Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-07-02

The celebration OF the Silver Jubilee
of the Sacerdotal Ordination of Ri. Rev.
Bishop John j. Kahn, was formally COM
meDced last night, ut the Music Hall o.
ST. Joseph's Academy. The affair was
given by the Sadalites of the Cathedra
and was arranged by the Sisters OK ST.
Joseph. The hall was transformed for
the occasion into a veritahle bower OF
beauty. The walls were gracefully fes-
tooned with evergreen, which was
banked up on each side of the stage.
4 profuSion OF potted plants and flow
crS, and judiclously arranged ferns
and evergreen made tie stage most
| pleasing sight. On the wall in the rear,
in beautiful frame work of evergreen,
hung two mJttos, bearing the inScrip-
tions ''Vivas ad aurcumr' and "Vivas
in aeternuml" which translated mean
MAY you live to Jour golden jubilee,
and "May you live In eternity" The
flight Of steps leading to the hall and
the porch were also adorned with ever
green. The stairs were beautifully
arched, while on the wall hung the fol-
lowing inscri ption: 1856 Silver Jubi-
lee--lS91."
The members of the different Sodali-
tiles of the Cathedral filed into the hall
at half-past seven, and when all were
seated presented quite an animated and
pleasing scene. A section OF seats in
the middle was reserved for the clergy,
at the head Of whom, clad in their
purple robes, sat Rt. Rev. Bishop Kahn,
and on either side Rt. Rev. Bishop Pine
Ian, OF Pittsburg, ard RI Rev. Bishop
Vandeviver, of Richmond All the
members Of the clergy in the city were
present, as follows: Vicar General
Father Tierney, of RichTnond: Monsig-
nsr j. r. Sullivan, Rev. JOS. Mullen, OF
ST. Marys; Fathers McElligott and
O'Kane, of the Cathedral; Desmond, Of
Wellsville, O.; Jeremiah Murray and
Jchn Murray, of Cincinnati; O'Connor,
Of Clarksburg; Park, OF Mt. de Chantal:
Fitzpatrick, of Buckhannon; Reynolds,
of Welsburg; Stenger, of Charleston;
! Collins of Charleston; Schilp, OF st. Jo-
sep's Settlement; MtBride. of Wythe-
vile, Va; Hayman, ef Newburg; Tracy,
! OF Weston; Kelleherj of Grafton, and
| Tboner, of Coal Valley,
The exercises opened with hymn
rendered in most pleasing manner by
all the Sodalities. Then Master Ber-
nald Wingerter, in clear voice, on be-
hall of the pupils of st. Vincent's Select
! School, delivered the following address:
Ri. REV. FATHER-Accept our warrlest
congratulations upon the happy occasion
| of your Silver jubilee, and permit US TO
! express our pleasure az being able TO par
| tcipate in the celebration. We wish you
very happy day, ard hope we may live 10
see you.celebrate your Golden Jubilee. We
will then be men-some of us may be so
! highly favored as 10 be priests, though of
course we do not seem much like them now.
But we hope by following your teaching
and example, we may all become good ana
| intelligent men, fit for any position in
which we may beplaced. And when that
| day comes, what a grand celebration we
will have Right Reverend Father, we
! THANK YOU for allyour kindness 10 us, and
beg your acceptance of little testimonial,
which we wish gere more worthy OF the
occasion.
TIE gift to jhe Bishop was a set of
handsome vessments, which hung upon
the sage. A selection for three pianos,
"Tyiodiennei' was then rendered in an
admirable manner, eliciting the loud
applause of ihe audience. Misses Katie
| Cameron and Annie Hoffman were at
the first piano; Misses Della McFadden
and Mamie Schaub at the second, and
Misses Magic Jepson and Gertie Ries-
ter al the third. Miss Ella Wietzell
then In &,lear, penetrating voice read
an odt, In behalf OF the Angels Sodality.
The pOemIwas written especially for the
occasion tk Miss Eleanor c. Donnelly,
of Philadelphia, one of the most gifted
OF Apertan poetesses. Following is
the ode:
In the Will lustre OF celestial light
| or silver rdiance serene and bright,
| Our Lady Visitation feast Is here,
| Our Moiht's Feast Of Graces'' pure and bright,
! The whildl fancy we behold her lee
From NazEeth 10 Hebron-while we see
Glide up b mountain sleeps, devoid OF dread,
| Bearing IL Hidden G d. while meath her feet
| The early bwrets blossom, fair and sweet.
We welcS1 with the glad Elizabeth
! This pceilbs Guest from halloIed Nazareth,
| This GHk OF Guests, who bids the desert
blosn
And sancified the Baptist, in the womb,
Who shes abroad In every time and place
! The matoless glory OF her virgin face.
And whoo-dsy comes siniiingly from the East
! To crownour Prela.e's Ordination Feast.
| Dea e)sstr of our souls. thrice welcome be-
| Within Use happy halls we honor thee.
| The visio Of thy face. In these glad hours.
| Is 10 outou like dew 20 thirsting flowers,
Or like ID light that gilds the jocund day.
When Niht's dark shadow vGnishes away:
| Upon tltchaplet of thy priestly years,
| Times fver rosary OF smiles and tearsD
! Angels tisy, lov'd shepherd OF the fold,
! Two deczes and half have softly told
| And eva bend that through their finger rolls
| Records tme gain for God. some gain for souls.
Methinks his feast, this hour. recalls 10 thee
| hat feas that hour, OF deafness memory,
| When oahy head, and on thy willing neck
| Has laidte priesthood OF Melchisedech.
And thoullEe Mary, vert ordained 70 bear,
Within 4 hands the Lamb divinely ialr
| Or hidinen thy breast the Great High Priest
Found erry day Visitation feast
A feast of,rsces for the sick and dying.
And unu VI In errors darkness lying
A priest bu art forever, wondrous grace
Conierre epon thee, in loves holy place,
It's httu fhat to-day, both sweet and strong
Their lips honld chsntOur Lady's blessed song
haeuilell Ny soul doth magnify
The Lore. in the God on high
| NY spirit ttb rejoice. the Mighty One
Hath done {eat things TO thee, His chosen son,
And holy His Name. Angels bright.
Who guide Mary into Hebron's height
And meath Yer sandals burygeoned in bloom.
Come hltnftn your brightly waving wings
Ahd shed "A blessing Of the King Of Kings
| ! pom ouf pilates breast: sweet Mary come
Ana BRING c;ar yesns from His Heavenly home
10 bless ouftAthers silver jubilee
1 As once heilessed the home of Zachary
20 with mn through the years that still re-
main.
HIS hope, kolsce. in each care aud pain,
6lg5. o. nis bthway. lamp unto his feet
Gulding mn kafely TO the mercy seat,
| rulHlns Tue fcrns that hedge this world Of ours
.n'9 ne sio:t OF immortal flowers,
AND giysnn thim after MANY davs
| Se1onu lle gave. life OF love and praise,