The Hawaiian gazette., 1905-12-08
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His Lordship, Bishop Libert, head of
ihe Catholic mission in the Hawaiian
Islands, was the honored guest last
night of all the Catholic societies at a
banquet rendered him at the Alexan-
der Young Hotel, at which were pres
ent not only those of his own faith,
but of other denominations as well, and
including the executive of the Territory
and prominent members of the judi
eiary. both federal and territorial. The
banquet marked the safe return of the
Bishop and his faithful chaplain, Rev.
Father Valentin.
1t was a gathering of congenial folk
about the board and the flow of rea-
son WED with the wine with which the
many toasts We're drunk One of the
most memorable of the responses was
made by Governor George r. Carter,
who paid a deep and earnest tribute to
abe self-sacrifice of the Catholics in the
Islands not only Of the clergy. but of
the Sisters who labored so faithfully
among the afflicted wards of the Ter
ritory.
The banquet was served In the grill
room. covers being laid for eighty-four
guests. Overhead the entire length of
the table great American flags were
tastefully festooned. Behind the Bishop
was the flag of France, under whose
patronage the Order of the Sacred
Hearts established the Catholic work
here. Behind Father Valentin was Ire
lands emerald-green flag and at the
ends OF the long room the flags of
Belgium and Portugal were conspicu-
Gus. And not the least of the emblems
Of state was the beautiful flag of Ha-
wall mel. The table was prettily
decorated with red carnations.
The Bishop occupied the seat of
honor halfway down the long table
On his right was Governor Carter and
at his left Hon. r. w. Breckons. OPP
posite the Bishop was Father ValeDtir
and on his right Judge Robinson of the
Territorial Circuit Court. At the maui
ka end of the table was the toast
master, Mr.. Johannes F. Eckhardt.
After discussing the excellent courses
and wines served. the POSTMASTER
arose and addressed the assemblage as
follows:
Ny Lord Bishop Libert. Mr.. Cover
nor, Rev. Fathers, Ladies and Gentle
men: The Catholic societies in Homo
lulu, wishing to show their respect and
aloha 10 you, dear Bishop and Father
Valentin, upon your return from your
long journey, have invited you and
some of your friends to be their guests
at this banquet. We assure you. dear
Bishop Libert, it is a great satisfaction
TO us all to have you with us again
and we hope and pray that you may be
blessed with good health and admins
ter the affairs OF the Roman Catholic
Church in Hawaii for many years to
come.
Father Valentin. we are glad indeed
that you have returned to us; we have
often missed you. / have no doubt the
meetings OF the different societies will
be much enlivened by you In future.
To the Rev. Fathers and Brother who
have come TO Join the Catholic Mis-
sion here. We extend cordial and sin
sere welcome.
The committee that arranged this
banquet having placed upon me the
pleasant duty 10 act AS toastmaster
have the honor 10 propose the follow
mg toast
His lordship our beloved Bishop
Liber, ana Rev Father Nalentin We
welcome YOU and pledge you our loyal
" ana dovotlon-and I ask Judse VIM
y Robinson ~ respond 10 the toast,
The President ~ the United states ~
America, the worthy Executive ~ "A
great nation, fearless, honest ana
christian man 20 which Mr. ~. a.,
hiaekablo viii please respond
Hawaii ihs lana We liye ln ana which