Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-16
Catholics Pay
 High Tribute
DO HONOR TO CARDINAL GlB-
 BoNs AT BALTIMORE.
ON THRONE OF. THE VATICAN
Archbishop Farley Hopes to See Him Eventually seated-Archbishop Ire land Expresses Gratitude to Taft.

Baltimore, Oct 15-In the cathedral here, where fifty years ago he was ordained a priest. and then successive ly consecrated a bishop and twenty years after his ordination, received the red b1retta of cardinal, James Card ina1 Gibbons, archbishop of Baltimore, received homage today from illustri- ous pre1ates and laymen from sall parts of this country and foreign lands.
 A PontificaI High Mass.
 The ecclestrial celebration of the cardinals jubilee began this morning with pontifical high mass, celebrated by the cardinal, with Rev. Dr. Will jam A. Fletcher, rector of the cathe- dra1, as deacon, and Rev. P. C. Gar van, chancellor of the archdiocese, as sub deacon Archbishop John J. Glen non of St. Louis. delivered the sermon, which was an eloquent tribute to the head of the American church.
 Music Chiefly Gregorian.
 The music was chiefly Gregorian, though there were intervals of figured music, and orchestral instruments were employed in the choir, relieving to a certain extent the sombre color of the Palestrina harmonies.
 Altar AbIaze With Candies.
 The decorations were confined to the sanctuary. The main altar was ablaze with hundreds of candles and radiant with thousands of Bermuda lilies. Over the altar were the arms of the church, with the dates of the jubilee, 1861, 1886 and 1911. Under them was the Latin motto, "Jubilimus Dec Salutari Nostro'-"Let US rejoice unto God, our Saviour
 Nine Archbishops in Procession.
 In the procession, which for impress siveness probably never has been sur passed in this country, were nine of America's twelve archbishops and about thirty bishops. Included among the archbishops were Diomede Fall conio, the apostolic delegate, and Paul Bruchesi, of Montreal. Among the bishops was Hugh MacSherry of South Africa.
 Three Civilians in Line.
 There were three civilians in the line. They were W. D. Manl1ins of ton of knighthood in the Order of St Gregory at the hands of the pope. He wore a scarlet waitcoast, on whicl gleamed a number of jewelled decora- tions which he had received. The oth- CT two civilians were Articles Leonar- di Of Rome and Edward Du Nee of Philadelphia, both of whom wore the scarlet coats of apostolic chancellors and marched beside the apostolic dele gate.
 Hopes He May Live at Vatican.
 In praising the cardinal for what Ee had accomplished for the Catholic faith in America, Archbishop John NJ Farley of New York expressed the hope that eventually he would be seat ed upon the throne of the vatican.
 A Tribute to Taft. In response to the toast to the pres ident of the United States, Archbishop John Ireland of St. Paul said that President Taft had not discriminated against Catholics, and that while he had given them no more than thei1 due. they were grateful to him. Prejudices Exterminated. Rising at the end of the dinner. the cardinal said the prejudices which for nlerly existed against Catholicism 1T this country were almost exterminat- ed. He charged archbishops and bish- ops with the command to garner by the end of another fifty years 100000, 900 souls for the church in this coun- try.
 Evening Vespers. Archbishop Falconio presided at the vespers in the cathedral tonight. an6 the sermon was delivered by Arch ! bishop James H. Blenk of New Or. leans.