The Washington herald., 1910-01-10

As guest OF honor at a reception and
luncheon at St Patrick's rectory yes
terday afternoon, which was both inter
national and interdenominationaI in its
scope. his eminence James Cardinal Glib
bons received such tribute Of loyalty
reverence. and appreciation as rarely
comes TO a man. either in recognition OF
private worth or high public position,
The reception and luncheon immediate
ly followed the solemn and elaborate
services with which the observance OF
Cardinals day had been inaugurated
so great as to tax the capacity of the
large edifce.
And the attendance at the reception
was not smaller. BY the hundAds men,
women, and children filed by the ven
erable primate, who had smile for all
and a happy remark for many. Side by
side with statesmen, diplomats. and the
great of many lands were the humblest
In the distinguished churchman a spir-
itual father. the primate OF the United
States.
Filed Through the RectOry.
While it is impossible to estimate the
number who fled through the rectory.
the guests included practically all those
who had attended the religious exer-
cises and many others besides. His emil
nence received in the parlor OF the rec
tory. where the guests, who were pre-
sented by Rev. Thomas f. McGuigan, OF
st. Patricks. were also greeted by Rev.
Dr. Russell. rector OF the church.
Having entered through the front door
from Tenth street, the long line, after
greeting the cardinal. emerged from the
rear door Of che rectory. The reception,
which began about 1890 o'clock, lasted
fully an hour.
Then came the complimentary luncheon
rendered in the cardinals honor by Rev
DIT Russell The sixty-odd guests in
ClUded representatives of the various
branches of the national government.
members of the diplomatic corps. digni-
taries from the notable Catholic insttu-
tions OF Washington, educational leaders,
and men prominent IN the business and
professional life OF the District.
All the varied and divers creeds. ma
tons, and interests were as one I'm the
tribute paid to the distinguished church
man. And perhaps the best word was Ut
tered by Speaker Cannon. who, having
expressed the belief that no churchman
has contributed more TO the well being
OF the republic. declared in an enthusias-
tic outburst that he hoped his eminenCe
would continue in health and strength un-
til he rounded out a full century OF useful
service. Then the speaker added:
May I be on hand 20 congratulate
you"
With the Christmas greens still hanging
in the rooms in which the luncheon was
spread, a touch Of color was added By the
liberal use OF red flowers. the colors de-
noting the cardinals office. At the east
end OF the dining room the Christmas
tree was still in place, and a diminutive
Christmas tree served as q centerpiece
for the main table, which was also banked
with a prOfusion Of red flowers. brilliant
poinsettias predOminating. In the center
OF each Of the smaller tables was a mound
OF pOinsettias, red aEaleas. and red roses.
Sat Down to Tables.
u was about 100 O'clock when the
guests sat down 10 the tables. Cardinal
Gibbons occupying the place Of honor,
with the dean Of the diplomatic corps.
Baron Mayor des Planches. Italian Am
bessador. seated at his right and the
Austrian Ambassador. Baron Won HaneAl-
muller. at his left. DR.. Russell was seated
opposite to the cardinal, with the Swedish
Minister, Mr. de Lagercrantz at his
right, and the Spanish Minister. MARQUIS
de VillalObar, at hts left
When coffee had been PASSED Father
Russell. as toastmaster. made a br,ef
address, in which he alluded to the dis
tinguished character Of the gathering and
spoke OF the respect in which Cardinal
Gibbons is generally held. not only in this
city and the United States. but all over
the world. He alluded to the fact that
one Of the cardinals books. "rhe Faith of
Our Fathers" had a larger sale than
any other religious work except the
Bible, and had been translated into the
language Of every civilized country on
the face of the earth
Cardinal Gibbons responded in his cus-
tomary quiet but effective manner He
said he deeply appreciated the tribute
that was being paid him by Ambassa-
dors, the Speaker Of tho House, Senators
Representatives and others distinguished
in official and private life He .ndulged
In interesting "reminiscences. and slo-
quently pictured the tremendous prog
ress OF the republic that he had wit
messed during his lifetime. His remarks
were heartily applauded.
The Italian Ambassador. who followed
the cardinal. dwelt on the great work
that had been accomplished by the lat
ter during his long and busy life.
feelingly personal tribute to the
guest OF the occasion was eloouentlv
paid by Justice White. who referred 10
the close friendship that had existed be-
tween them for years
Speaker Cannon. who was next intro
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