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separated brethren, we saw but evidences of respect, often,

Of admiration, and at all times, cordial sympathv. There ver no Strangers among us. AÏl were brothers — and as such, w received those, who came from near and far, to take part in our great religicus festival. The many families who off red hospitality to visiting Prelates, did so, in an princely manner. The religious communities, we might say, vied With one ano. ther, in giving proofs of devotedness and generosity On that unique Sunday of the 11th. of September, our city was cul transformed : dwelling houses tastefully and richly decoratud, shone at night, with radiant splendor an atmosphere of serene Joy seemed to have infused a hallow-d char into ti things of earth : a spirit of recollection reigned as in th House of Praver : in reality, our active Metropolis was changed for the nonce, into an immense cathedral vhercin th most solemn rites of Catholic worship Were performed in : Spirit of absolute freedom axd ardent faith. Yes, on that day, on the banks of the St. Lawrence, Jesus came among [is own, and His own received Him, in the fulnes of their leving hearts.

Itis, in truth, Dearlv Beloved Brethren, à pleasing duty. to à Ï à

thank one and all for their efficient help in the organization and execution of every thing connected with our Celebration

the various Committees appointed by us, priests and lavinen,

religions communities, Civic, Provincial and Federal suthori. ties, Railway and Navigation companies, Catholic ant Pro. testant Journalists, our Catholic volunteers, memb: nt th

police force, our Catholie vouth from the outside world Seninary, artists, architeets, Workmen., musicians ant Sngers

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in fine, Should we not thank every body — for hav: not :

comributed according to their means and eiperiinetunens À

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Our sincere gratitude is also due to the Many pious souls, who neath eloisterea walls, merited rare favors for us by their fervent prayers, Once again, We wish to Say how deeply we appreciated the delicate and kindly action of those who are ot of Our Faith.

But, to his Eminence Cardinal Vanutelli, the Papal Legate, s due the special homage of our thankfulness and that of all our people, TTis gracious kindress Seerted to mirror forth the sweet benignity of our dear Savior, What splendor his pre- “ace lent to our pious ceremonies ! How tenderly did he 00p toWards the little ones ! Like the Divine Master of old, ke gazel With Joving solicitude upon the tWenty thousand Fons men, one day gathered around him. And when he spoke to them, how every heart responded to the fulness of his on! What encolraging and Paternal advice did he not give tu the thousands of toilers— men and Women—who, according an honored custom, had aSembled in Notre Dame to piouslv

rate the feast-day of Christian libor. A particular grace rom on High must have redoubled his natural strength, to HOW bin to fulfil in such a Wonderful manner his multiform nd fatiguine functions. His poWers of endurance, during ‘hat great week, were truly marvellous. Ie never refused any emand on his services — he knew not the Word ** fatigue ?’ Ie made himself all to a! The humble and the poor ap- P'oached him ax easily as the rich and the dignitaries of Mate: in fact, he, himself, mode advances towards the low nl indigent, He * und tin to visit ali our religious insti- HUONS, and thus he became acquaintel thoroughly with our ciristin and Catholic life, as Well as with the different works

omplished in our Country for the wood of sSouls and the

not oÙ the Church. His benien siile and consoling words

De reñiebered by all Even the prisoners had the

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ï happiness of seeing him, for he celebrated Mass in their hum- | ble chapel. He called them ‘‘ his very dear Brethren in Jesus : Christ ?”. He blessed them — and those poor men wept witl 1 emotion, and their keepers wept with them. Truly, can w

say, he passed among us doing good, and, long, will the gra e ? [! L L ’

cious memory of his visit dwell with us. He bears with hin

to Rome the loving veneration of all, while we, ourselves, real

with unmeasured happiness what he so lately wrote From où

neighboring Republic, where he was royally received : ‘1

have spent heavenly days in Montreal ?”,

Now, that the Congress has come to a close, Dearly Belovel

Brethren, it must produce in our souls, in our family life, in

our parishes, throughout our Society, the happy fruits that

we have the right to expect. We will be animated with à mor

ardent devotion towards Jesus in His holy Saerament : w

Will visit Him, oftener, in the T'abernacles, where His intinit

charity keeps Ilim à Captive of love; we wii assis,