The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-17

seated on raised dais at the head of the table
 Rosedale, which steamed to the Bat tery, where the party 1aNded.
 An open carriage drawn by four magnificent horses waited for the Justice Bowling and several church dignitaries-
 Kneel For Blessing.
 The entire route was lined with po- lice. 1,200 men being on duty to keep the line open so that there would be no delay. The various organizations had been assigned places along the route and were drawn up on the right against the curb. and. as His Eni- hence passed many dropped to their knees on the snowclad streets to re- ceive the blessing. of their beloved leader
 The grounds about the magnificent cathedral, on Fifth avenue and the street for some distance south, had been reserved for the women ana children of the diocese. who packed every inch of the space behind the ropes used by the police to keep the
 Waiting at the great arch at the cathedral were IS Papal Knights Of St. Gregory attired in dress suits with from their necks by scarlet ribbons. They formed a lane through which the Cardinal passed into the cathe- Qral ana thence to EAG SdAClQAAGs where he donned his robes of state
 Behold, the great priest who, in his days, has pleased God and men"
 Chanted in Latin by 400 robed priests of the archdiocese of New York, who met hdm at the portals of his beloved St. Patrfck's Cathedral, these words were sweet music to the ears of Cardinal Farley this afternoon. at the end of the most wonderful re- ception ever given a church dignitary in America And. with the chant ringing in his ears, mingled with the thunderous applause of the multitude who had stood for hours aVaitass-s a glimpse of the New York sls fat-szsf l. ored with the next tss est of fe In the gift of hss. ehilrcE. ca rxss eai knelt on the carpeted steps of the magnifieent edifice and solemnly kiss ed the crucifix extended to him by Mgr. Gavelle, Of the Cathedral Emo and it was plain the Cardinal was greatly touched by his days exper1- ence-
 Rising to his feet, the Cardinal was ernin ecape and the long train which he wore for the first time in his titu- lar church of Santa Maria Sopra Mi nerva, in Rome. Then. after having sprink ed himself and his attendants with the blessed water, His Eminence headed the procession that moved slowly and majestically down the aisle toward the altar, while from the choir
 
 schools, masSed within the walls, rang out the strains of 'fyiva Cardi- na-is."
 The church ritual was then carried out at length, after which the Car dinal was welcomed home by Right Rev. Father James McGann. ST.. of the clergy and rector of St. Peters From his throne, the Cardinal re sponded heartily, thanking him and the communicants.
 Massed in the church were roo priests of the archdiocese, who recited the usual prayers. After the singing by the children, the Cardinal deliv- cred the benediction of the blessed sacrament and then the Te Deum was sung, concluding the exercises for the day, His Eminence retiring immedi- ately to his residence to rest. The big feature tonight, will be the iIlu- mination of St. Patrick's cathedral, from the topmost spire to theg round, borate ever attempted in this city, noted for its electrical displays.