The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-09

NJ Cod m vvitnaes the solemn and signifi-
cant rite OF The cOnsecratlnn O ulsnop.
s..The staff of pastoral rule Is given INTO
his hands, the ring OF spiritual alla. nc
" it'll the church is put on MS nngrI, 'ne
inter of doctrine Is placed upon MS prov.
Hitherto he has been teacher In Israel !;
heucefOrth he is to be teacher OF the
teachers IN Israel, charged IN suoorolna-
ton to the successor of Peter and III cun-
junction with the venerable chief OF tue
diocese TO which he goes TO make known
the revelation of Jesus Christ to all men
and to see, too. that it Is taught IN I's ~
tegrity by the under shepherds OF the Iold.
THAT his ministry will be effective I'D
strengthening the stakes and lengthening
the cords of the tabernacles OF the ialtii Is
an anticipation we'll founded and sure.
and a prospect frought with compensation
for his leaving. But | would not taltnIuilv
comply with the duty imposed on me II
did MOI say word more. We read In the
life of st. Francis Xavier that he ascribed
his wonderful success in avangelZlng
the Pagan nations Of the far East less to
his personal exertions than to the prayers
which were com family made for him DIV
his brethren at home. And greater one
than st. Francis, st. Paul. though an
apostle, endowed with extraordinary pow
ers from on high, urgently besought his
convert children to help him with their
prayers. Pray for me, too.' he said, that.
strength may be given me in the opening OIL
my mouth in the bOldness to make known
the mystery OF the gospel for which am
an emDassad0r in chain.
wherefore one who, whether as friend
or guide. or both, has been dear to you for
years, appeals to you on this day, so mem
orable 10 his life, to be mindful OF him In
your prayers and to impl0re for him the
entitude of heavenly grace.
MAY he justify the confident hopes that
are entertained for him. May his ministry
produce abundant fruit, and may that
fruit remain. And when, after many years,
as We trust, he puts the inter for the last
time from his weary brow and lays him
down to die, may he be found worthy of a
place in heaven with the other bishops OF
this land who shall have gone before him,
and with the faithful pastors of all ages
who, emulating the example of the Eternal
Shepherd, have put on the coniessor's
chain or the martyrs robe and given their
life and life blood for the souls of men," =
After the sermon Archbishop Riordan
chanted the opening words of The Nlcene
creed. "Credo in Unum Deum." and the
choir sang it in solemn strain. SET In
carnatus Est" was sung by a sweet So
trano voice, and after the nffertory the
consecrator seated before the altar re-
ceived from Bishop Montgomery the SYM
bolic offerings of two large lighted tapers,
two Ornamented loaveS and two small
barrel OF wine. Then The Archbishop and
Bishop continued to celebrate mass, but
on the other altar. each reading from his
own missa, but having only one chalce
and one host. The pontitcal blessing was
given by the Arch bishop, who next
blessed the inter and white gloves, which
were gwen Bishop Montgomery t, wear.
The ring was put on the Bishops finger
over his glove, and now in full episcopal
vestments and with the full insignia of
Office he was escorted to his chair. The
''Te Deum" was sung.
By this time the magnificent rites were
nearing the end.
Bishop Mon gomery gave his blessing In
episcopal form. and the congregation
bowed low To receive his benson. He
passed around the church, followed by
Fathers Connolly and McGinty. blessing
all as he moved along Presently the
services were over, and as glowing pro.
cessional hymn swelled from the organ
the officiating ministers and attendants
and priests left the altar.
The music was of a solemn nature,
churchly, without much of the light,
quick movement Of operate masses, and
in excellent harmony with the cere-
monies
Bishop Montgomery has not yet decided
upon the date Of his removal to Los An
geles. He will be mere next Sunday TO
perform ceremony in this city, and may
not leave for some time after that day.