Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-23
RECEPTION TO GIBBONS
CARDINAL WILL BE SPLENDIDLY
WELCOMED HOME TOMORROW.
Baltimore Catholics to Turn Out by
Thousands, Headed by Mayor Nc
Lane, to Greet the Prelate.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.


BALTIMORE. Md. September %. 1903
The demonstration planned for tomorrow
afternoon, in honor of the return of Cardi-
nal Gibbons from Rome. and as token OF
the high esteem in which the prince Of the
church is held by Baltimoreans, promises
to be one of the most noteworthy ever &C
corded n prelate. potentate or public Of
fetal in this city.
A most unusual feature will be the official
presence of Mayor McLane. both branches
of the city council and the heads Of the
several municipal departments at Mount
Royal station to greet the cardinal and ex-
tend a welcome on his return. When his
eminence alghts from the train. Mayor Nc
Lane will deliver a short address and will
be followed by Judge Charles w. Heuisler,
who will voice the sentiments of the CathO-
lies Of Baltimore on the cardinals home
coming. The cardinal will reply, and then
in carriage surrounded by a special es-
cort, will pass through the drawn-up col
umns of Catholic societies, on Mount Royal
plaza, and proceed to his residence on
North Charles street
Ten Thousand Marchers.
The parade. which will include about 1O,
600 marchers. will then move and proceed
to the cardinals house, where they will
pass in review of his eminence, Mayor Nc
Lane the city council and assembled prel-
ates.
Mr.. James R. Wheeler, president of the
Catholic Club, will be the grand marshal.
Then will come his aids and the following
organizations: Catholic Benevolent Legion,
Ancient Order of Hibernians, 500 men;
knights of Columbus, 500 men; St Mary's
Industrial School. 400 men; Young Cath
olics. Friend Society, 400 men, knights of
L niy6 1F
ceslaus. 200 men; knights of st. Francis,
100 men; Turner'S of St. Vitus, 200 men;
knights of st. Lladislaus. 800 men; Sharp
shooters of st. Casimir 200 men: Cadets of
st. Martin. 100 men; Polish Falcons, 100
men; knights of ST. Adelbert 200 men;
HussarS of st. CaSimr, 200 men; Blessed
Sacrament Society, 100 men; st. Paurs Ly-
ceum of Ellicott City. 100 men; Marquette
Assembly. Catholic League. 100 men; st.
Johns Athletic Association, 100 men, st.
Bernards Cadets, 100 men; st. Andrews
Lyceum. 100 men; Friendly Sons of ST.
Patrick of Texas, Baltimore county, 100
men; Star of the Sea Cadets 100 men: St
Peters Cadets, 100 men.
Washington Represented.
In addition there will be large delegations
in the parade from Washington, D. c.; Will
mington. Del. and the many cities and
towns in Maryland.
AT the conclusion of the review the car
dinal and his escort will pass into the cathe-
dral. where the distinguished prelate will
make few remarks in appreciation of the
nearly welcome accorded him and will con-
clude by prOnOuncing benediction. In the
cathedral seats will be reserved for Mayor
McLane and the city council and the 200 In
vited guests
Immediately following the benediction the
party will retire to the cardinals residence
where an informal reception will take place.
There will be light repast served, in the
course of which brief addresses will be
made by Mayor McLane and other distin-
guished citizens.
The committee in charge Of the local
Catholic excursion to Baltimore tomorrow
to participate in the reception to Cardinal
Gibbons has secured the services Of the
National Guard Band for the occasion
More than 800 members Of the Catholic
Church in this city have signified their
intention of going to Baltimore. The Wash
ington delegation will be conveyed to the
monumental city on a special train over
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. The spe-
cial will leave this city at 80 o'clock to-
morrow afternoon, and will go direct to
Mount Royal station. arriving there short
time previous to Cardinal Gibbons arrival
in Baltimore
The Washington delegation headed by
the National Guard Band, will take part
in the procession from the station to the
Cathedral. The American and papal flags
bearing the inscription, washington" will
be carried in the procession to distinguish
the Washington Catholics from those from
other Cities
Captain Matthew Goddard who has been
appointed chief marshal for Washington,
will have charge of the local delegation
in the parade. The following named gen
tlemen from this city will act as aids to
the chief at Baltimore. DIR. H. ]. Crosson,
Michael ]. Keane, P. T. Moran, Louis P.
Shoemaker, Chris Eckloff, J. E. Roach j.
S. Larcomb, M. 1. Weller, M. ]. Colbert.
DR.. Frank T. Howe, William F. Downey,
p j. Haltigan. E. ]. Hannah, M. A. Mess,
Robert Berberich and John H. Rupert
The final details for the excursion will be
completed this evening at a mass meeting
to be held in Carroll Hall, beginning at
7:30 o'clock