The herald., 1894-04-28
MGR. MONTGOMERY WELCOMED
The New CoadjutOr Given a
Perfect Ovation.
He Responds Feelingly in a Loyal
# Address.
Bishop Mora Tells of the appointment
OF the BIshop-AIr. Andrew MullcnS
Mayor Rowan, t. E. Gibbon
and Others Speak.

One OF the largest and most notable
receptions ever held in this city was
rendered to Mgr. Montgomery at Haz-
ards pavilion last night. He was re-
Gently appointed coadjutor to Bishop
Mora and given the right of succession
to the diocese of Los Angeles and Mon
terey. His first sermon in Los Angeles
was preached st the cathedral last Sum
day in the presence OF q large congre-
cation. Since his short stay here be has
been most Hospitality entertained by the
priests of the various parishes, and the
reception last night was fitting climax
20 the succession of honors which have
been shown him. 1t was an event
which had right aud did cause the
bishop to feel proud and gratitied.
The large pavilion was crowded, fully
1000 persons being present. 1t was
moreover q representative gathering:
The committee in charge had all
along designed the public to
understand that the reception
was for everybody, from any and all
crseds, who were friendly to the Catho-
lies. Judging from the large numbers
of PToteetants present their desire was
realized, for it WAS not tho Catholics
alone, but people from every one OF tn e
other churches as well, who were there
to do honor to Bishop Montgomery. The
affair WAS participated in by many OF
the leading citizens OF Los Angeles, and
WAS In all respects success.
The people early began to enter the
pavilion, and by Z 80 all of the best
seats were occupied.
Selections were rendered by the Arend
Romandy orchestra while the audience
was being seated.
Tie stage was decorated with beauti-
full potted and tropical plants, the pots
being wreathed with royal purple.
These episcopal colors OF the Office OF
bishop wore displayed very effectively
about the platform, and formed back
ground for row OF lilies resting across
the front of the stage. The steps lead
ing to the stage were alao covered on
either side with the purple. The back
of the stage was also decorated with this
cOlor, while the American flag was dis
played very prominently. The papal
colors, orange and white, together with
the seal OF the diocese, were also shown.
1t was s :15 o clock when the party en-
tered the hall and passed down the mid
die aisle to the stage, there being the
two bishops, in sacerdotal robes of pur.
pie, member of the Catholic clergy, at.
tended by the executive committee, and
some OF the reception committee.
Bishop Mora took the center seat, and
on his left WAS Mgr. Montgomery, the
guest of the evening, and on the latter's
left Andrew Mullen, who presided. Al
Bishop Morals right was Rev. Father
Adam, vicar general of the diocese, and
The following Catholic olerEyuao. aasS
occupied seats on the stage: Fathers
Hickey, Linn, Dockery of st. Vincent's
Dye, McAuliffe, Cote, Doyle, Smith
Montenarelli, Fitzgerald of the Cathe
dral; HAVE of Santa Monica; Barry o.
Ramona; Hartnett of East Los Angeles
Grogan OF Pasadena and Liebiana RnC
Noonan Of the Plaza church.
The speakers, together with John f
Francis, James G. Kays and William @
Bluett OF the executive committee alst
occupied chairs on the platform.
The orchestra then played the Roya
March OF Spain.
After the music Mr.. A. Mullen arose
and in q few words introduced h;
lordship, the bishop of the aiooeee, tn,
Right Rev. Francis Mora, ID. d.
The venerable prelate was greeted will
applause, and proceeded at once will
the opening address.
He stated that lis health became g.
poor about IA months ago that he found
it necessary to apply to the holy see TO
leave to resign. In answer to this tn
cardinal OF the propaganda wrote ant
said it was not necessary for him to d
so, and suggested that he take coadju
tor. AS he is accorded the privilege O
naming persons who would be agreeabl
to him in this Office, three were seecte,
and sent to Rome to be acted upon b,
the bishops' council.
he enally got the news OF the appoint
mont of the Right Rev. Bishop Mont
gomery as his coadjutor and successor il
case OF his removal by death or othe
cause. There was no election in tn
choice of this bishop, sc this council
secret.
1t has been said here on many occs
sions that Francis Mora is immensel
rich. The diocese may be rich, bu
Francis Mora ID not rich. The selection
of hia coadjutor had been on his suRgeq
tion. His record In San Francisco hs
shewn what kind Of man Bishop Mont
aomery Ia. Therefore, dear friends, tn
speaker said, he had reason to congratu
late them on the selection of Bieho