The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-08
HIS HIGH HONOR.
Rev. George Montgom-
ery's Elevation.
FROM PRIEST TO PRELATE.
The Miter Will Be Conferred on
Him To-Day.
PREPARING FOR THE CEREMONY.
Six Ecclesiastical Dignitaries Will
Officiate in st. Mary's at the
Conservation.
FOR THE CEREMONY

The ceremony of the conservation Of
Rev. George Montgomery as Coadjutor-
Bishop to the Bishops of Monterey and
Los Angeles will take place this morning
at 1880 O'Clock in ST. Mary's Cathedral.
1t has been pleasantly anticipated for
some time past, and now that the day has
come when this widely esteemed and p0pu-
lar priest is to be elevated to the eccles-
iastical dignity of Bishop of the Cath
Ollie church, it is expected there will be
great popular demon tration. Extra
ordinary arrangements have been made
for the event at the cathedral. where
probably the largest crowd yet seen at a
place of worship In this city will seek ad-
mittance this morning.
Five prelates have come to San Fran
cisco to participate in the august cere-
mony of conservation. They represent
Catholic ecclesiastical authority of the
whole Pacific coast-Archbishop Gross of
Oregon; Bishop Mora of Monterey and
Los Angeles, diocese comprising all
Southern California; Bishop Manogue of
Sacrame nto, whose see extends to Snasta's
peaks and goes eastward bey0nd the
Sierras: Bishop Scanlan Of Salt Lake
City and Bishop BroDdel of Montana. So
distinguished gathering of eccesiastlcs
has not occurred here before. The central
figure will bs the Most Rev. p. w.
RIordan, DID,, who will officiate at the
solemn pom ifical mass and conservation.
In the dim light of last evening the int
rior of ST. Mary's Cathedral gave evidence
that some function of great importance
was ut hand. The aisles were lined with
double rows of new chairs. The sanctuary
was arranged with episcopal thrones, prize
dieuX, benches and chairs to accommodate
the participants. More than 300 chairs
we're placed through the church tor in
yited guests.
Then the sanctuary was a mass Of frag-
rant flowers and graceful palms. among
which gorgeous candelabra stood in strk-
ing contrast. Sisters of the Holy Family
decorated The affairs with a wonderful pro-
fusion OF flowers, taking heed of color
and form, so glorious effect was
produced. One thing harmoniZpd with
another in the general scheme of
decoration. For background and
framework the beautifully frescoed walls.
masses; the three affairs, white as inno-
cence, stood out in relief and all aglow.
even without the numberless lights that
will burn to-day. The high altar was lit
orally covered with Bermuda lilies that
stood in handsome vases. banks of them
from floor TO finals, all white with green
between, while nearer the tabernacle were
arrayed the palms and ferns, potted
plants. grasses and smaller palms, that
look very graceful. To the right is st.
Joseph's altar, in a niche formed by one
of the triple arches. 1t was layshly
beautlfied with tiger-liles, white roses and
California poppies, which combine the
papal colors-whlte and yellow. There
were palms and flowers around the walls
leading up to the altar itself.
II is here that Father Montgomery will
celebrate mass, while Archbishop Riordan
officiates at the main altar this morning.
The altar OF the Blessed Virgin has been
decorated with Gala and ST. Joseen lilies,
and it appeared like a yeritable bower of
these beautiful blossoms with the added
beauty OF roses and evergreens. Scattered
throughout these border flowers could be
seen exquisite orchids in vases.
Seating capacity for at least $500 persons
is provided, but with crush half as many
more may find room in the pews and
chairs. There are $50 seats in the sane
tuary. People holding tickets of adnis-
sion will enter at the westerly side doors
on OpFarrel street and Myrtle avenue. |
where ushers will be in waiting TO escort |
them to seats. PewhoIders will also pass
in through these entrances, pass in front |
OF the affairs and down the church to their |
pews. When all are seated the front doors
will be thrown open and the vacant pews |
and the alsles will be filled. Part OF the |
south gallery is reserved for the League |
of the Cross, the temperance society or
gained by Father Montgomery. In this |
gallery, too. place is reserved for repre-
sen tatives of the local press and those who |
will come from Oakland and neighboling |
cities.
The music under the direction of Pro-
fesoor A. G. Elmer will be as impressive
as that leader can make it. But there will |
be no orchestra, the grand organ alone
sufficing Zingarelli's grand pontfical
mass, Giorza's "Regina CRi'' aud Lambi-
lotte's STE Deum" will be rendered by the
choir. Thirty choirboys in the sanctuary
by small organ.
The choir will consist of the following
singers: Sopranos-Clara a. MCGOWAN,
Florence Garrissere, Mary Mohun, Mary
MCGOWAN, Matilda Paula, Mrs. A. b. |
Hughes. Mary Higgins. A. Lange. Agnes
Josie Short; altos-M isses
Julia Sullivan. Minnie Byrne, Mary Short,
n. Webster. Zuli Hughes, Belle Thornton,
Mrs. A. McC0mb, S. Fusiler; tenors-
Charles Goetting, F. Veaco. 7. S. Mitchell, |
James Cathcart, James Lane. Charles |
Morel; bassos-S. f. Sunday. G.. Norbie, /
John Byrne. William O'Brien, James |
Roma, Fred O'Neil.
Archbishop RiOrdan will be assisted by /
Father Yorke as deacon. Father Dorian as |
and other priests. Fathers |
and Kirby will act as masters |
Of ceremonies. Very Rev. j. j. Prender- /
CAST will deliver sermon.
After MANY Davc