The record-union., 1896-01-06

dreds who could not obtain admission
to the cathedral because Of the absence
of Cardinal-elect SateIli from the pro-
cessiOn. 1t was expected until the last
moment that he, in whose honor the
magnificent ceremony was given, was
TO accompany Cardinal Gibbons in the
line of march, but for some unknown
reason the new Cardinal decided to en-
/ ter the cathedral through the sacristy
Disappointment was also felt because
of the absence from the line of the No
bic Guard, Mgr. Sacripanti.
The sidewalks We're filled with per-
sons, and every window facing the
cathedral on North Charles street, Null
berry and Cathedral streets were full
of heads viewing the preliminary activ-
tiles attendant on the investure of Car
dinal-elect Satolli with the beretta
Those who viewed the pageant from the
sidewalks suffered greatly from the ex-
treme cold and piercing wind
Admission to the cathedral was tend
ed to by card only, and those without
the precious pasteboard were not al
lowed to go in. Could every pew have
been made to accommodate a hundred
persons there would yet have been
insufficiency of room. Then the order
was given that the doors should be
opened to the general public. Four or
five numbered persons were quick to take
advantage of the condition and soon
every inch of available space in the
edifice was occupied by an intensely
attentive but orderly congregation.
There was but little special adorn-
ment within the church. The altar was
crnamented with intertwining smilax
and flowers. Aside from this little dis
play there was no attempt made at
decoration.
When all the chief dignitaries had
taken their places in the sanctuary the
ceremony of comforting the zuchetti was
begun. Cardinal Gibbons, who was spe-
cially commissioned by the Pope to
confer the beretta, occupied his throne
on the gospel side of the sanctuary,
robed in full canon vestment, while
temporary throne had been provided
and was occupied by the candidate on
the epistle side. On each side of Cardi-
nal Gibbons and Satolli were their
assistant priests and deacons of honor,
and seated within the chanceI rail were
members of the hierarchy and priests
who had been invited to assist at the
ceremony.
Places were specially provided near
the Cardinals throne for Archbishop
Kain and the member of the Noble
Guard. The latter was readily recog-
nized by his brilliant uniform of scar
let and white, with helmet and heavy
sword. For more than three hours,
while the ceremony continued, the No
| BILE Guard stood erect, symbolizing the
Importance of his mission in protecting
the insignia and official documents in
which he was the custodian. These
rested on small table close at hand
At the proper time the Noble Guard
handed to Cardinal Gibbons the official
brief announcing that his eminence
had been chosen by the Pope as the
apostolic delegate to confer the beretta.
Ris eminence called upon his attendant
priest, Rev. DR.. Magnien, to read the
brief, first in Latin and then in Eng
lish.
Mgr. Sbaretti arose and made a long
address in Latin, in which he said: 1.-THE
honorable office which the supreme Pom
tifice, Leo XIII, has deigned to confer
upon me, is most grateful and accept
able to me, because it is a tstimonial of
his Pontif1cal consideration; because
so exalted a dignity to a man whom I
have ever been bound by the ties of
greatest veneration and respect, and be-
cause it is, as it were, the seal of su-
preme authority all that has been ac-
complished.'
Cardinal Gibbons followed, saying:
Most eminent sir, 1 beg you accept my
congratulation on this special honor,
nence, and on this new manifestation
of particular affection which is shown
by his holiness toward this most noble
American Nation and it's fourishing
church. In fact, from the time when
Leo XIII. most happily ascended the
throne of Peter, he has in many ways
expressed and by his acts proved his
affection toward this country. He sent
his representative to be present at the
Inauguration of the great universal ex-
position, to which he contributed most
precious documents. He has cultivated
with paternal solicitude this select part
of the Lords vineyard and has bestow-
ed upon it many favors He has ap-
proved and sanctioned it's plenary and
provincial councils. He has erected
new ecclesiastical provinces and new
dioceses. He has conferred the Pontifi-
cal title upon it's colleges, and he has
founded the Catholic University which
is to be the splendid compliment of all
Catholic education, and finally, to
crown his work, he has instituted the
apostolic delegation that he might re-
fresh his children by his own presence,
that he might enjoy their intimacy and
might exercise more Immediately his
care over them; so that the Catholic re-
ligion may shine with a more brilliant
light in this great nation.
ITO accomplish this, he selected a
man, who by his bright qualities of
mind and heart gave assurance of q
successful result 1t would be super
fiuous for me to speak of this mans
piety and learning. Suffice it to note
how tender is his devotion and love to-
ward the most blessed sacrament of Eu-
charist and toward the beloved Virgin.
suffice it to note that he is numbered
among the principal restorers of philo-
sophie learning, according to the sys-
tenn of the angelic doctrine. This sol
emnity which is being celebrated to-day
requires that we consider briefly some
thing of that of which he has here ac-
complished. The office committed 70
him by the Holy See was most arduous,
his success most difficult.
The beginnings of every great work
are difficult, especially when obstacles,
neither light nor few, are not lacking,
and when this exists a diversity of ira
dition. of language and of character of
people, when the genius of the race, its
enormous undertakings, induce trans
formations and impress, and incredible