The herald., 1894-04-11
ELEVATED TO THE HIERARCHY,
COadjutOr Montgomery Is Con-
secrated.
He Will Assume the Duties of Assist
ant to Bishop Mora.
The solemn Rites which Were CeIe-
brAted on Sunday in San Fran
cisco-ftnpressivs ssrv-
ices-DetaiIs.

i-HnAHe'ps A91oAl.f AnpulAt9h ny hho
pope coadJutor to Bishop Mora OF the
4 diocese OF Monterey and Los Angeles,
was consecrated bishop on Sunday in
San Francisco. The Call OF that city
gives the following account OF the af-
fair.l
Hitherto he has been teacher in
Israel henceiorth he is to be a teacher
OF the teachers in Israel"
The Rev. vicRr-general, preaching
yesterday at the solemn ceremonies In
st. Mary's cathedral, announced in this
striking language what the conservation
OF Rev. George Montgomery as bishop
4 Of the Catholic church siRni6ed. From
simple teacher to be the guide and
instructor of teachers in Israel-the
i Lords vineyard. As he spoke these
significant words the multitude wac
hushed to a strange but meaningful
/ silence, and the bishop who had just
been crowned with the golden miter
listened with head bowed down meekly
before the grand high altar.
Father Montgomery, the good and
xealous priest, admired OF all in this city
without race or creed distinctions, and
yet the simplest of ministers of Christie
gospel, was only memory. In his
stead was the Right Reverend Coadjutor
Bisher Montgomery of the diocese of
Monterey and Los Angeles, the first
Catholic see of the Pacific coast statOs OF
America. The plain black garb, but
which little occupied hi. thoughts. was
supplanted by the purple and crimson
and the insignia OF his exalted Office.
Many who saw the wonderful change
Stake place with all the pomp and all the
grandeur which the most splendid OF
na~auooniau "a N aou1 and amid nOt ra.
1move themselves from feeling OF fregret.
then strangely out of place, because it
4 all meant a loss to San Francisco and to
them selves personally, and the thought
sswould return rebellious, to mingle with
q heartfelt happiness over the just recog
milton OF the chancellor'e worth and vir-
tues.
& He had been chosen by the supreme
pontiff Of the Catholic church to be q
bishop, and yesterday morning in the
presencs of vast assemblage he was
E most solemnly conBecrated by Arch
+ bishop Riordan at the altar OF the cathe-
3 dral. The ceremony WAS made the oc-
saeion OF q magnificent ovation to the
4 much h-beloved chancellor. Six prelates,
&spectacle never before seen in San
~ Er>,, -i-->.s, loS Asas seeAesars,
Utah, Oregon and the Mountain diocese.
which has its episcopal seat at Grass
Valley and Sacramento, that they
might SNOW their respect and love Tor
HIM. More than q hundred priests,
4 REPRESENTING many parishes. nationah-
ties and religious orders participated in
the services. Christian brothers, sis-
teTs OF different societies ani representa-
tives OF Catholic organizations appeared
in large numbers. And the cathedral
was 20 densely crowded with people
that no room was left for one more from
the outer vestibule doors to the eanctu-
cry rails.
/ Long before the hour for the solemni-
ties to begin every entrance to the
church was besieged by throngs OF eager
applicants for admission, who formed
polid lines that stretched far out into
Van Ness avenue and the streets on each
side of the cathedral. The efforts OF
about twenty policemen, acting under a
sergeants command, were needed TO
keep the crowds in order. 80 great ives
the anxiety to get inside. They were
stationed variously throughout the inte-
rior, two or three in each isle, and every
4 portal was guarded by an officer, who
4 assisted ushers in passing invited guests
and pewholders through. At one time
the crush became so serious at an en-
trance on OFarrell street that the police
mad to close the door temporarily to
allow those inside to be seated, and
i similar method was used at other en-
frances. Finally all were accommodated. |
the pews and rows OF chairs we're filled
until not vacant seat could be seen in
any part, and then the crowd passed in
quietly in solid masses, sometimes dense
and surglng in the aisles, and unman-
ageable from very force OF numb bers.
Many ladies tainted and could be car
= cd ont nnlu xvifh
/ officers and uehers.
The galleries were packed, and when
the seats and passages had no more !
room to offer several persons got up into
the side windows, from which COM
mandng positions they viewed the
ceremonies. The inner veetibule doors
had to be swung back to open the ap.
prosch ana porch for hundreds more
/ seeking admission. In all various esti-
mates placed the number OF people
present at 5000, although it very likely
ibxceeded that figure.
Part OF the south gallery was reserved
4 for the League of the Cross. In the
front rows Company @. League of the
Gross cadets, were seated, a handsomely
uniformed lot OF young fellows, and be-
bind them three rows of seats were
! occupied by members of the league.
This organization represents Bishop
Montgomery'a latest work in San Fran
cisco, and all members who participated
4 in the conservation services are his per.
sonal friends. Through hie endeavors
about 1000 boys and men have come to-
gether under the banner OF the cross in
common fight against intemperance.
The sanctuary was taxed to accom-.
modate the clergy, choir and altar boys.
In two rows of benches immediately in
side the railing nearly 100 priests were
seated, among whom were several seou-
lar clergymen, two Paulist fathers OF
New York, Franciscans, Domincane,
Jesuits, Marists, and also the Christian
Brothers were present. at the gospel
side about 30 choir boys sat on benches,
while in front and around the steps
3vere serving boys. Inside the Gordon
we're the prelates and officiating priests,
With Bishop Montgomery and Arch
bishop Riordan the central figures.
As q spectacle it was marvelously
orilliant-animation. color, splendor
and the feelings prompted by devotion
s9nd rev erence all mingling in majestic
pourtly scene to impress those who be-
1eld IL. Then, too, there was a charm
Ing quality of picturssqusness allied
sitA the imposing beauty OF these con-