The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-06
intentIy attentive but orderly congrega-

intentIy attentive but orderly congrega-
ton.
There was but little special adornment
within the church. The altar was orna-
mented with INTERVENING smilax and
flowers. Aside from this little display
there was no attempt made at decoration.
When all the chief dignitaries had taken
their places in the sanctuary the ceremony
of comforting the zuchetto was begun.
Cardinal Gibbons, who was specially COM
missioned by the Pope to confer the beretta.
occupied his throne on the gospel side OF
the sanctuary, robed in full canon vest
ment, while a temporary throne had been
provided and was occupied by the candi-
date on the epistle side On each side of
Cardinal Gibbons and Satolli were their
assistant priests and deacons of honor.
and seated within the chancel rail were
the members of the hierarchy and priests
who had been invited to assist at the cere-
mony. Places were specially provided
near the Cardinals throne for Archbishop
Kahn and the member of the Noble Guard
Marquis Sacripanti. The latter was read
lily recognized by his brilliant uniform of
scarlet and white, with gilt helmet and
heavy sword. For more than three hours,
while the ceremony continued, the Noble
Guard stood erect, sym bolizing the i'm
portance of his mission in protecting the
insignia and official documents of 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 Emil
hence lad been chosen by the Pope as the
apostolic delegate to confer the beretta.
His Eminence called upon his attendant
priest, Rev. DR.. Magnien, to read the
brief, first in Latin and then in English.
Following the reading OF this letter, the
other papal brief addressed to Cardinal
elect SatoIli was presented. 1t was read
by his assistant priest, Rev. DR.. Kennedy
of Philadelphia. When the readings were
finished the choir of seminarians sang
"Let US pray for our Holy Father Leo.'
Then Monseignor Sbaretti arose and made
a long address in Latin in which he said:
The honorable office which the Supreme
Pontiff, Leo XIII, has deigned TO confer upon
me is most grateful and acceptable to me, be-
cause it is a testimonial of his pontifcal con-
sideration, because by me are being carried the
insignia of SO exalted a dignity to man to
whom have ever been bound by the ties OF
greatest veneration and respect, and because
1t is, as it were, the seal OF supreme authority
for all that has been accomplished
Most eminent sir beg you accept my con-
ejaculation on this special honor which to-day
is conferred on your Eminence and on this
new manifestation of particular affection
which is shown by his Holiness toward this
most noble American Nation and its flourish
ing church. In fact, from the time when Leo
Kill most happily assembled the throne of Peter
ne mas 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 exposi-
uon, 10 which he contributed most precious
documents.
de mas cultivated with paternaI solicitude
TINS select part OF the Lords vineyard and has
bestowed upon it many favors He has an
proved and sanctioned its plenary and provin-
clal councils lie has erected new ecclesias-
teal provinces and new dioceses He has con-
ierred the pontIfical title upon its colleges and
he has founded the Catholic university which
is to be the splendid implement of all Catholic
education, and finally, to crown his work, he
has instituted the apostolic delegation that he
might refresh his children by his ow,, presence
that ne might enjoy their intimacy and might
exercise more Immediately his care over them.
Sd that the Catholic religion may shine with n
more brilliant light in this great and generous
Nation.
To accomplish this, he selected a man who.
by his bright qualities of mind and heart gave
assurance of successful result. 1t would be
superfiuous for me to speak of this mans piety
and learning. Suffice 1t to note how tender is
his devotion and love toward the most blessed
Sacrament of Eucharist and toward the Blessed
Virgin Suffice it TO note that he is numbered
among the principal restorers of philosophic
and theological learning. according to the
system OF the angelic doctrine.
This solemnity which is being celebrated to-