropriate to the dignitares
who occupied them. Banuerettes, with fit
ting inscriptions and Illustrations, were
suspended between the columns.
Archbishop Ryan, in the course Of his
sermon, reviewed the life of Archbishop
kenrick in all its phases-religi0IlS, hus 81
ness ana charIta6le-and spoke OF his great
sanctity and fortitude.
After pontitcal mass all the visiting
ArchOiShOps and priests were driven TO the
Llndell Hotel, where a banquet was ten
dered Archbishop kenrick and his guests
Archbishop kenrick was seated at the head
of the table, Cardinal Gibbons on his right
and Archbishop Elder on the left After
the menu was finished Vicar-General Brady
read an address from the clergy Of the dio-
ceSe 10 Archbishop kenrick, who made a
short response. Rev. Mr.. Collier delivered
an address Of welcome to the Cardinal and
visiting clergy
Cardinal Gibbons, in resnonding to the
toast, Oar Holy Father, Leo XIIl,' said
IN part, alter euOgizng the Pope: THE
Catholic religion is adapted 10 all times and
places, and finds herself at home under
every Government. Nowhere is the benign
authority of P.oniiff more respected and
honored than in the United States. Our
devOtedness toward him is not less strong
because less noisy in its demonstration.
In his encyclical on Christian marriage he
proc laims truth which ought to be needed
by the American people. If Christian civ
ilization is to be saved and perpetuated the
sanctity and indissolubility of Christian
marriage must be recognized by the masses.
III ali phpic ulteTanceS lne rope proves
that he is abreast of the times and in SYM
pathy with the legitimate aspirations of
humanity" The Cardinal closed with an
expression of thanks TO the Pope for the
message sent in remembrance of the Jub-
lee and with brilliant eulogy on Arch
bishop KeBrick, after which he presented
the latter with the Pope's gift-a portrait of
his Holiness in handsome gold frame.
A number Of other toasts were responded
to by eminent prelates.
One of the largest professions ever seen
In this country took place tonight, 10000
tOrch-bearing men turning out to do honor
to Archbishop Kenrick. Flfty-two parishes
of the city and many visiting delegations
marched past the archiepiscopal residence,
each parish Baluting as 1t passed. There
were hundreds OF transparencies bearing
eulogistic phrases. Each parish was ac-
companied by band, and the whole effect
was something gorgeous. Governor Fran
els and the city officials led the procession,
riding IN carriages. 1t took the procession
an hour and half TO pass a given point