The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-06-06

SAT0LLI SAYS MASS
The Papal Delegate a Wisi-
tor at St. Peters Cob
lege, Grand Street.
WELCOMED BY THE STUDENTS
he Lectures Them ens-Citizenship
and Wisdom-Use Of
Studies.
WELCOMED By THE STUDENTS

His Eminence Cardinal Satelf arrived
IN Jersey City this morning according to
promise to visit St. Peters College while
en route for Washington. He left Proyi-
aence last night on a Sound steamer,
which arrived at IT'S dock about half-past
seven o'clock Some of the priests of st.
Peters College went over to meet him,
but arrived too late. Alderman Moran
sent a brand new 1000 carriage decorated
inside with cardinal roses for his Emin-
ence, and in this gorgeous equipage he
arrived at ST. Peters College about eight
o'clock, The Rev. Father Harpes, rector
of the college, and the faculty received
him. All the priests knelt at the Car
dinaPs feet and kissed his ring. He gave
them each his blessing.
In the meantime st. Peters Church was
filing with visitors eager to see the Car
qlnal Very few minutes after his arrival
ne appeared in the sanctuary and said his
private devotbonS. The Rev. Father Gill
Iespy, president of Gonzaga College,
side ALTAR
The Cardinal wore beautifully embroi-
dered white satin chasuble, and the spot
less aIb over black silk cassock trim
med with red, the cardinals coler. A large
gold pectora1 cross, cleaning with Jewels
3ung from his neck. The only insignia of
his rank as a prince of the church was
the little red silk cap on the back of his
head. This is the 2zuchebto, which Pope
Leo sent by an Italian prince few
Hontns ago and which Cardinal Gibbons
placed on the Ablegate's head in Balti-
more Cathedral
After the Cardinal had finished his devo-
tons ne went into the sacriSty where
Monsignor De Concilie and other visitors
were presented to him. Among these were
Miss Louise Edge and the Messrs. Edge,
ex-Sher!n Robert Davis and his SON
Breakfast was served to the Cardinal.
who then retired for 9. short rest
At ten O'Clock he entered the st. Peters
College Theatre, where the students were
assembled.
AS a delicate compliment the scenery
on tine stage behind where the Cardinal
Canal, Venice. When His Eminence en-
tered the students cheered him again
and again.
He was dressed in a black cassock and
around his waist was a broad red silk
sash. The zuchetto was on his head
He smiled at the enthusiasm of the bows
and placed himself in an attitude of at
tention when William F. Smith, of the
salutatory address.
1t was in Latin and stated how earn
estly the boys of ST. Peters desired to
see the Cardinal. It assured him of
college and when they left for work in
the world of business they would re-
member the precepts taught and would
Roman Church.
The Cardinal clapped his hands st the
close of the address and replied in Latin
His enumeration was admirable, distinct
and clear, and although he spoke rapil-
ly with many gestures and in the Italian
style of pronunciation, yet the bows
caught on" He first complimented
them, on their appearance and on the
excellence of their faculty Then he ad-
dressed himself to the study of letters.
To make good citizens, he said they
must study the history andflaws of their
country and to make men of refinement
ana culture they must devote much time,
labor and patience to their studies. One
of the greatest blessings to man is the
power of being able to read the thoughts
of ages ago. To strive after perfection
in mental attainments was, indeed noble
and a young man would find images OF
tie rest perfeet kind in this way.
Cultivate" he said, reading the writ
ings of good men. Take Cicero, read him
carefully; note his grace of utterance and
the poetry of his sentiment. Cultivate all
writer's of that class and remember that
it is only by reading these great authors
that you can ever understand the dignity
and and beauty of the Latin tongue See what
Turning next to the study of arts, sci-
ences and philosophy, the Cardinal bade
them remember that it was the Church of
Rome which had fostered these nurtured
and cultivated them until today the great
city Of Rome contains the greatest and
Of these branches of human knowledee.
when you study, remember that It is
only by. reading good books, diving into
philosophy, science and fine letters that
you can attain a liberal and wide intelli-
gence Two things do not forget and
these are your religion and your glorious
country of America (Applause.)
MIA thematics, SCIENCE arts letters
history, in fact learning, is all very we'll
but it is not the very all. Remember that.
Pay your tribute to your college, to your
church and to your country. BY being
good Catholics you cannot fail to be good
plause
The Cardinal sat down for a few sec.
onds, and then rising, said in English,
nrst making the sign of the cross and
blessing the boys
my young friends, may the blessing of
SOD 500 and the Church be with you now and
"A light lunch was served and the Car
d1nal took his leave for Washington.