The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-12-07
L.IBERT
IS FETED
Governor Carter Gives
an Excellent
Address.

the Catholic mission in the Hawaiian
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,
including the executive of the Territory
and prominent members of the judi
ciary, both federal and territorial. The
banquet marked the safe return of the
Bishop and his faithful chaplain, Rev.
Father Valentin.
1t was gathering of congeniaI folk
about the board and the flow of rea-
son Wed with the wine with which the
many toasts were drunk. One of the
most memorable of the responses was
made by Governor George r. Carter
who paid a deep and earnest tribute to
the 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-
waii nei 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 Valentin
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 assembIage as
follows:
My 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 to 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
I7oa
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. L have no doubt the
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 a cordial and sin
cere welcome.
The committee that arranged this
banquet having placed upon me the
pleasant duty to act as POSTMASTER, L
have the honor to propose the follow |
ing toast:
His lordship our beloved Bishop
-ibert and Rev. Father Valentin. we |
Welcome you and pledge you our loyal |
y and devotion-and 1 ask Judge WIN. |
T. Robinson to respond to the toast.
The President of the United States OF
America, the worthy Executive of a |
treat nation, a fearless, honest and
Christian man-to which Mr.. r. Z.
'tacka BILE will please respond.
Hawaii, the land we live in and which
ye love the youngest Territory of the
american Union-to this toast / re-
pectfully ask our Governor, Hon. Geo
:. Carter to respond.
Our reverend clergy and the religious
riders in Hawaii, the devoted, kindly
nen and women, of whom 1t can truly
e said: Where duty calls, there you
vill find them, the response will be
made by Rev. Father Maximfn OF
lana, Maui.
Our Catholic Laity, may its influence
nd endeavors be exerted for the Union
f Catholic interests-Mr. John A
hughes will respond to this toast.
The Federation of Catholic Societies |
the Territory of Hawaii, may its ef-
,rts be crowned with success and may
s influence be exercised for the bene-
t of all-the response Will be made
V Mr.. A. D. Castro.
Our returned travellers. Father Na!en-
n, will tell US some of your expert
1ces while away.
The press. a necessary adjunct and
over for good-Mr. Harrington will
lease respond to this toast
The ladies. God Bless them. those |
resent and absent. without whose as
stance no undertaking can be carried
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