The morning times., 1896-10-05

of Georgetown College, and Rev. William
O'Brien Pardon, provincial ut the AugIstin-
ian order IN New York aud Marviaud.
The ceremony was witnessed by an i'm
mense congregation, every available space
in the auditorium being crowded, and
many compelled to stand Others could
not get within the doors.
The sermon was delivered by the Rev.
William O'BrieD Pardon, who spoke on
he power OF prayer The gospel of the
day was ta ken from st. Matthe ews xxii:1-7,
which related the story OF the invitation
to the marriage feast.
BEFORE NOTED OFFICIALS.
Before discussing the text Rev Father
Pardon called attention OF the cGDgfega-
ton to the unprecedented ceremony tax
ing place IN their midst, in the presence of
I w,. delegates OF the Pope at the same time
and in the same church. He next re-
ferrcd to the fact that Pope Leo had thrown
light on every important doctrine from
I he beginning of his reign, the Bible and
its inspira ton, labor and capital and
many points and principles OF philosophy.
But, said Father Pardon, he thought the
most important lesson taught this age by
the Pope was the absolute necessity OF
prayer. This WAS Illustrated By the pres
eDce in this country of Cardinal Satolli
and the new apostolic delegate Mgr Mar
tinelli. eminently men of prayer.
Then referring to the people of the United
States he said they were by nature a busy
people who live ASH every man and woman
had weeks work to perform every day.
bet weeD sunrise and sunset. In conclu-
sion he referred to the honor paid the Au-
Eustinian order in the elevation of A rch-
bishop Martinelli as the papal delegate
10 this country.
After the service the visiting clergy,
Cardinal Sato;h and Mgr Martinelli
ha nf ax- Eatt
at the episcopal residence, where they
diDed.
\ pleasant and Inspiring feature of the
service was the excellent rendering of the
musical program specially arranged for
the occasion. Guilmant's Mass. complete,
was sung by the choir, led by the quartet,
composed of Miss Fannie Alice soprano;
Miss Pauline Whitaker, alto: Mr. Turpin,
tenor, and Mr.. James Nolan, basso. AT
| the oifertory the "Laudate Dominun'' was
| sung by Miss AtLee. - ...- .-a
HIS FAREWELL LETTER.
| In reliuquishing the office of apostolic
| delegate to the United States, Cardinal
| Satoni yesterday addressed the following
| letter to Cardisnl Ranpolla, secretary:
Apostolic Delegation, United States of
! America. 40 "-"
washington. Oct /. 1896.
"Your EXcelleny: After tue holy father
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| ing me to the dignity of the cardinalate
| naturally no great length of time could
clapsc before lie should recall me and name
my successor in the olfieetof this apostolic
| delegation.
| He has named to succeed ire the Illus
trious prelate, his exoellcncy, Mgr. Schas-
/ tias Martinclli, who. for his distinguished
| qualities of mind and Tor his endowment
| of prudence, has rightly been deemed
| wen fitted to fill the requiFem ents of this
| office, and to furnish the greatest good
| in the spiritual government ofthe Catholic
Church in this great country, where the
most striking and noblest characteristic Is
/ the universal love OF justice, charity. and
| peace. Mgr. Martinelli has now arrived
and from this day assumes, as apostolic
| delgate, the high office which the hul,
| father has entrusted to him With all tho
accompanying faculties and powers.
| while conye ying to your exccnency V this
! information, l most cordially fulfill a
| grateful duty by thanking your excel
leDcy for all the kindness you have shown
me from the time of my arrival In this
| country up to today. l am sincerely
! grateful for all your goodness, indul-
/ gence and cooperation in everything
which pertained to the duties OF my