The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-11-29
HELD HIS JUBILEE
GORGEOUS SERVICES IN HONOR OF
BISHOP HENNESSY.
Illuminations, Solemn Procession,
Flowers. Banquet. Grafton and
Beautiful Music Features of thu
Joyous Event Poutiflcal High
Mass Celebrated.

Yesterday was the Silver Jubilee OF
Right Rev. John Joseph Heunessey, bishop
Catholic circles.
| Masses were celebrated every hour from
a. m. till 1870 a. M, at which time a
| Pontifical high mass was offered by the
right reverend gentleman himself, assisted
! by the Very Rev. Father Mehlsiepen of
ST. Louis, Father Keogh of Milwaukee,
| Father Otto Hoog Of Jefferson City, Mo-,
Father Dalton of Kansas City, Father
Shea of ST. Louis Father Brennan of St.
Louis and Father Tiheu of this city.
Right Rev. Bishop Bonecum of Lincoln.
Neb., with his chaplalns, Father Coyle of
st. Louis and Father Mckernan of Win
field, and Right Rev. Bishop Dunno of
Dallas. Tex. with his chaplains, Father
Perrier of Concordia and Father Hays of
Dallas, attended the services also, having
seats trimmed with purple and gold in the
chancel.
Some fifty priests worshiped in the front
pews, clad in the garb of their various Or
ders, some Fransiscans being present.
When the silvery notes of the third bell
ceased the grand procession of clergy filed
into the church and up the aisle to the
altar The reverend gentlemen assisting
at the mass were clad in their gorgeous
robes, the bishops being dressed in purple
and the priests in gold. Two handsome
little boys dressed in purple and gold were
train bearers to Bishop Hennessey and in
the procession were score or more of sur
pliced alter boys and torch bearers. The
scene presented was beautiful. solemn
and impressive one, and some
thing that most OF the people in
the congregation hal never seen. Light
from 100 burning tapers. interminSlIng
with the sun rays which snot through the
stained glass windows, made pretty eff
feet, and this combined with the gorgeous
SUI plices of the priests. the flowers that
were in profusioD, the decorations of
burning incense. WAS something that viii
long be remembered
At the ELEVATION of the host a dozen
torch bearers appeared in the chancel,
thus enhancing the solemnity of that
period.
GRAFTON AND RESPONSE.
In the middle of the service Right Rev.
Bishop Dune of Texas asceuded into the
pulpit and preached the sermon. He is a
very eloquent speaker and made pro-
found Impression Gu the audience. He
paid high tribute to the personal traits
and apo tolic virtues of Bishop Hennessy,
and cited many Instances Of his liberal
aud loveable nature and great personal
sacrifices for his church. Right Rev.
Bisnop Bonecum then read the
papal message which was print
ed in yesterdays EAGLE, indulging in
few remarks previous thereto. While
responding Bishop Hennessey was visibly
effected His emotions were easily under
stool by the audience. With clear, SOFT
yOlce he said:
IL feel, my dear breathren, that this
celebration should not close without n
word of recognition on the part of myself.
| would be guilty of iuexcusdble affecta-
ton ii / rrfrainrd from giving expres>i ons
TO the Joyous emotions that swell up iii
my heart on this anniversary, my silver
jubilee. When look back TO that day on
which | Frustrated myself before the
bishop and received the powers of the
priesthood. my heart is filled with joy aud
IN the depths of nv gratitude L feel that |
should otfrr to Almighty God my most
fervent thanks that he has preserved me
to this day"
Every priest looks back to his ordina-
ton with the most PHEASANT feelings, aud
its twenty-ti:th or fiftieth anniversaries
are days marked for special remembrance.
am blessed, and singularly blessrd. by
Almighty God, out of his own bounty,
and not by reason of anything that have
done, for the proceedings of this day. May
Gcd Almighty look down upon aud bless
you ali"
He thanked the bishops of the other do
ces, his old classmates aud the priests of
his own charge for the honor done him by
their presence and fiuallv he offered he
most sincere thanks TO the mem bees OF his
own flock and the visitors outside of the
faith for their Attendance, in such large
mum bers at his jubilee. The remaining
portion of the high mass was celebrated
and while Shaw's orchestra played beauti-
full music, prelates, priests aud people
out Of the cathedral and separa-
ted after u period of signal joy.
MUSICAL PROGRAM.
The music, under the dictatorship of
Mrs. Robert y, Smythe. was delightful
feature of the jubilee. 1t was par excel
lent aud great credit is due that lady, and
in fact the entire choir, considering the
fact that they had ouly two weeks in
which to prepare such an elaborate pro-
gram of classic music. Their work will be
better appreciated when it is stated that
the first movements of Haydu's first mass,
the last four movements of Councils
''NeSse SOleunelle" aud the celebrated /
"JuDllate" by Diabelli, were given. Much !
credit i also due To those who assisted in
the jubilee music. Miss Matilda Lennon /
whose voice never before seemed so charm
Ing, thrilled the audience with LuzzI's I
ave Marie" 1t created sensation of !
pleasure and delight throughout the en- /
tire cathedral aud was especially highly !
by the distinguished visit /
lnG clergy.
Every ear challenged the most profound |
attention when the Voice of that dlstiu- /
guished soprano Mrs. CASTOR Boyd of /
Newton, rang out its silvery notes through /
The vast cathedral i'll that brilliant snd /
elaborate obl'gato solo in the famous Jul |
biiate." Never before did tne lady do better 4
nnd never before was her genius better APP
rrecIated- The other solo aud part pieces |
N the mass. rendered by local talent. were /
All highly mertoTious. The orchestral AS
-1siance given the organist, Miss Anna
Lininser, by Shaw's orchestra, Was great
addition, and very effective with the |
,horusrs In fact. the orchestra never did
Octter and the voluntary and pustlude
played by them was highly appreciated.
The bishop. who Is a fine musician him.
elf, WAS very much pleased, and Mrs,
,mythe and those elegant artists who did
o much TO make his Jubilee n rare, joyous
occasion, will have place in his memory.
PRIESTS PRESENT.
Fifty-two priests were present at the
ubiies. Their names and places OF resi-
.euce are rs follows:
Rev. j. J. heogh. cathedral of Nilwau-
lee representing Archbishop Natter. R-v. /
)tto Hoag of LETTERS IN CITY. No, Very
Rev. henry Neulhsiepen. V. u. OF e.
1ouis. representing Arch bishop ksin;R -v.
'-tne- Dalton Of Kansas CITY. Rzv Shea
4 ST. Louis. Rev. Martin ). Brennan OF
T. Loni~. Rev. Ccye of ST. Louis
10, Rev. HAYES OF Dallas. Texas.