IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) !.0 I.I Li 12.8 m Jm m m m ^ 2.2 12.0 1.8 1.25 1.4 1.6 ^ — 6" — ► VI Va 7 ■c^ >> '&1 .-1^ >^^ 4^ <^ sf [From the Newcastl«UDion Advocate, Feb.31, 1883.] Whan In Halifax, assisting at the con- secration of th(, new Archbishop, Bishop Rogers Intimated that being about to be absent on his Ttsit to Rome in the Spring and early Summer, when His Orace would probably be visiting the various other Suffragan Bishops of this Ecclesias- tical Province, ho would be liappy, If iuch could be made convenient, to receive His Orace'a visit at Chatham before his (the Bishop of Chatham's) departure — to which the Archbishop kindlv consent- ed, mentioning that after the first three or four weeks, necessary for him to settle dowR Im his new home, he would come up to Chatham as requested. Accordingly, when the time came. His Grace intiraated by telegram the period of his visit, and arrived at Chatham ac- companied by his Secretary Rev. E. F. Murphy, by the express train at o a. m. on Tuesday, Feby. 13. After reposing a few hours the Archbishop celebrated Mass at 10 o'clock in the Pro-Cathedral, where a large number of the Catholic people of Chathi^m were assembled to re- ceive his blessing and to offer him their respectful and affectionate greetings. Soon after Mass these were presented In- dividually to His Grace by the Bishop in the large parlour of the Episcopal Resi^ dence, whither they had come from the church for that purpose — the school boys ftrom the side chapel being the first to enjoy that favor. On account of the cold and blustery winds usual in mid-winter, no out-door decorations such as arches &c., could be attempted ; but the usual Inside decora- tions were elaborate— the interior of the church, the corridors, stairways, dlulng- room and parlor of the Bishop's resi- dence, having been festooned with ever- greens, flags &c., &c., very tastefully. At 2 o'clock p. 111. the guests specially Invited to meet the Archbishop at luncheon, began to arrive, and v/cre pre- sented Indivlduallr to His Grace by the Bishop In the large parlor. After some little time passed in con- versation, interchanging salutations, &c., all procoedcd to the temporary dining office it was to place the guests, the re- presentatives ot the Tross having been placed in excellent positions for hearing and seeing all that passed. When Jusllce had been done to the viands, Uls Lordship the Bishop of Chat- ham arose and said that although the custom of toasting was going out of use, he had sought and obtained permission from His Oraco to propose, without vio- lating etiquette, one toast. (Just at this instant, while the waiters were handling the champagne, the cork of one bottlo fiew out making quite a loud report — which little Incident, trifling in itself, yet occurring at the moment it did, set the whole company in an uproar of laugh- ter and agreeable merriment which lasted for some time. When calm waa restored the Bishop continued.) "We had high authority for giving ' Honor to whom honor is due,' and the presence here to-day of so many honor- able and distinguished guests, represent- ing in their aggregate all the learned Pro- fessions, the Oovernnieni, the I-oglsla- ture, the Clerical, I.ogiil and Mtdlcul Professions, the Mercantile, Banking, Mechanical, Farming and other Indus- tries, and of different Religious Denomi- nations and from dift'erent sections of 'fthe Uiocese — Bathurut, Richlluicto, New- ^castle, Chatham, Nelso'j, and ilie settle- ments up and down the River, the pre- ' scnce, I say of all thet^c distinguished and honorat)le gentlemen to do honor to merit, both personal and olllcial, obliges me, as it were, to give expression to their sentiments In propo-jing this toust. Some of the gcntienieu hero present re- member our illustrious guest, when not many years ago, he was a boy, a students at St. Dunstan's College, P. K. I. When it became the duty of the Bishops of the Ecclesiastical Province, to recommend names froui „rhich our iioiy Fatlier, the Pope, might select one, if he so judged it best, to appoint to the Vacant Metro polltan See of Halifax, the name o:' our Most Reverend Guest was placed fore- most on the list. Su!>se(;uenlly when the Holy Father selected and at)|)olntcd Dr. O'Brien to the vacant Sue, \.i; were all deliiihted. Ami why? Becausi awaited the promised text, but n( came. Finally, on Sunday, as h about to ascend the pulpit, a pape put Into his hands containing, as li posed, the text; but on opening fonnd it blank. There was noclili it ! For some moments he was I .lered, but reflecting that out of nc God ci-eated the universe, he th " Creation" would form ;ooil ti and preached on that, w ,*t turne to be an admirable discourse. " Now, I feel the sameembarrasi which that cleru:yman must have f the beginning when about to preact — nothing. His Lonlshlp the BIsl Chatham hae given me a text — m> self— which is, I feel, equal to uol The Blsliop referred to the time w was a little boy at St. Dunstan's Co I Well I remember that time, and I not such a little boy either. The st boys made fun of us because we p marbles, and in a spirit of contrad we bigger boys formed ourselves 1 marble club from which we exc those little fellows. I remember when much smaller, the Idea I forn Miramichl — what a grand place it be, and that if I could only visit it a great fellow I would be. Well, 1 now at length come to visit it, and cover, from all of you gentlemen, t am a great fellow ! (Laughter an plause.) " But, gentlemen, pleasantries a? must gratefully thank His Lordshi] all of you present for the kind and manner in which you have been pi to drink my health. I accept llii monstratiou not as rpforrinu to n pcr.soaally so much as a mark of re for the office to which 1 have been n)otel. This manifVstation of goo( and kind feeling lis such a large t sentatlve compan.v, all of whom come to meet and Ixmor me, as the op assured me, is a favor w.'iich 1 trtiidy highly appi'cciate, and for wl beg again to express my warmest tin " But before sitting down I nius your per!nisslon to propose an toust. The good will and kindlv fc which distinguish the people of M.' chl and the surrounding parts, of v the i)rosent nunu'rous company such evidence, is a source of houri joy for the good IJisliop of l-'liat whose labors iu the cause of reli patriotism, morality, education ciiaiity are esteemed not only by his flock, but by all his kind ami w< ueig)il)ors, of what creed soever, not wish to express indifference in ters of religious belief. No, far fro Each one sliould faithfully adhere t conscientious convictions. But i invited to meet the 1 — _. _ , Crchbishop at Pope, might select one, if he so jiir it best, to aoDolnt to the Vacant Metro whose la' patriotism, ors in llie cunse oi rer morality, eiUication A. A .f ^iilir l\\T lita mV. m. O'BRIEN, SHOBaB^HAUFAXi { .waited tho prornlsctl text, but no t< such a large repre- mtatlve compan.v, all of whom have }me to meet and honor me, as the Bish- p assured me, i.< a favor w.'iicli I cer- didy highly appi'eciate, and for which I Bg aga'n to express my warmest thanks ! " But before sitting down I must ask 3iir permission to propose another )ast. Tlie good will and kindiv feeling hieh distinguish llic people of M.'rami- il and the surrounding parts, of wiiicii le i)resent minierous company gives ich evidence, is a source of honcr and y for the good llisliop of l-'liatliam, hose labors iu the cause of religion, itriotism, morality, education and laiity are esteemed not only by his own )ek, but i)y all liis kind and worthy iiglibors, of what creed soever. 1 i!o )t wish to express indifference in niat- rs of religious belief. No, far from it. acii one should faitlifully adhere to his )nsi,'ieiitious convictions. But while liappy and playful allusion of the .Judge refers to the work, " I'iiii.ohoi'iiyoftiik BiHi.K," written liy His (Jracc the Arch- bishop.] Judge Wilkinson's eloquent and witty address was warmly applaui- ed. The hour fixed for His (»race to re- ceive visitors having arrived, the com- pany arose and returned to the parlor, where the Archbishop received the visit- ors wlio called on him. (From (he Chatham World.) Before Benedlcticn, in tlie evening, tho following address was presented to tho Archbishop, Mr. John Knight reading It in a clear voice: — ADDRESS. To TlH Crick tub Most Rkvrkrnd Cor- MKUus 0'Bkik.v. ARcanisiioi'or Hali- fax, K. U. &c. May it please Your Orace: On bdhHlf of the clergy and laity of tho Dioueaj of Chatham we tender tou a hearty welcome on this your first visit in our midtt. V'e offer you our most cordial and respectful confiratulations on youreievution to the high dignity of Arebbisnop of the Metropolitan tiee of Halifax. We are bound to the Aichdiocese of Hali- fax by many ties besides our relations us hutfraaan to tliat Metropolitan See, of which we mhv name the Helectlon of our venerated Biiihop who was ordained I'liest by your sainted predecessor the first Archbishop of Halifux, and consecrated Bishop in the Caiiiedral of your own native Diocese in company with its beloved Bishop, tigr. Mc- Intyre, by your illujtrious predecessor, Archbishop Connolly. In common with our fellow Catholics of the Maritime rrovinees wo felt overjoyed when we Inai'ned that you hadhnen selected - by our Holy l''alher. I'ope Leo XIH, to sucn eeed the ittte lamented Archbishop Han- nan as uur Metropolitan. Though well known to some amongst us, yet perAonally unknown >u other^i, all had heard of you as a zealous priest, a deep stu- dent and learned author, and we hailed your appointment as a high compliment to the clergy and laky of our Kculesiastiual Tro- vinee. Thankinn your Grace most gratefully for affording us at this nevere season, and so soon alter your con»cerution, tlii<4 oeeasioii to greet yoj, tendering you a •• Cead niille faille," and praying that you may be long spared to honor and grace the responsible position to which you liuvebeen ealled,— we beg your Oruce'M liennijictinn, Tno3. -1. Bavnon, Priest,") Committee John McI)<>.\ali>, M. 1>., I to Tno.MAS Cki.mmkn, f prepare Ja-mus W. TowNLKV, J address. Chatham, N. B , Feb. 13, 1SS3. His Grace said he did not at nil take the flattering adilre.ss just read as a com- pliment to him personally, but as a mark of respect to him as chief nistor of the emy, which was tastefully festooned and decorated, and in which the pupils — of the various grades—were all assembled. A march of welcome was performed by the young musicians as the Archbishop entered ; after this one of the little girls, Annie Carrol, stepped forward and read, admirably welJ, the following ADDRESS. To His Oraox thk Most It.<:vKRKNi> CorneliusCBrikn, D. D., Akchbishop OF Halifax. Ac, Ac. : May it please Your Grace— Welrorae! a thousand times welcome to the Hjtel Dleu of Si. Joseph at Chatham I Though but little children, scholar < of St. Michael't Female Academy, which is liireot- ed by the Sisters of the Hotel Dleu, we come to Your Grace with eonfldenee and joy, knowing that you are the representative of Him who "nent aboutdoing good" and who chided those who would prevent" little chil- dren" from approaching Him ! We imiigine we read His words in your benignant smile: " Suffer little children to come unto me," and behold we d'> come to bid you welcome as our new Metropolitan, and to ask your Pontillcai Benediction upon us and our Teachers, upon our good Nunc and their In< Ntitute, and upon our dear Parents, Pastors, Benefactors and Friends! This beii:g Tcur Grace's first yisit as Aroh- bisnop to this one ul your suffragan Dioceses, we wish to tell you briefly the history of this Hotel Dleu, which our beloved Bishop in- troduced into his Diocese in 1868, and whicj he has ever fondly and devotedly cherislied. T is a foundation from the Hotel Dleu of Moucreal,— the Bisters Hospitallers of St. Joseph, originally founded at Laflecbe, in France, from which a Foundation came to do hospital work at Montreal, A. D., 1669, in the first settlement of that city. An appeal was made to tlhe Community of Montreal from the Dioceoe of Chatham for Sisters to nurse the poor lepers in the Laz- aretto at Tracadie. In response our Sisters camt to care for the aSlioted in the Govern- ment Hospital for Lepers in Tracadie, and to direct our Hospital foi the casual sick of all classes and creeds at Chatham, and an Aciideray for the education of girls. In this Hospital, which receives no aid from Gov- ernment, 2,490 sick patients have been nursed for a longer or shorter period of time according lo their respective cases, the regu- lar vixiting physicians being Doctors John and Joseph Benson. Some of those patients have paid the charges for board and nursing, while others were unable to pay the moderate fees asked from thoso who can pay. xhuB the work of the good Samaritan has been lovingly and faithfully done In the Hotel Dleu of Chat- ham. Also the work of female education has been asslduoudy prosecuted, the daily average at- tendance of pupils being 100, the total num- Irar of scholarM who have passed through the classes since the Sisters assumed charge ot cur Academy in l»7t being about 1000 day scholars and tiO boardini; pupils. tiueh, in brief, is the history lose labors iu llie v. liiolisin, morality sc 01 ler educ.alion and , ^tilir \\\j Ilia /\tvil John McI)'>NALf>, Thomas Cri.mmkn, .I4. Iliu V Invited to meet I ho ^chblnhop at luncheon, betfan to arrive, and vnfn' pre- sented lodlvlduallr to Hla Qrace bjr the Illstaop In the large parlor. After iorae little time pas«ed In con- voraatlon, interchanging aalutatlonii, tc, all proceeded to iho temporary dlninK hail (the apartment Juat over the parlor deatined for library and clerical confer- ence roomM) where tablca (consintlnK o' one head table acroaa the room, wttli two others extending from itH extremi- tlea at right anglea and parallel to each other, forming three nidcs of a aiiuare) were set so as to conveniently accommo- date as pcmonit, the guests sitting at both sides of it all around. The lit. Uov. host, the Bishop of Chatham, occupied the central place at the hciul table, with his Most Uev. Guest, the Archbishop of Halifax, at his right; next to Hi» Qrnco and on his right, was the Hon. M. Adams, Surveyor (irneral, then Uev. K. F. Murphy (Secretary to the Archbishop) and James Mitchell, Knq., of Newcastle. Un the left of the Bishop of Chatham was His Honor Judge Willdnson, Ucv. Wm. Varrlly of Dathurst, J. P. Uurchlll, Ksq., M. r. P., Charles Sargeunt, Ksq. On the opposite 8l(le of this central table facing the host wus the Hon. Allan David- son, M. L. C, on hl.<» rl^ht were Alex. McDougoll, Ksq., of Ookl'oUit, andT. V. Olllospie, Esq., M. V. 1'., of Chatham. On Mr. Davidson's left and opposite to the Ardibishop were Francis J. Mc- Manus, Ksq., M. P. P., of Balhurst, and Dr. McDonold of ("liatham, both college friends of His (trace, near whom also, presiding nt one end of head table, was another college friend and classmate, the Uev. Joseph A. Bablueau. of Trocodle. Opposite to Father Dabliieau, at the other end of head table, was Uev. Theophllus Allard, of Eel Hlvcr, Uestlgouche. In central positions at the two side tables presided other Priests of the Diocese, and promiocut members of the U. C. congregation of Chatham, with principal guests at either side of thfini. At the two extreme ends, as Vice Presidents to the host, presided respectively the Uev. Thomas J. Banuoii. of Cliatliam, and Uev. Patrick \V. Dixon, of Newcastle, wlthguests at either s' le of them. Thus disposed, the company discussed the good things so promptly served by the ladies of the congregation under the supervision of Thomas F. Keary, Esq., who had kindly accepted the office of Committee man to direct this important department. We may here mention our appreciation of the kind consideration of those whose Pope, might select one, 11" lie so JucltWl It best, to appoint to the Vacant Metro polltan See of Halifax, the name of our Most Ueverend Guest wan placed fore- most on the list. Subsequently when the Holy Father delected and appointed Dr. O'Bri'in to the vacant See, we were nil delighted. And why? Because In that nomination we recognUed the linger of God, the lisnd of Providence, the Just rtcogultion of merit, tlio reward of hu- mility, amiability, indnstiy, earnest piety and Intellectual Muccess, which had dis- tinguished the young but assiduous »tu- dcnt all through his course, at St. Duns- tau's in P. K. Island, ut the Propaganda College In Uoni", and as n Priest on the mission who sttll cherished his favorite studies, and who reflected the light of his own mind on his fellow men, lu hla literary and philosophic publications. When our own opinion and experience of »ue maa l^canie thus coullrmed \>y the highest oinc'.al authority in our church, wo felt humbly grateful and con- rident. It is to give expression to thut pleasure of ours, to cougnitulato him, and to congratulate all the Inhabitants of these Maritime Civil Provinces which compose the Jsccleslastlcal Province of lialifox, that we unite to-day. For not only to the religious man, the clergyman, or layman, who will be subject to his authority. Is such an appointment a mat- ter of Interest, but to every citizen no matter what may he his creed or politics. For religion is the basis of civil society —religion by lnsplrln« men with the fear and love of God, will make them good and Just to one another, ar.d will tans dlndnish the necessity for penal laws— for olllcers of justice to punish the wick- ed. Uellgion In this way supplies the place of constables, by diminishing the necessity for them, on nccouiit of the just and upright sentiments und acts of those whom it inspires and inlluencus. Ileuce not only members of our church but all wise statesmen and others having wisdom and Interest In the peace and happiness of sjchity, led pleased when men whom they know to be worthy, are appointed to olllces of such hlgli trus.- and responsibility. It Is moreover an encouragement to our youth— an Incen- tive to them to be Industrious and liiilli- ful to their studies and duties— seeing that the hope of reward for merit is not vain. I propose then my toast, ' Ileallh, long life, and successful admlnistriition of his oltlee, to our New Metropolitan, the Most Uev. Dr. O'Brien, Archbishop of Halifax.' Ad miiltoii anno8 !" The toast was received with pioiouged applause. When His Grace Archbishop O'Brien stood up to reply the applause was again renewed und lasted for some time. " My lA>rd Bishop and Gentlemen : " I must acknowledge to some embar- rassment in rising to reply to this toasi. I am not accustomed to alter dinner ! speeches, -indeed, I may say I never made one before. I feel somewhat like the clergyman of whom I heard an anec- I dote. He had been directed by his Bish- op to prepare to preach on the lollowing Sundoy from a text which the Bishop was to furnish Mm. From day to day he whose labors In ITic patriotism, morality, educaiion rhailty arc estaemcd not only by his < flock, but by all Ids kind and woi neighbors, of what creed soever. 1 not wish to express indlfferitHre In ii ters of religious belief. No, far fro ir Koch one should faithfully adhtro to conscientious convictions. Hut w doing so. lirmly and faithfully, he unite with his fellow-clllxens In all c B'jclal and business matters; lor In these rcspe< Is we are on-i. What In cstsonolni ustsall, lu everything wl promotes me general welfare of country and of society. What the 8 Bishop of Chatham has done to pron the welfare of all, both In Church State, Is well known to vou all, gei men; therefore I propose his hei which was received with hearty der Btrattons of approval. Bishop Uogers responded briefly cordially, thanking His Grace ami all sent. Ho said tliat In regard to the provemcuts and the progress made n lie was appointed to administer the Diocese of Chatham lie felt gratefi God, to his clergy ami people, and t his neighbors und friends who in way aided in the work. B'lt what had been done was accoinpllshcd by ii agents, all of whom i"iliedly, and one for his own share, claimed pre tlonatc merit. As to himself he was the one in office; any other in the i office would have done as well. If not ter. Though he (I'd not Intend to a to clils to-day, yet the words of His G seemed to call for the explanation as to-morrow wouUl be the aiinivei of our tlie and tlie tirst aur.iveivary we are residing In the rebuilt Kpisc residence, we purpose celebrating i enin Mass of Tiianksglving to Go( our re-establishment in our new 1 lugs, and also to beg God's blessliif reward for all who helped us in any whatsoever, whether by money, I material, sympathy or otherwise, i build. To-morrow being Wednesdi Kmber Week, Is a fast-day, ami a d particular devotion and prayer In li ot tho Pastors of the Church. »ii us in a particular manner, while olj lug the laws of the Church In regu the fast, we sliall enjoy a double spl feast, -lirst, because of said aniilve and, secondly, because of the pre of our Splrilual Father and Prov Chief, His Grace the Archbishop, j renewing ids grateful thanks to al i sent His Lordship icsuined his amid loud applause. His Honor Judge Wilkinson nros ' In the name of all the l.jity, expi ' his tlianks to the IJisliop of ClialliM ! the opportunity thus atlorded th coming to meet and pay their res t,j His Grace the Archbishop of Hii i His Grace, he said, had, like the c i man alluded to, succeeded In maki admirable address, iiotwlthstandi i reluctance to speak on llie text - I sKi.v." But he (Judge Wilkinson] of an author who wrote an exi book, basing his reasoning on the text, "I," "Ccgito," "I think, am conscious of my own existence from this text, or first principle pletcd an admirable work. [Thl n«i'li'ntl<)ii!i «'<)iivl(!lliiii>4. lliu wlillu lit' ri'«.|M rt. to hlni iim clilcl' |i intor ul' tin' wviiirimi n nifil ii«r inrai illlll^ |IU|IIIB. !)Ml - rliilNin. moriillt), eiliifiiiloii mid I Ity ttrc oi»t«cim.il not only l-y liU own :k, hut t«hare, claimed propor- i mate merit. As to himself ho was only 1 e one In office; any other In the same | lee would have done as well, If not bet- | r. Though he (I'd not Intend to allude i this to-day, yet the woi ds of His Grace | emed to call for the explanation that to-morrow would be the anniversary our ttie and the ttrst anniversary that L' are reskllnjr In the rebuilt Episcopal sidence, wc purpose celebrating a sol- ini Mas.s of Thanksgiving to God for ir ro-establlshment In our new build- gs, and also to beg God's blessing and ward for all who helped us In any way hatsoever, whether by money, labor, aterlttl, sympathy or otherwise, to re- did. To-morrow being Wednesday In niber Week, Is a fast-day, anil a day of irticular devotion and prayer In behalf r the I'astors of the Church. Hut for * In a particular manner, while observ- ig the laws of the Church In regiird to lu fast, we shall enjoy a double spiritual ■!ist,-llrst, because of said annlver.sary ml, secondly, because of the presence r our Spiritual Father ami Provincial hief. His Grace the Archbishop. Again iuewing his grateful thanks to all pre- L-Hl His Lordship resumed his seat, mid loud applause. His Honor Judge Wilkinson arose and 1 the name of all the Kaity, expressed is thanks to the IJisliop of Clialliiim for he opportunity thus atlorded them of omlng to meet and p;iy their respects .1 His Grace the Arehbisiiop of Halifax. Hs Grace, he said, had, like the rlergy- aan alluded to, succeeded In making an idmlrable address, notwithstanding liis eluctance to speak on the text -" ih.m- ;ki,v." But he (.Judge Wilkinson) knew >f au author who wrote an excellent )ook, basing his reasoning on the same ;ext., "I," "Ccglto," "I think,"-" I im conscious of my own existence," and from this text, or first principle, com- pleted an admirable work. [This very TlloM*«C:Hi.MNKN. Jamks W. TuWNLKr, prtipire • d«lra«*. CUatham. N. B , Keb. la. 13»3. His (iraco Mild he did not at all take the nattering addres* Just read aa a com- pliment to hhn personally, but •ut a mark of respect to him as chief i»a«tor of the < celeHlasllial province. The addrena re- ferral to the Intimate relations exlutlng between tne diocese of ChatUuui and the nrclidtocese of Halifax, and he tvaa glad t<» know ecpial y pleasant relations exist- ed between the tllocese of l^halham uud the other dioceses of the ecclesltfallcul provlni:e. He referred to the appoint- ment of the vcnerablo Ulahop of Chat- ham to the caru of the new See, tweufy- t wo years ago, and to thegrrut progress made under liU benignant rule. IluardluK puplli. 8ueh, In briuf, U ibe bUiory of our IntUo lot«. , . We know Your Grace aporoTea of tha MiKljr of ■• limruRY " In nchooh, and while wa r«> d with Imernit the deeil* uf paxt ffeo- erallooa. wo niuiit not ove>'iurlngtlie two or three hours while \ waiting for the time of departure for the train, a most agreeable soiree with the clergy, students and some gentlemen of » the Itt'.ty was pa-ssed lu the parlor of the Episcopal Uesldence, where music and song were intermingled with lively, plaosnnt conversation, in which the good i Archbishop shared with all the genial, 1 social good humor that had made hira such a favorite with his fellow priests of x'. E. Island. Towards midnight ho took his leave in company with hi.i worthy and accomplished Secretary, and was escorted to the station by ii number of the rev. gentlemen, especially those I -who were his former friends at college, I some of whom did not leave him till they saw him on board of the Intercolonial at I Chatham Junction.