Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1911-10-20
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bilities that have been laid upon them.
Behind the archbishops came the Apos-
tolic Delegate, Archbishop Falconio, slight
of build and serious-faced, the asceticism
of his nature and his life showing in his
countenance. He was in the gray robes of
his order, that of St. Francis of Assist, and
was attended by Mgr, Bonabenture Ger
retti, auditor of the apostolic delegation.
and Mgr. James F. Mackin. rector of ST.
Paul's Church, Washington, as deacons of
honor. Following him was Mr.. w. f.
Mantins of New York, commander of the
order of ST. Gregory, in his uniform and
ablaze with decorations.
Last of all was the Cardinal in his red
robes of state, preceded by the archiepis-
copal cross bearer and acolytes, and at
tended by Msrs. Thomas S. Lee and George
W. Devine, as deacons of honor. and also
by Papal Chamberlains A. Leonori, of
Rome. and E. j. du Nee, of Philadelphia,
in their gold-braided coats of scarlet.
AS the procession passed slowly into the
Cathedral Svendsen's joyous "Kronungs
Marsch" rolled from the great organ and
the orchestra. 1t died away before the en-
trance of the Cardinal, but the appearance
of the Cardinal was the signal for the choir
to burst out with choral march COM
posed for the occasion by friend of his
Eminence and set to music by Mr. Fred
erick Schmoll. Its glad triumphant tones
rang throughout the building like a song
of victory
The music during mass was rendered by
large number of voices, accompanied by
the organ and orchestra.
At dinner given in the afternoon at
st. Mary's Seminary to four hundred and
fifty priests. bishops and archbishops of
the church Mandatory expressions upon the
exemplary life of the Cardinal were given
by Mgr, Falconio. the Apostolic Delegate,
Archbishop Ireland, Bishop DonOhue. Mgr.
Farley. of New York, Archbishop Paul
Brichesi, of Montreal, Canada, Mgr Thos.
j. Shahan. Of the Catholic University, and
Bishop Macs. of COvington. Ky. represent
ing the American College at the Univer-
sity of Louvain, Belgium, who also con-
ferred upon the Cardinal. on the part of
the ancient university, the degree of doctor
of theology. In reply to these eminent
speakers, the Cardinal said:
IL had not intended to say anything"
began the Cardinal. believing that at this
time silence would be golden. But upon
reflection feel that cannot but express
to you the deep sense of gratitude which
reigns in my heart. | am touched deeply
within my heart by the way you GENTLE
men have come here. Many have come
hundreds and thousands of miles, and
am not unmindful Of the fact that most of
you are not blessed with the wealth of this
world.
"HonOrs have had in my life until
am almost ashamed. but | assure you, in
the presence of God that cherish one
grain of your love more than all the lau-
datiOns which have been heaped upon me-
AS look about me | am surprised at
the changes which have taken place since
the Third Plenary Council. To you. young
men, as you are, you probably regard that
council as ancient history, to n septua-
genarian like myself II appears as thing
only Of yesterday. There are about me
only five who in any way participated
in that council. three who were within its
fold.
Here at my right see my old friend,
Bishop Chatard. of Indianapolis, whom
esteem for many reasons, one of which is
that he was born in my own city and near
the place Of my birth. He tells me that |
am about four months his senior Then
there is DR.. Foley and Bishop Macs, who
entered the Third Plenary Council, might
say, by the skin of his teeth, because Dr.
OCOnnell and had to draw up a tele-
gram from Rome, stating that he had been
designated a bishop. but had not been
consecrated And then here is John Ire
land of St. Paul.
And while have a sense of lonesome
ness. seeing so few Of the old faces. still
am cOnsOled as | look about me at the
young and vigorous bishops and arch
bishops, who are to take up the work when
we are gone. If we have accomplished
much. what will be accomplished by you
in the next fifty yearsY | think that by
the time these fifty years have gone there
should be 100,000,000 of faithful Catho-
lies in the United States.
when ! contrast the difficulties which
encompassed us in the former days and
the enlightened conditions of to-day. with
prejudice almost entirely swept away,
see great vision Of a future when there
shall be but one faith. one God and one
baptism
With flying colOrs and crashing bands,
through thickly banked lines Of cheering
spectators. more than $4,000 Catholics
paraded through the central part Of Balti-
more on Monday afternoon in honor of the
dual anniversary Of James Cardinal Glib
bOns.
A more inspiring parade has seldom
been seen in Baltimore. Aside from the
spectacular features Of the procession the
bands Of music. the uniforms of some of
the marchers and the applauding popu-
lace stands forth the fact that these
thousands of marchers. consisting Of dele
cations from all over the United States,
paid tribute to the head Of the Catho-
lie Church in America and one Of the fore
most citizens of Baltimore.
GOrmah Has New Plank.