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THE BISHOP'S JUBILEE Pontifical High Mass.

Grand Procession {0 ‘the Cathedral.

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THE SERVICES. ELOQUENT SERMON BY ARCH- BISHOP O'BRIEN.

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Congratulatory Addresses to Bishop McIntyre.

Reception at the Palace.

Tur clouds of the early morning passed rapidly away; and the city has been bright and gladsome all day—gay with bunting and lively with visitors from the country dirtricts.

THE PROCESSION.

At a few minutes before nine o'clock the procession of Bishops and Clergy filed out of the main entrance of the Palace, swept across the beautiful lawn inside the grounds, and passing the gate opening on Richmond Street, entered the Cathedral through the magnilicent Gothic arch constructed at its left portal. The following was the order observed ;—

Cross Bearer. Two Acolytes. Altar Boys.

Clergy in Cassock and Surplice, Archbishops and Bishops in Rochet and Man- telletum.

Most Rev. J.J. Lynch, Archbishop of Toronto. Most Rev, E. A, Taschereau, Archbishop of Quebec.

Most Rev. C. O’Brien, Archbishop of Halifax Right Rev, Bishop Sweeney, of St. John, N.B Right Rev. Bishop Fabre, of Montreal, P. Q, Right Rev. Bishop Rogers, of Chatham, N. Bb. Right Rev. Bishop Carberry,of Hamilton, Ont, Right Rev. Bishop Cameren, of Arichat, C. B. Rigbt Rev. Bishop Power, of St, John’s, Nfid. Righ{ Rev. Bishop O'Mahoney, Coadjator to Mgr. Lynch.

Right Rev. Bishop Duhamel, of Ottawa Right Bev. Bishop McDonald, of Harbor tight Rev. Mgr. Sears, Prefect Apostolic of Western Newfoundland. tight Rev. Mgr. Power, V.G., of Halifax. «Very Rev. Father Dan McDonald and Father John L. McDonald (Chatham), Deacon and Sub-Deacon of Office.

Rev. P. Doyle, Master of Ceremonies.

Rev. Fathers Allard and Hebert, Deasons

of Honor

Bishop Mclutyre and Celebrant in C»ppa ¥ a.

Mitre and Crozier Bearers, Assistants, etc.

Arrived at the Cathedral, the procession continued on to the Altar of the Sacred Heart, by way of the Epistle aisle, whore all knelt in prayer a moment befors the Blessed Sacrament, and then entered the Sanctuary, where prie diews were placed for the Archbishops and Bishops. The Clergy and Altar boys occupied chairs outside the Sanctuary rail. °

THE INTERIOR OF THE CATHEDRAL,

The interior of the Cathedral on arrival of the procession, presented a most beauti- ful appearance. It was decorated in true artistic style by the Ladies of the Convents and Hospital, assisted by the Fathers of the Cathedral and young men of the con- gregation. The sanctuary and grand altar sparkled with beauty, and as the procession halted in the sanctuary the spectacle was truly grand.

Over the grand altar which was profusely decked with rich flowers, and brilliantly lighted, in goid and on a background of white am brown, was a scroll bearing the inscription—

** QUID RETRIBUAM DOMINO” (How can I repay the Lord.)

Under the inscription in sparkling glass altar lights, fastened into a silver back- ground, were the Roman figures XXV. Beautifal banners. bearing the arms and mottoes of the Bishop of Charlottetown and the Bishop of Chatham adorned the pillars of the sanctuary and above them were tastefully arranged devices expressive of the~birth, priesthood, and episcopacy of the two Bishops, crowned by the different dates of those interesting events, the whole being surmounted by a large 25. The Throne to the left was beautifu'ly draped fer the occasion. From the centre of the vauit above the sancivary hung white streamers adorned with flowers aud bearing the following inscriptions :—

(1) Haee dies quam feeit Dominuus gan- demus exaltemur in ula, —**This is the day which the Lord hath made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.

(2) Pro Christo legatione fungimur.— **We are the ambassadors of Christ.”

(3) Magnificat Amma Dominum. — ‘*Praise the Lord, O wy soul,”

From the vault in the centre of the Church hung streamers of red, crs. green and blue. ‘The fronts of the galleries were covered with red, trimmed with evergreens and festoons ornamented the centre of each pillar. On the right gallery, neatly printed in gold on leng scrolls, were the mottoes :

Dei Coadjutores Sumus—“We are the Coadjutors of God.”

Pusce oves meas; Pasce agnos meos — ‘*Feed my lambs ; feed my sheep.”

And oun the left gallery, in similar styles, were the mottoes :

Fidelis Servus et Prudens—“Faithful and Prudent Servant.”

Zelus Domnus Domini Comedit me-—*The zeal of the house of the Lord eats me up.” _ In the front of the choir gallery, encirel- ing two beautiful portraits of Bishop Me- Intyre and Bishop Rogers, were the following words :

Ecce Sacerdotes Magni—* Behold the High Priests.”

Altogether, the interior appearance of the Church is magnificent, ard reflects crediton the good ladies and, gentleman who decorated it so artistically. *

PONTIFICAL HIGH MASS.

At 9 sharp Mer. McIntyre, in pontificals with Dr, McDonald, as deacon, pa Father McDonald, of Campbellton, as sub-deacon,

« °f office, and Rev. Fathers Allard ‘and

Pelltier as deavons of honor an began the mass. Father Doyle, agais yes Father Melutyre, conducted the ceremonies,

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and His Grace, Archbishop of Halifax, preached the following SERMON :

“Take heed-to yourselves, ands to all the flock, over which the Holy Ghost hath placed you Bishops, to all the Church of God, which He hath purchased with His own blood.”— (Acts xx—28.

The event that we have met here to cele- brate is one calculated to awaken, in the minds of the thoughtful, various and widely different emotions. Thoughts of praise and thanksgiving to God for the blessings bestowed, daring five and twenty years, on two worthy Bishops, are mingled with feelings of reverence for their persons, and of awe at the dignity and responsibility of their sublime oflice, Whilst we congratu- late you, my Lords, on the celebration of the Silver Jubilee of your Episcopacy,— whilst we thank God with you, and for you, on this day of rejoicing,— whilst we give a hasty glance at the works you have accom- plished, we shall endeavor to show what are the functions, what the dignity, of the Episcopal office whose cares you have borne, and whose duties you have dis- charged for a quarter of a century.

THE CHURCH OF GOD

is everywhere spoken of in Scripture as Jtod’s Kingdom on earth. Its mission is divine ; its work the application to men’s souls of the merits of Christ’s passion ; its object the salvation of souls. It is born of God, not of man ; its power is divine ; its voice the organ of eternal truth. It is in this world not by the pleasure or will of man; it asks not his permission to exercise its functions; in the domain of Faith and mora!s it recognizes not his con- trol; and by reason of its Heaven-given commission it claims His obedience in all that pertains to Revealed Religion. ‘‘Preach the (ospel to every creature’ justifies the raising of its voice always and everywhere : ‘‘As the Father sent me so I send you,” prockaims its unfettered free- dom of action : ‘‘Who heareth you heareth me” stamps it with the seal of an awful power, resistance to which is threatened with condemnation. By the will of God the Church was founded; by His power it was endowed; and by His command it is to be heard and obeyed. Man had no more to sayin its foundation and in its endow- ment than he had in the creation of matter and the fixing o* its laws; and just as he cannot change by one jotor tittle the laws of nature, or destroy one of its particles, so is‘he powerless to change or destroy the nature of the Church, or the divine order of its governing power. He must take the order of the nature such as it is; he must be content with the supernatural order as represented by the Church, and as it has come from the hands of God. We were net consulted about the creation of the world; neither was’ our opinion asked about founding the Church. The world is for our temporal good—still we must submit to its inevitable jaws; the Church is for our spiritual benefii—but we must bow to her unchanging truths. Did men only reflect that they are as powerless to change the supernatural as the natural order, we would have no useless and sinful rebellion against Grod’s Kingdom.

WHEN WE GAZE UPON A MIGHTY OAR

that has withstood tho storms of centuries and note its lofty height, its wide-spread- ing branches, its myriad leaves, we can scarcely realize that it has developed from a tiny acorn,—that all the strength, beauty, and productiveness of that tree were really in that seed,—that whilst the outward form has changed the substantial identity has reinained. But so it is. The acorn has not perished ; it has developed _ into a large oak. And the Church of God which, like a grain of mustard seed in the smallness of its beginning, was founded by Christ, has grown and developed into the vast and far-reaching organization of the Catholic: Church—identical in Faith, identical - in sacramental re identical in its divinely instituted hieParchial order. In conformity with the laws of growth and development, its external form has been modified, but its essential principles are as immutable as God’s ewn word. Men outside of our pale, who study history impartial eyes, are lost in wonder at the grandeur of our Church. A recent writer of this class says : ‘‘I freely acknowledge the pre-emi- nence of Catholicism as an historical in- stitution ; here she is without a rival or a peer.” Others admire her organization, but think it a human invention, As well could man devise and bring to maturity the proud oak of the forest as be the architect of the Catholic Church. It is as much the outgrowth of divine power and principles as the oak is of natural laws of production. This truth should be borne in mind by all who wish to read history aright. By this alone can be explained the grand fact of the Catholic church. We know Christ instituted his Church for

THE MOST IMPORTANT AND SUBLIME OF

MISSIONS,

viz., the salvation of souls ; end, according to the Apostle (Eph. iv, 11-12) various ranks and grades of ministers were ap- pointed. He says: ‘And some, indeed, he gave to be apostles, and prophets, and others evangelists, and others pastors and teachers;” but their work was to tend to the one end—‘‘for the perfection of the saints, for the work of the ministry, unto the edification of the body of Christ.” Some then were to teach and others to be taught ; some were to feed as pastors, others were to be fed, and from the words of my text some were to rule, others to be ruled. ‘‘Take heed to yourselves and to all the fleck over which the Holy Ghost hath placed you Bishops, to rule the Church of God.” The various ecclesiastical grades of our Church are not, then, the work of man, they exist by the will and ordinance of Christ. And in that divinely instituted, hierarchial order Bishops occupy the first and highest position. They are placed, we are told, by the Holy Ghost to rule the Charch of God.

WHAT SUBLIME DIGNITY IS THIS !

What tongue of man can adequately ex- plain it ;—what intelligence of man fully comprehend it ? High as the spiritual rises above the corporal does the dignity of Episcopal power rise above that of earthly princes. Kings legislate for earth ; Bish- ops for heaven. Kings rule over the body; Bishops over the soul... Kings can bind and Joose only in this world; Bishops exercise that power@in the next.—‘‘Amen, I say to you, whatsoever you shall bind ypon earth, shall be bound also in heaven. —(Mat xvill, 18.) a.

This, ther, is the sublime dignity of the

Catholics, In them true Christians recognize a successor of the Apostles to rule the church ofGod,—one who though human, and subject to human in

firmities, still wields a divine power, and holds a commission to teach and preach the saving truths of redemption, A ruler, placed by the Holy Ghost to rule in God’s church, which all have been commanded to hear, the Bishop presents himself to the world with credentials from the Founder of the Church. He teaches with authority; he. reproves by reason of his divine commission ; he rules with legitimate power. He wears the mitre asa sign of regal dignity; he carries the crozier as an emblem of pastoral authority; he has a ring 4s a symbol of esponsal with the Church of Christ. In the solemn service of his cqvsecration, the church uses a prayer which is awful in its significence :—‘‘ Whosoever curseth thee let him be accursed ; and whoss#ever blesseth thee may he be filled with blessings’ These are ne idle words; they are the upraised voice of God’s church proclaiming the sacredness of her minister. But this height of dignity has its corresponding

WEIGHT OF RESPONSIBILITY.

Power has been given for action, and action must be judged by an inflexible rule of right and wrong. The narrow-mindedness which begets tyranny, and the weakness that

engonders a too great indulgence, are «so alike =alien to the true Epis-

copal character. Men are not Bishops for the furtherance of their own whims but for carrying out the laws of Gos Church ; not for their own personal benefit have they power, but for the salvation of souls, ‘‘Attend to yourselves, says the Apostle, and to the whole flock over which the Holy Ghost has placed you Bishops.” Priests and people are alike committed to their care ; and for the souls of Priests and people they shall render an account. Jus- tice must be their guiding principle ;—not that unbending justice that poets and sculp- tors depict, with a flaming sword ever un- sheathed, ready to smite every unthinking offender, but that leving justice around whose sword mercy has thrown a wreath of divine chari‘y,—that justice which recog- nizes the rights of all,—that knows no favorites,—that fears no threats, and despises no appeal of the humble and lowly. Mercy and truth should go before them ; justice and peace should meet and kiss in all their decisions, One hasty word, one unjust action, one want of considera- tion for the rights of a Priest, one undue severity towards a transgressor, may have, and often has, consequences for evil during generations, In view of all this, ong can see how

MANY THORNS LIB BENEATIA THE GLITTER-

ING DIAMONDS OF THE MITRE,

ready to pierce the soul of a Bishop should he be false to the requirements demanded by the Apostle, viz.: that. he be ‘‘ gentle, sober, just, holy, continent’? (Titus i—8). Sublime dignity and awful! responsibility ; far-reaching power and innumerable dutics; frail humanity, and the obligaticn of prac- tising the highest virtues, —these are what are verified in a Bishop; these are what make him sacred in your eyes., Whilst they make bimeeif tremble, they make you revere him who proves himself a true ** steward of God” where so mucheis re- quired. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO,

my friends, two Priests in the strength and prime of life were duly consecrated in the sanctuary of this Church. Legitimate apos- tolic succession was theirs. They were placed, not by man, but by the Holy Ghost to rule the Church of God. The dignity of Episcopal office, and the plenitude of sacer- dotal power were conferred, and all the grave responsibilities and cares inseparable from the Episcopacy were laid on their souls. And now that the prime of life is past, now that physical vigour has been spent in fulfilling noble duties, now that years have set the impress of coming »ge on their brows, we,—you my lords and dear friends, and I—meet to celebrate their silver jubilee, to thank God for graces vouchsafed, and to besecch a continuance of them. For twenty-five years thcir lives have been before the eyes of you all; their work has been public; their virtues and their infirmities have been exposed to the keen eye of public criticism. What need for me to relate the story of their epis- copacy? It is as an open book to all who wish to read. Still, the ecccasion, your desires, and my own feelings all demand a brief summing up of their life work; and I must ask their Lordships to purdon, in view of all this, my reference to their official actions.

UNTIL TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO

there was no diocese of Chatham. All New Brunswick was subject to the Bishop of St. John. But with the increase of population and the growing necessities of religion a new diocese was erected, and Dr. Rogers was chosen its first Bishop. You can readily understand some of the difficul- ties of organizing a new diocese. Churches have to be built, institutions to be founded, missions to be provided for, Priesis to be educated and supported. All this re- quires money, as well as energy and admin istrative abilities. Needless to say, the young Bishop had no money; like the Apostles of old, he did not possess gold, por silver, nor money in his purse. But strong in Faith,resolute of purpose, and relying on his God, he began the work appointed for his dving. Judge of that twenty-five years of Episcopacy by its results. He began with seven Priests; now he has 37. He then had few churches; now there are many fine church edifices throughout the Diocese. Missions sprang up on all sides; religious congregations were introduced and have flourishing houses. God’s word was preached; the mysteries of God were dis- pensed to the faithful; the wants of the sick and the destitute were attended to. For twenty-five years the Bishop of that new See has been a busy man; a man of word and of work; and now he can look back with thankfulness at dif- ficulties overcome; at a well-organized diocese ; at religion firmly planted and pro- ducing abundant fruit. The heavy loss of Cathedral, College, his own residence and fine library, by fire, was a great calamity and a heavy trial for Dr Rogers; but he did not sink beneath it. He remembered that the Holy Ghost had placed him to rule that portion of the Church, and that he, could rely on Divine assistance, The hovs; and Oolleg@ have arisen from their ruins, more. stately than before, and we trust that he may live to cowplete his Cathedral.

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mon error to imagine the inhabitaats of an island as narrow minded and insular in their

notions. This is the vulgar error of those who have not read history. The greatest men of the world have been natives of small islands. If you wish to lobk for barren minds and lack of capacity, go to Con- tinents, not to Islands; and go as far from the seaas you can. This Island of Prince Edward, floating or the water, as the ,mic- mac tongue named it, had its churches in far off days, when owned by» the French. Under Kuglish rule the Faith of Christ made its way against many obstacles. .A College for the training of Priests was opened in St. Andrews more than sixty years ago—the first Catholic College of the Maritime Provinces. From its humble halls went forth Priests to all the neighbor- ing Provinces, thus showing thet like other Islands, ours was a pioneer of light and civilization. Notwithstanding this,

TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO

the Diocese of Charlottetown was small and poor, compared with its present flourishing state. The venerable Bishop whose Jubilee we are celebrating, has left his mark over the length and breadth of the Diccese. The number of priests have increased fourfold ; seven houses of religious Jadies have been opened, and have flourishing schools ; S’. Dunstans College was rebuilt in brick ; churches, many of great beauty and elegance of finish, have sprung’*up on all sides; parochial houses, St. Patrick’s School, for boys, the magnificent Episcopal reside nce— all these and many other works attest the zeal, energy and devotion of Bishop McIntyre to the best interests of his flock. Whilst making this ample provision for the religious and educational wants of his diocese, His Lordship did not forget the claims of the sick and infirm. The home of true charity and benificence is in the bosom of the Catholic Church; there it is fostered, ana from thence it starts into action, silent, humble action it be, but still effective and disinteres _ Hence it came about that the Bishop of Cha:lottetowr, notwithstanding the many calls upon the generosity of his people, resolved to do for his people what had never besa attempted before in the country. The Charlottetown Hospital, under the care of these incom. parable nurses whose heroic deeds, whether on the battlefield, or iu fever wards, or in plague-stricken cities, are at once their glory and their charter to the world, is now one of the flourishing ivstitutions of the place, and jrstly dear to all classes of citizens. These aresome of the fruits of his Lordship’s Episcopacy. One work there is that L well know he would fain accomplish ere he lays aside the pastoral staff Under his inspiration and cnecour- sgement beautiful churches have bcen erected throughout the country, but no snitable cathedral is provided yet for this, the fairest diocese of Canada. I know well the energy of the Bishop ; I know weil.the spirit and devotion of the people ; and I feek that only one united and vigorous ex ertion is required to build a chureh in Charlottetown worthy of the history of the diocese, worthy of this lovely Island, wor- thy of the unsullied faith of the poople, worthy of the zeal of the Bishep, anda worthy and fitting monument to commemo- rate this year ot Jubilee.

To you, my Lords, who have borne the weight and dignity of the Episcopal office for twenty-five years, I can only say : think not of the trials and cares that aro passed, or that may yet come, but iook only at the crown that awaits them who fight manfully the good fight in the cause -of the Lord. Our prayers are for you to-day, our best wishesare yours. Your noble and devoted clergy, and your faithful ‘people, raise their hearts to God to-day, and pray that you, placed by the Holy Ghost to, rule the Church of G6" may so acquit yourselves that those who come after you may be able to praise you as men glorious in your generation.

After the sermon, an indulgence of forty

At the conclusion of Mass. His Lordship Bishop] Meclutyre intoned the solemn Ambrosian hymn of Thanksgiving—Te Deum Eaudamus —which concluded the roligious ceremony of the day. Certainly no more beautiful and’ impressive ceremony was ever before witnessed on Prince Edward Island.

ADDRESS OF THE CLERGY.

This morning Rev. James McDonald, on behalf of the Clergy, read the following aidress, and presented His Lordship with magnilicent Pontificals :-—

To the Right Reverend Peter McIntyre, D.

D,, Bishop of Charlottetown.

May ir Prease Your Lorvsnir,— We, the clergy of the Diocese of Charlottetown, beg to offer you our felicitations on the twenty-fifth Anniversary of your Episcopal consecration.

Twenty-five years have come and gone since the burden of the Episcopacy was laid upon your shoulders, and after the lapse of sO many years, amidst the labors and anxieties inseparable from the Episcopal Dignity, we are happy to behold you hale and hearty, fulfilling the duties incident to your high office with unflagging zeal and undiminished vigor.

We look back on the past with fond recollections of intimate and kindly rela- tions; for the present we gladly join with the many distinguished friends of the clergy and laity, who honor the celebration of your Silver Jubilee by their presence, in wishing you length of days and undisturbed tranquility in your journey through life, and, to the future we look with firm hope that a kind Providence may long spare you to labor in this portion ef the Lord’s vineyard.

We must not forget to include if these remembrances and fond wishes your dear friend and feliow laborer, the Right Rev. Dr. Rogers, Bishop of Chatham, who re- ceived Episcopal consecration with you in this city, and who always manifests a warm interest in the welfare of this Diocese.

Please accept the accompanying Crozier Mitre, Pontificals,etc. from the Clergy of the Diocese of Charlottetown, in remembrance of the Silver Jubilee of your Episcopal consecration. ‘

Accept, dear Bishap, the assurance of our high reyard. :

Signed on behalf of the Clergy.

James McDowaup,V.G,

Ch’town, Aug. 12, 1885,

THE ADDRESS OF THE LAYMEN.

At the conclusion of the Mass, Licutenant

Governor Macdonald presented the follow.

ing Address on behalf of the Laity :—

To the. Rigit Rev, Peter McIntyre, D. D, Bishop of Charlottetown, © :

"May ir Piease Your Lorpsurp,—This

for us isa day of joy and congratulation.

We rejoice that you have been preserved

through all the arduous duties of the Epis- | Island in so man copate to celebrate in our midst the twenty- | ments of your gnek an noble roy.

days in the regular form was promulgate1.

_ 1886.

fifth anniversary of your elevation to that exacting dignity, and we congratulate you upon having marked that quarter of a cen- tury with such works as the great prelates in every age and country have striven to accomplish for the welfare of their flocks.

At acelebration like this we hold to-day, | it is fitting that we recall the events which have taken place during Your Lordship’s administra'ion of this Diocese; for we would haye-theeworkd know that the Bishop whom wé honor to-day has achieved much for the advancement of feligion and the well-being of his people.

Tweaty-five years ago, fifteen priests, scattered at wide intervais over the Island, attended with unceasing toil to the spiritual wonts of the people : to-day there are thirty- seven clergymen engaged in the same field of labor.

At that time thirty humble churches, humbly equipped, accommodated pur Catho- lic population. Most of those homely structures, before whose rude altars many of our forefathers worshipped and sought sol.co in their hardsphips, have been dis- placed by more stately edifices,more worthy

i the Great Sacrifice and the solemn rites of our religion, It was, Lowcver, reserved for Your Lordship to inaugurate an ad- vancement in church architecture. Whep you erected in the western portion of our island that endurirg pile which will long remain a monument of Your Lordship’s zeal and unswerving perseverance, the spirit of labor and sacrifice infused by yeu into the parishiovers of Tignish has already borne valuable fruit, and now throughout the Diocese we see churches springing up, which can justly claim architectural beauty, and boast of artistic deceration, And here, my Lord, this reflection occurs to us— the parish in which you labored so long as a missionary, owes to your zeal a spacious

temple. The parish, also, in which you were born, and = spent your boyhood, ‘has received at your

hands alike boon. It is useless for us to cherish the hope that you will be per- suaded to set.a crown upon your labors by erecting in Oharlottetown a cathedral worthy of the capital of the Province.

la the shadow of the church rises the echvol-house. Excellently well has your Lordship carried out this ancient tradition. in conformity with it St. Patrick’s School, St. Joseph’s Convent, and the Convent of Notre Dame arose in this city. St. Dun- atan’s Collage owes mach to your fostering care, while Convents of the Congregation of Notre Dame have been opened in the more populous centres of the diocese.

While thus zealously providing for the spiritual wants of your people, by increas- ing the number of clergymen and building additional churches, while also you have thrown operi so many establishments for the education of the young, you did not forget that the practice of the corporal works of mercy has always Cistinguished the Episcopal Order. You opened in this city a Hospital wherein all who are stricken with disease can secure the best medical attendance, and have their sufferings alleviated by the gentle services .f the Sisters of Charity.

In all these undertakings, Your Lordship has diligently followed out the traditions of the Episcopacy —traditions old as Christian- ity itself. The missionary, the Church, the school and the hospital succeel each other in natural gradation, expanding and multi- plying as years pass away. A wooden structure for the education of Huron boye on the bald cliff of Quebec, was the fore runner of Laval : a log cabin on the strand of Sillery between the river and the woody heights expended’ in-time into the Hotel Dieu, while the rude alter which more than two centuries ago the first settlers built on the grassy meadow of Montreal, was as the of grain of mustard seed, which has devel- oped in our day into the stately edifice which rises over the gorgeous sanctuary of Notre Dame. So may it be, my Lord, with your works,

There is an event in Your Lordship’s career which we recall with pride, because it is one which will be remembered in his- tory, and reflects honor alike on your name and on the Diocese over which you rule. In the great (cumenical Council, sum- moned by Pius the Ninth of happy memory, you were invited to take a place. You shared in thé deliberations of that august assembly, and gave your eanction for the promulgation of the great Dogma of Infal- libility.

Here, my Lord, we shall draw to a con- clusion. Indeed, it is to befeared that in the presence of an illustrious assemblage of High Ecclesiastical Dignatarics, we have al- ready said too much. For the fact that these learned Prelates have come a far way to do you honor on this auspicious day, affords stronger evidence of the esteem in which you are held than any words of ours can convey,

In conclusion we again offer to your Lordship the heart-felt congratulations of your flock. May you long be preserved in health and strength to continue and develop still more the works yon have begun, and be in the future, if that be possible, a still greater ornament than you have been in oo past to your Religion and to your coun- ry. On behalf of the laity.

A. A. Macponatp. Charlottetown, August 12th, 1885.

BENEVOLENT IRISH SOCTETY’S ADDRESS.

The Benevolent Irish Svuciety at 2 30 to-day presented their address :—

To the Right Rev. Peter McIntyre, D. D.

Bishop of Charlottetown, :

May ir Presse Your Lorpsnie,—The Benevolent Irish Society of Prince Edward Island gladly avail themselves of this epportunity of offering to Your Lordship their hearty congratulations upon the cele- bration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of your consecration as Bishop of Charlotte- town.

Themselves, a Society of over sixty years standing, they have witnessed the great things which, under the blessing of Almighty God, Your Lordship has been enabled to accomplish, and they desire to acsure you of- the warm feelings of grati-

tude which the Irish people of this Island cherish to Your Lordship for ae constant tnd unselfish labors for their welfare.

Apart from the sacred daties of your holy office, Your Lordship’s life has been largely devoted to the intellectual advancement of our people, by the erection and establish- m@nt of educational institutions, wherein our youth are fitted for the battle of

life. have succeeded is well known. The stately -buildings ‘which adorn our fair

establ shinest of a Hean’ bie: the under the charge of the ae ¥aere, 'Charity, the sick can receive at sary asl and treatment. — act, whereby you effaced a f ong the Christian character of yrs blot fron

munificence, we approach Your Leste

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It is therefore proper ¢ whose chief object ie thoaeliata Stctey, and the alleviation cf human disteag should unite in celebrating the jubilee of a prelate so wide} known justly esteemed, and they fervently baat that your Lordship’s life may Io pry spared to be a Father to your pai te benefactor to the Province, , |) Witttam C, DesBrrsay

President,

JOHN Hennassy,

Charlottetown, Aug, 12, 1885, ;

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ADDRESS OF THE CALEDONIAN

The Caledonia Cinb at 12 sented the following addoen ea ae ~ To His Lordship, the Ri ‘ Melutyre, Bishop of Chaclottong,, Pa May ir Prease Your RDSHYP.—. behalf of the Caledcnian ton vf Past Edward Island, a suciety C posed of of various christian denominaticns, a by the comm»n ties of Scottish —_ we assure Your Lordship that we hail neh pleasure the joyful occasion of the celebra. tion of your Silver Jubilee, as it affords a fitting opportunity of expressing our ~ spect for one who has 89 happily cousbited the dignity of a high and honorable position with the kindliness and culture of the polished gentleman. Ia your exalted station you eminent'y successful. The cosas ornamental edifices erected under your supervision, attest your taste, skill and ability, and the charitable founded by Your Lordship show sympathy and care for the = afflicted, = We are pleased, as Scotchmen, that Lordship’s career has been oak ee variably command the esteem and respect

of all classes. % congraty.

We tender you our sincere lations, and hope that Your be spared many more years of happiness.

AKCHIBALD MoNgm,

Jouy 8. McDowatp, Ist Vice-President, Joun M, Camppent, R 7

JouN McEacuers, %

James Molsaac,

Caledoriia Club Rooms, Charlottetown, August 12th, 1885,

ADDRESS OF THE CATHOLIC LITERARY UNIOX

The Catholic Lite Union presented their address at 12.80 To the Right Rev. Peter McIntyre, D.

Bishop of Charlottetown. by =

May ir PLBase Your-Lonpsar,—Gnabe half of the members of the Cutholie Union, we beg to offer Your : congratulations on the completion of th 25th year of your Episcopate.

We owe much to Your Lordship, both a our spiritual guide and as a patron to on society. The kindly interest you have shown in our progress, aud the material gs sistance you have rendered ushave mai contributed to place this society of young men on an enduring foundation,

The quarter of a century dering which Your Lordship has been our spiritual head, has seen great things for the Gathols

Church on this Island. By your and administrative talents you have the & Church to a pre-eminence the

emulation of your brothers in the Hiearchy, and by the sanctity of your life you har set a holy example to those under your charge. In those times of iciam avi infidelity, the truly christian spirit cf your tlock is the strongest evidence of Your Lordship’s ardent zeal for the salvation cf their souls.

The constant and unremitting attontioso Your Lordship, in the face of many obstacles to the social and intellectual culture of your people, has greatly assisted in putting them on an equality with their fellow couatry men. That Your Lordship may be spared fet many years to aid in obtaining ® Catholic education for the Catholic youth i our most earnest Wish.

During your Lordship’s adiministration of this diocese, missions and retreats have been instituted with a lasting good for yout faithful flock. :

The attitude of Your Lordship on the temperance question cannot fail to call forth the highest encomiums, and the gratitude of this Society of young men, we hope that your temperance precepts be followed, and your further flats crowned with success.

Asan exclusive Catholic Society, = debtors to Your Lordship’s patronage

with the deepest feelings of Se gratitude, and hope that you may,be "i to us for a Golden Jubilee in thd See ri Charlottetown—one of the most honored the fathers of the Universal Church J Health and the peace of the Lord, multos“annos. Your Lordship's children in Christ. Wretram Murea®. A.raep E. Me Anruur P.

ADDRESS OF THE HOLY FAMILY socrErt. The Ladies of the Holy Family ney

presented their address and purse at 3 o'clock :— alk To the Right Rev. Dr. Melntyre, Bio?

Charlottetown, P. £. he We,

Mayir Preass Your Lorpsiity the members of the 7 of thé Holy Family, in connection wt gation de Notre Dame,” are happy oe ourselves of the saan You Twenty-Fifth Anniversary e Lordship’s Consecr&tion, the expression of our filial and | regard us well as our ap devoteduess.

We beg to offer you our hambie gratulations that you have ooed celebrate the happy festival, cad you accept this slight token , While thanking the Great ame

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