The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-17
HIS GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY
CELBBRATION IN HONOR OF ARCH
 BISHOP WILLIAMS AT BOSTON.

BISHOP WILLIAMS AT BOSTON.
 The Hall Beautifully Decorated for the
 Banquet-NIany Prominent Members of
 tue Church Were Present--A Most Able
 Address Was Given by lIonsignor Satolli,
 the Papal Delegate.
 Boston, May 16.--The celebration of
 the golden anniversary of Archbishop
 Williams of the Catholic diocese of Bos-
 ton reached fitting climax tonight in
 a magnificent banquet in Music hall.
 The vast building was arrayed in jubi-
 lee attire. The halls and foyer were
 adorned with rows of palm and rubber
 trees, hydrangeas and other potted
 plants. The auditorium furnished a
 grand and inspiring picture of flaming
 colors and the walls were draped in
 bunting, while the faces of the two ba1-
 comics bore a profusion of ornamenta-
 ton in bunting, banners and festoons
 On the front wall over the stage and
 surrounded by red, white and blue em-
 blems hung a mammoth portrait of the
 venerable archbishop, capped by the
 motto: "Ecce Sacerdos Magnus." Be-
 meath it were the dates 1S45-1S95. The
 rear wall bore the simple inscription in gilt:
 "A HEARTY GREETING. 1S45-1S95."
 From the ceiling In the center of the
 hall suspended by graceful streamers
 hoated bronze American eagle holding
 1t it's beak two small American flags.
 Crossing the front of the stage was a
 long table banked with the choicest
 products of the hothouse, provided for | the honored chief guest of the occasion | and the dignitaries of the church. Be- l hind this were six short tables, running from front to rear for the invited guests. The body of the hall was set with nine | long tables, with seats for 1900 clergy men and laity.
 l In the rear of the first balcony an orchestra dispensed church and patri- otic music. When the serving of the banquet began at 6 o'clock every seat in the spacious hall was occupied and | both balconies were filled with ladies,
 who had purchased tickets merely to 1 be eye-witnesses and listeners at the memorable event
 In tn center of the chief table on the stage and facing the vast assembly sat the venerable archbishop, his counte- nance calm and as unmoved as though breathing a benediction of peace upon the gathering in his honor. At his right sat Cardinal Gibbons In the scarlet vest ments of his office, Governor Green halge, Archbishop Ireland of St. Paul. Bishop Meehan of Chicago, Bishop Bradley of Manchester, Bishop Hark- ! ness of Providence, Bishop Tierney of Hartford, Congressman Fitzgerald of Boston and Vicar General Byrnes On the left of the archbishop were the apos tohc delegate, Mgr. Satolli, Alderman Horace G. Allen, representing the may or of Boston, Archbishop Corrigan, Bishop William Lawrence of the Episr copaI diocese of Massachusetts, Bishops Ryan of Philadelphia, Fabre of Mon treal, Father Sheridan of Canton, the oldest priest of the diocese, Bishops Gabriels of Ogdensburg, Brady of Bos- ton, Beaven of Springfield, Rev. Thomas Magennes of Jamaica Plain, Father Ho- gan of the Brighton seminary and Fa- ther Began, the toastmaster of the oc- casion.
 The arrival of Governor Greenhalge was the SlRIldI TUT itdIAS dPpleiu0U anu Bishop Lawrence, who in anticipation 1 of compulsory absence on account of his own diocesan convention had sent l a cordial and appreciative letter of re- gret, finally arrived in season to hear | most of the oratory.
 Among the invited guests were Mayor | Hart, General A. P. Martin, chairman l of the police board, General c. IT. Fay Tor of the Globe, Postmaster Coveney | and other we'll known citizens, Catho- lie and Protestant.
 A bound souvenir of the occasion, l containing portrait of the archbishop, was laid at every plate. After the menu had been served Father Roman came forward and in few words of reorganization to all present introduced Rev. Thomas Magennis, who delivered the address of presentation to the arch bishop on the part of the clergy.
 Thomas B. Fitzpatrick was then in- troduced and spoke for the laity.
 The assembly then rose and rang "Auld Lang syne"
 When Archbishop Williams rose to respond the cheers were prolonged and deafening. He spoke briefly and sim ply, thanking all present for their greeting. Said he!
 q have to say to my clergy what I always have said-that always had in them and relied upon them and they upon me. l had no time to make other acquaintances The clergy were my company, my feeling of sympathy and union. Without the clergy, what can a bishop do? They must have his confidence and when supported can do good work. The laity, seeing the confidence between bishop and clergy, work in unison. We have all worked in unison for twenty nine years. I have asked nothing of the clergy or laity that has not been granted Both to clergy and ladty can give full need of praise and thank them for their gift, and will regard It as trust to be disposed of as they may approve" He thanked all those who had come to honor him--first, His Grace, who post ooned for fifteen days visit to Rome; 70 our distinguished guest, the Most. Rev. Delegate who, besides his worth md talent, represents the Holy Father ( ito us the highest on earth, who was ! rin5 ny,a,,ecbf to opt1aacTa ta a Gb