Evening journal., 1897-05-10
OUR NEW BISHOP.
Passing Panorama of Solemnity,
Glorifoation and Pomp,
PAGEANT OF DIGNITABIES.
Ceremony Witnessed BY the
Highest Churchmen
HIS EMlNENCE OFFICIATED.

THE CONSIDERATION SERMON
BY FATHER SMITH, OF NEW
YORK, ONE OF THE BEST EVER
HEARD HERE-BIsHOP MONA
CHAINS ADDRESS TO THE CLER.
GY AND LAITY-FINE MUSICAL
PROGRAM.
All the glory, pomp and melody
which the Roman Catholic Church
sheds over its most solemn ceremonies
prevailed in st. Peters Pro-Cathedral
yesterday morning. when Rev. John
James Monaghan, chancellor of the
diocese of Charleston, S. c., was conse-
Grated bishop of Wilmington. The cere-
mony was the first Of its kind ever seen
in Delaware, and those who were for
tunate enough to be present will re-
member the grandeur and impressive
ness of the scene. The ceremony was
attended by some OF the most learned
judges and doctors of the Roman
Catholic church, and their presence
added greatly to the interest Of the oc-
casion.
THE CROWD GATHERS.
Old Sol shone forth in all his glory,
but the passing breeze which blew from
the north made the day pleasant to all.
A more beautiful day could not have
been desired.
The doors of the cathedral were open
ed at $50 o'clock. and each entrance
was guarded by stalwart policemen,
whose duty it was to admit holders of
tickets only. Long before the time set
for the opening of the doors a large
crowd had gathered, and the entrances
to the church were blocked until the
arrival of Captain Kane and squad
of sixteen officers, who cleared the
way. A few moments after the doors
were opened there was a steady stream
of persons pressing in at each door.
When the last stroke of the old ca
thedral bell had sounded the church
was filled. Every seat was occupied
but everybody was comfortable. al
| 1890 o'clock, exactly, the orchestra be-
gan the opening voluntary march, b,
/ Jabbcroni. Then came the procession
/ of priests, bishops, the bishop-elect
with Cardinal Gibbons in the rear
When the head Of the procession haC
reached the sanctuary railing th'
priests separated one going to The
right and tine other to the left to theii
respective places on a platform built II
front of the sanctuary rail- The priest!
remained standing until Cardinal Glib
bons had reached the sanctuary, and
after a short prayer, ascended the
throne to the right of the main altar
while Bishop Curtis and Bishop North
rup went to their places opposite to th'
cardinal. His eminence was divested o.
the cardinal robes and invested will
those Of the mass. Then the great cere
mony was begun.
J BEAUTIFUL DECORATIONS.
The cathedral was in splendid raj
ment for the occasion. The main alta
was especially beautiful with magnii
cent palms. white lilies and bouquets o
I roses and carnations. Above, below
and everywhere burned the cream
light of myriads Of candles. The altar
of the Virgin Mary to the right, an
Il St. Joseph's, to the left, were ais
tastefully arranged with potted plant
and cut flowers.
THE CELEBRANTS.
The officers Of the mass were:
Consecrator-C Cardinal Gibbons. AS
sistant bishops-Right Rev. II.
. Northrup. bishop Of Charleston, S. C.
Right Rev. Alfred A. Curtis, titula
bishop of Echinus. Assistant priest
Very Rev John A. Lyons, vicar-ger
eral of Wilmington. Deacons OF hone
, Rev. NJ. X. Fallon, of St. Paul
/ Church. and Rev. George J. Kelley,of 5
! Marv's Church. Deacon of the mass
Very Rev. f. J. Shadler of South Care
lima. Sub-deacon, Rev. A. X. Gywn
of South Carolina. Chaplains to Bishol