The Irish standard., 1908-10-31
CARDINAL GIBBONS
RECEIVES A GIFT
The Protestants of Baltimore
Testify Their Esteem For
the Noted Prelate.
Stands Upon the Platform of
Humanity and of Com
mon Charity.

On his return from Europe, more
than 100 non-Catholics Of Baltimore,
among whom we're Rev. Dr. William
Rosenau, rabbi of Eutaw Place Tem-
pie; ex-Congressman Charles r.
Schirm, who is Spiritualist, and mem.
bers of other creeds gathered at the
archiepiscopal residence and present ID
Cardinal Gibbons a silver loving cup
as token Of their esteem. Mr.. Schirm
made the presentation address and
touched the Cardinal deeply by his
remarks. which were Of the most ten
der nature. In response Cardinal Glib
bons made a pleasing address. Prio-
to the presentation speech William F.
Broening spoke. After accepting tile
gift, which the Cardinal declared he
would cherish. reception was held,
the Cardinal shaking hands with each
member Of the delegation. AS he
fondled the loving cup Cardinal Glib
bcns assured his visitors that no
matter what beverage he drank from
the cup it would always be sweetened
by the words he had heard from those
who presented his precious gift" In
addition to the loving cup the Cardinal
was presented a framed testimonial
upon which were engraved the names
of the donors Of the cup.
Peter j. Scully, Catholic and q
member Of the Ancient Order Of Hi
bernians. arranged the presentation.
He obtained subscriptions from busi-
ness men and members of clergy Of
other creeds. When the members Of
Scully introduced the donors to the
Cardinal. "As a member of the laitv
Of the Catholic Church." he said, Il
take the pleasure of introducing Will
lam F. Broening, one of the members
of the non-Catholic delegation" Mr..
Broening's remarks were short and
to the point. while not of your faith"
Mr.. Broening began, "and differing
from your creed as do most of the
gentlemen here. yet as children of God
we are here to attest to the great es-
TEEN in which you are held by all
Baltimoreans and to welcome you
home. Your nobleness Of character,
your generosity of heart, the purity 1e
your life and your lofty ideals of citi-
zenship entitle you to the esteem Of
all citizens of Baltimore
Ex-Congressman Schirm said: "Your
Eminence, this delegation, which has
designated ME as its spokesman. Is
composed Of hundred Of your noa-
Catholic .fellow-citizens, who wish to
add their cordial greetings to those
so heartily rendered you yesterday
upon your safe return from the lands
beyond the seas to your dear. old ma.
tive Baltimore. In this delegation are
Lutherans, Methodists, Baptists and
Hebrews, and, indeed, a Jewish rabbi.
while two Of us are Spiritualists. We
come here, however, without profess
sions inconsistent with your convic-
tions or ours. Our mission is not con-
nected with any religious sentiment,
except it be that broad, deep. Heavea-
born sentiment which delights to pay
ahectionate tribute to all great and
good men, irrespective of creed, who
labor for the welfare and happiness of
their fellow beings.
"The press has kept us informed Of
those great scenes and ceremonies
which transpired recently in the Old
World, and it pleased us to learn that
son Of Maryland, in the person of
yourself, was playing so able and dis
tinguished a part in those events made
famous by the participation of grea.
personages; and we took pride in the
fact that your light was not be-
dimmed by the brilliancy of many
other bright lights. During the pass
ing years We have noted the man.
honors which have been conferred
upon you by the Catholic Church. lnl
we have felt that upon no other Amer
ican priest could they have been moro
f1ttingly bestowed nor with greater
satisfaction to the nom Catholic ele-
ment in this community. But it Is
not so much for these outer disttnc-
tions that we esteem and regard you,
but rather for that simplicity and pur-
ity which is at once the charm AMI
power Of every truly great character.
AS Thomas a Kempis In his Imitation
Of Christ has said: BY two wings is
man lifted from things earthly; name-
ly. simplicity and purity
"We esteem you because in the
midst. of great public functions and
displays you. have yearned for your